======================================================================== 429 CITY OF VANCOUVER FIRST COUNCIL MEETING - 1970 The First Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver for the year 1970 was held on Wednesday, January 7, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Linnell CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with Prayer offered by the Rev. Dr. George Turpin, Civic Chaplain. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day in regard to Personnel, Labour and Property matters. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated December 16, 1969, be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Minutes of the Special Council 'In Camera' meeting dated December 23, 1969, be adopted. - CARRIED PRESENTATION: Grant of Arms The City Clerk presented to the Council a 'Grant of Arms' as given by the College of Heralds, London, England. A resume of information on the subject was filed with the Council. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT this 'Grant of Arms' be received and appreciation expressed to the City Clerk for his endeavours in bringing this Coat of Arms to the City of Vancouver at this time. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED 430 ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Wilson - referred to traffic congestion at the Traffic: 12th Avenue intersection of 12th Avenue and Cambie and Cambie Street Street which he attributed to a con¬ siderable extent to the fact that left turns are permitted. The Alderman requested the Engineering Department submit a specific report on the traffic congestion at this intersection. His Worship so directed. Alderman Phillips - enquired if the Council will be dis¬ Proposed Increase in cussing the proposed increase in bus Bus Fares fares (reported in the newspaper recently). Several members of the Council spoke to the question. Alderman Bird requested the Board of Administration revise a report for sub¬ mission to Council in regard to the comparative position in the supply of power, etc. to an urban area such as Vancouver, as compared with a rural area. COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Safe Driving Week MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the communication from the Canada Safety Council, under date of December 19, 1969, in the matter of result of Safe Driving Week Campaign throughout Canada, be received for information. - CARRIED 2. Meeting: Advisory Board to the Yellowhead ____________Highway Association_______________ The Council noted an invitation from the Chairman of the Advisory Board to the Yellowhead Highway Association to attend a meeting in Saskatoon, January 30, 1970. After due consideration, it was, MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the communication be received. - CARRIED 3. Building Maintenance Contract: East Wing of City Hall__________ MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the communication, dated December 18, 1969, from the Vancouver and District Port Maritime Council commenting adversely on the action of Council in granting a recent contract respecting maintenance of the East Wing of the City Hall, be received for information. - CARRIED 431 4. Proposed C.B.C. Development A communication was noted from the Director of Planning. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, that the C.B.C. Director for British Columbia has been instructed to contact the Mayor's Office to arrange a suitable date and time to discuss C.B.C. proposals for its Vancouver Consolidation Project. His Worship reported that a meeting has been set to meet representatives of the Corporation next week, following which senior officials will appear before the Council with a full report. MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the foregoing information be received. - CARRIED 5. Passport Office A communication was received from the Secretary of State for External Affairs advising a satisfactory office location in the Vancouver downtown area has been determined, for occupancy in February, 1970, for a Passport Office. A similar communication was received from Mr. H. Winch, M.P. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing communications be received. - CARRIED 6. Deputy Mayor: First Quarter, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT, pursuant to recommendation of His Worship the Mayor, Alderman Linnell be appointed Deputy Mayor for the Quarter commencing January 1, 1970. - CARRIED 7. Appointment of Civic Chaplain: 1970 A communication from His Worship the Mayor advised of re- appointment of the Rev. Dr. George Turpin as Civic Chaplain for the year 1970. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this information be received, the Council being pleased with this appointment. - CARRIED 8. Appointments: Boards and Commissions, et al, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the following appointments of various Council members to Boards and Commissions et al for the year 1970, as recommended by His Worship the Mayor, be approved: Alcoholic Receiving Hospital Board Alderman Wilson Athletic Commission Alderman Sweeney Auditorium Board Alderman Broome Callister Park Committee Alderman Calder Alderman Sweeney 432 Civil Defence Board Mayor Campbell (Chairman) Alderman Wilson Downtown Parking Corporation Alderman Linnell General Hospital Board Alderman Hardwick Alderman Linnell Alderman Phillips Greater Vancouver Regional) Mayor Campbell - 5 votes Alderman Adams - ) Alderman Bird - ) 4 votes Alderman Broome- ) each Alderman Wilson- ) ALTERNATE for Mayor Campbell Alderman Sweeney ALTERNATE for Alderman Adams Alderman Calder ALTERNATE for Alderman Bird Alderman Phillips ALTERNATE for Alderman Broome Alderman Linnell ALTERNATE for Alderman Wilson Alderman Rankin Greater Vancouver Sewerage Alderman Adams Board Alderman Linnell Alderman Wilson Greater Vancouver Visitors Alderman Linnell and Convention Bureau Greater Vancouver Water Alderman Adams - 5 votes Alderman Bird - ) 4 votes Alderman Broome - ) each Alderman Wilson - ) Industrial Development Alderman Bird Commission of Greater Vancr. Library Board Alderman Hardwick Lower Mainland Municipal Alderman Phillips Association Metropolitan Board of Health Alderman Linnell of Greater Vancouver Mount St. Joseph's Hospital Alderman Rankin Board of Management Museum Board Alderman Bird Official Traffic Commission Alderman Linnell Alderman Rankin Pacific National Exhibition The Whole Council Advisory Directors Pacific National Exhibition Alderman Adams Executive (Special Council Representative) Parking Commission Alderman Rankin Port of Vancouver Development Alderman Linnell Committee 433 Remembrance Day Committee Alderman Wilson St. Paul's Hospital Alderman Calder St. Vincent's Hospital Alderman Sweeney Town Planning Commission Alderman Hardwick Vancouver-Fraser Regional Alderman Bird - 5 votes Alderman Broome - ) Alderman Linnell- ) 4 votes Alderman Sweeney- ) each Alderman Wilson - ) ALTERNATES Alderman Hardwick Alderman Rankin Vehicles-for-Hire Board Alderman Rankin - CARRIED 9. Appointments: Standing Committees, 1970_________ The following letter was noted from His Worship the Mayor: "I wish to recommend that the Standing Committees be re-appointed on the same basis as last year with the exception that the Planning and Development and Transportation Committee be split so that transpor- tation matters can be handled separately. Accordingly, it is further recommended that such Committees be Chaired as follows: Finance ...... Alderman Adams Planning and Development ...... Alderman Bird General Purposes ...... Alderman Broome Transportation ...... Alderman Wilson Health and Welfare ...... Alderman Linnell" MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the foregoing recommendations of appointments of Chairmen of Standing Committees for 1970 be approved. - CARRIED 10. Coat of Arms The City Clerk reported as follows: "I have great pleasure in presenting to Council the Grant of Arms by the College of Heralds dated March 31, 1969. This Grant was made pursuant to the formal application by His Worship Mayor Campbell in September 1968. In furtherance of the Council's intention to have its Coat of Arms registered, correspondence was commenced with the College of Heralds in 1968. In that year, Mayor Rathie visited the Chester Herald, Mr. W.J.G. Verco, and took with him some preliminary sketches. Mr. Verco's comments were noted and further sketches were prepared, which I took to the College of Heralds in July, 1968. 434 The document conveying the Grant and bearing the Seals of the three Kings of Arms and prepared under the direction of the Chester Herald, is now in the City's possession. Having a new Coat of Arms will involve the City in some expenditures for such things as dies for medals, badges, service pins, uniform badges, letterheads, colour trans- parencies and so forth. It is not thought proper to recommend that the existing stock of stationery and other objects bearing the Coat of Arms should be disposed of, but that arrangements should be made for the progressive replace- ment of these things when the present stocks are exhausted. The principal expenditures will occur initially in the replacing of relatively expensive dies so that the various kinds of medals and badges in the new form can be ordered as needed. As far as can be ascertained at the present time, these various expenditures should not exceed $5,000.00. The initial costs are, of course, the heaviest. This estimate will also include the cost of dies for uniform badges worn by the various uniformed members of the Police Force and other City Departments. I, therefore, submit the following recommendations: (1) RECOMMENDED THAT the Mayor and the City Clerk be directed to take necessary steps in line with the report by the City Clerk at a cost not to exceed $5,000.00. (2) RECOMMENDED THAT the City Clerk be directed to send a true copy of the Coat of Arms to the various Boards and they be asked to follow the same policy as the Council, that is, to introduce the use of the new Coat of Arms progressively as the need arises." MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the foregoing recommendations of the City Clerk be approved. - CARRIED 11. Christmas Tree Burn (Spanish Banks) Requests were received from the West Point Grey Community Association and West Point Grey Home Owners' Association to allow burning of Christmas trees at Spanish Banks on January 16, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this request be approved, subject to the approval of the Fire Chief as required by the relevant By-law. - CARRIED 12. Supervised Care Facilities (Senior Citizens) The Chairman of the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare (Alderman Wilson), submitted a letter dated January 5, 1970, recommending as Vancouver's Centennial project, a domiciliary senior citizens' housing complex, thereby honouring pioneer citizens. 435 In this regard the Alderman recommended the proposal be con- sidered by the Health and Welfare Standing Committee and by the Council Committee appointed to recommend a centennial project for 1971. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this proposal be referred for consideration to the two Committees mentioned in the letter of January 5, 1970. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, January 2, 1970 Works and Utility Matters (i) Reduction in Train Services (Clause 9) The Board of Administration advised of a resolution from the City of Edmonton opposing any suggested reduction in train services to Edmonton, including the proposed elimination by the Canadian National Railways of the Panorama trains and other services to Edmonton. The City requests Vancouver take appropriate action to assist Edmonton in its position in this matter. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT no action be taken on this matter. - CARRIED (ii) Balance of Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, in respect of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated January 2, 1970, Clauses 1 to 5 inclusive and 7 and 8 be adopted and Clause 6 received for information. - CARRIED Social Service and Health Matters (i) Illegal Occupancy: 6754 Sherbrooke Street Mr. and Mrs. K. Barker (Clause 1)_____________ At a previous meeting the Council deferred action on a request by Mr. and Mrs. K. Barker for an extension in connection with illegal occupancy at 6754 Sherbrooke Street. The deferment was to allow a report from the Board of Administration for further consideration of the Council's policy. The Board of Administration submitted the Building Inspector's report detailing the situation, pointing out Council has never considered as part of its policy parents accommodating married sons or daughters with normal earning capacity. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the Council's policy be reaffirmed. - CARRIED 436 (ii) Illegal Suite - 565 East 58th Avenue David L. Hughes (Clause 3)_____________________ It was agreed to defer further consideration of this matter pending the hearing of a delegation as requested. (iii) Illegal Occupancy - Hardship Case Mr. Antonio Spitale, 1949 East 6th Avenue (Clause 2) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clause 2 of the report of the Board of Administration (Social Service and Health matters), dated January 2, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Harbours and Parks Matters Proposed Fill in the English Bay East of Chestnut Street, north of Vanier Park MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Harbours and Parks matters), dated January 2, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters (i) Briefs re False Creek Development (Clause 1) In considering this clause, the following motion was passed: MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Director of Planning be requested to report to the Council on this subject, and particularly the representations from the public, by not later than February 28, 1970. - CARRIED (ii) Balance of Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clauses 2 to 5 inclusive of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated January 2, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Licenses and Claims Matters Claims of Reeves & Sons (Canada) Ltd. and J.E. Johnston Enterprises Ltd._________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Licenses and Claims matters), dated January 2, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Fire and Traffic Matters Mardi Gras Society: Parade in Downtown Area MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Fire and Traffic matters), dated January 2, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 437 Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated January 2, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED B. Personnel Matters, Supplementary______ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated January 2, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Property Matters MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated January 2, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED D. Illegal Suites: Extension of Removal Dates The Board of Administration, under date of December 23, 1969, reported as follows: "The Director of Planning and the City Building Inspector have submitted the attached report, dated December 23, 1969, dealing with the extension of removal dates for illegal suites throughout the City. In view of the continuing critical housing situation, the Director of Planning and the City Building Inspector recommend that: (1) The December 31, 1969 and December 31, 1970 expiry dates for development permits for illegal suites in (RS-1) areas be renewed upon application for a new development permit to December 31, 1972. (2) The expiry dates for development permits in 'other than (RS-1) Districts' be renewed upon application for a development permit to December 31, 1972, where a satis- factory standard of accommodation is provided with respect to such items as ceiling height, plumbing and general suitability. Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendations of the Director of Planning and the City Building Inspector be approved." The Northwest Point Grey Homeowners' Association submitted a communication opposing any extension. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the foregoing report of the Board of Administration be approved. - CARRIED 438 E. Urban Renewal (i) Strathcona Area The Board of Administration, under date of January 2, 1970, submitted the following report: "Your Board has received a report on Urban Renewal - Strathcona Area as prepared by a Joint Committee representative of Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association, Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation, the Province of British Columbia and the City of Vancouver. The report makes the following recommendations: '(a) City Council endorse the general program and procedure agreed to by the Working Committee for investigations leading to the rehabilitation of the Strathcona area. (b) The City Council endorse the attached copy of the agreement between the Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association and its consultants, Birmingham and Wood. (c) City Council authorize the Working Committee to administer the unexpended balance for the preparation of Scheme 3 to be devoted to the investigations by consultants and the City Departments as outlined above. It is not expected that cost of the work involved will exceed the balance in the Scheme accounts. (d) City Council authorize the Comptroller of Accounts to accept payment progress statements from the Consultants, Birmingham and Wood, in regard to the agreement noted in (b) provided that such statements are endorsed by the President and Secretary of the Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association and signed by the Chairman of the Working Committee. (e) Copies of the attached report be sent to the Honourable Robert Andras, Minister responsible for Housing, and to the Honourable Dan Campbell, Minister of Municipal Affairs, for their information.' Your Board endorse the recommendations of the Joint Committee subject to the following: (1) The Consultants, Messrs. Birmingham and Wood, shall be appointed by the City subject to an agreement satis- factory to the Corporation Counsel; (2) Their terms of reference shall otherwise be as stated, except that consultation required by the Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association on technical matters shall have the prior approval of the Working Committee; (3) The matters as listed in 4., A to F, of the letter of Birmingham & Wood, dated December 19, 1969, to the Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association, shall be by way of working with City representatives and shall be subject to approval by the School Board and Park Board to the extent that such investigations concern matters within their jurisdiction. 439 (4) To the extent that rehabilitation shall involve public funds the study shall consider the economic as well as the social implications of any proposals advanced; (5) That the Director of Finance of the City of Vancouver be added to the Working Committee; (6) That the proposal as approved by Council be submitted to the Provincial and Federal Governments for their ratification prior to the commencement of the studies." MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the foregoing report be adopted. - CARRIED (ii) Vacant Sites and Displaced Owners MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Urban Renewal Coordinating Committee be asked to review vacant sites cleared as a result of urban renewal, or owned by the City, with a view to such sites being made available in some way to owners displaced by previous urban renewal schemes. - CARRIED (iii) Rehabilitation: West End MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the Chairman of the Social Development Committee discuss with the Director of Social Planning/Community Development the possibility of activating a similar rehabilitation program re Strathcona area, for the West End. - CARRIED (iv) Rehabilitation Programs: Initial Participation by Provincial Government Alderman Calder suggested His Worship the Mayor be requested to communicate with the appropriate authorites in the Provincial Government requesting initial participation in cost of rehabilit- ation programs similar to the Strathcona Area project and the letter be followed up by Alderman Bird as considered advisable. His Worship the Mayor agreed accordingly. F. Report of Standing Committee on Finance MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on Finance dated December 23, 1969, be received for information. - CARRIED G. Report of Standing Committee on Health and Welfare MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare dated December 23, 1969, be received for information; FURTHER THAT the United Community Services be requested to submit its report on Social Service Allowances to the Council as soon as possible. - CARRIED 440 H. Report of Special Committee re Illegal Suites (Hardship) The Council received the following report, dated January 2, 1970, from its Special Committee re Illegal Suites, Hardship Cases: "The Committee of Officials has considered the following requests under the policy established by Council concerning Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases, and reports with recommendations as follows: (a) That the following applications be approved: Mrs. Victoria Andruszko (owner), 4176 Skeena Street Florence Atanasov (tenant), 244 East 17th Avenue Christine M. Beaulieu (tenant), 1045 East 55th Avenue Hugh H. Brown (tenant), 5395 Wales Street Andrea Calzuolo (tenant), 2717 Franklin Street Mrs. Gizeb Chizik (owner), 3009 Quebec Street Mrs. Anna Fedora (owner), 2241 East Pender Street Mrs. Alice Formo (tenant), 1031 Kelowna Street Mrs. Anne Frederiksen (owner), 7169 Quebec Street Hazara S. Garcha (owner), 5326 Fleming Street Mrs. Adolfine Giesbrecht (owner), 2008-10 East 47th Avenue Mr. Allen B. Gliege (tenant), 2542 East 12th Avenue Eli Golesh (owner), 470 West 19th Avenue Miss Marion Gould (tenant), 2884 East 10th Avenue John A. and Caroline Greenwood (owners), 3326 Vanness Avenue Edward Peter Hoeppner (tenant), 5092 Slocan Street Parduman Singh Hundal (owner), 214 East 63rd Avenue C. Bertram and Olive B. Huyck (owners), 1972 West 35th Ave. Mrs. Suzanne Jansen (tenant), 5773 Culloden Street Mrs. Arlene L. Kelland (tenant), 2061 Mannering Street Katherine M. Kelly (owner), 389 East 36th Avenue Mrs. A. Beatrice Kerwood (tenant), 3534 West 26th Avenue Mrs. Laverne M. Lane (tenant), 3606 West 33rd Avenue Mrs. Antonina Marcjan (owner), 4175 Carnarvon Street Mrs. Dianne Marks (tenant), 6650 Lanark Street Mrs. Rose Merin (owner), 825 West 14th Avenue Peter Nahirney (owner) 490 East 16th Avenue Robert L. Ouchi (tenant), 4439 Quebec Street Butturu and Sauitri Parmandand (owners), 4498 Beatrice Street Joseph Petek (tenant), 342 East 32nd Avenue Mr. and Mrs. Gerhardt Peters (tenants), 779 E. 56th Avenue Mr. and Mrs. Dennis James Peterson, 7825 Nanaimo Street Miss Helen Riggs (tenant), 845 West 14th Avenue Edward J. Rochon (tenant), 2718 Alberta Street Mrs. Josef R. Scheuerer (owner), 281 East 15th Avenue Dean Scroggie (tenant), 6075 Main Street Mr. Mukhtair Singh Sidhu (owner), 204 West 63rd Avenue Warren Roger Skidmore (tenant), 5052 Chambers Street John Slemko (owner), 2165 East 39th Avenue Mrs. Catherine Sly (tenant), 6740 Inverness Street Mrs. Mary Sujich (tenant), 656 East 50th Avenue Mrs. Elizabeth Thiessen (tenant), 6239 St. Catherines Street Percy W. Trestain (tenant), 3630 Dundas Street Florence Vance (owner), 1033 East 12th Avenue Robert M. Walker (tenant), 1550 West 60th Avenue Mrs. J. Vankuyk (owner), 5595 Killarney Street Water W. Wallinder (tenant), 502 East 16th Avenue Sharon Margaret Wallisser (tenant), 3216 West 24th Avenue 441 (b) That the following application be approved for two years from the date of the passing of this Resolution: Robert J. Wilson (owner), 520 East 56th Avenue (c) That the following applications be approved for one year from the date of the passing of this Resolution: Lava Atanackovich (owner), 2210 West 1st Avenue Dennis R. Brown (tenant), 350 East 57th Avenue John R. and Margaret C. Borgerson (tenants), 551 East 58th Avenue Antonio Fiel de Sousa (tenant), 3445 Nanaimo Street Karl Horst Eha (owner), 4581 Quebec Street Sardara Singh Gill (owner), 7875 Fraser Street Alex J. Gregoric (owner), 458 East 37th Avenue Mrs. Maria Niebuhr (tenant), 6161 St. Catherines Street (d) That the following application be approved for six months from the date of the passing of this Resolution: Mrs. Dorothy Vogl (tenant), 2778 West 22nd Avenue (e) That the following applications be not approved: Hugh E. Adamson (tenant), 7892 Heather Street Maxwell and Marguerite Anderson (owners), 3450 Seaforth Dr. Leroy P. Dunn (tenant), 4879 Joyce Street Forrest L. Hardy (absentee owner), 3993 Perry Street Chung Man and Lorretta Leung (owners), 534 East 21st Avenue John E. Lindy (tenant), 7892 Heather Street Collin Shadrech (owner), 6414 St. Catherines Street Abe and Sara Shulz (tenants), 6835 Knight Street Mr. and Mrs. William Duncan Smith (owners), 3708 Point Grey Road Nicolas and Evangelia Stefanitsis (owners), 2182 West 20th Avenue Elio Zordan (tenant), 4675 Rupert Street (f) That, pursuant to Council's decisions, the Building Inspector be instructed to take the necessary action in regard to these applications, based on established Council Policy." MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the foregoing report of the Special Committee re Illegal Suites (Hardship), dated January 2, 1970, be approved. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED 442 The Council recessed at approximately 10:45 a.m., following which the Council reconvened 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office and then reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber at approximately 11:20 a.m. BY-LAWS 1. DEBENTURE BY-LAW ($6,500,000) MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to contract a debt by the issue and sale of debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $6,500,000.00 in lawful money of the United States of America for the objects set out in Schedule "C", and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 2. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 3792 BEING THE PROCEDURE BY-LAW (First Council Meeting) MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3792, being the "Procedure By-law", and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. 443 MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 3. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 4054 BEING THE STREET NAME BY-LAW_________________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 4054 being the Street Name By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) MOTIONS 1. $6,500,000 Debenture Purchase Agreements MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT WHEREAS By-law No. 4468 of the City of Vancouver passed on the 7th day of January, 1970, authorized the issue of 9-1/2% Debentures of the City in the principal amount of $6,500,000 U.S., dated the 15th day of January, 1970 and payable on the 15th day of January. 1990; AMENDED SEE PAGE. 501 444 AND WHEREAS the following respective purchasers have agreed to purchase the following respective principal amounts of the said Debentures: Name of Purchaser Principal Amount of Debentures in U.S. Dollars State of Iowa $ 500,000 AMENDED State of Washington 750,000 Teachers' Retirement System Seattle Retirement System 500,000 Bankers National Life 500,000 Insurance Company Occidental Life Insurance 500,000 Company of California State of Oregon 500,000 Municipal Employees Annuity & 500,000 Benefit Fund of Chicago State of Iowa 500,000 Bankers Life Company 1,000,000 Navy Mutual Aid Association 500,000 North Carolina Mutual Life 250,000 Insurance Company American United Life Insurance 250,000 Company Guaranty Mutual Life Company 250,000 subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreements at the price of 99.12% of the principal amount of such Debentures plus accrued interest, if any, to the date of purchase; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT Purchase Agreements similar in form to the draft Purchase Agreement filed with the City Clerk and signed by him at this meeting for identification, be entered into between the City and each of the said purchasers of the Debentures by affixing thereto the Common Seal of the City and by the signatures of the Mayor and the City Clerk and that all action heretofore taken by the said Mayor and the said City Clerk in approving the form of the said Purchase Agreements and executing the same be hereby ratified and confirmed. - CARRIED 2. Proceeds from Sale of Debentures, $6,500,000 (Bank of Montreal Trust Company)_____________________ MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver has authorized the sale in New York of debentures worth $6,500,000.00; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Bank of Montreal Trust Company, 2 Wall Street, New York, N.Y., is hereby authorized to accept on behalf of the City of Vancouver the proceeds from the sale of debentures and to deliver the debentures to the purchasers subject to such instructions as may be given by the Director of Finance. - CARRIED 445 3. Allocation of Land for Highway Purposes (5518 Rupert Street, 2427-2443 Nanaimo Street, 2192 Kingsway)____________________________________ MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT WHEREAS the registered owners have conveyed to the City of Vancouver, for highway purposes, the following lands: 1. All that portion of Lot "C" of Lots 1A, 1 and 2, Block 14, District Lot 50, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 4116, described as follows: Commencing at the south westerly corner of said Lot "C"; Thence North 50 feet, more or less, following in the westerly limit of said Lot "C" to the north westerly corner of said Lot "C"; Thence N 89° 46' E 12.5 feet following in the northerly limit of said Lot "C"; Thence S 8? 31' 30" W 50.59 feet, more or less, to intersection with the southerly limit of said Lot "C" at a point 5 feet easterly from the south westerly corner of said Lot "C"; Thence S 89° 46' W 5 feet following in the southerly limit of said Lot "C" to the point of commencement. The same as shown outlined red on plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., dated February 14, 1968, and marginally numbered LF 3927 2. West 2 feet of each of Lots 13 and 14, Block 3 of Block 150, District Lot 264"A", Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 2469 3. All that portion of Lots 3 and 4 except that part how Kingsway (Reference Plan 2407), of Subdivisions "A" to "C" of Lot 6, Block 3, District Lot 393, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 2556, lying to the South of a line drawn parallel to and 10 feet perpendicularly distant Northerly from the Southerly limit of said part of Lots 3 and 4 and extending from the Westerly limit of said part of Lot 3 to the Easterly limit of said part of Lot 4. The same as shown outlined red on plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., dated December 3, 1969, and marginally numbered LF 4707. AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for highway purposes; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the above described lands so conveyed be, and the same are hereby accepted and allocated for highway purposes, and declared to form and constitute portions of highway. - CARRIED 4. Closing and Stopping Up also Dedication for Highway Purposes (Lane north of Broadway, east of Macdonald Street)___________________________ MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver; and, AND WHEREAS Canada Safeway Limited is assembling Block 20, District Lot 192, as a supermarket site; and 446 WHEREAS the City of Vancouver owns portions of lots for highway purposes within said Block 20 that it wishes to dedicate for highway; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all the lane dedicated by the deposit of Plans 5537, 4090 and 5113, together with the following established portions of lane, namely; the South 6 feet of Lot 1, the North 10 feet of Lot 7, that part of the West ½ of the East ½ and that part of the East ½ of the West ½ of Lot 6 included in Explanatory Plan 7186, that part of Lot "A" of Lots 6 and 7 included in Explanatory Plan 7186, the North 10 feet of the East 33 feet of Lot 5, the North 10 feet of Lot 5 except the westerly 34 feet and the easterly 33 feet and except portion included in Parcel "A", (Ex. Plan 4608), all in said Block 20, be closed, stopped up and conveyed to Canada Safeway Limited; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the remainder of the lands, which are City owned, within said Block 20 be dedicated for highway; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all of said Block 20 be subdivided into two parcels with the required dedication for highway purposes. - CARRIED 5. Delegation Requests: Organizations At the Council meeting on December 16, 1969, Notice was called on a motion by Alderman Adams and Alderman Sweeney regarding delegation requests from organizations. The motion was changed with the approval of Council, and now reads as follows: MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS the City Council receives many delegations which represent variously, individuals, companies, societies, organizations or groups of people organized in less formal manner; In order that Council may be better informed of the nature of the representations and the extent to which the delegation in each instance is supported in its representations; IT IS RESOLVED THAT, at the request of any member of the Council, any organization or society or group which asks for permission to appear before the Council be required to file with the City Clerk a list of the members or directors of such organiz- ation, society or group, in such form as may be approved by City Council. (lost)* 447 A recorded vote was requested on this matter. The result, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Wilson Alderman Phillips Alderman Sweeney Alderman Calder His Worship the Mayor Alderman Bird Alderman Adams Alderman Rankin Alderman Broome Alderman Hardwick A tie vote resulted. The motion was, therefore, declared - LOST 6. False Creek Development: Housing At the Council meeting on December 16, 1969, Notice was given of a motion re the subject matter. With the agreement of Council the motion was altered and now reads as follows: "MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT, if and when the City's land on False Creek is developed for residential purposes, provision be made in the planning of the area for the inclusion of a significant amount of low cost, public, private and senior citizens' housing." The motion was put and, - CARRIED 7. Schedule of Council Meetings for 1970 MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the following proposed schedule of meetings for the year 1970 be adopted: MONTH DAY (Tuesday) TIME January 13 9:30 A.M. 20 " 27 " February 3 " 10 " 17 " 24 " March 3 " 10 " 17 " 24 " (Skip 31) April 7 " 14 " 21 " 28 " 448 MONTH DAY (Tuesday) TIME May 5 9:30 A.M. 12 " (Skip 19) 26 " June 2 " 9 " 16 " 23 " (Skip 30) July 7 " 14 " 21 " 28 " August 4 " 11 " 18 " 25 " September 1 " (Skip 8) 15 " 22 " 29 " October 6 " (Skip 13) 20 " 27 " November 3 " 10 " 17 " 24 " December 1 " (Skip 8) 15 " 22 " 29 " - CARRIED 449 NOTICE OF MOTION The following Notices of Motion were submitted and recognized by the Chair: 1. Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board: Proposed Regulation No. 14: Notices to Vacate and Rental Increases__________________________________ MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT wherever a landlord claims that continued occupancy by a tenant will result in deterioration of the premises going beyond reasonable wear and tear, or wherever the tenant is in arrears for a period of two months, or wherever the landlord claims that the tenant is a gross nuisance to his neighbours, or wherever the premises are being utilized for illegal activity, or wherever the landlord requires the premises for occupancy either by himself or his immediate family, then the landlord may apply to the Rental Accommodation Grievance Board for a decision terminating the tenancy and granting possession to the landlord; In such a case, the chairman of the Grievance Board shall notify the tenant and arrange for a formal hearing before the Board within one month. If the Board is satisfied that any of the reasons mentioned above have been established, they shall make an order terminating the tenancy and grant possession to the landlord; providing there is alternative accommodation for the tenant available and providing that the tenant is given an additional one month's time to vacate. The Rental Accommodation Grievance Board shall have the right, in what it considers to be exceptional circumstances, to order hearings before it immediately following the serving of the normal one month's notice, and if justified, grant quick possession to the landlord. The Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board shall appoint Rent Review Officers. These Officers shall have the authority to investigate complaints of unreasonable rent increases, to mediate between the parties, and to recommend what increase in rent, if any, is justified. The Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board shall be authorized on the application of a Rent Review Officer, a landlord, or a tenant, to reinvestigate a case where the Rent Review Officer's recommendations have not been followed or where any party is dis- satisfied with the Officer's disposition of the case. After making its investigation the Grievance Board shall send a copy of its finding and its recommendations as to what would constitute just resolution of the case to all parties in the form of a written report. Where a landlord fails to act in accordance with the Board's recommendations, the Board shall send a copy of its findings and recommendations, together with the landlord's reply, to the Vancouver City Council. The Vancouver City Council shall be empowered to publish the report of the Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board dealing with the rent increase. (Notice) 450 2. False Creek Development: Area Generally between Burrard and Cambie Bridges_________________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT WHEREAS the redevelopment of False Creek is a pressing City issue; AND WHEREAS the City Planning Department has proposed several concepts for the long range redevelopment of the whole False Creek area of which Concept 4 appears to be the most viable; AND WHEREAS the City has acquired property from the Provincial Government to hold approximately 85 acres on the South side between Cambie and Burrard Bridges which is ripe for redevelopment; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Technical Planning Board be instructed as follows: (a) bring forth a Development Plan for the redevelopment of the area generally between Burrard and Cambie Bridges north of 6th Avenue for the consideration by Council as an Official Development Plan. This official plan would serve as the guidelines for subsequent rezoning (s) to CD-1 Comprehensive Development District to permit the uses suggested in Concept 4 and to designate the form and density of development (b) bring forth proposed amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law to permit the development of residential and commercial uses on the Fairview Slopes (generally north of the lane south of Broadway to 6th Avenue between Granville and Cambie Streets) by (i) modifying the C-2 zoning between the lane south of Broadway and 8th Avenue to permit tower buildings and residential uses and eliminate other uses not compatible with the residential (ii) rezoning the area between 6th Avenue and 8th Avenue to a new District Schedule to permit residential use at a density not to exceed the provisions of the RM-3 Schedule and to include special regulations covering the unique site features of slope, view and lack of lanes. Such zoning should also consider existence of commercial buildings of good quality and the inclusion of a small commercial component on the residential sites AND THAT the Director of Planning make an application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law along the lines aforesaid in (b) in regard to the area generally described as the Fairview Slopes; AND THAT concurrently a report on any modification to the street system and the effects of the proposed rezoning on traffic in the Fairview area should also be presented. (Notice) 451 3. Bus Fares MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT WHEREAS B.C. Hydro Chairman Dr. Gordon Shrum has intimated that bus fares will be increased, and WHEREAS this will work a considerable hardship on lower income groups who are the most frequent users of the bus system, and WHEREAS Dr. Shrum has suggested that if the Provincial Government does not make an adequate contribution to the deficit of the bus system, then the Municipalities should be compelled to do so, and WHEREAS the provision of cheap, fast transit should be regarded as an essential service to be subsidized, in the same way as fire and police protection, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Vancouver Council register its opposition to any increase in bus fares, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we insist that the bus system continue to be subsidized from B.C. Hydro profits and from the surplus in Provincial Government revenues. (Notice) 4. Increase in Power Rates Alderman Rankin filed with the City Clerk the following Notice of Motion: MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT WHEREAS B.C. Hydro Chairman Dr. Gordon Shrum has announced that electricity rates will be increased by 20 per cent in March, and WHEREAS the distribution of electricity and natural gas has always been a highly profitable Crown-operated business with rates that are among the highest in Canada, and WHEREAS Dr. Shrum places the blame for B.C. Hydro's alleged difficult financial situation on increased wages granted to Hydro workers, and WHEREAS there is a strong suspicion that B.C. Hydro's difficulties, if real, are due to supplying cheap power to American consumers, with the profits from B. C. consumption being used to subsidize low rates to American manufacturers, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we demand of Premier Bennett that B.C. Hydro be instructed to withhold any rate increase pending its ability to justify such increase before a committee representative of all parties in the Provincial Legislature, as well as of the Municipalities. (Notice) The Council adjourned at approximately 12:00 noon. The foregoing are Minutes of the First Council meeting dated January 7, 1970, and the reports referred to are those on Page (s) 452-481 452 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION JANUARY 2ND, 1970. The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (Dated January 2nd, 1970) 1. Proposed relocation of a spur track serving Vancouver Ocean Terminals at Clark Drive and Stewart Street "On September 30th, 1969, City Council approved an application by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company to relocate a spur track across Clark Drive. The same spur track extends across the recently dedicated Stewart Street north of the C.P.R. right-of-way, and the C.P.R. has requested City approval for the Stewart Street Crossing. I RECOMMEND that: (1) the application be approved subject to the conditions set out in the Standard Railway Crossing Agreement which includes in its provisions that all costs, actual and related, of construction, maintenance and removal be paid for by the Company. (2) your Engineer be authorized to sign the application plan to the Railway Transport Committee on behalf of the City, when an undertaking has been received from the Company to execute a Standard Railway Crossing Agreement." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. South-east sector - D.L. 339. Closing of Streets & Lanes "The assembly of the lands for resubdivision in the South-East Sector requires the closing of various streets and lanes. I RECOMMEND that the streets and lanes outlined red and green on plan marginally numbered LE 3388 and the streets and lanes outlined red on plan marginally numbered LE 3387 be closed, stopped up and title taken thereto and the said closed streets and lanes be consolidated with the adjacent City-owned lands." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 453 3- Water Main Replacements Prior to Paving in 1970 "The following water main replacements are required prior to paving scheduled in 1970: WATER MAIN PROJECT 913 Full Block From To Street or Avenue Charles Street Slocan Street Kaslo Street Georgia Street Rupert Street Cassiar Street Lillooet Street Parker Street Charles Street 21st Avenue Carolina Street Fraser Street 21st Avenue Fraser Street Prince Albert Street 58th Avenue Fraser Street Prince Albert Street Intersections At Street or Avenue Ward Street Duchess Street 55th Avenue Beatrice Street Paving of these streets was approved by Council following a Court of Revision on November 27th, 1969. The estimated cost of Project 913 is $46,000 and funds are available in the 1969 Water Capital Budget, 'Provision for Unspecified 1970 Prior to Paving Projects', Account Code 0125/3902. I RECOMMEND that water mains be replaced on the above listed streets and that $46,000 be appropriated from Account Code 0125/3902, 'Provision for Un- specified 1970 Prior to Paving Projects.'" Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 4. Lot 10. Block 7. D.L. 185 - N/E Corner Thurlow Street & Nelson Street "The old apartment situated on the above mentioned Lot 10 was gutted by fire and is now in the process of being renovated. For mortage purposes the owner has had the property surveyed and it has been determined that the six bay windows encroach over the streets a maximum of 1.5 feet. The owner requests these encroachments be validated. I RECOMMEND that the encroachments be validated in accordance with the Encroachment By-law with an annual rental of $15.00 in accordance with the recommendation of the Supervisor of Property & Insurance." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 454 5. Twin Sewers on Bute Street between the L/S of Davie Street and Harwood Street__________________________________________________________________ "In order to serve existing and proposed development on Davie Street and Burnaby Street and to replace inadequate combined sewers, the following separate sewers are required: Twin Sewers L/S of Davie Street west of Bute Street for 208 feet Burnaby Street west of Bute Street for 170 feet Bute Street from L/S of Davie Street to L/S of Burnaby Street Sanitary Sewer Bute Street from L/S of Burnaby Street to Harwood Street These sewers are related to progressive sewer separation and diversion of sewage from the West End to the Iona Island Treatment Plant. The estimated cost is $22,000. I RECOMMEND that $15,000 be charged to the 1969 Sewers Capital Budget Account Code 0115/6901 'Pollution Control - Provision for Unspecified Projects' and $ 7,000 to Account Code 0115/7001, 'Provision for Unspecified Projects - Miscellaneous'". Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. INFORMATION 6. Report of Choukalos Woodburn McKenzie Maranda Ltd. Hastings Viaduct - 1969______________________________________ The Deputy City Engineer reports as follows: "We are in receipt of four copies of a report entitled 'Hastings Viaduct - 1969' from Choukalos Woodburn McKenzie Maranda Ltd. This report deals with the re-valuation of the Viaduct and recommends procedures for its strengthening. It is being studied by this Department and a report will be forwarded to Council shortly. A copy of the Consultants' report is available at the City Clerk's Office." Your Board submits the matter to Council for Information. 455 RECOMMENDATIONS 7. Flat Rates for Property Owners' Share of Completed Street Lighting Local Improvement Projects_____________ The City Engineer reports as follows: "Clause 508 (c) of the Vancouver charter provides that by resolution, Council may establish a flat rate per foot frontage with respect to any two or more project of a like nature, based on the average cost per foot frontage of such projects as estimated by the Council. The following flat rates are derived from the contract costs and the costs of work done by the City forces, together with allowance for interest over the period of construction and other general charges. These rates for the property owners' share of the street lighting projects, which were completed during 1969, have been developed in accordance with the provisions of the Vancouver Charter and the Local Improvement Procedure By-law. All the projects were dealt with at the Court of Revision of October 3rd, 1968." RECOMMENDED that the following table of flat rates be approved. Projects as Identified on the Flat Rates to be applied Assessment Commissioner's to the Assessable Property Schedules in the Projects Schedule Item No. Business & Multiple Residential No. Dwelling 375 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 15, 28 to 32, $0.789731 $0.789731 34 to 38, 41, 44 to 48, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 59, 60, 61, 64, 68, 74, 77 376 2 & 5 ) $1.5006095 $1.5006095 375 ) 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 14, 17 to 20, ) 24, 25, 27, 42, 43 49, 50, 62 ) 63, 65, 66, 67, 69, 70, 76, 78, ) 81, 82 ) 376 1, 3, 4, 5 ) $2.350099 $1.5006095 375 ) 7, 79, 80 ) 375 72, 73 $2.465021 $1.5006095 375 22, 23, 26, 57, 58 $3.295302 $1.5006095 Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. 8. Installation of Decorative Banners and Flags for the Du Maurier International 1970 World Cup Ski Race______________ The City Engineer reports as follows: "The Vancouver Section of the Canadian Ski Association will host the du Maurier International World Cup Ski Race to be held on Grouse Mountain February 27th to March 1st, 1970. The Association requests permission to install decorative banners on the street lighting poles along Georgia Street and to install flags from ten nations on the six City-owned flag islands, during the month of February 1970. 456 The decorative banners will use Canada's World Cup Symbol for a design and will be approved by the City Engineer before installation. These banners and flags will be installed by City workmen at no cost to the City. RECOMMENDED that permission be granted for the installation of decorative banners on Georgia Street from Cambie Street to Stanley Park, and International Flags on the City-owned flag islands, for the month of February 1970." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. CONSIDERATION 9. Reduction in Train Services Under date of December 12 the City of Edmonton has written advising of the following motion passed by its Council: "That we vigorously oppose through the proper Canadian Government authorities any suggested reduction in train services to Edmonton, including the proposed eliminations by the Canadian National Railways of the Panorama trains and other services to Edmonton, and the application by the Canadian Pacific Railway to discontinue some of its services to Edmonton." The City of Edmonton, because it feels that the City of Vancouver is affected by the action, solicits Vancouver's approval and ask that we take any appropriate action to assist in this cause. A copy of Edmonton's submission to the Canadian National Railways pertaining to the discontinuance of the Panorama Service is circulated for information. Your Board submits the foregoing for consideration of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 435 457 Board of Administration, January 2, 1970 .................(SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICE AND HEALTH MATTERS CONSIDERATION 1. Illegal Occupancy - 6754 Sherbrooke Street, Mr. and Mrs. K. Barker.________________________ City Council referred the following motion of Alderman Broome to the Board of Administration for consideration and report back after further consideration of the Council's policy: "That an extension of one year in respect of this particular occupancy at 6754 Sherbrooke Street, be granted." The City Building Inspector reports as follows: "On November 10, 1964, City Council adopted a recommendation of the Civic Government Committee for the establishment of the policy respecting cases of hardship involved in the occupancy of illegal suites. This Council resolution established a Committee of the Building, Health, and Social Service Departments to review each hardship application and make a recommendation to City Council either to approve or reject the application. Their judgment was to be based on the contents of a submitted affidavit and if health was a factor, on the family doctor's statement. If the owners or tenants of the suite in the hardship category were related, this had no bearing on the case, only the degree of economic hardship or illness was considered. On March 7, 1961, City Council adopted a policy respecting suites for dependent parents, and this was amended in July 1969 and now reads as follows: '(a) The Building Department to withhold action on any illegally installed living quarters for parents or grandparents provided the owners submit an affidavit with the names of the parents or grandparents, for whom the additional living quarters are being provided, and are in fact their parents or grand- parents. (b) The Building Department to proceed to take action against any owner found to be in the process of installing illegal accommodation purportedly for parents or grandparents. (c) The Building Department to take action against the owner found to have additional illegal accommodation for relatives other than parents or grandparents.' The case brought before City Council on November l8, 1969, involving Mr. and Mrs. K. Barker does not come within the provisions of the Dependent Parent Suite Policy referred to above, and so could only be considered under the Hardship Policy. The case was dealt with by the Hardship Committee on its economic merits. Even if the fact that the tenant was the daughter of the property owner had been known, this could not have influenced the recommendation of the Hardship Committee although it would have been mentioned in the report. The Hardship Committee's recommendation is consistent with the policies set by Council." 458 It has always been understood that City Council's policy in respect to dependent parents, as set out in this report, was designed to aid families who wished to make provision for elderly parents or grandparents who lived with them on the same premises but in a separate self-contained dwelling unit. Apart from the financial aid to the parents or grandparents, inherent in this policy was the thought that in many cases some degree of care could be provided by such arrangements. Council has never considered as coming within such a policy parents accommodating any married persons, one of whom would be the son or daughter and where they are obviously of normal earning capacity. In certain cases where the young married couple has special circumstances, such as attendance at the University and they are temporarily living under limited financial circumstances, then it has been the practice of Council to deal with such cases under their Hardship policy. Your Board finds it difficult to recommend to Council a change in policy to put these types of cases under the same category as the housing of aged parents or grandparents. Your Board submits the above report for Council considera- tion. (Report of the Board of Administration, dated October 17, 1969, is circulated for the information of Council.) RECOMMENDATION 2. Illegal Occupancy - Hardship Case, Mr. Antonio Spitale, 1949 East 6th Avenue. In July of this year, Cowan and Co., Barristers and Solicitors, made a submission to City Council on behalf of their client, Mr. A. Spitale, with reference to his hardship application. The City Building Inspector reports as follows: "in February of this year, Mr. Spitale applied to City Council under their Hardship Policy for permission to retain the illegal basement suite in his home. This application, while making reference to the ill health of the two children, was actually based on economic grounds and the accompanying medical statement dealt only with the financial hardship incurred because of the children's illness. On the basis of that application the Hardship Committee recommended that the application be not approved and the City Council con- curred in this recommendation. On October 29, 1969, a new hardship application was made by Mr. Spitale for the retention of the same accommodation. This application provides new information with respect to the medical problem of the two children and in view of this new information the Hardship Committee composed of the Building, Health, and Social Service Departments recommend that the request be APPROVED." Your Board concurs with the recommendation of the Hardship Committee. (Relevant material with respect to this hardship application is circulated for the information of Council.) 459 INFORMATION 3. Illegal Suite - 565 East 58th Avenue, David L. Hughes._________________________ Mr. David L. Hughes has written to the City Council objecting to the refusal by City Council of his application for consideration under the hardship policy. The Director of Permits & Licenses reports as follows: "On August 15, 1969, Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Hughes submitted an application for consideration under the City Council's hardship policy. The declaration indicated that Mr. and Mrs. Hughes are a young married couple with no dependants, health was not a factor and both applicants were employed with a combined income of $870.00 per month. The declaration further indicated that the total monthly expenses did not exceed $430.00 per month. A letter signed by Mr. Hughes was submitted with the application. In this letter Mr. Hughes stated that he did not consider that he was in any financial difficulties. In view of the contents of the declaration and the letter submitted by Mr. Hughes, the Hardship Committee recommended that the request be refused and on October 21, 1969, City Council endorsed this recommendation." This matter is submitted to Council for information. (Copies of correspondence from Mr. Hughes dated November 24th and 25th are circulated for the information of Council.) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 435, 436 460 Board of Administration, January 2, 1970 ..................(HARBOURS - 1) Board of Administration, January 2, 1970 (HARBOURS - 1) HARBOURS AND PARKS MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Board of Parks and Public Recreation - Proposed Fill in the English Bay East of Chestnut Street North of Vanier Park___________ The Director of Planning, as Chairman of the Technical Planning Board, has submitted the following report; "The Board of Parks and Public Recreation is proposing to call for tenders from excavating contractors to pay the Board an 'in place' amount per cubic yard for the privilege of depositing some 200,000 cubic yards of fill to prescribed line and grade in the foreshore of English Bay east of Chestnut Street north of Vanier Park. It is the intention of the Board to use the funds obtained from the contractor to rip rap the waterfront face of the fill end to landscape the fill area. The Board is requesting that the City arrange for the enlarging of the existing water lot, numbered Parcel A of Lot 6311, and that the required approvals be obtained for the placing of the fill under the provisions of the Navigable Waters Protection Act. The Technical Planning Board on December 5th, 1969, recom- mended that: (1) The proposed filling for landscaping purposes as more particularly shown on plan marginally numbered 119-F-2 be endorsed; the detailed plan of landscaping to be submitted to the Director of Planning for information. (2) That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to make application to the Minister of Transport for prior approval for the placing of the fill under the provisions of the Navigable Waters Protection Act. (3) The Corporation Counsel be authorized to make a formal application for approval of the works under the pro- visions of the Navigable Waters Protection Act. (4) The Corporation Counsel and City Engineer be authorized to arrange with the Minister of Lands for a lease of a waterlot extending from the northerly boundary of Parcel A of Lot 6311 to Harbour Headline, for park and recreational purposes." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board be endorsed. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 436 461 Board of Administration, January 2, 1970 . . . (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Briefs re. False Creek Development The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "On November 27th, 1969, the Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation adopted a Board of Admin- istration report on a streamlined reporting procedure of the Planning Department. Recommendation '3' reads as follows 'That a simple brochure outlining proposals for False Creek be prepared. That the alternatives for False Creek be presented to a public meeting or meetings as soon as possible, That a period of thirty days be set for receipt of submissions by Council after such meetings.' Consequently, on December 10th and December 16th, Planning Department staff made presentations to interested citizen groups, including the Downtown Business Association and the Board of Trade. City Council has now received requests from the Vancouver Board of Trade and the Downtown Business Association for additional time in which to submit briefs concerning alternative plans for development in False Creek. A similar verbal request was made at the second meeting, which was organized by the Citizens' Council on Civic Development. As part of the procedure the Department is preparing a simple brochure which identifies the alternative proposals. It will be early January before this brochure can be printed because of the vacation period. In order not to delay a further report to Council on False Creek land, it is suggested that thirty days after the brochure is available would be sufficient time for interested persons to submit briefs to City Council. Recommendation: It is recommended that Council extend the period for public comments on alternatives for False Creek to thirty days from the completion of the brochure. Further, that copies of this report be sent to the Vancouver Board of Trade and the Downtown Business Association." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Director of Planning be adopted. (Copies of the communications from the Downtown Business Association dated December 9, 1969 and the Vancouver Board of Trade dated December 5, 1969, are circulated for the information of Council. 2. Delete Building Line for Lane Purposes between 8th Avenue and Broadway__________________________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows "An application has been received from Mr. W. A. Street requesting an amendment to Schedule E (Building Lines) Part II of the Zoning and Development By-law for the purpose of: 462 'deleting existing building line tor lane purposes between 8th Avenue and Broadway for a distance of 150 feet east of Oak Street. Amend Part II of Schedule E (building line) of the Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575.' In 1965 Schedule E, Part II of the Zoning and Development By- law was amended thereby establishing building lines to ensure the ultimate provision of lanes on the lands located between 8th Avenue and Broadway from 150' east of the easterly limit of Birch Street to a point west of Ash Street. A development permit application has been received to construct a 150 room hotel on Lots 1, 2, 3 and of 4, which currently fronts on 8th Avenue and Lots 18, 19 and 20 fronting onto Broadway, all in Block 336, D.L. 526, all of which are lying immediately east of Oak Street between 8th Avenue and Broadway. The proposed development has been approved by the Technical Planning Board subject to a number of conditions, one of which being: 'prior to the issuance of the development permit the applicant makes application and obtains approval from the City Council to amend Part II of Schedule E (building lines) of the Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to delete the existing building line for lane purposes between 8th Avenue and Broadway for a distance of 150' east of Oak Street.' The applicants have proposed and it is agreed to by the Technical Planning Board that a lane outlet be provided to 8th Avenue from the easterly side of the proposed development thereby providing lane service to the remainder of the block. The Technical Planning Board on November 28, 1969, recommended that the application be approved. The Town Planning Commission on December 5, 1969, endorsed the Technical Planning Board's recommendation." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the reports of the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission be received and the matter be referred for the consideration of Council at a Public Hearing. 3. Rezoning: North Side of East Pender Street between Jackson and Princess Avenues____________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "The Board of Administration by report of June 6, 1969 en- dorsed recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission that the application to rezone the above-mentioned property, being Lots 22 to 32 inclusive, Block 69, D.L. 196, from an (RM-3) Multiple Dwelling District to a (M-1) Industrial District be refused. Council on July 8, 1969, after hearing a delegation representing the owners of this property recommended: 463 'That this whole matter be tabled for two months at which time it is hoped that more information will be available about the Federal Government's attitude toward the Urban Renewal Program in this part of the City; Further that in the meantime His Worship the Mayor be asked to press the Federal authorities for an early decision on its attitude toward Urban Renewal programs.' As a result of a meeting between The Hon. Robert Andras, minister responsible for urban renewal, and Council's Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation on August 7, 1969, it was confirmed that the Federal Govern- ment was prepared to participate in the preparation of a revised scheme for the Strathcona area provided it emphasized rehabilitation rather than clearance and the terms of refer- ence were agreed upon by the provincial and municipal govern- ments together with the people in the Strathcona area. Subsequently a 'working' committee comprising representatives of the people of the Strathcona area and of the three levels of government has been formed and has held meetings towards this end. It had been hoped that by this time it would have been possible to obtain from Central Mortagage and Housing Corporation an indication as to the Corporation's attitude to the acquisition and clearance of non-conforming properties such as the Purves- Ritchie operation within the Strathcona area for which a revised urban renewal scheme is being prepared. However, officials of Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation have stated that at this time they can give no commitment as to Federal funds being available to assist in purchasing such properties. In a letter dated December 3, 1969 to the Director of Planning, Messrs. Lawson, Lundell, Lawson & McIntosh have suggested that 'limited or interim rezoning' should be permitted to facilitate Purves-Ritchie's business operations on this property. It is my view that such an approach would not be feasible. It should be noted also that there are a number of other non- conforming uses in the 'Strathcona' area which might expect similar consideration. Considerable effort has been made to up-grade this area as a medium-density residential area in the past through clearance and redevelopment, and currently by efforts to devise a new approach which would permit as many houses as possible to remain. I consider therefore that the Technical Planning Board's recommendation of May 9, 1969, as endorsed by the Board of Administration's report of June 6, 1969, is still appropriate and that the application to rezone Lots 22-32 inclusive (except south 7 ft. of Lots 22-25 inclusive), Block 69, D.L. 196 from an (RM-3) Multiple Dwelling District to an (M-l) Industrial District be not approved." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Technical Plan- ning Board dated May 9th and endorsed by the Board of Administration June 6th, 1969 that the application be not approved, be adopted. (Copies of letters dated December 3, 1969 to the City Clerk and to the Director of Planning from Lawson, Lundell, Lawson & McIntosh, the Board of Administration's report of June 6, 1969 and Council's action thereon dated July 8, 1969 are circulated for Council's information). 464 4. Demolition and Construction of Car Wash & 3 Gasoline Filling Pump Islands 1896 West 4th Avenue ______ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Development Permit Application #50134 has been filed to demolish the existing car wash on the site and to construct a new automatic car wash with 3 gasoline filling pump islands at the south-east corner of 4th Avenue and Cypress Street. Development Permit #36485 dated October 26, 1965, approved the construction of the existing coin-operated car wash on this site, the existing car wash having 2 gasoline service pumps with 5 car wash bays. The development as now proposed would have 3 gasoline pump islands with two pumps on each island. The gasoline service station facilities would be operated in conjunction with the new tunnel type automatic car wash. The site is located in a C-2 Commercial District and the Gasoline Service Station Policy as adopted by City Council on October 1, 1968, permits consideration of additions to and the alteration of existing service station facilities at this location. A letter has been submitted by Mr. Brodie, President of Jet Oil Company Limited which explains the operation of the proposed fully automatic car wash. The Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Com- mission recommend that Development Permit Application #50134 be approved in accordance with the submitted application, such plans and information forming part thereof, including the letter from Robert G. Brodie dated November 7, 1969, thereby permitting the demolition of the existing car wash on this site and the construction of a new automatic car wash and the provision of 3 gasoline pump islands on this site, subject to the following conditions: 1) Prior to the issuance of the development permit: (a) revised drawings are to be submitted to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning indicating: i) that the development will be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Section 11 (10) of the Zoning and Develop- ment By-law including landscaping, screening, etc. ii) details of all landscaping to be provided. (b) clarification as to the use of the off-street loading and unloading space including the type of materials that would be required to be delivered. 2) The development is to be carried out in accordance with the approved drawings and Section 11 (10) of the Zoning and Development By-law and thereafter permanently maintained. 465 3) All landscaping is to be provided as indicated on the approved drawings within 6 months from the date of any use or occupancy of the proposed development and thereafter permanently maintained. 4) All screening is to be provided in accordance with the approved drawings within 60 days from the date of any use or occupancy of the proposed development and thereafter permanently maintained." Your Board RECOMMENDS that Development Permit Application #50134 be approved in accordance with the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. (Copies of letter from Mr. R. G. Brodie of Jet Oil Co. Ltd. dated November 7, 1969 are circulated for the information of Council). 5. Rezoning N/W Corner Kingsway & Dumfries (McCan Franchise) The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "An application has been received from R. L. Marcoux, McCan Franchise 1933 West Broadway, requesting an amend- ment to the Zoning and Development By-law whereby Lots 8, 9 and 10, Subdivision of Blocks 2 and 4, D.L. 352 located on the N/W corner of Kingsway and Dumfries, would be rezoned from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to a C-2 Commercial District. The applicant states the purpose of his application is 'family take-out restaurant with automobile parking and landscaping to the north as detailed on attached plans and covering letter'. Sketch plans submitted indicate the subject lots together with a portion of the east/west city lane and lots 3-7 inclusive, fronting on Kingsway, being developed with a drive-in restaurant (McDonalds). The development is to have an indoor eating area, but the majority of the site will be used as a restaurant drive-in self service. In the block bounded by Kingsway, Dumfries, Knight and 22nd Avenue, there now exists a rather irregular east-west lane with the subject lots which front on Dumfries being bounded on both sides by the city lane. The developers propose to acquire a portion of the lane which services the properties abutting Kingsway, leaving a stub lane with a turn around to service Lots 1 and 2, which also front Kingsway. To the north are nine lots fronting on East 22nd Avenue which are zoned RS-1 One Family Dwelling Districts and occupied by dwellings. In previous reports regarding the establishment of district shopping centres throughout the City, it has been suggested the lands lying on both sides of Kingsway between Dumfries Street and Glen Drive, the depth of which is not determined, be ultimately zoned C-2 Commercial District and developed as a district shopping centre with the principal development 466 within the area being restricted to retail and office outlets, with other services such as gasoline filling stations, drive- in restaurants, being located on Kingsway to the east and west of this particular area. An example of this type of development proposed for the area can be seen on the lands bounded by Kingsway, Dumfries Street, Knight Street and King Edward Avenue. The definite boundaries of the suggested district shopping centres to be rezoned to a C-2 Commercial District have not as yet been established. It is also noted, and the applicant was so advised upon making this application, that a drive-in restaurant (self- service) is a use that under Council's policy is not to be permitted in a C-2 Commercial District which adjoins or is adjacent to residential properties. The Technical Planning Board on October 24, 1969 recommended: THAT this rezoning application be not approved because the use proposed (Restaurant - Drive-in (Self-Service) is not permitted under Council policy, in that the site would adjoin residential property, however if a suitable use is proposed by the applicant, then the Technical Planning Board would recommend approval of the rezoning subject to prior compliance by the owners with the following conditions: a) That portion of the City lane lying between Lots 8 and Lots 3 to 7 inclusive is first acquired and a satisfactory turn-around established to service Lots 1 and 2 that front on Kingsway to the approval of City Council after a report thereon from the City Engineer. b) That Lots 3 to 7 inclusive, Blocks 2 and 4, D.L. 352 and the closed and stopped up portion of the City lane are first consolidated into one parcel and so registered in the Land Registry Office. It has been envisaged for some time that certain district shopping areas would be extended in depth with multiple zoning adjacent thereto. Knight and Dumfries is considered a suit- able area for such a concept. The Technical Planning Board wish it known by Council that submission of a more suitable scheme and approval of this rezoning could prejudice an opportunity for the future com- prehensive development of this area. The Town Planning Commission on November 7, 1969 endorsed the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board." Your Board understand that Mr. Marcoux's option on the property has run out and he is not interested in proceeding further with this application. On the basis of this information and the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission, your Board RECOMMEND that this rezoning application be not approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 436 467 Board of Administration, January 2, 1969 . . . (LICENSES & CLAIMS - 1) LICENSES & CLAIMS MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Claims of Reeves & Sons (Canada) Ltd. & J. E. Johnston Enterprises Ltd. The Corporation Counsel reports as follows:- "Premises occupied by the claimants were flooded when a newly-installed City water main broke. Negotiations have been carried on with the claimants' solicitor and this Department which have resulted in a proposed settlement in the amount of $6,730.70. The facts surrounding the break have been thoroughly investigated, and in my opinion should the matter proceed to Court the City would be held liable for the full amount of the claim as presented. The amount of the proposed settlement is substantially less than the claim as presented. Accordingly, I recommend that you authorize payment of the sum of $6,730.70 in full settlement of the claims of Reeves & Sons (Canada) Limited and J. E. Johnston Enterprises Ltd." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the Corporation Counsel be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 436 468 Board of Administration, January 2, 1970 . . . (FIRE & TRAFFIC - 1) FIRE & TRAFFIC MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Mardi Gras Society Parade in Downtown Area The City Engineer reports as follows "The U.B.C. Mardi Gras Society, in a letter signed by Mr. John Price, Publicity Chairman for the Society, is asking permission to hold a parade in the downtown area to aid the paraplegics of B.C. Proposed route and assembly area are the same as that used for the U.B.C. Student Homecoming parade. The suggested starting time is 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 1970. The police advise that they will regulate and control the parade but request that the starting time be changed to 10:00 a.m. All costs of policing will be absorbed by the police department. (The applicant has agreed to the 10:00 a.m. starting time). The Transit Authority agrees that the parade can be accommodated without undue disruption of transit services. The proposal is as follows: ASSEMBLY & DISPERSAL Hastings Street from Burrard to Bute Street ROUTE East on Hastings from Burrard to Granville South on Granville from Hastings to Georgia West on Georgia from Granville to Burrard North on Burrard from Georgia to Hastings Temporary parking prohibitions will be required on Granville Street and, together with barricades, in the assembly/dis- persal area. It is accordingly recommended that the U.B.C. Mardi Gras Society be permitted to hold a parade in the downtown area at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 1970, provided that all costs of necessary signing and barricading be borne by the applicant". Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the City Engineer be adopted. (Copies of letter from The Mardi Gras Society dated November 28, 1969 together with a description of the proposed Paraplegic Hostel House are circulated for the information of Council). FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 436 469 Board of Administration, January 2, 1970 ........................(FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Sinking Fund and investment Matters, November, 1969 The Board considered the following report of the Director of Finance respecting Security transactions during the month of November, 1969, and a Summary of Securities held by the General and Capital Accounts as at November 30, 1969. GENERAL AND CAPITAL ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS Date Type of Security Maturity Maturity Cost Term Yield Bank Deposit Receipts Purchased Date Value Days % Nov. 6 Royal Bank of Canada Nov. 14/69 $1,001,834.52 $1,000,000.00 8 8.37 12 Toronto Dominion Bank Jan. 30/70 509,144.52 500,000.00 79 8.45 14 Bank of Montreal Jan. 30/70 509,250.55 500,000.00 77 8.77 17 Bank of Montreal Dec. 1/69 1,504,556.71 1,500,000.00 14 7.92 20 Royal Bank of Canada Jan. 3O/7O 508,656.16 500,000.00 71 8.90 28 Toronto Dominion Bank Jan. 2/70 806,750.68 800,000.00 35 8.80 $4,840,193.14 $4,800,000.00 Bank Deposit Receipts transferred by General Account to Sinking Fund In payment of Sinking Fund instalments, City Serial Debentures Matured and interest on City Debentures Due to Sinking Fund__________________________ Date Type of Security Maturity Maturity Cost Term Yield Bank Deposit Receipts Transferred Date Value Days % Nov. 4 Banque Canadienne Nationale Jan. 15/70 $1,016,273.97 $1,000,000.00 72 8.2 4 Royal Bank of Canada Jan. 15/70 406,785.75 400,000.00 72 8.6i 18 Banque Canadienne Nationale Jan. 15/70 607,984.93 600,000.00 58 8.3 $2,031,044.65 $2,000,000.00 CEMETERY CARE FUND Date Type of Security Maturity Par Price Cost Term Yield Debentures Purchased Date Va1ue Apr/Mar % Nov. 14 City of Van. 3 3/43 Oct. 15/73 $15,000.00 81.75 $12,262.50 3/11 9.25 14 City of Van. 3 1/23 Apr. 15/74 6,000.00 79.25 4,755.00 4/5 9.25 $21,000.00 $17,017.50 TAYLOR MANOR TRUST ACCOUNT Date Type of Security Maturity Par Price Cost Term Yield Date Value Apr./Mar % Nov. 14 City of Van. 3 1/23 Apr. 15/75 $1,000.00 75.75 $757.50 5/5 9.25 470 GENERAL AND CAPITAL Summary of Securities Held as at November 30, 1969 Type of Security Par or Maturity Value Cost or Book Value Short Term Bank Deposit Receipts $ 17,374,372.93 $ 16,900,000.00 Canada Treasury Bills 1,600,000.00 1,572,562.16 $ 18.974.372.93 $ 18.472,562.16 Medium Term Canada 4¼% Bonds due September 1, 1972 4,301,000.00 4,248,592.89 $ 23,275,372.93 $ 22,721,155.05 RECOMMENDED by the Board of Administration that the above report of the Director of Finance re Sinking Fund and investment Matters be confirmed. 2. Reallocation of Park Board Budget Appropriations_____________ A letter has been received from the Board of Parks and Public Recreation requesting approval of the reallocation of budget appropria- tions as follows: Capital Budget #69-87 Spanish Banks Development - $5,000. Reduce the appropriation from $20,000 to $15,000 and transfer the $5,000 to Unallocated. The work on this project has been completed for the year. #69-65 Quilchena Park Development -$11,000. The work at Quilchena Park has been deferred for at least one year. This appropriation should therefore be cancelled and the funds used for the further development of Tisdale Park to complete the work before winter. Revenue Budget Transfer of appropriations (a) From 1-479 Marpole Community Centre - Heating $1,600 To 1-474 Community Centre - Roof Repairs 1,600 Unforeseen cost of work required over initial estimates in roof repairs can be met from savings effected in the Marpole heating conversion. (b) From l-454 Stanley Park Pipeline Road $2,700 To 1-452 Stanley Park Resurfacing Walks 2,200 1-451 Stanley Park Brockton Point Drive 500 Paving of the pipeline road is deferred pending extensive repairs required on the pipeline. The $2,700 is required for resurfacing and paving in Stanley Park. 471 (c) From 1-404 Oppenheimer Park $ 400 To 1-409 Templeton Park 400 From 1-467 Service Yard, Shop Lights $ 350 To 1-460 Sanitation, containers 350 Minor adjustments required to bring estimated appropriations to cover actual expenditures. Income Operations Original Adjustment Revised Approp. Approp. 2/85/ 2. Min.Rlwy. & Children's Zoo $10,000 - 4,000 $ 6,000 Develop.................... 3. Marina - balance cost of 2,000 - 1,000 1,000 addition................... 7. Golf Course Improvement & 15,000 + 1,000 16,000 Development................ 8. Grandview Ice Rink Addition - 25,000 + 4,000 29,000 Alteration................. 9. Children's Zoo Booth Addition. 4,000 + 2,800 6,800 11. McCleery Clubhouse - 1,000 600 400 Architect fees, plans, proposed addition.......... 12. Stanley Park Pony Shelter & 4,000 + 6,500 10,500 Corra1..................... 13. Duck Pond - shakemaker, 4,500 900 3,600 bunomatic, renov........... 15. Second Beach Fish & Chips - 4,000 700 3,300 fryers, fans, metal work... 17. Lumbermen's Arch Booth - 2,000 200 1,800 drink station, bunomatic, hamburger cooker........... 18. McCleery Clubhouse - counter 2,000 - 2,000 nil model shakemaker........... 19. Fraser Clubhouse - counter 2,000 - 1,000 1,000 model shakemaker........... 21. Locarno - peeler, drink 4,500 - 2,000 2,500 dispenser, Alteration...... 23. Lagoon - drink dispenser..... 3,000 800 2,200 25. Capital Account - develop of 69,000 -31,545 37,455 parks & rec................ 26. Renfrew Pool - alteration to 15,000 + 500 15,500 pool bottom................ 27. Swim Pools - re pipe deck 7,655 - 7,655 nil drains, sun deck areas, heating clothes dryer...... 28. Killarney Rink Dressing 4,800 + 4,350 9,150 Rooms...................... 30. Prospect Point - sewer....... + 3,250 3,250 31. Bloedel Conservatory - + 5,000 5,000 opening & equipment........ 32. Driving Range - Fraser Golf - +25,000 25,000 partial dev................ $179,455 nil $179,455 472 Explanations 2/85/2. The balance of this development is deferred in order to provide funds elsewhere. 3. The balance cost from 1968 was not as large as anticipated and credit balance is required elsewhere. 7,8,9. The original estimates were under requiring the additional amounts to provide the planned facilities. 11. Preliminary plans halted to provide funds. 12. Building plans changed and enlarged to provide zoo storage and feed loft in addition to original plan. 13,15, 17. Work end equipment provided at less than estimates. 18,19. Shakemakers both cancelled until alterations to building completed. An ice maker will be provided to 19, however. 21,23. Peeler renewed and other equipment less than estimated. 25. Reduced to provide for additional costs of program. 26. Slightly over original estimate. 27. Deferred for the present as other projects more pressing. 28. Original alteration costs did not allow for extensive re-landscaping of area, added funds needed. 30. Repairs and rebuilding of sewer required by Health Department. 31. Providing for opening ceremonies and necessary office equipment at Bloedel Conservatory. 32. Partial development of driving range at Fraser Golf in order to put in service next year in answer to much demand. Your Board RECOMMENDS approval of the reallocations of appropriations as requested by the Board of Parks and Public Recreation. 3. Authority to Invest Funds The Director of Finance has requested authority to invest funds as they become available during the year 1970. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the Director of Finance, in consultation with the Board of Administration, be authorized, for the year 1970, to invest the funds of the following accounts as same become available, and to vary the investments from time to time as may be expedient: For Sinking Fund Account; For Debt Charges Equalization Account; Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds, Pension D Funds; Taylor Manor Trust Funds____________________________________________________________ Securities of or guaranteed by the Government of Canada; Securities of or guaranteed by the Province of B.C.; Securities of the City of Vancouver; Securities of the Greater Vancouver Water District; Securities of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District; Securities of the Greater Vancouver Regional District; Bank Deposit Receipts. For General and Capital Accounts Securities of or guaranteed by the Government of Canada; Securities of or guaranteed by the Province of B.C.; Bank Deposit Receipts. 473 4. Annual Financial Authorities The Director of Finance has requested certain authorities as required by the City Charter: Your Board RECOMMENDS: (a) That the Director of Finance be authorized for the period January 1 to December 31, 1970, in accordance with Sections 216 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 fifteen days after the end of the month in which the warrant is drawn. (b) That the Director of Finance be authorized to temporarily use, during the period January 1st to July 15th, 1970, such capital funds as are avail- able, for other expenditures of the City pending collection of taxes, as provided by Section 259(b) of the Vancouver Charter. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 437 474 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT JANUARY 2, 1970 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Leave of Absence With Pay - Maurice Egan, Director of Social Planning/Community Development. The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "Mr. Egan has been invited to participate in discussions at the Institute and Annual Meeting of the Alberta Association of Social Workers in Edmonton, Alberta, on January 22 and 23, 1970. He has been asked to represent Vancouver on a panel also comprised of representatives from Winnipeg, Calgary and Edmonton to discuss the social changes taking place in these four Western cities. Mr. Egan's expenses would be paid by the Alberta Association of Social Workers. The only cost to the City would be two days leave of absence with pay for January 22 and 23, 1970. I recommend that this request for attendance be approved." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be approved. 2. Mr. R. Gallagher, Engineering Dept. - 1969 Vacation Entitlement Carried Over to 1970__________________________________ The Director of Personnel Services, under date of December 29, 1969, reported as follows: "A letter has been received from the City Engineer requesting that Mr. R. Gallagher's balance of seven (7) days remaining of his 1969 vacation entitlement be carried over to 1970. Due to the work load requirements, it would be very difficult to schedule these days in the remainder of this year." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. 3. Vacation - R.L. Hawkins, Co-ordinator of Data Processing & Systems.__________________________ The Director of Finance reports as follows: "Mr. R.L. Hawkins, Co-ordinator of Data Processing & Systems, due to the heavy workload in Data Processing & Systems, is unable to take days of his 1969 vacation before the end of this year. It is recommended that Mr. Hawkins be allowed to carry the days vacation into 1970." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Director of Finance be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S)437 475 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS JANUARY 2, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. PART I S A L E S RECOMMENDATIONS 1. RECOMMENDED that the following offers received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council:- Re: Lots 3 & 4, D.L. 729, Plan #13271 N/S 49th Ave. between Elgin & Inverness Sts. NAME LOTS APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS GHP Con¬ 3 & 4 47' X 108' $12,500.00 City 1.Lot 4 subject struction (each) Terms to a P.U. ease¬ Ltd. @ 9- ment over North 3/4% 10' of East 5'. 2.Both these lots known to contain peat and no guarantee given to soil stability 476 2. Acquisition for Urban Renewal Project 6 3376 McGill Street_________________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lot 518 H.T. being 3376 McGill Street, which is re- quired by the City of Vancouver under Project 6 of the Urban Renewal Programme, is located in the area adjacent to the south approaches of the Second Narrows Bridge. The lands in this area are to provide new industrial sites. These premises comprise a one storey frame dwelling with concrete foundation and full basement erected in 1930 on a lot 66' x 132', zoned R.S.l. The dwelling contains 5 rooms, 5 plumbing fixtures, has a shingle roof, shingles on the exterior walls and is heated by a coal and wood furnace. This dwelling is in good condition for age and type. On January 21, 1969; Rodney Young, Barrister and Solicitor, appeared before City Council on behalf of the owners of 3376 McGill Street and 3486 Trinity Street wherein reference was made to Ontario Leg- islature relating to the taking of land for projects of this kind. Subsequently on June 10, 1969, Council considered a report of the Corporation Counsel regarding expropriation policy. This report refers to provisions contained in the new Ontario Act with respect to expropriations and the payment of compensation in that Province. The Board of Administration was authorized to continue acquiring property for City purposes based on present legislation. Negotiations have continued between the City Solicitor and Mr. Young and on Sept. 30, 1969; an offer of $17,500.00 was made by the City Solicitor on behalf of the City based on a revised independent appraisal received. The City Solicitor now advises that the owner has agreed to accept the sum of $17,950.00 in full settlement, including appraisal and legal fees in the amount of $450.00 on the understanding that the sale date be Dec. 31,1969 and she be permitted to retain rent-free possession until March 30, 1970. This settlement price is considered to be realistic and is endorsed by the City Solicitor and Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation. It is proposed to demolish the dwelling thereon when vacant. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire this property for the sum of $17,950.00 on the foregoing basis, chargeable to Code 5886/672." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 477 3. Acquisition for Replotting - S.E. Sector Lot on the W/S Arlington Street Between 49th and 50th Avenues________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows; "Reference is made to Item 5, Property Matters, September 27, 1968, confirmed by Council October 1, 1968 approving the expropriation of Lot 20, Block 3, of N½ of SW¼ D.L. 339 situated on the west side of Arlington Street between 49th and 50th Avenues, the owner having failed to accept the offer of $4,000.00. This property is required in connection with the expanded programme of development in the S.E. Sector, as approved by Council on June 21, 1968. This property comprises a single lot 33' x 130', zoned R.S.-l. Said lot is presently overgrown with bush and is lacking all services. Negotiations have proceeded between the City Solicitor and the solicitors for the owner. The City Solicitor advises that the owner still refuses to appoint an arbitrator so that the question of compensation may be settled by arbitration. This party has also refused an increased offer of $5,000.00, which amount is being paid presently for similar lots in this area. On January 28, 1969 City Council authorized the Corporation Counsel to make application for a vesting order for this property. A vesting order was subsequently obtained and title is now vested in the name of the City. In this connection it was necessary to pay out the sum of $2,400.00 to obtain a release of mortgage. The City Solicitor suggests that the increased offer of $5,000.00 be confirmed and the balance of the purchase price, namely, $2,600.00 be paid in trust to the solicitors for the owner pending any later decision to proceed with arbitration. RECOMMENDED that the increased offer of $5,000.00 for this property be confirmed and the sum of $2,600.00 paid in trust to the solicitors for the owner, chargeable to Code #4905/171." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 4. Acquisition for West End Community Centre & Senior Citizens Housing Project 1619 Barclay Street__________________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "On August 5, 1969, City Council considered a report from the Director of Planning concerning the proposed combined West End Community Centre and Senior Citizens Housing Project on a portion of Block 57, D.L. 185 at Haro and Bidwell Streets. Council approved various recommendations of the Director of Planning relating to the proposed Senior Citizens Housing Project and instructed the Supervisor of Property and Insurance to commence negotiation as necessary to protect the site. 478 The owner of Lot 27, Block 57, D.L. 185 being l6l9 Barclay Street has written the Property and Insurance Office indicating her desire to sell. She is well aware of the proposed use for the site and wishes to relocate elsewhere. Developers have shown an interest in the site. The subject property comprises a site 66' x 131', zoned R.M.4, improved with a 2½ storey and basement frame dwelling erected in 1903, containing 13 rooms, divided into 7 rental units, and 19 plumbing fixtures. This dwelling has a patent shingle roof, asbestos shake exterior walls, a concrete foundation and is heated by an oil-fired hot air furnace. There is a 5 car garage at the rear. The owner occupies a 3 room suite on the main floor. The existing building is in good condition for age and type and can continue to produce revenue, however the value herein lies in the land. Negotiations confirm that the owner is prepared to sell for the sum of $79,500.00 including furnishings and equipment, subject to an advance payment of $5,000.00 upon delivery of a registrable deed in favour of the City of Vancouver, and sale date remaining open to not later than March 31, 1970. This settlement is considered fair and equitable. Same has been reviewed by Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the details of this transaction entered in their records. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire this property for the sum of $79,500.00 on the foregoing basis, chargeable to Code 649/1102." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 437 479 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE DECEMBER 23, 1969 The Standing Committee of Council on Finance met on Tuesday, December 23, 1969, at 9:30 a.m., in the No. 1 Committee Room, Third Floor, City Hall. PRESENT: Alderman Adams (Chairman) Aldermen Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson. ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor Alderman Linnell (Leave of Absence) CLERK TO THE COMMITTEE: R. Henry The Minutes of the meeting held October 23, 1969, were adopted. The following action of the Committee is reported for the information of Council. INFORMATION 1. Borrowing Authority Under 1966 - 1970 Five Year Plan The Board of Administration submitted a report dated December 19, 1969, with respect to the Borrowing Authority Under 1966 - 1970 Five Year Plan for the information of the Committee. The report contained two Schedules. Schedule A showed the remaining borrowing authority under the 1966 - 1970 Five Year Plan segregated as to: Projects to which Council is committed and for which borrowing has been approved as the source of funds Projects and programs for which Council has not committed the borrowing authority remaining in the Plan. Schedule B showed the 1969 Supplementary Capital Budget and the 1970 projection based on 1969 Council policy noting that, while Council is committed on some of the items, others may be deleted at Council option. The report also stated that further requests for funds by Departments and Boards are anticipated and will be placed before Council. Following a review of the Schedules, the Committee RESOLVED that the report of the Board of Administration dated December 19, 1969, referred to above, be received for information. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 439 480 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND WELFARE DECEMBER 23. 1969 The Standing Committee of Council on Health and Welfare met on Tuesday, December 23, 1969, at 11:00 a.m., in the No. 1 Committee Room, Third Floor, City Hall. PRESENT: Alderman Wilson (Chairman) Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Phillips, Rankin and Sweeney. ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor Alderman Linnell (Leave of Absence) CLERK TO THE COMMITTEE: R. Henry The Minutes of the meeting held August 7, 1969, were adopted. INFORMATION The following actions of the Committee are reported for the information of Council. 1. Social Service Matters At the City Council meeting on December 16, 1969, a report of the Board of Administration dated December 12, 1969, and dealing with temporary staff at the Social Service Department was considered. The recommendations contained in the report were adopted. However, a portion of the report on page 2 regarding "Applicants for Assistance" was referred to this Committee. At the same meeting of Council, the following Resolution was also passed: "THAT the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare meet at the call of the Chair to consider operations of the Social Service Department of the City, review Council policy on Welfare, and hear delegations, both clients and staff, and interested parties." As a result of the latter Motion, the Committee heard the following delegations: (a) United Community Services - Mrs. Beirnes The organization submitted a brief on the inadequacy of present social allowance rates, "overages" which is special payments for special needs, information brochures and proposed changes in the organization and attitude of the public welfare system. (b) B.C. Association of Social Workers (Greater Vancouver Area Branch) - Miss A. Selander The organization submitted a brief regarding current rates, effective operation of the Social Service Depart- ment, provision of information, proposed Public Welfare Board and multi-service centres for health, recreation and personal social services. 481 (c) Unemployed Citizens Welfare Improvement Council - Mrs. Mitchell and Mr. A. Bandi The organization did not submit a brief but commented on the present administration of the Social Service Department and recommended a guaranteed income of $200 per month for each social service recipient, plus $60 per month for each child. The organization was asked to submit a written brief on its comments made. The Committee also noted a communication from the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre for Greater Vancouver concerning referrals required by citizens on public welfare. Time did not permit consideration of the subject "Applicants for Assistance" contained in the Board of Administration report of December 12, 1969, and it was agreed that this matter be discussed at the next meeting of the Committee. RESOLVED that the letter from the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre for Greater Vancouver be received and referred to the Board of Administration for report. RESOLVED that the briefs and presentations made this day be received and referred to the Board of Administration for report to an early meeting of this Committee. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 439 ======================================================================== 482 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, January 13, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Linnell Alderman Phillips (Leave of Absence) CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day in regard to Personnel and other matters. CONDOLENCES: The Late Lawrence R. Munroe MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Council extend condolences to Mrs. L. R. Munroe, in the recent passing of her husband, who was Assistant Director of Current Planning. - CARRIED ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Minutes of the First Council Meeting, 1970, (including 'In Camera'), dated January 7, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Low Density Multiple Housing The Council had before it the following documents for consider- ation in connection with application before a Public Hearing on December 11, 1969, in the matter of Low Density Multiple Housing: (a) Technical Planning Board Policy Report (b) Board of Administration report dated November 25, 1969. (c) Town Planning Commission recommendation. (d) Vancouver Real Estate Board submission dated June 16, 1969. MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the whole matter be referred to the Standing Committee on Planning and Development for a full discussion. - CARRIED 483 It was agreed to defer the following matters of Unfinished Business pending the hearing of delegations later this day: (a) Demolition: 5837 Lanark Street (b) Renewal of Development Permit: Shannon Estate (N/S 57th Avenue between Granville and Adera) ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Wilson - enquired with respect to certain Outstanding Planning applications for rezoning filed with Applications the City which come within certain references in the Low Density Multiple Housing report. The Alderman enquired if these applications must await dis¬ position by Council of the application re this particular report. The Director of Planning advised there are a number of applications on hand and they are being processed now in the normal manner to Council for Public Hearing consideration. Alderman Bird - referred to a statement by M.L.A. Car Adjustment re Air Evan Wolfe regarding adjustments to Pollution new cars to reduce air pollution and felt the Council should support such endeavours. Alderman Sweeney - referred to a communication from the License and Business Tax: Greater Vancouver Catholic Credit Union Credit Unions advising it is proposed to make Credit Unions liable for both trade licenses and business taxes. The Union advised that in the case of cities under the Municipal Act, Credit Unions have been exempted. The Alderman advised, there¬ fore, he would be submitting a motion later in the day on the subject. Alderman Sweeney - referred to Council approval some time X-Kalay Foundation Society ago to permit 19 residents in a house at 2025 West 16th Avenue, operated by the X-Kalay Foundation Society. It is his information that now there are some 40 persons in this house. The Alderman felt the Board of Administration should investigate the matter. His Worship the Mayor so directed. 484 Alderman Wilson - enquired whether there should be a Owners under Veterans Charter Amendment to provide that owners Land Act: Voting under the Veterans Land Act will be Privileges given voting privileges. The City Clerk reported action is being taken for a Charter Amendment to provide that occupants of Crown lands, which would include owners under the Veterans Land Act, will be given such privileges. Alderman Calder - referred to information he had received Rapid Transit from the cities of Montreal, Toronto and Edmonton regarding rapid transit and handed the information to Alderman Wilson, Chairman of the Transportation Standing Committee. Alderman Calder - enquired if Chairmen have authority to Calling of Meetings: call meetings of their Standing Standing Committees Committees as and when considered advisable. His Worship stated they have such authority. Alderman Calder - submitted information for the City Encouragement re Clerk of action by the town of Kitimat Registration for Voters' to encourage voters to register for List Purposes the Voters' List. In the main, registrations are taken, in addition to the City Hall, in a large store in the city centre, where more than 60% of the total registrations were completed. Alderman Calder - enquired if the regulations for con¬ Apartment Hotel struction of apartments varied to the Development regulations in respect of construction of hotels. His Worship advised there was no difference. Alderman Rankin - cited a case of a knife grinder who, Equalization under the under the Finnis report, had a con¬ Finnis Report siderable increase in his license whereas under the same report certain other categories of business received a minor increase. The Alderman questioned, therefore, the equalization result. It was agreed that Alderman Rankin would furnish material on the case he cited, to the Board of Administration for consideration. 485 Alderman Calder - referred to the Lipsett Collection now The Lipsett Collection at the Pacific National Exhibition and the history of how this collection came into the hands of this City originally. The Alderman felt action should be taken to bring this collection back into the hands of the City from the P.N.E. for public viewing in the Museum/Planetarium complex. His Worship directed the Corporation Counsel submit a report on this. COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Proposed Regulation #14 re Notices to Vacate and Rental Increases (Grievance Board)_______________ It was agreed that communications on this subject be deferred for consideration later this day under 'Motions'. 2. Maintenance Contract: East Wing of City Hall MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the communication from the Vancouver and District Labour Council, expressing its views contrary to the Council's action in granting recently a building maintenance contract with respect to the East Wing of the City Hall, be received. - CARRIED 3. Memorial Token The Council received a letter from the Vancouver Antique Flea Market advising it is proposed to strike a memorial token to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Gastown. The Council's endorse- ment is requested. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the proposal be endorsed, on the understanding the design must be approved by the Corporation Counsel. - LOST MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT His Worship the Mayor be requested to advise the Vancouver Antique Flea Market that it is not Council's policy to give endorsement to proposals of this kind. However, the Council has no objection providing no official City crest or marking is used. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, January 9, 1970 Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, in respect of report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated January 9, 1970, Clause 1 be adopted and Clause 2 received for information. - CARRIED 486 Social Service and Health Matters (i) Provincial Mental Health Branch Treatment Program (Clause 1) MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this clause be adopted. However the Council takes the view that the "opportunity for cooperation for a more comprehensive community service", as described in the report, should include the Coordination of Services at the local level under the general aegis of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development and the Medical Health Officer insofar as the Killarney-Fraserview area is concerned. - CARRIED (ii) Greater Vancouver Regional District Air Pollution (Clause 2)_____________________ MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT Clause 2 of the report of the Board of Administration (Social Service and Health matters), dated January 9, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters (i) Regional Plan Amendment Procedure: Greater Vancouver Regional District (Clause 2) MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT this clause be deferred for report from the Director of Planning and the Corporation Counsel as to the exact meaning of the Amendment. - CARRIED (ii) Balance of Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, in respect of report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated January 9, 1970, Clauses 1 and 4 be adopted and Clause 3 received for information. - CARRIED Finance Matters (i) Grant: Y.W.C.A. (Clause 2) MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT, in connection with this application for a grant, a delegation be heard by the Finance Committee in the normal manner when grants are under consideration. (carried)* MOVED by Ald. Wilson, in Amendment, THAT the delegation be heard today or next week. - LOST The motion of Alderman Adams was put and, - CARRIED * 487 (ii) Vancouver-Fraser Park District: 1970 Provisional Budget (Clause 1) The Board of Administration advised of submission from the Vancouver-Fraser Park District of its provisional budget for the year 1970 based on a Municipal Requisition of .35 mills on the 1969 taxable assessment for school purposes. The City of Vancouver share amounts to $432,506. The 1969 City share was $278,933. The increase is due to change in the mill rate from .25 to .35 mills for 1970 and the increase in taxable assessment of approximately 11%. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the City's share of $432,506 in respect of the 1970 Provisional Budget of the Vancouver-Fraser Park District be approved. - CARRIED (iii) Grant: Kinsmen Rehabilitation Foundation of B.C. (Clause 3) The Board of Administration advised of request from the Kinsmen Rehabilitation Foundation of B.C. as follows: (a) a grant of funds equal to the costs of producing, installing, maintaining and removing flags (3' x 6' red nylon with special white symbol) on 6 poles of each of the seven flag islands in the City. The Engineering Department estimates these costs to be $700. (b) the permission of Council to use the flag islands for this publicity purpose. The City Engineer recommends permission for the use of the islands be granted. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT permission for the use of the flag islands be approved. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the application for a grant in the amount of $700.00 be not approved. (carried)* MOVED by Ald. Calder, in Amendment, THAT this grant application be referred to the Standing Committee on Finance for consideration when dealing with grants. - LOST The motion of Alderman Broome was put and - CARRIED * (iv) Continuing Special Assignment of Senior Fire Alarm Operator (Clause 4) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clause 4 of the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated January 9, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 488 B. Personnel, Supplementary, January 9, 1970 (i) Leave of Absence with Pay: Mrs. Catherine Zuest, Health Department (Clause 4) The Board of Administration submitted report of the Director of Personnel Services advising of request of the Medical Health Officer that Mrs. Zuest be granted five days leave of absence with pay June 1 to June 5, 1970, to accompany Grade 7 Kerrisdale students on an educational trip to the Arctic. Mrs. Zuest will undertake the cost of the trip. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT leave of absence with pay be granted accordingly. - CARRIED (ii) Appointment to Technical and Research Committee: Council on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada (Clause 5)____________________________________ The Board of Administration submitted report of the City Engineer respecting appointment of Mr. R. G. Ross to the Technical and Research Committee of the Council on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada, requesting authority as follows: "(a) R.G. Ross be authorized to represent the City of Vancouver at the June meeting held annually of the Technical and Research Committee of the Council on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada, at the City's expense. (R.C. Boyes can substitute for R.G. Ross at the further one day meeting immediately prior to the Annual Meeting of the Council.) (b) The City's roster of 'Conference & Working Committees' be amended to add the Technical and Research Committee of the Council on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada. (c) Provision of funds for attendance in 1970 and subsequent years to be included in the Departmental Conference Account No. 8002/365." MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing request of the City Engineer be approved. - CARRIED (iii) Balance of Personnel Supplementary Report MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT Clauses 1, 2, 3 and 6 of the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated January 9, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Property Matters, January 9, 1970 (i) Proposed Sale of Haro Park: Federal Government (Clause 3) The Board of Administration reported on the proposed sale of Haro Park to the Federal Government (Public Works); the property being located at 1231 Haro Street. On the site is a non-conforming building. The City's lease of the land to the Department stipulates the lease is not to be extended beyond May 31, 1970. 489 In connection with the proposed West End Community Centre and Senior Citizens' Housing project, the Council in 1968 issued certain instructions with respect to negotiation of the sale of Haro Park. The local Department of Public Works has advised of interest in purchase of the site and that the Department is prepared to recommend to Ottawa acceptance of an offer from the City to sell at a price not exceeding $328,500, being an appraisal obtained by the Department of Public Works. It is reported the Government would wish to use the existing structure on Haro Park for at least the next five years. The matter of sale of Haro Park, being lots 23 to 26, Block 32, D.L.185 to the Federal Government is submitted for Council consideration. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Federal authorities be advised the lease on Haro Park will not be renewed but will be extended on a year-to-year basis, on the understanding that the Federal authorities will proceed as quickly as possible to provide alternate accomodation. (withdrawn) (see page 19) It was agreed to defer further consideration of this matter pending receipt by Commissioner Sutton Brown of information from the Park Board with respect to its recent action on the disposition of Haro Park. (ii) Balance of Property Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clauses 1 and 2 of the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated January 9, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED During consideration of the foregoing matter the Council recessed for a short period, following which an 'In Camera' session was held in the Mayor's Office and the Council reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber at 11:40 a.m. D. Change of Hours: Social Service Department The Board of Administration submitted a report dated January 9, 1970, in the matter of certain change of hours re the Social Service Offices. In this connection a communication was received from the Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association requesting the item be withdrawn at this time, as the Association is not in agreement with the Board of Administration recommendations. MOVED by Ald. Wilson , THAT consideration of this report be deferred for one week to allow the Board of Administration an opportunity of further discussions with the Association on the subject. - CARRIED 490 E. Oily Waste Discharge: Myer Franks Limited The Board of Administration submitted a report dated December 30, 1969, in the matter of the discharge by Myer Franks Ltd., of oily and flammable liquid wastes from its barrel cleaning operation at 1100 Grant Street. The discharge is through temporary surface water drains to a pond on City land and on Vernon Drive, north of Terminal Avenue Viaduct. The subject has been reported to Council on previous occasions and an historic review is contained in the report, as well as current information respecting the discharge of such wastes. The Board of Administration recommends that Myer Franks Ltd. be advised that: "(1) They will be required to comply by 1 September, 1970, with the minimum standards for quality of trade waste from their plant at 1100 Grant Street before such waste is discharged into the City's drainage system, such minimum standards being set out herein and which are being incorporated in the City's By-laws. (2) If they should fail to comply with Recommendation (1), then their business license will be cancelled forthwith. (3) In the meantime, they shall remove the fire hazard in the form of oily wastes from the pond as they accumulate, this to be done at a frequency and in a manner satisfactory to the Fire Warden and City Engineer. (4) Any improvements or changes in the remaining portion of the pond (which is on the Vernon Drive street allowance) which in the opinion of the City Engineer are required during the interim period of its existence, shall be at the expense of Myer Franks Ltd." A communication dated January 12, 1970, was received from Stark and Company, solicitors for Myer Franks Ltd., advising as follows: "As the Solicitor for Myer Franks Limited, I have received instructions to advise you that Myer Franks Limited is in agreement with the recommendations of the City Engineer set out in his report dated the 30th December 1969 which I under- stand is to be submitted to Council on the 13th January 1970. The President of Myer Franks Limited has instructed me to advise you that the Company will have removed or dismantled by the 1st September 1970, all machinery used by it in re- conditioning drums which has caused the objected to effluent, and the only equipment that will be in use by the Company will be machinery that uses only fresh water as a cooling agent and which when discharged, will be free of oily and volatile wastes. In the event however, that Council wishes to change any of the terms and recommendations of the City Engineer in his report of the 30th December 1969, I am instructed to and hereby request on behalf of Myer Franks Limited, that it be permitted to have a delegation appear before Council to make representations on behalf of Myer Franks Limited." 491 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the foregoing recommendations of the Board of Administration be approved. (carried)* MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the matter be tabled one week and the company requested to appear. - LOST The motion of Alderman Broome was put and, - CARRIED F. Appointment of Local Area Coordinators: Kitsilano and Renfrew-Collingwood Areas The Board of Administration, under date of January 5, 1970, sub- mitted the following report in respect of appointment of local area co-ordinators, Kitsilano and Renfrew-Collingwood Areas: "Your Board submits the following report of the Chairman of the Joint Technical Committee: 'The Department of Social Planning/Community Development presently employs three Local Area Co-ordinators assigned to Strathcona, Grandview-Woodland, Killarney-Victoria- Fraserview, and Riley Park. City Council also approved the appointment of a Co-ordinator for Skid Road on October 28, 1969. The Terms of Reference governing the role of Local Area Co-ordinators and Community Services Teams, prepared by the Social Development Committee, were received as information by Council on March 11, 1969. The attached Local Area Boundary Map shows the five (5) Local Areas of Vancouver presently covered by City Co-ordinators (red), the Skid Road area to be covered in February (amber) and the two (2) new areas being recommended to City Council (green). The Joint Technical Committee meeting, on December 3, 1969, passed the following resolution: "Experience to date supports a recommendation by the Joint Technical Committee that two Local Area Co- ordinators be employed; one in Kitsilano and another in Renfrew-Collingwood. Although preference of the Joint Technical Committee is for these two areas of the City, consideration of the Director of Social Planning/ Community Development should not be limited to the Kitsilano and Renfrew-Collingwood areas when making his selection. The approach to co-ordination of health, educational, welfare, recreational, cultural, correctional, and related services by means of Local Area Co-ordinators and Community Services Teams to be subject to careful evaluation. Authority of City Council be requested to hire these two Co-ordinators in 1970". Background: City Council approved the appointment of three Local Area Co-ordinators in June 1968. They were hired in October 1968, January 1969 and March 1969 respectively. The Skid Road Co-ordinator approved by Council in October 1969 will start to work February 1, 1970. Based on these experiences, if Council approves the request for two Local Area Co-ordinators for Renfrew-Collingwood and Kitsilano, it is unlikely that their appointments would be made before April 1970. 492 However the Director of Social Planning/Community Development would like to fill the Renfrew-Collingwood position as soon as possible. He foresees the need for 12 Co-ordinators to cover 17 of the City's Local Areas by the end of 1972, when the Department of Social Planning/Community Development will have been operative for 5 years. The present request to cover Kitsilano and Renfrew-Collingwood will fill the Department's requirements for Local Area Co-ordinators until the end of 1970. Both these areas of the City have pressing youth problems that call for more imaginative and more co-ordinated approaches to their solution. It is only by assigning personnel to local areas and neighbourhoods that the Department of Social Planning/Community Development can effectively assist various organizations and citizens' groups to resolve some of these problems. Representative groups of residents in both Renfrew- Collingwood and Kitsilano have requested the Department to provide them with the services of Local Area Co-ordinators. Recommendation: The Joint Technical Committee recommends that City Council authorize the establishment of two positions of Local Area Co-ordinator in the Department of Social Planning/Community Development. Salaries (for ten months) $16,120 Fringe Benefits 1,612 Auto Allowances 870 Furniture - Desks, Chairs & Costumers 400 Total $19,002 The estimated annual recurring cost of this proposal at 1969 rates and including fringe benefits at 10% is $21,754. A formula for cost sharing under the Canada Assistance Plan for these and other staff positions in the Department of Social Planning/Community Development, retroactive to October 1, 1968 has been submitted to the Federal Government. Formal approval is expected but has not yet been confirmed.' Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the Chairman of the Joint Technical Committee be adopted, subject to Classification by the Director of Personnel Services; and Further RECOMMENDS Council's authority to advertise these positions to interview applicants and to appoint a Co-ordinator for Renfrew-Collingwood prior to April 1st; but that the appointment of a Co-ordinator for Kitsilano be deferred until April 1, 1970; and Further RECOMMENDS that approval be granted for expenditure of the necessary funds in advance of 1970 Budget." (Local Area Boundary Map on file in City Clerk's Office) MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the foregoing report of the Board of Administration be adopted. - CARRIED 493 G. Urban Renewal Division: Staff The Board of Administration, under date of January 7, 1970, submitted the following report in respect of Urban Renewal Division Staff: "The Director of Planning reports as follows: 'On July 15, and September 9, 1969 Council was advised of the reduced urban renewal activity and the corresponding reductions in urban renewal staff by transfer to other vacancies within the Planning Department or by resignation. The Director of Planning, in his report of August 25, 1969, which was approved by Council on September 9, undertook to report further when clearer information was available. A review of the anticipated work load in 1970 indicates that further staff reductions are possible. The following summary sets out the changes in the authorized complement of urban renewal staff previously approved by Council and the staff presently estimated to be required in 1970 Authorized Present Reduc¬- Original July 15 Sept 9 Assistant 1 1 1 1 - Director Planner III 3 1 1 1 - Planner 1 4 2 1 - 1 Planning 2 1 1 1 Assistant III - Clerk Steno III 1 1 1 1 - Clerk Steno 11* 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 - 11-1/2 6-1/2 3-1/2 4-1/2 1** * Half of this employee's time is assigned to work of the Beautification Section ** The Planner 1 position is presently vacant. The stenographic complement will be the subject of a further report with the intention of reducing the secretarial staff for urban renewal from one and one-half to one. The 1970 budget for the Urban Renewal Division (excluding the Beautification Section), based on the present estimated staffing requirement, as compared with 1969 costs, is as follows: 1970 1969 Reduction $ $ $ Salaries and fringe benefits 50,911 73,987 23,076 Less - Shareable project costs (13,084) (12,700) 384 chargeable to senior governments Costs chargeable to (12,207) ( 8,194) 4,013 City's Urban Renewal Capital Funds Balance charged to Revenue 25,620 53,093 27,473 Budget 494 In the coming year work to be undertaken by the staff under the direction of the Assistant Director of Urban Renewal and Housing is expected to include the preparation of the Strathcona Rehabilitation Scheme and the co-ordination of Project 2 and Scheme 6; also it is anticipated that work will be undertaken on the Britannia Community Service Centre, formerly a part of Scheme 3. In addition, the staff will be involved in work on the City's public housing projects and upon special city projects. A substantial portion of the Assistant Director's time will be devoted to the Beautification Section. A statement made by the Honourable Robert Andras in the House of Commons on December 18, 1969 relating to the expenditure of renewal funds is circulated with this report. From this it is concluded that no new projects are likely to receive consider- ation at this time. However, should any further renewal projects be approved, the above minimum urban renewal staff establishment will have to be increased. It is RECOMMENDED that the Urban Renewal Division staff (excluding Beautification) be established at the reduced level of: Assistant Director 1 Planner III 1 Planning Assistant III 1 Clerk-Stenographer III 1-1/2 and that the Department's budget, in the annual review, be adjusted accordingly.' Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Planning be adopted." MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing report of the Board of Administration be adopted. - CARRIED H. Victorian Order of Nurses: Maternal and Newborn Home Visiting The Board of Administration, under date of January 12, 1970, reported upon maternal and newborn home visiting which was carried out by the Victorian Order of Nurses. A letter from that organiz- ation now requests such responsibilities be assumed by the Metropolitan Board of Health. The Medical Health Officer's report is submitted, recommending as follows: "(a) The Health Department absorb the work previously carried out by the Victorian Order of Nurses, representing approximately a ten percent increase in the newborn visiting program. (b) That authority be given to appoint one additional Public Health Nurse in advance of the budget with car allowance and standard equipment at an estimated cost in 1970 of $7,800. (c) That the Director of Personnel Services prepare the classification report on this position and submit same to the Board of Administration for approval." 495 The Board of Administration endorses the recommendations of the Medical Health Officer. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the foregoing recommendations of the Medical Health Officer be approved. - CARRIED I. Appointment of Special Committees, 1970 and Division of Outstanding Subject Matters between Two Standing Committees____________________ The Council considered report of the Board of Administration dated January 12, 1970, in the matter of appointments of Special Committees for 1970 and division of outstanding subject matters from the former Planning, Development and Transportation Standing Committee to the Planning and Development Standing Committee and the Standing Committee on Transportation. After general review it was, MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the following subject matters be referred as shown: Heliport and Hovercraft to the Standing Committee on Transportation Stores Closing Hours to the Standing Committee on General Purposes 1971 Centennial Project Committee to be re-appointed on the understanding it will report through the General Purposes Committee - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Remembrance Day Committee be re-appointed. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Social Development Committee be re-appointed. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Entertainment and Civic Recognition Committee be re-appointed, with power to act. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the following subject matter be referred as shown: Arterial Road Connections - to the Standing Committee on Transportation - CARRIED 496 MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the following committees be re-appointed: Amendments: Criminal Code of Canada Callister Park Joint Committee - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the following Committees of Officials be re-appointed on a continuing basis until such time as Council determines otherwise: Joint Technical Committee - Social Planning Suggestion Committee Street Naming Committee - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT subject matters formerly outstanding in the Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation be directed to the Standing Committee on Planning and Development and the Standing Committee on Transportation, as set out in the Board of Administration report dated January 12, 1970, pages 2 and 3. - CARRIED During consideration of the foregoing matter, the Council recessed for the noon break and continued with the subject after hearing delegations. The Council reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber, at 2:00 p.m., still in Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair and the following members present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Linnell Alderman Phillips (Leave of Absence) DELEGATIONS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (cont'd) 2. Demolition: 5837 Lanark Street On December 16, 1969, the Council considered motion respecting demolition at 5837 Lanark Street. At that time it was instructed the Building Inspector report on the property and the owner be given an opportunity to appear. The Director of Inspections forwarded a letter from the Elwood Construction Limited advising the property was purchased to repair, renovate, decorate, etc., some of which has been commenced and it is anticipated will be completed by February 15, 1970, following which it is proposed to sell. 497 A representative of the Elwood Construction Limited appeared in support of this letter. In the Director of Inspection's report it is stated the property has been inspected and it has been found that the building is secure and does not present any hazard. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT this house be improved as proposed in the letter from the Elwood Construction Limited, the work to be completed by not later than February 28, 1970. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED DELEGATIONS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS (cont'd) 3. Renewal of Development Permit: Shannon Estate (N/S 57th Avenue between Granville and Adera)_______________________ The Board of Administration, under date of December 5, 1969, submitted report of the Director of Planning, giving an historic revie following rezoning of the Shannon Estate on the N/S of 57th Avenue, between Granville and Adera Streets. Mr. W. A. Street, solicitor for the applicant, Wall and Redekop Limited, in respect of develop- ment permit involved, appeared advising the company is prepared to take certain action forthwith to repair walls, etc. to make the property secure. With the aid of a representative of the company, the financial difficulties in proceeding with the project were explained. The request is made that the Development Permit involved, No. 44079, be renewed for a period of six months. The Director of Planning, in the Board of Administration report, advised of the following two alternatives: "(a) the request for renewal for Development Permit #44079 be denied with a fresh application being required when the development is to proceed for approval by the Technical Planning Board and City Council, or (b) The Director of Planning renew Development Permit #44079 for a limited period of time expiring June 30, 1970." Alderman Broome filed a letter dated January 8, 1970 from Mr. W. Fred Evans of 7020 Adera Street complaining of the nuisance being represented by the condition of the Shannon Estate property at the present time. 498 MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Director of Planning renew the development permit for a limited period of time, expiring June 30, 1970. - CARRIED BY-LAWS 1. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 3575 BEING THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BY-LAW (S/S 71st Avenue between Montcalm and Hudson) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 2. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 3575 BEING THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BY-LAW (Parking: Vancouver General Hospital)__________________ MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED bv Ald. Broome, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED 499 MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 3. BY-LAW TO REPEAL BY-LAW No. 4409 AND TO AUTHORIZE BORROWING CERTAIN SUMS OF MONEY FOR A LIMITED PERIOD MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to repeal By-law No. 4409 and to authorize the borrowing of certain sums of money from January 13, 1970 to January 19, 1971, pending the collection of real property taxes, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 500 Proposed Sale of Haro Park (Clause 3) Further to the consideration given this matter earlier in the day by Council, Commissioner Sutton Brown reported the Park Board had resolved as follows: "THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Parks and Public Recreation does hereby release, relinquish, surrender and give up its custody, care and management of the said Haro Park in order that the said park may be sold by the City of Vancouver on the understanding that the proceeds from the sale of such park shall be used as part of the cost of acquiring the aforesaid portion of Block 57, District Lot 185." In view of this action of the Park Board the Commissioner felt the Council may wish to reconsider Alderman Broome's motion made earlier in the proceedings respecting leasing. Alderman Broome withdrew his former motion on the subject. After further study it was, MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT His Worship the Mayor be requested to forward a letter to the appropriate Federal officials to advise the City Council is not prepared to sell the Haro Park site to the Government on the basis of indefinite maintenance of the existing building thereon; FURTHER THAT there are two courses open to the Federal Government: (a) the prevailing lease revert to the City on May 31, 1970, and the Federal Government lease alternate premises; or (b) the Federal Government enter into a one-year only lease extension on the understanding the lease will not be extended beyond this one year period but rather the property, cleared, then will be placed on the open market and sold to the highest bidder. - CARRIED MOTIONS 1. Allocation of Land for Highway Purposes (2412 Laurel Street) MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS the registered owners have conveyed to the City of Vancouver, for highway purposes, the following lands: 1. North 2 feet of the South 10 feet of Lots 1 and 2, Block 337, District Lot 526, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 590, the same as shown outlined red on plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., dated October 21, 1969, and marginally numbered LF 4510 AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for highway purposes. 501 BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the above described lands so conveyed be, and the same are hereby accepted and allocated for highway purposes, and declared to form and constitute portions of highway. - CARRIED 2. Leave of Absence: Alderman Phillips MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT Alderman Phillips be granted Leave of Absence from the meeting of Council of January 13, 1970. - CARRIED 3. Amendment to Resolution Authorizing Execution of Purchasing Agreements for $6,500,000 City Debentures MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT WHEREAS Council at its meeting of January 7, 1970, passed a resolution authorizing the execution of purchase agreements for the sale of $6,500,000.00 worth of debentures to certain purchasers; AND WHEREAS the names of certain of the purchasers as set forth in the resolution were not completely accurate; AND WHEREAS in order to ensure the sale of the debentures on the closing date of January 15, 1970 the City Clerk certified as a true copy of the aforesaid resolution a copy of the resolution altered so as to correct the inaccuracies contained in the names of certain of the purchasers; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the action of the City Clerk be ratified and confirmed and that the resolution of Council passed on the 7th day of January, 1970, be deemed to have been passed in that form as certified correct by the City Clerk and annexed hereto; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event that before the delivery of the debentures the City's agents for the sale of the debentures find it necessary to substitute one or more new purchasers for the purchasers as set forth in the resolution as corrected or to redistribute among the purchasers the amounts to be purchased by each purchaser, the City enter into such agreements and provide such documents and certificates as may be necessary to effect such change and provide for the sale of the debentures as arranged by the City's agents. - CARRIED 502 4. Proposed Regulation #14 re Notices to Vacate and Rental Increases (Grievance Board) On January 7th, Notice was given of the following motion: MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Hardwick (seconded this day) THAT wherever a landlord claims that continued occupancy by a tenant will result in deterioration of the premises going beyond reasonable wear and tear, or wherever the tenant is in arrears for a period of two months, or wherever the landlord claims that the tenant is a gross nuisance to his neighbours, or wherever the premises are being utilized for illegal activity, or wherever the landlord requires the premises for occupancy either by himself or his immediate family, then the landlord may apply to the Rental Accommodation Grievance Board for a decision terminating the tenancy and granting possession to the landlord; In such a case, the chairman of the Grievance Board shall notify the tenant and arrange for a formal hearing before the Board within one month. If the Board is satisfied that any of the reasons mentioned above have been established, they shall make an order terminating the tenancy and grant possession to the landlord; providing there is alternative accommodation for the tenant available and providing that the tenant is given an additional one month's time to vacate. The Rental Accommodation Grievance Board shall have the right, in what it considers to be exceptional circumstances, to order hearings before it immediately following the serving of the normal one month's notice, and if justified, grant quick possession to the landlord. The Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board shall appoint Rent Review Officers. These Officers shall have the authority to investigate complaints of unreasonable rent increases, to mediate between the parties, and to recommend what increase in rent, if any, is justified. The Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board shall be authorized on the application of a Rent Review Officer, a landlord, or a tenant, to reinvestigate a case where the Rent Review Officer's recommendations have not been followed or where any party is dis- satisfied with the Officer's disposition of the case. After making its investigation the Grievance Board shall send a copy of its finding and its recommendations as to what would constitute just resolution of the case to all parties in the form of a written report. Where a landlord fails to act in accordance with the Board's recommendations, the Board shall send a copy of its findings and recommendations, together with the landlord's reply, to the Vancouver City Council. The Vancouver City Council shall be empowered to publish the report of the Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board dealing with the rent increase. (lost)* (see next page) 503 In connection with the foregoing motion, communications were received as follows all, with the exception of Mr. Wm. Pennell, asking an opportunity to be heard on the matter: Vancouver Tenants Council Montreal Trust Company Balfour Rentals Apartment and Lodging House Association Greater Vancouver Apartment Owners' Association G. S. Johnson Wm. Pennell MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the main motion be deferred pending the hearing of delegations as per requests received. - LOST (Ald. Hardwick requested the main motion be divided but the Chair ruled otherwise and explained the position) MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the question be now put. - CARRIED The motion of Alderman Rankin and Alderman Hardwick was put and a recorded vote requested. The record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Rankin His Worship the Mayor Alderman Adams Alderman Broome Alderman Wilson Alderman Calder Alderman Sweeney Alderman Bird Alderman Hardwick (Alderman Hardwick did not cast a ballot and therefore was de- clared in the negative) The motion was declared, - LOST * MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Corporation Counsel prepare an Amendment to the Rental Accommodation Grievance Board By-law for submission to Council, the amendment to provide for the following procedure: (i) Where three months notice to vacate has been given to the tenant on grounds only that the tenant refuses to meet a rent increase, the following procedure shall apply (A) The tenant must advise his acceptance or rejection of a rent increase prior to the expiry of 60 days thus providing the landlords the opportunity to issue if they choose, the statutory 30 day Notice after expiry of the 60 days. - CARRIED 504 5. False Creek Development: Area Generally between Burrard and Cambie Bridges__________ At the Council meeting on January 7, 1970, Aldermen Bird and Wilson gave notice of a motion respecting the subject matter. By agreement of the Council, however, the motion was changed and now reads as follows: MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT WHEREAS the redevelopment of False Creek is a pressing City issue; AND WHEREAS the City Planning Department has proposed several concepts for the long range redevelopment of the whole False Creek area of which Concept 4 appears to be the most viable; AND WHEREAS the City has acquired property from the Provincial Government to hold approximately 85 acres on the South side between Cambie and Burrard Bridges which is ripe for redevelopment; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Technical Planning Board be instructed as follows: (a) bring forth a development plan for the redevelopment of the area generally between Burrard and Cambie Bridges north of 6th Avenue for the consideration of Council. This plan would serve as the guideline for subsequent rezoning(s) to CD-1 Comprehensive Development District to permit the uses suggested in Concept 4 and to designate the form and density of development and be the basis of development by the City. (b) bring forth proposed amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law to permit the development of residential and commercial uses on the Fairview Slopes (generally north of the lane south of Broadway to 6th Avenue between Granville and Cambie Streets) AND THAT the Director of Planning make an application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law along the lines aforesaid in (b) in regard to the area generally described as the Fairview Slopes. (carried)* (see next page) MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the whole matter be referred to the Planning and Develop- ment Standing Committee. - LOST MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, in Amendment, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT all the words in the main motion after the words 'THAT the Technical Planning Board be instructed as follows' be struck and the following substituted therefor: 'bring forth a development plan for the redevelopment of the area generally between Burrard and Cambie Bridges north of 6th Avenue for the consideration of Council, and to include special regula- tions covering the unique site features of slope, view and lack of lanes. Such zoning should also consider existence of commercial buildings of good quality and the inclusion of a small commercial component on the residential sites AND THAT the Director of Planning make an application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law along the lines aforesaid in regard to the area generally described as the Fairview Slopes.' (lost)** (see next page) 505 A recorded vote was requested on the Amendment of Alderman Hardwick and Alderman Calder and the record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE AMENDMENT AGAINST THE AMENDMENT Alderman Calder His Worship the Mayor Alderman Hardwick Alderman Sweeney Alderman Wilson Alderman Bird Alderman Rankin Alderman Adams Alderman Broome The Amendment was declared, - LOST ** The main motion of Alderman Bird and Alderman Wilson was put and a recorded vote requested. The record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Adams Alderman Rankin Alderman Broome Alderman Hardwick Alderman Calder Alderman Sweeney Alderman Wilson Alderman Bird His Worship the Mayor The main motion was declared, - CARRIED * 6. Transit Fares and Hydro Rates MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT WHEREAS the Chairman of the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority has stated that an increase in transit fares and Hydro rates can be expected; AND WHEREAS Section 10 of the "Powers Measures Act" reads in part as follows: 'Since the first day of August, 1961, the following Statutes and Statutory provisions have not applied and do not apply to the Company, the Commission, or the Authority except to the extent that may be provided by Order of the Lieutenant- Governor in Council'; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Vancouver City Council respectfully request the British Columbia Executive Council to pass an Order-in-Council directing the Public Utilities Commission to hold a hearing to determine the extent and justification of any increases in rates or fares which may be applied for by the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority; AND FURTHER THAT a Committee be struck to investigate what experts and legal counsel should be engaged to prepare a brief for submission to the Public Utilities Commission and that the estimated cost be submitted to City Council forthwith; FURTHER THAT the Committee be authorized to consult other cities and municipalities extending an invitation to share in the cost and preparation of the brief. - CARRIED 506 7. Bus Fares ' At the January 7th meeting of Council, Alderman Rankin and Alderman Calder gave notice of a motion respecting the subject matter. By Council agreement the motion was changed and now reads as follows: MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT WHEREAS B. C. Hydro Chairman Dr. Gordon Shrum has intimated that bus fares will be increased, and WHEREAS this will work a considerable hardship on lower income groups who are the most frequent users of the bus system, and WHEREAS Dr. Shrum has suggested that if the Provincial Govern- ment does not make an adequate contribution to the deficit of the bus system, then the Municipalities should be compelled to do so, and, WHEREAS the provision of cheap, fast transit should be regarded as an essential service to be subsidized, in the same way as fire and police protection, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Vancouver Council register its opposition to any increase in bus fares, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT it is imperative the bus system continue to be subsidized by B.C. Hydro and Power Authority profits and/or from Provincial Government revenues. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to B.C. Hydro and Power Authority, local M.L.A.'s, Greater Vancouver Regional District and the Standing Committee on Transportation for further study in depth. - CARRIED 8. Increase in Power Rates At the January 7th meeting of the Council, notice of the following motion was filed with the City Clerk. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Hardwick, (seconded this day) THAT WHEREAS B.C. Hydro Chairman Dr. Gordon Shrum has announced that electricity rates will be increased by 20 percent in March, and WHEREAS the distribution of electricity and natural gas has always been a highly profitable Crown-operated business with rates that are among the highest in Canada, and WHEREAS Dr. Shrum places the blame for B.C. Hydro's alleged difficult financial situation on increased wages granted to Hydro workers, and WHEREAS there is a strong suspicion that B.C. Hydro's difficul- ties, if real, are due to supplying cheap power to American consumers, with the profits from B.C. consumption being used to subsidize low rates to American manufacturers, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we demand of Premier Bennett that B.C. Hydro be instructed to withhold any rate increase pending its ability to justify such increase before a committee representative of all parties in the Provincial Legislature, as well as of the Municipalities. -LOST 507 9. Credit Unions: Business Tax and Trade Licenses MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT WHEREAS the Municipalities Act of B.C. exempts Credit Unions from Business Tax and Trades Licenses; AND WHEREAS the City of Vancouver does not permit such exemptions; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver take necessary steps to bring Business Tax and Trade Licenses, in respect of Credit Unions, into line with provisions of the B.C. Municipal Act. (Notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. NOTICE OF MOTION The following Notices of Motion were submitted, and recognized by the Chair. 1. Marine Life Preserving Equipment MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS recent marine tragedies indicate the inadequacy of life-preserving equipment required under present D.O.T. regulations pertaining to pleasure craft; AND WHEREAS there has been a tremendous increase in pleasure boating on B. C. coastal waters in recent years; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Vancouver petition the Federal Department of Transport to revise present regulations pertaining to life-preserving equipment for pleasure craft; AND FURTHER that such regulations be strictly enforced by the Department of Transport. (Notice) 2. Third Reading of Certain Zoning By-laws MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT in cases where Council, following a Public Hearing, has approved an application to re-zone any property to a higher use, it be policy not to give third readings to the re-zoning by-law until such time as City Council has received satisfactory guarantees that the developer has finances to carry to completion the proposed development. (Notice) 508 3. Tenders: Policy re Local Preference MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver purchases approximately $7 million worth of goods a year, and WHEREAS tenders for only 1¼% or $85,000 worth of these goods were referred to Council in 1968 because of local preference, and WHEREAS Council paid a premium of $700 on $16,500 worth of business which was ¼ of 1% of the total expenditure in that year, and, WHEREAS this has been the general pattern of premiums paid for local preference, and WHEREAS present policy of reporting to Council where local preference is involved results in a substantial cost to the City in staff time in investigations and preparation of reports to Council; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council policy with respect to Local Preference shall be, other things being equal, to allow a "credit" for a supplier whose tender has local content, such "credit" to amount to 5% of that portion of the tender to which the local content is applicable, and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Administration By-law and Administrative Manual be revised to allow this policy to be administered by the Purchasing Agent and the Board of Administration. (Notice) The Coundil adjourned at 4:50 p.m. The foregoing are Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated January 13, 1970, and the reports referred to are those on Page(s)509-527 509 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION January 9, 1970. The following is a report of the Board of Administration WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Local Improvements - Initiative Principle First Step The City Engineer reports as follows: "I consider it advisable to carry out the following projects as Local Improvements: Pavement and Curbs Adanac St., Vernon Dr. to Commercial Dr. Bute St., Pacific St. to Beach Ave. (curb exists on west side) Knight St., 57th Ave. to 63rd Ave. Thurlow St., Pacific St. to Beach Ave. Union St., Gore Ave. to Campbell Ave. Union St., Campbell Ave. to Glen Dr. The City's share of these improvements is available in the 1969 capital Budget." Second Step The Director of Finance submits the following report on the financial arrangements: "In accordance with the provisions of the Local Improvement By-law governing Local Improvement procedures, I am submitting the City Engineer's report dated January 2, 1970. The estimated total cost of these improvements is $524,940 and the City's share of the cost is $387,449. I have to report that the necessary financial arrangements can be made to carry out this work." Your Board has decided that it is desirable to undertake the projects referred to and RECOMMENDS that: (1) the reports of the City Engineer and Director of Finance be adopted; (2) the City-owned parcels shown under certain projects on the detailed Second Step report be declared assessable for these projects. (Report on file with City Clerk.) INFORMATION 2. Street Alignment - East 45th Avenue On October 28th, 1969, after considering a petition presented by Mr. W.G. Vatnsdal, 3091 East 45th Avenue to have the recently constructed sidewalk on the north side of East 45th Avenue between Kerr and Lan- caster Streets moved closer to the property, City Council referred the subject to the City Engineer for report respecting street alignment generally. The City Engineer reports as follows: 510 "The present street allowance of East 45th Avenue between Victoria Drive and Boundary Road is 66 ft. wide except for a length of approxi- mately 120 feet where the allowance is reduced to 59ft. due to a misalignment of 7 ft. in the property lines at Kerr Street. The mis- alignment at Kerr Street is the only significant one which occurs in this length of East 45th Avenue. The locations of the sidewalks vary and are shown on the display plan. It is noteworthy that significant misalignments occur in the sidewalk on the south side of Battison, Arlington and Kerr Streets and the area in question which is on the north side at Rupert, Lancaster and Herr Streets. It is planned that the future pavement width for East 45th Ave- Victoria to Boundary will be 32 ft. between curbs which will be straight except at Kerr Street where the 7ft. misaligned street allowance recessitates a slight bend to correct for this condition. Locations of sidewalks vary throughout the City. Sidewalk mis- alignments similar to those on this length of East 45th Avenue can be found on many streets. For example, similar misalignments exist along West 11th Avenue between Highbury and Courtenay Streets and also along East 41st Avenue between Prince Rupert and Ross Streets. In all such developments the available street allowance has been used to provide a facility at minimal cost by adjusting the sidewalk locations to suit prevailing conditions. The City has consistently refrained from constructing walls. Where a stable slope could not be constructed within the available boulevard width and the owners would not grant permission for the slope to be constructed on private property the construction of the sidewalk has been deferred until such permission is obtained. Walls have only been built by the City where it has been necessary in order to construct permanent pavements with curbs. Such conditions occur most frequently on major streets where pavement widths are maximum and boulevard widths remaining are therefore minimized." This matter is submitted to Council for information. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 485 511 Board of Administration, January 9, 1970 ..................(SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICE AND HEALTH MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Provincial Mental Health Branch Treatment Program______________________ The Medical Health Officer reports as follows: "I have discussed with Dr. J.S. Bland, Director of Children's Psychiatric Services for the Provincial Mental Health Branch, the possibility of facilitiating more mental health treatment services for the south-east part of the City (City Health Department Unit 4 Area). The Health Department has undertaking a screening, counselling, consultative and short-term mental health treatment service since 1936. Currently, approximately 80% of this service is directed to school-age children. The City Health Department recovers the appropriate shares from the Vancouver School Board and the Medicare Commission. There are no community- based or hospital-based long-term treatment facilities in this area of the City. Private psychiatrists cannot cope with the demand for service arising from this population. Many persons needing service have attended the Provincial Mental Health facility located in Burnaby. Transportation problems make this resource impractical for most people. It has been recognized that a decentralization of part of the Burnaby Mental Health facility to Unit 4 (6405 Knight Street) could provide treatment service to the residents in the area. A letter from Dr. Bland, of December 1, 1969, has been received suggesting that a treatment team (one part-time psychiatrist, two or three social workers and a part-time clinical psychologist) work out of 6405 Knight Street three half-days per week as part of their full-time commitment to that geographic area. It is agreed that the City Health Department Service and the Provincial Mental Health Service continue to work in their respective areas of responsibility, as these two services would complement each other. They would remain administra- tively separate, but have a good opportunity for cooperation toward a more comprehensive community service. It is also understood that no clerical support be provided by the City of Vancouver. It is just feasible for the building at 6405 Knight Street to accommodate 4 workers for 3 half-days per week during daytime hours, but no space problem is anticipated for evening treatment services. The foreqoinq proposal has the approval of the Deputy Minister of Mental Health. I recommend to Council that the above plan be implemented in Unit ^ subject to: (1) No direct costs to be incurred by the City. (2) The plan be implemented for a six-month trial, at which time a report to Council will be submitted. (3) That there be no further extension of this Mental Health Treatment Program until Council has adopted a policy, subsequent to discussion of this report." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above, proposals of the Medical Health Officer be approved. 512 2. Greater Vancouver Regional District Air Pollution The Director of Inspections reports as follows: "Mr. G.W. Carlisle, Administrator, Greater Vancouver Regional District, and members of the Regional Air Pollution Committee, have been meeting with Mr. J. Satterthwaite, our Chief Air Pollution Control Officer, to discuss the formation of a regional air pollution control program. Mr. Satterthwaite has now been advised by Mr. Carlisle that he has been appointed a member of a Technical Advisory Committee, the purpose of which will be to give advice to the Air Pollution Committee of the District." Your Board RECOMMENDS that authority be given to Mr. Satterthwaite to accept membership of the Technical Advisory Committee. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 486 513 Board of Administration, January 9, 1970 . . . (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Temporary Help: Department of Permits & Licenses - Construction Branch In September Council considered a report dated September 26, 1969 from the City Building Inspector on the work load of the Con- struction Branch of the Permits and Licenses Department. The Build- ing Inspector recommended that authority be granted to employ a man from a local architectural firm for a period of three months and this request was granted. A copy of the report dated September 26, 1969 is circulated. The City Building Inspector reports as follows: "Mr. Jan Visscher of McCarter, Nairne & Partners, commenced work on October 20, 1969. His work has proved very help- ful but the need for such help remains. McCarter, Nairne & Partners indicate that Mr. Visscher could continue to be 'loaned' to the City for a further period of time. In the event that this firm finds it necessary to recall their man, similar help would be sought from another firm. It is recommended that authority be granted to continue the employment of a senior man from a local architectural firm for a further period of six months with a ceiling expenditure of $6,480." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the City Building Inspector be adopted, and that the expenditure be approved in advance of the budget. 2. Regional Plan Amendment Procedure - Greater Vancouver Regional District The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "Background In March 1969, the planning function of the Lower Mainland Regional Planning Board was divided between four regional districts. The Vancouver metropolitan area was included in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. The administration of the Official Regional Plan of August 29, 1966, was by Letters Patent made the responsibility of the Regional Districts, including the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Provisions were also made at that time that the rules for amending or altering the Plan would be subject to the provisions of Sections 795 and 796 of the Municipal Act. (Copies circulated). Through this action, the City of Vancouver is clearly bound into the Regional Plan and is obligated to comply with its provisions - (see circulated letter from Corporation Counsel). On June 27, 1969, the Regional District submitted a proposal for Regional Plan Amendment Procedure to the members of the Greater Vancouver Regional District and on July 30, 1969, the Procedure was adopted in principle. (A copy is circulated). 514 Proposed Procedure In reviewing the procedure as adopted, it is felt that the mechanics are adequate and the reviews established should give the municipalities sufficient time to investigate the amendments. The applications for amendment are to be reviewed quarterly, which may cause delays in rezoning, however, the quarterly procedure will not cause unnecessary delay since there should be few amendments which affect the City of Vancouver. Implications Up to the present, the Regional Plan had little affect on the City of Vancouver, since when it was first approved, the Plan could not apply to the City which acted under its own charter. The Plan was primarily based upon broad categories of existing uses as follows Urban designated areas established or developing into communities, and include residential, commercial and industrial uses. Rural designated land best suited for major agricultural development. Industrial included land best suited for major industrial development. Park included land suited for public recreational development of regional significance. Reserves included land suited for extensive public purposes or for which a use had not yet been determined. The areas of greatest development were, for the most part, in the 'urban' category. The 'Industrial' category was only placed on areas which were intended to be primarily industrial and would not include other uses. Amendments to the Plan prior to 1969 related to suburban areas where rapid growth was taking place. Development in the City of Vancouver conformed to the broad land use categories it established. Recent events have indicated, that in the future, development within the City may require amendments to the Regional Plan for 'Reserve' areas, such as Jericho and for 'Industrial' areas, such as around False Creek, where the land use and zoning may be changed. Under these circumstances, the City must request an amendment to the Regional Plan to match City Rezoning. The amendment procedure which has been adopted allows proposals for change to be made by municipal members, the electoral area, the regional district, or the Provincial Government. It is possible under these circumstances that an application for a Plan change in the City could be initiated by one of the other groups. This should not occur since the members should be working in close co-operation with the regional office and all members being represented on the Board should be well informed at all times of the activities of the Board. However, if this co-ordination fails, it is possible that the City may face proposed amendments which it has not initiated. A major procedural change is that the approval of amendments is made by the Regional Board rather than by individual vote of the communities as heretofor. While this may prove more efficient, it is possible that members of City Council may not 515 be fully informed of all items dealt with by the Regional Board. Recommendation a) It is recommended that the procedure being followed by the Regional Board be given an adequate test period for one year and should it prove unsatisfactory that action to change be recommended at that time. b) The Director of Planning be instructed to initiate subsequent necessary amendments to the Regional Plan for presentation to the Regional Board through City Council." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendations of the Director of Planning be approved. INFORMATION 3. Rezoning of Area Adjacent to Vancouver General Hospital________________________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "In a letter dated November 21, 1969 to His Worship Mayor T. J. Campbell and Members of the City Council, Mr. K. R. Weaver, Executive Director of the Vancouver General Hospital stated that: ^ ' ... the City Council rezoned a half-block of property adjacent to the Vancouver General Hospital from RT-2 to RM-3. ... The Hospital did not have this (notification) courtesy extended to it during the recent rezoning.' Mr. Weaver also stated that, 'Council or one of its sub-bodies requested that the staff at City Hall make recommendations as to the rezoning of a large area adjacent to the Hospital.' 'This is a request, that before any further consideration is given to rezoning of property adjacent to or in the near environs of the Hospital, that the Hospital be notified suf- ficiently in time before such a hearing takes place to prepare a presentation in respect to the rezoning.' In regard to the first statement: a) Hospital officials were sent a notification letter, dated June 27, 1969, and mailed to the Vancouver General Hospital's address at 10th and Heather. The letter advised of a Public Hearing to be held on July 10, 1969 regarding the rezoning of Lots 3-10, Block 416, D.L. 526 from an RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District to an RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District. In regard to the second statement: b) A rezoning application has been received by the Director of Planning to rezone the area bounded by 10th Avenue - Pine Street - Burrard Street and 16th Avenue from an RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District to an RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District. Since the location of this application is not adjacent to the Hospital and would not likely be acquired by the Hospital for parking, it is unlikely that the Hospital officials will be notified in this case. 516 c) The 'False Creek-Fairview Slopes' district is a large area presently under study by the Planning Department. Although this area is not adjoining the Hospital, should this study result in rezoning in the future, the Hospital Authorities would be notified when and if it reached Public Hearing stage. It is suggested that the City Clerk be requested to send a copy of this report to Mr. K. R. Weaver, Executive Director of the Vancouver General Hospital." Your Board submits the report of the Director of Planning for the Information of Council. (Copies of the communication from Mr. Weaver dated November 21, 1969 are circulated for the information of Council) RECOMMENDATION 4. West End Community Centre/ Senior Citizens housing Project - Agreement with Senior Governments The Director of Planning reports as follows "Council on August 5, 1969 approved an application to the Provincial and Federal partners seeking written agreement whereby the Federal/Provincial partnership would purchase from the City the housing component of the project. Sub- sequently, Council considered a letter from the Provincial Deputy Minister, dated September 8 setting out conditions on the basis of which they would be prepared to recommend that the required agreement be completed. On October 7, City Council adopted a report (copy circulated) accepting those conditions with the following proviso (i) that the cost per unit allow for increases occurring up till the date of tender; (ii) that the question of capital cost and size of senior citizens parking be further investigated and negotiated. The question of parking and its financing for both the com- munity centre and senior citizens project is critical. Parking to by-law standard would require 88 spaces for the senior citizens plus 225 spaces for the community centre. The original report to Council proposed that the senior citizens parking be financed as part of the overall capital cost of the senior citizens project, recoverable within the purchase price paid by the senior governments. This was not acceptable. The senior governments proposed that the City finance all parking, with the Federal/Provincial partnership leasing from the City spaces needed for residents only, a substantially lesser number than would be normally required under the by-law. However, negotiations with both senior governments have resulted in a further offer, conveyed by the Provincial Deputy Minister in his letter of December 24, 1969, in which he indicates a 517 willingness to purchase 25 spaces at an estimated cost of $2,500 each. Copies of the Deputy Minister's letters dated September 8 and December 24 are also circulated for Council's information. It is our view that the Provincial terms now offered will not be improved upon, and should be accepted and the con- currence of the Federal Government formally requested. The question of provision of the balance of parking, financing and operation costs etc. will be further reported upon to Council following study. A lesser number of parking spaces than normally required may be reasonable for this particular project: It is therefore RECOMMENDED (i) THAT Council accept the terms put forward by the Provincial Government in their letter of September 8, as modified by the further letter of December 24, 1969. (ii) THAT the Provincial Government be requested to seek urgent approval of the City's proposal by Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation. (iii) THAT His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement in a form satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel; such agreement to take into account increases in prices which may accrue to the date of construction. Your Board brings to the attention of Council that if the total scheme i.e. community centre and senior citizens project does not mature, any costs e.g. architects fees in relation to project will have to be borne by the City. Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the Director of Planning be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 486 518 Board of Administration, January 9, 1970 ....................(FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS CONSIDERATION 1. Vancouver-Fraser Park District - 1970 Provisional Budget_________________ The Vancouver City Council, on December 9, 1969, passed the following Motion with respect to the Vancouver-Fraser Park District 1970 Budget: "THAT members of the Council on the Vancouver-Fraser Park District be advised that the Council will not object to the setting of a mill rate for acquisition of park property at .35 for the 1970 budget." The Vancouver-Fraser Park District has now submitted its Provisional Budget for the year 1970 based on a Municipal Requisition of .35" mills on the 1969 taxable assessment for school purposes. The City of Vancouver's share of the 1970 Municipal Requisition amounts to $432,506 which is an increase of $153,573 or 55% over the 1969 levy of $278,933. This increased levy is due to (a) the change in mill rate from .25 mills in 1969 to .35 mills in 1970 (b) the increase in the taxable assessment of approximately 11%. A copy of the Vancouver-Fraser Park District 1970 Provi- sional Budget is distributed to Members of Council. Your Board submits this matter to Council for consideration. 2. Grant - Young Women's Christian Association In 1966, Council approved a capital grant of $100,000 payable over three years to the Young Women's Christian Association Building Fund. In 1969, an additional grant of one-third of $50,000 was approved for the same purpose with the recommendation that Councils in 1970 and 1971 approve similar grants in each of these years. A letter has been received from the Young Women's Christian Association, requesting the immediate payment of the recommended 1970 end 1971 grants, which would amount to $33,333, in order to save continuing interest payments on outstanding indebtedness ($200,000 was financed at 6 3/8%) and to help meet current pressing financial obligations. The Director of Finance wishes to remind Council that the City's short term borrowing and investment interest rate is presently between 8 l/2 and 9% and that this type of grant would not normally be paid until after the general tax remittances are received, viz - $l6,666 in July 1970 and $16,667 in July 1971. These payments would be included in the budget for the respective years. Your Board submits the matter to Council for consideration. (Copies of the Y.W.C.A. letter dated December 5, 1969, are circulated for the information of Council.) DELEGATION REQUEST 519 3. Grant Request: Kinsmen Rehabilitation Foundation of B.C. The Executive Secretary of the Kinsmen Rehabilitation foundation of B.C. requests the consideration of Council of two requests related to the Foundation's fund raising campaign - "The Mothers' March", February 2, 1970. The Foundation requests (a) a grant of funds equal to the costs of producing, installing, maintaining and removing flags (3' x 6' red nylon with special white symbol) on 6 poles of each of the seven flag islands in the City. The Engineering Department estimates these costs to be $700. (b) the permission of Council to use the flag islands for this publicity purpose. No precedent for this type of grant request is available and your Board is unable to supply previous actions of Council. The City Engineer recommends permission for the use of the islands be granted. ' Your Board submits the grant request and the recommendation of the City Engineer for consideration. RECOMMENDATION 4. Continuing Special Assignment of Senior Fire Alarm Operator The City Engineer reports as follows:- "Funds were provided in the 1969 Budget (Account 8092/6016 - Assignment Control Cards) for revising the assignment of fire apparatus to be dispatched to first and multiple fire alarms in various parts of the City. The assignments must be changed periodically to suit the changes in development and traffic conditions. The Department's most experienced Fire Alarm Operator was relieved of his normal duties to do this work in co-operation with the Fire Department. In addition to this work, the operator has also been preparing operating procedures for the new intercom system for dispatching fire calls, which is expected to be in service by April 1970. The operator will also be required to train the other operators in the use of the new equipment. There is approximately three months work yet to be done on these projects. The estimated cost for salaries and fringe benefits to complete this work is $3,000.00. Provision for this cost will be made in the 1970 Revenue Budget. RECOMMENDED that the employment of the Fire Alarm Operator be continued to the end of March 1970 to complete the revision to the Assignment Cards and the operating procedures for the new 'Fire Dispatch' intercom system, and to train the other operators in the new procedures." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 486,487 520 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT JANUARY 9, 1970 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. 1969 Vacation Carry-Over - Mrs. M. I. Beveridge, Archives Department.________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "Due to the illness of the Department Head, Mrs. Beveridge, Clerk Stenographer II in the Archives Department, requests that her 1969 vacation entitlement of two weeks be carried over to 1970. Major J. S. Matthews has been ill during the last three months, and Mrs. Beveridge has been unable to take her annual leave. The Director of Personnel Services recommends that the above request of Mrs. M. I. Beveridge be approved." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. 2. 1969 Vacation Carry-Over - Mr. D. Brewer, Purchasing Division, Finance Department.___________________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "A letter has been received from the Director of Finance requesting that Mr. D. Brewer's balance of two (2) days remaining of his 1969 vacation entitlement be carried over to 1970. Due to the work load requirements caused by the move to the new East Wing and year-end budget estimates, he was unable to schedule these days in 1969. As Mr. Brewer does not qualify for holiday deferment under Regulation 275, the Director of Personnel Services recom- mends that approval be given for Mr. Brewer to take the two (2) remaining days of his 1969 vacation entitlement in 1970." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. 3. 1969 Vacation Carry-Over - Jan Lemckert and George Leitch, Engineering Department.___________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "A letter has been received from the Deputy City Engineer requesting that the balance of the 1969 vacation entitlement for Jan Lemckert and George Leitch, Waterworks Operations Branch, Engineering Department, be carried over to 1970. These employees were unable to complete their 1969 vacation entitlement due to illness and unavoidable late vacation periods of other staff. 521 The following are the number of days vacation due to each employee: Jan Lemckert - 3 days George Leitch - 1 day The Director of Personnel Services recommends that the above request of the Deputy City Engineer be approved." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. CONSIDERATION Leave of Absence With Pay - Mrs. Catherine Zuest, Public Health Nurse. The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "The Grade 7 class at Kerrisdale School will be undertaking an educational field trip to the Arctic in June of 1970. The public health nurse at Kerrisdale School, Mrs. Catherine Zuest, has been asked by the Principal to accompany this group on this Arctic trip. The request also has the support of the Superintendent of Schools. Mrs. Zuest will undertake the cost of the trip herself. Mrs. Zuest's main responsibilities during the week of June 1st to June 5th, 1970, are with the school health service program. It will be possible for the Health Department to make the necessary staff adjustments to maintain full staffing at the clinics which Mrs. Zuest is scheduled to attend in the afternoons of that week. The Medical Health Officer requests that Mrs. Zuest be permitted to have 5 days Leave of Absence With Pay from June 1st to June 5th, 1970, in order to accompany the Grade 7 students on this educational trip. The Director of Personnel Services recommends that the request of the Medical Health Officer be adopted." Your Board submits the recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services for the consideration of Council. 5. Appointment of R.G. Ross to Technical and Research Committee - Council On Uniform Traffic Control Devices For Canada The City Engineer reports as follows: "The Secretary of the Council on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada has written to the Engineering Department asking if we wish to appoint a member to represent Vancouver on the Technical and Research Committee of the Council. The Council was responsible for preparing the present Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and its continuing function is to review, amend and add to the Manual in order that the standards are kept up-to-date at all times. The Council is the policy group responsible for all changes to the Manual. 522 City Council, on May 27th, 1969, authorized R.C. Boyes, Assistant City Engineer, Traffic & Transportation, to replace Mr. K. Vaughan-Birch and to represent the City of Vancouver at the Annual Meetings of the Council at the City's expense. The Technical and Research Committee is the working committee of the Council carrying out technical and research projects on the three main portions of the Manual (signs, signals and pavement markings). This Committee meets annually (usually in Winnipeg) for a two-day working session in June to review and process projects that have been in progress during the year. There is also a further one day meeting immediately prior to the Annual Meeting of the Council to finalize matters for consideration by the Council. Since Mr. Vaughan-Birch's retirement, Vancouver has not been represented on this Technical and Research Committee. As a major Canadian urban area, the City of Vancouver has much to contribute to this important work, and will benefit from it. It is, therefore, highly desirable that the City be represented. R. G. Ross, Engineer i/c Traffic Operations in the Traffic Division, is responsible for this area of work and would be the most suitable City representative. Authority is hereby requested that: (a) R.G. Ross be authorized to represent the City of Vancouver at the June meeting held annually of the Technical and Research Committee of the Council on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada, at the City's expense. (R.C. Boyes can substitute for R.G. Ross at the further one day meeting immediately prior to the Annual Meeting of the Council.) (b) The City's roster of 'Conference & Working Committees' be amended to add the Technical and Research Committee of the Council on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada. (c) Provision of funds for attendance in 1970 and subsequent years to be included in the Departmental Conference Account No. 8002/365." Your Board submits the matter to Council for consideration. RECOMMENDATION 6. Salary and Classification Review - Accounting Clerk IV, Engineering Dept. The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "On October 8, 1968, City Council adopted a report from the Director of Personnel Services which recommended that the position of Accounting Clerk IV, Equipment Branch, Planning and Control Division, Engineering Department, temporarily receive two pay grades for additional responsibilities for the period of January 1, 1968 to December 31, 1968. These added responsibilities primarily arose from the introduction of Data Processing techniques to Branch procedures. The incumbent was required to spend a 'considerable portion' of his time 'in acquiring and presenting information from accounting sources for various projects initiated by senior Equipment Branch personnel in conjunction with Engineering Research' . 523 My recent review of this position indicates that these in- creased responsibilities were retained throughout 1969. The Research Engineer reports that computerization of the Branch's procedures will continue through 1970 but should be completed by the end of the year. Therefore, Mr. Gray's responsibilities will continue at the same level during the next twelve months. I therefore recommend that the two pay grades for additional responsibilities be paid for 1969 and also be continued until December 31, 1970. I also recommend that the position be reviewed again no later than December 31, 1970. The estimated additional cost for this proposal for 1969 and 1970, including fringe benefits at 10%, is $917. The Comptroller of Accounts reports that the additional funds will be provided by an adjustment of the 1970 Departmental salary appropriation during budget review. This report has been discussed with the Assistant City Engineer and the Business Manager of the Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association, both of whom concur herein." SUMMARY Incumbent Present Proposed Effective Classification Classification Date J. S. Gray Accounting Clerk IV Accounting Clerk IV Jan. 1, Pay Grade 22 Pay Grade 22 1969 ($614 - 736) ($614 - 736) PLUS to 2 Pay Grades for Dec. 31, additional 1970 responsibilities Your Board RECOMMENDS that (1) the foregoing recommendations of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. (2) the necessary funds for 1969 and 1970, estimated at $917. be provided by an adjustment of the 1970 Departmental salary appropriation during budget review. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 488 524 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS JANUARY 9, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Rental Review - City Lot Situated at Dunlevy & Prior Sts. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lot 8, D.L. 181, 196, 2037 situated at Dunlevy and Prior Streets is currently leased to Slade and Stewart Ltd. for a term of thirteen years and eight months, August 1, 1959 to March 31, 1972. The site is black- topped and used for the parking, loading, and unloading of vehicles serving the premises on the adjoining lands. No buildings may be constructed on the leased area due to a public utility easement over the entire site. The rental has been reviewed in accordance with a five year review clause by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance who recommends an increase from the current rate of $50.00 per month plus taxes to $92.00 per month plus taxes effective August 1, 1969. For the year 1969 this creates a total monthly rental of $136.69. Slade and Stewart Ltd. after negotiations have concurred with this proposed increase in a letter dated December 15, 1969. RECOMMENDED that effective August 1, 1969 the foregoing rental increase of $92.00 per month plus all taxes be adopted for the remaining term lease." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 2. Subdivision of Lots Situated: S/S 29th Ave., East of Sidney St. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "The North 7' of City-owned tax sale Lots 122 and 122A, part of Block A, and of Lots 5, 6, 7 and part of 3 and 4, Block 2, D.L. 393, Plan #2707, situated on the south side of 29th Avenue, east of Sidney Street was established for highway purposes for the future widening of 29th Avenue. This widening strip is now surplus to the City's highway requirements, and on October 22, 1969, Council approved the City Engineer's recommendation that this 7' strip be closed, stopped up and consolidated with the abutting City-owned Lots 122 and 122A. Subdivision plan marginally numbered LD1135; which is circulated, has now been prepared, showing the consolidation of the closed widening strip with the abutting lots and also the dedication of a portion of Lot 122A to improve 525 the lane entrance at the South-East corner of 29th Avenue and Sidney Street. RECOMMENDED that Subdivision Plan marginally numbered LD 1135 be approved and that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to effect registration of same." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. CONSIDERATION & RECOMMENDATION 3. Proposed Sale of Haro Park Lots 23 to 26, Block 32, D.L.185 Known as 1231 Haro Street___________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance together with the Deputy Director of Planning report as follows: "The above park site has been held under lease by the Crown, as represented by the Honourable the Minister of Public Works of Canada, since June 1 , 1945. This property is improved with a 3-storey frame office building, constructed in 1946 to meet an emergency situation and is occupied by the Department of Veterans' Affairs. These lands are zoned RS-1, One Family Dwelling District, and the building thereon constitutes a non-conforming use. On December 29, 1964, City Council approved a renewal of this lease 'for a term of 3 years certain from June 1, 1965, to May 31, 1968, at' a rental of $7,500.00 per annum subject to renewal thereafter oh an annual basis with the understanding that the lease is not to be extended beyond May 31, 1970.' City Council was concerned as to the continued existence of this non-conforming use building and was also anxious that the Crown proceed with the construction of a new Federal Building or buildings in downtown Vancouver. Council (on December 29, 1964) therefore further resolved that His Worship forward an appropriate letter to Ministers of the Crown explaining the Council's position in agreeing to the renewal of this lease. It is to be noted that, under the terms of the lease, it is the responsibility of the lessee to demolish the building on lease termination. In the fall of 1968, the matter of the possibility of providing a West End Community Centre and Senior Citizens Housing Project was considered by City Council, who on November 19, 1968, passed the following resolution: 'THAT WHEREAS the Council, as a result of representations from the Board of Parks and Public Recreation, has authorized the submission of a local improvement by-law to the owner-electors in a portion of the West End to raise the sum of Two Million Dollars for the purpose of constructing, equipping and furnishing a community and recreation centre on a portion of Block 57, District Lot 185; 526 AND WHEREAS it has been alleged that the cost of acquiring the land necessary for the erection of such a community centre can be recovered by the sale of Haro Park and by the sale of certain air rights above the said proposed community centre; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, if the said local improvement by-law receives the assent of the owner-electors in the area defined in the by-law, Council will proceed to negotiate the sale of Haro Park and the sale of the air space over the proposed community centre; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the acquisition of the said portion of Block 57, District Lot 185, shall not be commenced until such time as the sale of Haro Park and the air space over the proposed community centre has been negotiated. CARRIED.' The said local improvement by-law received the assent of the owner-electors in the area, and on August 5, 1969, the City Council rescinded a portion of the resolution dated November 19, 1968, and instructed the Supervisor of Property and Insurance to commence negotiations as necessary to protect the site. Conversations have been held with representatives of the Senior Government concerning the sale of air rights over the proposed Community Centre and this matter is still under consideration. Under date of March 6, 1969, the Supervisor of Property and Insurance advised the Department of Public Works of the City's intentions to dispose of Haro Park and requested them to inform the City of the current position of the lessee with respect to vacating these premises by May 31, 1970 (in order that the City could then market the vacant site). In due course, Mr. R.E. Fairey, Manager, Accommodation Services - British Columbia, Department of Public Works, advised, without commitment, that they were interested in the possibility of purchase 01' the site. By further letter of November 17, 1969, Mr. Fairey advised that he is prepared to recommend to Ottawa Headquarters acceptance of an offer to sell from the City of Vancouver at a price not exceeding $323,500.00. This price is based on an independent appraisal obtained by the Department of Public Works, a copy of which was supplied to the Property and Insurance Office. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance advises that the price represents a fair and equitable value for this property as if vacant and zoned as RM-4. The Director of Planning, in letter of September 16, 1969, states: 'While the existing use by the Federal Government of this land is not unreasonable, we would not like to see it perpetuated. My present understanding, however, is that the Federal Government wants to continue to use this for the next few years until they can adequately consolidate their offices, pre- sumably in the downtown business district.' 527 In discussion, Mr. Fairey confirmed that the Government is not at this time in a position to proceed with a new Federal Building Complex, and they undoubtedly would wish to use the existing structure for at least the next 5 years. If the land is acquired by them at this time, then ultimately when accommodation is provided else- where, they would declare the building as surplus and turn it over to Crown Assets for disposal. Crown Assets would presumably dispose of the land and building as a unit to save demolition costs. If it was made a con- dition by the City, then they would agree to a proviso that a subsequent purchaser would covenant to demolish the structure immediately upon acquisition. FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: (A) In view of Council's expressed concern in the past with respect to the continued existence of this non-conforming use building, the matter of the possible sale of Lots 23-26, Block 32, D.L.185, to the Federal Government is referred to Council for consideration; it being noted that the City would not then be in as strong a position to take action with regard to the removal of the building. If it is Council's decision to dispose of the site to the Federal Government, then it is RECOMMENDED that: (B) [1] The above property be formally offered for sale to the Government of Canada for the sum of $328,500.00, with the proviso that when surplus to their requirements, they would either demolish the existing building themselves or make it a condition of resale that the new purchaser demolish the structure upon acquisition. [11] The sale be subject to a formal resolution of the Board of Parks and Public Recreation surrendering and giving up its custody, care and management of Haro Park in order that the Park may be sold by the City of Vancouver and the proceeds used for the purchase of the site for the West End Community Centre." Your Board submits (A) for Council CONSIDERATION, and (B) as a RECOMMENDATION. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 488,489 ======================================================================== 528 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, January 20, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. ACKNOWLEDGMENT There were present in the Council Chamber students from Eric Hamber School, under the direction of Mr. Neville. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day in regard to Personnel, Property and Labour matters. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated January 13, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Change of Hours: Social Service Department At the last Council meeting the Board of Administration submitted a report dated January 9, 1970, presenting recommendations as follows in regard to mid-day and after hours service arrangements for the Social Service Department: "It is recommended that: (a) Approval be granted to keep all offices of the Social Service Department open between 12:00 Noon and 1:00 p.m. on all normal working days by the adjustment of staff lunchhours and the provision of temporary clerical replacement, as required, for telephone operator service, at an estimated cost of $2,344.00 per annum, less 50% recoverable under the Canada Assistance Plan. (b) That the Director of Personnel Services be authorized to establish the class specifications necessary and report to the Board of Administration thereon. (c) The expenditure of the necessary funds prior to the approval of the 1970 estimates of expenditure be approved. (d) A report of the above extended services be submitted prior to conclusion of the initial six months' period." At that time a communication was received from the Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association advising its disagreement with the recommendations. The matter was laid over to permit the Board an opportunity of further discussions with the Union. A letter has now been received dated January 19th from the Union stating it is not opposed to the principle of the Social Service Department remaining open between 12:00 Noon and 1:00 p.m. on a minimum staff basis for a trial period of six months. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the communication from the Union be received. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the foregoing recommendations submitted by the Board of Administration be approved on a six months basis. - CARRIED It was agreed to defer unfinished business items as follows for consideration later in the proceedings following the hearing of delegations: 2. Increase in Patients: Glen Brae Private Hospital 3. Illegal Suite: 565 E. 58th Avenue (Hughes) ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Phillips - enquired of the status of the Sign Sign By-law By-law. His Worship directed the Board of Administration advise accordingly. (See Page 10) Alderman Wilson - enquired when a report will be submitted Left Hand Turns to Council on left hand turns. His Worship directed that the Board of Administration obtain this information. Alderman Adams - advise of information that the White 45th and Boulevard Spot proposes a development in the area of 45th and Boulevard; certain store owners in the location having received notice. The Alderman requested information on the matter. It was agreed the Director of Planning later in the day would advise of the situation. (See Page 10) Alderman Wilson - enquired when the next Public Hearing would Public Hearing be. His Worship requested the Board of Administration report. (See Page 9) 529 530 Alderman Hardwick - enquired of the status of the Downtown Downtown Plan, Part II Plan report, Part II. It was agreed the Director of Planning would report later on in the day. (See Page 10) COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Capital Program: Recreational Facilities for East Hastings Area A communication was received from the Conference on Indoor Sport and Recreational Facilities, advising of a meeting at which there were delegates from various organizations of the East Hastings area, requesting a hearing before Council to present a brief re- garding need for indoor sport and recreational facilities in the area. It is requested that the delegation be heard before priorities for the Capital Plan have been set. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this communication be received and the Organization be given an opportunity to appear before the Council. - CARRIED 2. Capital Grant: Y.W.C.A. The Council received a communication from the Young Women's Christian Association requesting that the Council hear a delegation on January 27th in connection with its application for a capital grant. At the previous Council meeting the matter was referred to the Finance Committee for consideration when grants are being considered in the normal way. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the delegation request be granted and heard on January 27th. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, January 16, 1970 Works and Utility Matters (i) Tender: Tractor-Hoe-Loader (Clause 4) The Council considered report submitted by the Board of Administration from the City Engineer and the Purchasing Agent in the matter of tenders received to supply one 65 H.P. Tractor-Hoe- Loader. The report sets out details respecting tenders received and advises that the officials consider the bid from Rollins Machinery Ltd. in the amount of $14,156.01 for one Ford Model 4500 Tractor-Hoe-Loader to be the best dollar value. 531 Works and Utility Matters Tender: Tractor-Hoe-Loader (Cont'd.) MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the bid of Rollins Machinery Ltd. referred to,in the amount of $14,156.01,be accepted subject to: 5% Provincial Sales Tax, and contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel; this tender being the lowest one received meeting specifications. - CARRIED On request of the Board of Administration, Clause 5 re tenders in the matter of Cover Material for Delta Land Fill Site, was withdrawn. (ii) Balance Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clauses 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated January 16, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Social Service and Health Matters Health Education - T.V. Program Channel 8 MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Social Service and Health matters), dated January 16, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters (i) Projection of Advertisements from Roof: Vancouver Art Gallery (Clause 5)___________ The Board of Administration reported upon request of American Visual Projections Limited to construct a projector housing building on the roof of the Vancouver Art Gallery at 1144 West Georgia Street. The purpose is to project advertisements on to the west wall of the adjoining Rayonier Office Building. Details on the matter are set out in the report, including Town Planning Commission recommendation against and Technical Planning Board recommendation for a trial period under certain conditions. The Director of Planning also recommends approval for a limited period of six months in accordance with the Technical Planning Board recommendations. In the report it is advised, as well as in a further letter dated January 19, 1970, addressed to Council, that another firm, Mitralux Projection of B.C. Limited, has filed similar applications to mount a projector on the roof of building at 48 East Hastings and on the roof of building at 904 Robson Street. The Technical Planning Board will be recommending approval on the same basis as the application now before Council of American Visual Projections Limited. The Council was advised the latter firm wishes to appear if there is a possibility the application will not be granted. 532 Building and Planning Matters Projection of Advertisements from Roof: Vancouver Art Gallery (Clause 5) (Cont'd.) MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the recommendation of the Director of Planning to grant approval for a six months period, subject to certain conditions of the Technical Planning Board, be not approved. (Tabled) MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the whole matter, including the motion of Alderman Broome, be tabled pending the hearing of the delegation as per request received, FURTHER THAT the two other similar applications be not dealt with until the Council determines the application of American Visual Projections Limited. - CARRIED (ii) Balance of Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Clauses 1 to 4 of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated January 16, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Finance Matters (i) License and Business Tax - Credit Unions (Clause 4) In considering this particular clause, it was MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT Credit Unions be placed under Schedule A of the Business Tax By-law. (Not Put) The Council noted two additional letters received from the Civic Employees Credit Union and from the B.C. Credit Union League expressing views against the proposal to make Credit Unions subject to business tax and trade license fees. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this whole matter be tabled for consideration later this day when a motion on the subject will be considered. - CARRIED (See Page 14 & 15) (ii) Balance of Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT,in respect of the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated January 16, 1970, Clauses 1 and 2 be received for information and Clause 3 be adopted. 533 B. Personnel Matters, Regular, January 9, 1970 Salary and Classification Review - One Safety and Training Co-ordinator Position, Personnel Services Department______________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Regular), dated January 9, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Personnel Matters, Supplementary, January 16, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated January 16, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED D. Property Matters, January 16, 1970 (i) City-owned Lot: S/S Kingsway East of Rupert Street (Clause 3) The Board of Administration reported as follows in connection with City-owned lot, south side of Kingsway, east of Rupert Street: "The Supervisor of Property and Insurance and the Director of Finance report as follows: 'City-owned tax sale Lot 1, Block 16, D.L. 37 situated on the south side of Kingsway east of Rupert Street, has been reserved from sale due to lane access problems which have now been rectified. The lot is irregular in shape, having 69.67' frontage on Kingsway with an average depth of 127.93' and was recently rezoned by the City from RT-2, Two Family Dwelling, to C-2, Commercial. The lot has been leased to Mr. David Hunter, carrying on business as a Garden Shop since 1955, and has been utilized for customer parking and storage of shrubs and plants. The applicant states the use of this lot is essential to the operation of his business on adjoining Lots 15 to 17. In April 1969, Mr. Hunter made application to purchase the lot prior to its being advertised for sale and, on June 2, 1969, Council authorized the Supervisor of Property and Insurance to negotiate a direct sale of Lot 1 and to report back. An independent appraisal of the lot was obtained by the City, which indicated an estimated market value of $32,300.00. This purchase price is now acceptable to the lessee. However, through his solicitor, the lessee states that the company's financial position is such that it is not possible to purchase the property outright at this time. It is anticipated, however, that financial arrangements to purchase can be made within 5 years. 534 Property Matters City-owned Lot: S/S Kingsway, East of Rupert Street (Clause 3) (Cont'd.) For this reason, he asks that a lease and option be granted as follows: (a) For the month of December 1969, a rental of $312.00. From January 1, 1970, a five-year lease at a rental of $262.00 per month plus all taxes and subject to the present use being continued for the term of the lease. (b) Lessee to be granted an option to purchase at any time within the five-year term at the fair market value to be established at such time of purchase. (c) Agreement to be satisfactory to Corporation Counsel and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance. In view of the fact that Mr. Hunter was unable to acquire this land previously and that the value has more than doubled with rezoning having taken place, it is considered that the request is reasonable and, therefore, it is RECOMMENDED that Lot 1, Block 16, D.L. 37, be leased to Mr. David Hunter on the foregoing basis.' Your Board submits the recommendation of the Director of Finance and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance for Council's con- sideration, and bring to Council's attention that the proposed rental provides a return of approximately 9-3/4% on the appraised value plus taxes. Such terms seem reasonable." MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance and the Director of Finance set out above, be approved and the lot leased accordingly. - CARRIED (ii) Balance of Property Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clauses 1 and 2 of the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated January 16, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED E. Report of Standing Committee on Finance dated January 15, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT this report be adopted except that the items to be submitted to the ratepayers be submitted as questions under Section 245 of the Charter. (Amended) (See Page 13) MOVED by Ald. Adams, in Amendment, THAT, in the recommendation of the Committee, the amount of $900,000,(Item 13)under Revenue for re-turfing of Empire Stadium, be placed before the ratepayers as a separate vote. (Lost) * 535 A recorded vote was requested. The record therefore is as follows on the amendment of Alderman Adams: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Adams Alderman Broome Alderman Rankin Alderman Linnell Alderman Hardwick Alderman Sweeney Alderman Phillips Alderman Wilson Alderman Calder Alderman Bird His Worship the Mayor The Amendment was declared - LOST * MOVED by Ald. Linnell, in Amendment, THAT the following words be added, to the main motion: "and except that the Crystal Pool question be not submitted for separate vote but be included in the Capital Program to be placed before the ratepayers." - (Carried) *' A recorded vote was requested. The record therefore is as follows on the amendment of Alderman Linnell: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Sweeney Alderman Phillips Alderman Wilson Alderman Calder Alderman Bird Alderman Hardwick His Worship the Mayor Alderman Rankin Alderman Linnell Alderman Adams Alderman Broome The Amendment was declared - CARRIED ** (See Page 13 for further action) A short recess was observed, followed by an 'In Camera' meeting, the Council recessing at 12:00 Noon to reconvene in open session at 2:00 P.M. The Council reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m., still in the Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair and the following members present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson 536 2. Increase in Patients: Glen Brae Private Hospital The Council further considered Board of Administration report of November 21, 1969, setting out the views of the Building Inspector recommending against the request of the Glen Brae Private Hospital at 1690 Matthews Avenue for permission to increase the number of patients permitted from 18 to 30. The Board of Administration concurred in the Building Inspector's recommendation. Mr. I.E. Epstein, Barrister, appeared on behalf of the Hospital and filed a brief in support of the application. In addition to the Building Inspector, the Fire Warden was present and advised the premises were inspected and he stated that a letter had been forwarded to the Building Division to the effect that the Fire Wardens Department would have no objections to any reasonable increase in capacity which would not be considered overcrowding or interfere with safe evacuation in emergency conditions. Mr. Epstein advised he understands his client is prepared to bring the sprinkler system in the Hospital to a 100 per cent installation throughout. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT this matter be referred to the Director of Permits and License for report within 30 days after a thorough re-examination of the pre- vailing regulations in regard to private hospitals and like institutions of construction prior to the existing regulations, particularly to advise Council of suitable action which could be taken to assist in providing greater accommodation in the older buildings but ensuring necessary protective measures are first taken. However, the prevailing regulations be maintained in respect of new construction. - CARRIED 3. Illegal Suite: 565 East 58th Avenue The Council considered Board of Administration report of January 2, 1970, advising of application of Mr. David L. Hughes, previously refused by Council, for permission to continue occupancy of illegal suite at 565 East 58th Avenue to approximately the end of the year. Mr. Hughes appeared in support of his request, emphasising circum- stances and the fact that he would be required to leave the City by the end of the year. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the continued occupancy by Mr. Hughes of this suite to not later than the end of this year be approved. - CARRIED 1. Public Hearing Dates In answer to an enquiry made earlier this day, the Director of Planning advised it is proposed to have the next Public Hearing by mid-February, with a subsequent Public Hearing between the end of February and early March. It is expected that outstanding rezoning applications will have been handled by these hearings. 537 2. Proposed Development by White Spot: 45th and Boulevard Area_________________ In answer to an enquiry earlier in the day, the Director of Planning reported that a White Spot retail store is proposed to be developed in this area. No drive-in arrangement is proposed. 3. Status of Sign By-law In answer to an enquiry made earlier this day, the Director of Planning reported on the status of the Sign By-law report, indicating it is expected to submit such report to Council in the near future. 4. Downtown Plan, Part II In answer to an enquiry made earlier this day, the Director of Planning advised it is expected to report to Council re Downtown Plan, Part II between the middle and end of February. E. Low Density Multiple Housing The Council had before it the following documents: (a) Technical Planning Board Policy Report (b) Board of Administration report dated November 25, 1969 (c) Town Planning Commission recommendation (d) Vancouver Real Estate Board submission dated June 16, 1969 all referred to Council by the Standing Committee on Planning and Development. The Standing Committee advised the Council that when the Public Hearing on this subject was held on December 11, 1969, the following were present: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick and Sweeney and the Corporation Counsel had expressed the view that only Members of Council who were at the Public Hearing should vote on the matter. The summary of proposals and recommendations in the Technical Planning Board report, April 1969, are as follows: "PART I - Summary of Proposals The Technical Planning Board propose that: 1. Council establish a policy to limit the use of (CD-1) zoning to permit low density multiple housing develop- ments only in the following cases: (1) For sites over about 8 acres in size, adjacent to major streets, low density multiple housing be considered subject to the guidelines set out in Appendix IV to this report, (0.75 F.S.R.). 538 (2) For sites between about 2 and 8 acres in size, on the periphery of established single family communities, proposals for town houses and senior citizens' housing buffered in whole, or in part by land uses other than single family dwellings be considered subject to the guidelines set out in Appendix V to this report (0.5 F.S.R.). Sites for senior citizens' developments should be a minimum of one acre in size, (F.S.R. 0.6). 2. Council consider applications for rezoning to the (RM-1) Multiple Dwelling District Schedule as amended in Appendix III to this report, (0.75 F.S.R.), to permit low density multiple housing adjacent to the district commercial centres of Kerrisdale, Fraser and 45th, Marpole, and East Hastings. This principle is consistent with the earlier Technical Planning Board policy report dated May 26, 1967, and is also consistent with the 'buffer zone' alternative suggested for Kerrisdale in a report of the Technical Planning Board dated February 20, 1967. Adjacent to the district centres of Broadway and Bayswater, Kingsway and Knight, Victoria and 41st, and Kingsway and Joyce, Council lay over consideration of rezoning appli- cations for low density multiple housing, pending eventual study by the Director of Planning of appropriate zoning boundaries for (RM-1), (RM-2) and (RM-3) Multiple Dwelling Districts. 3. Council permit, low density multiple housing in the (RS-2) and (RT-2) zones as a conditional use subject to the approval of the Technical Planning Board and subject to the regulations of the (RM-1) District Schedule, as amended and attached as Appendix III to this report. PART II - Recommendations 1. Council approve the proposals set out in this report. 2. The Corporation Counsel, in consultation with the Director of Planning, be instructed to draft the necessary amend- ments to the Zoning and Development By-law along the lines set out in the preliminary draft in Appendix III to this report. 3. The Director of Planning be instructed to make application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law; such application together with this report, to be referred directly to a Public Hearing after report from the Town Planning Commission 4. If Council approves the foregoing recommendations, the Technical Planning Board be instructed to review the new regulations after a two-year trial period in the same way as for the (RM-3) and (RM-4) regulations." Motion #1 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Proposals 2 and 3 quoted above be approved after amending as follows: (a) Proposal 2 - delete the following words:- 'of Kerrisdale, Fraser and 45th, Marpole, and East Hastings.' (b) The following be added to Proposal 3 above:- 'This in no way prejudices consideration of rezoning of RT-2 zones to other uses, including RM-3.' - CARRIED 539 Motion #2 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Corporation Counsel, in consultation with the Director of Planning, be instructed to draft the necessary amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law along the lines set out in the prelim- inary draft in Appendix III to the Low Density Multiple Housing report; FURTHER THAT the Technical Planning Board be instructed to review the new regulations after a two-year trial period in the same way as for the (RM-3) and (RM-4) regulations; FURTHER THAT the Corporation Counsel be authorized to make any minor amendments of a technical nature found necessary on review to give effect to Council's action on the Low Density Multiple Housing report. - CARRIED A recorded vote was taken on the above two motions. The record is as follows: Motion No. 1 - FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Adams Nil. Alderman Broome Alderman Hardwick Alderman Calder Alderman Sweeney Alderman Bird His Worship the Mayor The motion was declared - CARRIED Motion No. 2 - FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Calder Nil. Alderman Sweeney Alderman Bird His Worship the Mayor Alderman Adams Alderman Broome Alderman Hardwick The motion was declared - CARRIED (Only Members of Council at December 11, 1969, Public Hearing were permitted to vote.) 540 The Council continued its consideration of the report of the Standing Committee on Finance dated January 15, 1970, which dealt particularly with the Capital Program. Earlier in the proceedings the following action was taken: "MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT this report be adopted except that the items to be submitted to the ratepayers be submitted as questions under Section 245 of the Charter. (Amended) MOVED by Ald. Adams, in Amendment, THAT, in the recommendation of the Committee, the amount of $900,000, (item 13) under Revenue for re-turfing of Empire Stadium, be placed before the ratepayers as a separate vote. (Lost) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, in Amendment, THAT the following words be added to the main motion: 'and except that the Crystal Pool question be not submitted for separate vote but be included in the Capital Program to be placed before the ratepayers.' - (Carried)" After further consideration of the above, the motion of Alderman Broome, as amended, and reading as follows was declared - CARRIED "THAT this report be adopted except that the items to be submitted to the ratepayers be submitted as questions under Section 245 of the Charter, and except that the Crystal Pool question be not submitted for separate vote but be included in the Capital Program to be placed before the ratepayers." Alderman Rankin at this point endeavoured to submit a motion respecting inclusion in the Capital Program of a sum of $5,000,000 for housing. His Worship, however, ruled this was new business and it was indicated that notice would be called if the motion were presented. Alderman Rankin challenged the ruling of the Chair. The question was put therefore 'Shall the Chair be sustained?' As a result of the vote taken on the question, the Chair was sustained. In view of the foregoing ruling, Alderman Rankin advised he wished to be recorded as voting against the motion of Alderman Broome, as amended, in respect of the Standing Committee's report on Finance dated January 15, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the City Clerk be authorized to forward to the owners concerned with the Capital Program with respect to the March 11th vote, cards advising owners of their voting places in lieu of map advertising for the purpose. - CARRIED 541 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOTIONS 1. Closing of Lane and Consolidation (Lane East of Nanaimo Street, South of 1st Avenue)_____________ MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver; and WHEREAS a portion of lane dedicated by the deposit of Plan 3385, Block 1, South ½ Section 33, Town of Hastings Suburban Lands, is no longer required for highway purposes; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all that portion of lane dedicated by the deposit of Plan 3385 lying between the easterly production of the northerly limit of Lot 1 and the easterly production of the southerly limit of Lot 4, Block 1, South ½ Section 33, Town of Hastings Suburban Lands, the same as shown outlined red on plan prepared by Hesketh Roberts, B.C.L.S., dated the 11th day of June, 1969, and marginally numbered LF 4385, a print of which is annexed hereto, be closed, stopped up and conveyed to the abutting owner; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said closed lane and Lots 1 to 4, said Block 1 be consolidated to form one parcel. - CARRIED 2. Credit Unions: Business Tax and Trade Licenses At the last Council meeting, notice was called on a motion of Alderman Sweeney and Alderman Calder on the matter of application of Business and Trade Licenses to Credit Unions. Alderman Sweeney requested, and Council agreed, that his motion be changed and now read as follows: MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the Corporation Counsel be instructed to bring in to Council an amending By-law to remove the Credit Unions from the payment of Business Tax. - (Carried) * In regard to this matter, earlier in the proceedings the Board of Administration submitted an information report on this subject at which time it was noted a number of Credit Unions had expressed opposition to any proposal to include Credit Unions in the provisions for payment of license and business taxes. At that time Alderman Wilson submitted a motion 'THAT Credit Unions be placed under Schedule A of the Business Tax By-law' (Not put) After further consideration the motion of Alderman Sweeney and Alderman Calder quoted above, was put and -CARRIED* 542 MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the license fee for Credit Unions be set at $10.00. - CARRIED At this point the Council recessed, held an 'In Camera' meeting, and reconvened in open Council at approximately 4:45 p.m. with the same members present. 3. Marine Life Preserving Equipment At the last meeting, notice was given of the following motion, seconded this day: MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT WHEREAS recent marine tragedies indicate the inadequacy of life-preserving equipment required under present D.O.T. regulations pertaining to pleasure craft; AND WHEREAS there has been a tremendous increase in pleasure boating on B.C. coastal waters in recent years; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Vancouver petition the Federal Department of Transport to revise present regulations pertaining to life-preserving equipment for pleasure craft; AND FURTHER that such regulations be strictly enforced by the Department of Transport. The motion was put and - CARRIED 4. Third Reading of Certain Zoning By-laws At the last meeting, Alderman Adams gave notice of motion on the subject matter. With permission of Council a slight change was made and the motion, seconded this day by Alderman Calder, was put as follows: MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT in cases where Council, following a Public Hearing, has approved an application to re-zone any specific property to a higher use, it be policy not to give third readings to the re-zoning by-law until such time as City Council has received satisfactory guarantees that the developer has finances to carry to completion the proposed development. - CARRIED 543 5. Tenders: Policy re Local Preference At a previous meeting, Alderman Broome gave notice of the following motion, which is seconded this day: MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver purchases approximately $7 million worth of goods a year, and WHEREAS tenders for only 1¼% or $85,000 worth of these goods were referred to Council in 1968 because of local preference, and WHEREAS Council paid a premium of $700 on $16,500 worth of business which was ¼ of 1% of the total expenditure in that year, and WHEREAS this has been the general pattern of premiums paid for local preference, and WHEREAS present policy of reporting to Council where local preference is involved results in a substantial cost to the City in staff time in investigations and preparation of reports to Council; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council policy with respect to Local Preference shall be, other things being equal, to allow a "credit" for a supplier whose tender has local content, such "Credit" to amount to 5% of that portion of the tender to which the local content is applicable, and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Administration By-law and Administrative Manual be revised to allow this policy to be administered by the Purchasing Agent and the Board of Administration. - (Carried) * MOVED by Ald. Adams, in Amendment THAT in the first resolution 5% be changed to read 3%. (Not Put) The motion of Alderman Broome and Alderman Wilson was put and - CARRIED * (In order to place the matter of the highest percentage of local content before Council, the 5% proposal was first put and approved. The amendment, therefore, was not proceeded with.) 6. Capital Program: Inclusion of $5,000,000 for Housing MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the sum of $5,000,000 be included in the Five Year Plan for the purpose of allowing the City of Vancouver to build senior citizen and low rental housing on the following basis: (1) on the 75-25 formula under the appropriate section of the N.H.A., (2) on the 90-10 formula under the appropriate section of the National Housing Act, 544 (3) or on such other terms as Council may recommend as suitable. (Notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. The Council adjourned at 5:00 p.m. The foregoing are Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council dated January 20 , 1970, and the reports referred to are those on Page(s) 545-576 545 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION January 16th, 1970 The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (Dated January l6th.1970) 1. Local Improvement - Reduction in Scone "A sufficiently-signed Local Improvement Petition was filed in January of 1969 for curbs and gutters on 7th Avenue from Rupert Street to Cassiar Street. The project came before a Court of Revision on 12th June, 1969; and was approved. Work has not been started because, in the meantime, the School District has developed plans for expansion of Sir Matthew Begbie Annex. On 25th November, 1969, Council approved the closure of 7th Avenue from the Lane east of Rupert Street to Cassiar Street for inclusion in the school site. Of the project petitioned for, only the section from Rupert Street to the lane east can now be built. There are two flanking properties and the owners of both had signed the petitions. In view of the changed situation they were given the opportunity of indicating that they did not now wish curbs but neither has done so. I, therefore, RECOMMEND that, since it is impracticable to complete this project (Item 79 of Schedule 383) as undertaken, it be reduced in scope to extend only from Rupert Street to the Lane east." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Adjustment of 1969 Sewers Capital Budget "The 1969 Sewers Capital Budget Account Code 0115/7001 'Provision for Unspecified Projects, Miscellaneous' has now been fully appropriated, and a transfer of funds to this account is required to provide for minor projects as the need ariaes. Since it now appears that all of the balance of $78,200 in Account Code 0115/1801 'Provision for Sewerage of City Subdivisions' is unlikely to be required in the budget period, a transfer of funds could be made from this account to Account Code 0115/7001. I RECOMMEND that $40,000 be transferred from Account Code 0115/1801 to Account Code 0115/7001 in the 1969 Sewers Capital Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 546 3. Sewer in the lane north of Broadway between Clark Drive and McLean Drive "This sewer is in very poor condition and should be reconstructed. The estimated cost is $7,200. I RECOMMEND that $7,200 be charged to the 1969 Sewers Capital Budget, Account Code 0115/7001 'Provison for Unspecified Projects - Miscellaneous'." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. CONSIDERATIONS 4. Tender No. 35-69-9 One only 65 H.P. Tractor-Hoe-Loader Tenders for the above were opened by your Board on 22, September, 1969, and referred to the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent for report. The officials concerned report as follows: "A copy of the working tabulation is attached. The 5% Provincial Tax is in addition to all prices shown in this report and in the working tabulation. Funds for this purchase are provided in the Equipment Plant Replacement Fund. Seven bids were received on this tender and they are referred to by numbers 1 to 7 in ascending order of price. This report is prepared for Council consideration because of local content. Bid No. 7 states that 13% of the machine is of local content. All other bids indicate no local content. The following bids do not meet specifications: Bid No. 1 - Butler Bros. Ltd. Case, Model D 580CK. The bucket capacity of the front end loader is less than the 5/8 cu. yd. specified. In addition, the operation of the back hoe on the Case machine requires that the operator move with the hoe when it is shifted sideways on its horizontal slide. The City of Vancouver is presently operating two Case machines of this type which were modified so that the hoe operator's position would remain fixed at the tractor's centerline when the hoe was shifted horizontally. As most of this machine's work involves connecting water services, this positioning allows the back hoe to work closer to boulevard trees because the operator is approximately 4 feet away from the tree trunk and there- fore clear of the lower branches. The Bid No. 1 machine is the only machine that does not offer the centerline location for the hoe operator. The modification would cost approximately $900. Because of the bid prices on this tender call, the modification would not provide the best dollar value. 547 Bid No. 4 - I.E.C. Holden Ltd. International Harvester Model 35141 D The back hoe assembly is fixed at the machine's centerline and cannot be moved to either side of the machine's centerline on a horizontal slide as specified. Bid No. 5 - Atlas Equipment Ltd. JCB, Model 3C-MK11 Automatic engine shut down devices were not offered as specified to shut down the engine in case of low oil level or high engine temp- erature. Bid No. 6 - Butler Bros. Ltd. Case Model D680CK The back hoe assembly is fixed at the machine's centerline and cannot be moved to either side of the machine's centerline on a horizontal slide as specified. Bids No. 2, 3 and 7 meet all specifications. The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent consider Bid No. 2 from Rollins Machinery Ltd. for one only Ford Model 4500 Tractor-Hoe-Loader to be the best dollar value. This report is being submitted without recommendation because local preference is involved. Contracts to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel" Your Board submits the above report for Council Consideration. 5. Tender No. 58-69-6 - Cover Material for Delta Land Fill Site The Purchasing Agent and City Engineer report as follows: "Tenders for the above were opened by your Board on December 15, 1969 and referred to the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent for report. The complete working copy of the tabulation is on file in the Purchasing Agent's Office, The 5% Provincial Tax in addition to all prices shown in the report and in the tabulation. Funds for this purchash are provided in the Revenue Budget. This report is being submitted without recommendation because union status is involved. The tender provided for prices to be offered for a 1 or 2 year period by the following methods:- RIVER SAND Method (A) - Delivered by truck to Delta Disposals. Site, as and when required. Method (B) - Dredged sand from Fraser River. Stock-piled by the con¬ tractor within 5 miles of the Delta Disposal Site. The City will arrange for the hauling of the material from the stock-pile. 548 Item No. 5 cont'd Method (C) - Dredged material from the Delta Disposal Site stock- piled on the site. PIT RUN GRAVEL: Delivered by truck to Delta Disposal Site, as and when required. The lowest bids offered were for a 2-year period, delivered by truck to the Delta Disposal Site, as and when required. A condensed tabulation showing these bids is as follows: CONDENSED TABULATION Estimated Quantities: River Sand - 40,000 tons per year Pit Run Gravel - 3,000 tons per year (Prices shown are on a per ton basis for a 2-year period) Bid No. 1 2 3 4 5 BRI-DAL DELTA SHERRILL TRI-MAC HOLDINGS SABRE AGGREGATES TRUCKING CONCRETE LTD. BULLDOZING LTD. COMPANY LTD. LTD. River Sand . 84 .905 1.09 1.25 1.30 Pit Run 1.25 2.736 .00 2.00 1.90 Gravel Approx. Total Cost per Year $37,350 $44,408 $49,600 $56,000 $57,700 Union Labour: No Yes Yes Not Stated Yes The low bid for both the River Sand and Pit Run Gravel was submitted by Bri-Dal Holdings Ltd. (Bid No.l), all work being performed by non-union labour (2 owner-operators and 1 hired man). Bri-Dal Holdings Ltd. attached an alternative proposal, which states:- 'In the event our tender is acceptable, we wish to propose the following:- 1. To purchase Peat Soil at an acceptable price and volume to both parties. 2. Along with our peat soil extraction method we wish to stock- pile sand from the same area providing sand will meet your requirements and specifications. 3. To deliver the stock-pile sand where and needed. 4. As a backup we have an unlimited supply of sand from our own pit which we have originally tendered on. 5. Peat soil extraction sand stock-pile will in no way interfere with the garbage dump operation.' 549 It is our opinion that should Council award in favour of the low bid, the award should be made on the basis of their tender (deliver by truck to Delta Land Fill Site), but provision should be made to switch to their alternative proposal if, during the term of the contract, they can demonstrate that it is practical and will result in savings to the City. The second overall low bid, submitted by Sabre Bulldozing Ltd. is unacceptable This firm held the City's contract in 1969 and out of 235 working days this firm did not supply the sufficient quantity of material as required for 121 days. In addition, there were 16 days that we received no material whatsoever. The situation became so serious that on July 29, 1969, a registered letter was sent to the firm, which stated in part:- 'We are now in a position that the supply of sand is critical and that we have no alternative but to inform you that if we do not hear from you by 5:00 p.m., July 31, 1969, we will consider that you have abandoned the contract, and, consequently, make ar- rangements to have the material obtained from someone else.' From October 10 to November 21 the City was forced to place an order with another supplier, as the contractor was not supplying the required quantity of sand. The lowest overall acceptable bid for material supplied by union labour was submitted by Delta Aggregates Ltd. (Bid No. 3). It is also our opinion that the Pit Run Gravel should be supplied by the firm who supplies the sand, and, therefore, The City Engineer and the Purchasing Agent RECOMMEND that Council accept one of the following alternatives, i.e. - Bid No. 1 - The low bid as submitted by Bri-Dal Holdings Ltd. for 'delivery by truck to Delta Disposal Site, as and when required of (a) River Sand by Method (A) to for a 24-month period at a price of 849 per ton, and (b) Pit Run Gravel for a 24-month period at a price of $1.25 per ton, except that by mutual agreement the requirement for River Sand by Method (A) may be deleted, and the contractor's alternative pro- posal may be substituted therefor.' The total cost of this award is estimated at $37,350.00 per year. - or - Bid No. 3 - The lowest acceptable Union bid (Delta Aggregates Ltd.) for 'delivery by truck to Delta Disposal Site, as and when required, of (a) River Sand by Method (A) for a 24-month period at a price of $1-09 per ton; (b) Pit Run Gravel for a 24—month period at a price of $2.00 per ton.' The total cost of this award is estimated at $49,600.00 per year, or $12,250.- or approximately 32% higher than the low bid. Contract to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel Your Board submits the foregoing report for the consideration of Council. 550 RECOMMENDATIONS 6. Underground Wiring to Serve Proposed Subdivision of Privately-owned Property Preliminary approval has been granted by the Approving Officer to the subdivision of the following properties: 1. Lot 14, Block 62, D.L. Fraserview (See Drawing S-158) 7206 Stirling St. 2. Lot "G" Block 5, Section 33 S-¼ THSL (See Drawing S-159) 2553 East 3rd. N.B. Drawings are on File with the City Clerk Final approval of the above noted subdivisions could only be granted upon compliance with the following condition: "That the applicant enters into an agreement with the City that will ensure that all power, telephone and other wire or cable within the subdivision shall be installed underground at no cost to the City, as prescribed under Section #18 of the Subdivision Control By-law." Under Section #19 of the By-law, "the City Council may waive the requirements of Section #18 with respect to any particular wire or cable or to all wires or cables within a subdivision if the Council deems that the applicant would be put to an unreasonable expense in placing such wires or cables underground." The Director of Planning and the City Engineer are of the opinion that the subdividers would be put to an unreasonable expense in placin< such wires and cables underground as these are minor subdivisions in developed blocks which are already served by overhead wires located on the adjoining streets. It is therefore recommended by the Director of Planning and the City Engineer that City Council waive the said requirements of Section #18 of the Subdivision Control By-law for the above noted subdivisions Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Director of Planning and the City Engineer be adopted. 7. Adjustment of 1969 Sewers Capital Budget The City Engineer reports as follows: "The 1969 Sewers Capital Budget included $126,000 under Account Code No. 115/5002 to install a trunk sewer 'Windermere from Lane South of Graveley, Rupert and Adanac'. This trunk sewer project cannot now be undertaken in the 1969 budget period due to lack of pipe. Rein- forced concrete pipe 15-inch diameter and up is not now available as a result of the strike -lock-out in the plants of the two local suppliers, but vitrified clay pipe below 15-inch diameter is available. As a result of this situation it has become necessary to defer work on larger sewers until pipe is available and to advance needed minor projects which require only vitrified pipe in the available sizes. 551 After T.V. inspection, mainly as a result of petitions for street paving, sections of certain older sewers were found to be in poor condition and in need of replacement. Those listed below require only small pipe which is currently available and can, therefore, be under- taken now. However, funds are not now available to undertake this work without a transfer of funds. 1. Pender Street from Vernon Drive to Clark Drive $ 9,800 2. Ontario Street from 29th Avenue to 30th Avenue 11,000 3. Ontario Street from 42nd Avenue to 43rd Avenue 7,000 4. St. George Street from 25th Avenue to 26th Avenue 8,000 5. 27th Avenue for 246 feet west of manhole at Kaslo Street 8,700 $44,500 The trunk sewer project 'Windermere from Lane South of Gravely, Rupert a Rupert and Adanac' will be re-submitted under the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget. I, therefore, RECOMMEND that: (1) The 1969 Sewer Capital Project Account No. 115/5002 'Windermere from Lane South of Graveley, Rupert and Adanac' in the amount of $126,000 be deleted from the 1969 Sewers Capital Budget. (2) The above amount of $126,000 be transferred to Account No. 115/7001 'Provision for Unspecified Projects - Miscellaneous.' (3) The projects listed above amounting to $44,500 be undertaken and funds appropriated from Account No. 115/7001 'Provision for Unspecified Projects - Miscellaneous'." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above report of the City Engineer be approved. 8. Level Crossing of Great Northern Railway Company, Burrard Inlet Line at Union Street in the City of Vancouver, B. C. The City Engineer reports as follows: "In a report dated June 9th, 1969, it was recommended 'that application be made to the Canadian Transport Commission for Grade Crossing Protection at this location subject to the usual cost- sharing apportionment.' At the Council meeting of June 17th, 1969, this report was referred to the Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation for consideration in connection with discussions re East-West Corridors. At the Council meeting of September 9th, 1969, the reports concerning this matter were received and no further action was taken in respect to the recommendation that the Canadian Transport Commission, be asked to consider Grade Crossing Protection at Union Street and the Great Northern Railway. , Subsequently, at the Council meeting on December 9th, 1969, a report dated November 27th, 1969, concerning the East-West Freeway and the recommendation to proceed with the Union-Prior one-way couplet was adopted. 552 In order to have the railway crossing equipment installed coincident with the opening of the new Viaduct and the improvements to Union Street, it is necessary that we seek approval for the in- stallation of Grade Crossing Protection now. It is therefore RECOMMENDED that application be made to the Canadian Transport Commission for Grade Crossing Protection at this location subject to the usual cost sharing apportionment." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 530,531 553 SOCIAL SERVICE AND HEALTH MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Health Education - T.V. Program Channel 8 As a continuation and broadening of the very successful 1969 Television Series "Beat the Budget", your Health Department in cooperation with other members of the Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Health Service, the Provincial Health Department and the Department of Adult Education of the Vancouver School Board is planning to produce a series of thirteen half-hour programs in conjunction with the public service programming of Channel 8 commencing 19 February 1970. The general purpose of this service is to provide information to the public in regard to various health matters and problems and the services available through the Health Department and to stimulate citizens both individually and in groups to take an increasing interest in their own health and that of the community. A great deal of time, thought and energy has gone into the preparation of each program and it is planned to repeat each half-hour not only on the same television channel but through the use of audio-video tapes and monitors on other television stations and various community settings. The programs are being coordinated by a Television Committee with participation primarily from public health service staff throughout the lower mainland and the province. Follow-up adult discussion group meetings are being organized by the Department of Adult Education of the Vancouver School Board in elementary and secondary schools. Other community groups and agencies have indicated they are planning similar discussion groups as a sequence to this series of television programs. As in the past the Public Health Education Program will con- tinue to operate on a consolidated and shared basis between Vancouver (77.1%), Burnaby (19.6%) and Richmond (9.3%). A summary of the estimated cost of producing this series is as follows: Taping of 13 half-hour programs $150.00 Audio-video Tapes 487.00 80.000 "T.V. - Health" Program Flyers 900.00 Distribution and Mailing of Flyers 180.00 TOTAL $1,717.00 To be shared as follows: Provincial Health Department $200.00 Vancouver School Board 350.00 (Department of Adult Education) City of Vancouver 830.00 Municipality of Burnaby 229.00 Township of Richmond 108.00 TOTAL $1,717.00 554 As it is exceedingly difficult to finalize the preparation and production of this series without firm budgeting support, it is requested that an expenditures in the amount of $1,717.00 be approved in advance of the 1970 Appropriations of the Public Health Education Account 6801/76 on the understanding that $887.00 will be recovered from the two other Health Departments of the Metropolitan Health Service, the Provincial Government and the Vancouver School Board. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the amount of $1,717.00 be approved in advance of the 1970 appropriations of the Public Health Education Account 6801/76 on the understanding that $887.00 will be recovered from the two other Health Depart- ments of the Metropolitan Health Service, the Provincial Government and the Vancouver School Board. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 531 555 Board of Administration, January 16, 1970 . . . (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. False Creek Development - Marina The Director of Planning reports as follows "Council has received a letter dated December 17, 1969, quoting minutes of the Board of Parks and Public Recreation meeting held on December 15: 'WHEREAS there is a shortage of public marina space in the City of Vancouver, and WHEREAS the Burrard Bridge Civic Marina is operating at 100 percent capacity, and WHEREAS there is presently a 300 name waiting list for space, and the waiting list has been closed off as of March, 1969, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED: That the City Council again be advised that the Board is willing to proceed with development of additional marinas in False Creek and request an area for such a development.' On December 1, 1969, the Board of Parks and Public Recreation heard the same presentation by the Director of Planning of the alternative concepts for False Creek submitted to the Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation. Board members subsequently requested copies of the brochure now being prepared. Comments are to be presented to Council by February 28. Council has authorized negotiations with tenants in the probable first stage and an examination of physical problems such as soil conditions and areas for potential fill. The Park Board last year requested an additional civic marina in False Creek. Each of the five concepts presented has shown alternative locations for marina facilities. The selection of the final location at the present time, however, would be premature until negotiations and further studies have been completed, and comments have been received from outside groups. Since the possibility of a further civic marina is being con- sidered in current studies of False Creek, it is recommended that the Board of Parks and Public Recreation be sent a copy of this report and the Director of Planning be asked to consult with Park Board officials in regard to additional marina facilities in False Creek." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the Director of Planning be approved. 556 2. Granville Island - False Creek The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "Following Council's resolution of July 8, 1969, as follows: 'THAT the Director of Planning continue discussions with the National Harbours Board regarding the future development and disposition of Granville Island' meetings have been held between officials of the National Harbours Board and the City. The last meeting was subsequent to the presentation to Council of proposals for the redevelop- ment of False Creek by the Director of Planning. At this meeting the Acting Port Manager, Mr. W. Duncan, stated that the National Harbours Board was prepared to co-operate with the City in encouraging the proper development of False Creek and in particular Granville Island. He confirmed that the importance of False Creek as a secondary port is diminished and advised that the National Harbours Board are not interested in Granville Island as far as port development is concerned, but are administering it as Crown Federal Land. He advised that the majority of the existing leases run until 1982 and therefore have 12-13 years to go. City officials were also advised that possible expansion of Fisherman's Wharf in False Creek is dependent on joint studies presently underway by the Fisheries Department and the National Harbours Board and it will be some little time before these studies are completed. The National Harbours Board, however, has no proposals for pleasure boat facilities in False Creek. The Acting Port Manager advised there have already been dis- cussions with consultants who may be requested to re-examine the future of Granville Island. The meeting concluded that there would be considerable advantage if the National Harbours Board were to examine the future of Granville Island concurrent with the City's studies on the remainder of the Creek. More particularly, the southerly boundary of Granville Island adjoins part of the recently acquired City property in False Creek. The City property in this section is poorly serviced, has very inadequate road access and the buildings are sub- standard. It would be advantageous if detailed redevelopment planning of Granville Island could be undertaken concurrently with the acreage which the City holds adjacent thereto. Any study would obviously look at the physical and economic conditions of the Island related to its surroundings. It is therefore recommended that City Council formally request the National Harbours Board: (a) to carry out a detailed study of the future of Granville Island considering the general objectives for the redevelopment of False Creek when these have been established by City Council. Such study should be carried out in consultation with the Director of Planning. 557 (b) that the terms of reference for such a study first be a matter for discussion between the Port Manager and the Director of Planning. and further that (c) in the light of the prospect for such study, the National Harbours Board be requested not to renew leases which are falling due on Granville Island in the next year for more than one year in order that such new leases would not further prejudice future redevelopment possibilities." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendations of the Director of Planning be approved. 3. Reid Properties Limited Master Block Planning, Waterfront Area and Transportation The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "A communication was received from Mr. J. A. Reid, President of Reid Properties Limited, addressed to the Mayor and Council, which stated his views of development in the City. He suggested mixed residential and commercial development on large sites, preservation of views and use of the waterfront for the citizens and the necessity of solving problems re- lated to better transportation. These matters are all being considered by the Planning Department in concepts being prepared for Downtown and the City. The opinions of interested citizens are relevant as part of the process. Recommendation: It is recommended that a copy of this report be sent to Mr. Reid, accompanied by a letter thanking him for his interest in City development." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Director of Planning be approved. (Copies of Mr. Reid's letter dated December 22, 1969 are circulated for the information of Council). 4. Letter from Citizens' Council on Civic Development Re: Planning Issues The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "On September 29, 1969, the Citizens' Council on Civic Dev- elopment wrote to Council regarding the study of planning issues by citizen groups. This letter, which is circulated, asks Council for assurance that the views of citizen groups would be considered before vital decisions are made. 558 Since that time, the Standing Committee on Planning, Develop- ment and Transportation in considering development concepts for False Creek presented by the Director of Planning, were told that the view of citizens' groups received in response to 'Downtown Vancouver Plan, Part I' were considered. The Director of Planning was then authorized to make the same presentation to citizens' groups, who were invited to give their comments to Council. The Citizens' Council on Civic Development organized one meeting to hear the presentation and, therefore, are still aware that their views are being solicited. It is recommended that a copy of this report be forwarded to the Citizens' Council on Civic Development." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the Director of Planning be approved. CONSIDERATION: 5. Projection of Advertisements from Roof of Vancouver Art Gallery at 1144 West Georgia Street_________________________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "Mr. D. Hubbard, President, American Visual Projections Limited has submitted a request to erect a 6' x 12' projector housing building 6'6" high on the roof of the Vancouver Art Gallery at 1144 West Georgia Street. From a Ziess Projector, advertisements would then be projected on to the west wall of the adjoining Rayonier Office Building at 1111 West Georgia Street. Mr. Hubbard has advised that the west wall of the Rayonier Building will provide a screen size of approximately 40' x 50'. The screen area will be at least three storeys in height above the street. All light is reflected on to the screen. There will be a 10' border of darkness around the screen. The Ziess Projector is powered by a 2500 watt xenon lamp. Mr. Hubbard also advises that: 'The advertising messages will be as follows:- (a) They will be concise - no message will take more than a glance to be read, eliminating traffic distraction. (b) The slides will change every 15 seconds - there will be no animation and no flashing. (c) The quality of the art work is excellent - it is our desire to maintain the highest possible standards in advertising. Our feeling is that if we operate in this manner, we will be welcomed as part of the Vancouver business community. Shoddy operation can only hurt us and endanger our investment. (d) The types of advertisers vary greatly - at the start it will be mainly retail adverti¬ sers. Here is a list of some of the advertisers we will be starting with:- 559 Kings Drive-In Restaurants Sealy Mattress Co. C. P. Air Eatons of Canada New York Fur Co. Pattison Motors Palm Springs Health Spa The B.C. Egg Marketing Board Woodwards Robo Car Washes All advertisers will be of this stature. If we approach only reputable businesses in selling our advertising, our messages will surely be of the highest quality.' The projection housing building is a protection cover only for the equipment which is automatic and has only to be serviced from time to time. This is a new form of an advertising development within the City of Vancouver. Planning Department officials after discussion with Mr. D. Hubbard of American Visual Projections Limited, suggested that any approval granted should be for a limited period of six months only. The development would be reviewed however, at the end of a three-month period,so that American Visual Pro- jections Limited would have sufficient advance notice as to whether or not the City would be prepared to grant further approval to this form of development and if so, what if any, would be the applicable City regulations. The Technical Planning Board agreed that a trial period without prejudice would be a good way of determining whether the pro- posed development was a satisfactory form of advertising. The opinions of the Design Panel and the Town Planning Commission could also be obtained at the end of the three-month trial period. The Technical Planning Board recommends: 'THAT PROVIDED: (i) The applicant first obtains the approval of the City Building Inspector as to the method of construction and location of the building on the roof of the existing Vancouver Art Gallery; (ii) The design of the projection housing building is first approved by the Director of Planning; AND the prior approval of the City Council is first obtained after consideration by the Town Planning Commission; THEN the Director of Planning is authorized to issue a development permit approving in accordance with the plans and information submitted, including the two letters dated December 22, 1969 and December 24, 1969, the erection of a 6' x 12' projector housing building 6'6" high on the roof of the Vancouver Art Gallery at 1144 West Georgia Street AND the projection of advertisements onto the west wall of 1111 West Georgia 560 Street (The Rayonier Building) FOR A LIMITED PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS EXPIRING JUNE 30th, 1970, subject to review after a period of three months from the date of issuance of the development permit. FURTHER THAT the Director of Planning in consultation with the City Building Inspector and the City Engineer review and report on the development at the end of a three-month period expiring March 31, 1970, for con- sideration by the Technical Planning Board — the review to also include the views of the Design Panel. The conclusions of the Technical Planning Board following such three-month review to be then submitted to the Town Planning Commission and the City Council for consideration.' The Town Planning Commission in considering the submitted request recommend that City Council not approve the present request by American Visual Projections Limited. The Commission does not wish any further third party advertising on Georgia Street. The Town Planning Commission however, suggest that this new form of advertising should be given a trial period in Vancouver but that such trial period be on streets other than the amenity streets (the amenity streets being Georgia and Burrard Streets). I recommend that the request of American Visual Projections Limited be approved for a limited period of six months in accordance with the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board. Council should be aware that another Company has a similar request to carry out the same form of advertising at two other locations in Vancouver - 904 Robson Street and 48 East Hastings Street. This request is currently being processed for con- sideration of the Technical Planning Board." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Director of Planning for the CONSIDERATION of City Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 531/2 561 Board of Administration, January 16, 1970 ............ ( FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS INFORMATION 1. Separation of Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice_______________ The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "As a result of prolonged negotiations between the Board of Police Commissioners, a Committee of Council, and the Attorney- General, the Council passed the following resolution on November 25th, 1969: '(1) That the Corporation Counsel be instructed to prepare and proceed with an amendment to the Charter to pro- vide for the separation of the functions of law enforcement and the administration of justice. (2) That the City continue its planning process in terms of the new Court facility on an "adjacent but separate" basis. (3) That serious consideration be given in approximately one year's time to the results of the Provincial Government's policy re traffic offences and the impact of this policy on income from fines and costs.' This resolution was forwarded to the Board of Police Commiss- ioners and considered at a meeting at which the City Prosecutor was present, and he stated that the resolution of Council was incorrect in making reference to the words 'administration of justic' and that it should have read 'administration of the courts'. The background of the meetings and discussions leading up to the passage of this resolution is set out below: On Wednesday, June 25th, 1969, a Special Committee of Council consisting of Aldermen Rankin, Adams and Bird met with the Attorney-General in company with Commissioner Sutton Brown, the Administrative Analyst and Commissioner Hudson of the Board of Police Commissioners. The minutes of that meeting indicate that Commissioner Hudson, on behalf of the Board of Police Commissioners, explained to the Attorney-General the concern of the Board that its responsibilities under the present wording of the Vancouver Charter included both the enforcement of law and order through the police force and the administration of justice through the justices and the court clerks. The Commissioner pointed out to the Attorney-General that the Board had serious reservations about the propriety of this responsibility which in his view was counter to the usually-held policy of the separation of the administration of justice from the enforcement of the law. The Attorney- General agreed that there was a conflict of interest in this dual responsibility and suggested a Charter amendment removing from the obligations of the Board of Police Commissioners the administration of justice. It was as a result of this meeting that the Special Committee reported to Council on October 15th, 1969, with the recommendation set out above and this was adopted by Council on November 25th, 1969. 562 Subsequently the matter was raised again by the Senior Judge in Vancouver and Council instructed me to draft legislation which would be compatible with the new Provincial Court Act and would remove the obligation now imposed upon the Board of Police Commissioners of administering justice within the City. That legislation has been drafted and forwarded to the Deputy Attorney-General for his consideration, and he has not raised any objection nor made any comment with respect to the matter up to the present time." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel for the information of Council. 2. 1970 Assessment Roll The Assessment Commissioner reports as follows: "The following are the 1970 taxable Assessment Roll totals as at the Roll closing date of December 30, 1969. These totals will be subject to appeals to the Court of Revision. 1970 ASSESSMENT ROLL SUMMARY OF TAXABLE VALUES (1969 comparative amounts in brackets) SCHOOL PURPOSES Land $ 610,341,509 ($553,293,613) Improvements (Buildings, etc.) 792,187,229 ( 745,942,190) Improvements (Fixtures, Machinery, etc.) 175,300,636 ( 165,513,679) GENERAL PURPOSES Land $1,335,283,533 ($1,198,781,546 Improvements (Buildings, etc.) 1,724,013,625 ( 1,603,929,598 Your Board submits the foregoing for the information of Council. RECOMMENDATION 3. Transfer of Staff to Department of Permits and Licenses_____________________ The Director of Inspections reports as follows: "On February 28, 1967 City Council approved the report 'A Plan for the Organization of the Department of Permits & Licenses' which brought the department into being. The report states that the Fire Wardens Branch of the Fire Department and the Division of Environmental Sanitation of the Health Department would come to the new department but would remain on the establishment of their respective depart- ments. Of those involved, one clerical position in the Fire Warden Branch and one clerical position in the Division of Environmental Health will be situated with the clerical staff of the Department of Permits & Licenses and their work will be integrated with the total clerical work load of the Department of Permits & Licenses. 563 The Fire Chief and the Medical Health Officer have agreed that two clerical positions should be transferred to the Department of Permits & Licenses in order that they may be placed under the control of the Administrative Division of the Department of Permits & Licenses. This report has been discussed with the Business Manager, Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association who concurs herein. RECOMMENDED THAT: 1. 1 Clerk-Typist II - Fire Department - K. Sloback (incumbent) be transferred from the Fire Department to the Department of Permits & Licenses. 2. 1 Clerk-Steno II - Health Department - L. Reshall (incumbent) be transferred from the Health Department to the Department of Permits & Licenses." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendations of the Director of Inspections be adopted. INFORMATION 4. License and Business Tax - Credit Unions______________________ Your Board has received the following report from the Director of Finance: "Historically, credit unions have been exempted from paying business license fees and business tax. In 1952, the Chief License Inspector recommended to Council that the License By-law be amended to include credit unions, with a business license fee of $250. On March 3, 1952, the License and Claims Committee of Council 'Recommended that the proposal to amend the License By-law by including "Credit Unions" with a fee of $250.00 be not proceeded with.' Council adopted the recommendation of the Committee on March 10, 1952, thereby continuing the exemption of credit unions from license fees. A further resolution in 1958 specifically added credit unions to the list of businesses exempt from business tax in the Business Tax By-law. In 1968, the City hired Mr. F.H. Finnis as consultant to review the entire licensing and business tax structure of the City. In his report of June 1968, he listed the types of business having exemptions (including credit unions) and discussed the justification for exemption. To quote from the Consultant's report: 'Exemption of charitable or non-profit organizations from business taxation should also occur only at Council's discretion. The fact that an institution claims to be a non-profit organization should not, prima facie, make it eligible for exemption. It should be doing something which, in Council's opinion, is of benefit to the community at large and which would otherwise have to be performed at public expense.' (Page 23-24) Cont'd. 564 'There seems to be no valid reason for Council to exempt any other enterprises mentioned in Schedule A....' (Page 25). In his conclusions and recommendation he does not exempt credit unions from either license fees or business tax even though he did list those categories that he felt should be exempt. The consultant's report and its recommendations were approved by Council in early 1969 subject to the modifications recom- mended by a committee of officials. Your officials agreed with the consultant regarding exemptions (with the exception of free customer parking) and did not specifically report on the changes in the exemption category as it affected credit unions. Presumably the reason for the historical exemption of credit unions reflects the opinion that they were not "businesses" in the accepted sense. This may have been true at one time but would not appear to be true now. Credit unions, particularly the larger ones, compete extensively with banks and finance companies for customers, and they operate with the aim of making a profit. The profit is distributed to the shareholders of the credit union (i.e. members) just as the profit of any other business is distributed to its shareholders. Credit unions advertise extensively. In many cases there is no longer even an identity of interest among the members of a credit union. In many of the smaller credit unions where there is an identity of interest there are no business premises and therefore no business tax would be payable in any event, only a license fee which under the present By-law is $50. The Municipal Act of B.C. does not exempt credit unions from either license or business tax. Section 65 of the Credit Unions Act of B.C. exempts credit unions from Part IX of the Municipal Act (i.e. business tax) but any exemption of credit unions from license fees is at the discretion of the individual municipalities. It is certainly within Council's discretion to exempt credit unions from a license fee and from business tax, by changing the respective by-laws, but your officials do not feel that such exemption is necessarily justified. If Council decides that credit unions should pay a $10 license fee then Council should direct that the license fee for credit unions be specifically stated in Schedule A of the License By-law. This would avoid the general clause that presently applies whereby a credit union without assessable premises (for business tax) would have to pay a license fee of $50. The general clause also states that a business with assessable premises pays a license fee of $10.00." Your Board submits the above report of the Director of Finance for Council information. Also submitted for Council informatio are copies of a number of letters from credit unions protesting the application of license fees and business tax to credit unions. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 532 565 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS REGULAR REPORT JANUARY 9, 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Salary and Classification Review - One Safety and Training Co-ordinator Position, Personnel Services Department._____________________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "On June 10, 1969, Council adopted a report of the Board of Administration regarding Finance Matters dated June 6, 1969, in which it was recommended that a new position of Safety and Training Co-ordinator be established in the Personnel Services Department. The position was classified at Pay Grade 30 ($885 - 1058). Since that time, a thorough recruiting campaign has been conducted in an attempt to fill the position. This has included extensive newspaper advertising locally and in eastern Canada. Applications have been received from candidates who were qualified in the field of Safety Engineering. Also there have been a few applications from individuals who were qualified in the field of Employee Training and Development. However, it has so far been impossible to locate even one applicant who is qualified in both these fields. At this point, it seems safe to conclude that there are simply no such individuals available, at least not at the salary we are offering. In order to solve this recruiting problem and to expedite the crucial matter of instituting an effective accident prevention program, I believe that the duties of the position should be restructured to eliminate the aspect of employee training, except as it relates directly to the safety program. I therefore recommend that the position of Safety and Training Co-ordinator be reclassified to the new class of Safety Officer, Pay Grade 28 ($806 - 964), the incumbent to be responsible for establishing and administering the City's accident prevention program. The recommended Pay Grade is based on a consideration of internal comparisons, rates paid for similar work in the community, and also salary information obtained during our recruiting campaign. The probation period for the position will be one year. Due to the fact that the incumbent will be employed in a confidential capacity in matters relating to labour relations, it is recommended that the position continue to be excluded from the bargaining unit. This matter has been discussed with the Business Manager of the Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association, who disagrees with the matter of exclusion." 566 SUMMARY Present Proposed Effective Incumbent Classification Classification Date Vacant Safety and Training Safety Officer When Co-ordinator Pay Grade 28 adopted Pay Grade 30 ($806 - 964) ($885 - 1058) Your Board RECOMMENDS that (1) the above recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted; (2) Class Specification No. 350, Safety Officer, be approved; (3) Class No. 340, Safety and Training Co-ordinator, be abolished. (Copies of Class Specification No. 350 are circulated for the information of Council.) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 533 567 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT JANUARY 16, 1970 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Salary and Classification Review - One Position, Document Examiner (Trainee), Detective Division, Vancouver Police Department._______________________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "At the request of the incumbent, I have reviewed the duties and responsibilities of the above position in the Detective Division of the Police Department. On November 7, 1963, Council approved the establishment of the new position of Document Examiner (Trainee) in the Identification Section of the Police Department. At the time the position was created, it was contemplated that the incumbent of this position would be eligible for advancement to a higher level classification upon com- pletion of on-the-job training. The present incumbent of this position, Miss M. Lucki, was appointed to this position in November 1963. The Document Examiner, her immediate supervisor, now advises that the incumbent is sufficiently trained to assume the following responsibilities: To examine cheques and other similar documents for evidence of fraud or forgery; conduct name searches, codes, classify and compare handwriting, hand printing and other identifying characteristics in order to determine evidence of fraud or to establish identity; prepare reports and material for other divisions or for presentation in court; maintain a fraudulent cheque filing system; lecture to police recruits on document examination. This work is of a highly specialized nature that is tailored to the operation of a Police organization in a modern society. Consequently, outside survey comparisons were restricted to R.C.M.P. and the Ontario Centre of Forensic Sciences. Based on the information received from these organizations and on an evaluation of positions within the Civic Service of similar complexity and responsibility, I recommend that Miss Lucki be reclassified to the new class of Assistant Document Examiner, Pay Grade 20 ($562- 675), Class Specification No. 1208. 568 The estimated recurring annual cost of this proposal determined by the increase in the final step in the pay range at 1969 rates and including fringe benefits will be $1,169. The Comptroller of Accounts reports that the additional funds, estimated at $325 for the remainder of 1969, ll½ months, are available within the 1969 departmental budget. The new Class Specification No. 1208, is attached for your approval. This report has been approved by the Board of Police Commissioners at its meeting of January 8, 1970, and has been discussed with the Chief Constable and the Business Manager of the Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association, both of whom concur herein." SUMMARY Present Proposed Effective Incumbent Classification Classification Date Miss M. Lucki Document Examiner Assistant Document Retroactive (Trainee) Examiner to January Pay Grade 17 Pay Grade 20 16, 1969 ($492-588)* ($562 - 675)* *1969 rates (2nd half) Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendation of Personnel Services be adopted. 2. 1969 Vacation Deferment - R. S. Lyons, Permits & Licenses______________________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "A letter has been received from Dr. H. L. Bryson re- questing permission for Mr. R. S. Lyons to defer his 1969 vacation entitlement remaining (7 days) to 1970. Mr. Lyons had proposed to take some of this time in December 1969 but because of the move to the East Wing and the heavy workload of sending out the 1970 License statements, he was unable to do so. I, therefore, recommend that Mr. R. S. Lyons be permitted to defer the remaining seven days (7) of his 1969 vacation entitlement to 1970." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. 569 3. Deferment of 1969 Vacation to 1970 - Mrs. P. Barby, Mayor's Office________________ The Director of Personnel reports as follows: "A letter has been received from Mayor T. J. Campbell requesting deferment of Mrs. P. Barby 1969 annual vacation (15 days) until 1970. Due to illnesses in the office, it was impossible for Mrs. P. Barby to take her 15 days vacation prior to the end of 1969. It is therefore requested that, in accordance with Personnel Regulations, Mrs. Barby's 1969 vacation entitlement (15 days) be deferred until 1970." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. 4. Education for Data Processing Staff The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "The Director of Finance has submitted the following request from the Co-ordinator of Data Processing & Systems: 'As part of the continuing and very necessary education program in the Data Processing and Systems Division, the Co-ordinator is requesting authority to send the members of his staff to free classes at I.B.M. The expansion of the computer system and the development of new com- puting techniques creates the need for additional training classes at I.B.M., again at no expense to the City. Similar authority was granted by Council in 1969. The request for 1970 is to have members of the staff attend such courses for a total period of 50 days.' It is recommended that in accordance with Regulation 248 the Co-ordinator of Data Processing and Systems be authorized during the year 1970 to send members of his staff to free courses at I.B.M. for periods not exceeding 50 days in total, at no cost to the City other than Leave of Absence With Pay." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. ' - .................................... 570 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS JANUARY 16, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. City's Claim for Compensation - C.N.R. Tunnel at Boundary Road The Corporation Counsel and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance report as follows: "City Council, on December 16, 1965, authorized the Corporation Counsel together with the Supervisor of Property and Insurance to submit, on behalf of the City, a claim to the Canadian National Railway for compensation as a result of the expropriation of a railroad right-of-way through City-owned properties, bounded by Boundary Road, First Avenue, Trans-Canada Highway and Charles Street. The said right-of-way was expropriated by the C.N.R. on May 5, 1965. The City property in question consisted of 22 acres of industrial land, a large portion of which was advertised for sale by the City at the time of expropriat1 the remainder of the property was the subject of a plan of subdivision which was pending registration in the Land Registry Office. As a result of the expropriation, the property was with- drawn from the market and registration of the subdivision plan was delayed. At the request of the City, the Railway subsequently changed the location of their proposed railway line slightly in order to permit the City to market certain of their lots and on November 30, 1965, the C.N.R. abandoned their right-of-way requirements and the plan of expropriation was withdrawn. The total 22 acres have since been sold. The City's claim is based on the delay in marketing these industrial lands and the resultant loss of General and School taxes and loss of interest on projected capital realization. In accordance with Council's Instruction, negotiations have been conducted with the C.N.R. for full compensation arising out of their expropriation action. After lengthy negotiations, the solicitors for the Canadian National Railway have agreed to the payment to the City of compensation in the amount of $40,800.00 RECOMMENDED that payment for compensation in the amount of $40,800.00 as full settlement resulting from the expropriation action of the Canadian National Railway of the industrial site bounded by First Avenue, Boundary Road, Charles Street and the Trans-Canada Highway, be accepted." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Corporation Counsel and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. (A plan of the area is circulated for the information of Council.) 571. 2. Urban Renewal Project 2, Area A-5 Plan of Subdivision The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "As part of the City's Urban Renewal Programme, the City of Vancouver, in partnership with the Province of British Columbia and Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation, has acquired and cleared a portion of the above area in accordance with an overall plan. Vernon Drive, between Franklin Street and Powell Street, has been closed and consolidated with the adjacent lands. The City Engineer has prepared subdivision plan marginally numbered LD 1156, showing the newly created parcel, Lot 2, Block M, (formerly Vernon Drive and Lots 21 to 24, the West ½ of Lot 14 and Lot 15; Block 3; D.L. 182). It is noted that title to Lot 1, Block M, (formerly Lot 27) was conveyed to the City in trust with the under- standing that once the subdivision plan was completed title would be returned to the owner and the lot deleted from the project. RECOMMENDED that the plan of subdivision marginally numbered LD 1156 be approved and that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to effect registration of same and to arrange for the reconveyance of Lot 1 to the former owner. Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. (Plan #LD 1156 is circulated for the information of Council.) RECOMMENDATION & CONSIDERATION 3. City-owned Lot Situated: S/S Kingsway, East of Rupert St. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance and the Director of Finance report as follows: "City-owned tax sale Lot 1, Block 16, D.L. 37 situated on the south side of Kingsway east of Rupert Street, has been reserved from sale due to lane access pro- blems which have now been rectified. The Lot is irregular in shape, having 69.67' frontage on Kingsway with an average depth of 127-93' and was recently rezoned by the City from RT-2, Two Family Dwelling, to C-2, Commercial. The lot has been leased to Mr. David Hunter, carrying on business as a Garden Shop since 1955; and has been utilized for customer parking and storage of shrubs and plants. The applicant states the use of this lot is essential to the operation of his business on adjoining Lots 15 to 17. In April 1969, Mr. Hunter made application to purchase the lot prior to its being advertised for sale and, on June 2, 1969, Council authorized the Supervisor of Property and Insurance to negotiate a direct sale of Lot 1 and to report back. An independent appraisal of 572 the lot was obtained by the City, which indicated an estimated market value of $32,300.00. This purchase price is now acceptable to the lessee. However, through his solicitor, the lessee states that the company's financial position is such that it is not possible to purchase the property outright at this time. It is anticipated, however, that financial arrangements to purchase can be made within 5 years. For this reason, he asks that a lease and option be granted as follows: (a) For the month of December 1969, a rental of $312.00. From January 1, 1970, a five-year lease at a rental of $262.00 per month plus all taxes and subject to the present use being continued for the term of the lease. (b) Lessee to be granted an option to purchase at any time within the five-year term at the fair market value to be established at such time of purchase. (c) Agreement to be satisfactory to Corporation Counsel and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance. In view of the fact that Mr. Hunter was unable to acquire this land previously and that the value has more than doubled with rezoning having taken place, it is considered that the request is reasonable and, therefore, it is RECOMMENDED that Lot 1, Block 16, D.L. 37, be leased to Mr. David Hunter on the foregoing basis." Your Board submits the recommendation of the Director of Finance and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance for Council's consideration, and bring to Council's attention that the proposed rental provides a return of approximately 9 3/4% on the appraised value plus taxes. Such terms seem reasonable. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 533,534 573 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE JANUARY 15, 1970 The Standing Committee of Council on Finance met on Thursday, January 15, 1970, at 10:00 a.m., in the No. 1 Committee Room, Third Floor, City Hall. PRESENT: Alderman Adams (Chairman) Aldermen Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney, and Wilson. ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor CLERK TO THE COMMITTEE: M. James The Minutes of the meeting held December 23, 1969, were adopted. The following recommendations of the Committee are sub- mitted to Council for consideration: RECOMMENDATIONS 1. 1971 - 1975 Capital Program Under date of January 13, 1970, the Board of Administration submitted to your Standing Committee a report "1971 - 1975 Capital Program" for the consideration of your Committee. The report had as an attachment a summary schedule which detailed the instructions of your Committee and of Council relating to this program. The Director of Planning by oral report explained the schedule and the various alterations to it as instructed, and placed before your Committee the following and requested the instruction of the Com- mittee on these matters: "1. (i) The addition of $1,640,000 proposed by the Social Development Committee as per their report of October 6th, 1969. (ii) The addition of $200,000 which is the balance required for the proposed Fraserview Library and Community Meeting Rooms and which Council instructed should be included in the 1971-1975 Capital Program. The total cost of this pro- ject is estimated at $300,000 of which $100,000 has been allocated from Library funds in the 1966-1970 Capital Program. (iii) The deletion of $600,000 from Downtown Open Space. The original amount agreed by the Finance Committee was $1,000,000. However, $600,000 of the amount has already been provided in the 1969 Supplementary Capital Budget as cash was re- quired early in January, 1970, to provide the balance needed for the purchase of Block 71. 574 2. The inclusion or otherwise in the Capital Program of funds for projects proposed by the P.N.E. $2,000,000 was requested by the P.N.E. of which it was proposed to repay $1,000,000 at $100,000 - $110,000 per annum including interest. 3. The inclusion or otherwise in the Capital Program of $900,000 for returfing Empire Stadium on the understanding that Callister Park would be turned over to the Park Board for a neighbourhood park. It is noted that the acquisition of this proposed neighbourhood park would be additional to the park acquisition program of $2,500,000 already agreed by the Finance Committee. Further, no funds to develop Callister Park into a neighbourhood park were included in the parks development program proposed by the Park Board. 4. Before the draft plebiscite can be prepared for Council approval, the Committee's decision on the total of the Capital Program and its distribution between the various purposes is required. Further, an allocation of the agreed program between revenue and borrowing sources is also required." Your Committee granted leave to the Chairman and Super- intendent of the Board of Parks and Public Recreation to appear in support of that Board's requests for funds from the Capital Progra The delegation submitted that the amount included at the present time for "development" of parks (Schedule 8 (l)) be increased by a minimum of $1,000,000 to a total of $3,750,000. The delegation also placed before the Committee the Park Board's position re the replacement of Crystal Pool (Schedule 9 (l.V)). Your Committee discussed at length and detail with advice from the Administration the Summary Schedule, the four points quoted above and the items brought to the Committee's attention by the Park Board and RECOMMEND as follows: 1. That the 1971-1975 Capital Program be as follows: "Schedule Name or Purpose Source of Funds No. Revenue Borrowing 1 Magistrates Court $ _ $ 1,240,000 4 Police 500,000 - 7 Health, Social Services, Etc. - 960,000 8 Parks (i) Development 3,750,000 (ii) Purchases 2,500,000 (iii)Waterfront-Pt, Grey 1,000,000 (iv) Downtown Open Space 400,000 Parks Sub Total ($ 7,650,000 ) 575 Schedule Name or Purpose Source of Funds Revenue Borrowing $ $ 9 Community Service Centre Facilities (i)New, Extensions and Additions 1.750.000 (ii)Britannia Complex 2.250.000 (iii)lndoor Pools 960,000 Communities Sub Total ($ 4,960,000 ) 10 Library --- 510,000 13 Returf Empire Stadium 900,000 - 14 Arterial Streets 8,830,000 - 15 Local Streets - 10,310,000 16 Sewers - 10,150,000 17 Water - 5,050,000 19 Street Lighting - 1,030,000 20 Communications 720,000 - 27 Beautification 700,000 - 28 Other Civic Buildings and Properties 300,000 TOTALS $11,950,000 $41,860,000 Less borrowings for Sewer and Water for which voter approval is not required -$15,200,000 Total $26,660,000 2. That a money by-law for an amount of $2,000,000 for the development of a swimming pool of Olympic standards be placed before the owner-electors at the same time as the Capital Program money by-law is submitted. 3. That a money by-law in the amount of $2,000,000 for the rehabilitation of facilities at the Pacific National Exhibition as outlined in their letter of June 27, 1969 be submitted to the owner-electors at the same time as the Capital Program money by-law is submitted, it being a condition that the Pacific National Exhibition will repay to the City the sum of $1,000,000 of this amount on an amortized basis. 4. That the above mentioned money by-law relating to the Capital Program, the development of Olympic Standard Swimming Pool, and the funds for the rehabilitation of the Pacific National Exhibition facilities be placed before the owner-electors on March 11, 1970. 576 5. That the communications from the Board of Parks and Public Recreation dated December 17, 1969, and the Cassiar Ratepayers Association dated January 6, 1970 be received. It is recorded that Alderman Linnell voted in the negative on the placing of the money by-law regarding the Olympic Standard Swimming Pool as a separate vote. It is also noted that Aldermen Adams, Calder, Hardwick, and Rankin voted in the negative on the inclusion of the returfing of Empire Stadium (Schedule 13) as an item in the Revenue Budget Capital Levy. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 534,535,540 ======================================================================== 577 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, January 27, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Alderman Adams, Bird, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Broome (Illness) CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day in regard to Personnel, Labour, et al. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated January 20, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED REPORT REFERENCE Georgia Street Traffic Situation Council on November 25, 1969, passed the following motion: "THAT the Assistant City Engineer, Traffic and Transportation, report on the desirability of and timing of traffic facilities, including grade separation, outlined in Board of Administration Report June 24, 1963, Appendix B, page 2, paragraph 9; re Georgia Street Traffic Situation, FURTHER THAT Council then consider alternate financing of such facilities if in the public interest." 578 In the report reference, the Assistant City Engineer (Traffic and Transportation) pointed out the requirements, over the past several years, from developers on the north side of Georgia Street west of the Bayshore Inn to the Stanley Park Entrance, due to additional traffic the developments were expected to generate on to Georgia Street. It was stated that the developments as proposed at present are such that additional traffic on to Georgia Street is expected to be in the neighbourhood of approximately 400 cars per hour in the morning peak period, rather than approximately 1,000 as had been expected in earlier assessments with different developments at these locations. (No further action was taken at this time.) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Grandview Steam Laundry The Council noted Board of Administration report (Property matters) under date of December 12, 1969, dealing with property of the Grandview Steam Laundry Ltd. at 891 Prior Street. This property was within the 'highway' sub-area of Urban Renewal Scheme No. 3. The report sets out the reasons why the property may not be required by the City for many years, if at all. There is, however, an air pollution problem caused by the operation of the laundry and details in regard to correction of this difficulty are set out. It is concluded the solution of the pollution problem, in accordance with City By-laws, should be left to the owners and their consultants. At a previous Council meeting, it was advised the solicitors for the company wished an opportunity of appearing before the Council. Information at hand, however, now indicates there has been a change in ownership and the original representatives do not wish to appear. It was reported by a Member of the Council that the Air Pollution Control Officer is presently discussing the pollution problem and remedies with the company. It was agreed that the Air Pollution Control Officer would continue discussions on the pollution problem with the company. It was agreed to defer unfinished business items as follows for consideration later in the proceedings following the hearing of delegations: 2. Capital Grant: Y.W.C.A. 3. Projection of Advertisements from Roof: Vancouver Art Gallery 4. Conference on Indoor Sport & Recreational Facilities: Capital Program 579 ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Bird - enquired respecting the regulations in Food Handling and the matter of food handling by people Certificates of Health and any requirements to obtain certificates of health. His Worship advised the matter would be considered later. (Time did not permit later discussion.) Alderman Linnell - referred to the present system in reporting Cultural Grants to Council on various welfare grant applications and requested information on studies for a similar type of system in the matter of cultural grants. Alderman Hardwick - reported that the Strathcona Property Union-Prior Couplet Owners and Tenants Association are opposed to the proposed Union-Prior Couplet. He expressed the view that planning of highway systems affecting the east areas are of concern and that the people should be informed on plans so they could make representations on required adjustments. Alderman Hardwick enquired as to the costs of the Couplet and who was responsible and for how much. Alderman Wilson - referred to the traffic situation within Traffic Situation Vancouver and urged serious consideration within Vancouver be given to a program of grade separation to assist in expediting movement of traffic. The Alderman agreed to raise the matter at a Standing Committee meeting on Trans¬ portation. Alderman Linnell- enquired of the status of the matter of placing power pole lines underground in the Pole Lines Underground: area of 1st Avenue east from Commercial and Portions of 1st and 16th Avenue west from Dunbar. 16th Avenues Alderman Linnell - enquired regarding the specific instructions Council Policy re of the Council in the matter of holding Standing Committee Standing Committee meetings on a Thursday Meetings only. His Worship expressed the view that this is a guideline to the Chairmen of the Standing Committees but should not be interpreted that this is the only day on which a Standing Committee meeting could be held. 580 Alderman Phillips - advised of information that in Montreal the Carbon Monoxide carbon monoxide content in the atmosphere has been measured and found to be at a dangerous level. The Alderman enquired if the Board of Administration would advise whether such a measure is taken in the Vancouver area and, if so, what is the carbon monoxide situation. His Worship referred the matter to the Board of Administration. Alderman Phillips - expressed the view that Vancouver's Establishment of climate is conducive to attracting the Businesses in Vancouver establishment of businesses in Vancouver and attracts business executives to this area. The Alderman felt that this was an aspect, in addition to encouraging industry in general, which should be promoted by the Greater Vancouver Industrial Development Commission. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Committee re University Endowment Lands A communication was noted from the Park Board forwarding resolution asking that a representative of the Park Board be included on the Sub-Committee appointed in respect of University Endowment Lands. MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the Chairman of the General Purposes Committee be requested to invite a representative of the School and Park Boards to serve on the Sub-Committee of that Standing Committee re University Endowment Lands. - CARRIED 2. Capital Program: P.N.E. A communication was received from the Pacific National Exhibition Finance Committee, under date of January 22, 1970, quoting the following resolution: "That the President be authorized to advise the Mayor and Members of City Council that the PNE withdraws request for funds to be provided under the Five Year Plan." It was pointed out that although there is an urgent need for additional funds to renovate existing facilities, nevertheless, in view of demands upon the City to provide capital funds for essential public requirements, the P.N.E. considers it advisable to withdraw their request. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT this communication be received. - CARRIED 581 3. Appointment of Publicity Committee: Capital Program________________________ Consideration was given to the appointment of the Publicity Committee re promotion of the proposed capital program. It was MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Publicity Committee, which was appointed as a Sub- committee of the Finance Committee in 1969, be instructed when reporting, to report directly to the Council in the interest of expediting action on the matters within its terms of reference. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, January 23, 1970 Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, in respect of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated January 23, 1970, Clauses 1 to 5 be adopted, and Clause 6 be received for information. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated January 23, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Finance Matters (i) Request for Civic Dinner: duMaurier International Race Committee (Clause 2) The Board of Administration submitted a request of the Chairman of the duMaurier International Race Committee that the City entertain athletes involved in the 1970 World Cup Ski Race by providing a Civic Dinner. These races are to be held in Vancouver February 27th, 28th, and March 1st. In 1969 the request was deferred for consideration by the 1970 Council. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the matter be referred to the Entertainment Committee for report and recommendation. (Out of Order) His Worship ruled the motion out of order in view of the fact that such Committee was comprised of officials and would not be in a position to recommend. No further action was taken on the Civic Dinner request. 582 (ii) Grants in Lieu of General School and Hospital Taxes (Clause 3) The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Director of Finance upon requests received for grants in lieu of taxes from various organizations. The following is quoted:- "Requests for grants in lieu of taxes have been received from the following organizations. The Assessment Commissioner has certified that the properties will be shown as exempt on the 1970 Assessment Roll in accordance with Charter provisions and the Corporation Counsel has confirmed that the organizations qualify for this exemption under Section 396(c). These requests for grants in lieu of 1968 and 1969 taxes, for the period from proof of occupancy or date of first building inspection to the date that the properties become exempt, are subject to Council approval or disapproval. The requests are presented to Council in three sections. A. Religious and Charitable Organizations (i) Immaculate Heart of Mary Church $2,508.98 3105 East 1st Ave. Lots 22-26/72/Sec.30 Church First building inspection Aug. 15, 1968 Occupied from April 1969 Grant to cover period from Aug. 15, 1968 to December 31, 1969 (ii) The Salvation Army $ 93.17 245 East 12th Ave. Lot 13/115/301 Parking lot Occupied from October 21, 1969 Grant to cover period from October 21, 1969 to December 31, 1969 B. Hospitals $ 422.12 (i) Vancouver General Hospital 685 West 12th Ave. Lot 19/399/626 Home Dialysis Training Unit for Chronic Renal Disease First building inspection Feb. 14, 1969 Occupied May 30, 1969 Grant to cover period from Feb. 14, 1969 to December 31, 1969 C. Senior Citizens Housing $1,011.57 (i) British Columbia Housing Foundation 1630 Barclay St. Lot 3/58/185 Private Senior Citizens Housing First building inspection Feb. 17, 1969 Occupied December 10, 1969 Grant to cover period from Feb. 17, 1969 to December 31, 1969 As the grants in lieu of taxes are subject to Council approval or disapproval the above requests for grants in lieu of taxes, amounting to $4,035.84 in total, are submitted for Council consideration." 583 MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing requests for grants in lieu of taxes be approved as of the dates indicated in each case. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY (iii) West End Community Centre (Clause 4) The following is extracted from the report of the Board of Administration:- "The Director of Finance and the Corporation Counsel report as follows: 'On November 6th, 1968, the Board of Administration reported to Council with respect to the development of a community centre in the West End. A portion of that report reads as follows: "LOCAL IMPROVEMENT BY-LAW The Director of Finance advises that local improvement by-laws require financing details to be set out in the by-law and this has not so far created difficulties as the projects have heretofore been definite and the bonds have either been sold to sinking fund or on a stable and predictable market. There are no moneys in the sinking fund to finance an issue of $2,000,000 and the financing will have to be done in an unreceptive and unpredictable market. The present market requires a 7-3/4% interest rate for a 20 year issue repayable on the sinking fund method and the Charter requires 4% as the sinking fund rate. It is proposed that the date of issue of the debentures named in the by-law shall be July 1, 1970 and the first year of the local improvement levy shall be 1971. These details must be stated in the by-law and the levy must be made whether or not the bonds have been sold, although the issue date of the bonds can be later than July 1, 1970. If the market is unreceptive to the issue or the terms in the by-law, the by-law cannot be amended or repealed without the consent of the Lieutenant Governor in Council. N.B. A charter amendment will be submitted to Council to permit the submission of a question under Section 245. instead of the by-law as now required, to a defined portion of the City. This will provide the authority to pass a by-law at the time of the bond sale to authorize borrowing on a basis the market will then accept. This procedure will not be possible until approval of the amendment at the 1969 session of the Legislature." Upon receipt of this report, Council, on November 12, 1968, passed the following resolution: "THAT the Corporation Counsel be instructed to prepare the necessary by-law and formal resolution for consideration of the Council at the next meeting." 584 The result was that a local-improvement by-law was submitted to the property owners in the West End, and 576 voters cast votes in favour and 236 cast votes against the passing of the by-law. The by-law approved by the ratepayers has an issue date of July 1st, 1970, an interest rate of 7-3/4%, and provides for borrowing in Canadian Funds. The Director of Finance is of the opinion that these details of the financing could well prove to be completely unrealistic as far as appealing to the prospective investors at the time the bonds are offered in the market is concerned. He has therefore suggested that an application be made to the Legislature for legislation which would state that the two readings of the by-law and the approval of the ratepayers would be treated as an affirmative vote to a question under section 523B which has now been amended in accordance with the report quoted above. If such legislation is approved, the bonds could be patterned to the requirements of the market in which they were offered, thus making it more likely that the project could be financed.' " MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Corporation Counsel be instructed to take the necessary steps to give effect to the suggestion of the Director of Finance referred to in the foregoing report submitted by the Board of Administration. - CARRIED (iv) Balance of Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT, in respect of the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated January 23, 1970, Clause 1 be adopted, and Clause 5 be received for information. - CARRIED B. Personnel Matters, Regular, January 16, 1970 Payment of Long Service Leave - Retired Members of Fire Department MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Regular), dated January 16, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Personnel Matters, Supplementary, January 23, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated January 23, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED D. Property Matters, January 23, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT, in respect of the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated January 23, 1970, Clauses 1 to 6, and 8 be adopted, and Clause 7 be received for information. - CARRIED 585 The Council recessed at approximately 10:45 a.m., following which the Council reconvened 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office after which Council recessed at 12:00 Noon to reconvene in open session at 2:00 p.m. The Council reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m., still in Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair and the following members present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Broome (Illness) At this point Alderman Linnell took the Chair to leave His Worship free to attend to other business. DELEGATIONS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2. Capital Grant: Y.W.C.A. The Board of Administration advised of a request from the Young Women's Christian Association that the Council grant now an amount of $33,333 to their building fund rather than two equal grants over the periods of 1970 and 1971 as recommended by the City Council in 1969. A delegation submitted a brief dated January 27th in support of this request. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT a capital grant for the year 1970 in the amount of $16,667 be approved and paid forthwith to the Y.W.C.A. (Amended) MOVED by Ald. Rankin, in Amendment, THAT the amount of '$16,667' be deleted and in lieu thereof, in the motion of Alderman Adams, the amount of $33,333 be inserted. The Amendment was put and - CARRIED by the required majority The motion, as amended and reading as follows, was put and - CARRIED by the required majority "THAT a capital grant for the year 1970 in the amount of $33,333 be approved and paid forthwith to the Y.W.C.A." 3. Projection of Advertisements from Roof: Vancouver Art Gallery_____________ The Council further considered the Board of Administration report of January 16th on a request from American Visual Projections Ltd. to construct a projector housing building on the roof of the Vancouver Art Gallery at 1144 West Georgia Street. The purpose is to project advertisements on the adjoining Rayonier Office Building. The Director of Planning and the Technical Planning Board recommend approval on a trial basis under certain conditions. The Town Planning Commission recommends against. A representative of the Company appeared and submitted a brief in support of its application. 586 The Community Arts Council submitted a communication urging Council to reject the proposal as well as any other such applications. At the last Council meeting, a motion was submitted by Alderman Broome which was re-submitted at this time as follows:- "MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the recommendation of the Director of Planning to grant approval for a six months period, subject to certain conditions of the Technical Planning Board, be not approved." The motion was put and - CARRIED During consideration of the foregoing item, His Worship the Mayor assumed the Chair. 3. Recreational Facilities for East End: Capital Program____________________ A representative of the Conference on Indoor Sport and Recreational Facilities appeared before Council expressing the need for indoor sport and recreational facilities for the Hastings East area and asking provision in the proposed Capital Program be made accordingly. The Conference represents the following organizations: Hastings Chamber of Commerce Hastings Community Centre Hastings Minor Hockey P.N.E. Minor Hockey Association Hastings Minor Lacross, Vancouver Skating Club Cassiar Ratepayers' Association Parents Auxilliary, Our Lady of Sorrow Senior Citizens Local #63, Templeton School A.R. Lord School Franklin School Hastings School Lord Nelson School, Templeton and Chief Maquinna P.T.A. A brief was filed in support of the position taken by the group. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the P.N.E. and the Conference group be requested to meet to discuss P.N.E. recreational facilities and provision of such future facilities as considered necessary, with a view to working out satisfactory recreational facilities to serve the East End area, FURTHER THAT copy of this resolution be furnished to the Social Development Committee. - CARRIED 587 E. Fire Department: Manning Requirements The Board of Administration under date of January 23, 1970, submitted a report from the Fire Chief on manning requirements, with particular reference to a decision of a Mediation Commission respecting holidays. Details are set out in the report showing the effect of the mediation award. It is also stated that there has been a manpower deficiency over the last two years due to vacation entitlement and increased absences due to sickness. The Fire Chief and Administrative Analyst submit the following recommendations which the Board recommends be adopted: "I recommend that an additional five (5) firefighter positions be established in the Fire Department and that authority be granted to hire them immediately after adoption of this report. It is further recommended that approval be given for the additional expenditures estimated at $2,750.00 per month, to provide wages and fringe benefits for the five additional firefighters prior to the approval of the estimates of expenditures in 1970." MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved. - CARRIED F. Salary and Classification Review: Certain Park Board Positions________ The Board of Administration under date of January 23, 1970, submitted a report of the Director of Personnel Services as a result of salary and classification review of several positions in the Horticultural Maintenance Division of the Park Board. The following is extracted therefrom: "The estimated annual recurring cost which includes annual savings, calculated on the top step, and 1969 second half rates, including fringe benefits of 25% for this combined proposal will be $3,310. The Comptroller of Accounts reports that the additional costs for 1969, estimated at $2,030 will be provided for an included in the 1970 Departmental budget. The Secretary of the Vancouver Civic Employees' Union requested that a posting procedure be established for all positions re- classified to the rank of Pay Group 5 ($3,155 per hour, 1969 second half rates) or higher and that this procedure be implemented upon City Council's adoption of this report. This was agreed to by the Superintendent of Parks, the Director of Personnel Services and the Secretary of the Vancouver Civic Employees' Union. This report has been discussed with the Superintendent of Parks and the Secretary of the Vancouver Civic Employees' Union, both of whom concur herein. 588 SUMMARY Incumbent Present Proposed Effective Classification Classification Date D. Worrall Tradesman II Trades Foreman 1 July 1, 1969 (Gardener) Pay Grade 24 $3.85 per hour $736-806 N. Bennett Tradesman II Sub-Foreman July 1, 1969 F. Bressler (Trades) A. Mathot (Gardener) $4,015 per hour A. Cook $3.85 per hour No Change E. Rodway Tradesman II R. Wilson (Gardener) $3.85 per hour A. Scott Tradesman II Playing Field When vacated Attendant (Gardener) $3,515 per hour $3.85 per hour W. Crampton Tradesman I Tradesman II July l, 1969 (Gardener) $3.51 per hour (Gardener) $3.85 per hour S. Buswell Tradesman I Tradesman II July 1, 1969 (Gardener) $3.51 per hour (Greenhouseman) $3.85 per hour 19 Positions Tradesman I(Gardener) No Change - $3.51 per hour W. Fasse Tradesman I No Change (Gardener) $3.51 per hour W. Bryan Tradesman I Park When vacated (Gardener) Attendant II $3.51 per hour $3,155 per hour P. Kimoto Labourer I Tradesman I When adopted J. Sikora $3.02 per hour (Gardener) $3.51 per hour While performing Tradesman I duties Your Board RECOMMENDS that (1) the foregoing recommendations of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted; (2) the necessary funds for 1969, estimated at $2,030 be provided by an adjustment of the 1970 departmental appropriation during budget review; (3) the revised class specifications No. 1013, Trades Foreman I and No. 1002, Sub-Foreman (Trades) be adopted." MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the foregoing recommendations of the Board of Administration be approved. - CARRIED 589 G. X-Kalay Foundation Society The Board of Administration under date of January 23, 1970, submitted the following report:- "During the Council meeting of January 13, 1970, Alderman Sweeney advised that it had come to his attention that some forty persons were at the above address and requested that an investigation be made into the matter. The Director of Inspections reports as follows thereon: 'Inspections have been carried out at the above address which indicate that the occupancy of the building has been maintained, up to this time, within the approved maximum number of nineteen. An inspection carried out January 23, 1970, showed that there were twenty-six beds and one cot present and that fifteen adults and five children stayed overnight. The Medical Health Officer has ordered the removal of the additional beds and has reported the presence of the children to the Chief Inspector of Community Care Facilities. It is also noted that visitors to the premises during the afternoon and early evening hours may give the impression of a larger number of persons being resident than is actually the case.' Unless instructed otherwise a Development Permit will be issued with conditions established by Council per the attached resolution." MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing report be received for information. - CARRIED H. Report of Standing Committee on Planning and Development dated January 15, 1970______________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, in respect of the report of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development, dated January 15, 1970, Clause 1 be adopted, and Clause 2 be received for information. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED 590 BY-LAWS 1. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW NO. 4157 BEING THE WATER WORKS BY-LAW MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 4157, being the Water Works By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) MOTIONS 1. Closing and Stopping Up: Portion of S/S 29th Avenue, East of Sidney Street MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver; and WHEREAS the North 7 feet of each of Lots 122 and 122A, of part of Block "A" of Lots 5, 6 and 7 and part of 3 and 4, Block 2, District Lot 393, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 2707, was established for highway under D.F. 36702; and 591 WHEREAS the said North 7 feet is no longer required for highway purposes; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the North 7 feet of each of Lots 122 and 122A, of part of Block "A" of Lots 5, 6 and 7 and part of 3 and 4, Block 2, District Lot 393, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 2707, be closed, stopped up and subdivided with the remainder of said Lots 122 and 122A. - CARRIED 2. Closing Streets and Lanes: South East Sector between 52nd and 54th Avenues from Arlington Street to Boundary Road MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver; and WHEREAS all the streets and lanes within the South ½ of the South East ¼ of District Lot 339, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 2275, were dedicated by the deposit of plan 599 and plan 2275; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all the street dedicated by the deposit of plan 599 and all the streets and lanes dedicated by the deposit of plan 2275 in the South ½ of the South East ¼ of District Lot 339, Group 1, New Westminster District, the same as shown outlined green and red respectively on a plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., dated the 28th day of November, 1969, and marginally numbered LE 3388, a print of which is hereto annexed, be closed, stopped up and title taken thereto and consolidated with adjacent City owned lands. - CARRIED 3. Closing Streets and Lanes: South East Sector between 49th and 52nd Avenues from Arlington Street to Boundary Road MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver; and WHEREAS all the streets and lanes within the North ¼ of the South East of District Lot 339 , Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1782, were dedicated by the deposit of said Plan 1782; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all the streets and lanes dedicated by the deposit of Plan 1782 in the North ¼ of South East ¾, District Lot 339 , Group 1, New Westminster District, save and except the following portions outlined green on plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., dated November 27, 1969, and marginally numbered LE 3387. 592 (1) 49th Avenue being the most northerly street dedicated by Plan 1782, extending from the easterly limit of District Lot 339 to the production northerly of a line drawn parallel to and 33 feet perpendicularly distant westerly from the westerly limit of Block 2, said part of District Lot 339. (2) The east 33 feet of road lying west of said Block 2 north of the westerly production of the southerly limit of Lot 29, said Block 2. (3) The lane in Block 2 north of the easterly production of said Lot 29, said Block 2. (4) The west 33 feet of road lying east of said Block 2 north of the production easterly of the southerly limit of Lot 20, said Block 2. The same be closed, stopped up, title taken thereto and consolidated with the adjacent City owned lands. The said closed roads and lanes are shown outlined red on plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., dated November 27, 1969, and marginally numbered LE 3387. - CARRIED 4. Capital Program: Inclusion of $5,000,000 for Housing At the last Council meeting, Alderman Rankin and Alderman Linnell submitted a motion respecting inclusion of $5,000,000 for housing in the proposed Capital Program. However, in view of a motion proposed by Alderman Bird, Alderman Rankin agreed not to proceed further with his motion. The motions, therefore, as dealt with by Council are as follows: MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the sum of $1,000,000 be included in the Five Year Plan for senior citizens and low rental housing, these monies to be used on the basis of a revolving fund for the provision of land and/or housing. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Phillips, in Amendment SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the amount of $1,000,000 in the motion of Alderman Bird be struck and the amount of $2,000,000 be inserted in lieu thereof. - LOST MOVED by Ald. Rankin, in Amendment to the Amendment SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the amount of $2,000,000 be struck and the amount of $5,000,000 be inserted in lieu thereof. - LOST (The foregoing decisions were determined after all motions were put in the order shown on Page 17.) 593 Recorded votes were requested on the foregoing. The record therefore is as follows: Amendment to the Amendment FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Hardwick Alderman Phillips Alderman Rankin Alderman Calder Alderman Linnell Alderman Sweeney Alderman Bird Alderman Wilson His Worship the Mayor Alderman Adams Amendment FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Phillips Alderman Wilson Alderman Calder Alderman Sweeney Alderman Hardwick Alderman Bird Alderman Rankin His Worship the Mayor Alderman Linnell Alderman Adams (Tie vote, therefore declared - LOST) Main Motion AGAINST THE MOTION FOR THE MOTION Alderman Sweeney His Worship the Mayor Alderman Hardwick Alderman Rankin Alderman Linnell Alderman Adams Alderman Phillips Alderman Calder Alderman Bird Alderman Wilson During consideration of the foregoing item, the Council observed a short recess followed by an 'In Camera' meeting. 5. Establishment of Division of Housing and Civic Property Development_____________ MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Phillips, THAT WHEREAS Civic initiatives in housing, renewal, and subdivision are increasing in number, and WHEREAS planning, properties and insurance, building and other departments are seen to be involved in Civic development, and WHEREAS public should have clearly identified place to address inquiries, and Council should have a designated official to speak on such matters; BE IT RESOLVED THAT in the process of reorganization of the Planning Department, the Director consider the establishment of a Division of Housing and Civic Property Development. (Notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. 594 NOTICE OF MOTION Alderman Hardwick and Alderman Calder submitted the following Notice of Motion: 1. Union-Prior Couplet: Review MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT WHEREAS protests have been received from east side residents on use of Union/Prior couplet; AND WHEREAS Council's expressed policy is for a freeway route along the Great Northern cut; not along Venables Street; AND WHEREAS Georgia Viaduct traffic should be directed toward the eventual east-west routing; AND WHEREAS the Malkin Street alignment was rejected because of the recommended provision of a viaduct over the railway; BE IT RESOLVED THAT this route be reviewed substituting for the viaduct as an interim measure, a grade crossing similar to the one proposed for Union/Prior couplet. (Notice) The Council adjourned at approximately 5:15 p.m. The foregoing are Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting dated January 27, 1970. and the reports referred to are those on Page(s) 595-621 595 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION .... (WORKS) 1 JANUARY 23RD, 1970 The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (Dated January-23rd, 1970) 1. Encroachment of Building on Lot 7, Block 7, D.L.200A, S/S First Avenue East of Quebec Street___________________________________________________________________________________ "The building situated on Lot 7, Block 7, D.L. 200A, has been there for many years. A recent survey has shown that the building encroaches upon First Avenue a maximum of 11-5/8 inches. The owner of the property. Standard Oil Company of B.C., requests the encroachment be validated. I RECOMMEND the encroachment from the building situated on Lot 7, Block 7, D.L. 200A, be validated in accordance with the Encroachment By-law. The rental is to be $15.00 per annum in accordance with the recommendation of the Supervisor of Property & Insurance." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Encroachment - Lot 45 (except that portion now Kingsway), Block 7, District Lots 36 and 49 - Lane North of Kingsway East of Tyne Street "The owner of Lot 45 is prepared to dedicate the north 10 feet of his property for lane purposes. Such dedication will make the one-storey concrete building encroach upon the new lane. The encroachment is triangular in shape, going from 0 feet to 0.97 feet, being a total of 6.2 square feet, the same as shown outlined red on plan marginally numbered LF 4906. I RECOMMEND that the dedication of the 10 foot lane be accepted and the encroachment be validated for the life of the building, in accordance with the Encroachment By-law, at no cost to the owner." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 596 3. Closing Streets & Lanes for Georgia Viaduct Replacement "The construction of the Georgia Street Viaduct will require the closing of a portion of Prior Street west of Main Street, the lane west of Main Street from Prior Street to Union Street, the lane east of Main Street from Union Street to Prior Street, the lane north of Prior Street from the lane east of Main Street to Gore Avenue, and the lane north of Prior Street from lane west of Main to High watermark. The same as shown outlined red on plan marginally numbered LE 3443. The physical closing of these portsion of highway to vehicular traffic will vary as construction proceeds. I RECOMMEND that the portions of highway outlined red on Plan marginally numbered LE.3443 be closed ana stopped up as required and that the City Engineer be empowered to make the physical closing of the highway by the placing of barricades as deemed necessary." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 4. Tenders for Construction of Sewers in Urban Renewal Area A-5 of Project 2___________________________________________________________ "Sealed tenders for this project were opened on December 29th, 1969 and the following bids were received: TENDER SECTION A SECTION B City Engineer $ 134,835.00 $ 59,916.00 United Contractors Ltd. 168,739.58 139,230.69 H.B. Contracting Ltd. 180,232.70 NO BID Cattermole-Trethewey Contractors Ltd. 213,314.00 206,049.00 The tender call was in two parts, Section A is for shareable work in the Urban Renewal Area and Section B is for non-shareable work. Under Urban Renewal the estimated total cost of Section A agreed to be shared 50% by the Federal Government, 25% by the Provincial Government and 25% by the City is $113,400. Tenderers were at liberty to tender on both Section A and Section B, or either Section. For both Sections A and B, the City Engineer's bid estimates are the lowest. Therefore, the proposal is that the City Engineering Department perform both sections of the work. 12-l/2% surcharge for engineering has to be added to all bids. Therefore, the City Engineer's bid estimates becomes: Section A $ 151,700 Section B 67.400 TOTAL A & B $ 219.100 On December 16th, 1969, Council approved the estimated increase in the cost of municipal services shareable by the Senior Governments in Area A-5- At the same time Council approved a formal request to the Senior Governments for amendment to agreements to provide for the overall increase in the cost of work in Area A-5, and the local office of C.M.H.C. has processed tne application on to Ottawa and formal approval is expected shortly. A contract for street paving in Urban Renewal Area A-5 was awarded in 1969, but the Contractor has been restricted to streets where no sewer construction is required. It is therefore important that sewers in this area be completed as soon as possible to allow completion of the paving contract. 597 For this reason it is recommended that Council approve the construction of sewers in Area A-5 by the City Engineering Department in anticipation of formal Senior Government approval of the increase in cost. In order to proceed, an additional $22,050 must be appropriated prior to approval of the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget, as indicated below: Existing Agreement Senior Government contributions towards cost of sewers in A-5 (75% of $113,400) $ 85,050 Available funds in 1968-69 Capital Budget 112.000 Total available funds $ 197.050 Additional funds to be appropriated (interim financing) = $219,100 - $197,050 = $ 22.050 These $22,050 additional funda will not be required after the anticipated Senior Government approval of the increase in cost for works in Area A-5, but should be appropriated until such approval is formalized and agreements amended. I RECOMMEND that the sewers in Urban Renewal Area A-5 of Project 2 in Section A and Section B be constructed by the City Engineering Department, the lowtender in each case, and that additional interim financing of $22,050 be provided in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. RECOMMENDATION 5. Routing No. 1 Beach Avenue Bus Service From Seymour Street To Homer Street The City Engineer reports as follows: "This service was inauguarated in May, 1969. The Transit Authority by letter dated September 26, 1969, have requested a modification of the downtown looping portion of this service. The Beach Avenue service is presently routed through the downtown area on Burrard, Dunsmuir, Seymour, Hastings and back to Burrard. The request is to substitute Homer Street for Seymour Street in this downtown loop with a stop on the east side of Homer Street north of Dunsmuir Street and a two-bus recovery point on Homer Street north of Pender Street. The purpose of the requested alteration is to improve patronage on the Beach Avenue service by providing a greater penetration into the downtown area. The Beach Avenue route presently has two recovery points: one on Davie Street at Bidwell, and one for rush hour use on Hornby at Pacific. The two-bus recovery point on Homer at Pender is now requested as a replacement for the two existing recovery points, on the basis that this would minimize variations from the schedule. In the past, the City has adopted a policy of providing for bus recovery points at the outer ends of all bus routes where curb space is more readily available, and this arrangement works sat- isfactorily. There do not appear to be unusual circumstances in this case which would warrant departure from this policy. This point has been discussed with Transit Officials, and it has been agreed that the existing recovery points would suffice, with a normal bus zone being installed on Homer at Pender Streets. 598 There are no significant difficulties with the proposed route change from a traffic standpoint, and accordingly it is RECOMMENDED that the B.C. Hydro & Power Authority be permitted to extend the routing of the Beach Avenue Bus Service by way of Dunsmuir Street, Homer Street and Hastings Street and that bus stops be established on the east side of Homer Street north of Pender and Dunsmuir Streets." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. INFORMATION 6. Block 42 Construction The City Engineer reports as follows: "A letter dated December 23, 1969, from Mr. P.B. Coombs, President, Downtown Business Association, requests that Council give careful consideration to traffic arrangements during the period when Block 42 is constructed as a result of the experience, to date, with Block 52. He states that, for example, it is vital that there be public use of Howe Street during construction of Block 42. On November 26, 1969, City Officials met with Messrs. E.M. Ballon, Store Manager, Hudson Bay Company, L.H. Thorlaksson, Manager, Downtown Business Association, and Mr. K. Bream, General Manager, Pacific Centre, to discuss this same matter and concern by the Downtown Business Assoc- iation. During the meeting the following points were made: (1) The use of Howe Street during construction of the underground portion of Howe Street was not possible. The Developers were making every effort to minimize the period of the Howe Street closure. (2) In the planning of construction for Block 42, D.B.A. requested that they be given opportunity at this planning stage to be involved in the traffic arrangements with consideration being given to decking over the street or bridging over top of the roadway. It was agreed that City and Developer were both anxious to cooperate on this matter and would attend any meeting convened by the D.B.A. to discuss the situation. Since construction of Block 42 is a few years away, it was agreed that this matter would be put outstanding for six months, at which time the situation would be reviewed." Your Board submits the matter to Council for Information. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S)581 599 Board of Administration, January 23, 1970 . . . (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Alterations to Gasoline Service Station 1610 Robson Street________________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Imperial Oil Limited has filed a Development Permit Appli- cation #50456 to carry out alterations to the existing gasoline service station located at the south-west corner of Robson and Cardero Streets. It is proposed to modernize the appearance of the existing building including the installation of a new fascia. The site is located in a C-3 Commercial District and the Gasoline Service Station Location Policy as adopted by City Council on October 1st, 1968, permits consideration of alterations to the existing gasoline service station at this location. The Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission recommend that Development Permit Application #50456 be approved in accordance with the submitted application, such plans and information forming part thereof, thereby permitting alterations to the existing gasoline service station located on this site, subject to the following conditions: (a) Prior to the issuance of the development permit, revised drawings are to be submitted or the submitted drawings amended to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning indicating the heights of all plants when planted in the landscaped areas. (b) The development is to be carried out and maintained in accordance with the approved drawings and Section 11 (10) of the Zoning and Development By-law. (c) All landscaping and treatment of the open portions of the site are to be provided within 6 months from the date of any use or occupancy of the proposed development and there- after permanently maintained. (d) All surfacing, curbing and screening are to be provided in accordance with the approved drawings within 60 days from the date of completion of the proposed development and thereafter to be maintained at all times." Your Board RECOMMENDS that Development Permit Application #50456 be approved in accordance with the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. 2. Alterations to Gasoline Service Station 1004 Denman Street______________________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Imperial Oil Limited has filed a Development Permit Appli- cation #50455 to carry out alterations to the existing gasoline service station located at the south-east corner of Denman and Nelson Streets. It is proposed to modernize the appearance of the existing building including the installation of a new projecting fascia to the building. 600 The site is located in a C-3 Commercial District and the Gasoline Service Station Location Policy as adopted by City Council on October 1st, 1968, permits consideration of alterations to the existing gasoline service station at this location. The Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission recommend that Development Permit Application #50455 be approved in accordance with the submitted application, such plans and information forming part thereof, thereby permitting alterations to the existing gasoline service station located on this site, subject to the following conditions: (a) Prior to the issuance of the development permit, revised drawings are to be submitted or the submitted drawings amended indicating clearly to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning the heights of all the plants when planted in the landscaped areas. (b) The development is to be carried out and maintained in accordance with the approved drawings and Section 11 (10) of the Zoning and Development By-law. (c) All landscaping and treatment of the open portions of the site are to be provided within 6 months from the date of any use or occupancy of the proposed development and thereafter permanently maintained. (d) All screening, surfacing and curbing as indicated on the approved drawings are to be provided within 60 days from the date of completion of the proposed development and thereafter to be maintained at all times." Your Board RECOMMENDS that Development Permit Application #50455 be approved in accordance with the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. 3. Development Permit No. 48152 First Phase: Project 200 The following report has been received from the Corporation Counsel "Under the provisions of the development permit dated September 2nd, 1969 granted in respect to the First Phase, Project 200, certain agreements were required to be completed to the reasonable satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel within forty-five days following the date of the development permit as set out in a letter dated August 8th, 1969 submitted by the Company to the Planning Department. The agreements to which the letter refers are with respect to the following matters: (a) to provide for the continuous public pedestrian access at Plaza level to the northern boundary of the Plaza, also provision for ultimate extension of public pedestrian access both east and west as shown in the plans submitted. (Item 3a of City Council's Resolution of December 5, 1968.) 601 (b) in respect to developments over any portion of City Streets, i.e. pedestrian walkways, etc. (Item 3b of City Council's Resolution of December 5, 1968). (c) Project 200 Investments Ltd. as developers will permit and contribute 50% of the cost of connecting a pedestrian walkway on the Plaza to any other similar facility that may be provided immediately to the west of this development. Such 50% of the cost shall be limited to 50% of the 80 ft. width of possible future Howe Street extension. Further, that Project 200 Investments Ltd. undertake to connect the pedestrian walkway on the Plaza to a similar facility as and when any development takes place immediately to the east of the development. (City Council's Resolution of August 19th, 1969.) Owing to the complexity of these documents, it was not possible to complete the drafting within the period of forty-five days and, at the request of the Corporation Counsel, the City Council did on October 28th, 1969 extend the time for completion of this work for a further period of three months. The extended period expired on January 17th, 1970. By letter to the City Clerk from Project 200, dated January 15th, 1970, copy of which is circulated, a request has been made for a further extension of three months since the agreements have not yet been completed. It is my opinion that it was not possible to complete these very complex documents within the time allowed, and while it is anticipated the documents will be completed shortly it is considered advisable to allow the request for the extension to April 17th, 1970. I recommend that the extension be granted." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Corporation Counsel be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 581 602 Board of Administration, January 23, 1970 ....................(FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Museums Association Gift Shop Extension The Director of Museums reports as follows: "The Gift Shop in the Centennial Museum and H.R. MacMillan Planetarium is operated by the Vancouver Museums Association as a fund-raising venture. The revenue raised in 1969 was in excess of $15,000. As a result of the first year's operation, it is quite apparent that the revenue could be increased for the year if the Gift Shop were extended and the selling area modified. Plans have been prepared and reviewed by the Gift Shop Committee and their retailing advisors who feel that, conservatively, sales could be increased by 50% as a result of the changes. The cost of these changes including consultant's fees is estimated at $12,000. The Museums Association is prepared to pay for this work, but would like to spread the cost over a five-year period so that most of their revenue is still available for the improvement of the Museum. The City cannot make a loan to the Museums Association, but could finance the cost of the changes to the Gift Shop and charge this cost to the Association as rental for a five-year period. Accordingly I recommend that Council authorize the expenditure of approximately $12,000 for the extension of the Gift Shop, subject to the approval of plans and specifications by the Director of Museums, and the City Building Inspector, and that the principal be charged back to the Vancouver Museums Association as rental spread over a five-year period. This proposal has been endorsed by the Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planetarium Board." The Director of Finance recommends, and your Board concurs, that the foregoing recommendations of the Director of Museums be adopted, subject to the annual rental being set at an amount that will amortize the cost and interest at 9% per annum in 5 equal annual instalments, the first of which is to become due one year after the extension is occupied, and subject to the Association signing an agreement to this effect satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel. CONSIDERATION 2. Request for Civic Dinner: duMaurier International Race Committee City Council, on December 9, 1969, gave consideration to a Board of Administration report on a request received from the Chairman of the duMaurier International Race Committee that the City of Vancouver entertain the athletes involved in the 1970 World Cup Ski Race at a Civic Dinner at an estimated cost of $2,500.00. Council, when dealing with this matter, passed the following Resolution: 'THAT the request of the duMaurier International Race Committee be tabled for consideration by the Council in 1970'. The ski races are to be held in Vancouver on February 27th and 28th and March 1st, and the organization has written again proposing a Civic Dinner on February 25th. 603 Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council at this time in view of date of the event. (Copies of the communication dated January 13, 1970, from duMaurier International, together with Board of Administration report dated December 5, 1969, are circulated for the information of Council.) 3. Grants in Lieu of General, School and Hospital Taxes The Director of Finance has reported to your Board as follows: "Requests for grants in lieu of taxes have been received from the following organizations. The Assessment Commissioner has certified that the properties will be shown as exempt on the 1970 Assessment Roll in accordance with Charter provisions and the Corporation Counsel has confirmed that the organizations qualify for this exemption under Section 396(c). These requests for grants in lieu of 1968 and 1969 taxes, for the period from proof of occupancy or date of first building inspection to the date that the properties become exempt, are subject to Council approval or disapproval. The requests are presented to Council in three sections. A. Religious and Charitable Organizations (i) Immaculate Heart of Mary Church $2,508.98 3105 East 1st Ave. Lots 22-26/72/Sec. 30 Church First building inspection Aug. 15,1968 Occupied from April 1969 Grant to cover period from Aug. 15,1968 to December 31, 1969. (ii) The Salvation Army $ 93.17 245 East 12th Av. Lot 13/115/301 Parking Lot Occupied from October 21, 1969 Grant to cover period from October 21, 1969 to December 31, 1969. B. Hospitals (i) Vancouver General Hospital 685 West 12th Ave. Lot 19/399/626 Home Dialysis Training Unit for Chronic Renal Disease $ 422.12 First building inspection Feb. 14,1969 Occupied May 30, 1969 Grant to cover period from Feb. 14,1969 to December 31, 1969 C. Senior Citizens Housing $1,011.57 (i) British Columbia Housing Foundation 1630 Barclay St. Lot 3/58/185 Private Senior Citizens Housing First building inspection Feb. 17,1969 Occupied December 10, 1969 Grant to cover period from Feb. 17, 1969 to December 31, 1969. 604 As the grants in lieu of taxes are subject to Council approval or disapproval the above requests for grants in lieu of taxes, amounting to $4,035.84 in total, are submitted for Council consideration." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Director of Finance for Council consideration. 4. West End Community Centre The Director of Finance and the Corporation Counsel report as follows: "On November 6th, 1968, the Board of Administration reported to Council with respect to the development of a community centre in the West End. A portion of that report reads as follows: 'LOCAL IMPROVEMENT BY-LAW The Director of Finance advises that local improvement by-laws require financing details to be set out in the by-law and this has not so far created difficulties as the projects have heretofore been definite and the bonds have either been sold to sinking fund or on a stable and predictable market. There are no moneys in the sinking fund to finance an issue of $2,000,000 and the financing will have to be done in an unreceptive and unpredictable market. The present market requires a 7-3/4% interest rate for a 20 year issue repayable on the sinking fund method and the Charter requires 4% as the sinking fund rate. It is proposed that the date of issue of the debentures named in the by-law shall be July 1, 1970 and the first year of the local improvement levy shall be 1971. These details must be stated in the by-law and the levy must be made whether or not the bonds have been sold, although the issue date of the bonds can be later than July 1, 1970. If the market is unreceptive to the issue or the terms in the by-law, the by-law cannot be amended or repealed without the consent of the Lieutenant Governor in Council. N.B. A charter amendment will be submitted to Council to permit the submission of a question under Section 245, instead of the by-law as now required, to a defined portion of the City. This will provide the authority to pass a by-law at the time of the bond sale to authorize borrowing on a basis the market will then accept. This procedure will not be possible until approval of the amendment at the 1969 session of the Legislature.' Upon receipt of this report, Council, on November 12, 1968, passed the following resolution: 'THAT the Corporation Counsel be instructed to prepare the necessary by-law and formal resolution for consideration of the Council at the next meeting.' The result was that a local-improvement by-law was submitted to the property owners in the West End, and 576 voters cast votes in favour and 236 cast votes against the passing of the by-law. 605 The by-law approved by the ratepayers has an issue date of July 1st, 1970, an interest rate of 7-3/4%, and provides for borrowing in Canadian Funds. The Director of Finance is of the opinion that these details of the financing could well prove to be completely unrealistic as far as appealing to the prospective investors at the time the bonds are offered in the market is concerned. He has therefore suggested that an application be made to the Legislature for legislation which would state that the two readings of the by-law and the approval of the ratepayers would be treated as an affirmative vote to a question under section 523B which has now been amended in accordance with the report quoted above. If such legislation is approved, the bonds could be patterned to the requirements of the market in which they were offered, thus making it more likely that the project could be financed." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Director of Finance and the Corporation Counsel for the consideration of Council. INFORMATION 5. Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council The City Engineer reports as follows: "Council when approving a grant to the Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council in 1969 requested a report on the functions of this organization and the responsibility of the City to support these functions. The objects of the Safety Council are to actively engage in educational projects designed to promote accident prevention, focus public attention on major accident problems and encourage public participation in remedial action, assist responsible officials and public departments concerned with all aspects of accident prevention and to collaborate with any person or agency, approved by the Safety Council in the field of accident prevention. The program followed by the Safety Council during 1969 included participation in the following activities: Truck Safety The Safety Council works in collaboration with the Association of Fleet Supervisors and Automotive Transport Association, organizing training courses such as Novice Truck Driver Courses, an Air Brake Course and Fleet Supervisor Training and Management courses. They also helped organize the Annual Truck Rodeo and the Northwest Fleet Supervisors Conference. Defensive Driving This program is run entirely by the Safety Council with class- room facilities provided by the School Board through the Night School system. Enrolment in this program during 1969 reached 2033 and for the first time since its inception the gross revenue was in excess of expenses by $1350. It should also be noted the Council was instrumental in bringing this program to B.C. and with the Alberta Safety Council, to the rest of Canada. 606 High School Driver Training This program is administered through the Vancouver High Schools and specially trained teachers. There were 1016 students enrolled in this course during 1969. As the students were only charged for direct costs there was a drain on the Council's financial resources of $2650 for administration and extra literature. Traffic Education The efforts of the Council in this direction were coordinated with the activities of the Police Traffic Division's newly devised and highly effective selective enforcement program. In this connection there were a great number of bulletins produced and distributed, two of which are circulated. In addition to the foregoing, the Council during 1969 assisted in attaining uniform standards for driving school facilities and training standards, as well as setting standards for the testing of driving instructors. They also provided a sub- scription for the National Safety Council's magazine to all Vancouver Schools and programs on bicycle safety, home safety, baby sitting, etc., as requested by organized groups. They also took part in the 'Save a Life' program conducted by CKWX radio. If it were not for the comprehensive education and information program of the Traffic and Safety Council it is likely the number of costly accidents would increase and it would become necessary for the City to become involved in this facet of safety work. To indicate the credit given to the Council for its knowledge and participation in the area of traffic safety, a representative of the Council sits in an advisory capacity on the Official Traffic Commission." Your Board submits the matter to Council for Information. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 581/584 607 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS REGULAR REPORT JANUARY 16, 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Payment of Long Service Leave - Retired Members of Fire Department The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "Clause 10(l)(g) of the Vancouver Firefighters Agreement for 1969-1970 reads: 'After the completion of twenty-five (25) years service, twenty (20) additional working days will be granted as annual leave, to be taken before the completion of thirty (30) years of service, at the option of the member, and that a similar allowance be made at the completion of thirty (30) years service and each subsequent five year period thereafter.' A letter has been received from the Fire Chief requesting payment in lieu of time-off for long service leave for fifteen (15) members of his department. Thirteen (13) members left the department in 1969 and two (2) members are due to retire in early 1970, and there is not sufficient time remaining for the latter two (2) to be scheduled for all the long service leave. The remaining members of the department who have qualified for long service leave will have time-off scheduled in 1970. The additional cost to the City would be $17,775.65 for Salaries and $133.36 for Fringe Benefits. The Comptroller of Accounts advises that funds are available within the 1969 Departmental Budget. Although the interpretation of Clause 19(l)(g) is in dispute, and a statement of claim is being prepared by our Legal Department to be presented before the Courts, I recommend that the thirteen (13) members who left in 1969 and the two (2) members leaving in the early part of 1970 be paid the long service leave due them in accordance with the Fire Chief's request." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 584 608 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT JANUARY 23. 1970 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. 1969 Vacation Carry-over - Mr. E.N.R. Elliott and Mr. T.R. Bland, Law Department.___________________________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "A letter has been received from Mr. R. K. Baker, Corporation Counsel, advising that due to the heavy work load in his Department during the past year, particularly with respect to Block 42, the Georgia Viaduct and related matters, and Project 200, it was not possible for all the solicitors to take advantage of their 1969 vacation entitlement. Mr. Elliott has a total of 11½ days vacation remaining and Mr. Bland a total of 17. Both may defer 5 days in accordance with Regulation 275, and it is requested that permission be given for the balance of 6½ days for Mr. Elliott and 12 days for Mr. Bland to be taken in 1970. It is therefore recommended that approval be given to Mr. Elliott to defer his 6½ days 1969 vacation entitlement until 1970 and Mr. Bland to defer his 12 days 1969 vacation entitle- ment until 1970." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. 2. 1969 Vacation Carry-over - Mr. A. L. Gracie, Engineering Department._______ The Acting Director of Personnel Services reports as follows "A letter has been received from the City Engineer requesting deferment of two remaining days vacation of Mr. A.L. Gracie until 1970. Illness of himself, followed by illness of other staff members, prevented Mr. A.L. Gracie of the Sewers Operations Branch from completing his 1969 vacation entitle- ment (two days). The Acting Director of Personnel Services recommends approval of this request." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Acting Director of Personnel Services be adopted. 609 3. 1969 Vacation Carry-over - Mr. E.M. Benedict, Senior Fire Alarm Operator. The Acting Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "A letter has been received from the Deputy City Engineer, Mr. G. Lawson, requesting that Mr. E.M. Benedict's vacation entitlement of 1969 of 42 calendar days be deferred until 1970. Mr. Benedict has been absent due to illness since May 1969 and as a result was unable to take his annual vacation. It is therefore recommended that Mr. Benedict be allowed to defer his 1969 vacation entitlement (42 calendar days) until 1970." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Acting Director of Personnel Services be adopted. Auto Allowance - Mrs. L.K. Brajcich, Data Processing & Systems Division, Finance Department.____________________ The Director of Finance reports as follows: "During the course of her work, this employee is required to visit Departments outside of the City Hall and it is con- sidered more economical to establish a car allowance on the 11¢ per mile basis than to frequently tie up a pool car for long periods on several days per month. It is recommended that a car allowance on the 11¢ per mile basis be established with respect to the position of Computer Programmer I in the Data Processing Division of the Finance Department." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Director of Finance be approved. 9. Mr. A. Mackie - Extension of Leave of Absence The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "Mr. A. Mackie, Acting Business Manager of the Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association, is on Leave of Absence Without Pay from the Health Department until January 31, 1970. Because the Association now wishes to hold a competition for filling the permanent vacancy of Business Manager, Mr Derby, their President, has requested that Mr. Mackie's Leave of Absence be extended to March 31, 1970. The Director of Personnel Services recommends that the Association's request be approved." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 584 610 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS JANUARY 23, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Acquisition for Replotting 3593 Ellis Avenue___________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lots 75 and 76, Subdiv. 3 to 10, 12, 15, 16, 19, 21 to 32 & 34, Blocks 24-29, D.L.'s 330 & 331 being 3593 Ellis Avenue, which forms part of the overall plan of subdivision for the South-East Sector, has been offered for sale to the City. This property is one of three remaining private holdings required to complete the City's ownership in this block. On April 16, 1953, City Council authorized the acquisition of various privately-owned lands south of Marine Drive and east of Kinross Street adjacent to the Kerr Street Disposal Area, these lands being re- quired for a future subdivision scheme. This scheme envisaged the realignment of Marine Drive south of existing Marine Drive from Kerr Street to Boundary Road, which would provide an adequate separation of industrial and residential zones. The new alignment of Marine Drive has now been established, pursuant to Resolution of Council of May 13, 1969, in connection with the construction of the Burnaby South Slope Interceptor Sewer, West Branch, to connect to the City's Kerr Street Sewer. These premises comprise a 1½ storey frame dwelling with a main floor area of 728 square feet erected in 1940 on a site consisting of two lots each measuring 33.35' x 184' and both zoned RT-2. The dwelling contains 6 rooms, 5 plumbing fixtures, has a patent shingle roof, shakes on the exterior walls, a concrete foundation and is heated by a coal and wood furnace. This dwelling has been well maintained and is in good condition for age and type. The offer to sell herein has been made by the executrix of the estate of the late owner of this property with a view to settling said estate. Following negotiations the executrix has agreed to sell for the sum of $15,500.00 as of December 31, 1969, subject to the present occupant, who is one of the beneficiaries, retaining rent-free possession to January 31, 1970 and continuing there- after on a month-to-month tenancy at a rental of $80.00 per month. The aforesaid price is considered to be fair and equitable. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire this property for the sum of $15,500.00 on the foregoing basis, chargeable to Code #4902/24." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 611 2. Acquisition for Replotting S.E. Sector Lot on the N/S 6lst Ave. East of Cromwell St. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lot 22, Block 2, E½ of SW¼ D.L. 335 situated on the north side of 6lst Avenue, east of Cromwell Street is required for replotting purposes in connection with the expanded program of redevelopment in the S.E. Sector authorized by City Council on July 21, 1968. This property comprises a single lot 40' x 103.75' zoned R.S.l. Same is presently overgrown with bush and is totally lacking all services. The City Solicitor advises that the owner agrees to accept the sum of $5,000.00 for said lot subject to the City paying 1969 taxes, in the amount of $91.81. This settlement price is considered to be realistic and is endorsed by the City Solicitor. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire the above property at a total cost of $5,091.81 on the foregoing basis, chargeable to Code #4906/256." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 3. Tender for Lease of Lots Sit: S.W. Corner of First Ave. & Burrard St. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: i "Lots 17 - 20, Block 217, D.L.526, which is situated on the south-west corner of First Avenue and Burrard Street is a former service station site which was purchased as part of the acquisition programme for the proposed Arbutus/Burrard Connector. The site is 100' x 120', zoned M-l, Light Industrial, and improved with a hollow cement block building of approximately 480 square feet. The balance of the site is generally improved with blacktop. The City Engineer indicates that it is not anticipated that the connector will be completed in the immediate future and is, therefore, prepared to approve a lease for a period of five years. In this regard, the Supervisor of Property and Insurance has advertised for tenders which were opened on December 29, 1969, as follows: Colonial Restaurants Ltd. - $594.00 per month plus taxes London Times Fish & Chips Ltd. - $510.00 per month The Supervisor of Property and Insurance RECOMMENDS that the tender from Colonial Restaurants Ltd. to lease the subject site be accepted, subject to the following terms and contentions. A) A rental of $594.00 per month plus all taxes (based on 19&9 assessed values - this would create a gross income per month of $594.00 plus $118.43 = $712.43). 612 B) The lease to commence as of February 1, 1970, for a period of five years terminating January 31, 1975. C) Alterations to the existing structure to be subject to the approval of the City Engineer and in con- formity with all City By-laws. D) The lessee to be given the right to erect signs upon the property in accordance with the City By-laws, providing, however, that such signs relate solely to the business being conducted upon the site. E) That the lessee will not assign or sub-lease without leave from the City. F) That the lease is subject to a covenant against the property prohibiting the sale or distribution of gasoline or petroleum products." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 4. Caretaker Agreement - Elgin Apartments 961 Howe Street____________________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lots 1 - 37, Block 71, D.L.541, were purchased as per Council's Resolution of September 25, 1969, for public open space. Situated on Lots 26 and 27 is a 12 suite apartment. The apartment has a resident caretaker and relief man appointed by the previous owner. It is recommended that the present caretaker arrangement be continued and that Mrs. E. Kolle be retained as caretaker and Mr. E. Kolle as relief man at 961 Howe St. from January 6, 1970, subject to the following conditions:- a) Mrs. Kolle to receive payment of $51.00 per month; b) Rent free possession of Suite #2 valued at $45.00 per month; c) Caretaker's duties are: the operation and minor maintenance of the building, maintaining the grounds and premises in a clean order, and supervision of tenants; d) Mr. E. Kolle be appointed relief man on Sundays for 8 hours at $1.00 per hour; e) A contract drawn to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance. RECOMMENDED that Mrs. E. Kolle be retained as caretaker and Mr. E. Kolle as relief man, subject to the conditions (a) to (e) above." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 613 2. Sale to Angelus Hotel Ltd.: Chattels The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Further to Council Resolution December 16, 1969, which approved leasing of the furniture to Pacific Centre Limited for a term of 18 months, it has been established that a lease of the furniture does not meet with the approval of the Liquor Control Board as a basis for issuing a liquor license to the operator of the hotel. In this connection it is now proposed to sell the chattels as set out in the inventory of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment as contained in Schedule A to a Bill of Sale from Angelus Ventures Limited to the City of Vancouver, dated December 31, 1969, for an amount equivalent to the rental the City would have received from February 1, 1970 to June 30, 1971, on the following basis: a) A lump sum payment of $4,893.96 being made to the City upon delivery of a Bill of Sale to Angelus Hotel Ltd., it being understood that this company will be responsible for the custody, maintenance, replacement and insurance on the chattels. b) That Angelus Hotel Ltd. will give the City of Vancouver an option to repurchase all of the chattels as listed for one dollar ($1.00). c) The City will be given notice 60 days prior to closure or demolition of the building to enable them to exercise the option to repurchase. d) It is agreed that compensation will be paid to the City for fixed or expendable items which have not been replaced during the term of this agreement. e) It is agreed that the option to purchase for $1.00 can be postponed beyond June 30, 1971, by payment of $287.88 per month. f) The City to have the right to check the chattels during the term of this agreement, and further, to give 60 days' notice for repossession after June 30, 1971. RECOMMENDED that the chattels be sold to Angelus Hotel Ltd. on the foregoing basis, subject to an agreement satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 6. Acquisition for Replotting Lots on the S/S 20th Ave., East of Camosun St. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "On December 2, 1969, Council considered a joint report by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance and the Director of Planning relative to City and privately owned lands in the area of the proposed Camosun Bog Park Site, and residential subdivision. 614 Council resolved as follows: (A) The City expropriate Lots 3 and 4, Sub. 4, Block 43, D.L. 139. (B) The Director of Planning define the optimum boundaries of the proposed park. (C) Certain City lots be resubdivided, and on sale, the funds be utilized to purchase privately- owned land. Items (B) and (c) will be subject of a separate report. Lots 3 and 4 comprise two vacant lots each measuring 33' x 122', zoned RS-1, Single Family. While these lots are without services at present, a short extension of 20th Avenue and existing sewer and water therein would serve to provide these facilities. Negotiations confirm that the owners are prepared to sell for the sum of $16,000.00 as of Feb. 1, 1970. This settlement price is considered to be fair and equitable. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire Lots 3 & 4 for the sum of $16,000.00 on the foregoing basis, chargeable to Code #4948/785, these lots being within the proposed residential subdivision." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. (Plan of the area is circulated for the information of Council) INFORMATION 7. Georgia Viaduct Replacement - TENANTS - Blk. 21___________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to Item F, Adjourned Council Minutes, February 29, 1968 authorizing the Supervisor of Property and Insurance to negotiate with the owners in Block 21, D.L. 196, for acquisition of the property and re- quest the B.C. Housing Management Commission to consider the people displaced as priority applicants for vacancies in public housing. The B.C. Housing Management Commission subsequently agreed to accept the people displaced due to the construction of the Georgia Viaduct Replacement as priority applicants in public housing. The acquisition and clearance of properties has been carried out as a progressive programme, with the obligation to offer alternative housing to displaced residents being given full consideration. 615 The position with respect to residentially occupied premises is as follows:. 208 Union St., Lots 1 & 2, Blk. 21, D.L. 196 The main floor premises are occupied by London Drugs Ltd. The upper two floors are operated as a rooming house, containing approximately 70 tenants, predominantly elderly Chinese and a move out of this area to Woodland Terrace would have been extremely disruptive to their lives. Many of them do not speak English and therefore wish to remain in this area for shopping and social companionship. It was ascertained from the consulting engineers that this building could remain during the initial stages of construction until mid-summer of 1970. Discussions were held with the B.C. Housing Management Commission and Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation, concerning the completion date of McLean Park Extension. This public housing project is due to be completed about July, 1970 and is within two blocks of 208 Union St. Arrangements were made in the Georgia Viaduct Replacement contract No. 2, to leave 208 Union St. until mid-summer 1970 and with the B.C. Housing Management Commission to accept these tenants as priority applicants in McLean Park Extension. Balance of Block 21, D.L. 196 It was obvious that the remaining residential buildings in Block 21 would have to be demolished and the property utilized for Georgia Viaduct construction well before the McLean Park Extension was available. For this reason eligible residential occupants were offered Public Housing at Woodland Terrace. Of those who re- fused Public Housing, many found their own accommodation and moved from Block 21. When whole buildings became vacant they were immediately demolished. Sixteen residential buildings have thus been removed. From an original 131 residents in 22 buildings, there now remain 29 residents in 6 buildings (2 residential dwellings and 4 tenements). City Council on Nov. 25, 1969, authorized the award of Contract No. 2 of the Georgia Viaduct Replacement to Dillingham Corporation Canada Ltd. Said contractor has now submitted a tentative construction schedule calling for commencement of work in this block March 23, 1970. In order to meet this deadline it is proposed to issue one month's notice to vacate, expiring Feb. 28, 1970, to the remaining tenants. Your Board submits the above matter to Council for information. 616 RECOMMENDATION 8. Acquisition for Park Site 19 1447 Barclay Street (Barclay Manor) The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to Item 11, Property Matters, May 27, 1968, wherein the Supervisor of Property and Insurance advised that the owner of Lot 17, Block 45, D.L. 185, for health reasons, was forced to move to a drier climate and asked that the City either release his property to enable him to sell on the open market or purchase same immediately. City Council on May 31, 1968, authorized the Supervisor of Property and Insurance to negotiate for the acquisition of Lot 17 and certain other properties in Park Site 19. These premises comprise a three-storey full basement multiple dwelling with a main floor area of 4,600 square feet erected in 1890 on a single lot 66' x 131', zoned RM-4. This building which is operated as a board residence, known as Barclay Manor, contains 48 rooms, 53 plumbing fixtures, has a concrete foundation, siding on the exterior walls, a patent shingle roof and is heatec by an oil fired hot water heating system. These premises are currently held under a 7 year lease expiring Feb. 29, 1972, at a rental of $1,000.00 per month with the lessee being responsible for all repairs except to the exterior. The building is in fairly good condition for age and type. Following protracted negotiations (due to the owner being absent from the City the greater part of each year) the owner has agreed to sell for the sum of $117,500.00 as of January 15, 1970, subject to the existing lease. This settlement price is considered to be fair and equitable and is substantiated by independent appraisals. Park Site 19 is listed on Table 2 of the revised Parks Purchase Program 1968-70, adopted by Council Feb. 6, 1968. However, the 1969 allocation of funds for the purchase of Park Sites has been exhausted and this purchase will require an advance against the 1970 allocation for Park Sites Acquisitions in the Five Year Plan. Other commitments will reduce the funds available in 1970 to $165,000.00 after purchase of the subject property. Table 1 purchases are completed. It is considered that this amount left for protective purchasing in Table 2 may prove somewhat restrictive. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire this property for the sum of $117,500.00 on the foregoing basis, chargeable to Code 4l89 and this amount be advanced against the 1970 allocation of Five Year Plan funds for Park Sites Acquisitions." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S)584 617 STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT JANUARY 15, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Development was held in the No. 1 Committee Room on Thursday, January 15, 1970, at approximately 2:00 p.m. The following members were present: PRESENT: Alderman H. Bird, Chairman Aldermen Adams, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (On Civic Business) CLERK: D. Scott The Minutes of the meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning, Development and Transportation held on Thursday, November 27, 1969, were adopted. PART I The following recommendation of the Committee is submitted to Council for consideration: RECOMMENDATION 1. Uniformity of Building Code Enforcement of National Building Code Standard of Housing______________________ On May 20th, 1969, Alderman Broome referred to an article in the Financial Post which stated that the Province of Ontario had adopted uniformity in the Building Code, the result of which meant a reduction in the cost of housing. At that meeting Council passed the following motion: "THAT the matter of uniformity of the building code be referred to the Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation and the Director of Permits and Licenses submit a report on this subject to that Committee". On July 24th, 1969, the Standing Committee of Council on Planning, Development and Transportation "RECOMMENDED that the Board of Administration be requested to report on the matters of 'certificate of occupancy' and inspection enforcement related to quality control including C.M.H.C. standards". This recommendation was adopted by Council on August 5th, 1969. As a result of the foregoing and upon receipt of a communication from the Vancouver and District Building and Construction Trades Council dated April 1, 1969, the Committee had before it the following three reports of the Board of Administration: (a) Uniformity of Building Code dated July 11, 1969. (b) Enforcement of National Building Code dated July 11, 1969, (c) Standard of Housing dated September 22, 1969. The first two reports were submitted for information. In the third report, the Director of Permits and Licenses and the City Building Inspector reported as follows with respect to quality control and certificate of occupancy: 618 "Quality Control It is possible for the City to require quality standards in the construction of apartment buildings. The Corporation Counsel advises that there is power in the Charter for inclusion of such regulations in a by-law. It is presumed that the Residential Standards enforced by Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation would be an appropriate set of regulations to follow. Information was obtained from the local office of C.M.H.C. with respect to the man power required to enforce the regulations. From their records on apartment buildings, they have provided data on the amount of time required to check plans and inspect the work. Plan checking averages 11 hours per application. This would be over and above the time spent by our staff in checking plans for compliance with present by-laws. Field inspection averages 1½ hours per suite in buildings of 30 suites or greater but more time in buildings containing less than 30 suites. Relating this information to the suites constructed in Vancouver in the first six months of this year, we find that required time would be Plan Checking 660 hours Field Inspection 5070 hours Translated into staff requirements, this means Plan Checking 1 Plan Checker Field Inspection 7 Building Inspectors In addition to the foregoing there would be required 1 Clerk- Typist II to cope with the additional clerical work. The cost of this additional staff in the first year would be 1 Plan Checker @ $675/month = $ 8,100 7 Building Inspectors 1 @ $704/mo. = 59,136 1 Clerk-Typist 11 @ $348/month 4,376 $ 71,612 Add fringe benefits @ 20% 14,322 Add car allowance 6,000 $ 91,934 If this cost is to be borne by the developers, the approximate increased fees charged would have to be about 3½ times that which is presently applicable. For example, the builder of an apartment building costing about $350,000 now pays a Building Permit Fee of $435.25. A fee to cover the increased costs would have to be about $1500. It was suggested that the onus for seeing that the standards are complied with should be placed on the owners through the requirement of a statement from an architect that a subject building complies with Residential Standards. Discussions are taking place with the Architectural Institute of B.C. to determine if their members would be prepared to assume such responsibility, and this will be reported on later. 619 Occupancy Certificates There is power in the Charter for the City to institute a system of occupancy control and this could be applied in the case of apartment buildings. In a previous report it was mentioned that some adjoining municipalities use this system and consider it is advantageous for administrative purposes. They advise that there is additional work in both the office and the field. Answers are required to certain questions before terms of reference can be formulated: (1) Should partial occupancy be allowed, on condition that safety requirements of the building are complied with. (2) If the answer to (1) is 'yes', should all suites proposed for occupancy be absolutely complete, having in mind that to some prospective tenants the completion of some minor items after occupancy is of little consequence. (3) Is it the desire of the Council that where minor alterations are carried out in an existing apartment building, an occupancy certificate should be issued. It is believed that the field staff will be able to absorb whatever additional work ensues. The impact on the office staff will be greater, but, subject to actual experience, it is believed that this additional work can be assumed by the present staff at this time. If the Council wish to institute the system with respect to apartment buildings and if answers are given to the above questions, the Building By-law could be amended accordingly." Representatives of the Vancouver and District Building Trades Council and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 452, appeared before the Committee and Mr. N. Podovinnikoff presented a brief which outlined their views with respect to the need for upgrading the City's Building By-law and the standards of material used in the construction of apartments and houses. A booklet entitled "Residential Standards Canada 1965" was submitted for the information of the Committee. The brief concluded with the following recommendations: "(a) Adopt the Residential Standards of the National Building Code in By-law form. (b) Rigidly enforce these standards by an increased and un- hindered inspection personnel. (c) The entrepreneur and builder must be given the responsi- bility to live up to the standards and police the quality of his product. This can be done by enacting legislation which will compel all who undertake frame housing construction to post a performance bond based on a percentage of the total cost of the project. Normal inspections would continue. There should be a penalty imposed upon the entrepreneur and/or builder for any reinspection resulting from infractions. Those who fail to comply with the provisions of the new standards will forfeit their Bond." 620 In response to questions directed by members of the Committee, the City Building Inspector advised that the Building By-law provides for the control of the safety of Buildings constructed but not quality control. He pointed out that the New National Building Code would be published about June or July of this year and suggested that possibly Council would want to wait until it is received before adopting it. Mr. Matheson pointed out that if the National Building Code is adopted by Council, there would be additional costs in terms of required staff additions in order to enforce the Code adequately. The estimated cost of $91,934.00 as set out in the report on Standard of Housing has reference to quality control only. It was suggested that the Building By-law be amended to permit the use of grade-marked lumber only. After considerable discussion on the various points raised, it was, RECOMMENDED: (a) THAT the Building By-law be amended to conform to the National Building Code with respect to the grade-marking of lumber. (b) THAT as soon as the 1970 National Building Code is received by the City Building Inspector, he be requested to study it with a view to adopting its provisions for the Vancouver Building By-law and report back to the Standing Committee. (c) THAT the representatives on the Regional District be instructed to bring up at the next appropriate meeting, the subject of uniformity of Building Codes within the Regional District. (d) THAT interested parties be invited to appear before this Standing Committee to discuss the matter of quality control. PART II The following action of the Committee is submitted to Council for information: INFORMATION 2. Low Density Multiple Housing The Council, on Jan. 13, 1970, had before it the following documents for consideration in connection with application before a Public Hearin on December 11, 1969, in the matter of Low Density Multiple Housing: (a) Technical Planning Board Policy Report. (b) Board of Administration report dated November 25, 1969. (c) Town Planning Commission recommendation. (d) Vancouver Real Estate Board submission dated June 16, 1969. At that meeting the following motion was passed: "THAT the whole matter be referred to the Standing Committee on Planning and Development for a full discussion". The Chairman pointed out that the following members were at the Public Hearing on December 11, 1969: 621 His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick and Sweeney and the Corporation Counsel advised that at least six of the seven members of Council should be present at this meeting to vote on the report of the Technical Planning Board on Low Density Multiple Housing, dated April, 1969. (It was noted Alderman Adams had left the meeting earlier) It view of this information, it was, RESOLVED that the subject matter be submitted to Council on January 20, 1970, for discussion. The meeting adjourned at approximately 3:35 p.m. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 589 ======================================================================== 622 CITY OF VANCOUVER SPECIAL COUNCIL January 29, 1970 A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, January 29, 1970, in the No. 1 Committee Room, City Hall, at 9:30 a.m. PRESENT: Deputy Mayor (Alderman Linnell), Chairman His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Phillips, Sweeney and Rankin ABSENT: Alderman Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: M. James BUSINESS Local Improvements on the Initiative MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT this Council resolve itself into a Court of Revision for the purpose of hearing complaints against the proposed assessments or the accuracy of frontage measurements, or any other complaint which persons interested may desire to make and which is by law cognizable by the Court, Her Worship the Deputy Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED COURT OF REVISION Street Improvements on the Initiative - Schedule No. 390 The Court received from the Assessment Commissioner Schedule No. 390 listing street improvements on the initiative. The Assessment Commissioner advised that there were insufficient objections to defeat any of the project. No representations were made to the Court on this project. MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the project in Schedule No. 390 be approved. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Court of Revision rise and report. - CARRIED COUNCIL MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Court of Revision be received. - CARRIED 623 Local Improvement Subsequent Procedure - Schedule No. 390 The Council considered the report by the Board of Administration dated January 19, 1970, dealing with the project approved by the Court this day and containing a number of recommendations. The report noted that adoption of its recommendations would entail the approval of $9,800 areaway removal in advance of the 1970 Revenue Budget. MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Phillips, THAT (a) this local improvement (Item 1 on Schedule 390) be undertaken subject to the conclusion of satisfactory arrangements for the areaways, (b) the 'other work' shown on the Assessment Commissioner's schedule be approved, and (c) an additional $9,800 requested in the 1970 Revenue Budget for areaway removal because of this project, be approved in advance. CARRIED The Council then adjourned. The foregoing are Minutes of the Special Council meeting dated January 29, 1970. \ ] v ======================================================================== 624 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, February 3, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. ACKNOWLEDGMENT His Worship the Mayor acknowledged the presence in the Council Chamber of students from Windermere School under the direction of Mr. Goddard. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day in regard to Personnel, Property and Labour matters, et al. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated January 27, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Calder - enquired if a Public Hearing would be Denman Place: necessary in connection with the Denman Rezoning Application Place complex which involves apartment and hotel construction. The Alderman requested the Director of Planning be asked to report. Alderman Bird - advised that due to the raising of the 5375 Cecil Street and level of the land at 5375 Cecil Street 5304 McKinnon Street by a building contractor, flooding has resulted with a particularly adverse effect on property at 5304 McKinnon Street. The Corporation Counsel advised of asking the Building Inspector to look into the matter and that a further investigation would follow. 625 Alderman Phillips - referred to a report on Robson Street as Robson Street compiled by Miss Susan Purcell and other students. As a result of the survey on December 20, 1969, when over 500 shoppers were interviewed, certain points of public interest were noted. This interest is shown on a tabulation furnished. The Alderman commented on this survey advising he had raised the matter of Robson Street some time ago when the Council referred the matter to the Planning and Development Committee for discussion. The Alderman enquired of the status of the matter in the Standing Committee. Alderman Hardwick - referred to proposed transit and hydro Transit and Hydro rate increases and expressed the view that Rate Increases these increases should receive separate studies and dealt with on a separate basis. The Alderman, therefore, requested the Chairman of the Transportation Committee convene a meeting to discuss Council's policy on transit. In this respect he referred to a study being carried out by staffs of both the City and B.C. Hydro and one aspect particularly of centralized fare collection arrangements. The Alderman stated that there were many such matters requiring study. Commissioner Ryan reported the Council did not appoint a consultant as recommended in respect of the study referred to and it was indicated at that time, therefore, the staffs would take some time before they would be in a position to report. However, he would endeavour to advise Council at a later date on when the study report could be expected for Council. Alderman Wilson reported there would be a Transportation Committee meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 5th, at which time Aldermen will be at liberty to raise various matters on the subject of transportation. Alderman Rankin - referred to the Mayor's appointments to Appointments to Committees and requested in future con¬ Committees sideration be given to membership on such Committees whereby more balanced opinions may be obtained. Particular mention was given by the Alderman to the Special Committee re Transit Fares and Hydro Rates. His Worship the Mayor agreed to review the appointments made to this Committee. 626 Alderman Bird - raised again regulations in the matter of Food Handling food handling by people and requirements to obtain certificates of health, as is the case, he understands, in various other cities. The Alderman felt the Medical Health Officer should be asked to report. His Worship the Mayor agreed that the Medical Health Officer be asked to report. Alderman Broome - Leave of Absence re Program "Front Page Challenge": Deputy Medical Health Officer MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the two days, February 2nd and 3rd, 1970, leave of absence taken by Dr. Mott, Deputy Medical Health Officer, in order to appear in Toronto on the program "Front Page Challenge", be approved with pay. - CARRIED Alderman Linnell - announced that she intended calling Meetings of Health and meetings of the Standing Committee on Welfare Committee Health and Welfare on the first and third Thursdays of each month. COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Retention of Callister Park for Soccer MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, pursuant to request received, the Pacific Coast Soccer League be granted a hearing before the Council regarding retention of Callister Park for soccer. - CARRIED 2. Old Shaughnessy Golf Course: Botanical Gardens_____________ The Council received from His Worship the Mayor, copies of information communicated by the Honourable Grace McCarthy on the subject of use of old Shaughnessy Golf Course for Botanical Gardens. His Worship the Mayor advised the Board of Administration will endeavour to report in a week's time. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this information be received and further consideration deferred pending a report from the Board of Administration which will be received as soon as possible. - CARRIED 627 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, January 30, 1970 Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated January 30, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Fire and Traffic Matters Fire Boats - Ship's Husband MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Fire and Traffic matters), dated January 30, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Finance Matters (i) Grant: Vancouver C.B.C. Radio Orchestra (Clause 3) The Board of Administration submitted, for Council consider- ation, a request for a grant in the amount of $1,000 from Mr. John Avison to assist the Vancouver C.B.C. Radio Orchestra which will be touring northern British Columbia commending this week. The Council did not take action to approve. (ii) Increase in Pensions: Certain Retired Employees (Clause 4) The Board of Administration submitted report on the request of the B.C. Municipal Retired Employees Association and the Vancouver Superannuated Police Officers Association that employees who retired prior to April 1, 1957 be given an increase in pensions. The pensioners pointed out that in the past few months the Municipalities of Burnaby and Oak Bay, B.C. have granted their pensioners in this particular category an increase of $1.00 per month for each year of service. A similar increase is requested of the City of Vancouver. The Board of Administration report sets out details in respect of the request, including estimated costs. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT approval be given to an additional contribution to municipal employees, retired prior to April 1, 1957, to equal the contribution of Burnaby. (It is understood the City's additional contribution would be 50¢ per month for each year of service). (referred) MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the whole matter be referred to the Board of Adminis- tration to submit a full report to the Finance Committee, to include consideration of a proposal that these retired employees (prior to April 1, 1957), be placed in a position of receiving pensions more equitable than is currently the case. - CARRIED 628 (iii) Balance Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clauses 1 and 2 of the report of the Board of Adminis- tration (Finance matters), dated January 30, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED B. Personnel Matters, Regular January 23, 1970_________________ Group Insurance Coverage: Library Employees__________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Regular), dated January 23, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Personnel Matters, Supplementary, January 30, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated January 30, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED D. Property Matters, January 30, 1970 (i) Acquisition for Union-Adanac Diversion: 1175 Union Street (Clause 3)_______________ It was agreed to defer consideration of this clause to later in the proceedings following discussion on the motion of Alderman Hardwick and Alderman Calder re Union/Prior Couplet. (ii) Balance of Property Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Clauses 1, 2 and 4 to 6 inclusive of the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated January 30, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED E. Tenders: Triple Combination Pumper Trucks ___________Aerial Ladder Truck______________ The Board of Administration, under date of January 26, 1970, submitted a report of the Fire Chief, City Engineer and Purchasing Agent as a result of tenders received for the supply of Triple Combination Pumper Trucks and an Aerial Ladder Truck. Details of the tenders received are noted in the report. The Council noted a communication from the Safety Supply Company setting out information regarding their tender and requesting deferment of the whole matter until the next meeting in order to allow the firm an opportunity of appearing. 629 MOVED by Ald. Calder, (a) THAT the tender from LaFrance Fire Engine and Foamite Ltd. for two 1050 IGPM Triple Combination Pumper Fire Trucks, Model C900-F1050, at a total price of $60,892.70, be accepted, subject to 5% Provincial sales tax and contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel; (b) THAT the tender from LaFrance Fire Engine and Foamite Ltd. for one Ford - LaFrance 100 foot Aerial Ladder Truck, model C900-1970, at a total price of $61,641.30, be accepted, subject to 5% Provincial sales tax and contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel. - CARRIED F. Tenders: Cover Material for Delta Landfill Site_________________________ The Board of Administration submitted a report from the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent regarding tenders for cover material for the Delta landfill site. After due consideration it was, MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the low bid submitted by Bri-Dal Holdings Ltd. for delivery by truck to the Delta disposal site, as and when required of: (a) Sand by Method (A) for a 24-month period at a price of 84¢ per ton, except that by mutual agreement Method (A) may be deleted, and the contractor's alternative proposal may be substituted therefor - and (b) Pit Run Gravel for a 24-month period at a price of $1.25 per ton, be accepted, subject to 5% Provincial Sales Tax and contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel. (carried)* (Details in respect of Method (A) and the contractor's alternative proposal are referred to in the Board of Administration report dated January 23, 1970) MOVED by Ald. Rankin, in Amendment, THAT the motion be amended to accept the tender of the lowest acceptable Union bid, being Delta Aggregates Ltd. - LOST Broome The motion of Alderman Calder was put and, - CARRIED * G. Employment Preparation Project The Board of Administration, under date of January 22, 1970, submitted a report entitled 'Employment Preparation Project' and setting out various details in respect of this project, as reported upon by the Social Service Department, in consultation with the Park Board and the City Engineering Department. 630 The total cost of the project is estimated at $21,073.00, with the cost to the City under Federal, Provincial and Municipal cost-sharing arrangements, being $5,172.25; the latter amount to be provided from the 1970 Revenue Budget. The Board of Administration recommends this project, as outlined in the report, be undertaken at an estimated net cost to the City of $5,172.25. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing recommendation of the Board of Adminis- tration be approved. - CARRIED The Council recessed at approximately 10:45 a.m. following which the Council reconvened 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office, thence recessing at approximately 12:00 noon to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. The Council reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m., still in Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair and the following members of the Council present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Rankin and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Phillips Alderman Sweeney (on Civic Business) BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd) H. Project 200 Subdivision The Board of Administration, under date of January 30, 1970, submitted the following report: "The Corporation Counsel, the City Engineer and the Director of Planning report as follows: 'In order to facilitate the documentation of the complicated contractual relationship between the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Marathon Realty, and Project 200 Investments Ltd., the Canadian Pacific Railway Company has submitted to the Approving Officer a plan of subdivision prepared by A.T. Holmes, B.C.L.S., and attested to on the 5th day of December, 1969, marginally numbered 1273-19, creating a parcel of land 19.13 acres in extent. The plan as originally submitted included in the parcel a small triangular portion of Cambie Street lying North of the original high-water mark and the greater portion of Abbott Street-end North of Water Street. It has now been revised to indicate that these two parcels have been dedicated as road. 631 Subject to checking this plan against the provisions of the Subdivision Control By-law, it will receive the approval of the Approving Officer. The Registrar of Land Titles has requested that the City endorse the plan in the following form: "The City of Vancouver hereby agrees with and accepts this plan as delineating truly and correctly the common northerly boundary of the dedicated portions of Cambie Street and Abbott Street. City Clerk" The developers have also submitted a preliminary plan numbered 1275-1 showing the extent of the leases for foundations that are to be granted to Marathon Realty who will in turn sublet to Project 200. Approval of this plan by the Approving Officer is required by virtue of the provisions of Section 83 of the Land Registry Act. The Approving Officer cannot approve this plan at the present time since it does not comply with certain provisions of the Subdivision Control By-law. These provisions are not appropriate to a subdivision for leases for foundations as contemplated by Plan 1275-1. There appear to be only two possible alternatives: (1) The Approving Officer could refuse to approve the plan on the grounds that it does not comply with the By-law. This would presumably put an end to the Project. (2) The Council could, by by-law, relieve the owners and developers from the obligation of complying with those sections of the By-law with which it is either im- practicable or impossible to comply in respect of the contemplated subdivision for foundations. (Note: the sections from which relief would require to be given are set out in Schedule "A" to this report.) IT IS RECOMMENDED: 1. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the endorsement on the subdivision plan numbered 1273-19 which will establish the two streets as road allowance. 2. That the Corporation Counsel prepare a by-law to relieve the applicant for subdivision approval from those sections of the Subdivision Control By-law with which it is not possible to comply in respect to Plan 1275-1. If Council agrees, an appropriate by-law will be submitted to Council under "BY-LAWS".' YOUR BOARD recommends that the foregoing recommendations be adopted." MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing report of the Board of Administration be approved. - CARRIED 632 I. Application to Paint Design on Sidewalk MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, pursuant to request received and Board of Administration report dated February 2, 1970, the following recommendation be adopted: "that Big Scoop Industries Limited be permitted to paint the sidewalk in front of the entrance to their premises on the northwest corner of 41st Avenue and Balsam Street, subject to the following conditions: (1) That the paint have a non-skid finish when dried, in both dry and wet weather. (2) That following the expiration of a 90-day period the paint be removed and the sidewalk be left in a condition satisfactory to the City Engineer. (3) That Big Scoop Industries Limited enter into an agreement satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel, indemnifying the City against any claims resulting from the laying of the paint." - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED BY-LAWS 1. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 4451 BEING THE BUSINESS TAX BY-LAW_______________________ MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 4451 being the Business Tax By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. 633 MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 2. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 4450 BEING THE LICENSE BY-LAW____________________________ MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 4450 being the License By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 634 3. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 3575, BEING THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BY-LAW (to establish new building line S/S Powell Street between Vernon Drive and Campbell Avenue and to cancel existing building line N/S Powell Street between Gore and Campbell Avenues and S/S of Powell from Gore to Vernon Drive)___________________ MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law. His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 4. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 3334, BEING THE SUBDIVISION CONTROL BY-LAW_________________ MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3334, being the Subdivision Control By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED 635 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) MOTIONS 1. Establishment of Division of Housing and Civic Property Development_______________________ On January 27th, Notice was called on the following motion: MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Phillips, THAT WHEREAS Civic initiatives in housing, renewal, and subdivision are increasing in number, and WHEREAS planning, properties and insurance, building and other departments are seen to be involved in Civic development, and WHEREAS public should have clearly identified place to address inquiries, and Council should have a designated official to speak on such matters; BE IT RESOLVED THAT in the process of reorganization of the Planning Department, the Director consider the establishment of a Division of Housing and Civic Property Development. (referred) MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the subject matter in the foregoing motion be referred to the Board of Administration for report thereon to the Standing Committee on Planning and Development. - CARRIED 636 2. Union-Prior Couplet: Review On January 27th the following Notice of Motion was submitted: MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT WHEREAS protests have been received from east side residents on use of Union/Prior couplet; AND WHEREAS Council's expressed policy is for a freeway route along the Great Northern cut; not along Venables Street; AND WHEREAS Georgia Viaduct traffic should be directed toward the eventual east-west routing; AND WHEREAS the Malkin Street alignment was rejected because of the recommended provision of a viaduct over the railway; BE IT RESOLVED THAT this route be reviewed substituting for the viaduct as an interim measure, a grade crossing similar to the one proposed for Union/Prior couplet. (deferred) In considering this motion it was noted communications were received from two organizations: Association to Tackle Adverse Conditions, and the Strathcona Property Owners & Tenants Association, requesting an opportunity to appear before the Council on the matter. MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this whole matter be deferred for consideration following the hearing of delegations as requested. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd) Property Matters (cont'd) Acquisition for Union-Adanac Diversion: 1175 Union Street (Clause 3)_______________ It was agreed to defer this matter for consideration following the hearing of delegations re the Union/Prior Couplet: Review. NOTICE OF MOTION 1. Stanley and New Fountain Hotels and Parking in Vicinity of Cordova and Abbott Streets Alderman Phillips and Alderman Hardwick submitted the following Notice of Motion: "THAT WHEREAS City Council received and accepted in principle the report of the Planning Department and its consultants on Gastown redevelopment; and WHEREAS a moratorium on demolition of the Stanley and New Fountain Hotels was requested over eight months ago and the buildings are deteriorating; and WHEREAS a major social problem has been highlighted with the eviction of long-term residents; and 637 WHEREAS a parking problem has been clearly recognized in the area; and WHEREAS a location for civic archives has been under discussion; and WHEREAS archives and senior citizen accommodation have both been suggested Centennial projects; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City consider purchasing the Stanley and New Fountain Hotels (by expropriation if necessary) for (i) a hostel for permanent residents of the area (ii) civic archives (iii) Blood Alley development in the rear (iv) provide rentable ground space AND FURTHER THAT this development be adopted as the 1971 Civic Centennial project; AND FURTHER THAT the City explore means to provide major parking facility in the vicinity of Cordova and Abbott." (Notice) Notice was recognized by the Chair. The Council recessed at approximately 3:00 p.m. to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office, following which the Council adjourned at approximately 4:45 p.m. The foregoing are Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated February 3, 1970, and the reports referred to are thos on Page(s) 638-655 638 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION . . . (WORKS) 1 January 30th, 1970 The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (Dated January 30th, 1970) 1. Sewer on 20th Avenue from Oak Street to Laurel Street "This sewer was inspected by T.V. and found in poor condition. It should be reconstructed prior to proposed 1970 street paving. The estimated cost is $11,700. I RECOMMEND that $11,700 be charged to the 1969 Sewers Capital Budget, Account Code 0115/7001 'Provision for Unspecified Projects - Miscellaneous'." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. RECOMMENDATION 2. Underground Wiring to serve Proposed Subdivision of Privately-owned Property.______________________________ Preliminary approval has been granted by the Approving Officer to the subdivision of the following properties: 1. Lots 15 and 16, Blocks 8, 9, 56 and 57, D.L. 36 and 51 - 3533 Vanness Avenue. (See Drawing S-161) 2. Lot "A", Block 1, S.E.¼ and N.E.¼ Section 38, T.H.S.L. - 3400 Lougheed Highway. (See Drawing S-162) 3. Lot 3, Block "J", D.L. 323 - 8076 Heather Street. (See Drawing S-163) N.B. Drawings are on file with the City Clerk Final approval of the above-noted subdivisions could only be granted upon compliance with the following condition: "That the applicant enters into an agreement with the City that will ensure that all power, telephone and other wire or cable within the subdivision shall be installed underground at no cost to the City," as prescribed under Section #18 of the Sub- division Control By-law. Under Section #19 of the By-law, "the City Council may waive the requirements of Section #18 with respect to any particular wire or cable or to all wires or cables within a subdivision if the Council deems that the applicant would be put to an unreasonable expense in placing such wires or cables underground." The Director of Planning and the City Engineer are of the opinion that the subdividers would be put to an unreasonable expense in placing such wires and cables underground as these are minor subdivisions in developed blocks which are already served by overhead wires located on the adjoining streets. It is therefore recommended by the Director of Planning and the City Engineer that City Council waive the said requirements of Section #18 of the Subdivision Control By-law with respect to power and telephone services for Subdivisions #1 and #3 noted above and 639 with respect to the power service only for Subdivision #2 noted above. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Director of Planning and the City Engineer be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 627 640 FIRE & TRAFFIC MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: I. Fire Boats - Ship's Husband The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "With the retirement of former Fire Chief Jacks and the appointment of Fire Chief Konig, it is necessary to file a new declaration appointing a Ships' Husband for the two City fire boats. This is a requirement of the 'Shipping Act'. The appointment is customarily the Fire Chief for the time being. This is a document which must be executed under seal. I recommend that Fire Chief A. Konig be appointed Ships' Husband for Vancouver fire boats 'Vancouver II' and 'J. H. Carlisle', and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign the appointment and affix the City seal thereto." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Corporation Counsel be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 627 641 Board of Administration, January 30, 1970 ..................(FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Vancouver Museums Association - Gift Shop Agreement____________________ By direction of Council, an agreement was entered into between the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Museums Association, which granted to the Museums Association an area in the Centennial Museum lobby for the operation of a gift shop. The agreement had a term of 15 months, and was extended by Council on September 23, 1969, on a month-to-month basis. Based on the experience of the operation, a new agreement, approved by the Board of Trustees of the Vancouver Museums Association and the Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planetarium Board, has been drafted. There have been some changes made in the provisions of the draft agreement and the previous agreement, and the Corporation Counsel reports that in summary they are: (1) The original agreement provided that the term of the licence be for a period of fifteen months from the first day of June, 1968. The new agreement is for an indeterminate period (subject to a ninety-day termination clause which was also provided in the old agreement). (2) The original agreement provided that the inventory of the gift shop should not exceed the value of $9,000 without the consent of the Board of Administration. The proposed new agreement has no such limitation. (3) The original agreement provided that any surplus monies in the operation of the gift shop may be spent on the acquisition or restoration of such articles, specimens, displays or collections approved by the Director of Museums after consultation with the Vancouver Civic Museum Board, and that any surplus monies not so expended were to be paid over to the Vancouver Civic Museum Board in trust for the acquisition, restoration or improvement of displays, exhibits and collections. The proposed new agreement simply provides that surplus monies shall be expended on the acquisition, restoration or improve- ment of such articles, specimens, displays or collections or for any other purpose as may be in the interest of the Vancouver Museums and Planetarium, as may be determined by the Association and approved by the Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planetarium Board. (4) The original agreement provided that upon termination of the agreement between the City and the Vancouver Museums Association that any monies remaining after the payment of all liabilities and expenses incurred in the operation of the gift shop would be paid over to the Vancouver Civic Museums Board in trust for the acquisition, restoration or improvement of the displays and collections. 642 The proposed new agreement provides that upon termination of the agreement any monies remaining after payment of liabilities and expenses are to be retained by the Association in trust for the acquisition, restoration or improvement of specimens, displays or collections for the Vancouver Museums and Planet- arium, or such other purpose as may be in the interest of the museum as determined by the Association and approved by the Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planetarium Board. A copy of the proposed agreement is on file with the City Clerk. RECOMMENDED that the changes in the proposed agreement between the City and the Vancouver Museums Association concerning the Museum lobby area be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute same on behalf of the City. 2. Lease of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Parking Garage_______________________________ The Theatre Manager reports as follows: "Clause 6(b) of the Garage Lease requires the Theatre Manager to examine the operating expenses of the Lessee and report to City Council the anticipated operating expenses for the current year. Then Council shall determine whether the operating expenses for the current year shall be increased or decreased and the pertinent clause shall be amended accordingly. In the lease dated December 3, 1968, Council authorized maximum allowable expense for 1969 for the garage of $l8,350. Actual expenses for the year amounted to $16,983. The Theatre Manager recommends that the allowable operating expenses for the garage for the year 1970 remain at $l8,350." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Theatre Manager be adopted. CONSIDERATION 3. Grant: Vancouver C.B.C. Radio Orchestra____________ A letter dated January 27, 1970, has been received from Mr. John Avison requesting a grant of $1,000 to assist the Vancouver C.B.C. Radio Orchestra, which will be touring Northern British Columbia commencing this week. The Canada Council has given a grant of $6,000 and approaches have been made to other sources for possible assistance. A substantial portion of the expense for travel is being borne by the Fairbanks Concert Association. Your Board notes that Council has dealt with similar requests in the past as follows: 643 July 1969 B.C. Beefeater Band - $500 Approved. Travel to Europe February 1969 Vancouver Ladies' Pipe Band - No action. Travel to Scotland Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council at this time because of the date of the tour. (Copies of the letter dated January 27, 1970, are circulated for the information of Council.) INFORMATION 4. B.C. Municipal Retired Employees' Association and the Vancouver Superannuated Police Officers' Association: Increase in Pensions__________________ A letter addressed to His Worship the Mayor, copy of which is circulated, was referred to the Director of Finance who reports as follows: "This subject was last dealt with on April 23rd, 1968 when Council granted an increase of 50¢ per month to this particular group of pensioners for each year of service not exceeding 29 or 35¢ per month to their widows. The cost at that time was estimated at $6l,800 for the first year. The letter from the Associations notes that this group of pen- sioners, who retired prior to April 1, 1997, did not receive improved pensions under the legislation passed in 1993. However, since that time there have been two increases for this group of pensioners of the City of Vancouver in recognition of this difference, that have not been given to pensioners who retired immediately after that date. The report approved by Council on April 23rd 1968 gave certain comparative information of employees with 30 years service, which shows that if the 1968 increase is included, the service pension (part from employer contributions) would be as follows: Pensioners who retired prior to April 1, 1957 would receive: If additional If additional Under 50¢ per mo. for $1.00 per mo. Present each year of of service Pension service (max. 25 (maximum Service years) is 25 years) is Category Years provided provided Laborer 30 $8.40 more $20.90 more $33.40 more than one who than one who than one who retired just retired just retired just after after after April 1, 1997 April 1, 1957 April 1, 1957 Clerk III 30 $6.90 less $5.60 more $18.10 more than one who than one who than one who retired just retired just retired just after after after April 1, 1957 April 1, 1957 April 1, 1957 644 Pensioners who retired prior to April 1, 1957 would receive: If additional If additional 50¢ per mo. for $1.00 per mo. each year of of service Under service (max. 25 (maximum Service Present years) is 25 years) is Category Years Pension provided provided Police 30 $36.80 less $24.30 30 less $11.80 less Constable than one who than one who than one who retired just retired just retired just after after after April 1, 1957 April 1, 1957 April 1, 1957 N.B. It is difficult to make absolute comparisons due to differences in maximum retirement ages, salary variances, years of service, variety of choice of pension plan chosen by employee and other variables. The foregoing shows that a further increase of 506 per month would probably over-compensate laborers and clerks who retired prior to April 1, 1957, for the difference created by the legislative change on April 1, 1957, as compared to those who retired immediately after that date and would reduce the dis- advantage of police constables. Figures are also given in each category for an increase of $1.00 per month to pensioners for each year of service to a maximum of 25. Other Details The report approved by Council on April 23, 1968, also gave considerable detail which showed amongst other matters that these pensioners and their wives are for the most part each entitled to the old age pension. Other Municipalities The letter states that Burnaby has granted a $1.00 per month increase and it appears that Burnaby followed Vancouver's example in 1968 and has also recently given a further increase of $1.00 as of December, 1969. However, to put this into perspective, Burnaby has only 13 pensioners in this category and the cost of this increase is estimated at $2,200 per annum. Vancouver compares to Burnaby at approximately to 1 so that if Vancouver's situation compared to Burnaby's the cost to Vancouver would be about $9,000 per annum. The facts are that in 1957 Burnaby was no where near one-quarter the size of Vancouver and, therefore, Vancouver today has relatively far more pensioners who retired prior to April 1, 1957, than has Burnaby of today. Vancouver pensioners in this category in fact number 420 rather than 52, or 4 times the 13 pensioners for Burnaby. The actions of other municipalities in granting an increase do not therefore necessarily result in the assumption of a relatively heavy financial burden. The estimated Vancouver costs of an increase are: 50¢ for pensioners or 356 for their widows for each year of service to a maximum of 25 years First year cost $51,000 $1.00 for pensioners or 70¢ for their widows for service as above First year cost $102,000 645 It is estimated that the fifth year costs would be about 70% of the first year costs." Your Board submits the above report of the Director of Finance to Council for information. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 627,628 646 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS REGULAR REPORT JANUARY 23, 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Group Insurance Coverage - Library Employees_________________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "On the basis of a Memorandum of Agreement dated June 20, 1969, between the Vancouver Public Library Board and the Vancouver Public Library Staff Association, Local No. 391, regarding a change in Group Insurance coverage, negotiations have now been completed. The relationship between coverage for members of Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association, Local 391, and those of Vancouver Public Library Staff Association, Local 391, are set out below: Effective Dec Employees Who Are Monthly Premium 1, 1969 per $1000 Members of Coverage Employee Employer City Hall Employees' Based on Assn.. Local 15 Annual Salary @ Sept.30/69 .31 .31 Library Staff Assn. PRESENT Based on Males Annual Salary .23 .23 Life .03 .03 AD & D .26 .26 Females Flat $1000 .23 .23 Life .03 .03 AD & D .26 .26 Library Staff Assn. Effective Mar. l/70 Estimated Monthly Premium per $1000 PROPOSED Based on Males Annual and Salary .20 .20 Females Life .03 .03 AD & D .23 .23 Maximum coverage $50,000. Over $25,000 full premium paid by employee. No benefits for retired employees. 647 This is essentially a change in coverage for Library Females only. Previous Flat coverage will now become coverage based on annual salary at January 1, 1970. Allowing time for administering the Payroll change, the effective date for change of coverage should be March 1, 1970. Although the amount of insurance coverage will increase for female staff, the estimated rate per thousand will drop somewhat because of age distribution of a considerably younger group than the male staff. The additional cost to the City (based on effective rates August 1969) estimated by Daniels & Fowler is approximately $294-00 per month. For 1970 (10 months) would amount to $2,940.00 and should be included in the 1970 Budget. It is therefore recommended that changes to the Group Insurance coverage for the Vancouver Public Library Staff Association, Local 391, be approved." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 628 648 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT JANUARY 30. 1970 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Car Allowances - Public Health Inspectors The Director of Finance reports as follows: "The Medical Health Officer has requested that two additional car allowances be authorized for Public Health Inspectors. He gives as the main reason that these Inspectors now operate from the City Hall East Wing rather than from Units close to their operations, and further that their duties have been expanded over the past few years due to government regulations governing liquor and food establishments and welfare institutions." The Director of Finance RECOMMENDS and your Board concurs that two additional car allowances be established for Public Health Inspectors, one to take effect immediately, and the other to take effect when the City car assigned to the audiometrist is required, when an incumbent is found for that position. 2. 1969 Vacation Carry-over - Mr. J. Trayner, Engineering Department. The Acting Director of Personnel Services reports as follows "A letter has been received from Mr G. Lawson, Deputy City Engineer, requesting deferment of Mr. J. Trayner's 1969 vacation entitlement (2½ days) to 1970. Mr. J. Trayner, Sanitation Branch, Engineering Department, commenced employment with the City on September 29, 1969, and was entitled to 2½ days vacation for the period worked to December 31, 1969. Because of a misinterpretation of the instructions regarding deferred vacations, Mr. Trayner was advised that he could defer this period to 1970 if he so wished. This misinterpreta- tion has now been corrected. Under the circumstances, I recommend that Mr. Trayner should be permitted to take his 2½ days vacation for 1969 in 1970." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Acting Director of Personnel Services be adopted. 649 3. Travel re Museum Monitor System Your Board has received the following report from the Administrative Analyst: "Enquiries have disclosed that the Edmonton Museum is using a monitor system to safeguard exhibits on display in its galleries. It is believed that substantial cost savings can be achieved by introduction of the system. I recommend that Mr. M. Torrance, the Administrative Assistant at the Museum, whose duties include supervision of the Museum Attendants, be authorized to travel to Edmonton to examine the system and report back. The cost for two full days is: Return air fare $ 72.00 Hotel, meals and incidental expenses 63.00 $125.00 It is also recommended that funds be provided prior to the approval of the 1970 budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above report of the Admini- strative Analyst be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 628 650 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS JANUARY 30, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. PART I SALES RECOMMENDATIONS 1. RECOMMENDED that the following offers received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council: Re: Lot 2, D.L. 729, Plan #13271 Sit: N/S 49th Ave., between Elgin & Inverness Sts. NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS O.C. Blum 2 47' x 113' $12,030.00 9 3/4% This lot is known Construction 47' x 119' to contain peat Co. Ltd. and no guarantee is given to soil stability. Re: Lot 25, D.L. 729, Plan #13271 Sit: S/S 48th Ave., West of Inverness St. NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS O.C. Blum 25 33' X 96' $12,030.00 9 3/4% This lot is known Construction 95' x 97' to contain peat Co. Ltd. and no guarantee is given to soil stability. 651 PART II S U N D R I E S 2. Subdivision of Lands between 15th and 18th Avenues, Dumfries and Knight Streets The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "On March 22, 1966, City Council approved in principle the resubdivision of City-owned lands within the area bounded by 15th and 18th Avenues, Dumfries and Knight Streets, and authorized the Supervisor of Property and Insurance to negotiate for the acquisition of certain privately-owned lands required to implement the sub- division. The necessary property acquisitions have been completed and the City Engineer has prepared Plan marginally numbered LC430 showing the subdivision. The installation of sewer and water facilities was approved by Council in June 1969, and, in accordance with the subdivision control by-law, it is proposed that concrete sidewalks and curbs and gutters be installed on the newly created unnamed East-West cul-de-sac street, as local improvement projects. The development of this subdivision incorporated a number of City-owned as well as a number of privately- owned properties. Approximately 37,340 sq.ft. of one of the major privately-owned properties which consisted of approximately one acre was required for the subdivision development. & The balance of this property (7,190 sq. ft.) was not acquired by the City and presently contains a dwelling which fronts on to Knight St. with flankage on the newly created access road to the subdivision. This flankage is subject to local improvement taxation for curbs, gutters and sidewalks. & This property is known as 3286 Knight St. During negotiations with the owner of the above mentioned property, it was agreed, as part of the cost of acquisition, that the City would absorb that portion of local Improvement taxes attributable to this flankage. This aspect of the negotiation was omitted as an over- sight in reporting the acquisition to City Council on November 22, 1966. Therefore, authority is now re- quested to charge the local improvement cost, estimated to be $600.00, attributable to the flankage of 3286 Knight Street, to the cost of the subdivision project. RECOMMENDED that subdivision plan marginally numbered LC430, which is circulated, be approved and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to effect registration of same. FURTHER RECOMMENDED that the City Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary petitions on behalf of the City of Vancouver for the installation of sidewalks and curbs and gutters, on the newly created cul-de-sac street. FURTHER RECOMMENDED that the newly created City-owned lots, as shown on subdivision plan LC430 be declared assessable for the local improvement projects for side- walks and curbs and gutters. 652 FURTHER RECOMMENDED that the local improvement charges for curbs and gutters and sidewalks which would normally be levied against 3286 Knight Street (Lot A, Block 4, D.L. 756, Plan #12542) be borne by the City as part of the cost of subdivision." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendations of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 3. Acquisition for Union-Adanac Diversion 1175 Union Street_________________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "On September 9, 1969, City Council adopted a report of the Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation dated Aug. 28, 1969, wherein the Supervisor of Property and Insurance was authorized to begin negotiations as soon as possible for the acquisi- tion of various properties required to connect Union Street and Adanac Street, including Lots A & B of Lots 18 - 22, Blk. 21, D.L. 182A being 1175 Union Street. These premises comprise a site 90.73' x 122', zoned M-l, improved with a one storey concrete hollow block industrial building approximately 90.5' x 102' in size erected in 1959. This building has a concrete found- ation, concrete slab floor, tar and gravel roof and is heated by two automatic gas furnaces. The front portion contains offices, a lunch room, washrooms, furnace room and 8 plumbing fixtures. Inner office walls are finished in plywood with tiles on ceiling and floor. The rear portion has an area of approximately 8,000 square feet and is used as a machine shop for the repairing and rebuilding of gasoline and diesel engines. This property is held under lease expiring Nov. 15, 1974, with the Lessee having an option to renew for a further 15 years at a negotiated rent. Negotiations are con- tinuing with the lessee regarding the amount of compen- sation payable for the prior termination of the lease. A separate report is to be submitted at a later date. Following negotiations with a representative of the owners, they agree to sell for the sum of $86,500.00 as of Jan. 31, 1970, subject to the existing lease. This price is considered to be fair and equitable. It is proposed to demolish the building when vacant to enable the City Engineer to proceed with the development of the road. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire this property for the sum of $86,500.00 on the foregoing basis, chargeable to Code #145/2805." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 653 4. Proposed Re-alignment of N.W. Marine Drive at Sasamat Street, 4532 N.W. Marine Drive The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to Item 3, Building Matters, Nov. 14, 1969, confirmed by Council on Nov. 18, 1969, regarding Lot 15, Block 129, D.L. 540 being 4532 N.W. Marine Drive. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance was authorized to negotiate immediately for the acquisition of said property due to the owner submitting an application for a subdivision into two lots each 60' x 95' which would prejudice the future re-alignment of N.W. Marine Drive at this point. These premises comprise a one-storey non-basement frame dwelling erected in 1915, with alterations made in 1947 and 1948, on a lot 60' x 190' zoned R.S.l. The dwelling has an area of 1812 sq. ft. contains 6 rooms plus a utility room, 7 plumbing fixtures, has a patent shingle roof, wood shingles on the exterior walls, a foundation of wood posts and concrete piers and is heated by a gas furnace. This building is in good condition for age and type. Following negotiations with the owner she has agreed to sell for the sum of $59;000.00 as of Jan. 31, 1970. This settlement price is considered to be realistic, it being noted that the owner has received a bona-fide offer from a private individual who is prepared to pay this amount provided that a subdivision into two parcels is possible. RECOMMENDED that in view of the above circumstances the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire the above property for the sum of $59;000.00 on the foregoing basis chargeable to Code 561/1104 (Land Purchase Fund for Future Civic Purposes)." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 5. Acquisition of Portion of Lot 11 4559 Hoy St. for Subdivision_______ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to Item 3, Board of Administration, Building and Planning Matters, May 16, 1969, adopted by Council May 20, 1969, wherein the Supervisor of Property and Insurance was authorized to enter into negotiations with private owners for inclusion of their lands in a scheme of subdivision, on the understanding that these negotiations may result in total acquisition, partial acquisition and/or an exchange of lands. A portion of Lot 11, Block 102, D.L. 36 & 51 known as 4559 Hoy Street is required for the subdivision of City-owned land, west of Boundary Road between 29th and Monmouth Aves. This property consists of a modern single family dwelling in excellent condition on a site having a width of 45.25', a depth of 88.5' on the north property line and 117' on the south property line. The total area of the site is approximately 4650 sq. ft. 654 To complete the new subdivision it will be necessary for the owner to convey her property to the City on a temporary basis. Following registration of the new plan of sub- division the City is to reconvey to this party a parcel measuring 46.25' x 96' having a total area of 4440 sq.ft. The net loss in area to the owner is approximately 230 sq. ft. The owner agrees to accept the sum of $100.00 for loss of land, subject to the following conditions: a) City to bear all costs of survey, documentation and registration. b) City Engineer to construct a concrete retaining wall with grade steps at the new front property line. c) Owner to remove rockery and existing fence at the front, without compensation and at no expense to City. d) City Engineer to place survey stakes on the new east and south property lines. The Director of Planning has endorsed the foregoing proposal as it relates to the new subdivision. This settlement is considered to be realistic. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to complete this transaction on the foregoing basis chargeable to Code 4912/456 (Property Purchases for Resale Account)." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 6. Marine Insurance The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "The City's existing Marine Policy insuring the City Police Boats V.P.D. #98 and V.P.D. #99 and Fire Boats 'J.H. Carlisle' and V.F.D. #2 expire February 20, 1970. The present broker is H.A. Roberts Insurance Agencies Ltd. who has placed the coverage with Underwriters at Lloyds. The present annual premium is $3,998.20. The insurance covers Hull, Machinery and Equipment, ship to ship collision and also contains a $100.00 franchise; with the following limits: a) Vancouver Fire Dept. #2 $540,000.00 bj Vancouver Fire Dept. 'J.H. Carlisle' 185,000.00 c) Vancouver Police Dept. #99 45,400.00 d) Vancouver Police Dept. #98 12,200.00 Tenders for the renewal of this policy were invited. Sealed tenders to renew this insurance were opened by the Board of Administration, January 26, 1970 and referred to the Supervisor of Property and Insurance for tabulation and report. 655 Four tenders were received and are tabulated as below: Company Underwriters Quoted Annual Premium a) H.A. Roberts Underwriters at Lloyds 100% $4,053.20 b) Leslie Wright & Rolfe Underwriters at Lloyds 100% 4,166.24 c) Bell Irving Underwriters at Lloyds 100% 4,239.66 Insurance d) Dale & Company Underwriters at Lloyds 100% 4,4oo.oo RECOMMENDED that tender (a) submitted by H.A. Roberts on behalf of Underwriters at Lloyds to insure the City's Marine Fleet during the 1970-71 policy term be accepted." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 628 ======================================================================== 656 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, February 10, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER, The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. ACKNOWLEDGMENT His Worship the Mayor acknowledged the presence in the Council Chamber of students from York House School under the direction of Mrs. Watts and students from Little Flower Academy under the direction of Miss O'Donnell. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day in regard to Property and Personnel matters, et al. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Minutes of the Special Council meeting (Court of Revision), dated January 29, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated February 3, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED REPORT REFERENCE Ass't. City Engineer Left Turns: Main Arterial Traffic and Transportation Street Intersections UNFINISHED BUSINESS It was agreed to defer the following matters of Unfinished Business pending the hearing of delegations later this day: (a) Retention of Callister Park for Soccer (b) Union-Prior Couplet: Review (c) Acquisition for Union-Adanac Diversion (1175 Adanac Street) 657 ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Phillips - commented on the Provincial Budget recently Provincial Budget brought down and expressed concern with the increased financial burden which it would appear this budget has placed upon municipalities. The Alderman felt the Council should discuss the matter further with a view to making strong representation; It was agreed Alderman Phillips would bring in a motion in respect of this whole matter. Alderman Bird - suggested an enquiry be made as to the School Costs portion of the school costs for 1970 which will be classified as shareable by the Provincial Government and what will be the total cost to the City of the School Budget. Commissioner Ryan suggested this enquiry should be made of the School Board. No further action was taken. Alderman Bird - advised of communication with the Minister Community Services of Municipal Affairs and communication Complex (Britannia) between that Minister and the Federal Minister, Mr. Andras, in which it is indicated that British Columbia will be receiving limited funds for urban renewal. The Alderman concluded, therefore, that it is not likely the City will receive financial support this year for the Community Services Complex (Britannia) development. Alderman Bird - referred to information furnished to him Hydro Rates by the Engineering Department pointing out the fact that the equalization of electri¬ city rates throughout the Province results in Vancouver residential customers sub¬ sidizing residential customers in other areas. COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. City Owned Land: 75th Avenue and Angus Drive MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT, pursuant to request received, a delegation from Horner Developments Ltd. be received in connection with their application in regard to purchase of City-owned lands at 75th Avenue and Angus Drive; it being understood the Board of Administration will be reporting thereon at the next regular meeting of the Council. - CARRIED 658 2. Housing as Function of Regional District: Meeting______________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, pursuant to communication from the Greater Vancouver Regional District, Alderman Hardwick and a representative of the Board of Administration be authorized to attend a meeting of the Regional District's Public Housing Committee to be held at 2294 West 10th Avenue, on Monday, March 2, 1970, at 9:30 a.m. - CARRIED (Aldermen Bird and Broome will be attending as members of this particular Committee) 3. West End Community Centre/ Senior Citizens' Housing and Sale of Haro Park__________________ The Council noted the following communication from the Minister of Public Works: "Thank you for your letter of January 19, 1970. The cooperation of the City in extending the lease on several occasions is appreciated and I share your views that the present building has outlived its intended use. The Department therefore accepts your proposal (b), that is, to extend the lease for one year from May 31, 1970. Mr. W. Koropatnick, our Regional Director at Vancouver, British Columbia, has received a copy of your letter and has been instructed to plan to have the building vacated by June 1, 1971, and to arrange that it be removed immediately thereafter. Vancouver officials of the Department will be communicating with City authorities in the near future respecting the lease extension." MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing letter from the Minister of Public Works be received for information. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, February 6, 1970 Works and Utility Matters (i) Water Main Replacements Prior to Paving in 1970 (Clause 2) It was agreed to defer consideration of this clause pending Council consideration in respect of the Union-Prior Couplet: Review motion later this day. (see page 11) (ii) Museum-Marina Complex: Eastern Access (Clause 3) The Board of Administration submitted report of the City Engineer regarding access to the Museums and Marina complex, with particular reference to previous request of Council to report on leasing of land from the National Harbours Board for extension of existing roadway at First Avenue under the Bridge. A report of discussions with the National Harbours Board is set out concluding that it is unlikely the Harbours Board would lease this land. To provide alternate access from the East from some point near First Avenue and the rail crossing would cost in property acquisition and construction in the neighbourhood of half a million dollars. 659 It is advised the Planning Department is working with a developer in the matter of connecting Vanier Park eastward through the False Creek area by a permanent roadway. This would be considered as an alternate access to the Museum-Marina area. For Council's information it is advised that portion of the present temporary access route, i.e. Cypress Street south of Cornwall to West 4th Avenue, is being initiated for local improvement at a Court of Revision to be held in June, 1970. The following recommendation is set out in the report: 'that the easterly access to the Museum-Marina complex be examined as part of the longer term development of the whole of the south side of False Creek, and as part of the proposed Arbutus-Burrard Connector improvements to the Burrard Bridge south bridgehead.' MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing recommendation be approved. - CARRIED (iii) S.E. Sector, Tyne-Rumble Connector (Clause 1) MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clause 1 of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated February 6, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Social Service and Health Matters Social Service Department: Home Visits Program - Follow-up MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Social Service and Health matters), dated February 6, 1970, be approved, and a copy furnished to the United Community Services. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters (i) Cecilia Zanon Estate: 800 Keefer Street (Clause 1) It was agreed to defer consideration of this clause pending the hearing of delegation later this day. (see pages 8 and 9) (ii) Progress Report: Kerrisdale Beautification (Clause 2) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clause 2 of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated February 6, 1970, be received for information. - CARRIED 660 Finance Matters (i) Synthetic Turf in Empire Stadium: B.C. Track & Field Association (Clause 2) A request was received from the B.C. Track & Field Association that the Council hear a delegation in support of its concern in the proposal to install synthetic turf in Empire Stadium. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT this matter be referred to the Standing Committee of Council on General Purposes at which time the B.C. Track & Field Association, together with other interested parties, be given an opportunity to appear. - CARRIED (ii) Request for Surplus Office Equipment Canadian Amateur Swimming Association (Clause 4) The Board of Administration submitted report of the Purchasing Agent on a request from the Canadian Amateur Swimming Association for surplus Citv office equipment. It is set out in the report that certain items of this equipment are available in surplus stores to the value of approximately $168.00. The Association requested such be made available to them either by grant or at a reasonable price without auction procedures. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT a grant of $168.00 be made to this organization to assist them in purchasing the City office equipment now in surplus stores. - LOST MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT this equipment now in surplus stores and amounting to approximately $168.00, as referred to in the report of the Purchasing Agent, be made available to this organization apart from auction and at a reasonable price as approved by the Purchasing Agent. - CARRIED (iii) Balance of Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clauses 1, 3 and 5 of the report of the Board of Adminis- tration (Finance matters), dated February 6, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED B. Personnel Matters, Supplementary, February 6, 1970___________________ C.F.M.M. Finance Committee Meeting: Montreal - February 27, 1970__________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated February 6, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 661 C. Property Matters, February 6, 1970 (i) Lease Renewal: Widening Strip N/S Point Grey Road, East of Wallace Street (Clause 3)______________________________________ MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT consideration of this clause be tabled pending a Report Reference on Long Range Planning in respect of proposed Jericho and Point Grey Road developments. - CARRIED (ii) Acquisition for Union-Adanac Diversion 1151 Union Street (Clause 6)____________________ It was agreed to defer consideration of this clause pending the hearing of delegations later this day on the Union-Prior Couplet motion. (see page 10) (iii) Extension of Option to Purchase: British Columbia Housing Foundation (Clause 7) MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this clause be adopted, subject to approval of the Provincial Government. - CARRIED (iv) Balance of Property Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clauses 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 and 9 of the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated February 6, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED D. Left Turns: Main Arterial Street Intersections_________ The Board of Administration, under date of February 3, 1970, submitted a report from the City Engineer regarding left turns in respect of main arterial street intersections. The present practice is referred to as well as proposals to add further left turn pro- hibitions on arterial roads, and other additional measures such as signal modifications particularly during the 4 - 6 p.m. period. Details of main arterial streets involved at certain major intersections, are set out. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the foregoing report be received for information. - CARRIED E. Provincial Court of British Columbia: Family Division________________________ The Board of Administration, under date of January 13, 1970, submitted an organizational report regarding the Family Division of the Provincial Court of British Columbia. The following summary of recommendations is set out and recommended by the Board of Administration: "Summary of Recommendations: It is recommended that: (a) Three teams, each consisting of one Probation Officer III and five Probation Officers I or II be established to provide probation services in three defined districts of the City and, for this purpose, five additional Probation Officer II or I positions be established effective when filled. Also, approval be given to the establishment of one additional Clerk Typist position. (b) An additional position of Probation Officer III be established to serve as the Senior Intake Probation Officer, providing liaison with parents, Prosecutor, the Court Officers and the Probation Officers; also to assign cases to Probation Officers and co-ordinate the activities of the Probation Officers while on court duty. (c) The Chief Probation Officer be authorized to initiate Court Duty Days for each Probation Officer in conjunction with, and concurrence of, the Family Division Judges at the earliest possible date. (d) The Chief Probation Officer be authorized to implement the recommendations contained in this report. (e) The Director of Personnel Services be authorized to review the classifications of the proposed established positions and submit his report to the Board of Adminis- tration for approval. (f) The sum of $2,610.00 be provided for the initial costs of furniture and equipment required as noted in 6., above. (g) The expenditure of funds for the implementation of these recommendations be authorized in advance of the budget approval and that auto allowances be granted to the five additional Probation Officer positions on the regular basis, and on a regular or casual basis for the sixth position, as approved by the Board of Administration. (h) The organization recommended at (a), (b) and (c) above be reviewed at the end of the current calendar year and a report for information be submitted to Council thereon, including a report on the effectiveness of the personal paging devices." MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the foregoing recommendations be adopted. - CARRIED F. Report of Official Traffic Commission, January 26, 1970 (i) Traffic Conditions: 16th Avenue and Camosun (Clause 1) Consideration was given to Clause 1 of the report of the Official Traffic Commission regarding traffic conditions at 16th Avenue and Camosun Street and the various representations made in favour of pedestrian actuated signal and warning signal at this location. The City Engineer's report, as a result of studying the location, is set out. 663 MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT a pedestrian operated light and warning light be installed at the intersection of 16th Avenue and Camosun Street. - CARRIED (ii) Balance of Official Traffic Commission Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clauses 2 to 9 inclusive of the report of the Official Traffic Commission dated January 26, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED The Council recessed at approximately 10:45 a.m. following which the Council reconvened 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office and then recessed at approximately 11:45 a.m. to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. The Council reconvened in the Council Chamber at approximately 2:00 p.m., still in Committee of the Whole, the Deputy Mayor, Alderman Linnell in the Chair and the following members of the Council present: PRESENT: Her Worship Deputy Mayor, Alderman Linnell Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (On Civic Business) DELEGATIONS AND BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION REPORTS (cont'd) Building and Planning Matters February 6, 1970________________ (iii) 800 Keefer Street: Cecilia Zanon Estate (Clause 1) The Council had before it a request from parties to the Cecilia Zanon Estate asking the Council free the property at 800 Keefer Street so that it may be sold without any restrictions or the City Council buy the property. A delegation appeared and filed a brief in support of the request. The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Director of Planning clarifying the position in respect of this property. In the report it is stated that 800 Keefer Street is located in Urban Renewal Scheme No. 3 and is improved with a house, a store and manufacturing and storage facilities. It is pointed out that this property had been recommended for acquisition but the scheme in which the acquisition was involved was not approved by the Senior Governments. 684 Details on the use of this property since 1967 and action of the Board of Variance is referred to in the report. Lately this block has been included in a recommendation for rehabilitation as an experimental project. A feasibility study is being carried out. The Director of Planning concludes, however, that in his view an industrial operation such as was carried out on Lots 1 and 2 of this block is not compatible with the residential use for which the area is zoned or the overall goal of rehabilitation. The sale of the lots for continuation of residential use of the residential portion of the property or demolition of the buildings and replacement by an apartment building or use permitted in the RM-3 District schedule, is not precluded. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the Working Committee, comprising representatives of the Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association, the City and Senior Government officials, be requested to submit a report in respect of future planning of the area and at that time information be included giving detail on the assessment of the property. - CARRIED DELEGATIONS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Retention of Callister Park for Soccer________________________ A representative of the Pacific Coast Soccer League appeared before the Council and filed a brief dated February 10, 1970, in support of the retention of Callister Park for Soccer. The delegation filed a large petition in support of the position taken. A communication was noted from the Cassiar Ratepayers Association asking, among other things, that the property be operated by the Park Board in cooperation with the B.C. Soccer Association. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Pacific Coast Soccer League be advised the City Council is prepared to consider a submission from the League and therefore, the Pacific Coast Soccer League is requested to place their proposals before the Standing Committee of Council on General Purposes, which Committee will, in due course, report to Council on the question. - CARRIED 2. Union-Prior Couplet: Review At the meeting on February 3, 1970, the following motion was deferred for consideration at this time after hearing delegations: MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT WHEREAS protests have been received from east side residents on use of Union/Prior couplet; AND WHEREAS Council's expressed policy is for a freeway route along the Great Northern Cut; not along Venables Street; AND WHEREAS Georgia Viaduct traffic should be directed toward the eventual east-west routing; AND WHEREAS the Malkin Street alignment was rejected because of the recommended provision of a viaduct over the railway; 665 BE IT RESOLVED THAT this route be reviewed sub- stituting for the viaduct as an interim measure, a grade crossing similar to the one proposed for Union/Prior couplet. (not put) Delegations were heard as follows: (a) A.T.T.A.C. (b) Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association (brief filed dated February 10, 1970) (c) Hastings Chamber of Commerce (brief filed dated February 10, 1970) The foregoing briefs expressed concern about the Union-Prior Couplet routing. Letters were received from the Chinese Benevolent Association and the Community Arts Council of Vancouver, both expressing concern about the Union-Prior Couplet routing. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the matter of the Union-Prior Couplet Review, be referred to the Board of Administration to bring in an up-dated report regarding alternatives referred to as A, B, and C, in view of thq fact that the Council has no intention of extending the Union-Prior Couplet beyond Commercial Street; the report to take into account the Regional study in respect of the use of the Great Northern cut; FURTHER the Board of Administration report regarding feasibility in respect of financing either on a regional basis or by the City; AND FURTHER THAT the Board of Administration consult with the Regional District in regard to transportation studies. - CARRIED During consideration of the foregoing matter, the Council observed a short recess, following which Alderman Sweeney took the Chair to relieve Deputy Mayor, Alderman Linnell, to attend to other civic duties. BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd) Property Matters (v) Acquisition for Union-Adanac Diversion (1175 Union Street) Clause 3 of Board of Administration _______________________report dated January 30, 1970_________ (vi) Acquisition for Union-Adanac Diversion (1151 Union Street) Clause 6 of Board of Administration _______________________report dated February 6, 1970_________ MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT no action be taken to acquire 1175 Union Street for the Union-Prior Couplet, as proposed in Board of Administration report (Property matters), dated January 30, 1970 or to acquire 1151 Union Street for the purpose, as referred to in Board of Administration report (Property matters), dated February 6, 1970, 666 until such time as the Board of Administration reports to Council with an up-dated report in respect of the Union-Prior Couplet routing. (carried)* A recorded vote was requested. The record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Wilson Alderman Broome Alderman Hardwick Alderman Sweeney Alderman Rankin Alderman Adams Alderman Phillips Alderman Calder Alderman Bird * The motion was declared, - CARRIED Works and Utility Matters (cont'd) (iv) Water Main Replacements Prior to Paving in 1970 (Clause 2)_________________ MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Water Main Project No. 914, detailed in this clause be approved on the basis of the City Engineer's recommendations; however, Water Main Project No. 915 referred to in this clause be not acted upon at this time. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED BY-LAWS 1. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 4017 BEING THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION BY-LAW_____________________ MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 4017, being the Board of Administration By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, Alderman Sweeney in the Chair. - CARRIED 667 MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 2. BY-LAW TO VARY AMOUNTS ALLOCATED FOR PROJECTS RE PARKS AND PUBLIC RECREATION MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to vary the amounts allocated for projects set forth under the heading "PARKS AND PUBLIC RECREATION" for which the City of Vancouver may borrow certain monies without the assent of the electors in any of the years 1966 to 1970, inclusive, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, Alderman Sweeney in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings and was passed by the required majority) 668 MOTIONS 1. Stanley and New Fountain Hotels and Parking in Vicinity of Cordova and Abbott Streets At the meeting on February 3, 1970, Notice was given of the following motion: MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT WHEREAS City Council received and accepted in principle the report of the Planning Department and its consultants on Gastown redevelopment; and WHEREAS a moratorium on demolition of the Stanley and New Fountain Hotels was requested over eight months ago and the buildings are deteriorating; and WHEREAS a major social problem has been highlighted with the eviction of long-term residents; and WHEREAS a parking problem has been clearly recognized in the area; and WHEREAS a location for civic archives has been under discussion; and WHEREAS archives and senior citizen accommodation have both been suggested Centennial projects; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City consider purchasing the Stanley and New Fountain Hotels (by expropriation if necessary) for (i) a hostel for permanent residents of the area (ii) civic archives (iii) Blood Alley development in the rear (iv) provide rentable ground space AND FURTHER THAT this development be adopted as the 1971 Civic Centennial project; AND FURTHER THAT the City explore means to provide major parking facility in the vicinity of Cordova and Abbott. (withdrawn) In connection with the motion a communication of support was received from the Vancouver Housing Association. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the motion be tabled for one week. - LOST Alderman Phillips and Alderman Hardwick requested the motion be withdrawn at this time and the Council gave its approval. 2. Review of 1970 Budget Estimates MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Board of Administration and the Director of Finance be instructed to review, with Department Heads and Boards, the budget estimates submitted for the year 1970 in an endeavour to effect reductions as considered advisable; it being understood there are to be no increases in standards of service, and subsequent thereto, a first revised report on the budget be submitted to the Council. - CARRIED 669 3. Leave of Absence: Alderman Adams MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT Alderman Adams be granted leave absence for two weeks commencing February 13, 1970. - CARRIED NOTICE OF MOTION The following Notices of Motion were submitted, and recognized by the Chair: 1. Provincial Per Capita Grant MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT WHEREAS Provincial revenues in the coming fiscal year are estimated to rise 14%; AND WHEREAS the per capita grant is proposed to be increased only 7% - from $28 to $30; AND WHEREAS no additional financial assistance to municipal- ities was proposed in the budget; AND WHEREAS additional responsibilities have been assigned to the cities which can only be paid for by increasing property taxes; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver urge the Provincial Government to increase the per capita grant to munici- palities by at least $4 - in line with the increase in Provincial revenues. (Notice) 2. Policy re Matters Affecting Area Groups MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Phillips, THAT WHEREAS Council has from time to time been put in the position of having not been made aware of the feelings of home- owners and tenants as a particular issue affects their area; BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council policy is that any material proposed being presented to Council by the Board of Administration in our Board Reports, which will physically or socially alter the character of a neighbourhood, that as a matter of course, the Board send out copies of their report to representative area groups in that neighbourhood, in advance of Council considering the matter. (Notice) 3. Pagoda and Oriental Cultural and Art Centre MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT a proposed Pagoda and Oriental Cultural and Art Centre be referred to the Centennial Committee for consideration. (Notice) The Council adjourned at approximately 5:10 p.m. The foregoing are Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated February 10, 1970, and the reports referred to are those on Page(s) 670-697 670 The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (Dated February 6th, 1970) 1.. S.E. Sector, Tyne-Rumble Connector "As an integral part of the replanning of the south-east sector, the Tyne-Rumble connector is the major street facility joining 54th Avenue and the City with Rumble Street in Burnaby. Since 54th Avenue between Tyne Street and Boundary Road will be cut off this summer to permit construction of the new elementary school, it is proposed to complete the construction of the connector through Areas E and F between Blake Street and Boundary Road. In 1968, the sum of $400,000 was appropriated for the clearing and grading of streets and lanes in Areas A, B,.C & D in the south-east sector. This work has progressed to the point where it is estimated that there will be a surplus of $32,000 in Appropriation #l44/1907. I RECOMMEND that Tyne-Rumble from Blake Street to Boundary Road be cleared, graded and gravelled and that the sum of $32,000 be transferred from Appropri- ation 144/1907 to cover the cost of this work. " Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Water Main Replacements Prior to Paving in 1970 "The following water main replacements are required prior to paving scheduled for 1970 due to leaks or to low service pressure. WATER MAIN PROJECT 914 Street or Avenue From To Lane East of Dunbar Street 23rd Avenue 24th Avenue Bruce Street 37th Avenue 39th Avenue Dumfries Street 5lst Avenue 53rd Avenue 33rd Avenue Macdonald Street Trafalgar Street Clive Avenue Spencer Street McHardy Street 46th Avenue Arlington Street Boundary Road The estimated cost of Project 914 is $38,000. 671 " WATER MAIN PROJECT 913 FULL BLOCKS From To Adanac Street Vernon Drive Mo Lean Drive Adanac Street Woodland Drive Commercial Drive INTERSECTIONS At Heatley Avenue Union Street Hawks Avenue Union Street The estimated cost of Project 915 is $26,000. Funds to cover the total estimated cost of $64,000 for these two projects are available as follows: 1) $54,000 is available in the 1969 Water Works Capital Budget, 'Provision for Unspecified 1970 Prior to Paving Projects', Account Code 0125/3902. 2) $10,000 is available in the 1969 Water Works Capital Budget, 'Provision for Unspecified Projects', Account Code 0125/3901. I RECOMMEND that water mains be replaced on the above listed streets and that 1) $54,000 be appropriated from Account Code 0125/3902,- 'Provision for Unspecified Projects', and 2) $10,000 be appropriated from Account Code 0123/3901, 'Provision for Unspecified Projects', for a total of $64,000." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. CONSIDERATION 3. Museum-Marina Complex - Eastern Access___________ The City Engineer reports as follows: "On March 11, 1969, Council received a Board of Administration Report on access to the Museums and Marina and resolved that, 'The Board of Administration be requested to report on leasing land from the National Harbours Board for the extension of the existing road- way at First Avenue under the Bridge, and report back to the Council with respect to costs'. Your officials have discussed with the National Harbours Board the possibility of leasing a strip of land running roughly north- south through Block F on the attached plan. At present the adjacent wharves and other buildings are used by commercial fishermen, and the space in front of the sheds is not sufficient to accommodate a roadway. It is also noted that the pedestrian movement to and from the fishing boats would conflict with the use of the same area by cars. In the future, use of the area will be essentially the same as now. It is also possible that in the future there will be additional buildings on the site in the form of multi-level deve- lopment. The form of this development would not be compatible with a road through the area. We have therefore been advised that it is highly unlikely that any formal approach to the Harbours Board for the lease of a roadway would meet with approval. 672 To provide alternate access from the east from some other point say, near First Avenue and the rail crossing, would cost in the order of half a million dollars merely for property acquisition (private and/or C/P. Rail) and construction (not including the cost of acquiring improvements on the right-of-way). Recent discussions with the owners of Block H indicate they are now in discussion with the National Harbours Board and the C.P.R. to combine Block F and the railroad property into an area for a more comprehensive development. The Planning Department is working closely with the Developer in the matter of connecting Vanier Park eastward through the False Creek area by a permanent roadway. However, it is suggested that this would be considered as an alternate access to the Museum-Marina area rather than the primary approach. In view of the general complexity of providing access along the south side of False Creek at this time, it is recommended that the easterly access to the Museum-Marina complex be examined as part of the longer term development of the whole of the south side of False Creek, and as part of the proposed Arbutus-Burrard Connector improvements to the Burrard Bridge south bridgehead. For Council's information, the existing temporary access route north of Cornwall Avenue via Cypress, Greer and Chestnut Streets has been recently re-examined and found to be operating well. The surface condition of these roadways is good, and adequate pavement width is available. The Director of Museums is also of the opinion that the temporary access is operating adequately. However, this access route has developed an increased volume of traffic on Cypress Street south of Cornwall Avenue to West 4th Avenue. The roadway on this section is below the quality and width standards for the zoning of the abut- ting lands, the improvement having been deferred in past years due to its inclusion in a former Urban Renewal Area. With the cancellation of this Urban Renewal Scheme, the initiation of this improvement by the City becomes viable. The initiation of this improvement will be advanced to Court of Revision in June, 1970." Your Board submits the matter to Council for Consideration. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 658,659,666 673 Board of Administration, February 6, 1970 ....................(SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICE AND HEALTH MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Social Service Department: Home Visits Program - Follow-up Your Board has received the following report from the Administrative Analyst: "On June 24, 1969, City Council adopted a recommendation by which ten (10) Social Service Workers were appointed to carry out a program of Home Visits. For the seventeen (17) weeks ended December 12, 1969, the position is as follows: Unit January 1969 Visited by Cases Not Visited December 12, 1969 Centre 700 139 West 1,313 698 East 630 20 South 816 608 Single Men's 3,459 1,465 1,540 449 4.999 1,914 Each visit resulted in a case rating assessment which is summarized as follows: Rating Family Problem Number 2 3 Health 676 59 197 420 Training (lack of) 276 71 139 66 Child care 188 56 69 63 No special problem 142 0 0 142 All other problems 183 23 78 82 Single Health 272 13 74 185 Training (lack of) 122 12 38 72 No special problem 24 0 0 24 All other problems 31 2 23 6 1.914 236 618 1,060 Definition of Case Rating: 1 - indicates high potential for independence if appropriate service is given; 2 - indicates good potential - may require longer, less intensive service; 3 - can manage on own as long as financial aid given - minimum other services needed. At this date, West Unit and South Unit visits have been completed, It is estimated that by February 28, 1970, East Unit and Centre Unit visits will have been completed. The two workers assigned to visit single men report that there are approximately 1,000 more single men to visit. It is proposed to transfer three of the family visit workers, as of March 1, 1970, to assist in the single men's visiting program. It is anticipated that the single men's visits will be completed by April 30, 1970. 674 Commencing March 1, 1970, it is proposed to use five project workers, and from May 1, 1970, the remaining five workers for the balance of the ten-month period (ending June 18, 1970), under the direction of a Social Service Worker III (Mrs. Jean McCaffery, M.S.W.) to test the validity of extending the Case Rating Assessment program into daily use in the Department. The workers will use the assessments they have already made and their efforts will be directed to working with clients whose assessment is Case Rating 1, as these all have a high potential for independence within a short period. To complete the sample, cases will also be drawn from Ratings 2 and 3. The advantages of using these workers in this manner before the program is initiated throughout the Department are: (a) testing and refinement of assessment techniques; (b) development and testing of case-handling techniques; (c) shared knowledge of resources; (d) establishment, of unmet needs which can be demonstrated to Canada Manpower, educational and other resources; (e) assessment and documentation of results; (f) experimentation with specialization for defined age groups, problems. (Experience indicates many persons are unaware of training opportunities and methods of presentation when job seeking, etc.) The Department frequently receives requests for Social Assistance, excluding financial aid, and a limited experiment to provide and assess such service would be of value. It is one of the services authorized by the Provincial Policy Manual, but has not been provided by the City to date. The Social Service Administrator concurs with the above report. This report has been discussed with an official of the Provincial Department of Social Welfare who concurs with the above Program. The Administrative Analyst recommends that the Social Service Workers assigned to the Home Visits Program carry out a test of the validity of the Case Rating Assessment Program under the direction of Mrs. Jean McCaffery, Social Service Worker III, for the balance of the Home Visits Program period. (Mrs. McCaffery was assigned to special duties under the direction of the Administrative Analyst, as approved by Council November 4, 1969). No further funds are required." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above report be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 659 675 Board of Administration, February 6, 1970 . . . . (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS INFORMATION 1. 800 Keefer Street (Lots 1 and 2, Block 82, D.L. 181) (Cecilia Zanon Estate)____________________________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "This report is to assist Council in considering a request from Messrs. Braidwood, Nuttall, Mackenzie, Brewer & Company for clarification of the position regarding the above-mentioned property. Their inquiry was directed by letter of November 5, 1969 to the Law Department and copies of this letter together with the City Solicitor's reply of November 6, 1969, further letter of November 13, 1969 from Braidwood, Nuttall, Mackenzie, Brewer & Company and the City Solicitor's letter of November 26, 1969, are circulated. This property is located in Urban Renewal Scheme No. 3. The site has dimensions of 50 ft. by 122 ft. and is improved with a house on Lot 1 and a store at the front, and the manufacturing and storage facilities to the rear and to the east of the house. An urban renewal scheme for the 'Strathcona Sub-area' (Technical Planning Board report of August 9, 1968) was submitted by the City on October 30, 1968 to the senior governments with the request for approval and financial aid for implementation. Lots 1 and 2, Block 82, D.L. 181, were recommended for acquisition and clearance, together with all other lots in Block 82, to provide for street realignment and sites for development with multiple dwellings and institutional uses. The scheme recommended progressive acquisition and clearance in the Strathcona area over a period of approximately five years. This scheme was not approved by the senior governments. On August 18, 1967, Development Permit No. 42467 was issued to Mrs. G. Barichello to use the portion of the building previously used as a bakery for candy manufacturing for a limited period of three years expiring June 1, 1970. This approval was granted by the Board of Variance under Appeal 16554. I understand that the appeal was allowed on the basis that it was not considered that the City and senior governments would be likely to require the property until approximately mid-1970 and only minor structural alterations were required. Council on September 9, 1969 approved recommendations of the Board of Administration of August 26, 1969 relating to urban renewal including the abandonment of the preparation of Urban Renewal Scheme 3 other than the preparation of a revised scheme for the Strathcona area subject to the senior govern- ments confirming their approval for the work to be charged to the un-expended balance of the approved cost of the preparation of Urban Renewal Scheme 3. Senior government confirmation having been received, Council on January 7, 1970 approved, subject to certain conditions, recommendations contained in the report of December 18, 1969 from the 'Working Committee' comprised of representatives of the Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association and City and senior government officials for a program and procedure for this work. Guiding principles included in the report are no large-scale acquisition and clearance, with rehabilitation as the general goal. Blocks 82 and 84 were recommended in the report as an experimental project for rehabilitation. It is intended to examine these blocks . extensively to estimate the feasibility of rehabilitation. 676 If this study indicates feasibility and satisfactory arrange- ments for carrying out the work are agreed on by the Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association and the City and the senior governments, work in these blocks will proceed. It is not possible at this time to predict what detailed recommendations will be made in Blocks 82 and 84. However, it is my view that an industrial operation such as that which was carried out on Lots 1 and 2, Block 82, is not compatible with the residential use for which the area is zoned or with the overall goal of rehabilitation set out in the December 18 report. The situation described above would not preclude the sale of Lots 1 and 2, Block 82, D.L. 181, for continuation of the residential use of the residential portion of the property or the demolition of the buildings and their replacement by an apartment building or other use permitted in the RM-3 District Schedule." Your Board sumits the report of the Director of Planning for the information of Council. A DELEGATION WILL BE HEARD ON THE ABOVE AT THE MEETING ON FEBRUARY 10th. 2. Progress Report: Kerrisdale Beautification The Director of Planning reports as follows: "The Department has been questioned about the apparent delay in completing the report on the Stage I Beautification Study of Kerrisdale. Council should be aware that the report is almost complete. However, it has since been announced that radical changes in the 'Vancouver and Lulu Island' line may be possible. I have, therefore, decided to arrange further discussions with the CPR and Marathon Realty, since such changes could affect the proposals in the report. The report has been held up to allow such discussions to take place but should still be in Council's hands by the end of February." According to the Director of Planning, "radical changes ''to the "Vancouver and Lulu Island" line is its depression. An article in the "Kerrisdale Times" made mention of it as a statement by Marathon. Your Board submits the matter to Council for Information. 677 FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Sinking Fund and Investment Matters, December, 1969 The Board considered the following report of the Director of Finance respecting Security transactions during the month of December, 1969, and a Summary of Securities held by the General and Capital Accounts as at December 31, 1969. GENERAL AND CAPITAL ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS Date Type of Security Maturity Maturity Term Yield Bank Deposit Receipts Purchased Date Value Cost Days % Dec 1 Toronto Dominion Bank Dec 8/69 $2,002,972.60 $2,000,000.00 7 7.75 11 Toronto Dominion Bank Dec 22/69 501.262+74 500.000.00 11 8.38 $2,504,235.34 $2,500,000.00 Bank Deposit Receipts transferred by General Account to Sinking Fund in payment of Sinking Fund Instalments, City Serial Debentures Matured ____________and Interest on City Debentures Due to Sinking Fund_____________ Maturity Maturity Term Yield Date Type of Security Date Value Cost Days % Bank Deposit Receipt Transferred Dec 1 Toronto Dominion Bank Jan 15/70 $505,208.90 $500,000.00 45 8.45 2 Banque Canadienne Nationale Jan 15/70 303,001.64 300,000.00 44 8.30 23 Bank of Montreal Jan 15/70 703.806.66 700,000.00 23 8.63 $1,512,017.20 $1,500,000.00 Sale of Canada 4^X Due September 1, 1972 by Kerrisdale Community Centre Fund to General and Capital Account to Provide Funds for Capital Expenditure at the Kerrisdalh Community Centre________________ Maturity Par Term Yield Date Type of Security Date Value Price Cost Yrs/Mos % Canada Transferred Dec 31 Canada 4%X Sept 1/72 $18,000.00 $90.72 $16,329.67 2/8 8.20 Transfer of Bank Term Deposits by General and Capital Account to Debt Charges Equalization Fund Account to Provide an Investment Suitable for the Debt Charges Equalization Fund Portfolio Maturity Maturity Term Yield Date Type of Security Date Value Cost Days % Bank Term Deposit Transferred Dec 31 Royal Bank of Canada Jan 30/70 $503,657.53 $500,000.00 30 8.90 678 CEMETERY CARE FUND Maturity Par Term Yield Date Type of Security Date Value Price Cost Yrs/Mos % Debentures Purchased City of Van, 3½% Dec 1 Apr 15/73 $1,000.00 $83.25 $ 832.50 3/5 9.25 City of Van. 5½% Nov 15/74 5,000.00 85.24 4,262.00 5/0 9.25 1 15 City of Van; 5½% Nov 15/73 87.17 871.70 3/11 9.50 1,000.00 $7,000.00 $5,966.20 TAYLOR MANOR TRUST ACCOUNT Maturity Par Term Yield Date Type of Security Date Value Price Cost Yrs/Mos % Debenture Purchased Dec 15 City of Van. 5½% Nov 15/73 $2,000.00 $87.17 $1,743.40 3/11 9.50 GENERAL AND CAPITAL Summary of Securities Held as at December 31, 1969 Type of Security Par or Maturity Value Cost or Book Value Short Term Bank Deposit Receipts $5,639,142.33 $5,500,000.00 Canada Treasury Bills 1,000,000.00 983.092.16 $6,639,142.33 $6,483,092.16 Medium Term Canada 4¼ Bond Due September 1, 1972 $4,319,000.00 $4,264,922.56 $10,958,142.33 $10,748,014.72 RECOMMENDED by the Board of Administration that the above report of the Director of Finance re Sinking Fund and Investment Matters be confirmed. 679 CONSIDERATION 2. B.C. Track & Field Association - Empire Stadium__________________________ A letter dated January 18, 1970, has been received from the B.C. Track & Field Association, as follows: "Further to our letter of June 24th with reference to the installation of synthetic turf and running tack at Empire Stadium, it is with concern that we see a decision has been made by your Council to provide funds out of general revenue if the referendum is approved by the public of Vancouver on March 11. In our previous correspondence, it was requested that a meeting be arranged with our technical committee to discuss the problems that would arise in our sport if synthetic turf was installed. We again point out that Empire Stadium cannot be used for full scale international or championship track and field meets if this installation is made. British Columbia has international commitments for this year. This will mean that Vancouver will not have a stadium of championship standard to host these or any other major track meets in future. We therefore request again a meeting be held with our technical committee as soon as possible. We regard this as an urgent matter and would like your immediate attention." The previous correspondence referred to in the letter was, your Board understands, sent directly to each Member of Council by the organization. The request of a meeting with the organization's technical committee is submitted for the consideration of Council. DELEGATION REQUEST - B.C. TRACK & FIELD ASSOCIATION RECOMMENDATION 3. Board of Parks and Public Recreation: Requested Review_________________________ The following request dated January 28, 1970, has been received from the Chairman of the Board of Parks and Public Recreation for: a review by the Administrative Analyst of "the Park Board's administrative divisions with particular attention to the recent N.R.P.A. report entitled RECREATION ADMINISTRATIVE STUDY as soon as possible. The Park Board is most anxious that the City's Administrative Analyst review two proposed positions of 'District Recreation Supervisor' and the Park Board's Administrative Assistant' position as soon as possible." Your Board has informed the Chairman of the Park Board that it is anticipated that the review required will take place over a long period and it is unlikely that a report can be available to the Park Board before December, next. However, the report on the two proposed positions of "District Recreation Supervisor" can be completed during the next three months. 680 The review of the Park Board "Administrative Assistant" position will be carried out by the Administrative Analyst himself. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the Administrative Analyst be authorized to carry out the work required by the Park Board subject to the Park Board's Administrative Assistant being made available to the City's Administrative Analyst to carry out the detailed work of the review under the direction of the Administrative Analyst. CONSIDERATION 4. Canadian Amateur Swimming Association's Request for Surplus Office Equipment The Purchasing Agent reports as follows: "The Canadian Amateur Swimming Association has written to the City Clerk requesting a grant of certain items of surplus office furniture and equipment, so that they might furnish an office they are opening in conjunction with the B.C. Sports Federation. A copy of their letter is circulated. They also request alternatives as follows: 'If the foregoing is not within reason that an enabling grant be given to us to purchase these items from the City' or 'If neither of the foregoing is possible, then would it be possible for us to purchase these items from the City at a reasonable price, without necessity of waiting for them to go to open auction.' Of the items requested on the list attached to the above- mentioned letter, the following are available in Surplus Stores - (the prices shown are average prices which have been received at previous auctions): Stenographer's Desk $45.00 Stenographer's Chair 5.00 6 Side Chairs @ $3.00 - 18.00 Electric Typewriter 50.00 Manual Typewriter 25. 00 Manual Adding Machine - 25.00 = $168.00 The City's existing procedure with reference to disposal of surplus equipment reads as follows:- 'The City Purchasing Agent shall, from time to time, to the best advantage, sell any equipment, materials or supplies for which there is no further use, by public auction, solicited offers, negotiated sale or transfer to another department of the City.' " Your Board submits the organization's request to Council for consideration. 681 RECOMMENDATION 5. Finance Department - Revenue and Treasury Division - Additional Staff The Director of Finance has submitted the following report to your Board. The detailed report in support is available to Council and is on file in the City Clerk's Office. "A generally increased workload in the Treasury Branch and Provincial Government legislation regarding the format of the tax bill that must be used by municipalities has increased the workload of the Revenue and Treasury Division to the point where they are no longer supplying adequate service to the taxpayers. In 1969 many Aldermen and His Worship the Mayor received complaints regarding the slowness in processing pay- ments, refunds and the issuing of tax receipts. This was a symptom of the problem and is most unfortunate for the City's public relations. In addition, the cashier operations are now split between the main City Hall building and the East Wing, therefore requiring additional vacation relief, and temporary help during the tax rush period. The detailed report available from the City Clerk separately describes the problems in detail. The detailed report also has attached a schedule showing that overall staff decreases in the period 1966-69 total 13, plus a further one in 1970 making an overall total of 14. In order to bring the Division's functions back to a satis- factory level, I RECOMMEND (1) That one additional Clerk-Typist II position be added to the Treasury Branch, at an annual cost of $4,700.00, effective immediately (in advance of the 1970 revenue budget). Classification subject to approval of the Director of Personnel Services. (2) That because of the peak nature of the tax work, temporary help and paid overtime be used as the means of meeting staffing requirements, instead of increasing the permanent establishment. The cost increase of $4,130.00 in overtime to be included in the 1970 revenue budget. (3) That with the cashiers now operating in two separate locations, the 1970 budget be increased by $1,175.00 to provide full vacation relief, and the necessary temporary help during the tax rush. If approved by Council, the necessary adjustments will be made to the 1970 budget during budget review. The total annual cost of the above is $9,805." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Director of Finance be approved. 682 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT FEBRUARY 6, 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. C.F.M.M. Finance Committee Meeting Montreal - February 27, 1970______________ City Council, on March 26, 1968, authorized Commissioner Sutton Brown to represent the City on the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities Technical Advisory Committee - Financial Matters. The Committee is meeting in Montreal on February 27 - 28 to draft the final statement, and the Executive Director has strongly requested that Vancouver be represented. Commissioner Sutton Brown will be unable to attend and is, therefore, recommending that Council approve the attendance of either the Director or Deputy Director of Finance at the meeting, at an approximate cost of $370. to the City. It is therefore, RECOMMENDED by your Board that Council approve the attendance of the Director or Deputy Director of Finance at the meeting of the Finance Committee of the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities in Montreal on February 27 - 28 at an approximate cost to the City of $370. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 660 683 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS FEBRUARY 6, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. PART I SALES RECOMMENDATIONS 1. RECOMMENDED that the following offers received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council:- Re: Lot 1, D.L.662 & 729, Plan #13271 N/S 49th Ave. between Elgin & Inverness Sts. NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS A.Weger Ltd. 1 46.09' x 124.95' $12,020.00 City This lot known to 46.38' 119.16' Terms contain peat and at 9-3/4% no guarantee given to soil stability Re: Lot 90, D.L.729, Plan #13271 E/S Ross Street, South of 45th Avenue NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Wing Quan 90 50' x 114' $12,199.00 City This lot known to Chin Terms contain peat and at 9-3/4% no guarantee give to soil stability 684 PART II S U N D R I E S 2. Acquisition of Lane Corner Cut-Off Sit: W/S of Rupert Street, N. of Kingsway The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "The Library Board has received their new bookmobile and will be placing this vehicle into operation shortly. This new unit is substantially larger than the old vehicle and it is extremely difficult to manoeuvre the new unit into the loading bay at the rear of the Collingwood Branch Library where the bookmobile is supplied. To facilitate ingress and egress of this vehicle, it became essential to secure a 15' x 30' lane corner cut-off from Sub. C of Lot 5, Block 12, D.L. 37 which is situated on the west side of Rupert Street, north of Kingsway. At the request of the Library Board, negot- iations were entered into with the property owners who have now agreed to convey the required corner cut-off for the sum of $275.00, made up as follows: a) Payment for loss of land $115.00 (approx. 225 sq.ft.) b) Payment in lieu of erecting a new fence along the property line at the $160.00 lane (approx. 85 lineal feet) $275.00 This lane corner cut-off far exceeds normal lane ded- ications and is required only to provide manoeuvring space for the bookmobile. This settlement is considered fair and the Library Board has agreed to reimburse the owners on the above basis from their 'Gifts and Grants Account'. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire the lane corner cut-off on the foregoing basis." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 3. Lease Renewal - Widening Strip N/S of Point Grey Road, East of Wallace St. adjoining Parcel A, D.L.448 and 538___________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "The Jericho Tennis Club purchased Wallace Street End in 1957. As part of the purchase agreement, they in turn were required to dedicate, at no cost to the City, a portion of their property, approximately 275' x 25' for highway purposes. 685 The Tennis Club have leased the widening strip since January 1, i960, for partial use as tennis courts, the balance being maintained in grass and shrubs. The Tennis Club have now requested a further renewal. The City Engineer concurs with this request for a period of ten years. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance has reviewed the rent and recommends an increase from the current rate of $60.00 per annum plus taxes to $150.00 per annum plus taxes effective January 1, 1970. RECOMMENDED that, effective January 1, 1970, the subject lease be renewed for a ten year period at a rental of $150.00 per annum plus all taxes, subject to the remaining terms and conditions as contained in the current agreement with the inclusion of a five year rental review clause and a one year right of cancellation clause by either the lessor or the lessee." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 4. Caretaker Agreements 1646, 1648-50 and 1652 Haro Street The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to Item 3, Property Matters, December 12, 1969, adopted by Council December 16, 1969, approving the acquisition of the above properties for the West End Community Centre Site. The City obtained ownership of the properties as of Jan. 1, 1970. These various premises comprise frame dwellings with multiple tenancies. Due to the type of tenancy, a caretaker is required for each dwelling. Caretaker's duties Include maintaining the grounds, keeping the premises clean, looking after supply and exchange of linen, collection of rents and overall supervision of tenants. In this connection arrangements have been made as follows: 1646 Haro Street - Mr. Paules Vermaat of 1132 Comox St. Has been acting as caretaker of this dwelling as of Jan. 1, 1970. 1648-50 Haro Street - The previous owner, Mrs. Dayle Maliter, is remaining as caretaker until Feb. 28, 1970 and is occupying Ste. 5 rent-free in lieu of salary. Mr. Paules Vermaat is to assume caretaker duties commencing March 1, 1970. 1652 Haro Street - At the time of acquisition the care- taker was Mr. b. Keith Humm who has agreed to continue in this capacity as of Jan. 1, 1970. RECOMMENDED that Mr. Paules Vermaat of 1132 Comox St. be appointed as caretaker of 1646 Haro St. from Jan. 1, 1970 and of 1648-50 Haro St. from March 1, 1970, subject to payment of allowances of $84.00 per month and $72.00 per month, respectively. 686 FURTHER RECOMMENDED that Mr. H. Keith Humm of rear 1652 Haro Street be appointed caretaker of 1652 Haro Street from Jan. 1, 1970, subject to payment of an allowance of $72.00 per month. The caretaker allowances in this report are in accordance with the Minimum Wage Act, Order #14 'Occupation of Janitor'. In all Instances contracts are to be drawn to the sat- isfaction of the Corporation Counsel and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendations of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 5. Consent to the Sub-lease of a Portion of the Waterlot being the Extension of Gore Avenue N. of C.P.R. Right of Way The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "The waterlot fronting Gore Avenue Street End is leased by the City from the National Harbours Board and sub- leased by assignment to the Canadian National Railways Ltd. Council Resolution of November 26, 1968 approved consent to a sub-lease of a portion of the waterlot to Viking Tugboat Co. Ltd. for a one year period June 1, 1968 to May 31, 1969. By letter of January 13; 1970, the Canadian National Railways have again applied for consent to sub-lease to Viking Tugboat Ltd. for the remaining 42 month term of lease, June 1, 1969 to December 31, 1972, subject also to approval of this sub-lease by the National Harbours Board. RECOMMENDED that consent be given to the aforementioned sub-lease subject to the documents being satisfactory to Corporation Counsel." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 6. Acquisition for Union-Adanac Diversion 1151 Union Street_________________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "On Sept. 9, 1969, City Council adopted a report of the Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation dated Aug. 28, 1969, wherein the Supervisor of Property and Insurance was authorized to begin negotiations as soon as possible for the acquisition of various properties required to connect Union Street and Adanac Street, including Lot 24, Blk. 21, D.L. 182A being 1151 Union Street. 687 This property consists of a site 25' x 122', zoned M-l (industrial) used for both residential and industrial purposes. At the front is a one-storey frame dwelling with a main floor area of 768 sq. ft. erected in 1905. This dwelling contains 7 rooms, 5 plumbing fixtures, has a patent shingle roof, siding on the exterior walls, a concrete foundation and is heated by an automatic oil- fired hot water system. The building is in good condition as a result of renovations in recent years and is occupied by the owner and family. At the rear of the property is a one-storey frame building with an area of 1000 sq. ft. which is presently being used as a furniture making shop by the owner and family. This building has a concrete foundation, concrete slab floor, imitation brick siding on the exterior, a tar and gravel roof and contains various woodworking machines and equipment which will be removed by the owner when vacating. In addition to the basic value of the property in use for residential purposes it has been necessary to consider the benefit accruing to owner by reason of the business enterprise also located on the property. Following negotiations with the owner's solicitors, the owner has agreed to sell for the sum of $20,500.00 as of Dec. 31, 1969, including moving costs, disruption of business and all other considerations, subject to the owner retaining rent-free possession to March 31, 1970. This settlement price is considered to be realistic. It is proposed to demolish these buildings when vacant to enable the City Engineer to proceed with the develop- ment of the new road. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire the above-described property at a total cost of $20,500.00 on the foregoing basis, chargeable to Code #145/2805." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 7. Extension of 'Option to Purchase' British Columbia Housing Foundation The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Resolution of Council dated December 7, 1967 approved the sale of Lot 28, Sub. D, Block 160, D.L. 264A which is situated on the north side of 12th Avenue between Clark and Woodland Drives, to the Orange Rest Home Foundation for the cash price of $9,920.00, which has been paid in full. After payment of the lot, the Orange Rest Home Foundation passed a resolution recommending that the property be conveyed into the name of the British Columbia Housing Foundation, 198 West Hastings St., Vancouver, B.C. The Foundation agreed to take over the land for the purpose of constructing a Senior Citizens Home. 688 One of the conditions of sale was, ' the purchaser shall give to the City a two-year option to repurchase the property at the net sale price, to be exercised in the event that the purchaser does not proceed with con- struction'. An option was secured from the British Columbia Housing Foundation requiring construction to proceed by December 7, 1969, with the City having a further three months to exercise the option. We have received a letter from the Housing Foundation which says in part ' owing to the fact that, subsequent to the transfer of the property to us, there was a change in City policy regarding the permissible maximum floor space ratio for this type of project in RT-2 zones, it was necessary to delay planning until a final decision had been taken by City Council, and later to revise the original plans. This has inevitably meant a considerable delay. The Housing Foundation goes on to request a one-year extension of the City's "option to purchase".' The Planning Department reports that a floor space ratio of 0.75 is now permissible and will enable the Housing Foundation to proceed with their planned housing projects. The Director of Planning also endorses the granting of a one-year extension of the 'option to purchase'. RECOMMENDED that the City Solicitor be requested to prepare a one-year extension to the 'option to purchase presently held by the City of Vancouver on Lot 28, Sub. D, Block 160, D.L. 264A, Group 1, NWD, Plan #10940." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 8. Acquisition for Replotting S.E. Sector, Lot on S/S 59th Avenue, West of Cromwell St._______________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lot 11, Block 2 of south part of NW¼, D.L. 335 which is situated on the south side of 59th Avenue, west of Cromwell Street is required for replotting purposes in connection with the expanded program of redevelopment in the S.E. Sector authorized by City Council on June 21, 1968 This property comprises a single lot 33' x 110', zoned RS-1. Same is presently overgrown with bush and is totally lacking all services. According to recent advice from the City Solicitor, the owner through his solicitor, agrees to accept the sum of $5,000.00 as of December 31, 1969 subject to the City paying out-of-pocket expenses in the amount of $685.00. This settlement price is considered to be realistic and is endorsed by the City Solicitor. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire the above-described property for the sum of $5,685.00 on the foregoing basis, chargeable to Code #4906/255." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 689 9. Sale of City-owned Lot Sit: S.E. Corner 8th Ave. & MacDonald St. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lot A, Sub. 3 & 4, Block 20, D.L. 192, Plan #5113, which is situated on the South-east corner of 8th Avenue and MacDonald Street was acquired in 1948 for highway purposes with portion established for road. The re- sidual portion, known as Lot A, is vacant, triangular in shape, and has a total area of 1,581 sq.ft. Canada Safeway Ltd. has acquired the rest of the block on the South side of 8th Avenue between MacDonald and Stephens Streets, and on June 26, 1969 City Council (Public Hearing) approved an application for rezoning to C-2 Commercial District subject to the acquisition by Canada Safeway Ltd. of the lane allowance and subject to the consolidation of all lots including the closed and stopped-up portion of the E/W lane, into one parcel and so registered in the Land Registry Office. On November 25, 1969 City Council approved Item 3 of the Board of Administration, Works & Utility Matters, report dated November 21, 1969 recommending closing and sale of the lane in Block 20, for the sum of $19,681.00. Negotiations for the sale of City-owned Lot A to Canada Safeway Ltd. have been in progress for some time. Valuing this parcel on the basis of its Inclusion into a consolidated commercial development, the Supervisor of Property and Insurance has recommended a price of $6,324.00. Canada Safeway Ltd. has now indicated that they are prepared to acquire at this price. It is therefore, RECOMMENDED that Lot A of Lots 3 & 4, Block 20, D.L. 192 be sold to Canada Safeway Ltd. for the sum of $6,324.00, plus taxes and registration fees, for consolidation with the abutting property." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 661 690 MINUTES January 26, 1970 OFFICIAL TRAFFIC COMMISSION A meeting of the Official Traffic Commission was held in the No. 1 Committee Room, Third Floor, City Hall on Monday, January 26, 1970, at approximately 3:30 p.m. PRESENT: Alderman Linnell Alderman Rankin Commissioner Ryan Mr. R.C. Boyes, Assistant City Engineer, Traffic and Transportation Division Superintendent A.E. Oliver, City Police Department Mr. D. Morrison, City Prosecutor's Office Dr. P.S. Bullen, Vancouver School Board Mr. J. Mulberry, Law Department ALSO Mr. W.H. McLachlan, Vancouver School Board PRESENT: Mr. J. Plaskett, Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council CLERK: D. Scott Appointment of Chairman The Clerk advised that the Vancouver City Council on January 7, 1970 appointed Alderman Linnell and Alderman Rankin as Council Members to the Commission. Nominations were called for the position of Chairman. Alderman Linnell was elected Chairman of the Official Traffic Commission for the year 1970. The Minutes of the meeting held December 1, 1969 were adopted as amended by Council on December 16, 1969. 1. 16th Avenue and Camosun Street The Commission has had before it for the past few years the matter of traffic conditions at 16th and Camosun and representations have been heard from various interested citizens and the Queen Elizabeth P.T.A. on several occasions. Mrs. L.A. Waters, Safety Chairman of the Queen Elizabeth P.T.A., has been the chief spokesman in the past year. Mrs. L.A. Waters, representing the petitioners, again appeared before the Official Traffic Commission, presented a brief and requested a pedestrian actuated signal at 16th and Camosun and an advance flashing signal west of the actuated signal. (A copy of the brief and relevant correspondence are attached for the information of Council and it should be noted that a petition with ap- proximately 1,030 signatures is on file in the City Clerk's Office) Mrs. Waters advised that as the Queen Elizabeth School is used for extra-curricular activities in the late afternoon and evening, a school patrol operated light would not be significant as it would not be in operation after the school patrol went off duty. In answer to a communication from Mrs. Waters received October 30, 1969 by the Engineering Department, Mr. Boyes advised Mrs. Waters that he had requested a School Board representative to supply information on the use of all schools after school hours so that this matter could be considered on a city-wide basis. In a report dated January 19, 1970 the City Engineer reported as follows: 691 "In regard to this matter, at the Commission meeting of August 25, 1969, the School Board was requested to supply information on extra-curricular activities at all schools in the City for inclusion in a later report. This information has been received and shows that: (1) Of 68 Elementary Schools in the City, 65 are used for extra-curricular activities in the late afternoon and evening. The evening use is generally by teenagers and adults and is comparable to activities in Secondary Schools and Community Centres throughout the City. (2) Of the 65 schools, 29 (including Queen Elizabeth School at 16th Avenue and Camosun Street) are used between 3:00 P.M. and 5:30 P.M. for activities involving primary school children. The number of days per week the schools are used varies from one to four with an average of 2.1. The hours per day also varies with an average of 1.75 hours per day involving group sizes of 12 to 30 children per day of use. As indicated in item (1) above, the evening use is by older Elementary school children and adults and the activities are comparable to those in Community Centres and Secondary Schools throughout the City where special crossing facilities have not been found necessary. The main concern expressed at Commission meetings has been with the 3:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. period when Safety Patrols are not in attendance at school crosswalks and the vehicular traffic volumes are heavier because of the evening rush hour. The types of activities during this period are generally piano lessons, Cubs and Brownies and physical activities which are also occurring at Churches, Community Centres, Parks and Boys' Clubs throughout the City where the present arrangements of marked crosswalks and right-of-way provisions appear to be satisfactory. Because the arterial streets are on a grid system with a spacing of approximately ½ mile, most of the schools are on or close to an arterial street. It has been suggested that because of the extra-curricular activities at the schools, pedestrian actuated signals should be installed at the school crosswalk locations. In the recent review of pedestrian crossing difficulties throughout the City which culminated in a recommendation for the installation of five pedestrian actuated signals, factors considered in arriving at a warrant for such treatment included traffic volumes, crossing demand, accident history, etc. In the case of school crossings, the above information shows no special circumstances or technical criteria for recommending pedestrian actuated signals at school crosswalk locations. Queen Elizabeth School is used more during the 3:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. period for extra-curricular activities than the average of other schools. Its use is four days per week compared to the average of 2.1 days per week, and 1.8 hours per day of use compared to the average of 1.75. As pointed out, however, similar activitites are occurring at other locations throughout the City. Specifically, in the West Point Grey area, activities are held in the Queen Mary School (4th Avenue and Trimble Street) and at two Churches in the same area. Access to these locations involve crossing 4th Avenue and 10th Avenue where the traffic 692 volumes are comparable on 4th Avenue and heavier on 10th Ave. compared to 16th Ave. On a City-wide basis there are many arterial streets with substantially heavier volumes than presently occur on 16th Avenue. In summary, having reviewed the program of activities, crossing movement and relationship to similar activities throughout the City, there does not appear to be justification for additional traffic control measures for schools at this time. This report is submitted for the Commission's consideration." Mrs. Waters pointed out that she believed the speed is excessive due to the fact that it is used a great deal by students going to and from the University of B.C. and Superintendent Oliver stated that he would have a radar survey made in this area. As a request for this pedestrian actuated signal by Mrs. Waters on behalf of the petitioners has been before the Commission on serveral occasions and because there is no clear indication of special circumstances at this location, after some questions and considerable discussion it was RECOMMENDED that the matter of a pedestrian operated light and a warning light at 16th and Camosun be brought before City Council for its CONSIDERATION and decision. 2. Loading Zone Mid-Block on Howe Street In a communication dated November 28, 1969, Mr. G.E. Baynes, President of the Hotel Grosvenor requested the establishment of a mid-block loading zone north of the entrance to the Government Parkinq lot on the west side of Howe Street on Block 61. In reply to this communi- cation, the City Engineer advised Mr. Baynes that he was prepared to eliminate three parking metered spaces on the west side of Howe Street immediately south of Robson Street. The City Engineer further advised Mr. Baynes that he felt his request should be placed before the Official Traffic Commission for consideration at which time arrangements would be made for Mr. Baynes to present his case. The City Engineer submitted a report dated January 19, 1970 however the Clerk advised that Mr. Baynes was on holidays and could not be present at this meeting. It was therefore RECOMMENDED that the matter of a loading zone mid-block on Howe Street be tabled to a subsequent meeting when Mr. Baynes can be present. 3. A.M. Congestion on South Granville Mr. B.W. Hoeter in a communication dated December 8, 1969 advised that the traffic flow on Granville Street north from 57th to 41st Avenues is becoming more and more congested during the morning rush hour. He suggested that the curb northbound lane on the east side of Granville Street should have parking restrictions in order to open up this lane to traffic. In a report dated January 15, 1970, the City Engineer advised that recent traffic volume increases between 59th and 41st Avenues indicate the need for another northbound lane and further advised it is proposed to install, under the City Engineer's authority, a 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. parking prohibition on the east side of Granville in this area. RECOMMENDED that the City Engineer's report dated January 15, 1970 be approved. 693 Official Traffic Commission January 26, 1970 4. Crosswalk, 41st & Heather - $1.49 Day At the last meeting of the Official Traffic Commission it was recommended that a school crosswalk be placed on Heather and 41st Avenue and that a report be made to the next meeting of the Commission on traffic conditions in the vicinity of the Shopping Centre on a $1.49 Day. Superintendent Oliver in a report dated December 5, 1969 advised of the traffic conditions and the crossing habits of pedestrians par- ticularly as they pertain to students on 41st and Heather during the periods 8:20 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 12:01 p.m. to 1:00 and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Superintendent Oliver concluded his report stating that in the opinion of the Police Department, the $1.49 Day traffic observed did not affect the safety of the students. It was pointed out that the check of traffic conditions was to also determine whether a marked school crosswalk at 45th Avenue and Tisdall was necessary. It was RECOMMENDED that the report of Superintendent Oliver dated December 5, 1969 respecting the crosswalk at 41st and Heather on $1.49 Day be received and that a further report be presented by Superintendent Oliver on the traffic conditions and student crossing problems at 45th and Tisdall. 5. Statistics re Traffic Accidents and Deaths in the City. Superintendent Oliver reported that the number of traffic injuries in the City of Vancouver had increased slightly during 1969 however the number of deaths recorded had decreased from 53 in 1968 to 35 in 1969. In speaking to the matter, Superintendent Oliver advised that a survey was being taken with respect to the seriousness of the accidents incurred and he was awaiting this report with interest. He explained that new methods are being tried with a view to reducing the number of traffic accidents. RECOMMENDED that the Official Traffic Commission extend its appreciation and commendation to the Superintendent of Traffic and Mr. Boyes for their program and efforts with respect to the reduction of traffic deaths in the City of Vancouver during 1969. 6. Second Avenue Traffic - East of Cambie Overpass In connection with a communication received from Mr. E.W. Bear dated December 1, 1969 with respect to the signing on Second Avenue east of the Cambie Overpass, Mr. Boyes explained the type and location of signs and the reasons for their installation. RECOMMENDED that the City Engineer send a suitable letter of explanation to Mr. Bear. 7. Hornby & Pender Streets Request for Dual Left Turn Lanes At a meeting of the Vancouver City Council on December 9, 1969 Alderman Sweeney reported that motorists turning left from Hornby Street onto Pender Street are being ticketed when they make the turn from the second lane from the curb and Council referred the matter to the Commission. The City Engineer under date of January 19, 1970 reported as follows: "This matter has been reviewed, and observations indicate that throughout the majority of the day there is no unusual situation at this intersection which would suggest a need for two lanes turning left. However, there are short periods of five to ten 694 minutes duration during the afternoon rush period when some congestion occurs, and some left turns take place from the second lane. Providing two lanes for these left turns introduces a hazardous weaving situation in the short block on Pender Street west of Hornby Street. A further hazard to pedestrians also exists in the west crosswalk, where they cannot be readily seen by the second lane of turning vehicles. A further consideration in this matter is that when the new Georgia Viaduct is opened in the Spring of 1971, Pender Street will be made two-way in this area and dual left turns will not be possible, in view of the narrow width of street available. In view of the above, it is RECOMMENDED that dual left turns at Pender and Hornby Streets not be permitted." Mr. Boyes with the aid of a map explained the situation and it was RECOMMENDED that the recommendation of the City Engineer contained in his report dated January 19, 1970 that dual left turns at Pender and Hornby Streets not be permitted, be adopted. 8. School Buses Stopping on Appropriate Side of the Street___________________________ In a communication dated December 5, 1969 Mrs. Carol Wilson requested that action be taken to prohibit school buses discharging children where it would necessitate them crossing the street to reach their home or school. She suggested that children should be deposited from the school buses in front of their homes or in front of the school. It was pointed out that the Vancouver School Board do not operate school buses however many private organizations such as the Kerrisdale Transportation, the Bunny Bus etc., are operating on City streets. The Commission agreed that a suitable letter should be forwarded to the organizations operating these buses explaining that the Commission is concerned with the hazard involved in those cases where children are required to cross the street at a mid-block location. RECOMMENDED that Mrs. Wilson be advised of the action the Commission proposes to take on this matter. 9. Police Required due to Special Functions and Events__________________________________ The Vancouver City Council on November 4, 1969 referred the matter of additional expenditures necessary to provide Police services for special events, functions etc., held in the City by organizations, commercial establishments et al, to the Official Traffic Commission for report to Council. The Commission considered this matter at its meeting on December 7, 1969 and RECOMMENDED "(a) that consideration of developers paying for the cost of police supervision to handle special traffic conditions, if found necessary during the construction period, be referred to the Technical Planning Board for report to the Commission, (b) that the Chairman write to the major cities to obtain information as to how they handle, from a police enforcement 695 standpoint, peak traffic conditions; the cost involved and who pays for the additional supervision required) (c) that Superintendent Oliver be requested to submit a report to the next meeting of the Official Traffic Commission setting out the use of the permanent and reserve police officers with respect to the P.N.E. events, major downtown department stores, and other profit making activities, (d) that the Law Department review and report to the next Official Traffic Commission meeting on the legal aspects of charging for extra traffic police supervision." With respect to charging for extra traffic police supervision where: (a) a building project disrupts or impedes normal traffic patterns as a consequence of a partial or total closure of an adjacent street; and (b) extra supervision is required to facilitate the holding of a parade. the Corporation Counsel in a report dated December 22, 1969 advised that there would be no legal obstacle for the collection of these charges for the services provided. He pointed out however that with respect to (a) there are practical problems and suggested the Director of Permits and Licenses express his views on this matter. The Director of Permits and Licenses reported under date of January 23, 1970 as follows with respect to the partial closure of streets with respect to building operations: "Clause 1.6.3.(1) of the Building By-law sets forth the limita- ations of street occupancy with respect to the construction of buildings viz. 'The Building Inspector shall not authorize the occupation of any part of any street or the air space immediately above such part, beyond twenty feet from the street line, provided however that the Council may authorize the Building Inspector to issue a permit to any person for the use and occupancy of a greater part or area of any street, subject to such conditions and stipulations as the Council may deem expedient.' It is to be noted that this regulation gives: (a) authority to the Building Inspector to permit street occupancy up to 20 feet as measured from the street- property line (b) reserves to City Council the right to approve and conditions of approval for street occupancy exceeding 20 feet as measured from the street-property line. With respect to (a) street occupancy permits are not issued without prior approval of the City Engineer and such permits are not issued under conditions which would interfere with traffic to the extent that traffic supervision by City Police would be required. With respect to (b) I am not aware of any street occupancy approved by Council that disrupted traffic to the extent that traffic control by police officers was required. Closure of City streets for special projects, such as Block 52 currently under construction, was carried out by the City Engineer. 696 Finally the Building By-law regulates through permit the movement of buildings over city streets. Prior approval of the City Engineer is required and it is usual to have a police officer in attendance. A charge based on a flat fee structure for the case of moving buildings over city streets could be collected at the time the permit was issued. Such fee would have to be determined by the police administration. Should the need arise in the future for traffic control by police officers in the case of special projects, fees could, presumably, be part of the conditions of approval. However establishment of a fee or fee structure would be very difficult to determine if possible at all. In addition to the foregoing, it is pointed out that the present fee structure for street occupancy amounts to a significant figure." Superintendent Oliver presented a report dated December 29, 1969, which set out a breakdown of all regular and reserve Police coverage in 1969 for parades, general traffic control, commercial events etc., for the consideration of the Commission. Superintendent Oliver also submitted the following report dated January 23, 1970 setting out the policy followed by 10 major cities with respect to charges for the use of additional police: "It should be noted that the prime criterion by which the reporting cities deal with the problem of charging fees for additional police personnel is:- a). Does it affect the public at large, or b). Does it only assist a commercial enterprise, and their patrons. PARADES All the cities involved in this report replied that they do not charge for additional traffic control, providing that a parade permit is obtained, and a parade fee posted. MAJOR DEPARTMENT STORE SALES All reporting cities replied that the Stores use their own security staff on premises, and employ off-duty police personnel to assist. Reserve Police, or off-duty police, are employed for on-premises traffic control. (i.e. parking lot control). In most cases on-street traffic control is handled by on-duty police personnel, except Windsor and Toronto, where off-duty uniform police are hired. COMMERCIAL EVENTS OF A THEATRICAL OR SPORTS NATURE All cities involved replied that they even hire off-duty police personnel for on-premises security, while on-street traffic control is supplied by the City at no additional charge, except the City of Los Angeles, who pay their members, but assess the event the cost of personnel. OTHER - ESCORTS ETC This category included escorts of all types - house moves, construction etc. Seven cities reported that all escorts are 697 handled by off-duty members, while Calgary, Edmonton and Win- nipeg supply on-duty personnel, and assess the company, or individual requesting the service. PARKING LOT ON-STREET LINE-UP The Cities of Los Angeles, Saskatoon and Toronto permit limited on-street line-up, but it must move when instructed by police. All other cities report no problem in this area." (The report of the Corporation Counsel dated December 22, and the report of Superintendent Oliver dated December 29, 1969 are attached for the information of Council.) The Commission discussed this matter for a considerable time and Mr. J. Mulberry pointed out to the members the difficulties that could arise in endeavouring to collect such charges. It was RECOMMENDED that no action be taken at this time and the Corporation Counsel be asked to review the Vancouver Charter to see if there is any feasibility for such charges and FURTHER RECOMMENDED that the Police Department be instructed to keep a watching brief to see if some of the extra police details might be charged for. The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:00 p.m. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S)662/3 ======================================================================== 698 A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, February 17, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Adams (Leave of Absence) Alderman Rankin CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day in regard to Property and Personnel matters, et al. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated February 10, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED His Worship the Mayor advised that Dr. Turpin, the Civic Chaplain, has been confined in hospital but is now convalescing satisfactorily at home. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Wilson - referred to a pamphlet on drugs put out Pamphlet on Drugs under the sponsorship of major Vancouver department stores. The Alderman suggested an additional 50,000 copies be made available for distribution to the citizens. At His Worship's request Alderman Wilson agreed to submit a motion later. Alderman Bird - referred to a copy of a communication Parking Infraction and received citing an incident involving Towing Company__________ a citizen with a tow truck company following a parking infraction. The Alderman expressed his views on the matter of detaining citizens in this manner. His Worship advised of having forwarded the matter to the Police Commission. 699 Alderman Hardwick - Street Hoardings referred to the fact that in the next several months construction will commence on a number of major buildings in the downtown area. The Alderman enquired regarding City policy, if any. in the matter of construction of hoardings which protrude on to the City streets. Commissioner Ryan reported there is a by-law provision allowing certain powers to the Building Inspector and further approval from the City Council as necessary. Alderman Phillips - enquired if His Worship would be Mayor's Meeting with the reporting as a result of his recent Prime Minister_____________ meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau. His Worship stated he would be reporting later. Alderman Phillips - referred to a newspaper article Noise By-law commenting on a noise by-law recently enacted by the City of Ottawa. The Corporation Counsel advised he has been in communication with various cities on the subject of noise and would be writing to obtain a copy of this recent enactment. Alderman Broome - requested the Board of Administration Street Marking Program furnish a report on the marking of streets program, to include money spent over the past year and quality of paint used. Alderman Sweeney - enquired regarding submission of the Proposed 5-year Plan proposed 5-year Plan plebiscite. Plebiscite____________ His Worship stated the matter would be discussed later. Alderman Wilson referred to an enquiry from the Operating Funds: Dunbar Community Centre whether Community Centres operating funds for community centre facilities, as well as in respect to future facilities as proposed in the 5-year plan, will be adequately provided. His Worship reported he had already replied to this communication. 700 Alderman Wilson - Social Planning Study: West End referred to the Social Planning study for the West End which has been approved by Council. In this regard the Alderman advised the West End Community Associa- tion had conducted a house to house survey and obtained pertinent information respecting conditions in the area. The Alderman suggested the Chairman of the Social Development Committee endeavour to have a close liaison arrangement established with the Association in order that the material already gathered may be made available. COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Transportation Arteries: Burnaby, Richmond, Vancouver The Council noted a communication from the Chairman of the Planning Committee of Richmond referring to an ad hoc committee of representatives of Richmond, Burnaby and Vancouver which has been discussing mutual problems in the field of transportation routes, and liaison with the Department of Highways. It is advised that particularly, the Committee considers the need to study in depth the possibility of a traffic corridor linking Highway 499 via the new Knight Street Fraser River crossing and Highway 401 in the vicinity of Boundary Road. It is suggested, therefore, that the respective Councils recognize this ad hoc committee and give it authority to discuss such matters with the Department of Highways officials. MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT this communication be referred to the Standing Committee on Transportation for report back. - CARRIED 2. Continental Hotel MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, pursuant to request received, a delegation be heard from the Continental Hotel Limited, as and when the Board of Administration submits a related report to Council. - CARRIED 3. Conference: Housing & Community The Council received a communication from the Supervisor, Urban Affairs Program, Extension Department of the University of British Columbia, pointing out a Housing and Community Conference would be held in the Georgia Hotel, March 5th and 6th. It is requested representations from elected and staff officers be arranged. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT this matter be left in the hands of His Worship the Mayor to appoint representatives both from the Council and the administration. - CARRIED 701 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, February 13, 1970 Works and Utility Matters (i) South 7' of Lot 13, Subdivision 10, Block A. D.L. 182 N/S Pender Street, East of Vernon Drive (Clause 1)_______________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this clause be deferred for consideration at the next meeting at which time the City Engineer be present to give a Report Reference to Council respecting Pender Street and like closings which have taken place. - CARRIED (ii) Balance of Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clauses 2 and 3 of the report of the Board of Adminis- tration (Works & Utility matters), dated February 13, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED (iii) Underground Wiring re New Subdivisions Alderman Calder requested the Board of Administration report on the proposal that contractors developing new subdivisions and are relieved of the requirement to place wiring underground, be required, in lieu thereof, to make a payment to the City. MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT this proposal be referred to the Board of Administration for report. - CARRIED Social Service and Health Matters (i) Juvenile Detention Home: Regional (Clause 2) The Greater Vancouver Regional District has requested the Council advise whether or not it favours the Regional District building and operating a Remand-Detention Home for juveniles with the capital cost being distributed on the basis of assessments and operating costs being distributed on a per diem rate based on usage. This enquiry is made as a result of a request from the Vancouver City Council that the District consider the building of a Juvenile Detention Home on a Regional basis. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Greater Vancouver Regional District be advised that the Vancouver City Council is in favour of the District building and operating a Remand-Detention Home for juveniles with the Regional District's share of the capital costs being distributed on a basis of assessments and the District's share of the operating costs being distributed on a per diem rate based on usage. - CARRIED 702 (ii) Saturday Closure: Mountain View Cemetery (Clause 3) The Board of Administration reported as a result of a communication from the B. C. Funeral Services Association re dis- continuance of burial services on Saturdays. The views of the Medical Health Officer are set out in the report. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT, in the Vancouver Cemetery operation, only the Cemetery Office remain open on Saturday and there be no burials on this day other than when special arrangements are made which will be at the cost of the parties so requiring. (not put) MOVED by Ald. Phillips, in Amendment, THAT the present policy in respect of Saturday opening of the Vancouver City Cemetery remain unchanged. - CARRIED (iii) Taylor Manor: Replacement Equipment (Clause 1) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clause 1 of the report of the Board of Administration (Social Service and Health matters), dated February 13, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters (i) Terminal Railways and Freight Movement in Greater Vancouver (Clause 5)________________ The Board of Administration reported as follows: "Your Board submits the following report of the Director of Planning dated February 6, 1970 respecting problems connected with freight movement in Greater Vancouver: 'On November 12, 1969, Members of Council met with Dr. Derek Scrafton, Chief, Urban Transportation Development Division, Department of Transport, Ottawa, at which time it was agreed the City would submit a memorandum of its ideas regarding Terminal Railways in Greater Vancouver. Since then, Dr. Scrafton has made available copies of a 1963 study of freight traffic movement through Greater Vancouver which was prepared by the B.C. Research Council for the Department of Transport but not previously made public. Copies of a summary of this report are on file with the City Clerk for Members of Council who wish them. After reviewing this report, it is obvious that some of the problem situations existing then have been eliminated by measures taken over the last six years, including: - completion of the Heatley and Renfrew overpass - elimination of level crossing at Campbell Avenue - expansion of Canadian Pacific and Canadian National yard facilities at Coquitlam and Port Mann respectively - completion of the new Second Narrows railway bridge and tunnel 703 - operation of the "Physical Distribution Sub-Committee" of the Port of Vancouver Development Committee as a forum for considering problems of road and rail systems affecting physical distribution. On the basis of the foregoing, it does not appear that a further fact-finding study is necessary. In addition, a forum for considering matters affecting the movement of goods (made up of representatives of the railways, trucking industry, shippers, harbour interests) already exists. Proposals for improving facilities for distributing goods, such as the Indian Arm causeway, waterfront access roads on the north and south shores of Burrard Inlet, are under con- sideration by the Physical Distribution Sub-committee, Port of Vancouver Development Committee who are meeting regularly to consider problems of this nature.' Your Board submits the above report for Council's CONSIDERATION with the suggestion that the City's representative on the Port of Vancouver Development Committee, Alderman Marianne Linnell, be asked to discuss with the Executive of the Port Committee whether they believe there is a need for a new independent examination of railway operations and freight movements in Greater Vancouver; and that Alderman Linnell report from time to time to the Standing Committee on Transportation if any further action by City Council is necessary. It is further suggested that a copy of this report be sent to Dr. Derek Scrafton." MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the suggestions contained in the foregoing report be approved. - CARRIED (ii) False Creek Development Concepts: Letter from the Vancouver Board of Trade (Clause 6) The Board of Administration submitted the Director of Planning's report on a request from the Vancouver Board of Trade that the time in which to furnish a reply on the matter of False Creek Development be extended for one month. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Director of Planning proceed on the present schedule of reporting to Council on delegations' briefs in connection with the matter; however, in the case of the Board of Trader that Body be advised that their brief will be accepted when submitted. - CARRIED (iii) Balance of Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Clauses 1 to 4 inclusive of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated February 13, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 704 Fire and Traffic Matters Fire Department Apparatus Replacement MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Fire and Traffic matters), dated February 13, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Finance Matters (i) Civic Luncheon: Pacific Coast Curling Association (Clause 7) The Board of Administration advised of a communication from the Pacific Coast Curling Association in respect of National Mixed Curling Championships to be held in March at the Capilano Winter Club, North Vancouver. Financial assistance is requested in co- hosting with the North Shore Municipalities, a luncheon on March 9th. MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT no action be taken on this request. - CARRIED (ii) Balance of Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT, in respect of report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated February 13, 1970, Clauses 1 to 5 inclusive and 8 be adopted and Clause 6 received for information. - CARRIED B. Property Matters, February 13, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT, in respect of report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated February 13, 1970, Clauses 1 to 4 inclusive be adopted and Clause 5 received for information. - CARRIED C. Low Density Multiple Housing Development: Vicinity Marine Drive and Angus Drive_________ It was agreed to defer consideration of this matter pending the hearing of a delegation later this day. (see page 8) D. Urban Renewal: Strathcona Area The Board of Administration, under date of February 11, 1970, submitted a progress report from the Strathcona Working Committee and commented on certain references in the report. MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the Board of Administration report dated February 11, 1970 and the report of the Strathcona Working Committee of February 5, 1970, be received for information. - CARRIED 705 E. Policy re Disposal of Residential Lots in Site 13, South-East Sector, Area "C" The Council considered Board of Administration report of February 11, 1970, in which is set out report of the Director of Finance, Supervisor of Property and the Director of Planning, in the matter of method of disposal of residential lots located in Site 13, South-East Sector, Area "C". The present policy regarding disposal of residential lots in the City is referred to as well as various alternatives for Council consideration. Motions were made at this point; however, no action was taken pending a further consideration later in the day. (see pages 9 & 10) The Council recessed at approximately 10:45 a.m. to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office, following which the Council recessed to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. The Council reconvened at approximately 2:00 p.m., still in Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair and the following members of the Council present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Adams (Leave of Absence) Alderman Rankin Low Density Multiple Housing Development: Vicinity Marine Drive and Angus Drive A representative of Horner Developments Limited appeared before the Council in support of a brief dated January 21, 1970, filed in connection with the request for authority to negotiate directly with the City for the purchase of a portion of City-owned Lot A, District Lot 317, Lot 5966, Block B, District Lot 307, located at 75th Avenue and Angus Drive. The company is acquiring rights to the abutting property, Lot 3. Block 16, D.L. 317, as well as additional acreage to the north and west. The proposal is to consolidate all of these lands for a comprehensive residential development. The Board of Administration, under date of February 12, 1970, submitted the Director of Planning's report on this application. In this report is reviewed the status of the property pointing out the residential and light industrial sites have been withdrawn from the market for a period of one year as of September 23, 1969 to permit certain archaeological research. The Council requested the Director of Planning report in the meantime on the rationale in respect to the particular type of subdivision proposed on these lands. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Director of Planning be instructed to consider low density multiple zoning for this City land and report back; it being understood the Director of Planning's report will take into account his study of the Marpole centre and concern for amenities and waterfront alignment. - CARRIED 706 F. Proposed Botanical Garden Development: Portion Old Shaughnessy Golf Course On February 3, 1970, the Council received from the Honourable Grace McCarthy a proposal for the development of a portion of the Old Shaughnessy Golf Course for purposes of a Botanical Garden. The proposal was referred at that time to the Board of Administ- ration for report. Under date of February 13, 1970, the Board of Administration submitted reports of the Director of Finance, Director of Planning and the Corporation Counsel on various aspects of the proposal submitted and submitted for Council consideration, the following: "Request the Board of Parks and Public Recreation to: (a) Develop a probable final development plan for the gardens and buildings, and costs estimates thereof, to determine what additional funds will be needed in excess of the $666,667 of contributions for this purpose. Such develop- ment plans to be worked out in relation to the plan for residential development mentioned in item (e). (b) Prepare a cost estimate of construction of necessary parking facilities and to determine whether these can be paid from the contributions for development or must be paid for by City funds. (c) Prepare a detailed report on the operating losses expected to be experienced at least in the early years. (d) Obtain clarification of what disposition is required of any operating surpluses not required for development purposes. (e) Request Marathon Realty to prepare an outline plan for the residential development and make the necessary rezoning application." Communications in support of the Botanical Gardens proposal were received from: Community Arts Council of Vancouver Save our Parkland Association P.R.U. Stratton MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT His Worship the Mayor be requested to appoint a small committee to further consider this matter for report back and the matters set out above and identified as (a) and (e) inclusive, be referred to such Committee. - CARRIED E. (cont'd) Policy re Disposal of Residential Lots in Site 13, South-East Sector Area "C" Under date of February 11, 1970, the Board of Administration submitted report of the Director of Finance, Supervisor of Property and the Director of Planning regarding method of disposal of residential lots located in Site 13, South-East Sector, Area "C". After due consideration of the information submitted therein, in which the present policy for sale of residential lots in the City is set out and various alternatives given to the Council for consideration, it was, 707 Policy re Disposal of Residential Lots in Site 13, South-East Sector, Area "C" continued .... MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT these lots be sold on the basis of giving preference to individuals who wish to build homes for themselves, have applied, and all other matters are equal; THAT not more than two lots in a block be sold to any one purchaser: THAT construction be commenced within 18 months of date of sale; it being understood the City shall have the right at its option to re-purchase the property by refunding the principal only, if construction is not commenced within this time; THAT the lots be offered on the basis of 'fixed price' at market value. - CARRIED (In arriving at the foregoing conclusion, and because of a request to 'split the motion', separate motions were received and voted upon as each issue was considered) G. Health Department: Reorganization The Board of Administration, under date of February 12, 1970, submitted report of the Medical Health Officer in regard to re- organization of the Health Department. A report of the Director of Personnel Services, dated February 12, 1970, is submitted, making recommendations in respect of two positions resulting from the proposed recommendations. These positions are: Speech Therapist I (Pay Grade 21) proposed to Speech Therapist II (Pay Grade 23) Administrative Assistant, Health (Pay Grade 26) — . proposed to Administrative Assistant, Health (Pay Grade 27) The Board of Administration recommends the following recommend- ations of the Medical Health Officer be adopted: "1. Authority be granted to implement the changes recommended in this report. 2. The report of the Director of Personnel Services attached be adopted." MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing recommendations of the Board of Adminis- tration be approved. - CARRIED H. Report of Standing Committee on Transportation, February 5, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT, in respect of the report of the Standing Committee on Transportation, dated February 5, 1970. Clauses 1 and 2, Part I be adopted and Clauses 3 and 4, Part II, be received for information. - CARRIED 708 I. Report of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development, dated February 5, 1970___________________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, in respect of the report of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development, dated February 5, 1970, Clause 1, Part I be adopted and Clause 2, Part II be received for information. - CARRIED J. Report of the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare dated February 5, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare dated February 5, 1970, be received for information. - CARRIED K. Social Development Plan: West End___________________ The Social Development Committee, under date of February 13, 1970, submitted the following report: "On January 7, 1970, Council passed the following resolution: THAT the Chairman of the Social Development Committee discuss with the Director of Social Planning/Community Development the possibility of activating a similar rehabilitation program re Strathcona area, for the West End. This resolution follows very closely the item which had been under discussion with the Joint Technical Committee, Social Planning/Community Development Department. The Joint Technical Committee had been considering a report 'West End of Vancouver - A Social Profile' produced by United Community Services. As a subsequent step in the consideration of the conditions and situations outlined in the report 'West End of Vancouver - A Social Profile' and to follow the instructions of Council's resolution of January 7, the Joint Technical Committee proposed to the Social Development Committee the establishment of funds for the purpose of engaging a Consultant to prepare a Social Development Plan for the West End of Vancouver. The costs of this are estimated to be $4,500. The terms of reference are to be prepared by the Joint Technical Committee. The Social Development Committee at its meeting of February 2, adopted the following and recommends its adoption by the Vancouver City Council: 'THAT funds in the amount of $4,500 be approved for the Department of SP/CD to hire a Consultant for the purpose of preparing a Social Development Plan for the West End of Vancouver. The Terms of Reference for such a Consultant to be prepared by a Sub-Committee of the Joint Technical Committee.'" MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the foregoing report of the Social Development Committee be approved and, therefore, funds be authorized accordingly. 709 L. Capital Program Plebiscite MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the following report of the 5-year Plan Publicity Committee, dated February 17, 1970,and submitted by Aldermen Phillips, Rankin and Wilson, be approved on the understanding there is no need at this time for the printing of the date of submission of the plebiscite: "At the request of your Committee, the City Clerk, Corporation Counsel, Director of Finance and Director of Planning sub- mitted the proposed wording for the ballot re the 1971 - 1975 Capital Program, which is to be submitted to the Owner-Electors on March 11, 1970. After careful review of the wording, your Committee RECOMMENDS that the proposed wording for the ballot re the 1971 - 1975 Capital Program, as submitted by the officials and which is attached, be approved with an explanatory phrase re Provincial Courts Building. In making this recommendation, the Committee was informed by the City Clerk and Corporation Counsel that, in accordance with the Vancouver Charter, any statement on the ballot to the effect that the Owners' assent is not required to borrow monies for water and sewer purposes, is not permitted." - CARRIED (attachment referred to is on file in the City Clerk's Office) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED BY-LAWS 1. BY-LAW RE SALE OF DEBENTURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $113,542.47 (Local Improvements, Street Lighting)__________________________________________ MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT leave be given to introduce a by-law to contract a debt by the issue and sale of debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $113,542.47 in lawful money of Canada for certain street lighting projects constructed as local improvements and for imposing an annual special rate on real property specially benefited by such local improvements, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED 71U MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 2. LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS PROCEDURE BY-LAW AMENDMENTS (Underground Wiring)_____________ MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3614 being the Local Improvement Procedure By-law and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED 711 MOTIONS 1. Allocation of Land for Highway Purposes (2727 West 29th Avenue)_________________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS the registered owners have conveyed to the City of Vancouver, for highway purposes, the following lands: All that portion of Lot 19, Block "H", District Lot 2027, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 5702, described as follows: COMMENCING at the south easterly corner of said Lot 19; THENCE N 89° 53' W 12.62 feet following in the southerly limit of said Lot 19; THENCE N 0° 07' E 7 feet, more or less, to intersection with a line drawn parallel to and 7 feet perpendicularly distant westerly from the easterly limit of said Lot 19; THENCE N 31° 50' W 135.71 feet, more or less, following in the line drawn parallel to and 7 feet perpendicularly distant westerly from the easterly limit of said Lot 19 to intersection with the westerly limit of said Lot 19; THENCE N 0° 07' E 7.84 feet, more or less, following in the westerly limit of said Lot 19 to the north westerly corner of said Lot 19; THENCE S 89° 53' E 3.36 feet, more or less, following in the northerly limit of said Lot 19 to the north easterly corner of said Lot 19; THENCE S 31° 50' E 153.2 feet, more or less, following in the easterly limit of said Lot 19 to the point of commencement, the same as shown outlined red on plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., dated the 10th day of September, 1969, and marginally numbered LF 4412 AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for highway purposes; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the above described lands so conveyed be, and the same are hereby accepted and allocated for highway purposes, and declared to form and constitute portions of highway. - CARRIED 2. Provincial Per Capita Grant On February 10th, Notice was given on the following motion: MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT WHEREAS Provincial revenues in the coming fiscal year are estimated to rise 14%; AND WHEREAS the per capita grant is proposed to be increased only 7% - from $28 to $30; AND WHEREAS no additional financial assistance to municipal- ities was proposed in the budget; AND WHEREAS additional responsibilities have been assigned to the cities which can only be paid for by increasing property taxes; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver urge the Provincial Government to increase the per capita grant to munici- palities by at least $4 - in line with the increase in Provincial revenues. (referred) MOVED by Ald. Wilson. SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT this resolution be referred to the Finance Committee when considering resolutions for the U.B.C.M. Conference. - CARRIED 711 2. Policy re Matters Affecting Area Groups At the Council meeting on February 10, 1970, Notice was given on the following motion: MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Phillips, THAT WHEREAS Council has from time to time been put in the position of having not been made aware of the feelings of home- owners and tenants as a particular issue affects their area; BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council policy is that any material proposed being presented to Council by the Board of Administration in our Board Reports, which will physically or socially alter the character of a neighbourhood, that as a matter of course, the Board send out copies of their report to representative area groups in that neighbourhood, in advance of Council considering the matter. (withdrawn)* After due consideration, Alderman Calder and Alderman Phillips, with Council's agreement, withdrew this motion.* 3. Pagoda and Oriental Cultural and Art Centre At the Council meeting on February 10, 1970, Notice was given bn the following motion: MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, (this day) THAT a proposed Pagoda and Oriental Cultural and Art, Centre be referred to the Centennial Committee for consideration. - CARRIED NEW BUSINESS Proposal re Installation of Tartan Turf: Empire Stadium_____________________________ Alderman Sweeney submitted a communication from the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company of Canada Limited, dated February 11, 1970, in the matter of installation of Tartan Turf at Empire Stadium. MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this proposal be referred to the Standing Committee on General Purposes. - CARRIED The Council adjourned at approximately 3:45 p.m. The foregoing are minutes of the Regular Council Meeting dated February 17, 1970, and the reports referred to are those on Page(s) 712-749 712 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION . . . (WORKS) 1 FEBRUARY 13TH, 1970. The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (dated February 13th. 1970.) 1. South 7' of Lot 13, Subdivision 10, Block A, D.L. 182 - N/S Pender Street. East of Vernon Drive "The south 7 feet of Lot 13 was established for highway purposes when Pender Street was to be 80 feet in width. Present planning is for Pender Street to remain 66 feet in width. The south 7 feet of Lot 13 is now surplus to our highway requirements. The abutting owner wishes to acquire this 7 foot strip. I RECOMMEND the south 7 feet of Lot 13,Subdivision 10, Block A, D.L.182, be closed, stopped up and conveyed to the abutting owner subject to the following conditions: (1) The value of the 7 foot strip to be $750.00 in accordance with the recommendation of the Supervisor of Property & Insurance. (2) The closed portion of highway and the remainder of Lot 13 to be consolidated into one parcel." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. RECOMMENDATIONS 2. Local Improvements by "Petition" First Step The City Engineer reports as follows: "I consider it advisable to carry out projects for Pavements and Curbs Lane Pavements shown in the attached schedule dated February 6, 1970, as Local Improvements. The City's share of these improvements is covered in the 1969 Capital Budget." Second Step The Director of Finance submits the following report on the financial arrangements: "In accordance with the provisions of the Local Improvement 713 By-law governing Local Improvement procedures, I am submitting the City Engineer's report dated February 6, 1970. The estimated total cost of these improvements is $594,170 and the City's share of the cost is $350,173. I have to report that the necessary financial arrangements can be made to carry out this work." Your Board has decided that it is desirable to undertake the pro- jects referred to in the attached list and RECOMMENDS that: (1) the reports of the City Engineer and Director of Finance be adopted; (2) the City-owned parcels shown on the list attached to the detailed Second Step Report for the Local Improvement projects be declared assessable. 3. Underground Wiring to Serve Proposed Subdivision of Privately-owned Property_______________________________ Preliminary approval has been granted by the Approving Officer to the subdivision of the following property. Lot "A" and Lots 41 to 46, Block 7, D.L.'s 36 and 51 N/S 3400 Block Kingsway (See Drawing S-164) N.B. Drawing on file with the City Clerk Final approval of the above noted subdivision could only be granted upon compliance with the following condition: "That the applicant enters into an agreement with the City that will ensure that all power, telephone and other wire or cable within the subdivision shall be installed underground at no cost to the City," as prescribed under Section #18 of the Sub- division Control By-law. Under Section #19 of the By-law, "the City Council may waive the requirements of Section #18 with respect to any particular wire or cable or to all wires or cables within a subdivision if the Council deems that the applicant would be put to unreasonable expense in placing such wires or cables underground." The Director of Planning and the City Engineer are of the opinion that the subdivider would be put to an unreasonable expense in placing such wires and cables underground as this is a minor subdivision in a developed block which is already served by overhead wires located on the adjoining streets. It is therefore recommended by the Director of Planning and the City Engineer that City Council waive the said requirements of Section #18 of the Subdivision Control By-law for the above noted subdivision. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Director of Planning and the City Engineer be adopted. 714 Board of Administration, February 13, 1970 ................(SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICE AND HEALTH MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Taylor Manor - Replacement Equipment The Social Service Administrator reports as follows: "The Vancouver General Hospital has offered to sell to the City, for use in Taylor Manor, 53 hospital beds with spring- filled mattresses and 40 bedside lockers. The cost is $10.00 for a bed and mattress and $10.00 each for the lockers, for a total of $663.00 including tax. In addition the cost of cartage would be $120.00. Total cost $783.00. The beds are in good condition and the mattresses are covered with a water proof material. The Inspector of Welfare Insti- tutions has recommended that the majority of the existing beds, mattresses and lockers be replaced because of their poor condition. The Purchasing Agent has inspected the hospital beds and recommends that these be purchased at this reduced price. RECOMMENDED that funds be provided prior to Budget approval for the purchase of this required surplus equipment from the Vancouver General Hospital.' Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Social Service Administrator be adopted. CONSIDERATION 2. Juvenile Detention Home - Regional On May 13, 1969, Council passed the following resolution: "THAT Council request the Greater Vancouver Regional District to consider the building of a Juvenile Detention Home on a regional basis with all the Greater Vancouver Municipalities contributing to the building as well as the operating of the facility." Your Board reported under date of August 8, 1969, further to this matter following which Council, on August 12, directed that a copy of this report be furnished to the Administrator of the Greater Vancouver Regional District with the request that each member of the District be also provided with a copy. And, further that the Vancouver representative on the Regional District be requested to press for early consideration. A letter has now been received under date of February 9, 1970, from the Administrator of the Greater Vancouver Regional District, copy of which is circulated herewith for Council's information. Your Board submits the foregoing for Council consideration. (Copies of Board of Administration Report, Social Service and Health Matters, dated August 8, 1969, as amended by Council on August 12, 1969, are circulated for the information of Council.) 715 INFORMATION 3. Saturday Closure - Mountain View Cemetery Concerning the communication from the B.C. Funeral Service Association discussing discontinuance of burial services on Saturdays, the Medical Health Officer has reviewed the matter and submits the following for City Council's information: "(1) The hours for making applications for a permit to inter are covered in Section 13 of the by-law defining the hours for Saturday to be between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. (2) Section 22 of the Cemetery by-law provides for interments on Saturdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (3) Although the B.C. Funeral Service Association possibly represents the majority of the funeral directors in the Greater Vancouver area, there are others who are not members. (4) One of the non-members, the First Memorial Services Ltd., has filed a letter (copy circulated) expressing their opposition to Saturday closing. (5) A summary of the Saturday burials from January to September, 1969, shows eleven (11) services were conducted by two non- members plus five (5) by private arrangements and one (1) for a Seattle funeral director. There were no services on Saturdays during October, November or December. (6) At the present time the staff on duty in the Cemetery office Saturday morning consists of a Clerk III for three hours and the Superintendent for two hours. (7) Additional staff for Saturday burials is employed only when an interment is scheduled. This staff consists of one truck driver, one laborer supervised by the Super- intendent. (3) As an indication of the cost involved in 1969 to provide Saturday burials for non-members of the association and private parties, two methods of costing have been prepared. (a) Charging all time in which the Superintendent was on duty Saturday morning as an expense against burials * Total Cost - 17 burials - $ 1,040.58 Average per Burial - 61.21 Recovered per Burial - 50.00 (b) Charging only actual time required from the Super¬ intendent at burials * Total Cost - 17 burials - $ 548.85 32.29 Average per burial 50.00 Recovered per burial * Including one truck driver and one laborer but excluding the Clerk III. (9) All municipal cemeteries in the Greater Vancouver area have provisions permitting Saturday burials. 716 (10) The present policy of having the Cemetery office remain open Saturday mornings is to provide the public and the funeral directors with such services as: (a) Accepting applications and finalizing arrangements for interments from funeral directors and private parties for Monday burials. (b) Escorting funeral processions on arrival at Cemetery. (c) Assisting relatives or friends of a deceased to choose a plot for a burial Monday or Tuesday. (d) Assisting visitors to locate graves particularly elderly people who are dependent upon others to bring them to the Cemetery and persons who may be unable to get to the Cemetery during week days. The annual cost of providing this service under the present system is as follows: Salary and Fringe Benefits - Superintendent - $ 760.00* tt ' tt tt tt - Clerk III 724.00 TOTAL $ 1,484.00 * In the event there is a Saturday burial, a portion of this expense is recoverable. Having two employees on duty allows the office to be manned at all times.; A possible modification of this system would be made by having the Superintendent on duty only when required for Saturday burials. However, this would neces- sitate closing the office to allow the Clerk to accompany persons to the site of a grave." Your Board submits the foregoing report- of the Medical Health Officer for the information of Council. (Copies of B.C. Funeral Service Association letter dated December 17, 1969, are circulated for the information of Council.) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 701,702 717 BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS: I. Alterations to Gasoline Service Station 2408 West 41st Avenue The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Standard Oil Co. of B.C. Limited has filed a Development Permit Application #50725 to construct a 14'8" x 36' addition to the west side of the existing gasoline service station located at the south-west corner of Balsam Street and 41st Avenue. It is proposed to create an additional servicing bay and small storage area. The site is located in a C-2 Commercial District and the Gas- oline Service Station Location Policy as adopted by City Council on October 1, 1968, permits consideration of alterations to the existing gasoline service station at this location. The Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission recommend that Development Permit Application #50725 be approved in accordance with the submitted application, such plans and information forming part thereof, thereby permitting the construc- tion of a 14'8" x 36' addition to the west side of the existing gasoline service station located on this site, subject to the following conditions: (a) Prior to the issuance of the development permit: (i) Revised drawings are to be submitted to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning indicating the provision of suitable land- scaping and the heights of all plants when planted in the landscaped areas; (ii) If the landscaping is to be provided within the established 17' building line along 41st Avenue, then a letter of undertaking is to be submitted stating that in the event the north 17' of this site is required for civic purposes an equivalent amount of landscaping will be provided on the remaining portion of the site to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning. (b) The development is to be carried out and maintained in accordance with the approved drawings and Section 11 (10) of the Zoning and Development By-law. (c) All landscaping and treatment of the open portions of the site are to be provided within six months from the date of any use or occupancy of the proposed development and there- after permanently maintained. (d) All screening, surfacing and curbing as indicated in the approved drawings are to be provided within 60 days from the date of completion of the proposed development and thereafter to be maintained at all times." Your Board RECOMMENDS that Development Permit Application #50725 be approved in accordance with the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. 718 2. Amendment to Area A - South-East Sector Development The Director of Planning reports as follows: "City Council on May 31, 1968, approved the overall concept plan for the South-east Sector and approved the subdivision proposals for Areas A, B, C and D. Council also authorized the Director of Planning to make rezoning applications within Areas A, B, C and D, and referred such applications to Public Hearing. However, because of the need to make amendments to the approved plan for Area A, rezoning applications have not yet been made and referred to Public Hearing. It is proposed that if Council approve the amendment to Area A set out in this report, all the rezoning applications for Areas A, B, C and D will be made and referred to Public Hearing at the earliest possible date except for site #5, Area A (public housing), to be the subject of a further report. Area A, as shown on Drawing No. 4396-4A attached as Appendix A to this report, included the enlargement of the existing Captain Cook elementary school site from 8.4 acres to 10.1 acres. The existing school site was created subsequent to Council approval of a Properties Committee minute, dated October 5, 1951, which included the following: 'with an agreement that when the replotting scheme has been developed that any necessary adjustments to street system will be agreed upon by the School Board, with assurance from the City that the aforesaid area would not be materially altered.' Subsequently in a letter dated July 26, 1968, the Board of School Trustees gave its approval to the change in the Captain Cook school site, provided that there was no charge involved. City officials were not prepared to recommend a settlement on this basis, and a revised proposal was therefore prepared as shown by the heavy line on Drawing 4396-4A (revised November 28, 1969) attached as Appendix B to this report. Negotiations have now been completed between the School Board and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance. In a letter dated November 17, 1969, the School Board approved the revised proposal on the understanding that a park will be developed on the east side of the existing playing fields. The park referred to is a community park of 13.2 acres which is included in Area A and has been approved by City Council and the Board of Parks and Public Recreation. Proposed Plan Amendments (See Appendix B, Drawing No. 4396-4A, Revised November 28, 1969) (a) The boundaries of Captain Cook school site remain approximately the same. There is no disturbance to the existing site, fences, playing fields or parking lot. Small adjustments are proposed to the existing registered boundary of the school site to make it generally the same as the existing fence boundary. However, it is proposed to leave within the site a strip of land measuring 11' x 315.3' outside the fence line on the west side of the site, to provide future pedestrian access to the school. Along 54th Avenue on the north boundary of the site, it is proposed to dedicate a 7' strip for street widening purposes. These changes would reduce the area of the school site by 0.32 acres to approximately 8.14 acres, but would not affect the actual school yard area. (b) Between the school site and the district shopping centre site to the west there is a parcel of land measuring about 200' x 700' which it is proposed to subdivide for two sites 719 for low density multiple housing. It is proposed to convert Doman Street to a cul-de-sac serving both the existing school parking lot and the two housing sites. This arrange- ment will enable underground parking for the apartment to be fed directly by ramp access from the street. It is proposed that the two housing sites, of about 1.18 acres and about 1.27 acres, be rezoned to a CD-I Comprehen- sive Development District for garden apartments and town houses generally in accordance with the approved conditions of development set out in Appendix II of the South-east Sector Report dated May 16, 1968. It is proposed however, that Section 2 of the conditions which requires 60% of the dwelling units to be town houses be deleted in this case as the proximity of the shopping centre and the shape of these sites makes them more suited to non-family accommodation (garden apartments). The proposed conditions of development are attached as Appendix C. (c) Because the school boundaries are virtually unchanged, it is necessary to amend the shape of the public housing site south of the school and to reduce its size to about 3.4 acres. The conditions of rezoning for this site will be the subject of a later report following discussions with the senior governments and the B.C. Housing Management Commission. RECOMMENDATIONS (i) Council approve the amended subdivision proposals for Area A, South-east Sector Plan, in accordance with Drawing No. 4396-4A, as amended November 28, 1969, attached as Appendix B to this report. (ii) The Director of Planning be instructed to make the following rezoning applications for properties in Area A, South-east Sector, such applications to be referred direct to a Public Hearing, together with applications for the other properties in Areas A, B, C and D as authorized by Council: (a) To rezone the two sites of about 1.18 acres and 1.27 acres for garden apartments and town houses, from an RS-1 One-Family Dwelling District to a CD-I Comprehensive Development District, the scheme of development to be satisfactory to City Council and generally in accord- ance with the conditions of development set out in Appendix C to this report." The Town Planning Commission at its meeting on January 9, 1970 endorsed the report of the Director of Planning. The Technical Planning Board at its meeting on January 9, 1970 endorsed the report of the Director of Planning. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the Director of Planning be approved. 720 3. Demolition of Service Station and Construction of Car Wash with Service Station Facilities 1290 Robson Street The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "Home Oil Distributors Limited have filed Development Permit Application #50708 to demolish the existing gasoline service station located at the south-east corner of Robson and Jervis Streets and to construct an automatic car wash with gasoline service station facilities. The Site is located in a C-3 Commercial District and the Gasoline Service Station Location Policy as adopted by City Council on October 1, 1968, permits the construction of a new gasoline service station at this location. The Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission recommend that Development Permit Application #50708 be approved in accordance with the submitted application, such plans and information forming part thereof, thereby permitting the demolition of the existing gasoline service station located on this site and the construction of a new automatic car wash with gasoline service pumps, subject to the following conditions:- (a) Prior to the issuance of the development permit: (i) The design of the building is to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board after advice from the Design Panel. (ii) An undertaking is to be submitted to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning by the Company that an attendant will be on duty at all times during the hours of operation of this development. (iii) Revised drawings are to be submitted to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning indicating: 1) the site being suitably surfaced; 2) details of all landscaping required on this site and a minimum of 5% of the site area being landscaped (not including the 7' established building line adjacent to Robson Street); 3) details of all screening to be provided on the site. (b) The hours of operation of the proposed car wash to be restricted to the hours from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. (c) Signs on this site to be restricted to one sign of identi- fication and small directional signs. (d) Treatment of the open portions of the site to be provided, other than the landscaped areas, including surfacing, curbing and screening, prior to any use thereof. (e) All landscaping of the site to be provided within six months from the date of any use or occupancy of the proposed development and thereafter permanently maintained." Your Board RECOMMENDS that Development Permit Application #50708 be approved in accordance with the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. 721 4. Rezoning: N/S of S.W. Marine Drive and Glendalough Place (M. Spence) The Director of Planning reports as follows: "An application has been received from M. Spence, 1251 Howe Street, requesting an amendment to Zoning and Development By-law whereby Lot B, Block 3, D.L. 2027, Group 1, N.W.D. located on the N/S of S.W. Marine Drive and Glendalough Place would be rezoned from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to a CD-I Comprehensive Develop- ment District. The applicant states the purpose of the application is 'building a group of 12 townhouses as outlined by the attached plan and written description.' Submitted with the application is a set of preliminary plans prepared by Erickson—Massey, Architects, which indicate the site being developed with five buildings containing 12 dwelling units plus an additional dwelling unit at the entrance from S.W. Marine Drive for a caretaker. The five buildings consist of two-storey structures with basements with most of the units indicating ingress and egress from the basement at grade level thereby giving the appearance on certain elevations of a three-storey structure. Provision is indicated for garages in the basement of each unit to accommodate two cars (garage 18' in width). Remainder of the basement is for heating, storage and recreation rooms. The application also indicates provision of on site parking for 33 cars, including 24 spaces within the building. Also submitted with the application is a five page brief which states the development would comply with the suggestion contained in the Low Density Multiple Housing report regarding the site coverage of 38% for buildings and surface parking and a floor space ratio of .50. No detailed submission has been made as to how the floor space ratio was measured or what the floor space ratio for the development is as submitted on the sketch plans. It is also proposed to wall-in the site with an 8' cedar wall on the boundary adjacent to the surrounding single family areas with a cast stone wall adjacent to Marine Drive and Glendalough Place. It is also proposed to have a caretaker, gardener and watchman on the site. The entry to the site is to be from S.W. Marine Drive and Glendalough Place. The dwelling units excluding the garage have a floor area ranging from 2,150 sq. ft. to 3,230 sq. ft. The property at present has a width of 182' and a depth of 537'. This property forms part of an estate which until very recently contained one large home and in 1955 the other half of the original site was subdivided into five lots, with a 40' cul-de-sac street provided to serve the five lots all of which are developed with single family homes. These lands are totally surrounded by single family dwelling developments with the exception of the Golf Course across S.W. Marine Drive. Should the site be subdivided into separate parcels for single family dwellings the maximum number of lots that could be approved would be six, and would be subject to special consideration being given to the ravine which passes through the property. The applicant did submit further information by letter dated January 16, 1970, regarding their development which states in part: 722 4. Rezoning: N/S of S.W. Marine Drive and Glendalough Place - Cont/d. 'The total gross square footage of the buildings in the above development is 35,519 sq.ft. This includes all floor space on all floors (basement included), with dim- ensions taken to extreme outside surface of walls. It does not include decks on the building or landscaped courts, paving or the carport area. The additional floor area not included for two-storey volume over the entrances is: 1,056 sq. ft. Deck areas (second storey) on the buildings: 7,875 sq. ft. Total sqare footage of land as submitted by our surveyors: 97,138 sq. ft. We calculate our floor space ratio as follows: 35519 97138 = 365 It appears that the discrepancy between these figures and those submitted earlier is due to our not originally including the basements in unit types A and B which are totally underground and considered for mechnical and storage use only.' The Technical Planning Board on January 23, 1970 recommended that the application to rezone the area to a CD-I Comprehensive Dev- elopment District be approved with the uses being restricted to townhouses or garden apartments, and such zoning to be not given the three readings of the amending by-law by Council until prior compliance by the owners with the following conditions: (a) Dedication of the southerly 17' for the future widening of S.W. Marine Drive and 12' on the easterly side of the site for the widening of Glendalough Place from 40' to 52'. The cost of the widening, paving, curbing and any required utilities of Glendalough Place to the owner's account. (b) The floor space ratio not to exceed 0.50 which shall be measured to the outer limits of the building including all floors except that portion of the basement containing garages, same calculated on the net area of the site after dedication. (c) All services including any transformers, cablevision, etc., to be underground and the proposed walls surrounding the property to be lowered. (d) The detailed scheme of development which shall not exceed two storeys in height plus basement to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board after report thereon has been considered by the Town Planning Commission and City Council and after advice from the Design Panel on the design of the buildings. It is further recommended that should the above conditions or such other conditions as set by City Council following a Public Hearing not be complied with by the owners in order to permit the three readings of the amended by-law to be implemented within 180 days from this date (public hearing date) this approval shall expire. 723 It is recalled that Council on January 20, 1970 resolved: 'THAT in cases where Council, following a Public Hearing has approved an application to rezone any specific property to a higher use, it be policy not to give third readings to the rezoning by-law until such time as City Council has received satisfactory guarantees that the developer has finances to carry to completion the proposed development.' The above resolution had been interpreted to apply to specific developments which are to be rezoned CD-I Comprehensive. There- fore in addition to the time limit for implementation, the three readings would not be given until the owners had complied with Council's resolution. The Town Planning Commission on February 6, 1970 endorsed the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board and the further proviso." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the reports of the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission be received and the matter be referred for the consideration of Council at a Public Hearing. CONSIDERATION 5. Terminal Railways and Freight Movement in Greater Vancouver ___ Your Board submits the following report of the Director of Planning dated February 6, 1970 respecting problems connected with freight movement in Greater Vancouver: "On November 12, 1969, Members of Council met with Dr. Derek Scrafton, Chief, Urban Transportation Development Division, Department of Transport, Ottawa, at which time it was agreed the City would submit a memorandum of its ideas regarding Terminal Railways in Greater Vancouver. Since then, Dr. Scrafton has made available copies of a 1963 study of freight traffic movement through Greater Vancouver which was prepared by the B.C. Research Council for the Department of Transport but not previously made public. Copies of a summary of this report are on file with the City Clerk for Members of Council who wish them. After reviewing this report, it is obvious that some of the problem situations existing then have been eliminated by measures taken over the last six years, including: - completion of the Heatley and Renfrew overpass - elimination of level crossing at Campbell Avenue expansion of Canadian Pacific and Canadian National yard facilities at Coquitlam and Port Mann respectively completion of the new Second Narrows railway bridge and tunnel operation of the 'Physical Distribution Sub-committee' of the Port of Vancouver Development Committee as a forum for considering problems of road and rail systems affecting physical distribution. 724 On thn basis of the foregoing, it does not appear that a further fact-linding study is necessary. In addition, a forum for considering matters affecting the movement of goods (made up of representatives of the railways, trucking industry, shippers, harbour interests) already exists. Proposals for improving facilities for distributing goods, such as the Indian Arm causeway, waterfront access roads on the north and south shores of Burrard Inlet, are under consideration by the Physical Distribution Sub-committee, Port of Vancouver Development Committee who are meeting regularly to consider problems of this nature." Your Boaid submits the above report for Council's CONSIDERATION with the suggestion that the City's representative on the Port of Vancouver Development Committee, Alderman Marianne Linnell, be asked to discuss with the Executive of the Port Committee whether they believe there is a need for a new independent examination of railway operations and freight movements in Greater Vancouver; and that Alderman Linnell report from time to time to the Standing Committee on Transportation if any further action by City Council is necessary. It is further suggested that a copy of this report be sent to Dr. Derek Scrafton. 6. False Creek Development Concepts - Letter from the Vancouver Board of Trade A letter from the Vancouver Board of Trade, dated February 6, 1970, has been received and has been circulated to Council. The letter suggests that there should be an extension of one month for the receipt of replies on False Creek development from citizens and associations. The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "On January 2, 1970, City Council passed the following motion:- 'THAT the Director of Planning be requested to report to the Council on this subject and particularly his representations from the public, by not later than February 28, 1970'. When Council established the deadline of late February for the submission of briefs, they carefully considered the time needed for organizations to react. It was considered that approximately 30 days was adequate for the following reasons:- (a) Most groups have already commented on the development potential in False Creek in their submissions on the 'Issues' report (Downtown Vancouver Plan, Part I) and are prepared with background material. The Board of Trade had prepared one of the most thoughtful briefs dated February 12, 1969. (b) Council considered that the verbal presentation given by the Director of Planning, which preceded the distribution of brochures, (one of which involved the Board of Trade) had already acquainted the public with the various concepts for False Creek. (c) It is vital for the City to proceed to a decision on the development concept as soon as possible to permit detailed plans for redevelopment of the City's 85 acres to proceed and to avoid prolonged uncertainty in the minds of tenants on the City land. 725 Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Director of Planning for CONSIDERATION. (Communications from the Vancouver Board of Trade dated February 6, 1970 are circulated for the information of Council) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 702, 703 726 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Fire Department Apparatus Replacement The Fire Chief and City Engineer report as follows: "The City of Vancouver Fire Department operates thirty-three pieces of fire apparatus. Over half of these units were bought prior to 1955, and only nine are less than 10 years old. Your Board has had the Engineering and Fire Departments carry out a joint review of fire apparatus replacement policy. A copy of the report is on file in the Board offices. This investigation showed that many of these vehicles are past their effective life, and long periods of downtime and corresponding reductions in firefighting capability occur. The report concludes that gradual establishment of an approximately fifteen year re- placement policy for most firefighting equipment would provide more effective and reliable emergency apparatus. Immediate replacement of all older fire apparatus to place all apparatus on a policy based on an approximate 15 year life is not practical, because a very high capital investment would be required in 1970. However, new apparatus should be purchased as rapidly as possible to keep breakdowns and downtime to a minimum. A staged policy costing about $125,000 annually for replacements is proposed. Three replacement units provided for in the 1969 budget are now on order, but delivery is not expected until late this year. Two triple combination pumpers and an aerial ladder have been included in the 1970 budget on the basis of the joint Engin- eering and Fire Departments review. These units may not be delivered until 1971 if purchasing procedures cannot be carried out until final budget approval is obtained. Late delivery results because chassis model year changes can significantly delay delivery of chassis to fire apparatus suppliers. This delay would make another year of operation necessary for existing apparatus which is already past its effective life. Tendering and ordering as soon as practical in advance of budget would make purchasing a current model year chassis possible, and eliminate this problem. The Fire Chief and the City Engineer RECOMMEND approval be granted to purchase two triple combination pumper trucks and one aerial ladder truck in advance of budget, at an estimated cost of $130,000 as a first step in the implementation of a new replace- ment policy. Your Board RECOMMENDS this report of the above officials be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 704 727 Board of Administration, February 13, 1970 ..................(FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Boys' Clubs of Vancouver Grant The Director of Finance and the Director of Social Planning/ Community Development report as follows: "The Boys' Clubs of Vancouver in a letter to City Council dated January 13, 1970, have requested that consideration be given to payment of an outstanding balance of a grant amounting to $3,330. The amount in question represents year end carry-overs of grants for programs which coincide with the Provincial Government's fiscal year - April 1 to March 31 and no City funds have been granted in 1969 to provide for this carry- over. However, the 1970 grant requests for all organizations will be forwarded to City Council for consideration in the near future. Recommended that action on the Boys' Clubs of Vancouver be deferred and considered during review of the 1970 grant requests." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Finance and the Director of Social Planning/Community Development be adopted. (Copies of the letter dated January 13, 1970, from the Boys' Clubs of Vancouver are circulated for Council's information.) 2. Overtime Payment - Dept, of Permits & Licenses, City Building Construction Branch.___________________ The Director of Inspections reports as follows: "There were not sufficient funds in the Department of Permits & Licenses' 1969 Overtime appropriation to pay for overtime worked by two employees in the City Building Construction Supervision Branch. It was originally intended that these men would take compensating time off in lieu of payment, but because of the heavy workload this is not practical. Permission would normally be requested to transfer funds within the Departmental budget to pay this overtime but since the 1969 accounts have been closed, this is not possible. It is therefore RECOMMENDED that an expenditure of $400.00 for this overtime be included in the 1970 departmental estimates and payment be approved prior to the approval of the 1970 estimates." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above report be adopted. 728 3. Tender Award Report In accordance with Council policy, the following contracts were awarded by the Board of Administration: Contract Description of No. Supplies Contractors Date Cost 13-69-5 Stage Curtain & Imperial School Sept. 8 $ 3,429.31 Scrim - Q.E.T. Desks (low bid) Incl. Taxes Source of Funds - Revenue 28-69-14 Rental of Traffic Canadian Traffic Oct. 20 $20,000.00 Barricades Control (low bid) Incl. Taxes Source of Funds - Revenue & Capital Hoe-Mounted Wing Machinery $ 2,695.00 36-69-2 Pavement Breaker (low bid Oct. 31 + 5% meeting specs.) Source of Funds - Truck Plant Replacement 35-69-11 Prisoner Willock Truck Oct. 6 $15,571.15 Transport (low bid) + 5% Source of Funds - Revenue S.O. 125 Surplus Scrap & Wire Rope National Metal Ton 35.76 (Item 1) Corp. (high bid) Nov. 3 Taxes - N/A (Item 2) A & A Trading TT Ton 17.00 (high bid) Taxes - N/A (Item 3) Commercial Steel ft Ton 18.08 (high bid) Taxes - N/A (Item 4) Atlantic Metal ft Lb. .07 (high bid) Taxes - N/A (Item 5) Westminster Traders " Lb. .13 (high bid) Taxes - N/A (Item 6) Davis Trading & ft CWT 59.25 (Item 7,9) Supply (high bid) tt Lb. .264 Active Trading Taxes - N/A (high bid) Each 1.80 Taxes - N/A (Item 8) N & S Steel tt Lb. .31 (high bid) Taxes - N/A (Item 10) ABC Salvage ft 115.00 (high bid) Taxes - N/A (Item 11) Capital Salvage ft Each .80 (high bid) Taxes - N/A (Items 12,13,14) Felix Salvage tt 375.00 (high bid) Taxes - N/A (Item 15) Allied Salvage tt Lb. .1725 (high bid) Taxes - N/A 729 Contract Description of No. Supplies Contractors Date Cost 64-69-3 Precast Grave Thunderbird Aug. 25 $50,208.00 Liners Precasting + 5% (low bid) Source of Funds - Revenue 3-69-14 Vertical Shelf Remington Rand Nov. 10 $ 2,223.75 Filing (Item C) (low bid) + 5% Source of Funds - Budget Vertical Shelf Tab Products Nov. 10 $18,133.73 Filing (Items A, (low bid) + 5% B,D) Source of Funds - Capital Budget 30-69-5 Fire Dispatch Webbco Services Aug. 25 $14,184.64 Intercom Equip. (low overall bid) + 5% Source of Funds - Capital 22-69-2 De-Icing Salt Dec. 1 Ton 23.05 Vancouver Salt (Del.) (only bid) Ton 21.80 (Pick up) + 5% Source of Funds - Budget 5-69-6 Microfilming Recordak of Nov. 24 $ 2,120.00 Equipment (Item 1) Canada (low bid) + 5% (Items 2,3) Minnesota Mining tt $ 2,199.00 & Man. (low bid) + 5% (Item 4) Ditto of Canada ft $ 3,877.50 (low bid) + 5% (Item 5) Itek Business Prod ft $ 3,955.05 (low bid meeting + 5% specs.) Source of Funds - Revenue 29-69-15 Traffic Signal Can. General Elect . Nov. 3 $ 8,792.00 Equip. (Item 1) (low bid) + 5% (Item 2) C.M. Lovsted ft $ 361.50 (low bid) + 5% (Items 3,4,5) Pacific Bronze ft $ 4,147.5o (overall low bid) + 5% Source of Funds - Revenue 730 Contract Description of No. Supplies Contractors Date Cost 34-69-10 Electric Carts Purves Ritchie Dec. 8 $ 4,439.92 (only bid) + 4% Source of Funds - Revenue and Equipment Replacement 39-69-4 Trucks (Items 1, Pacific GMC (low Dec. 8 $14,303.24 3,7) bid meeting specs .) + 4% (Item 2) Fogg Motors (low M $14,188.40 bid meeting specs .) + 4% Source of Funds - Revenue (Items 4,4) Musgrove Ford Dec. 8 $12,474.40 (low bid meeting + 4% specs.) Source of Funds - Truck Plant Replacement 40-69-4 Moving Arch Mussallem Dec. 8 $14,212.44 Car Wash Motors (low bid) + 4% Source of Funds - Yards Fund Passenger Cars Zephyr Motors Oct. 20 $14,714.90 39-69-3 (Item 1) (low bid meeting + 4% specs.) Source of Funds - Revenue 37-69-10 Mobile Dental General Mobile Dec. 1 $10,430.00 (Rev.) Clinic Accommodations + 4% Source of Funds - Revenue (low bid) 29-69-18 Steel Mast Arms Northern Electric Dec. 29 $ 4,472.24 (low bid) + 4% Source of Funds - Revenue 23-69-7 Janitor Service, American Bldg. Dec. 29 $ 3,133.40 5l7 Hamilton Mtce. (low bid) Taxes - N/A Source of Funds - Revenue 3-69-14 Lounge & Lunch Dependable Dec. 29 Room Furniture Manufacturing $ 3,351.85 for East Wing (low overall bid) + 5% (Items 1-7) (Items 8-10) Imperial School Dec. 29 $ 1,037.40 Funds - Capital Desks Ltd. + 5% Source of (only bid) RECOMMENDED that the foregoing be approved. 731 4. Replacement of Two Typewriters: City Clerk's Office_______________ The City Clerk reports as follows: "Two typewriters in the City Clerk's Office are required to be replaced as soon as possible. The Purchasing Agent has recommended that both the machines be replaced by higher calibre machines, because of the type of work for which these machines are required. Provisions have been made in the 1970 estimates for the< purchase of two electric typewriters. As the preparation of Board reports, and Council letters is involved, and both machines are now inoperative, I would recommend that the purchase of two electric typewriters be approved in advance of the 1970 Budget, at the estimated cost of $1,200." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the City Clerk be approved. 5. Amalgamation of Department of Permits & Licenses' Files____________ On July 30, 1968, City Council approved the purchase of open-shelf filing equipment and a unified filing system for all services in the Department of Permits & Licenses. The transfer of the Building, Plumbing, Gas and Housing permits, reports and corres- pondence was completed before the move to the East Wing and additional clerical assistance was approved for this purpose. The Director of Inspections now reports as follows:- "As all the inspectional disciplines are now located on the 2nd floor of the East Wing, it is desirable to continue the consolidation of the filing system, particularly in regard to the Electrical and Zoning Sections, into the Central files as soon as possible. This will further increase our effec- tiveness and provide more information on any premises, thus improving our efficiency. It is estimated that it will take approximately three months for two Clerks to carry out the transfer and funds for this purpose, estimated at $2,000, have been included in the 1970 departmental estimates. However, due to the importance of this matter, I request authority to proceed with the program now, prior to approval of the 1970 budget. RECOMMENDED that two Clerk I's be employed to carry out this work and that $2,000 be provided prior to approval of the 1970 estimates." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the Director of Inspections be approved. 732 INFORMATION 6. Employee Suggestion Plan Your Board has received the following report from the Chairman of the Employee Suggestion Plan Committee: "Council at its meeting of October 8, 1968, moved: 'THAT the Employee Suggestion Plan be continued for a further year and extended to include Outside Employees, Police, Fire and Parks employees.' The following is a report on activities that have taken place to December 31, 1969. (a) Fire Department In November 1968, noting that no suggestions had been received from fire fighters, copies of posters were for- warded to the Fire Chief requesting that they be displayed in each Firehall. The Fire Chief replied as follows under date of February 12, 1969: '...This material was distributed to all Firehalls. Following this, the matter was discussed at the November meeting of the Fire Fighters' Union, Local 18, at which time a motion was passed that members would not participate in the Plan. The motion was based on the adequacy of the Departmental method of submitting suggestions for consideration.' (b) Report of Activity Ten reports have been submitted to Council since inception of the Plan (six in 1968 and four in 1969). From January 9, 1968, to December 31, 1969, a total of 144 suggestions had been received by the Committee. These were investi- gated and, where necessary, referred to department heads for report. The position of the 144 suggestions as at December 31, 1969, was as follows: 4 Library Employees awarded for 4 Rejections 109 " Under consideration 10 " Total awarded: $2,437.00 144 suggestions (c) Cost of Plan Operation The cost of the Plan, from its origination, has been: Initial pamphlet and information to employees $ 472.00 Awards to December 31, 1969 2.437.00 $3,009.00 733 The Committee has spent to December 31, 1969, a total of 334 hours at an estimated cost of $2,010.00. To this must be added secretarial time of 265 hours, at an estimated cost of $820.00. The Research Branch of the Engineering Department reports a time-cost of $2,125.00 to review suggestions referred to them. In addition, an unknown cost has been incurred in various Departments for time spent researching the suggestions. Mr. Metcalfe has also contributed 36 hours of his time to the Committee. The total cost to date is, therefore: Printing and publicity $ 472.00 Awards 2,537.00 Time cost 4,955.00 $7,964.00 (d) Indicated Value of Plan Eleven (11) awards, totalling $2,062.00, were for sugges- tions which would provide direct annual savings of $11,510.00. Twenty-six (26) awards totalling $475.00 were made on a merit basis for suggestions which, when implemented, would improve a situation but which provided no measurable savings. The Committee is arranging to review suggestions receiving awards to ensure that the suggestions have been fully implemented. The officials of this Committee acknowledge the valuable services rendered by Mr. Metcalfe and propose that the City Clerk make an appropriate acknowledgment." Your Board submits the above report for the information of Council. CONSIDERATION 7. Civic Luncheon: Pacific Coast Curling Association A letter has been received from the Pacific Coast Curling Association advising of the National Mixed Curling Championships which are to be held in March at the Capilano Winter Club, North Vancouver. The headquarters for the event will be the Hotel Vancouver. The Association is requesting financial assistance to co-host, with the North Shore municipalities, a luncheon for 150 curlers and officials on March 9th. Your Board is advised that the District of North Vancouver has approved of a non-recurring grant of $200, and the City of North Vancouver and Municipality of West Vancouver have not as yet allocated any grants towards this event pending consideration of their 1970 budgets. Your Board notes that Council has dealt with similar requests in the past as follows: 734 April 1969 - Canadian Police Curling Association - No action. Dominion Championship - Luncheon. April 1969 - Canadian Amateur Swimming Association - $250 Approved. Luncheon. July 1969 - Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey - No action. Association - Reception. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. RECOMMENDATION 8. Planetarium Ticket Sales: Agreement with Vancouver Ticket Centre The Director of Museums reports as follows: "The present agreement with the Vancouver Ticket Centre for the sale of Planetarium tickets ends this month. The present arrangement has worked well and undoubtedly the wide coverage given by the Vancouver Ticket Centre has con- tributed to the high rate of use of the Planetarium. The main problem which has been encountered under the present arrangement is that tickets have only been available at the Planetarium for approximately half of the time during which the building is open and then only for shows taking place on the same day. Discussions have been held with the Vancouver Ticket Centre and a proposal has been developed to make tickets more readily available at the Planetarium. Under this arrangement, the Vancouver Ticket Centre will establish a branch office at the Planetarium to be open from 12:00 Noon to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday, at which tickets for other events can be sold as well as Planetarium tickets. For the remaining period when the building is open to the public, and on Sundays from 12:00 Noon onwards, Planetarium tickets only would be available, but advance sales would still be possible. This arrangement will fill the present gap very well and in addition may bring additional visitors to the Museums and Planetarium as a result of people visiting the Vancouver Ticket Centre branch for the purchase of tickets for other events. No new furniture or equipment will be required The proposed fee for this new arrangement would be the same as for that under the present agreement; that is 10% of gross sales, with a minimum fee of $100.00 per week (the minimum fee only operated once in 1969), complimentary tickets and Museums Association passes will be handled free up to a maximum of 300 per week with a fee of 4% of the value of any such passes in excess of 300. It is proposed that the agreement should be for two years with provision for varying the fee if the price of Planetarium tickets is changed and with provision for cancellation by either party on three months' notice. The fee basis has been examined by the Administrative Analyst who concurs that it is reasonable. 735 It is recommended that subject to the preparation of an agreement satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel, the arrangement with the Vancouver Ticket Centre outlined above be approved. This arrangement and recommendation have been discussed with the Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planetarium Board who endorse the recommendation." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Museums be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 704 736 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS FEBRUARY 13, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Acquisition Georgia Viaduct Replacement Lessee's Interest, Iberica Garage 219 Prior Street___________________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lots 11 - 14, Block 21, D.L. 196 being 219 Prior Street were acquired for the Georgia Viaduct Replacement Project as per Resolution of Council of Aug. 20, 1969, subject to a lease of the garage and gas station premises sit- uated on Lots 11 - 13, expiring January 31, 1973. Lengthy negotiations have been carried on with the lessees of the gas station and their solicitor with regard to fixing compensation payable for terminating the lease as of Feb. 28, 1970. To date no agreement has been reached. The City requires vacant possession by Feb. 28, 1970, and has so informed the operators. Their solicitor has suggested that the City make an advance of $8,000.00 without prejudice, to both parties, as a part payment of compensation for lease termination, business disruption, including moving costs, with the understanding that the lessees would give up vacant possession by Feb. 28, 1970. Said sum is considered to be below the total compensation which will be payable by the City. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to make an advance of $8,000.00 on the fore- going basis chargeable to Code #172/1120." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 2. Acquisition for Provincial Courts (Vancouver) 236-238 Powell Street_____________________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "On November 24, 1969, City Council adopted a report of the Provincial Courts Steering Committee confirming the selection of Block 4, D.L. 196, bounded by Main Street, Powell Street, Gore Avenue and Cordova Street as the site of a new Provincial Courts (Vancouver) Complex and directing the Supervisor of Property and Insurance to undertake negotiations for the acquisition of the properties within that area. Lot 24, Block 4, D.L. 196 being 236-238 Powell Street is required in this connection. 737 These premises comprise a 2½ storey non-basement frame building with a main floor area of 960 sq.ft., erected in 1900 on a site 25' x 122', zoned M-2. The ground floor of this improvement is utilized as store premises with a 5-room suite on the upper floor. There are also two rooms in the attic and a 15.5' x 10' concrete block addition to the ground floor. This building, which has five plumbing fixtures, a cedar shingle roof, siding on the exterior walls, a concrete foundation, and is heated by a coal and wood stove, is in fair condition and appears structurally sound. The present owner uses the store premises on the ground floor and rear yard for storage purposes and occupies the living quarters above. Following negotiations, the owner has agreed to sell for the sum of $15,000.00 as of December 31, 1969, subject to retaining rent-free possession of these premises until April 30, 1970. This price is considered to be fair and equitable and is supported by an independent appraisal. It is proposed to demolish this building when vacant. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire the above property for $15,000.00 on the foregoing basis, chargeable to Code #442/1207." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 3. Rental Review, City-owned Lot S/E Corner 24th Avenue and Fraser St. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lot A, Block F, D.L. 301, which is situated at the South- east corner of 24th Avenue and Fraser St. is currently leased to Home Oil Distributors Ltd. for a ten-year period from February 1st, 1965 to January 31, 1975* The site is blacktopped and is used as a parking area in conjunction with their service station. The rental has been reviewed in accordance with the terms of the lease and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance has recommended an increase from the current rate of $42.00 per month plus taxes to $100.00 per month plus taxes effective February 1, 1970. Home Oil Distributors concur with this proposed increase. RECOMMENDED that effective February 1, 1970 the foregoing rental increase of $100.00 per month plus all taxes be adopted for the remaining term of lease." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 738 4* City's Insurance Consultant The Director of Finance and Corporation Counsel have submitted the following report to your Board. "Mr. Douglas MacDonald was appointed by the City Council on January 9, 1968 to prepare a proposal by means of which quotations could be obtained and compared for various plans of coverage of the City's physical assets in accord- ance with a recommendation of the Director of Finance as set forth in a report of the Board of Administration of January 5, 1968. The purpose of the following recommendation is to transfer the insurance consultant appointment from Mr. MacDonald to a company owned and controlled by him. The valuable consulting work performed by Mr. MacDonald for the City will continue to be done solely by him. Mr. MacDonald's reasons for requesting transfer of the appointment relate to his income tax and estate situations and also continuity of the appointment as consultant to the City whereby his associates could complete any unfinished assignment from the records which would become available to them, subject, of course, to concurrence by the City. It is therefore RECOMMENDED that Such rights, benefits, obligations and commitments sub- sisting under the said appointment of Mr. Douglas Mac- Donald shall be transferred in their entirety to Royal Financial Insurance, Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of British Columbia from January 1, 1969, subject to the premise that Mr. Douglas MacDonald shall have from the aforesaid date and until the completion or termination of the appointment effective ownership and control of the said Royal Financial Insurance Limited and as evidenced by reports of share ownership as required under the Companies' Act of the Province of British Columbia." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Director of Finance and Corporation Counsel be approved. INFORMATION 5. Demolitions The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "I have received and opened quotations from various contractors for demolition of the structures listed below and have awarded the contracts to the low bidders as noted: PROPERTY PROJECT SUCCESSFUL CITY TO CODE BIDDER PAY # 1058 E. 47th Ave. Replotting Ray Hogenson $595.00 4812/75 Lot 1, Blk.6, D.L. (Authority to 662 demolish in B/A Minutes May 10, 1968, at time of Purchase) 739 PROPERTY PROJECT SUCCESSFUL CITY TO CODE BIDDER PAY # 485 W. 2nd Ave. 2nd Ave. Widen¬ J. Olar $950.00 144/1809 Ptn. of Lot 10, ing Blk. 2, D.L. 302 (Authority to demolish-See B/A Property Matters, Sept. 19/69,adopted by Council Sept.23/69) 3609 Napier St. Replotting-Sundry $321.00 4909/363 Lot 14, N.Ptn. of Property for Re¬ SE¼ Sec.27, THSL sale J. Cayer (Authority-B/A Property Matters Nov.21/69, Res.of Council Nov.25/69) 226 Union St. Georgia Viaduct Paul Bulych $235.00 172/1120 Lot 45, Blk.21 Replacement D.L. 196 883 E.Hastings St. Redevelopment Johnston & $560.00 5847/52 Lots 24&25, Blk.61 Project 11, Area McKinnon D.L. 181 A-5 Demolitions Ltd. Building #22 Centennial Museum Ray Hogenson $1,385.00 4812/80 Former R.C.A.F. Site Kitsilano Site Building #22 is the only frame building now on the former Kitsilano site. It was retained by the Police Dept. (Dog Squad), who have now vacated the premises. 120 Union St. & Georgia Viaduct Johnston & $7,750.00 172/1120 155 Prior St. - Replacement McKinnon Lot 11 Ex. N.25' Demolitions & Pcl. A of 12 & Ltd. 12A, 13-17, Blk. 22, D.L.196 & 2027 The above contracts have been confirmed by the Board of Administration and are reported to Council for information." Your Board submits the matter to Council for information. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 704 740 STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON TRANSPORTATION FEBRUARY 5, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Transportation was held in the No. 1 Committee Room on Thursday, February 5, 1970, at approximately 9:30 a.m. The following members were present: PRESENT: Alderman Wilson, Chairman His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Bird, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin and Sweeney ABSENT: Alderman Adams (On Civic Business) Alderman Broome CLERK: D. Scott PART I The following recommendations of the Committee are submitted to Council for consideration: RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Transit Operation Study and Bus Fares Mr. R. Boyes, Assistant City Engineer, Traffic and Transportation, gave a report reference on the status of the Transit Operation Study. He advised that Council had directed that officials of the Engineering Department, together with officials of the B.C. Hydro, conduct this study, rather than hire a consultant, and as a result of this, several meetings have been held with the Hydro people. It has been agreed the study will be carried out by City and B.C. Hydro forces with a Technical Steering Committee consisting of Mr. McAulay and Mr. Mills of B.C. Hydro and Mr. Martin and Mr. Boyes of the Engineering Depart- ment. Mr. Boyes advised that it would be late summer before the study is completed and a report will be submitted to Council, however, a report will be submitted to Council shortly outlining the staffing and timing of the study and this progress report will contain an outline of the proposed work including: (a) transit route changes in the Downtown area, (b) possible changes of bus stops and loading arrangements which will include fare collection procedures, (c) possible change in occupancy of the curb lane, (d) traffic control devices and regulations and possible extra Police supervision. During discussion, it was suggested that the Amalgamated Transit Union be involved in this study. Mr. Boyes advised he would review this matter with the B.C. Hydro and the Union and include this information in his progress report to Council. The Committee resolved that the subject of bus fares be also considered at this time. Council on January 13, 1970, resolved that the following motion respecting bus fares be forwarded to the B.C. Hydro and Power Authority, local M.L.A.'s, Greater Vancouver Regional District and the Standing Committee on Transportation for further study in depth: 741 "MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT WHEREAS B.C. Hydro Chairman Dr. Gordon Shrum has intimated that bus fares will be increased, and WHEREAS this will work a considerable hardship on lower income groups who are the most frequent users of the bus system, and WHEREAS Dr. Schrum has suggested that if the Provincial Government does not make an adequate contribution to the deficit of the bus system, then the Municipalities should be compelled to do so, and WHEREAS the provision of cheap, fast transit should be regarded as an essential service to be subsidized, in the same way as fire and police protection, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Vancouver Council register its opposition to any increase in bus fares, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT it is imperative the bus system continue to be subsidized by B.C. Hydro and Power Authority profits and/or from Provincial Government revenues. - CARRIED " The City Engineer was asked to include in the study, consideration of extending the Downtown pass to include other heavily used areas besides the West End where it is currently in effect. The Committee then discussed at length the proposal of the B.C. Hydro Chairman, Dr. Shrum, to raise bus fares and the members of the Committee expressed their opposition to any such raise. A motion was offered but after re-consideration of the above quoted motion of Council dated January 13th, and an additional motion passed by Council on the same day under the heading of "Bus Fares and Hydro Rates", the motion before the Committee was put and lost. It was suggested that there should be a member of the Engineering Department, Traffic Operations, and a member of B.C. Hydro constantly doing research work on transit matter and the Engineer advised that this would necessitate the hiring of an additional man in the department. In view of this, it was RECOMMENDED that the Transit Operation Study,as outlined above, be proceeded with by the Engineering Department and the B.C. Hydro, the B. C. Hydro be requested to appoint a member of their staff to carry on a continuing research program on transit matters and the City Engineer be authorized to add a member to his staff for the same purpose, subject to the B.C. Hydro doing the same. Alderman Bird expressed concern with respect to the remark passed by one of the members of the Legislature that Vancouver bus rates are being subsidized by the rural areas as he believed that Vancouver is subsidizing the rural areas on power rates. RECOMMENDED that the Board of Administration prepare a statement showing the facts with respect to the subsidization of power rates and that this statement be forwarded to the Vancouver Members in the Legislature for their information. 742 2. General Discussion re Transportation The Committee had before it two communications: (a) a letter from the Automotive Transport Association of B.C. dated January 21, 1970, wherein it was requested that the Committee, when considering rapid transit and the movement of people, do also consider the movement of goods, (b) a letter from the Downtown Business Association dated February 3, 1970, setting out seven key principles with respect to transit and trans- portation planning. Due to the shortage of time, it was RECOMMENDED (a) THAT the general discussion re transportation be deferred to the next meeting of this Committee, (b) THAT the letter from the Automotive Transport Association of B.C. dated January 21, 1970, be received and that the survey on truck traffic in the City being conducted by York University be made available to members of this Committee, (c) THAT the communication from the Downtown Business Association dated February 3, 1970, be received and the contents noted, and that copies be supplied to the Engineering and Planning Departments. PART II The following actions of the Committee are submitted to Council for information: INFORMATION 3. Progress Report on Rapid Transit The Chairman advised that the Regional District report on Rapid Transit is progressing on Schedule. Stage I, which involves, amongst other things, a study of corridors and alternate corridors and land use and alternative patterns, was submitted to his Regional Committee in the middle of January and the consultants are now working on Stage II. RESOLVED THAT the oral report of the Chairman respecting rapid transit be received. 4. Highway Grade Separation Alderman Wilson requested that consideration be given to highway grade separation and that the City Engineer be requested to report on specific intersections in strategic areas. Due to the fact that delegations were waiting to make present- ations to the meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Development which meeting was following this one, it was RESOLVED THAT consideration of the matter of highway grade separation be deferred to the next meeting of the Committee. The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:10 a.m. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 707 743 STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT FEBRUARY 5, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Development was held in the No. 1 Committee Room on Thursday, February 5, 1970, at approximately 11:10 a.m. The following members were present: PRESENT: Alderman Bird, Chairman Aldermen Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (On Civic Business) Alderman Adams (On Civic Business) Alderman Broome CLERK: D. Scott The Minutes of the meeting held January 15, 1970, were adopted. PART I The following recommendation of the Committee is submitted to Council for consideration: RECOMMENDATION 1. Development Permit No.44400: Apartment Building Development, 1725 Pendrell Street The Council on September 30, 1969, when considering a report of the Board of Administration dated September 26th, which set out an historical review with respect to a development permit application at 1725 Pendrell Street and, after hearing a delegation on the subject matter, resolved that no further action be taken on the request of the applicant. Mr. J. Siermy, President of Pacific Shores Holdings appeared before the Committee as a delegation, presented a brief dated February 2nd and requested re-consideration of his development permit application. He requested that Council authorize the Planning Depart- ment to give a six months extension on his application. The Board of Administration submitted an information report dated February 4, 1970, together with the report of the Board of Administration dated September 26th. The Director of Planning and the Zoning Planner advised. that there were major changes in the RM-4 regulations and therefore the drawings originally submitted by Mr. Siermy would not now be acceptable. It was pointed out that the Zoning Board of Appeal on July 17, 1969, dis- allowed Mr. Siermy's appeal and the Corporation Counsel confirmed that "No appeal shall lie from the decision of the Board". In view of the fact that the Council could not grant Mr. Siermy's request, it was RECOMMENDED that no action be taken on Mr. Siermy's request for an extension of the development permit. 744 PART II The following action of the Committee is submitted to Council for information: INFORMATION 2. Parking Problems: West End In October 1967 a Special Committee of Council was appointed to study parking problems in the West End. This Committee was chaired by Alderman Graham and a Sub-Committee was appointed, comprised of representatives of the West End under the Chairmanship of Mr. L.H. Thorlaksson. The Chairman of the Special Committee submitted a report dated December 31, 1968, to Council on January 14, 1969, at which time the Council passed the following motion: "THAT this Committee report, together with the supporting information, be referred to the Board of Administration for consideration and report to the appropriate Committee in 1969." As a result of a communication dated December 2, 1969, and a brief dated December 1, 1969, from Mr. Evan Wolfe, M.L.A., and the action of Council on January 14, 1969, the Board of Administration submitted the following report dated January 29, 1970, for the information of the Committee: ' "A communication has been received from Mr. Evan Wolfe, M.L.A., concerning the 'on-street' parking problem in the West End, and some suggestions for its improvement. The parking situation in the West End has been a matter of concern for several years, and the following is a brief resume of the consideration that has been given to the problem to date. 1965 WEST END PARKING STUDY This study, which was undertaken by the Engineering Department, indicated that although there was an overall surplus of parking spaces in the West End, there are many sections within the area where the evening demand exceeds the supply of both on and off- street spaces. The report also stated that the 'high percentage of rented spaces and the low occupancy indicates that a significant percent of tenants are parking overnight on the streets'. The report suggested several possible steps towards solving the problem. These include:- street widening off-street collective parking lots installation of parking time limits, including parking meters to facilitate enforcement overnight fee for street parking Following a public hearing held to consider this report, Council adopted a resolution on April 7th, 1966, 'that the 1965 West End Parking Study Report be received as a Report of Progress and filed for future reference'. 745 SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL On October 10, 1967, a Committee was appointed, comprised of members of Council and representatives of the West End to 'examine the existing situation and recommend remedial action with respect to parking problems in the West End'. A Sub-Committee was formed of interested parties, and it met consistently on a weekly basis, bringing in a final report in October, 1968. The report considered many aspects of the problem over and above the basic parking situation, and included the following recommendations: Parking time limit between 6:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M. Street widening Acquisition of land for collective off-street parking lots Maximum use of backyard parking as interim remedy The Special Committee's report, together with comments of the Engineering and Planning Departments, was submitted to Council for consideration in December, 1968. This matter was then referred to the Board of Administration for consideration and report to the appropriate Committee in 1969. The Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation did not receive a report in 1969 due to the pressure of other work in the Engineering Department. The brief submitted by Mr. Wolfe suggests that the problem results from tenants parking on-street, rather than paying the rates for off-street parking provided for them. Mr. Wolfe's recommendation, together with our comments, are as follows: 1. The City should require apartment developers to provide off-street parking for guests: The present RM-4 zoning requirement for on-site parking in apartment buildings is one space per 850 sq.ft. of gross floor space. This requirement, which was arrived at following a study of this matter by the Planning Department in 1965, is intended to provide for approximately three-quarters of the visitors' parking on-site. However, there is no compulsion for apartment owners to reserve these stalls for visitors alone; nor do apartments constructed prior to 1967 have to provide this standard of parking. 2. A one-hour parking time limit should be imposed between 1:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. There is presently a two-hour parking time limit between 1:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. on all paved streets. Enforcement of this provision of the Street and Traffic By-law is difficult, because there is insufficient off-street parking available to accommodate the vehicles that would be displaced in some areas. 746 3. Installation of meters in areas where a parking deficiency exists, to provide short-term non-resident parking:________________ These areas where the total available on and off-street parking space is inadequate, represent only a portion of the total problem. There is still the general need to fully utilize all the available off-street space. Therefore, although meters in specific areas might provide a more equitable distribution of curb parking spaces in these areas, this action may not be the most appropriate first step in dealing with the total parking situation in the West End. The current situation with respect to this problem is outlined above, and there have been no further developments or proposals which could be put forward at this time. Your Board submits the matter to the Committee for Information." The Committee heard the following delegations: (i) Mr. J.A. Witten, representing Mr. Evan Wolfe, M.L.A, Mr. Witten submitted the proposals suggested by Mr. Wolfe and filed his own brief dated November 5, 1969. (ii) Mr. H. Mostyn, representing the West End Community Council, concurred with the proposals submitted by Mr. Witten. (iii) Mr. L.A. Thorlaksson, former Chairman of the Sub-Committee suggested that the Sub-Committee's report, together with other reports submitted to Council on the subject matter, be reviewed and reported on again to Council. It was suggested that if the Police could give special attention to illegal parking in the West End for a period of time, a great deal of parking infractions would not occur. After considerable discussion, it was RESOLVED that the Board of Administration be requested to submit a report on (a) the possibility of immediate enforcement of overnight parking bans, (b) the reduction of on-street parking, (c) the reversal of the City's policy on street widening in the West End, such report to include consideration of related matters submitted in previous reports. FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Engineer give a report reference on the subject matter when the Board submits the aforementioned report to the Committee. The meeting adjourned at approximately 12:20 p.m. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 708 747 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND WELFARE FEBRUARY 5. 1970 The Standing Committee of Council on Health and Welfare met on Thursday, February 5, 1970, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall. PRESENT: Alderman Linnell (Chairman) His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Bird, Calder, Hardwick, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson. ABSENT: Alderman Adams (Civic Business) Alderman Broome CLERK TO THE COMMITTEE: M. James The Minutes of the meeting held December 23, 1969, were adopted. INFORMATION The following actions of the Committee are reported for the information of Council. 1. Social Service Department - Temporary Staff 'Applicants for Assistance'_________________________ At the December 16th meeting of Council, the Board of Administration submitted a report "Social Service Department - Temporary Staff". At that meeting, Council adopted the recommenda- tions of the report and referred the section 'Applicants for Assistance' to the Health and Welfare Committee. At the December 23rd meeting of the Committee, time did not permit consideration of this referred section of the report. Circulated for the information of the Members of your Committee was the section of the report referred to above and six attachments showing in graph form the numbers of cases in the following groups for the period January, 1967 - September, 1969: Family Group - Married-Unemployed, Family Groups - Indigents, Family Groups, Single Women - Indigents and Single Women - Unemployed Employables, Single Men - Indigents, and Single Men - Unemployed Employables. The Administrative Analyst spoke to the graphs, pointing out correlations which appeared between the number of cases in the various classifications and certain changes which had occurred during the period under review. Specific mention was made of the cancela- tion of the "Federal Winter Works" Incentive Program and the effect that this had had on the number of cases in the period under review. RESOLVED that the report be received. 2. Social Service Department Briefs of United Community Services, B.C. Association of Social Workers, Unemployed Citizens Welfare Improvement Council, Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre. At the last meeting of the Committee, briefs from the four groups listed above were received by your Committee and, at that time, the Committee directed the Board of Administration to report on the briefs submitted. 748 Under date of February 2, 1970, the Board of Administration submitted a comprehensive report of the Administrator of the Social Service Department. The report was in four sections and each section dealt with a brief previously submitted. The Chairman reviewed actions to date on the briefs for the information of the Members of the Committee. The Social Service Administrator spoke to the various sections of the briefs and the Members of the Committee gave con- sideration to the major points which were of concern to all the associations submitting the briefs. The first concern which the Committee considered was the adequacy of the present level of financial support authorized by the Provincial Government. The Committee discussed this at great length and referred to the letter of the United Community Services Associa- tion dated January 19, 1970, which summarized, by example, monthly minimum subsistence budgets for typical family groups. These budgets excluded any rental allowances and ranged from $80.43 in the classi- fication of single male or female, 19-44 years, to $395.40 for a married couple with six children of specific sex and age. With this information from the U.C.S. available to the Committee and other comments which had been made to the Committee by way of brief and oral presentation, the Committee RESOLVED that a presentation be prepared by the administration for submission to the Senior levels of government on the urgent need for an increase in the basic grants to realistic levels of support. FURTHER RESOLVED that the administration use as a guide the information supplied by the brief and letter of the U.C.S. and other organizations. The second concern that the Committee considered was the one brought forward by the U.C.S. and the Greater Vancouver Branch of the B.C. Association of Social Workers, which strongly supported the separation of the provision of financial support from the provision of social services to people. Both groups supported the concept that the provision of social services should not be directly connected nor administratively allied with the provision of financial support. Both briefs suggested an increase in the amount of social services being provided. The Social Service Administrator and the Administrative Analyst spoke to this concern and referred to the series of reports which had been presented to the Council by the Board of Administration on the proposed re-organization of the Social Service Department. The Administrative Analyst pointed out that this re-organization was, in part, designed to provide the social work staff with more oppor- tunity to do social service work. The Committee requested the Administrator of the Social Service Department to report to the Committee on this disengagement of financial support from social services. The Administrator was also requested to supply, for the information of the Committee, some samples of support presently being granted to various classes of clients and to provide an indica- tion of the degree of discretion given to the line social workers on the granting of overages. In connection with the increase in the basic rates of financial support, mention was made of the possible results of the increase of levels of support in the area of "the working poor". 749 The Committee then discussed the present lack of information from the clients of the City Social Service Department and comments from this group. The Committee discussed this topic at length and RESOLVED that, at the next meeting of this Committee, the question of the operation of meal service by the City Social Service Department be a topic on the Agenda, the City Social Service Department, U.C.S. and B.C.A.S.W. be asked to attend and that the Unemployed Citizens Welfare Improvement Council and the Administrator of the Social Service Department be requested to invite representative recipients to this meeting. The Committee aiso noted a report of the Board of Admini- stration dated February 9, 1970, dealing with comments re the restaurants the Social Service Department was issuing meal tickets on. Another concern brought to the attention of the Committee by the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre was the lack of resources available to people in need of financial or social ser- vice assistance after hours and during the weekends, and the lack of family and marital counselling available to the clients of the City Social Service Department. 3. Ambulance Service - Delegation Request The Committee noted a request from the Federated Legis- lative Council Elder Citizens Association of British Columbia to appear before the Committee re the topic of ambulance services in the City of Vancouver. The Committee agreed to hear a delegation at an early suitable meeting. During the preceding consideration, the Committee recessed from approximately 3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., and when the Committee re- convened, the following Members were present: Alderman Linnell (Chairman) Aldermen Bird, Hardwick, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson. The meeting then adjourned. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 708 ======================================================================== 750 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, February 24, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Adams (Leave of Absence) CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day in regard to Personnel and other matters. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated February 17, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED REPORT REFERENCE 1. Ass't. City Engineer Georgia Viaduct Replacement Traffic & Transportation and East Approach Routes et al (Union-Prior Couplet Review) FOR COUNCIL ACTION SEE PAGES 2, 3 and 4 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Pender Street It was agreed to defer the Report Reference and general con- sideration of this matter, with particular reference to the South 7' of Lot 13, Subdivision 10, Block A, D.L. 182 - N/S Pender Street, East of Vernon Drive, until the next meeting of the Council. The Council recessed at approximately 10:45 a.m. to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office, following which the Council recessed to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. 751 The Council reconvened at approximately 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, still in Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair and the following members of Council present. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Adams (Leave of Absence) DELEGATIONS 1. Continental Hotel Limited Lease to Y.W.C.A. for Single Transient Women Mr. Sutton, representing the Continental Hotel Limited, was called but did not appear. No delegations were heard on this matter therefore. For Council action see pages 4 and 5. BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. Georgia Viaduct Replacement and East Approach Routes (Union-Prior Couplet Review) The Council considered Board of Administration report dated February 19, 1970, in regard to the Georgia Viaduct Replacement and east approach routes, including reference to the Union- Prior Couplet. The report sub headings are as follows: Georgia Viaduct Replacement East-West Freeway Grade Street Alternatives, which were noted as, Alternative A Alternative B-l Alternative B-2 Alternative C Alternative C-l Alternative D-l Alternative D-2 Union Prior Couplet Charles-Malkin Route Charles-Malkin Route Malkin-Great Northern Cut Route to Nanaimo Malkin-Great Northern Cut Route to Clark Drive No change to Basic Street System and the Viaduct as Designed No change to Basic Street System but Redesign Viaduct Ramps MOVED by Ald. Wilson, WHEREAS City Council has determined that access from the Georgia Viaduct to Highway 401 through the residential area of Strathcona, Grandview and Hastings is undesirable; RESOLVED THAT (a) City Council approve the permanent alignment from the Georgia Viaduct to 401 via Malkin Drive and the Great Northern Cut; (b) the Board of Administration be instructed to communicate with the viaduct consultants to commence an immediate study with particular emphasis on possible staged development of the Malkin Drive and Great Northern Cut from the Columbia-Quebec connector and to report back to Council; (c) the Board of Administration report to Council after con- sultation with the consultants as to the Terms of Reference, which shall include a report in terms of (i) freeway standards and (ii) grade street standards; (d) the Provincial Highways Department and the Planning Department of the Greater Vancouver Regional District be advised of this action of the City Council. (carried)* see next page 752 A recorded vote was requested. The record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Rankin Alderman Linnell Alderman Broome Alderman Phillips Alderman Calder Alderman Sweeney Alderman Wilson Alderman Bird His Worship the Mayor Alderman Hardwick The motion was declared, - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY* MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT although the technical experts have recommended the Union-Prior couplet and that without it congestion will result, for sociological reasons the alignment to Clark Drive only be approved by alternative plan D-2, using Prior Street as a temporary route with the aim of phasing this route out as soon as possible. (tabled) MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, in Amendment, THAT the following be substituted for Alderman Linnell's motion: 'THAT, as a temporary measure, the Union-Prior alignment to Clark Drive only, be endorsed by the City Council until such time as a permanent connection to the freeway can be established; FURTHER THAT the matter of required local improvements be referred to the Board of Administration for report back with respect to the possibility of giving relief therefrom to the people involved, since this alignment is temporary only'. (tabled) MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the motion and amendment be tabled for one week and the members of Council in the meantime consult not only with the technical officials, but also with the social planning officials concerned with this area; His Worship the Mayor to make any necessary arrangements. (carried)** A recorded vote was requested. The record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Linnell Alderman Hardwick Alderman Broome Alderman Rankin Alderman Bird Alderman Phillips Alderman Calder Alderman Sweeney Alderman Wilson His Worship the Mayor The motion was declared, - CARRIED** 753 MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the communications received from the following be received: Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association Citizens Council on Civic Development Central Council of Ratepayers Grandview-Woodland Area Council Evan Wolfe, M.L.A. and Herb Capozzi, M.L.A. Petition - Students Simon Fraser University Petition - Students University of British Columbia Cassiar Ratepayers Association - CARRIED B. Continental Hotel: Lease to Young Women's Christian Association for Single Transient Women____________ The Board of Administration, under date of February 17, 1970, submitted a report in the matter of lease of the Continental Hotel to the Y.W.C.A. as a residence for single transient women. The report sets out details of a proposed arrangement with the Y.W.C.A. and termination of the present month-to-month tenancy arrangements with Mr. W. R. Sutton. The following summary of recommendations is extracted from the report: "The Administrative Analyst recommends that: (a) The Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to inform Mr. W. R. Sutton before the first of March 1970 that his tenancy of the Continental Hotel shall terminate on the last day of March 1970. (b) The Administrative Analyst and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to make arrangements to phase out the present operation so that the present residents are able to relocate without undue hardship and, for this purpose, the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to complete arrangements with Mr. W.R. Sutton concerning appointment as manager to carry on the service of the hotel and to deliver the building vacant and clear of furnishings by Monday, May 4, 1970, as outlined at Item 2., above, and under agreement satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel. (c) An architect be appointed to prepare preliminary drawings and obtain estimates. Subsequent to approval of the estimates, he be appointed to prepare working drawings, call for tenders, recommend a contractor and supervise the contract to completion. (d) In accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Finance: i. A sum of money be approved as a supplementary budget item when the architect brings forward bids received in response to a tender call. The award of the contract to be in accordance with City policy. ii. The money so advanced be recouped as rental over the life of the project (minimum of five years) with interest charged at 8½% per annum. 754 (e) The Board of Administration be authorized to submit the complete proposals to the Provincial Government for their endorsation and financing. (f) The agreement between the City and the Y.W.C.A. be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk on behalf of the City when in final form, satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel." The Board of Administration recommends adoption. (Report on file in City Clerk's Office) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved. - CARRIED COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Bus Fares and Hydro Rates The Council noted a communication from the Executive Director of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities submitting information of presentations made to the Premier concerning power rates. In the communication the support of the members of the U.B.C.M. is requested. Also furnished to the Council were copies of communications forwarded by His Worship the Mayor to the Premier on the matter of power rates and bus fares. The Mayor's communication on power rates, sets out a similar position as expressed in the U.B.C.M. letter. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT this information be received. - CARRIED 2. Cost Sharing - Temporary Social Service Workers MOVED by Ald. Wilson THAT the communication from the Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, dated February 20, 1970, in the matter of cost sharing re temporary Social Service Workers, be referred to the Board of Administration for report to the next meeting. - CARRIED 3. Tourist Bureau Spring Promotion: Trip by His Worship the Mayor MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT His Worship the Mayor be authorized to attend, with representatives of the Tourist Bureau, the Tourist Spring Promotion to Calgary and Edmonton, March 5th and 6th. - CARRIED 755 C. General Report, February 2D, 1970 Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated February 20, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Social Service and Health Matters Purchase of Replacement Typewriter MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Social Service and Health matters), dated February 20, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Harbours and Parks Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT, in respect of report of the Board of Administration (Harbours and Parks matters), dated February 20, 1970, Clause 2 be adopted and Clause 2 received for information. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters (i) Rezoning: S.W. corner of 48th Avenue and Oak Street (III Industries of Canada) _____________(Clause 3)___________________________________ MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT this clause of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated February 20, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED (Alderman Calder recorded in the negative) (ii) Rezoning: N/E Corner of Victoria and 28th Avenue (Clause 5) Rezoning: W/S of Fraser Street between 14th and 15th Avenues (Clause 7) Rezoning: N/W corner of 10th Avenue and Trafalgar Street (Clause 8) Rezoning: N/E corner 41st Avenue and Collingwood Street (Clause 13) Rezoning: S/W corner of 54th Avenue and Oak Street (Clause 14) It was agreed to defer consideration of the foregoing clauses of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated February 20, 1970, pending the hearing of delegations, per requests received. 756 (iii) Rezoning: S/S of 10th Avenue between Commercial and Victoria (Peter Cole - Architect) (Clause 10)__________________________________________ MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT this application be referred to a Public Hearing. - CARRIED (iv) Development Permit Application: Royal Centre (Clause 15)__________ The Council considered development permit application by the Great West Saddlery Limited for commercial development on the easterly portion of site bounded by Melville, Burrard, Georgia and Thurlow, and noted Director of Planning's report thereon, and Technical Planning Board recommendations referred to as (a) to (e). MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this development permit application be approved, subject to recommendation of the Technical Planning Board (a) to (e) contained in Board of Administration report (Building and Planning matters), dated February 20, 1970. - CARRIED (v) Balance of Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell. THAT Clauses 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, and 12 of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated February 20, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Licenses and Claims Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Licenses and Claims matters), dated February 20, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated February 20, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED D. Personnel Matters, Supplementary, February 20, 1970 Vancouver General Hospital: Assistance of Coordinator Data Processing and Systems__________________________________ MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated February 20, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 757 E. Property Matters, February 20, 1970 (i) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clauses 1, 2 and 3 of the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated February 20, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED (ii) Sale of Senior Citizens' Housing Site: Ukrainian Senior Citizens' Housing Society (Clause 4) The Board of Administration submitted report of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance regarding conditions of sale to the Ukrainian Businessmen's Association of Lot 3 of A, Block 71, D.L. 333, located on the W/S of Kerr Street, south of 54th Avenue. The sale was approved by Council on January 9, 1968, subject to various conditions. The organization, operating under the name of the Ukrainian Senior Citizens' Housing Society insofar as this particular land is concerned, has been unable to comply with the City's sale requirements due to circumstances set out in the report, and request extension of the terms of Council's original resolution. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the terms of Council's original resolution be extended for an additional six months period to require the following: (a) An option being granted to the City, requiring construction to be commenced to the satisfaction of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance by July 9, 1970. (b) Payment in full by the Society of the outstanding principal with interest at 8% per annum and taxes from the date of sale; such payment to be made immediately upon all require- ments of the trust agreement being fulfilled. (c) The purchaser giving the City a 21-year option to re- purchase the land at the net sale price, exercisable in the event the property is utilized for any other purpose. (d) Failure to perform in accordance with the revised terms of sale would result in the forfeiture of monies paid and the City cancelling the sale. - CARRIED F. Location of Payroll Functions The Board of Administration, under date of January 6, 1970, submitted a report, respecting relocation of Payroll Functions as prepared by the Director of Finance. The Director of Finance recommends the following recommendation of the Coordinator of Data Processing and Systems be approved: 'that the transfer of payroll functions from the Personnel Services Department to the Accounts Division of the Finance Department be implemented on the basis of the implementation procedures in Schedule A.'' The Board of Administration recommends that the above report be adopted and the Coordinator of Data Processing and Systems be responsible for its implementation. (Report on file in City Clerk's Office) 758 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved. - CARRIED G. Social Service Department: Single Men's Section__________ The Board of Administration, under date of February 13, 1970, submitted a report in regard to the Single Men's Section of the Social Service Department and the need for additional staff at 517 Hamilton Street. The following recommendations are made: "1. The Social Service Administrator be authorized to hire staff for the Single Men's Section as outlined above and that the necessary funds be provided prior to adoption of 1970 estimate of expenditures. 2. The Social Service Administrator submit this program to the Provincial Department of Social Welfare with a view to cost sharing as outlined." The Board of Administration recommends adoption of the foregoing recommendations. (Report on file in City Clerk's Office) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved. - CARRIED H. Historic Photograph Section of the Library: Staff Requirements_____________________________ The Board of Administration, under date of February 2, 1970, submitted report of the Coordinator of Data Processing and Systems upon a request from the Vancouver Public Library Director and Board for a new Clerk II position in the photographic section of the Library. MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT this report be referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. - CARRIED I. Increase in Residents and Patients: Personal Care Homes and Private Hospitals Pursuant to previous Council instruction, the Board of Admin- istration, under date of February 19, 1970, submitted a report from the Director of Permits and Licenses in the matter of increase in residents and patients in personal care homes and private hospitals. A detailed report is set out, including information from the Medical Health Officer and reference to the Fire Chief and Building Inspector. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the following be adopted: (1) Personal Care Homes for the elderly be reported on at the time the City Building Inspector reports to Council on the adoption of the 1970 National Building Code. 759 (2) An increase in the number of residents in the 12 private hospitals referred to in the report be approved subject to the procedure as outlined in the last paragraph (Pg.2) of Board of Administration report dated February 19, 1970. (3) A report of progress be submitted to Council in one month's time. - CARRIED J. Report of Standing Committee on General Purposes dated February 19, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on General Purposes dated February 19, 1970, be adopted, on the understanding His Worship the Mayor will appoint a special committee to study possible alternative ways and means of financing. - CARRIED K. Report of Standing Committee on Transportation, dated February 19, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on Transportation dated February 19, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED L. Statue: Intersection of Alexander and Powell Street_____________________ The Board of Administration, under date of February 23, 1970, submitted a report by the City Engineer respecting placement of a statue of Captain John Deighton (Gassy Jack), on City street allowance at the intersection of Alexander and Powell Streets. It is reported the statue has been erected illegally on the street allowance. In a report from the Planning Department it is pointed out that to select locations for statues and other such matters at this time is premature, and that a beautification report for the area is near completion. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT approval on a temporary basis be granted in respect of the present location of this statue, subject to it being adequately secured and an appropriate agreement of indemnification being furnished to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED 760 BY-LAWS 1. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 3614 BEING THE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURE BY-LAW (Notice) MOVED by Ald. Wilson. SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3614 being the Local Improvement Procedure By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) MOTIONS 1. Local Improvement Procedure (Notice) MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT WHEREAS as Section 54 of the Local Improvement Procedure By-law provides as follows: "54. In all cases where a Court of Revision is required to be held under the provisions of the 'Vancouver Charter' or of this by-law, the Council shall fix the date of such sitting in accordance therewith. Except where Council by resolution otherwise directs, the Assessment Commissioner shall cause a general notice of such sitting to be published in two issues of a daily newspaper, circulating in the City." THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that with respect to the sitting of the Court of Revision No. 392 scheduled for March 12, 1970, the Assessment Commissioner shall give general notice of such sitting by posting a notice in the office of the City Clerk for a period of seven days commencing on February 25, 1970, instead of by causing such notice to be published in a daily newspaper circulating in the City, CARRIED The Council adjourned at approximately 3:45 p.m. The foregoing are Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting dated February 24, 1970, and the reports referred to are those on Page(s) ........ 761 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION . . . (WORKS) ... 1 FEBRUARY 18TH, 1970 The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (Dated February 20th. 1970) 1. Sewer in the lane west of Seymour Street from the South side of Dunsmuir Street to the L/S of Pender Street "There are three sewers in this lane which are at different levels but interconnected, the capacity has been adequate and reconstruction has been deferred for a number of years. However, the two older and shallower sewers, to which most of the adjoining property is connected, are in a state of collapse and flooding has been experienced. It will, therefore, be necessary to reconnect all development to the lower sewer which, however, must now be replaced by a pipe of adequate capacity. To provide for future sewer separation, it is proposed to reconstruct as separate sewers. The estimated cost of 438' of twin 18" and 10" sewer in tunnel, including reconnection of existing development and street drainage, is $44,000. I RECOMMEND that $44,000 be charged to the 1969 Sewers Capital Budget Account Code 0115/7001 'Provision for Unspecified Projects — Miscellaneous'." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. 1969 Capital Budget - Water Works "The existing 70 year old water mains on Haro Street, between Denman Street and Bidwell Street and on Pendrell Street between Broughton Street and Jervis Street are not capable of providing adequate fire protection to the new developments in that area. In order to provide adequate capacity it is necessary to install the following a) Approximately 320' of new mains on Haro Street between Bidwell and Denman Streets. b) A new connection to the existing 26-inch water main at the Haro and Bidwell intersection. c) A new water main on Pendrell Street between Broughton and Jervis Streets. The estimated cost of this work is $11,000. Funds are available in the 1969 Water Capital Budget under 0125/3901, 'Provision for Unspecified Projects'. I RECOMMEND that the water mains listed above be installed and that $11,000 be appropriated from Account Code 0125/3901, 'Provision for Unspecified Projects for this work'". Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 762 3. Alterations to Telephone Exchange Room for "In-Dialing" System "On May 9, 1969, the City Council authorized the City Engineer to order an "in-dialing" switchboard for the City Hall, to be installed by the B.C. Telephone Company at no cost to the City. After more detailed engineering studies, the B.C. Telephone Company now reports that more space is required for the switchgear. It is proposed to use the present telephone operators' restroom for the equipment and to provide alternative restroom accommodation. Because of the changes, the City Building Inspector recommends that a suitable system of mechanical ventilation be provided. The estimated cost of building, mechanical and electrical alterations is $5,000. It is estimated that the "in-dialing" system will save approximately $250 per month which will offset these costs in less than two years. Provision for this cost has been made in the 1970 Revenue Budget. The B.C. Telephone Company has ordered the switchgear for the "in-dialing" system and estimates it will require the space by March 23, 1970 if the "in-service" date of July 1st, 1970 is to be met to correspond with the 1970 directory. RECOMMENDED that the City Building Inspector be authorized to proceed with alterations to the Telephone exchange room and operators' restroom and that $5,000 be approved for this work in advance of the Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. RECOMMENDATIONS 4. Tender No. 58-70-1 - For the Supply of Mineral Aggregates The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent report as follows: "Tenders for the above supply were opened by your Board on February 2nd, 1970, and referred to the City Engineer and Pur- chasing Agent for report. The working tabulation is on file in the Purchasing Agent's Office. The total cost shown below is estimated only and is based on quantities used in the previous 12 month period. The City Engineer and the Purchasing Agent RECOMMEND accept- ance of the low bid as follows:- CONSTRUCTION AGGREGATES LTD. Items 1 to 12 inclusive, and Items 16 and 17, at a total estimated cost of $446,100.00. The material is to be delivered and unloaded onto City stockpile. Part of Items 9 and 12 will be picked up at the supplier's stockpile. No bid was received for Item No. 18 -; Round Stones. The above price includes all taxes and charges. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent be approved and the bid bonds of the unsuccessful tenderers be returned. 763 5. Newspaper Advertisements for Local Improvement Courts of Revision During Absence of Daily Newspapers________________________________________ The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "Section 511 of the Vancouver Charter provides that Local Improvement Courts of Revision 'shall begin to sit and hear complaints at such time, not less than fifteen days, after the mailing of the last of the notices referred to in the preceding sections and after such advertising of the sittings of the Court as Council may direct.' By Section 54 of the Local Improvement By-law, Council has directed that the advertising shall be by publication in two issues of a daily newspaper circulating in the City. The newspaper advertisement is in addition to the notice each affected person receives through the mail. A court of Revision is scheduled for March 12, 1970. In order to avoid a delay in the commencement of the work covered by the projects to be dealt with at that sitting, it is recommended that the Local Improvement By-law be amended to provide that Council may direct that the advertising be other than in a newspaper. Following this amendment, Council could then by resolution direct that the advertising for the Court sitting scheduled for March 12 should be by posting a notice in the office of the City Clerk. The By-law and Resolution necessary to implement this recommendation have been prepared and have been included in the agenda for this meeting under By-laws and Motions." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 755 764 Board of Administration, February 20, 1970 .................(SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICE AND HEALTH MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Purchase of Replacement Typewriter The Medical Health Officer reports as follows: "Included in the 1970 Budget Estimates of the Health Department is a request for a replacement typewriter due under the replacement program of the City. The machine, due for replacement, is now inoperative and the cost to repair amounts to $160.00. The Purchasing Agent recommends as follows: 'We, therefore, recommend replacing the Royal HES 16-7122501 typewriter with a Royal 560 Model immediately at a total cost of $420.00 prior to the 1970 budget approval.' As there is now an immediate need for a replacement type- writer, it is recommended that funds in the amount of $420.00 be authorized to purchase the replacement typewriter prior to approval of the 1970 appropriations of the Health Department." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Medical Health Officer be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 755 765 Board of Administration, February 20, 1970 ............... ( HARBOURS - 1) HARBOURS AND PARKS MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Civic Square: Interim Development The Board of Parks and Public Recreation, by letter dated January 14, 1970, forwarded the following Resolution: "BLOCK 71 - CIVIC SQUARE It was regularly moved and seconded, .... In view of the fact that there is vacant land in Block 71 and a dire need for open space in the downtown area, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED: That the Mayor and Members of City Council be requested to provide the necessary funds estimated to cost $35,000 for the Board to go ahead with development of this open space as a landscaped sitting out area on the north half of Block 71 until such time as it is needed for underground parking with finalized park on top. - Carried" Your Board RECOMMENDS that this item be referred to the Standing Committee on Finance for consideration during budget matters. INFORMATION 2. Cypress Bowl Development The Chairman of the Government and Civic Affairs Committee of the Vancouver Junior Chamber of Commerce has advised the City Clerk of the following Resolution passed by that Committee: "'THE VANCOUVER JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE urge Vancouver City Council to withhold using City of Vancouver taxpayer dollars for development of Cypress Bowl. THE VANCOUVER JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE are not opposed to use of city monies to assist in the acquisition of, dormant maintenance of, or holding of Cypress Bowl lands in the best interest of future recreational use by the public. It is our opinion that development of Cypress Bowl should not be directly undertaken by the City of Vancouver or any public body, but rather by a free enterprise.' In addition we wish to point out that: (1) The public purse should not be used to directly subsidize the capital necessary for development of such a proposed recreational area. (2) Adequate municipal, crown/provincial regulations should exist to direct the development of the Cypress Bowl area by private free enterprise". Your Board brings this forward for the information of the Members of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 755 766 Board of Administration, February 20, 1970 . . . . (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Rezoning: E/S of Victoria Drive between Harrison & S.E. Marine Drive (A. Petzold) The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "An application has been received from Mr. A. Petzold, 2308 Nelson Avenue, West Vancouver, requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law whereby Lots 1-3, Block 23, D.L. 329 located on the E/S of Victoria Drive between Harrison and S.E. Marine Drive would be rezoned from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to a CD-I Comprehensive Development District. The applicant states the purpose of his application is 'add to existing senior citizens development now existing on adjacent easterly site'. The subject property was acquired from the City for senior citizens development subject to obtaining rezoning after a Public Hearing thereby rounding out the CD-I Comprehensive Development zoning with the existing comprehensive development to the east located on the north side of S.E. Marine Drive, all for senior citizens housing. A development permit has been filed to add to the existing senior citizens home now located on lots 4-7, Block 23, D.L. 328 and has been approved by the Technical Planning Board subject to approval by City Council for the rezoning after a Public Hearing. The Technical Planning Board on January 23, 1970, recommended that the application to rezone Lots 1-3, Block 23, D.L. 329 to a CD-I Comprehensive Development District be approved with the uses being restricted to a senior citizens development containing dwelling units and sleeping units with recreation and dining facilities and the detailed scheme of development not to be materially different from that submitted and approved subject to conditions by the Technical Planning Board under development permit #50267. The Town Flanning Commission on February 13, 1970, endorsed the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the reports of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission be received and the matter be referred for the consideration of Council at a Public Hearing. 2. Rezoning: N/S of 15th Avenue between Birch and Alder (G. Gemmill) The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "An application has been received from Mr. G. Gemmill, 2354 Oliver Crescent, requesting an amendment to the Zoning and* Development By-law whereby Lots 11-20, Block 453, D.L. 526 located on the N/S of 15th Avenue between Birch and Alder would be rezoned from an RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District to an RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District. The applicant states the purpose of his application is 'establishing an apartment zoned area to include all lots in the 1200 block, within the area, north of 15th Avenue between Birch and Alder for apartment building'. 767 The subject properties consist of 10 lots in the half block, each having a 50' frontage and a depth of 125' and generally are occupied by quite old large dwellings, most of which have been converted to multiple accommodations. To the west of Birch and north of 15th Avenue the property is zoned RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District as is the property between Birch and Oak, north of 14th Avenue and the lane lying between 14th and 15th Avenues, Birch to Alder. The lands on the north side of 14th Avenue between Birch and Oak together with the south side of 14th Avenue between Birch and Alder were rezoned to RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District from RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District following a Public Hearing on July 19, 1965, and with few exceptions have been developed with new apartment buildings. The lands lying south of Broadway, Pine to Oak are 75% developed with specifically designed apartments. The block immediately to the east of the subject properties is occupied by Cecil Rhodes School. Submitted with the application is a list of six signatures of property owners in the area requesting the zoning change. The Technical Planning Board on January 23, 1970, recommended that the application be approved. The Town Planning Commission on February 13, 1970, endorsed the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the reports of the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission be received and the matter be referred for the consideration of Council at a Public Hearing. 3. Rezoning: S.W. Corner of 48th Avenue & Oak Street (III Industries of Canada) The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "An application has been received from Mr. Dryvynsyde, Director of III Industries of Canada, 1500 - 675 West Hastings, requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law whereby Lots 11 and 12, Sub. 13, Block 10, D.L. 526 located on the S.W. Corner of 48th Avenue and Oak would be rezoned from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to a CD-I Comprehensive Development District. The applicant states the purpose of the application is 'construction of family restaurant (International House of Pancakes)'. The subject lots each have a frontage of 58' and a depth of 140' and have been vacant for many years. The remaining 3 lots in the block to the south are zoned C-l Commercial and are developed with a gasoline service station. The 3 lots on the west side of Oak Street between 49th Avenue and 50th Avenue are zoned C-l Commercial and developed with a gasoline service station. The other two corners at 49th Avenue and Oak Street are zoned RS-1 One Family Dwelling District and are developed with churches. The surrounding properties are zoned RS-1 One Family Dwelling District and developed with good single family dwellings. In 1959 an application was made to rezone the subject lots to C-l Commercial for the construction of a 2 storey building to accom- modate stores and professional offices. This application was denied by Council upon reports by the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission. 768 A further application was made in 1966 to C-l Commercial for a gasoline service station. This application was denied by Council following a Public Hearing on June 29, 1967 upon reports from the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission recommending against such rezoning and following submission from adjacent home owners. The scheme of development indicates a restaurant (International House of Pancakes) with the structure being located on the south side of the site maintaining a 7' setback from the southerly boundary, a 20' setback from Oak Street and a 20' setback from the north south lane, perimeter planting around the site and provision for 20 off-street parking spaces. A brief was submitted with the application which states in part: 'Concept The application to have these lands rezoned from RS-1 Single Family Dwelling to CD-I Comprehensive Develop- ment District is being made by III Industries of Canada Ltd. This is a company incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia and is a wholly owned subsidiary of International Industries Inc., a large Californian corporation which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. International Industries Inc., throughout the United States* has established a restaurant chain known as International House of Pancakes. These restaurants are all of similar design and colour so that they are easily recognized wherever situated. International Industries Inc., had decided to expand this international restaurant chain to British Columbia and for this purpose the company known as III Industries of Canada Ltd., was incorporated in the Province of British Columbia. One such family restaurant (International House of Pancakes) has been opened in the City of New Westminster at 514 Eighth Avenue. Construction of another International Pancake House will start in January, 1970 in the Municipality of Richmond. Ill Industries of Canada Ltd., has obtained an option on the two vacant lots situated on the south west corner of Oak Street and 48th Avenue and is making this application to have these lots rezoned in order to construct thereon an International House of Pancakes - Family Restaurant. The business philosophy of the chain of restaurants known as the International House of Pancakes is the prompt, congenial service of superb quality food at family prices. Pancakes of a wide variety are, of course, the speciality of the International House, but the menue also includes a comprehensive range of other foods. It is the policy of these restaurants throughout America that no alcoholic beverages are sold and the emphasis is on family dining in a warm, friendly, relaxed atmosphere. 769 The Design The design of the International house of Pancakes Family Restaurants throughout America is what might be termed classical Tudor, enhanced by beautifully designed landscaping. The restaurant building, including the one with which this application is concerned, contains a main floor above which is located a mezzanine or service area. The mezzanine or service area accom- modates the staff changing rooms, a storage area and equipment such as air conditioning and heating equip- ment. The dining area is located on the main floor and there is table seating for 82 persons. The Development Every International Pancake House Restaurant throughout North America has the same design and is painted with the same colours. In this way these family restaurants are easily recognizable from a distance. There are over 200 such family restaurants in the United States. The American people have become accustomed to the design and the colours of these restaurants and of the high quality of service and food provided. Each year many Americans drive to the City of Vancouver either as tourists or on business and use the Freeway and Oak Street Bridge to reach the entrance to this City. This approach is, in fact, the southern gateway to Vancouver and it would be a convenience to these travellers to have a familiar restaurant in this area which they would recognize and which would be a welcome sight. From the plans and sketches attached it will be noted that this development will blend in with the surrounding area and careful consideration has been given to the ingress and egress of vehicular traffic. Adjacent to this property and on its western boundary is a civic lane separating the proposed development and the gas station from the residential homes located to the west. It will be noted on the plans that any cooking odors produced are carried through a duct system and into a special chimney which emits any cooking odors into the sky above the roof of the building.' The Technical Planning Board on January 23, 1970 recommended that the application be approved subject to the uses being restricted to a restaurant excluding drive-in or take out. The 3 readings to the amending by-law be not given until prior compliance by the owners to the following conditions: a) Consolidation of Lots 11, 12, Sub. 13, Block 10, D.L. 526 into one parcel and so registered in the Land Registry Office. b) The detailed scheme of development to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board after a report thereon to the Town Planning Commission and City Council, such scheme to include a minimum landscaped setback of 24' along Oak Street, 8' along 48th Avenue except for ingress and egress, 5' landscaped and tree planting area along the north south lane and the southerly property line plus suitable screened wall. 770 c) The building be first redesigned more residential in character and in keeping with the surrounding residential properties. d) One sign only (non-flashing) to be permitted, other than small directional signs, such sign to be located adjacent to the building and behind the 24' landscaped setback from Oak Street. e) The design of the building to be approved by the Technical Planning Board after advice from the Design Panel. f) Satisfactory arrangements for garbage disposal, loading and unloading and control of fumes to the approval of the Technical Planning Board. The Technical Planning Board further recommended, should the above conditions or such other conditions as may be set by City Council following a Public Hearing not be complied with by the owners in order to permit the 3 readings of the amending by-law to be implemented within 120 days from this date (Public Hearing date), this approval shall expire. The Town Planning Commission on February 6, 1970 recommended that the application be not approved." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the reports of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission be received, and the matter be referred for the consideration of Council at a Public Hearing. It should be noted that if this application is approved, then Council's resolution of January 20, 1970 would apply, as follows: "THAT in cases where Council, following a Public Hearing has approved an application to rezone any specific property to a higher use, it be policy not to give third readings to the rezoning by-law until such time as City Council has received satisfactory guarantees that the developer has finances to carry to completion the proposed development." 4. Rezoning: S/S of 10th Avenue between Commercial & Victoria (Pitkethey and Buzza)___________ The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "An application has been received from Pitkethey and Buzza Ltd., 2606 Commercial Drive, requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law whereby Lot 37, Block 162, D.L. 264A located on the S/S of 10th Avenue between Commercial and Victoria would be rezoned from an RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District to a C-2 Commercial District. The lot in question has a frontage of 50' and a depth of 127' and is immediately east of Lots A, B, C and D which front onto Commercial Drive and are zoned C-2 Commercial and have been occupied for many years by building supply people. In 1963 an application was made by R. J. Paulson Construction Company to rezone the said lot for the purpose of extending the present building for more sales and display area and adequate parking. 771. After reports from the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission, City Council at a Public Hearing on October 7, 1963, approved the rezoning of this lot from an RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District to a C-2 Commercial District subject to prior compliance by the owners with the following conditions: a) Dedication of the southerly 5' of Lot 37 of A & B, Block 162 D.L. 264A for future lane widening. b) Consolidation of Lots A, B, C, D and Lot 37 into one parcel and so registered in the Land Registry Office. c) The proposed addition to the existing building and the provision of off-street parking and off-street loading is first approved by the Technical Planning Board. The owners did not comply with the above conditions and the three readings to the amending by-law were not given. Lots A, B, C & D which front on Commercial Drive and zoned C-2 Commercial are only 93' in depth and if the additional 50' lot was added to the site a much more acceptable scheme of develop- ment including off-street parking could be advantageous to the operation of the business on this site. The Technical Planning Board on January 23, 1970 recommended that the application be approved subject to prior compliance by the owners to the following conditions: i) Dedication of the southerly 5' of Lot 37 of A & B, Block 162, D.L. 264A for future lane widening. ii) Consolidation of Lots A, B, C & D and 37 into one parcel and so registered in the Land Registry Office. iii) The detailed scheme of development including any use of Lot 37 Block 162, D.L. 264A, which may include additions to the existing building, the provision of suitable off- street parking and off-street loading to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board. It is further recommended that should the above conditions not be complied with by the owners in order to permit the three readings of the amending by-law to be implemented within 120 days from this date (Public Hearing date) then this approval shall expire. The Town Planning Commission on February 6, 1970, endorsed the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board and the further proviso." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the reports of the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission be received and the matter be referred for the consideration of Council at a Public Hearing. 5. Rezoning: N/E Corner of Victoria and 28th Avenue (D. Fabiano) The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "An application has been received from D. Fabiano, 4372 Victoria Drive, requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Development By- law whereby Lots 7 & 8, Subdiv. of 1 & 2, Block 1, D.L. 743 located at N/E Corner of Victoria and 28th Avenue would be re- zoned from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to an RM-1 Multiple Dwelling District. 772 The subject properties each have a frontage of 32.93' and a depth of 125' and are currently occupied by an older type dwelling. The surrounding properties are zoned RS-1 One Family Dwelling and generally developed by one family dwellings other than a church and institutional buildings. A similar type of application in the area was made by a Mr. Paul Bodner of 4038 Victoria Drive to rezone his lot from one family dwelling to a two family dwelling which is located adjacent to the church. This was denied by Council on recommendation from the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission. The Technical Planning Board on January 23, 1970, recommended that the application be not approved as such rezoning would establish an isolated apartment site in an area predominately developed and zoned RS-1 One Family Dwelling District. The Town Planning Commission on February 13, 1970, endorsed the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the application be refused in accordance with the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. DELEGATION REQUEST - MR. D. FA3IANO 6. Rezoning: S/E Corner of 34th Avenue & Chambers (Mr. & Mrs. McFadyen)________ The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "An application has been received from Mr. & Mrs. McFadyen of 2606 East 34th Avenue requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law whereby Lots 14 and 15, Block 4, D.L. 394 located at S/E Corner of 34th Avenue and Chambers would be rezoned from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to a C-2 Commercial District for the purpose of off-street parking. The subject lots have a frontage of 52' and 34' respectively and a depth of 104' and are currently occupied by 2 one family dwellings with the land lying a considerable distance below the street grade. The properties immediately across 34th Avenue are zoned C-2 Commercial and also front onto Kingsway. The properties to the east, west and south are zoned and developed with single family dwellings. An application was made to rezone the properties across the land to the east and located on the south west corner of 34th Avenue and Wales from RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to C-2 Commercial in 1963 but was refused by Council upon recommendation of the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission. The Technical Planning Board on January 23, 1970, recommended that the application be not approved for the following reason: The zoning of the site for commercial purposes or development of off-street parking is considered incom- patible with the surrounding single family dwellings. The Technical Planning Board wish it noted, however, that favourable consideration would be given to a development permit application, as a conditional use to develop the RS-1 lands on the north side of 34th Avenue and located immediately across the lane from the commercial zoned properties on Kingsway for a public parking area subject to suitable landscaping and treatment of the 'site which could best serve the commercial developments on Kingsway. 773 The Town Planning Commission on February 13, 1970, endorsed the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the application be refused in accordance with the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission. 7. Rezoning: W/S of Fraser Street between 14th and 15th Avenues (Mr. & Mrs. Ilazuda)______________ The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "An application has been received from Mr. & Mrs.Hazuda, 3025 Fraser Street, requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Develop- ment By-law whereby Lot 12, Subdiv. F, Block 175, D.L. 264A located on the W/S of Fraser Street between 14th and 15th Avenues would be rezoned from an RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District to a C-2 Commercial District. The applicants state the purpose of the application is 'Want property spot zoned commercial. Please have respect for poor, not only business people. This was not here, cafe, pool hall, italian club. Spoiled value of my residential property. All loading and unloading, public stinky garbage dumped by private firm under our kitchen. Noise from trucks, gasoline fumes. Nusiance unbearable to stand.' The subject lot has a frontage of 30' on Fraser and a depth of 122' and is occupied by an older type dwelling. Immediately to the south is a 12' lane that serves the commercially zoned properties fronting on 15th Avenue. While the owners complained of noise from adjacent commercial properties together with trucks using the 12' lane to serve the commercial properties, the existing commercial buildings have been there for many years but the uses have changed during the life of the buildings. Both sides of Kingsway are zoned C-2 Commercial as is Fraser from Kingsway to 20th Avenue, much of which is not fully developed for commercial uses and many require redevelopment as some of the structures are very old. Extension of the commercial zone for an isolated site in this area cannot be supported. The Technical Planning Board on January 23, 1970 recommended that the application be not approved. The Town Planning Commission on February 13, 1970 endorsed the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the application be refused in accordance with the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. DELEGATION REQUEST - MRS. HAZUDA 774 8. Rezoning: N/W Corner of 10th Avenue & Trafalgar (3. Johnson)____________- The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "An application has been received from Mr. B. Johnson, 8467 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby, requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law whereby Lots 8, 9, 10 & 11, Block 127, D.L. 540 located at N/W Corner of 10th Avenue and Trafalgar would be rezoned from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to a C-2 Commercial District. The applicant states the purpose of his application is for 'a restaurant complex containing three contiguous restaurants with off-street parking'. The sketch plans submitted with the application indicates the development of the site to be with 3 restaurants, one being a drive-in (self-service McDonalds). Lots 5, 6, & 7 which front on to Broadway each have a frontage of 50' and a depth of 111' and are zoned C-2 Commercial. Lots 8-11 inclusive each have a frontage of 50' and a depth of 122' and are currently zoned RS-1 One Family Dwelling District. The 20' lane in the block termin- ates at the westerly boundary of lot 11 with 10' dedicated for a future lane on the southerly boundary of lot 4 which is immediately north of lot 11. The scheme of development does not indicate any provision for additional lane extensions. The Broadway lots are basically proposed to be occupied by a self serve drive-in restaurant, the building being located partially on existing commercial lots and partially on the lots to the south which have been requested to be rezoned. The plans also indicate a 24' landscaped setback along 10th Avenue with parking for 48 cars located behind the landscaped setback with loading and unloading bays located at the main entrance to the restaurants. In previous reports regarding the provision for district shopping centres, including zoning in depth, it has been indicated that zoning in depth to encourage development for district shopping centres (retail and offices) should only take place north and south of Broadway between Stephens and Balaclava Streets. These properties are located in the block east of Stephens Street. The Technical Planning Board on January 23, 1970 recommended that the application be not approved as such scheme of development is not considered compatible with the adjacent homes to the east, south and west of the subject properties and considerable commercially zoned lands exist which are not fully developed whereby restaurants (other than self service) could be established to serve that particular district. The Town Planning Commission on February 13, 1970, endorsed the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the application be refused in accordance with the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. DELEGATION REQUEST - McCAN FRANCHISES LTD. 775 9. Rezoning: N/W Corner of 11th Avenue & Manitoba (B. Wiebe)____________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "An application has been received from Mr. B. Wiebe, #202 - 4381 Fraser Street, requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Develop- ment By-law whereby Lots 12, 13 and 14, Block 34, D.L. 302 located at the N/W Corner of 11th Avenue and Manitoba would be rezoned from an RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District to an RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District. The applicant states the purpose of his application is 'constructing a 35 suite frame apartment'. The subject lots have a frontage of 148.5' and a depth of 122' and are occupied by older type dwellings. In 1969 an application was made to rezone the lots on the south side of 10th Avenue between Columbia and Manitoba. The Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission in a Board of Administration report dated June 6, recommended approval and City Council approved the rezoning following a Public Hearing subject to: 'dedication of the necessary lands as required by the City Engineer to provide a suitable east/west lane to serve the subject properties.' The 3 readings of the amending by-law have not been given to rezone these lands as the condition set by Council has not been met. At the July 10, 1969 Public Hearing the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission advised they would favourably consider an application if made to rezone the lands on the south side of 10th Avenue between Manitoba and Ontario provided the owners first dedicate sufficient lands to provide a suitable east/west lane in the block, thereby rounding out the RM-3 Multiple zoning on the south side of 10th Avenue. The Technical Planning Board on January 23, 1970 recommended that this application be not approved as such rezoning would create an isolated RM-3 zoned property on 11th Avenue, the remainder of the lands being zoned RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District. The Town Planning Commission on February 13, 1970 endorsed the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the application be refused in accordance with the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. 10. Rezoning: S/S of 10th Avenue between Commercial & Victoria (Peter Cole - Architect) The Director of Planning reports as follows: "An application has been received from Peter Cole, Architect, #405, 540 Burrard Street, requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law whereby Lots 38-43, Block 162, D.L. 264A located on the S/S of 10th Avenue between Commercial and Victoria would be rezoned from an RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District to a C-2 Commercial District. The applicant states the purpose of his application is 'erecting a five storey medical office building'. 776 The subject lots each have a frontage of 50' and a depth of 127' and are currently occupied by older dwellings. Submitted with the application are sketch plans prepared by Peter Cole, marked 'Received City Planning Department, September 10, 1969, and December 31, 1969' and marginally numbered Project #454. These plans indicate a five storey and penthouse medical building with basement, having a total floor area of 35,632 sq. ft. and provisions for 89 off-street parking spaces, all located on the surface with very little landscaping on the site. To the north across 10th Avenue is a Safeway supermarket which was rezoned to C-2 Commercial on December 20, 1965, following a Public Hearing, to permit redevelopment of a new store which eliminated some homes on the north side of 10th Avenue and the concrete plant which fronted onto Broadway. A landscaped setback of 24' along 10th Avenue was required. In dealing with the application by Canada Safeway, the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission were somewhat reluc- tant to expand the C-2 Commercial zone in depth in this particular area, as it has been considered for some time, the most suitable location to establish a district shopping centre in this area of the City would be on both sides of Commercial Drive between Kitchener Street and 3rd Avenue east, such rezoning took place in part at the north west corner of 1st Avenue and Commercial Drive. In a C-2 District the maximum height of a building shall not exceed 40 feet nor three storeys. The proposal is in fact a 6 storey building 74 feet in height. The applicant has stated, however, if the zoning was approved he wished to take an appeal to the Board of Variance to relax the height restrictions. The properties to the east, west and south, except those fronting onto Commercial Drive, are zoned as an RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District and developed with older dwellings some of which are in multiple use. The Technical Planning Board on January 23, 1970 recommended that the application be not approved for the following reasons: a) The extension of the C-2 Commercial Zone in this area is not considered desirable and the development as proposed would not be compatible with the surrounding residences. b) A great deal of the C-2 Commercial zoned lands on both sides of Commercial Drive from Venables to the north to 14th Avenue on the south is either vacant, underveloped or contains very old buildings, all requiring redevelop- ment. The Town Planning Commission on February 6, 1970 recommended that the application be approved." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the application be refused in accordance with the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board. 777 11. Rezoning: S/W Corner of Main Street & S.E. Marine Drive (Standard Oil Co. of B.C. Ltd.) The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "An application has been received from Mr. F. Moore of the Standard Oil Company of B.C. Limited, 833 Marine Building, Vancouver, requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law whereby Lot 1, Block 3 of Parcel A of Block 12 and north part of Lot 13, D.L. 322 located on the S/W Corner of Main Street and S.E. Marine Drive would be rezoned from a C-l Commercial District to an M-2 Industrial District. The applicant states the purpose of his application is 'develop- ing the above property with a fully automated car wash facility to replace the existing two-bay gasoline filling station'. Submitted with the application is a brief which states in part: 'Purpose Our Company desires to develop an attractive, well- landscaped, fully automatic car wash to replace the present two-bay service station. In order to assure that the building is pleasing in appearance and that it compliments the other developments in the immediate vicinity, we have engaged the services of Mr. Shigeru Amano who has had considerable experience in designing for this particular use. Equipment The equipment which we propose to use has a rated capacity of 100 cars per hour and includes the following items: Vacuum Cleaners Hookless conveyor with wheel co-relator Wheel washers Pre-rinse and final rinse A seven brush booth which covers the contours of the car Automatic Waxer Blower dryer The equipment can be operated as a complete car wash operation and for this purpose our proposed building provides an observation area to permit the customer to observe his car at all times. It may also be operated as an 'exterior wash' only in which case the customer would drive his car through the wash 'tunnel' and the interior cleaning would be excluded. The proposed equipment is manufactured in Canada and we have satis- fied ourselves that it will do a very creditable job. Operation It is our intention to sell gasoline through this car wash and for this purpose our pumps are located together with the vacuum cleaners prior to entering the 'tunnel'. The number of pumps and the vacuum cleaning facilities are related to the capacity of the car wash as is the 'stack-up' area which allows for at least 25 cars in the pre-wash location. 778 Building The proposed building is faced with stone and wood set off by landscaped areas. It has a mansard roof with a gold background and black aluminum battens. The ground area covered by the building is 3,300 sq. ft. and since the site is 26,700 sq. ft. the floor space ratio is less than 5. The Marketing Area We have carefully selected this particular location for conversion to automatic car wash operation because of the following factors: a) substantial traffic count, Marine Drive, carries in excess of 25,000 cars per day in both directions and thus provides a steady transient clientele. b) there is a substantial and growing industrial population to the immediate south and west. This wilt assure a steady clientele during the working days of the week. c) the area immediately north of Marine Drive is almost fully developed with houses and apartments to the west. This is the clientele we will be reliant on for weekend business. The combination of the above three types of clientele will assure a steady and substantial business and at the same time is assurance that a desirable service is being rendered to the public. Accessibility We presently have three access driveways, two on Marine Drive and one on Main Street. Our proposed development calls for the elimination of one of the Marine Drive access points and the relocation of the Main Street access point. The remaining Marine Drive access will be restricted to outgoing traffic only and will be used on a very limited and controlled basis. The relocated Main Street driveway will be the only entrance point and will also be the major exit. This approach provides the greatest possible control over traffic and eliminates the necessity for using Marine Drive in favour of a street which is comparatively little used.' The subject area has a frontage of 140.79' on Marine Drive and varying in depth from 158' to 217'. The sketch plan received in the City Planning Department on January 12, 1970, indicates a 24' landscaped setback along Marine Drive with one 20' egress driveway on to Marine Drive with additional planting on a portion of the westerly boundary, at each end and on the east side of the building together with a 9' planting strip along Main Street with the exception of the main ingress and egress to the site. The use of the site is to be a carwash and gasoline filling station. The front portion of the site is currently occupied by a gasoline filling station constructed in 1956 which is to be demolished. 779 The site has been zoned C-l Commercial for many years and was permitted to remain C-l Commercial when a large majority of lands lying south of Marine Drive were rezoned to Industrial with a 40' landscaped setback requirement as the gasoline filling station did exist and had maintained some small land- scaped areas along Marine Drive. The Technical Planning Board on January 23, 1970, recommended that the application be approved subject to prior compliance by the owners to the following condition: The detailed scheme of development is to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board and provided the owners can and do obtain relaxation from the Board of Variance to reduce the 40' landscaped strip along Marine Drive to that similar as shown on the plan marked 'Received City Planning Department, January 12, 1970' and prepared by Shigeru Amano, Architect, and with the understanding the areas including that landscaped area within the 40' setback are carried out and maintained and in no event, however, shall any advertising or signs be placed in the 40' landscaped setback area. (Section 11(2) It is further recommended that should the above conditions or such other conditions as set by City Council following a Public Hearing not be complied with by the owners in order to permit the three readings of the amending by-law to be implemented within 120 days from this date (Public Hearing date) this approval shall expire. The Town Planning Commission on February 13, 1970 endorsed the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the reports of the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission be received and the matter be referred for the consideration of Council at a Public Hearing. 12. Rezoning: N/W corner S.W. Marine Drive ______________and Yukon (Peter Cole) The Director of Planning reports as follows: "An application has been received from Peter Cole, Architect, #405, 540 Burrard Street, on behalf of Liberty Enterprises Limited and J. & 0 Enterprises Limited, requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law whereby Lot D, Block 2, D.L. 311, Lot B of 3, Block B, D.L. 323, located on the North West corner S.W. Marine Drive and Yukon, would be rezoned from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to a CD-I Comprehensive Development District. The applicant states the purpose of his application is 'erecting a two-storey garden apartment project containing 64 suites in accordance with Section 3(1) of the RT-2 zone'. 780 The original application filed requested rezoning of the property to an RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District with the intent of the applicant being, should the subject properties be rezoned following a Public Hearing to an RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District, to apply for a development permit for the construction of 2 apart- ment buildings on the site for Council's approval after reports from the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission, in accordance with Section 3 of the RT-2 District Schedule. After discussion with the Zoning Planner the application was amended by the applicant, by letter dated November 25, 1969, requesting rezoning to CD-I Comprehensive Development District in lieu of the originally requested RT-2 District Schedule. The applicant also had agreed to follow the suggestion of the Zoning Planner to delay the processing of the application pending con- sideration by City Council at a Public Hearing on the Low Density Multiple Housing report scheduled to be held on December 11, 1969. However, a further letter was received on December 24, 1969, from Liberty Enterprises Limited and J. & 0. Enterprises Limited which states: 'Further to our letter of November 20, 1969, concerning our zoning amendment application, we respectfully request that you proceed to process the application as it now stands. In the event that the Low Density Multiple Housing Report is adopted by Council, allowing a higher floor space ratio for this type of development, we may wish to take advantage of this at that time. However, this is not contemplated at present.' City Council on January 20, 1970, did not adopt a portion of the Low Density Multiple Housing report related to comprehensive zoning for areas of 2-8 acres and over 8 acres which also set out guidelines for development. Lot B of 3, which is privately-owned property has a frontage of 197' on Yukon and a depth of approximately 325'; Lot D, commonly known as Delta View Park, and currently City-owned is somewhat of a triangle in shape having a frontage of 31' on Yukon and a depth of approximately 315' and a width of approximately 220' abutting the north/south City lane. Lot B of 3 has an area of approximately 62,304 sq.ft. and Lot D has an area of approxi- mately 39,802 sq. ft. The sketch plan submitted with the application prepared by Peter Cole. Architect, marked "Received City Planning Department, September 2,1969" and marginally numbered 475, indicates 2 - two storey buildings containing a total of 64 dwelling units - 16 two-bedrooms and 48 one-bedroom with cellars below each building containing parking for a total of 56 automobiles and furnace room. An additional 16 off-street parking spaces are being provided on the surface. The sketch plans also indicate the development maintaining a floor space ratio of 0.50 excluding the underground parking areas. The building facing Yukon Street will have a setback of 45' from Yukon, both buildings at the nearest point maintaining a 25' setback from S.W. Marine Drive and the 2nd principal building on the site maintaing a 30' set- back from the north/south City lane, with considerable open landscaped area to be maintained between the two buildings. The property known as Delta View Park has not been finally released by the Board of Parks and Public Recreation. However, on November 13, 1967, following an enquiry through the Property and Insurance Office, the Board of Parks and Public Recreation resolved: 781 'THAT the Board release Delta View Park for sale by the Supervisor of Property & Insurance, the proceeds of the sale to go to the Board's Park Purchase Fund, on the understanding that the City Council has a firm park reserve on the park site bounded by S.W. Marine Drive, Ash Street, Lord Street, and a northerly boundary between 68th Avenue and 66th Avehue to be determined in agreement with the School Board.' The properties across S.W. Marine Drive are zoned as M-l and M-2 Industrial with all developments to provide a 40' landscaped strip parallel to S.W. Marine Drive. The properties to the east are zoned RS-1 One Family Dwelling District and occupied by a very old tourist court. Immediately to the west the properties are zoned C-l Commercial and RT-1 Two Family Dwelling Districts and developed with stores and apartments above and 2 family dwellings, each one storey in height. To the north the properties are zoned RS-1 One Family Dwelling District and developed with one family dwellings. Many enquiries have been received by the Planning Departments as to the possibility of rezoning the subject properties all of which have been consistently advised that the Planning Depart- ment could only support garden type developments which did not exceed a floor space ratio of 0.50 and the buildings not to exceed two storeys in height. A formal rezoning application was filed in June, 1968, to rezone the subject properties to a CD-I Comprehensive Development District for development with apartment buildings being two and three storeys in height and having a floor space ratio of 0.80, containing 94 dwelling units. This application was processed through the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission but was not reported to Council as the application was withdrawn by the applicant. The Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission, however, took the view that the application should not be approved as the form of development proposed was considered excessive in floor area and would not be compatible with the adjacent one and two family dwellings having particular regard to the size and height of the buildings. These two Boards noted, however, that provided suitable arrangements are first made for the acquisition and consolidation of the City-owned land and its consolidation with the privately owned lands, favourable consideration would be given to a garden or town house development of suitable design with the buildings not exceeding two storeys in height and a floor space ratio not exceeding 0.50 gross, plus adequate treatment of all open portions of the site including off-street parking. The Technical Planning Board on January 23, 1970, recommended that the application to rezone the subject properties from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to a CD-I Comprehensive Development District be approved, the uses being restricted to town houses or garden apartments and subject to prior compliance by the owners to the following conditions prior to the 3 readings of the amending by-law being given by Council: 782 (a) Dedication of the westerly 10' of Lot B of 3 of City lane. (b) Approval by City Council for the acquisition of Lot D, Block 2, D.L. 311 (Delta View Park) (c) Consolidation of the two parcels after dedication into one parcel and so registered in the Land Registry Office. (d) The floor space ratio not to exceed 0.50 measured on the gross floor area of the building, excluding cellars used for parking and such buildings not to exceed 2 storeys in height, plus cellar. (e) The detailed scheme of development to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board, such scheme of development not to be materially different from that submitted with the application unless authorized by City Council and subject to the Technical Planning Board receiving advice from the Design Panel on the design of the building. It is further recommended that should the above conditions or such other conditions as set by City Council following a Public Hearing not be complied with by the owners in order to permit the three readings of the amending by-law to be implemented within 120 days from this date (Public Hearing date) this approval shall expire. The Town Planning Commission on February 13, endorsed the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the reports of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission be received and the matter be referred for the consideration of Council at a Public Hearing. It should be noted that if this application is approved, then Council's resolution of January 20, 1970 would apply as follows: "THAT in cases where Council, following a Public Hearing, has approved an application to rezone any specific property to a higher use, it be policy not to give third readings to the rezoning by-law until such time as City Council has received satisfactory guarantees that the developer has finances to carry to completion the proposed development". 13. Rezoning: N/E corner 41st Avenue and Collingwood (W.D. Buttjes) The Director of Planning reports as follows: "An application has been received from Mr. W. D. Buttjes, Architect, 1065 Howe Street, on behalf of Mr. K. H. Gillespie, requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law whereby Lots 1 and 2, Block 6 & 7, D.L. 2027, located North East corner 41st Avenue and Collingwood, would be rezoned from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to an RM-1 Multiple Dwelling District. The applicant states the purpose of his application is 'erecting 7 townhouses'. 783 Submitted with the application are sketch plans prepared by W. D. Butties, Architect, and marked 'Received City Planning Department, September 22, 1969' which indicate 2 principal buildings containing 7 townhouses, two storeys in height, no basement or cellar. The sketch plans also indicate a 24' set- back from the existing building line on 41st Avenue, a 15' rear yard from the northerly property line (no lane existing in the block and no proposal to dedicate for lane), 15' and 25' sideyards with walled patios encroaching into the 25' setback from Collingwood Street, off-street parking for 8 cars, part of which is located within the required front yard, all with entry from 41st Avenue. There is no proposal for garbage pickup or storage facilities, etc. The Architect also indicated the site area after dedication of 17' for future street widening of 41st Avenue will be 19,955 sq.ft., with the buildings and parking areas occupying 7,368 sq.ft. of the site and the building will have a floor space ratio of 0.50. ! The two subject lots have a frontage of 63.5' and 66' respectively and a depth of 170.5'. However, 17' are required for future widening of 41st Avenue and 20' for a future lane. The properties immediately to the north are generally 50' in width and 101.5' in depth with no lane available. All lots in the area are zoned RS-1 One Family Dwelling District and are occupied by one family dwellings, except those lots fronting onto 41st Avenue between Collingwood Street and the lane west of Dunbar and both sides of Dunbar between 39th Avenue and 120' south of 41st Avenue which are zoned C-2 Commercial and two lots on the south east corner of 41st Avenue and Collingwood which are RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District. Numerous applications have been made for rezoning in this block since 1956. (a) 1956 - Lot 1, Blocks 6 & 7. D.L. 2027 RS-1 to a 3-storey Multiple or Commercial (b) 1958 - Lots 1-4, Blocks 6 & 7, D.L. 2027 RS-1 to Multiple (O 1959 - Lots 1 & 2, Blocks 6 & 7, D.L. 2027, RS-1 to C-2 Commercial (d) 1961 - Lots 1 & 2, Blocks 6 & 7, D.L. 2027, RS-1 to C-2 Commercial (e) 1963 - Lots 1-11 inclusive, Blocks 6 & 7, D.L. 2027 RS-1 to C-2 Commercial These applications were refused by Council on recommendations from the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission. On April 29, 1969, an application was made by Canada Safeway to rezone 10 lots on the south side of 40th Avenue just east of Collingwood Street from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to a C-2 Commercial District to permit redevelopment of a new supermarket and related stores. The Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission had recommended approval of the rezoning subject to certain conditions. However, following a Public Hearing when numerous objections were heard from adjacent home owners, the application was denied by Council. 784 A brief was submitted by Mr. Gillespie in support of this application, which states in part: 'The Townhouse concept of development is something new to Vancouver. Several such developments are under construction or are completed in other municipalities, but these have been designed principally as low-priced basic accommodation for families who are unable to purchase other forms of housing. These have tended to be of lower construction quality, providing a minimum standard of accommodation and selling for the lowest possible price. As such, they meet certain needs. However, there are other markets and standards for Townhouse development. We have only to look at cities such as Montreal and London to find that the Townhouse has met a need for upper middle class housing in the more densely populated core city. The subject development has been designed with this type of resident in mind. This type of resident would be compatible with other residents throughout this area. There are many present residents of the Kerrisdale area whose families have grown up and who find a house too much of a burden in terms of maintenance and responsibility. The Townhouse enables such a family to eliminate these burdens and yet, gives them a better alternative than a rental apartment. Their equity in the Townhouse ensures their interest in good maintenance and such a form of ownership ensures the whole development enjoying a standard of maintenance at least as high as other properties in the area. In choosing this location, two factors are important. It should be close to shops and services in the Kerrisdale area and it should not intrude into an established single family area. I feel that this site meets both requirements. The Planning Department advocates the use of Townhouses as a buffer between residential and commercial land uses and this location, on the edge of a commercial area, would seem to fulfil this objective. 41st Avenue, between Arbutus and Dunbar, is of mixed zoning at present, the uses varying between Commercial, Apartment, Duplex and Single Family. A development such as this would not appear to be out of character with permitted uses on this street. In designing this development, the site coverage and floor space ratio were kept within the general requirements as proposed by the Planning Department in its report on Low Density Multiple Family Housing. These differ only slightly from the restrictions for single family housing. Townhouses represent a more efficient use of the City's stock of residential land without the extreme densities created by apartment buildings.' The Technical Planning Board on January 23rd, 1970 recommended that the application be not approved for the following reason: Such rezoning would permit a small isolated apartment development incompatible in an area predominantly developed with one family dwellings. The Town Planning Commission on February 13th, 1970 recommended that the application be approved." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the application be refused in accordance with the report of the Technical Planning Board. DELEGATION REQUEST MR. K. H. GILLESPIE 785 Board of Administration, February 20, 1970 . . . . (BUILDING - 20) 14. Rezoning: S/W corner of 54th Avenue and Oak Street (C. Diamond) The Director of Planning reports as follows: "An application has been received from C. Diamond, Belldee Holdings Limited, 105 N. Commercial Drive, requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law whereby Lots 5 & 6, Block 17A, D.L. 526, located South West corner of 54th Avenue and Oak Street, would be rezoned from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to an RT-1 Two Family Dwelling District. The applicant states the purpose of his application is 'constructing two semi-detached two-family dwellings on Lots 5 & 6. Because of the lots' location on a major traffic route, it has been impossible to dispose of these lots. They are simply not attractive for single family dwelling homes. We would hope that we would be permitted to build two 2-family dwellings, such as the one permitted on Cambie Street and Oak and 37th Avenue'. The two subject lots were formerly part of a large site on the South West corner of 54th Avenue and Oak which was used and occupied for many years by a Roman Catholic Society for an institutional use which was subsequently vacated and the building demolished. In 1967 an application was made to resubdivide the area into single family sites with the lots ranging in size from 70.26' frontage and 150' in depth (being the two subject lots) and the inner lots having a 75' - 80' frontage and varying in depth from 159' to 200'. A number of lots have been developed with single family dwellings. The majority of the lots in the remainder of the block bounded by Oak, Hudson, 54th and 57th Avenues are quite large as are three lots across Oak Street which are occupied by single family dwellings. The majority of single family lots in the area have a frontage of 66' or greater. The Technical Planning Board on January 23, 1970, recommended that the application be not approved as such rezoning would permit two sites to be developed with two family dwellings in an area predominantly developed and zoned for one family dwellings most of which are located on similar or larger sites. The Town Planning Commission on February 13, 1970, endorsed the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board.'' Your Board RECOMMENDS that the application be refused in accordance with the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission. DELEGATION REQUEST Mr. Wm. STREET 15. Development Permit Application; Royal Centre_____________________ The Director of Planning reports that: "Dirassar, James and Jorgenson, Architects on behalf of the Great West Saddlery Limited in August 1969 filed Development Permit Application #49558 to erect a hotel-office building- commercial development on the easterly portion of the site bounded by Melville Street to the north, Burrard Street to the east, Georgia Street to the south and Thurlow Street to the west. 786 With the MacMillan Bloedel Building on the westerly portion of the block, the 'Royal Centre' development would be on the remainder. The applicants have submitted several revised schemas after discussions with the Director of Planning and the Technical Planning Board with advice from the Design Panel. Drawings as received February 3rd, 1970 indicate development proposals acceptable to the Technical Planning Board on report from the Director of Planning and with the advice of the Design Panel. These development proposals have also the concurrence of the Town Planning Commission. City Council on December 2nd, 1969 when considering a Board of Administration report regarding the Development Permit Applic- ation for the 'Royal Centre' proposal and the proposed Dunsmuir-Melville Connector resolved that the Development Permit be issued in accordance with certain conditions, one of which being: '(4) The final form of development for the Royal Centre, the remainder of the area as referred to in (1)(5) and the precise route of the Connector street be resubmitted to Council for consideration.' It was understood that Council intended that the 'Royal Centre' Development Permit Application be processed and dealt with in advance of the proposed Dunsmuir-Melville Connector and related matters being finally settled in detail. Summary of Development Proposals The development will comprise: - A 466' high office building having approximately 498,000 sq. ft. of office space. - A 355' high hotel building providing 696 sleeping units as well as restaurants, health club, cocktail lounges and other facilities. - A 54' high banking pavillion. - A 44' high large banqueting hall, cocktail lounge and related uses, together with two movie theatres. - The provision of approximately 30% of the site being open from the ground to the sky at plaza level. In addition, a further 18.5% of the site is open at plaza level to provide additional covered pedestrian areas. - Below the plaza level are two floors of retail shops, etc.- 71,000 sq. ft. of retailing area - and other retailing and hotel facilities. - 820 off-street parking spaces are provided on lower parking levels below the retail floors. - The development would have a floor space ratio of 10.5 (a gross floor area of 1,205,000 sq. ft.). - The existing lane would be closed except for that portion required to service the off-street loading and unloading facilities etc., both to the existing MacMillan Bloedel building and the proposed 'Royal Centre' development. 787 Recommendations of the Technical Planning Board The Technical Planning Board on recommendation from the Director of Planning and approval of the Design Panel are recommending APPROVAL to the general scheme of development. The Town Planning Commission has endorsed the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board. The granting of such general approval would enable the Architects and Developers to proceed with the preparation of final sketch plans in required detail for submission to the Technical Planning Board. The Technical Planning Board recommends that: 'The development proposals be APPROVED insofar as the scheme of development as now submitted with respect to the siting, massing, height and general location of buildings; proposed uses of the buildings (office building, retail stores, banking facilities, hotel and related facilities, banquet halls, movie theatres, restaurants, health club), the number (820 approx.) of proposed off-street parking spaces, the provision of nine off-street loading and unloading spaces, a floor space ratio of 10.5, the plaza levels in relationship to Georgia and Burrard Streets, general location of vehicular ingress and egress to the site. THAT final consideration of the development permit application be deferred pending the following: (a) The submission by the applicant of additional information and/or drawings to indicate the following: - clarification of the layout and use of all floors of the buildings; - information as to the landscaping and treatment proposals for all open portions of the site and the roofs of the banquet hall and the banking pavillion; - the details of the size, location and manoeuvering aisles, ramp grades, etc. of the 820 off-street parking facilities; - detailed information on the location of all vehicular ingress and egress to the site; - information as to the servicing of all portions of the building for off-street loading and unloading facilities; - information that the development will comply with the general requirements of all relevant City By-laws. (b) That the applicant can and first does obtain the approval of the Board of Variance for that portion of the office tower building within the CM-1 Commercial District portion of the site - being approximately 14' wide x 122' long with two additional column projections and having a height of 486' above Melville Street in lieu of the permitted 165'. (c) That the approval of City Council be first granted, on report from the City Engineer to the closing of portions of the City lane within the block. 788 (d) That information be first submitted from MacMillan Bloedel Limited and the registered owners of the "Royal Centre" property as to the removal of the existing building (The Beachcomber Restaurant) on Lot of 13; that the develop- ment on this lot as owned by MacMillan Bloedel Limited will proceed concurrently with and be maintained at all times as an integral part of the "Royal Centre" development in accordance with the drawings submitted by Dirassar, James and Jorgenson with Development Permit Application #49558. (e) That the detailed design, including exterior materials and finishes, be first approved by the Technical Planning Board with advice from the Design Panel. The applicant should note that the Technical Planning Board is concerned that the final development will provide a high standard of architectural design. Not only must each building within the development be compatible, but they should be considered in relationship to the existing surrounding developments.' With the foregoing approval the applicant can now proceed with the detailed design of the development including the siting, massing, height and general location of buildings etc. The Technical Planning Board wish however, to bring to the attention of the Developer the following design suggestions: (a) The position of the office tower in the overall development could be changed to provide a better relationship to Georgia Street. This could in turn improve the pattern of open space on Georgia Street. (b) The development could be further enhanced if the proposed separate bank pavillion was more closely unified with the other buildings and also had the same appearance. (c) The elevations of the development facing Melville Street could be reconsidered as these northerly elevations may face a future major arterial. It is recommended that the recommendations cf the Technical Planning Board be APPROVED." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Director of Planning be endorsed. An Architectural model of the "Royal Centre" Development will be available when this report is dealt with by Council. (An extract from the Minutes of City Council of December 2nd, 1969, is circulated for Council's information) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 755, 756 789 Board of Administration, February 20, 1970 . . (LICENSES & CLAIMS - l) LICENSES & CLAIMS MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Claim #9187 - Mr. Kosmas Galos, 1346 Arbutus Street, Vancouver, B. C. The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "The claimant seeks compensation for damages done to his home at 1346 Arbutus Street by vibration caused by the use of heavy equipment to excavate and drive piles when a large sewer was installed along Arbutus Street between August, 1968, and August, 1969. A report from the Engineering Department indicates that Mr. Galos' house is centered in an area of peat and that the pile driving into the peat next to the house un- doubtedly subjected it to quite heavy vibrations. Mr. Galos' home had been very extensively redecorated in approximately 1961 and the workmanship and materials used were of very high quality. There is no doubt that the vibration caused cracking in the ceilings and walls and that very extensive repairs are necessary to return the house to its original condition. ' The Law Department has negotiated a settlement of $912.50 with Mr. Galos, which is approximately 50% of the estimated cost of repairs. This settlement makes proper allowance for depreciation and for normal cracking in the plaster surfaces. It is the opinion of the Corporation Counsel that the City is liable to the claimant and that the amount of the proposed settlement is in order." Your Board RECOMMENDS payment of $912.50 in full settlement of the above-described claim. 2. City's Claim for Compensation: C.N.R. Tunnel at Boundary Road The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "At the Council meeting held on January 20th, 1970, Council authorized settlement of the above claim in the amount of $40,800.00. I have now received from the Solicitor for Canadian National Railways a cheque in the amount of $40,800.00 together with a Release for execution by the City. I would therefore recommend that Council pass the follow- ing resolution: 790 'THAT His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Release submitted on behalf of the Canadian National Railway Company releasing that Company in respect of all claims of the City arising out of the construction of the tunnel in the vicinity of Boundary Road.'" Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Corporation Counsel be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 756 791 Board of Administration, February 24, 1970...........................................(FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS Sinking Fund and Investment Matters, January, 1970 The Board considered the following report of the Director of Finance respecting Security transactions during the month of January, 1970, and a Summary of Securities held by the General and Capital Accounts as at January 31, 1970. GENERAL AND CAPITAL ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS Type of Security Maturity Maturity Term Yield Date Bank Deposit Receipts Purchased Date Value Cost Days % Jan. 8 Toronto Dominion Bank Jan. 30/70 $ 502,923.29 $ 500,000.00 22 9.70 9 Royal Bank of Canada Jan. 16/70 701,208.22 700,000.00 7 9.00 15 Royal Bank of Canada Jan. 26/70 501,307.95 500,000.00 11 8.68 15 Royal Bank of Canada Jan. 30/70 1,505,554.11 1,500,000.00 15 9.01 15 Royal Bank of Canada Feb. 9/70 402,534.25 400,000.00 25 9.25 15 Royal Bank of Canada Feb. 13/70 604,585.97 600,000.00 29 9.62 15 Can. Imperial Bank of Comm. Feb. 17/70 252,126.92 250,000.00 33 9.41 26 Mercantile Bank of Canada Feb. 17/70 502,712.33 500,000.00 22 9.00 30 Bank of British Columbia Feb. 17/70 502,058.90 500,000.00 18 8.35 30 Bank of British Columbia Feb. 25/70 502,973.97 500.000.00 26 8.35 $5,977,985.91 $5,950,000.00 SINKING FUND TRANSACTIONS Date Type of Security Maturity Maturity Price Cost Term Yield Debentures Purchased Date Value Yrs/Mos % Jan.12 City of Van. 5½% Mar. 1/73 $1,000.00 $88.84 $ 888.40 3/2 9.73 12 City of Van. 5½% Mar. 1/74 1,000.00 85.90 859.00 4/2 9.73 $2,000.00 $1,747.40 GENERAL AND CAPITAL SUMMARY OF SECURITIES HELD AS AT JANUARY 31. 1970. Type of Security Par or Maturity Value Cost or Book Value Short Term $ 2.766.992.34 $2.750,000.00 Bank Deposit Receipt Medium Term $4.319.000.00 $4.264.922.56 Canada 4¼% Bonds due $ 7.085.992.34 $7.014.922.56 September 1, 1972. RECOMMENDED by the Board of Administration that the above report of the Director of Finance re Sinking Fund and Investment Matters be confirmed. 792 2. Works Yards Capital Projects Council approved the allocation of $105,100 for the projects listed below as part of the 1969 Basic Capital Program: Truck Storage - Cambie Yard $22,000 Paving & Grading " " 14,000 Electrical Improvements - Cambie Yard 9,700 Car Wash 51,000 Building additions - Manitoba Yard 8,400 $105,100 These projects, which were proposed by the City Engineer and recommended by the Board of Administration, were to be submitted to Council for final approval before the work commenced. Through an oversight, final Council approval was not obtained and the projects are now completed or in progress. Your Board RECOMMENDS that Council grant retroactive approval to these projects. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 756 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT FEBRUARY 20, 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Vancouver General Hospital request for help of R. L. Hawkins, City Co-ordinator of Data Processing and Systems The Director of Finance reports as follows: "The Executive Director of the Vancouver General Hospital has requested that the City loan Mr. Hawkins for an average of approximately one half day per week, as a person of his qualifications is urgently required in order that the Hospital can proceed with an important project. The City's Data Processing is carrying a heavy load at the present time and Mr. Hawkins has agreed that any time needed by the Hospital during normal City working hours would be made up to the City after normal hours. Mr. Hawkins' position does not receive pay or compensating leave for overtime, and he does not expect compensation for the extra work. It is recommended that the City accede to the request of the Vancouver General Hospital for the help of Mr. R. Hawkins, the City's Co-ordinator of Data Pro- cessing and Systems, to the extent of not more than one-half day per week, and for a period that does not extend beyond approximately March 31, 1970, at no cost to the Vancouver General Hospital." Your Board of Administration RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Director of Finance be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 756 793 794 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS FEBRUARY 20, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Acquisition - Georgia Viaduct Replacement 8l8, 822 & 826 Main Street___________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to Item 2, Property Matters, April 29, 1969, confirmed by Council April 29, 1969, approving the expropriation of Lots 3, 4 & 5, Block 21, D.L. 196 being 8l8, 822 and 826 Main Street, the owners having refused an offer of $57,500.00, and also appointing Mr. E.C.E. Todd as the City's nominee to the Board of Arbitration. These premises comprise a site 75' x 120', zoned CM-1, improved with three buildings. 818-822 Main Street, on Lots 3 & 4 is a one-storey brick building with a floor area of 3595 square feet. At the rear is another one- storey brick building with a floor area of 1200 square feet used for storage purposes. Both buildings were erected about 1900 and are in poor condition. 826 Main Street, on Lot 5, is a two-storey frame building with a main floor area of 1250 square feet erected in 1948. The condition of this building is average for age and type. Following serving of a Notice of Expropriation, negot- iations have continued intermittently due to the fact that it has been extremely difficult to arrange meetings with the owner's solicitor to continue these negotiations. The City Engineer has received a construction schedule from the Viaduct contractor indicating that they will require this property by April 1970. The City Solicitor requests that authority be obtained to apply for a Vesting Order to forestall any possibility of the construction company making damage claims by reason of it being held up in construction. RECOMMENDED that the Corporation Counsel be authorized to apply for a Vesting Order in accordance with the foregoing report." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 795 2. Georgia Viaduct Replacement - Agreement with Western Assembly Ltd. Reference is made to minutes of Council, March 4, 1969, Item 6, entitled 'Georgia Viaduct Replacement: Right-of-Way through Railway Companies' Lands - Memoranda of Agreement with Lessees' wherein the general concept of entering into agreements with the various lessees was set out, with the recommendation that each separate negotiation would sub- sequently be reported to Council for confirmation. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Western Assembly Ltd. occupy a portion of a C.P.R. Freight Shed and land under lease LV 3028. The City requires the lessee's permission to construct the viaduct over the property with Pier G 24 being situated on the leasehold. The contractor has indicated that it will be' necessary to cut through the roof of the building to support the forms during construction of this pier, but should not cause the Company undue hardship. The Company's operations will suffer some disruption when the beams for the superstructure are being placed in position as the Workman's Compensation Board will not allow anyone in the affected section of the building while the beams are being placed. The Company is willing to enter into an agreement with the City based on Item 6 (Property Matters) adopted by Council March 4, 1969, whereby the City is granted permission, by the lessee, to enter his leasehold property for the purpose of constructing and maintaining the Viaduct. The City will undertake to deal with the lessee's claims for disruption of business and additional operative expenses which may be incurred after the actual bridge construction has been completed at which time both parties will be in a better position to determine the exact losses suffered and expenses incurred. RECOMMENDED that the City enter into an agreement with Western Assembly Ltd. drawn to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, on the foregoing basis." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 3. Sale of City-owned Property Federal/Provincial Housing Sites The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "The following public housing projects were approved by Council on April 25, 1967, and August 8, 1967* a) F.P.-12 (Grandview Highway & Penticton Street) b) F.P.-13 (Rupert Street and Vanness Avenue) c) F.P.-14 (23th Ave. and Brant St.) - This project was formerly known as F.P.-18. 796 The City Engineer has now prepared subdivision plans marginally numbered LE-3153, LD-1079, and LC-422, showing the sites of the above noted respective housing projects. The formal agreements between the City of Vancouver and the Senior Governments covering the sale and development of these sites, which will provide approximately 114 housing units, are now being prepared. It is proposed that the subdivision plans be approved and registered in the Land Registry Office in order to expedite the sale of these parcels upon completion of the formal agreements. RECOMMENDED that subdivision plans marginally numbered LE-3153, LD-1079, and LC-422 be approved and that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to effect registration of same." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. (The plans referred to will be on display in the Council Chamber.) CONSIDERATION Sale of Senior Citizens' Housing Site - Ukrainian Senior Citizens' Housing Society_____________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Resolution of Council dated January 9, 1968, approved the sale of Lot 3 of A, Block 71, D.L.333, Fraserview, situated on the West side of Kerr Street, South of 54th Avenue, to the Ukrainian Professional Businessmen's Association, for the price of $25,080.00. The terms of sale were 10% cash and the full balance in 12 months at 8% per annum, plus taxes, subject to the following conditions:- a) The purchaser shall give to the City a two-year option to repurchase at the net sale price, to be exercised in the event the purchaser does not proceed with construction. b) The purchaser shall give to the City a 21-year option to repurchase at the net sale price, exercisable in the event the property is utilized for any other purpose. c) Subject to the purchaser being able to obtain the required permits and approval for senior citizens' housing development. Payment of the 10% down payment and the proportion of 1968 taxes has been received by the City. However, the balance of the principal and taxes to date have not been paid. 797 The Office of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance has dealt with the Ukrainian Businessmen's Association at considerable length on this matter and the situation is as follows:- The purchase of these lands by the Ukrainian Professional and Businessmen's Club, under the name of the Ukrainian Senior Citizens' Housing Society, is subject to a trust agreement, as follows: i) Securing land from the City of Vancouver. ii) Approval of development permit and building permit. iii) Approval of loan from Central Mortgage & Housing Corp. iv) Approval of Provincial Government grant. Regarding item (ii), the development permit and building permit were approved by the City in June and August re- spectively during 1969. Regarding item (iii), the necessary approval of a loan for Senior Citizen development has been obtained from Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation. Regarding item (iv), your officials have confirmed with the Deputy Provincial Secretary's Office in Victoria that his Office is recommending approval of a grant to the Ukrainian Senior Citizens' Housing Society, and it is anticipated that final approval by the B.C. Cabinet will be forthcoming shortly. Your officials have obtained a copy of the trust agreement and also a letter from the Ukrainian Professional Businessmen's Club's bankers, confirming that the necessary' funds are on deposit in the bank in trust. In view of the foregoing and the fact that it appears that the Ukrainian Senior Citizens' Housing Society will be in a position to commence construction shortly, Council may wish to consider the extension of the terms of Council's original resolution for an additional six month period, thus requiring:- a) An option being granted to the City, requiring construc- tion to be commenced to the satisfaction of the Super- visor of Property and Insurance by July 9, 1970. b) Payment in full by the Society of the outstanding prin- cipal with interest at 8% per annum and taxes from the date of sale ; such payment to be made immediately upon all requirements of the trust agreement being fulfilled. c) The purchaser giving the City a 21-year option to repurchase the land at the net sale price, exercisable in the event the property is utilized for any other purpose. Failure to perform in accordance with the revised terms of sale would result in the forfeiture of monies paid and the City cancelling the sale. The Society has agreed to proceed in accordance with the above should Council give this request its favourable consideration." Your Board submits the matter to Council for consideration. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 757 798 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON GENERAL PURPOSES FEBRUARY 19, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on General Purposes was held on Thursday, February 19, 1970, 9:30 a.m. in #1 Committee Room. PRESENT: Alderman Broome, (Chairman) His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen Bird, Calder Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Sweeney, Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Adams (On Leave) Alderman Rankin CLERK: M. James PART I The following recommendation of the Committee is submitted to Council for consideration. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Empire Stadium - Synthetic Turfing B.C. Track & Field Association_____________ At the Council meeting of February 10, 1970 a request was submitted from the B.C. Track & Field Association requesting Council to hear a dele- gation in support of that Association's concern re the proposal to install synthetic turfing in Empire Stadium. At that meeting Council resolved as follows: "THAT this matter be referred to the Standing Committee of Council on General Purposes at which time the B.C. Track & Field Association, together with other interested parties, be given an opportunity to appear." In compliance with the instructions of Council your Committee heard the following groups who were represented by the named persons. A brief synopsis of each presentation follows the name of the Association or group. B.C. TRACK & FIELD ASSOCIATION - Mr. Don Basham, President Referred to that group's letter of January 18, 1970 and explained the present concern of the group. HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD ASSOCIATION - Mr. Van Morrison Explained the needs of the High School Track & Field Association for a full size, all weather stadium with an all weather playing field and track. Pointed out the need for practice facilities. B. C. LIONS - Mr. Veitch and Mr. Eaton As the only professional sports group present, wished to support the installation of the synthetic turf and for further support of their position, introduced Mr. Lanman, Director of Athletics for the City of Seattle's Schools system. Mr. Lanman spoke to his experience with the artificial turf installed in stadium under his direction in Seattle and pointed out that they had experienced a 600% increase in use, a 50% decrease in injuries and a substantial decrease in maintenance costs. Mr. Lanman advised that all persons connected with the stadium, both players and spectators, were pleased with the results of their instal- lation. PACIFIC NATIONAL EXHIBITION - Mr. Rennie and Mr. Caravatta Supports the installation. Pointed out that Empire Stadium is used 799 only 16 to 20 times a year at the present time. Pacific National Exhibition in accordance with the instructions of Council had set attractive rates in connection with track and field events and will make available the turf practice field and other areas in the vicinity available for those field events which are inhibited by the artificial turf. They produced a telegram from Mr. Harry Jerome strongly supporting the installation of the turfing and the track. The Pacific National Exhibition estimates a reduction of $25,000 per annum in field maintenance costs after the turfing is installed. BOARD OF PARKS AND PUBLIC RECREATION - Superintendent S.S. Lefeaux and Mr. Marshall Smith Supports installation of artificial turf in Empire Stadium. VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD - Mr. Armour, Co-ordinator of Physical Education and Athletics Supports the turfing and track installation. Pointed out the advantages to the group he is concerned with - evening games, low rentals, ease of conversion to track and field. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION - Mr. W.R. Vance, President Pointed out the advantages to his group, and the advantages to City schools. Some playing fields at schools must be closed after use for football and thereby depriving the schools the use of their playing fields for some months. Estimated that the artificial turfing would allow 14 games in one week or the participation of some 830 players. Advised the Committee that Dr. H.S. Gillespie (Orthopaedic Surgeon) was prepared to submit medical evidence which supported the installation of artificial turfing through the reduction of the playing field injuries. B.C. FEDERATION OF HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS ASSOCIATION - Mr. Don Steen Supported the positions taken by the previous speakers who expressed concern that there might be a limiting factor in terms of rentals for some groups. Strongly supported the multi-sports use of the Stadium. MR. LORNE DAVIES, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY Concerned with the availability of the Stadium for amateur sports groups and related an incident where a change in schedule was forced by weather and field conditions was experienced. Supported installation of turfing and track. HASTINGS SCHOOL P.T.A. - Mrs. Shannon Supports turfing installation as it would return Callister Park for neighbourhood park for playing and school use. Pointed out the incon- venience experienced by residents surrounding Callister Park B.C. SOCCER FOOTBALL COMMISSION - Mr. W. Miller Reviewed his connection with the Sub-Committee of Council re Callister Park structure several years ago. Expressed concern over rental rates for amateur groups. PACIFIC COAST SOCCER LEAGUE - Mr. Burkinshaw Expressed concern with the possibility of the Stadium once returfed becoming unavailable to sporting groups by virture of its popularity. Agreed on the percentage of gate rental rather than overall fee. 800 BIG 4 CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Mr. Hans Finken, President Supported the artificial turfing of the Stadium and advised of the ad- vantages this would be to that League. The Committee referred to the presentations submitted and to the letter from the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing of Canada Limited being dated February 28, 1970. The Committee discussed the matter at length and RECOMMENDS That the Pacific National Exhibition be instructed to prepare and issue a call for tenders for the complete installation of artificial turf on the playing field surface and the installation of an eight lane all weather track in the Empire Stadium, such call for tenders to be based on specifications and other con- ditions drawn up in consultation with the appropriate civic authorities. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Vancouver be consulted before any contract is awarded as a result of a tender call. FURTHER RESOLVED that the presentations given today be received. The meeting then adjourned. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 759 801 STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON TRANSPORTATION FEBRUARY 19, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Transportation was held in the No. 1 Committee Room on Thursday, February 19, 1970, at approximately 11:50 a.m. The following members were present: PRESENT: Alderman Wilson, Chairman His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Bird, Broome, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips and Sweeney ABSENT: Alderman Adams (Leave of Absence) Alderman Calder Alderman Rankin CLERK: D. Scott The minutes of the meeting held February 5, 1970, were adopted. Due to the lateness of the time, on the suggestion of the Chairman, it was agreed that Items 2 and 5 on the agenda, being Executive Jet Charter Operation and Transportation Arteries: Burnaby, Richmond, Vancouver, be considered today and Items 3 and 4, being General Discussion on Transportation and Highway Grade Separation, be deferred to the next meeting of the Transportation Committee which is tentatively set for Thursday, February 26, 1970, at 2:00 p.m. The following recommendations of the Committee are submitted to Council for consideration: RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Executive Jet Charter Operation The Committee had before it a communication from International Jet Air Ltd. wherein it was requested Council support the general principle that an executive jet charter operation be allowed to base at the Vancouver International Airport. It was further requested that, if Council agreed, would it so advise the Air Transport Board in Ottawa. The Company advised that their application had been turned down by the Air Transport Board on the grounds that there was not sufficient proof that this service was required at the Vancouver Airport. After due consideration, it was RECOMMENDED that a letter be forwarded to the Air Transport Board, t Ottawa, asking the reasons for its refusal of the application by International Jet Air Ltd. for an executive jet charter operation. 2. Transportation Arteries: Burnaby, Richmond, Vancouver Council on February 17, 1970, referred a communication dated February 9th from the Chairman of the Planning Committee of Richmond to this Committee for report back. This communication referred to an Ad Hoc Committee of representatives of Richmond, Burnaby and Vancouver, which had been discussing mutual problems in the field of transportation, routes, and liaison with the Department of Highways. The writer requested that, as there is a need to further study the possibility of a traffic corridor linking Highway 499 via the new 802 Knight Street river crossing and Highway 401, somewhere in the vicinity of Boundary Road, this Ad Hoc Committee be recognized and given authority to discuss this and other related matters with the Department of Highways Officials. It was, RECOMMENDED that we accede to the request of the Chairman of the Planning Committee of Richmond, as contained in his letter dated February 9, 1970, and that the Special Committee on Arterial Road Connections comprised of Aldermen Wilson, Bird and Hardwick, appointed in 1969, be reappointed for 1970, it being understood staff support will be given by the Engineering Department. The meeting adjourned at approximately 12:00 noon. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 759 ======================================================================== CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, March 3, 1970, in the Council Chamber at approxi- mately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. ACKNOWLEDGMENT Present in the Council Chamber were students in the Assessment Class of Vancouver Vocational Institute under the direction of Mrs. Heather Coates. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day in regard to a Property matter. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Sweeney SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated February 24, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED CONDOLENCES MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Council express condolences to the family of the Late Senator J.W. de B. Farris. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED REPORT REFERENCE AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Pender Street and South 7' of Lot 13, Sub. 10, Block A, D.L. 182 (N/S Pender Street, East of Vernon Drive)____________________________ On February 17, 1970, the Council deferred Clause 1 of the Board of Administration report, Works and Utility Matters, dated February 13, 1970, re South 7' of Lot 13, Sub. 10, Block A, D.L.182, for the purpose of obtaining information from the City Engineer in the matter of Pender Street and like closings which have taken place. This information was given to Council, following which it was MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT this particular clause, dated February 13, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 2 2. Georgia Viaduct Replacement and East Approach Routes (Union-Prior Couplet Review)___________________ On February 24th, when considering matters pertaining to the Georgia Viaduct Replacement and East Approach Routes, particularly the Union-Prior Couplet Review, the following motions were tabled to allow members of Council to consult with technical and social planning officials, such motions being resubmitted now for consideration: "MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT although the technical experts have recommended the Union-Prior couplet and that without it congestion will result, for sociological reasons the alignment to Clark Drive only be approved by alternative plan D-2, using Prior Street as a temporary route with the aim of phasing this route out as soon as possible. -(Carried Unanimously)* "MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, in Amendment, THAT the following be substituted for Alderman Linnell's motion: 'THAT, as a temporary measure, the Union-Prior alignment to Clark Drive only, be endorsed by the City Council until such time as a permanent connection to the Freeway can be established; FURTHER THAT the matter of required local improvements be referred to the Board of Administration for report back with respect to the possibility of giving relief therefrom to the people involved, since this alignment is temporary - (Not Put) ** The Board of Administration submitted a report for information dated March 2, 1970, in respect of the social impact on the Strath- cona neighbourhood of converting Union Street to four lanes of one way westbound traffic approaching the Georgia Viaduct Replacement from the East. Also submitted to Council was a petition signed by approximately 270 people strongly opposing any developments which could lead to a freeway along Union-Adanac and Prior-Venables Streets. The Malkin route to the Great Northern Cut is favoured. This petition was sponsored by the Grandview/Woodland Area Council. After due consideration, the motion of Alderman Linnell, quoted above, was put and - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY * The Amendment, therefore, was - NOT PUT ** (There was a short recess at this point) MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT a sum up to $380,000, which was the anticipated expenditure for the proposed Union-Prior Couplet route, be placed in a fund for a feasibility study for the development of the Malkin and Great Northern Cut route. (Not put) 3 MOVED by Ald. Linnell, in Amendment, THAT to implement February 24th and March 3rd resolutions of Council re Malkin-Great Northern Cut route, the Council instruct the Board of Administration to proceed quickly and report back as soon as possible with: 1. terms of reference for a feasibility study re Malkin-Great Northern Cut route; 2. the possibility of upgrading east-west streets, south of Prior. - CARRIED (The amendment having carried, the motion was not put.) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Board of Administration cancel all pending deals in respect of properties not now required in view of the Council's action on the approach routes to the new Georgia Viaduct replacement. FURTHER THAT in the case of any deals concluded in respect of affected properties not now required, the Board be authorized to renegotiate, and where the former owners wish to reacquire such property, appropriate action be taken accordingly. (Tabled) MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing motion be tabled and the Board of Administration be requested to report back to Council next week in connection therewith. - CARRIED 3. Rezoning: N/W Corner of 10th Avenue and Trafalgar (B. Johnson)_________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clause 8 of Board of Administration report, Building and Planning Matters, dated February 20, 1970, regarding Rezoning: N/W Corner 10th Avenue and Trafalgar Street, be adopted. - CARRIED 4. It was agreed to defer the following Unfinished Business item for consideration later in the proceedings, following the hearing of a delegation: Rezoning: S/W Corner of 54th Avenue and Oak Street (C. Diamond) 5. Rezoning: W/S of Fraser Street between 14th and 15th Avenues (Mr. & Mrs. Hazuda) MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT Clause 7 of Board of Administration report, Building and Planning Matters, dated February 20, 1970, regarding Rezoning: W/S of Fraser Street between 14th and 15th Avenues, be adopted. - CARRIED 4 ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Sweeney - referred to an application from the Grant re Taxes: Khalsa Diwan Society for a grant equal Khalsa Diwan Society to taxes in respect of property on Marine Drive purchased for the site of a new temple. It was advised this application is receiving Board of Administration consideration for report to Council. It was agreed that when the report is made to Council, a delegation from the Society will be permitted to appear. Alderman Sweeney - referred to an enquiry from a Polish Polish Organization Organization fo,r information respecting Senior Citizens Project purchase of suitable City property on which could be constructed a senior citizens housing project. It was suggested Alderman Sweeney advise the Organization to make a formal request through the Property Department. Alderman Wilson - referred to a change in the level of 5375 Cecil Street: the land at 5375 Cecil Street, due to Change in Level excavation by a building contractor. Flooding has resulted, having an adverse effect on the property at 5304 McKinnon Street. It was agreed that Kline Brothers, who are responsible for development of the Cecil Street property, and the owner of the property on McKinnon Street, be invited to appear before Council in connection with the matter. Alderman Broome - referred to the City Hall Telephone City Hall Telephone Directory and requested the Board of Directory Administration arrange for a new issue. Alderman Bird - filed a communication from Mrs. K.J. 55 Powell Street Anderson, on behalf of several of the ladies of St. James Anglican Church, who are providing volunteer services, such as the provision of at, the Single Men's Unit at 55 Powell Street. Various points are raised in the letter in respect of cleanliness, heating, etc. and concern is expressed about the conditions, and early action to remedy same. His Worship instructed the letter be handed to the City Clerk for regular consideration. 5 Alderman Phillips - referred to milk deliveries in the City Milk Deliveries of Vancouver, particularly in the West End, where previous service has been reduced. The Alderman felt the Council should request the Department of Consumer Affairs look into the situation in the City, particularly from the point of view of monopoly operation. The Mayor suggested the Alderman bring in a formal motion for Council consideration. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Appreciation re Services of Alderman Adams The Council received a communication from the Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the Greater Vancouver Regional Hospital District expressing appreciation for the services rendered by Alderman Adams during his tenure as Chairman of the Hospital District. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this communication be received and a copy furnished to Alderman Adams. - CARRIED 2. Tag Day Request: The Don't Make a Wave Committee The Council considered an application for a tag day March 21, 1970, received from the 'Don't Make a Wave Committee', which group is protesting the American Atomic Energy Commission's announced intention to test huge megatonnages of H-Bombs on Amchitka Inland in the Aleutian Chain. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT a delegation be heard. (Amended) MOVED by Ald. Broome, in Amendment THAT the following words be added: "but be heard only after filing with the Council, a list of the names of the members of the 'Don't Make a Wave Committee'." - (Carried) * A recorded vote was requested on the amendment. The record therefore is as follows: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Adams Alderman Hardwick Alderman Broome Alderman Rankin Alderman Sweeney Alderman Linnell Alderman Wilson Alderman Phillips Alderman Bird Alderman Calder His Worship the Mayor The amendment was declared - CARRIED * 6 The motion, as amended and reading as follows, was put and - CARRIED "THAT a delegation be heard, but be heard only after filing with the Council, a list of the names of the members of the 'Don't Make a Wave Committee'." -3. False Creek Development Concepts The Council received a communication dated February 27th from the Deputy Director of Planning respecting report on the False Creek Development Concepts. It is advised considerable public interest has been evidenced in the matter and therefore to permit the analysis of the material submitted, it is proposed to present the department's report to Council on March 17, 1970, rather than on the previously arranged date of February 28th. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the foregoing information be received. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, February 27, 1970 Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated February 27, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED The Council proceeded to consider the Building and Planning section of the Board of Administration report, but recessed prior to concluding the matter. During the foregoing proceedings, in addition to a short recess, an 'In Camera' meeting was held. At 12:00 Noon the Council again recessed to reconvene at 2:00 p.m. 7 The Council reconvened at approximately 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, still in Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair and the following members of Council present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson DELEGATIONS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Rezoning: S/W Corner 54th Avenue and Oak Street Mr. W. Street, Barrister, appeared on behalf of Belldee Holdings Ltd. in support of an application to rezone the south west corner of 54th Avenue and Oak Street (Lots 5 and 6, Block 17A, D.L. 526) from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to an RT-1 Two Family Dwelling District. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT this application be referred to a Public Hearing. LOST MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this Clause of the Board of Administration report (Building and Planning matters), dated February 20, 1970, recommending the application be refused, be approved. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (Cont'd.) Building and Planning Matters (i) It was agreed to defer consideration of the following rezoning applications, pending the hearing of delegations as per requests received: Rezoning: N/E Corner of 10th and Balsam (Bing Marr) (Clause 3 Rezoning: W/S of Cambie between 65th and S.W. Marine Drive (D. Fowler) (Clause 4) (ii) Areas of Special Sign Control (Clause 5) The Board of Administration, through the Corporation Counsel, requested its recommendation be changed to read as follows in respect of this clause re Areas of Special Sign Control: "Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board be received and the Corporation Counsel be requested to prepare an amendment to By-law No. 3575 along the lines of the attached draft, and that such amendment be referred direct to Public Hearing." MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this clause be adopted. - CARRIED 8 MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT in amending the By-law, the following three proposals be considered by Council at a Public Hearing to be held: (a) A restriction on animated or flashing signs previously applied to sites adjoining the Trans-Canada Highway. (b) The number of free-standing signs on any one site shall be limited to one. (c) Third party signs be removed at the expiration of the contract. - CARRIED (iii) Home Car Wash and Gasoline Service Station: S/E Corner of 41st Avenue and Granville (Clause 7)______________ In considering this clause, a communication was noted from Mr. John W. Gunn requesting deferment until a delegation is heard in opposition. MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the delegation be heard, as well as the applicant. - CARRIED (iv) Balance of Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT, in respect of Board of Administration report (Building and Planning matters) dated February 27, 1970, Clauses 1, 2 and 6 be adopted and Clause 8 be received for information. - CARRIED Finance Matters (i) Request for Civic Luncheon: B.C. Gymnastic Association The Council noted a communication from the Chairman, Japanese Olympic Tour, for the B.C. Gymnastic Association, requesting a Civic Luncheon be held Wednesday, March 18, 1970, in connection with this tour. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the request be approved and the details left in the hands of the Entertainment Committee, with power to act, up to an expenditure of $300. - CARRIED 9 B. Personnel Matters, Regular, February 20, 1970 Salary and Classification Review - 2 Positions Clerk Typist I (Centre Unit), Clerk Typist I (West Unit), Social Service Department_____________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Regular), dated February 20, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Personnel Matters, Supplementary, February 27, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated February 27, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED D. Property Matters, February 27, 1970 (i) MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the following two clauses be referred back to the Board of Administration for further report, having particular regard to properties now affected by the action of Council taken on February 24th and March 3rd in the matter of the Georgia Viaduct Replacement and East 'Approach Routes: Acquisition - Georgia Viaduct Replacement 274-278 Union Street and 809 Gore Avenue (Clause 2) Acquisition - Georgia Viaduct Replacement Lots 17 & 18 - N/S 200 Block Prior Street Lots 39 & 40 - S/S 200 Block Union Street (Clause 3) - CARRIED (ii) Sale of City-owned Tax Sale Lot: 1183 Homer Street (Clause 4) The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance in the matter of sale of City Lot 22, Block 95, D.L. 541, at 1183 Homer Street to Silcan Investments Ltd., the abutting owners. The Director of Planning recommends the sale, subject to the following conditions: (a) Consolidation of Lot 22 with Lots 23 and 24, Block 95, D.L. 541, into one parcel of land. (b) Removal of the old dwelling prior to consolidation. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance recommends the offer to purchase be approved, subject to the following conditions, if the Council approves the sale: (i) Sale Price - $14,500.00 on City terms at 9-3/4%. (ii) Subject to the existing tenancy on Lot 22. (iii) The purchaser, Silcan Investments Ltd., to have all necessary consolidation plans prepared at their expense. 10 MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this Lot 22 be sold to Silcan Investments Ltd., subject to the foregoing conditions of the Director of Planning and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance. - CARRIED (iii) Balance of Property Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Clauses 1 and 5 to 7 of the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters) dated February 27, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED E. Simulation Study of the Urban Structure The Board of Administration submitted a report dated February 23, 1970, on the subject of Simulation Study of the Urban Structure' in which a joint report of the Director of Planning, the Director of Finance, and the City Engineer is set out. MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT this report be deferred to allow the Board of Administration to arrange for a Report Reference to Council. - CARRIED F. New Landlord and Tenant Act Amendments MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the matter of the New Landlord and Tenant Act Amendments be deferred to the next meeting, at which time the Corporation Counsel submit a report on the proposed amendments and the consequent effect on the City's Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board By-law. - CARRIED G. Report of Standing Committee on Planning and Development, February 26, 1970__________________ Possible Rezoning of the 1000 Block Robson Street MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development, dated February 26, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. MOVED by Ald. Adams, -CARRIED SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED 11 1. Allocation of Land for Highway Purposes (5290 Bursill Street) MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT WHEREAS the registered owners have conveyed to the City of Vancouver, for highway purposes, the following lands: 1. All that portion of Lot 17, Block 11, District Lot 37, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 2542, described as follows: Commencing at the south easterly corner of said Lot 17; Thence N 83° 25' 21" W 10 feet following in the southerly limit of said Lot 17; Thence N 64° 04' 33" E 16.86 feet, more or less, to intersection with the easterly limit of said Lot 17 at a point 10 feet northerly from the south easterly corner of said Lot 17; Thence S 31° 34' 28" W 10 feet following in the easterly limit of said Lot 17 to the point of commencement. The same as shown outlined red on plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., attested to on November 19, 1969, and marginally numbered LF 4696 AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for highway purposes. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the above described land so conveyed be, and the same are hereby accepted and allocated for highway purposes, and declared to form and constitute portions of highway. - CARRIED 2. Charter Amendment re Registration of City Debentures and Appointment of Registrar_____________________________ MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT WHEREAS the Vancouver Charter does not provide for appointment of a Registrar for City Debentures other than the City Treasurer or for the issue and sale of fully registered debentures, AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient in marketing Vancouver debentures to have the authority to establish a Registrar anywhere in Canada or elsewhere and to issue debentures in fully registered form, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Corporation Counsel seek the necessary legislation at the current session of the Legislature, to give the City power to establish a Registrar of Vancouver debentures anywhere in Canada or elsewhere and to issue fully registered debentures, registered both as to principal and interest. CARRIED 12 3. Leave of Absence: Alderman Calder MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT Alderman Calder be granted leave of absence from March 17th up to and including March 25, 1970. - CARRIED NOTICE OF MOTION The following Notices of Motion were submitted and recognized by the Chair: 1. Milk Distribution Business: Vancouver_____________________ MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT WHEREAS the milk distributing business in Vancouver is becoming concentrated in fewer hands, AND WHEREAS this has resulted in the elimination of milk delivery in the West End and may result in further reductions in service, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request that the Department of Consumer Affairs investigate the milk distributing business in Vancouver. (Notice) 2. Civic Entertainment: Policy MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the terms of reference on civic entertainment be reviewed by the General Purposes Committee. (Notice) NEW BUSINESS 1. Drug Pamphlet Alderman Wilson requested the Council approve the reprint of a drug pamphlet put out by the Police Department, and suggested a reprint of 50,000 copies. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT a reprint of this pamphlet to the extent of 50,000 copies be authorized for distribution through the Police Department. - CARRIED The Council adjourned at approximately 3:00 p.m. [ 12 B] The foregoing are Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting dated March 3, 1970, and the reports referred to are those on Page(s) .......... 13 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION . . . (WORKS) 1 FEBRUARY 27TH, 1970 The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (Dated February 27th, 1970) 1. Sewer Outfall across C.P.R. Tracks at Hawks Avenue "This outfall can be cut off by a short sewer extension on Hawks Avenue and Alexander Street and the flow diverted to the Clark Drive system in accordance with the plan for Pollution control in this area. The estimated cost is $9,000. I RECOMMEND that $9,000 be appropriated for this purpose from Account Code 0115/6901 'Pollution Control - Provision for Unspecified Projects' in the 1969 Sewers Capital Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Cambie Yard Service Garage "The move of the Central Garage operation from Union Street to Manitoba Yard increased the distance which vehicles in the northern part of the City must travel to the repair facility. Strong representations have been made by the Police Department and others for some improvement. A study of the Police problem was reported to Council in 1968. Council has allocated funds for improvements to the existing service garage in Cambie Yard subject to a detailed study of the needs. Previously approved improvements in the existing garage are now complete and a detailed study has been completed that proposes expansion of the existing garage facilities at Cambie Yard. Again, the objective of this study is to minimize the time and mileage required to shuttle City vehicles to and from garage facilities. The expanded Cambie facility is proposed, not only for Police vehicles, but also all other City vehicles in the north end of the City which are presently maintained by the Engineering Department. At present Cambie Yard provides fueling, washing and lubrication but repairs are limited to those of a minor "hand tool" nature. The study established that, by the performance of certain additional minor repairs at Cambie Yard, about one-half of the repair trips now required to Manitoba Yard by the vehicles in question would be replaced by much shorter trips to Cambie. This would result in savings in staff time and vehicle mileage of approximately $16,000 per year since the vehicles in question are located up to 6 miles or 15 minutes travelling time from Manitoba Yard and only 1-1/2 miles or 5 minutes travelling time from Cambie. 14 In order to perform The specified minor repairs at the Cambie Yard Garage, a capital expenditure of $18,000 for equipment and building alterations is required. Funds are available in the 1969 Yard Capital Budget for 'further projects' which included improvements to the repair facility at Cambie Yard. A detailed technical report covering this study has been presented to the Board of Administration. I RECOMMEND that building alterations and repair equipment at Cambie Yard be authorized; the cost, estimated at $18,000, to be appropriated from funds allocated by Council for this purpose in the 1969 Capital Budget for 'further projects' (Account 0153/1270)." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 3. Great Northern Railway Co. Crossing of the Columbia-Quebec Connector "The Columbia-Quebec Connector is scheduled to be completed and paved in 1972. The road will cross over the Great Northern Railway tracks north of 1st Avenue, and, accordingly, the City must seek permission for this crossing from the Great Northern Railway Company and the Railway Transport Committee. I RECOMMEND that the City Engineer be authorized to obtain approval from the Great Nortern Railway Company for the crossing and that Corporation Counsel be instructed to make the requisite application to the Railway Transport Committee." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 4. North 10 Ft. of Lots 18 and 19. Block 128. D.L. 540. 1470 Blanca Street "The north 10 feet of the above mentioned Lots 18 and 19 was established for lane purposes. The subdivision of the property in this block makes it virtually impossible to have a through lane within the block. The north 10 feet of Lots 18 and 19 is surplus to our highway requirements. I RECOMMEND that the north 10 feet of Lots 18 and 19, Block 128, D.L.540 be closed, stopped up and conveyed to the abutting owner subject to the following conditions: (1) The value of the closed lane to be $200.00 in accordance with the recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance. (2) The closed lane to be added to and become an integral part of Lots 18 and 19." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 15 5. North half of Lot 35 and Lots 36 to 38. Block 68, D.L. 5A1 84.0 Cambie Street "The Canada Safeway Office building is presently to the line of Cambie Street at the south end and 0.10'(approximately l-l/4") clear at the north end. The Company wishes to reface the building, which will then encroach approximately l/2 inch onto the City street. Prior to having the work done, they wish to have the proposed encroachment validated. I RECOMMEND that on the refacing of the building, the encroachment of the new facing of approximately l/2 inch be validated in accordance with the Encroachment By-law." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. RECOMMENDATIONS 6. Flat Rates for Property Owners' Share of Completed Local Improvement Projects________________ The City Engineer reports as follows: "Clause 51B of the Local Improvement Procedure By-law provides that, by resolution, Council may establish a flat rate per foot frontage with respect to any two or more projects of a like nature, based on the average cost per foot frontage of such projects as estimated by Council. The flat rates shown in Schedule 'A' attached are derived from the contract costs and the costs of work done by City forces, together with an allowance for interest over the period of construction and other general charges. These rates for the property owners' share of the projects, which were completed during 1969, have been developed in accordance with the pro- visions of the Vancouver Charter and the Local Improvement Procedure By-law. RECOMMENDED that the table of flat rates shown in Schedule 'A' attached be approved." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the City Engineer be adopted. 7. Special Relief on Local Improvement Assessments for "CD-I" Zoned Property Used for Residential Purposes The City Engineer reports as follows: "The installation of street lighting as a local improvement on S.E. Marine Drive from Duff Street to Hartley Street is being completed this year. The portion from Duff Street to Elliott Street was approved at a Court of Revision September 12th, 1966 (item 46 - Schedule 354). The work, however, was delayed because of a difficulty in obtaining property for the alignment of the roadway. The second portion from Elliott Street to Hartley Street was advanced to a Court of Revision on October 3rd, 1968. Much of the property abutting the south side of Marine Drive on both of these projects is zoned for Comprehensive Development and was assessed at the 'business' rate for the street lighting local improvements. 16 On March 18th, 1969, City Council adopted the following recommendation of the Board of Administration, respecting relief to be given to owners of property zoned for Com- prehensive Development which were being used for residential purposes in the portion of Marine Drive between Elliott Street and Hartley Street, that: '(a) Properties zoned Comprehensive Development (CD-I) be charged as if residential until either an industrial development is approved or they are acquired by the City. (b) Formal resolutions be presented each year to give this relief under Section 67 of the Local Improvement Pro- cedure By-law to those lots still so entitled.' There are seven properties in the project for lighting Marine Drive from Duff Street to Elliott Street which are zoned for Comprehensive Development but are being used for residential purposes. The estimated cost to the City for this relief will amount to approximately $120 per year, decreasing as individual developments are approved or as properties are acquired by the City. The local improvement will run for ten years. Under the Local Improvement Procedure By-law, Council may reduce, for any one or more years, a local improvement charge against any parcel which it deems to be especially inequitably or unjustly affected. The City Engineer RECOMMENDS, with reference to the local improvement project for street lighting on both sides of S.E. Marine Drive from Duff Street to Elliott Street (item 46 - Schedule 354), that: (a) Properties zoned Comprehensive Development (CD-I) be charged as if residential until either an industrial development is approved or they are acquired by the City. (b) Formal resolutions be presented each year to give this relief under Section 67 of the Local Improvement Pro- cedure By-law to those lots still so entitled." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 6 17 Board of Administration, February 27, 1970 . . . (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Redevelopment Project No. 2: Area A-5 Deletion of Properties (Revision No. 8) The Director of Planning reports as follows: "The agreement of January 20, 1965 between Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the City provides under Clause B(l) (a) for amendment or supplementing of the scheme by the City with the concurrence of Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the Province of British Columbia. A number of parcels of land, which are included in the schedule of property for acquisition and clearance in the project as originally approved, have, in some instances, been cleared by private initiative for various uses in connection with the industrial operations of the owners. It is, therefore, no longer necessary for these lands to be acquired and cleared by the City in partnership with the senior governments. The lands as listed below are therefore recommended for deletion from the schedule of property to be acquired and cleared, for the reasons stated: (a) Lots 31 and 32, and Lots 35, 36 and 37, Block 44, D.L. 181 (50' x 122', and 75' x 122') (north side of Powell St. be- tween Heatley and;Hawks Avenues)________________________________ Lots 31 and 32, which are vacant, are owned by Patterson Boiler Works Ltd., whose main operation is located across the lane to the north. Lots 35, 36 and 37 are also owned by Patterson Boiler Works. Lot 37 was formerly occupied by a tenement building which has been demolished by the owners. Lots 33 and 34, between the above-mentioned two groups of lots, and Lot 30 to the east, were occupied by sub-standard buildings and acquired and cleared by the City in partnership with the senior governments and sold to Patterson Boiler Works. (b) Lot 29, Block 51, D.L. 181 (25' x 122') (north side of Cordova St. between Heatley and Hawks Avenues) Lot 29, owned by Mr. M. Horie and improved with a single- storey industrial building, was included in the schedule of properties for acquisition and clearance because its presence in mid-block would have precluded the assembly of a site having 450' of frontage. The Urban Renewal Co-ordinating Committee, on September 4, 1968, considered a request from the owner that Lot 29 be deleted. The Committee resolved: 'THAT Lot 29, Block 51, be not recommended for deletion at this time, but acquisition of this lot be deferred and if the owner of Lot 29 is the successful bidder for adjoining Lot 28, Lot 29 be recommended for deletion subject to its consolidation with Lot 28.' Lot 28, together with a number of other lots in Block 51, was advertised for sale on November 5, 1968, subject to a number of conditions, including the requirement that the lands be consolidated into sites of not less than 50' in frontage wherever feasible. Mr. Horie purchased Lot 28 and has erected thereon an addition to the industrial building on Lot 29. Due to separate financing arrangements it has not been feasible to consolidate these two lots into one parcel of 50' frontage. 18 (c) Lots 30, 31 and 32, Block 51, D.L. 181 (75' x 122') (north side of Cordova St. between Heatley and Hawks Avenues) Lots 30, 31 and 32 are owned by Wells Cartage Ltd. Lots 30 and 31 were formerly occupied by sub-standard buildings, which have been demolished by the owners. Lots 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 and 38 were occupied by sub-standard buildings and acquired and cleared by the City in partnership with the senior governments and sold to Wells Cartage. (d) Lots 1 and 2, Block 9 of A and K, D.L. 182 (57' x 104.5') (south east corner of Cordova St. and Glen Drive)___________ Lots 1 and 2, which are used for parking, are owned by Messrs. Oliver and Kliewer, and used in connection with a seat cover business on Lots 33 and 34 across the lane to the south. The approved plans for this area include the reduction of Cordova Street between Glen and Vernon Drives from a 66' street to a 25' lane to eliminate double-fronting lots and create additional industrial land for development. This change deprives Lots 1 and 2 of their frontage on Cordova Street. The owners have agreed to a re-arrangement on resubdivision which provides them with a parcel having 68.5' of frontage on Glen Drive and a depth of 95'. (e) Lot 9, Block 60, D.L. 181 (25* x 122') (south side of Cordova St. between Hawks and Campbell Avenues) Lot 5 was occupied by a sub-standard building owned by Wallace Investments Ltd. The main operation, Wallace Neon, is located across the lane to the south. Lot 9 is also owned by Wallace Investments and was vacant at the com- mencement of the redevelopment project. A request by Wallace Investments for the exchange of their Lot 5 for Lot 8, and to purchase Lot 10, the latter two having been acquired and cleared by the partnership, to consolidate their holdings on Cordova Street, was considered by the Urban Renewal Co-ordinating Committee on November 14, 1968. The exchange of lots was approved by the Co-ordinatinq Committee and subsequently by Council, and Wallace In- vestments' offer to purchase Lot 10 was approved by the partnership. The Company has subsequently developed Lots 8, 9 and 10 with a building and blacktopped area for vehicle storage, and has demolished the building on Lot 5. The Urban Renewal Co-ordinating Committee on February 11, 1970 endorsed these recommended deletions. It is recommended, therefore, that Redevelopment Project No. 2 be modified, as provided for under Clause B(l) (a) of the Agreement of January 20, 1965 between Central Mortgage and Housing Corp- oration and the City, by the amendments as listed above, and the Provincial Government and Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation be requested to approve this modification." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Director of Plan- ning be approved. 19 2. Regional Plan Amendment Procedure The Director of Planning reports as follows: "On January 9th, 1970, City Council requested a further report from the Director of Planning and the Corporation Counsel to explain the exact meaning of amendments to the Regional Plan. The question was raised as a result of a Board of Administration report dealing with the Amendment procedure to the Regional Plan proposed by the Greater Vancouver Regional District. The report recommended that: '(a) The procedure being followed by the Regional Board be given an adequate test period of one year and should it prove unsatisfactory that action to change be recommended at that time. (b) The Director of Planning be instructed to initiate subsequent necessary amendments to the Regional Plan for presentation to the Regional Board through City Council.' Legal Position The Corporation Counsel has now stated that in his opinion Section 797 of the Municipal Act was intended to prohibit the enactment by a municipality of any Zoning By-law and amendments thereto, which would impair the ultimate realization of the objectives of the Regional Plan or any part thereof. Although the meaning of this section has not been considered by the Court, the municipalities in the Regional District have been following the intent of this section. Further, in his opinion, where the Regional Plan is not consistent with proposed plans of the City, the City should apply to have the Plan amended. In this context, the previous report called attention to two areas of the City where there may be possible zoning changes that will not be consistent with the intent of the Regional Plan. Zoning Position The attached map sets out the zoning districts of the Regional Plan within the City of Vancouver. The attached text from the Regional Plan indicates the regulations which govern land use within these districts. At the present, the following inconsistencies exist between development that has taken place in the City and the Zoning in the Regional Plan:- (a) Project 200, the first stage of which is rezoned CD-I, has residential and commercial uses in the air space over the railroad and is on land designated solely for industrial use in the Regional Plan. (b) A proposal by Erickson-Massey for development on the westerly end of False Creek indicates commercial, resi- dential and industrial development in an area designated only for industrial development in the Regional Plan. (c) Land in Jericho area has been rezoned to accommodate apartment development on an area which is shown as 'Reserve' land on the Regional District map. Future inconsistencies are now apparent such as - (a) The City is actively engaged in considering alternative uses for the development of False Creek, many of which will not fit the industrial classification. 20 (b) The Blenheim Flats area along the North Arm of the Fraser River is already zoned and developed to a greater density than is permitted under the 'rural' designation in the Regional Plan. Proposals for Change As most of the land within the City boundaries is now developed, to uses permitted under the 'Urban 1' classification, the special classifications originally shown under the Regional Plan are not necessarily applicable. It would seem logical at this time to change the classification of the whole area of the City of Vancouver to an 'Urban 1' category which permits all uses anticipated in the City. Recommendations It is recommended - (a) That the Director of Planning be directed to prepare an application for changes to the Regional Plan generally in accordance with this report for approval by City Council and submission to the Regional Board. (b) That the procedure for amending the Regional Plan adopted by the Regional Board and described in the report dated December 30th, 1969, be given an adequate test period of one year and should it prove unsatisfactory that action to change be recommended at that time." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Director of Planning be adopted. (Notations of Plan from Official Regional Plan, are circulated for the information of Council.) 3. Rezoning: N/E Corner of 10th & Balsam (Bing Marr)________________________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "An Application has been received from B. Marr, Architect, 779 West Broadway, requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Develop- ment By-law whereby Lots 13-20, Block 342, D.L. 526 located at the N/E Corner of 10th Avenue and Balsam would be rezoned from an KT-2 Two Family Dwelling District to an RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District. The applicant states the purpose of his application is 'erecting apartment dwellings as indicated on enclosed plans'. The subject lots have a 50' frontage and a depth of 125' giving a total of 400' frontage on 10th Avenue and leaving two 50' lots at the east end of the block. Submitted with the application are sketch plans prepared by B. Marr, and Associates, indicating eight of the ten lots fronting on 10th Avenue between Balsam and Vine being developed with a three storey structure (termed houses) on each side of a 13-storey apartment building with two levels of parking, most of which are underground, indicating parking for 177 automobiles. The applicant states the development contains 142 dwelling units consisting of studio units, one and two bedroom units. 21 A further communication was submitted to the Planning Department not dated and not signed, and was received on January 20, 1970 which states in part: 'This project will act as a buffer between the residential areas and the light industrial areas. As mentioned, we have half of one entire block. While isolated projects offer little scope for design, the property has sufficient area to allow greater freedom in design to include all the amenities pertinent to good apartment planning. Our scheme will include one high-rise building consisting of 100 units and two wings of low three-storey frame structures extending on either side of the high-rise tower. These low buildings will include 42 apartment units. The entire site coverage is only 30%. Con- sequently, there will be 70% of open space left for green areas, landscaping and play areas. We are asking for approval of this rezoning for the following reasons: (a) It is a logical rounding out of the RM-3 zoning. (b) Our scheme will act as a buffer between the light industrial zoning and the residential zoning. (c) We have sufficient area for a good comprehensive development. (d) We have total underground parking. (e) There is a great need and demand for apartment accommodation in the Kitsilano district.' In 1966 and 1967 two separate applications were considered, both filed by Mr. V. J. Petricia, to rezone the entire half block (Lots 11-20) to RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District. These appli- cations were denied by City Council without a Public Hearing after hearing the applicant and the reports from the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission. The Technical Planning Board's and Town Planning Commission's reasons for recommending refusal were: (i) The Kitsilano area contains 160 acres of RM-3 Multiple zoned property which is bounded generally by Vine and Larch Streets on the west, the lane north of Broadway on the south, Cornwall Street on the north and Burrard Street on the east, and as of September, 1965, 115 acres (approximately) have not been developed with specifically designed apartment buildings but generally contain older homes. (ii) Rezoning of this half block to an RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District would be counter to the Apartment Zoning Report. Furthermore, as of February, 1967, only 32% of the multiple zoned area in the Kitsilano District had been developed with specifically designed apartments. As of 1969 only 52% of this area had been developed with specifically designed apartments. The Technical Planning Board on January 23, 1970 recommended that the application be not approved for the following reasons: 22 A. There is ample RM-3 Multiple zoned property in the Kitsilano District yet to be developed with specifically designed apartments. B. Across 10th Avenue is Connaught Park with off-street parking restricted to one side of 10th Avenue only and such dense development could adversely affect traffic movement in the area of a heavily used park and play field. The Technical Planning Board wish it noted, however, that they would recommend favourably to Council if an application was made to develop the entire half block (Lots 11-20 inclusive) with garden apartments or town houses not exceeding two storeys in height, in accordance with Section 3 of the RT-2 District Schedule and subject to suitable design and adequate provision for off-street parking, and suitable treatment of the open portion of the site. The Town Planning Commission on February 13, 1970 endorsed the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the application be refused in accordance with the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. DELEGATION REQUEST - Bing Marr. 4. Rezoning: W/S of Cambie between 65th and S.W. Marine Drive (D. Fowler)______________________________________________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "An application has been received from Mr. D. Fowler of 8480 Granville Street on behalf of N. Gentile, 1312 S.W. Marine Drive, requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law whereby Lot 19 of Block X of D.L. 311 located on the West Side of Cambie between 65th Avenue and S.W. Marine Drive would be re- zoned from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to a C-l Commercial District. The applicant states the purpose of his application is 'constructing a specialty cafe and cabaret to be known as "Nino's Cafe Labotte", presently operating at 1312 S.W. Marine Drive and being expropriated for bridge building purposes after being in operation on the same site for the past 29 years.' The sketch plans submitted with the application indicate a building 90' x 100' located 24' from Cambie Street with a 10' rear yard measured from the centre line of the existing lane and 31 surface off-street parking spaces. The applicant states in part by letter dated October 14, 1969: 'That the property be rezoned to permit the purchaser to relocate his business known as "Nino's Cafe Labotte" presently operating at 1312 S.W. Marine Drive, Vancouver 14, B.C. specializing in Italian Foods, and from which location he is being expropriated after operating in this location since 1940. This office strongly recommends that this application be given careful consideration by City Council at the earliest possible date, bearing in mind that the purchaser has been in business at his present location for 29 years, and is most interested in re- locating as near as possible to his present well known place of business.' The site has a frontage of approximately 235' and a depth of 120' and was previously subdivided into 6 lots. Prior to releasing the City lands for sale, the zoning of the property was examined and the lands were subsequently sold to a Church on March 24, 1964 and a development permit was issued. The Church did not proceed with its development and on November 5, 1968 sold the lands back to the City. 23 Immediately to the south is a small C-l zone which is currently occupied by two gasoline service stations. To the west across the City lane the lands were subdivided and developed with good single family dwellings, as are the lands to the north and east except oh the east side of Cambie south of 64th Avenue which is zoned RT-1 and is developed with one storey two family dwellings. The lands on the north-east corner of Cambie and Marine are zoned C-l Commercial and have been developed for some years with stores on the main floor and dwelling units above. The Technical Planning Board on January 23, 1970, recommended that the appli- cation be not approved as additional C-l zoning is not required in the area and the use proposed is not one permitted in a C-l area nor would such a use be compatible with the adjacent single family area. It is further recommended that the Director of Flanning be instructed to make application to rezone the subject land to CD-I Comprehensive Development District, the use of which to be restricted to town houses or garden apartments. The Technical Planning Board to first approve the detailed scheme of development with the buildings not to exceed a height of two storeys and cellar, the majority of parking to be underground and the floor space ratio not to exceed 0.50. Further, the three readings of the amending by-law not to be given by Council until such time as the property has been acquired by a developer and the detailed scheme of development approved. Should the above conditions or such other conditions as set by City Council following a Public Hearing not be complied with by the owners in order to permit the three readings of the amending By-law to be implemented within 180 days from this date (Public Rearing date) this approval shall expire. The Town Planning Commission on February 13, 1970 endorsed the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board." Tour Board RECOMMENDS that the application be refused in accordance with the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission. AND FURTHER that the Director of Planning be instructed to make application to rezone ,he subject land to a CD-I Comprehensive Development District in accordance with the :*recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission. DELEGATION REQUEST - Mr. D. Fowler 9. Areas of Special Sign Control A report dated January 28, 1970 respecting proposed Amendment to Zoning and Development By-law No. 3673 to extend the areas of special sign control by the addition of Schedules 'G-l" to "G-7" inclusive has been submitted by the Technical Planning Board and states in part: "On September 7, 1967, City Council resolved (in part) as follows: '(a) That the Director of Planning be instructed to report immediately on an amendment to the Zoning and Develop- ment By-law (Schedule "G") to extend the areas of Special Sign Control to include the bridge approaches to the following bridges: i) Granville Street Bridge ii) Burrard Street Bridge iii) Connaught Bridge iv) Georgia Viaduct v) Oak Street Bridge vi) Fraser Street Bridge vii) A new airport access bridge viii) Any freeway route through the City. 24 A Technical Planning Board report dated July 12, 1968, and a proposed By-law amendment were submitted to Public Hearing on December 3. 1968. This matter was deferred at the request of the Illuminated Sign Manufacturers' Association (I.S.M.A.) representing the Sign Industry, to enable the Association to properly make a submission. City officials met with representatives of the Association and the proposed amendment was discussed in detail. The amendment was resubmitted to Public Hearing on March 27, 1969, at which time the Association appeared as a delegation, and submitted a brief. City Council referred the application back to the Technical Planning Board for further discussions with the Sign Industry for further report to Council. A series of meetings followed and the Illuminated Sign Manufacturers Association and the Technical Planning Board agreed to the attached revised amendment being put forward for Council's consideration. The amendment as now proposed, if enacted, would prohibit further roof signs and billboards of the '3rd Party' or 'national' advertising type in the Areas of Special Sign Control. Future signs in these areas would be restricted to '1st Party' signs, i.e. signs relating only to the business carried on upon the site on which the sign is displayed, and not to a business located or product made or sold elsewhere." Copies of the report and draft By-law amendment, and the accompanying maps are cir- culated for information of City Council. The Technical Planning Board recommends that: "The Director of Planning be authorized to make application to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 and the Corporation Counsel be requested to prepare an amendment to By-law No. 3575 along the lines of the attached draft, and that such amendment be referred direct to Public Hearing after report from the Town Planning Commission." On February 13, 1970, the Town Planning Commission endorsed the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board be received and the Corporation Counsel be requested to prepare an amendment to By-law No. 3575 along the lines of the attached draft, and that such amendment be referred direct to Public Hearing. 6. Slide Projector - Planning Department The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "Provision has been made in the 1970 Departmental Estimates to replace an Airequipt projector. The machine is now inoperative and the Purchasing Agent recommends replacement at an estimated net cost of $151.00. The use of our projector is especially heavy at this time because of presentations being made on the False Creek Plan; the Five-Year programme of expenditures, and the Downtown Plan. An immediate replacement is essential. Recommended: That authority be granted in advance of approval of the 1970 budget to replace the Airequipt projector at a cost of $151.00 as recommended by the Purchasing Agent." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the request of the Director of Planning be approved. SEE PAGE 7 25 7. Home Car Wash and Gasoline Service Station South-east Corner 4lst Avenue & Granville The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "On December 22, 1969, a memorandum was received from the City Clerk requesting a report on the submission from Mr. James J. Pope, President of the Granville and 4lst Home Service Limited, who was in turn requesting that the hours of operation for the car wash be amended from previously restricted 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Also attached to the correspondence are 90 signatures, a number of which are located outside of Vancouver and none of which appear to be the occupants of the one family dwellings located immediately to the east, north and south. Heading the petition is the following: 'We the undersigned, being customers of Granville Supersonic Car- wash, find the current hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. inconvenient. We hereby request the carwash facility open earlier and remain open later.' At a Public Hearing on June 8, 1964, when Council considered the rezoning of these lands from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District and C-l Commercial District to a CD-I Comprehensive Development District to permit the establishment of a carwash, which was to be added to the existing gasoline service station, Council resolved that a condition of the Development Permit be: 'the hours of operation of the automatic car wash to be from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.' When this Development Permit was approved by the Technical Planning Board and issued by the Director of Planning, these hours of operation of the car wash from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. were noted on the said permit. It should be noted that the Planning Department had received numerous complaints from the homeowners located across the lane to the east of the subject property and fronting onto Cartier Street, and in collaboration with Home Oil officials and Mr. Pope, Development Permit #49288 was issued on November 5, 1969, to con- struct a 10' wall along the easterly property line which is adjacent to the North-South pity lane, such wall being 88' in length commencing at the southerly property line. This Development Permit was issued to assist in controlling the noise and over-spray. Since the said wall was constructed, the Department has not been aware of any further complaints. However, some adjacent property owners were quite concerned about the operation of the carwash on Sundays as late as 6:00 p.m. It is therefore recommended that the restriction on hours imposed by Council at the Public Hearing on June 8, 1964, being 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day, be altered to permit the car wash operation from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Mondav , through Saturday, and on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. which could be of assistance to the adjacent homeowners; this arrangement to be for a period of 1 year expiring March 31, 1971, subject to review. Mr. Gray, Zoning Planner, has discussed the proposed new hours of operation with Mr. Pope, and he agrees to the shortened hours on Sunday, with the understanding that the Monday through Saturday hours would be 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Director of Planning be endorsed. (Letter from Mr. Pope dated December 18, 1969 is circulated for the information of Council. The petition is on file in the City Clerk's Office) 26 8. Release of City-owned Lands Areas formerly designated for Urban Renewal The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "Council on January 7, 1970 resolved: 'That Urban Renewal Co-ordinating Committee be asked to review vacant sites cleared as a result of urban renewal, or owned by the City with a view to such sites being made available in some way to owners displaced by previous urban renewal schemes.' It. will be recalled that Council on September 30, 1969 adopted a recommendation of the Board of Administration re. Building and Planning Matters of September 26, 1969 that City-owned lands within the Strathcona urban renewal area be retained until a revised scheme of the area is determined in consultation with the other levels of government. On January 7, 1970 Council endorsed, subject to certain conditions, a general program and procedure agreed by the 'Working Committee', composed of representatives of the Strathcona Property Owners and Tenants Association and officials from Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the Province and the City, to carry out this work. Subsequently senior government endorsement was received, and it is hoped that this phase of the work can be completed within a fairly short time. The Urban Renewal Co-ordinating Committee on February 1, 1970 discussed the January 7 Council resolution. The Committee was informed that in the area designated by the 'Working Committee' for the proposed new scheme there were 65 lots owned by the City, 44 having been acquired through a tax sale and 21 by advance purchase in anticipation that their costs would be later shared by the senior governments on implementation of an urban renewal scheme. All of the 44 'tax sale' lots are vacant and 13 of the lots acquired by advance purchase are vacant. The Committee resolved that: 'Until the rehabilitation studies under consideration by the Strathcona "Working Committee" had evolved further, it would be unwise to dispose of the City's holdings in this area. However, this decision should be reviewed periodically as the said work progressed.'" Your Board submits the report of the Director of Planning for the INFORMATION of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 7 + 8 27 Board of Administration, February 27, 1970 ................(FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS CONSIDERATION 1. Request for Civic Luncheon - B.C. Gymnastic Association The Chairman of the Japanese Olympic Tour for the B. C. Gymnastic Association, in a communication dated February 20, 1970, requested that the City of Vancouver tender a Civic Luncheon on Wednesday, March l8th. In discussing the request with the Chairman, he advised that, including the gymnasts, coaches and manager (13 persons), the party will consist of approximately 29 - 30 people, the balance being representatives of the B.C. Gymnastic Association. He further advised the Japanese Olympic Team is touring Canada in only three centres; namely, Toronto, Edmonton and Vancouver, and these gymnasts will be performing to the public at the University of British Columbia Memorial Gymnasium on Friday, March 20th. Should Council not see fit to grant this Luncheon (estimated cost $300), then the Chairman requests permission to appear before Council as a delegation. Your Board notes that Council has dealt with similar requests in the past as follows: Feb. 1968 - North American Gymnastic Championships - $500 Approved. Civic Luncheon. July 1969 - B.C. Women's Field Hockey Association - Referred to Civic Luncheon - Jamaican National Team Entertainment Committee with power to act. July 1969 - Manchester Schoolboys Soccer Team - Approved and Luncheon. referred to Entertainment Committee with power to act. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. (Copies of the letter from the B.C. Gymnastic Association dated February 20, 1970, are circulated for the information of Council.) FFOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 8 28 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS REGULAR REPORT FEBRUARY 20, 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Salary and Classification Review - 2 Positions Clerk Typist I (Centre Unit), Clerk Typist I (West Unit), Social Service Department________________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "At the request of the Social Service Administrator, I have reviewed the duties and responsibilities of the above captioned positions in the Center Unit and West Unit respectively of the Social Service Department. In January, 1969, Miss Bentley who had been hired as a temporary Clerk Typist I pursuant to Council authority of December 3, 1968, was moved into Centre Unit and as- sumed certain clerical duties previously done by Clerk Typist II's in the typing pool, certain clerical duties arising out of changes being made by the Administrative Analyst and certain clerical functions taken away from Social Workers. In March, 1969, Miss Bentley's position was made permanent and subsequently a Clerk Typist I Temporary was moved into Centre Unit together with all active Centre Unit files. In August, 1969, another Clerk Typist I Temporary was placed in Centre Unit to back up increasing work of the first two. Miss Bentley is ex- pected to co-ordinate and supervise the clerical work in the section. The position of Clerk Typist I (West Unit) currently occupied by Miss Muir has undergone a similar transfor- mation to that of the above case except that Miss Muir has occupied the position only since November 1, 1969. In light of these changes, I recommend that Miss Bentley be reclassified to Clerk Typist II retroactive to August 1, 1969 and that Miss Muir be reclassified to a Clerk Typist II, retroactive to November 1, 1969. In addition, each position will be granted an additional pay grade for supervisory responsibilities which are not covered under the existing Class Specification for Clerk Typist II. (The matter of an additional pay grade for Clerk Typist II with supervisory responsibilities was previously treated in a report adopted by Council November 12, 1968). I further recommend that these upward reclassifications be temporary and continue only until approximately March 31, 1970 at which time the overall organization review by the Administrative Analyst should be complete and the two 29 positions will be reviewed again. The cost of this proposal for 1969 (5 and 2 months re- spectively) and including fringe benefits will be $330 (1969 2nd half). The cost of this proposal for 1970 (3 months) will be $275 (1969 2nd half).* These sums will be provided by an adjustment of the 1970 Departmental Salary appropriation during budget review. This report has been discussed with the Administrative Analyst, the Administrator - Social Service, and the Business Manager, Vancouver City Hall Employees' As- sociation all of whom are in agreement with this, pro- posal." *Fifty. per cent of the cost of this proposal is recoverable from the Canada Assistance Plan. SUMMARY Incumbent Present Proposed Effective Classification Classification Date M. Bentley Clerk Typist 1 Clerk Typist 11 Aug. 1, 1969 P.G. 5 ($298-348)* P.G. 9 ($348-412)* to continue Plus one P.G. for approx. to supervisory March 31, 1970 responsibility L. Muir Clerk Typist 1 Clerk Typist 11 Nov. 1, 1969 P.G. 5 ($298-348)* P.G. 9 ($348-412)* to continue Plus one P.G. for approx. to supervisory March 31, 1970 responsibility *1969 2nd half rates Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendations of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 9 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT FEBRUARY 27. 1970 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. National Building Code of Canada; Use and Occupancy Meetings Attendance of Mr. R.L. Montador The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "On March 22, 1966, City Council approved the appointment of Mr. R.L. Montador, Assistant Director of Inspections, Develop- ment Division, Department of Permits and Licenses, to the Standing Committee on Use and Occupancy, National Building Code of Canada. Mr. Montador attended seven committee meetings in 1969 to assist in the review of the comments made by the public on the draft proposed as the fifth edition of the National Building Code to be published in 1970. The publication of the 1970 edition of the National Building Code has been delayed in order to permit the problem of fire preventive measures in tall buildings to be dealt with adequately. To complete this document and continue in the work of the Standing Committee, it is anticipated that approximately four meetings will be held in 1970. To examine the 1970 edition of the National Building Code with the view of proposing to City Council its adoption with a minimum of revision and the need of the department to interpret the National Building Code will be greatly simplified if Mr. Montador is permitted to continue in the work of assisting in the preparation and up- dating of the regulations of the National Building Code. The only cost to the City would be Leave of Absence With Pay for these attendances; travel and living expenses are paid by the National Research Council of Canada. The Director of Personnel Services therefore recommends that in accordance with the request of the Director of Permits and Licenses, Mr. R. L. Montador be granted the necessary Leave of Absence With Fay to attend approximately four meetings during 1970 to assist in the preparation and review of the regulations of the National Building Code of Canada, it being understood that travel and living expenses will be paid by the National Research Council." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. 2. 1969 Vacation Carry-Over - J.G. Page, Engineering Department. The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "A letter has been received from Mr. G. Lawson, Deputy City Engineer, requesting deferment of one and one-half days vacation entitlement for 1969 for Mr. J. G. Page of the Utilities Control Branch. Mr. Fage had planned to take this time during the latter part of December but due to illness of his supervisor, Mr. L. R. McLellan, to whom Mr. Page is next in charge, he was unable to take his remaining 1969 vacation entitlement. It is therefore recommended that Mr. Page be permitted to defer one and one-half days of 1969 vacation entitlement to 1970." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 9 32 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS FEBRUARY 27. 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. PART I SALES RECOMMENDATIONS 1. RECOMMENDED that the following sales by tender be Approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council, being in each case the highest bidder:- Re: Lots 1,2,3,4,9,8,10,11 & l4, Blk. 'B', D.L.337, Plan No. 13492 Sit: Both sides Coleridge Avenue, West of Raleigh Street_____________ (All the above lots are zoned RS-1, One Family Dwelling District) NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Wakefield 1 Irregular $15,156.00 City Terms Peat is known Realty Ltd. @ 9-3/4% to exist in this area and no guarantee given to soil stability. Wakefield 2 52' x 97' $14,257.00 - " - - " - Realty Ltd. Dave Frith 3 52' x 97' $13,860.00 - " - - " - Herman 4 52' x 97' $14,180.00 $3,000.00 - " - Volkenant down; balance in 3 equal payments: 6,12 & 18 months @ 9-3/4% Montroyal 5 Irregular $14,491.97 City Terms - " - Estates Ltd. @ 9-3/4% Fred Kirk 8 Irregular $15,410.00 1/3 down; - " - balance in 6 semi-annual payments @ 9-3/4% Ernest 10 Irregular $14,256.00 City Terms - " - Rilling @ 9-3/4% Rossmar 11 58' x 91' $13,910.00 - " - - " - Construction Ltd. Ivan Chong 14 Irregular $15,700.00 Cash - " - Yett Low 33 PART II SUNDRIES 2. Acquisition - Georgia Viaduct Replacement 274*278 Union Street and 809 Gore Avenue The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lots 30 and 31, Block 21, D.L. 196 being 274-278 Union Street and 809 Gore Avenue are required for the Georgia Viaduct Replacement. These premises comprise two frame dwellings erected in 1900, located on Lot 30. The dimensions of this lot are 36.92' at the front, 5l.56' at the rear with a depth of 122', zoned C.M. 1. The dwelling at the front of the lot is 1½ storeys with 675 square feet on the main floor, contains 6 rooms, 3 fixtures of plumbing and is heated by a gas space heater. The roof is patent shingle, shingle on the exterior walls, paper over wood interior walls and a wood post foundation. The dwelling at the rear is one storey of 351 square feet, containing two rooms, 2 fixtures of plumbing and is heated by an oil space heater. The roof is patent shingle, siding on the exterior walls, wood interior walls and a wood post foundation. Both these dwellings are in average condition for age and type. Lot 31, is 25' x 122', zoned C.M. 1 improved with a brick building occupied by a laundry. This building contains 3000 square feet on the main floor. The front portion of 1500 square feet is two storey brick built in 1920. The interior of this part of the main floor is plaster over brick with a concrete floor, the second floor has a wood interior, 3 fixtures of plumbing and is heated by a gas heater. The balance of the building was added in 1962 and is constructed of concrete block with a concrete floor. The main floor of the building contains the laundry equipment together with the necessary steam, water and air piping and a heavy electrical service. Following protracted negotiations with both the owner and his solicitors an offer of $55,000.00 for the property plus the cost of moving the existing equipment from its present site to any building within a radius of five miles and to re-install therein the said equipment together with like electrical and plumbing services with which that equipment is presently supplied was made. This is considered to be a fair and reasonable value for this property and is substantiated by independent appraisal but has been rejected by the owner's solicitor. The owner's counter claim is for $61,000.00 plus estimated moving costs of approximately $30,000.00. After consultation with the City Solicitor, it is proposed to proceed with expropriation and the authority to apply for a Vesting Order in order that the property will be available to meet the Viaduct contractor's schedule. RECOMMENDED that: a) The offer of $55,000.00 plus the cost of moving and re-installing the existing equipment together with like electrical and plumbing services as presently supplied which was made to the owner's solicitor through the office of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance on behalf of the City be confirmed as representing due compensation for the property to be acquired. 34 b) That, since the City has failed to come to agreement with the owners to acquire the said property on the foregoing basis for the sum of $55,000.00, the said property be expropriated and that the Resolution for that purpose submitted under ' Motions' be passed. c) That, Mr. E.C.E. Todd be appointed as the City's nominee to the Board of Arbitration to be constituted to determine the amount payable to the owner by reason of said expropriation. d) That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to apply for a Vesting Order." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 3. Acquisition - Georgia Viaduct Replacement Lots 17 & 18 - N/S 200 Block Prior Street Lots 39 & 40 - S/S 200 Block Union Street The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to Item 3, Property Matters, June 6, 1969, confirmed by Council June 10, 1969, approving the expropriation of Lots 17 & 18, Block 21, D.H 196 situated on the North side of 200 Block Prior Street, and Lots 39 & 40, Block 21, D.L. 196 situated on the South side of 200 Block Union Street, for the Georgia Viaduct Replace- ment, the owners having refused to accept compensation in the amount of $42,570.00. This property consists of four lots, each 29' x 122' in size, zoned C.M. 1. Lots 17 and 18 lie immediately south of Lots 39 and 40, being separated by the 20' City lane in this block. These lots are owner-occupied and used as a junk yard. Installed on site is a large press for cutting materials into short lengths. A small self-propelled crane is also in use. These lots form part of a joint business operation which includes Lots 13, 15 and 17, Block 24, D.L. 196, on the E/S of Main Street south of Prior Street. All lots, including the subject lots, are under the same ownership. Following extensive negotiations with the solicitor for the owners, the City Solicitor advises that the owners are prepared to settle for the sum of $90,000.00 as of February 28, 1970, inclusive of all considerations, i.e. business loss, moving costs and fees, and further subject to the owners retaining rent-free possession to March 16, 1970. The settlement price is considered to be realistic and is endorsed by the City Solicitor. It is noted that the Project Contractors require vacant possession of this property by March 23, 1970. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire this property for the sum of $50,000.00 on the foregoing basis, chargeable to Code # 172/1120." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 35 CONSIDERATION AND RECOMMENDATION 4. Sale of City-owned Tax Sale Lot 1183 Homer Street_________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Tax sale Lot 22, Block 95, D.L. 541, Plan #210 being II83 Homer Street was acquired by the City in 1938 and is approximately 25' x 120', zoned CM-1 (Commercial District), improved with an old dwelling known as 1183 Homer Street. The dwelling is a non-conforming use in accordance with the commercial zoning in this area. In 1965, the Director of Planning released Lot 22 for sale only on the condition that it be consolidated with an adjoining property. However, a tentative sale pending at that time was never completed. An offer to purchase Lot 22 for the sum of $14,500.00 has now been received from Silcan Investments Ltd., the owners of abutting Lots 23 and 24, situated to the North of the City lot. These privately-owned lots form the site of a two-storey commercial building. The owners have requested permission to purchase Lot 22 for off-street customer parking and for possible future expansion requirements and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance considers their offer to rep- resent fair market value. The Director of Planning has re-affirmed his original decision and recommends the sale of Lot 22, subject to the following conditions:- a) Consolidation of Lot 22 with Lots 23 and 24, Block 95, D.L. 541, into one parcel of land. b) Removal of the old dwelling prior to consolidation. FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION I. The matter of the Director of Planning's recommend- ation for the direct sale of Lot 22 to the abutting owner is submitted to City Council for consideration. RECOMMENDED that: II. In the event that City Council endorses the direct sale of Lot 22 to the abutting owner, it is recom- mended that the offer to purchase from Silcan Investments Ltd. be approved subject to those conditions as stated by the Director of Planning and subject to the following additional conditions: i) Sale Price - $14,500.00 on City terms at 9-3/4%. ii) Subject to the existing tenancy on Lot 22. iii) The purchaser, Silcan Investments Ltd., to have all necessary consolidation plans prepared at their expense." Your Board submits (I) for Council CONSIDERATION, and (II) as a RECOMMENDATION. 36 RECOMMENDATIONS 5. Demolition of City-owned Dwellings for Federal-Provincial Housing Sites (FP 13 & FP 14)__________________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "On April 25, 1967 and August 8, 1967 the Federal- Provincial Housing Projects FP 13 (Rupert and Vanness Ave.) and FP 14 (25th Ave. & Brant St.) were approved by Council, respectively. The Director of Planning indicates that the Federal and Provincial Governments are in the process of approving formal agreement for the acquisition of these sites for Public Housing development. The Federal Government has requested clearance of the site by the end of March, 1970. At the present time there is one dwelling, known as 4844 Rupert St., situated on the FP 13 site and two dwellings, known as 2237 and 2267 East 27th Avenue, situated on the FP 14 site. The dwelling known as 2237 East 27th Avenue is now vacant. The dwelling known as 2267 East 27th Avenue is occupied by Mrs. H. Shreve, who has been advised by letter that vacant possession of the dwelling is required by the end of March, 1970. It is noted that Mrs. Shreve has contacted the Mayor's Office advising that she has been given notice, but is unable to find alternate accommoda- tion. The B.C. Management Housing Commission subsequently offered Mrs. Shreve and her family a 4-bedroom unit in the new MacLean Park, Phase II, Housing Project, which she refused on February 23, 1970. The dwelling known as 4844 Rupert Street is occupied by Mrs. T. Barkley, who has also been advised in writing of the City's need for vacant possession. Mrs. Barkley has advised that her income would render accommodation in a Public Housing Project uneconomical and is seeking alternate accommodation. These tenants have been aware, for over a year, of the City's need for the land. In view of the foregoing it is RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to arrange for the demolition of the three dwellings, known as 2237 and 2267 East 27th Ave. and 4844 Rupert Street as they become vacant. FURTHER RECOMMENDED that Mrs. H. Shreve and Mrs. T. Barkley be given formal notice to quit possession of 2267 East 27th Ave. and 4844 Rupert Street respectively, to enable the land to be cleared by the end of March, 1970, as requested by the Federal Government." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 2. Resubdivision of South-East Sector Portion of Area 'C' - East Side of Tyne Street, between 49th & 54th Aves. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows:- "On May 31, 1968, City Council approved the Director of Planning's report, recommending a proposed plan of de- velopment for the South-East Sector of the City. Council further instructed that the portions of the South-East Sector designated as Areas 'A' and 'C' be proceeded with immediately. Subsequently, a plan showing the resubdivision of the North portion of Area 'C', bounded by 48th and 49th Avenues, Tyne Street and Boundary Road, was prepared and registered in the Land Registry Office. The City Engineer has now prepared plan marginally numbered L35l, showing the resubdivision of the balance of Area 'C', located East of Tyne Street, between 49th and 94th Avenues. RECOMMENDED that subdivision plan marginally numbered L35l be approved and that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to effect registration of same." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 7. Grandview Area Branch Library: Lease of 1016 Commercial Drive The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "On December 19th, 1967, City Council approved a recommendation of the Director of the Vancouver Public Library that a branch library be established in 1968 in rented premises on Commercial Drive between 1st Avenue and Venables Street. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance has negotiated the rental of suitable premises, on behalf of the Library Board, and has reached an agreement subject to Council's approval with the owners of a building at 1016 Commercial Drive to lease approximately 3,000 square feet of the ground floor of the premises known as Lot 'A' (Explanatory Plan 10299), Block 29, District Lot 264'A', Group 1, New Westminster District, Plans 1190 and 1171, on the following terms: a) The lessors will make such additions and improvements to the premises as specified by the Library Board to bring the premises up to the necessary standards, and the City will pay the owners $7,482.00 therefor. b) The lease will be for a term of five years from the 1st day of the month following the completion of the additions and improvements, and with an option to renew for a further term of five years. 38 c) The rental will be $625.00 per month for the first five years, and at a rental to be agreed upon for the last five years. It is RECOMMENDED that the City enter into a lease with Giovanni Iacino and Rosina Iacino, the owners of the property, on the foregoing basis, the lease to be in a form approved by the Corporation Council and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the lease." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Corporation Counsel be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 9 + 10 39 STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT FEBRUARY 26, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development was held in the No. 1 Committee Room on Thursday, February 26, 1970, at approximately 11:15 a.m. The following members were present: PRESENT: Alderman Bird, Chairman His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Adams (Leave of Absence) CLERK: D. Scott The minutes of the meeting held February 5, 1970, were adopted. The following recommendation of the Committee is submitted to Council for consideration: RECOMMENDATION 1. Possible Rezoning of the 1000 Block Robson Street The Vancouver City Council at its meeting on October 7, 1969, passed the following motion: "THAT Council instruct the Director of Planning to report to the Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation, as soon as possible, on the possibilities for rezoning the 1000 Block Robson Street, CD-I, to provide for the redevelopment of the area to include high rise apartments, pedestrian oriented shopping with two levels of small shops, and underground parking." The Chairman noted that representatives from the 1000 Block Robson Street were present in the meeting and he invited Mr. J.A. Murchie and Mr. Warnett Kennedy to briefly discuss this matter with the Committee. Mr. Murchie introduced the members of the Committee, namely, Mr. Warnett Kennedy, Planning Consultant, Mr. E. Geisler, Architect, Mr. John MacDonald, representing Swan Wooster, and Mr. J. Quan, property owner. Mr. Murchie stated that they had had some discussions with the Planning Department and had held a meeting of representatives in the area. Recently they have formed a Corporation known as Devanco Corporation Ltd which is comprised of a group of property owners and merchants, and have engaged the services of Mr. Warnett Kennedy as their planning consultant Mr. Murchie further stated that they had reviewed the report of the Director of Planning dated February 19th and were in agreement with the contents. He filed the February 1970 issue of "Fortune" entitled "Downtown is Looking Up" which deals with redevelopment of areas in other cities. Mr. Warnett Kennedy also spoke to the matter and stressed the need for the proposed redevelopment of this area. The Committee had before it a report of the Director of Planning dated February 19, 1970, which set out the possibility of rezoning the 1000 Block Robson Street. The subject matter was discussed under the following headings: 40 (a) Previous Activity (b) The Existing Specialty Shop Area (c) Advantages of Robson Street Specialty Shops (d) Pressure to Disperse Specialty Shops (i) Existing Land Ownership (ii) Mortgage Requirements (iii) Existing Rental Levels (iv) Business during Redevelopment (v) Special Activities (vi) Condition of Buildings (vii) Most of the Shopkeepers are tenants (e) Existing Zoning (f) Existing Servicing (g) The Conceptual Solution (h) Relationship to Downtown Plan (i) Potential Zoning Changes (j) Design Possibilities The Director of Planning concluded that the most appropriate course of action at the present time would appear to be as follows: "(1) THAT the Director of Planning initiate a series of meetings with land owners in this area in order to determine their present intentions and willingness to participate in a comprehensive redevelopment scheme, and (2) THAT Council otherwise await the presentation of alternative concepts for downtown early in March and then authorize further study of Robson Street as a consequential action. It should be noted that since Council will be asking for the opinion of outside groups about the Downtown Plan concepts, they may also wish to seek the views of such groups on the future of Robson Street." After questions and general discussion, it was RECOMMENDED that the Director of Planning act as the City's liaison with Devanco Corporation Ltd. and the property owners and merchants not in the Corporation, to assist in the determination of a develop- ment plan for the 1000 Block Robson Street within the context of an emerging Downtown Plan. The meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 10 ======================================================================== 41 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, March 10, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: D.H.Little PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with Prayer. ACKNOWLEDGMENT His Worship the Mayor acknowledged the presence in the Council Chamber of students from Gladstone School under the direction of Mr. Miroslaw. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day in regard to Property Matters, et al. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated March 3, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS It was agreed to defer the following matters pending the hearing of delegations later this day: (a) Rezoning: N/E corner 41st Avenue and Collingwood (W.D. Buttjes) (b) Tag Day Request: 'Don't Make a Wave Committee'. ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Wilson - requested the Corporation Counsel report Underground Wiring on By-law amendments necessary for the City to join with the B. C. Hydro in a joint program for placing utility lines underground with the City's share being covered on a local improvement basis. His Worship the Mayor referred the matter to the Corporation Counsel for report. 42 Alderman Wilson - requested the Corporation Counsel re¬ Movement of Vehicles port on the City's power to move a Impeding Street Cleaning vehicle, when it is parked impeding the City's street cleaning equipment, to another point along the street. His Worship the Mayor so directed. Alderman Wilson - advised he is informed of a complaint House at 3891 Arbutus from the owner of a house at 3891 Street Arbutus Street that the house is sagging because a beam in the house was cut. It is stated to be the result of the City's development work in the area of Arbutus and King Edward. The Alderman requested the Engineering Department look into the matter, view the condition, and report. His Worship the Mayor so directed. Alderman Adams - referred to a proposal by the Van¬ Parking Lot off Pioneer Park: couver Yacht Club to construct a Vancouver Yacht Club parking lot off Pioneer Park. The Alderman enquired if and when the matter would be placed before the Council, or is it a question to be determined by the Technical Planning Board. The Board of Administration advised a report is prepared and ready for the Council. It was stated there are a number of letters of opposition which have been filed. It was agreed that the whole question, including a report from the Board of , Administration, would be submitted to Council at the next meeting and any persons wishing to appear would be given an opportunity at that time. Alderman Adams - enquired as to whether there were Sprott Property: plans for development of the Sprott Marine Drive and Blenheim property near the corner of Blenheim Street and Marine Drive. It was advised the Council had received an application for rezoning and referred it to a Public Hearing. Alderman Sweeney - enquired if any date has been set to Musqueam Indian Band: consider the matters between the Taxes, etc. Musqueam Indian Band and the City respecting taxes, etc. Alderman Adams reported as a result of discussions with their representa¬ tives at which time he advised them of their position regarding the matters on which agreement exists between the City and the Band. Alderman Phillips advised the Band con¬ siders there is urgency in this matter. 43 Alderman Calder - referred to transient youth travelling Transient Youth through Vancouver during the summer period and suggested therefore to accommodate, discussions be held with the Park Board for the release of Jericho Barracks for such transient youth on a trial basis for six months. Alderman Hardwick - advised of enquiries received regarding Extension of 4th Avenue the City's plans for extension of 4th into Chancellor Boulevard Avenue into Chancellor Boulevard and asked for a Board of Administration report on the matter. Commissioner Ryan reported the 4th Avenue alignment with Chancellor Boule¬ vard is the subject of discussions with the Provincial Department of Highways. Alderman Hardwick - commented on a Housing Conference held Housing Conference: on Thursday and Friday of the past week Georgia Hotel at the Georgia Hotel and advised copies of talks would be furnished to him, and then circulated to members of Council. Alderman Calder - referred to welding flashes on Georgia Welding Flashes: Street as a result of development of Georgia Street Pacific Centre. The Alderman expressed concern as to whether such flashes would be injurious to passersby. It was agreed the Board of Adminis¬ tration would look into the matter. COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Luncheon: Greater Vancouver Visitors and Convention Bureau The Council noted an invitation from the Greater Vancouver Visitors and Convention Bureau, Executive Committee, to attend a luncheon at the Bureau office, 650 Burrard Street, 12:15 to 1:45 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT this invitation be accepted and as many members of the Council as possible be requested to attend. - CARRIED 2. Anti-Litter Drive: Dump Charges_________ A request was received from Mr. Ray Eagle that the Council 'Orego dump charges to assist an anti-litter group which is conducting a drive in the Lower Mainland; it being noted that two action groups have been organized to tackle litter and junk in the City of Vancouver, March 21, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the Council agree to forego the dump charges as a result of the action of these two groups in Vancouver in clearing up litter and junk on March 21st, on the understanding that prior arrangements must be made to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.) - CARRIED 44 3. Appointment of Personnel to Entertainment and Civic Recognition Committee___________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, pursuant to recommendation of His Worship the Mayor, the City Clerk and Executive Assistant to the Mayor be appointed as the personnel comprising the Entertainment and Civic Recognition Committee; the recommendation being made to Council since the Committee has power to act. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, March 6, 1970 Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated March 6, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Harbours and Parks Matters Request for Amendment to Lease: City to Kerrisdale Community Centre Society Respecting Kerrisdale Arena_____________________ MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Harbours and Parks matters), dated March 6, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters (i) Lodging House: 1190 Mathews Avenue (Clause 2) The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Corporation Counsel respecting use of 1190 Mathews Avenue as a lodging house contrary to the Zoning and Development By-law. It is reported an injunction was granted in November, 1968, ordering the owners/occupiers to cease violating the Shaughnessy Heights Act by this type of operation. This Act expired on January 1, 1970 and the City's zoning by-law now prevails. As the present[Continued use as a lodging house is in violation of the by-law. the question of enforcement arises. The Director of Permits and Licenses can follow the usual charging procedure in Provincial Court or the Council can authorize the institution of a Supreme Court action for an injunction; the latter action appearing to be the more' satisfactory course. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Board of Administration report to Council on the present use of these premises. - CARRIED (ii) Balance of Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT, in respect of report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated March 6, 1970, Clause 1 be adopted and Clause 3 received for information. - CARRIED 45 Licenses and Claims Matters Enquiry Regarding Auctioneer's Requirements MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Licenses and Claims matters), dated March 6, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Finance Matters (i) Grant: Dominion Firefighters Curling Championship (Clause 2) The Board of Administration advised of a request for a grant to assist four firefighters to represent British Columbia in the Dominion Firefighters Curling Championship to be held at Shawinigan Falls, Quebec, March 29 - April 2nd. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT a grant of $500.00 be approved. - LOST No further action was taken. (ii) Grant: Canadian Expo '70 Girls' Bicycle Caravan (Clause 3) The Board of Administration advised of a request from the President of the Canadian Expo '70 Girls' Bicycle Caravan for a grant to assist the group to travel to Expo '70, Japan, representing Canada as 'goodwill ambassadors'. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT a delegation be heard on this subject. - LOST No further action was taken. (iv) Bill to Amend Landlord and Tenant Act (Clause 5)_________________ The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Corporation Counsel as a result of a Bill before the Provincial House to amend the Landlord and Tenant Act. The report sets out the effect, particularly in respect of the City's relevant By-law. Certain recommendations are made. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the whole matter be tabled until a proposed Bill is passed and then such Bill referred to the Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board to obtain its views. - CARRIED (v) Grant re Rental of Queen Elizabeth Theatre: Crisis Centre (Clause 6)___________________________ The Board of Administration submitted a request from the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre that the City approve a grant equal to the rental of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in connection with a tentatively arranged play for April 26, 1970, at 8 p.m. 46 MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT a grant equal to one-half of the rental of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre for this purpose be approved. (carried)* MOVED by Ald. Wilson, in Amendment, THAT the words in the motion of Alderman Adams 'one-half of' be struck. (lost)** The Amendment was put and, - LOST ** The Motion of Alderman Adams was put and, - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY * (vi) Balance of Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clauses 1 and 4 of the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated March 6, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED B. Personnel Matters, Regular, February 27, 1970 Salary and Classification Review: Museum Collections Assistant_________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Regular), dated February 27, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Property Matters, March 6, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated March 6, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED (Alderman Rankin was excused from voting in respect of Clause 3 re acquisition for Provincial Courts, 231 Gore Avenue) D. Rezoning: S/W corner 12th Avenue and _____________Cambie Street________________ The Board of Administration, under date of March 3, 1970, submitted a report of the Director of Planning in respect of application from Lort and Lort, Architects, for the rezoning of the S/W corner of 12th Avenue and Cambie Street. The Board of Administration recommends the reports of the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission be received and the matter referred to the consideration of Council at a Public Hearing. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the foregoing recommendation be approved. - CARRIED 47 E. Tender: Refuse Containers The Board of Administration, under date of March 4, 1970, submitted a report on tenders received for the supply of refuse containers. Details furnished by the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent are contained in the Board of Administration report, pointing out that the low bid was submitted by Dormel Enterprises, with the second low bid being submitted by the City of Vancouver, in respect of items referred to on the tabulation as One Cubic Yard Containers, Two Cubic Yard Containers, Three Cubic Yard Containers. All bid prices include taxes and charges. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the bid of Dormel Enterprises to supply the required One Cubic Yard Containers be approved and the City of Vancouver bid to supply Two and Three Cubic Yard Containers be approved. (lost) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, in Amendment, THAT the bid of Dormel Enterprises to supply One, Two and Three Cubic Yard Containers be approved. (lost) MOVED by Ald. Rankin, in Amendment to the Amendment, THAT the bid of the City of Vancouver to supply One, Two and Three Cubic Yard Containers be approved. (lost) The Amendment to the Amendment was put and, - LOST The Amendment was put and, - LOST The Motion was put and, - LOST MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the bid of Dormel Enterprises to supply One and Two Cubic Yard Containers be approved and the bid of the City of Vancouver to supply Three Cubic Yard Containers be approved, subject to any necessary contract and the terms of the tenders received. - CARRIED F. Study of City's Insurance Program and Requirements The Board of Administration, under date of February 25, 1970, submitted a report from the Director of Finance in regard to study of the City's insurance program and requirements. An historic review is given together with the present situation. The Director of Finance concludes with the recommendation that $4,000 be approved for insurance consultant fees for 1969 and 1970, to be included in the 1970 budget. The Board of Administration so recommends. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved. - CARRIED G. Report of Standing Committee on Health and Welfare dated February 26, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT, in respect of the report of the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare dated February 26, 1970, Clause 1, Part I, be adopted and Clauses 2 to 4 inclusive, Part II, be received for information. - CARRIED 48 H. Report of the Standing Committee on Transportation, dated February 26, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on Transportation dated February 26, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED In connection with Clause 2 of the foregoing report re General Discussion on Transportation and the appointment of a Sub-Committee, Alderman Wilson advised he had appointed the following in connection with negotiations with Dr. Shrum re adjustment in bus fare structure: Alderman Wilson Alderman Sweeney Alderman Rankin Alderman Hardwick The Council recessed at approximately 10:35 a.m. to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office, following which the Council recessed at 12:00 noon to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. The Council reconvened at approximately 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, still in Committee of the Whole and the following members present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson DELEGATIONS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Rezoning: N/E corner 41st Avenue _____________and Collingwood (W.D. Buttjes) The Council considered Board of Administration report (Building and Planning matters), dated February 20, 1970, in respect of application from the architect on behalf of Mr. K.H. Gillespie for the rezoning of Lots 1 and 2, Blocks 6 & 7, D.L. 2027, located at the N/E corner of 41st Avenue and Collingwood Street, from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to an RM-1 Multiple Dwelling District. It is noted in the report that the Technical Planning Board recommends the application be not approved and the Town Planning Commission recommends approval. The Board of Administration recommends refusal of the application pursuant to the Technical Planning Board Report. Although the applicant did not appear as a delegation as arranged, a letter was filed on his behalf under date of March 3, 1970, setting out his position. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT this application be referred to a Public Hearing. - LOST MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the whole matter be referred to the Standing Committee on Planning and Development for further consideration and a representative of the Town Planning Commission and the applicant, or his representative, be invited to be present when the matter is considered by the Standing Committee to assist in this consideration. _ CARRIED 49 2. Tag Day Request: 'Don't Make a Wave' Committee The Council received a delegation representing the 'Don't Make a Wave' Committee in support of its request for approval of a tag day on March 21, 1970, to raise funds to finance obtaining a geophysical ship, or ships, equipped to monitor effects of testing H-bombs on Amchitka Island in the Aleutian Chain, and report there- after to the Canadian people. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the present tag day policy be upheld and, therefore, this request for a tag day on City streets be not approved, but approval be granted for a tag day for the purpose on private property only. (carried)* A recorded vote was requested. The record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION His Worship the Mayor Alderman Calder Alderman Bird Alderman Phillips Alderman Wilson Alderman Sweeney Alderman Hardwick Alderman Rankin Alderman Linnell Alderman Broome Alderman Adams The motion was declared, - CARRIED* MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Council tag day policy be referred to the Standing Committee on General Purposes for consideration and report. - CARRIED I. Acquisition of Property: Georgia Viaduct Replacement The Board of Administration, under date of March 6, 1970, submitted a report as prepared by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance regarding acquisition of Lots 30 & 31, 274-278 Union Street and 809 Gore Avenue, being clause 2 of the Board of Admin- istration report (Property matters), dated February 27, 1970, and regarding acquisition of Lots 17 & 18, N/S 200 Block Prior Street and Lots 39 & 40, S/S 200 Block Union Street, being Clause 3 of the same Board of Administration report. After giving details in respect of each clause, it is recommended Clause 2 of the report of February 27th be withdrawn pending further study and later report and Clause 3 of the Board of Administration report be approved. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clause 2 of the Board of Administration report (Property matters), dated February 27, 1970 referred to in the foregoing, be withdrawn pending further study and later report to Council; FURTHER THAT Clause 3 referred to in the premise be adopted. - CARRIED 50 J. Simulation Study of the Urban Structure The Council, on March 3, 1970, deferred report of the Board of Administration, dated February 23, 1970, re Simulation Study of the Urban Structure, and containing the following recommendations, to allow a Report Reference to be made to the Council: "1. THAT Council approve participation of the City in the joint city-university simulation study as detailed in the above report, specifically with reference to staff time of three man days per week plus approval in principle of $100,000 to be contributed over the five-year period of the study, subject to appropriate commitments being made by the University, the Greater Vancouver Regional District and the Ford Foundation. 2. THAT Council approve $15,000 as the 1970 appropriation (from the $100,000) for the study, to be included in the 1970 Revenue Budget during the Budget review." The Council further considered the matter at this March 10th meeting when the following Board of Administration report, dated March 9, 1970, was received: "Since reporting on February 23 further discussions have taken place at the University of British Columbia to clarify the University involvement in the study. Your Board has now received letters from President Walter Gage of the University of British Columbia pledging full University support for the project and detailing the University's con- tributions. Copies of the letters are attached. The Director of Planning, as Chairman of the City team that would be involved, has also reported as follows: 'Additional information about some aspects of the study was requested by the Board before further discussion by Council. The following points have been agreed upon by those involved: 1. Availability of Data The study will result in much new data becoming available. This data will be made available for any legitimate pur- pose and not be restricted to the study participants. 2. Nature of the Project It should be recognized that the proposed study is enormously complex. It should, therefore, be considered at first as a demonstration or experimental project. It would be subject to reappraisal by all parties concerned 18 to 24 months after commencement at which time there would be a detailed progress report to Council. 3. Social Sciences The report of February 23, 1970, does not explicitly state the involvement of the Department of Social Planning and Community Development or the Social Sciences disciplines at U.B.C. In a project of this nature, dealing with all aspects of the urban structure, the social (i.e. people) characteristics of the urban environment are an absolutely vital input to the model. 51 Simulation Study of the Urban Structure 3. Social Sciences (cont'd) Both the City's department of Social Planning and Community Development and the Social Sciences disciplines at U.B.C. will be fully involved in this project. Furthermore, other Departments or University Groups will be brought in as necessary. 4. Civic Development Decisions There should be no attempts to delay civic government decisions because the project is underway, i.e. normal decision processes of the City Council should not be held up by the project until such time in the future as the model may have proved its validity as a decision testing tool. 5. Commencement of the Project The project will not start until such time as all parties (City of Vancouver, Regional District, University of B.C., Ford Foundation) have approved their respective contributions. Therefore, each party's approval is subject to approval of the project by all the other parties. I would therefore recommend that Council - 1. Approve recommendations 1 and 2 from the report of February 23, 1970. 2. Further resolve that City participation in the project is subject to items 1 to 5 in this report.' Your Board recommends that the recommendations of the Director of Planning be approved." MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the recommendations in the reports of the Board of Administration dated February 23, 1970 and March 9, 1970, be approved. - CARRIED The Council excused Alderman Hardwick from voting because of his particular interest in the matter. Alderman Rankin voted against the motion in view of the fact that there was no Report Reference given at this time. K. Georgia Viaduct Replacement and East Approach Routes re Certain Properties The Board of Administration submitted a report dated March 9, 1970, pursuant to Council resolution of March 3, 1970. In that resolution the Council requested the Board of Administration report back regarding deals made by the City, or pending, on certain properties not now required in view of the Council's latest action re the East Approach Routes to the Georgia Viaduct replacement. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the aforementioned Board of Administration report be received for information. - CARRIED 52 4. Use of Capilano Stadium Parking Lot for Bicycle Rally: Kiwanis Club of West Point ____________ Alderman Bird referred to a request from the Kiwanis Club of West Point for permission to use the Capilano Stadium parking lot as a marshalling area for a bicycle rally on Sunday, April 12, 1970; also to use the parking lot to accommodate stands from which refreshments will be dispensed. The group accepts responsibility for litter control. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT permission be granted as requested, subject to the Kiwanis Club of West Point being responsible for complete cleanup of the area following the rally and complying with all civic by-laws as required; FURTHER THAT the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be granted authority to make arrangements to have the parking area access gates unlocked for that day. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED BY-LAWS INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP: GREATER VANCOUVER MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM BOARD MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3960 being a by-law to provide for the establishment of a Board to be known as the "Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planetarium Board" and to define its functions and responsibilities, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED 53 MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. (The By-law received three readings) CARRIED MOTIONS 1. Special Local Improvement Assessment: Lot 19: Abutting lane West of Fremlin from 70th Avenue to 71st Avenue___________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT WHEREAS a sufficiently signed petition was filed with the City Clerk praying that Council construct a permanent pavement in the lane west of Fremlin Street from 70th Avenue to 71st Avenue (hereinafter called "the said project") as a local improvement, to be paid for by special assessment upon the real property to be benfited thereby; AND WHEREAS Council sat as a Court of Revision on January 30th, 1969 to hear complaints against the proposed assessments; AND WHEREAS on January 30th, 1969 Council deemed that the said project would specially benefit the real property fronting and abutting the said project and undertook the same, subject to relief being given under Section 67 of the Local Improvement Procedure By-law to Lot 19 of V, Subdivision 7 to 10, Block C, District Lots 319, 323 and 324, (hereinafter called "the said lot"), which abuts the said project; AND WHEREAS the said lot, thirty-three feet in width, is zoned RM-3 (Multiple Dwelling District) under the Zoning and Development By-law and has constructed thereon a duplex; AND WHEREAS by reason of the size of the said lot and the multiple dwelling constructed on the real property abutting the said lot, it cannot be developed beyond a residential use, not- withstanding that it is zoned RM-3; AND WHEREAS the special annual assessment to be imposed on the said lot is $31.35 for a period of fifteen years; AND WHEREAS the special annual assessment that would be imposed on the said lot if it were zoned residential would be $21.78 for a period of fifteen years; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that for the foregoing reasons the Council, by not less than two-thirds of all of its members, hereby deems and declares that the said lot would be unjustly affected by a special annual assessment of $31.35 for the said project and that such assessment be reduced to $21.78 as if the said lot were zoned residential to be paid annually for a period of fifteen years, and the Collector of Taxes is hereby directed to enter on the tax roll against the said lot the amount of the reduced special assessment commencing in the year 1970. The difference in the said amounts shall be provided out of the general funds of the City. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY 54 2. Special Local Improvement Assessment: Lots 7 and 10: Abutting lane south of 15th Avenue, Quebec Street to Ontario Street MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT WHEREAS a sufficiently signed petition was filed with the City Clerk praying that Council construct a permanent pavement in the lane south of Fifteenth Avenue from Quebec Street to Ontario Street (hereinafter called "the said project") as a local improvement, to be paid for by special assessment upon the real property to be benefited thereby; AND WHEREAS Council sat as a Court of Revision on January 30th, 1969, to hear complaints against the proposed assessments; AND WHEREAS on January 30th, 1969 Council deemed that the said project would specially benefit the real property fronting and abutting the said project and undertook the same, subject to relief being given under Section 67 of the Local Improvement Procedure By-law to Lots 7 and Lot 10, Block 54, District Lot 302, (hereinafter called "the said lots"), which abut the said project; AND WHEREAS the said lots, thirty-three feet in width, are zoned RM-3 (Multiple Duelling District) under the Zoning and Development By-law and have constructed on each of them a rooming house; AND WHEREAS by reason of the sizes of the said lots and the multiple dwellings constructed on the real property abutting the easterly and westerly boundaries of each of the said lots they cannot be developed beyond a residential use, notwithstanding that they are zoned RM-3; AND WHEREAS the special annual assessment to be imposed on each of the said lots is $24.75 for a period of fifteen years; AND WHEREAS the special annual assessment that would be imposed on each of the said lots if they were zoned residential would be $21.78 for a period of fifteen years; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that for the foregoing reasons the Council, by not less than two-thirds of all of its members, hereby deems and declares that the said lots would be unjustly affected by a special annual assessment of $24.75 for the said project and that such assessment be reduced to $21.78 as if the said lots were zoned residential, to be paid annually for a period of fifteen years, and the Collector of Taxes is hereby directed to enter on the tax roll against the said lots the amount of the reduced special assessment, commencing in the year 1970. The difference in the said amounts shall be provided out of the general funds of the City. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY 55 3. Special Local Improvement Assessment: Lot G: Abutting N/S 29th Avenue, second lane east of Skeena Street to a Property 33 feet east MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT WHEREAS a sufficiently signed petition was filed with the City Clerk praying that Council construct a Portland cement concrete curb and gutter (hereinafter called the "said project") on the north side of 29th Avenue from the second lane east of Skeena Street to approximately thirty-three feet further east, abutting Lot G, Block 4, South-east 1/4 Section 51, T.H.S.L. (hereinafter called the "said Lot") as a local improvement to be paid for by special assessment upon the real property to be benefited thereby; AND WHEREAS Council sat as a Court of Revision on January 30th, 1969 to hear complaints against the proposed assessments; AND WHEREAS on January 30th, 1969 Council deemed that the said project would specially benefit the said Lot (being the sole real property fronting and abutting the said project) and undertook the said project; subject to relief being given under Section 67 of the Local Improvement Procedure By-law to the said Lot; AND WHEREAS the said project is an extension of a previously constructed curb and gutter project and Council is of the opinion that the petitioners for the said project should not be assessed an amount in excess of that being paid per front foot by the owners of the real property specially benefited by the previously constructed project; AND WHEREAS the special annual assessment to be imposed on the said lot is $23.43 for a period of fifteen years; AND WHEREAS the special annual assessment that would be imposed on the said lot if the owners thereof were assessed at the same rate per front foot as the owners of the previously constructed curb and gutter project is $16.17 for a period of fifteen years; BE IT RESOLVED that for the foregoing reasons the Council, by not less than two-thirds of all of its members, hereby deems and declares that the said lot would be unjustly affected by a special annual assessment of $23.43 for the said project and that such assessment be reduced to $16.17 as if the said project had been constructed at the same time as the said previously constructed curb and gutter project, to be paid annually for a period of fifteen years, and the Collector of Taxes is hereby directed to enter on the tax roll against the said lot the amount of the reduced special assessment, commencing in the year 1970. The difference in the said amounts shall be provided out of the general funds of the City. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY 56 4. Allocation of Land for Highway Purposes (W/S 5200 Block Rupert Street)__________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT WHEREAS the registered owners have conveyed to the City of Vancouver, for highway purposes, the following lands: 1. All that portion of Amended Subdivision "C" (see 71336-K) of Lot 5, Block 12, District Lot 37, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 3858, described as follows: Commencing at the south westerly corner of said Amended Subdivision "C"; Thence N 33° 41' E 15 feet following in the westerly limit of said Amended Subdivision "C"; ^ Thence S 31° 09' 40" E. 33.13 feet, more or less, to intersection with the southerly limit of said Amended Subdivision "C" at a point 30 feet easterly from the south westerly corner of said Amended Subdivision "C"; Thence N 58° 04' W 30 feet following in the southerly limit of said Amended Subdivision "C" to the point of commencement. The same as shown outlined red on plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., attested to on November 19th, 1969 and marginally numbered LF 4695. AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for highway purposes; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the above described lands so conveyed be, and the same are hereby accepted and allocated for highway purposes, and declared to form and constitute portions of highway. - CARRIED 5. Milk Distribution Business: Vancouver____________________ The following Notice of Motion was submitted at the Council meeting on March 3, 1970: MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT WHEREAS the milk distributing business in Vancouver is becoming concentrated in fewer hands; AND WHEREAS this has resulted in the elimination of milk delivery in the West End and may result in further reductions in service; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request that the Department of Consumer Affairs investigate the milk distributing business in Vancouver. The motion was put and, - LOST 57 6. Civic Entertainment: Policy_______________ The following Notice of Motion was submitted at the Council meeting on March 3, 1970: MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the terms of reference on civic entertainment be reviewed by the General Purposes Committee. The motion was put and, - CARRIED 7. Accommodation of Transient Youth: Jericho Barracks___________________ MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT WHEREAS Vancouver has a situation develop every summer of transient youth travelling across the country who end up staying in Vancouver for a number of days; AND WHEREAS there are inadequate low cost facilities to accommodate these youths; AND WHEREAS the Jericho Defence lands Barracks which were turned over to the City are vacant; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the situation of the transient youth and the Jericho Barracks be referred to the Social Development Committee for report back. (notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. NOTICE OF MOTION 1. Education Costs and Municipal Services Union of British Columbia Municipalities MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT WHEREAS the B.N.A. Act places Education as a Provincial responsibility, AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government of British Columbia following entry into Confederation did assume for a number of years full responsibility for the cost of Education; AND WHEREAS successive governments have gradually unloaded their responsibility upon municipalities, rising from 9% up to todays cost sharing formula of 50%; AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government directs that the Home Owner Grant shall first the applied to its responsibility of Education costs, as described on the government designed Property Tax Bill; AND WHEREAS the Education of our youth is the No. 1 priority of all governments, to be paid by all citizens in accordance with their ability to pay; 58 Education Costs and Municipal Services U.B.C.M. (cont'd) AND WHEREAS Federal Provincial agreements now permit a Provincial Government to levy an extra percentage on corporation and personal income taxes, to provide for special regional needs; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Union of B.C. Municipalities petition the Provincial Government to levy an additional income tax levy to provide for the approved basic Education costs now borne by the municipalities; FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the total Home Owner Grant be permitted to apply toward the cost of municipal services for which the municipality is totally responsible. (notice) Notice was recognized by the Chair. The Council adjourned at approximately 3:30 p.m. The foregoing are Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting dated March 10, 1970, and the reports referred to are those on Page(s) 59-81 59 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION . . . (WORKS) 1 MARCH 6TH, 1970 The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (dated March 6th. 1970 .) 1. Building Encroachment onto Howe Street from Lots 31, 33 & S ½ 34, Block 91, D.L. 541 W/S 1100 Block Howe Street_____________________ "The present agreement validating the encroachment of the foundation and wall encroaching onto Howe Street approximately 4 inches, has expired. The owner wishes to renew the agreement. I RECOMMEND that the encroachment of approximately 4 inches onto Howe Street from the building situated on Lots 31 to 33 and the South Half of 34, Block 91, D.L. 541, be validated in accordance with the Encroachment By-law, the annual rental to be $22.00 in accordance with the recommendation of the Supervisor of Property & Insurance" Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Closing Portion of First Avenue West of Clark Drive and Unnamed Street West of Clark Drive North of First Avenue___________ "The City is resubdividing a site north of First Avenue between Clark Drive and Vernon Drive. A portion of highway dedicated by Plan 606 in Block 59, D.L. 264A is surplus to our highway requirements. I RECOMMEND that all the street dedicated by Plan 606 lying north of First Avenue and west of Clark Drive be closed, stopped up and title taken thereto and subdivided with the adjacent City-owned Lots 1 to 17, Block 59, D.L. 264A." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 3. Encroachment onto the North side of First Avenue West of Main Street From the Building Situated on Lot 7. Block E. D.L.'s 200A & 2037 "The new 2-storey concrete block building constructed on the above- mentioned Lot 7 encroaches onto First Avenue a maximum of 5 inches. The building is 78 feet in length. The owner requests the validation of this encroachment. I RECOMMEND that the encroachment be validated in accordance with the Encroachment By-law, the annual rental to be $15.00 in accordance with the recommendation of the Supervisor of Property & Insurance." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 60 4. Local Improvement Reduction in Scope (Curbs and Gutters. Price Street, from Joyce to Boundary) "This local improvement project 'by petition' was advanced to a Court of Revision in June of 1968 and approved by Council. Subsequently, however, the Planning Department brought forward a proposal for resubdivision of an area, largely City-owned, which straddles the local improvement project. This will involve the closing of existing lanes and the opening of new streets and lanes and if the local improvement were constructed as advanced, a considerable amount of curbs and gutters would have to be broken out and rebuilt to suit the new subdivision. Work on the local improvement, therefore, has been delayed. We are now advised that it may be as much as two years before actual resubdivision of the lands abutting Price Street takes place. All of the property owners who signed the Local Improvement Petition are in the westerly part of the project and so that they may have their curbs without further delay, it is proposed that the curbing proceed in this section and that the easterly section be advanced as a new project in conjunction with the resubdivision scheme. I therefore RECOMMEND that this Local Improvement Project (Item 64 of Schedule 374) be reduced in scope to: 'On the south side of Price Street, from Joyce Street to the lane east of Ruby Street and on the north side of Price Street from Joyce Street to the east property line of Lot 36, Block 88, D.L.'s 36 and 51' " Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. RECOMMENDATION 5. Tender No. 57-70-1 - Supply and Delivery of Meters for Waterworks Service________________ The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent report as follows: "Tenders for the above were opened by your Board on January 26, 1970, and referred to the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent for report. The working tabulation is on file in the Purchasing Agent's Office. Bidders were requested to submit prices on: (a) Meters equipped with standard registers. (b) Meters equipped with remote reader units. (c) Extensions for dials. (d) Remote reader units. The total costs shown are based on an estimated quantity for a 12 month period and include taxes and adjustments (including 5% Provincial S.S. Tax), to the tendered prices as set down in the Schedule of Quantities and Prices. The recommended bids for meters are for the lowest bids which meet specifications. The recommended bids for extensions for dials and remote reader units are for either the lowest bids which meet specifications, or the lowest bid meeting speci- fications for the item which will fit the corresponding meter. 61 The City Engineer and the Purchasing Agent RECOMMEND acceptances as follows: EMCO LIMITED Items 25 and 26 at a total estimated cost of $1155.00. NEPTUNE METERS LTD. Items 8, 9, 10, 22, 23 and 24 at a total estimated cost of $8167.12. ROCKWELL MANUFACTURING CO. LTD. Items 1 - 7, 11 - 21, and 27 - 33 at a total estimated cost of $73,077.09. When Council has made the award, contracts will be prepared to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the City; Engineer and Acting Purchasing Agent be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 44 62 Board of Administration, March 6, 1970 ......................(HARBOURS - 1) HARBOURS AND PARKS MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Request for Amendment to Lease City to Kerrisdale Community Centre Society Respecting Kerrisdale Arena_____________________ The Director of Finance reports: "The lease requires that surplus earnings are to be turned over to the City to be held in trust for capital expend- itures and other expenditures detailed in the lease upon approval of the Board of Parks & Public Recreation, The Society is requesting that their working capital fund required in the operation of the Arena and originally provided from net revenues be increased from $10,000 to $12,000. The Board of Parks and Public Recreation have approved this request by their resolution of January 26th as 'being reasonable for the needs of the operation.' The Director of Finance recommends, that the lease be amended to provide that the working capital fund be established at $12,000." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Director of Finance be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 44 63 Board of Administration, March 6, 1970 . . . . (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Proposed Public Housing Project: S.E. Sector - Area A - Site No. 5 The Director of Planning reports as follows: "City Council on June 21, 1968, considered a report from the Board of Administration dated June 20, 1968, regarding the City- owned land in the South-east Sector and made certain decisions about the disposal of sites in Areas A and C. Two parcels in these areas, namely Site No. 5 in Area A (south of Captain Cook Elementary School) and Site No. 9 in Area C were designated as public housing sites. Council on September 23, 1969 approved a recommendation of the Board of Administration dated September 19, 1969, that the senior governments be requested to investigate the construction of public housing under Section 35A of the National Housing Act on Site No. 9 in Area C of the S.E. Sector and that the Director of Planning be instructed to supply to the senior governments information on distribution of accommodation and other technical matters. The formal request to the senior governments was made on September 24, 1969. Because negotiations were being carried on with the School Board with respect to the size and dimensions of the Captain Cook School site, no formal application for public housing on Site No. 5 could be made at that time. These matters have been resolved by Council action of February 17, 1970, and revised boundaries for Site No. 5 have been agreed. The Planning Department's S.E. Sector report of May 16, 1968, considered by Council on June 21, 1968, recommended that the future zoning of the public housing sites be (CD-I) Comprehensive Development District. An application for rezoning certain specific parcels in the S.E. Sector, including Sites 5 and 9, will be made shortly. It is recommended that: (1) The senior governments be requested to investigate the construction of public housing under Section 35A of the National Housing Act on Site No. 5 in Area A of the S.E. Sector; (2) The Director of Planning be instructed to supply to the senior governments information on distribution of accommodation and other technical matters." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Director of Planning be approved. 64 CONSIDERATION 2. 1190 Mathews Avenue The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "The Director of Permits and Licenses advises that the above premises appear to be used, and have been used, as a lodging house contrary to the Zoning and Development By-law. Normally, the action to be taken would rest with the City Prosecutor's Office and a charge would be heard in Provincial Court. These premises have, however, been the subject of litigation at the suit of the Shaughnessy Heights Property Owners' Association and in November, 1968, an injunction was granted ordering the owners/occupiers to cease violating the Shaughnessy Heights Act by operating a lodging house. It would appear on the surface that the injunction is not being observed but, as the Shaughnessy Heights Act expired on January 1st, 1970, it would seem almost academic for the ratepayers to institute contempt of Court proceedings. Since the Shaughnessy Act has expired, the City's Zoning By-law now prevails and, as the present continued use is a violation of the by-law, the question of enforcement arises. There are two courses open to the Director. He can follow the usual charging procedure in Provincial Court, or Council can authorize the institution of a Supreme Court action for an injunction. As the matter has already been the subject of an action in Supreme Court, it would appear that if the City is to proceed this would be a more satisfactory course of action than action in the Provincial Court. If an injunction is granted in Supreme Court, observance is more readily assured when contempt procedures are taken if there is not voluntary compliance." Your Board submits the foregoing report for Council's consideration. INFORMATION 3. Fairview Slopes Ratepayers' Association re Construction of Warehouses_________________ At a meeting of the Fairview Slopes Ratepayers' Association held on January 13th, 1970, concern was expressed over the continuing construction of warehouses in the Fairview Slopes area. A motion was passed at the meeting calling on Council to immediately stop issuing permits for warehouse buildings in this area, with a view to having a by-law passed to prohibit further issuing of permits. The Director of Planning reports as follows: "On January 13th, 1970, City Council resolved as follows: 'THAT WHEREAS the redevelopment of False Creek is a pressing City issue; AND WHEREAS the City Planning Department has proposed several concepts for the long range redevelopment of the whole False Creek area of which Concept 4 appears to be the most viable; 65 AND WHEREAS the City has acquired property from the Provincial Government to hold approximately 85 acres on the South side between Cambie and Burrard Bridges which is ripe for redevelopment; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Technical Planning Board be instructed as follows: (a) bring forth a development plan for the redevelopment of the area generally between Burrard and Cambie Bridges north of 6th Avenue for the consideration of Council. This plan would serve as the guideline for subsequent rezoning(s) to CD-I Comprehensive Develop- ment District to permit the uses suggested in Concept 4 and to designate the form and density of development and be the basis of development by the City. (b) bring forth proposed amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law to permit the development of residential and commercial uses on the Fairview Slopes (generally north of the lane south of Broadway to 6th Avenue between Granville and Cambie Streets) AND THAT the Director of Planning make an application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law along the lines aforesaid in (b) in regard to the area generally described as the Fairview Slopes.' Pursuant to Council's instructions, the Director of Planning has made application to amend the Zoning By-law accordingly. Any applications for development permits received will be reviewed in the light of these instructions and where necessary will be referred to Council with a view to withholding consent under Section 570 of the Vancouver Charter." Your Board submits the report of the Director of Planning for the information of Council and suggests that a copy of this report be forwarded to the Fairview Slopes Ratepayers' Association. (Copies of communication from Mr. John E. Parker are circulated for the information of Council) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 44 66 Board of Administration, March 6, 1970 ..................... (LICENSES & CLAIMS) LICENSES & CLAIMS MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Enquiry Regarding Auctioneer's Requirements Mr. B. Dryvynsyde of Bull, Housser & Tupper, Barristers and Solicitors, requested January 22, 1970 that the residency requirement in Section 9 (1) of the License By-law #4450 be amended. He states that:- "We act for a specialist auctioneer who carries on business in the Province of Ontario. From time to time our client has occasion to conduct auctions in the Lower Mainland area of this Province and is obliged to hold these auctions in the Municipality of West Vancouver due to the restrictions set out in Section 9 (1) of the above by-law." He further states that:- "There are some items of merchandise which can only properly be sold by a specialist in the subject field ..." The Director of Permits and Licenses reports as follows:- "Section 9 (I) provides that:- 'An auctioneer's license shall be issued only to a person who offers satisfactory proof to the Inspector that immediately prior to the date of his application for such license he has been a bona fide resident of the Province of British Columbia for a continuous period of not less than one year.' This section was included in the Auctioneer's By-law passed by Council September 20, 1957 which resulted from improper practices being employed by some auctioneers at that time. The by-law controlled the situation and no further problems have occurred since 1957- The Auctioneer's By-law was incorporated into the new License By-law which was passed by Council September 23, 1969. It is now considered that the residency requirement contained in Section 9 (1) is no longer necessary because the remaining sections of the by-law provide adequate control of Auctions and Auctioneers. The License Inspector and the Corporation Counsel concur with this opinion. RECOMMENDED that the Corporation Counsel be instructed to prepare the necessary amendment to the License By-law to delete the residency require- ment that is presently a condition to the issuance of an Auctioneer's License." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above report be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 45 67 Board of Administration, March 6, 1970 ......................(FINANCE -1) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Tender No. 12-70-1 Fire, Police & Pound Uniforms, Overcoats and Raincoats_________ The following report, with respect to the above-noted tender, has been received from the Purchasing Agent, the Chief Constable, and the Fire Chief: "We recommend acceptance of the overall low bid, totalling $95,071.85, plus 5% tax, submitted by Gordon Campbell Ltd., a local, unionized firm, which supplied the uniforms, over- coats and raincoats last year. We further recommend that Council authorize this contract in advance of Council approval of the 1970 Budget. The Fire and Police uniforms are covered by union agreements and early ordering will satisfy the union request that deliveries be made by July 15, 1970. The City Pound is not covered by a similar union agreement, but as the cost of Pound uniforms is less than 1% of the total contract price ($903.69 plus 5% tax), we believe it should be awarded at the same time as the other items, and have, therefore, included this amount in the above recommendation." Your Board RECOMMENDS the recommendations of the Purchasing Agent, Chief Constable and Fire Chief be approved. CONSIDERATION 2. Dominion Firefighters Curling Championship: Grant_________________________________________ A letter dated February 24th, has been received advising that four Firefighters have earned the right to represent British Columbia in the Dominion Firefighters Curling Championship, to be held at Shawinigan Falls, Quebec, March 29 - April 2nd. The four curlers advise that it will cost $350.00 per man (travel, accommodation, meals, etc.) and endeavours are being made to raise half of this amount by holding a social dance. The curlers are therefore requesting a Civic Grant of $700.00, to enable them to participate in the Dominion Championships. Your Board notes that Council has taken the following action with respect to similar requests in the past. Dec. 1968 - B.C. Wheelchair Sports & Recreation Ass'n. - Travel to Paralympic Games in Israel - $1,500.00 approved. Oct. 1968 - U.B.C. Thunderbirds Football Team - Travel to Hawaii - Not approved. June 1969 - Hawks Field Hockey Club - Tour of Australia, New Zealand and Japan - Not approved Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. 68 3. Canadian Expo '70 Girls' Bicycle Caravan Grant___________________________________________ A letter has been received from the President of the Canadian Expo '70 Girls' Bicycle Caravan, requesting a Civic Grant of an unspecified amount to assist the group, who intend travelling to Expo '70, Japan for twenty-one days, representing Canada as 'good will ambassadors'. The organization has reservations on a charter flight leaving April 17th, and some $10,000 is still required to pay for their trip. It is advised that a $5,000 grant was obtained some time ago, from the Federal Government and $1,000 from the Province of Quebec (about 60% of the girls are from Quebec, and the balance from the other provinces in Canada). Your Board notes that Council has taken the following action with respect to similar requests in the past. July 1969 - B.C. Beefeater Band - Travel to Europe - $500 approved Feb. 1969 - Vancouver Ladies Pipe Band - Request for $1,000 to tour Scotland - No action taken Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. (Copies of the letter and current news releases concerning the group are circulated for information of Council) RECOMMENDATIONS 4. Assessment Appeal United Grain Growers Ltd. The Corporation Council reports as follows: "On the basis of certain information and documents received by the Assessment Commissioner during 1969, there was a substantial change made in the assessment on that portion of National Harbours Board property which the City alleges is under lease to United Grain Growers Ltd. This is not a registered parcel but is shown on National Harbours Board Plan 3-B-2-76l as Parcels 'A' and 'B'. In 1969 the assessment on the land was $173,635 taxable and $117,175 exempt. For 1970 it was changed to $465,280 taxable. The improvements in 1969 were $2,291,190 taxable and $1,286,930 exempt, and were changed for 1970 to $3,578,120 taxable. The Company took an appeal to the Court of Revision and argued successfully that they were neither occupiers nor tenants of the properties shown as exempt on the assessment roll for 1969. The result was that the Court ordered that the assessment be reduced to the figures shown on the 1969 roll. This represents a reduction of approximately $38,000 in taxes. 69 After considering this matter at some length, it is my opinion that this company is a tenant of all of the afore- mentioned property and I would recommend that Council approve and consent to the Assessment Commissioner appealing the decision of the Court of Revision to the Assessment Appeal Board in respect of the above-described property. Section 385 of the Charter requires the consent of Council as a condition precedent to any appeal by the Assessment Commissioner." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the Corporation Counsel be approved. Bill to Amend Landlord and Tenant Act The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "The proposed Act, if passed, will come into force on a day to be fixed by the Lieutenant-Governor and he may fix different dates for the coming into force of the several provisions of the Act. It is my opinion that no action by Council will be required until the Act takes effect. In general, the proposed Act covers the same areas as does the City's by-law, It contains provisions dealing with tenants' privacy, the obligation of a landlord to mitigate his damages where a tenant vacates before the end of the tenancy and making the landlord responsible for providing and maintaining rented premises in a good state of repair and fit for habitation. Under the Act, security deposits are prohibited unless a Municipality by by-law otherwise provides. At the present time, the City's by-law permits security deposits of $25.00 in the case of unfurnished premises and $50.00 in the case of furnished premises. The proposed Act prohibits rent increases during the first year of a tenancy. Following the first year, the rent can be raised only after the tenant has received three months' notice in writing. If a landlord increases the rent without first having given the required notice, he is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000.00. The provisions of the proposed Act will be enforced directly in the Courts. This differs from the procedure under the City's by-law where a matter is heard first by the Grievance Board, which is empowered to make an order. It goes to Court only on non-compliance with an order made by the Board. The proposed Act provides that Council may establish a Landlord and Tenant Advisory Bureau whose function will be to advise landlords and tenants on tenancy matters and to mediate disputes between them. In my opinion, if and when the proposed Act comes into force it will take precedence over the City's by-law. In order that the law in relation to rentals of residential premises will be clear and certain, I recommend that when the proposed Act takes effect Council follow the following course: 70 'A. Repeal the Rental Accommodation Grievance Board By-law. B. Determine whether security deposits should be permitted and, if so, in what amounts. If they are to be permitted, instruct the Corporation Counsel to prepare the necessary by-law. C. Determine whether a Landlord and Tenant Bureau should be established and, if so, how it is to be constituted. If one is to be constituted, instruct the Corporation Counsel to prepare the necessary by-law.'" Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the Corporation Counsel be adopted. CONSIDERATION 6. Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre - Rental of Queen Elizabeth Theatre___________________ A letter has been received from the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre advising that it is their intention to produce a play "Quiet Cries" to draw attention to the high suicide rate in Greater Vancouver. The play will be followed by a panel discussion of three psychiatrists. A tentative booking has been made in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre for Sunday, April 26, 1970, at 8:00 p.m., and the organization is requesting that the City absorb the costs of the rental of the Theatre, amounting to $600.00. Your Board notes that Council has dealt with similar requests in the past as follows: June 1968 - United Nations Association - - Approved. Half of Theatre rental re United Nations Day. May 1968 - CKNW Orphans' Fund - - $300 Approved. Rental for charity performance Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 45 + 46 71 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS REGULAR REPORT FEBRUARY 27. 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Salary and Classification Review - One Position - Museum Collections Assistant, Curatorial Division, City Museums Department. The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "On December 16, 1969, City Council adopted a report of the Board of Administration on staffing arrangements in the City Museums Department. One of the items contained in that report was the recommendation that the Director of Personnel Services would report to the Board of Administration at a later date on the salary and classification of one position of Museum Collections Assistant in the Curatorial Division. The review of this position has now been completed. The incumbent of this position (D. A. Hayes) is responsible for the organization and maintenance of a reference library for the Centennial Museum Complex, performing research work for museum and planetarium staff and preparing various bulletins and descriptive brochures. These functions are performed with greater independence of action than was originally contemplated when the position was established. After comparing these duties and responsibilities with those of related internal classes and also with those of professional librarians in the City's service, I recommend that the position be reclassified as Museum Library Assistant, Class Specifica- tion No. 361-1 and rated at Pay Grade 20 ($562-675). The estimated recurring annual cost of this proposal determined by the increase in the final step in the pay range at 1969 rates and including fringe benefits at 10% will be $805. The Comptroller of Accounts reports that the additional funds, estimated at $165 for 1969 (6 months) and $330 for 1970 (12 months) (1969 rates) will be provided by an adjustment of the 1970 departmental salary appropriation during budget review. The Director of Museums and the Business Manager, Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association are in agreement with this recommendation. ' SUMMARY Incumbent Present Proposed Effective Classification Classification Date D.A. Hayes Museum Collections Museum Library July 1, Assistant Assistant 1969 Pay Grade 18 Pay Grade 20 ($511 - 614) ($562 - 675) 72 Your Board RECOMMENDS (1) that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted; (2) that the following Class Specification, as prepared by the Director of Personnel Services, be adopted: #36l-1 Museum Library Assistant. (Copies of Class Specification No. 361-1 are circulated for the information of Council.) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 46 73 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS MARCH 6, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. PART I S A L E S RECOMMENDATIONS 1. RECOMMENDED that the following offers received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council: Re: Lots 6, 7 & 9, Blk. 'B', D.L.337, Plan No. 13492 Sit: Both sides Coleridge Ave., W. of Raleigh St. NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Wakefield 6,7 Irregular $14,527.00 9-3/4% Peat known to Realty Ltd. & 9 each exist in area & no guarantee give: to soil stability Re: Lot 12, Blk. 'B', D.L.337, Plan No. 13492 Sit: N/S Coleridge Ave., W. of Raleigh St. NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS D.A. Frith 12 57.5' x 90.55' $13,720,00 9-3/4% Peat known to Construction exist in area & Ltd. no guarantee give to soil stability Re: Lot 13, Blk. 'B', D.L.337, Plan No. 13492 Sit: N/S Coleridge Ave., W. of Raleigh St. NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Wakefield 13 57.5' x 90.41' $13,757.00 9-3/4% Peat known to Realty Ltd. exist in area & no guarantee give to soil stability Re: Lot 93, D.L. 729, Plan 13271 Sit: E/S Ross St., South of 45th Ave. NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Lite 93 Irregular $12,200.00 9-3/4% This lot is known Construction to contain peat a Ltd. no guarantee give to soil stability Re: Lot 94, D.L.729, Plan 13271 Sit: S/S 47th Ave., East of Elgin St. NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Lite 94 Irregular $12,600.00 9-3/4% This lot is known Construction to contain peat a Ltd. no guarantee is given to soil stability. 74 Re: Lot 95, D.L. 729 & 663, Plan 13271 Sit: S/S 47th Ave., East of Elgin Street NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Lite 95 Irregular $12,100.00 9-3/4% 1) Sale of Lot 95 Construction subject to a Ltd. public utility easement over East 6'. 2) This lot known to contain peat and no guarante given to soil stability. 75 PART II SUNDRIES 2. Acquisition for Urban Renewal - Project 6 Lots on the S.W. Corner Cassiar & McGill Sts. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to Item 9, Property Matters, May 27, 1968, confirmed by Council May 31, 1968, approving the expropriation of Lots 519 and 520 T.H.S.L., which are situated on the South-West corner of Cassiar and McGill Streets, the owner having previously refused an offer of $17,600.00. This property comprises 2 vacant lots each measuring 66' x 132' with Lot 519 being zoned R.S. 1 and Lot 520 zoned C-l. The City Solicitor has reviewed the independent appraisals obtained by the City which formed the basis of the City's previous offer herein. In the light of subsequent updated appraisals a higher value of comparable properties is indicated. With a view to strengthening the City's position in the event of arbitration, the City Solicitor suggests that an increased offer of $23,700.00 be made for the acquisition of this property. RECOMMENDED that the City's offer herein be increased to $23,700.00 inclusive of all considerations." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 3. Acquisition for Provincial Courts (Vancouver) 231 Gore Avenue_________________________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lots 18 & 19 are located in Block 5, D.L. 196, bounded by Main Street, Powell Street, Gore Avenue and Cordova Street, being the site of the proposed new Provincial Courts (Vancouver) Complex confirmed by City Council on Nov. 25, 1969. These premises comprise a corner site with a frontage of 76.41' on Cordova Street to a depth of 122' on Gore Avenue, zoned M-2 Industrial, improved with a former service station building having a floor area of 1100 sq. ft. erected in 1954* The building contains 5 plumbing fixtures, has a tar and gravel roof, concrete hollow block walls, a concrete foundation and is heated by an overhead gas unit. There is a 14 ft. high concrete retaining wall along the west boundary and the balance of the site is black topped. Access is provided by commercial crossings. This building is in average condition for age and type. Said property is occupied by an auto electric firm on a month-to-month basis. It is proposed to demolish the building when vacant. Following negotiations, the owner has agreed to sell for the sum of $20,000.00 as of Dec. 31* 1970. This price represents the amount paid for the property in 1967. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire this property for the sum of $20,000.00 on the foregoing basis chargeable to Code 442/1207." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 46 76 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND WELFARE FEBRUARY 26. 1970 The Standing Committee of Council on Health and Welfare met on Thursday, February 26, 1970, at 9:30 a.m., in the No. 1 Committee Room, Third Floor, City Hall. PRESENT: Alderman Linnell (Chairman) Aldermen Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson. ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (Civic Business) Alderman Adams (Leave of Absence CLERK TO THE COMMITTEE: M. James The Minutes of the meeting held February 5, 1970, were adopted. PART I The following recommendation of the Committee is submitted for the action of Council: RECOMMENDATION 1. Social Service Department Transient Youth - Hostels Under date of February 25, 1970, the Board of Administration submitted a report of the Administrator of the Social Service Depart- ment which outlined a condition which had become detrimental to the continuing efficient operation of the Department. The report cited as an example the difficulty the Department had in arranging for assistance for young persons between the ages of 17 and 25 appearing for assistance as a family unit without proof of marriage. The Social Service Administrator recommended that the following statement be adopted by Council as an indication of support for the ongoing policy of the Department in this particular type of situation: "The Administrator, Social Service Department, shall at his sole discretion direct young persons between the ages of 17 and 25, if not legally married, to the Pacific Hostel in the case of males, and to the Y.W.C.A. in the case of females, or other similar facilities. If these persons should refuse this form of assistance, cash assistance shall not be granted, it being noted that Hostel assistance consists of shelter, food and a weekly cash allowance; in addition, Counsellors are available at the Hostels to provide guidance and may arrange to return the youth to his or her home." Your Committee discussed this matter and RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Social Service Administrator, quoted in the report of the Board of Administration dated February 25, 1970, on the subject matter of the use of Hostels for transient youth, be adopted. 77 PART II The following actions of the Committee are reported for the information of Council: INFORMATION 2. Ambulance Service - Federated Legislative Council Elder Citizens Association of British Columbia Mr. C. Frank Way, President of the Federated Legislative Council Elder Citizens Association of British Columbia, requested an appearance before the Health and Welfare Committee re the matter of ambulance services. Your Committee, at its previous meeting, agreed to hear the delegation and Mr. Way appeared this date. The Committee was advised of a concern of the group for that portion of the population which has retired and is not either supported by public funds or by ample personal reserves. The dele- gation brought to the attention of the Committee the Bill to be submitted to the present sitting of the Legislative Assembly, which would have the effect of amending the Municipalities Aid Act by increasing the grant by an amount of $2.00 per capita and which directed that this increase and the increase which had been enacted in 1969 would be first applied to the provision of ambulance service for residents of the municipality. The Committee was advised of the information received from the Greater Vancouver Regional Hospital District to the effect that the Technical Committee of that District, which was presently studying emergency facilities, would study ambulance facilities in the very near future. The Committee was also supplied with copies of the memorandum of the Secretary of the Provincial Treasury Board, dated April 25, 1969, which indicated the expectations of the Provincial Government in the application of the per capita grant funds. Reference was made to the present agreement between the City of Vancouver and Metropolitan Ambulance Services for the pro- vision of ambulances in the City of Vancouver and the previous actions of Council when the agreement was last considered. The Committee discussed the matter and RESOLVED that a small Sub-Committee of the Health and Welfare Committee be struck to review and investigate the situation of ambulance service and the per capita grant structure (The Chairman advised that the appointments to this Sub-Committee are Aldermen Phillips, Bird and Rankin). 3. Social Service Department At the last meeting of your Committee, consideration was given to the briefs from the United Community Services, B. C. Association of Social Workers. Unemployed Citizens Welfare Improve- ment Council and Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre and the report of the Board of Administration dated February 2, 1970. At that meeting, your Committee "RESOLVED that a presentation be prepared by the administration for submission to the Senior levels of government on the urgent need for an increase in the basic grants to realistic levels of support. FURTHER RESOLVED that the administration use as a guide the information supplied by the brief and letter of the U.C.S. and other organizations. 78 RESOLVED that, at the next meeting of this Committee, the question of the operation of meal service by the City Social Service Department be a topic on the Agenda, the City Social Service Department, U.C.S. and B.C.A.S.W. be asked to attend and that the Unemployed Citizens Welfare Improvement Council and the Administrator of the Social Service Department be requested to invite representative recipients to this meeting." In compliance with the Committee's instructions, the Board of Administration, under date of February 23, 1970, submitted a report relating to current schedule and departmental proposals for social allowance rates, separation of the provision of financial support and social services, samples of support presently being granted, overages, and the development of a meal service by the City of Vancouver Social Service Department. In compliance with the instruction to the Administrator of the Social Service Department, two clients of the Department were present to meet with the Committee. One client, presently residing in Raymur Housing Project, receives an allowance of $166 per month and pays a monthly rental for $34 for herself and her family. The other client receives monthly support of $290 and lives in privately arranged accommodation at a rental of $210 per month. Both are presently in the "opportunities program" and are allowed to receive earned income of up to $50 per month before a deduction is made in the assistance granted. The Members of the Committee discussed at length with the two clients various points, and the clients advised the Committee of certain points which they felt would be of benefit, both to the client and to the Department. The Assistant Administrator of the Social Service Depart- ment spoke to the departmental proposals shown in the table in the report of the Board of Administration and advised the Committee Members how these proposals were developed. It was noted that the Provincial Government had announced an increase in the basic rate of $5 per person per month. It was also noted that the present formula under which the Department must operate does not meet, in the City of Vancouver, the rental require- ments. The Committee also heard from representatives of the Unemployed Citizens Welfare Improvement Council, who filed with the Committee an undated brief entitled "Notes on the Welfare Department Report" and a statement by the group on the recent increase announced by the Provincial Government. The Committee also heard briefly from a representative of the B. C. Association of Social Workers, Greater Vancouver Area Branch, who filed with the Committee a statement and supplement to their previous statement dated December 22, 1969. Your Committee discussed the information presented both orally and in report form and RESOLVED that the proposals contained in the report of the Board of Administration dated February 23, 1970, under the heading "Rates of Social Allowances" be the basis of a brief to be submitted to the Provincial Government. FURTHER RESOLVED that the report of the Board of Administration and other material submitted to the Committee this date be received. 79 4. Social Service Department Proposals for Discussion Under date of February 25, 1970, the Chairman submitted a memorandum to the Members of the Standing Committee, containing the Chairman's proposals which the Chairman submitted for discussion by the Committee. Due to the pressure of time and other urgent civic business to be handled by Committees following, this memorandum was received and tabled to the next meeting of this Committee. During the preceding meeting of the Committee, the Committee recessed for approximately 10 minutes at 10:45 a.m. The meeting then adjourned. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 47 80 STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON TRANSPORTATION FEBRUARY 26, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Transportation was held in the No. 1 Committee Room on Thursday, February 26, 1970. The Committee convened at 2:00 p.m. and recessed to go on a tour of the Georgia Viaduct East Approaches. After the tour, the Committee reconvened with the following members present: PRESENT: Alderman Wilson, Chairman His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin and Sweeney ABSENT: Alderman Adams (On Leave of Absence) CLERK: D. Scott The minutes of the meeting held February 19, 1970, were adopted. The following recommendations of the Committee are submitted to Council for consideration: RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Highway Grade Separation At a meeting of Council on January 27, 1970, Alderman Wilson urged consideration be given to a program of highway grade separation to assist in expediting the movement of traffic and the matter was referred to a meeting of this Committee The City Engineer, with the aid of plans, gave a Report Reference on the subject matter. He used as examples for his presentation, an overpass on Broadway at Cambie and an underpass on Cambie at Broadway. He estimated that a four-lane overpass with a single lane of traffic on each side would cost $500,000 for physical work alone and this figure did not include underground work. An overpass with two lanes on each side, which would be more desirable, would cost in the neighbourhood of $600,000, but a scheme of this nature would require purchase of property and this would make the cost considerably more. He stated that an underpass, from an aesthetic point of view, was more desirable but would cost even more. He suggested that such an overpass or underpass could cost as much as $2,000,000 and in view of the high cost, many aspects should be studied very carefully, i.e. cost- benefit, priority of location, design, estimation and comparison of separations, etc. Mr. Martin pointed out that placing an overpass or underpass at one location would improve the situation there but would transfer the congestion to the next signalized intersection, therefore, these grade separations should be considered on a system basis. He concluded with the suggestion that everything should be done to improve transit and that before any under or overpass on streets was constructed, there should be a good appreciation of future types of transportation facilities, such as transit, rapid transit and freeways, so that such an under or overpass would not, later on, conflict with other transport- ation facilities. Questions were directed to the City Engineer and the Assistant City Engineer, Traffic and Transportation, and after due consideration, it was RECOMMENDED that the Report Reference of the City Engineer be received and that no further action be taken at this time on highway grade separation. 81 2. General Discussion on Transportation The Chairman advised that this matter had been placed on the agenda in order that the members of the Committee could bring forward any suggestions they might have with respect to transportation. The main topic of discussion revolved around the increase in bus fdres which will go into effect April 1, 1970. During discussion, it was suggested that because the fare increase generally results in a reduction in transit riding and therefore will cause more vehicular congestion on the arterial streets approaching the downtown area and within the downtown area, there would be merit in suggesting some alterations within the bus rate structure to encourage riding in the "inner city" area, i.e. maintaining the present fare rate in the "inner city" area and increasing the "inter-zone" fares. It was also suggested that some extension of the Downtowner Pass arrangement would also ease the traffic congestion in the "inner city" area. After considerable discussion, it was RECOMMENDED that a Sub-Committee of this Committee be appointed to negotiate with Dr. Shrum, relative to an adjustment in the bus fare structure, with a view to inducing greater patronage of the bus system. The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:05 p.m. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 48 ======================================================================== 82 SPECIAL COUNCIL MARCH 12, 1970 A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, March 12, 1970, in the No. 1 Committee Room, City Hall, at 9:30 a.m. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson BUSINESS Local Improvements on the Initiative MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT this Council resolve itself into a Court of Revision for the purpose of hearing complaints against the proposed assessments or the accuracy of frontage measurements, or any other complaint which persons interested may desire to make and which is by law cognizable by the Court, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED COURT OF REVISION Pavements and Curbs on the Initiative - Schedule No. 391 Schedule No. 391, submitted by the Assessment Commissioner, lists six pavements and curbs initiative projects, two of which being Adanac Street and Knight Street were defeated by petition. A delegation was heard in connection with the Knight Street paving project, which was defeated by petition: the speakers protested paying for curbing on an arterial street. MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Local Improvement Schedule No. 391, being pavements and curbs on the initiative, be approved. - CARRIED Pavements & Curbs, and Lanes by Petition: Schedule No. 392 Delegations were heard in connection with pavement and curb items No. 20 on 50th Avenue and No. 28 on 14th Avenue. MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Local Improvement Schedule No. 392, being pavements & curbs, and lanes by petition, be approved. - CARRIED 83 MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the Court of Revision rise and report. - CARRIED COUNCIL MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the report of the Court of Revision be received. - CARRIED Local Improvement Subsequent Procedure - Schedules Nos. 391 and 392 MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the following report of the Board of Administration, dated March 4, 1970, dealing with Schedules Nos. 391 and 392, be adopted: "The City Engineer reports as follows: 'Projects for certain types of work on the "Initiative Principle" and "by Petition" have been advanced under the provisions of the Local Improvement Procedure By-law and will come before a Court of Revision on 12 March, 1970. The projects are listed by the Assessment Commissioner as follows: Schedule Item Number Number Type of Project 'Initiative Principle' 391 1 to 6 Street Pavements and Curbs 'by Petition' 392 1 to 23 Curbs and Gutters 24 & 25 Pavements and Curbs 26 to 29 Pavements and Curbs 30 to 40 and Gutters Lane Pavements Two projects for Street Pavements and Curbs on the "Initiative Principle" have been defeated: Schedule 391, Item 1 - Adanac Street from Vernon Drive to Commercial Drive Item 3 - Knight Street from 57th Avenue to 63rd Avenue The project on Knight Street is the subject of a separate report recommending construction on Special Grounds. The projects in Schedule 391, items 5 and 6, Union Street from Gore Avenue to Campbell Avenue, and Union Street from Campbell Avenue to Glen Drive, respectively, together with Adanac Street which has been defeated, are related to the Union-Prior Couplet. In view of Council's decision of 3 March, 1970, on the couplet, no recommendation is being made to proceed with these projects. The City's share of the recommended projects is available in the 1969 Capital Budget. 84 I RECOMMEND, subject to the proceedings of the Court of Revision and subsequent approval of Council, that: 1. The projects on Schedule 391, items 2 and 4 only, be undertaken. 2. All the projects on Schedule 392 be undertaken. 3. The Engineer be authorized to call tenders for the approved projects.' Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted." - CARRIED Local Improvement Pavement on Special Grounds, Knight Street from 57th Avenue to 63rd Avenue - Portion of Schedule No. 391 In advancing the paving of Knight Street from 57th to 63rd Avenues, which was listed as Item 3 in Local Improvement Schedule No. 391, and was defeated by petition, the Board of Administration submitted the following report: "The City Engineer reports as follows: 'A proposed project for resurfacing and widening the existing centre strip pavement on Knight Street, from 57th Avenue to 63rd Avenue was approved by Council on 13 January, 1970, for further processing. This project will come before a Court of Revision on 12 March, 1970, and has been defeated. Final approval of the proposed Knight Street Crossing location and the S.E. Marine Drive interchange configuration was given by Council at its meetings of May 6th and July 8th, 1969. The B.C. Department of Highways Consultants now advise that the new crossing is scheduled for opening to traffic in the latter half of 1971. In order to accommodate traffic distribution in Vancouver, the existing two lane strip pavement on Knight Street has to be improved to major arterial standards. This will be achieved by constructing a six lane 62-foot wide pavement within the 80 foot right-of-way which the City has progressively acquired over the years. As a first stage development of Knight Street to meet the opening of the crossing in 1971, it is proposed to construct the six lane pavement from 63rd Avenue (bridgehead) to 57th Avenue in 1970. The development of subsequent sections of Knight Street between 57th Avenue and 26th Avenue will be reported to Council in the future as determined by traffic requirements. Provision has been made in the 1971-75 Five Year Plan for this work and funds for the construction of the six lane pavement in the section between 57th Avenue and 49th Avenue have been included in the 1970 Capital Budget Submission for construction in 1971. Although the latest information from the Department of Highways' Consultants indicates a postponement of the Bridge until the latter half of 1971, it is recommended that the project be approved for the following reasons: 85 Local Improvement Pavement on Special Grounds, Knight Street from 57th Avenue to 63rd Avenue - Portion of Schedule No. 391 (Cont'd.) _____________ 1. The affected property owners have submitted a Sufficiently signed petition opposing the construction of the six lane pavement and to defer the matter to a Court of Revision in 1971 would force these property owners to recirculate their petition. 2. If approval for this project is delayed until 1971 no assurance can be given that the construction work would be completed prior to the opening of the bridge. 3. To delay construction until next year could result in a higher local improvement levy to the property owners if the current pattern of between 5% and 10% increase in the cost of construction work continues into 1971. When Council advances a project on Special Grounds under the provision of the Vancouver Charter, a property owner's share is limited to an amount not exceeding 25% of his assessed land value. On Knight Street, none of the assessable properties are affected by this limitation, so that the following normal distribution of costs will apply: Property Owners' Share $ 16,774 City's Share $124,556 Estimated Total Cost $141,330 I RECOMMEND that: 1. The paving project on Knight Street from 57th Avenue to 63rd Avenue be proceeded with on Special Grounds. 2. The City Engineer be authorized to call for pavement tenders for this project.' Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted." MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Board of Administration, dated March 4, 1970, advancing the paving of Knight Street on Special Grounds, be adopted. - CARRIED BY 8 AFFIRMATIVE VOTES The Council then adjourned. The foregoing are Minutes of the Special Council Meeting dated March 12, 1970. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 86 ======================================================================== 86 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, March 17, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Calder (Leave of Absence) CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. ACKNOWLEDGMENT His Worship the Mayor acknowledged the presence in the Council Chamber of students from the Kitsilano Secondary School the students were under the direction of Mr. Puil. Chairman of the Park Board who was also recognized by His Worship the Mayor. At this time appreciation was expressed for the potted shamrocks given to the members of the Council by the Park Board in recognition of St. Patrick's Day. * A member 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day in regard to Property and Personnel matters, et al. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated March 10, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting (Court of Revision), dated March 12, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED REPORT REFERENCE Assistant City Engineer Engineering Planning & Control (Mr. Curtis) and, Pavements Branch Assistant City Engineer Revenue Budget Streets and Structures (Mr. Townsend) FOR COUNCIL ACTION SEE PAGE 7 87 UNFINISHED BUSINESS It was agreed to defer consideration of the following matter pending the hearing of delegations later this day: Home Car Wash and Gasoline Service Station: S/E corner 41st Avenue & Granville ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Wilson - deferred to information that a Bill had Legislation re Non- been introduced in the Provincial House Returnable Bottles in respect of anti-litter and particu¬ larly non-returnable bottles. The Alderman requested the Council pass a resolution commending the Minister, the Honourable Mr. Kiernan, for intro¬ ducing this Bill, and urge its passage. The Alderman advised he would submit a motion later in the day on the matter. Alderman Adams - requested His Worship the Mayor forward 5-Year Plan Plebiscite a suitable letter of appreciation to the senior high schools, such as Byng, Templeton and Britannia, which actively participated in the promotion of the 5-Year Plan Plebiscite recently passed. His Worship agreed. In this regard, Alderman Broome expressed commendation of the Council's special committee, comprising Aldermen Phillips, Wilson and Rankin for their arrange¬ ments and efforts in connection with the plebiscite. Alderman Phillips, later in the pro¬ ceedings, expressed appreciation to several others who were actively involved in the publicity arrangements. Alderman Hardwick - referred to the appointment by His Committee re Synthetic Worship the Mayor of Alderman Sweeney Turf: Empire Stadium to comprise the committee regarding Synthetic Turf for Empire Stadium. The Alderman expressed his under¬ standing that there would be appointed a committee of three with Alderman Phillips one of the members and Alderman Sweeney Chairman. His Worship the Mayor, therefore, added to the Committee, Alderman Calder and Alderman Phillips as additional members. 88 Alderman Rankin - referred to action of the P.N.E. Tenders re Synthetic Callister Park/Empire Stadium Committee Turf: Empire Stadium in which installation of synthetic turf and track at Empire Stadium is proposed to be completed by June 15th. Several Aldermen commented on the availability of funds for the purpose. Alderman Linnell - referred to cars being towed away from Self Park Lots self parking lots and suggested that the tickets be issued in duplicate from the machines on these lots in order that one may be placed as required on the car and the other retained by the car owner. Alderman Rankin advised he would raise the matter at the Vehicles for Hire Board meeting today. Alderman Bird - referred to a letter from the President Home Property Taxes: of the U.B.C.M. with respect to efforts Senior Citizens to obtain relief for senior citizens from high property taxes by way of special consideration. However, the Government refused to take action. Alderman Bird suggested that the President of the U.B.C.M. should be supported by the Council and the Council bring to the attention of the Cabinet Ministers and M.L.A.s the urgency of this matter. His Worship the Mayor suggested Alderman Bird submit a motion to Council on the subject. Alderman Phillips - referred to the proposal to place Underground Wiring: wiring underground on Tyne Street Tyne Street and requested the Board of Adminis¬ tration submit information at the next meeting with respect to costs for the project, and the application of such costs in respect of the City and the local residents. His Worship the Mayor so directed. Alderman Phillips - commented with respect to the Federal Federal Budget budget recently brought down and its effect on this Province, and particu¬ larly Vancouver. The Alderman felt representations should be made by way of a suitable brief to the appropriate Federal authorities in respect of the matter, pointing out particularly statistics from the Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports. 89 Alderman Wilson - reported progress in the matter of Detoxification Centre obtaining the incorporation of the Vancouver Detoxification Centre Society and provision of a Detoxifi¬ cation Centre. COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. 5-Year Capital Program (Results) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the communication from the City Clerk advising of the following results in respect of the 5-Year Capital Program Plebiscite, submitted to the owner-electors on March 11, 1970, be received: Yes - 24,409 No - 14,202 The affirmative votes amounted to more than three-fifths of the votes validly cast. - CARRIED 2. Appeal re License Refusal: Bradley Drainage & Roofing Ltd. The Council received a communication from Rosse & Novak, Barristers, on behalf of Bradley Drainage & Roofing Ltd., appealing decision of the License Inspector in refusing a license appli- cation from Bradley Drainage & Roofing Ltd. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the arrangements be left in the hands of the City Clerk in respect of the hearing of this appeal before Council. - CARRIED 3. Motorcycle Drill Team and Palm Springs Desert Circus Parade____________________________ The Council received a resolution from the Board of Police Commissioners endorsing participation of the Police motorcycle drill team in the Palm Springs Desert Circus Parade on April 11, 1970, requesting the Council give favourable consideration to providing $600 to assist defray expenses. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT a grant of $300 be approved for this purpose. (carried)* MOVED by Ald. Wilson, in Amendment, THAT the figure '300' be changed to read '600'. - LOST The motion of Alderman Broome was put and, - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY * 90 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, March 13, 1970 Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated March 13, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters Rezoning: N/W corner of 2nd Avenue and Victoria Drive It was agreed to defer consideration of this matter pending the hearing of a delegation as requested. Fire and Traffic Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Fire and Traffic matters), dated March 13, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Finance Matters (i) 33rd Annual Conference: Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities (Clause 3)____________ The Board of Administration recommended that delegates to the forthcoming Conference of the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities, June 8 - 11 in Halifax, be left in the hands of His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk contact senior officials and members of Council for suggested resolutions for consideration through the Standing Committee on General Purposes. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the matter of appointment of delegates be discussed in Council and delegates when appointed be restricted to 2. - LOST MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Clause 3 as contained in the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated March 13, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED (ii) Provincial Court: Additional Night Court Sittings (Clause 4) The Board of Administration advised of request from the Provincial Court Clerk for the continuance of the provision of two additional Night Court sittings per week, which additional Courts were approved by the Council on February 3, 1970, up to April 1, 1970. The Board of Administration points out that matters contained in the Court Clerk's proposal to the Police Commission respecting establishment of an additional full time Court, and other related matters, will be considered during the review of the Budget. The Board of Administration recommends the two additional Night Court sittings per week be continued pending review of the Provincial Court's budget. 91 A communication from the Police Court Clerk, dated March 2, 1970, was referred to the Council by the Police Commission, as well as a resolution of the Commission asking the authorization of funds to provide for extension of the two additional Night Court sittings to June 1, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT funds be authorized to provide for the extension of the two additional Night Court sittings, to June 1, 1970. - CARRIED (iii) Balance of Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clauses 1, 2 and 5 of the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated March 13. 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED B. Personnel Matters, Supplementary, March 13, 1970 (i) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated March 13, 1970, be adopted - CARRIED (ii) Air Pollution In considering Clause 2 of the report of the Board of Admin- istration (Personnel matters. Supplementary), dated March 13, 1970, regarding auto allowances for Air Pollution officers, the Council was informed of smoke emitting from stacks of certain operations after normal business hours. MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the Director of Permits and Licenses be requested to report on the advisability of amending the relevant By-law to require any wood burning or coal burning operations, with stacks emitting smoke, to have installed, a fly ash precipitator as part of the equipment - CARRIED C. Property Matters, March 13, 1970 (i) Sale of City-owned Lots: E/S of Homer Street between Robson and Smithe (Clause 3)___________ The Board of Administration advised of an offer to purchase Lots S½ 10 and 11, Blk. 66, D.L. 541, for $33,750.00 cash, made by Kingston Securities Ltd., the owners of the abutting property. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance considers the offer represents fair market value and if sale is approved, recommends the purchase be subject to certain conditions. 92 MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT sale of these City-owned lots to the abutting owner, Kingston Securities Ltd., be approved, subject to the following: (a) Sale price $33,750.00 cash plus $100.00 to be applied against consolidation costs. (b) Subject to existing tenancy. (c) Subject to consolidation with Lots 8, 9, N½ 10 and 12. (d) Property to be developed as proposed by the purchaser within one year or the property is to revert back to the City at the present purchase price, in which case Kingston Securities Ltd. will be responsible for payment of taxes during the interim purchase period. - CARRIED (ii) Balance Property Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clauses 1 and 2 of the report of the Board of Adminis- tration (Property matters), dated March 13, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED D. Parking Area north of Pioneer Park: Royal Vancouver Yacht Club_________ It was agreed to defer consideration of this matter pending the hearing of delegations later this day. (See pages 8 and 9.) E. Pavements Branch Revenue Budget Under date of March 6, 1970, the Board of Administration submitted report of the City Engineer in respect of Pavements Branch Revenue Budget and pointing out the need for an increased pavements maintenance revenue budget this year. The City Engineer recommends this higher level of expenditure be approved prior to approval of the total revenue budget in order that preparations to carry out the necessary work can commence immediately. The budget estimate for 1970 for this purpose is $778,000. In 1969 the Pavements Maintenance Revenue Budget was $746,000. The Board of Administration recommends the policy previously established by Council be continued, the amount of funds to be subject to budget review. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the policy previously established by Council of crack filling be continued, the amount of funds to be subject to budget review. -CARRIED During consideration of the foregoing matters, a short recess was observed followed by an 'In Camera' meeting and the Council recon- vened in open session continuing until noon, when a further recess was observed until 2:00 p.m. The Council reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber, still in Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair and the following members present at 2:00 p.m. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Calder (Leave of Absence) 93 DELEGATIONS, BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS, AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS______________________________________________ D. Parking Area North of Pioneer Park: Royal Vancouver Yacht Club____________ The Council received delegations as follows in connection with development permit application by the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club to fill beyond the existing high water mark, to provide a 179 off-street parking area, ancillary to the existing property at 3811 Point Grey Road, occupied by the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club: IN SUPPORT Royal Vancouver Yacht Club (Mr. Forsyth) Mrs. L. Ireland IN OPPOSITION Sierra Club of B.C. (Mr. Chalmers) Norman G. Freshwater, on behalf of residents (brief filed) Citizens Council on Civic Development (Mr. Weinreich) (brief filed) Point Grey Road (North Side) and Cameron Avenue Ratepayers Association (Mrs. Dallas) (brief filed) Alma Mater Society, U.B.C. (Mr. Hodge) (brief filed) Mr. M. Baker, on behalf of petitioners Before hearing the foregoing delegations, His Worship the Mayor submitted a communication to the effect that, since certain senior members of the City's Law Department are members of the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and have recommended independent advice be sought of the Council's position in respect of this permit, His Worship had retained the firm of Farris and Company for an independent legal opinion of the Council's position. Farris and Company, under date of March 13, 1970, submitted a letter which reads as follows: "Thank you for your letter of March 12, 1970 in which you have requested our opinion on the following question: 'Inasmuch as appeals against a decision of the Technical Planning Board have been lodged with the Board of Variance, has City Council any lawful authority to vary, or overrule, the decision of the Technical Planning Board or instruct any Board or official that such decision be varied or overruled?' We understand the facts to be that the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club has sought a development permit for a proposed develop- ment permit for a proposed development of an area zoned "RS-1". The application for the development permit was made pursuant to section 2(A)(8) and section 2(A) (10) of the One Family Dwelling District Schedule of Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575. By a decision dated February 20, 1970 the Technical Planning Board authorized issuance of development permit 50923. 94 Section 3(7) of the Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 vests in the Technical Planning Board the exclusive power to approve or disapprove applications for development permits. Under section 573 of the Vancouver Charter the Board of Variance is given exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine appeals by persons aggrieved by a decision of the Technical Planning Board on the question of zoning. It is, therefore, our opinion that City Council has no authority to vary, overrule or instruct any Board or official that the decision of the Technical Planning Board be varied or overruled." The Council noted a communication from Alderman Calder expressing the view that the residents surrounding Pioneer Park for approximately a one mile radius should be circularized and notified of this matter and a public meeting be held. Alderman Phillips made reference to a letter expected to be received by the Director of Planning from the Provincial Minister of Lands, expressing their position in regard to the matter and expected to enquire of the City's position, since the water lot L5834 is leased by the Club from the Provincial Government for a 21-year period from October 4, 1959, being then leased for floats and boat moorage purposes only. The Provincial Government can cancel the lease if it deems such action to be in the interest of the public, i.e. the lot be used as a public park. It is pointed out Pioneer Park is leased to the City by the Provincial Govern- ment, the lease expiring October, 1982. The park is maintained by the City and when no longer used as a park, the property reverts to the Crown. When considering this application, the Technical Planning Board was advised the Park Board approved in principle the Club's proposal, subject to certain conditions. The Technical Planning Board, on February 20, 1970, approved a development permit application subject to conditions. However, it was required that adjoining property owners be advised of this decision and the permit be withheld for a reasonable period following this notification. The permit has not yet been issued. As of March 16th, 24 communications have been received from individuals in favour and 2 from organizations; 53 have been received from individuals opposed, 12 from organizations and one petition representing 104 persons. It is stated six appeals have been filed with the Board of Variance and are on that Board's agenda for March 19, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the whole matter be tabled until the letter expected from the Provincial Department of Lands is received, and the action of the Board of Variance is known in regard to appeals before that Board. - CARRIED At this point there was a short recess, following which the Council continued. 95 1. Home Car Wash and Gasoline Service Station: S/E corner 41st Avenue and Granville Street The Board of Administration, under date of February 27, 1970, reported on a request from the Home Car Wash and Gasoline Service Station at 41st Avenue and Granville Street, that the hours of operation for the car wash be amended from a previous restriction of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., whereby operation will be permitted from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. In this regard signatures of parties in support were forwarded, a number of whom are located outside of Vancouver and do not appear to be occupants of the dwellings in the immediate area east, north and south. Delegations appeared as approved by the Council when the matter was considered at the March 3rd meeting. The President of the Service Station filed a brief, dated March 14, 1970, setting out his views in support of the request. Mr. J. W. Gunn filed a brief, accompanied by a petition on behalf of residents and homeowners, against the request for extended hours. After due consideration, it was, MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT this request be tabled pending a report from the Corporation Counsel with respect to Sunday hours of operation, as well as any additional information received in the meantime on the hours of operation of this company at this location, and any other pertinent matters. - CARRIED During consideration of the immediately foregoing matter, the Council observed a short recess. BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd) F. Project 200 - Demolition of Granville Viaduct Under date of March 13, 1970, the Board of Administration submitted report of the City Engineer as follows: "Demolition of the C.P.R. Viaduct at the north foot of Granville Street for Project 200 is scheduled to start on March 23rd. Since the Viaduct abutment is immediately north of the centre of Cordova Street, this work will effectively block off half of the Granville - Cordova intersection. Granville and Cordova Street traffic will be accommodated by adjustments to the pavement markings and a parking prohibition for approximately half a block on the south side of Cordova Street, east of Granville." MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the foregoing report be received for information. - CARRIED 96 MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT, before demolition and other permits are issued in respect of demolition of the C.P.R. Viaduct at the north foot of Granville Street, the Council receive ratification of the agree- ment re Cordova Street extension and related matters, as set out in a former Council resolution. (Notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. G. Transit Operations Study MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Board of Administration, dated March 5, 1970, regarding transit operations study, set out under headings of 'Study Content', and 'Staff and Organization', be received for information. - CARRIED H. Store Closing Hours Under date of March 13, 1970, the Board of Administration submitted the following report of the Corporation Counsel, as a result of a request from the Downtown Business Association: "The attached letter from the Downtown Business Association requests that stores be permitted to remain open on Wednesday and Thursday nights during those weeks when a statutory holiday falls on a Friday. Before the Shops Closing By-law was amended November 25, 1969 stores were permitted to remain open on Friday only, however, if Friday was a statutory holiday they had the privilege of remaining open on Thursday evening. The present by-law permits stores to remain open on Thursday and Friday evenings, but makes no provision for an additional opening on Wednesday if Friday is a statutory holiday. If Council wishes to accede to the request of the Downtown Business Association to enable stores to remain open on Wednesday evening when Friday is a statutory holiday, then the attached by-law to amend the Shops Closing By-law should be passed." A communication was submitted by the Retail Merchants Association, under date of March 16, 1970, recommending no action be taken at this time, until the Association is able to determine the will of the majority of retailers. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration dated March 13, 1970, and the request of the Downtown Business Association, be received. - CARRIED 97 I. Tender: Refuse Containers On March 10, 1970, the Council considered a Board of Adminis- tration report in the matter of purchase of refuse containers referred to as One Cubic Yard, Two Cubic Yard and Three Cubic Yard. At that time the Council apportioned the bid of Dormel Enterprises Limited and the City of Vancouver. A further report from the Board of Administration, dated March 12, 1970, points out that the company will not accept a split tender on the basis the reduced quantity could affect their volume price on materials. A letter dated March 16, 1970 from the company confirms that delivery can be made in 120 to 140 days of receipt of order. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the resolution of the Council dated March 10, 1970, on this subject, be rescinded. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the bid of the City of Vancouver for the supply of One, Two and Three Cubic Yard Containers, as referred to in the report of the Board of Administration, be accepted. (amended)* MOVED by Ald. Broome, in Amendment, THAT the motion of Alderman Bird be amended by deleting the words 'the City of Vancouver' and inserting in lieu thereof the words 'Dormel Enterprises Ltd.'. - CARRIED The motion, as amended, and reading as follows was put, and - CARRIED "THAT the bid of Dormel Enterprises Ltd. for the supply of One, Two and Three Cubic Yard Containers, as referred to in the report of the Board of Administration, be accepted." J. Admission Privileges: Museums and Planetarium It was agreed to defer consideration of this matter pending the hearing of a delegation as requested. K. Deficiencies in Work Area: Centennial Museum and Planetarium MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the report of the Board of Administration, dated March 13, 1970, containing a Report of the Director of Museums re deficiencies in work area -Centennial Museum and Planetarium, be referred to the Standing Committee on General Purposes for consideration, at which time the Board of Administration be asked to give a Report Reference generally. - CARRIED 98 L. Report on Submissions: False Creek Proposals The Board of Administration, under date of March 12, 1970, submitted a report of the Director of Planning as a result of submissions received on False Creek proposals. The Council also received an analysis of briefs separately furnished by the Planning Department. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Director of Planning's report be received, with the summary of submissions, and referred to the Standing Committee on Planning and Development for consideration along with the alternative concepts for development of downtown; FURTHER, THAT letters of appreciation be forwarded to citizens and groups who filed submissions and such parties be advised the Council would appreciate their being available to appear before the Standing Committee at some future date in connection with their submission, if and when the Council considers it advisable. - CARRIED M. Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases The Council received the following report dated March 13, 1970, from its Special Committee re Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases "The Committee of Officials has considered the following requests under the policy established by Council concerning Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases, and reports as follows: (a) The following applications recommended for approval by the sub-committee, be approved: Mrs. Ethel Abercrombie (owner), 3638 West 6th Avenue Mrs. Eliza Ellen Allen (tenant), 5302 Earles Street Edward Archer (tenant), 6 East 14th Avenue Brian A. Bennett (tenant), 1249 East 55th Avenue Misses Patricia Bentley and Brigitte Wolfe (tenants) 3605 West 8th Avenue Miss Gene Bigelow (owner), 1328 Park Drive Mrs. Sybil A. Chalk (owner), 3472 West 34th Avenue Eugenio and Emilia De Bartolo (owners), 5860 TY"^ Street Miss Julia Demchuk (owner), 3482 Monmouth Street Mrs. Reta Donaldson (tenant), 1523 East 12th Avenue Mrs. Ella Fair (owner), 5205 Wales Street Mr. Arne Hanas (owner), 3933 Slocan Street Mrs. Bakhsho Hothi (owner), 4794 Fraser Street Henry Jenkins (tenant), Ste. 312, 1999 Nelson Street Mrs. Maureen A. Kozar (tenant), 3075 Kingsway Mrs. Tressa M. Leppington (owner), 2085 Waverley Street Calixte and Louisa Levasseur (owners), 886 W. King Edward Mrs. Sylvia Levi (owner), 591 West 23rd Avenue Miss Linda Jean Lucente (tenant), 461 East 55th Avenue John McNeill (tenant), 654 West 12th Avenue Mr. Iain Colquhoun Gibson Ogle (tenant), 2995 W. 13th Ave. Miss Laila Paavola (tenant), 4791 Fleming Street Marie C. Perry (tenant), 2613 MacKenzie Street William Powell (tenant), Ste. 210, 1999 Nelson Street David and Sylvia Redila (owners), 1831 McSpadden Avenue Mrs. Lillian Roberts (tenant), 1103 East 10th Avenue James Robinson (tenant), Ste. 104, 1999 Nelson Street Olga E. Sereda (owner), 4031 Victoria Drive Mrs. Karen E. Singlehurst (tenant), 3091 Renfrew Street Bryce and Ruby Smith (owners), 2396 Vanness Street 99 Mrs. Lena M. Spathelfer (tenant), 6553 Knight Road Gabriel Turgeon (tenant), 654 West 12th Avenue Franjo and Ana Vlasic (owners), 2838 East 16th Avenue Mr. Arne Voje (owner), 5387 Dundee Street Mrs. Thelma M. West (tenant), 6944 Quebec Street George Nelson Wilkin (tenant), Ste. 211, 1999 Nelson St. Michael Wilkins (tenant), 4402 West 7th Avenue Mrs. Jean Eleanor Young (tenant), 166 West 17th Avenue (b) the following applications be approved for one year from the date of the passing of this Resolution: Mrs. Christine Babacos (tenant), 2226 East 47th Avenue Louis J. and Arina Crockett (tenants), 2834 West 41st Av. Mr. A. Kouveletsos (tenant), 2318 West 7th Avenue Reginald Llewellyn (tenant), 2431 East 24th Avenue Mrs. Aurelio Paludetto (tenant), 2580 William Street Kurt R. and Frances D. Sjolander (owners), 66 West King Edward Avenue Mervyn and Susan Sweeney (tenants), 2691 Alma Street (c) the following applications be not approved: Pietro Aiello (tenant), 2590 East Georgia Street Wayne L. Morrison (tenant), 3020 East 45th Avenue Giuseppe Parente (owner), 1156 Kaslo Street Robert E. Porter (owner), 5169 Clarendon Street (d) In respect to the above mentioned, the City Building Inspector be instructed to carry out the policy as adopted by Council on December 17, 1963, and as amended by Council on November 10, 1964." MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Special Committee re Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases, dated March 13, 1970, be approved. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED BY-LAWS BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW NO. 3575, BEING THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BY-LAW (Low Density Multiple Housing) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED 100 MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED It was considered advisable that the By-law receive further consideration when the Director of Planning was present. It was, therefore, MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Committee rise without reporting and ask leave to sit again when the Director of Planning will be present. - CARRIED ( Leave to sit again was granted.) MOTIONS 1. Closing and Stopping up and Conveyance to School Board, and Subdivision (lane South of Broadway, East of Templeton Drive - Laura Secord School) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver, and, WHEREAS the South 10 feet of Lots 1 and 2 and the North 10 feet of each of Lots 22, 23 and 24, All of Subdivision "B", Block 164, District Lot 264"A", Group 1, New Westminster District, Plans 304 and 1771 were established for lane purposes; and WHEREAS these said 10 feet strips are no longer required for lane purposes; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the South 10 feet of each of Lots 1 and 2 and the North 10 feet of each of Lots 22, 23 and 24, All of Subdivision "B", Block 164, District Lot 264'A", Group 1, New Westminster District, Plans 304 and 1771, be closed, stopped up and conveyed to the Board of School Trustees of School District No. 39 (Vancouver); AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said closed portions of lane be subdivided with the adjacent School Board lands. - CARRIED 101 2. Closing Portion of Highway and Consolidation (N/S Pender Street, East of Vernon Drive) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver; and, WHEREAS the South 7 feet of Lot 13, Block 10, Subdivision "A", District Lot 182, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 176 was established for highway; and WHEREAS the said South 7 feet is no longer required for highway purposes; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the South 7 feet of Lot 13, Block 10, Subdivision "A", District Lot 182, Group 1, New West- minster District, Plan 176 be closed, stopped up and conveyed to the abutting owner; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the closed portion of highway and the remainder of said Lot 13 be consolidated to form one parcel. - CARRIED 3. Closing and Stopping up (Road North of First Avenue, West of Clark Drive and the road West of Clark Drive, North of First Avenue) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver; and, WHEREAS the City is consolidating its lands North of First Avenue between Vernon Drive and Clark Drive; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all the road, dedicated by the deposit of Plan 606, in Block 59, District Lot 264"A", Group 1, New Westminster District, Amended Plan 606 and Plan 1771, be closed, stopped up, title taken thereto and subdivided with the adjacent City owned lands. - CARRIED 4. Accommodation of Transient Youth: Jericho Barracks____________________ At the March 10th meeting, Notice was called on the following motion: MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT WHEREAS Vancouver has a situation develop every summer of transient youth travelling across the country who end up staying in Vancouver for a number of days; AND WHEREAS there are inadequate low cost facilities to accommodate these youths; AND WHEREAS the Jericho Defence lands Barracks which were turned over to the City are vacant; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the situation of the transient youth and the Jericho Barracks be referred to the Social Develop- ment Committee for report back. 102 A letter was received from Alderman Calder requesting the Council proceed with the motion although he will not be present. A letter was also received from the Kitsilano Ratepayers Assoc- iation objecting to the use of these facilities at Jericho by transients. For information, Alderman Linnell submitted a memorandum on the subject of travelling and transient youth and dated March 12, 1970, written to her by the United Community Services. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, in Amendment, THAT the reference in the motion to the Social Development Committee be struck and in lieu thereof be inserted 'Health and Welfare Standing Committee'. (amended) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, in Amendment to the Amendment, THAT the reference to the Health and Welfare Standing Committee be struck in the Amendment of Alderman Hardwick and in lieu thereof be inserted 'Planning and Development Standing Committee'. (carried)** The Amendment to the Amendment was put and, - CARRIED ** The Amendment, as amended, was put and, - CARRIED The main Motion, as finally amended, was put and, - CARRIED The RESOLVED portion of the motion now reads as follows: "THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the situation of the transient youth and the Jericho Barracks be referred to the Planning and Development Standing Committee for report back." 5. Education Costs and Municipal Services Union of British Columbia Municipalities On March 10th, Notice was given of the following motion: MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT WHEREAS the B.N.A. Act places Education as a Provincial responsibility, AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government of British Columbia following entry into Confederation did assume for a number of years full responsibility for the cost of Education; AND WHEREAS successive governments have gradually unloaded their responsibility upon municipalities, rising from 9% up to todays cost sharing formula of 50%; AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government directs that the Home Owner Grant shall first be applied to its responsibility of Education costs, as described on the government designed Property Tax Bill: 103 AND WHEREAS the Education of our youth is the No.1 priority of all governments, to be paid by all citizens in accordance with their ability to pay: AND WHEREAS Federal Provincial agreements now permit a Provincial Government to levy an extra percentage on corporation and personal income taxes, to provide for special regional needs; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Union of B.C. Municipalities petition the Provincial Government to levy an additional income tax levy to provide for the approved basic Education costs now borne by the municipalities; FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the total Home Owner Grant be permitted to apply toward the cost of municipal services for which the municipality is totally responsible. (referred) MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the foregoing motion be referred to the Council when considering resolutions for the forthcoming U.B.C.M. Conference and to be considered at any meeting arranged between the Council and the Board of School Trustees. - CARRIED 6. Resurfacing Knight Street: 57th Avenue to 63rd Avenue, Special Grounds MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT WHEREAS there is an existing pavement twenty-two (22) feet in width on Knight Street from 57th Avenue to 63rd Avenue; AND WHEREAS a project for resurfacing and widening of the existing pavement on the said portion of Knight Street to a width of sixty-two (62) feet, together with the construction of all necessary Portland cement concrete curbs, was recommended by the Board of Administration on January 9th, 1970 and approved by Council on January 13th, 1970; AND WHEREAS the project was advanced as a local improvement on the initiative principle to a Court of Revision on March 12th, 1970 and was defeated; AND WHEREAS it is hereby declared that it is necessary in the public interest that the existing pavement on the said portion of Knight Street be resurfaced and widened and that Portland cement concrete curbs be constructed as hereinafter set forth: AND WHEREAS the Council deems that the said resurfacing, widening and concrete curbs will specially benefit the real property fronting and abutting on the said portion of Knight Street AND WHEREAS the Council may by authority contained in Section 506 of the Vancouver Charter by resolution passed by two- thirds of all its members, undertake and carry out the resurfacing, widening and construction of concrete curbs, aforesaid, and assess the cost thereof against the real property so deemed to be specially benefited, as a local improvement; 104 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that pavement resurfacing and widening with a Portland cement concrete or asphaltic concrete base and asphaltic concrete wearing surface with the necessary Portland cement concrete curbs, together with all other necessary and incidental work in connection therewith, be constructed on the said portion of Knight Street in order to widen the pavement presently existing thereon to a width of sixty-two (62) feet; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the cost of the construction of the said pavement, curbs and all other necessary and incidental work in connection therewith be assessed against the real property fronting and abutting thereon as a local improvement upon the basis provided in By-law No. 3614, being the Local Improvement Procedure By-law, subject, however, to the limitations prescribed in the Vancouver Charter, aforesaid; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proportion of the cost of such construction to be borne by the City pursuant to the Local Improvement Procedure By-law and the Vancouver Charter, aforesaid, be assumed by the City and be paid out of capital funds raised by the issue of debentures upon the general credit of the City. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY 7. Directors Meeting: Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT Alderman Adams be authorized to attend the Board of Directors meeting of the Canadian Federation of Mayors, and Municipalities to be held on Monday, March 23, 1970, in Ottawa. - CARRIED 8. Anti-Litter Bill: (Non-returnable Bottles) MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Vancouver City Council commend the Honourable Kenneth Kiernan upon introducing in the Legislature an "Anti- Litter Bill"; FURTHER RESOLVED THAT we request the Lieutenant Governor in Council to proclaim the Act immediately it has been passed by the Legislature but to set a period of three months for adjustment by industry before penalties are invoked; FURTHER THAT a copy of this motion be forwarded to the Board of the Greater Vancouver Regional District and all member Municipalities of the Region asking them to endorse our stand; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this motion be sent to the Executive Director of the U.B.C.M. asking him to bring it to the attention of all other municipal members in British Columbia and asking their endorsement. - CARRIED 105 9. Property Taxes and Senior Citizens MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT WHEREAS the U.B.C.M. Executive has discussed with Premier Bennett and his Executive the question of relief for senior citizens on fixed income, in regard to tax relief on their homes; AND WHEREAS Premier Bennett flatly refused to consider the request: AND WHEREAS there is some support in the Provincial Government for this relief; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Vancouver City Council go on record as supporting the U.B.C.M. in this matter, and the Council bring the urgency of this matter to the attention of the Cabinet Ministers and M.L.A's. (notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. NOTICE OF MOTION 1. Development of the Jericho Defence Lands: Park Board Alderman Phillips submitted the following Notice of Motion: "THAT a meeting of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development and the Park Board be held to discuss Park Board plans for development of the Jericho Defence Lands". (notice) 2. Contractors and City Streets Alderman Linnell submitted the following Notice of Motion: "THAT WHEREAS the City streets are adversely affected by the careless practices carried on by some contractors involved in construction projects: AND WHEREAS such practices result in the City streets, including boulevards, being cluttered with building materials and various types of equipment; AND WHEREAS the streets thereby become very untidy and unclean because of the muddy conditions which usually follow; AND WHEREAS not one Civic authority but several appear to be involved in the control of this conduct resulting in delays to obtain early and appropriate action; 106 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Administration be requested to report on the most appropriate ways and means to require contractors involved in construction affecting the City streets to adhere to specific Civic regulations of control; FURTHER THAT if the present regulations are not adequate to ensure good housekeeping on the City streets so affected, before, during, and after construction, the Board of Admin- istration be requested to report to the Council the necessary action to make such regulations adequate and enforceable with a minimum of delay, possibly by providing authority to one Civic division in respect of the entire matter FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the attached memorandum of suggested remedies be reported upon by the Board of Administration in its overall report resulting from this resolution." (notice) NEW BUSINESS 1. Use of Capilano Stadium Area: Kaiser Resources Ltd. His Worship the Mayor referred to request from Kaiser Resources Ltd. that permission be granted for the parking of private vehicles on the area adjacent to the Capilano Stadium on June 15, 1970, in connection with dedication ceremonies planned for its superport at Westshore Terminals, Roberts Bank. Buses will be boarded at the Stadium. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the requested permission be granted, subject to the supervision of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance, on the understanding that the company will be responsible for complete cleanup of the area following the event, and complying with all Civic by-laws, as well as payment of any costs involved in making this parking space available. - CARRIED 2. Use of Capilano Stadium Area MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Capilano Stadium Committee be requested to study, for report, the matter of making Capilano Stadium property available for various events from time to time and the basis on which the Council should give consideration in such cases. - CARRIED The Council adjourned at approximately 5:15 p.m. The foregoing are Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting dated March 17 1970 and the reports referred to are those on Page(s) 107-121 107 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION .... (WORKS) 1 MARCH 13TH, 197O The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (dated March 13th. 1970.) 1. Encroachment onto City Lands from Lot B of Lots 1 - 4 Block 24. D.L. 541. 412 - 420 Seymour Street______________ "The building situated on Lots 1 to 4, Block 24, D.L. 541, 412 to 420 Seymour Street, encroaches onto the City street approximately 1½ inches. The former agreement has expired and the owner wishes to have the encroachment again validated. I RECOMMEND that the encroachment from the building on the above mentioned Lots 1 to 4 be validated in accordance with the Encroachment By-law, the annual rental to be $15.00 in accordance with the recommendation of the Supervisor of Property & Insurance." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Lane North of 7th Avenue between Yew and Arbutus Streets, Lots 13 and 14, Block 284, D.L. 526, and the Western Institute for the Deaf "In approving a development permit application made by the Western Institute for the Deaf regarding Lots 13 and 14, Block 284, D.L. 526, it was required that the northerly ten feet of Lot 14 be dedicated for lane purposes and that an agreement be entered into with the City of Vancouver for the use of this portion of the site so dedicated together with use of the 10 foot lane abutting the northerly boundary of adjoining Lot 13. The Institute has executed a dedication of the northerly 10 feet of Lot 14 and the only lane dedications in the block are the ten foot strips from Lots 13 and 14. I RECOMMEND that the ten foot lane strips abutting the northerly boundaries of Lots 13 and 14, Block 284, D.L. 526, be closed and stopped up and leased to the Western Institute for the Deaf subject to the following conditions:- (1) The terms of the lease to be 10 years subject to six months' notice of cancellation if required for municipal purposes. (2) The rental to be the sum of $1.00 for the term of the lease. (3) No buildings to be constructed on the lease area. (4) The lease area to be returned to its original condition at the expiration of the lease to the City Engineer's satisfaction. (5) The right to construct and maintain public utilities in the lease area to be reserved. 108 "(6) An agreement satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel and the City Engineer." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 3. Installation of Water Mains. 1969 Capital Budget "The following water main replacements are required due to leaks: WATERWORKS PROJECT 916 Street or Avenue From To Broadway Alma Waterloo 13th Avenue Carnarvon Balaclava 14th Avenue Crown Camosun 47th Avenue Vivian Raleigh Intersection 36th Avenue & Blenheim Street The estimated cost of Project 916 is $70,000. The installation of water mains in Southeast Sector Area D will not proceed until July according to the revised work schedule. Therefore, the funds for Project 916 are available in the 1969 Capital Budget, 'Servicing Area D, S.E. Sector', Account No. 124/5319. The funds for Southeast Sector Area D will be reallocated from the Unspecified Projects Account in the 1970 Budget following approval of that Budget. I RECOMMEND that the water mains be replaced on the above listed streets and that $70,000 be appropriated from Account Code 124/5319, 'Servicing Area D, S.E. Sector'." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. RECOMMENDATION 4. Request to Cancel Local Improvement Lane Paving, Residential Standard, Lane East of Dunbar Street from 23rd Avenue to 24th Avenue_____________ The City Engineer reports as follows: "A request has been received that this local improvement not proceed. The project was advanced on a sufficiently signed petition and approved by a Court of Revision, and undertaken by Council on June 12th, 1969. Copies of the letter requesting cancellation dated November 17th, 1969, are circulated to the members of Council. The Local Improvement Procedure By-law provides that signatures to petitions may not be withdrawn or countermanded after filing with the City Clerk. The Council may, however, rescind its motion of June 12th, 1969, undertaking the project. 109 There are ten owners on the project. Seven signed the original petition and, of these, six have signed the request-to-cancel. There is thus now only one owner apparently in favour of the project. No physical work has been done on this local improvement project. The encroachments referred to in the property owners' letter are at the rear of four of the lots on the west side of the lane. The lane was originally only 16 feet wide and the additional 4 feet was dedicated from these lots in 1941. The fences, however, have remained at the old line. To permit the paving these would have to be moved in to the new property line, which would be a substantial direct expense to the owners, in addition to the local improvement. The owners of three of these four lots signed the petition and all four have now signed the request-to-cancel. In view of the following considerations, I am of the opinion that the project should not be proceeded with: (a) Lanes in 1-family dwelling districts particularly are provided to serve the local needs and interest of the abutting residents almost exclusively. (b) Of the ten owners, seven are definitely now opposed and only one still apparently in favour. (c) The problems and costs of maintaining this lane are not abnormal. (d) No preparatory physcial work has been done on this project. I recommend that the resolution of June 12th, 1969, undertaking a local improvement for the paving of the lane east of Dunbar Street from 23rd Avenue to 24th Avenue (Item 149 on L.I. Schedule 383) be rescinded." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the City Engineer be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 90 110 Board of Administration, March 13, 1970 ............. (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Rezoning: N/W Corner of 2nd Avenue and Victoria Drive____________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows:- "An application has been received from Mr. C. Tabory, 180 West 39th Avenue, requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Develop- ment By-law whereby certain lots located on the N/W Corner of 2nd Avenue and Victoria would be rezoned from an RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District to a Commercial District for the purpose of 'service station repair shop'. The subject lots each have a frontage of 33' and a depth of 112&25' and have been occupied for many years with a gasoline service station (non-conforming use). In 1963 the subject lots together with 2 lots immediately to the north, 2 lots on the north-west corner of 3rd and Victoria and eight lots on the west side of Victoria between 3rd and 4th Avenues, were rezoned from a C-2 Commercial District to an RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District leaving a very old gasoline service station as a non-conforming use. At the same time, some eleven lots on the east side of Victoria lying between the lane north of 2nd Avenue and the lane south of 3rd Avenue were rezoned from a C-2 Commercial District to an RS-2 One Family Dwelling District again leaving three non-confor- ming uses, one at the south-east corner of 2nd and Victoria, one on the north-east corner of 3rd and Victoria and one on the south- east corner of 3rd and Victoria. In 1965 the existing RM-3 zoning lying generally between Commercial and Victoria Drives, Broadway and Venables, was rezoned to RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District. The applicant has submitted with his application a sketch plan indicating substantial additions to the existing service station building. The proposed additions are to be used as a work shop. They also will retain the two gas pumps on the Victoria Drive frontage of the site. The sketch plans also indicate the inclusion of the lot immediately to the north (Lot 6) which is also currently zoned RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District and has a frontage of 33' and a depth of 105.25'. The size of the additions as indicated on the sketch plans are t 20' x 54'3" to the west of the existing building and 15' x 24' to the north of the existing building. Site visitations would indicate the existing building is being used for heavy automotive repair and parking of some large trucks and automobiles at the rear of the site. The Technical Planning Board on February 20, 1970, recommended that the application be not approved for the following reasons: (a) There has been no major change taken place in the area since this property and others were rezoned from C-2 Commercial District to RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District and ultimately to RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District. 111 (b) There is ample C-2 Commercial zoned property on Commercial Drive which has not been fully developed. (c) Automotive repair is not considered a compatible use in this area which is generally surrounded by dwellings with the exception of the Fire Hall which is located on the south-west corner of 2nd Avenue and Victoria Drive. The Town Planning Commission on February 27, 1970, endorsed the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the application be refused in accordance with the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. DELEGATION REQUEST - Mr. C. Tabory FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 90 112 Board of Administration, March 13, 1970 . . .(FIRE & TRAFFIC - 1) RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Fire Bylaw Permit Fees The Director of Permits & Licenses, Director of Finance and the Fire Chief have reviewed the fees charged for permits under the Fire Bylaw. These permits are for the installation of oil burning equipment, gasoline pumps and tanks, compressed gas systems, and inflammable liquid storage tanks. The concept of different charges for each type of installation was examined, and discarded as being far too complex. The annual costs incurred by the City in the issuance of these permits and the inspection of the installations involved is approximately $10,000. These costs include inspection and Clerical salaries, auto allowance, fringe benefits and office supplies. The present fee of $3.00 per permit, established in 1964, does not cover the City's costs and an increase to $5.00 per permit is required to bring revenue in to line with expenditures and to cover increased operating costs between now and the next review in, approximately three years time. This is based on both projected average costs of service and the trend in volume of permits issued. Your Board RECOMMENDS: (a) That the Fire Bylaw permit fees be increased to $5.00 for each permit, effective April 1, 1970. (b) That the Corporation Counsel be instructed to prepare the necessary bylaw amendment for Council approval. 2. Parade in Downtown Area The City Engineer reports as follows: "The 'Committee for the Festival for Survival' has requested permission to hold a parade in the Downtown area. The suggested starting time is 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 21st, 1970. The proposal is as follows: Assembly Off-street at the Courthouse on Provincial Government property. Route West on Georgia Street from the Courthouse to Gilford Street, south on Gilford Street to Alberni Street, west on Alberni Street to Chilco Street, north on Chilco Street to Park Entrance via Pedestrian Underpass. Dispersal At Lumberman's Arch in Stanley Park as individuals. The Transit Authority has requested that the route be direct to the Park rather than left at Gilford Street. This would cause less congestion than the proposed route and has been agreed to by the applicants. The Police Department requested that the starting time be changed to 10:00 A.M. but, when informed that posters, etc. had already been painted advertising the parade, they advise that they can cope with the situation. (Traffic is generally not unduly heavy on Georgia Street at this time on a Saturday afternoon.) The participants will walk in the traffic lane adjacent to the parking lane on the north side of Georgia Street and will be escorted by the Police. 113 Temporary parking prohibitions will not be required. It is accordingly recommended that the Committee for the Festival for Survival be permitted to hold a parade in the Downtown area from the Courthouse west on Georgia Street at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 21st, 1970." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the City Engineer by adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 90 114 Board of Administration, March 13, 1970 ....................(FINANCE -1) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Taxes: Portion of Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School Site The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "I have been asked to report on the letter from the Secretary- Treasurer of the School Board asking Council to write off taxes for that portion of the Sir Winston Churchill School site which was shown as taxable on the 1969 tax roll. This parcel of property is shown as exempt on the 1970 tax roll, but because the conveyance was not registered until February 24th of 1969 there are no procedures by which the status of the property on the 1969 roll could be changed from taxable to exempt. Notwithstanding the fact that this parcel remained as taxable on the 1969 roll, there is no question that under section 203 of the Public Schools Act this property is not subject to taxation for the period February 24, 1969 to the end of the year. Accordingly the actual amount in issue is the proportion of taxes from the period January 1st to February 24th of 1969 and you will note that it is Mr. Robertson's suggestion that this should be written off because while the agreement was to take effect on January 1, 1969, a shortage of funds by the School Board precluded a conveyance until the February date. The total amount of taxes, penalty and interest outstanding as of March 17, 1970 will be $6,746.57 and the amount represented by the period from January 1st to February 24th is $1,016.60. This matter has been discussed with the Director of Finance and we are prepared to recommend that these taxes be written off, but would further recommend that the School Board be advised that this decision should not be considered a precedent should a similar situation arise in future," Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel be adopted. (Copies of the communication from the Secretary-Treasurer of the School Board is circulated for the information of the members of Council) 2. Museums Department Compensating Time/Overtime The Director of Museums reports as follows: "During 1969 it was necessary for members of the Museums Department to work overtime, partly because of some staff shortages, partly because of exhibition or Planetarium show deadlines, and partly because of inadequacies of the equipment. Where possible, this overtime was paid, but in some cases, particularly in the case of the Curatorial Division where no appropriation for overtime was allowed, it was necessary for the individuals concerned to take compensating time. Wherever possible compensating time was taken before the end of 1969, but in some cases this has not proved possible and with the exception of those members of the Curatorial Division entitled to compensating time, the overtime entitlement will be paid out of standard appropriations. 115 The Union agreement provides that if compensating time cannot be taken by March 31 in the year following that in which it was gained, then compensation must be by way of payment. All of the individuals involved are covered by the Union agreement. As far as the Curatorial Division is concerned, the amount of money required is $1,500. Accordingly, I recommend that a special appropriation be set up for the Curatorial Overtime of $1,500. to pay for the compensating time earned by the Curatorial Division during 1969 and which could not be taken as compensating time." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Museums be adopted. 3. 33rd Annual Conference: Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities The Executive Director of the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities has advised the City Clerk that the 33rd Annual Conference will be held in Halifax June 8-11, 1970. Some of the specific topics to be dealt with are housing, urban renewal, finance, and urban transportation. In the past Council has directed that His Worship the Mayor appoint the City's official delegates and that the City Clerk assume the responsibility for the preparation and submission of resolutions. These procedures are recommended again this year by your Board. Therefore, it is RECOMMENDED (a) THAT the naming of delegates to the 33rd Annual Conference of the CFMM be left to His Worship the Mayor, and (b) THAT the City Clerk be directed to contact all senior officials and members of Council for suggested resolutions which will be submitted to the Standing Committee on General Purposes for report with recommendations to Council. Your Board notes that the deadline for receiving resolutions by the CFMM is May 15, 1970. 4. Provincial Court: Additional Night Court Sittings On February 3rd Council authorized the expenditure of funds, in advance of budget approval, to provide for two additional night court sittings per week up to April 1, 1970 to handle the increase in cases coming before the Courts. The Provincial Court Clerk has recently advised the Board of Police Commissioners and the Board of Administration of the need to continue the provision of additional court time to meet the steadily increasing number of cases to be tried. Since cases must be scheduled several weeks in advance and the authority to operate the additional night courts terminates on April 1st an immediate decision on this matter is required. 116 Clause #4 Continued: The Court Clerk has submitted a proposal to the Board of Police Commissioners which recommends the establishment of an additional full time court, the elimination of certain clerical positions when the new "No-fine" system commences, and various changes in his 1970 Supplemental Revenue Budget requests for additional court staff. These matters will be considered during the review of the budget of the Provincial Court and reported on to the Finance Committee in detail. There is, however, a need to provide additional court time from April 1st. Your Board RECOMMENDS, therefore, that the two additional night court sittings per week be continued after April 1st pending review of the Provincial Court's 1970 Budget Estimates. 5. Per Diem Payment: Members of Real Property, Court of Revision In 1969 Council was given the statutory authority to pay an additional sum to the members of the Court of Revision, and in that year the Council authorized a payment of $40 per day for each day of sitting to each member. The Court of Revision has completed its work which required each member of the Court to sit on 17 separate days. Your Board RECOMMENDS that there be paid to each member of the Court of Revision $40 per day for each of the 17 days of sittings. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 90, 91 117 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT MARCH 13. 1970 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Business Orientation Programme The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "The Vancouver Chapter of the Administrative Management Society is again sponsoring a one-week on-the-job training programme for selected students from the Commercial Departments of Vancouver Secondary Schools, April 13 through April 17, 1970. This is the same pro- gramme which has been approved by Council for the past four years. The students will work as trainees with no salaries, fees, or other considerations to be offered or paid. The parents of the students sign a release which absolves the employer from any responsiblity for accidents. In many cases, the parents provide their own insurance coverage for the student. The plan is of great value in providing the students with practical experience and also acquaints us with potential candidates for beginning clerical jobs at graduation time. Several City Departments and the City Hall Employees' As- sociation have indicated their willingness to co-operate with the Personnel Services Department staff in placing a number of students in our service for the week. It is recommended that the Personnel Services Department again be authorized to co-operate with the Administrative Management Society in their Business Orientation Programme for students." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. 2. Additional Auto Allowances - Air Pollution Officers_____________ The Director of Finance reports: "The Director of Permits and Licenses informs me that, 'There are two City owned panel trucks for the use of the Chief Air Pollution Control Officer and three Air Pollution Control Officer I's. It has, therefore, been necessary in the past for the staff to travel by bus and on occasion, use their own cars. The nature of the work is such that immediate attention to complaints, as well as the need for frequent patrolling of the City, requires transportation that is readily available. The adoption of the new Air Pollution Control Bylaw, which has increased the amount of work in this regard, emphasizes the need for better trans- portation facilities. 118 To provide the necessary transportation, two members of the staff would use the City owned trucks and the remaining two would require auto allowances. The estimated mileage for the Air Pollution Control Officer I is 800 miles per month and for the Chief Air Pollution Control Officer, 150 miles per month.' Recommended that auto allowances on the regular monthly basis be established for the position of Chief Air Pollution Control Officer presently occupied by J. Satterthwaite and for the position of Air Pollution Control Officer I presently occupied by J. Urwin." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Director of Finance be adopted. 3. Post-Graduate Course in Preventive Dentistry Attendance of Dr. S. J. Gallagher___________________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "The University of Oregon Dental School, Portland, Oregon, is sponsoring the above post-graduate course to be con- ducted on April 3 and 4, 1970. The leader of this course, Dr. Barclay is the chief pro- moter of the method of preventive dentistry adopted by the City Health Department. The City Medical Health Officer considers the course to be an excellent opportunity for Dr. S. J. Gallagher, Dentist II, to obtain first-hand knowledge of the new methods in preventive dentistry which he will be able to impart to the personnel of the Department. The City Medical Health Officer therefore requests authority for Dr. Gallagher's attendance. The total cost to the City would amount to approximately $253 (tuition-$75 U.S. Funds; air travel-$48; three days accommodation and expenses-$lll U.S. Funds; exchange-$19) and one day (April 3, 1970) Leave of Absence With Pay. The Comptroller of Accounts advises that this amount is available within Appropriation 7090/933—Administration and Technical Courses. As this request of the City Medical Health Officer is in accordance with Personnel Regulation 248, the Director of Personnel Services recommends approval." Your Board RECOMMENDS that Dr. S. J. Gallagher be authorized to attend the post-graduate course in preventive dentistry and be granted one day's Leave of Absence With Pay; that the total cost amounting to approximately $253 be made available from Appropriation 7090/933 - Administration and Technical Courses; and that the Director of Personnel Services and the City Medical Health Officer be authorized to implement this report. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 91 119 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS MARCH 13. 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. RECOMMENDATIONS PART I SALES 1. RECOMMENDED that the following sales by tender be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council, being in each case the highest bidder: Re: Lots 91 & 87, D.L. 729, Plan #13271 Sit: E/S Ross Street, South of 43th Avenue (Zoning - RS-1 - Single Family Residential) NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS H P Con¬ 91 Irregular $12,300.00 City Peat is known struction Ltd. Terms @ to exist in this 9-3/4% area and no guarantee is given to soil stability. H P Con¬ 87 50' x 114' $12,300.00 City _ " _ struction Ltd. Terms @ Subject to a 9-3/4% public utility easement over East 10' of South 3'. PART II SUNDRIES 2. Realignment of Marine Drive, Kerr Street to Boundary Road 3130 S.E. Marine Drive______________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to Item 1, Works and Utility Matters of May 9, 1969, confirmed by City Council on May 13, 1969, authorizing the Supervisor of Property and Insurance to proceed with the acquisition of privately-owned lands required for the realignment of Marine Drive. A portion of Lot B, Blk. 8, D.L.'s 330 & 331 being 3130 S.E. Marine Drive, as shown outlined in red on Plan marginally numbered LDII76, which is circulated, is required for road purposes. This property comprises a site having an area of 1.812 acres partly developed as a lumber storage yard. The site is fenced and approximately one-third thereof is blacktopped. Present development on this site is confined to the Southerly portion which is zoned M-l Industrial. The remainder of the property is zoned RT2. Following negotiations with the owners they have agreed to convey the required portion on the following basis: (a) Loss of land (378 sq. ft. at $.69 per sq. ft.) . . $399.00 (b) City Engineer to relocate fence along new property line. (c) City Engineer to provide fill as necessary to establish proper grade. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire that portion of the above property as shown outlined in red on Plan marginally numbered LDII76 for the sum of $399.00 on the foregoing basis chargeable to Code #143/2802." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. CONSIDERATION AND RECOMMENDATION 3. Sale of City-owned Lots East Side of Homer Street Between Robson & Smithe The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "City-owned Lots S½ 10 & 11, Blk. 66, D.L. 341 which are situated on the East Side of Homer Street between Robson and Smithe were acquired by the City through exchange in 1946, and subsequently reserved for possible freeway purposes. The size of the lots total 37.3' x 120', zoned CM-1 (Commercial District) and are presently leased on a month-to-month basis for parking. 121 In January 1970, the Director of Planning released the lots for sale on the condition that they are consolidated with adjoining Lots 8, 9, N½ 10 and 12. An offer to purchase lots S½ 10 and 11 for $33,750.00 cash has, after negotiation, been made by Kingston Securities Ltd. the owner of Lots 8, 9, N½ 10 and 12. Pemberton Realty Corp. Ltd. state that the House of Stein intend to construct an office and warehouse on the con- solidated site. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance considers the offer represents fair market value. FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION (A) The matter of direct sale of Lots S½ 10 and 11 to the abutting owner, based on the Director of Planning's recommendation, is submitted to City Council for Consideration. RECOMMENDED that: (B) In the event that City Council endorses the direct sale of Lots S½ 10 and 11 to the abutting owner it is recommended that the offer to purchase from Kingston Securities Ltd. be approved subject to the following conditions: (i) Sale price $33,750.00 cash plus $100.00 to be applied against consolidation costs. (ii) Subject to existing tenancy. (iii) Subject to consolidation with Lots 8, 9, N½ 10 and 12. Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance (A) for CONSIDERATION and (B) as a RECOMMENDATION. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 91, 92 ======================================================================== 122 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, March 24, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Bird, Broome, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Adams (Civic business) Alderman Calder (Leave of Absence) CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer offered by the Rev. Dr. G. Turpin, Civic Chaplain. ACKNOWLEDGMENT His Worship the Mayor acknowledged the presence in the Council Chamber of two classes of students from the Vancouver City College, under the direction of Miss Bristoll and Mr. Watts. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day in regard to Property and Personnel matters, et al. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated March 17, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Parking Area North of Pioneer Park: Royal Vancouver Yacht Club___________ On March 17th, 1970, the Council received delegations and information, including a Board of Administration report, in respect of development permit application by the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club to fill beyond the existing high water mark to provide a 179 off-street parking area, ancillary to the existing property at 3811 Point Grey Road, occupied by the Club. After due consideration, the whole matter was tabled pending receipt of a letter from the Provincial Department of Lands in respect of lease of water lot by the Government to the Club, the lease presently providing for floats and boat moorage purposes only. Further, the matter was tabled also to receive the action of the Board of Variance in regard to appeals before that Board. 123 A letter from the Board of Variance, dated March 20, 1970, advises of the following decision on the appeals: 'DISALLOWED and the decision of the Technical Planning Board with respect to Development Permit #50923 is upheld.' A letter from the Zoning Planner forwards copy of a communication, dated March 16, 1970, from the Deputy Minister of the Provincial Department of Lands, and reads as follows: "I would refer you to our telephone conversation of Friday, March 13th regarding Lot 5834, Group 1, New Westminster District, which is held under leasehold by the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. The lease is dated October 4, 1959 and runs for a term of twenty-one years. I would stress that the lease is issued for 'floats and boat moorage purposes' - the lessee was not authorized by the lease indenture to make other use of the premises. I might add that the lessee has made no application to change the purpose of the lease and in any event no change would be considered without the City's approval. However, at this time I can give no assurance that a change in purpose of the lease would be considered even if the City did so recommend. In view of the fact that there is apparent strong objection to the construction of a parking lot on this leasehold area I would appreciate receiving the City's views in this matter." The Council noted comments from Mr. M. Baker and Mr. N. Freshwater, as well as requests from them to be heard as delegations again. A letter of comment was also noted from the Community Arts Council. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT this whole matter be forwarded to the Minister of Lands for clarification as to whether the Department would approve the Yacht Club's parking proposal if the City were to give its approval. - LOST MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the City approve the parking area as requested in the development permit application of the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and the Provincial Department of Lands be informed of this action of the City Council. (carried)* (see next page) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the motion of Alderman Sweeney be tabled and a committee of Council be struck to look into the matter of alternative parking arrangements for the Yacht Club, and a copy of this action of Council be forwarded to the Provincial Department of Lands. - LOST 124 The motion of Alderman Sweeney was put. A recorded vote was requested and the record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Broome Alderman Hardwick Alderman Wilson Alderman Rankin Alderman Sweeney Alderman Linnell Alderman Bird Alderman Phillips His Worship the Mayor The motion of Alderman Sweeney was declared, - CARRIED* The Council recessed at approximately 10:30 a.m. following which an 'In Camera' meeting was held in the Mayor's Office and at 12:00 noon the Council recessed to reconvene in open session at 2:00 p.m. The Council reconvened at approximately 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, still in Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair and the following members of the Council present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Bird, Broome, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Adams (Civic business) Alderman Cqlder (Leave of Absence) DELEGATIONS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2. Rezoning: N/E corner of Victoria and _____________28th Avenue (Fabiano)______ The Council received a delegation, and a brief, on behalf of Mr. D. Fabiano in support of application to rezone property at the N/E corner of Victoria Drive and 28th Avenue, from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to an RM-1 Multiple Dwelling District. This matter is reported on by the Board of Adminis- tration in its report dated February 20, 1970 (Building and Planning matters), in which refusal is recommended pursuant to recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clause 5 of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated February 20, 1970, recommending refusal of the application, be adopted. - CARRIED 125 3. Rezoning: N/E corner of 10th Avenue _____________and Balsam Street____________ The applicant, Mr. Bing Marr, appeared and filed a brief, dated March 24, 1970, in support of application to rezone property at the N/E corner of 10th Avenue and Balsam Street. Board of Administration Report (Building and Planning matters), dated February 27, 1970, sets out details in the matter and advises of the Technical Planning Board's and Town Planning Commission's recommendations against the application. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this application be referred to a Public Hearing. - LOST MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clause 3 of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated February 27, 1970, recommending refusal of the application, be adopted. - CARRIED 4. Admission Privileges: Vancouver Museums and Planetarium The Board of Administration, under date of March 13, 1970, submitted report in regard to the Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association admission privileges to the Centennial and Maritime Museums, as well as to each new Planetarium show in return for certain contribution from the Association's membership dues to the Trust Account of the Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planetarium Board. The Director of Museums recommendations, approved by the Museum and Planetarium Board, are set out as follows: "1. That in return for a fee of $1,000 paid to the Trust Account of the Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planet- arium Board on July 1 each year, members of the Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association be accorded free admission to the Centennial Museum and Maritime Museum and each member or member of a family group be entitled to six free admissions each year to the Planetarium. This arrangement is on the understanding that the balance of funds derived from memberships dues after payment of the fee and after covering operating expenses is applied to Museums and Planetarium development, under the guidance of the Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planetarium Board. 2. That admission privileges for the following organizations affiliated with the Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association remain as at present The Archaeological Society of British Columbia Vancouver Natural History Society Vancouver Historical Society Vancouver Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada The present arrangement is that members of these organiz- ations are accorded free admission to the Centennial Museum and Maritime Museums only in return for an annual contri- bution to the Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planetarium Board Trust Account of $1.00 per family membership and $1.00 per individual membership, paid quarterly through the Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association. 126 3. That further appropriate groups may be added to the list of affiliated organizations by Council, on recommendation of the Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planetarium Board. 4. That this agreement be reviewed by the Board of Adminis- tration in December, 1970." The President of the Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association appeared and filed a brief dated March 24, 1970, in support of recommendation 1. above. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing recommendations, 1 to 4, of the Director of Museums and the Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planetarium Board, be approved. - CARRIED 5. Rezoning: W/S Cambie between 65th Avenue _____________and S/W Marine Drive (Fowler for Mr. Gentile) The Council further considered Board of Administration report (Building and Planning matters), dated February 27, 1970, in the matter of application from Mr D. Fowler, on behalf of Mr. Gentile, for the rezoning of property on the W/S of Cambie Street between 65th Avenue and S/W Marine Drive (Lot 19) from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to C-l Commercial District. The firm of F.A. Cleland & Son submitted a communication dated March 17, 1970, setting out views in support of the rezoning. In the Board of Administration report the Director of Planning's views are set out including recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission, that the appli- cation be not approved. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT, pursuant to report of the Board of Administration, no action be taken to approve this application at this time; FURTHER THAT the Director of Planning be asked to investigate the problem of rezoning as associated with the Hudson Street Crossing and Marine Drive, with particular reference to the re- zoning application W/S Cambie Street between 65th Avenue and S/W Marine Drive; AND FURTHER THAT the applicant be so advised. - CARRIED ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Wilson - referred to his enquiry of March 10th House at 3891 Arbutus regarding complaint from the owner of Street the house at 3891 Arbutus Street, i.e. the house is sagging because a beam in the house was cut when certain City development work was being carried out in the area. At that time the Alderman requested the Engineering Department look into the matter and report and His Worship so directed. The Alderman again enquired about the matter and stated no report has been received, nor has any¬ one from the City been in touch with the owners. 127 Alderman Wilson - referred to installation of residential 2600 block Triumph parking signs, with particular reference Street: Residential to the 2600 block Triumph Street, but Parking stated there are other streets requiring this treatment. The Alderman requested an early report be submitted to Council. Alderman Wilson - referred to enquiries made by certain Voters' List and British new Canadians respecting their right Subjects to vote since the voting qualifications referred to British citizens. The Alderman stated some did not vote in the last 5-year Plan Plebiscite being not sure that they were qualified because of their confusion on the matter. The City Clerk explained the Charter provides for British subjects, which includes Canadians, and that there is communication with the Immigration Department endeavouring to make arrangements whereby, on receiving citizenship, these new Canadians will be informed of their voting privileges. Alderman Linnell - referred to resolution of the Park Building #4: Jericho Board recently ordering demolition by May 15th of Building #4 on the Jericho Lands. The Alderman enquired if the City Council could take appropriate action to prevent this demolition until the Council can give further study to the matter. The Corporation Counsel expressed the view the property was handed over to the Park Board but saw no reason why the Council should not enter into discussions with the Park Board. Alderman Linnell - referred to the expected epidemic of Rubella Epidemic Rubella in 1971 and the seriousness of the matter. The Metropolitan Board of Health is strongly recommending the particular vaccine for the purpose be made available before 1971. Alderman Linnell - commended Alderman Broome and other Passport Office members of the Council for efforts in making possible the opening of the new Passport Office in Vancouver. Alderman Broome - referred to the proposed new C.B.C. New C.B.C. Development development and enquired of the status of the matter. His Worship the Mayor advised he would look into the enquiry. 128 Alderman Wilson - referred to the present situation with Development of respect to Terminal Avenue and commented Terminal Avenue that in view of the increasing traffic which will use this street in the future, there is urgency to develop Terminal Avenue to its full width. The Alderman requested the matter be referred to the Standing Committee on Transportation. His Worship the Mayor so directed. COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Appointment of Deputy Mayor Quarter Commencing April 1, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the communication from the Executive Assistant to the Mayor, advising His Worship recommended Alderman Sweeney be appointed Deputy Mayor for the quarter commencing April 1, 1970, be received and the recommendation approved. - CARRIED 2. Synthetic Turf: Empire Stadium The Council received a communication from the Pacific National Exhibition, under date of March 23rd, advising the result of a call for tenders for the installation of synthetic turf and an eight lane, all-weather, running track at Empire Stadium. Details of the bids are enclosed. The P.N.E. states it favours acceptance of the Tartan Turf installation as submitted by the 3M Company and sets out the reasons. It is advisod there is urgency, if the installation is to be in 1970, as the field must be completed by the end of June. The P.N.E. advises that the following two conditions have been agreed to: a) Surrender the lease of Callister Park in order that the City may turn it over to the custody, care and management of the Park Board for use as a neighbourhood park. b) Agree to set a more appropriate rental rate for amateur sporting events held at Empire Stadium and submit a rental rate schedule having regard to the maximum use of the Stadium, encouragement of amateur sports and having parti- cular regard to the requests of the B.C. Soccer-Football Commission. MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT City Council endorse the recommendations of the P.N.E. as contained in their letter of March 23rd, 1970, and that Council instruct the P.N.E. to let the contract for the complete installation of synthetic turf and track to the 3M Company of Canada immediately; FURTHER THAT the matter of payment as to cash price viz a viz term payments and the possibility of cost sharing by the P.N.E., the B.C. Lions or other parties, be referred to the Finance Committee for report back to Council; FURTHER THAT the installation be completed by June 30, 1970, and upon completion the P.N.E. must surrender the Callister Park lease to the City of Vancouver. (carried)* (see next page) 129 MOVED by Ald. Phillips, in Amendment, THAT the following paragraph be added to the motion of Alderman Sweeney: 'FURTHER THAT the City's contribution be limited to a maximum of $600,000.' (lost)** A recorded vote on the Amendment was requested, The record, there- fore, is as follows: FOR THE AMENDMENT AGAINST THE AMENDMENT Alderman Phillips Alderman Sweeney Alderman Hardwick Alderman Wilson Alderman Bird His Worship the Mayor Alderman Linnell Alderman Rankin Alderman Broome The Amendment was declared, - LOST** The motion of Alderman Sweeney was put. A recorded vote was requested and the record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Phillips Alderman Hardwick Alderman Sweeney Alderman Rankin Alderman Wilson Alderman Bird His Worship the Mayor Alderman Linnell Alderman Broome The Main Motion was declared, - CARRIED* During consideration of the immediately foregoing item, a short recess was observed. 3. Delegates to Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities Conference_______________________ His Worship the Mayor advised of the appointment of the following as delegates to the forthcoming Conference of the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities, to be held in Halifax, June 8 to 11, 1970: Alderman Sweeney (Deputy Mayor) Alderman Broome Alderman Wilson MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this information be received. - CARRIED (Aldermen Phillips, Hardwick and Rankin are recorded in the negative) BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. Report of Standing Committee on Finance dated March 19, 1970____________________________ MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on Finance, dated March 19, 1970, be adopted after amendment as follows: Clause 1: Page 3 re City's Capital Cost Payment (Musqueam Indian Reserve) 'from parts (a), (b) and (c) of the recommendation strike the words "and have improvements erected to the point of completion of the first building inspection"'. - CARRIED Certain items in Clause 1, re Musqueam Indian Reserve, in the aforementioned report of the Standing Committee on Finance, were for further consideration and these are dealt with as follows: i Clause 1: (i-b) Municipal Services (Musqueam Indian Reserve) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the following municipal services be provided by the City at no cost: Police Fire Garbage and waste removal Streets and roads maintenance (traffic control deleted) Sewer system maintenance (amended)* MOVED by Ald. Wilson, in Amendment,* THAT the words 'at no cost' be struck in the motion of Alderman Linnell and in lieu thereof be inserted the words 'the Band to continue to pay $1,100 per annum in this regard.' - CARRIED The motion, as amended, and reading as follows was put and CARRIED "THAT the following municipal services be provided by the City, the Band to continue to pay $1,100 per annum in this regard: Police Fire Garbage and waste removal Streets and roads maintenance (traffic control deleted) Sewer system maintenance" (Board of Administration report of March 23, 1970, refers). Clause 1: (iv) Improvement Taxes and Land Taxes re Town Houses and Apartments (Musqueam Indian Reserve) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT full taxes on improvements and land shall accrue to the City in respect of Band owned and operated town houses and apart- ments referred to in this particular item of the Finance Committee's report. - CARRIED 131 Musqueam Indian Village and Block Brothers Subdivision MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Board of Administration be requested to report on the most suitable action the Council should consider taking in the matter of inclusion of the Musqueam Indian Village, the nearby Block Brothers subdivision and the future Salish development under the Municipal per capita grant in order to obtain the per Capita grant for the year 1970 and subsequent years. - CARRIED Clause 2 re Pensions for Certain Civic Employees retired prior to April 1, 1957 In respect of this clause in the report of the Standing Committee on Finance, dated March 19, 1970, it was, MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the effective date be April 1, 1970. - CARRIED B. General Report, March 20, 1970 , Works and Utility Matters (i) Tender: Supply of Asphalts (Clause 5) In considering this clause it was, MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the recommendations be adopted and in respect of MC Grades by Methods A and C, i.e. picked up at refinery and (delivered to Cambie Yards, the bid of Imperial Oil Limited be accepted; FURTHER THAT all of the foregoing be subject to 5% Provincial Sales Tax and contracts satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel. - CARRIED (ii) Balance of Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clauses 1 to 4 inclusive of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated March 20, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Social Service and Health Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Social Service and Health matters), dated March 20, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED (No action was taken with respect to referring the subject matter in Clause 1 to the Health and Welfare Standing Committee, as raised in this clause). 132 Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated March 20, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Licenses and Claims Matters Claim: Michael Joseph Mikulus MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Licenses and Claims matters), dated March 20, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Finance Matters (i) Purchase of the Remaining Components of the City's Computer System (Clause 2) The Board of Administration requested this clause be with- drawn and the Council agreed. (ii) Grant to Canadian Red Cross Society re use of Queen Elizabeth Theatre Rehearsal Room (Clause 6) The Council noted request from the Canadian Red Cross Society for a grant equal to the rental of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre rehearsal room on April 16th, for a blood donor clinic. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT a grant equal to the rental of this rehearsal room be approved. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY (iii) Balance of Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT, in respect of report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated March 20, 1970, Clauses 1, 4 and 5 be adopted and Clause 3 received for information. - CARRIED C. Personnel Matters, Regular, March 13, 1970_______________ Salary and Classification Review: Planetarium Technician I_____________ MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Regular), dated March 13, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED D. Personnel Matters, Supplementary, March 20, 1970_____________________ (i) Overtime: Garage Night Shift Foreman (Clause 2) The Council considered the City Engineer's report as sub- mitted by the Board of Administration in the matter of overtime re garage night shift foreman, as reported on previously by the Board of Administration and the Director of Personnel Services. 133 After due consideration, it was, MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Trades Foreman II (Night Shift) Equipment Branch be granted an additional pay grade ($40.00 per month), in view of the need for continued regular overtime. - CARRIED (ii) Balance of Personnel Matters, Supplementary, March 20, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT Clause 1 of the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated March 20, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED E. Property Matters, March 20, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated March 20, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED F. Proposed Truck Terminal for Sea-Land Service Inc., on G.N.R. land: north of westerly extension of East 5th Avenue between Glen and Keith Drives______________ MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the report of the Board of Administration, dated March 19, 1970, setting out reports of the Director of Planning and City Engineer in respect of proposed truck terminal for Sea-Land Service Inc., on G.N.R. Company lands on proposed site, being north of a, westerly extension of East 5th Avenue, between Glen and Keith Drives, be received for information. - CARRIED G. Dedication for Highway: Parcel 6 of Parcel I, D.L. 2037 (False Creek) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT, pursuant to Board of Administration report of March 20, 1970, Parcel 6 of Parcel I, D.L. 2037 be dedicated for highway purposes and the Corporation Counsel be requested to advance a formal resolution for the dedication. - CARRIED H. Replacement of Parking Meters The Board of Administration, under date of March 6, 1970, submitted the City Engineer's report in the matter of replacement of parking meters, under the subject headings of 'Core Area', 'Extension of Metered Area', and 'Test Results'. The Board of Administration recommends the following recommendation of the City Engineer be adopted: 'that the Park-O-Meter Company and the Duncan Parking Meter Company be requested to submit prices on the purchase of 2,850 meters, such price to include allowance for the existing meters'. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved. -CARRIED 134 I. Certain Staff Positions: Park Board The Board of Administration, under date of March 13, 1970, submitted a joint report from the Director of Personnel Services and the Administrative Analyst respecting certain staff positions in the Park Board. These two officials recommend the position of Director of Ground Construction and Maintenance be approved at pay grade 30, $885-1058, 1969 (2nd half) rates and $964-1058 (effective salary range under Personnel Regulation No. 160-1). The overall effective date of the appointment to be September 1, 1969. The Board of Administration recommends as follows: 1. The foregoing recommendations of the Director of Personnel services and the Administrative Analyst be adopted. 2. Class Specification No. 1030, Director of Grounds Con- struction and Maintenance, be approved. 3. The Board of Parks and Public Recreation be authorized to implement the recommendations of the report and funds, including 1969 adjustment of $370, be included as a budget item, and provided as necessary prior to adoption of the estimates of expenditure." MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing report with recommendations be approved. - CARRIED (The Board of Administration report contains a revised Page 3 from the original report distributed to Council prior to this meeting). J. Certain Street Local Improvement Projects: Portions of 15th and 36th Avenues East The Board of Administration, under date of March 19, 1970, submitted a report pursuant to previous Council instruction on the matter of street local improvement projects, Item 32 - 15th Avenue B/S from Lillooet to Nootka Streets and Item 43 - 36th Avenue B/S from Prince Edward to Main Streets, as contained in Local Improvement Schedule 389 (P.C. concrete curbs and gutters by petition). At a previous Council meeting the Board of Administration was requested to report on the costs involved if the local improve- ment work was carried out by City forces since it had been stated by certain taxpayers that the costs had increased since the petitions were signed. The Board of Administration report deals with the matter concluding the Council should determine (a) that the two projects (items 32 and 43 on Schedule 389) should be undertaken and the City Engineer authorized to call tenders, or (b) that the two projects should not be undertaken. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT (a) above be approved, and the work undertaken accordingly. - CARRIED 135 K. Georgia Viaduct Replacement: East Approach Routes_________ The Board of Administration, under date of March 19, 1970, submitted a report pursuant to resolutions of Council on the matter of east approach routes and the Georgia Viaduct Replacement, under the headings: 1. Terms of Reference for East End Connection from Georgia Viaduct Replacement to Highway 401 via Great Northern Cut, and 2. Upgrading Streets Scuth of Prior. MOVED by Ald. Broome, (a) THAT the firm of Phillips, Barratt, Hillier, Jones and partners be appointed as the consultants in connection with this design project, subject to contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel; (b) the Terms of Reference be in accordance with appendix A attached to the Board of Administration report dated March 19, 1970, it being noted that in respect of Part V, Design Organization, page 4 of the appendix, the selection, appointment and costs of the items referred to in this part would be to the approval of the City Council; (c) the source of funds to be from Major Street Capital Funds; (d) the Provincial Department of Highways and the Planning Department of the Greater Vancouver Regional District be advised of this action of the Council. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT, in respect of the portion of the Board of Administration report of March 19, 1970, dealing with upgrading streets south of Prior Street, the Board of Administration be requested to consider the connection from Malkin Street to William Street, to Vernon Drive, under the First Avenue Viaduct to the Grandview Highway. - CARRIED At this point the Council agreed to continue in session until 5:30 p.m. L. Report of Standing Committee on Planning and Development, dated March 12, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development, dated March 12, 1970, be adopted after change to recommendation (4) on page 4 to read as follows: 'we authorize the Director of Planning, in consultation with the Chairman of the Town Planning Commission and in co- operation with the Corporation Counsel, to revise the Town Planning Commission By-law and the relevant sections of the Zoning and Development By-law.*' - CARRIED * change as underlined. 136 M. Report of Official Traffic Commission dated March 9, 1970__________________________ (i) Grant: Annual School Safety __________Patrol Banquet (Clause 2) MOVED by Ald. Linnell. THAT this clause be approved and a grant authorized accordingly. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY (ii) Balance of Official Traffic Commission matters__________________ MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clauses 1, and 3 to 9 inclusive of the report of the Official Traffic Commission dated March 9, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED N. Report of Social Development Committee dated March 20, 1970 The Social Development Committee, under date of March 20, 1970, reported as follows: "Under date of March 21, 1969, your Social Development Committee submitted its Report #5 dealing with the review of welfare changes and services. This report recommended Council sponsor- ship and support of a Citizens Congress on Welfare in conjunction with the Provincial Government Department of Social Welfare and private donors. Council agreed with this recommendation and authorized an expenditure of $6,500 of civic funds and authorized involvement of civic departments with the Congress to aid and assist the development of the Congress. Since Council's authority, the Social Development Committee has, at the request of the Minister of Social Welfare, for- warded suggested nominees for this Congress and in other ways assisted in the organizational aspects of the Congress' review. At the last meeting of your Social Development Committee, the Director of Social Planning/Community Develop- ment reported to the Committee on the latest meeting of the Citizens Congress on Welfare and circulated to the members of the Committee present, copies of the Minutes of that meeting. The Minutes of the Citizens Congress on Welfare at their meeting of February 24, 1970 quoted the following statement of the recently appointed Minister of Social Welfare presented to that meeting by the Assistant Deputy Minister of Social Welfare: 'The Minister has directed me to advise the Congress that he is carrying out a total re-organization of the Social Welfare Department which will, on April 1st, become the Department of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement and that due to the re-organization going on in the department, he has no items which he would like the Congress to examine at this time but at a later date there might be situations which he would like the Congress to review.' 137 The following is an extract from the Minutes of the meeting after the receipt of the statement of the Minister: 'In the light of the Minister's statement it appeared that the purpose and function of the Congress has altered and that the initial terms of reference did not appear to apply. A full discussion followed the reading of the statement and the comments of Mr. Egan on behalf of the City's Social Planning Department and Mr. Naphtali on behalf of the United Community Services were heard and discussed. Mr. Guy then moved, seconded by Mr. Neal, that the Congress be and the same is hereby dissolved and that the Minister of Welfare be notified accordingly. The motion was carried unanimously.' The Director of Social Planning/Community Development advised that it was his understanding that the 'in-put out-put' model being constructed by Management Sciences was going to be completed and that the model information would be available to the City of Vancouver. The Social Development Committee discussed this action quoted above of the Citizens Congress on Welfare and the other aspects of the situation which reflected directly on the proposed policy of the Committee and of the Vancouver City Council and referred to the Joint Technical Committee, Department of Social Planning/Community Development. a) The advisability of continuing the Citizens Congress on Welfare under the present terms of reference, b) if the continuation is recommended on what basis, municipally or regionally or other and, c) review the terms of reference and if felt advisable in light of altered conditions, such changes in the terms of reference and manner of operation as might be deemed advisable. After further discussion, it was agreed by the Social Development Committee and is now RECOMMENDED that funds received for the Citizens Congress on Welfare from the Vancouver Foundation be returned to the Foundation with a letter of appreciation for the Foundation's support." MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the foregoing report be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the previous authority granted to expend $6,500 to aid and assist the development of the Congress be withdrawn. - CARRIED 138 0. Social Service Department: Temporary Staff_____________ The Board of Administration, under date of March 23, 1970, submitted a report with respect to additional temporary staff, approved by Council on December 16, 1969, as follows: 1 Clerk III 2 Clerks I 5 Clerk Typists II 8 Clerk Typists I 2 Social Workers I The report sets out details by the Administrative Analyst indicating the circumstances, and the current situation respecting applicants for assistance, details with respect to records and a new filing system installed and estimated costs in respect of these positions as follows: "Estimated Costs The estimated monthly cost of the above positions is as follows: (a) Control 1 Clerk III $511 1 Clerk 1 321 1 Clerk Typist 11 364 Single Men's Unit 1 Clerk 1 321 1 Clerk Typist 1 298 $1,815 Fringe Benefits 12%% 227 $2,042 Six months $12,252 (b) Records, Typing Pool, Three Units 7 Clerk Typists I @ $298 $ 2,086 4 Clerk Typists II @ $364 1,456 Intake 2 Social Workers I @ $537 1,074 Fringe Benefits 12½% $4,616 577 $ 5,193 Three months $15,579 (c) Total Estimated Cost Single Men's Unit and Control $12,252 Records, Typing Pool, Three Units 15,579 $27,831 Less Canada Assistance Plan - 50% $13,915 Provincial - 25% 6,957* $20,872 Estimated net cost to City $ 6,959 * To be approved 139 The Assistant Administrator advises that he will request the Provincial participation as shown above. It is recommended that the funds required to meet the salary costs indicated above be included in the Departmental budget for 1970 and that approval be given for the expenditure of such funds prior to approval of the budget." MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT this Board of Administration report, recommending approval of the report of the Administrative Analyst, be adopted. - CARRIED P. Sources of Funds for Parking Engineer Under date of March 20, 1970, the Board of Administration submitted the following report of the City Engineer: "At its meeting on January 23rd, 1969, Council received a Board of Administration report (dated January 13th, 1969) stating that the Downtown Parking Corporation accepted the suggestion that they should pay for technical assistance for the Vancouver Parking Commission. The moneys for this assistance were to be provided from operating surpluses of the D.P.C. It now appears, that in view of the expansion underway at D.P.C. Lot Number 2, the D.P.C. surpluses for this year may not be sufficient to pay the full budgeted figure of $21,880. Several sources of funds have been examined to determine what action might be taken if the D.P.C. is unable to provide the full budgeted amount. As a result of this examination, it is recommended that the necessary amount be taken from the Current Parking Meter Revenue Account (48/80) before the surplus for this account is divided between the Traffic Control Reserve and the Parking Meter Reserve funds. The amount of the D.P.C. surpluses available will then be paid into that account. The Director of Finance has agreed to this procedure. The City Engineer RECOMMENDS that the foregoing method of financing the Parking Engineer and recovering such funds as are avaible from D.P.C. surpluses be approved." The Board of Administration recommends the report of the City Engineer be adopted. MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved. - CARRIED Q. Tyne Street Underground Wiring Project MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration, under date of March 20, 1970, submitting for information report on Tyne Street Underground Wiring Project, be received and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance for further consideration. - CARRIED 140 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED BY-LAWS 1. BY-LAW TO ASSESS CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN 1970, re CERTAIN COLLECTIVE PARKING PROJECTS____________________ MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to assess certain real property in the year 1970 for the purpose of defraying the costs and charges with respect to certain collective parking projects, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 2. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 4450 BEING THE LICENSE BY-LAW (Auctioneer)________________________ MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 4450, being the License By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED 141 MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 3. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 3575 BEING THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BY-law (Low Density Multiple Housing)___________________________________ MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED (Various questions were asked of the Director of Planning) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The by-law received two readings on March 17, 1970 and the third reading this day) 142 MOTIONS 1. Establishment of Land for Highway Purposes (Glen Drive, north of 5th Avenue)___________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of the lands hereinafter described; AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to establish the hereinafter described lands for highway purposes; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following City-owned land be established for highway, said land more particularly described as follows: Parcel 6 (Reference Plan 2681) of Parcel "I", District Lot 2037, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1341 be and the same are hereby established for highway purposes and declared to form and constitute portions of highways. - CARRIED 2. Project 200: Demolition of Granville Viaduct On March 17th, Notice was called on the following motion: MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT, before demolition and other permits are issued in respect of demolition of the C.P.R. Viaduct at the north foot of Granville Street, the Council receive ratification of the agreement re Cordova Street Extension and related matters, as set out in a former Council resolution. (withdrawn) Alderman Linnell requested, and agreement was given, to the with- drawal of this motion. 3. Property Taxes and Senior Citizens On March 17th, Notice was called on the following motion of Alderman Bird, seconded this day by Alderman Linnell: "MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT WHEREAS the U.B.C.M. Executive has discussed with Premier Bennett and his Executive the question of relief for senior citizens on fixed income, in regard to tax relief on their homes; AND WHEREAS the Executive Council refused to consider the request; AND WHEREAS there is some support in the Provincial Govern- ment for this relief; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Vancouver City Council go on record as supporting the U.B.C.M. in this matter, and the Council bring the urgency of this matter to the attention of the Cabinet Ministers and M.L.A.'s." The motion was put and, - CARRIED 4. Development of the Jericho Defence Lands: Park Board On March 17th, Notice was given on the following motion by Alderman Phillips, seconded this day by Alderman Linnell: "MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT a meeting of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development and the Park Board be held to discuss Park Board plans for development of the Jericho Defence Lands." The motion was put and, - CARRIED 5. Contractors and City Streets On March 17th, Notice was given on the following motion by Alderman Linnell, seconded this day by Alderman Sweeney: "MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS the City streets are adversely affected by the careless practices carried on by some contractors involved in con- struction projects; AND WHEREAS such practices result in the City streets, in- cluding boulevards, being cluttered with building materials and various types of equipment; AND WHEREAS the streets thereby become very untidy and unclean because of the muddy conditions which usually follow; AND WHEREAS not one Civic authority but several appear to be involved in the control of this conduct resulting in delays to obtain early and appropriate action; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Administration be requested to report on the most appropriate ways and means to require contractors involved in construction affecting the City streets to adhere to specific Civic regulations of control; FURTHER THAT if the present regulations are not adequate to ensure good housekeeping on the City streets so affected, before, during, and after construction, the Board of Administration be requested to report to the Council the necessary action to make such regulations adequate and enforceable with a minimum of delay, possibly by providing authority to one Civic division in respect of the entire matter; FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the attached memorandum of suggested remedies be reported upon by the Board of Administration in its overall report resulting from this resolution." The motion was put and, - CARRIED 144 6. Building #4: Jericho Defence Lands MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the following motion proposed by Alderman Linnell be referred to the Standing Committee on Planning and Development for consideration when dealing with matters pertaining to Jericho Defence Lands: 'THAT the Park Board be requested to not demolish Building #4 at Jericho until Council has a chance to deal with it.' - CARRIED 7. Leave of Absence: Alderman Phillips MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT Alderman Phillips be granted leave of absence for the period March 30 to April 5, 1970. - CARRIED His Worship the Mayor advised he had called a special Council meeting for Thursday, March 26, 1970, at approximately 9:30 a.m., to consider 'In Camera', certain labour matters. The Council adjourned at approximately 5:30 p.m. The foregoing are Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting dated March 24, 1970, and the reports referred to are those on Page (s) 145-179 145 MAR 24 1970 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION . . . (WORKS) 1 MARCH 20TH, 1970. The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (dated March 20th. 1970) 1. Fruit Row Agreements - Private Roadway south of Malkin Avenue West of Glen Drive - Westfair Properties Ltd. "An Agreement dated 14th June, 1948 between the City of Vancouver and the Great Northern Railway Company provided for a private roadway south of Malkin Avenue from approximately the southerly production of Princess Avenue to Glen Drive through the Railway lands. The purpose of the private roadway was to provide adequate off-street parking and unloading of vehicles on the Railway lands and to reduce traffic congestion on Malkin Avenue which was to be developed as a major street. The foregoing Agreement was subsequently modified by Agreements dated 30th May, 1949 and 24th September, 1951. The 1949 Agreement had no effect on the private roadway but the 1951 Agreement did permit Chess Brothers Ltd. to construct a warehouse on the private roadway. (This construction has not taken place.) The Railway Company has sold most of the lands affected by the private roadway and the purchasers are bound by the 1948, 1949 and 1951 Agreements. The aforementioned Agreements were modified by an Agreement dated 21st January, 1965 which provides: (a) Where an owner desires to construct a building upon the private roadway in his parcel he shall provide the City Engineer with a plan showing the development. (b) If the City is satisfied that the plan shows adequate parking, loading and unloading areas for vehicles and adequate access to Malkin Avenue so that traffic congestion will not be created on the street, the City may grant permission to the owner to construct a building upon the private roadway on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City. The City has granted the owners of Lots C and D permission to construct a building on the private roadway in their lots. An application has been received from Eng & Wright, Architects, agent for Westfair Properties Ltd. for permission to construct a building which will be in part upon the private roadway in Lot E, Block 1, D.L.'s 196 and 2037 adjacent to aforementioned Lots C and D. 146 Item No. 1 "The applicant was advised that Council had determined that the permanent alignment from the Georgia Viaduct Replacement to Highway 401 be via Malkin Avenue and the Great Northern Cut, that the Georgia Viaduct Consultants are commencing an immediate study of this permanent alignment in terms of freeway standards and of grade street standards and that the private roadway in Lot E could be affected by this permanent alignment. The applicant has advised that it is imperative to occupy the proposed building by mid-Summer of this year and has requested an early decision as to whether or not the private roadway in Lot E can be built upon with no restrictions Lot E is located within a corridor where the Consultants will be considering the location of the permanent alignment connection from the Georgia Viaduct Replacement to Highway 401. Until the Consultants' report has been completed and Council has finalized the location of the connection it will nou be possible to determine to what extent the private roadway in Lot E may or may not be affected by this highway proposal. I RECOMMEND that permission to construct a building upon the private roadway in Lot E be not granted at this time pending the finalization of the location of the highway." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Sewer on 23rd Avenue between the lane east of Main Street and Prince Edward Street________________________________________ "Reconstruction of this sewer, which is in poor condition, is required prior to proposed paving. The estimated cost is $17,500. I RECOMMEND that $17,500 be appropriated for this purpose from 1969 Sewers Capital Budget Account Code 0115/7001 'Provision for Unspecified Projects - Miscellaneous'." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 3. Sewer on Prior Street from Hawkes to Campbell Avenue, etc. "The four blocks of property bounded by Prior and Georgia Street and by Heatley and Campbell Avenues are presently discharging combined sewage to Terminal Avenue storm drain. In order to remove this source of pollution it is necessary to build a new diversion manhole at the junction of Union and Hawkes, also a new sewer along Prior Street from Hawkes Avenue to Campbell Avenue, and then north of Campbell Avenue from Prior to the L/S Union. This will divert the flow to the Raymur Trunk system. I RECOMMEND that $12,000 be appropriated for this purpose from the 1969 Sewers Capital Budget Account Code 0115/6901 'Pollution Control - Provision for Unspecified Projects', and $10,000 from Account Code 0115/7001 - 'Provision for Unspecified Projects'." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. RECOMMENDATIONS 4. Allocation of Funds from Traffic Control Reserve for Minor Modifications to Existing Traffic Control Signals__________________ The City Engineer reports as follows: "Annually it is required that minor modifications be made to existing traffic signal equipment. Cost of the work for this year has been estimated to be $15,000. In order that this work can be carried out as and when required, it is necessary that funds be allocated from the Traffic Control Reserve Fund. It is therefore RECOMMENDED that the sum of $15,000 be allocated from the Traffic Control Reserve Fund for these minor modifi- cations." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the City Engineer be adopted RECOMMENDATION & CONSIDERATION 5. Tender No. 56-70-1 - Supply of Asphalts (Liquid and Paving) For a 12 Month Period The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent report as follows: "Tenders for the above were opened by the Board of Administration on January 26, 1970, and referred to the City Engineer and Pur- chasing Agent for report. The working copy of the tabulation is on file in the Purchasing Agent's Office. The 5% Provincial Sales Tax is in addition to all prices shown in this report. The funds for all purchases are provided in the Revenue Budget. There are two aspects of this Tender that require some explanation 1. Delivery In order to provide maximum operational flexibility, prices were requested for the following alternative methods of delivery for all products. Method (A) - picked up at refinery. Method (B) - delivered to City Tank Trucks. Method (C) - delivered to Cambie Yards. Method (D) - picked up at central locations (from mother trucks supplied by the contractor). 2. Prices Tenderers were requested to state their Posted Tank Truck prices as of January 1st and offer a discount from the Posted Tank Truck prices. The discounts to be firm for the duration of the contract, but the tank truck price could fluctuate up or down with market changes. 148 This pricing system, which has been preferred by the industry, in the past has worked very well because invariably all suppliers have had the same Posted Tank Truck prices, and if one supplier made a price change, the others followed within a few days; there- fore, the award could be made to the firm offering the largest discount. In this instance, however, there has been a departure from the historical pattern. On January 5, 1970, Imperial Oil Ltd. revised their Posted Prices upwards by 7/10 of a cent per gallon for Liquid Asphalts, and $1.40 per ton on the Paving Asphalts. Gulf Oil Limited did not bring their prices into line until one month later, and the other two firms (Shell Canada Ltd. and Standard Oil Co. Ltd.) have still not done so. Imperial Oil Ltd. submitted a letter of explanation after the closing of tenders, which stated they showed their Prevailing Posted Price as of January 5th instead of January 1st as requested. (See copy attached). This affects the low bid position on one of the items only (MC Grades by Methods A & C). We are, therefore, recommending, subject to contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel, the award of: all Asphalts, with the exception of that item which we are submit- ting for Council consideration. RECOMMENDATIONS IMPERIAL OIL LTD. RC Grades - by Methods A & C - for a total estimated cost of $847.00. STANDARD OIL CO. LTD. RC Grades - by Methods B & D. Emulsions - RS2K - by Methods A, B, C & D, for a total estimated cost of $27, 730.00. SHELL CANADA LTD. MC Grades - by Methods B & D. Emulsions - RSI Grade - by Methods A, B, C & D, for a total estimated cost of $20,135.00. GULF OIL CANADA LTD. 8500 Grade - by Methods A, B, C & D, for a total estimated cost of $67, 600.00. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION - of MC grades by Methods A and C. Should Council wish to allow the letter of explanation offered by Imperial Oil Co. Ltd., this firm would be low on MC Grades by two methods of supply, thereby increasing the amount of their award by $21,210.00 for a total award of $22,057.00. Should Council not wish to allow the letter of explanation, we recommend that this item be awarded to Shell Canada Ltd., in the amount of $22,125.00 thereby increasing Shell's award to $42,260.00. 149 As stated earlier - (a) The discounts are firm for the duration of the contract. (b) The Posted Tank Truck prices are not firm-they may flucuate up or down with the market. (c) Posted Tank Truck prices have been identical in the past so the awards have been made to the firms offering the largest discounts. In this instance, Imperial Oil Ltd. offered the largest discount but because Shell Oil Ltd. (the firm offering the next highest discount) has not followed the historical pattern of making their posted prices identical, two possibilities exist i.e. - (1) If, within the near future, the Posted Tank Truck prices follow the historical pattern and become identical; the lowest bid will be from Imperial Oil Ltd. Imperial Oil Ltd. Shell Oil Ltd. Difference $22,260.00 $23,175.00 $915.00 (2) If the difference in the posted prices is maintained, the lowest bid will be from Shell Oil Ltd. Imperial Oil Ltd. Shell Oil Ltd. Difference $22,260.00 $22,125.00 $135.00" Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent and City Engineer be approved and submits for Council CONSIDERATION the balance of the tender. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 131 150 Board of Administration, March 20, 1970 ......................(SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICE AND HEALTH MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Social Allowances - Revised Rates The Social Service Administrator advises as follows: "The Assistant Deputy Minister of Welfare has issued Serial Letter under date of March 4th, 1970, which is self-explanatory. A copy of this Letter is circulated. The specific points for Council's approval are (1) Social Allowances and (2) Boarding and Nursing Home Rates. The increases are effective April 1st, 1970, and authority to implement these increases is requested. Your Board RECOMMENDS that with regard to Social Allowances authority be given to the Social Service Administrator to pay the revised rates authorized by the Provincial Government. However, with regard to Boarding Home and Nursing Home rates the situation is already covered by Council resolution of January 27, 1970. Council may wish to consider whether they would like the Health and Welfare Committee to consider the revised Social Allowances 2. Overtime - Single Men's Section and Conversion of Records Section__________ The Social Service Administrator reports as follows: "There has been an unusually high number of applications for social assistance from single men since January 1, 1970, which has resulted in the need for the staff of the Single Men's Section, and the Control Section, to work overtime on five occasions in order to keep abreast of the demand. In addition, the conversion of the filing system has necessitated a great deal of overtime on the part of the clerical staff in Records and other sections. As a result over $4,000 has been expended on overtime from January 1, 1970, to the end of February for which no funds are available in the 1970 Budget. It is anticipated that when additional staff for the Single Men's Section, which was approved by City Council on February 24, 1970, are hired there will be no further need for overtime in that Section. There will be, however, a continuing need for overtime in connection with the filing system and vouchering system which will be the subject of a further report at a later date. RECOMMENDED that sufficient funds ($6,000) be approved in advance of 1970 Budget in order to cover the cost of over- time already worked and for anticipated overtime required to March 31, 1970." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Social Service Administrator be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 131 151 Board of Administration, March 20, 1970 . . . . . (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Temporary Display Cottage - 2122 Kingsway______________________ The City Building Inspector has received a request from FAB-A-LOG Construction Ltd. to erect a temporary display cottage at 2122 Kingsway until December 31, 1971. The City Building Inspector reports as follows: "The building is a log cabin type structure supported on wooden skids and does not meet the minimum requirements for wood frame construction of the Building By-law. However, as provided for in Section 2.6 of the Building By-law, I am prepared to recommend that the cottage be permitted on this site, for display purposes, until December 31, 1971 subject to the following conditions: a) The applicant shall deposit with the City, a Bond of Indemnity satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel, to guarantee the demolition of the building and removal of all materials from the site within the specified period. b) Sanitary facilities shall be provided in accordance with the Medical Health Officer's requirements. c) Due provision shall be made for fire protection to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the City Building Inspector be adopted. 2. Exchange of Property with Park Board: Southeast Sector The Chairman of the Technical Planning Board reports as follows:- "Within the existing registered subdivision covering the area of the Southeast Sector Development, there are five sites reserved for park purposes. The Superintendent of Parks has requested that the terms of the exchange of existing parks for the new parks proposed in the Southeast Sector plan be determined prior to the release by the Park Board of existing parks for resubdivision purposes. Existing Park Sites The existing parks are shown on the attached Appendix I. The total area is approximately 25.0 acres based on registered plans. It is proposed that these parks be released by the Park Board for resubdivision purposes. New Park Areas The new park areas are shown on the attached Appendix II. These areas were approved by Council on May 31, 1968 as part of the overall concept plan for the Southeast Sector. 152 On July 8, 1968, the Park Board resolved: 'THAT the proposed parks be approved on the understanding that no capital funds were included in the Board's existing Five Year Plan for development of the proposed new park sites.' Proposals for Exchange of Property a) The park areas numbered 3, 5 and 9 on the plan attached as Appendix II are proposed to be dedicated to the Park Board at no cost as a straight exchange for the existing registered park sites. This includes the 13.2 acre community park and two neighbourhood parks of 6.8 acres and 5.0 acres. The total of these park areas is equal to 25.0 acres of existing park sites. It should be noted, however, that minor revisions to the exact boundaries may result from final survey of the new parks. b) With reference to the plan attached as Appendix II, the walkway park areas numbered 1, 2, 4, 6 and 7, which total about 5.6 acres, and the Lookout and Major Park areas numbered 8 and 10 which total about 113.7 acres, are proposed to be reserved for park purposes pending purchase by the Park Board. In accordance with the general policy of Council, the Park Board would purchase these areas at market value out of its Five Year Plan funds; the order of purchase to be established by the Park Board. The acreage of the areas proposed to be purchased is subject to minor revisions resulting from final survey, and from the redesign of Areas "E" and "F" presently under study by the Planning Depart- ment in accordance with Council's resolution dated May 20, 1969. Recommendations: It is recommended that: a) Council approve the proposals for the exchange of park sites in the Southeast Sector between the Park Board and the City as described in this report and outlined on the plans attached as Appendices I and II. b) The Park Board be requested to approve the proposals set forth in this report, following which the existing park sites be resubdivided in accordance with the latest approved plans for the Southeast Sector. c) Council reserve for park purposes, the 119.3 acres of walkway, Lookout and Major park areas, pending their acquisition by the Park Board in accordance with the general policy of Council, i.e. at market value." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above report of the Technical Planning Board be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 132 153 Board of Administration 1970 . . . (LICENSES & CLAIMS - 1) LICENSES AND CLAIMS MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: I. Claim No. 9908 - Accident April 1, 1969 Michael Joseph Mikulus, 860 Howard St. Burnaby, B.C.______________________________ The Corporation Counsel reports as follows:- "Mr. Michael Joseph Mikulus was involved in an automobile accident on April 1, 1969. which resulted in damage in the amount of $1,575.00 to a 'City-owned vehicle under the control of the Water Works Operations Branch of the Engineering Department. This accident involved a number of vehicles and some serious injuries resulted. Because of the monetary limits of liability in the insurance policy held by Mr. Mikulus, his insurance company has been unable to settle the claims to this date. Since there is a one-year statute of limitations on motor vehicle accidents, the City must commence its action before April 1, 1970 in order to protect its claim. Accordingly I recommend that authorization be given for the commencement of an action against Mr. Mikulus to recover the damages incurred by the City." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 132 Board of Adm!n!strat!on, March 20, 1970 (FINANCE -1 ) FINANCE MATTERS 154 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Sinking Fund and investment Matters, February, 1970 The Board considered the following report of the Director of Finance respecting Security transactions during the month of February, 1970, and a Summary of Securities held by the General and Capital Accounts as at February 28, 1970. GENERAL AND CAPITAL ACCOUNT TRANSACTI0NS Date Type of Security Maturi ty Matur!ty Cost Term Yield Date Value Days Bank Deposit Receipts Purchased Feb. 2 Bank of Montreal Feb. 27/70 $2,314,288.36 $2,300,000.00 25 9.07 4 Bank of Montreal Feb. 13/70 1,502,681.51 1,500,000.00 9 7.25 17 Bank of Montreal Feb. 27/70 1,252,482.88 1,250,000.00 10 7.25 20 Bank of Montreal Feb. 24/70 400,317.81 400,000.00 4 7.25 $5,469,770.56 $5,450,000.00 SINKING FUND TRANSACTIONS Exchange of Canada 5% Bonds due October 1, 1973 for City of Vancouver 4¼^% Debentures due October 15, 1973 to Provide an Improved Yield for the Sinking Fund Portfolio. Maturi ty Matu r i ty Term Yield Date Type of Securi ty Date Value Pr 1 ce Cost Y rs/Mos % D!sposal Feb. 5 Canada 5% Oct. 1/73 $410,000.00 $89.50 $366,950.00 3/8 8.38 Acqu i s i tIon $U.S. $U.S. $U.S. Feb.23 / City of Van. 4j^% Oct.15/73 $400,000.00 $84.06 $366,240.00 3/8 9.50 / These City of Vancouver bonds acquired are payable !n U.S. dollars both as to principal and interest and values quoted are therefore in U.S. dol1ars. Date Type of Security Matu r i ty Maturi ty Cost Term Yield Date Values Days O, Bank Deposit Receipt Purchased Feb. 5 Bank of Montreal Feb. 23/70 $376,363.87 $375,000.00 18 7.375 GENERAL AND CAPiTAL SUMMARY OF SECURtTiES HELD AS AT FEBRUARY 28, 1970 Type of Securi ty Par or Maturity Value Cost or Book Value Medium Term Canada 4¼% Bonds due Sept.1/72 $4,319,000.00 $4,264,922.56 RECOMMENDED by the Board of Administration that the above report of the Director of Finance re Sinking Fund and Investment Matters be confirmed. 155 2. Purchase of the Remaining Components of the City's Computer System_________________ Your Board has received the following report of the Director of Finance: "On August 26, 1969, Council approved the recommendations of the Director of Finance to purchase part of the computer system through IBM's Government Installment Payment Plan (GIPP) with a net annual budget saving of approximately $10,000 (if the value of owning the computer after the end of the purchase period is taken into account, the economic savings are $26,000 per year). There is an option when agreement which allows the City to terminate the agreement with IBM at the end of any fiscal year. The remaining components of the computer system were left on the normal rental agreement because it was probable that why would have to be replaced by faster units much sooner than those components recommended for purchase If all components were placed on the purchase plan at one time the contract would have had to be cancelled at the time the first component was replaced. The City can now realize an additional budget saving of $6,000 per year since IBM has recently modified its GIPP contract such that components can be removed from the con- tract without voiding the agreement for the rest of the system. The contract has been further Modified to allow one component to be replaced by another* at any time, not just at the end of any final year. With these restrictions removed, it is now possible to include the remaining installed components on the purchase contract. The affected components are: l403 printer 2841 direct access control 2-2311 direct access disk drive unit 2415 magnetic tape unit Total monthly rental for this equipment is $4,677 including 5% P.S.T. Monthly payments on the Government Installment Pay- ment Plan would be $3,487 including 5% P.S.T. In addition to the $3,487 the City must pay for maintenance service. Cost comparison Present monthly rental including 5% P.S.T. $4,677 Prodosed monthly payments GIPP (incl. 5% P.S.T.) $3,487 Maintenance agreement 660 Insurance 25 4,172 Total monthly savings $ 502 I recommend that the City enter into the Government Installment Payment Plan (designed by IBM for Government units) with IBM for the purchase of the presently installed 1403, 2841, two 2311s, and 2415 computer components at an approximate cost of $4,172 per month, including maintenance and insurance, with approximate annual budget savings of $6,000, and that the 1970 operating budget be reduced accordingly, for the remaining portion of the year." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendation of the Director of Finance be adopted. 156 INFORMATION 3. North Fraser Harbour Commissioners: 1969 Audited Statements The Director of Finance reports as follows: "The audited statements of the North Fraser Harbour Commissioners for the year ended December 31st, 1969, have been received and copies are circulated for the information of Council. It will be noted that the net earnings for the year 1969 are reported as $401.00 and have been added to the Reserve for Future Harbour Development. The Reserve for Future Harbour Development now stands as follows: Balance forward January 1, 1969 $353,545 Add: Investment Earnings 1969 27,152 Operating Surplus 1969 401 $381,098 Less Expenditures on Capital Works 94.334 Reserve Balance at Dec. 31, 1969 $286,764 A Reserve for Ice Breaking and Emergencies has been retained during the year at $150,000. Section 16 of the Fraser Harbour Commissioners' Act provides that any surplus profits shall be divided equally between the Municipalities of Richmond, Burnaby and the City of Vancouver. However, the reserve balances of $286,764 and $150,000 respectively as reported above have been retained by the North Fraser Harbour Commissioners for the purposes noted. The fore- going treatment of reserve funds is consistent with the practice of many years and has previously been reported to Council each year." Your Board submits the above report of the Director of Finance for the information of Members of Council. RECOMMENDATIONS 4. Tender No. 12-70-3 - Policemen's Oxfords & Firemen's Boots The following report, with respect to Tender No. 12-70-3 for Policemen's Oxfords & Firemen's Boots, has been received from the Purchasing Agent, the Chief Constable, and the Fire Chief:- "We recommend ACCEPTANCE of the only tender received, which was submitted by the J. Leckie Company Limited, in the amount of $18,484.70, plus 5% Provincial Tax. These oxfords and boots will be union made in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We further recommend that Council authorize this contract in advance of Council's approval of the 1970 Budget. The oxfords and boots are covered by the Police and Fire Union Agreement, and early ordering will satisfy' the Union request that deliveries be made by July 1%, 1970." Your Board RECOMMENDS the recommendation of the Chief Constable, Fire Chief and Purchasing Agent be approved. 157 5. Tender No. 12-70-2 - Policemen's and Firemen's Shirts Tenders for Policemen's and Firemen's Shirts were opened by your Board on February 16, 1970, and referred to the Chief, Constable, Fire Chief and Purchasing Agent for report. The working copy of the tabulation is on file in the Purchasing Agent's Office. The officials report as follows: We recommend ACCEPTANCE of the following low bids:- Item Name of No. Description Total Price Low Bidder 1. Policemen's $12,147.50 Empire Shirt DRESS Shirts (plus 5% Tax) Mfg. Co. Ltd. 2. Firemen's $ 6,871.50 Empire Shirt DRESS Shirts (plus 5% Tax) Mfg. Co. Ltd. The above firm supplied the City's requirements last year and completed the contract satisfactorily. We further recommend that Council authorize this contract in advance of Council approval of the 1970 Budget. The Police and Fire shirts are covered by the Police and Fire Union Agreement, and early ordering will satisfy the Union request that deliveries be made by May 30, 1970." Your Board RECOMMENDS the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent, Chief Constable and Fire Chief be approved. CONSIDERATION 6. Canadian Red Cross Society: Grant Equal to Rental of Queen Elizabeth Theatre Rehearsal Room A letter has been received from the Canadian Red Cross Society advising that the Vancouver Vocational Institute is sponsoring a Blood Clinic on Thursday, April 16, 1970. The Society is confronted with the problem of finding suitable accommodation in which to hold the Clinic, as the Institute is extremely short of space. The Society has been in touch with the Manager of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, who has advised that the Rehearsal Room of the Theatre is available on April 16th. Therefore, the Canadian Red Cross Society is requesting a grant of $70, equal to the rental of the Rehearsal Room, for a Blood Donor Clinic on April 16th. Your Board notes that Council on October 7, 1969, passed the following Motion regarding the Society's similar request last year: "THAT a grant equal to the rental of the requested space, be approved." Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 132 158 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS REGULAR REPORT MARCH 13, 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Salary and Classification Review - One Position - Planetarium Technician I, Planetarium Division, City Museums Department The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "At the request of the Director of Museums, I have con- ducted a review of the duties and responsibilities of all positions in the Planetarium Division of the City Museums Department. Only one position is to be dealt with in this report, and is discussed below. The ex- cluded position of Curator, Vancouver Planetarium will be considered at a later date, and the remaining positions will be reported on to the Board of Administration. Planetarium Technician I (A. B. Guilmant-Smith) The incumbent of this position is responsible for the recording, editing, equalizing, and mixing of sound for Planetarium shows, using sophisticated electronic equip- ment; developing special circuits and devices required for the production of varied sound effects; and performing maintenance tasks. The production of Planetarium shows has proven to be more complex than anticipated originally, and as a result, this requires greater technical skill and greater independence of action. In reviewing the overall duties and responsibilities of this position and in com- paring related internal classes in the Museums Department, I recommend that the position be reclassified from Pay Grade 19 to Pay Grade 20, effective July 1, 1969. I have also revised class specification no. 369 (Planetarium Technician I) to more appropriately reflect the work per- formed, and recommend that it be adopted. It is further recommended that the auto allowance established for this position be continued on the same basis. The estimated recurring annual cost of this proposal calculated at the final steps in the pay ranges at 1969 rates and including fringe benefits at 10% will be $436. The Comptroller of Accounts reports that the additional funds, estimated at $514 for six (6) months in 1969 and twelve (12) months in 1970 will be provided by an ad- justment of the 1970 departmental salary appropriation during budget review. The Director of Museums and the Business Manager, Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association are both in agreement with this recommendation." 159 SUMMARY Incumbent Present Proposed Effective Classification Classification Date A. B. Guilmant- Planetarium Tech¬ Planetarium Tech¬ July 1, Smith nician I nician I 1969 P. G. 19 P.G. 20 ($537-642)* ($562-675)* *Salary includes consideration for working irregular hours and/or weekends. Your Board RECOMMENDS (l) that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted; (2) that the following class specification, as revised by the Director of Personnel Services be adopted: No. 369 Planetarium Technician I (Revised) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 132 160 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT MARCH 20. 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Automobile Allowances - City Museums Department Staff The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "On December 16, 1969, City Council adopted a report of the Board of Administration on staffing arrangements in the City Museums Department, reclassifying a number of positions. Several of the positions that were reclassified had been previously granted automobile allowances, however, the con- tinuation of this allowance was not dealt with in that report. The situation with regard to the need for car allowance has not changed and, consequently, I recommend that the following positions continue to receive this allowance as they had done before, and on the same basis. Incumbent Classification Present Effective Prior to Dec. 16/69 Classification Date S. A. Junior Museum Museum Student Dec. 16, Cuthbertson Supervisor Education Officer 1969 H. Campbell Museum Education Museum Adult Jan. 1, Co-ordinator Education Officer 1970 Vacant Museum Collections Museum Curatorial Dec. 16, (M.J. Hale Assistant Assistant 1969 previous incumbent) J. Watson Museum Display Museum Display July 1, Technician 11 Technican III 1969 L. McCann Museum Curator 11 Museum Curator 1 Dec. 16, (temporary (Maritime Museum) (Maritime Museum) 1969 incumbent) 1 Vacant ) Museum Museum July 1, Position ) Collections Curatorial 1969 (J.B.Stanton) Assistant Assistant previous ) incumbent) ) L. Maranda ) G. Stewart ) G. Calvert ) On March 10, 1970, City Council approved the reclassification of another position of Museum Collections Assistant (D. A. Hayes - incumbent) to Museum Library Assistant. An automobile allowance had also been previously authorized for this position and, con- sequently, I recommend that the allowance be continued on the same basis, effective July 1, 1969." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. 161 CONSIDERATION 2. Overtime - Garage Night Shift Foreman The City Engineer reports as follows: "On May 13, 1969, the Director of Personnel Services recommended to Council that the Trades Foreman II (Night Shift), Equipment Branch, be granted an additional pay grade ($40 per month). An apparent need for continued regular overtime provided the justification for the recommendation. The recommendation was not accepted, and Council instructed officials to try to eliminate the overtime. Through the Research and Systems Committee, your Board has had an analysis of the reasons for this overtime carried out. Officials have attempted to establish an acceptable procedure for its elimination. Unfortunately, all possible means of eliminating this overtime involve either excessive costs or unreasonable operating procedures. The Equipment Branch night shift concerns itself primarily with the maintenance of equip- ment. Particular priority is placed upon equipment which is required urgently, such as refuse trucks and police vehicles. Loss of productivity on this shift could seriously affect the operating departments of the City. The overtime which the foreman works is necessitated by three factors: (1) The need for communication between the day and afternoon shifts in the Garage. (2) The need to plan the allocation of work before tradesmen arrive so that unproductive time of tradesmen will be minimized. (3) The need to carry out work related to shift end and closing of the Shops and Garage, without causing unproductive tradesmen time. Three major possibilities for elimination of overtime were con- sidered in detail. These are described below, with associated disadvantages. (1) Require the foreman to work only his regular 8 hour shift from 4:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. At the beginning of this shift, tradesmen would have to wait for jobs to be assigned to them. It is estimated this would take up to l/2 hour and, therefore, some tradesmen would work only 7½ hours. Some losses would also occur at shift end if clerical and procedural work had to be completed by the foreman by 1:00 a.m. This method of eliminating overtime would result in loss of productive time on the night shift. It is estimated that the costs of the above losses in productive time would be in excess of $800 per month. (2) Attempt to shift the preliminary jobs associated with the afternoon shift, and the communication between shifts, to the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of the Garage Day Shift; do not permit the night shift foreman to carry out any work after 1:00 a.m., but continue to have the tradesmen work up to 1:00 a.m. and on occasion beyond this on an overtime basis. The Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of the Garage already work longer hours than they are formally required to do. Placing additional requirements upon their positions is unacceptable. 162 Elimination of the jobs after 1:00 a.m. would slow down the communication between the Garage Night Shift and the using Branches, so that equipment could not be used immediately on the day following night shift maintenance. Information left for the Garage Day Shift would not reflect work done by tradesmen late in the shift. (3) Attempt to upgrade the Trades Foreman I to Trades Foreman II, the Trades Sub-Foreman to Trades Foreman I, and a Tradesman to Trades Sub-Foreman for one hour per shift, permitting the Trades Foreman II to take one hour off at mid-shift. This proposal does not conform to common operating practice, and would cost $100 per month. In addition, the Trades Foreman II would work what is essentially a split-shift, for which extra compensation would probably be justified. The City Engineer and your Board felt that Council would wish to consider this report of the Research and Systems Committee, before finalizing any judgment on this matter." Your Board submits the matter to Council for consideration. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 132-133 163 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS MARCH 20. 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. PART I SALES RECOMMENDATIONS 1. RECOMMENDED that the following sale by tender be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council, it being the highest offer received: Re: Lot C, D.L. 36 & 51, Plan No. 13304 Sit: W/S Boundary Rd. between Wellington & Rae Aves. (The above lot is zoned RS-1 - Single Family Dwelling District) NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Dickman Con¬ C Irregular $10,600.00 9-3/4% -struction Ltd (City Terms) 2. RECOMMENDED that the following offer received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terns and conditions set down by City Council: Re: Lot 92, D.L. 729, Plan #13271 Sit: E/S Ross St. South of 45th Avenue NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS H. & P. 92 Irregular $12,500.00 City Peat is known Construction Terms to exist in area @ 9-3/4% and no guarantee is given to soil stability. 164 PART II SUNDRIES 3. Acquisition - Georgia Viaduct Replacement 800 Main St.. 208 & 210 Union Street The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to Item 1, Property Matters, July 25, 1969, confirmed by Council on July 29, 1969, approving the expropriation of Lots 1 and 2, Block 21, D.L. 196, being 800 Main Street, 208 and 210 Union Street, the owners having refused an offer of $110,000.00, and also appointing Professor E.C.E. Todd as the City's nominee to the Board of Arbitration. These premises comprise a site 57' x 120', zoned CM-1, improved with a 3 storey masonry building erected in 1910. This building has a ground floor area of 6840 sq. ft., partial basement, tar and gravel roof, brick and stucco on the exterior and a concrete foundation. Following serving of the Notice of Expropriation, the owner's solicitor filed particulars of claim for com- pensation in the amount of $165,000.00. Negotiations have continued with both the owners and their solicitor. The owners have now offered to accept the sum of $118,000.00 in full settlement of all elements of their claim as of March 31? 1970. Sale is subject to the existing lease of the premises known as 800 Main St. occupied by a drug store (London Drugs) under a lease expiring Oct. 31? 1974* The City is negotiating separately with this lessee for early termination of the lease, and this matter will be subject to a subsequent report to Council. The City Solicitor and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance, after review of recent independent appraisals, and of the owner's compensable costs, such as independent appraisals, legal fees, loss of revenue, etc. consider the proposed settlement as reasonable and would recommend its acceptance. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire the above property for $118,000.00 on the foregoing basis, chargeable to Code #172/1120." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 133 165 STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MARCH 12, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Development was held in the No. 1 Committee Room on Thursday, March 12, 1970, at approximately 2:00 p.m. The following members were present: PRESENT: Alderman Bird, Chairman Aldermen Adams, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin and Wilson ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (On Civic Business) Alderman Sweeney CLERK: D. Scott The minutes of the meeting held February 26, 1970, were adopted. The following recommendation of the Committee is submitted to Council for consideration: RECOMMENDATION 1. Town Planning Commission : Organization The Vancouver City Council on December 2, 1969, referred the following report of the Board of Administration, dated October 28, 1969, to the Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation: "The Director of Planning has submitted the following report: 'On March 25, 1969, Council adopted the following extract and recommendation of the Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation based on a report, dated February 21, 1969, prepared by Mr. J. MacD. Lecky, Chairman of the Town Planning Commission and the Director of Planning: "1. adopt the proposals in this report, 2. disband the Urban Renewal Consultative Committee and thank members for their services, 3. rename the Town Planning Commission the 'Vancouver City Planning Commission', 4. authorize the Director of Planning in co-operation with the Corporation Counsel to revise the Town Planning Commission By-law, 5. request the Director of Planning to report on required changes to the Zoning and Development By-law and other required changes of procedure, 6. request the Director of Planning in co-operation with the Town Planning Commission Chairman to report on any additional budget for the Commission. RECOMMENDED that recommendations 1-3 and 5 and 6 contained in the report of the Director of Planning and Chairman of the Town Planning Commission dated February 4, 1969, and quoted above be adopted after adding the words 'in principle' at the end of Recommendation 1. FURTHER THAT all interested groups be requested to submit written briefs on this report for the consideration of Council." 166 As a result of the last instruction, nine organizations received copies of the report and seven briefs have been submitted. Copies of the briefs and an analysis are added as Appendices A and B. The original report is attached as Appendix C. With few excep- tions the briefs endorse the proposals in the report. Where submissions disagree, they tend to contradict each other. The conclusions in the original report, therefore, remain valid. Three advisory groups were proposed in the original report: 1. Urban Renewal and Redevelopment 2. Transportation 3. Zoning and General Planning The first group was to deal with the specifics of Urban Renewal and Redevelopment. It is suggested that its establishment should be delayed until future programmes for Urban Renewal and Redevelopment in the City are clarified. It has also been suggested that there should be a fourth advisory group set up to bring neighbourhood representatives together to discuss local problems. This might be a worthwhile objective, yet to select a representative small group would be impracticable. It appears, therefore, that the Town Planning Commission and its advisory groups should deal with matters on a City-wide basis. However, the Commission could arrange special meetings with area groups when necessary. Although they have not submitted a brief, there have been discussions with members of the Design Panel to consider ways in which they can assist the City. These discussions followed a meeting between the Panel members and the Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation on February 18, 1969. The Panel is appointed only to advise the Technical Planning Board on architectural design. However, members have suggested that they would be pleased to serve on the proposed Zoning and General Planning advisory group of the Town Planning Commission. This would provide a way for the Design Panel to take part in discussions on general planning matters as part of the Town Planning Commission advisory group. The briefs and the relationship of the Design Panel to the Town Planning Commission advisory group has been discussed with Mr. J. MacD. Lecky, Chairman of the Town Planning Commission, who concurs with this report. He agrees that the recommendations of the original report should be put into practice as soon as possible. Accordingly, it is RECOMMENDED that Council confirm their action of March 25, 1969, and instruct that the February 21, 1969, report on Town Planning Commission organization be implemented as soon as possible. FURTHER, that the Corporation Counsel in consultation with the Director of Planning and Chairman of the Town Planning Commission be authorized to revise the Town Planning Commission By-law and that one or more members of the Design Panel be appointed to the Advisory group on Zoning and General Planning. FURTHER, that there be no action at present to establish the advisory group on Urban Renewal and Redevelopment.' 167 Your Board endorse the recommendations in this report, but bring two points to Council's attention for their consideration: (a) The appointment of three members of Council to the Town Planning Commission may be a heavy burden on members of Council, who have sought to divest themselves of some of their responsibilities on Outside Boards; (b) Council may wish to retain the right to have the Director of Planning report to them first, particularly by way of progress reports to the Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation, although the views of the Town Planning Commission would be sought before a final decision is made." The Committee noted a communication from the Chairman of the Town Planning Commission dated December 9th dealing with the subject matter. A report of the Board of Administration dated February 21, 1969, to which was attached a joint report of the Chairman of the Town Planning Commission and the Director of Planning dated February 4, 1969, was again considered, this report having been previously considered at a Standing Committee meeting on March 13, 1969. The Chairman of the Town Planning Commission and the Director of Planning discussed this report with the Committee. After considerable discussion, it was RECOMMENDED that (a) there be only one Alderman on the Town Planning Commission, who will be appointed by Council and be a voting member; (b) the Council recognize the point of the Chairman of the Town Planning Commission that there is no intent in the February 4th report to usurp Council's function of holding Public Hearings, particularly in relation to zoning matters. However, the Council takes the view that the question of consulting to obtain local or specialists' points of view would be recognized as within the authority of the Commission and therefore the Commission would be authorized to establish special committees and have meetings with local or special groups; (c) the membership of the Town Planning Commission be comprised as follows:- 1 Alderman 1 Member of the School Board 1 Park Commissioner 9 representatives appointed by Council 2 representatives appointed by the Commission (d) the item "Method of Selection" as contained on page 5 of the report of the Chairman of the Town Planning Commission and the Director of Planning dated February 4, 1969, be deleted; (Alderman Broome is recorded as voting against this motion) 168 (e) the Town Planning Commission submit names in December for consideration by Council when considering the appointment of members for the following year. The Committee then reconsidered the following recommendations as set out in the Board of Administration report dated October 28, 1969: "1. adopt the proposals in this report 2. disband the Urban Renewal Consultative Committee and thank members for their services 3. rename the Town Planning Commission the 'Vancouver City Planning Commission' 4. authorize the Director of Planning in co-operation with the Corporation Counsel to revise the Town Planning Commission By-law 5. request the Director of Planning to report on required changes to the Zoning and Development By-law and other required changes of procedure 6. request the Director of Planning in co-operation with the Town Planning Commission Chairman to report on any additional budget for the Commission." and RECOMMEND that (1) we adopt the proposals in this report in principle; (2) we disband the Urban Renewal Consultative Committee and thank the members for their services; (3) we rename the Town Planning Commission the 'Vancouver City Planning Commission'; (4) we authorize the Director of Planning, in consultation with the Chairman of the Town Planning Commission and in co-operation with the Corporation Counsel, to revise the Town Planning Commission By-law; (5) we request the Director of Planning to report on required changes of procedure; (6) we approve the appointment of an Executive Secretary for the Town Planning Commission, the hours of services required and the cost to be reported by the Director of Planning. In order to expedite the matter, it was agreed that any further report of the Director of Planning should be submitted simultaneously to Council with the new Town Planning Commission By-law. The meeting adjourned at approximately 3:45 p.m. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 135 169 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE MARCH 19. 1970 The Standing Committee of Council on Finance met on Thursday, March 19, 1970, at 9:30 a.m., in the No. 1 Committee Room, Third Floor, City Hall. PRESENT: Alderman Adams (Chairman) Aldermen Bird, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson. ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (Civic Business) Alderman Broome (Civic Business) Alderman Calder (Leave of Absence) CLERK TO R. Henry THE COMMITTEE: The Minutes of the meeting held January 15, 1970, were adopted. The following recommendations of the Committee are submitted to Council for consideration: RECOMMENDATION1. Musqueam Indian Reserve The Board of Administration, under date of February 16, 1970, submitted a report of the Corporation Counsel, Director of Finance and Director of Planning concerning the development of Musqueam Indian Reserve lands, as a result of certain action taken by the Standing Committee on General Purposes on October 30, 1969. The officials reported that the Band had requested certain variations in the proposal recommended by the Committee and approved by Council on November 18, 1969. The Board of Administration report set out the main points of difference. The Indian Band's solicitor, Mr. Gardom, appeared before the Committee and filed a submission, dated March 19, 1970, dealing with the outstanding items of difference, which totalled eight in number. Mr. Gardom also filed a document entitled "Summary of Agreement re Musqueam Band and Vancouver City", dated December 1, 1969, and a Plan of the Reserve showing the proposed development. Prior to considering the subject matter, the Committee RECOMMENDED it be understood that the City, in taking the following action with regard to the development of Musqueam Indian Reserve lands, is not establishing a precedent for any other development. The Committee then took action as noted below with respect to the eight outstanding items of difference contained in the Band's submission: (i-a) The Band recommends that it is in its interests and the interest of the City that the streets of the Reserve be no longer "no trespass" private roads and instead become available to Vancouverites as all other streets. The Band proposes that they be dedicated to the City for 10 years subject to renewal. 170 (i-b) In order to complement this "opening of the Reserve" the Band requests normal Municipal services for Reserve Band members at no cost - police, fire, and garbage, maintenance of street roads, sewer and pumping station. The Band now pays approximately $1,100 per annum. RECOMMENDED that the City agree to (i-a) above. FURTHER that the matter of services as shown in (i-b) above be referred to the Board of Administration to submit a report to the Council meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 1970, on the normal costs involved in "opening of the Reserve'. (ii) In the capital-cost contract with the City and in the firm surrender, the Band requests that Salish subdivision be accepted by the City, with all City By-laws to apply and be effective, but as now zoned. This zoning is single-family residential plus the two small portions set aside for apartments and town houses. RECOMMENDED that the City agree to the foregoing, it being condi- tional that the development of this area be in accordance with the City's RS-1 and RM-1 zoning regulations. FURTHER, it is agreed that no additional park land wili be required on condition the proposed park area, shown on the Plan submitted by the Band this day, be reserved specifically for park and recreation purposes. (iii) ....... however if City Engineering wishes to inspect the public utilities at its expense, it certainly may. If there were any defects, the Band would rectify. RECOMMENDED that the plans, specifications and Certificates with respect to engineering work performed on public utilities already carried out in the area be submitted to the City Engineer for his inspection and satisfaction. FURTHER, the City agree to assume costs of any necessary inspections of the utilities with any defects found being the responsibility of the Band. (iv) ....... as a compromise, and within the terms of the surrender of Salish subdivision dealing with the Band owned and operated town houses and apartments, the Band requests that the improvement tax on the same accrue to the City and the land tax on the same accrue to the Band - on prevailaing City formula for each as to maximum rate. RECOMMENDED that consideration of this particular item be deferred for consideration by Council on Tuesday, March 24, 1970. (v) The Band requests that City taxing power on the residential lots become operative as individual Leases are sold and on the multi-family Band owned and operated areas, when the buildings become leasable. RECOMMENDED that the City accede to this request. (vi) Consistent with the overall agreement of the City for capital cost contribution it is requested that the City assume similar responsibility for the extension of Salish Drive which is a necessity to service the subdivision, and on a similar formula, i.e. rough grading, gravel surfacing, water, sewer installations, estimated at $32,139.50. In regard to the foregoing, the Committee noted a copy of a petition from residents of the Musqueam Park area, a development near 4lst Avenue and Marine Drive, protesting the possibility of Salish Drive being utilized as a public thoroughfare to and from the Reserve development, for a number of stated reasons. RECOMMENDED that the City accede to the Band's request. FURTHER that the petition referred to be received for information. (vii) The Band has paid for sewer and water connections in the residential lots. It requests the City bill the purchasers of the Leases for the same, and reimburse the Band - estimate $463 per lot for both connections. After explanation by the officials on the problems involved with this request, Mr. Gardom agreed to withdraw the item. (viii) It is requested the City's capital cost payment (estimate - $516,766.98 plus $32,139.50 equals $548,906.48) be paid: (a) 25% on 25% of leasing; (b) 25% on 50% of leasing; (c) the balance on 65% of leasing. To offset the Band's daily-running interest cost, the Band requests full funds to be made available forthwith, preferably effective January 1, 1970, and to be lodged in a high-yield Bank deposit with the City of Vancouver holding the same In Trust for the Band subject to the aforesaid payment formula, and with the Band receiving the Bank interest on the same at the time of final instal- ment. RECOMMENDED the City's capital cost payment of an agreed amount be paid in the following manner: (a) when 25% of the total number of lots in the subdivision are leased and have improvements erected to the point of completion of the first building inspection then the payment of 25% of the determined costs be made; (b) when 50% of the total number of lots in the subdivision are leased and have improvements erected to the point of completion of the first building inspection then the pay- ment of an additional 25% of the determined costs be made; (c) when 65% of the total number of lots in the subdivision are leased and have improvements erected to the point of completion of the first building inspection then the payment of the balance of the determined costs be made. AMENDED SEE PAGE 130 172 FURTHER that interest be allowed on funds made available in the 1970 Supplementary Capital Budget or any balance thereof remaining unpaid from time to time, from July 4, 1970 until the date the development qualifies for payment and the funds are paid over to the Band. The interest rate to be payable from time to time, calculated at the City's average interest earnings on short term investments. 2. Request for Increase in tensions for Certain Civic Employees Retired Prior to April 1, 1957 City Council, on February 3, 1970, when dealing with a request for an increase in pensions for certain civic employees who retired prior to April 1, 1957, passed the following Motion: "That the whole matter be referred to the Board of Administration to submit a full report to the Finance Committee, to include consideration of a proposal that these retired employees (prior to April 1, 1957) be placed in a position of receiving pensions more equitable than is currently the case." As directed, the Board of Administration submitted a report of the Director of Finance and the Director of Personnel Services, dated February 24, 1970, to the Committee detailing the effect of increased pensions for this particular group. The report advised that any adjustment given by Council will require a written agreement with the Superannuation Commissioner in Victoria. Mr. Rae, representing the B.C. Municipal Retired Employees' Association and the Vancouver Superannuated Police Officers' Associa- tion, spoke in support of both Associations' request for an increase in pensions. After due consideration, your Committee unanimously RECOMMENDED that the City supplement this particular group's pension by an increase of $1.00 per month for pensioners, or 70¢ per month for their widows for each year of service to a maximum of 25 years. The Director of Finance was asked to submit a suitable effective date for this increase for the consideration of Council on March 24, 1970. (Subsequently, the Director of Finance has stated the Superannuation Commissioner in Victoria has advised that the increase can be made effective for the month of April, for which pension cheques will be issued April 28, 1970.) Time did not permit consideration of the subjects: "Deferring Local Improvement Charges" (Board of Administration Report dated March 4, 1970) - and - "information re Grants to Religious and Charitable Organizations" (Board of Administration Report dated December 16, 1969) and it was agreed to defer these matters to a future meeting of the Committee. The meeting then adjourned. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 130-131 173 MINUTES MARCH 9, 1970 OFFICIAL TRAFFIC COMMISSION A meeting of the Official Traffic Commission was held in the No. 1 Committee Room, Third Floor, City Hall, on Monday, March 9, 1970, at approximately 3:00 p.m. PRESENT: Alderman Linnell Alderman Rankin Mr. R.C. Boyes, Assistant City Engineer, Traffic and Transportation Division Inspector T. Herdman, City Police Department Mr. D. Morrison, City Prosecutor's Office Mr. J. Mulberry, Law Department ALSO Mr. W.H. McLachlan, Vancouver School Board PRESENT: Mr. J. Plaskett, Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council CLERK: D. Scott Adoption of Minutes The minutes of the meeting held January 26, 1970, were adopted. 1. Crosswalk, 45th and Tisdall - $1.49 Day At the last meeting of the Commission, Superintendent Oliver was requested to submit a report with respect to traffic conditions and students' crossing problems at 45th and Tisdall on "$1.49 Day". The Superintendent advised in a communication dated February 19, 1970, that during the morning period from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. vehicular traffic was very light; during the noon hour period from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m. traffic was much heavier but there were numerous breaks in the flow, and after school the traffic was the same as during the noon hour period. He further advised that students crossed at this "T" intersection without difficulty and in complete safety. He concluded his report with the observation that at this type of intersection, he could find no warrant for the installation of a "Stop when Occupied" school crosswalk. RECOMMENDED that the report of Superintendent Oliver dated February 19, 1970, be adopted. 2. Grant: Annual School Safety Patrol Banquet In a communication dated February 17, 1970, Superintendent Oliver requested a grant of $2,500 for the purpose of providing prizes and awards for the boys and girls in the school patrols; this being the same amount as was requested last year. RECOMMENDED that the Official Traffic Commission recommend to Council that a grant of $2,500 be made towards the cost of prizes and awards in connection with the Annual School Safety Patrol Banquet. 174 Official Traffic Commission March 9, 1970 3. Loading Zone: Mid- Block on Howe Street Mr. G.E. Baynes, President of the Hotel Grosvenor, appeared before the Commission and requested a loading zone mid-block on the west side of Howe Street, directly across from the hotel entrance. Mr. Baynes pointed out that the door for entering and discharging passengers is on the right hand side of all the airline limousine buses and, therefore, the buses cannot pull into the loading zone on the east side of Howe Street. He stated that, due to parking along the curb on the west side, the buses are unable to pull in and this presents a potentially dangerous situation when passengers are loading. In a report dated January 19, 1970, the City Engineer advised that that department is prepared to remove some curb parking on the west side of Howe Street for a loading zone but this zone should be immediately south of Robson Street. He further advised that Mr. Baynes proposes to locate a shelter on the City street allowance, subject to the approval of Council, and that should the Commission agree to such a shelter, it would be necessary to submit the request to Council and have an agreement drawn up. In speaking to the matter, Mr. -Boyes pointed out that to have the loading zone mid-block on the west side of Howe Street would create a dangerous situation, in that passengers would likely jay-walk at this point on Howe Street to enter the bus. It was noted that there are two metered parking areas in front of the hotel by the parking lot and it was felt advisable that these two meters should be removed. After considerable discussion, it was RECOMMENDED that the report of the City Engineer dated January 19, 1970, be received; that the City Engineer look into the possibility of removing the two metered parking spaces in front of the hotel; and that the Airline Limousine Company be written to asking if they can have an emergency left hand door put on the buses, as this arrangement would facilitate the loading of passengers on the one way streets. 4. Marked Crosswalk - 12th and St.Catherines At the December 1, 1969, meeting of the Official Traffic Commission a request by Mr. Ryan, Director of Kivan Boys' Club, for a marked pedestrian crossing at 12th and St.Catherines Street was considered. At that meeting it was recommended that the recommendation of the City Engineer contained in his report dated November 21, 1969, that the crosswalk not be marked at 12th and St. Catherines Street, be adopted. In a communication dated February 13, 1970, Mr. Ryan again requested the Official Traffic Commission to place a marked crosswalk at this intersection, due to another traffic accident which involved a young boy. Mr. Ryan appeared before the Commission and stated that not only is the Boys' Club located at this intersection but there is also an adjacent playing area which is used by many children, as well as the club members. He stated that the membership in the Boys' Club had dropped off since the last accident, as the parents were concerned about their children crossing 12th Avenue at this intersection. Mr. Ryan filed with the Commission a petition containing 182 names requesting a flashing amber light at this corner which he submitted on behalf of one of the parents. He stated that he did not feel a light of this type was necessary but that a marked crosswalk would be sufficient. 175 Mr. Boyes advised that he did not feel that there was justification for a marked crosswalk at 12th and St. Catherines as the rate of rear-end collisions is higher at marked crosswalks and such cross- walks often give a false sense of security. He stated that the particular accident referred to by Mr. Ryan occurred at 6:40 p.m. when some children were playing and one ran out on to 12th Avenue, just east of the intersection. Alderman Rankin, in speaking to the matter, pointed out that 12th Avenue is a four lane arterial roadway, is narrow, and that traffic is very heavy during the rush hours. He presented a motion that a marked crosswalk be placed at this intersection, however, the motion was lost. It was, RECOMMENDED that no action be taken at this time. 5. 7000 Block Victoria Drive: Parking Facilities___________ In a communication dated October 21, 1969, Mr. C.A. Hardy expressed concern at the loss of parking on a City-owned parcel of land adjacent to the commercial development on the west side of Victoria Drive, south of Argyle Drive, such land having been approved as a library site. In a report dated February 20, 1970, the City Engineer reported as follows: "From what we can determine, the area west of the commercial development, which is owned by the City and presently used for parking, was leased originally to Kelly, Douglas Company when the 'Market Basket' was located here. We understand it was paved as a parking area by them. When the 'Market Basket' moved out the lease lapsed until 1965, when St. Timothy's Church leased it for parking purposes. As this property has been chosen by the Library Board for a Library site, Council on September 9th, 1969, requested the Supervisor of Property and Insurance to terminate the lease of St. Timothy's Church. The original lease terminated on January 31st, 1970, but is being renewed on a month-to-month basis until the site is required by the Library Board. The Church has been told to make its own parking arrangements, as they suggested they would do in correspondence dated May 1966. Emphasis, however, was placed on their coming to an agreement with the Library Board for the use of Library parking facilities when not required by the Library. Preliminary plans indicate five or six parking stalls on the west side of the lane and ten stalls on the west side of the Library building close to the Church site. Our observations of parking demand, as related to the stores in this area, indicate that very little use is presently made of the parking lot which will be the site of the proposed Library, During the week, when the stores are open, observations showed an average of five vehicles using the lot, while less than half of the approximately fifty curb parking spaces on the abutting streets adjacent to this block (Victoria Drive, Nassau Drive) were occupied. 176 The Planning Department advise that the site is zoned as an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District. The regulations of the Zoning and Development By-law require that, as this site has an average depth of less than 90 feet, a minimum front yard set-back of 18 feet must be provided. The plans of development for the proposed Library, as approved by the Technical Planning Board, indicate the provision of a total of seventeen off-street parking spaces - all with direct access from the lanes at the south and east of the site." The City Engineer concluded his report with the recommendation that no further action be taken with respect to the provision of parking as there does not appear to be a shortage of on-street parking for the stores within a reasonable distance. With the aid of a plan, Mr. Boyes explained the situation to the Commission members. The Chairman suggested that at the proposed library site there should be more than 17 parking spaces, however, Mr. Boyes pointed out that the Development Permit for this site has been approved by the Technical Planning Board. After due consideration, it was RECOMMENDED that the recommendation of the City Engineer, contained in his report dated February 20, 1970, that no further action be taken with respect to the provision of parking, be approved. 6. 5657 Stamford Street: Trucks Cutting Corner on Private Property In a communication dated January 20, 1970, Alvira Morrison and Donald Johnson described damage to their property and fences from truck traffic, and loading in the lane flanking their property. This lane is described as the lane north of Kingsway, from Stamford Street to Joyce Street. The City Engineer advised under date of February 27, 1970, that his department has inspected this location, that there is not presently a fence on the complainants' property adjacent to the lane, and no evidence that there has been one recently. An entrance to the loading bays of a hardware warehousing service is within the first 40 feet of the entrance to the lane off Stamford Street and trucks turning wide to enter these loading bays are encroaching on the complainants' property. The warehousing service yard adjacent to the lane is approximately 70 feet wide and 62 feet deep which gives ample manoeuvring space off the lane. The encroaching on private property relates more to northbound vehicles which are descending on a steep grade on Stamford Street and the grade is probably a factor in swinging wide. The City Engineer stated that, since the edge of the lane is not readily apparent to motorists, and in view of the grade conditions, arrangements are being made departmentally to install delineator posts at the north side of the lane adjacent to its intersection with Stamford Street. RECOMMENDED that the report of the City Engineer dated February 27, 1970, be adopted. 177 7. 3300 Block Austrey Avenue - Request for Resident Parking Zone, Improved Access_________________________________ In a communication addressed to Alderman Rankin dated December 15th from Mr. V.J. Blancard and six of his neighbours on Austrey Avenue, Mr. Blancard requested resident parking only privileges and better access to Joyce Street from the 3300 Block Austrey Avenue. He stated that heavy parking densities are being generated by Bingo games every Monday night. In a report dated February 27, 1970, the City Engineer advised that observations during Bingo on Monday night indicate that several parking spaces are still available, even at peak density. The Bingo games are sponsored by St. Mary's Church which has provided off-street parking for 120 vehicles. The Church has also made arrangements for Bingo players to make use of a warehouse parking lot on the east side of Joyce Street. Observed parking densities on other nights are about 30% on Austrey Avenue. The City Engineer stated that since his department's observations indicate that parking space is available for residents on Austrey Avenue, a resident parking only zone does not appear to be warranted. With respect to the request for access to Joyce Street, the residents of the 3300 Block Austrey Avenue presently have access to Joyce Street via McHardy Street and Euclid Avenue. Austrey dead-ends to the east of McHardy some 250 feet short of Joyce Street and records show that there never has been a street allowance through to Joyce Street. Until January 1969, St. Mary's Church had allowed residents of Austrey Avenue access to Joyce Street across their private property. When they began construction of an Educational Centre and Parish Hall in 1969, they closed off this access to permit construction of a paved playground and parking lot. Since the dead end nature of Austrey Avenue is similar to that occurring on many other streets in the City, an extension of Austrey Avenue is not necessary. The City Engineer concluded with the following recommendations: (a) Resident parking zones not be installed in the 3300 Block Austrey Avenue, and (b) Mr. Blancard be supplied with a copy of this report. Aldermen Linnell and Rankin stated they believed that Council had passed a resolution that would provide for a pedestrian walkway through the property so that the residents on Austrey Avenue would have easier access to Joyce Street. It was RECOMMENDED that this matter be tabled to the next meeting of the Commission in order that the City Engineer can investigate the matter of a public access to Joyce Street and provision of additional parking on the east side of Joyce Street. 8. Noise from Heavy Truck Traffic on Boundary Road in the Vicinity of 26th Avenue In a communication to Alderman Rankin, Mr. Raymond C. Thomson complained about the noise emanating from heavy truck traffic on Boundary Road at night. In a report dated February 27, 1970, the City Engineer reported as follows: 178 "This portion of Boundary Road has a 132' street allowance and dual roadways with a centre boulevard and is located about midway between Grandview Highway and Kingsway. Grades are negligible and development is residential. The street forms a convenient and logical routing between Grandview Highway and Kingsway and associated industrial areas, and has been classified as a major arterial street. As a result, it has been provided with a pavement capable of withstanding heavy loads (25,000 lbs. per single axle and 50,000 lbs. per tandem). Traffic is constant and increasing and includes considerable trucking. It should be noted that vehicles operating within the size and weight limits set out in the Street & Traffic By-law are entitled to use this routing. Those which exceed these limits can only use this route under permit from the Engineering Department. The question of vehicular noise was examined by City Council in 1967 and, after some study, it was concluded that the existing regulations were appropriate, and that more stringent police action was the only way to deal with the problem at that time. Increased enforcement has been carried out since. The Police report that they are not aware of violations on this section of Boundary Road and remark that, in their experience, the grade conditions here are not sufficient to cause excessive engine and braking noises. The Police Department has been notified of this complaint, and they advise that special attention will be given to this area." The City Engineer recommended that the complainant be advised that the Police Department will give special attention to this area. In discussing this matter with the Commission, Mr. Boyes advised that Police investigation appears to be the only solution. After considerable discussion, it was RECOMMENDED that the City Engineer's report dated February 27, 1970, be adopted and that a communication be forwarded to the Automotive Transport Association and the Canadian Association of Fleet Supervisors, informing them of this complaint. 9. Bus Stop - Fraser and 25th Avenue Mr. Stanley Jung of the King Edward Avenue Pharmacy Ltd. complained about the recent positioning of the bus stop on the far side of Fraser Street at 25th which places this bus stop directly in front of his and other merchants' stores. He submitted a petition signed by 14 tenants in the 4100 Block on Fraser Street. Mr. Jung stated that the placing of the bus stop at this location prevents customers parking directly in front of their premises and infringes on their daily livelihood. He requested that the bus stop be returned to its original location on the near side of Fraser Street. 179 The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:20 p.m. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 136 In speaking to the matter, Mr. Boyes advised that, for safety reasons, all bus stops are being located on the far side of the intersections. He pointed out that the bus stop at 26th and Fraser will be moved to the far side in the near future. It was noted that either Mr. Jung, or his representative, had been invited to be present at this meeting to discuss this problem, however, Mr. Jung was not able to be present, nor was he able to have a representative present. RECOMMENDED that Mr. Jung, on behalf of the petitioners, be forwarded a letter explaining the logic on why the bus stops are placed on the far side of the intersections and asking him if he wishes to appear at the next meeting of the Official Traffic Commission to discuss this matter further. ======================================================================== 180 CITY OF VANCOUVER SPECIAL COUNCIL - MARCH 26, 1970 PUBLIC HEARING A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, March 26, 1970, at 2:00 p.m. PRESENT: Aldermen: Adams, Bird, Broome, Hardwick, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney, Wilson Chairman in the absence of His Worship the Mayor was Deputy Mayor Linnell. ABSENT: His Worship Mayor Campbell Alderman Calder CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson, City Clerk Committee of the Whole MOVED by Alderman Adams, SECONDED by Alderman Broome, THAT this Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Deputy Mayor Linnell in the Chair, to consider proposed amendments to the Zoning and Development By-Law. - CARRIED DELEGATIONS As each item was first dealt with by Council, the Chair asked for any delegations in favour and opposed to each of the applications. The following delegations are noted: (1) Mr. Buchanan, for parties interested in—Kingsway between Aberdeen and Lincoln Streets. (2) Mr. Wilkinson, Mr. Stewart, & Mr. Street, for parties for and against the removal of the building line for lane purposes at— 8th Avenue and Oak Street. (3) Mr. Petzold, the applicant for rezoning at—Victoria Drive between Harrison Drive and South East Marine Drive. (4) Mr. R. McDonald, on behalf of the applicant for rezoning property on—the North West Corner of South West Marine Drive and Yukon Street. Mr. Wosk and Mr. Green, in connection with the same application. (5) Mr. Gimmell and Mr. Wilding, in connection with rezoning the— North Side of 15th Avenue between Birch and Alder Streets. (6) A representative of the applicant appeared in connection with rezoning at—Marine Drive and Main Street. (7) Mr. Wosk appeared in connection with rezoning at—12th Avenue and Cambie. 1. Lot 26, Blocks 3 & 4, D.L. 36/49, Situated on the North Side of Kingsway between Aberdeen and Lincoln Streets An application was received from the Director of Planning to rezone Lot 26, Blocks 3 & 4, D.L. 36/49. FROM: C-2 Commercial District TO: CD-I Comprehensive Development District 181 This application has the approval of the Town Planning Commission and the Technical Planning Board subject to certain conditions. MOVED by Alderman Broome, THAT the foregoing application be approved subject to the following conditions as recommended by the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission: "The use being restricted to an apartment building (senior citizens' housing development) and further, the scheme of development must be first approved by the Technical Planning Board after advice from the Design Panel, said scheme to be in compliance with the RM-2 District Schedule regulations but in no case shall the building exceed two storeys in height plus basement; off-street parking to be provided on the site with not less than one space for each six dwelling units occupied by senior citizens." - CARRIED 2. Deletion of Building Line for Lane Located Between 8th Avenue and Broadway and from Oak Street East 150 Feet.___________________________ An application was received from W. A. Street for an amendment to Part II of Schedule E (Building Lines) to delete the existing building line at the location shown above. Considerable interest in this application was shown by delegations representing persons owning property or operating businesses in the area served by the lane. Concern was felt that the alternate plan to convert a straight lane into an L-shaped lane would be to the dis- advantage of adjoining property owners. Mr. W. A. Street, Solicitor, spoke in support of his application and advised that he felt adequate provision had been made for lane access. This application has the approval of the Town Planning Commission and the Technical Planning Board. MOVED by Alderman Adams, THAT consideration of the application herein described to delete building lines for a portion of a lane be deferred until the problem of the substitute facilities for the existing lane has been settled to the satisfaction of the property owners affected and the City officials concerned, at which time Council will give further consideration on a report from its officials. - CARRIED 3. Lots 1-3, Block 23, D.L. 329 Situated on the East Side of Victoria Drive between Harrison Drive and South East Marine Drive___________________________________ An application by Mr. A. Petzold was received for the rezoning of Lots 1-3, Block 23, D.L. 329. FROM: RS-1 One Family Dwelling District TO: CD-I Comprehensive Development District Mr. Petzold spoke in support of his application and Council noted that a written request had been received that Council approve personal care as an ancillary use in order to meet provisions of the Community Care Facilities Licensing Act of the Province. 182 This application has the approval of the Town Planning Commission and the Technical Planning Board subject to certain conditions laid down by the Technical Planning Board. MOVED by Alderman Hardwick, THAT the application be approved subject to the use being confined to its senior citizens development containing dwelling units and sleeping units with recreation and dining facilities and personal care as an ancillary use and the detailed scheme of development not to be materially different from that submitted and approved subject to conditions by the Technical Planning Board under development permit #50267. - CARRIED 4. Lot D, Block 2, D.L. 311, Lot B of 3, Block B, D.L. 323 Situated on the North West Corner of South West Marine Drive and Yukon. An application was received from Mr. Peter Cole to rezope Lot D, Block 2, D.L. 311, Lot B of 3, Block B, D.L. 323. FROM: RS-1 One Family Dwelling District TO: CD-I Comprehensive Development District Mr. McDonald, Solicitor for the applicant appeared and asked among other things for relief from the provision that the two parcels shall be consolidated into one parcel and for an increase in the floor space ratio to 0.75. Mr. Wosk spoke in opposition "to the request of the applicant and Mr. Green, an owner of nearby property spoke in favour of rezoning at an 0.60 floor space ratio. This application has the approval of the Town Planning Commission and the Technical Planning Board subject to certain conditions. The approval by the Technical Planning Board is on the understanding that the uses will be restricted to town houses or garden apartments. Council's attention was drawn to its resolution of January 20, 1970, to the effect that the by-law be not read a third time until satisfactory guarantees of financial ability to complete the project have been given to Council. MOVED by Alderman Broome, THAT the application of Peter Cole for the rezoning of the above described property be approved subject to the following conditions: "1. Dedication of the westerly 10' of Lot B of 3 of City lane. 2. Approval by City Council for the acquisition of Lot D Block 2, D.L. 311 (Delta View Park). 3. Consolidation of the two parcels after dedication into one parcel and so registered in the Land Registry Office. 4. The floor space ratio not to exceed 3.60 measured on the gross floor area of the building, excluding cellars used for parking and such buildings not to exceed 2 storey in height, plus cellar, the floor space ratio conditional on provision of total underground parking. 5. The detailed scheme of development to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board, such scheme of development not to be materially different from that submitted with the application unless authorized by City Council and subject to the Technical Planning Board receiving advice from the Design Panel on the design of the building." 183 FURTHER THAT should the foregoing conditions be hot complied within 150 days after the date of the acquisition of the City property, the approval contained in this resolution shall expire. - CARRIED 5. Lots 11-20, Block 453, D.L. 526 Situated on the north side of 15th Avenue Between Birch and Alder Streets_____________________________________________________ This is an application of Mr. Gimmell for the rezoning of Lots 11-20, Block 453, D. L. 326. FROM: RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District TO: RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District This application was approved by the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. It was noted that the subject property are all the lots in the block except two which are not available for redevelopment at the present time. Some concern was expressed by Council that in disposing of these lots to developers a locked-in lot may be left. MOVED by Alderman Rankin, THAT the application of Mr. Gimmell to rezone the above- described property be approved and this approval be subject to guarantees that in disposing of the property a locked-in lot(s) will not be created. - CARRIED 6. Lot 1 of 3 North Part, Block 13, D.L. 322 Situated at the south west Corner of Main Street and South East Marine Drive_________________________________________________ This is an application by the Standard Oil Company of B. C. to rezone Lot 1 of 3 north part, Block 13, D.L. 322. FROM: C-l Commercial District TO: M-2 Industrial District This application has the approval of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission subject to certain conditions. A letter was received from M.E.P.C. Canadian Properties Limited indicating that they would not object to the application for rezoning if the west elevation was treated in an aesthetically pleasing manner and if assurance can be given that tenants in the Marine Industrial Centre at 100-126 S. E. Marine Drive will not be disturbed by lights of cars entering the car wash, and if it is clearly understood that a sign will not be placed in the 40 foot set-back area. The representative of the Standard Oil Company of B. C. appeared in support of this application and indicated he is agreeable to com- pliance with the- proposals in the letter from M.E.P.C. Canadian Properties Limited. MOVED by Alderman Bird, THAT the application of the Standard Oil Company of B. C. for the rezoning of Lot 1 of 3 north part, Block 13, D.L. 322 be approved subject to the following condition and to compliance with the two requests contained in the letter from M.E.P.C. Canadian Properties Limited regarding treatment of the west elevation and screening of car lights entering the car wash. FURTHER THAT should the foregoing conditions be not complied with* in 120 days from March 26, 1970, the approvals contained in this resolution shall expire. - CARRIED 184 7. Lots 8, 9, A & B of 10 and 11, Block 420, D.L. 526 Situated on the south west Corner of 12th Avenue and Cambie This is an application of Lort & Lort Architects for the rezoning of the above-described property. FROM: RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District and C-2 Commercial District TO: CD-I Comprehensive Development District This application has the approval of the Town Planning Commission and the Technical Planning Board subject to certain conditions. Mr. Wosk, who proposes to develop the property appeared and spoke in support of his application. Council's attention was drawn to its resolution of January 20, 1970, to the effect that the by-law be not read a third time until satisfactory guarantees of financial ability to complete the project have been given to Council. MOVED by Alderman Wilson, THAT the application of Lort & Lort Architects for the rezoning of Lots 8, 9, A & B of 10 and 11, Block 420, D.L. 526 be approved subject to the following conditions: "1. Lots 8, 9, A & B of 10 and 11, Block 420, D.L. 526, to be first consolidated into one parcel and so registered in the Land Registry Office. 2. The owners to first enter into a 21-year option with the City to acquire the easterly 10' for possible future widening of Cambie Street at a nominal sum. 3. The detailed scheme of development to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board, such scheme to be not materially different from that submitted with this ap- plication, after advice on the design of the building from the Design Panel. 4. Not more than 50% of the two floors for commercial, pur- poses to be used for retail stores and such retail stores to be the type to serve the local area. 5. The floor space ratio not to exceed 2.99 as submitted by the applicant measured on gross floor area of the building, excluding areas used for parking; balconies not to exceed 8% of the permitted floor space ratio. 6. Adequate off-street parking and loading facilities to be provided and plazas to be suitably paved and land- scaped including the roof portion of the two storey commercial structure. 7. All signs to be approved by the Technical Planning Board, such signs to be fascia and non-flashing with the exception of one free-standing sign which shall also be non-flashing." FURTHER THAT should the foregoing conditions be not complied, with- in 120 days from March 26, 1970, the approvals contained in this resolution shall expire. - CARRIED The following amendment was proposed by Alderman Hardwick that the floor space ratio be reduced from 2.99 to 2.65. - LOST 185 N 0 T E: It is noted that Alderman Wilson left the meeting after the passing of the motion under Item 1. It is noted that Alderman Sweeney abstained from voting on items five and six. MOVED by Alderman Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Alderman Adams, SECONDED by Alderman Hardwick, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adapted and the Corporation Council be instructed to prepare and bring in the necessary amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law. - CARRIED The Council then adjourned. The foregoing are Minutes of the Special Council (Public Hearing) meeting dated March 26, 1970. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 186 ======================================================================== 186 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, April 7, 1970, in the Council Chamber at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Deputy Mayor,(Alderman Sweeney) Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, and Wilson. ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day in regard to Personnel and Property matters. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated March 24, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Minutes of the Special Council meeting (Public Hearing), dated March 26, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED INFORMATION It was noted that Vancouver's 84th Anniversary date was April 6th. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Deputy Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED CHANGE IN ORDER OF AGENDA It was agreed that the order of the agenda be changed to allow consideration of Board of Administration report re Four Seasons Hotels Limited development: Coal Harbour area (entrance to Stanley Park). 187 REPORT REFERENCE AND BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. Four Seasons Hotels Limited Development: Coal Harbour Area (entrance to Stanley Park) The Board of Administration, under date of April 6, 1970, submitted the following report of the Corporation Counsel and the Director of Planning respecting Four Seasons Hotels Limited devel- opment in the Coal Harbour area at entrance to Stanley Park: "On November 18th, 1969, Council considered a report of the Technical Planning Board on a proposed hotel and apartment complex to be developed on land fronting on Georgia Street held by Harbour Park Developments Limited. The development was to be carried out in two stages. The First Stage was to consist of a 400-room hotel and three low-rise apartments and one high-rise apartment containing in all approximately 500 suites. It was estimated that the First Stage would cost approximately 20 million dollars. It Was suggested in the material that was submitted to Council that the Developers should put up a bond to guarantee the completion of the First Stage within four years from the date of the issuance of the Development Permit. The report to Council with respect to the bond reads as follows: 'If Council agree to a performance bond of $200,000 to guarantee $20 million will have been expended in con- struction and development within four years from the date a Development Permit is issued, the Corporation Counsel be instructed to draw up the appropriate bond and arrange for its execution.' Council adopted this report and a draft agreement has been prepared based on this wording. The Developers have suggested that the commitment should be to complete the First Stage within four years rather than to spend a fixed amount of money. While they estimate it will cost approximately 20 million dollars to complete the First Stage, they suggest that the City is really concerned that the First Stage of the project will be completed within four years no matter what it costs. The Corporation Counsel is of the opinion that the position taken by the Developers is valid, but he did not feel that he could depart from the Council resolution without further instructions. It will, of course, be necessary to define what 'completion of the First Stage' means, but as long as this is clearly spelled out there appears to be no good reason for rejecting the suggestion of the Developers. In the report of the Technical Planning Board which was considered by Council on November 18th, 1969, it was recommended that the Developers should bear the cost of any traffic modifications deemed necessary by the City Engineer to provide local access to the site. Pursuant to this recommendation, an agreement has been prepared under the terms of which the Developers are to pay the total cost of filling Denman Street and construct- ing a 42-foot pavement for a distance of approximately 725 feet North of Georgia Street, and putting in curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lighting, etc. 188 The Developers point out that one of the conditions recom- mended by the Technical Planning Board as a condition for the development of the 18-storey tower now under construction by Marwest Hotel Company Ltd. was that Marwest enter into an agreement to assume from Harbour Park Developments Limited one-half of the cost of modifying the vehicular access on Denman Street (as provided for in the previous conditions of development).' Council subsequently authorized the issuance of the Development Permit for Marwest, but specifically provided in the resolution authorizing the issue of the Development Permit that the Technical Planning Board, when considering further development, require the agreement referred to above. The Developers of Four Seasons take the position that they should not be required to bear the total cost of the filling and improvements to Denman Street, but instead suggest that the City should construct the necessary improvements other than the fill which would be carried out by Four Seasons in conjunction with their own filling programme. One half of the cost of the fill and, improvements on Denman and Georgia Streets would be paid for by Four Seasons when the work is carried out, and the balance by Marwest when Marwest proceeds with further development requiring vehicular access from Denman Street, North of Georgia Street. The City Engineer questions whether the City should carry out this work and finance one half the cost until such time as the Marwest Company proceeds with further development involving access to Denman Street. The City Engineer recommends, therefore, that since the filling and paving of Denman Street, North of Georgia Street, is made necessary to provide access to the Four Seasons development initially and to serve the needs of the later stages of Marwest's development, the Four Seasons Hotels Ltd. should bear the total cost of the filling and street improve- ments in the first instance, with the prospect of being reimbursed by Marwest when that company proceeds with further development. The agreement that has been prepared is drawn on this basis, but the Developers have asked for a firm commitment that the City will reimburse them to the extent of 50% of the costs when Marwest expand to the stage where they require access to Denman Street, North of Georgia Street. Your officials recommend that the agreement should merely provide that the City will use its best efforts to collect from Marwest and will pay over to Four Seasons Hotels Ltd. anything that is collected up to 50% of the amount initially put up by Four Seasons. The Developers have stated that in order for the total complex to be successful it must be completed in its entirety, although it will probably be built in two stages. They have by agree- ment bound themselves to complete the First Stage within four years. Although there is a limitation on the period of time that a Development Permit is valid, the Director of Planning has already given them written assurance that he will extend any Development Permit to allow completion, in accordance with the agreement with Council. The Developers are also concerned that since the issuance of the Development Permit is within the discretion of the Director of Planning, they 189 may be refused a Development Permit for the Second Stage and they have asked if there is a procedure which can give them assurance that they will be permitted to complete the whole project. There appear to be two alternatives: Alternative 1 The Director of Planning suggests that the Developers may wish to prepare a more detailed set of plans which could be made a schedule to the Zoning By-law which, when passed, will, in addition to setting out the permitted uses, refer to the plan as the general concept of the total development. The Developers would thus have the assurance they require and Council would be aware of the proposed scheme of development permitted by the By-law. Alternative 2 The Developers suggest that when submitting detailed Development Permit drawings for the First Stage they also be permitted to submit detailed plans for the Second Stage as soon as the Zoning By-law is passed. Such plans would be of a standard required to obtain a Development Permit. The Developers have asked, therefore, tnat Council pass the attached resolution which, although it does not instruct the Director of Planning to issue a Development Permit for the Second Stage, does indicate that the Council contemplates a Development Permit being issued for the Second Stage in due course. The Director of Planning believes that either alternative will be acceptable but that, in his opinion, Alternative 1 would provide more flexibility should the Developer wish to revise his plans when he is ready to start with the Second Stage. The principals of Four Seasons Hotels Limited are coming out from Toronto in order to be present when this matter is before Council in order to answer any questions that may occur to any member of Council. IT IS RECOMMENDED: 1. That Council authorize the preparation of an agreement which will provide for the completion of the First Stage of development within four years and that the meaning of the words 'completion of the First Stage' be defined in the agreement. The bond which is provided for in the agreement will be conditioned upon the completion of the First Stage within four years. 2. That the Developers of Four Seasons be required to fill Denman Street to the Harbour Headline under the supervision of the City Engineer and assume the total cost of the fill and the improvements on the understanding that the City has already stated by resolution that a condition of any further development permits issued to Marwest involving the use of Denman Street or requiring access to Denman Street will be that they pay their share of the fill and improvements on Denman Street and any expense in connection with the regulation of traffic on Georgia Street in order to give local access to the site. 190 3. That when an agreement covering the foregoing points is executed, Council pass a by-law in the form attached or as modified to take into consideration any decisions that may be taken as a result of this report. 4. That if Alternative 2 is accepted, Council should pass the attached resolution." The Corporation Counsel gave an explanation of the provisions of the foregoing report and representatives of the company were given the opportunity of speaking to the Council and conveying their views and differences in the matter. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT recommendation 1. above in the Board of Administration report be approved. - CARRIED (Alderman Rankin is recorder as voting in the negative) MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT recommendation 2. in the said Board of Administration report be approved. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT when the agreement covering the foregoing points is executed, the City Council pass a By-law in the form submitted with the aforementioned report, which By-law shall include the provisions of Alternative 1, above quoted in the said Board report of April 6, 1970. - CARRIED (Alderman Rankin is recorded as voting in the negative) The Council recessed at approximately 10:45 a.m., to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office, following which the Council recessed at approximately 12:00 noon to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. The Council reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber at approximately 2:00 p.m., still in Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Deputy Mayor in the Chair and the following members of the Council present: PRESENT: His Worship the Deputy Mayor (Alderman Sweeney) Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin and Wilson ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor 191 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Home Car Wash and Gasoline Service Station: S/E corner 41st Avenue and Granville Street The Council considered the following information: (a) Board of Administration report of February 27, 1970, in respect of application of Home Car Wash and Gasoline Service Station at 41st Avenue and Granville Street for an extension of daily hours of operation from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. as at present, to 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (b) Council resolution of March 17, 1970, placing on the table this request, pending a report from the Corporation Counsel on Sunday hours of operation. (c) Board of Administration report of April 3, 1970, forwarding the Corporation Counsel's information on the Sunday operation and the action taken at a Public Hearing on the service station's application. (d) Letter from the operator of the service station proposing a compromise that Sunday operation be discontinued providing the weekly hours were extended to 8:00 a.m. (e) Letters from Mr. J. W. Gunn and Mr. and Mrs. Pickerill, in opposition. (f) Letter from Mr. R. Witt, in support. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this whole matter be referred to the Board of Adminis- tration for further study and report back after further discussions are held with representatives of the residents and the service station operator, in an endeavour to conclude a mutually satis- factory arrangement. - CARRIED ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Linnell - referred to difficulties being experi¬ Date of Meeting: enced in arranging a meeting of the Standing Committee on Standing Committee on Health and Welfare Health & Welfare and there is urgent business to be discussed. After due consideration it was agreed that the Chairman would call a meeting to follow the Public Hearing to be held on Thursday afternoon, April 9, 1970. Alderman Calder - questioned the accuracy of the Minute Rezoning: S/W corner of of Council of February 24th in referring 48th Avenue & Oak Street an applicaion for rezoning of the S/W corner of 48th Avenue and Oak Street to a Public Hearing. It was the Alderman's understanding the rezoning applicaion was not approved. After consideration the Council took no action to change its action of referral, particularly since the Hearing would be held in the near future and the applicaition could be determined at that time. Alderman Calder - referred to an accident involving a City Accident Involving garbage truck at 69th Avenue and Ontario City Garbage Truck The Alderman in making certain enquiries asked if seat belts are required to be worn in city vehicles. Commissioner Ryan advised the accident is receiving the consideration of the Engineering Department Safety Division and an enquiry report will be forwarded to Council. Alderman Bird - referred to the condition of Robson Pacific Centre: Street resulting from the construction Robson Street work on the Pacific Centre site and enquired if the company was working on a 3-shift basis or not. The Deputy Mayor requested Commissioner Ryan obtain this information. Alderman Rankin - enquired when the recreation centre at Recreation Centre: Orchard Park will be constructed, as Orchard Park authorized by Council. Commissioner Sutton Brown advised the order has been placed. Alderman Broome - requested the Board of Administration Municipal Financing arrange for a report to be submitted Authority to Council as soon as possible on the matter of participation in the Provincial Government Municipal Financing Authority. The Deputy Mayor instructed accordingly. COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Council Delegation to Japan Communications were noted from the Central Council of Rate- payers and the Cedar Cottage Ratepayers and Tenants Association expressing the view that no more than two Council representatives should be authorized in connection with the trip to Expo '70 in Japan, on invitation from the Japanese officials. It was reported that the City's representation has been determined as His Worship the Mayor and two Aldermen. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT these communications be referred to His Worship the Mayor for suitable reply. 193 2. Synthetic Turf: Empire Stadium A communication was noted from the Central Council of Rate- payers objecting to the proposal to install synthetic turf in Empire Stadium at City expense. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this communication be received. - CARRIED (The Council, on March 24th, referred the matter of payments re this turf and the possibility of cost sharing by the P.N.E. et al, to the Finance Committee for report back. In this regard, Alderman Adams, Chairman of the Finance Committee, appointed Alderman Hardwick to look into the possibilities of cost sharing). 3. Litter Act A communication was received from the Minister of Recreation and Conservation expressing appreciation for the Council's commendation of the Minister's action in introducing in the Legislature an Anti-Litter Bill. At that time the City Council asked that the Act, when passed, be proclaimed by the Lieutenant Governor allowing a three month period for adjustment by industry. The Minister, in his reply, expressed the view that insofar as drink containers are concerned, a reasonable period should be allowed for representations before any proclamation is made. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Minister's communication be received. - CARRIED 4. Study re East Approaches to New Georgia Viaduct_______________________ Communications were received from N.D. Lea & Associates Ltd., and C.B.A. Engineering Ltd., commenting on the Council's recent decision to award a contract to Phillips, Barratt-Hillier, Jones and Partners in respect of studies re east approaches to the new Georgia Viaduct. The views are expressed that an opportunity should have been given to several firms before determining the matter. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT these communications be received. - CARRIED 194 5. Parking Area North of Pioneer Park: Royal Vancouver Yacht Club The Council considered the following: (a) Communication from the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, dated April 3, 1970, reading as follows: "We understand Council will reconsider on April 7th its resolution of Tuesday, March 24th approving the use of the foreshore adjacent to both Pioneer Park and the Yacht Club property for the development of a parking area. Even though the proposed development has been approved by the Park Board, the Technical Planning Board and Board of Variance, all of whom had the benefit of detailed consideration of the Yacht Club proposal, the Yacht Club recognizes the existence of strong feelings of many interested parties in the matter. It is our view that such feelings are based, in many cases, on inadequate or mistaken information. Nevertheless the Club wishes to assure Council that it is ready and willing to consider, as it has always been, any reasonable alternative to its present proposal. Despite the fact the Club is not obliged to provide such facilities, it does feel strongly that the provision of adequate parking is a vital part of the overall development of its boat mooring at Jericho. The provision of angle parking for the public along the north side of Point Grey Road abutting both the Yacht Club property and Pioneer Park, together with a lease of nearby city-owned vacant property, and the development of landscaped areas within the Yacht Club property itself for additional parking, could provide such an alternative. Should Council wish to review these alternatives with us, the Club will not request the issuance of its development permit #50923 for the present and take no further steps toward development of the parking area on its water lot lease pending the outcome of such discussions." (b) Communication from the Corporation Counsel requesting instructions respecting appearance at a Court Hearing on behalf of the Technical Planning Board and the Board of Variance in respect of action by Maurice Anderson to quash a decision of these bodies re application of the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. (c) Motions by Alderman Sweeney reading as follows: "THAT the City Council motion of March 24, 1970, relating to Parking Area North of Pioneer Park: Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, be rescinded." (carried)** (see next page) "THAT the matter of parking re Royal Vancouver Yacht Club application be reconsidered at a Council meeting called by His Worship the Mayor on April 13th at 2:00 p.m. to hear further delegations from interested parties requesting same." **** (withdrawn) (see next page) 195 Communications were noted from the Kitsilano Chamber of Commerce and the Kitsilano Ratepayers' Association. (i)MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the letter of the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, dated April 3, 1970, stating a desire to consider alternate proposals to solve their car parking problem be acknowledged; FURTHER THAT whereas such action would be welcomed by a considerable number of interested citizens, this Council express its appreciation of the attitude of the Yacht Club and directs the City Engineer and the City Planner in cooperation with the Park Board to consider other proposals and recommend an alternate acceptable plan; FURTHER THAT the Department of Lands, Victoria, be advised of Council action. (carried)* MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the motion of Alderman Wilson be deferred until the proposed rescinding motion of Alderman Sweeney is dealt with. - LOST The motion of Alderman Wilson was put and, - CARRIED* (ii)The motion by Alderman Sweeney to rescind the motion of Council on this subject of March 24, 1970, was put and, - CARRIED BY THE ** REQUIRED MAJORITY AND UNANIMOUSLY. (iii)Alderman Sweeney requested, and the Council approved, that his motion respecting a Special Council meeting for reconsideration of the Council's action of March 24, 1970, on the application, be withdrawn. (iv)MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT, in respect of the Court Action referred to in the Corporation Counsel's letter dated March 26, 1970, the Corporation Counsel be instructed to appear and take whatever steps are considered necessary under the circumstances. - CARRIED 6. Transcontinental Pop Festival: Use of Capilano Stadium__________ The Council noted request from Industrial and Trade Shows of Canada for approval of use of Capilano Stadium for the purpose of a Pop Festival, July 4th and 5th. The Director of Permits and Licenses submitted a report, dated April 6, 1970, on the matter, setting out the position of various City officials on this application. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the application for use of Capilano Stadium for this event be not approved, however, it be suggested to the company the matter of a suitable site be discussed with the Pacific National Exhibition. - CARRIED 196 7. Royal Centre (Great West Saddlery Limited) A communication was received from Great West Saddlery Limited under date of April 3, 1970, urging issuance of development permit for the Royal Centre development and referring to difficulties being experienced in this regard. The Director of Planning orally gave the status of the situation with particular reference to the Council's action of February 24, 1970, granting approval of the development permit, subject to certain recommendations of the Technical Planning Board contained in Board of Administration report of February 20, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the development permit be issued forthwith but the building permit be withheld until the required conditions are fulfilled. (tabled) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the whole matter be tabled for one week and the Deputy Mayor be requested to be in communication with MacMillan, Bloedel Limited to obtain their written position in so far as that company is concerned in relation to the Royal Centre development. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd) B. General Report, April 3, 1970 Works and Utility Matters (i) Offer: Pig Lead (Clause 2) The Council considered offers received for pig lead noting the low bid was submitted by Metalex Ltd. for lead manufactured in Richmond, B.C., by non-union labour, at a total cost of $1,865.00 plus 5% Provincial Sales Tax. The next low bid was submitted by Canada Metal Co. Ltd. for lead manufactured in Trail, B.C. by union labour, at a total cost of $1,904.00, plus 5% Provincial sales tax. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the low bid of Metalex Limited be accepted, subject to contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel. (carried)* MOVED by Ald. Wilson, in Amendment THAT the words in the motion of Alderman Adams 'low bid of Metalex Limited' be struck and the words 'next low bid of Canada Metal Co. Ltd.' be inserted in lieu thereof. - LOST The motion of Alderman Adams was put and, - CARRIED* (ii) Balance of Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Clauses 1 and 3 of the report of the Board of Adminis- tration (Works and Utility matters), dated April 3, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 19 7 Social Service and Health Matters Proposed Constitution: Coquitlam and District Hospital Society The Council noted resolution of the Corporation of the City of Port Coquitlam which reads as follows: "That the Municipal Council of the Corporation of The City of Port Coquitlam go on record as opposing the Government proposed constitution of the Coquitlam and district Hospital Society as set forth in Article 2 - Membership on page 3 of the minutes of the February 25th, 1970 meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional Hospital District, and that a letter stating this objection be registered with The Honourable R.R. Loffmark, Minister of Health and Hospital Insurance." The concern of Port Coquitlam is the restrictive nature of the provision respecting participation in the affairs of the hospital which is stated to serve Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the position taken by the City of Port Coquitlam be endorsed. (carried)* MOVED by Ald. Wilson, in Amendment, THAT it be advised the Vancouver City Council would support a change whereby each municipality, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam, would be given representation to the extent of one director each. - LOST The motion of Alderman Broome was put and, - CARRIED* Harbours and Parks Matters Vanier Park: Building #14 MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Harbours and Parks matters), dated April 3, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters (i) 1190 Matthews Avenue, Mrs. Dawn Raappana (Clause 2) Addition to Building at 210 S.W. Marine Drive (Clause 6) It was agreed to defer Clauses 2 and 6 of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), pending the hearing of delegations as requested. (ii) Balance of Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT, in respect of report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated April 3, 1970, Clauses 1, 5 and 7 be adopted and Clauses 3 and 4 received for information. - CARRIED 198 Licenses and Claims Matters (i) Alleged Flooding: 5304 McKinnon Street (Clause 2) MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this clause be received for information and the parties thanked for their cooperation in the matter. - CARRIED (ii) Balance of Licenses and Claims Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome. THAT Clauses 1 and 3 of the report of the Board of Administration (Licenses and Claims matters), dated April 3, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Fire and Traffic Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Fire and Traffic matters), dated April 3, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Finance Matters Tag Day: United Nations Association MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, in connection with this clause, a delegation be heard as requested. - CARRIED (Alderman Adams is recorded in the negative) At this point the Council observed a short recess. C. Personnel Matters, Regular, March 20, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Regular), dated March 20, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED D. Property Matters, April 3, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated April 3, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 199 E. Vancouver Fireboat No. 2 The Board of Administration, under date of March 31, 1970, submitted the following report in regard to Vancouver Fireboat No. 2: "Your Board has received the following report from the Fire Chief: 'City Council at its meeting of October 28, 1969, considered a report dealing with Vancouver Fireboat No. 2 and the result of an investigation into its mechanical condition. The following recommendations were adopted: 1. That the Board of Administration engage a naval architect to inspect and review the present condition of the vessel and to establish firm tender proposals based on (three) proposals. 2. After receipt of the report of the naval architect, the preparation of tender documents for issue as a public tender call for the work to be done in a manner acceptable to the Fire Chief. i Council also moved that "when the report is received from the naval architect, an approach then be made to the Federal authorities for their assistance in financing. Further consideration also be given thereafter to classifying the Fireboat No. 2 as an 'area' fireboat with the neighbouring municipalities affected being asked to share accordingly in the cost of operation," A report has now been received from the naval architects and a copy is on file in the City Clerk's Office. The naval architects state that the most advantageous approach is to do the total conversion at one time. Possible savings in doing a two-stage conversion are quickly negated because of duplicity of operations. Opening and closing of the vessel would be duplicated; inspection charges would be duplicated; stability calculations would be duplicated; and some first- time installation work would require partial dismantling to carry out the second stage and most important, the vessel's down time is greater. Supervision charges would also be greatly increased. In the experience of the naval architects, a conversion carried out piecemeal over a period of time has never been totally satisfactory. The naval architects strongly recommend that the total con- version of the subject vessel be carried out at one time as summarized under Proposal 'B' of their report. As Fire Chief, I concur with this recommendation. The estimated cost to complete the conversion at one time is $237,000 and the time required to accomplish the conversion work is seven (7) working weeks. To complete the conversion in two parts, it is estimated, would cost $272,000 and a total working time of nine (9) weeks. 200 Recommendations: As Fire Chief, I recommend that: 1. The report on the conversion of Vancouver Fireboat No. 2 submitted by Cove, Hatfield and Company Limited, be received. 2. The recommendation to proceed under Proposal 'B' at an estimated net cost of $237,000, after obtaining 'Maritime Funds' of $16,000, be adopted. 3. As the preliminary report of the naval architect has now been received, the City request the National Harbours Board to assist in financing the renovations. 4. The Board of Administration be authorized to instruct Cove, Hatfield and Company Limited to proceed with the preparation of detailed specifications and drawings. The estimated cost of engineering services and super- vision for Proposal 'B' is $28,000. The Comptroller of Accounts states that funds to meet such costs could be advanced temporarily from Contingency Reserve, whilst financing is being arranged. The calling of tenders from shipyards in the Vancouver and Vancouver Island area to be made when financing has been arranged and the Purchasing Division be then authorized to purchase major items in accordance with specifications and drawings to be supplied by the naval architects. 5. After conversion has been completed, the Vancouver Fireboat No. 2 be classified as an "area" fireboat and the neighbouring municipalities affected being asked to consider sharing accordingly in the cost of operation.' Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendations of the Fire Chief be adopted." MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved, except item 2 which be referred to the Standing Committee on Finance for consideration at the appropriate time. (amended)* MOVED by Ald. Linnell, in Amendment * THAT the following be added to the motion of Alderman Rankin: 'and, in respect of item 4 of the recommendations, quoted above, such be not implemented until after the actions proposed in item 3, re approaching the National Harbours Board, and item 5 re approaching neighbouring municipalities, are given effect to, including also an approach to the Provincial Government in this regard'. - CARRIED (It is understood His Worship the Mayor would make these approaches in the near future) 201 The motion, as amended, and reading as follows was put and carried: "THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved, except item 2 which be referred to the Standing Committee on Finance for consideration at the appropriate time, and, in respect of item 4 of the recommendations, quoted above, such be not implemented until after the actions proposed in item 3, re approaching the National Harbours Board, and item 5 re approaching neighbouring municipalities, are given effect to, including also an approach to the Provincial Government in this regard." - CARRIED F. City Hall Building: Required Alterations The Board of Administration, under date of April 3, 1970, submitted report by the Building Inspector respecting alterations to the City Hall building. After due consideration, it was, MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Board of Administration be referred to the Standing Committee on Finance as a Supplementary Capital Budget item and the Committee receive a Report Reference on the proposal from the architects. - CARRIED G. Cost Sharing: Temporary Social Workers for Home Visits Programme___________________ Under date of April 3, 1970, the Board of Administration submitted an information report as a result of discussions with the Minister of Social Welfare and his Deputy in respect of partici- pating in the cost of ten Social Workers on a temporary basis. The official position taken by the Deputy Minister, in a letter dated March 25, 1970, reads as follows: "I realize that your premise in this request is for sharing in administrative costs directly related to sharing in welfare costs. However, I do not see how this can be applied to one individual programme without bringing in the whole question of sharing in administrative costs with all municipalities... As far as I am concerned, the present method of sharing in 50% of the cost of Social Workers where indicated is the limit to which I can agree." The financial position is summarized as follows: "Estimated cost of programme for ten months $64,640 Federal sharing under C.A.P. (50%) $32,320 Provincial share, 25% of: 6 workers for 6 months $5,818 10 workers for 4 months 6,464 12,282 Balance of cost, being City's portion $44,602 $20,038 " MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this information be received. - CARRIED 202 H. Report of Standing Committee on Health and Welfare, March 12, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare, dated March 12, 1970, be received for information. - CARRIED I. Report of Standing Committee on Planning and Development, March 26, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development dated March 26, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED J. Report of Standing Committee on Health and Welfare, March 26, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare, dated March 26, 1970, be received for information. - CARRIED K. Proposed Botanical Garden Development: Portion Old Shaughnessy Golf Course Alderman Wilson and Alderman Sweeney submitted the following Special Committee report, under date of April 7, 1970: "The special committee has held a number of meetings including discussions with Marathon Realty and the elected members of the Park Board. Officials of the Park Board, City Planning Department and Marathon Realty have been holding discussions relative to siting the twelve acre housing development within 62.5 acres. Marathon Realty have prepared a plan and model to form the basis of an application to rezone. The formula for financing site acquisition and development as proposed by the government is as follows: Site Acquisition The City to contribute $666,000.00 to be expended on site purchase. The Provincial Government and the private donor will contribute $1,334,000.00 for site acquisition, making a total of $2,000,000.00 the agreed purchase price for the fifty acres. Botanical Garden Development The Park Board propose a four year development program at a total cost of $800,000.00 This sum is financed as follows: 1. Provincial Government and private donor $666,000.00 2. Park Board 134,000.00 Four year development plan total $800,000.00 Admission charges commence after four years. The revenue to be used for maintenance and operation plus development beyond the first four year period. 203 The committee asks for guidance from Council. 1. Is City Council prepared to contribute $666,000.00? If so, what is the source of funds? We recommend that the Director of Finance report on this matter. 2. It is expected that the Planning Department will be ready to report on Marathon Realty plan of development; therefore a public hearing will be required in advance of April 30th. Will City Council reserve or set a date for the public hearing?" MOVED by Ald. Hardwick THAT the Council approve in principle the expenditure of $666,000.00 for site purchase and the question of provision of the funds be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration in conjunction with the submission expected at that time by the Director of Finance re Supplementary Capital Program for 1970. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Special Committee appointed on the subject of Botanical Gardens now be dissolved. - CARRIED Dr. W. C. Gibson, representing the Botanical Gardens Association advised the Council that it would be of considerable assistance to set the date by April 30th for the Public Hearing; however, if not possible the Council may wish to inform the Provincial Government and the Vancouver Foundation that, as early as possible, a Public Hearing will be held. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Vancouver City Council entertain an application for rezoning from Marathon Realty Limited in connection with develop- ment plan for a portion of the Shaughnessy site; FURTHER THAT the Director of Planning be requested to work in collaboration with the company in respect of the details of the application and, FURTHER THAT it be left to His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk to fix the date for the Public Hearing, required to consider such application; this date to be prior to April 30, 1970, if legal and other requirements will permit, if not, however, such Public Hearing date is to be at the first available opportunity. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED 204 BY-LAWS 1. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 2193 BEING THE "FIRE BY-LAW"__________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 2193 being the "Fire By-law" and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Deputy Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) MOTIONS 1. Federal Inflationary Controls: Effect on British Columbia On March 26th, 1970, Alderman Phillips and Alderman Broome gave Notice of a motion which was changed by agreement of Council and now reads as follows: MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT WHEREAS the Minister of Finance for the Government of Canada has brought down a new budget which contains provisions to extend the penalties against certain types of development in cities in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, with the apparent thought that these provinces are growing faster than the rest of Canada and that slowing activity in their major cities would help fight inflation without depressing the parts of the country that are experiencing slower growth, and 205 WHEREAS the Council of the City of Vancouver believes that Canada should solve its regional problems by positive measures (i.e. the just announced $200 million five year highly specific program) for the lagging areas rather than by negative measures, because regional differences tend to be the result of long term factors and are unlikely to be corrected by short term actions designed to solve a problem such as inflation, and WHEREAS the use of selective controls to slow down certain categories of building is also questionable in that development projects are becoming larger, such that the time between the planning stage and the final completion date is longer than in the past; with the result that tax policies affecting new projects may not be felt until a year or two later, when the problem (i.e. inflation), may no longer exist, and thus the fiscal policy may well have an effect that is the reverse of what was originally intended, and WHEREAS the selection of British Columbia, and specifically the City of Vancouver, as a target for anti-inflationary measures is questionable in that the cost of living in Vancouver rose only 3.5% in the last twelve months compared to 5.0% for Canada, 7.0% for Halifax and 5.2% for Winnipeg, the latter two cities not being singled out for anti-inflationary measures, and WHEREAS the unemployment rate in British Columbia is higher than the national average because of the steady influx of people from other parts of Canada, with the result that our economy must attempt to provide a growing number of jobs for the people settling here, and WHEREAS there is considerable evidence of a slow-down of con- struction in Vancouver as evidenced by the building permits issued in January and February (1970 - $7,200,000; 1969- $11,700,000; 1968 - $16,100,000) and as evidenced by the level of work in the offices of architects, it would appear that monetary restraint, the conventional and most effective anti-inflationary weapon, is having its effect on building, thereby suggesting that this is a most inappropriate time to be further discouraging construction in the City of Vancouver, and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Vancouver having in mind the factors stated above, strongly condemns the selective inflationary controls applied on a blanket basis to the Province of British Columbia, with no apparent consideration given to their recessionary effect on specific areas, such as the City of Vancouver; FURTHER THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister, the Cabinet Members and the British Columbia Members of Parliament and, FURTHER His Worship the Mayer be requested to place this item on the agenda of an early meeting in connection with discussions with Federal Cabinet Ministers of Greater Vancouver, of various Civic matters. - CARRIED 206 2. Land and Water Use Policy: English Bay and False Creek On March 26th, 1670, Alderman Hardwick gave Notice of a motion, seconded this day by Alderman Calder, which was changed by agreement of Council and now reads as follows: MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the Standing Committee on Planning and Development invite the presentation of briefs and delegations of groups and individuals interested in waterfront activities to aid the City in developing appropriate land and water use policy for English Bay and False Creek, including beaches west of Kitsilano Pool to include Jericho, Locarno and the beaches of Point Grey under the jurisdiction of the Park Board; FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this motion be referred to the Park Board for their information and advice respecting how they would wish to participate in the matter. - CARRIED NOTICE OF MOTION 1. Condition of Property: 833 Pacific Street Alderman Phillips submitted the following Notice of Motion: "THAT WHEREAS complaints have been received in respect of the condition of the lands and premises situate at 833 Pacific Street; AND WHEREAS Council is considering invoking the appropriate provisions of Section 324A of the Vancouver Charter in respect of the said lands and premises; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Corporation Counsel be instructed to prepare the appropriate resolution, and after service of the same upon the owners of the subject property, the said owners be invited to appear before Council to show cause why the said resolution should not be passed." Notice was recognized by the Chair. (Notice) The Council adjourned at approximately 5:15 p.m. The foregoing are Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated April 7, 1970, and the reports referred to are those on page(s)207-233 207 BOARD OR ADMINISTRATION . . . (WORKS) 1 April 3rd, 1970. The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (dated April 3rd . 1970.) 1. East 10 Ft. of Lane E, Block 171, D.L.264A Lane West of Woodland Drive North of 13th Avenue - Leasing Portion of Lane__________________ "The Portuguese Catholic Mission acquired land from the City which was consolidated with their own land tb form Lot E, Block 171, D.L. 264A. The Mission dedicated the east 10 feet of Lot E for lane purposes at no cost to the City. A house situated partly on the 10 feet dedicated for lane was to be relocated as a condition ofthe development permit approved December 6, 1968. The Mission requested an extension of time for the removal of the house. The Technical Planning Board on December 19y 1969 approved a further condition that allowed the house to remain until June 30, 1971 provided the Mission entered into an agreement with the City for the removal of the house by that date. I RECOMMEND that the 10 feet of lane abutting the easterly limit of said Lot E be closed, stopped up and leased to the Portuguese Catholic Mission subject to the following conditions 1. The lease to expire June 30, 1971. 2. Prior to the termination of the lease, the house to be completely removed at no cost to the City. 3. The Mission to enter into a bulkhead agreement to the City in order that the lane can be developed to its full width without additional cost to the City. 4. A rental of $1.00 to be charged for the term of the lease. 5. An agreement satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel and City Engineer." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. CONSIDERATION 2. Offer No. 28-170-4 - Pig Lead___________________ The Acting Purchasing Agent reports as follows: "Offers for the above were opened in the Purchasing Agent's Office on March 6, 1970. The low bid was submitted by Metalex Ltd. for lead manufactured in Richmond, B.C., by non-union labour, at a total cost of $1865.00 plus 5% Provincial S.S. Tax. The next-to-low bid was submitted by Canada Metal Co. Ltd. for lead manufactured in Trail, B.C. by Union labour, at a total cost of $1904.00, plus 5% Provincial S.S. Tax. 208 The bid submitted by Canada Metal Co. Ltd. is $39.00 or approxi- mately 2% higher than the low bid. This item is submitted for Council consideration as the award is over $1,000.00 and involves the matter of union status." Your Board Submits the foregoing report for the CONSIDERATION of Council. RECOMMENDATION 3. Lane South of Melville Street from the Lane East of Thurlow Street to Burrard Street in Block 3, D.L. 185 and the Great West Saddlery Limited The City Engineer reports as follows: "An application has been received from the Great West Saddlery Limited on behalf of the owner of the Royal Centre site, to acquire a portion of the lane in Block 3, D.L. 185. Council adopted a Recommendation that the development permit to be issued for the Royal Centre be subject to conditions which included the following regarding the closing of the lane: (a) The owner dedicating an alternative lane system giving full time public access to the satisfaction of City Officials, including the Fire Chief. (b) The difference in market value (as determined by the City) between the closed lane and the dedicated alternative lane system, being paid by the owner. (c) The owner paying all costs involved in closing the lane and relocating the utilities. The alternative lane system will require the dedication of the west 20 feet of the east 32 feet of Lot 7 for lane purposes. This lane dedication, together with the existing lane, will provide a lane 50 feet wide south of Melville Street except for the south 62.5 feet which will be 40 feet wide. This alternative lane is satisfactory to the Fire Chief and is acceptable from a traffic point of view. I RECOMMEND the portion of lane in Block 3, D.L. 185 shown outlined red on plan marginally numbered L.D. 1195 be closed and stopped up and conveyed to the owner of the Royal Centre site subject to the following conditions: (a) The owner to provide a quit claim in a form satisfactory to the Registrar of Titles to whatever interest the owner of Lot A and the east half of Lot 13, Block 3, D.L. 185 may have in the lane to be closed. (b) The owner to dedicate the west 20 feet of the east 32 feet of Lot 7 for lane purposes. (c) The sale price of the closed lane to be $469,545.00 in accordance with the Recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance, being the difference in market value between the closed lane and the lane dedicated for the alternative lane system from Melville Street. (d) The owner to bear the costs of removing and re-routing the utilities in the closed lane sand the elimination of the lane entrance at Burrard Street. 209 (e) The owner to bear the costs of providing temporary utility services including power, telephone, gas and sewer facilities to the building situated upon the east half of Lot 13 (The Beachcomber). (f) The owner to bear the costs of developing the alternate lane system to Melville Street to grades established by the City Engineer including surfacing, the provision of storm drain- age facilities and the redevelopment of the new lane entrance at Melville Street to the City Engineer's satisfaction. (g) The owner to assume any City liability in the closing of the lane in respect to an unregistered lease of the east half of Lot 13. (h) The closed lane and Lots 1 to 6 inclusive, the east 32 feet of Lot 7 save and except the west 20 feet, and Lots 14, to 18 inclusive, to be consolidated to form one parcel. (i) An agreement satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel and City Engineer." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 196 210 Board of Administration, April 3, 1970 .........................(SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICE AND HEALTH MATTERS CONSIDERATION 1. Coquitlam and District Hospital Society Proposed Constitution___________________________ Under date of March 12, 1970, the City Clerk of the Corporation of the City of Port Coquitlam forwarded the following Resolution of that Council: "That the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the City of Port Coquitlam go on record as opposing the Government proposed constitution of the Coquitlam and District Hospital Society as set forth in Article 2 - Membership on page 3 of the minutes of the February 25th, 1970 meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional Hospital District, and that a letter stating this objection be registered with The Honourable R.R. Loffmark, Minister of Health and Hospital Insurance." Circulated for the information of the Members of Council is the section of the Minutes of the meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional Hospital District of February 25, 1970, which is referred to in the above Resolution. The Corporation of the City of Port Coquitlam requests the support of City Council in opposing the proposed constitution of the Coquitlam and District Hospital Society and requests that Council record its opposition by advising the Advisory Committee of the Greater Vancouver Regional Hospital District and the Minister of Health Services and Hospital Insurance of the City of Vancouver's views on this matter. Your Board notes that the Greater Vancouver Regional Hospital District on February 25, 1970, by Resolution, requested the Advisory Committee to take up the points of concern connected with the proposed constitution for the Coquitlam and District Hospital Society with the Minister of Health Services and Hospital Insurance. Copies of the letters from the Clerk of Port Coquitlam to the Minister and from the Clerk of Port Coquitlam to the Administrator of the Greater Vancouver Regional Hospital District are also circulated for the information of Members of Council. Your Board brings this item forward for the consideration and instruction of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 197 211 Board of Administration, April 3, 1970 .........................(HARBOURS - 1 HARBOURS AND PARKS MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Vanier Park - Building #14 Under date of March 11, 1970, the Chairman of the Board of Parks and Public Recreation forwarded to His Worship the Mayor and Members of Council the following extract of the Park Board Minutes of the meeting of March 9, 1970: "VANIER PARK - MUSEUM BOARD - BUILDING #14 Commissioner Robertson reported that Building #14, a former RCAF concrete block warehouse, is used by the Museum Board for temporary storage and is located in the middle of what should be a beautiful public park and recreation area. It was regularly moved and seconded, RESOLVED: That the Board request to appear before City Council to reiterate the Board's stand that the building is a huge blot on Vanier Park, and request Council to carry out previous intentions and demolish Building #14 forthwith. - Carried." As this building is an inter-related item with the defi- ciencies of the Museums, which was reported to Council by your Board and referred by Council to the Standing Committee on General Purposes, your Board RECOMMENDS that the information and Resolution submitted by the Board of Parks and Public Recreation be forwarded to the General Purposes Committee for consideration at the same time as the report of the Board of Administration re the deficiencies in the Museums. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 197 212 Board of Administration, April 3, 1970 . . . . . . (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Three Temporary Display Cottages 44 West Broadway________________________ The City Building Inspector has received a request from Space Insta- Fab Industries Ltd. to erect three temporary display cottages at 44 West Broadway until December 31, 1971. The City Building Inspector reports as follows: "The buildings are A-frame type structures, the main structural members being slender glued-laminated timber arches. The general design does not meet the minimum requirements for conventional wood frame construction of the Building By-law. However, as provided for in Section 2.6 of the Building By-law, I am prepared to recommend that these cottages be permitted on this site, for display purposes, until December 31, 1971 subject to the following conditions: (a) The applicant shall deposit with the City a Bond of Indemnity satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel, to guarantee the demolition of the build- ing and removal of all materials from the site within the specified period. (b) Sanitary facilities shall be provided in accordance with the Medical Health Officer's requirements. (c) Due provision shall be made for fire protection to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief. (d) The applicant shall make minor structural improve- ments to the satisfaction of the City Building Inspector." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the City Building Inspector be adopted. INFORMATION: 2. 1190 Matthews Avenue Mrs. Dawn Raappana On March 10, 1970, City Council considered a report from the Corporation Counsel recommending that further court action against the above property for its improper use as a boarding house take place before Supreme Court. City Council passed the following resolution: "THAT the Board of Administration report to Council on the present use of the premises." The Director of Permits and Licenses reports as follows: "Inspections of this building have been made on June 5, September 6, 1969, February 6, 1970. The most recent re-inspection March 16, 1970 shows that the building is a boarding house and is occupied as follows: 213 BASEMENT: 1 sleeping unit occupied by one boarder Former recreation room occupied by Mrs. Raappana as a sleeping unit MAIN FLOOR: Kitchen containing sink and cooking facilities, dining room, living room Sleeping Unit occupied by one boarder SECOND FLOOR: 1 sleeping unit occupied by one boarder 1 sleeping unit occupied by one boarder 1 sleeping unit occupied by two boarders 1 sleeping unit occupied by one boarder 1 sleeping unit occupied by one boarder 1 sleeping unit occupied by two boarders 1 sleeping unit - vacant ATTIC: 1 sleeping unit occupied by two boarders 2 bedrooms occupied by Mrs. Raappana's children." Your Board submits this report for the INFORMATION of Council. DELEGATION REQUEST - Mrs. D. Raappana (Copies of the Board of Administration report, Building and Planning Matters dated March 6, 1970 and Council's action thereon are circulated for the information of Council) 3. Increase in Patients - Private Hospitals_____________ The following is an extract from the minutes of the City Council meeting of February 24, 1970: "Pursuant to previous Council instruction, the Board of Administration, under date of February 19, 1970, submitted a report from the Director of Permits and Licenses in the matter of increase in residents and patients in personal care homes and private hospitals. A detailed report is set out, including information from the Medical Health Officer and reference to the Fire Chief and Building Inspector. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the following be adopted: (a) Personal Care Homes for the elderly be reported on at the time the City Building Inspector reports to Council on the adoption of the 1970 National Building Code. (b) An increase in the number of residents in the 12 private hospitals referred to in the report be approved subject to the procedure as outlined in the last paragraph (Pg. 2) of Board of Admin- istration report dated February 19, 1970. (c) A report of progress be submitted to Council in one month's time. - CARRIED" 214 The Director of Permits & Licenses now reports as follows: "One application for an increase in patients in a private hospital was received March 23, 1970 from Mrs. Strome, Glen Brae Private Hospital, 1690 Matthews Avenue. The appli- cation is now being processed in accordance with the procedures adopted by Council February 24, 1970." Your Board Submits the above report to Council for INFORMATION. 4. Redevelopment Project #2: Area A-5 (North of Hastings St. between Heatley Ave. & Clark Dr.) Installation of Municipal Services_________________________ The Director of Planning has reported as follows: "Council on December 16, 1969 approved a recommendation of the Board of Administration that estimated increased costs of installation of services in the above mentioned area be approved and that the senior governments be requested to approve amend- ments to the agreements of November 14 and 15, 1968 to provide for this increase. The Board's report noted that the increase in cost in Area A-5 from an estimated $530,639 to $781,684, which was expected to be partially offset by a decrease from an estimated $289,400 to $229,000 in Area A-6, was mainly a reflection of rising unit prices. It noted also that, due to deletion of a number of properties from the project, a saving in overall cost' was anticipated. Letters dated February 5, 1970 from the Province and March 13, 1970 from Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation have been received confirming senior government approval for the increased costs." Your Board submits this report for the INFORMATION of Council. RECOMMENDATION: Keeping of Horses - 5. 7275 Balaclava Street The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Mr. E.O.T. Simpson of 3276 S.W. Marine Drive has submitted a letter dated March 11, 1970 requesting permission to keep four horses on this site for private use only. This site is located in a RA-1 Limited Agricultural District and has a 330' frontage along Balaclava Street and a depth of 325.4'. Section 10 (16)(6) of the Zoning and Development By-law provides that the keeping or housing of horses is subject to the approval of City Council. The Technical Planning Board has approved Development Permit Application #51547 as filed for this site for a One-Family Dwelling together with a private stable for a maximum of four horses subject to conditions, one being that the applicant 215 first obtains approval of City Council for the keeping of four horses on this site. I recommend that City Council approve the keeping or housing of four horses on the site." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Director of Plan- ning be endorsed. CONSIDERATION: 6. Addition to Building at 210 S.W. Marine Drive The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Townley, Matheson and Partners, Architects on behalf of Felix Industries Limited have filed a Development Permit Application #49225 requesting additions to a building at 210 S.W. Marine Drive. The site is located at the south-west corner of S.W. Marine Drive and Manitoba Street and is zoned as a M-2 Industrial District (Heavy). The existing building has a gross floor area of 33,300 sq. ft. The approved uses are: furniture wholesaling (22,200 sq. ft.) customary accessory uses not exceeding l/3rd the total gross floor area of the building (11,100 sq. ft.) - which includes retailing. City Licenses have been issued for wholesaling and retailing. Development Permit Application #49225 is for: A 55'6" x 150' addition to the existing mezzanine within the building. A 129'6" x 150' one-storey addition at the rear of the building. Within the proposed gross floor area of the building of 58,275 sq. ft., the uses proposed are: furniture wholesaling (38,648 sq. ft.) - accessory uses not exceeding l/3rd the total gross floor area of the building - retailing (18,588 sq. ft.); office workshop etc. (1,039 sq. ft.). BRIEF HISTORY In 1968 the Technical Planning Board refused two Development Permit Applications to permit the use of the building for retailing as a principal use. Subsequently representations were made to Council for approval to retail. It was advised that retailing comprised the greater use of the building and Council directed that the retail oper- ations cease immediately until such time as a license was granted. 216 In 1969 Council received further representations for permission to retail. Concerning retailing in Industrial Districts, the Zoning Planner advised Council that it was not customary for warehousing to have retail sales outlets as a customary accessory use. Requests for retailing where the principal use was a warehouse is subject to special approval of the Technical Planning Board. However, it was customary for many wholesalers to have a certain amount of retailing as a customary accessory use to their whole- saling development. A Development Permit and a City License had already been granted to permit the use of the building for wholesaling. City Council approved the request on behalf of the South West Furniture Mart for retailing in the building in accordance with certain undertakings given on behalf of the Company, one of which being that the Company to use no more than l/3rd of the gross floor within the building'. PRESENT REQUEST The gross floor area of the building is being increased by 24,975 sq. ft. from 33,300 sq. ft. to 58,275 sq. ft. With the proposed additions the accessory uses would still not exceed l/3rd the gross floor area of the existing and proposed building. However, the retailing sales area is being increased by 7,488 sq. ft. from 11,100 sq. ft. to 18,588 sq. ft. Further the proposed retailing areas on the north side of the main floor and on the mezzanine floor directly abut the whole- saling areas without any apparent clear physical demarcation between the retailing and wholesaling areas. The Development Permit Application has been filed for consider- ation as an 'outright use' in this M-2 Industrial District, i.e. a 'wholesale business' with a use customarily accessory (retailing) occupying an area of not greater than l/3rd the total gross floor area of all the buildings on the site. This report is submitted to City Council so that Council may be aware of the current Development Permit Application and the request for 18,588 sq. ft. of retailing within the development. This is considered a large area of retailing even though such area would not exceed l/3rd of the new total gross floor area of the building. The requested retail area of 18,588 sq. ft. is also an increase of 67% (7,488 sq. ft.) over the retailing area of 11,100 sq. ft. previously allowed by City Council as a customary accessory use to the existing wholesale development. If Council accept the area requested for retailing of 18,588 sq. ft. as a use customary accessory to the furniture wholesale development; then the Director of Planning would approve the application as an 'outright use'. However, if Council consider that the requested retailing area of 18,588 sq. ft. exceeds that which should be allowed at this location; then Council may wish that the application be refused. 217 Council will note that the current Development Permit Application is filed on behalf of Felix Industries Limited whereas the representations made to City Council in April, 1969 for retailing were on behalf of the South West Furniture Mart (Van.) Limited. Mr. Arnold Silber on behalf of the Companies concerned, has verbally stated that although the building is owned by Felix Industries Limited, the building is wholly used and occupied by South West Furniture Mart for the wholesaling and customary accessory uses including retailing, of furniture. Felix Industries Limited are responsible for the ship- ping and trucking of goods. I would advise Council that the Development Permit Application was originally filed on July 17, 1969. Further information and drawings as required were received on October 15, 1969. I regret that the submission of this report to Council on this Development Permit Appli- cation has been inadvertently delayed until this time." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Director of Planning for the CONSIDERATION of City Council. DELEGATION REQUEST - Should Council not see fit to grant this Development Permit, then Mr. Arnold Silber, owner, or his Solicitor wish to appear before Council as a delegation. (A History re 210 S.W. Marine Drive is circulated for Council's INFORMATION) RECOMMENDATION: 7. Technical Planning Board The Director of Planning, under date of March 20, 1970, has submitted a report on proposed revisions to the composition of the Technical Planning Board and related procedural matters., which is circulated. This report has been endorsed by the Technical Planning Board. The report recommends: "(a) That the Technical Planning Board follow the procedure outlined in Alternative 'A' of this report. (b) That the Director of Permits and Licenses and the Director of Social Planning/Community Development be appointed members of the Technical Planning Board. (c) The Director of Planning report directly to Council, through the Board of Administration, on planning matters not requiring involvement by the full membership of the Technical Planning Board subject to referral to the Technical Planning Board where the Board of Adminis- tration think this desirable. (d) That the Corporation Counsel be instructed to draft the necessary amendments to the Technical Planning Board By-law." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above mentioned recommendations of the Technical Planning Board be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 197 218 Board of Administration, April 3, 1970 ..................(LICENSES - 1) LICENSES AND CLAIMS MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Claim #10135 - Mr. Douglas Brown The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "The claimant has submitted estimates totalling $655.35 to repair portions of the basement of his house at 3976 Osier Street and to replace articles damaged by water when the sewer connection backed up on January 19, 1970. The flooding caused a newly laid tile floor to lift, damaged the wallboard and paint on the walls, and ruined some carpeting and a number of pieces of new luggage. A report from the Engineering Department indicates that the blockage in the sewer connection was caused by boulevard tree roots on City property. It is the opinion of the Corporation Counsel that the City is liable to the claimant and that the claimant has substantiated his claim for $655.35." Your Board RECOMMENDS payment of $655.35 in full settlement of the above described claim. INFORMATION: 2. Alleged Flooding 5304 McKinnon Street At the Council meeting of March 3, 1970, Alderman Wilson raised the matter of the change in level of the land at 5375 Cecil Street which resulted in a flooding effect on the property at 5304 McKinnon Street. At that time Council agreed that Kline Bros., the agents for the Cecil Street property, be invited to appear before Council in connection with this item. Under date of March 6, the President of Kline Bros. Realty Ltd., in a letter addressed to the City Clerk's office, pointed out that it was their opinion that there was a misunderstanding and as a result of the misunderstanding, adverse publicity had been received by their firm. A copy of the letter is attached. Under date of March 10, the occupant of 5304 McKinnon advised that the situation had been rectified and that he was satisfied that the correction will prevent further flooding. The City Building Inspector advises that his department has been in contact with the occupant of 5304 McKinnon and was advised that the occupant does not wish to appear before Council now that the condition has been rectified. In view of the above, your Board submits the letter of Kline Bros. Realty Ltd. and the information from the City Building Inspector and the occupant of 5304 McKinnon Street for the INFORMATION of Members of Council. 219 RECOMMENDATION: 3. Mobile Hairdressing Licenses Council is in receipt of a communication dated February 28, 1970 from Yvonne's Mobile Hairdressing Service and Banford's Mobile Coiffures with respect to the licensing of mobile hairdressing facilities. This communication contains complaints regarding certain alleged irregularities in the license and policing pro- cedures between mobile hairdressing facilities and beauty salons. The Director of Permits and Licenses reports as follows:- "Persons applying for a Mobile Hairdressing service are asked to produce their Provincial Hairdresser's Association Certificate and they are then advised that they may have a mobile hairdressing license for which a $50.00 fee is charged. The applicants are licensed under the License By-law clause for Businesses which are not specifically mentioned in the by-law and which pay no Business Tax}. They are also advised that this service is to be provided only to the people in hospitals, personal care homes and like institutions. They are further advised that this is not a license to do hairdressing in the home, either their own home or that of the customer. A beauty salon license is issued to enable an operator to carry on the business of hairdressing at a specific address. They are licensed Under Section 11 of the License By-law at a fee of $20.00 per annum. However, these premises are subject to business tax as well which brings their total fee to something in the range of $100.00 per annum. It is difficult to police the operations of the mobile hairdressing operators and it is possible that, at times, they do hairdressing in private homes. It is also possible that employees of beauty salons perform hairdressing functions outside of the licensed premises on occasions. The Health Department advises that they have encountered no specific health problems in the operation of mobile hairdressing facilities. Recommended that no change take place in the present licensing procedures for the above mentioned operations and that a copy of this report be sent to the complainants." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Permits and Licenses be adopted . FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 198 220 Board of Administration, April 3, 1970 ...............(FIRE & TRAFFIC - 1) FIRE AND TRAFFIC MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Fire Alarm Connection - Children's Hospital The City Engineer reports as follows:- "A request has been received from the Children's Hospital for connection of the internal fire alarm system in the Hospital to the City system. The Children's Hospital have agreed to pay all the connection costs which will amount to approximately $900.00 and the yearly maintenance charge of approximately $125.00. I recommend that: (a) approval be granted for the connection of the Children's Hospital internal fire alarm system to the City fire alarm system at no cost to the City, and (b) the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare an Agreement between the City and the Children's Hospital to cover this connection." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the City Engineer be approved. 2. Request for Parade, Saturday, April 11, 1970: Seaforth Highlanders Regimental Association The City Engineer reports as follows: "The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Regimental Association has re- quested permission to hold a parade in the Central Business District at 5:15 p.m. on April 11th, 1970. The proposal is as follows: ASSEMBLY: At the Cenotaph ROUTE: West on Hastings Street to Howe Street DISPERSAL: South of Hastings Street on Howe Street Temporary signing is not require. This request is the same as approved by Council in previous years. No difficulties from a traffic standpoint appear to be involved. The Police Department is prepared to undertake supervision and will keep the parade to the right-hand half of the roadway and disperse them as quickly as possible. It is accordingly recommended that the Seaforth Highlanders Regimental Association be permitted to hold a parade in the down- town area at 5:15 p.m. on April 11th, 1970, from the Cenotaph, west on Hastings Street, south on Howe Street and dismiss." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the City Engineer be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 198 221 Board of Administration, April 3, 1970 .........................(FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS CONSIDERATION 1. Tag Day: United Nations Association A letter has been received from the Vancouver Branch of the United Nations Association for permission to sell Peace Roses each October on United Nations Day in much the same manner as Poppies are sold in November. The Association advises that the proceeds from such a Day would be used to carry on the educational work of the organization. A similar request was received from the organization last year to hold a Tag Day during the week of United Nations Day (October 19 - 25, 1969). Council, in dealing with the request last year, passed the following Motion: "THAT the organization be advised of the Council's policy in respect of Tag Days and that the Council has no objection to tagging activities which are confined to privately owned property. Council will recall its policy whereby the following organizations only have been given approval to hold Tag Days annually, with other requests being submitted to Council for consideration. The Loyal Protestant Home for Children Vancouver Poppy Fund Committee The Kinsmen Club of Vancouver Co-ordinating Council of Lions Clubs Council will also recall that on March 10, 1970, the matter of Council's Tag Day policy was referred to the Standing Committee on General Purposes for consideration and report. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. DELEGATION REQUEST - UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION IN CANADA FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 198 222 APR 7 1970 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS REGULAR REPORT MARCH 20. 1970 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Salary and Classification Review - 5 Temporary Positions, Vancouver Provincial Court. The Administrative Analyst reports as follows: "A report adopted by Council on June 10, 1969, provided for an approximate twelve month extension of three existing temporary positions at the Vancouver Provincial Court -- a Clerk Typist II, a Clerk Typist I, and a Clerk III all in the Traffic Division. The report also established two new temporary positions, a Clerk Typist II (Court Recorders Office) and a Summons Officer I (Traffic Division), for the same length of time. I have recently reviewed these temporary positions and accordingly recommend that the Summons Officer I (Traffic Division) and the Clerk Typist II (Court Recorders Office) be made permanent and that the vacant temporary Clerk Typist II position (Traffic Division) be abolished." The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "At the request of the Court Clerk, I have reviewed the duties and responsibilities of the above noted temporary positions at the Vancouver Provincial Court and recommend that they be con- firmed at their present classifications. The estimated recurring annual cost of this proposal determined by the increase in the final step in the pay range at 1969 rates and including fringe benefits at 10% will be $12,856. This report has been discussed with the Court Clerk, Admini- strative Analyst and the Business Manager of the Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association, Local 15, both of whom concur herein, and it has been approved by the Board of Police Commissioners at their meeting of March 12, 1970." SUMMARY Incumbent Present Proposed Effective Classification Classification Date H. Friesen Summons Officer 1 Summons Officer 1 January 1, Pay Grade 16 Pay Grade 16 1970 ($469 - 562) ($469 - 562) Temporary Permanent M. Loland Clerk Typist 11 Clerk Typist 11 January 1, Pay Grade 9 Pay Grade 9 1970 ($348 - 412) ($348 - 412) Temporary Permanent Vacant Clerk Typist 11 ABOLISH When Pay Grade 9 adopted ($348 - 412) Temporary 223 Incumbent Present Proposed Effective Classification Classification Date Temporarily Clerk III No change occupied by Pay Grade 17 a permanent ($492 - 588) Clerk Typist Temporary until III' May 3l', 1970 J. Bitzcal Vacant Clerk Typist 1 No change Pay Grade 5($298 - 348) Temporary until May 31, 1970 Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendations of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. 2. Salary and Classification Review - E. Hepting, Control Clerk, Social Service Department.___________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "At the request of the incumbent, I have reviewed the duties and responsibilities of the above captioned position in the Control Section of the Social Service Department. For some time now, the Social Service Department has been undergoing extensive study and re-organization under the direction of the Administrative Analyst. In light of changes implemented in the Control Section, as a result of this study, the incumbent has requested this Department to review his salary and classification. The nature of this report, however, must be of an interim nature since further changes are still contemplated. This position will again be reviewed upon completion of the re-organization to determine its permanent classification. Although E. Hepting's request for reclassification was sub- mitted in December, 1968, it was not until March, 1969, that his duties changed substantially enough to warrant any upward reclassification. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing files and vouchers for accuracy, adequacy and conformance with prescribed procedures. He approves vouchers for payment by certifying for accuracy. Since March, however, a basic change in the cheque issue system has been implemented. The control section is now responsible for the issue of cheques by their clerical staff on regularly scheduled issue days plus the mailing of cheques to persons on a regular monthly issue. This has been accomplished by existing staff in the control section under the supervision of the Control Clerk. Since June, the incumbent has assisted the Administrative Officer on routine administrative problems. In light of these changes, I recommend that the incumbent be granted two pay grades for added responsibility effective from March 15, 1969, until approximately May 1, 1970, at which time we should be able to determine his permanent classification. 224 The estimated additional cost of this proposal at 1969 rates (second half) and including fringe benefits at 10% will be $77 per month. The cost for 1969 (9½ months) will be approxi- mately $750 of which 50% is recoverable from Canada Assistance Plan. The Comptroller of Accounts advises that the estimated necessary funds for 1969 will be provided by an adjustment of the 1970 departmental salary appropriation during budget review. This report has been discussed with the Social Service Admini- strator and the President, Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association who agree herein." SUMMARY Incumbent Present Proposed Effective Classification Classification Date E. Hepting Control Clerk Control Clerk March 15, Social Assistance Social Assistance 1969 to Pay Grade 22 Pay Grade 22 continue to ($614 - 736) * ($614 - 736) * approximately Plus two pay May 1, 1970.' grades for added responsibility. * 1969 2nd half rates Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 198 225 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS APRIL 3, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Acquisition for Provincial Courts (Vancouver) Complex 228 Main Street____________________________________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lot 6, Block 5, D.L. 196 being 228 Main Street is re- quired for the proposed new Provincial Courts (Vancouver) Complex confirmed by City Council on November 25, 1969. These premises comprise a two storey non-basement frame dwelling with a main floor area of 1342 square feet erected in 1890 on a site 25' x 120' zoned CM-1. This house contains 10 rooms, has 7 plumbing fixtures, a patent shingle roof, stucco exterior, a foundation of concrete piers and is heated by an automatic gas furnace. A year ago the owner remodelled the exterior and interior and as a result the condition of this dwelling is above average for age and type. The owner, his family and parents occupy these premises. It is proposed to rent back this property to the present owner on a month-to-month basis and to demolish the building when vacant. Following negotiations with the owner he has agreed to sell for the sum of $21,000.00 as of March 31, 1970 subject to retaining rent-free possession of these premises until April 30, 1970. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire this property for the sum of $21,000.00 on the foregoing basis chargeable to Code 442/1207." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 2. Georgia Viaduct Replacement - N.E. Corner Gore Ave. & Prior St. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Subdivision C, Lot 19, Blk. 104, D.L. 196 which is situated at the North-East Corner of Gore Avenue and Prior Street is a vacant lot of approximately 1778 square feet, zoned RM-3- The City Engineer had requested that a portion of the above lot be acquired for necessary street work on the eastern exit from the Georgia Viaduct Replacement. Negotiations had commenced with the owner with a view to acquiring approximately 132 sq. ft. of the property and the owner had indicated he would prefer to dispose of the entire lot rather than try to develop the remainder. 226 As a result of Council's decision of March 3, 1970, to adopt Alternate D2 the Engineer has re-examined the traffic requirements at this intersection and has in- dicated that since more of the property will be required than originally anticipated, it would appear to be in the best interest of the City to acquire the entire lot rather than buy the portion required and pay damages to the remainder. Any development on the remainder would be subject to the approval of the Board of Variance (due to very limited site size). Following negotiations, the owner has agreed to sell the property for the sum of $2,700.00 effective March 31, 1970. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire this property for the sum of $2,700.00, chargeable to Code #172/1120." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 3. Consent to Lease Waterlot 6067 Situated on Gambier Island_______ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "The City-owned Lot L2846 was purchased by the former municipality of South Vancouver in 1911 for the purpose of having an available quarry for crushed rock and is presently reserved from sale for that purpose. The property covers approximately 50 acres with the Pro- vincial Government owning the 66 foot strip of water- front property situated between the City's property and the high water mark. The City property was advertised for sale by tender in November, 1962. A number of offers were received and City Council, after considering the entire situation, withdrew the property from sale with consideration being given to leasing the property. Interested parties were advised to this effect however, no lease was entered into. Waterlot 6O67, fronting City-owned land, is leased to Great West Towing & Salvage Ltd. for the purpose of log boom storage. This waterlot has been under lease to the company by the Department of Lands, Forests and Water Resources for a period of 21 years dating from November 1, 1948, with the consent of the City of Vancouver as upland owner. Great West Towing & Salvage Ltd. have applied to the Department of Lands, Forests and Water Resources for a lease renewal. The Provincial Government lease will be subject to 90-day cancellation at the discretion of the lessor. As stated, the City of Vancouver is not actually the upland owner by virtue of the 66' strip separating the City-owned land from the high water mark, however, the Provincial Government has recognized the City's interests and requests its consent to a lease of the Waterlot fronting the City- owned lands. 227 RECOMMENDED that the City grant its consent to a renewal of the Waterlot lease provided that the Department of Lands, Forests and Water Resources will undertake to cancel the term thereof within 90 days in the event the City wishes to dispose or otherwise utilize Lot L2846." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 4. Advance Payment Re: Acquisition of 898 Powell Street For Cordova-Powell Connector_____________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to Item 4, Property Matters, May 16, 1969, confirmed by Council May 20, 1969 approving the expropriation of Lots 18-20 inclusive, Block 50, D.L. l8l, being 898 Powell Street in Redevelopment Project II, Area A-5. These premises comprise an automotive service station erected in 1948 on an irregular site 75 ft* by an average depth of approximately 87 ft. zoned M-2 Industrial. The building contains 2 service bays with overhead doors, 2 washrooms, a sales office and a small store- room. The service area and sales office are heated by a home-made drum type heater and a portable heater respectively. There are two old style gasoline pumps under the canopy roof. The driveways are paved with concrete and blacktop and 2 new gasoline tanks were installed in 1966. To the present time it has not been possible to effect a settlement with the owners. They have to date, rejected an offer made on behalf of the City, in the amount of $56,000.00 inclusive of all considerations. This amount is considered to be realistic and has been endorsed by the City Solicitor and Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation. The City Engineer has advised that in order to carry out the proposed schedule of works for the construction and paving of the Cordova-Powell Connector and the 800 Block Cordova Street and to make the necessary submission of a Local Improvement By-law to a July Court of Re- vision, demolition of the subject improvements must be completed no later than April 19, 1970. The owners, through their solicitor, have agreed to convey the property to the City and to vacate upon receipt of an advance payment to them in the amount of $54,153.93 consisting of payment of balance of the outstanding mortgage in the amount of $4,153.93 and payment to the owners in the amount of $50,000.00. This advance payment would be 'Without Prejudice' to the owners' claim for additional compensation in excess of the sum of $56,000.00. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to make an advance payment to the owners in the sum of $54,153-93 on the foregoing basis, chargeable to Code #5847/44. " Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 198 228 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND WELFARE MARCH 12. 1970 The Standing Committee of Council on Health and Welfare met on Thursday, March 12, 1970, at 10:15 a.m., in the No. 1 Committee Room, Third Floor, City Hall. PRESENT: Alderman Linnell (Chairman) Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson. ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (Civic Business) CLERK TO THE COMMITTEE: M. James The Minutes of the meeting held February 26, 1970, were adopted. The following actions of the Committee are reported for the information of Council: INFORMATION 1. Social Service Department Proposals for Discussion At the last meeting of the Committee, Alderman Linnell submitted, under date of February 25, 1970, a memorandum to members of the Committee containing proposals for the discussion of the re-organization of the Social Service Department. Time did not allow complete consideration and this item was laid over to this meeting. With the circulation of the Agenda for this meeting, the Chairman submitted a second memorandum dated March 11, 1970, which she requested be considered in place of her memorandum dated February 25, 1970. The Chairman also pointed out to the Committee changes that were occurring at both the local and Provincial levels in terms of social welfare: the Press Report quoting the newly appointed Minister, which advised of his intended re-organization of the Provincial Department as and from April 1, 1970, and the retirement of the Administrator of the City Social Service Department. Another item the Chairman brought to the attention of the meeting was the final report from the Administrative Analyst on the re-organization of the Department which was expected shortly. The Chairman suggested that these three items occurring at the same time presented a unique situation to the Council in terms of policy development and program implementation. Submitted also for the consideration of your Committee was a report of the Board of Administration dated March 5, 1970, which reviewed the Organization and Methods Study and advised of the fact that the re-organization is one that will: (a) encourage welfare recipients to become financially and psychologically independent; (b) create incentives for people to assume their own respon- sibilities; (c) avoid, as far as possible, discrimination of welfare recipients on the basis of marital status, age and sex; 229 (d) invite recipients of welfare funds and consumers of welfare services to recommend improvements in welfare policies and practices; (e) continually upgrade the quality of programmes and personnel skills by means of training research and evaluation; (f) plan and co-ordinate the Department's programmes in conjunction with those of the other civic departments and voluntary agencies and provide service where ever possible on a local area basis. The report also advised that implementation of the re-organization proposals will, it is estimated, take up to two years to be completed and during this time, the Administrator and his senior officers will be in a position to assess the Department's relationship to the child welfare agencies, Family Services Association, Family and Children's Court, and other official and voluntary agencies. Your Committee discussed at great length the optimum procedure for the City of Vancouver to follow to take the greatest advantage of the situation which was presented at the present time. After lengthy discussion, your Committee RESOLVED that the reports of the Chairman be received for study and be referred to the officials and staff of the City Social Service Department to be further considered on receipt of the Administrative Analyst's final report, with particular reference to the organization and provision of services to people around specific problem areas. FURTHER RESOLVED that the report of the Board of Administration dated March 5, 1970, re Organization and Methods Study, City Social Service Department, be received. 2. New Business: Zoning Policies - Group Homes Under date of March 6, 1970, the President of the United Community Services forwarded to the Chairman a letter outlining the United Community Services' concern about the problem raised in the letter of the Executive Director of the Vancouver Association for Retarded Children dated March 2, 1970. The Vancouver Association for Retarded Children requested that necessary zoning and planning policies be followed to allow or include group homes in the south east section of the City, which is presently being prepared for sale under the instructions of Council. Your Committee discussed this item and was of the opinion that it was not germane to this Committee's responsibilities and, therefore, RESOLVED that the communications of the President of the United Community Services dated March 6, 1970, and the Executive Director, Vancouver Association for Retarded Children dated March 2, 1970, be referred to the Board of Administration for subsequent report to the Planning and Development Committee. The meeting then adjourned. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 202 230 STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MARCH 26, 1970 The Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Development convened at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 1970, at the City Hall. PRESENT: Alderman Bird, Chairman Aldermen Adams, Broome, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor Alderman Calder CLERK: D. Scott The Committee recessed to reconvene immediately following a Special Council meeting which was to convene forthwith. The Standing Committee reconvened at approximately 10:30 a.m. in the No.l Committee Room with the same personnel present. The Minutes of the meeting held March 12, 1970, were adopted as amended by Council March 24, 1970. RECOMMENDATION 1. Downtown Development Concepts The Director of Planning, with the aid of maps and plans, gave an oral progress report respecting the Plan for Downtown Vancouver. He submitted five concepts for discussion and consideration and advised these proposals have been tested and studied theoretically, however, further study is needed of the finally accepted concept. He stated that the selection of a concept and additional testing constitutes the next step in plan preparation and requires further co-ordination with other Departments and agencies. Mr. Graham then discussed Downtown Vancouver under the following headings: (a) Review of the Present Central City Under this section he reviewed the economic activities and growth in Vancouver and presented statistics respecting area, assessment, population, employment, etc. (b) Trends and Forecasts Under this section he discussed the types of industries, population, housing, employment, etc. (c) Downtown Objectives This was a brief summary of replies received on "The Issues" report. 231 (d) Concepts for Development The Director of Planning advised that the 5 alternative long range development concepts correspond to previously reported concepts for False Creek and for all concepts the primary regional functions of Downtown would be: (i) Head Office Centre (ii) Professional Offices Centre (iii) Government Offices (iv) Specialty Retailing Centre (v) Cultural and Entertainment Centre (vi) Hotel and Conventions Centre (vii) Institutional Centre (viii) Port and International Terminal Mr. Graham then discussed the proposed five concepts. CONCEPT 1: A continuation of the policies of the present Zoning and Development By-law maintaining present densities but amended to reflect trends in development and to improve the quality of individual development. Each proposal for development would be considered within the terms of the by-laws. There would be only minor guidance and policy planning for development by the City. Transportation improvements would be absorbed into the growth. CONCEPT 2: The adoption of policies and by-law changes to assist the evolution of Downtown Vancouver to a high density "Executive City". This will involve considerable public expenditure for environmental improvement and facilities. A rapid transit system must be provided to make this concept possible to move the employees to a single high density core. There will also be improvements to other forms of transportation. Ancillary to high density core would be service and commercial uses. The core would contain specialty retail, recreational and office uses. Residential development would be expanded to increase the downtown labour force without increasing transportation problems. CONCEPT 3: This concept would introduce zoning and development controls which would severely curtail downtown growth, especially offices. It assumes there will be no addi¬ tional transportation facilities. Density should be lowered so that the automobile-oriented centre) could at least maintain its present environment. New close-in residential development would be encouraged to reduce employment generating commercial uses. New office development would be discouraged by the lower densities. Public expenditures for additional facilities would be minimal. Office space would be at a premium due to limitations on its extent. CONCEPT 4: Concept 4 is identical in most ways to Concept 2,which has a single core expanding outwardly from the existing development. Concept 4, however, while accepting exist¬ ing development as a base suggests development to a high density in corridors corresponding to rapid transit routes. This would increase the number of objectives of transit stops in the downtown "along the core". People living or working along this route would then have easy access on foot to the system. Development beyond the corridor should consequently have considerably lower maximum densities. 232 The transit corridor would encourage redevelopment Peripheral use would be similar to Concept 2. CONCEPT 5: Concept 5 propose a high density downtown core and is an extension of the approach proposed for Concepts 2 and 4, but with a much improved downtown environment. This kind of improvement would, however, involve the community in maximum capital expenditures for many purposes. Private developers would be encouraged to complement the City's expenditures as new zoning and development guide- lines would increase their responsibility to help in improving the quality of the social and physical environ- ment of the area. Concept 5 is otherwise similar to Concept 2 and 4 as regards to employment downtown, rapid transit, mixed residential/commercial development, highest density redevelopment along a transit corridor, and other transportation implications. Mr. Graham concluded his presentation by briefly dealing with environment improvements. It was RECOMMENDED that the Director of Planning prepare a brochure for circulation to Council, and to interested groups for their comments as was done in respect to False Creek. A copy of the notes as presented by the Director of Planning this day was distributed to Council Members for their information, but it was agreed that interested parties would not be supplied with this material but must await the printing of the brochure. The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:55 a.m. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 202 233 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND WELFARE MARCH 26. 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Health and Welfare was held in the No. 1 Committee Room, City Hall, on Thursday, March 26, 1970, at 11:45 a.m. PRESENT: Alderman Linnell (Chairman) Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Hardwick, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson. ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor Alderman Calder (Illness) CLERK TO M. James THE COMMITTEE: The following action of the Committee is reported for the information of Council: INFORMATION 1. In compliance with the call for meeting, your Committee sat but, due to the lateness of the hour, recessed to reconvene following the special meeting of Council (Public Hearing) to be held in the afternoon. Your Committee reconvened with the following personnel present: Aldermen Linnell, Adams, Bird, Phillips, Rankin and Sweeney, and due to the pressure of time, recessed. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 202 ======================================================================== 234 CITY OF VANCOUVER APR 9 1970 SPECIAL COUNCIL - APRIL 9. 1970 PUBLIC HEARING A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, April 9, 1970, at 2:00 p.m. PRESENT: Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Wilson Chairman in the absence of His Worship the Mayor was Deputy Mayor Sweeney. ABSENT: His Worship Mayor Campbell (on leave) CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: M. James Committee of the Whole MOVED by Alderman Bird, SECONDED by Alderman Adams, THAT this Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Deputy Mayor Sweeney in the Chair, to consider proposed amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law. - CARRIED 1. Land lying on the North Side of South West Marine Drive and Glendalough Place An application was received from Mrs. M. Spence to rezone Lot B, Block 3, D. L. 2027, Group 1, N.W.D. FROM: RS-1 One Family Dwelling District TO: CD-I Comprehensive Development District The application was approved by the Technical Planning Board subject to the uses being restricted to town houses or garden apartments and such zoning to be not given the three readings of the amending by-law by Council until prior com- pliance by the owners with the following conditions: "1. Dedication of the southerly 17' for future widening of South West Marine Drive and 12' on the easterly side of the site for the widening of Glendalough Place from 40' to 52'. The cost of the widening, paving, curbing and any required utilities of Glendalough Place to the owner's account. 2. The floor space ratio not to exceed 0.50 which shall be measured to the outer limits of the building in- cluding all floors except that portion of the basement containing garages, same calculated on the net area of the site after dedication. 3. All services including any transformers, cablevision, etc. to be underground and the proposed wall surrounding the property to be lowered. 4. The detailed scheme of development which shall not exceed two storeys in height plus basement to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board after report thereon has been considered by the Town Planning Com- mission and City Council and after advice from the De- sign Panel on the design of the building. 235 It is further recommended that should the above conditions or such other conditions as set by City Council following a Public Hearing not be complied with by the owners in order to permit the three readings of the amended by-law to be implemented within 180 days from this date (public hearing date) this approval shall expire." The application was also approved by the Town Planning Commission subject to the conditions as set out by the Technical Planning Board. Council heard delegations in opposition from Mr. C. E. Hamilton, 3506 West 43rd Avenue; Mr. Leonard Stein, 6056 Collingwood Street, who also submitted a petition of property owners in the area in opposition; Mr. R. Haynes, on behalf of Dr. and Mrs. S. A. McFetridge; Mr. J. A. Wickson, 6130 Glendalough Place; Mr. J. P. McMartin, 3896 West 50th. Mr. Peter S. Hyndman, Solicitor for the applicant, and Mr. Arthur C. Erickson, Architect of the proposed development spoke on behalf of the applicant and in support of the development. MOVED by Alderman Bird, THAT the foregoing application be not approved. - CARRIED 2. Land on the South Side of 10th Avenue between Commercial and Victoria Drives___________________ An application was received from Mr. Peter Cole, Architect, to rezone Lots 38-43, Block 162, D. L. 264A, which is land lying on the South Side of 10th Avenue between Commercial and Victoria Streets. FROM: RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District TO: C-2 Commercial District The application was not approved by the Technical Planning Board for the following reasons: "1. The extension of the C-2 Commercial Zone in this area is not considered desirable and the development as proposed would not be compatible with the surrounding residences. 2. A great deal of the C-2 Commercial zoned lands on both sides of Commercial Drive from Venables Street to the north of 14th Avenue on the south is either vacant, underdeveloped or contains very old buildings, all requiring redevelopment." The application was approved by the Town Planning Commission. Council heard a delegation of Mrs. L.G.S. Wong of 1810 East 10th Avenue in opposition to the application. Mr. Boyd Ferris, Solicitor, spoke in support of the application. The Director of Planning, and the Zoning Planner explained in detail the regulations entailed in C-2 Zoning and that the development as proposed by the applicant would need the approval of the Board of Variance before it could be constructed. The Zoning Planner spoke also to the need for amendment to the landscape buffer zones. 236 MOVED by Alderman Wilson, THAT the application be approved and such zoning to be not given the three readings of the amending by-law by Council until prior compliance by the owners with the following conditions: 1. The detailed scheme of development to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board, the scheme of development not to be materially different from that submitted by the applicant and prepared by Peter Cole and Marked "Received City Planning Department December 3, 1969", after advice from the Design Panel on the architectural design of the structure. Except, the said scheme to be amended to provide a 24' landscaped setback con- tinuous along 10th Avenue with the exception of 2 means of ingress and egress, same being directly across said 24' landscaped setback, maintaining a 7' landscaped set- back along the easterly property line, and a 4' land- scaped setback and screening along the east/west lane with adequate tree planting and landscaping within the site. 2. Lots 38-43, Block 162, D.L. 264A, to be first consoli- dated into one parcel and so registered in the Land Registry Office after dedication of the south 5' to the City for widening the lane to a minimum of 20'. 3. All signs and advertisements to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board. However, such signs or advertisements to be restricted to facia signs only, non-flashing, with no signs or advertisements on the south side of the structure. 4. Information to be first submitted to the approval of City Council that Lot 37, Block 162, D.L. 264A lying immediately to the west will not be left as an RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District zone but developed in a commercial manner forming part of the existing de- velopment now located on Lots A, B, C & D, Block 162, D.L. 264A. 5. The owners can and do obtain relaxation of the C-2 District Schedule of the Zoning and Development By-law from the Board of Variance to permit a structure six storeys in height and 73' in height in lieu of the permitted 3 storeys and 40' in height. - CARRIED 3. Land on the South Side of 10th Avenue between Commercial and Victoria Drives__________________________ An application was received from Pitkethey and Buzza Ltd. to rezone Lot 37, Block 162, D.L. 264A situated on the South Side of 10th Avenue between Commercial and Victoria Drives. FROM: RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District TO: C-2 Commercial District The application is approved by the Technical Planning Board subject to prior compliance by the owners to the following conditions: AMENDED SEE PAGE 304 237 "1. Dedication of the southerly 5' of Lot 37, Block 162, D.L. 264A for future lane widening. 2. Consolidation of Lots A, B, C, D and 37 into one parcel and so registered in the Land Registry Office. 3. The detailed scheme of development including any use of Lot 37, Block 162, D.L. 264A which may include additions to the existing building, the provision of suitable off- street parking and off-street loading to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board. It is further recommended that should the above conditions or such other conditions as set by Council not be com- plied. with by the owners in order to permit the three readings of the amending by-law to be implemented within 120 days from this date (public hearing date) then this approval shall expire." The application is also approved by the Technical Planning Commission subject to the conditions as set by the Technical Planning Board. No delegations appeared to speak to this matter. MOVED by Alderman Adams, THAT the application be approved and the by-law considered by Council at the same time as the by-law concerning the re- zoning of Lots 38-43, Block 162, D. L. 264A. - CARRIED 4. Land on the South West Corner of 48th Avenue and Oak Street____________________________________________ An application was received from III Industries of Canada Ltd. for the rezoning of Lots 11 and 12, Sub 13, Block 10, D.L. 526, being property situated on the South West Corner of 48th Avenue and Oak Street. FROM: RS-1 One Family Dwelling District TO: CD-I Comprehensive Development District The application was approved by the Technical Planning Board subject to the uses being restricted to a restaurant excluding drive-in or take-out. The three readings to the amending by-law not to be given until prior compliance by the owners to the following conditions: "1. Consolidation of Lots 11, 12, Sub. 13, Block 10, D.L. 526 into one parcel and so registered in the Land Registry Office. 2. The detailed scheme of development to be first ap- proved by the Technical Planning Board after a report thereon to the Town Planning Commission and City Council, such scheme to include a minimum landscaped setback of 24' along Oak Street, 8' along 48th Avenue except for ingress and egress, 5' landscaped and tree planting area along the north south lane and the southerly property line plus a suitable screened wall. 238 3. The building to be first redesigned more residential in character and in keeping with the surrounding residential properties. 4. One sign only (non-flashing) to be permitted, other than small directional signs, such sign to be located adjacent to the building and behind the 24' landscaped setback from Oak Street. 5. Design of the building to be approved by the Technical Planning Board after advice from the Design Panel. 6. Satisfactory arrangements for garbage disposal, loading and unloading and control of fumes to the approval of the Technical Planning Board. It is further recommended should the above conditions or such other conditions as set by Council following a Public Hearing not be complied with by the owners in order to permit the 3 readings of the amending by-law to be im- plemented within 120 days from this date (public hearing date) then this approval shall expire." The application was not approved by the Town Planning Commission. Council heard the following in opposition to the application: Mr. Norman Samuels, 1026 West 48th Avenue, who also submitted a petition signed by 129 residents of the area. Also in opposition, Mr. Joseph H. Cohen, 1035 West 48th, and Mr. D. Ziegler, 1107 West 48th. Council also heard in support of the application from Mr. Howard N. Milner of International Industries Inc., Mr. Scheldon Saslow, Architect for the applicant, and Mr. Dryvynsyde, Solicitor for the applicant. MOVED by Alderman Calder, THAT the application be not approved. - CARRIED 5. To amend Schedule "G" of the Zoning and Development By-law—Special Sign Control. An application was received from the Director of Planning to amend Schedule "G" of the Zoning and Development By-law to extend the areas of Special Sign Control and applicable regulations all in accordance with the draft by-law pertaining to bridge ap- proaches to the following: i) Granville Street Bridge ii) Burrard Street Bridge iii) Connaught Bridge iv) Georgia Viaduct v) Oak Street Bridge vi) Fraser Street Bridge vii) A new airport access bridge, and viii) Any freeway route through the City The application was approved by the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission At the time of consideration of this item Council had before it the following resolution which was passed by Council at the regular meeting of March 3: 239 "THAT in amending the By-law, the following three pro- posals be considered by Council at a Public Hearing to be held: (a) A restriction on animated or flashing signs pre- viously applied to sites adjoining the Trans- Canada Highway. (b) The number of free-standing signs on any one site shall be limited to one. (c) Third party signs be removed at the expiration of the contract." Council was advised it did not have the power at the present time to enact (c) above. Council heard the following: (A) Mr. Frank Low-Beer, President of the Community Arts Council of Vancouver. The Council agrees with this proposed amendment but recommends that further controls should be extended, particularly in the three examples quoted in the previous resolution of Council. The Community Arts Council also recommends that action be taken immediately to prohibit roof, projecting, and third-party signs on Georgia Street and Burrard Street. (B) Mr. G. Spencer, Executive Director of the Community Planning Association of Canada appeared on behalf of the Community Planning Association of Canada and submitted a brief outlining the Association's comments on Signed Control. (C) Mr. W. A. Street, Solicitor, appeared on behalf of the Illuminated Sign Manufacturers Association and submitted an oral brief. The brief suggested two changes in the proposed by-law in connection with two sections of the by-law. MOVED by Alderman Wilson, THAT the foregoing application of the Director of Planning to amend Schedule "G" of the Zoning and Development By-law be ap- proved after inserting the following words: "More than 12 inches" after the word 'project' in viii) of 'A. Signs' of Clause '(e)' of Sub-section (21) of Section 10 of the Zoning and Development By-law." MOVED by Alderman Linnell in amendment, "(a) A restriction on animated or flashing signs previously applied to sites adjoining the Trans- Canada Highway. (b) The number of free-standing signs on any one site shall be limited to one." On request the above were split and recorded as follows: MOVED by Alderman Linnell, "(a) A restriction on animated or flashing signs previously applied to sites adjoining the Trans- Canada Highway." - CARRIED 240 MOVED by Alderman Linnell, "(b) The number of free-standing signs on any one site shall be limited to one." - CARRIED The motion by Alderman Wilson as amended by the motions of Alderman Linnell was put as follows: THAT the foregoing application of the Director of Planning to amend Schedule "G" of the Zoning and Development By-law be approved after inserting the following: "I. 'More than 12 inches' after the word 'project' in viii) of 'A Signs' of Clause '(e)' of Sub-section (21) of Section 10 of the Zoning and Development By-law. II Amendment to place a restriction on animated or flashing signs previously applied to sites adjoining the Trans-Canada Highway. III. Amendment to provide the number of free-standing signs on any one site shall be limited to one." - CARRIED 6(A) Lands lying on the East Side of Kerr Street, South of 54th Avenue, i.e. for a distance of approximately 1,650 feet east of Kerr Street and approximately 1,900 feet south of 54th Avenue. An application was received from the Director of Planning re- questing the rezoning of lands lying on the East Side of Kerr Street South of 54th Avenue, i.e. for a distance of approximately 1,650 feet east of Kerr Street and approximately 1,900 feet south of 54th Avenue. FROM: RS-1 One Family Dwelling District TO: CD-I Comprehensive Development District The application has been approved by the Technical Planning Board subject to the uses being restricted to apartments (both garden and high rise), town houses, senior citizens' and public housing, commercial uses including retail, service and entertainment parks and ancillary uses to the foregoing: subject to such conditions as Council may be resolution prescribe pursuant to section 565 (f) of the Vancouver Charter. The application has also been approved by the Town Planning Commission. 6(B) Irregular shaped areas of land lying generally south of 49th Avenue and bounded partially on the east by Boundary Road and partially on the west by Tyne Street________________________________ An application was also received from the Director of Planning to rezone irregular shaped areas of land lying generally south of 49th Avenue and bounded partially on the east by Boundary Road and partially on the west by Tyne Street. FROM: RS-1 One Family Dwelling District TO: CD-I Comprehensive Development District 241 The application was approved by the Technical Planning Board subject to the uses being restricted to town houses (both private and public housing), public parks, and ancillary uses to the foregoing: subject to such conditions as Council may by resolution prescribe pursuant to Section 565 (f) of the Vancouver Charter. The application was also approved by the Town Planning Commission. Council heard representations from Mrs. R. Coburn of 6987 Tyne Street representing the Killarney Fraserview Area Council. Mrs. Coburn submitted a written brief which requested a Council deferment of these two area's rezoning to provide time for the present residents of the area to make submissions to Council. MOVED by Alderman Wilson, THAT the Public Hearing be continued on Tuesday, April 21, at 2:00 p.m. and that this application be referred to that adjourned Public Hearing. - CARRIED MOVED by Alderman Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Alderman Wilson, SECONDED by Alderman Adams, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted and the Corporation Council be instructed to prepare and bring in the necessary amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law. - CARRIED During the consideration of the above items Council observed a short recess at approximately 3:45 p.m. The Council then adjourned. The foregoing are Minutes of the City Council meeting (Public Hearing) dated April 9, 1970. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 297 ======================================================================== 242 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, April 14, 1970, in the Council Chamber at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick (10:30 a.m.), Linnell, Phillips, Rankin and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Sweeney (illness) CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. ACKNOWLEDGMENT His Worship the Mayor acknowledged the presence in the Council Chamber of students of Quilchena School, under the direction of Mrs. Thomson. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day in regard to a Property matter. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated April 7, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Royal Centre (Great West Saddlery Limited) It was agreed to defer this item to later in the day when reports would be available. (see pages 6 and 7) 2. 1190 Matthews Avenue Mrs. D. Raappana It was agreed to defer this item to later in the proceedings pending the hearing of a delegation. (see page 8) 3. Tag Day: United Nations Association At the request of the organization it was agreed to defer this matter again to allow further delegation arrangements. 4. Addition to Building at 210 S. W. Marine Drive It was agreed to defer this item to later in the proceedings pending the hearing of a delegation. (see pages 7 and 8) 243 ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Phillips - Alderman Phillips requested infor¬ Alderman Wilson - mation as to the status of the Beautification Report beautification report in regard to re Gastown, Chinatown the Gastown Area and Alderman Wilson enquired regarding the status of a similar report in the matter of Chinatown. His Worship agreed to take the matter up with the Director of Planning and arrange, if possible, a Report Reference at the next meeting on April 21st. Alderman Calder - requested Council representatives of Juvenile Detention Home the Greater Vancouver Regional District inform him of the status of the pro¬ posal that the Juvenile Detention Home be operated as a District function Alderman Calder - referred to a situation in San Effect of Sanitary Fill Francisco where there was a problem Areas on Water of water pollution due to leaching from a sanitary fill project. The Alderman enquired if a similar situation could occur here in the area of the Kerr Road dump and the Delta bog. Alderman Broome - referred to a Parliamentary Committee Parliamentary Committee: in the City recently to study trans¬ Ground Transportation and portation, particularly with respect to Particularly to Department access to the Airport. It appears no of Transport Airports contact had been made with the City administration. Alderman Wilson referred to the matter and that he had, as mentioned by Alderman Broome, appeared before the Committee as a result of a late request He, with a representative of another municipality, spoke to the matter of this study which does involve ground transportation in major cities of Canada and particularly transportation to Department of Transport airports; the matter being of concern at this time in anticipation of the introduction of the new jumbo aircraft, Alderman Wilson explained the newspaper strike had some bearing on the lack of communication by the Parliamentary Committee. 244 COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Trans-Continental Pop Festival: July 4th and 5th, 1970___________ On April 7th, the Council did not approve an application from the Industrial and Trade Shows of Canada for use of Capilano Stadium for the purpose of a Pop Festival, July 4th and 5th, having con- sidered departmental reports thereon. The Council had before it at this time a communication from Campney & Murphy, on behalf of the organization, asking an oppor- tunity of a delegation in respect of the request. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this firm be advised the Council is not prepared to re- consider its decision of April 7th in not approving the application; it being suggested at that time that the company discuss the matter of a suitable site with the Pacific National Exhibition. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, April 10, 1970 Works and Utility Matters (i) Sale of Portion of City-owned Lot D. N/S Victoria Diversion (The New Chelsea Society) (Clause 5)__________________________________________ MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT Clause 5 of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated April 10, 1970, be approved, on the understanding that the easement matter will be reviewed in five years time. - CARRIED (ii) Balance of Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Clauses 1 to 4 inclusive and 6 and 7 of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated April 10, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Licenses and Claims Matters Ridley Ice Ltd. vs. City MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Licenses and Claims matters), dated April 10, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Finance Matters (i) Charter Amendments (Clause 1) MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clause 1 of the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated April 10, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 245 (ii) Hotel Room Tax MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Standing Committee on Finance now be requested to give consideration to the report of the Director of Finance contained in Board of Administration report (Licenses and Claims matters), dated April 18, 1969, in the matter of increase in license fees currently being charged on hotels, motels, etc. — CARRIED (iii) Restoration of "St. Roch" (Clause 2) MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clause 2 of the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated April 10, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED (iv) Sky Glider: Pacific National Exhibition (Clause 3) The Board of Administration submitted the following report of the Corporation Counsel: "I have read the letter received from Davis and Company on behalf of the P.N.E. requesting that, in respect of the proposed 'Sky Glider', the provision in the lease which provides that buildings, installations, facilities and improvements placed on the P.N.E. grounds become the property of the City, be waived. The P.N.E. is to receive a percentage of gross profits received from the operation of the ride. Because of the large capital investment required to construct the ride, it is reasonable and in accordance with normal business practice to request such a waiver. Should Council agree to grant the waiver, I would recommend that the following conditions apply: (a) the waiver to be in a form satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel; (b) that Murray-Latta Recreations Ltd. be required to obtain liability insurance in an amount and form satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel." MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the waiver be granted pursuant to the foregoing recommendation of the Corporation Counsel. - CARRIED (v) Vancouver Public Library Board: Appointments (Clause 4)__________ The Council again considered the request of the School Board for representation on the Vancouver Public Library Board. A similar request from the Park Board was received, that a member of the Park Board be included. 246 The Vancouver Public Library Board does not agree with the proposal but suggested a representative of the Library Board be added to the City Council Social Development Committee, which has coordinating responsibilities. Subsequent communications from the School and Park Boards, and the Social Development Committee, agreed with the representation on the Social Development Committee by a Library Board representative. The Park and School Boards re- iterated their requests that the Library Board membership be increased to allow appointments on behalf of the Park and School Boards. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Library Board membership be expanded by two, and thereafter the Park and School Boards nominate one representative each for Council's consideration by way of appointment to these two additional vacancies, and the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary by-law accordingly. - CARRIED Insofar as a Library Board appointee to the Social Development Committee is concerned, it was agreed the Corporation Counsel would report further on necessary action to be taken to make this additional vacancy possible. (vi) Balance of Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT Clauses 5 and 6 of the report of the Board of Adminis- tration (Finance matters), dated April 10, 1970, be received for information. - CARRIED B. Personnel Matters, Regular, April 3, 1970_______________ Regulations and Procedures: Occupational Health Plan for Firefighters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Regular), dated April 3, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Property Matters, April 10, 1970 (i) MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT Clauses, 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated April 10, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED (ii) Acquisition of Properties (Clause 2) It was agreed to defer consideration of this matter pending the hearing of a delegation from J.S. Wood Realty Ltd., as requested. AMENDED SEE PAGE 297 247 D. Sign: 1400 Block West 3rd Avenue _________(Neon Products Limited) It was agreed to defer this matter pending the hearing of a delegation later this day. (see pages 8 and 9). E. Report of Standing Committee on Transportation, March 31, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on Transportation, dated March 31, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED F. Report of Standing Committee on Planning and Development, April 2, 1970 (i) Rezoning: N/E corner 41st Avenue and Collingwood (Clause 1)__________ MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT no further action be taken on application of Mr. W.D. Buttjes to rezone corner of 41st Avenue and Collingwood from RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to RM-1 Multiple Dwelling District. - CARRIED (ii) Balance of Standing Committee Report MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clauses 2 and 3 of the report of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development, dated April 2, 1970, be approved, after changing the word 'RESOLVED' in clause 3 to read 'RECOMMENDED', in the second to last paragraph of the clause. - CARRIED The Council recessed at approximately 10:40 a.m. to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office, following which at approximately 11:45 a.m., the Council reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber, with the same members of the Council present. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (cont'd) 1. Royal Centre (Great West Saddlery Limited) On April 7th, the Council considered a communication from the Great West Saddlery Limited, under date of April 3rd, urging issuance of the development permit for the Royal Centre development. At that time Alderman Wilson moved as follows: "THAT the development permit be issued forthwith but the building permit be withheld until the required conditions are fulfilled." (tabled) Alderman Wilson's motion was tabled for one week and the Deputy Mayor requested to communicate with MacMillan Bloedel Limited to obtain their written position insofar as that company is con- cerned in relation to the Royal Centre development. 248 Further consideration was given to the whole matter at this time, based on a report of the Board of Administration under date of April 14th, 1970, giving the Council the current position and advice that reports are to be made to the Technical Planning Board this week including advice from the Design Panel. The Director of Planning advised orally that a recent letter from MacMillan Bloedel Limited states that the Beachcomber Restaurant has a lease which still has another two years to run. This company is discussing with the holder of the lease, an earlier termination but until the matter is settled, it is necessary for MacMillan Bloedel Limited to protect the leaseholder's rights with respect to the use of the lane. It is stated that when the Beachcomber Restaurant vacates, agreement would be given to the closure of the lane. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing motion of Alderman Wilson be tabled for a further week. - CARRIED The Council recessed at approximately 12:00 noon to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:15 p.m. The Council reconvened at approximately 2:15 p.m., still in Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair, and the following members of the Council present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Sweeney (illness) DELEGATIONS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2. Addition to Building at 210 S.W. Marine Drive (South West Furniture Mart (Van.) Limited) Mr. W. Street, Barrister on behalf of Felix Industries Limited and South West Furniture Mart (Van.) Limited, appeared, and submitted a brief dated April 14, 1970, in respect of development permit application for consideration as an 'outright use' in M-2 Industrial District,of property at 210 S.W. Marine Drive, i.e. 'wholesale business' with a use customarily accessory (retailing) occupying an area of not greater than one-third the total gross floor area of all the building on the site. In the Board of Administration report (Building and Planning matters), dated April 3, 1970, the Director of Planning reports the history of development permit applications from this company, particularly in respect of use of the building for retailing. In the present request the gross floor space area of the building would be increased by 24,975 square feet, with the retail sales area being increased by 7,488 square feet. It is advised that the proposed retailing areas on the north side of the main floor and on the mezzanine floor, directly abut the wholesale areas without any apparent physical separation. 249 Mr. Street advised the company undertook to use only one-third of the total gross floor area for the accessory use (retailing). MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the development permit not be granted until a proposed amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law, dealing with retail use in M-l and M-2 areas, is considered and reported to Council. - LOST MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the development permit application be approved subject to there being a physical separation between the retail and wholesale divisions, - CARRIED (Alderman Linnell and Alderman Broome are recorded in the negative) 2. 1190 Matthews Avenue Mrs. D. Raappana Mrs. D. Raappana appeared asking permission to continue operation at 1190 Matthews Avenue as a boarding house. The Board of Administration report (Building and Planning matters), dated April 3, 1970, sets out the details of the occupancy of this building and in the Board of Administration report (Building and Planning matters), dated March 6, 1970, the Corporation Counsel sets out the legal position. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the matter of court action in respect of the use of building at 1190 Matthews Avenue be deferred for the time being; FURTHER THAT the operator of these premises be advised to appeal to the City Council under the procedures laid down in respect of dealing with hardship cases, and, FURTHER THAT the whole matter be considered again by Council not later than in two month's time. - CARRIED DELEGATIONS AND BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS D. Sign: 1400 block West 3rd Avenue Neon Products Limited________________ A representative of Neon Products Limited appeared, and filed a brief dated April 13, 1970, in support of application for electrical and building permits to change the message on an existing free-standing sign in the 1400 block West 3rd Avenue. The sign would be animated in part with a word changer for six different messages. At a recent Public Hearing the Council approved an application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law which in effect, if and when passed, would not allow signs on the basis proposed. 250 The Board of Administration and Director of Planning recommend the building permit be withheld for a period of thirty days, expiring April 18, 1970, following which the permit be withheld for a further period of sixty days pending the passing of the proposed amending by-law. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the permits requested be issued. (carried)* MOVED by Ald. Rankin, in amendment, THAT the following words be added to the motion of Alderman Broome; 'subject to agreement being worked out satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel to the effect the sign will be dismantled five years after the date of completion'. - LOST The motion of Alderman Broome was put and, - CARRIED * (Alderman Linnell and Alderman Rankin are recorded in the negative) BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd) G. Report of Social Development Committee dated March 26, 1970___________________________ The Council considered the following report of the Social Development Committee dated March 26, 1970: "1. RELOCATION OFFICE & HOUSING REGISTRY Under date of March 6, the President of the United Community Services forwarded to the Chairman of the Social Development Committee a letter expressing the concern of the United Community Services over the need for a Relocation Office and Housing Registry in the City. A copy of that letter is attached for the information of Members of Council. At the March 16 meeting of the Social Development Committee, this letter was presented to the Committee and discussed and at that meeting the Social Development Committee RESOLVED that the letter be referred to Council with the request that Council advise whether it wished to consider this matter further. The Social Development Committee submits the letter of the President of the United Community Services for the consider- ation of Council. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTRE LORD STRATHCONA SCHOOL At a previous meeting the Social Development Committee had expressed its interest in any agreement which was executed between the School Board, the Park Board and the City of Vancouver re the Administrative Procedures regulating the operation of the Community Services facility which is well under way at Lord Strathcona School. At the last meeting of the Social Development Committee on March 16, the proposed agreement between the School Board, the Park Board and the City of Vancouver covering this particular project, 251 was presented to the Committee and the representatives of the School and Park Board present explained further the philosophy of management which was developed and agreed to by both parties. The Social Development Committee discussed the matter and instructed that the congratulations of the Social Development Committee on the finalization of this first co-ordinated Community Services Centre facility in the City of Vancouver be expressed to the Vancouver City Council. As Chairman of your Social Development Committee, I am pleased to pass on these congratulations on behalf of the Committee." MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT action be not taken at this time to establish a Relocation Office and Housing Registry as proposed by the United Community Services. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the foregoing item in respect of Community Services Centre, Lord Strathcona School, be received for information. - CARRIED H. Report of Special Committee re Illegal Suites, March 25, 1970 The Council received the following report, dated March 25, 1970, from its Special Committee re Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases: "The Committee of Officials has considered the following requests under the policy established by Council concerning Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases, and reports as follows: (a) The following applications recommended for approval by the sub-committee, be approved: Alice Ashton (tenant), 6128 Chester Street Mary M. Cromb (tenant), 3095 East 26th Avenue Margaret Dawson (tenant), 6128 Chester Street Mrs. Sylvina Dionne (tenant), 6128 Chester Street Tina Dueck (tenant), 6128 Chester Street Justina Dyck (tenant), 6128 Chester Street Miss Anna Enns (tenant), 6128 Chester Street Elizabeth Funk (tenant), 6128 Chester Street Mrs. Helen C. Gompf (tenant), 1385 East 7th Avenue Mrs. Hazel Holmstrom (owner), 5624 Tyne Street Elizabeth Klassen (tenant), 6128 Chester Street Mrs. Lenora C. McRobb (owner), 5215 Elgin Street Mrs. Lily Schindel (owner), 6637 Sherbrooke Street Mrs. Ida Sikstrom (tenant), 6128 Chester Street (b) The following application be approved for six months from the date of this Resolution: Harold and Nellie Bobb (tenants), 8095 St. George Street 252 (c) The following applications be approved for one year from the date of this Resolution: Edward P. Banbury (tenant), 5137 Rupert Street Anton Baraka (tenant), 2535 East 1st Avenue Thomas Matthew Burke (tenant), 2447 Adanac Street Mr. Mangal Singh Sandhu (owner), 4336 Perry Street Mrs. Shirley L. West (owner), 92 West 22nd Avenue (d) The following application be not approved: Miss Judith Loree Walls (tenant), 2610 West 10th Avenue (e) in respect to the above mentioned, the City Building Inspector be instructed to carry out the policy as adopted by Council on December 17, 1963, and as amended by Council on November 10, 1964." MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing report of the Special Committee re Illegal Suites, Hardship Cases, be approved. - CARRIED I. Request for Parade in Downtown Area April 18, 1970_____________________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, pursuant to Board of Administration report of April 13, 1970, the Vietnam Action Committee be permitted to hold a parade on Saturday, April 18th, 1970, at 11:15 a.m. from Thornton Park to the Courthouse via Hastings, Granville and Georgia Streets, the parade to assemble at Thornton Park and disperse at the Court House; FURTHER THAT permission not be granted for the use of a sound truck. - CARRIED J. Report of Standing Committee on Finance April 2, 1970 and April 9, 1970__________________ The Vancouver City Council considered the report of the Standing Committee on Finance with regard to meetings of the Committee held on April 2, and April 9, 1970, and took action as follows; after hearing from the Chairman of the Finance Committee in each case: PART I Clause 1 1970 Civic Grant Requests The detailed account of current applications, and the Committee's actions thereon were studied. Independent action was taken on each item which, in several cases, was determined only after several motions and amendments were dealt with. The Council, however, agreed that one concluding motion could be passed to record the Council's final action in each case. The record includes the negative voting of those members of Council so requesting. The Council action is as follows therefore: A. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT grants be approved as follows: - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY 253 Grant Name Approved Conditions or Other App'n. Grant Council Action Number $ 615 Prov. Gov't of 46,000 The Board of Administration to B.C. - T.B. Per prepare for consideration of Capita Council a resolution for sub¬ mission to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities based on the Regional Hospital District assuming all charges for this service. 635 Vancouver Housing 48,380 --- Authority 105 Family Services 15,184 Subject to 50% of the amount Centre being recoverable from the Federal Government and 25% from the Provincial Government under the Canada Assistance Plan, Further, if these recoverable funds are not forthcoming in 1970, the organization's request be further reviewed later this year. 107 The Activators 2,500 --- Society of B.C. 110 Dugout Day Centre 2,700 --- 111 Meals on Wheels 833 --- 115 Fraserview- 3,500 Neighbourhood information Killarney Area services presently provided Council under varying auspices to be reviewed during 1970. 151 Western Institute 6,200 --- for the Deaf 173 Salvation Army 11,065 Including Special Water Rates 176 Vancouver Inner 10,000 For legal aid services subject City Service to the receipt by the Joint Project Technical Committee of an audited statement from a Certified or Chartered Account¬ ant covering the legal aid program. 188 The John Howard 2,500 Society of B.C. 254 Grant Approved Conditions or Other App'n. Name Grant Council Action Number $ 194 Central City 787 In Lieu of Special Water Rates Mission 196 Vancouver Indian --- Centre Society 12,000 198 Canadian 4,000 Subject to the amount being Paraplegic shareable under the Canada Association Assistance Plan. 220 Y.M.C.A. Devel¬ 41,666 --- opment Fund 230 Canadian Red 10,000 --- Cross Society 310 Kiwanis Musical 600 --- Festival 350/55 Vancouver Art 91,000 For operating and maintenance Gallery 3,332 costs. Association For non-recurring building repairs. Request for additional amount of $4,000 to employ a Registrar for the Gallery was not approved. 380 Vancouver 31,000 $6,000 of this grant to be Symphony Society total earmarked for children's programs. 545/6 Big Brothers of 12,500 --- B.C. (Lower Main¬ land Chapter) 550 Vancouver & Lower 10,000 --- Mainland Industrial Development Commission 555 Vancouver Visitors 100,000 --- Bureau 585 Town Planning 3,000 --- Commission 255 Grant Name Approved Conditions or Other App'n. Grant Council Action Number $ 590 Vancouver The same rate Whilst the Motor Vehicle Traffic & as was applied Inspection Station is owned Safety last year pro and operated by the City of Council rata up to an Vancouver amount of $20,000. Kiwassa --- 610 Neighbourhood 3,000 Services Assn. 650 Mission to Seamen 600 --- 672/74 Boys Clubs of 8,330 $3,330 is for services in /75 Vancouver 1969 and $5,000 to continue services for six months in 1970. No additional payments until a report on delinquency, due in April, 1970, from the Joint Technical Committee has been completed. 676 Metropolitan --- Communities 1,500 Council Canadian --- 682 Diabetic 1,000 Association 904 Youth Employ¬ 3,600 Subject to the condition that ment Services the program be essentially (Y.M.C.A.) youth organized and youth managed to the satisfaction of the Joint Technical Committee. 950 International --- Peace Arch 100 Association Sundry Grants 995 in Lieu of 41,428 --- Taxes 1042 City Hall 350 --- Choristers 118 Crisis Inter¬ 5,000 vention & Suicide Prevention Centre for Greater Vancouver 256 Grant Name Approved Conditions or Other App'n. Grant Council Action Number $ 386 The Community 5,150 Non-recurring basis Music School 540 B.C. & Yukon Chamber of Mines 3,000 --- 566 Native Daughters 600 --- of B. C. 955 Festival of 3,500 --- Forestry 1060 Y.W.C.A. 7,200 Specifically earmarked for group work programs at the Pender Y.W.C.A., as recommended by the Joint Technical Committee. 315/16 Playhouse 20,000 Arrears of rental (i.e. approx. Theatre Company $5,000) to be a first charge. Further, grant is subject to appropriate financial assis¬ tance from Canada Council and B.C. Cultural Fund. The amount in lieu of rental for 1970 season ($29,000) was deferred for the time being pending further information respecting the organization's financial position. MOVED by Ald. Broome & CARRIED THAT the Playhouse Theatre Company be requested to invite the City Council to arrange City representation on the membership of the organiza¬ tion's Board; His Worship the Mayor to so request. 640/41 Neighbourhood 20,000 --- Services Assn. 953 Vancouver Sea Same as 1969 (i.e. Festival (a) an outright grant of $10,000 (b) a further grant on a matching grant basis of dollar for dollar of any contribution to the Festival from any source other than the two Senior Governments, up to a maximum of $10,000) 257 B. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT delegations be heard by the Finance Committee as follows: - CARRIED Grant Name App'n. Number 117 Outward Bound B.C. (Grant request is $11,200. Joint Technical Committee recommended $5,250 subject to condition. Finance Committee recommended no action) 320 Vancouver Opera Association (Grant request is $19,500) (Finance Committee recommended $11,325) 384 Vancouver's Theatre in the Park (Grant request is $1,500) (Finance Committee recommended be deferred for delegation) 388 John Oliver School Choir (Grant request is $1,800) (Finance Committee recommended that no action be taken) C. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT no further action be taken in respect of the following applications. - CARRIED Grant App'n. Number Name 112 Lower Mainland Society for Resident Physically Handicapped (Did not request a specific amount) 113 Vancouver Neurological Centre (Requested grant of $10,000) 114 Lower Mainland St. Leonards Society (Requested grant of $1,000) 139 Christmas Gifts City Supervised Nursing Homes (Requested grant of $100) 390 Vancouver Junior Club for the Performing Arts (Requested grant of $1,000) 258 Grant App'n. Name Number 570 Vancouver Horticultural Society (Requested grant of $4,000) 605 Riley Park Area Council (Requested grant of $4,250) 750 The National Ski Team Fund (Did not request a specific amount) 960 Pharmaceutical Association of B.C. (Requested grant of $1,500) 1037 Vancouver Kiwanis Boys Pipe Band (Requested grant of $3,000) 1052 Youth Communication Centre (Cool Aid) (Requested grant of $25,370) 1061 Social Designs Society (Requested grant of $2,000) 1065 C.B.C. Vancouver Radio Orchestra (Requested grant of $235) 1070 Variety Clubs International (Requested grant of $1,715) 141 United Community Services (Requested grant of $12,500) 575 Vancouver Chamber of Commerce (Clean-up Week) (Requested grant of $500) 116 Laurel House Society (Did not request a specific amount) 568 Women's Canadian Club (Requested grant of $500) Action Committee for Unemployed Students (Requested grant of $2,500 - Joint Technical Committee recommended against) Opportunities Office (Requested grant of $8,110 - Joint Technical Committee recommended against) Zone Ten Boys Club (Requested grant of $324 - Joint Technical Committee recommended against) AMENDED SEE PAGE 382 259 D. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT action be taken as shown hereunder respecting the following grant applications. - CARRIED Grant Name Council Action App'n. Number 191 Victorian Order of Nurses Deferred pending report from (Grant request of $30,000) Board of Administration on the grant to be made by the Pro¬ vincial Government to the Organization. 1050 Volunteers for Seniors Deferred pending review by (Grant request of $5,000) Board of Administration on service provided by the organ¬ ization and whether service can be assumed by another agency. 530 B.C. - S.P.C.A. Deferred to next meeting for (Grant request of $5,000) further consideration. E. MISCELLANEOUS (Council Information only) Grant Name App'n. Number 114 Lower Mainland St. Leonards Society A motion by Alderman Linnell to approve $1,000 FAILED. Alderman Linnell is recorded against the motion to take 'no action'. 176 Vancouver Inner City Service Project A motion by Alderman Hardwick to approve $16,000 FAILED. 188 The John Howard Society of B.C. A motion by Alderman Linnell to approve $4,000 FAILED. 260 Grant Name App'n. Number 350/55 Vancouver Art Gallery to employ a Registrar The following motions FAILED: Alderman Wilson - $2,000 Alderman Phillips - $4,000 380 Vancouver Symphony Society The following motions FAILED: Alderman Adams - $25,000 Alderman Phillips - $30,000 plus matching grant to extent of increase in grants which may be received from the neighbouring municipalities. 555 Vancouver Visitors Bureau The following motions FAILED: Alderman Rankin - $ 75,000 Alderman Phillips - 110,000 Alderman Linnell - 125,000 575 Vancouver Chamber of Commerce (Clean-up Week) A motion by Alderman Wilson to approve $500 FAILED. 315/16 Playhouse Theatre Company The following motions FAILED: Alderman Phillips - That a cash grant of Alderman Bird: $10,000 be approved subject as amended by to financial assistance Alderman Wilson from the Canada Council and the B.C. Cultural Fund Further, that the City approve an additional grant on a matching basis with grants from surrounding municipalities up to a total of $10,000 from such municipalities (LOST) That a grant of $20,000 be approved subject to appro¬ priate grants from Canada Council and B.C. Cultural Fund (LOST) 261 Grant App'n. Name Number 568 Women's Canadian Club A motion by Alderman Wilson to approve $500 FAILED. 953 Vancouver Sea Festival A motion by Alderman Linnell for an outright grant of $10,000 with a further grant of $5,000 on a matching basis with the Provincial Government, and a further $5,000 on a matching basis with the surrounding waterfront municipalities FAILED. F. Balance of report of Standing Committee on Finance______________________________________ MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clauses 2 and 3 of Part I of the report of the Standing Committee on Finance, dated April 2, and April 9, 1970, be adopted and Part II, including Clause 4, be received for information. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED 262 MOTIONS 1. Condition of Property: 833 Pacific Street On April 7th, Notice was given of the following motion, seconded this day by Alderman Calder: MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, "THAT WHEREAS complaints have been received in respect of the condition of the lands and premises situate at 833 Pacific Street; AND WHEREAS Council is considering invoking the appropriate provisions of Section 324A of the Vancouver Charter in respect of the said lands and premises; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Corporation Counsel be instructed to prepare the appropriate resolution, and after service of the same upon the owners of the subject property, the said owners be invited to appear before Council to show cause why the said resolution should not be passed." The motion was put and, - CARRIED 2. Civic Dinner MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT authority be granted for the annual Civic dinner to be held in honour of the Freemen of the City and members of Public Boards and Commissions, etal, on Thursday, April 30, 1970, at Marine Drive Golf Club, with arrangements being left in the hands of the Entertainment and Civic Recognition Committee. - CARRIED NOTICE OF MOTION 1. Retail Use in M-l and M-2 Areas Alderman Linnell and Alderman Broome gave Notice of the following Motion, which was recognized by the Chair: "THAT in M-l and M-2 areas only one-tenth of the permitted use be allowed for retail use; FURTHER THAT the Director of Planning be requested to make an application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law and submit it to Council as soon as possible, but not later than one month from this date." (notice) The Council adjourned at approximately 5:50 p.m. The foregoing are Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated April 14, 1970 , and the reports referred to are those on Page(s)263-296 263 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION . . . (WORKS) 1. APR 1 4 1970 APRIL 10TH, 1970 The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (Dated April 10th. 1970) 1. Prior approval of Expenditures under 1970 Sewers Capital Budget "The 1969 Sewers Capital Budget is almost fully appropriated. Advance approval by the City Council of funds from the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget is therefore requested for the following projects: (a) Lane East of Main Street between Union Street and Prior Street Replacement of this old sewer by separate sewers is required immediately to permit the contractor to construct approaches to the Georgia Viaduct Replacement and to provide drainage to the Viaduct approaches. The estimated cost is $20,000. I RECOMMEND that $20,000 be appropriated from Item 3-06-03 'Miscellaneous - Provision for Unspecified Projects' in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget, in advance of approval of the 1970 Capital Budget. (b) Union Street between Main Street and Columbia-Quebec Connector New separate sewers are required to cut off a section of the sewer in the lane west of Main Street which is being abandoned as a result of the construction of the Georgia Viaduct Replacement and to drain the Viaduct approaches. As this portion of the combined system is being converted to separate sewers, reconnection of the sanitary sewer connection from the B.C. Hydro substation at Georgia Street is also required. The estimated cost is $21,000. I RECOMMEND that $21,000 be appropriated from Item 3-06-03 'Miscellaneous - Provision for Unspecified Projects' in the 1970 Sowers Capital Budget., in advance of approval of the 1970 Capital Budget. (c) Relief of Willow Street Trunk Sewer The sum of $110,000 was approved under the 1969 Sewers Capital Budget for this purpose, based on preliminary designs and estimates. Detailed studies of the drainage area served by this trunk sewer show that a larger relief sewer than originally indicated must be built to provide for future extensions and relief of other sewers to the south. The relief trunk sewer construction now required is from 22nd Avenue and Laurel Street to 17th Avenue and Willow Street. An additional $30,000 is required to cover the cost of the larger pipes and the increase in costs since the preliminary design and estimate was made. 264 I RECOMMEND that Account Code 0115/5003 in the 1969 Severs Capital Budget be increased by $30,000 to $140,000 and that the $30,000 be provided from Item 3-04-03 'Reconstruction and Relief - Provision for. Further Projects' in the 1970 Severs Capital Budget," in advance of approval of the 1970 Capital Budget. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Installation of Water Mains. 1969 Capital Budget "The folloving vater main replacements are required due to leaks: WATER WORKS PROJECT 917 Street or Avenue From To Drummond Drive 2nd Avenue 4th Avenue Glen Drive Pender Street Keefer Street Glen Drive Union Street Venables Street 10th Avenue Clark Drive Woodland Drive 10th Avenue Commercial Drive + 80' East Grandview Highway Rupert Street + 60' West The estimated cost of Project 917 is $32,000. The funds for this project are available in the 1969 Capital Budget, 'Provision for Unspecified Projects', Account No. 125/3901. I RECOMMEND that the water mains be replaced on the above-listed streets and that $32,000 be appropriated from Account No. 125/3901, 'Provision for Unspecified Projects'." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 3. Proposed Spur Track Crossing Glen Drive North of 5th Avenue "An application has been received from Burlington Northern Inc. to construct a spur track across Glen Drive, 330' north of 5th Avenue to serve Sealand Services Incorporated. I recommend that: (a) The application be approved subject to the conditions set out in the Standard Railway Crossing Agreement which includes in its provisions that all costs, actual and related, of construction, maintenance and removal be paid for by the applicant. (b) Your Engineer be authorized to sign the application plan to the Railvay Transport Committee on behalf of the City: i) after the plan has been amended to his satisfaction. ii) when an undertaking has been received from Burlington Northern Inc. to execute a Standard Railway Crossing Agreement Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 4. 1969 Capital Budget - Water Works "The following water main enlargement is required to improve the capacity for fire protection. Haro Street - From Bute Street to Thurlow Street The estimated cost for this project is $9,500. Funds are available from the 1969 Water Capital Budget under Account No. 125/3901, 'Provision for Unspecified Projects'. I RECOMMEND that a new vater main be Installed on the above named street and that $9,500 be appropriated from Account Code 125/3901, 'Provision for Unspecified Projects'." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 265 5. Sale of a Portion of City-owned Lot D, Blocks 4 to 8 and 14 to 19, D.L. 195, situated on the North side of Victoria Diversion East of Victoria Drive - the New Chelsea Society_________________________________ "When Block 13, D.L. 195 , was re-zoned from RSI to CD1 for the development of the New Chelsea Society Senior Citizens Housing Project, one of the conditions of re-zoning was that the Society purchase the portion of City-owned Lot D abutting Block 13. At that time, City Council was advised that the sale of the portion of Lot D could not be completed in that this portion of the lot was being used to provide vehicular access to Lot 14, at the north-east corner of Victoria Drive and Victoria Drive Diversion. Council was further advised that the Society had submitted a letter dated March 30th, 1967, undertaking to purchase the aforementioned portion of Lot D for the sum of $50.00 when the City land could be offered for sale. The re-zoning application was subsequently approved on this basis. The Society is proposing further construction on Lot 13 and requires the portion of Lot D for floor space ratio. The portion of Lot D Involved is still required for access purposes to the adjoining lots to the west. I RECOMMEND that the portion of Lot D lying between the southerly production of the westerly and easterly boundaries of Block 13 be sold to the new Chelsea Society subject to the following conditions: a) The sale price to be the sum of $50.00. b) The portion of Lot D to be sold be consolidated with Block 13 to form one parcel. c) The Society to grant the City an easement to provide vehicular access to Lot 14, Blocks 11 and 12, D.L. 195 for as long as required for this purpose. d) In order to satisfy the requirements of the Subdivision Control By-law, that the balance of Lot D lying to the west of the area to be sold to the New Chelsea Society, be dedicated for highway by Council Resolution as a temporary measure. e) An agreement satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel and City Engineer." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 6, Lease of Carrall Street End North of Water Street "An application has been received from the two abutting owners, namely Lee Importers Ltd. and Townsite Trading Company Ltd. to lease Carrall Street End north of Water Street. I RECOMMEND that Carrall Street north of Water Street be closed and stopped up and leased jointly to the applicants, subject to the following conditions: a) The term to be two years subject to one month's notice of cancellation if required for any municipal purpose. b) The monthly rental to be $200 in accordance with the Recommendation of the Supervisor of Property & Insurance. c) The use to be for parking and unloading purposes only. d) No buildings to be constructed upon the lease area and no grade alterations to be made therein. e) An agreement satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel and City Engineer Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 266 RECOMMENDATION 7. Underground Wiring to Serve the Proposed Subdivison of Land in the City of Vancouver_______________________________ Preliminary approval has been granted by the Approving Officer to the subdivision of the following properties: 1. Lot 20, Block "G", D.L. 2027 - 4276 MacDonald Street (See Dwg. S.165) 2. Lot 3, Block 33, D.L. 526 - 1538 Matthews Avenue (See Dwg. S.166) 3. Lot 3, Sub. 1, Block 158, D.L. 540 - 4576 West 12th Ave. (See Dwg. S.167) 4. Amended Lots 159 and 161, Blocks 1-8, D.L. 722 - 2157-2165 East 47th Avenue, (See Dwg. S.168) 5. City-owned Parcel "Y" of Lots E,F, & G, Blocks 8 & 9; Lot B, Block 4, Lot B, Block 5 and Lot 13, all in D.L. 756 - E/S 3200 and 3300 Block Knight Street (See Dwg. S.169) 6. Lot 1, Sub. 'A', 'B' and W.½ 'E', Blocks 1-6, D.L. 321 - 2844 West 41st Avenue, (See Dwg. S.170) 7. Lot 52, Block 3, D.L. 657 - 471 East 59th Avenue (See Dwg. S.l N.B. Drawings are on file with the City Clerk Final approval of the above-noted subdivisions could only be granted upon compliance with the following condition: "That the applicant enters into an agreement with the City that will ensure that all power, telephone and other wire or cable within the subdivision shall be installed underground at no cost to the City," as prescribed under Section #18 of the Sub- division Control By-law. Under Section #19 of the By-law, "the City Council may waive the requirements of Section #18 with respect to any particular wire or cable or to all wires or cables within a subdivision if the Council deems that the applicant would be put to an unreasonable expense in placing such wires or cables underground." The Director of Planning and the City Engineer are of the opinion the subdividers would be put to an unreasonable expense in placing such wires and cables underground as these are minor subdivisions in developed blocks which are already served by overhead wires located on the adjoining streets. It is therefore recommended by the Director of Planning and the City Engineer that City Council waive the said requirements of Section #18 of the Subdivision Control By-law for the above-noted subdivisions. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Director of Planning and the City Engineer be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 244 267 Board of Administration, April 10, 1970 (LICENSES - 1) LICENSES & CLAIMS MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Ridley Ice Ltd. vs. City The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "This is an action against the City for damage done to the Ridley Ice plant at 73rd Avenue and Hudson Street in 1961 which resulted (as was found by the Court of Appeal) from an improperly installed catch basin in the adjoining lane. Water escaped from the bottom of the catch basin, flowed under the building, froze, and raised the building cracking it from foundation to the roof. The action has been going on through the Supreme Court to the Court of Appeal for approximately eight years. The amount of the damage to the building has been assessed by the Court, and judgment entered in the sum of $203,041.52, which was recently paid. There still remains, however, a further damage item, namely, the 'downtime' whilst the building is rebuilt. In our negotiations with the solicitors it is suggested that rather than go back to Court to have this assessed, we should close off the lawsuit and substitute an agreement setting out how this is to be established and the terms under which it becomes payable, and setting a final date by which it must be established or the City released. I am of the opinion that this is preferable to leaving the matter in abeyance to be processed through the Court again. I believe it gives both parties, the City and Ridley's, a better opportunity to define the remaining problems of damage and to settle them more expeditiously and at less cost. A draft form of agreement has been worked out with the solicitors for Ridley Ice Ltd. which in my opinion satisfactorily protects the City and provides for a fair and proper method of settling this head of damage. A copy is available for any Member of Council who might wish to examine the formal proposals. In view of the above, I recommend that the final item of damage claim in the Ridley Ice action for damage be settled and con- cluded in the terms of the draft agreement in lieu of returning to Court proceedings, and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the same." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Corporation Counsel be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 244 268 Board of Administration, April 1C, 1970 (FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Charter Amendments The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "The Bill covering the amendments to the Vancouver Charter has now received Third Reading but has yet to receive royal assent. The Bill as amended in the Select Committee on Standing Orders and Private Bills varies from the Bill as Introduced in the following respects: (a) Section 13 of the Bill enacted Section 206C to authorize Council to pass a by-law to provide a pension for any member who has served for a period of not less than eight years. The minimum period of service was increased to twelve years. (b) The section authorizing the imposition of a hotel room tax was deleted. (c) The wording of the section providing for exemption from taxation for machinery and equipment used for the control or abatement of pollution was altered, but the effect remains the same. (d) The section dealing with the obligation of the Provincial Court Clerk to submit an estimate of anticipated revenues and expenditures was altersd to read as follows: "The office of the Clerk of the Provincial Court shall be deemed to be a department of the city and the Clerk shall be deemed to be the department head and shall, subject to the Provincial Court Act, be subject to all the regulations applicable thereto." (e) The section which would have had the effect of removing from the jurisdiction of the Board of Police Commissioners the administration of justice, was deleted. Apart from these, and two slight changes in the wording of sections 23 and 25, the Bill was passed as submitted. It is brought to the attention of Council that this Act brings within the city limits a triangular parcel of land lying between the extension Westerly of 29th Avenue and King Edward Avenue, West of Camosun Street, and the occupants of this land will be entitled to normal city services including Police and Fire Protection." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel for the information of Council and RECOMMENDS that item (a) respecting Section 206C be referred to the Board of Administration for the necessary action. 269 2. Restoration of "St. Roch" The Director of Museums reports as follows: "The 'St. Roch' is designated by the Federal Government as a structure of 'National historic importance' and there is an agreement between the Federal Government and the City of Vancouver setting out the relative responsibilities. Clause 9 of this agreement reads as follows: 'Within three (3) years after the moisture content of the fabric of the hull of the "St. Roch" is reduced to a point mutually satisfactory to the agents appointed by the parties hereto pursuant to section 4 hereof. Her Majesty will: a. restore the "St. Roch" to a sound and safe con- dition and in such a manner that the vessel will appear as it did at a specific period in its history which is mutually agreed to by the Minister and the City and in particular but without restricting the generality of the foregoing replace all of the rotten and weakened timbers in the hull of the "St. Roch" and b. provide a system of supporting cradles for the "St. Roch". Her Majesty's liability hereunder shall be subject to funds being appropriated by Parliament for the purposes of this agreement.' Since the 'St. Roch' shelter was constructed, the City has been carrying out, in consultation with the Federal Government, a program of dehumidification and the drying out has proceeded to a point when restoration is possible. For the past twelve months naval architects of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development have been preparing drawings of the 'St. Roch' as a prelude to restoration. The agreement in Clause 9 quoted above states that the restoration of the 'St. Roch' shall be such that '...the vessel will appear as it did at a specific period in its history which is mutually agreed to by the Minister and the City ...' After considerable discussion with the Depart- ment of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, the Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planetarium Board, at its meeting on November 12, 1969, passed the following resolution: 'The Board RESOLVED that the Federal Government be advised that the configuration of the St. Roch of the year 1944 would be acceptable to the Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planetarium Board, and FURTHER RESOLVED that all material taken from the vessel during the restoration become the property of the City of Vancouver, under the control of this Board.' 270 Accordingly, I recommend that the City Clerk be requested to advise the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development that, in accordance with Clause 9 of the agreement between the Federal Government and the City of Vancouver on the 'St. Roch', the City agrees that the appropriate configuration for restora- tion is that of the year 1944 and requests the Minister to initiate restoration with all possible speed. It is further recommended that all material taken from the vessel during the restoration become the property of the City of Vancouver under the control of the Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planetarium Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendations of the Director of Museums be adopted. CONSIDERATION 3. Pacific National Exhibition re Proposed "Sky Glider"_________________ The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "I have read the letter received from Davis and Company on behalf of the P.N.E. requesting that, in respect of the proposed 'Sky Glider', the provision in the lease which provides that buildings, installations, facilities and improvements placed on the P.N.E. grounds become the property of the City, be waived. The P.N.E. is to receive a percentage of gross profits received from the operation of the ride. Because of the large capital investment required to construct the ride, it is reasonable and in accordance with normal business practice to request such a waiver. Should Council agree to grant the waiver, I would recommend that the following conditions apply: (a) the waiver to be in a form satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel; (b) that Murray-Latta Recreations Ltd. be required to obtain liability insurance in an amount and form satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel." Your Board submits the above report for Council's considera- tion. (Copies of the letter from Davis & Company dated April 1, 1970, are circulated for the information of Council.) 271 4. Vancouver Public Library Board - Appointments____________ At the Council meeting held December 16, 1969, the Board of Administration submitted for the consideration of Council a report dealing with appointments to the Vancouver Public Library Board and also dealing with the comments of the School Board and the Park Board. At that time, Council passed the following resolution: "THAT further consideration of this clause be tabled pending reaction received by the City Clerk from the three Boards involved in respect of the proposal that the Social Develop- ment Committee be enlarged to include a representative from the Library Board." Circulated for the information of the Members of Council are copies of letters received from the Board of School Trustees, the Board of Parks Commissioners and from the Social Development Committee in compliance with the instruction of Council. Also recirculated is the Board of Administration Report dated December 12, 1969. Your Board wishes to draw Council's attention to the letter of the Board of School Trustees which reminds Council of its request to have a Trustee appointed directly to the Library Board. Your Board brings this correspondence and the tabled report of the Board of Administration forward for the consideration and instruction of Council. INFORMATION 5. Tender Awards: February - March, 1970 In accordance with Council policy, contracts for thd following supplies were awarded by the Board of Administration for the months of February and March, 1970: Scotchlite Sheeting Lumber Light Coloured Rags Wooden Meter Boxes Special Street Trolley & Street Lighting Poles Copies of the details of these tender awards are circulated. Your Board submits the foregoing for the information of Council. 272 6. Municipal Superannuation The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "The Municipal Superannuation Act was amended by Message to the following effect: Section 1: By adding, after clause (b), the following as clause (c):- '(c) adding, after subsection (3) of section 8, the following as subsections (4), (5), and (6):- '(4) Where the increases provided under subsection (2) of section 8, including increases under clause (d) of sub- section (3) of section 10, are less than two dollars and fifty cents per month for each year, not exceeding twenty-five years in total, of completed pensionable service in the case of retired employees, or one dollar and seventy-five cents per month for each year, not exceeding twenty-five years in total, of her husband's completed pensionable service in the case of a widow of a former employee or pensioner, the Commissioner shall increase the superannuation allowance for those retired employees or widows who were granted allowances prior to the first day of April, 1957, by an amount required to pay the amount of the total increase under this sub- section. '(5) The employer shall reimburse the Commissioner for the amount required to pay the increases under sub- section (4). '(6) Subsections (4) and (5) come into force on a date to be fixed by the Lieutenant-Governor by his Proclamation.' I am bringing this to the attention of Council in view of the action of the Standing Committee on Finance on March 19th, 1970." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel for the information of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 244-246 273 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS REGULAR REPORT APRIL 3. 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Regulations & Procedures Pertaining to the Occupational Health Plan for Firefighters___________________________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "On January 16, 1962, City Council adopted the Board of Administration report of January 4, 1962, covering an Occupational Health Plan for Firefighters. The plan has been operating effectively with the full cooperation of the department and the union. Although the plan was approved by both the City and the employees concerned, it was never included in the manual of Personnel Regulations & Procedures. The Director of Personnel Services now recommends that the plan, which is circulated, be included ip the above mentioned manual, and the Union agrees herein." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 246 274 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS APRIL 10, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. PART I SALES RECOMMENDATIONS 1. RECOMMENDED that the following offer received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council: Re: Lot 'B', Blks. 60 & 61, D.L. 36 & 51, Plan #13304 Sit: W/S Boundary Rd. bet. Wellington & Rae Aves. NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Dickman Constr. 3 Irregular $10,600.00 City Ltd. Terms @ 9-3/4% 275 PART II SUNDRIES 2. Acquisition of Properties - S.E. Sector_______________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "At the Special Council meeting of September 7, 1967, the Supervisor of Property and Insurance was authorized to commence negotiations with private owners for in- clusion of their lands in a scheme of subdivision (covering approximately 140 acres in the S.E. Sector of the City) and that these negotiations may result in total acquisition, partial acquisition and/or exchange of land. On June 21, 1968, City Council adopted various reports from the Board of Administration relating to the acquisition, servicing and disposition of lands with respect to an expanded program of redevelopment in the S.E. Sector. This program necessitates the acquisition of the following 13 properties. Property Location Size Area 41 & 42/B/l-5/NE¼ 334 N/S 58th W. of Latta 72.32'xll8' A 10,11 & 12/1/SE¼ 334 W/S Marlborough S. of 99' x 136' B Asquith 23,24 & 25/1/SE¼ 334 E/S Doman S. of 99' x 136' B Asquith 30 & 31/3/NW¼ 334 S/S 57th E. of Kerr 66' x 127' A 37/2/sw¼ 334 N/S 6lst E. of Kerr 40' x 103' B 12/4/s.Pt. of NW¼ 335 S/S 58th E. of Tyne 33' x 110' D 9/21/330 & 331 S/S 65th W. of 33' x 122' E Cromwell Total Frontage...... 442.32' These properties are owned by Beatrice L. Wood, wife of J.S. Wood, Realtor (3 lots) and their son, Brian C. Wood, contractor and developer (10 lots), all having been acquired over a period of years by these parties. As indicated above, these lots have a total frontage of approximately 442'. All are vacant, overgrown with bush and are without services and access excepting Lot 37 on E. 6lst Avenue which has road access. It is noted that the lots in Areas A & B have been expropriated further to Resolution of Council November 19, 1968 and Resolution of Council February 4' 1969 to facilitate development work. Negotiations have been proceeding for some months with these parties who have stated they do not wish to sell outright and pre- fer to effect an exchange of properties on an equitable basis. They are prepared to convey their lands to the City in exchange for an equal continuous or ad- jacent frontage in the new subdivision and pay the City an additional sum towards services. It is noted that these parties are prepared to defer development of the exchange sites for whatever period is necessary to suit the City's programming. On Feb. 17, 1970', City Council passed the following motion in connection with a report of the Board of Administration dated Feb. 11, 1970 concerning the method of disposal of residential lots in Site 13, South-East Sector, Area 'C'. 'THAT these lots be sold on the basis of giving pre- ference to individuals who wish to build homes for themselves, have applied, and all other matters are equal; THAT not more than two lots in a block be sold to any one purchaser; THAT construction be commenced within 18 months of date of sale; it being understood the City shall have the right at its option to re-purchase the prop- erty by refunding the principal only, if construction is not commenced within this time; THAT the lots be offered on the basis of "fixed price" at market value.' During previous exploratory conversations with the representative of the owners it was suggested that in the event an exchange was possible an additional sum over and above an estimated amount of cost of services would have to be paid so as to make the transaction more equitable. The owners refused to pay an additional sum representing difference in values. In view of the above it is proposed that the two lots described as Lot 12, Blk. 4, South Portion of NW¼ D.L. 335 and Lot 9, Blk. 21, D.L.'s 330 and 331, be now expropriated and the matter of compensation for all 13 lots be settled by arbitration. The current estimated market values for vacant unserviced lots in the S.E. Sector, which is supported by independent valuations, is 83,000.00 per lot thereby indicating a total value of $63,000.00. RECOMMENDED (a) that the total purchase price of $63,000.00 be confirmed as representing due compensations for the property to be acquired. (b) that the Corporation Counsel be authorized to ex- propriate Lot 12, Blk. 4, South Portion of D.L. 333 and Lot 9, Blk. 21, D.L.'s 330 and 331 in accordance with the Resolution for that purpose submitted under 'motions' be passed. (c) that Mr. E.C.E. Todd be appointed as the City's nominee to the Board of Arbitration to be con- stituted to determine the amount payable to the owner by reason of said expropriation." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 277 3. Acquisition for Park Site #9 (Kitsilano) 2044 West 5th Avenue The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lot 6, except the West 17', Blk. 265, D.L. 526 being 2044 West 5th Avenue, which is located in Park Site #9 has been offered for sale to the City by the owner. This Park Site is defined in Table 11 of the Revised Parks Purchases Program (1968-1970) adopted by Council on February 6, 1968. These premises comprise a 1-3/4 storey and full base- ment frame dwelling with a main floor area of 747 sq. ft. erected in 1908 on a site 33' x 120', zoned RM-3. The dwelling contains 7 rooms, has 8 plumbing fixtures, a concrete foundation, a patent shingle roof, stucco and shingles on exterior walls and is heated by an automatic gas furnace. There is an old garage at the rear of the lot with a driveway along the east side from 5th Avenue. Condition of this dwelling is average for age and type. These premises are occupied by the owners. Negotiations with the owners confirm that they are prepared to sell for the sum of $25,000.00 as of March 31, 1970, subject to retaining rent-free possession until May 31, 1970. The above price is considered to be fair and equitable and represents market value for property in this area. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and In- surance be authorized to acquire this property for the sum of $25,000.00 on the foregoing basis, chargeable to Code #4189/-." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 4. Acquisition for Park Site 10 385. 377 and 379-381 East 8th Avenue The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lots 5 and 6, Blk. 41, D.L. 200A being 385, 377 and 379 -381 East 8th Avenue, which forms part of Park Site 10, has been offered for sale to the City on behalf of the owners by A.W. Goodrich Co. Ltd. Copy of letter dated Jan. 21, 1970, addressed to the Mayor and City Council is attached. Park Site 10 is listed on Table 2 of the Revised Parks Purchases Program 1968-1970, adopted by Council Feb- ruary 6, 1968. This Park Site was previously included in Urban Renewal Scheme 3. As a result of the withdrawal of assistance by the senior governments the acquisition of this Park Site became the sole responsibility of the City. On December 9, 1969, City Council approved a report wherein Park Site 10 was reduced in size and now requires the acquisition of Block 41, D.L. 200A and Block 104, D.L. 264A only. The revised Park Site, as shown on the attached plan, lies immediately west of the new Mount Pleasant School Site between 7th and 8th Avenues from Brunswick to Guelph Streets and includes portions of intervening streets and lanes. 278 The subject premises comprise a corner site with a combined frontage of approximately 100' to a depth of 122', zoned R.M. 3, improved with three converted dwelling containing multiple tenancies. These buildings are in average condition for age and type. Particulars are as follows: 385 East 8th Avenue on Lot 5, is a 2½ storey frame dwelling with a main floor area of 1171 sq. ft., erected in 1900. This dwelling contains 15 rooms, divided into 9 rental units, 14 plumbing fixtures, has a patent shingle roof, a patent shake exterior, a concrete foundation and is heated by an automatic gas furnace. Said building is occupied by tenants. There is a four-car garage at the rear. 377 East 8th.Avenue at the front of Lot 6 is a 2½ storey frame dwelling with a main floor area of 950 sq. ft. erected in 1910. This dwelling contains 9 rooms divided into 5 rental units, 8 plumbing fixtures, has a patent shingle roof, siding on the exterior, a concrete found- ation and is heated by an automatic oil furnace. The owners occupy a three-room suite on the main floor and the balance is occupied by tenants. 379-381 East 8th Avenue at the rear of Lot 6 is a 1½storey frame dwelling with a main floor area of 572 sq. ft. erected in 1926. This dwelling contains 6 rooms divided into two rental units, 6 plumbing fixtures, has a patent shingle roof, siding on the exterior, a con- crete foundation and is heated by oil and gas stoves. Both units are occupied by tenants. There is also a single garage at the rear of this property. According to the aforesaid letter from A.W. Goodrich Co. Ltd., these properties were assembled on behalf of a client for the purpose of erecting an apartment building The sale of the property was frustrated when it was found that the potential developers could not obtain a development permit, this property being within the boundaries of a future park site. In view of this situation they have requested that the City purchase this property and have offered to sell for the sum of $64,000.00 which was the price the potential developer had agreed to pay. A review of current selling prices in this area substan- tiates a value of $64,000.00 for this property. The owners are prepared to conclude this transaction as of March 31, 1970. Present gross rentals are approximately $900.00 a month. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire this property for the sum of $64,000.00 as of March 31, 1970, chargeable to Code #4189/-." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 279 INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATION 5. Repairs and Renovations to 1157 Pendrell Street________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "E½ Lot 14, Block 23, D.L. 185 being 1157 Pendrell Street suffered extensive fire damage in February, 1969 and was the subject of reports to Council by the Board of Administration on May 23, and September 5, 1969. In the September 5, 1969 report the Supervisor of Property and Insurance advised that it should be possible to complete the renovation and repairs to the building for approximately $35,000.00 gross, less insurance re- covery of approximately $7,900.00, and that the City could recoup this net cost over approximately 6 years. These calculations included an amount equal to annual taxes as if levied as a payment from rental revenues. The Board of Administration submitted the recommendation for Council consideration on the basis that this is a border-line case economically and the main justification must be the provision of 11 units of accommodation for a limited period of time. City Council on September 9, 1969 resolved that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to proceed with the necessary renovations and repairs to 1157 Pendrell St. on the basis outlined in his report. The alteration work on 1157 Pendrell Street has now been completed and 10 of the 11 suites have been rented. I must report, however, that as the work proceeded it was discovered that, partially due to the fire and also due to hidden deterioration and obsolescence, the ren- ovation and alteration work was much more extensive and costly than had been originally contemplated. The final accounts have now been submitted and the total gross cost of this renovation project is $55,005.21 (less insurance recovery of $7,969.80). It was previously reported that the estimated cost of renovations could be recouped over a 6-year period. The rental schedule has been revised to a gross of $12,660 per annum. Under this revised rental structure it will require 8 years of net revenue (calculated at an 8% interest rate) to recoup the net renovation cost of $47,035.41." Your Board forwards the report of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance to Council for information and RECOMMENDS that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to pay the balance, being $20,005.21, of the total accounts for ren- ovations to 1157 Pendrell Street, chargeable to Account Code #9407/ 182 ($35,000.00 having been approved by Council on September 9, 1969) and FURTHER RECOMMENDS that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be instructed to maintain these premises for a minimum of 8 years before demolition. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 246 280 STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON TRANSPORTATION MARCH 31, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Transportation was held in the No. 2 Committee Room on Tuesay, March 31, 1970, at approximately 10:30 a.m. PRESENT: Alderman Wilson, Chairman Aldermen Adams, Bird, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell and Rankin ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen, Broome, Phillips and Sweeney CLERK: D. Scott The minutes of the meeting held February 26, 1970, were adopted. The following recommendations of the Committee are submitted to Council for consideration. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Terminal Avenue Widening under C.N.R. Agreement At the request of Alderman Wilson, Council on March 24, 1970, referred consideration of the widening of Terminal Avenue to its full width to this Committee. The Chairman advised the reason for requesting this matter be considered was that property owners in the C.N.R. area, east of Main Street, were contemplating expansion of their plant and as the traffic will ultimately increase on Terminal Avenue, he had requested the City Engineer and the Corporation Counsel be present to discuss this situation, partic- ularly with respect to its relationship with the 1913 Agreement with the C.N.R. The City Engineer, with the aid of a map, discussed widening of Terminal Avenue and stated the City's interpretation of the 1913 Agreement is that the C.N.R. is responsible for the cost of the paving. The City Engineer then reviewed for the information of the Committee the sewage system in this area and advised that a report on this matter would be before Council in approximately two months time. He suggested that it would be unwise to widen Terminal Avenue at this time because of the proposed sewer program and as the Corporation Counsel is presently reviewing the Agreement with the C.N.R. in order to determine the City's and the C.N.R.'s respon- sibilities, further that the widening of Terminal Avenue should be completed coincidental with the opening of the Columbia-Quebec connector which, it is anticipated, will be completed in 1972. The Corporation Counsel advised that he had been instructed to review the Agreement with the C.N.R. and report back. He stated some work had been done on this and that, due to a change in the C.N.R. Western Manager and Solicitor, this matter had been delayed. He stated that both the C.N.R. and the City have certain obligations, however, he believed the Railway Company would eventually agree to pay the cost of completing the paving of Terminal Avenue. After further discussion, it was RECOMMENDED that the oral report of the City Engineer and the Corporation Counsel be received for information. 281 2. Executive Jet Charter Operation: International Jet Air Ltd.________ At the February 19th meeting of the Committee, it was recommended that a letter be forwarded to the Canadian Transport Commission, Ottawa, asking the reasons for its refusal of the application by International Jet Air Ltd. for an executive jet charter operation. In a communication dated March 9, 1970, the Canadian Transport Commission sets out the reasons why the application of International Jet Air Ltd. for an executive jet charter operation was denied. In a further communication from the Commission, dated March 11, 1970, it was advised that this Company has applied for a review of the decision and the application is again under consideration. After further consideration, it was RECOMMENDED that the information received from the Canadian Transport Commission be received for information and that no further action be taken at this time. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 247 STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT APRIL 2, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Development was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, April 2, 1970, at approximately 2:00 p.m. The following members were present: PRESENT: Alderman Bird, Chairman Aldermen Adams, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor Alderman Phillips (Leave of Absence) CLERK: D. Scott PART I The following recommendations of the Committee are submitted to Council for consideration. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Rezoning: N/E Corner 41st Avenue and Collingwood The Vancouver City Council on March 10th referred this rezoning application to this Committee for further consideration and directed that a representative of the Town Planning Commission and the applicant, or his representative, be invited to be present to assist in the deliberations. Mr. K.H. Gillespie appeared before the Committee and set out his reasons for requesting the rezoning of the N/E Corner of 41st Avenue and Collingwood from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to an RM-1 Multiple Dwelling District for two principal buildings containing seven town houses, two storeys in height. Mr. J. MacD. Lecky appeared as representative of the Town Planning Commission and advised that on a split decision, the Commission approved this application subject to certain conditions. He proceeded to advise the Committee the reasons why certain members of the Commission were in favour and others were opposed. Mr. Lecky was requested to present the views of the Commission in writing. The Director of Planning, with the aid of a plan, reviewed the matter for the Committee. Some of the points raised by Mr. Graham were: (a) this could constitute spot-zoning, (b) six previous applications had been made for this same site and Council had rejected them, (c) the applicant has requested a density of .5 and RM-l zoning permits up to .75, (d) that if Council considers rezoning this corner site, then probably consideration should be given to rezoning the whole block. After considerable discussion, it was RECOMMENDED that the delegations be received and the matter be referred to Council. (A communication from the Town Planning Commission dated April 9, 1970, which is attached, sets out the views of the Commission.) 283 2. Report on Submissions - False Creek The Council on March 17th, had before it a Board of Adminis- tration report dated March 12, 1970, containing a report of the Director of Planning on submissions received on False Creek proposals. Council also had before it on that date an analysis of briefs, and the following action was taken:- "THAT the Director of Planning's report be received, with the summary of submissions, and referred to the Standing Committee on Planning and Development for consideration along with the alternative concepts for development of downtown; FURTHER, THAT letters of appreciation be forwarded to citizens and groups who filed submissions and such parties be advised the Council would appreciate their being avail- able to appear before the Standing Committee at some future date in connection with their submission, if and when the Council considers it advisable." The Director of Planning reported briefly on the submissions that had been received and advised that the summary of the groups' preference with respect to the five concepts was as follows:- nineteen of the groups presenting briefs preferred Concept 5, four preferred Concept 4, six preferred a combination of Concepts 4 and 5, and six were non- committal. The Director of Planning advised that, after review and summarization of the briefs, the Planning Department had come to the following conclusions: "1. The revised procedure of presenting alternative concepts of development to individuals and citizens' groups has been effective in obtaining the views of a maximum number of people who have commended Council for the method. 2. The majority of briefs support a form of redevelopment which will result in a change from the present mixed industry to a combination of residential, commercial and recreational uses. 3. Consequently the majority of support has been expressed for the redevelopment of False Creek generally in accordance with Concepts 4 and 5. 4. There appear to be no other alternative suggestions for redevelopment in any brief. 5. It was clearly evident that the majority of respon- dents are of the opinion that whatever is done in False Creek must be done with finesse and with firm control by the City." He stated that he felt Concepts 2, 4 or 5 are acceptable for False Creek and these would tie in with Concepts 2, 4 and 5 or even Concept 1 for the downtown development. He concluded his presentation with the following progress report: 284 (a) The Supervisor of Property and Insurance has had meetings with the tenants in the 85 acres and will be reporting to Council on the matter soon. (b) The City Engineer will be appointing a soil consultant in the near future. (c) A report should be before Council in the early summer as to the C.P.R.'s intentions with respect to the tracks in False Creek and the staging of those which can be removed, including the Kitsilano trestle. (d) A report should be submitted to Council soon on the proposed development procedure to be followed in the 85 acres in False Creek. After further discussion, it was RECOMMENDED (a) that Concepts 1 and 3 be eliminated; (b) that the Planner be requested to report on the overall plans for Concepts 2, 4 and 5 with information respecting transit, family accommodation, transportation, etc. for further consideration, it being understood that this action taken today does not delay the work already instructed by Council with respect to the 85 acres on the Fairview Slopes. The Chairman advised that Council had directed that the Standing Committee meet with the Park Board with respect to the development of the Jericho lands and that the Park Board wished to meet with the Committee re False Creek. It was agreed that the Park Board be invited to discuss these matters at the next meeting of the Committee. The Director of Planning advised that he had had delegation requests from several groups which had presented briefs on False Creek devel- opment and he suggested that it would be more appropriate to hear these presentations after the next stage is presented to Council. The Committee agreed with this suggestion. PART II The following action of the Committee is submitted to Council for information. INFORMATION 3. Accommodation of Travelling Youth: Jericho Barracks_________________ ____ At a meeting of Council on March 17, 1970, the following resolution was passed: "THAT WHEREAS Vancouver has a situation develop every summer of transient youth travelling across the country who end up staying in Vancouver for a number of days; AND WHEREAS there are inadequate low cost facilities to accommodate these youths; AND WHEREAS the Jericho Defence lands Barracks which were turned over to the City are vacant; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the situation of the transient youth and the Jericho Barracks be referred to the Planning and Development Standing Committee for report back.", 285 The Board of Administration in an information report dated April 1, 1970, set out what changes would be required to convert Building No. 4, a dormitory at the barracks' site, into a hostel for travelling youth. Alderman Calder explained the reasons for presenting the foregoing motion and considerable discussion followed. It was j RESOLVED that the Council approve in principle a hostel building concept as accommodation for travelling youth and that a Committee be struck to investigate the feasibility of operation, the cost- sharing possibilities, and the location of the site, for report back to this Committee. The Chairman appointed Alderman Calder and Alderman Linnell as a Committee to investigate this matter. The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:20 p.m. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 247 286 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE APRIL 2, 1970, and APRIL 9, 1970 The Standing Committee of Council on Finance met on Thursday, April 2, 1970, and Thursday, April 9, 1970, in the No. 1 Committee Room, Third Floor, City Hall. PRESENT: Alderman Adams (Chairman) Aldermen Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson. (Alderman Phillips was not present at the April 2, 1970 meeting and Alderman Rankin was present for part of the meeting.) ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor CLERK TO R. Henry THE COMMITTEE: The Minutes of the meeting held March 19, 1970, were adopted after amendment as follows: "Clause 1: Page 3 re City's Capital Cost Payment (Musqueam Indian Reserve) 'from parts (a), (b) and (c) of the recommendation strike the words "and have improvements erected to the point of completion of the first building inspection". ' " PART I The following recommendations of the Committee are submitted to Council for consideration: RECOMMENDATIONS The Committee met on both occasions to consider the 1970 Annual Civic Grant Requests, to receive a Report Reference with respect to City Hall Building Alterations and to consider the alloca- tion of funds for the purchase of 50 acres of the Old Shaughnessy Golf Course for use as Botanical Display Gardens. Action was taken on these matters as follows: 1. 1970 Civic Grant Requests The Committee considered a number of grant requests, copies of which had been circulated previously to the Members. A summarized statement, prepared by the Director of Finance, was before the Members for guidance and, in the case of Voluntary Health, Education, Recreation and Welfare Agencies' requests, the Committee noted a report of the Board of Administration dated March 25, 1970, containing recommendations of the Joint Technical Committee of the Department of Social Planning/ Community Development. 287' The Committee took action as follows: 615 Prov. Gov't, of B.C. - T.B. Per Capita RECOMMENDED that $46,000 be approved. FURTHER RECOMMENDED that the Board of Administration prepare for the consideration of Council a resolution for submission to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities based on the Regional Hospital District assuming all charges for this service. 635 Vancouver Housing Authority RECOMMENDED that $48,380 be approved. 105 Family Services Centre RECOMMENDED that a grant of $15,184 be approved subject to 50% of the amount being recoverable from the Federal Government and 25% from the Provincial Government under the Canada Assistance Plan. FURTHER, if these recoverable funds are not forthcoming in 1970, the organization's request be further reviewed later this year. 107 The Activators Society of B.C. RECOMMENDED that $2,500 be approved. 110 Dugout Day Centre RECOMMENDED that $2,700 be approved. 111 Meals on Wheels RECOMMENDED that $833 be approved. 112 Lower Mainland Society for Resident Physically Handicapped RECOMMENDED that no action be taken with respect to this request. 113 - Vancouver Neurological Centre RECOMMENDED that no action be taken with respect to this request. 114 Lower Mainland St. Leonards Society RECOMMENDED that no action be taken with respect to this request. 288 115 Fraserview-Killarney Area Council RECOMMENDED that $3,500 be approved on condition that neighbourhood information services presently provided under varying auspices be reviewed during 1970. 117 - Outward Bound B.C. RECOMMENDED that no action be taken with respect to this request. A letter has since been received from this organization requesting to be heard as a DELEGATION if the $5,250 recommended by the Joint Technical Committee is not approved. 139 Christmas Gifts City Supervised Nursing Homes RECOMMENDED that no action be taken with respect to this request. 151 Western Institute for the Deaf RECOMMENDED that $6,200 be approved. 173 Salvation Army - incl. Special Water Rates RECOMMENDED that $11,065 be approved. 176 Vancouver Inner City Service Project RECOMMENDED that $10,000 be approved for legal aid services subject to the receipt by the Joint Technical Committee of an audited statement from a Certified or Chartered Accountant covering the legal aid program. The Committee received a delegation from this organization on April 9, 1970, requesting a grant of at least $16,000. 188 The John Howard Society of B. C. RECOMMENDED that $2,500 be approved. 191 Victorian Order of Nurses RECOMMENDED that this item be deferred pending a report from the Board of Administration on the grant to be made by the Provincial Government to the organization. 289 Central City Mission - In Lieu of Special 194 Water Rates RECOMMENDED that $787 be approved. 196 Vancouver Indian Centre Society RECOMMENDED that $12,000 be approved. 198 Canadian Paraplegic Association RECOMMENDED that $4,000 be approved subject to the amount being shareable under the Canada Assistance Plan. 220 Y.M.C.A. Development Fund RECOMMENDED that $41,666 be approved. 230 Canadian Red Cross Society RECOMMENDED that $10,000 be approved. 310 Kiwanis Musical Festival RECOMMENDED that $600 be approved. 320 Vancouver Opera Association RECOMMENDED that $11,325 be approved. The organization wishes to appear as a DELEGATION in support of its request for $19,500. 350/55 - Vancouver Art Gallery Association RECOMMENDED that $91,000 be approved for operating and maintenance costs and $3,904 for non-recurring building repairs. The Committee received a delegation from this organization on April 9, 1970, requesting an additional amount of $4,000 to employ a Registrar for the Gallery. 380 Vancouver Symphony Society RECOMMENDED that $25,000 be approved. The Committee received a delegation from this organization on April 9, 1970, speaking in support of its request for $70,000. 384 Vancouver's Theatre in the Park RECOMMENDED that consideration of this item be deferred pending the hearing of a DELEGATION as requested. 290 388 John Oliver School Choir RECOMMENDED that no action be taken with respect to this request. 390 Vancouver Junior Club for the Performing Arts RECOMMENDED that no action be taken with respect to this request. 545/6 - Big Brothers of B.C. (Lower Mainland Chapter) RECOMMENDED that $12,500 be approved. 550 Vancouver & Lower Mainland Industrial Development Commission RECOMMENDED that $10,000 be approved. 555 Vancouver Visitors Bureau RECOMMENDED that $100,000 be approved. The Committee received a delegation from this organization speaking in support of its request for $175,200. 570 Vancouver Horticultural Society RECOMMENDED that no action be taken with respect to this request. 585 Town Planning Commission RECOMMENDED that $3,000 be approved. 590 Vancouver Traffic & Safety Council RECOMMENDED that the same rate as was applied last year be approved pro rata up to an amount of $20,000 whilst the Motor Vehicle Inspection Station is owned and operated by the City of Vancouver. 605 Riley Park Area Council RECOMMENDED that no action be taken with respect to this request. 610 Kiwassa Neighbourhood Services Assn. RECOMMENDED that $3,000 be approved. 650 Mission to Seamen RECOMMENDED that $600 be approved. 291 672/ 74/75 - Boys Clubs of Vancouver RECOMMENDED that $8,330 be approved, of which $3,330 is for services in 1969 and $5,000 to continue services for six months in 1970. It was noted that no additional payments are recommended until a report on delinquency, due in April, 1970, from the Joint Technical Committee has been completed. 676 Metropolitan Communities Council RECOMMENDED that $1,500 be approved. 682 Canadian Diabetic Association RECOMMENDED that $1,000 be approved. 750 The National Ski Team Fund RECOMMENDED that no action be taken with respect to this request. 904 Youth Employment Services (Y.M.C.A.) RECOMMENDED that $3,600 be approved subject to the condition that the program be essentially youth organized and youth managed to the satisfaction of the Joint Technical Committee. 950 International Peace Arch Assn. RECOMMENDED that $100 be approved. 960 Pharmaceutical Association of B. C. RECOMMENDED that no action be taken with respect to this request. 995 Sundry Grants in Lieu of Taxes RECOMMENDED that $41,428 be approved. 1037 Vancouver Kiwanis Boys Pipe Band RECOMMENDED that no action be taken with respect to this request. 1042 City Hall Choristers RECOMMENDED that $350 be approved. 292 1050 - Volunteers for Seniors RECOMMENDED that consideration of this item be deferred pending a review by the Board of Administration on the service provided by the organization and whether the service can be assumed by another agency. 1052 - Youth Communication Centre (Cool-Aid) RECOMMENDED that no action be taken with respect to this request. 1061 - Social Designs Society RECOMMENDED that no action be taken with respect to this request. 1065 - C.B.C. Vancouver Radio Orchestra RECOMMENDED that no action be taken with respect to this request. 1070 - Variety Clubs International RECOMMENDED that no action be taken with respect to this request. 141 - United Community Services RECOMMENDED that no action be taken with respect to this request. CONSIDERATION The following grant requests did not receive 8 affirmative votes and it was agreed that they be submitted for the consideration of Council. The requested amounts are shown in brackets after the name of the organization. 118 - Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Centre for Greater Vancouver ($10,000) The vote on this item is recorded as 6 to 2 in favour of $5,000 as recommended by the Joint Technical Committee. A letter has since been received from the organization asking to appear as a DELEGATION. 293 386 The Community Music School ($21,080) 530 The vote on this item is recorded as 5 to 3 in favour of a grant of $5,150 as recommended by the Joint Technical Committee on a non-recurring basis. - B.C. - S.P.C.A. ($5,000) The vote on this item is recorded as 5 to 3 in favour of a grant of $5,000. 540 B.C. & Yukon Chamber of Mines ($5,000) The vote on this item is recorded as 7 to 2 in favour of a grant of $3,000. 566 - Native Daughters of B.C. ($600) The vote on this item is recorded as 7 to 1 in favour of a grant of $600. 575 Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Clean-Up Week ($500) The vote on this item is recorded as 5 to 3 in favour of a grant of $500. 955 Festival of Forestry ($7,500) The vote on this item is recorded as 6 to 3 in favour of a grant of $3,500. 1060 - Y.W.C.A. ($30,800) The vote on this item is recorded as 5 to 3 in favour of a grant of $7,200 to be specifically earmarked for group work programs at the Pender Y.W.C.A., as recommended by the Joint Technical Committee. 116 Laurel House Society (Amount not specified) The Society spoke in support of its request for a grant to support its project to provide a residential education and treatment program for emotionally disturbed children. 294 315/16 - Playhouse Theatre Company ($29,000 - Rentals $11,000 - Stage Costs) The organization spoke in support of its request and also requested a further $20,000 by April 15, 1970, to enable it to stay in operation. The organization has also approached the Canada Council and the Provincial Government's Cultural Fund for immediate financial assistance. 568 - Women's Canadian Club ($500) The organization spoke in support of its request for a grant of $500 equal to rentals of the Queen Elizabeth Playhouse. 640/41 - Neighbourhood Services Assn. ($36,000 + $44,820) The organization appeared in support of this request for $36,000 only at this time as a review is pending on the services and financing between the organization and community development services. The Joint Technical Committee in its report of April 7, 1970, is recommending $20,000 at this time. 953 - Vancouver Sea Festival ($30,000) The organization spoke in support of its request and, on a question raised, advised that the Provincial Government had not seen fit to support the Festival to date. The Board of Administration, in a report of the Joint Technical Committee dated April 7, 1970, submitted to the Committee the following additional late requests, on which no action was taken: Action Committee for Unemployed Students ($2,500) The Joint Technical Committee recommended that a grant be not approved. Opportunities Office ($8,110) The Joint Technical Committee recommended that a grant be not approved. Zone Ten Boys Club ($324) The Joint Technical Committee recommended that a grant be not approved. However, the request by the organization for free rental of a high school in Riley Park has been referred to the School Board. 295 2. City Hall Building: Required Alterations City Council on April 7, 1970, referred a Board of Admini- stration report dated April 3, 1970, concerning required alterations to the City Hall building to the Finance Committee as a Supplementary Capital Budget item and directed that the Committee receive a Report Reference on the proposal from the Architects. Mr. Ross Ritchie, on behalf of Townley, Matheson and Partners, Architects, gave a Report Reference on the subject, referring to his Company's submission of March, 1970. Mr. Ritchie and the City Building Inspector answered the various questions that were raised. RECOMMENDED that this matter be deferred until the Committee considers the Supplementary Capital Budget. 3. Proposed Botanical Garden Development Council on April 7, 1970, approved in principle the expendi- ture of $666,000 for site purchase of a proposed Botanical Garden development on a portion of Old Shaughnessy Golf Course. The question of provision of the funds was referred to the Finance Committee for consideration in conjunction with a report from the Director of Finance on the Supplementary Capital Program for 1970. After a short deliberation, the Committee RECOMMENDED that Council approve of allocation of funds for the purchase of 50 acres of the Old Shaughnessy Golf Course for use as Botanical Display Gardens on the following basis: (a) THAT the total acquisition price of the 50 acres does not exceed $2 million; (b) THAT Council's contribution will be subject to provision being made in the 1970 Supplementary Capital Budget estimates of $444,444.00; (c) THAT the Park Board shall provide $222,222.00 for this purpose from the City's 1971-76 Five-Year Plan; (d) THAT if the Park Board is to operate the Botanical Gardens, it will be operated on the basis of being incorporated in its "Income Operations" Budget. PART II The following actions of the Committee are reported for the information of Council: INFORMATION 4. Cultural Advisory Committee: Feasibility RESOLVED that a Sub-Committee be appointed, comprising Aldermen Linnell and Hardwick, to study the feasibility of establishing a Cultural Advisory Committee. Time did not permit consideration of the subjects: "First Report on the 1970 Revenue Budget Estimates" (Board of Administration Report dated April 3, 1970) - and - "1970 Supplementary Capital Program" (Board of Administration Report dated April 8, 1970) and it was agreed to defer these matters to the next meeting of the Committee. The meeting then adjourned. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 252-261 ======================================================================== 297 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, April 21, 1970, in the Council Chamber at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. ACKNOWLEDGMENT His Worship the Mayor acknowledged the presence in the Council Chamber of students of Quilchena School, under the direction of Mrs. Thomson. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day re Property and Personnel matters, etc. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Minutes of the Special Council meeting (Public Hearing), dated April 9, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the minutes of the Regular Council meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated April 14, 1970, be adopted except that on page 5, in respect of the item dealing with appointments to the Vancouver Library Board, the reference in the preamble to the effect that the Park Board reiterated with the School Board request for increase in the Library Board membership, be struck. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED REPORT REFERENCE Director of Planning Beautification: Gastown, Chinatown Board of Administration report dated April 17, 1970, refers, (see page 13) CHANGE IN AGENDA MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the order of the Agenda be varied to permit consideration of the report of the Board of Administration relating to grant to the Playhouse Theatre Company. - CARRIED 298 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. Grant: Playhouse Theatre Company On April 14th, the Council approved a grant to the Playhouse Theatre Company in the amount of $20,000 on condition that the arrears of rental owing to the City were to be a first charge and further, the grant was subject to the Company receiving appropriate financial assistance from the Canada Council and the B.C. Cultural Fund. The Board of Administration, under date of April 20th, reported the Theatre Company has advised: (a) A cheque has been received for $35,000 from the Canada Council, (b) $20,000 will be received from the B.C. Cultural Fund within a few days with the remaining $20,000 of their requested grant from that Fund being forthcoming when information is furnished regarding the Company's forthcoming season's programme. Mr. Ellison of the Playhouse Theatre Company advised Council his organization is preparing the forthcoming season's programme strictly in relation to the revenues which will be received. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the City's grant of $20,000, on condition of rental arrears owing to the City being a first charge, be paid immediately to the Playhouse Theatre Company in view of the information contained in the Board of Administration report of April 20, 1970. - CARRIED (A letter dated April 21, 1970 from the company states plans for the 1970/71 season will be carried forward) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Royal Centre (Great West Saddlery Limited) On April 14th, the Council tabled the following motion of Alderman Wilson respecting request of Great West Saddlery Limited that development permit re the Royal Centre be issued forthwith: "THAT the development permit be issued forthwith but the building permit be withheld until the required conditions are fulfilled." (tabled April 14th) * The latest report of the Board of Administration, dated April 20, 1970, advises of information received from the Company and therefore, that the development permit was issued for the Royal Centre on April 20, 1970. Alderman Wilson withdrew his former motion. * MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Board of Administration of April 20, 1970, be received. - CARRIED 299 2. Grant: British Columbia S.P.C.A. Pursuant to Council's instructions, the Council considered further the application of the British Columbia S.P.C.A. for a 1970 grant of $5,000.00. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT a grant of $5,000 be approved. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY DELEGATION MATTERS It was agreed to defer consideration of the following matters pending the hearing of delegations later this day: (a) Acquisition of Properties: South East Sector (Lots 9 and 12) (b) Grant: The Greater Vancouver Youth Communications Centre Society (Cool Aid) ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Wilson - enquired if the Board of Adminis¬ Public Hearing Date: tration would submit a report later Shaughnessy Property and this day dealing with rezoning Botanical Gardens application and a date for a Public Hearing in connection therewith insofar as the Shaughnessy property and proposed botanical gardens is concerned. The Board agreed. Alderman Calder - advised that, due to mischievous Houses Bordering action being taken by some people Riley Park in the Riley Park area, fences of certain houses bordering Riley Park are being continually broken down. The Alderman requested the Board of Administration consider, in con¬ junction with the Park Board, a proposal that there be constructed a permanent chain type of fence, in an endeavour to eliminate this problem. Alderman Hardwick spoke to the general question of the need of inaugurating effective social service programmes in an endeavour to eliminate social problems which appear to be apparent in this area. His Worship referred Alderman Calder's proposal to the Board of Administration 300 Alderman Linnell - enquired of the action people could take to Homeowner Grant safeguard the homeowner grant application position in respect of their taxes when such people are out of town for a period of time. It was explained that the homeowner grant application can be made as of the end of the year and to avoid any penalty it would be advisable for such persons to pay the full taxes and on return claim the homeowner grant as a rebate. Alderman Bird - raised the question of when Council would Sale of Property in be establishing a policy regarding the the South East Sector basis of sale of property in the twelve acres of commercial property in the South East Sector area. It was noted that Council had established a policy in respect of sale of residential property. Alderman Sweeney - enquired of what action can be taken with Property Occupied by respect to the concern of Giroday Sawmills Giroday Sawmills for an extension of time in respect of its lease of certain properties in the False Creek area now acquired by the City. The Alderman filed correspondence from the Company with the City Clerk. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT this correspondence be referred to the Standing Committee on Planning and Development. - CARRIED Alderman Sweeney - enquired with respect to the machinery Business Tax: Appeals to deal with appeals of parties, such as photographers, who operate from houses and wish to appeal their business tax and license fee. It was indicated there is a business tax Court of Revision which has just concluded its sitting. Alderman Phillips - referred to proposed regulations by the Brief: Canadian Radio- Canadian Radio-Television Commission and Television Commission suggested the Council consider, when the Commission sits in Vancouver, presenting a brief on the proposed regulation of Community Antenna Television Systems. It was agreed Alderman Phillips should present a motion later in the proceedings. 301 Alderman Adams - advised the Greater Vancouver Regional Information Pamphlet District has prepared an information Respecting Regional pamphlet in regard to the District and District suggested it be included with the tax notices when sent out. Alderman Calder - referred to a report some time ago by Air Pollution Control: the City's Air Pollution Control Progress Report Officer with respect to the position in industry in regard to the Pollution Control By-law. The official was re¬ quested to submit a further progress report in a years time which the Alderman reminded the Board of Admin¬ istration would be early in May. Alderman Rankin - referred to a press release in which Cypress Bowl the Minister of Lands, Forests and Water Resources suggested there was nothing to prevent the Vancouver-Fraser Park District having control over Cypress Bowl area. The Alderman enquired if the Vancouver representatives on the Park District would raise the matter. Alderman Bird advised the Park District has the matter under full discussion. Alderman Bird - enquired of the status of the City's Pollution Control Act Pollution Control By-law now that the and City By-law Provincial Government has passed an Act on the matter. The Corporation Counsel agreed to submit a written report. Alderman Wilson - advised three members of Council will be Conference: Canadian attending the forthcoming Conference of Federation of Mayors and Mayors and Municipalities in the East and Municipalities therefore it might be the Council would wish these representatives to take up matters of particular Civic concern with the authorities at Ottawa. The Alderman mentioned particularly the item of un¬ developed beaches from Kitsilano westward. However, in this regard it was noted the Council has passed a resolution referring this matter to its Standing Committee on Planning and Development to invite representations. COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Policy Matters: Centennial Museum The Council received a communication from the Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planetarium Board advising of policy adopted by that Board and recommendation for Council adoption. It is stated in arriving at this policy statement in respect of the Centennial Museum, staff was consulted and their suggestions incor- porated. The policy statement is attached. 302 MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this communication and the policy statement be referred to the Board of Administration for consideration and report when the consultant appointed in connection with study of the Museum operation and its function is reporting on his assignment. - CARRIED The Council recessed at approximately 10:45 a.m. to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office, following which the Council recessed at approximately 12:00 noon to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. The Council reconvened at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, still in Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair and the following members of the Council present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED Public Hearing: Rezoning Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Council go into Committee of the Whole to consider rezoning applications as follows in Public Hearing: (A) Rezoning of Properties in South East Sector (B) Rezoning: S/S 10th Avenue between Commercial and Victoria Drives - CARRIED 303 A. Rezoning of Properties in South East Sector (i) Lands lying on the East side of Kerr Street, South of 54th Avenue, i.e. for a distance of approximately 1,650 feet East of Kerr Street and approximately 1,900 feet South of 54th Avenue. (ii) Irregular shaped areas of land lying generally south of 49th Avenue and bounded partially on the East by Boundary Road and partially or the West by Tyne Street. The Council considered applications for rezoning from RS-1 One- Family Dwelling Districts to CD-I Comprehensive Development Districts of the aforementioned lands, on which a Public Hearing was held on April 9th, with instructions at that time the Hearing be continued today. The applications were approved by the Technical Planning Board, subject to certain conditions. Approval was given also by the Town Planning Commission. Detailed reports on these applications were noted. A communication was received from Mr. Adolf Kellner, 7285 Kerr Street, referring to garden site apartment 9 and enquiring if a row of single family homes could be placed in front of the apartments proposed, to act as a buffer. Mrs. Coburn, Captain Cook representative to the Fraserview- Killarney Area Council, appeared expressing concern regarding single family dwellings plan for Tyne Street and requesting such dwellings be continued right through to 54th Avenue or alternatively, there be a landscaped setback in front of the town houses or a landscaped buffer zone facing Tyne Street. Further, the request is made that in undetermined sections no more subsidized housing development be scheduled. Draft by-laws in connection with this whole matter were submitted. After due consideration it was, MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the applications to rezone the areas of land shown on the draft by-laws together with the uses that may be permitted within the area and set out in the draft by-laws be approved. (amended) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, in Amendment, THAT the following words be added to the motion of Alderman Wilson: 'FURTHER THAT in submitting proposals to Council, there shall be as a condition of sale, a requirement of charging, where applicable, a rental inclusive of parking'. - CARRIED 304 The motion as amended and reading as follows was put and - CARRIED "THAT the applications to rezone the areas of land shown on the draft by-laws together with the uses that may be permitted within the area and set out in the draft by-laws be approved; FURTHER THAT in submitting proposals to Council, there shall be as a condition of sale, a requirement of charging, where applicable, a rental inclusive of parking." B. Rezoning: Lots 38-43, Block 162, D.L. 264A Situated on the South side of 10th Avenue between Commercial and Victoria Drives________________________ The Council considered application for rezoning from RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District to C-2 Commercial District,of the afore- mentioned lots, on which a Public Hearing was held on April 9th and a resolution passed. The application was not approved by the Technical Planning Board which sets out reasons in connection therewith. The Town Planning Commission approved of the application. Mr. Boyd Ferris, solicitor, appeared in support of the application and introduced Mr. Peter Cole, the architect, who also spoke to the matter. Reconsideration of certain action taken, particularly respecting the 24' landscaped setback, was requested. After due consideration it was, MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the motion of Council passed on April 9, 1970, requiring a 24' landscaped setback continuous along 10th Avenue, be amended to require a 10' setback. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT condition No. 4 stated in the resolution of April 9, 1970, be deleted. - CARRIED The resolution of April 9th, as amended this day, in respect of the rezoning application now reads as follows: "THAT the application be approved and such zoning to be not given the three readings of the amending by-law by Council until prior compliance by the owners with the following conditions: 305 1. The detailed scheme of development to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board, the scheme of development not to be materially different from that submitted by the applicant and prepared by Peter Cole and Marked 'Received City Planning Department December 3, 1969', after advice from the Design Panel on the architectural design of the structure. Except, the said scheme to be amended to provide a 10' landscaped setback continuous along 10th Avenue with the exception of 2 means of ingress and egress, same being directly across said 10' landscaped setback, maintaining a 7' landscaped setback along the easterly property line, and a 4' landscaped setback and screening along the east/west lane with adequate tree planting and landscaping within the site. 2. Lots 38-43, Block 162, D.L. 264A, to be first consolidated into one parcel and so registered in the Land Registry Office after dedication of the south 5' to the City for widening the lane to a minimum of 20'. 3. All signs and advertisements to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board. However, such signs or advertisements to be restricted to facia signs only, non- flashing, with no signs or advertisements on the south side of the structure. 4. The owners can and do obtain relaxation of the C-2 District Schedule of the Zoning and Development By-law from the Board of Variance to permit a structure six storeys in height and 73' in height in lieu of the permitted 3 storeys and 40' in height." MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted and the Corporation Counsel be instructed to prepare and submit the necessary amending by-laws. - CARRIED CONTINUATION OF REGULAR COUNCIL BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED 306 DELEGATIONS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2. Acquisition of Properties: South East Sector___________ Mr. J. A. Fraser, Solicitor, appeared on behalf of J.S. Wood Realty Limited, in respect of the Board of Administration report (Property matters), dated April 10, 1970, dealing with acquisition of certain properties in the South East Sector, and owned by this Company. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance recommends as follows: (a) that the total purchase price of $65,000.00 be confirmed as representing due compensations for the property to be acquired. (b) that the Corporation Counsel be authorized to expropriate Lot 12, Blk. 4, South Portion of NW¼ D.L. 335 and Lot 9, Blk. 21, D.L's 330 and 331 in accordance with the Resolution for that purpose submitted under 'motions' be passed. (c) that Mr. E.C.E. Todd be appointed as the City's nominee to the Board of Arbitration to be constituted to determine the amount payable to the owner by reason of said expropriation. The Board of Administration recommends adoption of the fore- going recommendations. Mr. Fraser submitted a communication dated April 20th from J.S. Wood Realty Limited making the request that the 13 lots be exchanged for an equal amount of land in the single family area in the South East Sector, which is being replotted. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Board of Administration report (Property matters), Clause 2, dated April 10, 1970, on this subject and containing the foregoing recommendations of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance, be adopted. (carried)* MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the motion of Alderman Adams be tabled and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance discuss with the company the question of the proposed exchange and make a recommendation to the Council. - LOST (Alderman Wilson recorded in favour) The motion of Alderman Adams was put and, - CARRIED* (Alderman Wilson recorded in the negative) 3. Grant: The Greater Vancouver Youth Communications _________Centre Society (Cool Aid)______________________ Mrs. M. McFarlane, a registered Social Worker and Mr. Ray Chouinard, Co-Director of the Greater Vancouver Youth Communications Centre (Cool Aid) appeared advising of: (a) the need for some agency providing hotel accommodation for approximately 45 people per evening until appropriate hostels are open. 307 (b) the need for funds to undertake a nutritious 'feed in' for such people until other appropriate arrangements can be made. This is estimated at approximately $1.60 per person per day on the basis of two meals. Alderman Wilson advised it is his understanding that there have been meetings of agencies and City Officials related with this problem and a further meeting is to be held in the near future. The Board of Administration submitted an information report under date of April 21st advising of recent meeting of City officials involved in the Cool Aid program, and enclosed an overall report by the Medical Health Officer setting out various points in connection with the operation. Moved by Ald. Adams, THAT the representations from the delegation be received. - CARRIED (His Worship directed that the Board of Administration report to the next meeting of Council in respect of the matters raised by the delegation) BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS B. General Report, April 17, 1970 Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT, in respect of report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated April 17, 1970, Clauses 1 to 5 inclusive be adopted and Clause 6 received for information, - CARRIED Social Service and Health Matters Tender: Catering Service at ___________Men's Hostel, 535 Homer Street MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Social Service and Health matters), dated April 17, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, in respect of report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated April 17, 1970, Clause 1 be received for information and Clauses 2 and 3 adopted. - CARRIED 308 Finance Matters (i) Lipsett Collection (Clause 1) It was agreed to defer consideration of this matter pending the hearing of a delegation as requested. (ii) Rental of Queen Elizabeth Playhouse The Alcoholism Foundation of British Columbia (Clause 2)________________________________________ The Council considered a request from the Alcoholism Foundation of British Columbia for a grant of $180.00 to be applied to the rental of the Playhouse in connection with the organization's annual meeting and the presentation of a play in cooperation with the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre, to be held on May 21, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT a grant of $180.00, to be applied against the rental of the Playhouse Theatre for the purpose mentioned, be approved. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY. (iii) Civic Luncheon: Association for Retarded Children of B.C. (Clause 3) The Board of Administration submitted a request from the Association for Retarded Children of B.C. that the City sponsor a Civic luncheon on October 9, 1970, in connection with a national conference of the Canadian Association for the Mentally Retarded to be held in Vancouver October 7 - 10, 1970. The Council did not take action to approve of this request. C. Personnel Matters, Supplementary, April 17, 1970 Leave of Absence with Pay: Mrs. E. Branter, Health Department MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated April 17, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED D. Property Matters, April 17, 1970 Caretaker Agreement: 916 Nicola Street and 1619 Barclay Street____________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated April 17, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 309 E. Beautification: Gastown, Chinatown MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Board of Administration, dated April 17, 1970, forwarding report of the Director of Planning, setting out information regarding preparation of various beautification reports, including the report on Gastown and Chinatown, be received for information. - CARRIED F. Amendment to "Impounding By-law' (Newspaper Notice)_________________ The Board of Administration submitted report of the Corporation Counsel regarding present requirement under the Impounding By-law to publish a notice in three consecutive issues of a daily news- paper, in respect of disposal of impounded vehicles by auction. It is proposed to amend the By-law whereby it would not be necessary to publish the notice in 'daily' issues. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing proposal be approved and the Corporation Counsel submit the necessary By-law amendment. - CARRIED G. West End Community Centre The Board of Administration, under date of April 13, 1970, submitted a report of the Director of Planning as a result of communication from the West End Community Centre Association, commenting on action of the Steering Committee and wishing the right to participate in the planning of the West End Community Centre. The Director of Planning advises the responsibility for the Community Centre operation of the complex is vested in the Park Board. It is advised the Association has been assured several times they will play a cooperating role with the Park Board in the planning of the project. However, information is set out in the report concluding that, if the Association or the Community Council feel their views are not being sought adequately, then they should take the matter up with the Park Board. The Director of Planning suggests this report be received for information and possibly the Council may wish to forward a copy to the Association and the Park Board. A communication from the West End Community Centre Association, dated April 17, 1970, was noted asking the opportunity to present a brief to Council on the matter of the process by which the architect was chosen for the development of the Centre. It was agreed the whole matter be deferred pending the hearing of this delegation. 310 H. Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia The Board of Administration, under date of April 14, 1970, submitted a report from the Director of Finance in the matter of Legislation incorporating the Municipal Finance Authority of B.C. Information is given to Council on the proposal setting out dis- advantages insofar as Vancouver is concerned and concluding with a recommendation that the Council take the action open to it under Section 21 of the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia to notify the Inspector of Municipalities that it does not wish to finance through the Authority. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Finance be adopted, as recommended also by the Board of Administration. - CARRIED In connection with the foregoing matter, it was further, MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT WHEREAS the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia Act provides that unless prior to July 2, 1970 the council of a municipality notifies the Inspector of Municipalities that it does not intend to finance its water, sewer, and pollution control and abatement facilities through the Municipal Finance Authority, it cannot borrow to finance the aforesaid works other than through the Authority; AND WHEREAS if the City were to finance through the Authority it would be required to pay into a debt reserve fund to be established by the Authority one-half of an average year's levy for interest and debt repayment on its borrowing through the Authority which would amount to approximately $175,000 per year on water, sewer, and pollution control and abatement facility borrowing, (or between $600,000 and $700,000 per year on present total annual borrowings); AND WHEREAS the said funds would be retained by the Authority until the respective loans were repaid in full; AND WHEREAS borrowing for water, sewer, and pollution control and abatement facilities represents less than one-third of Vancouver's capital needs and the City must borrow directly in the bond market for the greater part of its capital needs in any case, and does not wish to finance by two different methods; AND WHEREAS having regard to requirement to pay into a debt reserve fund and the considerations appearing in the following recitals, it is the opinion of the Council of the City that it would not be in the best interests of the City to finance through the Authority even if the powers of the Authority were broadened to permit it to finance for all the capital requirements of the City; AND WHEREAS Vancouver would have no direct representation on the Authority or on the Board of Trustees of the Authority and would have only indirect representation through the Greater Vancouver Regional District which itself has numerically weak representation; 311 AND WHEREAS if the City were to finance through the Authority, the City Council's right to determine the amount of borrowing for the City's needs for water, sewer, and pollution control and abatement facilities would be subject to approval of said amount of borrowing by the said Authority and the terms, interest rates and other details of the City's borrowing would be determined by the Board of Trustees of the said Authority without any approval by Vancouver City Council; AND WHEREAS if the City were to finance through the Authority the decision as to whether borrowing would, in fact, take place at any time would rest with the Authority and the City Council would have no power in this matter; AND WHEREAS if the City were to finance through the Authority it would lose the management of the sinking fund related to Vancouver borrowings through the Authority, and would lose the said sinking funds as a source of financing for local improvements on 10 and 15 year terms at interest rates favourable to Vancouver local improvement tax payers; IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED that the City of Vancouver does not intend to finance its water, sewer and pollution control and abatement facilities through the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Inspector of Municipalities be notified prior to July 2, 1970 that the City does not intend to finance its water, sewer and pollution control and abatement through the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia and, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Greater Vancouver Regional District and the Municipal Finance Authority. - CARRIED AMENDED SEE PAGE 328 I. Report of Standing Committee on Health and Welfare, April 9, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare, dated April 9, 1970, be received for information. - CARRIED J. Voters' List for School District No. 39 (Vancouver)______________________ The Board of Administration, under date of April 17, 1970, reported as follows: "Your Board submits the following report of the Corporation Counsel: 'By Order-in-Council dated December 15th, 1969, the University Hill School District was abolished and the area amalgamated with School District No. 39 (Vancouver), effective January 1st, 1970. As a result, it was necessary to amend the Public Schools Act at the last session. These amendments are as follows: (1) Section 35 of the Public Schools Act was amended to provide that the election of Trustees for School District No. 39 (Vancouver) shall conform with the provisions of the Vancouver Charter. 312 Voters' List for School District No. 39 (Vancouver)_________________ (2) Section 65 of the Act was amended to provide that the persons qualified to have their names entered on the list of electors in School District No. 39 are the same as those persons qualified as electors under the Vancouver Charter and the provisions of Part I of the Vancouver Charter shall apply, mutatis mutandis. As a result of the Order-in-Council and the amendments to the Public Schools Act, the list of electors at the next election of Trustees for School District No. 39 will include those persons residing in the University Endowment Lands who would be qualified as electors under the Vancouver Charter. It has been the requirement that the voters' list for Vancouver be the list of electors for the School District, but with the inclusion of this rural area in the School District it will now be necessary for the City Clerk to carry out a canvass and ascertain the names of those persons residing in the University Endowment Lands who are entitled to vote at the next election of School Trustees. It would appear reasonable that the cost of this work should be borne by the School Board. I suggest that the City Clerk proceed immediately to carry out this task and that the matter of costs be discussed with the School Board.' Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel for the consideration of Council." MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the City Clerk proceed immediately to carry out this task and the matter of costs be discussed with the School Board. - CARRIED K. Shaughnessy Property and Botanical Gardens: Application and Public Hearing The Board of Administration, under date of April 20, 1970, submitted the following report: "The Director of Planning reports as follows: 'As instructed by City Council, I am submitting an application for CD-I zoning for the 67 acres bounded by, Oak Street on the east, the lane east of Granville on the west, the lane south of 33rd on the north and 37th Avenue west on the south - generally described as the "Old Shaughnessy Golf Course". The terms of the application are as follows: USES 1. Botanical gardens covering approximately 55 acres. 2. Town houses and garden apartments covering approximately 12 acres with the floor space ratio not to exceed 0.75. 313 Concept plans are being prepared as follows: 1. Botanical gardens prepared by the Vancouver Board of Parks and Public Recreation. 2. Town houses and garden apartments - McCarter Nairne for Marathon Realty. ' Council may wish to consider receiving the above report of the Director of Planning and establish a date for a public hearing. After consultation with His Worship the Mayor and City Clerk June 18th, 1970, at 2:00 p.m., has been selected as an appropriate date." MOVED by Ald. Bird THAT the foregoing report of the Director of Planning be received and the application be referred to a Public Hearing which be held on June 18, 1970, at 2:00 p.m. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Provincial Government and the Botanical Gardens Association be so informed. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED BY-LAWS BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 3519 BEING THE "IMPOUNDING BY-LAW"____________________________ MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3519 being the "Impounding By-law" and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED 314 MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) MOTIONS 1. Allocation of Land for Highway Purposes (2125 West 7th Avenue)___________________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT WHEREAS the registered owners have conveyed to the City of Vancouver, for highway purposes, the following lands: 1. North 10 feet of Lot 14, Block 284, District Lot 526, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 590 AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for highway purposes; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the above described lands so conveyed be, and the same are hereby accepted and allocated for highway purposes, and declared to form and constitute portions of highway. - CARRIED 2. Expropriation: Lot 9 (S/S 65th Avenue between Bristol and Cromwell Streets) and Lot 12 (S/S 58th Avenue, between __________________Tyne and Cromwell Streets)___________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver desires to acquire all those certain parcels or tracts of land and premises situate in the City of Vancouver, in the Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows: 315 Lot 9 of Block 21, District Lots S/S of 65th Avenue, 330 and 331, Group 1, New West- between Bristol and minster District Cromwell Streets Lot 12, Block 4, South portion of S/S of 58th Avenue, North-West 1/4 of District Lot 335, between Tyne and Cromwell Group 1, New Westminster District Streets pursuant to its powers under Section 564 of the "Vancouver Charter", Statutes of British Columbia 1953, Chapter 55, and amendments thereto; AND WHEREAS the City of Vancouver has failed to come to an agreement with the owners of the real property aforesaid as to the terms of acquisition thereof; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the real property aforesaid be, and the same is, hereby expropriated by the City of Vancouver. - CARRIED 3. Retail Use in M-l and M-2 Areas At the Council meeting on April 14, Notice was given of the following motion by Alderman Linnell and Alderman Broome: "THAT in M-l and M-2 areas only one-tenth of the permitted use be allowed for retail use; FURTHER THAT the Director of Planning be requested to make an application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law and submit it to Council as soon as possible, but not later than one month from this date." MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the subject matter of the motion of Aldermen Linnell and Broome be referred to the Director of Planning for report to Council. - CARRIED 4. Rezoning Application: S/W corner of Main and S.E. Marine Drive MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT WHEREAS at the Public Hearing held on March 26, 1970 Council dealt with an application by Standard Oil Company to re- zone Lot 1 of 3 north part, Block 13, D.L. 322, situated at the southwest corner of Main Street and South East Marine Drive, FROM: C-l Commercial District TO: M-2 Industrial District 316 AND WHEREAS the following condition recommended by the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission was im- posed by Council but omitted from the Minutes of the Council meeting: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following condition as recommended by the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission be imposed in addition to the other conditions recorded: "1. The detailed scheme of development is to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board and provided the owners can and do obtain relaxation from the Board of Variance to reduce the 40' landscaped strip along Marine Drive to that similar as shown on the plan marked 'Received City Planning Department, January 12, 1970' and prepared by Shigeru Amano, Architect and with the understanding the areas including that landscaped area within the 40' setback are carried out and maintained and in no event, however, shall any advertising or signs be placed in the 40' landscaped setback area. (Section 11)2))" - CARRIED 5. Canadian Radio Television Commission Community Antenna Television Systems MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the City Council present a brief to the Canadian Radio Television Commission on their proposed regulation of community antenna television systems and that this subject be discussed as soon as possible by the General Purposes Committee. - CARRIED NEW BUSINESS Meeting with National Director: Institute for Social Work Training, (London, England) Alderman Linnell advised she would like to have a meeting of interested parties, including City officials, with Mr. Robin Huw's Jones, National Director of the Institute for Social Work Training, London, England, who is expected to be in Vancouver in the near future. The Alderman requested authority for a luncheon or other appropriate arrangement for approximately 20 to 30 persons who will be in attendance. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT approval be given and details left in the hands of the Civic Recognition and Entertainment Committee. - CARRIED The Council adjourned at approximately 4:45 p.m. The foregoing are Minutes of the Regular Council meeting of April 21, 1970 , and the reports referred to are those on Page(s) 317-327 317 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION (WORKS) 1 APRIL 17TH, 1970 The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (Dated April 17th. 1970 .) 1. Leasing Lane West of Main Street from 5th Avenue to the Lane North Block 24. D.L. 200A_______________________ "City Council on 25th February, 1969 approved the closing, stopping up and leasing of the lane west of Main Street from 5th Avenue to the lane north, for Hamilton Harvey Department store. One of the conditions was that no building be erected on the lease area. The applicant now wishes to erect a walkway over the lane from the parking area on the west side of the lane to the store. I RECOMMEND that the agreement for the leased area be amended whereby a removeable walkway may be installed connecting the parking area with the store across the leased area." t Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Sewer on 7th Avenue between Arbutus Street and Yew Street__________________________________ "The 1969 Sewers Capital Budget is almost fully appropriated. Advance approval by the City Council of funds from the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget is therefore requested for the above project: This old sewer is too small and in poor condition. Reconstruction is required to serve a new apartment under construction at 2175 West 7th Avenue, and to adequately serve other properties and to provide street drainage. The estimated cost is $15,700. I RECOMMEND that $15,700 be appropriated from Item 3-04-03 'Reconstruction and Relief - Provision for Further Projects' in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 318 3. Installation of Water Mains Project 1001 and 1005________________ "The following water main replacements are required due to leaks: PROJECT 1001 Street From To Garden Drive Eton Street Cambridge Street Garden Drive 1st Avenue 2nd Avenue Slocan Street Trinity Street McGill Street Slocan Street McGill Street Eton Street Slocan Street 2nd Avenue 3rd Avenue Dundae Street Cassiar Street 145 feet westerly Lillooet Street Venables Street Parker Street Kaslo Street Renfrew Street 8th Avenue PROJECT 1005 Wallace Street 29th Avenue 30th Avenue 24th Avenue Highbury Street 60 ft.- Easterly 35th Avenue MacKenzie Street Macdonald Street 35th Avenue Macdonald Street Trafalgar Street 39th Avenue Carnarvon Street MacKenzie Street 53rd Avenue Carrington Street Blenheim Street Lane East of Dunbar Street 30th Avenue 32nd Avenue (2 blocks) East of Dunbar Street 33rd Avenue 36th Avenue (3 blocks) West of Dunbar Street 33rd Avenue Lane South South of 33rd Avenue L/W of Dunbar 100 ft. ± Easterly The estimated cost of Project 1001 is $44,000 and of Project 1005 is $51,000. Funds for these projects are included in the 1970 Water Works Capital Budget, Reference Nos. 10-03-01 and 10-03-05, respectively, and approval of this work is being requested in advance of the 1970 Budget. I RECOMMEND that $44,000 for Project 1001 and $51,000 for Project 1005 be appropriated in advance from the 1970 Capital Budget, Reference Nos. 10-03-01 and 10-03-05, respectively, for the work listed." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. RECOMMENDATIONS 4. Bus Stop: West Side of Cambie Street, South of 50th Avenue_______________________________ The City Engineer reports as follows: "Until recently, the southbound Cambie Street trolley bus reversed direction at 49th Avenue by turning through the centre boulevard at 50th Avenue. The approach to this turn from the left side of the roadway precluded a bus stop at 50th Avenue. The trolley bus system has now been extended southwards to Marine Drive, and this turning maneuver at 50th Avenue is eliminated. B.C. Hydro has therefore requested an additional southbound stop on Cambie Street at 50th Avenue, in order to provide continuity in the bus stop arrangement. The proposed stop conforms to the skip stop policy and it is RECOMMENDED that a bus stop be established on the west side of Cambie Street at 50th Avenue." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the City Engineer be adopted. 319 5. Request for Parade in Downtown Area The City Engineer reports as follows: "The 'Specification Writers Association of Canada' are holding their annual convention in Vancouver from April 22nd to April 25th, 1970. As this is the first time this convention has been held west of Toronto, the Specification Writers Association of Canada, Vancouver branch are planning to make it a 'gala affair'. To entertain their out-of-town guests they are planning to have the Chinese Masonic Society perform the Chinese Dragon Dance on Columbia Street between Keefer Street and Pender Street and are requesting the closure of this street to facilitate this event. The proposal is that Columbia Street between Keefer Street and Pender Street be closed to vehicular traffic on Thursday, April 23rd, between the ours of 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Temporary parking prohibitions will be required on Columbia Street together with barricades. The cost for the signing will be borne by the applicant. There are no transit vehicles affected and the Police will be in attendance. No difficulties are anticipated from a traffic viewpoint. It is accordingly RECOMMENDED that Columbia Street between Pender Street and Keefer Street be closed to vehicular traffic between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 1970." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the City Engineer be adopted. INFORMATION 6. Date of Local Improvement Court of Revision The City Engineer reports: "At a Local Improvement Court of Revision on 29th January, 1970, Council indicated that it wished such Courts scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on a regular Council day if they appear likely to be of short duration. Six short Local Improvement projects in Urban Renewal Area A-5 and two related projects outside of the area are to come before a Court of Revision in mid-July. If we may judge from previous similar projects in this area, there will be few, if any, dele- gations from the Urban Renewal Area. The other two projects are for paving and for lighting on an adjoining four-block section. While there may be some opposition to these, we have no reason to anticipate a large number of delegations or prolonged presentations." Your Board has instructed that this Court of Revision be scheduled for a Tuesday afternoon on an experimental basis. This item is submitted for the INFORMATION of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 307 320 Board of Administration, April 17, 1970 (SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICE AND HEALTH MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. TENDER NO. 28-70-5 - CATERING SERVICE AT MEN'S HOSTEL - 535 HOMEB-STREET. The Purchasing Agent and Director of Social Service report as follows "The above-tenders were opened by your Board on Tuesday, March 31, 1970, and referred to the Acting Purchasing Agent and Social Service Administrator for tabulation and report. A copy of the working tabulation is available in the Purchasing Agent's Office. We RECOMMEND acceptance of the low bid submitted by Clancy's Coffee Shop for a three year period, at a cost of approximately $150,000.00 per year. Contract satisfactory to Corporation Council and bid bonds of unsuccessful tenderers be returned." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the Acting Purchasing Agent and Social Service Administrator be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 307 321 Board of Administration, April 17, 1970 (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS INFORMATION 1. Additional Storage for Sailing Boats: Kitsilano Yacht Club_____________________ Council has received a letter from Mr. R.J. Middleton supporting pro- posal by the Kitsilano Yacht Club for additional storage for sailing boats. The Director of Planning reports as follows: "The Kitsilano Yacht Club is located on land leased from the Board of Parks and Public Recreation. The Club has applied to the Park Board for permission to extend their boat storage and the Park Board have requested the Yacht Club to obtain a deve- lopment permit for the project. The drawings and a Development Permit Application have been received by the Planning Department and are being reviewed before consideration by the Technical Planning Board. In making their decision, the Technical Planning Board will be considering such factors as those brought out in the letter from Mr. Middleton." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Director of Planning for the information of Council. (Copies of the communication from Mr. R.J. Middleton dated March 25, 1970 are circulated for the information of Council) RECOMMENDATION 2. Uniformity of Building Code - Appointment of Building Inspector to Technical Sub-Committee_______________ Your Board has received a letter from Mr. G.W. Carlisle, Administrator, Greater Vancouver Regional District, asking for Council's approval to the appointment of the City's Building Inspector to a Technical Sub-Committee. This Sub-Committee is to study the possibility of achieving a uniform Building Code within the Regional District and will meet from time to time with representatives of the construction industry. Your Board RECOMMENDS that Council approve the appointment of the City Building Inspector to the above-noted Technical Sub-Committee. 3. Kitsilano Area Resources Council Re Submission of Briefs_________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "A letter from the Kitsilano Area Resources Council expressing appreciation for the efforts being made by City Council to ob- tain citizen reactions to plans and proposals for developments in Vancouver has been forwarded to Council members. In the letter, the Kitsilano Area Resources Council also expressed its concern that the time allowed for replies to development pro- posals was not sufficient to permit them to make a proper study of the matter. Cited as a specific instance was the recently circulated Development Concepts for False Creek Brochure. The communication noted that their first inkling of Council's actions to receive replies from citizens' groups was through a column in the newspaper a few days before the deadline. 322 In checking the mailing list for groups receiving brochures about False Creek, it is noted that Kitsilano Area Resources Council was sent a copy of the brochure and the letter requesting briefs at the same time as were the majority of groups that received a notice; a month before the deadline. The document was not re- turned by the postal system, and it is assumed that it was re- ceived at the mailing address used, which corresponds to the mailing address on Kitsilano Area Resources Council's letterhead. The Planning Department is making every effort to notify at an early date citizen groups that wish to submit briefs on projects. We are well aware of the efforts required of them to arrange meetings and to prepare the briefs. The President of the Area Council is aware of the foregoing. It is recommended that Council receive this report and forward a copy to the Kitsilano Area Resources Council." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the Director of Planning be received by Council and that a copy be sent to the Kitsilano Area Resources Council. (Copies of the Kitsilano Area Resources Council letter dated March 25, 1970 are circulated for the information of Council.) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 307 323 FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATION Lipsett Collection The Director of Museums reports as follows: "Following preliminary discussions held with Alderman Calder and Directors of the P.N.E., a special sub-committee of the P.N.E. was set up to discuss with representatives of the Centennial Museum the possibility of the Museum obtaining part of the Lipsett Collection. The Lipsett Collection was examined by staff members of the Centennial Museum, who suggested a specific list of thirty- one items which would be most valuable from the Museum's point of view, supplemented by a selective assortment of baskets. This list was discussed with the special Committee of the P.N.E., who resolved as follows: 'IT WAS MOVED, SECONDED, AND CARRIED: That, in the event there is a request from City on behalf of the Museum Board for provision of a rep- resentative group of items, as listed on the attached sheet, to be made available to the Museum, that this Committee would look in favour upon this arrangement, providing there is satisfactory acknowledgment of same and provided removal of these items does not reduce the attractiveness of the original collection; further, that the foregoing be subject to approval of the Provincial Government and the Lipsett family.' The matter has been discussed by the Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planetarium Board who concur with the staff proposals. The Lipsett Collection as presently at the P.N.E. contains some items that are on loan from the Provincial Museum in Victoria and whereas attempts have been made to exclude such items from the proposed list, it is possible that one or two may be included. Accordingly, it is RECOMMENDED that Council request the P.N.E. to transfer to the Centennial Museum the thirty-one items on the list, which is circulated, (subject to adjustment in the event that any of the items are the property of the Provincial Museum) with the date of transfer to be mutually agreed. The foregoing being on the understanding that this arrangement is without prejudice as to the ownership of the total Lipsett Collection." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Museums be adopted. 324 CONSIDERATION 2. The Alcoholism Foundation of British Columbia - Rental of Queen Elizabeth Playhouse City Council on March 10, 1970, received a request from the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre for the City to absorb the costs of the rental of the Theatre with regard to the organization's production of the play "Quiet Cries". Council approved a grant equal to one-half the rental of the Theatre for this purpose. A letter has now been received from The Alcoholism Foundation of British Columbia requesting a grant in the amount of $180 to offset the rental charge on the Playhouse. The purpose is to hold the organization's annual meeting and also to again stage the play "Quiet Cries" in co-operation with the Crisis Centre. No admission will be charged for the meeting or the play and the general public is invited. Your Board notes that Council has dealt with similar requests in the past as follows: June 1968 - United Nations Association - Approved. Half of Theatre rental re United Nations Day. May 1968 - CKNW Orphans' Fund - $300 Approved. Rental for charity performance. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. 3. Civic Luncheon: Association for Retarded Children of B. C._________ A letter has been received from the Association for Retarded Children of B.C. advising that a National Conference of the Canadian Association for the Mentally Retarded is being held in Vancouver October 7 - 10, 1970. It is anticipated that approximately 400 - 450 delegates and guests will be attending from all parts of Canada, as well as from the United States. The organization is therefore asking the City to sponsor a luncheon on Friday October 9th, 1970, at an approximate cost of $1,500.00. Your Board notes that Council has dealt with similar requests in the past as follows: June 1969 - Canadian Council of Christians and Jews - Approved up to Request for Civic Dinner $100 Feb. 1968 - Canadian Public Health Association - No Action Civic Luncheon re Annual Convention Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 308 325 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT April 17, 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Leave of Absense With Pay - Mrs. E. Branter, Health Department The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "The Annual Meeting of the Registered Nurses Association of B.C. will be held at the Bayshore Hotel May 27, 28 and 29, 1970, and many various topics will be discussed which will be of interest to the Health Department staff. There exists an excellent liaison between the City and the Registere Nurses Association of B.C. in such matters as assistance in re- cruiting, maintenance of standard of nursing practices, assistance in nursing education, and the City Health Officer therefore considers it in the interest of the City and the Health Department to have one of his staff attend this meeting. Mrs. Branter is an official voting delegate for the Vancouver District which will pay all incidental expenses. The only cost to the City of Vancouver will be Leave of Absence With Pay. As Mrs. Branter will be required to impart information obtained at the meeting to the Health Department staff, and as the request of the City Medical Health Officer is in accordance with Regulation 45-7, I recommend that Leave of Absence With Pay for the indicated three days be approved for Mrs.. E. Branter, Public Health Nurse, Health Department." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 308 326 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS APRIL 17. 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Caretaker Agreement: 916 Nicola Street & 1619 Barclay Street The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lot A of Lots 4 & 5 Block 45; D.L. l85 being 916 Nicola Street was purchased in July, 1966 for future park development (Park Site #19). Mr. and Mrs. E. Brereton were appointed resident caretakers. Mrs. Brereton passed away in January, 1970 and Mr. Brereton has been unable to continue with the caretaking duties, and his services have been terminated effective Feb- ruary 28, 1970. Mr. Paulus Vermaat, the City's caretaker at 1132 Comox Street has carried out temporary care- taking duties since that time. Lot 27, Block 5)7, D.L. l85 being 1619 Barclay Street was purchased in January, 1970 as part of the West End Community Centre and Senior Citizens' Housing Project. The City, on March 13, 1970, took possession of the building, which is a 2½-storey frame dwelling, containing 13 rooms divided into 7 suites. Mr. P. Vermaat has also carried out temporary caretaking duties at these premises. To maintain proper control of these buildings it is necessary that a caretaker be engaged on a full time basis. The duties would include general janitorial services, maintaining the grounds, keeping up the interior and exterior appearance of the building, looking after supplies and exchange of linen, general over-all supervision of the tenants, and collection of rent. In view of Mr. Vermaat's proven ability as caretaker of other City-owned buildings situated in the same area it is recommended that he be appointed caretaker for these premises as follows: 916 Nicola St. - 14 suites Caretaker's wage of $114.00 per month effective March 1, 1970 1619 Barclay St. - 7 suites plus 5 garage rentals Caretaker's wage of $80.00 per month effective March 13, 1970 RECOMMENDED that Mr. Vermaat be appointed caretaker at 916 Nicola Street and 1619 Barclay Street on the fore- going basis, subject to a contract being drawn to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel and the Super- visor of Property and Insurance." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 308 327 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND WELFARE APRIL 9, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Health and Welfare was held in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall, on Thursday, April 9, 1970, at approximately 5:20 p.m. PRESENT: Alderman Linnell (Chairman) Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson. ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor CLERK TO THE COMMITTEE: M. James The following action of the Committee is reported for the Information of Council: INFORMATION L. In response to the Notice of Meeting, your Health and Welfare Committee met immediately following the Public Hearing held this day. Due to the time of day, the meeting adjourned without considering any items. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 311 ======================================================================== 328 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, April 28, 1970, in the Council Chamber at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Adams (Illness) CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. ACKNOWLEDGMENT His Worship the Mayor acknowledged the presence in the Council Chamber of students from Emily Carr School, under the direction of Mr. Toochin. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day re Personnel matters, etc. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated April 21, 1970, be adopted after adding the word 'UNANIMOUSLY' after the word 'CARRIED' in connection with Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia, as shown on page 15. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS It was agreed to defer the following matters pending the hearing of delegations later this day: (a) Tag Day: United Nations Association (b) Lipsett Collection ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Hardwick - reported on a meeting of the Canadian Council on Urban and Council on Urban and Regional Research in Regional Research Montreal. In particular, he referred to a restatement of the aims of the organ¬ ization, adopted by that Council, by which greater emphasis will be placed on applied urban research. Representatives of the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Muni¬ cipalities participated in the meetings and expressed hope that CCURR in 1971 may become a major beneficiary of federal funds expected to be directed toward urban research. 329 Alderman Bird - brought to the Council's attention the con¬ Roof Signs struction of roof signs, particularly in the 3400 block West 10th Avenue and expressed the view action should be taken to prevent this. Alderman Sweeney - enquired if the item 'Enquiries and Other Enquiries and Other Matters' could not be placed at the end Matters of the Council agenda rather than in its early position as at present. His Worship advised Alderman Linnell has a motion for consideration in this respect which will be submitted later in the day. Alderman Wilson - referred to an announcement by the Housing the Honourable Robert Andras with respect to approval to public housing projects in Canada and that the announcement showed a major proportion of the housing projects to be in the area of Montreal and Toronto. The Alderman suggested this be a matter for discussion at the next meeting of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development. Alderman Bird agreed. Alderman Broome - enquired respecting a report to Council Graded Lumber as previously requested, regarding changes in present building regulations whereby graded lumber can be used in building. Commissioner Ryan advised he would look into the matter. COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Delegation: Proposed Senior Citizens Apartment Complex Broadway and Slocan Street__________________ The Council noted a request from Boughton, Street and Company for permission to appear before the Council when the Board of Administration reports in the matter of proposed Senior Citizens' Apartment complex at Broadway and Slocan Street. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT permission be granted in respect of hearing of this delegation. - CARRIED 330 2. Proposed Public Housing Projects FP 12, 13 and 14________________________ MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT, pursuant to communication from the Director of Planning, the Council hear delegations, if any so apply, in respect of proposed Public Housing Projects, known as FP 12, FP 13 and FP 14, in the areas of Grandview Highway and Penticton Street, Rupert Street and Vanness Avenue and 25th Avenue and Brant Street, which will be the subject of a Board of Administration report. - CARRIED 3. Grant to Vancouver Junior Chamber of Commerce His Worship the Mayor referred to request from the Vancouver Junior Chamber of Commerce that a delegation be heard by the Council in appealing rejection of grant of $500.00 toward the organization's annual 'Paint-up, Clean-up' program, due to commence May 9th. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this delegation be heard on May 5th, pursuant to request received. - CARRIED 4. Visit to Vancouver, Washington Canadian Legion______________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, pursuant to invitation received, Alderman Wilson be authorized to attend the American Legion Post #14 special ceremonies in Vancouver, Washington, when the annual visitation of Branch 16, Vancouver, B.C., will be made; the date of the special ceremonies being May 16, 1970. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, April 24, 1970 Works and Utility Matters (i) Local Improvements: Initiative Principle (Clause 7) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clause 7 of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated April 24, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY (ii) Balance of Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clauses 1 to 6 inclusive of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated April 24, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 331 Social Service and Health Matters (i) Seminar re Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities: Director of Social Planning/Community Development (Clause 2)____________________________________________ The Board of Administration advised of invitation issued to the Director of Social Planning/Community Development to address a Seminar at the 33rd Annual Conference of the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities to be held in Halifax, June 8 - 11, 1970. The Federation is prepared to meet travelling expenses if the City does not include the Director as part of its municipal delegation. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Director of Social Planning/Community Development be authorized to attend as requested at City expense if considered advisable. - CARRIED (ii) Balance of Social Service & Health Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT, in respect to report of the Board of Administration (Social Service and Health matters), dated April 24, 1970, Clause 1 be adopted and Clause 3 received for information. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters Control of Waterfront Development The Board of Administration submitted report of the Corporation Counsel and the Director of Planning as a result of Council resolution of January 23, 1968, i.e. that the Corporation Counsel and the Director of Planning be authorized to discuss the question of joint control of marine development with the Federal Departments concerned and submit a report to Council, together with any suggested by-law amendment. Details of discussion with the appropriate Federal officials are set out in this report, however, it is stated it was apparent any form of joint control by the City was unacceptable to these authorities. The Harbours Board and the Department of Transport representatives felt that their respective authorities would be willing to develop a working arrange- ment whereby the City would be notified of applications for water lot leases and applications under the Navigable Waters Protection Act. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT this information be received. - CARRIED Finance Matters (i) Audit Fee re Vancouver International Festival (Clause 3)____________________________________________ The Board of Administration submitted report of the Director of Finance upon request from the audit firm of Price Waterhouse & Co., by letter dated April 1, 1970, for an increase in the authorized $1,000 audit fee to $2,000, in respect of the work carried out in matters pertaining to the Vancouver International Festival. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the communication from the audit firm be received. - CARRIED 332 (ii) Grant: 37th Annual Highland Games (Clause 4) The Council considered request from the President of the B.C. Highland Dancing Association for a grant in the amount of $750.00 to help defray expenses of the 37th Annual Highland Games to be held at Brockton Oval, July 4th. Action to approve was not taken. (iii) Bahner vs P.C. Muir: Judgment (Clause 5) The Council considered the Corporation Counsel's report in the action of Bahner vs P.C. Muir and the judgment which followed, in respect of claim for false arrest arising out of an incident at the Bayshore Inn. Damages were awarded against the Police Constable and the Bayshore Inn. An appeal followed but was not successful. The matter of payment of costs and interest from date of judgment are submitted to Council for action, in view of the resolution of the Board of Police Commissioners recommending this case as a proper one for payment of costs. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT this matter be deferred pending receipt of a detailed report on the circumstances involved. - CARRIED (His Worship agreed to obtain this report) (iv) Civic Luncheon: Canadian Credit Men's Association (Clause 6) The Council considered request from the Canadian Credit Men's Association Limited, that the City sponsor a luncheon on May 26th or 27th in connection with conference of credit executives from across Canada and the Pacific Northwest, to be held in Vancouver May 24 - 27, 1970. The Council did not take action to approve the request. (v) Grant: The Elgar Choir (Clause 7) The Council considered request from the Director of the Elgar Choir for a grant equal to the rental of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, i.e. $600.00, plus $225.00 for installation of the symphony shell and risers, in connection with an international concert to be staged on May 29th. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT a grant of $600.00, equal to the rental of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in connection with this concert, be approved. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY (vi) Balance of Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clauses 1 and 2 of the report of the Board of Adminis- tration (Finance matters), dated April 24, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 333 B. Personnel Matters, Supplementary, April 24 Seminar on Personnel Information Systems (D. Pollard)________________________________ MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated April 24, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Property Matters, April 24, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated April 24, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED D. Appointment of Transportation Sub-Consultants: Freeway Connection Georgia Viaduct to Highway 401 The Board of Administration, under date of April 24, 1970, submitted the following report: "Your Board submits the following report of the City Engineer: 'On March 24th, 1970, when approving the appointment of Phillips, Barratt, Hillier, Jones and Partners as consultants, Council decided that the selection, appointment and costs of the sub-consultants would be to the approval of the City Council. Phillips, Barratt, Hillier, Jones and Partners in their letter of April 10th, 1970, (copy attached) have requested City approval to the appointment of N.D. Lea and Associates as transportation sub-consultants. A copy of N.D. Lea and Associates' proposed terms of reference are attached for Council information. We concur with Phillips, Barratt, Hillier, Jones' statement that N.D. Lea and Associates are the most Experienced transportation engineering consultants available locally, and in addition have substantial pertinent data available within their organization. The City Engineer recommends that Council approve the appointment by the prime consultants of N.D. Lea and Associates as Transportation Sub-Consultants on this study.' Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted." MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT this recommendation of the Board of Administration be deferred pending reports on traffic and planning sub-consultants, both to be considered by the Council at the same time, together with information as to how it is proposed to cooperate with the Regional Transit Study being carried out by the Regional District consultants, De Leuw Cather and Associates. - CARRIED 334 E. Report of Special Committee re Illegal Suites: Hardship Cases_________________ The Council received the following report, dated April 24, 1970, from its Special Committee re Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases "The Committee of Officials has considered the following requests under the policy established by Council concerning Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases, and reports as follows: (a) The following applications recommended for approval by the sub-committee, be approved: Ethel M. Broderick (owner), 2742 East 16th Avenue Mrs. Katharina Ferber (owner), 6326-6330 Beatrice Street Dora J. Flello (owner), 5480 Dundee Street Mrs. Ewdokia Hubich (owner), 2912 Venables Street Mrs. Ellen C. Letalien (tenant), 6194 Chester Street Mrs. Naomi Levallee (owner), 3473 Victoria Drive Mrs. Mary McCormick (tenant), 2050 Alma Road Luigi Mandarino (owner), 3267 Parker Street Mrs. Maria Mullins (tenant), 5891 Clarendon Street Mrs. Helmie Olsen (owner), 2895 McGill Street Felice Pasqua (owner), 646 East 21st Avenue Isabella Paul (owner), 3533 East 23rd Avenue Miss Elishabet Pauls (tenant), 6843 Culloden Street Miss Margaret Reinheimer (owner), 7078 Fraser Street Mrs. Sandra Sandeen (tenant), 3150 Knight Street Mrs. Maria Wurst (tenant), 6284 Beatrice Street Mrs. Alma E. Young (owner), 542 East 50th Avenue Mrs. Rita Zaurrini (owner), 2735 Graveley Street (b) The following applications be approved for six months from the date of this resolution: Harry Kenneth Barker (tenant), 6754 Sherbrooke Street Carmelo and Asunta Cannatta (tenants), 1266 Renfrew Street Rolf and Anne Marie Stiller (owners), 1686 E. 37th Avenue (c) The following applications be approved for one year from the date of this resolution: Miss Marcy Cohen (tenant), 3484 Oxford Street Miss Katherine S. Getzie (tenant), 3484 Oxford Street Mrs. Dorothy Homuth (owner), 280 East 61st Avenue Frederick Lynnwood Hutton (tenant), 3253 E. 28th Avenue Mr. Anton Kronstein (owner), 834 East 58th Avenue Gurcharan Singh Thind (owner), 1225 East 60th Avenue (d) In respect to the above mentioned, the City Building Inspector be instructed to carry out the policy as adopted by Council on December 17, 1963, and as amended by Council on November 10, 1964." MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Special Committee re Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases, dated April 24, 1970, be approved. - CARRIED F. 1970 Budget Matters (a) MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on Finance, dated April 23, 1970, dealing with 1970 budget matters, etc., be adopted. - CARRIED (b) MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration, dated April 24, 1970, re 1970 Revenue Budget Estimates (exclusive of Schools and Regional Hospital District), be adopted. - CARRIED (c) MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT WHEREAS the Board of Administration and the Director of Finance were instructed by Council on February 10, 1970 to review estimated revenues and expenditures of the City for the year 1970 with Department Heads and Boards and to report back through the Standing Committee of Council on Finance; AND WHEREAS the Standing Committee of Council on Finance has reviewed reports on the 1970 Estimates prepared by the Board of Administration and the Director of Finance dated April 6th and April 20th, and has recommended certain amendments thereto; AND WHEREAS the total estimated expenditures of the City to pay all debts and obligations of the City falling due in the year 1970, exclusive of the amounts required for School and Regional Hospital District purposes and not otherwise provided for, as amended by the Standing Committee of Council on Finance amount to $80,044,478; AND WHEREAS the total estimated expenditure as aforesaid is the sum of the appropriation requests of all Departments and Boards properly supported by detailed analyses of those expendi- tures and listings of the salaried staff; AND WHEREAS the total estimated revenue of the City for 1970 from sources other than real property taxes, as amended by the Standing Committee of Council on Finance, amounts to $40,244,641; AND WHEREAS the amount of the tax levy so required is $39,906,837, less $107,000 required to be written off, for a net General Tax Levy of $39,799,837; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the said estimates, both as to totals and individual items pertaining thereto, of the Board of Administration as amended by the Standing Committee of Council on Finance be and the same are hereby adopted by Council. - CARRIED G. Accommodation for Transient Youth It was agreed that the Board of Administration report of April 27, 1970, respecting accommodation for transient youth, communication on the subject from Mrs. M.C. Gutteridge of St. James' Church and report of the Medical Health Officer re emergency food services (Cool-Aid), be deferred for consider- ation in the afternoon proceedings, at which time appropriate officials will be present, (see pages 14 & 15). 336 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED BY-LAWS 1. BY-LAW TO LEVY RATE RE GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT________________________ MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to levy a rate on property to raise monies required to be paid to the Greater Vancouver Regional Hospital District, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 2. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 3575, BEING THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BY-LAW (N/S Kingsway between Aberdeen and Lincoln Streets)_____________________________ MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED 337 By-law to amend By-law No. 3575 (N/S Kingsway between Aberdeen and Lincoln Streets) continued:____________ MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 3. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 3575, BEING THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BY-LAW (E/S Victoria Drive between Harrison Drive and S.E. Marine) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate seal. -CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 338 4. BY-LAW TO LEVY MILL RATE ON TAXABLE PROPERTY RE OPERATING BUDGET________________ MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to levy rates on all taxable property on the revised Assessment Roll of the City of Vancouver to raise a sum which, added to the estimated revenue of the City from other sources will be sufficient to pay all debts and obligations of the City, falling due within the year 1970, and not otherwise provided for, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 5. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 4065, BEING A ZONING BY-LAW (Four Seasons Hotels Limited) In connection with this By-law the Council had before it an information report, dated April 28th, 1970, from the Board of Administration. In the explanation of the By-law it was noted certain requirements of the developers have not as yet been effected. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the proposed By-law to amend By-law No. 4065, being a Zoning By-law, referring to the Four Seasons Hotels Limited proposed development, be not proceeded with until the necessary procedures are carried out in regard to submission of plans to the Council. - CARRIED 339 MOTIONS 1. Enquiries and Other Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT WHEREAS it appears that that portion of the Agenda described as "Enquiries and Other Matters" is absorbing an in- ordinate amount of time; AND WHEREAS each Tuesday the Council is confronted with many matters of great concern which require careful thought and discussion; AND WHEREAS, with increasing frequency, important items of business are not gone into until late in the afternoon; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the order of business be altered so that subject "Enquiries and Other Matters" will appear immediately following "Motions". (Notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. 2. Roof Signs MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT WHEREAS complaints have been received from residents and others regarding roof signs being erected in the City of Vancouver; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Planning be instructed to make application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to control the location of roof signs in C-2 and C-3 Commercial Districts and examine the problem of roof signs in other zoning districts. (Notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. The Council recessed at approximately 10:30 a.m. following which an 'In Camera' meeting was held in the Mayor's Office, the Council recessing again at 12:00 noon to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. The Council reconvened in the Council Chamber at approximately 2:00 p.m., with the following members present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Adams (Illness) Alderman Rankin (Civic Business) 340 DELEGATIONS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Tag Day: United Nations Association The Council received a delegation and a brief on behalf of the Vancouver Branch of the United Nations Association in support of application for a Tag Day during October when Peace Roses would be sold in recognition of United Nations Day in October. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this request be referred to the Standing Committee on General Purposes for consideration in connection with the tag day policy now being reviewed by the Standing Committee. - CARRIED 2. Lipsett Collection Mrs. C. A. Ryan and Mr. Shadbolt appeared and filed a brief dated April 28, 1970, expressing their views in the matter of the Lipsett Collection and suitable accommodation for it. They opposed a proposal to separately house parts of the collection and asked it be accommodated in a manner more befitting of the collection than is the case at the present time at the Pacific National Exhibition, Particularly, the delegation favoured the Centennial Museum. The Board of Administration report on the matter, under date of April 17, 1970, sets out the Director of Museum's report following discussions with Alderman Calder and Directors of the Pacific National Exhibition recommending as follows: 'that Council request the P.N.E. to transfer to the Centennial Museum the thirty-one items on the list, which is circulated (subject to adjustment in the event that any of the items are the property of the Provincial Museum) with the date of transfer to be mutually agreed. The foregoing being on the under- standing that this arrangement is without prejudice as to the ownership of the total Lipsett Collection.' MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the City Council, (a) re-affirm its position of no fragmentation of the Lipsett Collection in any way; (b) re-affirm its ownership and right and title of the total Lipsett Collection; (c) turn over this Collection at a suitable time to the care and custody of the Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planetarium Board; (d) request a report from the Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planetarium Board on the schedule of physical transfer costing and the programme of display. - CARRIED 341 MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the three telegrams from the Lipsett family, together with communication from Mr. Alan F. Pierce, protesting any division of this collection, be received. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd) G.(a) Accommodation for Transient Youth and Matters Pertaining to Cool-Aid The Board of Administration, pursuant to Council resolution, submitted a report dated April 27, 1970, dealing particularly with the matter of accommodation for transient youth and making reference to Cool-Aid hostel services. Several recommendations were made. After due consideration it was, MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the following recommendations of the Board of Adminis- tration be adopted: "1. THAT Alexandra Neighbourhood Services and the YMCA be informed that the City Council is prepared to pay in respect of youths referred to them by the City's Social Service Department a per diem rate for accommodation and food to be negotiated with and approved by the Provincial Government for reimbursement to the City. The City will, of course, be charged the usual pro- portion of the 20 per cent Municipal share. 2. THAT similar arrangements be made with any other voluntary societies who are prepared to offer accommodation for youths, subject to the building and its operating being in accord with City By-laws. 3. Your Board DO NOT RECOMMEND the use of 213-15 East Cordova Street as a hostel for the following reasons: (a) The Council has already given instructions for the purchase of this property and others in the block for the site of the Provincial Courts, and negotiations for its purchase are in progress. (b) The objective for the purchase of all property and demolition thereof is December 31st, 1970. (c) The concept plans for the Provincial Courts have been received from the architects and are being examined by the Judges and Departments concerned. If approval in principle is received within the next two months, the architects estimate that there would be no difficulty in having a contract let by the end of the year, by which time the buildings on the site would have to be demolished. 342 (d) The City Building Inspector reports that it would cost $12,000 to make the premises useable as a hostel and any work thereon would be removed by the end of the year. (e) Approximately 375 persons presently live on the site, and the officials concerned will have considerable difficulty finding alternative accommodation without having added the almost impossible task of finding alternative accommodation for the hostel by the end of the year." - CARRIED (b) 213-15 East Cordova Street A communication, dated April 28, 1970, was received from Mrs. M.C. Gutteridge, Parish Worker of St. James' Church, as endorsed by the Rector, advising of their use of 213-15 East Cordova Street assisting needy cases. A workshop is provided and it was hoped to use the whole building to provide a complete service, including emergency sleeping accommodation. However, the Technical Planning Board has rejected an application from this group and therefore, the Council is asked to consider the whole matter of allowing their use of the building while it stands. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Rector of St. James' Church be advised the City Council will approve the present use of this building until the end of the year, but on the understanding no sleeping accommodation will be provided. - CARRIED (c) Emergency Food Services The Council noted a memorandum from the Medical Health Officer respecting discussions with representatives of Cool-Aid, Inner City and the Health Department, in the matter of emergency food services. Agreement was reached on a proposal for submission to the Provincial Government for cost sharing as a welfare program. Details are set out. MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the memorandum from the Medical Health Officer in this regard, be received. - CARRIED (d) Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities: Transient Youth Hostels______________________________ MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities recommend to the Federal Authorities that they develop a policy in respect of transient youth hostels. - CARRIED 343 NEW BUSINESS Meteorological Tower: Site__________________ Alderman Bird submitted a communication addressed to him from the Department of Transport Regional Meteorologist, in the matter of acquiring a suitable site on which to locate a meteorological tower in the Greater Vancouver area. It is hoped a site can be obtained by May 15, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this matter be referred to the Board of Administration for negotiation in respect of a suitable site and report back to Council. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd) H. Acquisition for Provincial Courts (Vancouver) Complex: 213-15 East Cordova Street The Board of Administration referred to a report of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance, with regard to acquiring for the Provincial Courts (Vancouver) complex Lots 11 and 12, Block 5, D.L. 196, located at 213-15 East Cordova Street. Details in respect of this property are set out in the report concluding with the following recommendations: "(a) That the offer of $45,000.00 inclusive of all consider- ations, made to the owner through the Office of the Supervisor of Property & Insurance on behalf of the City, be confirmed as representing due compensation for the property to be acquired. (b) That since the City has failed to come to an agreement with the owner to acquire the said property for the sum of $45,000.00 inclusive of all considerations, said property be expropriated and the resolution for that purpose be submitted. (c) That Professor E.C.E. Todd be appointed as the City's nominee to the Board of Arbitration to be constituted to determine the amount payable to the owner by reason of said expropriation." MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved. - CARRIED The Council adjourned at approximately 3:20 p.m. The foregoing are Minutes of the Vancouver City Council Regular meeting of April 28, 1970, and the reports referred to are those on Page(s)344-3 344 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION . . . (WORKS) 1 APRIL 24TH, 1970 The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (Dated April 24th. 1970) 1. Installation of Water Mains - Project 918 "The following water main replacements are required due to leaks and prior to paving scheduled for construction in 1970. These replace- ments are required at the following locations: STREET FROM: TO: Dundas Street Kootenay Street Boundary Road 32nd Avenue Main Street Sophia Street The estimated cost of Project 91S is $10,500. Funds for this work are available in the 1969 Water Works Capital Budget, 'Provision for Unspecified 1970 Prior to Paving Projects' Account Code 0125/3902. I RECOMMEND that water mains be replaced on the above listed streets and that $10,500 be appropriated from Account Code 0125/3902, 'Provision for Unspecified 1970 Prior to Paving Projects'." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Tender Number 701 - Pavements and Curbs on Sundry Streets and Lane Pavements on Sundry Lanes______________________________________ The City Engineer Reports as follows: "Tenders for pavements and curbs on sundry streets and for lane pavements on sundry lanes in the City of Vancouver were opened on April 13, 1970 and referred to the City Engineer for tabulation and report to the Board of Administration. All tenders have been checked and are in order with the exception of a few arithmetic errors which had no bearing on the status of the low tenders. Tabulations of Tender Number 701 and the average unit prices for the major items of work included in this tender are circulated to Council members. This tender includes pavement and curb projects which were approved by Council at Courts of Revision held on July 24, 1969, November 27, 1969, and March 12, 1970, and lane paving projects which were approved by Council at Courts of Revision held on June 12, 1969, and March 12, 1970. 345 The City Engineer recommends that: (a) Contracts be awarded to the low tenderers, as follows: Capital City Construction Company Limited 757 Courtney Street Victoria, B.C. Project 'A' - P.C. concrete curbs and gutters on sundry streets $448,142.50 Columbia Bitulithic Limited Vancouver, B.C. Project 'B' - Asphaltic concrete pavements and surfacing on sundry streets $388,672.25 Winvan Gravel and Supply Limited 230 Brunette Street New Westminster, B.C. Project 'C' - Asphaltic concrete lane pavements on sundry lanes $ 78,660.00 (b) All contracts satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel. (c) The bid bonds of the unsuccessful tenderers be returned." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the City Engineer be adopted. 3. Pacific National Exhibition - Opening Day Parade 1970_______________ The City Engineer reports as follows: "In a letter dated March 10, 1970, the Acting General Manager of the Pacific National Exhibition requests per- mission to hold their opening day parade on Saturday, August 22, 1970. It is proposed that the parade start at 10:00 a.m. at Burrard and Georgia Streets and proceed through the Downtown area via Burrard and Hastings Streets to a dispersal point at Clark Drive. This route has been used in previous years and the arrangements have proven quite satisfactory. The Pacific National Exhibition also requests permission to erect a reviewing stand on the north side of Hastings Street west of Granville Street, again in a similar manner to the arrangement approved in previous years. The reviewing stand will be assembled on the evening before the parade and dismantled immediately after the parade is over. The Pacific National Exhibition will seek approval of this occupancy, as in previous years from the Canada Department of Public Works and the Canada Post Office. 346 It is therefore recommended that: (a) The request of the Pacific National Exhibition Acting General Manager to hold the P.N.E. opening day parade for 1970 on Saturday, August 22, 1970, commencing at 10:00 a.m. from Georgia and Burrard Streets, and proceeding via Burrard and Hastings Streets to Clark Drive, be approved. (b) Approval be granted for the erection of a reviewing stand, provided that the Exhibition Association assumes full responsibility for any damage claims and subject to: (i) Arrangements satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel. (ii) Approval being obtained from the Canada Department of Public Works and the Canada Post Office." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the City Engineer be adopted. 4. Closure of Exhibition Park before and after the Pacific National Exhibition - 1970 The City Engineer reports as follows: "It is the annual custom of the Pacific National Exhibition to request the City to close Exhibition Park to all traffic before, during and after the Exhibition period. This is done to prevent pilfering and to eliminate hazards caused by motorists driving through the work areas during setting up and dismantling of exhibits. The request has been granted each year subject to a walk-way being left open, for public use, on the general line of Windermere Street. It is therefore recommended that, in accordance with the request of the Pacific National Exhibition dated March 10, 1970, Exhibition Park be closed to general vehicular and pedestrian traffic, except for a walk-way through the Park on the general line of Windermere Street, from midnight Saturday, August 15 until midnight Friday, September 11, 1970." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. 5. Tender No. 41-70-2 - Dump Body Hoists Tenders for the above were opened by your Board on March 16, 1970 and referred to the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent for report. A copy of the working tabulation is on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent. The officials concerned report as follows: 347 "The 5% Provincial Tax is in addition to all prices shown in this report and in the working tabulation. Six of the nine hoists will be exempt Federal Sales Tax because they will be part of a dump truck that will be used to construct and maintain roads. Funds for this purchase are provided in the Truck Plant Replacement Fund. There were five bids received. The bid numbers refer to the relative position of the bids in ascending order of price. Bid No. 1 from Canadian Trail mobile Ltd. does not meet specifications because: (6 hoists @ $732.09 and 3 hoists (g) $807.00). (a) Neither an air operated nor an electric solenoid operated hydraulic valve was offered as specified. (b) The hydraulic hose and hose fittings were not of the type specified. Bid No. 2 from Carter Machine Works Ltd. offered two alternatives - The first alternative does not meet specifications because an airshift power-take-off was not offered as specified (6 hoists # $760.61, 3 hoists @ $851.88). The second alternative does meet specifications but offers the following disadvantages as compared to the recommended bid: (6 hoists @ $791.97 and 3 hoists @ $887.01). (a) The air-shift on the power-take-off is a kit attachment exposing the air cylinder to road dirt, whereas the recommended bid offers a power-take-off with an air shift built into the power-take-off housing. (b) The pump offered by Bid No. 2 is mounted sep- arately from the power-take-off and requires a drive shaft to link the power-take-off to the pump. The recommended bid offers an integral power-take-off pump which makes one assembly out of the pump and power-take-off eliminating the need for a drive shaft and pump mounting bracket. (c) The hydraulic control valve offered by Bid No. 2 does not easily adapt for air or electric remote control. The City is presently con- verting a number of this bidder's control valves to air remote control. The air cylinder is custom made and is exposed to the road elements. The recommended bid (Bid No. 3) offers a solenoid operated hydraulic valve which is a standard off- the-shelf hydraulic valve solenoid control. 348 The above advantages of Bid No. 3 involving east of initial installation and inservice maintenance offset the $240.00 difference per hoist between Bid No. 2 and Bid No. 3. The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent recommend acceptance of Bid No. 3 from Earls Hydraulic Service Ltd. for nine only Lear Siegler Model 273-5291 dump body hoists at a total cost of $9,545.82 (6 @ $1,038.55 and 3 @ $1,104.84) and the contract to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel. Your Board RECOMMENDS the report of the above officials be approved. 6. Air Pollution At the March 17, 1970 Council meeting, the following motion was made: "Moved, THAT the Director of Permits and Licenses be re- quested to report on the advisability of amending the relevant Bylaw to require any wood burning or coal burning operations, with stacks emitting smoke, to have installed, a fly ash precipitator as part of the equip- ment. - Carried" The Director of Permits and Licenses reports as follows: "It is understood that the motion of Council refers to industrial plants such as a mill or those industries which would have combustion equipment of similar size. There are nine wood burning and one coal burning plants which are not equipped with fly-ash collectors. All are subject to frequent inspections and those which have given rise to some doubt as to whether they meet the Bylaw have been tested. They have been found to meet the requirements of the Bylaw and cause no problem. It is possible that all can emit fly-ash on occasion, however, every combustion unit, including approved incin- erators in apartments, are in a similar position. Your officials believe that the standards and procedures in the Air Pollution Control Bylaw provide reasonable control of fly-ash and that requiring special equipment should not be mandatory unless non-compliance with the bylaw can be proved. Provision to require special equipment is in the bylaw now and this authority has been used in a number of instances to date after proof of non-compliance has been established. Recommended that no amendments be made at this time to the Air Pollution Control Bylaw with respect to fly-ash precipitators." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the Director of Permits and Licenses be adopted. 349 7. Local Improvements - Initiative Principle First Step The City Engineer reports as follows: "I consider it advisable to carry out the following projects as Local Improvements. Pavements and Curbs 47th Avenue, Vivian Street to Raleigh Street 54th Avenue, N/S, Killarney Street to Kerr Street Lane Pavement in an Urban Renewal Area Lane south of Franklin Street, Glen Drive to Vernon Drive P.C. Concrete Sidewalks on School Collector Streets Slocan Street, E/S Adanac Street to Venables Street Slocan Street, W/S Venables Street to Parker Street Slocan Street, W/S Napier Street to Charles Street 16th Avenue, S/S Quesnel Drive to Blenheim Street 67th Avenue, N/S Lane West of Laurel Street to Laurel Street The City's share of these improvements is available, subject to Council approvel in the 1970 Capital Budget." Second Step The Director of Finance submits the following report on the financial arrangements: "In accordance with the provisions of the Local Improve- ment Procedure By-law I am submitting the City Engineer's report dated April 17, 1970. The estimated total cost of these improvements is $62,453 and the City's share of the cost is $42,283. I have to report that the necessary financial arrangements can be made to carry out this work subject to Council approval of the 1970 Capital Budget." Your Board has decided that it is desirable to undertake the projects referred to and RECOMMENDS that: (a) The reports of the City Engineer and Director of Finance be adopted. (b) The City-owned parcel shown on the list attached to the detailed Second Step report for the Local Improvements projects be declared assessable. (Lot 10, Block L, D.L. 182) (c) The following streets be designated as School Collector Streets for the purposes of Part I of the Local Improvement Procedure By-law. Slocan Street, Adanac Street to Parker Street Slocan Street, Napier Street to Charles Street 16th Avenue, Quesnel Drive to Blenheim Street 67th Avenue, Lane West of Laurel Street to Laurel Street FOR AD0P?!01! SH ?A6E(S) 350 Board of Administration, April 24, 1970 (SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICE & HEALTH MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Group Trailer Parking The Medical Health Officer reports as follows: "An application has been received from the Police Mutual Benevolent Association of Vancouver for the parking of a group of 10 (ten) trailers at the Kerrisdale Arena from May 2 - 5, 1970. This group consists of performers at the fourth Annual Gatti-Charles Circus who are being sponsored by the Police Mutual Benevolent Association. Authority for allowing these arrangements is contained in By-law No. 3986, Section 3. (2) which reads as follows: 'The Council may, upon the recommendation of the Medical Health Officer, permit trailers and house- cars to be occupied as living or sleeping quarters in areas other than those within the boundaries of a trailer court for a specified period of time. Such permission shall not be granted in respect of individual trailer or house-car units but shall be limited to groups comprising ten or more of such units.' Sanitary arrangements will be to the satisfaction of the Medical Health Officer." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the application from the Police Mutual Ben- evolent Association of Vancouver for the parking of 10 (ten) trailers at the Kerrisdale Arena from May 2 - 5, 1970 be approved. CONSIDERATION 2. Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities Annual Conference: June 8 - 11, 1970_____________ The Director of Social Planning/Community Development reports: "I have been requested to address a Seminar at the 33rd Annual Conference of the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities to be held in Halifax from June 8 - 11, 1970. The title of the address is SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN THE CITY. Mr. C. H. Langlois, Executive Director of the Federation in extending the invitation to me says 'this Seminar is a very special one since we would like it to be a preview of the theme of next year's conference'. No mention was made in the letter of invitation regarding the payment of travelling expenses. I contacted Mr. Langlois about this and learned that the Federation prefers that Civic officials be included in Municipal delegations to the conference. However, it this were not to be the case, the Federation would pay my travelling costs which are as follows: 351 Air Fare return to Halifax (economy) $336 Per Diem June 7 - 12 (4 days) 100 Accommodation (approx.) 75 TOTAL $511 The trip would also involve four days leave of absence with pay. I am pleased to accept this invitation if Council agrees." Your Board SUBMITS this matter to Council for CONSIDERATION. INFORMATION 3. Federal Government Cost Sharing Program of Department of Social Planning/ Community Development________________________ Your Board submits the following report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development: "The Department of SP/CD has endeavoured during the past year to obtain cost sharing for its program and personnel from the Provincial and Federal Governments under the Canada Assistance Plan. The Chairman of the Social Development Committee, Alderman Marianne Linnell, has corresponded and held meetings with the Honourable John Munro, Federal Minister of Health and Welfare, and with members of the Provincial Cabinet regarding this matter. As a result, the Federal Government in January, 1970 agreed to the following sharing arrangement: 42% of the Director's salary; 65.6% of Local Area Co-ordinators' salaries; 55% of Clerk Steno Ill's salary, and 60% of Clerk Steno II's salary for the fiscal year 1969 - 1970. The gross shareable amount is $32,388. Although the Federal Government agreed to share 50% of this gross amount, the Provincial Government did not. Therefore, the amount refundable to the City for last year is $16,194. This money is shared under the Federal Welfare Grants' Program and not under the Canada Assistance Plan. The Chairman of the Social Development Committee and the Director of SP/CD plan to continue pressing Provincial and Federal elected representatives and officials to re-consider their cost sharing responsibilities under the Canada Assis- tance Plan." Your Board SUBMITS this matter for INFORMATION. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 331 352 Board of Administration, April 24, 1970 ...................(BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS CONSIDERATION 1. Control of Waterfront Development The Corporation Counsel and the Director of Planning report as follows: "On January 23rd, 1968, City Council considered the matter of the extension of docking facilities at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club in English Bay, and resolved that the Corporation Counsel and the Director of Planning be authorized to discuss the question of joint control of marine development with the Federal depart- ments concerned and submit a report to Council, together with any suggested necessary by-law amendments. Discussions have been held with representatives of the Federal Department of Transport, the National Harbours Board and the North Fraser Harbour Commissioner. The City officials put forward a proposal which was in essence along the same lines as was developed in respect to 'Aircraft Landing Places', whereby the Federal Department of Transport (Aviation Division) consults with the City before granting a license for the establishment of an aircraft landing place within the City limits. The situation regarding marine developments, such as docking facilities, is somewhat different in that such developments are built upon water lots, leased either by the National Harbours Board or the Provincial Land Department, depending upon the location. In addition, the structures erected upon such water lots are subject to approval by the Federal Department of Transport under the Navigable Waters Protection Act, which involves advertisement and hearings, if objections are received. During the discussions, it was apparent that any form of 'joint' control by the City was unacceptable by the other authorities. It was pointed out that approvals under the Navigable Waters Protection Act could only be withheld on the grounds that the particular development would interfere with navigation. Such approval could not be given conditionally upon obtaining another authority's consent--such as planning consent from the City. However, water lot leases granted by the Harbours Board are granted for specific purposes, and generally contain a clause to the effect that the lessee must comply with the applicable by-laws of the municipality. Non-compliance with the terms of such leases would be investigated by the Harbours Board, and could result in them cancelling the lease. Such cancellation is however solely within the discretion of the Harbours Board. The clause confers no powers on the City. The Harbours Board and the Department of Transport represen- tatives felt that their respective authorities would be willing to develop a working arrangement whereby the City would be notified of applications for water lot leases and applications under the Navigable Waters Protection Act. As it is apparent that this is as far as the other authorities are prepared to go in the matter of joint control with the City, it would appear that any by-law amendment in this regard would be to no avail at this time." Your Board submits the report of the Corporation Counsel and the Director of Planning for the CONSIDERATION of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 331 353 Board of Administration, April 24, 1970.................................. (FINANCE - 1 ) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Sinking Fund and Investment Matters, March, 1970 The Board considered the following report of the Director of Finance respecting: (a) Security transactions during the month of March, 1970. (b) Summary of Securities held by the General and Capital Accounts as at March 31,1070. (c) Schedule of Promissory Notes issued for temporary financing pending collection of 1970 Taxes to March 31, 1970. SINKING FUND TRANSACTION Date Type of Security Maturity Par Price Cost Term Yield Date Value Apr./Mar. Debenture Purchased Mar. 6 City of Van. 8½% Mar.2/80 $113,542.47 $100.00 $113,542.47 10/0 8.50 Direct issue of local improvement bylaw to sinking fund. Type of Security Par or Maturity Value Cost or Book Value Medium Term Canada Bonds due Sept. 1/72 $4,319,000.00 $4,264,922.56 City of Vancouver Promissory Notes Issued for Temporary Financing Pending Collection of 1970 Taxes Issue Date Due Date 1970 Face Value of Term - Days Effective Interest Note Issued Rate Per Annum 1070 June 24 $3,000,000.00 100 8.28 Mar. 16 26 July 2 3,000,000.00 93 7.825 26 July 2 1,000,000.00 98 8.00 26 July 2 1,000,000.00 98 8.03 $8,000,000.00 RECOMMENDED by your Board that the report of the Director of Finance on Sinking Fund and Investment Matters for March 1970 be confirmed. 354 2. Temporary Help - Electrical Division The City Engineer reports as follows: "A temporary Engineering Assistant II and a temporary Clerk II have been required in the Electrical Division since 1968 to keep pace with substantially increased workload. Your Board requested the Research and Systems Committee to carry out an over-all review of organization and procedures in the Electrical Division, to establish staff requirements before confirming the temporary positions. A report on this review was expected early this year, and funds for the temporary positions were budgeted only to the end of April. Pressure of work related to wage negotiation and contracting out of some Electrical Division work has delayed completion of this review. Organizational and procedural changes will be submitted to Council within a few months; however, complete implementation of recommendations would require several months subsequent to Council approval. These two temporary positions must be extended until the report can be considered by Council, and organizational and procedural changes finalized. An additional four months will be required. This extension will cost approximately $4,100 (1970 rates, including Fringe Benefits), distributed as follows: 8060/4204 Salaries $1,968 8060/4211 Fringe Benefits $ 200 8063/4604 Salaries $1,716 8063/4611 Fringe Benefits $ 200 The Comptroller of Accounts reports that funds are available in Contingency Reserve. I RECOMMEND that authorization be given to extend the term of these temporary positions, at a cost of $4,084 to be charged to Contingency Reserve." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. CONSIDERATION 3. Audit Fee - Vancouver International Festival Financial Statements to August 31, 1968_______________ The Director of Finance reports as follows: "On October 10th, 1968 Council resolved 'THAT Council approve payment of $1,000 to the Auditors for the Vancouver Festival Society for the completion of the audit of this year's accounts and the Mayor appoint a Special Committee with instructions to secure such further information of the Vancouver Festival Society's accounts as may be required by Council.' 355 On April 1st the audit firm has requested payment of $2,000, and states 'However, we do not wish to make any difficulties in this matter, and shall be content with the judgment of the Finance Committee and/or the City Council as to what is a fair and reasonable fee in all the circumstances.' Amongst other points made by the audit firm is- (a) The Accounting work to August 31st had not been completed and they were required to do additional work. Comment: It is noted from the files that on October 1st, 1968 detailed lists of salaries and wages and other liabilities were circulated to Council members. It is noted that this information was supplied by the Vancouver Festival Society management prior to any direct involvement by the City and was produced either by their staff accountant or at the request of the management and was not done in response to any request by the City. A further comment is that the audit firm was familiar with the requirements of the audit from experience in previous years. (b) The audit firm states- 'The City required voluminous analyses of wages and salaries paid with special reference to the residence of the performers. This required a breakdown of wages and salaries in respect of residents of Greater Vancouver, rest of Canada, and foreign, which added considerably to our time.' Comment: Neither myself nor the City's Internal Auditor is aware of any City request to the audit firm to produce information of the nature of 'voluminous analyses of wages and salaries paid with special reference to the residence of the performers', nor in fact any information relating to the salaries and wages out- standing. A note by the City's Internal Auditor shows that a Mr. G. Thomson of the audit firm stated that he had worked to Mrs. McQuade's lists; and further inquiry elsewhere by the Internal Auditor satisfied him that the lists were reliable. The City's settlements of wages and salaries were based on the list produced by the V.I.F. Accountant referred to in (a) above and, in fact, Mrs. McQuade, the V.I.F. Accountant, although then employed elsewhere, was most co-operative with and helpful to the City's Internal Auditor in his work on the V.I.F. matters. The lists in question contained a total of some 90 names. 356 Does Council wish to increase the fee of $1,000 authorized by Council resolution of October 10th as requested in the audit firm's submission dated April 1st, 1970?" Your Board submits the above report of the Director of Finance for consideration of Council. (Copies of letter from Price Waterhouse & Co., Chartered Accountants, dated April 1, 1970, are circulated for the information of Council.) 4. Grant: 37th Annual Highland Games Mr. H. G. Gallaher, President of the B.C. Highland Dancing Association, in a communication dated April 4, 1970, requested a grant in the amount of $750.00 to help defray the expenses of the 37th Annual Highland Games which will be held on Saturday, July 4th, at Brockton Oval, Stanley Park, commencing at 9:00 a.m. The events which will be held are set out in their communication, copies of which are circulated. It is stated that the Association feels these games are quite an asset to the City as they provide a great attraction for tourists, competition, and enjoyment and entertainment for the people of Vancouver. It is noted that the senior citizens are admitted free of charge. In order for the Association to attract competitors from other cities, it finds it will be necessary to increase its prize money for professional competitors and pipe bands. Also, the Judges' fees and traveling expenses are an additional expense. It is noted that no action was taken by Council on a similar request by this Association in 1969. Your Board, in submitting this matter for the consideration of Council, notes the following action taken on similar requests: September 1967 - Grant re Canadian Figure - $445 Approved. Skating Championships June 1967 - B.C. Off-Shore Racing Assn. - Application Received Grant of $4,485.00 for racing No action taken, during the Sea Festival. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. RECOMMENDATION 5. Bahner vs P.C. Muir: Judgment The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "This was an action which arose in 1968 and involves a claim for false arrest arising out of an incident at the Bayshore Inn. The Police Commission recommended, and Council approved, that the Corporation Counsel be authorized to conduct the 357 defence at P.C. Muir's request. Liability was considered to be a very distinct possibility and was found by the trial judge, and he awarded $2,575.00 in damages against P.C. Muir and $3,500.00 against the Bayshore Inn. With authority of the Police Commission (and since the Bayshore Inn was appealing) an appeal, limited to the amount of damages awarded, was launched but was not successful. As matters stand, therefore, there is a judgment against P.C. Muir for $2,575.00, costs, and interest from the date of the judgment. Under Section 472 of the Charter, Council may authorize pay- ment of the above amounts if the Board of Police Commissioners recommends that the case is a proper one for payment. At a meeting on April 15th, the Board passed a resolution making such a recommendation. In view of the above, I recommend that payment of the amounts aforesaid be approved." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Corporation Counsel be approved. CONSIDERATION 6. Civic Luncheon: Canadian Credit Men's Association The Canadian Credit Men's Association Ltd. have submitted a letter dated April 8th, advising that a conference of Credit Executives from across Canada and the Pacific North-West of the United States, is being held at the Hotel Vancouver May 24 - 27, 1970. This triennial conference anticipates an attendance in excess of 500 delegates and 300 wives, and the organization is requesting that the City sponsor a luncheon on May 26th or 27th (estimated cost $3,000). The organization also advises that when previous conferences were held in Toronto and Winnipeg, those cities tendered luncheons, and also the City of Edmonton is hosting a dinner for 1,500 delegates to a Consumer Conference in May. The Provincial Government has agreed to sponsor a luncheon during the conference. Your Board in submitting this request for the consideration of Council notes the following action taken by Council on similar requests: January 1967 - Canadian Federation of University - Not Approved. Women - Grant re Conference February 1968 - Canadian Women's Press Club - - No Action. Luncheon re Conference July 1969 - Royal Canadian College of - No Action. Organists - Banquet re Conference Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. 358 7. Grant Request: The Elgar Choir A letter dated April 6, 1970, has been received from Mr. Findlater of the Elgar Choir. The Choir is giving an International Concert in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Friday, May 29th, and in view of its long service to the City, the Province and Canada, is requesting assistance in staging this concert, being a grant of $600 equal to rental of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, plus $225 for instal- lation of the symphony shell and risers. It is stated that the Choir is a non-profit organization, has never received a grant from any usual source; made twelve overseas tours to twenty-seven different countries, and has been almost entirely self-supporting in this overseas work. Your Board notes that Council has dealt with similar requests in the past as follows: April 1968 - Junior Symphony Society - No Action. Rental Queen Elizabeth Theatre May 1968 - CKNW Orphans' Fund - $300 Approved. Rental Queen Elizabeth Theatre April 1968 - Vancouver Junior Band - No Action. Rental Queen Elizabeth Theatre Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 331 + 332 359 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT APRIL 24, 1970 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Seminar on Personnel Information Systems - San Francisco, Donald Pollard, Personnel Services Dept. The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "As a result of recent discussions with the Supervisor of Data Processing & Systems on the design of an 'Information System' for the Personnel Services Department, he suggested that a member of the Department be sent to a seminar on this subject. Advanced Management Research Inc. of New York are conducting a three-day seminar, April 27, 28 and 29, 1970, in San Francisco, on the Development of Effective Personnel Information Systems. We have agreed that the Classification and Pay Section should receive priority at this time in the application of computer technology. Mr. Donald Pollard, the Senior Technician in this section, would be selected to attend the seminar and bring back a report for the Board, the Supervisor of Data Processing and the Director of Personnel Services. The cost of the seminar and travelling expenses would amount to approximately $560. The Comptroller of Accounts advises that this amount would be available within Appropriation 7090/933 - Administration and Technical Courses. The Director of Personnel Services and the Supervisor of Data Processing & Systems recommend that Mr. Donald Pollard be authorized to attend the above described seminar." Your Board is in agreement with the above recommendation, however since this Seminar commenced on Monday, April 27, it was necessary for Mr. Pollard to proceed on April 26, and it is therefore RECOMMENDED that the above action be confirmed. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 333 360 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS APRIL 24, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Acquisition for Redevelopment Project II, Area A-5 916 & 922 Powell Street, 925-47, 920 & 1010-1020 E. Cordova St. and 1015 East Hastings Street_____________________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to Item 7, Property Matters, September 22, 1967, confirmed by Council September 26, 1967, approving the expropriation of Lots 5, 6, 7, 31 to 36 inclusive, Block 49, D.L. l8l; Lots 3 to 6 inclusive, 8 to 14 inclusive, Block 62, D.L. l8l; Lots 1 to 11 inclusive, 13, 14, A of 14 & 16, Block 63, D.L. l8l; known as 916 & 922 Powell Street, 925-47 East Cordova Street, 920 East Cordova Street, 1010-1020 East Cordova St. and 1015 East Hastings Street, the owners having previously refused an offer of $190,000.00. These properties constitute all of the lands owned by Berman Holdings Ltd., et al, which are leased, with the exception of three lots, to the Active Trading Co. Ltd. and operated as a junk yard. The exceptions are Lots 5 & 6, Block 62, District Lot l8l, which are improved with a 2½-storey frame dwelling known as 920 East Cordova Street, (this dwelling is rented separately for residential purposes). Lot 36, Block 49, District Lot l8l is occupied by Active Trading Co. Ltd. but does not form part of their lease. All of the remaining lands are included in the lease, which expires April 30, 1974- On October 19, 1966 the matter of acquiring these properties was referred to the Urban Renewal Co- Ordinating Committee for consideration. It was suggested that the Partnership acquire the freehold interest only and the lessee be allowed to remain for the un- expired portion of the lease term. The representatives of the Senior Governments concurred in this arrangement. It is proposed that the present tenant will be allowed to continue the present use of the land subject to all of the normal by-law controls which will be exercised by the City as the succeeding land owner. Negotiations with the owners and their Solicitors con- firm that they are now prepared to sell for the sum of $213,000.00 inclusive of all considerations as of May 1, 1970, subject to the existing lease. This settlement price is considered to be realistic and has been endorsed by the City Solicitor and Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire these properties for the total sum of $213,000.00 on the foregoing basis, chargeable to Code #5847/44." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 361 2. Acquisition for Provincial Courts (Vancouver) Complex, 259 - 61 East Cordova Street_____________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lots 16 & 17, Block 5, D.L. 196 being 259 - 61 East Cordova Street are required for the proposed new Provincial Courts (Vancouver) Complex confirmed by City Council on November 25, 1969. This site 50' x 122', zoned M-2 is improved with a 1 3/4 storey and full basement frame dwelling and a two storey non- basement concrete block factory building. 259 Cordova Street: This frame dwelling erected in 1906 with a main floor area of 543 sq. ft. has 6 rooms, 4 plumbing fixtures, a patent shingle roof, siding exterior, a concrete foundation and is heated by a sawdust burning hot air furnace. The owner is renting this house for $120.00 per month. Condition of this residence is below average for age and type. 261 Cordova Street: This factory building erected in 1912 with a main floor area of 3725 sq. ft. occupies the rear of the site abutting the lane allowance. Said structure has 4 plumbing fixtures, a tar and gravel roof, a concrete foundation and the ground floor is heated by an overhead gas heater. The owner, who operates an umbrella factory, occupies the lower floor and rents the upper floor for $150.00 per month. Condition of this building is average for age and type. Parking for 6 cars if provided on the balance of the site fronting on Cordova Street. It is proposed to continue present tenancies and demolish both buildings when vacant. Following negotiations with the owner, he has agreed to sell for the sum of $42,000.00, inclusive of all considerations, as of May 15, 1970, subject to retaining rent-free possession of these premises until July 31, 1970. It is noted that this price represents reasonable compensation to the owner who must relocate his business operation. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire this property for the sum of $42,000.00 on the foregoing basis chargeable to Code #442/1207. Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 3. Claim - Deferred Acquisition 1151 Union Street___________________ The Supervisor of Property & Insurance reports as follows: "On February 10, 1970 City Council passed the following motion: 'That no action be taken to acquire 1175 Union Street for the Union-Prior Couplet, as proposed in Board of Admini- stration report (Property Matters), dated January 30, 1970 or to acquire 1151 Union Street for the purpose, as referred to in Board of Administration report (Property Matters), dated February 6, 1970 until such time as the Board of Administration reports to Council with an up- dated report in respect of the Union-Prior Couplet Routing. 362 Subsequently on March 10, 1970 City Council received for in- formation a report from the Board of Administration dated March 9, 1970 concerning the status of negotiations for the acquisition of lands in the 1100 Block Union Street for the now-abandoned Union-Adanac Connector. This report stated, in part, that negotiations were continuing regarding the settle- ment of a potential claim from the owner of 1151 Union Street who had previously agreed to sell to the City for the sum of $20,500.00 as of December 31, 1969 and had committed herself to the purchase of alternate premises. Following detailed negotiations between the City Solicitor and the owner, the sum of $1,500.00 has been agreed upon. This amount includes disruption, loss of profits, legal costs and out-of-pocket expenses. RECOMMENDED that the City Solicitor be authorized to pay Evelyn Marjorie Low, registered owner of Lot 24, Block 21, D.L. 182A being 1151 Union Street, the sum of $1,500.00 in full settlement of all claims in connection with the aforsaid matter, chargeable to Code 145/2805." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 4. Acquisition for Park Site #78 (Locarno) 4440 Hadden Avenue The Supervisor of Property & Insurance reports as follows: "Lot 16, Block 130, D.L. 540 being 4440 Hadden Avenue, which is located in Park Site #78, (Locarno) and is required for the proposed extension thereof, has been offered for sale to the City by the owner. This Park Site is defined in Table II of the Revised Park Purchases Program (1968 - 1970) adopted by Council February 6, 1968. These premises comprise a one-storey non-basement frame dwel- ling with a main floor area of 1559 sq. feet erected in 1952 on a lot 62.15 ' x 141', zoned R.S. 1. The dwelling contains 5 rooms plus a dining area, 5 plumbing fixtures, has a con- crete foundation, a patent shingle roof, cedar siding exterior and is heated by an automatic oil furnace. This dwelling is in good condition and is occupied by the owner. Negotiations with the solicitor acting for the owner confirm that she is prepared to sell for the sum of $37,000.00 as of April 30, 1970, subject to the owner retaining rent-free pos- session to June 30, 1970. These premises are to be offered for rent when the present owner vacates. It is considered that the above price is fair and equitable and represents market value in this area. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire the above property for the sum $37,000.00 on the foregoing basis chargeable to Code #4189/-." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. OR AD.:././;:/ 333. 363 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE APREL 23, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Finance was held in the No. 1 Committee Room, City Hall, on Thursday, April 23, 1970, at 9:30 a.m. Alderman Adams (Chairman) PRESENT: Aldermen Bird, Broome, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson. ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (Civic Business) Alderman Calder Alderman Hardwick CLERK TO THE COMMITTEE: R. Henry The Minutes of the meetings held April 2, 1970, and April 9, 1970, were adopted. The following recommendations of the Committee are submitted to Council for consideration: RECOMMENDATION 1. 1970 Revenue Budget Estimates The Committee received representations from the following Public Boards concerning budget items which were deleted from the 1970 Budget during review and which items were being appealed by these Boards: Auditorium Board Library Board Police Commission Museum and Planetarium Board Park Board The items were detailed in the Board of Administration Report dated April 20, 1970. The Park Board submitted lists of New Equipment and Non Annual Recurring Items which it felt were priority items. Communications were noted from a number of organizations supporting the Park Board's Supplemental Estimates. Two letters from the Police Department regarding the Police Department's Budget were also noted. The Committee, after hearing the representations, then gave consideration to the Board of Administration report dated April 20, 1970, dealing with the Budget Estimates, and took action as follows: 364 (a) AUDITORIUM BOARD (i) 16 MM Projector & Screen $11,500 RECOMMENDED that this item be approved subject to the Civic Auditorium Board agreeing to recommend to City Council an increase in rates for the use of this equipment effective September 1, 1970. (ii) Composite Brochure $ 7,500 RECOMMENDED that the request for this item be not approved. (b) ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT (i) Four Cushman Carts $13,100 RECOMMENDED that the request for this item be not approved. (ii) Ten Winches for Loader Packer Container Trucks $10,000 RECOMMENDED that this item be approved subject to a special charge being levied for the service. (iii) Modifications to Loader Packer Trucks $12,000 RECOMMENDED that a revised cost of $4,000 be approved for this item. (c) FIRE DEPARTMENT Six Walkie Talkies $ 7,000 RECOMMENDED that $7,000 be approved for this item. (d) HEALTH DEPARTMENT (i) Public Health Education $ 1,640 RECOMMENDED that the request for this item be not approved. (ii) Public Health Inspector Trainees $2,950 RECOMMENDED that the request for this item be approved. 365 (iii) Additional Staff - Nursing Division $9,338 (100% Recoverable Vancouver School Board) RECOMMENDED that this additional nursing staff (three) be approved, it being understood that the Vancouver School Board's share of 100% is to be on a continuing basis. The Committee was advised that the Medical Health Officer wishes to appear before the Committee to speak in support of those items which were not approved. (e) LIBRARY BOARD $11,500 Purchase of Books, Magazines, Pamphlets, Etc. RECOMMENDED that $11,500 for this item be approved, but that the Library Board be requested to give consideration to the matter of 'duplicate pay system'. (f) CIVIC MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM BOARD (i) Transfer of Funds The Museum Board requested that funds presently approved in its 1970 budget for certain specific purposes be used instead for the display program. RECOMMENDED that a transfer of funds, detailed in the Board of Administration Report dated April 20, 1970, be not approved as recommended by the Board of Administration for the reasons stated. RECOMMENDED that, if sufficient progress is made in accomplishing the approved display program this year and resources are available, the Museum Board and the Director of Museums can submit an ancillary display program later in the year for consideration of Council. RECOMMENDED that the open hours of the Museums be reduced so that the closure of the Centennial and Maritime Museums will be 9:00 p.m. instead of 10:00 p.m. for the balance of 1970. FURTHER that the $8,000 in cost savings resulting from its closure, and elimination of one adver¬ tising pamphlet be deducted from the appropriate accounts in the Museums budget. (ii) Display Items and Temporary Help $13,330 RECOMMENDED that the request for these items be not approved. 366 (iii) Curatorial Items $ 5,700 RECOMMENDED that the request for this item be not approved. (iv) Display Equipment (Supplemental Estimates) $ 3,292 RECOMMENDED that the request for this item be not approved. (v) Planetarium Equipment (Supplemental Estimates) $13,677 RECOMMENDED that $7,000 be approved for this item. The Committee agreed that the purchase of this equipment should be spread over a two-year period. (vi) Curatorial Equipment (Supplemental Estimates) $12,265 RECOMMENDED that the request for this item be not approved. (vii) Field Equipment (Supplemental Estimates) $ 6,455 RECOMMENDED that the request for this item be not approved. (g) PARK BOARD $50,000 (i) New and Non-Recurring Items It was noted in the Board of Administration report dated April 20, 1970, that $175,700 (plus 1970 wage increases) had been allocated in the Park Basic Budget for New and Non- Recurring Items this year. The Park Board requested a further $50,000 and circulated to the Committee a list of the items showing allocations. The Committee noted items contained in the Park Board's list which should be allocated from capital funds rather than charged against New and Non Annual Recurring Account, for example, $33,785 for work in Stanley Park in connection with a watermain. RECOMMENDED that an additional amount of $20,000 be approved for New and Non-Recurring Items to be utilized for priority items of repair and maintenance. FURTHER that an amended list of New and Non-Recurring Items be submitted by the Park Board to Council for approval, up to an amount of $195,700. 367 (ii) Improvements to Parks, Beaches, etc. (Supp. Est.) $73,082 RECOMMENDED that $73,082 be approved for this item, as detailed in the Board of Administration report dated April 20, 1970. (iii) Expansion and Additions to $84,630 Community Service Projects ( Suppl. Estimates) RECOMMENDED that the Joint Technical Committee on Social Planning/Community Development submit recommendations to the Park Board and Council on which programs should receive priority up to an amount of $40,000. (iv) Operation of the Queen Elizabeth $42,100 Conservatory (estimated deficit) The Committee noted admission revenues for the first two months of 1970 which indicated the total revenues for the year will exceed the $65,000 estimated by the Park Board. It was also noted that, in accordance with the terms of the agreement between the City and the Bloedel Foundation, all revenues derived from admissions must be used for Conservatory purposes, i.e. the operating profit, if any, cannot be taken into City revenues. RECOMMENDED that the following recommendations of the Board of Administration in its report dated April 20, 1970, be approved: The Conservatory operation be treated in the Park Board accounts as a separate income pro¬ ducing facility and that the revenue from admissions after providing fully for the operating and maintenance costs of the Con¬ servatory and peripheral area be reserved for Conservatory purposes. The 1970 revenue budget of the Park Board be reduced by the $42,100 provided during budget reviews to cover the estimated 1970 operating deficit. (v) Central Park $ 8,250 During budget reviews, the requested increase in the cost of operating Central Park was deleted from the Park Board Estimates pending receipt of further budget detail. This information has now been received and the deleted amount of $8,250 is recommended for approval by the Board of Administration. RECOMMENDED that the foregoing recommendation of the Board of Administration be approved. 368 (h) VANCOUVER POLICE DEPARTMENT (i) 1 Clerk Steno 11 - Crime Intelligence Unit $ 3,214 RECOMMENDED that this item be referred to the Board of Administration for study and report by the Administrative Analyst. (ii) Professional Lecturers Fees $ 1,700 RECOMMENDED that the request for this item be not approved. (iii) Educational Courses - Financial Assistance $2,960 RECOMMENDED that $2,960 be approved subject to subsequent Course attendance being authorized in accordance with the provisions of the City Personnel Regulations. (iv) Riot Control Equipment $10,133 RECOMMENDED that $1,680 be approved for 100 detachable face shields and nape protectors for helmets presently in stock. (v) 3rd or Service Channel for Radio $45,500 RECOMMENDED that $45,500 be approved for this item and charged to the 1970 Supplementary Capital Budget. (i) PROVINCIAL COURT (i) Additional Court Sittings RECOMMENDED that the following recommendations of the Board of Administration, as contained in its report of April 20, 1970, be approved: "(1) the present night court be continued on a full time temporary basis until September 30, 1970 to provide additional court sitting time. The court sitting time requirement will be reviewed later in the year when the effect of the new No-Fine system on cases coming before the courts is known. (2) the staff filling the five positions which are to be eliminated due to reduced volume of traffic offence notices would be handled as follows: (a) three of the staff would be assigned to the temporary full time night court and, when not engaged with night court sittings, would assist with the clerical work overload. 369 (b) the two remaining clerical positions would be abolished. It is noted that one of these positions is vacant and the other position is being filled by a temporary employee. (c) the practice of paying employees on a flat rate basis to service the night court would be discontinued." (ii) Staff Arrangements re Additional Court Sittings The Committee noted the following report of the Director of Personnel Services as submitted by the Board of Administration: "On March 17, 1970, Council approved the extension of two additional Night Court Sittings to June 1, 1970. The Comptroller of Accounts is now submitting a report to the Finance Committee recommending the further extension of these sittings to September 30, 1970. Staff arrangements for the additional sittings have been discussed with the Court Clerk and the President, Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association, and agreement has been reached as follows: Coincident with these additional sittings, the advent of the "No Fine" system on April 1, 1970, will reduce clerical staff requirements and possibly make several positions redundant. It is recommended that two of these positions, both classified as Clerk Typist II's be abolished effective April 30, 1970. Che of these positions is currently vacant and the other will be filled on a temporary basis until the end of April. It has been agreed that the incumbents of three remaining positions will be temporarily assigned to duties in the temporary authorized Night Court Sittings and the balance of their time would be spent in similar duties in the permanently authorized Night Court Sittings and in other clerical work. Classification of these employees will be as follows: Present Classification Proposed Temporary Classification Clerk IV, J.P. Court Clerk 11 Court Clerk 11 Court Officer 1 Clerk-Typist 11 Court Recorder Trainee The present method of compensating for Night Court Sittings is to pay the employees involved in accordance with a schedule of flat rates per sitting. It has now been agreed to abolish this schedule and to pay the incumbents a shift differential in accordance with Personnel Regulation 160-l(f). The hours of work for the three employees will be from 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. or from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday. It has been agreed that under the Regulation, they will be paid either one or two addition pay grades throughout the week, depending on whether or not a rotating shift arrangement can be worked out. There was formerly also a need for a Cashier - J.P. to be on duty during Night Court Sittings who was paid $20 per night. However, since the Court will now be moved from 475 to 312 Main Street, the work of this employee will now be done by existing staff at the new location, with a resultant savings." RECOMMENDED: That the above report of the Director of Personnel Services relating to the staff changes previously described, be approved. RECOMMENDED that the foregoing recommendation of the Board of Administration be approved. 370 (j) PROVINCIAL COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (FAMILY DIVISION) Carpeting to Eliminate Noise During Court Sessions $ 2,660 RECOMMENDED that this item be not approved at this time. (k) SOCIAL PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (i) Purchase of Community Services in Local Areas of City $17,000 RECOMMENDED that an additional $10,000 be approved subject to the programs being submitted to Council for authorization. (ii) Consultant Services RECOMMENDED that the request for this item be not approved. The Committee agreed that, if Consultant Services are essential, the Director of Social Planning/ Community Development may include these Services as an item to be included in the $10,000 granted in (i) above. (1) GENERAL GOVERNMENT $ 4,000 RECOMMENDED that an additional $4,000 be approved for General Government. 2. 1970 Supplementary Capital Program The Committee considered the 1970 Supplementary Capital Program which was reviewed by the Board of Administration and the Director of Finance, who recommended the following adjusted program: Original Adjusted Program Submitted Reduction Program $ $ - A Public Works 1,359,600 - 1,359,600 - B Georgia Viaduct 328,951 - 328,951 - C Capital Works - 'Aisqueam Reserve 500,000 - 500,000 - D Block 52 - Relocate Telephone Ducts 132,500 - 132,500 -E False Creek Development 200,000 - 200,000 - F Property Purchases 600,000 120,000 480,000 - G Synthetic Turf - Empire Stadium 416,878 - 416,878 - H British Columbia 1971 Centennial Project 246,225 - 246,225 - I Hostel for Single Transient Women 250,000 - 250,000 - J Alterations to City Hall 564,000 19,162 544,838 371 Original Adjusted Program Submitted Reduction Program $ 3 $ 2 - A Property Purchases Botannical Garden 667,000 222,556 444,444 - B Renovations to the Fireboat - Vancouver 11 237,000 107,000 130,000 --- C Lumber Storage Shed at Manitoba 27,000 - 27,000 - D Electrical Communications Projects 26,000 - 26,000 3 - A Garbage Packer Trucks and Containers 237,700 - 237,700 - B Fire Apparatus Replacement 130,000 - 130,000 -C Additional Garbage Trucks(3) 72,000 - 72,000 - D Continuation of Tree Planting Program 25,000 - 25,000 Total Project Costs 6,019,854 468,718 5,551,136 4 Provision for Financing the Basic Capital Program 1,300.000 312,936 987,064 Total Project Costs and Financing Provision $7,319,854 $781,654 $6,538,200 The Committee RECOMMENDED approval of the foregoing program plus the addition of $45,500, which earlier this day (see page 6, item (h) (v) of this report) was transferred from the Police Department Revenue Budget; the adjustment to be made under 'Provision for Financing the Basic Capital Program'. The foregoing was approved on the understanding that reports will be submitted to Council on each item for approval. 3. 1970 Mill Rate Your Committee, having reviewed the 1970 Revenue Budget Estimates and the 1970 Supplementary Capital Budget, as detailed in the Board of Administration report of April 20, 1970, RECOMMENDS that a tax rate of 15.20 mills be adopted for 1970, based on the adjustments made by the Finance Committee and the Board of Administration during review. FURTHER, that the formal Resolution and By-law in this regard be submitted to the next meeting of Council for approval. 4. Furniture Replacement Program (5 years) The Committee considered a report of the Board of Administra- tion dated April 6, 1970, concerning the Furniture Replacement Program over a period of 5 years for civic offices as follows: 372 "The Director of Finance reports as follows: "The general condition of furniture in many civic offices at various locations is considered to he outdated and below a reasonable standard and therefore the Board of Administration in a report, approved by council on April 22nd, 1969, recommenced that a joint study be made by the Purchasing Agent and the Systems and Research Committee to: 1. Evaluate the City's present furniture with a view to the continued use of as much of it as possible. 2. Job Engineer - the various work stations for maximum efficiency, considering work methods, paper flow patterns, etc. 3. Prepare specifications for furniture which will be efficient, durable, and a style that has little likelihood of becoming dated. Recommend a furniture replacement programme which will, In as short a period of time as is economically practical, up-date the present furniture into attractive and efficient work stations. The matter has been studied by a group consisting of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, the Co-ordinator of Data Processing and Systems and the Building Co-ordinator of the Building Division of the Department of Licenses and inspections and the group's detailed report Is attached. In summary the report recommends a five year program of furniture replacement commencing with completion of updating of furniture in the East Wing of the City Mall followed by updating of furniture of offices relocated and renovated In the City Hall. Thereafter the remaining offices in the City Hall and other civic buildings would be similarly treated as needed, using suitable furniture generated by the program to update poorer furniture, and finally, disposal of furniture not suitable for use in civic buildings. It will be noted that while the Assistant Purchasing Agent hopes that the existing staff can carry out the program, it nay prove to be necessary for additional assistance to accomplish the task of planning, purchasing, ex- changing and disposal of numerous items of office furniture to the best advantage of the City. The Director of Finance recommends: (1) That the furniture replacement program as outlined in the attached report be approved at an estimated average cost of approximately $100,000 per year for five or six years. (2) That the detailed program of furniture replacement for each year of the program he ready by the previous December for consideration and inclusion in the budget of the respective year. (3) That the sum of $100,000 included in the 1970 budget be confirmed as follows: 1. Updating balance of furniture of Departments already in East Wing (only furniture on public view has already been done)$83,00 2. Furnishing requirements of Departments still to move Into East Wing (Law Department and Property Office) 14,00 3. Furnishing requirements of offices relocated and renovated In City Hall for senior officials In 1970 3,00 $100,00 Your Board recommends that the recommendations of the Director of Finance be approved. " 373 Your Committee RECOMMENDS approval of the foregoing report of the Board of Administra- tion dated April 6, 1970. (The attached report referred to in recommendation (1) is dated April 6, 1970, and compiled by the Acting Purchasing Agent, the Co-ordinator of Data Processing & Systems and the City Building Inspector, containing further recommendations, is on file in the City Clerk's Office.) 5. Alterations to City Hall The Committee briefly discussed the matter of alterations to City Hall as contained in the Board of Administration report dated April 3, 1970, in relation to the Supplementary Capital Program and it was RECOMMENDED that this matter be deferred to a future meeting of the Committee. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 335 ======================================================================== 374 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, May 5, 1970, in the Council Chamber at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Deputy Mayor (Alderman Sweeney) Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, and Wilson. ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (Civic Business) CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. ACKNOWLEDGMENT His Worship the Deputy Mayor acknowledged the presence in the Council Chamber of students from Point Grey Secondary School under the direction of Mr. Milton. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day re Personnel and Labour matters. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated April 28, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Deputy Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS It was agreed to defer the following matters pending the hearing of delegations later this day: (a) West End Community Centre (b) Vancouver Junior Chamber of Commerce Grant re 'Clean-up, Paint-up' Programme ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Broome - enquired respecting delay in producing a Local Telephone new local telephone directory. Directory________ Commissioner Ryan advised a new directory will be published when the in-dialling system has been incorporated, which is expected to be July 1st. 375 Alderman Wilson - referred to the tenancy of Lot 8, in the Lot 8, 800 Block 800 block East Hastings Street, immedi¬ East Hastings Street ately east of the Hastings Auditorium property, now leased from the City of Vancouver, and requested a report be obtained on the present situation and the possibility of more effective use of this property by providing parking in off business hours. Alderman Linnell - referred to the Council action on Property S/S of 10th April 9th respecting the rezoning of Avenue between Commercial lots 38-43, Block 162, D.L 264A, located and Victoria Drive: on the S/S of 10th Avenue between Rezoning Commercial Drive and Victoria Drive. The rezoning was approved from RT-2 Two-Family Dwelling District to C-2 Commercial District, subject to certain conditions, one of which was the owners asking relaxation of the C-2 District Schedule of the Zoning and Development By-law from the Board of Variance to permit a structure six storeys and 73' in height in lieu of the permitted three storeys and 40' in height. The Alderman advised, however, the Board of Variance is unable to grant this relaxation. It is requested there¬ fore, that if an application for CD-I is submitted, action be taken to expedite the matter. Commissioner Sutton Brown advised the Planning Department has not received a CD-I application but if and when received, such application will be pro¬ cessed as quickly as possible. Alderman Wilson - requested the matter of the effective S/W corner 1st Avenue and appropriate use of the site on the and Commercial Drive S/W corner of 1st Avenue and Commercial Drive be considered by the Board of Administration, particularly since it is understood the site is to be used for warehousing and wholesaling and does not, therefore, appear to be in keeping with the rest of the commercial development in the area. The Deputy Mayor requested the Board of Administration look into the proposed use of this site. Alderman Calder - advised that in the Kitsilano area, part¬ Distribution of Printed icularly near the Kitsilano High School, Material: Kitsilano Area there has been distributed questionable printed material which is being readily made available to the young students. The Alderman enquired if there was some way the Council could take action to prevent this distribution. The Deputy Mayor advised the Chief Con¬ stable has been made aware of this and will be taking appropriate action. 376 COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Deployment of Equipment and Manning Requirements______________ It was agreed to defer the communication from the Vancouver Fire Fighters' Union, Local 18, re deployment of equipment and manning requirements, to later consideration this day when a Board of Administration report on the matter will be considered. 2. Annual Meeting: Central Association of Seattle The Deputy Mayor referred to an invitation from the Downtown Business Association for a representative of Council to attend the annual meeting of the Central Association of Seattle, May 12th, when a former Governor of Iowa, Norman A. Erbe, a Federal trans- portation expert, will be addressing the meeting. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT this invitation be left in the hands of His Worship the Deputy Mayor for suitable action. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, May 1, 1970 Works and Utility Matters (i) Underground Wiring: Payment in Lieu (Clause 8) The Board of Administration advised of the Council request for a report on the proposal that contractors developing new subdivisions but relieved of the requirement to place wiring underground, be required, in lieu thereof, to make a payment to the City. The Board of Administration submitted a report from the Director of Planning and the City Engineer on the matter, setting out their views in support of recommendation that no action be taken to institute the proposal. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT no action be taken on the proposal respecting payments in lieu of underground wiring as suggested. - CARRIED (ii) Balance of Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Clauses 1 to 7 inclusive of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated May 1, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Harbours and Parks Matters Off-Shore Territorial Waters The Board of Administration reported as follows: "The Council of the City of Victoria at its meeting held April 16, 1970 passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS, the Canadian Government proposes to extend by law the Canadian off-shore territorial waters from three miles to twelve miles and set up a zone stretching one hundred miles off-shore from the Canadian Arctic mainland and islands of the Arctic Archipelago in which Canada would claim authority over shipping for pollution control pur- poses and Canadian officials would have the power to bar ships from the zone or seize offending ships; 377 AND WHEREAS, the United States Government has opposed such action being taken by Canada; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the action now being taken by the Canadian Government be supported by the Victoria City Council and that the Prime Minister of Canada be so advised and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all major Cities in Canada seeking their support of the proposed new law.' The Clerk of the City of Victoria advises that Victoria City Council would appreciate the support of the City of Vancouver in this resolution and requests the Council to forward its support of endorsation to the Right Honourable the Prime Minister of Canada." MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the City of Vancouver endorse the resolution of the City of Victoria on this matter as set out above and copies of Vancouver Council's action be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada and the Vancouver Members of Parliament. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters (i) Acquisition of City Property for Senior Citizens High Rise Apartment and Church Building (Clause 1)______________________________ It was agreed to defer consideration of this matter pending the hearing of a delegation later this day. (see page 9) (ii) Request to Rezone: 4718 Clarendon Street (Clause 2) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT consideration of this clause be deferred pending delegation arrangements. - CARRIED (iii) Vacant Property: South East corner 54th and Adera (Clause 3) It was agreed to defer further consideration of this clause to later in the day when the Corporation Counsel will have an opportunity to look into the matter of the City's position in such cases. - CARRIED Finance Matters (i) Municipal Officers Association of British Columbia: Annual Conference - 1974 (Clause 2) MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT, pursuant to request from the City Clerk, an invitation be extended to the Municipal Officers Association of British Columbia to hold its annual conference in 1974, in the City of Vancouver. - CARRIED 378 (ii) Civic Luncheon Request: W.H. Rhodes Canada Educational Trusts (Clause 3) The Board of Administration submitted a request from the Rhodes Canada Educational Trusts that the Council arrange a tour of the City and a Civic luncheon to welcome a group of boys visiting Vancouver July 29- August 2, under the sponsorship of the W.H. Rhodes Canada Educational Trusts. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this group be advised it is not Council's policy to make grants in respect of bus tours and dinners or luncheons on such occasions; The Council, however, does grant free admissions on specific occasions to some of its Civic institutions and on application for such privileges, the City's Entertainment Committee is empowered to grant approval, as and when considered advisable. (carried)* MOVED by Ald. Broome, in Amendment, THAT the motion of Alderman Adams be amended to authorize a bus tour as requested. - LOST The motion of Alderman Adams was put and, - CARRIED * (iii) Grant: Vancouver Neurological Centre (Clause 4) MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT a delegation be heard from the Vancouver Neurological Centre in respect of grant request. - CARRIED (iv) Grant: Jeunesses Musicales of British Columbia (Clause 5) The Council considered request of the Jeunesses Musicales of British Columbia for a 1970 civic grant in the amount of $4,900.00. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this organization be given the same grant as in 1969, i.e. $880.00. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY (v) Canadian Chamber of Commerce: Civic Luncheon (Clause 6) The Council considered request of the Vancouver Board of Trade that the City tender a host luncheon in connection with the annual meeting of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to be held in Vancouver, September 20 - 23. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT no action be taken with respect to this request. - CARRIED 379 (vi) Balance of Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clause 1 of the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated May 1, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED B. Personnel Matters, Regular, April 24, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Regular), dated April 24, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Property Matters, May 1, 1970 (i) MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated May 1, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED (ii) Sale of Residential (RS-1) Lots S.E. Sector (Clause 8)___________________ MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT, in respect of sale of residential lots in the S.E. Sector, reported upon in Clause 8 of the Board of Administration report (Property matters), dated May 1, 1970, the Board of Admin- istration be instructed that, on May 25th the date by which applications to purchase the 94 remaining residential lots in Area C will be received, any residue lots be held for re-advertising. - CARRIED D. Fire Department: Deployment of ) Equipment and Manning Requirements ) ) E. Tenders: Fire Trucks Triple Combination ) ___________Pumpers and an Aerial Ladder ) It was agreed to defer consideration of the foregoing reports pending the hearing of a delegation later this day. (see pages 11-13) F. Salary Adjustment for Academic Qualifications (Mrs. L. Khairat) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, pursuant to report of the Board of Administration and the Director of Personnel Services, the following proposal be approved: Present Proposed Effective Incumbent Classification Classification Date L. Khairat Public Health Nurse Public Health Nurse IV May 1, IV (Education) (Education) P.G. 28 1969. P.G. 28($806-964) ($806-964) Plus one pay grade for possession of the degree of Bachelor of Social Work. - CARRIED 380 G. Salary and Classification Review: Two Positions Park Board____________ MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT, pursuant to report of the Board of Administration and the Director of Personnel Services, the following proposals be approved: Present Proposed Effective Incumbent Classification Classification Date M.E. McClurg Clerk 11 Clerk III May 1, 1969 Pay Grade 12 Pay Grade 17 ($422-502)* ($526-629)* R.L. Stephens Payroll Clerk no change Pay Grade 18 ($547-657)* *1970 rates - CARRIED H. Rezoning Application: Area near 16th Avenue and Burrard It was agreed to defer consideration of this matter pending the hearing of a delegation per request received. I. Motor Vehicle Inspection Station ) ) J. New Fountain and Stanley Hotels ) It was agreed to defer consideration of the foregoing two reports pending the hearing of delegations later this day. (see page 10) K. Report of Standing Committee on Planning and Development, April 23, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development, dated April 23, 1970, be received for information. - CARRIED L. Report of Official Traffic Commission, April 20, 1970_____________________________ MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Official Traffic Commission, dated April 20, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED The Council recessed at approximately 10:45 a.m., to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office at approximately 11:00 a.m., following which the Council recessed to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. 38i The Council reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m., still in Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Deputy Mayor in the Chair, and the following members present: PRESENT: His Worship the Deputy Mayor (Alderman Sweeney) Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin and Wilson ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (Civic Business) DELEGATIONS, UNFINISHED BUSINESS, AND BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS 1. West End Community Centre: Architect The Board of Administration, under date of April 13, 1970, submitted a report from the Director of Planning as a result of a communication from the West End Community Centre Association which protested the action of the Steering Committee and recommended the organization receive the right to participate in the planning of the West End Community Centre. Among other things, it is pointed out by the Director of Planning that the Association has been informed their wishes would be sought in respect of this community centre and given full consideration through the Park Board. A representative of the West End Community Centre Association appeared before the Council and submitted a brief dated May 5, 1970, recommending the design of the community centre/senior citizens housing complex be determined by an open architectural competition. Further, that the Park Board ensure the Association is involved in drawing up the terms of reference for the competition. A communication from the Park Board, under date of April 24th, points out the choice of an architect was to be considered by that Board on April 27th and the Community Centre Association presented their opinions on the matter to the Park Board on April 13th. Prior to this, discussions were held between staff and Board members with the organization. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the City Council recommend to the Park Board that there be an open architectural competition for the entire proposed West End Community Centre/Senior Citizens' Complex and the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation be involved in the preparation of the terms of reference; FURTHER THAT there be consultation with the West End Community Centre Association in respect of the terms of reference for the competition. (not put) MOVED by Ald. Wilson, in Amendment, THAT the Board of Parks and Public Recreation be advised that Council suggest, as an alternative to proposals already made, that there be an investigation of the feasibility of an Archi- tectural competition, bearing in mind the technical difficulties that may be involved; FURTHER THAT should this alternative be favoured, then Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation be involved with the City in preparation of suitable terms of reference and that there be consultation with the West End Community Centre Association and other interested groups. - CARRIED The Amendment having carried, the motion was not put. 382 MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Steering Committee be enlarged to include a representative from the Department of Social Planning/Community Development. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT a representative of the West End Community Centre Association be invited to sit in on meetings of the Steering Committee. - CARRIED 2. Vancouver Junior Chamber of Commerce Grant re 'Clean-up, Paint-up' Programme A representative of the Vancouver Junior Chamber of Commerce appeared and filed a brief asking Council's reconsideration in the matter of application for a grant of $500 toward the organization's 'Clean-up, Paint-up' programme planned for the period May 9 - 17. After due consideration, it was, MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the action of Council on April 14, 1970, i.e that no further action be taken on this grant request, be rescinded. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT this application for a grant of $500, as stated, be approved. - LOST (not having received the required 8 votes) Building and Planning Matters Acquisition of City Property for Senior Citizens High Rise Apartment and Church Building: N/S Broadway between Penticton and Slocan Streets (Clause l)________________________ The Board of Administration, under date of May 1, 1970, reported as a result of communication from Mr. W. Street, in the matter of acquisition of Lots 18-24, located on the N/S Broadway between Penticton and Slocan Streets, for development of a senior citizens high rise and church building. The Council's views were sought before a formal application is made. The Board of Administration report sets out the views of the Director of Planning on the matter. Mr. Street appeared on behalf of his client. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the applicant be advised to submit his application in the usual way and that the Council favours submitting the application to a Public Hearing. - CARRIED 383 I. Motor Vehicle Inspection Station The Board of Administration, under date of April 20, 1970, submitted a report in the matter of future operation of the City's Motor Vehicle Inspection Station, setting out recommendations in connection therewith. A representative of the Vancouver City Hall Employees Association appeared and submitted a brief, concluding with the suggestion the station be continued in operation, at no cost to the City, with the inclusion of the North Shore's inspection area. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the submission from the Association be referred to the Board of Administration for analysis and report back to the Council. - CARRIED J. New Fountain and Stanley Hotels The Board of Administration, under date of April 30, 1970, submitted a report by the Director of Planning on the history of the matter of demolition of the New Fountain and Stanley Hotels as proposed by the Army and Navy Stores Limited, and the interest in the matter shown by the residents of Gastown. These residents have advised of undertaking a feasibility study in the course of negotiations with the Federal Housing Agency with a view to these hotels being renovated and converted to elderly citizens' residences, in addition to commercial use at pavement level. The Director of Planning advises that the feasibility studies being undertaken will be completed within approximately three weeks and could result in negotiations with the Federal Government, together with purchase of the property, being concluded within two months. The recommendation is made that the Council ask the Army and Navy Stores Limited to defer the request for issuance of demolition permits for two months, pending the outcome of these negotiations. The Board of Administration so recommends. A delegation on behalf of the residents of Gastown appeared and filed a brief in support of request for deferment of the demolition permits for a period of two months. In support of the residents of Gastown position, the following communications were received: Downtown-Eastside Clergy Association Metropolitan Council of the United Church of Canada Citizens Council on Civic Development Gastown Improvement Association MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Council request the Army and Navy Stores Limited to defer for two months their request for issuance of demolition permits respecting these two hotels, pending the outcome of the economic feasibility studies and negotiations with Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation. - CARRIED 384 D. Fire Department: Deployment of Equipment and Manning Requirements The Board of Administration, under date of May 1st, submitted the following report of the Fire Chief and Administrative Analyst respecting deployment of equipment and manning requirements: "Your Board has received a report from the Fire Chief and the Administrative Analyst, copy of which is attached. In summary, it is recommended that: (a) The position of 'Fire Department Analyst' be established to enable a number of studies to be carried out, including: (i) review of manning strengths; (ii) review of Rescue and Safety Division operation; (iii) review of location and coverage provided by present Fire Halls. (b) The position be effective from the date of adoption of the report, subject to preparation of a Class Specification by the Director of Personnel Services. (c) The necessary funds estimated at $6,000 in 1970, be provided from Contingency Reserve. The item submitted for consideration is: The removal of the Fireboat J. H. Carlisle from False Creek and the provision of fire protection by land-based equipment. If approval for this change is given: (a) The following alternatives are submitted for the disposi- tion of the Fireboat: i. to declare the boat surplus equipment and authorize the City Purchasing Agent to dispose of it in accord- ance with regular City procedures; ANNUAL SAVING - $188,780. ii. to moor the Fireboat adjacent to Vancouver Fireboat No. 2 at the No. 10 Fire Hall, in the Burrard Inlet. The present established positions would be abolished and the boat would remain unmanned. Regular maintenance would be undertaken by the on- duty shift located at No. 10 Fire Hall. The boat would be held in reserve and used in the event of a greater alarm on the Vancouver waterfront, at which time an off-duty pilot and off-duty Fire- fighters would be called in to man for the period of the emergency. ANNUAL SAVING - $182,734. iii. to moor the Fireboat at No. 10 Fire Hall and to be manned by one Pilot on each shift. In the event of a waterfront alarm, Vancouver Fireboat No. 2 would respond and the J.H. Carlisle would then be manned by a firefighting crew of one officer and three men responding from the nearest Fire Hall not answering the initial alarm. ANNUAL SAVING - $132,299. 385 (b) The watermains in the False Creek area require modifica- tion. The City Engineer has reviewed this work and estimates the cost at $70,000. The Comptroller of Accounts advises that this amount will be provided from the 1971 - 1975 Five Year Plan Capital Budget. (c) The authorization to purchase two 1,050 g.p.m. pumpers in 1970 at an estimated cost of $64,000 be changed to authorize purchase of two 1,500 g.p.m. pumpers at an additional cost of $48,000. (d) The 1971 Departmental Estimates will include sufficient funds for the purchase of two additional 1,500 g.p m. pumpers to replace two more obsolete 1,050 g.p.m. pumpers. (e) The crew of the J. H. Carlisle will be redeployed to offset in part the manning deficiencies noted at item 6. of the attached report of the Fire Chief and the Administrative Analyst. Your Board RECOMMENDS that: 1. The position of 'Fire Department Analyst' be established. 2. The Fireboat J.H. Carlisle be removed (after installation of watermains and delivery of two of the four 1,500 g.p.m. pumpers) from False Creek and moored at No. 10 Fire Hall in Burrard Inlet, and remain unmanned. NOTE: This to be again reported on after the Fire Chief has concluded his study of waterfront fire hazards, and the alternative methods of protection, in Burrard Inlet. 3. The City Engineer be authorized to proceed with modification of watermains in the False Creek area at an estimated cost of $70,000. 4. Two 1,500 g.p.m. pumpers be purchased in 1970 instead of the two 1,050 g.p.m. pumpers now authorized, at an additional estimated cost of $48,000. 5. The capital funds for the water service be supplied from the 1971 - 1975 Five Year Plan funds and authority be given for advance expenditure in 1970. 6. The additional funds ($48,000) required for equipment and the funds for the position of 'Fire Department Analyst' (approximately $6,000) be provided from Contingency Reserve. 7. The No. 16 Fire Hall on False Creek be abandoned on removal of the Fireboat J.H. Carlisle and the lease be not renewed in 1971. 8. The crew of the Fireboat J.H. Carlisle be redeployed to meet, in part, the current manning deficiencies noted." A representative of the Vancouver Fire Fighters Union, Local 18, appeared requesting a deferment of thirty days to allow the Union an opportunity to study the matter. 386 MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the recommendations in the foregoing Board of Adminis- tration report, numbered 1 (in accordance with the Board report), 3, 4, 5 and 6 be approved and the balance of the recommendations, being Nos. 2, 7 and 8, be referred back to the Board of Administration for further report, after 30 days. (carried)* MOVED by Ald. Linnell, in Amendment, THAT the figure '30' in the motion of Alderman Bird be changed to read '15'. (lost)** MOVED by Ald. Rankin, in Amendment to the Amendment, THAT the whole subject matter be deferred for 30 days. - LOST The Amendment of Alderman Linnell was put and, - LOST ** The Motion of Alderman Bird was put and, - CARRIED* (copy of attachment to report on file City Clerk's Office) E. Tenders: Fire Trucks Triple Combination Pumpers and an Aerial Ladder_____________ The Board of Administration, under date of April 28, 1970, submitted a report with regard to tenders received in respect of Fire Trucks Triple Combination Pumpers and an Aerial Ladder. After due consideration, the Council took action as follows: MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT, pursuant to recommendation received, tender No. 3 from King Seagrave Ltd. for two only 1,500 Imperial G.P.M. Triple Combination Pumper Fire Trucks at a total price of $105,202.00 be accepted, subject to 5% Provincial Sales Tax and contract satis- factory to the Corporation Counsel; FURTHER THAT, pursuant to recommendation received, the lowest bid meeting specifications and received from Silver Line Fire Equipment Ltd., for one Thibault 100 foot aerial ladder at a total price of $62,490.00, subject to 5% Provincial Sales Tax and contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel, be accepted; and, FURTHER THAT an additional $2,000 be reserved to modify this unit in order that the tire loadings will be reduced to the standard of non-emergency vehicles. - CARRIED During consideration of the foregoing matters, the Council observed a short recess. 387 Building and Planning Matters Vacant Property: South East corner 54th and Adera (Clause 3) The Council again considered the Medical Health Officer's report as submitted by the Board of Administration in its report of May 1st, in respect of condition of vacant property at 54th and Adera, and the history in an endeavour to maintain the property in a tidy condition. The following is extracted from the report: "The Health Department has written to Mr. Leshgold to attempt to arrange a meeting with him on the property to discuss this situation. A reinspection will be made of this property in two weeks and if it has not been cleaned up satisfactorily, procedures will be started again against the owner under the Tidy Property By-law. There being no evidence of garbage or rodents on the above property it is not considered to be a threat to Public Health. The City Engineering Department has removed all refuse from the lane to the property line of this property during March of this year." The Corporation Counsel advised orally the City has not the power to clean up untidy premises and charge the cost to the property except in situations of health or danger. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Corporation Counsel be instructed to prepare a Charter amendment whereby the City can order such untidy properties be cleaned up with the costs being charged against the property. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED 388 BY-LAWS 1. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 3497 BEING THE TECHNICAL PLANNING BOARD BY-LAW MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3497, being the Technical Planning Board By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Deputy Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 2. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 3575 BEING THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BY-LAW (Sign Control) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Deputy Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the following words be struck from Clause 1 C, page 5, of the By-law: 'or multipanel copy changers'. - LOST 389 MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED At this point Alderman Linnell requested the By-law not be given a third reading; however, since three members of Council are required to prevent a third reading, the Council continued with the By-law. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) (Alderman Linnell is recorded as voting against the passage of this By-law). MOTIONS 1. Allocation of Land for Highway Purposes (4584 Joyce Street)______________________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT WHEREAS the registered owners have conveyed to the City of Vancouver, for highway purposes, the following lands: 1. All that portion of Lot 2, Block 102, District Lot 36, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1689, described as follows: COMMENCING at the north easterly corner of said Lot 2; THENCE S 33° 47' W, 10 feet, following in the easterly limit of said Lot 2: THENCE N 56° 13' W, 144 feet, more or less, following in a line drawn parallel to the northerly limit of said Lot 2 to intersection with a line drawn parallel to and 120 feet perpendicularly distant easterly from the westerly limit of said Lot 2; THENCE N 33° 47' E, 10 feet, more or less, following in the line drawn parallel to and 120 feet perpendicularly distant easterly from the westerly limit of said Lot 2 to inter- section with the northerly limit of said Lot 2; THENCE S 56° 13' E, 144 feet, more or less, following in the northerly limit of said Lot 2 to the point of commencement. The same as shown outlined red on plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., dated March 3, 1970, and marginally numbered LF 5197. AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said land for lane purposes; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the above described lands so conveyed be, and the same is hereby accepted and allocated for lane purposes and declared to form and to constitute portion of a lane. - CARRIED 390 2. Expropriation: 213-15 East Cordova Street MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver desires to acquire those certain parcels or tracts of land and premises more particularly described as Lots Eleven (11) and Twelve (12), Block Five (5), District Lot One Hundred and Ninety-six (196), Group One (1), New Westminster District, known as 213-15 East Cordova Street, in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, pursuant to its powers under Section 204(j)(ix) of the "Vancouver Charter", Statutes of British Columbia, 1953, Chapter 55, and amendments thereto; AND WHEREAS the City of Vancouver has failed to come to an agreement with the owner of the real property aforesaid as to the terms of acquisition thereof; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the real property aforesaid be, and the same is hereby expropriated by the City of Vancouver. - CARRIED 3. Establishment of Land for Highway Purposes (20th Avenue alignment between Marshall Street and Lakewood Drive)_______________________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of the lands hereinafter described: AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to establish the hereinafter described lands for highway purposes; BE IT RESOLVED that the following City-owned land be established for highway, said land more particularly described as follows: a) Lots Twenty-five and Twenty-six (25 & 26), Blocks Seventeen and Eighteen (17 & 18), District Lot One Hundred Ninety-five (195), Group One, New Westminster District, Plan 2002. be, and the same are hereby established for highway purposes and declared to form and constitute portions of highways. - CARRIED 4. Establishment of City-owned Property for Highway Purposes (N/S 24th between Penticton and Slocan)__________________________________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of the lands hereinafter described: AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to establish the hereinafter described lands for highway purposes; BE IT RESOLVED that: All that portion of Lot 23, Block 2, North-East quarter section 46, T.H.S.L. Plan 6055, described as follows: 391 Commencing at the north-east corner of said Lot 23; Thence South, 10 feet, following in the easterly limit of said Lot 23; Thence N 45° 07'30"W, 14.11 feet, more or less, to intersection with the northerly limit of said Lot 23 at a point 10 feet westerly from the North-East corner of said Lot 23; Thence N 89° 45'E, 10 feet following in the northerly limit of said Lot 23 to the point of commencement. The same as shown outlined red on plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., dated April 6, 1970, and marginally numbered LF 5218, be, and the same are hereby established for highway purposes and declared to form and constitute portions of highways. - CARRIED 5. Establishment of City-owned Property for Highway Purposes (S/S 24th between Penticton and Slocan Streets)___________________________________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of the lands hereinafter described: AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to establish the hereinafter described lands for highway purposes; BE IT RESOLVED THAT All that portion of Lot 34, Block 2, North-East quarter section 46, T.H.S.L. Plan 6055, described as follows: Commencing at the south-east corner of said Lot 34; Thence S89° 45'W, 10 feet following in the southerly limit of said Lot 34; Thence N 44° 52*30" E, 14.17 feet, more or less, to intersection with the easterly limit of said Lot 34 at a point 10 feet northerly from South-East corner of said Lot 34; Thence South, 10 feet following the easterly limit of said Lot 34 to the point of commencement. The same as shown outlined red on plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., dated April 6, 1970, and marginally numbered LF 5218, be, and the same are hereby established for highway purposes and declared to form and constitute portions of highways. - CARRIED 6. Expropriation: 4570 and 4556 Joyce Street MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver desires to acquire those certain parcels or tracts of land and premises more particularly described as those portions of Lot Three (3) and the South Half (1/2) of Lot Four (4), both in Block One Hundred and Two (102), District Lot Thirty-six (36), Group One (1), New Westminster District, Plan 1689 shown outlined in red on Plans marginally numbered LF 5216 and LF 5217 respectively, copies of which are hereunto attached, situate on the southerly side of the 4500 Block Joyce Street in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, pursuant to its powers under section 564 of the "Vancouver Charter", Statutes of British Columbia, 1953, Chapter 55 and amendments thereto; 392 AND WHEREAS the City of Vancouver has failed to come to an agreement with the owners of the real property aforesaid as to the terms of acquisition thereof; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the real property aforesaid be, and the same is, hereby expropriated by the City of Vancouver. - CARRIED 7. Enquiries and Other Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the motion respecting 'Enquiries and Other Matters' be deferred one week. - CARRIED 8. Roof Signs Notice was called on the following motion at the Council meeting on April 28, 1970: MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT WHEREAS complaints have been received from residents and others regarding roof signs being erected in the City of Vancouver: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Planning be instructed to make application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to control the location of roof signs in C-2 and C-3 Commercial Districts and examine the problem of roof signs in other zoning districts. (carried)* In connection with this motion a petition was received strongly objecting to the construction of roof signs in the 3400 block West Broadway. The motion of Aldermen Bird and Calder was put and, - CARRIED* 9. Council Meeting: June 2, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT in view of the fact there will be six members of Council away from the City on June 2nd, the regular meeting of Council scheduled for that day be not held. - CARRIED 10. Program Budgeting MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the Director of Finance report to the Finance Committee on 'program budgeting' and further, indicate the feasibility of introducing such practices in the City. (Notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. The Council recessed at approximately 4:40 p.m., to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office, following which the Council adjourned at 5:20 p.m. [ 392 B ] The foregoing are the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting of May 5, 1970, and the reports referred to are those on Page(s)393-428 393 MAY 5 1970 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION . . . (WORKS) 1 MAY 1ST, 1970 The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (dated May 1st. 1970.) 1. Federal Government Buildings Fire Alarm Connections________________ "Requests have been received for connection of the internal fire alarm systems in the following three Federal Government buildings. The Department of Public Works has agreed to pay the connection costs and the yearly maintenance charges. The estimated connection costs are as follows:- Alvin Building 1155 Robson Street $2,300 Begg Building 1110 West Georgia St. 1,600 Custom House 1001 West Pender St. 1,400 The yearly maintenance charges will vary each year in accordance with the average cost of maintaining connections to the City's system, which for 1970 is $125.00 for each connection. The charges would be pro-rated for the months that the connections are made in 1970. I RECOMMEND that a) approval be granted for connection of the above named buildings' internal fire alarm systems to the City fire alarm system at no cost to the City, and b) the Corporation Counsel prepare an agreement between the City and the Department of Public Works to cover these connections." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Closing Portion of Lane South of 47th Avenue West of Raleigh Street_________________________ "On subdividing the City lands between 47th Avenue and 48th Avenue west of Raileigh Street, a 33 ft. lane was left south of 47th Avenue. A lane 22 feet in width is sufficient for our highway requirements. The owners between 47th Avenue and the lane south have indicated their desire to acquire the 11 foot surplus portion of lane. I RECOMMEND that the portion of lane shaded Yellow on plan marginally numbered LD 1061 be closed, stopped up and conveyed to the abutting owners subject to the following conditions: 394 a) The closed portion of lane abutting each lot to be valued at $50.00 in accordance with the recommendation of the Supervisor of Property & Insurance. b) The closed portions of lane to be added to and become an integral part of the abutting lots." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 3. Fairmont Barracks Fire Alarm Connection "A request has been received from the Department of Public Works on behalf of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for connection of the internal fire alarm system at the Fairmont Barracks, 33rd Avenue and Heather Street, to the City's system. The Department of Public Works has approved the costs for making the connection and the yearly maintenance charge. It is estimated that the connection cost will amount to $900. The yearly maintenance charge will vary each year in accordance with the average cost of maintaining connections to the City's system, which for 1970 is $125. The charge would be pro-rated for the months that the connection is made in 1970. I RECOMMEND that a) approval be granted for connection of the Fairmont Barracks internal fire alarm system to the City's fire alarm system at no cost to the City, and b) the Corporation Counsel prepare an agreement between the City and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to cover this connection." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 4.. Mount Saint Joseph Hospital Fire Alarm Connection_________ "A request has been received from the Mount Saint Joseph Hospital for connection of its internal fire alarm system to the City's system. The Mount Saint Joseph Hospital has agreed to pay the costs foi making the connection and the yearly maintenance charge. It is estimated that the connection cost will amount to $1,500. The yearly maintenance charge will vary each year in accordance with the average cost of maintaining connections to the City's system, which for 1970 is $125. The charge would be pro-rated for the months that the connection is made in 1970. I RECOMMEND that: a) approval be granted for the connection of the Mount Saint Joseph Hospital' internal fire alarm system to the City's fire alarm system at no cost to the City, and b) the Corporation Counsel prepare an agreement between the City and the Mount Saint Joseph Hospital to cover this connection." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 395 RECOMMENDATIONS: 5. Routing of Stanley Park Buses along Robson and Chilco Streets on Sundays and Public Holidays__________________________ The City Engineer reports as follows: "The Transit Authority explain that on Sundays, during the summer season, west bound buses on Georgia Street heading for the Stanley Park bus loops have been delayed as much as 30 minutes by heavy traffic, between Pender and Chilco Streets. This occurs on fine Sundays in the Spring and early Summer between 12 noon and 4:00 p.m., at a time when they are carrying capacity loads, and in- volves about 40 bus trips on such days. To improve the situation, they request permission to route their Stanley Park buses (westbound only) from Pender via Thurlow, Robson and Chilco Streets to the Stanley Park bus loop on Sunday afternoons during the Spring and early Summer to avoid the congested portion of Georgia Street. This routing requires the use of the following streets not previously approved by Council for use by Transit Vehicles: Thurlow Street, from Pender to Robson Streets Robson Street, from Denman to Chilco Streets Chilco Street, from Robson to Alberni Streets These street portions have adequate pavements, street widths and traffic regulations to carry this volume of transit vehicles on the days mentioned, for the summer season. There is no trolley overhead involved, since diesel buses will be used on this service on Sundays. The traffic signal at Denman and Robson Streets will be of assistance, and although congestion is likely at Chilco Street, no significant difficulties are expected from a traffic standpoint. It may be that residents fronting on this residential portion of Robson Street will object to its use by transit vehicles, as occurred when Nelson Street was proposed as a transit route. However, in this case, the usage will be light, occurring for only 3 hours a day on Sundays and holidays and during the Spring and early Summer. In view of the excessive delays presently experienced by buses, and the relatively infrequent usage of the residential section of Robson Street that this temporary re-routing will involve, it is recommended that this routing be approved." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. 396 6. Request for Parade in Downtown Area 1971 The City Engineer reports as follows: "The 'Pacific Northwest Shrine Association' has requested permission to hold a parade in the Downtown area next year, as part of its annual convention. The suggested starting time is 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, 1971. The proposal is substantially the same as the 1961 Parade (which was cancelled because of rain) and follows, but is slightly shorter than the P.N.E. parade route. Assembly Georgia Street - Nicola Street to Burrard Street Route East on Georgia Street to Burrard Street, North on Burrard Street to Hastings Street, East on Hastings Street to Dunlevy Street. Dispersal Powell Street Grounds. The parade will take approximately 45 minutes to pass a given point and will consist of Shriners only in decorated cars for dignitaries, marching drill teams, brass bands, drum and bugle bands, oriental bands, horse patrols, clowns, calliopes, various types of motor vehicles and motorcycle groups. Although the proposed parade is over one year away, an answer is required at this time in order to finalize arrangements for the whole convention, of which the parade is only a part. As far as can be seen at this time and notwithstanding the heavy traffic volumes on Georgia Street, there appears to be no objection in principle, from a Traffic Engineering standpoint. It is accordingly recommented that this Council recommend to the 1971 Council that the Pacific Northwest Shrine Association's request to hold a parade in the Central Business District on June 5, 1971, be approved, provided that (a) it does not conflict with any restrictions which are at this time not anticipated. (b) all details of the parade meet the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Chief Constable. (c) all costs of barricading and signing for the parade are borne by the applicant." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the City Engineer be adopted. 7. Amendment to the Plumbing Bylaw No. 4068 - Fees for Building Sewer Extensions other than One and Two Family Dwellings (See Note Below The Deputy City Engineer reports as follows: "(a) Connection Fees for Building Sewer Extensions other than One and Two Family Dwellings__________________ The scale of fees set forth in Section 1.4.16(3) set by Council on December 17, 1968 should be amended as follows to meet the increased average cost of installing certain 397 sizes of commercial building sewer extensions. The proposed scale is based on analyses of costs for 1969 and the first quarter of 1970. Increasing costs have resulted not only from higher labour, material and equipment charges, but also because of an increased amount of tunnelling under heavy traffic arteries and the difficulties resulting from the ever increasing density of traffic. In another report, the City Council is being asked to appropriate funds from the 1969 Sewers Capital Budget to cover the current deficit in these accounts. To prevent further deficits accumulating and provide for increased costs anticipated in 1970, the fee scale should be charged as follows: Present Proposed Fee Fee Increase (a) 4" in diameter $ 400 $ 500 $ 100 6" in diameter 500 650 150 (c) 8" in diameter 650 800 150 (d) 10" in diameter 800 900 100 (e) 12" in diameter 950 1,000 50 (f) 15" in diameter 1,200 1,200 0 B. New "Hub" or "Y" on Public Sewer Section 1.4.20 of the Plumbing By-law provides that when an applicant for a sewer connection is not satisfied with the location of the "Hub" or "Y" in the public sewer the City Engineer may authorize the installation of a new "Hub" or "Y" at an additional fee of $10.00. This fee was established some years ago and should now be revised. The cost of providing a new "Hub" or "Y" in a single pipe main sewer averages $25.00. Occasionally it is necessary to install a "Hub" or "Y" in a twin sewer. This is a much more difficult and costly job since these sewers consist of separate sanitary and storm pipes with the sanitary line being located under the large storm pipe and is entirely encased in concrete. The concrete casing is also carried up the side of the storm pipe to provide support. In order to install a new "Y" on the sanitary pipe it is necessary to excavate a shaft to a level below the storm pipe, break out the encasing concrete and carefully remove a length of sewer tile then install a section of pipe containing a "Y". The concrete bedding and encasing must then be restored to provide structural support. The average cost of this work is $250.00. Because of the great difference in cost between the two installations, a separate charge should be made to break into a twin sewer. The Deputy City Engineer RECOMMENDS that: (I) Section 1.4.16(3) of the Plumbing By-law No. 4068 be amended as follows: (i) For $400 substitute $500 (ii) For $500 substitute $650 (iii) For $650 substitute $800 (iv) For $800 substitute $900 (v) For $950 substitute $1,000 398 (II) Section 1.4.20 of the Plumbing By-law No. 4068 be amended to provide that the additional fee for installing a "Hub" or "Y" shall be $25.00 in a single pipe sewer main and $250.00 in a twin sewer main. (III) The Corporation Counsel be instructed to prepare the necessary amendments to By-law No. 4068 for Council approval. (IV) The amendments to By-law No. 4068 become effective June 1, 1970". Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendations of the Deputy City Engineer be adopted. NOTE: * A Building (House) Sewer Extension is that part of a sewer connection lying within a street or lane. The fee for a Building (House) Sewer Extension serving a one or two family dwelling is $300. CONSIDERATION: 8. Underground Wiring Payment in Lieu This report arises from the following extract and resolution of the Vancouver City Council meeting, under date of February 17, 1970: "Alderman Calder requested the Board of Administration report on the proposal that contractors developing new subdivisions and are relieved of the requirement to place wiring underground, be required, in lieu thereof, to make a payment to the City." The Director of Planning and City Engineer report as follows: "The provision of underground wiring in new subdivisions as a condition of approval was enacted in the City Charter in 1965 and incorporated into the Subdivision Control By- law #3334 in 1967. Sections #18 and 19 of the By-law recite as follows: '18. Subject to section 19 hereof as a condition precedent to the approval of any subdivision, applicant shall enter into an agreement with the City that will ensure that all power, telephone and other wire or cable within the subdivision shall be installed underground at no cost to the City (4309-1/6/67). 19. The City Council may waive the requirements of Section 18 hereof with respect to any particular wire or cable or to all wires or cables within a subdivision if the Council deems that the applicant would be put to an unreasonable expense in placing such wires or cables underground (4309-1/6/67. )' Since these sections were incorporated into the By-law, under- ground wiring has been installed in all new subdivisions, except for the following categories where the requirement has been waived: 399 (A) Subdivisions where the lots which are created can be served directly from existing pole lines on abutting streets and lanes. The By-law refers only to wires and cables 'within the subdivision'. Since these subdivisions do not require wiring 'within the subdivision' to bring the utilities to the lots, waving has been recommended. Nearly all of the subdivisions where 'undergrounding' has been waived fall in this category. (B) Certain other subdivisions such as industrial sites, where the load requirements are not known and 'back of lot' easements can be provided for pole lines. In these subdivisions waiving the 'undergrounding' requirement is also recommended, because the expense has been considered unreasonable. Such subdivisions are infrequent. To implement the proposal that a developer be required to make a payment to the City where the 'undergrounding' requirement is waived for a subdivision, it would first be necessary to have the Charter amended. The amend- ment would be required to set forth an arbitrary formula by which to arrive at a 'reasonable' amount to charge, presumably based on the estimated cost of providing underground wiring to the lots within the subdivision. As the future power and telephone requirements for such subdivisions are not usually known, there would rarely be sufficient information to arrive at a reasonable payment. In view of the small number of subdivisions falling in Category (B), and the difficulty in arriving at an equitable formula for the charge WE RECOMMEND that no action be taken to institute the require- ment for payment in lieu of placing wiring underground." Requiring such payment would constitute a change in established City Policy and your Board therefore submits the foregoing report for Council CONSIDERATION. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 376 400 Board of Administration, May 1, 1970 (HARBOURS - 1) HARBOURS & PARKS MATTERS CONSIDERATION: 1. City of Victoria Off-Shore Territorial Waters The Council of the City of Victoria at its meeting held April 16, 1970 passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS, the Canadian Government proposes to extend by law the Canadian off-shore territorial waters from three miles to twelve miles and set up a zone stretching one hundred miles off-shore from the Canadian Arctic mainland and islands of the Arctic Archpelago in which Canada would claim authority over shipping for pollution control purposes and Canadian officials would have the power to bar ships from the zone or seize offending ships. AND WHEREAS, the United States Government has opposed such action being taken by Canada: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the action now being taken by the Canadian Government be supported by the Victoria City Council and that the Prime Minister of Canada be so advised and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all major Cities in Canada seeking their support of the proposed new law." The Clerk of the City of Victoria advises that Victoria City Council would appreciate the support of the City of Vancouver in this reso- lution and requests the Council to forward its support of endorsation to the Right Honourable the Prime Minister of Canada. Your Board brings this item forward for the CONSIDERATION and direction of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 376 401 Board of Administration, May 1, 1970 . (BUILDING-1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Acquisition of City Property for Senior Citizens High Rise Apartment and Church Building_________________________________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Mr. W.A. Street, Solicitor of Boughton, Street and Company has by letter dated February 25th, 1970 requested permission to appear before Council as a delegation regarding the acquisition of Lots 18-24, C & B; Block 22, N^ Sec. 34 THSL located on the North Side of Broadway between Penticton and Slocan Streets from the City for development with a Senior Citizens High Rise Apartment and Church Building. Mr. Street seeks to obtain Council's views before making a formal application and final arrangements for acquisition of the property. SITE LOCATION The site is within the half-block on the north side of Broadway between Penticton and Slocan Streets. The westerly 182' frontage on Broadway is owned and developed by the Y.M.C.A. The subject request refers to the balance of the 379' street frontage along Broadway. This property is owned by the City. The site is zoned as a RS-1 One Family Dwelling District. BRIEF HISTORY In 1959 City Council approved the sale of the westerly portion of the City-owned half-block to the Y.M.C.A. (Lot A) and the United Church of Canada (Lot B) for development for institutional purposes. The balance of the property (Lot C and Lots 18-24) being held for future sale for a suitable comparable institutional use. At that time the Technical Planning Board had reported 'the use of the site for apartment purposes similar to those allowed in a RM-3 Multiple Dwelling area would not be appropriate for this site.' In 1962 City Council approved the sale of the easterly portion of the Block (Lots 18-22) to the Hungarian Social Club. Neither the United Church nor the Hungarian Social Club developments went ahead and title of the property remained with or reverted back to the City. Subsequently Council approved of the site being reserved for possible public housing. In 1968 Council approved the withdrawal of this site from public housing use and authorized the property being offered for sale to non-profit organizations for development for senior citizens housing. PRESENT PROPOSAL From information submitted by the applicant's Architect Mr. N.S. Jones, the applicant seeks approval to develop the site with an integrated church, Christian education centre and senior citizens development. The church and Christian education centre would be on the westerly portion of the site. A nine-storey senior citizens high rise apart- ment building would be on the easterly portion. Off-street parking facilities would be provided both underground and on open portions of the site. 402 The total development would have a floor space ratio of approximate 1.45. COMMENTS It is considered that the proposed developed floor space ratio of 1.45 together with the nine-storey high rise senior citizens apart- ment building and the general height and bulk of the church and Christian education centre create an overintensive development of the site at this location. A floor space ratio of 1.45 could be appropriate in a medium density RM-3 Multiple Dwelling apartment area where the average floor space ratio for new apartments is approximately 1.5. However, this site is within an area having on three sides One- Family Dwellings and across Broadway the Technical School. The surrounding area has a floor space ratio density of considerably less than 0.50. For comparison there is an integrated church, school and ten- storey senior citizens apartment development at the north-west corner of Joyce Street and Euclid Avenue. This site has One-Family Dwellings on two sides, commercial zoning to the north and industrially, zoned and developed property on the east side across Joyce Street. Whereas a much higher floor space ratio had originally been re- quested for a senior citizens development, the CD-I Comprehensive Development as finally approved by City Council in 1968 had a floor space ratio of 0.55. The subject site on East Broadway is as stated totally within a One-Family Dwelling District where the maximum permitted floor space ratio is 0.45. SUGGESTED DEVELOPMENT It is considered that the development of this site for either a church, senior citizens development or combination of both would be acceptable provided the form of development was in keeping with the general surrounding One-Family Dwelling area; that the senior city zens development not exceed two storeys, that there are adequate setbacks, open landscaped areas and satisfactory off-street parking facilities. It is also suggested so that the bulk, mass and form of the total development would be in keeping with the surrounding One-Family Dwelling District, the floor space ratio of the total development should not exceed approximately 0.55. The floor space ratio of 0.55 would be that as proposed for this site when it was to be developed either for public housing or by non-profit organizations for senior citizens housing (maximum permitted floor space ratio in RS-1 One Family Dwelling District being 0.45.) RECOMMENDATIONS: (a) THAT the submission of Mr. Street be received. (b) THAT in order to proceed with consideration of an integrated church/senior citizens development, then the Developers should file an application in accordance with normal procedure to rezone the site to a CD-I Comprehensive Development District. (c) THAT any development proposals should have regard to the suggested floor space ratio and form of development outlined in this report. 403 Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Director of Planning be endorsed. (Council on April 28th, 1970 agreed to Mr. Street appearing as a delegation on May 5th, 1970.) 2. Request to Rezone 4718 Clarendon Street - Mr. D. N. Guenther__________________________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Mr. D.N. Guenther of 3325 Quebec Street by letter dated February 17th 1970 has requested that City Council give further consideration to his application to rezone the property at 4718 Clarendon Street (Lot 1, of Sub. 2, Blocks 8 and 9, D.L. 526) from an RS-1 One- Family Dwelling District to an RT-2 Two-Family Dwelling District. On October 8th, 1968, City Council considered recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission that the application of Mr. D. Guenther be not approved for the reason that such rezoning would establish an isolated RT-2 Two-Family Dwelling District site within a One-Family Dwelling District. The existing building on the site has a dwelling unit on the main floor and a dwelling unit on the lower floor. The Technical Plan- ning Board had approved the retention of the lower floor dwelling unit for a further period of time expiring December 31st, 1969. City Council resolved: 'THAT no action be taken at this time in respect of this rezoning application but the applicant be advised he may bring the matter to the Council if he so wishes, after the development permit for the lower floor area expires on December 31st, 1969.' Upon expiry of approval of the lower floor dwelling in December 1969, the Technical Planning Board on February 20th, 1970 approved an application by Mr. D. Guenther to permit the retention of the one dwelling unit on the lower floor for a further period of limited time expiring December 31st, 1972. Such further period of limited consent was granted in accordance with the resolution of City Council on Januay 7th, 1970 dealing with an extension of the removal dates for illegal suites throughout the City. Since Mr. Guenther submitted his letter of February 17th, 1970 the Zoning Planner and his Assistant have met with him on two occasions. It was explained to Mr. Guenther the reasons why the Planning De- partment, the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Com- mission could not support his application to rezone the one lot to a RT-2 Two-Family Dwelling District. The Council Resolution of October 8th, 1968 was also explained to Mr. Guenther and it was pointed out that Mr. Guenther now has approval for the lower floor dwelling unit until December 31st, 1972 Mr. Guenther however, was insistent that he wished his letter to be submitted to Council at this time and wished to appear before Counci as a delegation. 404 It is RECOMMENDED that the recommendations of the Technical Plan- ning Board and the Town Planning Commission as contained in the Board of Administration report of July 26th, 1968 be endorsed in that the application be NOT APPROVED as such rezoning would establish an isolated RT-2 Two-Family Dwelling District within a One-Family Dwelling area." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the Director of Planning be approved. DELEGATION REQUEST - Mr. D. N. Guenther (Circulated for the information of Council is a copy of the Board of Administration report of July 26th, 1968 and a resume of various appeals and development permit applications which accompanied the Board of Administration report). (Also circulated for the information of City Council is a copy of Mr. D.N. Guenther's letter of February 17th, 1970.) INFORMATION & RECOMMENDATION 3. Vacant property - South East corner 54th and Adera______________ The Medical Health Officer reports as follows: "A letter was received by the City Clerk from Mr. J.A. Ferry, 7037 Adera Street., regarding the untidy condition of the property on the South East corner of West 54th Avenue and Adera. This is a large lot on the last vacant property in the area and is a convenient dumping place for neighbour's garden refuse and trash. On June 4th, 1969, Mr. Jack B. Leshgold, owner of the above mentioned property pleaded guilty in Provincial Court to a charge laid by this department under the Tidy Property By-law. Subsequent inspections of the property revealed no improvements and on March 10th, 1970, a second charge was laid by this de- partment under the Tidy By-law. On March 25th, 1970, Mr. J Leshgold again pleaded guilty to this charge and was fined twenty-five dollars. To date there has been no improvement to the lot. The Health Department has written to Mr. Leshgold to attempt to arrange a meeting with him on the property to discuss this situation. A reinspection will be made of this property in two weeks and if it has not been cleaned up satisfactorily, procedures will be started again against the owner under the Tidy Property By-law. There being no evidence of garbage or rodents on the above property it is not considered to be a threat to Public Health. The City Engineering Department has removed all refuse from the lane to the property line of this property during March of this year." Your Board submits the matter to Council for INFORMATION and RECOM- MENDS that a copy of this report be sent to Mr. J.A. Ferry. (Copies of Mr. Ferry's letter dated April 4, 1970 are circulated for the information of Council. FOE A9CP7I0H SEE PASE(S)JS..?1 , 405 Board of Administration, May 1, 1970 . . . . . (FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. 67th Annual U.B.C.M. Convention - Penticton, B. C._________________________ Notice has been received from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities that the 1970 Annual Convention of the U.B.C.M. will be held in Penticton on September 16, 17 and 18, 1970. All business sessions and banquets will be held in the Peach Bowl Convention Centre and receptions prior to the banquets will take place in the Penticton Memorial Arena. The City of Vancouver is entitled to 8 voting delegates plus Alderman Broome and Alderman Bird, who are members of the Executive. All Resolutions for consideration by the Convention must be in the hands of the Executive Director no later than Friday, July 17, 1970. In this regard, Council is reminded that the matter of Resolutions are generally submitted to Council for consideration by the Standing Committee of Council on General Purposes. Council is also reminded of its policy whereby all Members of Council are permitted to attend this Convention, plus a member of the Board of Administration, with the Mayor appointing the voting delegates. Your Board submits the foregoing for the information of Council and RECOMMENDS (a) THAT the City Clerk be directed to contact all senior officials and Members of Council for suggested Resolutions which will be submitted to the Standing Committee of Council on General Purposes for report with recommendations to Council; (b) THAT the naming of voting delegates to the U.B.C.M. Convention be left to His Worship the Mayor. (Copies of the Official Notice of the 1970 U.B.C.M. Convention are circulated for the information of Council.) CONSIDERATION 2. Municipal Officers Association of British Columbia Annual Conference - 1974____________________________________ The City Clerk reports as follows: "Commencing last year, the Municipal Officers Association, which comprises City Clerks, Treasurers, City Managers, Commissioners and some other senior officials from all over British Columbia, has been holding its meetings in various cities in the Province. The Vancouver Members of the Association are Commissioner Ryan, the City Clerk and the Director of Finance. 406 1 would like to see the Council invite the Association to hold its 1974 Conference in this City. This year is chosen because the intervening years have been taken up. Normally, the obligation of the host City is to provide meeting rooms for the Convention, which usually lasts three days and involves about 200 Members." Your Board submits the foregoing suggestion of the City Clerk to Council for its consideration. 3. W.H. Rhodes Canada Educational Trusts: Civic Luncheon____________________________ A letter has been received from Mr. Knight of the Rhodes Canada Educational Trusts, advising that this group, which consists of 42 boys and 2 masters, will be visiting Vancouver from July 29 - August 2 for the first time. The organization, as part of its program for Vancouver, is requesting a tour of the City, including a visit to City Hall and a civic luncheon to welcome the boys to Vancouver (estimated cost - $250). Your Board notes that Council has dealt with similar requests in the past as follows: June 1969 - Canadian Council of Christians and Jews - Approved. Request for Civic Dinner. April 1964) - Air Cadets League re Visiting Cadets - Approved. July 1966 ) from Europe - Luncheon and tour. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. (Copies of Mr. Knight's letter dated March 12, 1970, are circulated for the information of Council.) 4. Grant - Vancouver Neurological Centre: Delegation________________________________ City Council on April 14, 1970, upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, passed a Motion that no further action be taken with respect to a request for a grant in the amount of $10,000 received from the Vancouver Neurological Centre. The organization has submitted a further letter, dated April 23, 1970, requesting the opportunity to appear before Council or the Finance Committee to present additional information in support of a Civic grant. Your Board submits the foregoing request for the consideration of Council. DELEGATION - VANCOUVER NEUROLOGICAL CENTRE (Copies of the orginal submission by the organization are circulated for the information of Council.) 40/ 5. Grant: Jeunesses Musicales of British Columbia The Jeunesses Musicales of British Columbia, under date of April 3, 1970, has submitted an application for a 1970 Civic Grant of $4,900. The application was received too late to be considered with the other annual civic grant requests. This organization received a grant of $880 for the last few years. Copies of the detailed submission are circulated. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. 6. Canadian Chamber of Commerce: Civic Luncheon__________________ Under date of April 21, 1970, the General Manager of the Vancouver Board of Trade has advised that the Canadian Chamber of Commerce will be holding its Annual Meeting in Vancouver from September 20th - September 23, 1970. The anticipated registration is 800 to 900, coming from all points in Canada. The Board of Trade advises that traditionally, the host City participates by acting as a host for one of the events during the Convention. It is suggested this could be a luncheon on Tuesday, September 22nd (anticipated attendance - 500) or the reception or meal which forms part of that evening's program. The estimated cost of a luncheon is $2,000, and the remaining functions will cost $2,500 - $3,000. Your Board notes that Council has dealt with similar requests in the past as follows: January 1967 - Canadian Federation of University - Not Approved. Women - Grant re Conference February 1968 - Canadian Women's Press Club - No Action. Luncheon re Conference March 1967 - B.C. Teachers Federation - $1,500 Approved. Grant re Conference dinner Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. (Copies of letter dated April 21, 1970, from the Vancouver Board of Trade are circulated for the information of Council.) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 377-349 408 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS REGULAR REPORT APRIL 24, 1970 1. Salary Adjustment - Three Positions, Inspection and Enforcement Division, Permits and Licenses Department._______ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "At the request of the Vancouver City Hall Employees' Associa- tion, I have reviewed the duties and responsibilities of the positions of Stationary Engineer I and II, and Building Service Worker and Stationary Engineer in the Inspection and Enforcement Division of the Permits and Licenses Department. (a) Stationary Engineer I (L. Mason) The incumbent of this position is responsible for operating the heating system for ;the City Hall and City Hall Annex on an assigned shift, making necessary repairs, and performing related maintenance work in the boiler plant. I have conducted a survey of salaries paid for similar type work in the Vancouver area and found that the City of Vancouver's rates are low. Similar surveys conducted by the Bureau of Economics and Statistics, of the Department of Industrial Development, Trade, and Commerce, Province of British Columbia in 1968 and 1969 also substantiated this fact. Consequently, I recommend that the salary for this position be upgraded from Pay Grade 16 to Pay Grade 17, effective May 1, 1969. (b) Stationary Engineer II (E. C. Stadel) This position entails responsibility for planning and directing the work of two subordinates, and in general ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the City Hall and Annex heating system. Mr. Stadel operates the heating plant one shift per day, and performs necessary repair and maintenance work. In order to maintain an adequate salary differential over the position of Stationary Engineer I, I recommend that Mr. Stadel's position be upgraded from Pay Grade 18 to Pay Grade 19, effective May 1, 1969. (c) Building Service Worker & Stationary Engineer (W. Marquart) The incumbent of this position acts as a Stationary Engineer on an assigned shift from approximately October to May of each year, and works as a Building Service Worker the remainder of the year at the City Hall. As Mr. Marquart spends over one half of his time in operating the heating plant, I recommend that this position be upgraded from Pay Grade 15 to Pay Grade 16, effective May 1, 1969. 409 These positions will be reviewed again in the fall of 1970 to determine if the operation of the air conditioning equipment in the City Hall Annex has a substantial effect on the incum- bents' duties and responsibilities. The estimated recurring annual cost of this proposal calculated at the final step in the applicable pay ranges at 1970 rates and including fringe benefits at 10% will be $1,108. The Comptroller of Accounts reports that the additional funds, estimated at $1,800 for 1969 (8 months) and 1970 (12 months) are to be provided from the Contingency Reserve. The Director of Inspections and the Business Manager, Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association both concur with these recommendations." SUMMARY Incumbent Present Proposed Effective Classification Classification Date L. Mason Stationary Stationary May 1, 1969 Engineer I Engineer I Pay Grade 16 Pay Grade 17 ($502 - 601)* ($526 - 629)* E.C. Stadel Stationary Stationary May 1, 1969 Engineer II Engineer II Pay Grade 18 Pay Grade 19 ($547 - 657)* ($575 - 687)* W. Marquart Building Service Building Service May 1, 1969 Worker & Stationary Worker & Stationary Engineer Engineer Pay Grade 15 Pay Grade 16 ($483 - 575)* ($502 - 601)* * 1970 rates Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendations of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. 2. Salary Adjustment - Four Positions, Services Division, Police Department. The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "At the request of the Vancouver City Hall Employees' Associa- tion, I have reviewed the duties and responsibilities of all positions of Stationary Engineers I and II in the Services Division of the Police Department. 410 (a) Stationary Engineers I (3 positions) The incumbents of these positions (E. Witso, D. F. Dean and S.T. Thomsen) are responsible for operating the heating plant for the Public Safety Building and Jail Annex on an assigned shift, making necessary repairs, and performing related main- tenance work to heating, ventilating, and auxiliary equipment. I have conducted a survey of salaries paid for similar type work in the Vancouver area and found that the City of Vancouver's rates are low. Similar surveys conducted by the Bureau of Economics and Statistics of the Department of Industrial Development, Trade, and Commerce, Province of British Columbia in 1968 and 1969 also substantiated this fact. Consequently, I recommend that the salary for these positions be upgraded from Pay Grade 16 to Pay Grade 17, effective May 1, 1969. (b) Stationary Engineer II (1 position) The incumbent of this position (I.L. Barker) is responsible for planning and directing the work of the three Stationary Engineers I and in general, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the heating system and related equipment for the Public Safety Building. Mr. Barker operates the heating plant one shift per day and also participates in necessary repair and maintenance work. In order to maintain an adequate salary differential over the positions of Stationary Engineers I, I recommend that Mr. Barker's position be upgraded from Pay Grade 18 to Pay Grade 19, effective May 1, 1969. At the present time, the Stationary Engineers in the Police Department work 40 hours per week, and receive one pay grade extra for the longer hours worked. In contrast, the Stationary Engineers in the City Hell work 37½ hours per week. In order to maintain consistency of payment, the Stationary Engineers in the Police Department should receive seven percent in addition to the regular salary (instead of one pay grade) for longer hours worked, and I recommend that they be so compensated (for longer hours worked), effective May 1, 1969. The estimated additional recurring annual cost of this proposal, calculated at the final steps in the applicable pay ranges at 1970 rates and including fringe benefits at 10% will be $2,351. The Comptroller of Accounts reports that the additional funds, estimated at $3,817 for 1969 (8 months) and 1970 (12 months) (1969 and 1970 rates) will be provided from the Contingency Reserve. The Chief Constable and the Business Manager, Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association are both in agreement with this recommendation. This report was approved by the Board of Police Commissioners at its meeting of April 15, 1970." 411 SUMMARY Present Proposed Effective Incumbent Classification Classification Date D.F. Dean ) Stationary Stationary May 1, 1969 S.T. Thomsen ) Engineer I Engineer I E. Witso ) Pay Grade 16 Pay Grade 17 ($502-601)* Plus ($526-629)* Plus one pay grade for 7 percent for working longer working longer hours hours I.L. Barker Stationary Stationary May 1, 1969 Engineer II Engineer II Pay Grade 18 Pay Grade 19 ($547-657)* Plus ($575-687)* Plus one pay grade for 7 percent for working longer working longer hours hours * 1970 rates Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendations of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 379 412 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS MAY 1, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. RECOMMENDATIONS PART I SALES 1. RECOMMENDED that the following offer received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council: Re: Lot A, Block 60 & 61, D.L. 36 & 5l, Plan 13304 Sit: W/S Boundary Rd. bet. Wellington & Rae Aves. NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITION Lite Construction A Irregular $10,650.00 City Terms -- Ltd. 9-3/4% 413 PART II SUNDRIES 2. Granville Carpet Cleaning Company Limited The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "The City is leasing 1435 Granville Street to Granville Carpet Cleaning Company Limited from October 15, 1965 to October 14, 1970. This lease contains a right of re- newal for a further term beginning on October 15, 1970 and ending on October 14, 1975, at a rent to be agreed upon. The company has arranged for a loan of $10,000.00 from Industrial Development Bank in connection with its business and the Bank's solicitors have insisted that the company mortgage its interest in the lease by way of sub-lease in order to secure repayment of this loan and interest. The provisions of this lease prevent the company from sub-leasing the above property without the consent of the City. The company has requested that the City give written consent to the mortgage by way of sub-lease in order to permit the company to obtain this loan. The Bank's solicitors have requested that the consent contain a provision that the City will not exercise its remedies for breach of covenant under the lease unless the Bank has first received fourteen days' notice of the company's default and that the City will not unreasonably withhold its consent to the assignment, sale or other disposition of the lease by the Bank if the Bank realizes its security. I feel that the execution of such a consent in the terms requested by the Bank will not unduly delay the City in the enforcement of its remedies under this lease. I RECOMMEND that the City give its consent to the mortgage by way of sub-lease in the terms requested by the Bank and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute such written consent, the terms of which to be satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel be adopted. 3. Acquisition for Replotting S.E. Sector Lot on the S/S 66th Avenue E. of Arlington St. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lot 6, Sub of Lots 1 to 11, Blk. 30, D.L.'s 330 & 331 situated on the South Side of 66th Ave. E. of Arlington St. required for replotting purposes in connection with the expanded program of redevelopment in the S.E. Sector authorized by City Council on June 21, 1968. This property comprises a single lot 33' x 122' zoned R.S.-l. Same is presently overgrown with bush and is totally lacking all services. 414 According to recent advice from the City Solicitor, the owner agrees to accept the sum of $5,000.00 as of Jan. 1, 1970. This settlement price is considered to be realistic and is endorsed by the City Solicitor. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire the above-described property for the sum of $5,000.00 on the foregoing basis, chargeable to Code #4906/257." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 4. Establishment for Highway Purposes Lots Sit. on 20th Ave. Alignment Between Marshall Street and Lakewood Drive__________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Vacant tax sale lots 25 & 26, Blks. 17 & 18, D.L. 195, Plan #2002 which are situated on 20th Avenue alignment between Marshall Street and Lakewood Drive were acquired by the City in 1926 and reserved from sale for highway purposes. Each lot is approximately 33' x 99' and zoned RS-1, One Family Dwelling District. For several years, these lots have been used for street purposes, i.e. the extension of 20th Avenue between Marshall Street and Lakewood Drive. In 1961, this road extension was brought up to City street standards, but the lots were never formally established for highway. The City Engineer has now received a petition for the installation of a concrete sidewalk on 20th Avenue between Marshall Street and Lakewood Drive. It is proposed that Lots 25 and 26 be established for highway in the Land Registry Office as the local improvement cannot be proceeded with until these lots are officially highway. A formal resolution covering this establishment will be forwarded to City Council. RECOMMENDED that Lots 25 and 26, Blocks 17 & 18, D.L. 195, Plan #2002, be established for highway purposes." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. (Copies of a plan of the area are attached for the information of Council.) 415 5. Acquisition for Provincial Courts (Vancouver) Complex 230-232 Main Street_______________________________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lot 7, Block 5, D.L. 196 being 230-232 Main Street is required for the new Provincial Courts (Vancouver) Complex confirmed by City Council on November 25) 1969. These premises comprise a two-storey, non-basement masonry building with a main floor area of 2,000 sq. ft. erected in 1910 on a site 25' x 120', zoned CM-1. This building is used by a Chinese Benevolent Society for their meeting place and for housing 15 elderly members in separate rooms with a community kitchen on each floor. This structure has 7 plumbing fixtures, a tar and gravel roof, brick exterior, a concrete foundation and is heated by an automatic gas furnace on each floor. The condition of this building is good for age and type. It is proposed to demolish this building when the Society has moved to its new location. Following negotiations with the owners they have agreed to sell for the sum of $33)000.00 as of April 30, 1970, inclusive of all considerations, subject to retaining rent-free possession until July 31) 1970. This price is considered to be fair and equitable and is endorsed by the City Solicitor. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire this property for the sum of $33)000.00 on the foregoing basis, chargeable to Code #442/1207." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 6. Establishment of City-owned Property For Highway Purposes___________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "The City Engineer has requested that a 10' x 10' corner cut-off from City-owned lots 23 & 34) Block 2, N.E.¼, Section 46, T.H.S.L., Plan #6055, as shown outlined in red on plan marginally numbered LF 5218, which is attached, be established for highway purposes in order to improve the lane system in the vicinity of 24th Avenue and Penticton Street. A formal resolution covering these establishments will be forwarded to Council. RECOMMENDED that those portions of City owned lots 23 & 24) Block 2, N.E.¼, Section 4,) T.H.S.L., Plan #6055) as shown on plan marginally numbered LF 5218, be estab- lished for highway purposes, at no cost to the City Engineer." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 416 7. Expropriation - Resubdivision of City-Owned and Privately-Owned Property 4570 and 4556 Joyce Street_____________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "On May 20, 1969 City Council approved in principle a scheme of subdivision prepared by the Director of Planning for an area West of Boundary Road between 29th Avenue and Monmouth Avenue, which scheme includes various City-owned and privately-owned lands, and authorized the Supervisor of Property and Insurance to enter into negotiations with private owners for the inclusion of their lands in this subdivision. It is noted that the W.7' and the E.144' of Lots 3 and 4S½, Block 102, D.L. 36 & 51, as shown on plans marginally numbered LF 5216 and LF 5217, respectively, which are attached, are required for this purpose. Lot 3, known as 4570 Joyce Street, is a single lot 82.5' x 264' in size, zoned RS-1, improved with a one- storey and basement frame dwelling erected in 1908. This building is located on site approximately 32.8' from the front property line and has a rear year of approximately 187'. Under the aforesaid scheme of subdivision the front yard will be reduced to approximately 25.8' and the rear yard to 43'. The reduced parcel will have a net size of 82.5' x 113'. The owners of Lot 3 have been offered the total sum of $5,329.50 for loss of land, made up as follows: W. 7' (577-5 sq.ft. @ $1.00 per sq.ft.) . . . . $ 577.50 E. 144' (11,880 sq.ft. @ $ .40 per sq.ft.) . . . . $ 4,752.00 $ 5,329.50 Additional compensation, as yet to be determined, is payable for the loss of shrubs and yard improvements. Lot 4S½, known as 4556 Joyce Street, is a single lot, 41.25' x 264' in size, zoned RS-1, improved with a 1½ storey and basement frame dwelling erected in 1910. This building is located on site approximately 42.8' from the front property line and has a rear yard of approximately 177'. Under the new scheme of subdivision the front yard will be reduced to approximately 35-8' and the rear yard to 33'. The reduced parcel will have a net size of 41-25' x 113'. The owners of Lot 4S½ have been offered the total sum of $2,664.75 for loss of land, made up as follows: W. 7' (288.75 sq.ft. @ $1.00 per sq.ft.) . . . . $ 288.75 E. 144* ( 5940 sq.ft. @ $ .40 per sq.ft.) . . . . $ 2,376.00 $ 2,664.75 Additional compensation, as yet to be determined, is payable for the loss of shrubs and yard improvements. In both cases the owners, who are represented by B.E. Emerson, Solicitor, have refused to accept the City's offer for loss of land. These offers are substantiated by an independent appraisal. 417 Following consultation with the City Solicitor, and with a view to facilitating completion of the scheme of sub- division, it is proposed to proceed with expropriation. RECOMMENDED a) That the offers of $5,329.50 and $2,664.75 plus additional compensation for loss of shrubs and other yard improvements made to the owners through the office of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance on behalf of the City be confirmed as representing due compensation for the property to be acquired. b) That since the City has failed to come to an agreement with the owners to acquire the said property for the sums offered, the said property be expropriated and that the resolution for that purpose submitted under 'motions' be passed. c) That Mr. E.C.E. Todd be appointed as the City's nominee to the Board of Arbitration to be constituted to determine the amount payable to the owners by reason of said expropriation." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendations of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 8. Sale of Residential (R.S.-l) Lots S.E. Sector_________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "The first 33 Residential Lots (R.S.-l) situated in Area C of the S.E. Sector, were advertised for sale and applications to purchase were received by the Board of Administration meeting held on April 27, 1970, when applications were drawn to determine the sequence of priority by which they would be considered. In accordance with the instructions of City Council of February 17, 1970, the lots were advertised at a fixed price, based on current market value, with preference being given to individuals who wished to purchase a lot for the purpose of building a home for themselves. Applications to purchase from other than these in- dividuals were to be dealt with on a second priority basis, with not more than 2 lots in any one block being sold to any Company or builder. The sale of these lots in every case is subject to commencement of con- struction within 18 months from the date of Council's approval of the sale. A total of 24 applications to purchase were received from individuals and 5 applications were received from realtors or builders. Considering the applications in order of the established priority, 13 applications were immediately acceptable. In many instances, applications were received for the same lot and in an endeavour to ensure that the individual purchaser was given full consideration, unsuccessful applicants were contacted in priority order by telephone and advised of the cir- cumstances and given the opportunity of transferring their offer to one of the remaining unsold lots. This has resulted in 3 additional acceptable offers to purchase. 418 In accordance with the policy established by Council in past property sales, offers on the 17 lots remaining unsold will be received on an over the counter basis at the Property and Insurance Office, commencing 9:00 a.m., Monday, May 4, 1970. Such applications will be dealt with on a 'first come, first served basis.' The second offering of lots in the S.E. Sector which constitute the 94 remaining (R.S.-l) Residential Lots in Area C and are generally situated East of Tyne Street, between 49th and 54th Avenues is already underway. Applications to purchase these lots will be received up to 9:30 a.m., May 25, 1970, at which time they will be dealt with at a meeting of the Board of Administration. RECOMMENDATION: Recommended that the following applications to purchase received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council, in each case, construction to be commenced within 18 months from the date of Council's approval of the sale. Re: Lots 1-25, 27 & 28, 30-35, Blks. 1 & 8, D.L. 339, Plan #13308 Sit: S/S 48th Ave. between Tyne St. & Boundary Rd. NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS Ken Boyd Wakefield 1 45 x 157 $13,000.00 9-3/4% Wakefield Realty 2 40 x 157 $12,000.00 9-3/4% Frederich Herman 9 40 X 157 $12,000.00 9-3/4% Findler A.J.U. Construction 10 40 X 157 $12,000.00 9-3/4% Co. Ltd. A.J.U. Construction 11 40 x 157 $12,000.00 9-3/4% Co. Ltd. David Lowe 13 40 x 157 $12,000.00 9-3/4% George Carl Lang 14 40 x 157 $12,000.00 9-3/4% S.P. Strobel 15 40 x 157 $12,000.00 9-3/4% Gunter Niemyt 16 40 x 157 $12,000.00 9-3/4% Kenneth Benjamin Fleck 17 40 x 157 $12,000.00 9-3/4% John Thomas Mitchell 18 40 x 157 $12,000.00 9-3/4% Wing Kuey Gee 19 40 x 157 $12,000.00 9-3/4% Celestino Milone 21 * 40 x 157 $12,000.00 9-3/4% Ladislav Prigl 22 40 x 157 $12,000.00 9-3/4% Rose Tretjakow 23 40 x 157 $12,000.00 9-3/4% Lorenzo DiFrancesco 32 44 x 158 $12,800.00 9-3/4% * N.B. Lot #21 is subject to a Public Utility Easement over the S. 5' of E. 10'." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 379 419 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT APRIL 23, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Development convened in the No. 1 Committee Room, City Hall, on April 23, 1970, at approximately 2:00 p.m. The following members were present: PRESENT: Alderman Bird, Chairman Aldermen Adams, Broome, Linnell, Rankin and Sweeney ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (On Civic Business) Aldermen Calder, Hardwick, Phillips and Wilson CLERK: D. Scott The Committee recessed to reconvene immediately following the completion of the meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Finance, which was to convene forthwith. The Standing Committee reconvened at approximately 2:50 p.m. in the No. 1 Committee Room with the following members present: PRESENT: Alderman Bird, Chairman Aldermen Broome, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (On Civic Business) Aldermen Adams, Calder and Hardwick The minutes of the meeting held March 26, 1970, were adopted. The minutes of the meeting held April 2, 1970, were adopted, as amended by Council on April 14, 1970. The following action of the Committee is submitted to Council for information: INFORMATION 1. Land and Water Use Policy: English Bay and False Creek The Vancouver City Council on April 7, 1970, passed the following motion:- "THAT the Standing Committee on Planning and Development invite the presentation of briefs and delegations of groups and individuals interested in waterfront activities to aid the City in developing appropriate land and water use policy for English Bay and False Creek, including beaches west of Kitsilano Pool to include Jericho, Locarno and the beaches of Point Grey under the jurisdiction of the Park Board; FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this motion be referred to the Park Board for their information and advice respecting how they would wish to participate in the matter." 420 The following representatives of the Board of Parks and Public Recreation met with the Committee to discuss this matter: Commissioner A.J. Livingstone, Chairman Commissioner J.D. Malkin Commissioner Mrs. Helen Boyce Superintendent S.S. Lefeaux Deputy Superintendent W.C. Livingstone Superintendent Lefeaux advised that the communication from the City Clerk dated April 10th, containing the resolution quoted above, had not as yet been referred to a meeting of the Park Board for con- sideration. After considerable discussion, it was RESOLVED that this matter be tabled until we hear further from the Park Board. 2. Development of Jericho Defence Lands: Park Board_______________________ The Vancouver City Council on March 24, 1970, passed the following motions: "THAT a meeting of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development and the Park Board be held to discuss Park Board plans for development of the Jericho Defence Lands." "THAT the following motion proposed by Alderman Linnell be referred to the Standing Committee on Planning and Development for consideration when dealing with matters pertaining to Jericho Defence Lands: 'THAT the Park Board be requested to not demolish Building #4 at Jericho until Council has a chance to deal with it.' " Representatives of the Park Board were present to discuss this item and Commissioner Livingstone, with the aid of a plan, advised of the proposed development of the Jericho Defence Lands. Several of the Aldermen were of the opinion that organizations and interested groups throughout the City should be advised of this proposed development and be invited to present briefs on the matter before the Park Board finalize their plans. Mr. Lefeaux advised that they did not know if the Federal Authorities were going to leave all of the buildings on the property, also that the Park Board do not take over all of the lands for two years. In discussing the matter of demolition of Building #4, the represent- atives of the Park Board advised that they do not, at this time, plan to demolish this building and are investigating the possibility of suitable use. It was RESOLVED that the representations made by the Board of Parks and Public Recreation, re proposed development of the Jericho Defence Lands, be received for information. The meeting adjourned at approximately 3:40 p.m. 421 MINUTES APRIL 20, 1970 OFFICIAL TRAFFIC COMMISSION A meeting of the Official Traffic Commission was held in the No. 2 Committee Room, Third Floor, City Hall, on Monday, April 20, 1970, at approximately 3:00 p.m. PRESENT: Alderman Linnell, Chairman Alderman Rankin Commissioner Ryan Mr. R.C. Boyes, Assistant City Engineer, Traffic and Transportation Division Superintendent A.E. Oliver, City Police Department Mr. D. Morrison, City Prosecutor's Office ALSO Mr. W.H. McLachlan, Vancouver School Board PRESENT: Mr. E.L. Wiseman, President, Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council CLERK: D, Scott Adoption of Minutes The minutes of the meeting held March 9, 1970, were adopted. 1. 3300 Block Austrey Avenue: Request for Resident Parking Zone and Improved Access_______________________ At the last meeting of the Commission, it was recommended that this matter be tabled in order that the City Engineer could investigate the matter of public access to Joyce Street and provision of additional parking on the east side of Joyce Street. Mr. V.J. Blancard appeared on behalf of the petitioners in the area and requested: (a) the re-examination of parking densities in the area as residents are not able to park in front of their homes on Austrey Avenue; (b) the moving of the fire hydrant, which is located between 3331 and 3339 Austrey Avenue, to the corner of McHardy Street and Austrey Avenue, as parking is prohibited in the area of a fire hydrant; (c) that the public access from Austrey Avenue to Joyce Street be investigated as, in his opinion, it was in very poor condition; (d) the posting of signs in the turn-about to prohibit parking in this area; (e) the posting of a speed limit in the lane as cars were exceeding the speed limit; and (f) removal of part of the board fence, in order that residents of Austrey Avenue could use the lane to get through to Joyce Street. 422 Mr. Boyes, with the aid of a map, reviewed the information set out in the City Engineer's report dated April 9, 1970, and stated he believed that the parking space provided for activities at St. Mary's Church, such as weddings, was adequate. However, he suggested that the traffic densities should again be reviewed. Mr. Blancard advised that considerable vandalism is taking place in the area when young people's activities are being held at St. Mary's Church. Superintendent Oliver stated that he would have his Youth Squad check the area. After considerable discussion, it was RECOMMENDED (a) that the City Engineer's Department again check the parking densities in this area, particularly on a Monday night and if, after checking, it is determined that a resident parking zone is required on Austrey Avenue, that this be done under the City Engineer's authority; (b) that the matter of the pedestrian access from Austrey Avenue to Joyce Street be referred to the Planning Department for report back to the Commission; (c) that the matter of moving the fire hydrant be referred to the City Engineer and the Fire Chief for report back to the Commission. 2. Commercial-Victoria Diversion at 18th Avenue: Requests for Further Traffic Controls___________ Mr. J. Warnock, President of Cedar Cottage Ratepayers and Tenants Association and other residents of the area, appeared before the Commission with respect to their complaints of speed of traffic and pedestrian crossing problems at this intersection. The complainants requested protection for pedestrians crossing the Victoria Diversion and suggested a caution light be installed. Mr. Boyes reviewed the City Engineer's report dated April 9th and advised that the Commercial-Victoria diversion is a major north-south street and carries one lane of traffic in each direction, except during rush hours when parking is prohibited in the peak direction. The other three approaches at this inter- section (Findlay, Commercial and 18th Avenue) are all local streets, controlled by stop signs. The east crosswalk of the Victoria Diversion is marked and signed as a "Stop when Occupied" crosswalk since this is a collector route for students attending Lord Selkirk School. He stated that this crosswalk is longer than most, in that it is on an angle. However, traffic volumes on the Victoria Diversion are lower than those on most major streets and observations indicate that there are reasonable pedestrian crossing opportunities and visibility is good from each direction. The City Engineer recommended that further traffic controls not be installed at the intersection of Commercial-Victoria Diversion with Findlay Street, Commercial Street and 18th Avenue. In discussing the matter of speed in this area, it was pointed out that there is no traffic signal between 12th Avenue and Kings- way and some motorists are exceeding the speed limit. 423 After considerable discussion, it was RECOMMENDED that Superintendent Oliver check the speeds at this intersection, have his School Patrol Officers review this area with a view to having a school patrol placed at this intersection, review with the School Board Officials the boundaries of the Annexes and Lord Selkirk School to minimize crossings of the Victoria Diversion, and report back to the Commission on his findings. The Chairman advised the delegation that this matter would be again discussed at the next meeting and invited them to be present. 3. Boundary Road and 45th Avenue: Request for Left Turn Bay and Pavement Widening________________ In a communication dated September 10, 1969, Mr. W. Muche advised of the traffic problem which exists at Boundary Road, 45th and 46th Avenues. He stated that a danger exists to children crossing in the crosswalk located on Boundary Road just south of 45th Avenue, as cars proceed on the gravelled shoulder in order to pass automobiles making left hand turns at 45th Avenue. In a report dated April 8, 1970, the City Engineer advised that the pavement has recently been widened at 45th and Boundary to permit through vehicles to by-pass loft turning vehicles, the result of whi( is reducing or eliminating the accumulation of traffic. He further advised that permanent improvement on this section of Boundary Road will provide two roadways with a central median. The City Clerk appeared before the Commission and stated that Mr. Muche has been in touch with him as he lives in the area. He further stated that Mr. Muche feels that the additional paving recently placed at the intersection of 45th and Boundary is causing a more hazardous condition and that when the swimming pool is re- opened in the summer, the children will be in greater danger when crossing Boundary Road. Mr. Boyes pointed out that Boundary Road is signed with a playground, crosswalk and advanced warning signs and the crosswalk has been place in the most logical position in relation to existing sidewalks and pathway to the swimming pool. After further consideration, it was RECOMMENDED that the City Engineer review this intersection again when the swimming pool is opened and report back to the Commission. 4. Grosvenor Hotel: Additional Parking Prohibition At the last meeting of the Commission, it was recommended that the City Engineer's report dated January 19, 1970, be received, that the City Engineer look into the possibility of removing the two metered parking spaces in front of the hotel, and that the Airline Limousine Company be asked if they can have an emergency left hand door put on the buses. In a communication dated April 2, 1970, Vancouver Airlines Limousines (1963) Limited advised that the idea of installing a loading door on the left side of the buses is good, however, it is extremely difficult and expensive and in building new buses, the design characteristic may be modified to accommodate another door. 424 The City Engineer reported under date of April 8, 1970, that the removal of the two metered spaces between the loading zone and the sidewalk crossing would provide some convenience to the hotel operation. However, there is considerable demand for short term parking in the area and the slight improvement to the hotel operation must be weighed against the parking need, especially since Block 52 construction has already reduced available parking significantly. The City Engineer recommended that the request from Mr. Baynes of the Grosvenor Hotel to remove two metered spaces on the east side of Howe Street between Robson Street and Smithe Street not be granted. After due consideration, it was RECOMMENDED that the communication from the Vancouver Airlines Limousines (1963) Limited dated April 2, 1970, be received and that the report of the City Engineer dated April 8, 1970, be adopted. 5. Boundary Road and Hastings Street: Dual Left Turns On September 24, 1969, the City Engineer submitted a report with regard to dual left turns at Boundary Road and Hastings Street. In this report, he advised that he would review a suggestion from Burnaby for the installation of a minimum left turn bay for northbound traffic and report back to the Commission. The City Engineer under date of April 8, 1970, submitted an information report and advised that this review has now been completed and he agrees with Burnaby that such an installation would serve to clearly define the position from which these north- bound left turns can be made. The cost of this work will be shared with the Municipality of Burnaby. RECOMMENDED that the report of the City Engineer dated April 8, 1970, be received. 6. Relocation of Bus Stop: Broadway and Rupert_______ Alderman Hardwick referred a request from Mr. C.F. Edgett, Beulah Gardens Senior Citizens Homes, that the southbound bus stop on Rupert Street at Broadway be relocated to the near side of the intersection, in order to facilitate transfers to the westbound Broadway service. In an information report dated April 8, 1970, the City Engineer advised that arrangements have been made to proceed with the construction of a near side bus pull-off as soon as City forces are available and the Transit Authority has agreed to share in the cost, which is estimated to be $500. RECOMMENDED that Mr. C.F. Edgett be advised of the proposal to construct a bus pull-off on the north side of Broadway and that the City Engineer's report dated April 8th be received. 425 7. Nanaimo Street and Cambridge Street: Request for Suspended School Sign and/or Flashing Beacon___________ _____ In a communication dated February 11, 1970, to Alderman Rankin, Mr. J. Zaslove expressed concern over the difficulty being experienced by pedestrians in crossing Nanaimo Street at Cambridge Street. Mr. Zaslove requested that consideration be given to the installation of suspended school signs and/or a flashing beacon as a minimum measure to improve the safety of the crossing. In a report dated April 9, 1970, the City Engineer advised as follows: "We have reviewed this intersection together with the Police Department and while traffic volumes are heaviest during the 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. period, they are relatively light during the remaining school crossing periods. Since January 1st, 1965, there has been a total of 11 recorded accidents, of which only one (November 19th, 1965) involved a pedestrian. Mr. Zaslove's major concern is for the safety of children attending Hastings School Annex. Since the Annex serves children from kindergarten to Grade 3, their age is such that a school safety patrol would not be appropriate. The crosswalk at Nanaimo and Cambridge is too far removed from Hastings Elementary School for a safety patrol to be manned by the Hastings School students. This location was the subject of a report to the Official Traffic Commission in March 1967, at which several methods of protection were discussed, including adult crossing guards. A system of 'volunteer crossing guards' was implemented by parents of the students shortly after Hastings School Annex opened in 1967. However, this system was discontinued shortly thereafter by the parents. The Police Department review indicates that there are sufficient gaps in the traffic stream to allow students to cross in safety. It was noted, however, that there are a number of violations of the 'No Passing' regulation and also of vehicles proceeding before the crosswalk is com- pletely cleared. These violations may relate to the width of Nanaimo Street and the 'offset' configuration of Cambridge Street, making it less apparent than a normal intersection. Because of the special circumstances in this case, namely the width of Nanaimo Street, the absence of a school patrol, and the difficulty in recognizing the intersection because of its offset nature, we feel it is appropriate to make the crossing more apparent. We therefore propose to supplement the existing marginally mounted signs with suspended School Crosswalk signs governing northbound and southbound traffic on Nanaimo Street." The City Engineer concluded his report with a recommendation that special attention be given to the crosswalk violations by the Police Department, as available manpower permits. RECOMMENDED that the report of the City Engineer dated April 9, 1970, with respect to a request for suspended school signs and/or a flashing beacon be adopted. 426 8. Regulatory Traffic Signing: Days Applicable_______________ On October 7, 1968, in a communication to the City Clerk, the Secretary of the Board of Police Commissioners advised of the following excerpt from the minutes of the meeting of that Board dated September 26, 1968: "Commissioner Brown stated he did not feel some traffic signs were clearly worded. He referred to the 'No Parking - 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.' signs in particular. He said they were apparently enforced on a Monday-to- Friday basis only, but nothing on the sign indicated this. He stated the sign should indicate the days the restrictions were enforced or the days on which the restrictions do not apply. The Chief Constable stated that he had taken the matter up with the Traffic Engineer some years ago but had been unable to get the wording changed. He added that in most other cities parking signs clearly indicated the days on which the restrictions applied or the days on which they did not apply. His Worship suggested that the matter be brought to the attention of the City Engineer with a request that he review the present wording of the signs and advise the Board of the results." With respect to this matter, the City Engineer under date of April 9, 1970, reported as follows: "At the Board of Police Commissioners' meeting on September 26th, 1968, concern was expressed that some traffic signs are not clearly worded, in that they do not indicate which days of the week the restrictions apply. The City Engineer was therefore requested to review the present wording of the signs. This report has been delayed, due to the priorities of other work. Signs in this category include both parking and turning restrictions,both of which are installed to treat two basic situations, as follows: (1) The 'all day' restriction is intended to aid the flow of traffic during the shopping and business hours, (i.e. No Parking, 7 A.M. - 6 P.M.) or, to regulate curb usage during shopping and business hours (i.e. One Hour Parking Time Limit 9 A.M. - 6 P.M.). These regulations are effective Monday to Saturday inclusive. (2) The 'rush hour' restriction is intended to aid the flow of commuters (i.e. No Stopping 4 P.M. - 6 P.M.) (No Left Turn 7 - 9 A.M. 4 - 6 P.M.). These regulations are effective Monday to Friday only. There are also other special sign arrangements dealing with particular conditions (liquor stores, entrance to Stanley Park). In general, all the traffic signs in the City are installed on the basis of introducing only the degree of regulation necessary to meet the particular condition. With the size of Vancouver City, this means there will be a variety of regulations and applicable periods. However, this approach is considered to be the most desirable and effective. 427 1. Change the Signs One means of clarifying this situation is to change the wording on the signs so as to include the information as to which days the regulations are applicable. Although this would overcome the difficulty with the present signing, the following points should be noted: (a) In the case of parking signs, the more complex messages which result could lead to confusion, especially on those signs which include both stopping and parking regulations, each applicable on different days. Larger signs would be required to accommodate the messages, and in some cases two signs would be needed where one is now adequate. (b) On turn control signs, which must be clearly legible to moving traffic, the additional message would undoubtedly result in complaints of inadequate signing. (c) The cost of converting all our curb usage and turn control signs to include information on the applicable days is estimated to be in the order of $65,000. A limited check indicates a number of other cities indicate the days of the week on the parking signs but not on the turn prohibition signs. 2. Change the Regulations Because of these disadvantages, an alternative solution has been examined. The regulations could be changed so that they are all effective for the same period of the week, either Monday to Friday, or Monday to Saturday. (Apart from a small number of special exceptions, which now have the applicable days posted on the signs.) This alternative has the disadvantage that it may create some inconvenience to either motorists or property owners abutting the affected streets. If the uniform period is Monday to Friday: (a) Certain streets which carry heavy volumes on Saturday (and therefore now have 7 A.M. to 6 P.M. restrictions), would experience Saturday congestion. (b) Undesirable long-term parking will occur in the time- limit areas in shopping and business districts on Saturdays where the time limit is necessary to provide for the short-term parking demand. If the selected period is Monday to Saturday: (a) Residents located on major streets would be incon- venienced by rush hour parking prohibitions Saturday morning and afternoon. (b) Rush hour traffic volumes on Saturdays are lower than on weekdays, and so the parking and turning prohi- bitions are not required for moving traffic. (c) Parking prohibitions during the Saturday afternoon period would raise objection from merchants, since available parking would be reduced. 428 This alternative would not be a total solution, since motorists would still have to be made aware of the effective days by means other than the signs themselves. The high cost and other drawbacks of changing the sign messages or the inconvenience to the public that would result from changing the period in which the regulations apply should be weighed against the difficulties experienced with the present signing. Although there are undoubtedly some instances of motorists' confusion with the present signing, it is felt that these are isolated cases, and that by and large, motorists are familiar with the existing regulations. Relatively few problems have been experienced by the Police in this regard, and the absence of adverse comments by the public would appear to indicate that our present practice is both understood and accepted. Accordingly, it is RECOMMENDED that the present practice of not including the applicable days of the week on parking and turning signs be maintained and every effort be made to advise the public of the applicable times." The Commission discussed appropriate ways in which the public could be informed of the days of the week in which certain restrictions apply and Mr. Wiseman offered the services of the Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council in advising the public. After considerable discussion, it was RECOMMENDED that the present practice of not including applicable days of the weeks on parking and turning signs be maintained and efforts be made to advise the public of the applicable times. 9. Bus Stop: Fraser and 25th Avenue At the last meeting the Commission discussed the complaint by Mr. Stanley Jung, on behalf of the merchants in the block, with respect to the recent positioning of the bus stop on the far side of Fraser Street at 25th Avenue. The Commission recom- mended that Mr. Jung, on behalf of the petitioners, be forwarded a letter explaining the logic on why the bus stops are placed on the far side of intersections and that he again be asked if he wishes to appear before the Official Traffic Commission to discuss the matter further. The Clerk advised that a letter had been forwarded by the City Clerk to Mr. Jung on April 10th which set out the reasons why bus stops are placed on the far side of intersections and he had been requested to notify her if he wished to appear before the Official Traffic Commission at this meeting. The Clerk further advised that she had telephoned Mr. Jung to determine if he, or any of the merchants, would be appearing and had been informed that there would not be representations by the merchants at this meeting. It was RECOMMENDED that copies of the communication dated April 10, 1970, to Mr. Jung be forwarded to each of the petitioners for information. The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:30 p.m. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 380 ======================================================================== 429 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, May 12th, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Deputy Mayor (Alderman Sweeney) Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, and Rankin. ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (Civic Business) Alderman Wilson (Civic Business) CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer offered by the Rev. Dr. George Turpin, Civic Chaplain. ACKNOWLEDGMENT His Worship the Deputy Mayor acknowledged the presence in the Council Chamber of students from the Kitsilano Secondary School under the direction of Mr. Achtemichuk. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day re Personnel and Property matters. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated May 5, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Deputy Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED REPORT REFERENCE AND BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS______________________________ A. Dunsmuir-Melville Connector The Board of Administration, under date of May 7th, 1970, submitted a detailed report by the Director of Planning and City Engineer in respect of the Dunsmuir-Melville Connector and replotting opportunities in the three block area bounded by Pender, Burrard, Georgia and Thurlow Streets. 430 The following recommendations are contained in this report: "1. Council approve the alignment as shown on Engineering De- partment Drawing No. YD-121-7 (Appendix II) and authorize the Supervisor of Property and Insurance to negotiate the purchase of land required for the right-of-way. The programming for the purchase of individual parcels remaining; to be determined in relation to the timing of the Dominion Construction Co. Ltd. project and availability of funds. 2. Council approve in principle: (a) Closure of eastern portion of Eveleigh Street and the sale of same to Dominion Construction subject to: (i) sale at market value to be agreed upon by City Council (ii) the land being consolidated With adjacent parcels (iii) purchaser paying costs of relocating services (iv) purchaser establishing land for the purposes of a turn-around at the east end of the residual part of Eveleigh Street (b) Closure of land south of Eveleigh Street between the projection of the easterly property line of the Melville Building site and Burrard Street subject to: (i) the parcels north and south of the closed lane being acquired by Dominion Construction Co. Ltd. and consolidated with the lane (ii) the purchaser paying costs of relocating services (a very preliminary estimate is $36,000 in terms of 1970 dollars), it being understood that the closed lane would be exchanged for land required for the Connector right-of-way 3. Council approve the use of the triangular parcel of land bounded by the Dunsmuir-Melville Connector, Burrard Street and the centre line of Melville Street for public open space and in order to do this: (a) Council establish a Committee to negotiate with the Provincial Government for the inclusion of their site at a nominal sum as part of the public open space (b) Council indicate whether their officials should negotiate with Dominion Construction with respect to subsurface parking or offer the site for open tenders at a later stage." (Attachments are on file in the City Clerk's Office) The Council received a report explanation from the Director of Planning and the City Engineer and a request for deferment of the whole matter submitted by Mr. J.S. Maguire, Barrister, on behalf of Bowell McLean Motor Co. Ltd., one of the owners affected, for time in which to consider details of this report and submit its position. 431 MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT recommendations 1 and 2 quoted above be approved; FURTHER THAT recommendation 3 be deferred for two weeks to receive a submission from Bowell McLean Motor Co. Ltd. - CARRIED (A motion by Alderman Broome, i.e. that the Council agenda be varied to continue consideration of this particular subject following the Report Reference was passed at the commencement of this business) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Rezoning: Area near 16th Avenue ____________and Burrard Street It was agreed to defer consideration of this matter pending the hearing of delegations later this day. 2. Grant: Vancouver _________Neurological Centre MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT this matter be deferred pending the hearing of a delegation at a later date, as per request recently received. - CARRIED 3. Enquiries and Other Matters Further consideration was given to the following motion: MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT WHEREAS it appears that that portion of the Agenda described as 'Enquiries and Other Matters' is absorbing an inordinate amount of time; AND WHEREAS each Tuesday the Council is confronted with many matters of great concern which require careful thought and discussion; AND WHEREAS, with increasing frequency, important items of business are not gone into until late in the afternoon; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the order of business be altered so that subject 'Enquiries and Other Matters' will appear immediately following 'Motions'. (carried)* A recorded vote was requested. The record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Bird Alderman Phillips Deputy Mayor Sweeney Alderman Calder Alderman Linnell Alderman Hardwick Alderman Broome Alderman Rankin Alderman Adams The motion was declared, - CARRIED* 432 The Council recessed at approximately 10:45 a.m. to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office following which the Council recessed to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. The Council reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber, still in Committee of the Whole, at approximately 2:00 p.m., with the following members present: PRESENT: His Worship the Deputy Mayor (Alderman Sweeney) Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips and Rankin. ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (Civic Business) Alderman Wilson (Civic Business) DELEGATIONS, UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS_________________ Rezoning: Area Near 16th Avenue _____________and Burrard Street The Council further considered Board of Administration report of April 24, 1970, in the matter of rezoning application from Mr. J. Brand for area bounded by the lane north of 10th Avenue, Pine Street, 16th Avenue and Burrard Street; all of blocks 368, 388, 408, 428, 448, 468, Lots 11-20, Block 348, D.L. 526, from the present RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District to an RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District. The report details pertinent information in connection with the matter and makes certain suggestions for Council consideration. Mr. J. Brand, President and Margaret Gouraud, Secretary and Vice President of the South Granville Property Owners' Association submitted briefs dated February 20 and May 12, in support of the application and Mr. Brand appeared. Mr. R.J. Hyndman of Viewmont Holdings Ltd. and Tupper Holdings Ltd., appeared in support of the Association's application and submitted a brief dated May 12, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission be requested to report on the advisability of rezoning at the present time to RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District only the area bounded on the north by the lane south of Broadway, with the exception of Lot 20, Block 348 (photography studio), Burrard Street on the west, Pine Street on the east and 14th Avenue on the south, i.e. taking no action on the half blocks bounded by 14th and 16th Avenues and Burrard and Pine Streets. - CARRIED B. General Report, May 8, 1970 Building and Planning Matters (i) Proposed Public Housing Projects: FP 12, FP 13, FP 14 (Clause 4) The Council considered Board of Administration report (Building and Planning matters), Clause 4, dated May 8, 1970, regarding the following Public Housing Projects: FP 12 - Grandview Highway and Penticton Street FP 13 - Rupert Street and Vanness Avenue FP 14 - 25th Avenue and Brant Street 433 An opportunity was given to any persons present wishing to speak on the matter. As a result, Mr. John Medwid of 3271 Vanness Street appeared and requested a fence be placed between his property and the adjacent proposed housing project. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clause 4 of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated May 8, 1970, be adopted; FURTHER THAT the request for fencing by Mr. Medwid be referred to the Director of Planning for appropriate action. - CARRIED ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Adams - enquired if the Police Commission would Riot Equipment: be making a further request to Council Police for funds for riot equipment, which was not approved by Council. The Deputy Mayor advised the Chief Constable will be making a further request in the near future. Alderman Phillips - referred to disturbances in the City Weekend Disturbances during the weekend and proposed meeting with representatives of groups which participate in marches, in an endeavour to obtain cooperation from them in monitoring their members when in marches. The Deputy Mayor suggested the Alderman bring in a motion if he wishes to pursue the matter. COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Grant: Laurel House Society A communication was received from the Chairman of the Laurel House Society asking reconsideration of its application for a grant and submitting further information in respect of the work of the Society. The Council, on April 14th, passed a motion that no further action be taken. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the portion of the Council resolution of April 14th respecting no further action on this application be rescinded. - LOST (no further action taken on the matter) 2. Invitation to All Star Game and Dinner MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT no action be taken on the invitation from the Mayor of Ottawa, addressed to His Worship the Mayor, to attend an all star game and dinner proposed in Ottawa, June 30 and July 2. - CARRIED 434 3. Council Appointee: Playhouse Theatre Company The City Council noted an invitation from the Playhouse Theatre Company that a Council representative be appointed to the Board of Directors. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the City Council reiterate its right to appoint a nominee to the Playhouse Theatre Company; FURTHER THAT for the 1970/71 theatre season, a representative of the Civic Auditorium Board be appointed as the Council's nominee. - CARRIED 4. Anti Litter Program The City Council noted a communication from the Minister of Travel Industry, under date of May 4, 1970, advising the Provincial Government has designated May 20, 1970, as 'Anti Litter Day' in the Province of British Columbia. The Council's consideration in assisting schools, or groups, in any project involved in litter cleanup or control, is requested. The Deputy Mayor advised he had approved a proclamation declaring May 20th 'Anti Litter Day' in Vancouver. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the City Council endorse this Anti Litter programme and the matter of rendering appropriate assistance be left in the hands of His Worship the Deputy Mayor, to make arrangements as considered advisable. - CARRIED 5. Public Hearing Date: Shaughnessy and Botanical Gardens Mr. Paul Hansen submitted a communication to the City Council asking the Public Hearing date of June 18th respecting a Public Hearing regarding the question of development of Shaughnessy property to include a botanical garden, be set at a later date in July since detailed plans of the development are not expected to be available for inspection until approximately June 1st. Alderman Hardwick advised that Dr. Gibson of the Botanical Gardens Association, is having a meeting in May to fully inform the public on the matter when details of plans and related matters are expected to be available. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the City Clerk be instructed to be in communication with Dr. Gibson regarding meeting arrangements and if confirmed, inform Mr. Hansen, and that it is the Council's view he, therefore, should be able to inspect the plans in sufficient time without requiring any change in the Public Hearing date. - CARRIED (It was ascertained later from Dr. Gibson that meetings are being held May 27th and 28th in the Bloedel Conservatory) 435 6. Working Session re Planning Procedures in Seattle.____________________________________ A communication was received from the Director of Planning advising of an invitation to take part in a working session, May 21 and 22, in the City of Seattle on the matter of planning procedures for that City. City Council authority is requested. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Director of Planning be authorized to attend this Working Session and participate as invited. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd) B. General Report (cont'd) Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated May 8, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Social Service and Health Matters (i) Gordon House and Park Board Playground Space: West End (Clause 1) MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the following recommendation in this report be adopted: 'the foregoing report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted.' - CARRIED (ii) Library Board Representation: Social Development Committee (Clause 3) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT, after considering information in the report of the Board of Administration respecting Library Board representation on the Social Development Committee, Clause 2 in the resolution of Council of October 8, 1968, be amended by adding the following : ' (e) one member of the Vancouver Public Library Board to be named by the said Board.' - CARRIED (iii) Department of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement: Change in Age of Majority (Clause 2) MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clause 2 of the report of the Board of Administration (Social Service and Health matters), dated May 8, 1970, be received for information. - CARRIED 436 Harbours and Parks Matters Vancouver Public Aquarium Association MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Harbours and Parks matters), dated May 8, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters (ii) Election Building: 2510 Yukon Street (Clause 2) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT this clause be adopted, on the understanding the whole matter will be brought to the attention of City Council in one year's time. - CARRIED (iii) Application to amend text of Zoning and Development By-law relating to Height Limits in (C-2) Commercial Districts (Clause 5) In connection with this clause, which relates to application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law re height limits in C-2 Commercial Districts, a communication, dated May 11, 1970, containing suggestions was received from Mr. J.S. Shakespeare, Barrister, on behalf of a client. The following consideration was given by City Council: MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Board of Administration be requested to report at an early date on proposal 1. in Mr. Shakespeare's letter of May 11, 1970, and the question of density as outlined in the C-2 schedule for both commercial and mixed commercial/residential areas, be reviewed. (referred) MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT suggestions 1. and 2. in Mr. Shakespeare's letter of May 11, 1970, together with motion of Alderman Hardwick, be referred to the Board of Administration for early report back. - CARRIED (iv) Balance of Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clauses 1 and 3 of the report of the Board of Adminis- tration (Building and Planning matters), dated May 8, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED (Clause 4 dealt with on pages 4 and 5) 43 7 Licenses and Claims Matters Licensing of Lotteries Pursuant to Section 179A of the Criminal Code In considering this report re licensing of lotteries pursuant to Section 179A of the Criminal Code, the following communications were noted: (a) Killarney Community Centre (b) Mount Pleasant Branch, No. 177, Royal Canadian Legion (c) City Prosecutor MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Licenses and Claims matters), dated May 8, 1970, together with the communications received in connection therewith, be referred to the Standing Committee of Council on General Purposes. - CARRIED Finance matters (i) Agreement City and Pacific National Exhibition re Pacific Coliseum Grant (Clause 1) MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT this clause be adopted after the recommendation is amended to read as follows: 'RECOMMENDED that the Pacific National Exhibition be notified that with respect to the Coliseum Agreement a payment of $29,324.94 plus a proper share of clock, scoreboard and concession revenues is expected for the year ended September 30th, 1969, and further that a payment is expected for the period ended September 30th, 1968, after the deficit of $605.29 is adjusted for clock and scoreboard revenues.' (tabled) MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the motion of Alderman Phillips be tabled for two weeks and the whole matter referred back to the Board of Administration for further report, following further discussions with the Pacific National Exhibition authorities who have had a recent meeting on the matter. - CARRIED (ii) Payment of Legal Expenses Incurred by Police Constables (Clause 2) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clause 2 of the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated May 8, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED (iii) Stage Crew Wages Claim (Clause 3) MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT authority be granted to pay the $83.54 referred to in this clause in respect of settlement of wages to three members of the stage crew of the Vancouver International Festival, subject to release being signed by the Union, on behalf of all the employees of the Vancouver Festival Society which they represent. (Alderman Broome is recorded - CARRIED BY THE in the negative) REQUIRED MAJORITY 438 (iv) Grant: Junior Symphony Society (Clause 4) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT consideration of this clause be deferred pending the hearing of delegation, pursuant to request received. -CARRIED (At this point a short recess was observed) (v) Landlord and Tenant Act (Clause 5) The Board of Administration submitted report of the Corporation Counsel regarding the Landlord and Tenant Act passed at the last sitting of the Legislature and which Act has now been proclaimed. A comparison of the provisions of the Act with the provisions of the City's By-law is made and certain suggestions offered, one of which is as follows: 'Take no action and let the Board continue to administer the By-law as it has been doing. Should the validity of the By-law be challenged in the Courts, the resulting decision would resolve the question as to whether the Act or the By-law prevails or whether they can co-exist.' A report, dated May 11, 1970, was received from the Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board conveying its comments. It was noted that the Vancouver Tenants' Council may wish to appear before the City Council and the Greater Vancouver Apartment Owners' Association also indicated they may, at some future date, wish to appear. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT no action be taken to alter the present arrangement and therefore, the Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board continue to administer the City By-law as it has been doing; FURTHER THAT if the Vancouver Tenants' Council or the Greater Vancouver Apartment Owners' Association wish to appear before the City Council, arrangements be made. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report dated May 11, 1970, from the Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board, be received. - CARRIED (vi) Grant: Vancouver Kitsilano Boys' Band (Clause 6)___________ An application was received from the Kitsilano Boys' Band for a grant to assist in the expenses of the forthcoming tour of the United Kingdom and the Continent during July and August, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT no action be taken on this request. - CARRIED (vii) Grant: Festive Players (Clause 7) The City Council considered a request from the Festive Players for a grant of $6,264.00 to assist in providing for a 25-piece orchestra for outdoor concerts. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT no action be taken on this request. - CARRIED 439 (viii) Invitation to Odessa, U.S.S.R. (Clause 8) The City Council received a communication from the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Odessa City Council of Workers' Deputies inviting a delegation of three to visit Odessa in the U.S.S.R. Odessa is Vancouver's Sister City. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the invitation be declined with thanks. - CARRIED (ix) Financial Statements for 1969 The Board of Administration submitted the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 1969 from the External Auditors, Griffiths & Griffiths, who have requested an opportunity to appear before the City Council in connection therewith. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT consideration of this matter be deferred pending delegation arrangements. - CARRIED C. Personnel Matters Supplementary, May 8, 1970 Auto Allowance: Parking Engineer MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated May 8, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED D. Property Matters, May 8, 1970 (i) Subdivision and Sale of Lot 158 S/S Wall St. between Slocan & Kaslo Sts. (Clause 5) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT consideration of this matter be deferred pending the hearing of delegations as requested. - CARRIED (ii) Balance of Property Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, in respect of report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated May 8, 1970, Clauses 1 to 4 inclusive be adopted and Clause 6 received for information. - CARRIED E. Overtime: Social Service Department The Board of Administration, under date of May 8, 1970, submitted a report from the Acting Social Service Administrator and the Administrative Analyst in the matter of departmental overtime, recommending as follows, the Board of Administration recommending approval: "(a) $2,204.00 overtime be approved to meet April overtime expenditures; (b) an additional amount of $6,000.00 be provided for the balance of the year to meet emergency situations; (c) the $8,204.00 be provided from the Contingency Reserve Fund." MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the foregoing recommendations be adopted. - CARRIED F. 1970 Basic Capital Program The Board of Administration, under date of May 6, 1970, submitted a report with respect to the 1970 Basic Capital Program under the following headings: Project Detail Capital Programs Unallocated By-law Funds Financing the 1970 Basic Capital Program The Board of Administration recommends as follows: "1. the 1970 Basic Capital Program amounting to $9,899,396 and the method of financing this program, which are summarized on Schedule 1, be approved. 2. the Summary of Recommendations re Project Detail on Page 3 of this report be approved: it being noted that the Parks Program is submitted to Council for consideration." MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing recommendations be adopted and the Parks Program as submitted be approved. - CARRIED G. Economic Study - Downtown Vancouver The Board of Administration, under date of April 27, 1970, submitted the following report in respect of Economic Study - Downtown Vancouver: "The Board of Administration has received a report dated April 27, 1970, from the Director of Planning. In summary the Director of Planning reports the completion of the Economic Study by consultants, Hedlin Menzies and Associates Limited. This study was initiated in connection with the preparation of Urban Renewal Scheme 4A. Subsequent to the Federal Moratorium the Urban Renewal Scheme 4A was abandoned and the economic study was modified to take the form of a more comprehensive forecast for the downtown area. The Planning Department particularly notes that the consultants' forecasts are based on present trends, and that the particular forecasts for the different Downtown and False Creek concepts will be made available in the brochures prepared for submission to Council and for circulation within the community. 441 Economic Study - Downtown Vancouver The Director of Planning recommends that: 1. Council receive the economic study, noting that the information has been, as appropriate, assimilated into the Downtown and False Creek proposals being put forward for Council's consideration by the Director of Planning. 2. Copies of the report be deposited with the City Clerk to be made available to the public for perusal on request. The consultants, Hedlin Menzies & Associates Limited have indicated their willingness to discuss and answer questions on their report, should Council so desire. Your Board RECOMMENDS the aforementioned recommendations of the Director of Planning be adopted." MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing recommendations of the Board of Administration and Director of Planning be adopted. - CARRIED Basic Outstanding Items referred to Planning Department___________________ MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the Board of Administration request the Director of Planning to set out the outstanding basic items which have been referred to the Planning Department for report, setting out the staff necessary to complete these requirements, and by what date; such report to be submitted to the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Development. - CARRIED H. Payment for Synthetic Turf, etc. at Empire Stadium_____________________ The Board of Administration, under date of April 30, 1970, submitted the following report: "The Director of Finance and the Corporation Counsel report as follows: 'The Pacific National Exhibition has asked what plan of pay- ment the City is choosing for this project, and, while the resolution of Council of March 24th instructs the Pacific National Exhibition to let the contract to the 3 M Company, the matter of method of payment chosen by the City has not been stated specifically in a Council resolution, although a tentative choice of the instalment basis has been indicated by the Supplementary Capital Budget. The present situation is that the Pacific National Exhibition is handling the matter of the contract, specifications for the work and presumably inspection and final acceptance of the laid turf and that the City will make payment directly or through the Pacific National Exhibition on approval of the works by the Pacific National Exhibition and their recommendation that payment be made. 442 While the 3 M Company proposal to the Pacific National Exhibition as reported to Council included preparation of the subsurface at a cost of $167,036, we are since informed that this part of the work is being arranged for separately by the Pacific National Exhibition. The total amount payable therefore, on an instalment basis is $891,878. of which $724,842. is to be paid to the 3 M Company by instalments and $167,036. in 1970 to other contractors for subsurface work as directed by the Pacific National Exhibition. The cash price for the playing surface, field event and track surface, etc. as a package is $672,765. after deducting a cash discount for payment within 30 days after acceptance of the work. The instalment basis expressed on an interest basis works out to the following schedule of payments at 6.2416% interest per annum. This is an extremely favorable rate for this financing over the term proposed. Payments allocated on interest basis Unpaid Principal Interest Balance @ 6.2416% Cost on cash basis.............. $672,765 Payment 1970 $249, 842 (Down Payt) 422,923 $249,842 --- " 1971 200,000 249,320 173,603 $26,397 " 1972 150,000 114,882 134,438 15,562 1973 75,000 47,052 67,830 7,170 " 1974 50,000 -0- 47,052 2,948 Total Payable 1970-1974 incl. $724,842 $672,765 $52,077 For Council Consideration Should Council wish to direct that the City commit itself to instalment payments on the basis outlined in the proposal referred to in Council's resolution of March 24, a formal form of motion, prepared by the Corporation Counsel is attached. Your Board submits the above report of the Director of Finance and the Corporation Counsel for Council consideration." A communication from Davis and Company was received, advising that in preparing a formal contract between the Pacific National Exhibition and the 3 M Company re installation of synthetic turf and running track at Empire Stadium, the question of assurance to the company re payment of the purchase price has arisen. 443 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT WHEREAS at its meeting of March 24, 1970, Council instructed the Pacific National Exhibition to let a contract to Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing of Canada Limited for the complete installation of synthetic turf and track at Empire Stadium and referred the matter of the method of payment for the turf and track to the Finance Committee; AND WHEREAS the proposal of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing of Canada Limited includes as part of the work to be done the preparation of subsurface at a cost of $167,036; AND WHEREAS the preparation of the subsurface will not be done by Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing of Canada Limited and accordingly the price payable to Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing of Canada Limited as set out in their proposal will be reduced by $167,036; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Director of Finance that it would be in the best interests of the City that the materials supplied and the work undertaken by Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing of Canada Limited be paid for on a deferred payment plan as herein- after set forth, and the estimates and budget adopted by the Finance Committee contemplate payment on the basis of the said deferred payment plan; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that payment for the materials supplied and the work undertaken by Minnesota Mining and Manufac- turing of Canada Limited in installing the synthetic turf and track be made on the following basis upon advice from the Pacific National Exhibition that the contract referred to above has been performed to their satisfaction. The total price of $724,842 will be paid in five instalments as follows: Thirty days after acceptance of the complete work ....$249,842 One year following the date of the first payment ...........$200,000 Two years following the date of the first payment ....$150,000 Three years following the date of the first payment ..$ 75,000 Four years following the date of the first payment ...$ 50,000 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Vancouver be made a party to the contract between the Pacific National Exhibition and Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing of Canada for the supply of Synthetic Turf and track for Empire Stadium for the purpose of binding the City in respect of the instalment payments provided for in the contract and that on submission of a contract satis- factory to the Corporation Counsel the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the contract. AND FURTHER RESOLVED that the $167,036 to be paid for the preparation of the subsurface be paid to contractors designated by the Pacific National Exhibition or as otherwise directed by the Pacific National Exhibition upon advice from the Pacific National Exhibition that the work in respect of which payment is to be made has been completed, to the satisfaction of the Pacific National Exhibition. (proposals separated but finally carried) (see next page) 444 MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, in Amendment, THAT the following words be added to the motion of Alderman Broome: 'all the above to be subject to the Pacific National Exhibition agreeing to contribute the sum of $200,000 over the next five years toward the cost of the turf for the Empire Stadium.' (lost)* A recorded vote was requested. The record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE AMENDMENT AGAINST THE AMENDMENT Alderman Phillips Alderman Bird Alderman Calder Deputy Mayor Sweeney Alderman Rankin Alderman Adams Alderman Hardwick Alderman Broome Alderman Linnell The Amendment was declared, - LOST* Alderman Phillips requested the motion of Alderman Broome be split, and a recorded vote was taken on the portion of the motion to and including the second RESOLVED. The record, therefore, is as follows: FOR AGAINST Alderman Adams Alderman Rankin Alderman Broome Alderman Hardwick Alderman Linnell Alderman Phillips Alderman Calder Deputy Mayor Sweeney Alderman Bird The motion, in part, was declared, - CARRIED The last RESOLVED portion in the motion of Alderman Broome was put and a recorded vote requested. The record, therefore, is as follows: FOR AGAINST Alderman Bird Alderman Phillips Deputy Mayor Sweeney Alderman Calder Alderman Adams Alderman Rankin Alderman Broome Alderman Hardwick Alderman Linnell The remaining part of the motion was declared, - CARRIED 445 I. Motor Vehicle Inspection Station The Board of Administration, under date of May 7, 1970, sub- mitted a report of the Director of Finance, pursuant to Council's instructions as a result of the Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association having filed a brief at a previous meeting on the subject of the future operation of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Station. This Board of Administration report is concluded by recommending the Council approve the recommendations in the Board report of April 20th in respect of this subject. The Board of Administration, however, proposed an additional provision at this meeting. After due consideration, therefore, it was, MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT, 1. Council offer to turn over to the Provincial Government as of July 1, 1970, the operation of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Station along with the associated equipment and such items of office furniture and fixtures not considered useful to the City, for a price of $1.00, subject to the Province and City signing the necessary agreement. 2.(a) Council extend job preference provisions under personnel regulation 270-2(e) to the present employees of the station, effective from July 1, 1970, and that any employee who so desires, can advise the Director of Personnel Services prior to the end of June 1970 that he wishes to maintain this preference to June 30, 1971, even though he becomes an inspection station employee of the Provincial Government. This would appear to meet the request of the Union for an extension of protection beyond the six month deferral set by Council in December 1969, to allow the employees to seek other employment in the City service. (b) In addition to the foregoing provision, where permanent City of Vancouver positions in the Motor Vehicle Inspection Station are abolished due to transfer of the Station to the Provincial Government, and where the incumbent in such a position has been in the position for 5 years or more, the following conditions of reemployment shall prevail: (i) at any time up to the employee's maximum retirement date, regulation 270 (2)(e) shall be applicable; (ii) the employee shall be placed in the highest step in the salary level in the position to which he is reemployed that is closest to the step in the salary range of the position he held when such position was abolished; (iii) implementing (ii) above shall not have the effect of altering any salaries of any other employees of the City at the time of the reemployment, notwithstanding any current City of Vancouver practices in connection with employing staff at other than the lowest step in the salary range; (iv) this arrangement shall be considered a special arrangement applicable only to positions abolished in the City of Vancouver Motor Vehicle Inspection Station and shall be without prejudice to City policy with respect to other positions abolished in the future. 446 3. The methods recommended in the December 8, 1969 report for processing gratuity credits and Separation Trust be approved. Sick leave credits will be transferred if the Station is turned over to the Government and will be transferred back if the employee returns to the City service before July 1, 1971; 4. The Corporation Counsel draft any necessary agreement for the transfer of the Station to the Provincial Government including clauses detailing the protection of the present employees, and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement; 5. The Corporation Counsel be instructed to bring forward the necessary bylaw to repeal the Motor Vehicle Bylaw, effective July 1, 1970. 6. Council agree to continue the present use of the 1600 block of Alberni Street for vehicles waiting to enter the inspection station in return for permitting inspection of City vehicles through the inspection line at Manitoba Yards for 25¢ per vehicle. The Manitoba Yards inspection line to meet the Provincial Standards. - CARRIED J. Lease of Restaurant: Centennial Museum The Board of Administration, under date of May 8, 1970, submitted report from the Acting Purchasing Agent and Director of Museums in the matter of lease and operation of the restaurant in the Centennial Museum, recommending as follows: 1. That Oly's Food Services Limited be granted a five-year lease for the operation of the Centennial Museum Restaurant on a rental basis of 10% of sales plus one-half of all operating profits in excess of 10% of gross sales, and commissions on all vending machines sales at standard rates. 2. That Oly's Food Services Limited be authorized to proceed with the proposed changes in the restaurant at an estimated cost of $5,000.00 and the cost of such changes be retired by rentals to the City. 3. That the lease be to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel. 4. That the City obtain a Dining Lounge License and that Oly's Food Services Limited be retained to manage this License, and if granted, that permission be given to install a bar at an estimated cost of $2,000.00 and such cost be retired by offsetting rentals to the City. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved. - CARRIED 447 K. Report of Standing Committee on General Purposes, April 30______________ In connection with this report of the Standing Committee on General Purposes, the Council took action as follows: (i) University Endowment Lands: Report of the Sub-Committee (Clause 1) MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT this clause be adopted after amending part (d) by striking out the words 'development of the University Endowment' and inserting in lieu thereof the word 'developed'. - CARRIED (ii) Resolutions: Annual Conference Canadian Federation of Mayors & Municipalities (Clause 2) (iii) Civic Entertainment: Policy (Clause 3) MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Clauses 2 and 3 of the report of the Standing Committee on General Purposes dated April 30, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED (iv) Tag Day Policy (Clause 4) In considering this clause the City Council noted request from the Vancouver Central Lions Club that tag day permission be continued for the organization. A request was noted from the Lions Carnation Fund asking a delegation be heard. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this clause be deferred pending the hearing of a delegation as requested. - LOST MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Clause 4 of the report of the Standing Committee on General Purposes dated April 30, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED (v) Balance of Standing Committee Report MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Clauses 5, 6 and 7 of the report of the Standing Committee on General Purposes dated April 30, 1970, be received for information. - CARRIED L. Federal, Provincial, Municipal Programmes The Board of Administration under date of May 8, 1970, submitted the following report: "At the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held April 30, 1970 your Board was instructed to prepare a resolution for Council consideration re certain aspects of Federal, Provincial, Municipal programmes. The following is your Board's proposed resolution: 448 WHEREAS the Federal Government have eliminated grants to Municipalities in respect to the Winter Works programme, this programme providing capital funds to Municipalities amounting to, in the case of Vancouver, approximately $540,000 in Federal and Provincial grants during the 1967-68 program year; AND WHEREAS the Federal Government have for the time being eliminated grants to Municipalities in respect to Municipal works in Urban Renewal areas, this programme providing needed capital funds to Municipalities amounting to, in the case of Vancouver, approximately $800,000 in Federal and Provincial approved grants to date; AND WHEREAS the recent action of the Federal Government proposing reductions in the rental scale for Public Housing projects is expected to result in an annual increase in costs to Municipalities without prior consultation with the Federal Government's Provincial and Municipal partners in such projects; AND WHEREAS the Minister of Finance, in his 'Proposals for Tax Reform' has proposed changes in the income tax laws which may well have detrimental effects on Municipalities as detailed in the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities brief to the Commons Committee on Finance, Trade and Economic Affairs; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Federation (a) Urge the Federal Government to consult with the Federation prior to taking action on matters affecting the financial status of Municipalities, which form the level of Government most in need of aid and expanded fiscal resources to responsibly perform the functions expected of them; and (b) Urge the Federal Government, as a matter of the highest priority, to establish Federal policies which will lead to the preservation and improvement of the physical and social environment in urban areas where an increasingly large majority of Canadians reside; and (c) Urge the Federal Government to financially aid efforts initiated by Municipalities towards deriving a better understanding of municipal problems and the solutions thereto, in effect establishing a mutuality of interest and effort towards developing the policies referred to in (b) above. Your Board submits the above resolution for the CONSIDERATION and instruction of Council." MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing resolution be forwarded to the forthcoming Conference of the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities. - CARRIED 449 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED BY-LAWS BY-LAW TO REPEAL BY-LAW No. 3124, BEING THE PARKING COMMISSION BY-LAW MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to repeal By-law No. 3124, being the Parking Commission By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Deputy Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 450 MOTIONS 1. Expropriation: (Certain Lots: 67th and 58th Avenues) MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver desires to acquire all those certain parcels or tracts of land and premises situate in the City of Vancouver, in the Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows: Lot 3, Block 2 of Block 23, East side Cromwell Street District Lots 330 and 331, South of 67th Avenue Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 2713 Lot 10, Block 4 in South South side of 58th Avenue part of North-west 1/4 of between Tyne and Cromwell District Lot 335, Group 1, Streets New Westminster District, Plan 3532 Lot 26, Block 6 and North South-west corner of 58th 1/2 of Block 7, North-east Avenue and Boundary Road 1/4 of District Lot 335, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 3624 pursuant to its powers under Section 564 of the "Vancouver Charter", Statutes of British Columbia 1953, Chapter 55, and amendments thereto; AND WHEREAS the City of Vancouver has failed to come to an agreement with the owners of the real property aforesaid as to the terms of acquisition thereof; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the real property aforesaid be, and the same is, hereby expropriated by the City of Vancouver. - CARRIED 2. Program Budgeting The Council considered the following motion on which Notice was called at the meeting on May 5th: MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the Director of Finance report to the Finance Committee on 'program budgeting' and further, indicate the feasibility of introducing such practices in the City. The motion was put and, - CARRIED 3. Leave of Absence: Alderman Wilson MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Alderman Wilson be granted leave of absence for the period June 9th to and including June 16, 1970. - CARRIED 451 4. Leave of Absence: Alderman Rankin MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT Alderman Rankin be granted leave of absence for the period May 19th to June 15, 1970, inclusive. - CARRIED 5. Vandalism in City of Blaine MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Phillips, THAT WHEREAS the City of Blaine was subjected to actions of vandalism and wanton destruction at the hands of persons at present unknown; AND WHEREAS the citizens of this City of Vancouver have been hospitably and fraternally welcomed to the City of Blaine for many years; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Vancouver be, and is hereby recorded as deploring the actions and indignities suffered by the City and the citizens of Blaine and extends to the City and the citizens of Blaine our sincere - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6. Street Demonstrations MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT student, youth and Peace movement groups be requested to meet with the Director of Social Planning/Community Development to discuss setting up a system of monitors from within these groups to assist in heading off violence during demonstrations. (Notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. The Council adjourned at 5:20 p.m. The foregoing are the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 12, 1970 , and the reports referred to are those on Page(s) 452-487 452 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION . . . (WORKS) 1 MAY 8TH, 1970 The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (dated May 8th. 1970.) 1. Festoon Lights for the 1970 Sea Festival Dances at Kitsilano Tennis Courts__________________________________ "The Vancouver Sea Festival Society has requested the installation of 1,000 ft. of festoon lights for outdoor dances to be held at the Kitsilano Tennis Courts on July 11th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th and 17th, 1970. The City owns a quantity of festoon lights and provisions were made in a resolution dated May 2nd, 1961 for the rental of these festoon lights, subject to the following conditions (a) All applications be approved by Council. (b) A rental of l6¢* per foot be charged. (Revised rate approved by Council July 9/68 (c) A deposit of one week's rental be required to ensure the return of the equipment in good condition. As in previous years the cost of this work will be deducted from the City's 1970 Grant to the Sea Festival Society. The deposit of one week's rental is not required because the festoons are to be installed and removed by City workmen. RECOMMENDED that 1,000 feet of festoon lights be rented to the Vancouver Sea Festival Society for the sum of $160.00." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Closing Portion of Kerr Street N/E Corner 45th Avenue and Kerr Street "Kerr Street north of 45th Avenue at the present time is about 88 feet in width. Our highway requirements are for Kerr Street to become 66 feet in width. The owner of Lot 6 at the north-east corner of 45th Avenue and Kerr Street has made application to acquire the surplus portion of street. The closed portion of street will taper from 22 feet at 45th Avenue to approximately 21 feet at the lane north of 45th Avenue, the definite amount bo be determined by survey. I recommend that the surplus portion of Kerr Street between 45th Avenue and the lane north of 45th Avenue be closed, stopped up and conveyed to the abutting owner subject to the following conditions: (a) The value of the closed portion of road to be $11,000 in accordance with the recommendation of the Supervisor of Property & Insurance. 453 The closed portion of road to be consolidated with the abutting privately owned property." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 3. Sewers on Prior Street from Dunlevy Avenue to Station Street_________________ ______ _______ "The 1969 Sewers Capital Budget is almost fully appropriated. Advance approval by the City Council is therefore requested for this project, from 1970 Sewers Capital Budget. Sewers must be constructed prior to paving work on Prior Street, Main to Dunlevy, in connection with the Georgia Viaduct replacement. The proposed work consists of the extension of the new twin sewer in the lane east of Main Street across Prior Street and the construction of two blocks of sanitary sewer on Prior Street. The estimated cost is $24,000 I RECOMMEND that $12,000 be appropriated from Item 3-03-04 'Prior to Paving, Provision for Further Projects' and $12,000 from Item 3-05-02 'Pollution Control, Provision for Further Projects', in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. RECOMMENDATIONS: 4. Tender No. 40-70-2 General Motors Genuine Original Equipment Replacement Parts The City Engineer and Acting Purchasing Agent report as follows: These parts are for City of Vancouver equipment maintained by the Equipment Branch of the Engineering Department "The above tender was opened by your Board on February 23, 1970 and referred to the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent for tabulation and report. The working copy of the tabulation is on file in the Purchasing Agent's Office. Tenders provided for bids to be submitted on the basis of discounts from manufacturer's standard published price lists. Discounts will remain firm, but the pub- lished prices may change from time to time. The contract is for 18 months and the estimated value is approximately $12,000.00 per year. Five bids were received:- Tie Low Bids 1 and 2 - Jim Pattison Ltd. and Carter Pontiac Buick Ltd. both offered 10% discount, but they did not meet night-time service requirements specified in the tender, viz. - City required service until 10:00 p.m. daily, and Bids 1 and 2 offered parts service only until 6:00 p.m. daily. Also, these firms have a much smaller stock of parts than Bids 3 and 4. 454 Bid No. 3 - Pacific G.M.C. offered 5% discount for payment made by the 15th of the month following and meets our night-time service requirements, but, as this firm is primarily a truck agency, most of their stock (approx. 85%) is for truck parts. Bid No. 4 - Dueck on Broadway offered a 5% discount for payment made within 10 days. This firm also meets our night-time service requirements and carries adequate stock requirements for both cars and trucks (60% car, 40% truck). One-third of the City's business is for car parts. Pacific G.M.C. offered better terms of payment for their 5% discount (payment by the "15th of the month following", compared to payment "within 10 days" as offered by Duecks), but the Engineering Department considers that the balance of car and truck parts in Duecks inventory will sub- stantially reduce the possibility of 'stock-outs', which could keep vehicles out of service, and this more than offsets the better payment terms. We therefore recommend acceptance of Bid No. 4 from Dueck on Broadway at a total annual cost of approximately $12,000.00. The report is submitted to Council for award because we consider Bid No. 4 from Dueck on Broadway, gives greater value than the bid offered by Pacific G.M.C." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent be approved. Contracts satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel. 5. Renewal Lease - National Harbours Board The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "By an agreement dated the 5th day of October, 1967, the National Harbours Board granted to the City a lease for sewer purposes of a portion of the water lot in the northerly production of the Victoria Drive Street End, an area 51 feet in width and 1,186.8 feet in length, extending from the original high water mark to the Harbour Headline. The lease is for a term of seven years and two months from January 1, 1963 to February 28, 1970 at a rental of $25 per annum, and contains a renewal term of twenty-one years, terminating February 28, 1991 upon the same terms and conditions as in the original lease, except as to rental. The National Habours Board has forwarded a renewal agreement for execution by the City, extending the above lease for a period of twenty-one years from March 1, 1970 to February 28, 1991 at a rental of $25 per annum for the first five years." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the renewal agreement on the City's behalf. 455 6. Consent to Grant of Licence Lot 6338, Group One, New Westminster District The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "By a lease dated November 21, 1952 the City leased a portion of the foreshore and bed of the North Arm of the Fraser River known as Lot 6338, Group One, New Westminster District, from the North Fraser Harbour Commissioners, for a term expiring on November 21, 1972. By a sub-lease dated December 3, 1952 the City sub-let Lot 6338 to Vancouver and Districts Joint Sewerage and Drainage Board, the pre- decessors of the Greater Vancouver Sewer and Drainage District for a term expiring November 20, 1972. The Greater Vancouver Sewer and Drainage District now wishes to grant a licence, expiring on November 19, 1972, to Westcoast Cellufibre Industries Ltd. to construct a log deck and scow loading berth on part of Lot 6338 and, the City's consent is required before this grant can be effected." Your Board RECOMMENDS that consent be given to the grant of the licence from the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District to Westcoast Cellufibre Industries Ltd. covering Lot 6338, Group One, New Westminster District, the form of the required doc- uments to be satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 435 456 Board of Administration, May 8, 1970 . (SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICE & HEALTH MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Gordon House and Park Board Playground Space - West End Your Board submits the following report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development and the Supervisor of Property & Insurance respecting the request of Gordon House to use City-owned property in the West End: "On November 13, 1969, a letter from Mr. R. A. Morris, President, Neighbourhood Services Association (NSA) was addressed to His Worship the Mayor and Members of Council requesting permission to use City-owned property in the West End as supervised playground space for pre-school children regis- tered in the Day Care Centre program at Gordon House. Since the property requested by Gordon House, located on Nelson Street, has been reserved for development as a park the Clerk forwarded Mr. Morris' letter to the Parks Board on December 1, 1969. The matter was dealt with by the Parks Board at their meeting on February 23, 1970. The specific request of Gordon House to the Parks Board was 'for occupancy for $1 per year for two years of three 33 ft. lots on Nelson Park Site (Block 22) containing an old house, 1130 Nelson Street, on the centre lot and a vacant lot on either side, for use as a private playground for the day care service operated by Gordon House in the nearby St. Andrew's Wesley United Church. The small house to be used for play equipment storage and emergency restrooms, Gordon House to assume custodial care of the house; and further, requested the Board to approve an expenditure of $500 to do basic cleanup and surfacing work on the two vacant lots.' The following resolution was approved by the Parks Board on February 23, 1970, and forwarded to City Council: 'That City Council be requested to agree to demolition of the small house, and that it be suggested to Gordon House that they arrange for a temporary structure for storage and restroom purposes on the requested temporary private day care playground area for a two-year period on Nelson Park site.' This matter was referred to the Director of Social Planning/ Community Development on March 18, 1970, and he reports as follows: 'The building at 1130 Nelson Street is occupied by a Mr. and Mrs. Ross and their son. They pay $85 monthly in rent to the City. The property is administered on behalf of the City by the Property & Insurance Division. In consultation with the Director of SP/CD, the Supervisor of Property & Insurance inspected the building and rated it in fair condition. The exterior of the house needs painting but the interior is in good condition and has been well maintained by its present occupants.' 457 There is a room, at the rear of the basement, ideally suited for the storage of Gordon House equipment and adjacent washroom facilities which can be separated from the basement area for use by the children. Mr. and Mrs. Ross have agreed to relinquish these facilities for the use of Gordon House. Gordon House has agreed to expend up to $500 for alterations in the basement up to the standard recommended by City Officials. The Medical Health Officer has listed eight requirements for comp- liance with By-law health standards. This information has been provided to officials at Gordon House and their Chairman, Hilda Kristiansen, has undertaken to effect the necessary repairs. Job estimates indicate that this can be carried out for less than the $500 already committed to this purpose by Gordon House. The alterations in the dwelling and any necessary fencing are to be done under the supervision of the Supervisor of Property & Insurance. The Parks Board have agreed, by letter dated February 26, 1970, to Council to carry out some grading and surfacing of the vacant land area. As the proposed use by Gordon House is expected to continue until such time as Council approves the demolition of this dwelling, (along with others in this block for park use) it is considered desirable that the Supervisor of Property & Insurance be authorized to have the exterior of the dwelling painted or stuccoed as part of the normal maintenance program, the cost to be financed from rental income. The Director of Social Planning/Community Development and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance, because of the need to preserve all family dwellings in the City as long as possible, R E C 0 M M E N D that the rental of the dwelling at 1130 Nelson Street be amended to exclude the rear base- ment room and the basement washroom. The tenants to have exclusive use of the front yard area for the width of the building and have access to and the use of the balance of the property when it is not in actual use by Gordon House. The tenant to have sufficient space to park two (2) vehicles in the south-west corner of Lot 4, with access from the lane and with pedestrian access from the parking area to the dwelling. That the City enter into an agreement with the Gordon House Neighbourhood Services Association to permit Gordon House the use and occupancy of Lot 4, and Lot 3, Block 22, D.L. 185, including the rear basement room and the basement washroom, in the dwelling at 1130 Nelson Street, (but excluding the balance of the dwelling, the front yard area and parking area) and subject to the conditions of use and access as proposed for the occupant of the dwelling. Gordon House to be responsible for the cost of any alterations necessary for the proposed use; for instal- lation and maintenance of fences; for care of the portion of the dwelling and grounds they occupy. All alterations, installations, maintenance and upkeep to be to the satisfaction of the Supervisor of Property & Insurance. 458 The agreement to be at a nominal rental and drawn up to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Supervisor or Property & Insurance. That the Supervisor of Property & Insurance be authorized to obtain bids for the painting of the exterior of the dwelling at 1130 Nelson Street for submission to the Board of Administration." That use and alterations be in accord with the City's bylaws. Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development and the Supervisor of Property & Insurance be adopted. However, since the proposals are contrary to the resolution of the Parks Board, Council may wish this approved and be subject to concurrence by the Parks Board. INFORMATION: 2. Provincial Department of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement circular letter 450-359 concerning Change in Age of Majority_________________ The Acting Social Service Administrator reports as follows: "The changing of the age of majority from 21 years to 19 years, proclaimed as of April 15, 1970, will affect the Social Service Department as follows: All present wards who are between nineteen and twenty- one will no longer be the financial responsibility of the Vancouver Children's Aid Societies. Financial responsibility for those young people who are in foster homes will be transferred to the Social Service Depart- ment. Monies presently in pay, to foster parents, are to continue at the same rate as is presently being paid, pending changes in circumstances. In some cases these rates are considerably higher than social assistance. There are approximately 70 cases involved. Arrangements have been made with the Children's Aid Societies to: (a) List cases with amount being paid, payee, etc., so that payment can be made by the Social Service Department as soon as possible. (b) Children's Aid. Staff to complete a Social Assis- tance Application and distribute a Social Service information pamphlet so that the individual will be aware of services available from this department. (c) Casework and counselling service, where needed, to be provided by the Children's Aid Societies. (d) Financial services to be provided by the Children's Aid Social Workers presently attached to the Social Service Department. Over a period of years there will be higher administrative costs for the Social Service Department, since young persons who are Child Welfare Wards will be eligible for Social 459 Assistance at an earlier age. There should not, however, be any appreciable increase in total social assistance payments since Child Welfare costs are sharable on the usual 80/20 basis, in same way as are direct social assistance costs." Your Board submits the matter to Council for INFORMATION. CONSIDERATION: 3. Vancouver Public Library Board Representation on the Social Development Committee_________________ On April 14, 1970, Council requested a report from the Corporation Counsel on the action necessary to add a member of the Library Board to the Social Development Committee. The following is the report of the Corporation Counsel: "The Social Development Committee was established by resolution of Council of October 8, 1968. Clause 2 of the resolution establishes membership of the committee, and in order to provide for a Library Board appointee it will be necessary to amend the said resolution by adding the following as paragraph (e) to clause 2: '(e) One member of the Vancouver Public Library Board to be named by the said Board.' Upon the passage of this resolution, the Library Board could make its appointment immediately." Your Board submits the foregoing report for Council's CONSIDERATION. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 435 460 Board of Administration, May 8, 1970 (HARBOURS - 1) HARBOURS AND PARKS MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Vancouver Public Aquarium Association The Corporation Counsel submits the following report: "I have been asked to report on the attached resolution of the Board of Parks and Public Recreation which was passed on March 23, 1970. In essence the proposed arrange- ment is that the City will become a party to the Aquarium agreement rather than the Park Board in order to facilitate an extension of the present agreement for fifteen years. The Park Board is precluded by section 490 of the Vancouver Charter from extending the present agreement beyond a term of five years. Accordingly I would recommend that Council authorize the Corporation Counsel to draw a new agreement between the City and the Vancouver Public Aquarium Association for a term of fifteen years from September 10, 1969, but otherwise upon the same general terms and conditions as presently exist in the agreement between the Park Board and the Association." * * Details attached. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 436 461 Board of Administration, May 8, 1970 ......................(BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Beautification - Gastown Communication Mr. J.W. Parker The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Council has received a letter dated April 24th from Mr. John W. Parker of the Townsite Committee, which is circulated. On April 17th, the Director of Planning submitted a report en- titled 'Beautification, Gastown, Chinatown' which set out the way in which the department was reporting on the beautification op- portunities in Gastown, Chinatown and Hastings Street as part of an overall program. Council were told at that time that the three reports were being completed for submission to Council by the end of May. Two of the reports deal with proposed projects and one the general beautification program. Council should be aware however that there are several committees representing the Gastown, Chinatown, Hastings Street area as follows: (a) Townsite Steering Committee - (West Townsite Committee (East Townsite Committee (b) Gastown Improvement Committee (c) Improved Downtown East Area Society (IDEAS) (d) Chinatown Improvement Association. In the reports to be submitted to Council it is hoped to reconcile the views of these different groups which in some cases do not necessarily coincide. It is suggested that this report be received for information and that Mr. Parker be sent a copy of the Director of Planning's report dated April 17th and this report." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the Director of Planning be received for information and a copy of this report and the report of the Board of Administration dated April 17th, which was re- ceived by Council April 21st, be forwarded to Mr. Parker. 2. Election Building - 2510 Yukon Street Your Board has received the following report from the City Clerk and the Administrative Analyst: "In reaching a decision in April 1966 to proceed with plans for a 'Basic Annex' to be built, City Council had received a report in- dicating that a portion of the capital cost might be made available from the sale of 2510 Yukon Street (the sale price indicated being $75,000). The City Clerk and the City Building Inspector have, during 1969, reviewed the feasibility of transferring the Voters' List Office to the fourth floor of the East Wing and the storage of voting equipment elsewhere in City buildings. 462 It was agreed that the Voters' List Office could function on the fourth floor provided sufficient additional space was available for preparation and control of ballot boxes, ballots and election sup- plies before and after election periods. However, it was concluded that provision of reserve space for ballot box preparation and control was wasteful. The City Building Inspector stated: 'It is my opinion that the box filling operation should be performed at a location other than the East Wing.' Under the present arrangements, such space becomes available when booths, tables and election room equipment is moved out to the polls prior to election day. The City Clerk also consulted with the City Engineer, the Super- visor of Property and Insurance and the Purchasing Agent concerning storage facilities and space for secure storage and preparation of ballot boxes. These officials were unable to provide suitable space in buildings used for City operations, at Manitoba Yard, Cambie Yard or elsewhere. As the building at 2510 Yukon Street: (a) was originally designed and built for the express purpose of housing election equipment, and (b) is close to City Hall, thus enabling the City Clerk to maintain close supervision during election periods, and (c) in view of the opinion of the City Building Inspector that ballot box preparation should be performed at a location other than in the East Wing. We recommend that: (a) 2510 Yukon Street be not sold, and (b) The Voters' List Office and equipment storage continue to occupy the building and operate at that address." Your Board RECOMMENDS adoption of the recommendations of the City Clerk and the Administrative Analyst. 3. Development Permit No. 48152: First Phase Project 200_________ The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "Under the provisions of the development permit dated September 2nd, 1969 granted in respect to the first phase of Project 200, certain agreements were required to be completed within specified periods of time: A. The following were to be completed within forty- five days following the date of the development permit: (i) agreement to provide for a continuous public pedestrian access at Plaza level over Canada Square; (ii) agreement in respect to developments over any portions of City streets, i.e. pedestrian walkways, etc. 463 B. The following agreements were required to be completed within six months following the date of the develop- ment permit: (i) agreement granting the City the right to con- struct an elevated highway over areas 'A' and 'B' as shown on plan SK2-1 submitted by the developers. (ii) agreement granting to the City the right to construct the extension of Cordova Street over Canadian Pacific lands shown as areas 'C' and 'D' on plan SK2-1. The agreement covering the extension of Cordova Street has been completed and executed by Project 200, Marathon Realty Company Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company. Time for completion of the remainder of the agreements has expired, and Project 200 has requested a further extension of time of three months to complete these documents. Since these documents have been substantially completed, I would recommend that the extension be granted. I believe the documents will be completed in final form and executed long before expiry of the extension period. Copy of the letter from Davis and Company, solicitors for Project 200, requesting the extension of time has been circulated for Council's information." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Corporation Counsel be approved. 4. Proposed Public Housing Projects: FP 12 - Grandview Highway and Penticton Street FP 13 - Rupert Street and Vanness Avenue FP 14 - 25th Avenue and Brant Street______________ The Director of Planning, under date of April 24, 1970, has reported on the recommendations of the Review Committee composed of one representative each of C.M.H.C., the Province, the City and the Architectural Institute of British Columbia in respect of proposals by contractors for the above- mentioned project. "The Review Committee has recommended, subject to a number of con- ditions which are listed in the Director of Plannincr's report, that awards be made as follows: FP 13 - Relan Enterprises Ltd. $447,413 42 units FP 14 - Janin Western Contractors Ltd. and Turnkey D.E.C.M. Ltd. $639,888 48 units The Review Committee recommended also that an award be made to Janin Western Contractors Ltd. & Turnkey D.E.C.M. Ltd. for the FP 12 project for 24 units in the amount of $336,000. However, the Province, by letter of April 23, 1970, from Mr. J.T. Williams to Mr. K.B. Ganong has stated that, due to the high bids, this site is not accepted for development as proposed. This project has therefore been excluded from the recommendations in the Director of Plan- ning's report. The Director of Planning's report refers also to procedure approved by Council on October 10, 1967 whereby Council agreed to allow surrounding property owners to examine the plans when available and to express their views thereon. The Council having agreed to hear delegations, the plans will be made available for examination in the office of the Director of Planning and displayed in the Council Chamber when the Director of Planning's report is considered by Council. 464 The Director of Planning's report recommends that Council approve the sketch plans for Public Housing Projects F.P. 13 and F.P. 14, subject to any changes Council may determine as a result of re- presentations from surrounding owners, noting that amendments will be negotiated as recommended by the Technical Review Committee, and that normal development and building permit procedures will follow. Regarding possible further changes which the City might call for after hearing views of surrounding owners, C.M.H.C. has advised that the federal-provincial partnership has been concerned at the costs of these projects and has cautioned that changes, other than re- latively minor adjustments, could increase costs to a level which might result in the projects having to be abandoned." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Director of Planning be approved, noting particularly C.M.H.C.'s observations regarding pos- sible increases in cost if other than minor changes are proposed. (Copy of the Director of Planning's report of April 24, 1970 is circulated for Council's information.) INFORMATION 5. Application to amend text of Zoning and Development By-law #3575 relating to Height Limits in (C-2) Commercial Districts________________________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "An application has been received from Mr. J.S. Shakespeare to amend the text of the (C-2) Commercial District Schedule to Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 by adding the following to Section 1 F thereof: 'Provided that this restriction shall not apply to sites which immediately adjoin an RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District and which comply in all other respects with the re- quirements of this schedule.' The effect of such an amendment would be to mandatorily eliminate the present height restriction in C-2 Commercial Districts of 40 feet or 3 storeys. This would affect some 81 city blocks dis- tributed as follows: Mount Pleasant 22 Woodland-Grandview 21 Kitsilano 18 Kerrisdale 12 Marpole 5 Fairview 3 The present application is made for the owner of Lots 11 and 12, Block 323, D.L. 526 which are located at the North-west corner of Broadway and Yew Street. The proposed office building use for this site complies with the existing C-2 Zoning schedule in all respects excepting height. The building is proposed to be 9 storeys and 128 feet in height, instead of the permitted 3 storeys and 40 feet in height. An application to permit the proposed office building was previously considered by the Board of Variance December 18th, 1969. The minutes of the hearing are as follows: 465 '2207 West Broadway - Appeal No. 17679 This appeal was requesting relaxation of Section 1-F of the C-2 District Schedule (height provisions) in order to erect a 9-storey office building 116' in height (overall height of 128'), permitted height being 40' or three storeys. It was the Board's opinion that the proposed building would be a better development than any structure that now would be permitted in this location under C-2 commercial district regulations of the Zoning and Development By-law. However, it was felt that such a variance in height would have the effect of changing the zoning district. Accordingly, it was suggested that the applicant should file an app- lication with the City Council for an amendment to the applicable regulations of the Zoning and Development By-law and the Board would be prepared to write a letter to Council endorsing the develop- ment as indicated on the sketch plan submitted, if such an application is made. This appeal was DISALLOWED.' An application was subsequently considered by the Zoning and Real Estate Sub-Committee of the Technical Planning Board on January 19th, 1970, and was laid over for further consideration. Council has previously given consideration to a related matter, namely a new zoning category for mixed-commercial-residential use. On April 1, 1969, on a motion by Alderman W. Hardwick, Council directed: 'THAT the Director of Planning report to Council on the implications of new zoning categories appropriate for commercial property, adjoining (RM-3) and (RM-4) zones. The new zoning regulations could be designed to promote mixed-commercial-residential development by permitting a system of bonuses similar to the adjoining multiple residential zone.' The Director of Planning in reporting back to Council July 4, 1969 pointed out that: 'The need to up-date the Suburban Commercial District Schedules, i.e. (C-l), (C-2) and (C-3) has been recog- nized for several years, particularly with regard to those areas adjacent to (RM-3) and (RM-4) districts where bonus systems are now operative.' This report concluded: 'In summary, the present By-law provides for the mixed-residential-commercial uses suggested in a form compatible with the surrounding areas. The Director of Planning would not suggest changing the priorities of the Department's Work Programme at this time in order to attain more sophisticated types of commercial zoning schedules.' It is felt that the present application to amend the C-2 Commercial District Schedule is of the same nature and would require consider- able detailed study of the implications involved in changes to this and other schedules. 466 The Technical Planning Board on 24th April, 1970, considered the implications involved and laid the matter over for further study. It is evident that a considerable amount of study and research will be needed before an amendment of this nature can be adjudged. Because of other planning commitments, high priority cannot be given to this work at this time, and if it is felt that City Council should be made aware of these circumstances." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the Director of Planning be received for information. (Copies of a communication dated October 22, 1969 from the Kitsilano Chamber of Commerce supporting the application are circulated for the information of Council) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 432/3, 436 467 Board of Administration, May 8, 1970 ................(LICENSES - 1) LICENSES AND CLAIMS MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Licensing of Lotteries Pursuant to Section 179A of the Criminal Code The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "The Provincial Government has, by Order-in-Council dated April 20, 1970, promulgated regulations for the licensing of lotteries pursuant to Section 179A of the Criminal Code. A copy of those regulations is circulated herewith. Clause (c) of section 179A deals specifically with the con- ducting of lotteries by charitable and religious organizations, and prohibits such organizations from operating dice games, 3-card monte, punch boards, and coin tables. It also provides that in the case of a lottery scheme conducted by a charitable or religious organization at a bazaar, (A) the amount or value of the prize awarded shall not exceed $100.00 and (B) the money or other valuable consideration paid to secure a chance to win a prize shall not exceed 50%. I would draw your particular attention to paragraph 4.11 of the Regulations contained in the Order-in-Council which provides that permission may be granted by a city, district, town or village clerk for the holding of lotteries having a charitable or religious object not more often than 52 occasions in any license year where the value of the prize or prizes on each occasion does not exceed in the aggregate $100.00 and the gross proceeds (excluding the aggregate value of the prize or prizes) do not exceed for the license period $500.00. I would recommend that the granting of these licenses be delegated to the Department of Permits and Licenses. The License Inspector would be familiar with the regulations and ensure that licenses granted were in accordance with these regulations. If this recommendation meets with Council's approval, the necessary application and license forms and other matters could be dealt with administratively." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 437 468 Board of Administration, May 8, 1970 (FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Agreement City and Pacific National Exhibition re Pacific Coliseum Grant_______________________________ The Director of Finance reports as follows: "The agreement between the City and Pacific National Exhibition re the Pacific Coliseum Grant dated August 22, 1966, specifies in part 'In consideration of the payment of the grant by the City referrred to in Paragraph 1, the Exhibition covenants and agrees with the City that not later than the 31st day of December in each and every year after the commencement of the operation of the said building by the Exhibition and until the Exhibition has paid to the City the sum of $500,000.00 the Exhibition will deliver to the City a statement duly certified by its auditors showing the gross revenue and the operating and maintenance expenses (in which shall be included the said buildings' propor- tionate share of the Exhibition's Administration and Park Maintenance expense) with respect to the operation of the said building for the immediately preceding fiscal year of the Exhibition, together with a sum equal to twenty- five (25) per cent of the excess of the gross revenue over the operating and maintenance expenses.' As required by the agreement the Pacific National Exhibition has forwarded separate statements for the Pacific Coliseum prepared by their auditors showing the financial results for the partial year of operation ended September 30, 1968, and for the year ended September 30th, 1969. The auditor's report on the general financial statements of the Pacific National Exhibition also notes that: '(3) As at September 30, 1969 no amount has been trans- ferred to current liabilities with respect to the City of Vancouver loan on the Pacific Coliseum. The parties concerned have not resolved the intent and interpretation of the agreement in terms of calculating the current payment due each year.' The separate financial statements and the auditor's notes provide the necessary data for determining the amount payable to the City by the Pacific National Exhibition as follows: Summary of statements presented: 469 Pacific National Coliseum Year Ended Partial Year (9 mos. Sept. 30/69 ended Sept. 30/68 Gross Revenue $444,546.32 $276,098.70 Expenditures 279,948.73 244,080.35 Operating Profit $164,597.59 $ 32,018.35 Depreciation on Equipment and leasehold improvements $ 68,953.97 $ 51,935.30 Provision for Plant Replacement 44,455.00 27,609.87 Administration & Park 47,297.72 32,623.64 Maintenance proportion $160,706.69 $112,168.81 Profit $ 3,890.90 Loss $ 80,150.46 The figures and auditors notes that apply to the City and the Pacific National Exhibition Coliseum agreement are as follows: Year ended Part year ended Sept. 30/69 Sept. 30/68 Operating Profit as above $164,597.50 $ 32,018.35 Less Administration & Park Maintenance Proportion 47,297.72 32,623.64 Excess of the Gross Revenue) over the operating & ) $117,299.78 $ 605.29 Deficit Maintenance expenses ) City share 25% (Note 1) $ 29,324.94 (See Note 1) Note 1: These figures should be adjusted by the following items:- (a) The auditors point out that net revenue from the clock and scoreboard have not been included by the P.N.E. as Coliseum revenue. (b) The Director of Finance of the City points out that the fairness of the amount shown for 'Administration and Park Maintenance proportion' should be reviewed. The Pacific National Exhibition officials have given no indication that a payment can be expected by the City in accordance with the agreement, and it appears that a positive approach should be taken by the City. 470 RECOMMENDED that the Pacific National Exhibition be notified that with respect to the Coliseum Agreement a payment of $29,324.94 plus a proper share of clock and scoreboard revenues is expected for the year ended September 30th, 1969, and further that a payment is expected for the period ended September 30th, 1968, after the deficit of $605.29 is adjusted for clock and scoreboard revenues." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendation of the Director of Finance be adopted. 2. Payment of Legal Expenses Incurred by Police Constables The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "On November 26, 1969 the Police Commission considered a request from a police custodial guard that he be reimbursed by the City for his legal expenses in defending himself against a charge of assault which arose while he was on duty. The Police Commission resolved that the matter be submitted to the Corporation Counsel for taxing and if found in order forwarded to City Council. The bill has now been taxed before the Supreme Court Registrar and allowed at the sum of $1,485. At the same meeting the Board also considered a request from a police constable who was charged with assault as a result of activities which occurred while he was on duty. The Board passed substantially the same resolution. This bill has now been taxed and the Registrar has allowed the amount of $1,985. Under section 472 of the Vancouver Charter Council may direct the payment of any sum required for the protection and defence or indemnification for any member of the police force when a prosecution is brought against him. These bills having now been taxed in accordance with the terms of the resolution of the Board of Police Commissioners, are submitted to Council for approval of payment." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel be approved. CONSIDERATION 3. Claim for Alleged Balance of Wages - Vancouver International Festival - Three Members of Stage Crew__________________ The Director of Finance reports as follows: "On February 8, 1969 Council approved payment of a net amount of $5,155.25 for settlement of wages owing to stage crew and ward- robe employees of the Vancouver International Festival (owing for the 1968 Festival). 471 On September 15th the Stage Employees Union wrote to the Mayor and Council requesting that amounts they claim are owing to members of their union be paid as follows: Amount of V.I.F. Balance N.S.F. Records in Cheques Show Dispute F. Wharton $261.88 $235.72 $26.16 ) Union B. Soros 220.84 209.02 11.82 ) M. Glover 171.94 126.38 45.56 Union Member Total $654.66 $571.12 $83.54 (See letter dated September 15, 1969, from International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, which is circulated.) The gross amount owing to local stage crews and wardrobe showed on the Vancouver International Festival records as $6,563.30, less an amount of $1,408.05 we were told was taken by Vancouver International Festival officials from the box office receipts and handed to Union officials to pay employees to prevent a shut down of the show just prior to opening time. The wardrobe employees included in the total were not involved as they are not members of the stage union. The additional amount of $83.54 referred to in the Union's letter has not been paid for the following reasons: (a) The additional amounts claimed by Wharton and Glover appear to relate to N.S.F. cheques dated August 2nd and cheques were issued to these men at a later date. Whether these amounts were included by Vancouver International Festival in the later cheques is not definitely known, but Vancouver International Festival lists do not include the amounts of these cheques as remaining unpaid to these two employees. (b) The claim of B. Soros for $11.83 appears to be based on a time sheet matter. Here again whether the amount was included in the amount shown on the Vancouver International Festival list is not known. Although considerable detailed discussion occurred with Wharton and Soros between February and September 1969, they did not bring up the matter of these minor claims until one year after the Festival and we refused at that late date to consider these minor amounts for the following reasons: (i) The value of the time of the internal audit staff to track down these small differences one year later would have far exceeded the amounts involved and could well have proved fruitless. 472 (ii) Soros and Glover both accepted the settlements of amounts due them as shown by the Vancouver International Festival lists, with adjustment referred to in (iii) below. They signed releases and indicated they were through with the matter. (iii) As stated previously, an amount of $1,408.05 was taken by Vancouver International Festival officials from the box office so that cash payment could be made to stage employees to prevent a walk-out. It was apparently arranged that the Union would hand the cash to the employees that night, but the Union did not use the cash as directed. They have excused this on the grounds of some income tax problem, which has apparently not materialized. The Union officials were obviously intended to act only as messengers to hand out the cash, rather than the usual Vancouver International Festival pay cheques, to stage employees. When questioned by the City's Internal Auditor as to which employees had been paid on this occasion, in order to determine how much remained unpaid to individual employees, the Union advised that they still held the cash and insisted that the City make settlements without deducting the $1,408.05. The Internal Auditor refused to do this, and in order to carry out Council's intent that wages be paid as quickly as possible, he proposed that the City would reduce the payments proportionately and the Union could hand over the balance to each employee when they saw fit to do so. Soros and Wharton (Union officers) finally agreed to this after much time-wasting controversy, and settlement documents and cheques were prepared. Soros was actively involved at this time in the matter of the allocation of the money. After the legal and financial work was completed, we understand the Union officials advised the employees to refuse the settlement. A considerable time after the calculation of the payments by the Internal Auditor and the Union officials, drawing of documents by the legal department and drawing the cheques, Wharton and Soros brought up the matter of the three items now claimed. As many settlements had been completed on the agreed basis and recognition of these extremely late claims, (one year after the event) would upset the basis of settlement, the Director of Finance made the decision that they would not be considered for the following reasons: (i) The Internal Audit staff in their attempt to make early settlement had been put to much additional work through the attitude of the Union officials as to the cash they held, which was the property of the employees. (ii) The failure of the Union to pay over the money to the employees brought on the need for apportionment of funds and under this basis of settlement any alteration to the total of all claims would upset the settlements already made or ready to be completed. 473 (iii) Soros, and later Wharton, although involved in the appor- tionment, failed to claim the additional amounts until long after the voluminous detailed work of claims settlements had been done, and the cost of redoing the whole settlement was away out of line with the amounts of claims involved. For Council Consideration Council may wish to direct that one of the following lines of action be taken: (a) That the Union be advised that the basis of settlement established jointly by the Union officials and the Internal Auditor will prevail and that the City does not intend to spend further staff time in the matter of these small claims. (b) Direct that the claims be paid without further investigation. Staff time to investigate these claims might prove to be fruitless so long after the event, and in any case, its value would likely exceed the amount of the claims. (It should be noted that of the claimants mentioned in the letter, two, being Soros and Glover, have already signed releases and been paid, and only Wharton, the writer of the letter has refused to accept settlement, and he has insisted that he be allowed to appear as a delegation to Council on behalf of himself, Soros and Glover.)" Your Board submits the above report of the Director of Finance for the consideration of Council. DELEGATION REQUEST - MR. F. WHARTON 4. Grant: Junior Symphony Society A request has been received from the Junior Symphony Society of Vancouver for a civic grant of $5,000 to be utilized as a training ground in orchestral work for young musicians and to assist in the budget of operating the Orchestra itself. The Society states that this is the first time in its 32 years history, that it has sought financial support from the City. The organization has been supported in part, over the years, through direct grants and private foundations but this year, due to increased demands upon these foundations, a number of donations have been cut, and one large source has been eliminated entirely. Your Board notes that Council has dealt with similar requests in the past as follows: April 1970 Community Music School - $5,150 Approved (non-recurring basis) April 1970 - Kiwanis Music Festival $600 Approved. (Annual Grant request) 474 The organization wishes to appear as a delegation in support of its request. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. (Copies of letter dated April 30, 1970, from the Junior Symphony Society are circulated for the information of Council.) DELEGATION REQUEST - JUNIOR SYMPHONY SOCIETY 5. Landlord and Tenant Act The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "The Landlord and Tenant Act passed at the last sitting of the Legislature has now been proclaimed and is in force through- out the Province. In general, the proposed Act covers the same areas as does the City's By-law. It contains provisions dealing with tenants' privacy, the obligation of a landlord to mitigate his damages where a tenant vacates before the end of the tenancy and making the landlord responsible for providing and maintaining rented premises in a good state of repair and fit for habitation. Under the Act, security deposits are prohibited unless a municipality by by-law otherwise provides. At the present time the City's By-law permits security deposits of $25 in the case of unfurnished premises and $50 in the case of furnished premises. The Act prohibits rent increases during the first year of a tenancy. Following the first year the rent can be raised only after the tenant has received three months' notice in writing. If a landlord increased the rent without first having given the required notice, he is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000. The Act empowers municipal councils to establish advisory bureaus to advise landlords and tenants on tenancy matters and to mediate disputes between them. The provisions of the Act are administered and enforced directly by the Courts. This differs from the procedure under the City's By-law where a matter is heard first by the Grievance Board, which is empowered to make an order. It goes to Court only on non-compliance with an order made by the Board. To date the decisions of the Board have been accepted, with few exceptions. It has been the experience of the Board that in a number of cases, once a grievance has been filed the landlord and tenant will settle their differences before the date of the hearing. It is understood that the Provincial Court will hear cases under the Act at night sittings, two nights a week. 475 Ten days' notice of the hearing will be required. The length of time between the filing of the matter and the hearing will, of course, depend upon the number of cases filed. The person applying to the Court will be required to pay $4.00 to file the matter. This amount will presumably be recoverable from the other party if the person filing the matter is successful. Under the practise adopted by the Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board, on the advice of the Law Department, when a grievance is filed notice is given to the person alleged to have contravened the By-law that an inquiry will be made into the grievance at a sitting of the Board to be held not less than six days from receipt of the notice. Normally the inquiry is held from eight to thirteen days after the grievance has been filed. In addition to adjudicating disputes the Board answers inquiries from persons as to landlord and tenant matters. The Landlord and Tenant Act does not deal specifically with the question as to the extent to which the City's By-law can exist alongside the Act. It did not repeal the Rent Control Act under which the By-law was passed. The Landord and Tenant Act states that it applies to tenancies of residential premises and tenancy agreements, nothwithstanding any other Act. On the other hand the Rent Control Act says that where there is a conflict between the provisions of a by-law of a municipality and any other law in force in the municipality, the by-law provisions shall prevail. The apparent conflict between the Landlord and Tenant Act and the Rent Control Act makes it im- possible to say with any degree of certainty what effect the proclamation of the Landlord and Tenant Act has upon the validity of the City's By-law. At the present time, while the areas covered by the Act and By-law are generally the same, the specific provisions differ to varying degrees in their operation. For example, with respect to the standard of the accommodation, the Act is quite general requiring the landlord to provide and maintain the rented premises 'in a good state of repair and fit for habita- tion' (the tenant is responsible for ordinary cleanliness). The By-law deals specifically with requirements relating to heat, electricity and sanitary facilities. It is, therefore, possible that a person could be in violation of the By-law though not of the Act. The following suggestions are offered for Council's consideration: (a) Take no action and let the Board continue to administer the By-law as it has been doing. Should the validity of the By- law be challenged in the Courts, the resulting decision would resolve the question as to whether the Act or the By-law prevails or whether they can co-exist. 476 (b) Instruct the Corporation Counsel to amend the By-law so that its operation would correspond exactly with that of the Act. If this were done the only difference would be in the method of enforcement. (c) Repeal the By-law and determine whether a new by-law should be passed permitting security deposits and further determine whether a Landlord and Tenant Advisory Bureau should be established. This report has been forwarded to the Rental Accommodation Grievance Board for its comments and, it is understood the Board will be submitting its comments to Council in accordance with Council's resolution of March 12, 1970." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel for the consideration of Council, and notes that the Vancouver Tenants' Council wishes to appear as a delegation. DELEGATION REQUEST - VANCOUVER TENANTS' COUNCIL 6. Grant: Vancouver Kitsilano Boys' Band A letter dated April 30, 1970, has been received from the Vancouver Kitsilano Boys' Band requesting a grant of an unspecified amount to help pay the costs of the Band's forthcoming tour to the United Kingdom and the Continent during July and August of this year. Your Board notes that Council has dealt with similar requests in the past as follows: June 1966 - Kitsilano Boys' Band - $3,000 Approved. Assistance in planned trip to Europe. July 1969 - B.C. Beefeater Band - $500 Approved. Financial Assistance toward visit to Europe. April 1970 - Vancouver Kiwanis Boys' Pipe Band - No Action. Financial assistance for travel to Scotland. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. (Copies of the letter dated April 30, 1970, from the Vancouver Kitsilano Boys' Band are circulated for the information of Council.) 477 7. Grant: Festive Players Mr. Harvey Adams, representing Festive Players, an orchestra made up primarily of Symphony Orchestra members, has written under date of April 17th, requesting a grant of $6,264.00. The purpose of the grant is to provide for a 25 piece orchestra to give outdoor concerts similar to the B.C. Electric Concerts several years ago. Mr. Adams advises that the Music Performance Trust Fund of the Recording Industry will match the City concert for concert, so that a civic grant in the amount specified will make possible a continuous series of 20 concerts throughout the coming summer. Your Board notes that the only similar request in recent years was the grant given to the Dunbar Musical Theatre last year for $750 for performances in Stanley Park. The foregoing request is submitted for the consideration of Council. (Copies of the organization's letter are circulated for the information of Council.) 8. Invitation to Odessa, U.S.S.R. A letter dated April 21, 1970, has been received from the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Odessa City Council of Workers' Deputies inviting a delegation of three to visit Odessa, U.S.S.R., which is Vancouver's Sister City. The Odessa City Council is suggesting that the visit be for a period of ten days during July to September of the current year. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. (Copies of the translated letter are circulated for the information of Council.) 9. Financial Statements for 1969 The External Auditors, Griffiths & Griffiths, have submitted the Financial Statements of the City of Vancouver for the year ending December 31, 1969. The Auditors are requesting to meet with the Council to discuss the Financial Statements and elaborate on details surrounding certain aspects of them. Your Board submits the foregoing delegation request of the External Auditors for the consideration of Council. (Copies of the Accountants' letter and Financial Statements are circulated for the information of Council.) DELEGATION REQUEST - GRIFFITHS & GRIFFITHS FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 437/9 478 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT MAY 8, 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Auto Allowance - Parking Engineer The Director of Finance reports as follows: "A request has been received from the City Engineer for an auto allowance for the position of Parking Engineer, which was established in late 1968 and filled on the 1st of March this year. Because of the need to maintain frequent contact with people outside the Hall, to attend meetings at given times, and to carry out field investigations, it is necessary that the Parking Engineer makes use of his own car. It is recommended that an auto allowance (on a monthly basis) be authorized for the position of Parking Engineer, presently occupied by John W. Hutchinson, effective May 1, 1970." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Director of Finance be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 439 479 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS MAY 8, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. RECOMMENDATIONS PART I SALES 1. RECOMMENDED that the following offers received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council: Re: Lot 109, D.L. 662 & ?29, Plan #13271 Sit: E/S Elgin St. South of 49th Ave. NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS York Construc¬ 109 109 x 49 $11,700.00 City This lot is tion Ltd. Terms known to con¬ 9-3/4% tain peat and no guarantee is given to soil stability. Re: Lot 110, D.L. 662 & 729, Plan #13271 Sit: W/S Ross St. South of 49th Ave. NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS York Construc¬ 110 100 x 49 $11,700.00 City This lot is tion Ltd. Terms known to con¬ 500 9-3/4% tain peat and no guarantee is given to soil stability. 480 PART II SUNDRIES 2. Expropriation for Replotting - S.E. Sector The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lot 10, Blk. 4, S. Pt. of NW¼, D.L. 335 situated on the South Side of 58th Avenue between Tyne & Cromwell Sts.; Lot 26, Blk. 6 & of Blk. 7, NE¼ D.L. 335 situated on the South-West corner of 58th Avenue & Boundary Rd.; and Lot 3, Blk. 2 of Blk. 23, D.L.'s 330 & 331, situated on the East Side of Cromwell Street South of 67th Avenue are required for replotting purposes in connection with the expanded program of redevelopment in the S.E. Sector authorized by City Council on June 21, 1968. These properties comprise vacant lots zoned R.S.-l, are presently overgrown with bush and are totally lacking all services excepting Lot 26 which flanks Boundary Rd. Negotiations with the owners are stalemated and following discussions with the City Solicitor he has requested that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance seek authority to expropriate same, it being noted that said expropriations will not preclude negotiations towards a final settlement. RECOMMENDED that the Corporation Counsel be authorized to expropriate the above properties in accordance with the resolutions for the purpose submitted under 'Motions'." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 3. Exchange of Properties - Redevelopment Project II Area A-5 The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to Item 1, Building & Planning Matters, June 14, 1968, confirmed by Council June 18, 1968, approving the Comprehensive Program of Redevelopment for Area A-5 of Redevelopment Project II. This report provided for construction of the Cordova- Powell Connector Road through Block 50, D.L. l8l and purchase of lots 13 - 15 incl. and 18 - 20 incl. Bowman Cartage & Storage Ltd. owners of lots 13 - 15, have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement, prepared by the City Solicitor, to exchange the portions of these lots which are required for the connector, for portions of City lots 12 & 16 (which were acquired under Redevelop- ment Project II), and a portion of Powell St., all of which will be surplus to the City's requirements in this area. The total areas of the portions to be exchanged are approximately equal. However, the new consolidated parcel to which the Company will eventually receive title, will be of triangular shape and therefore will be restricted in use in comparison to their present rectangular parcel. 481 Because of this aspect, the Company has requested that the new parcel be graded to adjoining street levels at the time the connector is constructed and further that the Engineering Department also provide ingress and egress to the new parcel. These requests have been conveyed to the City Engineer. The City Engineer has now completed the survey of the new Connector. To facilitate the exchange as previously stated it will be necessary for the City to convey the surplus portions of lot 12 and lot 16, in Block 90, D.L. l8l, and surplus portion of Powell Street to Bowman Storage & Cartage Ltd. who in turn will dedicate by way of a plan prepared by the Engineer, the portions of lots 13, 14 & 19, Block 90, D.L. l8l, required for the Connector. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to convey the aforesaid surplus portions of lots 12 & 16, Block 90, D.L. l8l, and surplus portion of Powell Street to Bowman Storage & Cartage Ltd., and to complete the dedication of all necessary lands for highway purposes in accordance with Plan #LD 1201, which is attached, on the foregoing basis." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 4. Acquisition of Portion of Lot 10 N.E. Corner of Broadway & Granville Street The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "A portion of Lot 10, Block 331, D.L. 926 which is situated on the North-East corner of Broadway and Granville Street being a 9' x 9' corner cut-off as shown outlined in red on Plan M/N LF 5198, which is cir- culated, is required for the provision of left-turn bays at Broadway & Granville Street. An appropriation for property acquisitions and the development work was included in the 1969 Capital Improvements Program approved by Council June 10, 1969. The subject property along with Lots 6 - 9 is owned by the Royal Bank of Canada and the site is improved with a large office building. However, the required corner cut-off is free of encroachment, and following negotia- tions the owners have agreed to convey the said 5' x 5' cut-off (12.9 sq. ft.) for the sum of $250.00. This amount is representative of current market value at this location. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire the portion of Lot 10, Block 331, D.L. 526 as shown outlined in red on attached Plan M/N LF 5198 for the sum of $250.00 chargeable to Code 145/2128." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 482 CONSIDERATION 5. Subdivision and Sale of Lot 158 S/S Wall St. between Slocan & Kaslo Sts. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lot 158, H.T. situated on the South Side of Wall Street between Slocan and Kaslo Streets was acquired in 1943 by proceeds of the 1942 Tax Sale. This is a vacant lot 66' x 164' in size, zoned R.S. 1. Said lot has been IM' reserved from sale pending determination of requirements for Wall St. and the possible development of additional lane access in this block. Sewer and water service is available to this property. In 1964 the Director of Planning released this property for sale subject to subdivision into two 33 ft. parcels and the provision of lane access. Such subdivision was approved particularly because this lot overlooks a large grain elevator and is considered to be undesirable as a site for a large single family home. At this time the owners of Lots 157, 172 and 173 in this block were approached with a view to acquiring portions of their lots for lane purposes. However, the owners of Lots 157 and 172 were not prepared to convey the required portions of their respective properties. This matter was left in abeyance until May 1968 when negotiations were resumed on the basis of an amended plan which required a lesser portion of Lot 157- Negotiations again proved to be futile as has a subsequent attempt in June 1969- As a result of recent amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law it is possible to subdivide the subject City-owned lot into two 33 ft. parcels without requiring lane access. However, it is mandatory that two vehicular off-street parking spaces be provided for each dwelling unit, in a new building containing one or two dwelling units, on sites with no developed secondary access. Accordingly, the approving officer has issued a Certificate of Approval to subdivide Lot 158 into the E½ and W½ and has released such lots for sale subject to the foregoing conditions. The owners of Lot 157, which lies immediately West of Lot 158, have urged throughout our negotiations that Lot 158 be released for sale. These parties are represented by Claude E. Hamilton, Barrister and Solicitor. On April 10, 1970 Mr. Hamilton was advised by letter con- cerning the aforesaid amendment to the Zoning & Development By-law and was further informed that the matter was to be reported to City Council at an early date. Mr. Hamilton was requested to advise if he wished to make representations to City Council on behalf of his clients. He has since made a formal written request to appear before Council for the purpose of opposing the subdivision of Lot 158 into two 33' lots. It is RECOMMENDED that Lot 158, H.T. be subdivided into the E½ and W½ and the resultant two parcels be advertised for sale in the usual way." Your Board submits the matter to Council for CONSIDERATION. DELEGATION REQUEST - MR. CLAUDE E. HAMILTON, SOLICITOR FOR OWNERS. (Correspondence relating to this matter is circulated for Council's information.) 483 INFORMATION 6. Demolitions The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "1 have received and opened quotations from various con¬ tractors for demolition of the structures listed below and have awarded the contracts to the low bidders as noted: PROPERTY PROJECT SUCCESSFUL BIDDER CITY TO CODE # PAY Easterly portion of Site Clear¬ Jamieson Construc¬ $7,847 5851/11 Blk.73, D.L.196 S/S ance Redevel-opment Project tion Co. Ltd. Pender St. & N/S 2 - Area A 6 Keefer St. W. of Jackson Ave. 291,291^,299 & 299 Georgia Via¬ Inland Wrecking & $1,800 0172/11 Prior St. Lots 21- duct Replace¬ Tractor Ltd. 24, Blk.21, D.L.196 ment 2237 E.27th Ave. Lot Public Hous¬ 11 ex.W.68' D.L.741 ing Site R. Shortreed $ 560 4943/75 FP 14 3486 Trinity St. Lot Redevelopment L.A. Kadin $ 550 5886/67 5/L/THSL Project 6 3376 McGill St. Lot Redevelopment J. McGaughey $ 425 5886/67 9l8, Hastings Townsite Project 6 232 & 234 to 240 Georgia Via¬ Paul Bulych $2,395 0172/11 Union St. Lots 41*43/ duct Replace¬ 21/196 ment 219-221 Prior St. Georgia Via¬ Johnston & $ 9525 0172/11 Lots 11-15/21/196 duct Replace¬ McKinnon Dem¬ ment olitions Ltd. 4844 Rupert St. Lot Public Hous¬ F. Gormley $ 690 4944/76 3, Blk. 27 & 28 D.L. ing Site 36 & 51 FP 13 237 Prior St. Lot 16 Georgia Via¬ P. Blackall $ 415 0172/11 Blk. 21, D.L. 196 duct Replace¬ ment 828-830 & 832 Main St. Georgia Via¬ Johnston & Lot 6 & A of 7/21/189 duct Replace- McKinnon Dem¬ $ 400 0172/11 & Lot 7 ex.A & 8/21/19( 3 ment olitions Ltd. 7160 Kerr St. Lots Replotting S. Riley Jones $ 285 4906/22 3 & 4* Blks. 1 & 2 E. Sector NW^, D.L. 334 The above contracts have been confirmed by the Board of Administration and are reported to Council for information." four Board submits the matter to Council for INFORMATION. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 439 484 STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON GENERAL PURPOSES APRIL 30, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on General Purposes was held on Thursday, April 30, 1970. The proceedings commenced at approximately 9:30 a.m. in #1 Committee Room, City Hall. PRESENT: Alderman Broome (Chairman) His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen Adams, Bird, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Sweeney, Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Calder CLERK: M. James PART I The following recommendations of the Committee are submitted to Council for consideration. 1. University Endowment Lands - Report of the Sub-Committee The Chairman of the Sub-Committee of your Standing Committee re General Purposes dealing with the amalgamation of the University Endowment Lands with the City of Vancouver submitted to this mee- ting from the meeting of the Sub-Committee held April 28, 1970 the Minutes and report of that meeting. The Sub-Committee recommended as follows: "(a) THAT the Chairman of this Committee arrange a meeting with the Minister of Lands, Forests and Water Resources as soon as convenient. (b) THAT the draft brief as revised by this Committee be prepared for submission to the Minister prior to a meeting.' Subsequent to the Committee proposing the above recommendations, the Chairman of the Sub-Committee spoke to the Minister of Lands, Forests, and Water Resources and the Minister agreed to the sug- gestion that the Minister convene a meeting of all interested parties - the City of Vancouver, the University of British Colum- bia and the residents of the area. At this meeting the Minister stated he proposed to outline the policy of the Provincial Govern- ment re the future of the University Endowment Lands. Your Committee discussed the information supplied by the Chairman of the Sub-Committee and noted the following points - at the present time the schools serving the University Endowment Lands have been amalgamated with the School District of the City of Vancouver and that a sizeable percentage of the school population of the schools serving the University Endowment Lands were not residents of the Lands but residents of the U.B.C. Campus: that the City of Vancouver should prepare a statement of its position on any annexation and that planning for the entire area should be done before any portion is annexed to the City: that the present residential and commercial development and the services for this development be brought to City of Vancouver standards before they are annexed to the City: that the Park Board of the City of Van- couver should be intimately involved with annexation and planning discussions. After discussing the above points your Committee RECOMMENDS (a) that the City of Vancouver state that it is opposed to amal- gamation or annexation of any of the presently developed areas of the University Endowment Lands until the standards of those developed areas are brought to a level satisfactory to the City of Vancouver. 485 (b) that the Minister of Lands, Forests and Water Resources be advised that the City of Vancouver would be interested in discussing annexation of the whole of the University En- dowment Lands subsequent to the development of a satisfactory plan of development which has been accepted by the City of Vancouver and other parties and at no cost to the City of Vancouver. (c) that the Board of Administration prepare a report for sub- mission to this Committee on the costs of the operation of the schools serving the University Endowment Lands and the revenue received from the University Endowment Lands to cover these costs. that the Board of Administration report to this Committee on the estimated costs of the development of the University En- dowment Lands and the estimated revenues of such developed lands. (e) that the University Endowment Lands Sub-Committee be re- established and that the Committee have the power to meet with the Minister of Lands, Forests and Water Resources. 2. Resolutions - Annual Conference Canadian Federation of Mayors & Municipalities In accordance with the resolution of Council of March 13, 1970, the City Clerk submitted the collected proposed resolutions and submitted them to your Standing Committee. Your Committee con- sidered the submitted resolutions and RECOMMENDS (a) that the following resolution be submitted to the forthcoming Conference of the Canadian Federation of Mayors & Municipalites "THAT representations be made through the National Port Cities Committee that the presently exempt improvements structures of the Harbours Board piers be made subject to grant and until this takes place fire and police protection to these piers and shipping be recognized by a special grant." (b) that the Board of Administration be instructed to bring forward to Council, at the same time of the consideration of this report of the Committee, a proposed resolution re- lating to the topics of Municipal Government financial participation in Federally sponsored programmes i.e. Urban Renewal, Winter Works, and Public Housing. (c) that no action be taken on the other resolutions submitted for consideration except that the subject matter of the proposal submitted by the Assistant Director of Personnel Services be directed to the Executive Director of the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities by letter. 3. Civic Entertainment: Policy By resolution of March 10, 1970 Council directed that the Terms of Reference on Civic Entertainment be reviewed by your Committee. Your Committee considered the matter and had before it previous statements of Council on this same topic. After discussion, your Committee RECOMMENDS that the following be the policy established by Council re Civic Entertainment- AMENDED SEE PAGE 447 486 "THAT for the guidance of the Entertainment and Civic Recog- nition Committee and future Councils, the Council record the following: (a) that the Entertainment Committee be authorized to be responsible for all arrangements in connection with the entertainments ap- proved by Council. (b) that civic recognition, in the form of medals or by other suitable means, be given to Vancouver citizens who receive national or international honours. In the case of sport this shall include teams, provided such team represents Vancouver and has headquarters in Vancouver, and provided further that the majority of its members are residents of the City. (c) that residents of British Columbia, who are non-residents of Vancouver, be considered for Civic Recognition in ac- cordance with the merits of each case brought to the attention of City Council." 4. Tag Day Policy Council instructed that your Standing Committee on General Purposes review the policy re Tag Days. At the discussion, the Committee had before it the report of the Board of Administration dated April 21, 1970 which reviewed Tag Day Policy of the City of Van- couver from 1931 to the present time and advised of actions taken by the City Clerk which had been authorized by the present policy. The Committee noted that Council had consistently supported the development of one annual multi agency drive and felt that this policy should be continued and therefore RECOMMENDS that the Council of the City of Vancouver not approve any Tag Day in the City on public property with the exception of the Annual Tag Day held in support of the Poppy Fund and FURTHER RECOMMENDS that Council state it has no objections to Tag Days which are not held on public property and FURTHER RECOMMENDS that no action be taken on the requests for Tag Days from Nasaika Lodge and the United Nations Association. PART II The following reports of the Committee are submitted to Council for information. 5. Sub-Committees The Committee reviewed the position of the Sub-Committees appointed by the Standing Committee of Council on General Purposes in the year 1969 and resolved RESOLVED that all Sub-Committees be disbanded with the exception of the Sub-Committee dealing with the future uses of Capilano Stadium and that Alderman Sweeney be reappointed to this Committee. 487 6. Matters Outstanding The Committee reviewed the matters outstanding to the Committee at the present time and resolved on these matters as follows: (a) that the matter of the deficiencies in Work Area - Centennial Museum and Planetarium be tabled pending the receipt of the report from the authorized consultants. (b) that By-law voting by non-owner electors be placed before the Committee at a early meeting. (c) that the matter of Callister Park - Retention for Soccer be considered and a delegation heard by this Committee on 9:30 a. Thursday, May 7, 1970. 7. Canadian Radio Television Commission - Regulations of Community Antenna Television Systems______________________________________________ Council on April 21, 1970 passed the following resolution: "THAT the City Council present a brief to the Canadian Radio Television Commission on their proposed regulations of com- munity antenna television systems and that this subject be discussed as soon as possible by the General Purposes Com- mittee." The Committee discussed the most advantageous matter of proceeding with this matter and RESOLVED that Alderman Phillips serve as Sub-Committee of this General Purposes Committee to prepare a brief for report back to this Committee for consideration and submission to Council for approval on this matter. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 447 ======================================================================== 488 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, May 26, 1970, in the Council Chamber at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Deputy Mayor (Alderman Sweeney) Aldermen Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips and Wilson ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (Civic Business) Alderman Adams (Civic Business) Alderman Bird (Civic Business) Alderman Rankin (Leave of Absence) CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. ACKNOWLEDGMENT His Worship the Deputy Mayor acknowledged the presence in the Council Chamber of students from Kitsilano Secondary School under the direction of Mr. Achtemichuk. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day re Personnel, Property and Labour matters. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated May 12, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Deputy Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED Alderman Wilson advised that due to a Regional Transportation Committee meeting, he would not be able to remain in the Council meeting this morning. UNFINISHED BUSINESS It was agreed to defer the following matters pending the hearing of delegations later this day: (a) Dunsmuir-Melville Connector - Replotting Opportunities in the Three Block Area bounded by Pender, Burrard, Georgia and Thurlow Streets (see pages 9 & 10) (b) Application to Rezone: 4718 Clarendon Street (Guenther) (see page 10) 489 COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Winter Olympics at Garibaldi The Council received a letter from the City Clerk of Toronto forwarding a resolution of that City Council extending its best wishes to the City of Vancouver in the hope that the City of Vancouver will be successful in the future in arranging for the Winter Olympics at Garibaldi Park. Commendation was expressed also to His Worship Mayor Campbell for his efforts to obtain the Winter Olympics in 1976. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT this communication be received and a suitable letter of appreciation forwarded. - CARRIED Summer Olympics: Montreal MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT His Worship the Mayor forward congratulations on behalf of the Vancouver City Council to the City of Montreal in being successful in the award of the 1976 Summer Olympic Games. - CARRIED 2. Use of Callister Park It was agreed to defer communication from the Satellites Motorsport Club pending the hearing of a delegation later this day. (see pages 10, 11, 19 and 20) BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, May 22, 1970 Works and Utility Matters (i) Local Improvements: Initiative Principle (Clause 7) Street Lighting Local Improvements on Initiative Principle (Clause 8)_________ MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Clauses 7 and 8 of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated May 22, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY (ii) Access to the Waterfront and Filling of the Beach Area fronting Jericho Tennis Club (Clause 10)______________ MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT Clause 10 of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated May 22, 1970, be adopted; FURTHER the Board of Administration be requested to submit a progress report to Council respecting parking proposals to accom- modate the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club requirements, as referred to in Council resolution of April 7, 1970, when the City Engineer and City Planner were directed, in cooperation with the Park Board, to consider proposals and recommend an alternate acceptable plan to a previous proposal which was not proceeded with, re the area near Pioneer Park. - CARRIED 490 (iii) City of White Rock's request to dispose of Garbage at Vancouver's Delta Landfill Site (Clause 12)____________________________________ The Board of Administration submitted for Council consideration request from the City of White Rock for permission to dispose of its garbage at Vancouver's Delta landfill site. Details of the arrangements with Delta are referred to, it being pointed out that the small amount of garbage involved can be handled at the Delta site and will have no material effect on the life of the disposal site. White Rock will pay the regular charges. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the City of White Rock be permitted to dispose of its garbage at the Delta landfill site, subject to satisfactory arrangements to the City Engineer and six months cancellation. - CARRIED (iv) Closing 11th Avenue between Heather Street and Ash Street and portion of the lane west of Ash Street north of 11th Avenue (Clause 13) MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT (a) this clause be approved; (b) the street and lane be conveyed for hospital purposes only, for a nominal sum; it being understood that when the street and lane are no longer required for hospital purposes, such will revert back to the City of Vancouver; (c) the Board of Administration be requested to report on the parking situation generally with respect to the Vancouver General Hospital operation. - CARRIED (v) Balance Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clauses 1 to 6 inclusive, 9, 11 and 14 of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated May 22, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Social Service and Health Matters (i) Public Bathing Facilities in Skid Road Area (Clause 3) The Board of Administration advised of communication from Mr. Roy Coveney, President, 'Residents of Gastown', requesting the establishment of a facility in the Skid Road area for both public bathing and delousing. The Board of Administration submitted a report from the Medical Health Officer outlining the situation as far as public bathing facilities are concerned for transients. The Medical Health Officer gives detail of the facility and operating program which would have to be developed to comply with the apparent need in the area. 491 MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT establishment of such facilities in the Skid Road area be approved in principle, subject to a report on the financial aspects. - CARRIED (ii) Balance Social Service and Health Matters MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT Clauses 1 and 2 of the report of the Board of Adminis- tration (Social Service and Health matters), dated May 22, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Harbours and Parks Matters Alternate City Representative to the Vancouver Port Development Committee MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Harbours and Parks matters), dated May 22, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters (i) Regional Development Brief: Planning Institute of British Columbia (Clause 2) The Board of Administration referred to information from the Planning Institute of British Columbia, particularly respecting regional development. The comments of the Director of Planning in respect of this information are contained in the Board of Administration report. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the organization be advised the Council is pleased to receive this information and is giving it study, and it will be taken into account in respect of long range planning. - CARRIED (ii) Alterations to Gasoline Service Station at 598 East 15th Avenue (Clause 1)_______________ MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clause 1 of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated May 22, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Licenses and Claims Matters Claim of Arbena Coffin MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Licenses and Claims matters), dated May 22, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 492 Finance Matters (i) Scavenging Billing: Minimum Charge (Clause 1) The Board of Administration submitted report from the Director of Finance on the question of billing service users for small amounts owing. The Council's consideration is requested to choose (a) instituting a minimum charge of $1.00 per two month billing period on private dwelling scavenging billing accounts, or, (b) specifying that bills for less than $1.00 not be sent to the customer; the amounts to be written off MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT proposal (b) be accepted. (not put) MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the whole matter be referred to the Standing Committee on Finance for consideration. - CARRIED (ii) N.H.A. Financing of Pollution Control (Clause 4) The Board of Administration submitted the following report of the Director of Finance: "For the information of members of Council who will be delegates to the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Munici- palities 1970 Conference, the letter dated April 8th from C.F.M.M. on the above item is circulated. The financing referred to is for the type of projects done by the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District in this area, and accordingly the matter was dealt with by that District. A copy of a telegram sent by the District Chairman in response to the letter is also circulated. I have discussed the matter with the City Engineer and we are both in accord with the District's responses as follows: (a) We are opposed to a reduction of N.H.A. financing from the two-thirds to one half of the cost. (b) We are opposed to approval for the cost of the portion of a project that can be completed in one year, and feel that approval of the financing of a project in its entirety is necessary before the project is commenced." MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the information in this clause be received and the Chairman of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District be advised the Council extends its full support to the telegram forwarded by the Chairman to the C.F.M.M. Pollution Control Committee. - CARRIED 493 (iii) Grant for the Regional Conference of the International Municipal Signal Association (Clause 5) This matter was deferred for consideration at a Council meeting when an appropriate number of Council members will be present. (iv) Artifical Turf: Empire Stadium (Clause 7) In considering this clause the Deputy Mayor submitted a statement from the 3 M Company respecting guarantees on the Tartan turf at Empire Stadium, reiterating the five year guarantee and concluding that the company deems it important that the field perform to everyone's complete satisfaction for a long time. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Clause 7 of the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated May 22, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED (Alderman Hardwick is recorded in the negative) (v) Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board: Staff (Clause 9) The Board of Administration submitted report from the City Clerk in the matter of accommodation and clerical assistance for the Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board. The increase in the demands being made upon this Board is referred to, con- cluding with the following recommendations: "Having in mind that the Council on May 12th approved the continuance of the Board in its present form, and it being quite apparent that the staff could not be less than one person and the present rate of increase in work requires two, it is RECOMMENDED as follows: (a) THAT the position of Secretary to the Board be now filled on a permanent basis and that the Personnel Department be requested to classify the position; (b) THAT a temporary Clerk-Typist be engaged, also to be classified by the Personnel Department, and authority be given to provide the necessary furniture to accommodate the position." MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the foregoing recommendations of the City Clerk be approved. - CARRIED (vi) Balance Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Clauses 2, 3, 6 and 8 of the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated May 22, 1970 be adopted. - CARRIED 494 B. Personnel Matters, Regular, May 8, 1970 Salary Adjustment: One Position Health Department__________________ MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Regular), dated May 8, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Personnel Matters, Supplementary, May 22, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated May 22, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED D. Property Matters, May 22, 1970 (i) Haro-Smithe Connector (Clause 9) The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance, the Director of Planning and the City Engineer in connection with the Haro-Smithe Connector, particularly subdivision and disposal of surplus lands at Haro and Burrard Streets. The following recommendations are contained in the report: "(a) That the plan of subdivision as submitted be approved in principle and the Director of Planning be authorized to make application for rezoning to CM 2 Commercial, subject to the usual procedures. (b) That the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to conclude negotiations with the B.C.A.A. for the sale of the N 35' - of closed Haro Street at a price of $144,375.00, subject to consolidation with Parcel E and the E½ Lot 16, Block 5, D.L. 185, to form one parcel. (c) That the remaining portion of Haro Street and the residual City-owned lands South thereof be consolidated into one parcel and advertised for sale. (d) That the request for extension of leases be referred to Council for its decision." MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT recommendations (a), (b) and (c) be laid over for two weeks to allow the Board of Administration to report on the desirability of including the Haro diversion property with the Robson Street property as a possible comprehensive block develop- ment as was accomplished in the Georgia-Pender area. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT lease extensions referred to in this clause be not granted but that after the lease expirations, such leases be continued on a month to month basis. - CARRIED 495 (ii) Balance Property Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clauses 1 to 8 inclusive and 10 and 11 of the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated May 22, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED E. Protective Crowd Control Equipment The Board of Administration, under date of May 22, 1970, reported on communication from the Board of Police Commissioners concerning protective crowd control equipment. The Police Commission requests the Council reconsider its previous decision in this matter. The Board points out that the Police Department had requested 250 riot helmets, 100 detachable face shields and nape protectors for helmets in stock and 150 (36") riot sticks. During budget review only 100 detachable face shields and nape protectors for helmets in stock were approved. A number of letters have been received from individuals and organizations both in support of the Police Commission's request and against the request. In some cases organizations have asked an opportunity to appear before the Council on the matter and particularly in this regard, an evening meeting be held. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT 150 riot helmets, with detachable face shields and nape protectors be approved; FURTHER THAT, in the matter of riot sticks, this consideration be deferred to the next meeting following the hearing of delegations as requested. (for Council action see pages 12 & 13) MOVED by Ald. Broome, in Amendment, THAT the total request of the Chief Constable in respect of protective crowd control equipment, as requested in the 1970 budget application, be approved. (for Council action see pages 12 & 13) A recorded vote was requested on these motions. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT this matter be laid on the table until delegations requesting to appear before Council are heard. (withdrawn see page 12) The Council recessed at approximately 10:45 a.m. to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office following which the council recessed to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. 496 The Council reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber at approximately 2:15 p.m., still in Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Deputy Mayor in the Chair, and the following members present: PRESENT: His Worship the Deputy Mayor (Alderman Sweeney) Aldermen Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips and Wilson ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (Civic Business) Alderman Adams (Civic Business) Alderman Bird (Civic Business) Alderman Rankin (Leave of Absence) DELEGATIONS, UNFINISHED BUSINESS, AND BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS__________________ 1. Dunsmuir-Melville Connector: Replotting Opportunities in the Three Block Area bounded by Pender, Burrard, Georgia and Thurlow Streets__________________________ The Council further considered the following recommendations in the Board of Administration report of May 7, 1970: "3. Council approve the use of the triangular parcel of land bounded by the Dunsmuir-Melville Connector, Burrard Street and the centre line of Melville Street for public open space and in order to do this: (a) Council establish a Committee to negotiate with the Provincial Government for the inclusion of their site at a nominal sum as part of the public open space (b) Council indicate whether their officials should negotiate with Dominion Construction with respect to subsurface parking or offer the site for open tenders at a later stage." (Recommendations 1 and 2 in this report were approved by Council on May 12, 1970.) The President of Bowell McLean Motor Co. Ltd. appeared and submitted a brief dated May 26th setting out the company's position insofar as the Dunsmuir-Melville Connector affects its operations and in respect of the possible future use of the triangular piece of land bounded by the Connector, Burrard Street and the centre line of Melville Street, for open public space. A communication was noted from the Town Planning Commission enclosing a resolution that recommendation 3(a) be adopted and effort be made to retain the triangular area as a public open space. The Superintendent of Parks advised by telephone of the Park Board resolution to the effect that the Council is urged to approve the triangular portion for public open space. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the following be approved: "Council approve the use of the triangular parcel of land bounded by the Dunsmuir-Melville Connector, Burrard Street and the centre line of Melville Street for public open space and in order to do this Council establish a Committee to negotiate with the Provincial Government for the inclusion of their site at a nominal sum as part of the public open space." 497 FURTHER THAT it be indicated to the appropriate City Officials that they should negotiate with Dominion Construction Co. Ltd. and Bowell McLean Motor Co. Ltd. respecting sub-surface parking and that the Board of Administration report back on the financial implications of this proposal, having regard to the representations of the Bowell McLean Motor Co. Ltd., the report of the Properties and Insurance Department, and the availability of land for downtown open space for possible trade. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the communication from the Town Planning Commission and information from the Park Board be received. - CARRIED 2. Application to Rezone: 4718 Clarendon Street The Board of Administration report of May 1, 1970, dealing with application of Mr. D.N. Guenther to rezone 4718 Clarendon Street from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to an RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District was further considered. In this regard Mr. Guenther appeared before Council and submitted a brief dated May 21, 1970. In the Board report the Director of Planning recommends the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission as set out in a July 26, 1968, Board of Adminis- tration report, be endorsed, namely, the application be not approved, as such rezoning would establish an isolated RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District within a One Family Dwelling area. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the application be not approved, pursuant to report of the Board of Administration and the Director of Planning. - CARRIED 3. Satellites Motorsport Club: Use of Callister Park_________ A delegation from the Satellites Motorsport Club appeared in support of its communications dated May 8, 1970 and April 27, 1970, requesting the Council give consideration to the present arrangement their organization has in the use of Callister Park during the year 1970 for demolition derbies which have been operating since 1966. In this connection the organization filed a brief dated May 26th, as well as a large petition favouring their position. The Club, in speaking to the matter, requested they be permitted to continue their derbies in future years as well. The matter is raised at this time in view of the proposal to lease Callister Park to the Pacific Coast Soccer League. 498 A letter was received from Mrs. J. Slater favouring the continued use of Callister Park by Satellites Motorsport Club. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT this whole matter be deferred for consideration later this day when the report of the Standing Committee on General Purposes is under consideration dealing with the matter of lease of Callister Park to the Pacific Coast Soccer League. - CARRIED (See Pages 19 & 20) F. Parade: Vietnam Action Committee The Board of Administration under date of May 22, 1970, submitted a report from the City Engineer advising of an application from the Vietnam Action Committee for permission to hold a parade in the downtown area on Saturday, May 30th, to protest the United States invasion of Cambodia. The assembly area is proposed as Victory Square and the dispersal point at the United States Consulate. The request is made also for use of a sound truck. The proposed parade route is set out. In a later report by the Board of Administration under date of May 25, 1970, the Deputy City Engineer has advised that the Vietnam Action Committee, following discussions with the Royal Canadian Legion, Pacific Command, wish to amend the request for the assembly area to be either at Victory Square Park removed from the Cenotaph or at Hamilton Street, Hastings to Pender and this portion of Hamilton Street be closed accordingly for the purpose. Advice was received from the Park Board that Victory Square was not approved as an assembly point. Letters of objection to the use of the Cenotaph or Victory Square were received from a number of service organizations, the Chairman of the Remembrance Day Observance Committee, and an individual. A representative of the Vietnam Action Committee appeared before Council asking that Hamilton Street be closed for a period of time prior to the parade in order that information may be given out to the public. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the Council approve Hamilton Street as an assembly area from Hastings to Pender Street, but a sound truck be not permitted. (Not Put) MOVED by Ald. Wilson, in Amendment, THAT the words 'Hamilton Street as an assembly area from Hastings to Pender Street' be struck from the motion of Alderman Phillips and in lieu thereof the following be substituted: "an assembly point at a location a minimum of one block removed from the Cenotaph site acceptable to the Traffic Department" (Not Put) 499 MOVED by Ald. Broome, in Amendment to the Amendment, THAT the following words be added: "FURTHER THAT no parade permit shall be granted unless a bond of $1,000 is arranged to cover any damages which may result from this parade." (Not Put) It was agreed to defer this item until later this day following a report from the officials after discussing the question again with the representative of the Vietnam Action Committee, particularly the matter of alternative assembly sites. (See Pages 18 & 19) Protective Crowd Control Equipment (Cont'd.) Earlier in the day the Council considered the Board of Administration report of May 22, 1970, forwarding a Police Commission communication requesting the Council reconsider a request for 250 riot helmets with detachable face shields and nape protectors and 150(36")riot sticks. Alderman Hardwick in the earlier consideration moved the matter be laid on the table pending the hearing of dele- gations, however, at this point the Alderman was granted permission to withdraw that motion. After due consideration, it was MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT 150 riot helmets with detachable face shields and nape protectors, as requested by the Chief Constable, be approved and consideration of the l0o(36")riot sticks be deferred pending the hearing of delegations pursuant to requests received. (See Page 13) MOVED by Ald. Broome, in Amendment, THAT the full requests of the Chief Constable in respect of protective crowd control equipment be approved. (Lost)** A recorded vote on the Amendment was requested. The record therefore is as follows: FOR THE AMENDMENT AGAINST THE AMENDMENT Alderman Broome Alderman Hardwick Alderman Wilson Alderman Linnell Deputy Mayor Sweeney Alderman Phillips Alderman Calder The Amendment was declared - LOST** The motion of Alderman Phillips was further considered and a request for separation of the motion into two parts was made. The motion, therefore, was considered accordingly as follows: 500 Protective Crowd Control Equipment (Cont'd.) MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT 150 riot helmets with detachable face shields and nape protectors, as requested by the Chief Constable, be approved. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT consideration of the 100 (36")riot sticks be deferred pending the hearing of delegations pursuant to requests received. (Carried)* A recorded vote was requested. The record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Hardwick Alderman Broome Alderman Linnell Alderman Wilson Alderman Phillips Deputy Mayor Sweeney Alderman Calder The motion was declared - CARRIED* MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the order of the Agenda be changed to allow consideration at this time of a Motion relating to Street Demonstrations. - CARRIED MOTIONS 1. Street Demonstrations On May 12, 1970, Notice was called on a motion respecting Street Demonstrations. With the consent of Council, the Mover altered the motion and it now reads as follows: "THAT student, youth and Peace movement groups be requested to meet with the Director of Social Planning/ Community Development* and the Chief Constable or his nominee, to discuss setting up a system of monitors from within these groups to assist in heading off violence during demonstrations." - CARRIED (*Underlined portion represents the change made.) During consideration of the foregoing matters, the Council observed a short recess. 501 G. Rezoning Application: S/S 10th Avenue between Victoria and Commercial_____________ The Board of Administration submitted a report, under date of May 22, 1970, of the Director of Planning regarding Rezoning Application: S/S of 10th Avenue between Victoria and Commercial, Lots 38-43, Block 162, D.L. 264A. An historical review is set out in the report, together with the position of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. The Board of Administration recommended the Director of Planning's report be received and the application referred to the forthcoming Public Hearing on June 18? MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the foregoing recommendations of the Board of Adminis- tration be approved and the application, therefore, referred to the Public Hearing on June 18, 1970. - CARRIED H. Demolition of Building: 833 Pacific Street_______ The Board of Administration under date of May 21, 1970, reported regarding the status of building at 833 Pacific Street which the Council is considering on the basis of demolition. The Director of Permits and Licenses reports in the Board of Adminis- tration report of May 21st that if the present situation continues, further deterioration will result. It is advised the Barrister for Leslie Investments Ltd. states he will not be appearing before the Council on this matter and does not object to the demolition resolution proposed. He intends forthwith to serve the necessary notice to the lessee and when the necessary legal procedures are effected, the Pacific Street property will be demolished. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, RESOLVED, and the Council of the City of Vancouver hereby declares that the building situate on Parcel "A" (see 410809L) of Lots Eighteen (18) and Nineteen (19), Block One Hundred and Eleven (111), District Lot Five Hundred and Forty-One (541), Group One (1), New Westminster District, Plan 210, in the City of Vancouver, and known as 833 Pacific Street, is a nuisance; BY THIS RESOLUTION the Council of the City of Vancouver does order that the said building be pulled down and the materials removed from the said lands and all excavations be filled up by the owner within sixty (60) days after the date of service of this order, pursuant to the provisions of the Vancouver Charter, S.B.C. 1953, Chapter 55, and amendments thereto; BY THIS RESOLUTION the Council of the City of Vancouver does further order that in case of default by the owner to comply with this order within the time herein limited, such pulling down, removal and filling up shall be done by John F. Aitken, Supervisor of Property and Insurance of the City of Vancouver, at the cost of the owner. - CARRIED 502 I. Development Permits: Relaxation of Off-Street Parking Spaces for 55/57 Water Street and 110 Water Street The Board of Administration, under date of May 22, 1970, submitted an information report from the Director of Planning regarding three development permit applications for proposed changes of use to existing buildings on Water Street. In each case, relaxation of off-street parking spaces was required. These development permit applications have been approved by the Technical Planning Board. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT this information be received. - CARRIED J. Social Service Department Matters (i) Social Service Department: Plan for Re-organization (Chairman's Report) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report submitted by the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare, under date of May 20, 1970, respecting 'Plan for Reorganization: Social Service Department' and dealing particularly with a meeting held with Provincial authorities be received for information. - CARRIED (ii) Social Service Department: Provincial Cost Sharing The Board of Administration, under date of May 22, 1970, submitted a report of the Acting Administrator of the Social Service Department and the Administrative Analyst, following a meeting with Senior Provincial Officials arising out of a meeting held previously between certain Council representatives and Provincial authorities on reorganization. The officials referred to discussions with the Deputy Minister of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement on Provincial cost sharing and the Provincial Cabinet's freeze on its staff positions. In the matter of reviewing the Vancouver operation, with a view to suggesting economies, the Deputy Minister offered to send a consultant to Vancouver. Various other items discussed with the Deputy Minister are referred to in this report. It is concluded that the Deputy Minister was prepared to authorize extension of the cost sharing arrangements now in effect for various temporary positions. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT this report be received for information and the Deputy Minister be requested to send a consultant to Vancouver as proposed. - CARRIED 503 (iii) Social Service Department: Accounting Section Staff Needs The Board of Administration, under date of May 15, 1970, submitted a report from the Administrative Analyst, the Assistant Director of Finance and the Acting Social Service Administrator, in the matter of additional staff for the Accounting Section of the Social Service Department. The following is extracted therefrom: "'It is recommended that: (I) the following additional staff be hired until December 31, 1970, pending completion of the organizational review. 1530 West 8th Avenue 7½ months 1 Clerk III $526.00 $3,945.00 1 Clerk Typist III 441.00 3,308.00 2 Clerk Typist 11 372.00 5,580.00 2 Clerk Typist 1 319.00 4,785.00 South, East & Single Men's Unit 3 Clerk Typist 11 372.00 8,370.00 25,988.00 12% Fringe Benefits 3,119.00 $29,107.00 50% sharable under Canada 14,553.00 City's share $14,554.00 The proposed classifications have been discussed with the Director of Personnel Services, who is in agreement. (11) the following items of furniture be purchased. 8 electric typewriters $420.00 $3,360.00 3 typist desks 180.00 540.00 3 typist chairs 40.00 120.00 8 mobile file trays 36.00 288.00 $4,308.00 5% sales tax 215.00 $4,523.00 The Comptroller of Accounts advises funds can be obtained from the Contingency Reserve Fund. These equipment items may be reduced depending upon the availability of supplies of furniture from other departments of the City.' This matter has been discussed with the Business Manager of the City Hall Employees' Union who concurs in the recommendation." 504 The Board of Administration recommends as follows: "The foregoing recommendations of the Administrative Analyst, Assistant Director of Finance and Acting Social Service Administrator be adopted and funds estimated to amount to $19,077.00 be provided from Contingency Reserve Fund for the balance of 1970. However, it is further recommended that the situation be under continuous review until the end of the year." MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved. - CARRIED (iv) Reorganization: Social Service Department (Board of Administration Report)_________________ The Board of Administration under date of May 22, 1970, reported as follows: "Having regard to the fact that the Minister of Social Improvement, Rehabilitation and Human Resources, The Honourable P.A. Gaglardi, has intimated that there is a freeze on positions in the Provincial Service and that the Government is unable to offer financial aid to the City in respect of additional staff, your Board offer the following suggestions for Council consideration: 1. That Council issue a policy directive to the Social Service Department that staff effort be concentrated on determining eligibility and the issuance of cheques for social assistance allowances, overages, etc.; 2. That the work of social services be concentrated on those persons on social allowances who are most likely to become independent because of rehabilitation efforts; 3. That the Administrative Analyst and the Acting Social Service Administrator report to Council as soon as possible as to how the above policies would be implemented; 4. In the meantime, there be a freeze on any vacancies which might arise among Social Workers with the intent that a better staff balance be obtained between financial support and social work; 5. That the above officers continue their discussions with the officials of the Provincial Department of Social Improvement, Rehabilitation and Human Resources so that their reaction to any recommendations under item 3. above, will be known, and that revised cost-sharing arrangements be included as part of the discussions." 505 MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT Item No. 1 quoted above be approved. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT Item No. 2 quoted above be referred to the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Item No. 3 quoted above be approved, after changing the word 'policies' to read 'policy'. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Item No. 4 quoted above be changed to read as follows: "In the meantime the total complement of the Social Service Department remain the same as established by the 1970 budget and the Board of Administration be granted authority to vary the classifications within this complement. Further, the Union be so advised." - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT Item No. 5 quoted above be approved. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the 'Bethell' report re the Social Service Department be made available to persons concerned in the Social Service field but, when such is the case, the Council's total action on the Board of Administration report of May 22, 1970, regarding reorganization also be forwarded. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the experimental program in effect be reviewed by the Board of Administration. - CARRIED Parade: Vietnam Action Committee (Cont'd.) Further consideration was given to the application of the Vietnam Action Committee for permission to hold a parade in the downtown area on Saturday, May 30th. Permission is requested also for approval of an assembly area and the closing of Hamilton Street, Hastings to Pender, prior to the parade to allow dissemination of information to the public. A sound truck is also requested. Earlier in the proceedings when the matter was considered, the officials were asked to discuss again with the representative of the Vietnam Action Committee, assembly sites. The City Engineer reported orally. 506 MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT permission be granted to the Vietnam Action Committee for a parade on Saturday, May 30, 1970, subject to the assembly point being at an appropriate place on Homer Street, commencing at 2:00 p.m. along a route to be approved by the City Engineer, and the provision of whatever controls are necessary; FURTHER THAT permission be not granted for use of a sound truck. (Amended) MOVED by Ald. Calder, in Amendment, THAT the words 'on Homer Street' be struck from the motion of Alderman Hardwick and the following be inserted in lieu thereof: 'on a suitable off-street location, such as the C.B.C. site or the Queen Elizabeth plaza area' - CARRIED The motion, as amended and reading as follows, was put and - CARRIED "THAT permission be granted to the Vietnam Action Committee for a parade on Saturday, May 30, 1970, subject to the assembly point being at an appropriate place on a suitable off-street location, such as the C.B.C. site or the Queen Elizabeth plaza area, commencing at 2:00 p.m. along a route to be approved by the City Engineer, and the provision of whatever controls are necessary; FURTHER THAT permission be not granted for use of a sound truck." K. Report of Standing Committee on General Purposes, May 7, 1970 It was agreed that the names of Alderman Calder and Alderman Hardwick would be added to the names of those present at this meeting of the Standing Committee. Callister Park: Retention for Soccer and Use for Demolition Derbies In the report of the Standing Committee on General Purposes it is recommended the leasing of Callister Park to the Pacific Coast Soccer League for development as a soccer facility be approved in principle, with certain provisos. Earlier in the proceedings, the Council received a large petition, letters and brief through the Satellites Motorsport Club urging Callister Park be made available to them to continue their 1970 demolition derby schedule which commenced May 17th and is due to be completed September 19th. The Club also requests consideration for continued occupancy of Callister Park for these demolition derbies. The Deputy Mayor informed Council that the Chairman of the Park Board has advised that that Board wishes to be heard on the matter. 507 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Standing Committee be adopted. (Not Put) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT this Standing Committee report be tabled until delegations wishing to speak on either this Standing Committee report or the demolition derby matter have an opportunity of being heard. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the use of Callister Park as scheduled for demolition derbies in 1970, be approved. - LOST (Alderman Wilson is recorded as voting against Alderman Broome's motion.) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the present lease arrangements, permitting the Satellites Motorsport Club to conduct demolition derbies in Callister Park be continued until October 1, 1970. - CARRIED L. Report of Standing Committee on Planning and Development, May 7, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT, in respect of the report of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development dated May 7, 1970, Clauses 1 and 2, Part I, be adopted, and Clause 3, Part II, be received for information. - CARRIED M. Report of Standing Committee on Finance, May 14, 1970___________________ In connection with the report of the Standing Committee on Finance dated May 14, 1970, Council took action as follows: (i) 1970 Civic Grant Requests (Clause 1) It was agreed to defer this clause until sufficient Members of Council are present since grants are involved. 508 (ii) Tyne Street Underground Wiring Project (Clause 2) MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT this clause be adopted, after adding the following words to the second recommendation: 'and include the possibility of using the existing poles in the lane west of Tyne Street' - CARRIED (iii) Balance of Report of Standing Committee on Finance MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Clause 3 of the report of the Standing Committee on Finance, dated May 14, 1970, be received for information. - CARRIED In respect of condolences re the passing of Miss Moira Sweeny, it was noted that a correction should be made in the spelling of the name. N. Report of Standing Committee on Transportation, May 14, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT Clauses 1 to 3 inclusive of the report of the Standing Committee on Transportation, dated May 14, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED 509 BY-LAWS 1. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW NO. 3575 BEING THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BY-LAW (S/W Corner 12th & Cambie) MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Deputy Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 2. DEBENTURE BY-LAW: $1,055,871.45 MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to contract a debt by the issue and sale of debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $1,055,871.45 in lawful money of Canada for certain pavement, curb and gutter, and sidewalk projects constructed as local improvements and for imposing an annual special rate on real property specially benefited by such local improvements, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED 510 MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Deputy Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 3. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW NO. 4299, BEING THE VEHICLES FOR HIRE BY-LAW__________________ MOVED Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 4299, being the Vehicles for Hire By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Deputy Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED 511 MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 4. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW NO. 4193, BEING THE BUILDING BY-LAW____________ MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 4193, being the Building By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Deputy Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 512 5. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW NO. 4068, BEING THE PLUMBING BY-LAW____________ MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Phillips, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 4068, being the Plumbing By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Phillips, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Deputy Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 2. Allocation of Land for Highway Purposes (3150 S.E. Marine Drive) MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT WHEREAS the registered owners have conveyed to the City of Vancouver, for highway purposes, the following lands: 1. All that portion of Lot "B", Block Eight (8), District Lots Three Hundred Thirty (330) and Three Hundred Thirty One (331), Group One (1), New Westminster District, shown outlined red on a plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., sworn to on the 4th day of February, 1970, and marginally numbered LD 1176. 513 AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for highway purposes. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the above described lands so conveyed be, and the same are hereby accepted and allocated for highway purposes, and declared to form and constitute portions of highway. - CARRIED 3. Leave of Absence: Alderman Broome MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT Alderman Broome be granted leave of absence for the month of June. - CARRIED (During part of June Alderman Broome will be attending the Convention of the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities June 8 to 11 inclusive and attending to other civic business in Ottawa.) 4. Condolences: Mayor Lindsay, Deceased MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the City Council extend condolences to the family of Mayor S. Lindsay of Kitimat who passed away recently; FURTHER THAT regrets be extended also to the Corporation of the District of Kitimat. - CARRIED 5. Authority to Proceed to Ottawa MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Alderman Wilson and Alderman Broome while in the East attending the C.F.M.M. Convention in the near future, be authorized to proceed to Ottawa to discuss civic business with the respective Government Authorities. - CARRIED 6. Centennial Matters MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT interested civic groups and individuals be invited to submit to the City suggestions for Centennial projects and such parties be advised of the grant available to the City in this regard. (Notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. 514 Alderman Wilson - commented with respect to traffic Cassiar and Hastings conditions in the area of Cassiar Streets and Hastings Streets and enquired of what progress was being made to improve the matter. He felt a report should be submitted and a copy submitted to the Hastings Chamber of Commerce. Alderman Linnell advised of having reported to Council of a meeting with the Minister of Highways at Victoria. It was pointed out the Provincial Government probably would not be proceeding further in the matter of Cassiar/Hastings grade separation or the Williams pedestrian overpass as well as the freeway link until: 1. we (the City) arrange the financing and presentation of a financing formula; 2. they receive a definite freeway plan of the City of Vancouver; 3. they receive the results of the Greater Vancouver Regional Transit Study now underway. It was agreed that the information from the Minister be sent to the Hastings Chamber of Commerce. Alderman Wilson - referred to the condition of the Boundary and Hastings boulevard at Boundary and Hastings with particular reference to the maintenance and asked for a report. The Deputy Mayor instructed the City Engineer accordingly. Alderman Calder - enquired of the widening schedule for Widening of Cambie Street Cambie Street South of 49th Avenue South of 49th Avenue and requested a report. The Deputy Mayor instructed accordingly Alderman Calder - referred to a recent incident where a Parking Garage: Seymour car drove off the ramp on the top of Street near Smithe the garage on Seymour Street near Smithe, and requested the City look into such parking arrangements to ensure the necessary protective measures are provided to prevent such occurrences. The Deputy Mayor directed the Board of Administration report accordingly. ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS 515 Alderman Calder - referred to activities of the staff of Capilano Stadium and the Social Planning/Community Develop¬ Recreational Programs ment Department to assist youths in the in Riley Park Riley Park area in respect of appropriate recreational programs. In this connec¬ tion, he suggested consideration be given to making Capilano Stadium avail¬ able and suggested therefore the matter be referred to the Health and Welfare Standing Committee for study. The Deputy Mayor directed the matter to the Standing Committee for con¬ sideration. The Council adjourned at 5:25 p.m. The foregoing are the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated May 26 , 1970 , and the reports referred to are those on Page(s) 416-565 516 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION . . . (WORKS) 1 MAY 22ND, 1970 The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (dated May 22nd. 1970) 1. Adjustment of 1970 Sewers Capital Budget "The 'Prior to Paving' classification contains the following item '3-03-02 - Union Street, Dunlevy Avenue to Hawks Avenue $ 50,000.' This item was included to provide for sewer reconstruction prior to paving of Union Street as a traffic artery tributary to the New Georgia Viaduct. Since viaduct traffic is to be routed to Prior Street, sewer reconstruction on Union Street is not urgent and may be advanced in connection with future paving or as the need arises. I RECOMMEND that Item 3-03-02, $50,000, in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget, be cancelled and $50,000 added to Item 3-03-04 'Prior to Paving - Provision for Further Projects'." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Sewer on Welwyn Street between the Lane North of 28th Avenue and the Lane South of Kingsway "The existing sewer is too shallow and in poor condition. It should be replaced prior to paving of Welwyn Street. The estimated cost is $9,000. I RECOMMEND that $9,000. be appropriated from Item 3-03-04 'Prior to Paving - Provision for Further Projects' in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 3. Sewer on 28th Avenue from James Street to Main Street "This sewer has been Inspected by T.V. and found to be in poor condition. Reconstruction is required prior to proposed paving. The estimated cost is $19,000. I RECOMMEND that $19,000 be appropriated from Item 3-03-04 'Prior to Paving - Provision for Further Projects' in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 517 4. Sewer in the lane south of Second Avenue between Larch Street * and Yew Street________________________________________________________________ "The old sewer in this lane is too small to serve new apartment development and is generally in poor condition. Petitions for paving the lane have been received. As this is an area which will ultimately be converted to the separate system, the existing combined sewer should be replaced with a separate (twin) sewer. The estimated cost is $4.1,000. I RECOMMEND that the additional cost of the sanitary sewer, estimated at $8,000., be appropriated from Item 3-05-02 'Pollution Control, Provision for Further Projects' and $33,000 from Item 3-04-03, 'Reconstruction and Relief - Provision for Further Projects' in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 5. Sewer on Ferndale Street between Victoria Drive and Lakewood Drive__________________________________ "This sewer has been inspected by T.V. and found to be in poor condition. Reconstruction is required prior to proposed paving. The estimated cost is $18,000. I RECOMMEND that $18,000 be appropriated from Item 3-03-04 'Prior to Paving - Provision for Further Projects' in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 6. Sewer on Laburnum Street between 47th Avenue and 49th Avenue "This old sewer has been inspected by television and found to be in very poor condition. Spot repairs have been made to temporarily relieve flooding conditions, but the sewer should be replaced as soon as possible. The estimated cost is $15,300. I RECOMMEND that $15,300 be appropriated from Item 3-04-03 'Reconstruction and Relief - Provision for Further Projects' in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 518 RECOMMENDATIONS: 7. Local Improvements - Initiative Principle First Step The City Engineer reports as follows: "I consider it advisable to carry out the following projects as Local Improvements: Pavement and Curbs Cordova St., Gore Ave. to Heatley Ave. Pavements and Curbs, Urban Renewal Area Cordova St., Hawks Ave. to Campbell Ave. Cordova-Powell Connector, Cordova St. to Powell St. Lane Pavement, Urban Renewal Area Lane south of Powell St., Hawks Ave. to Cordova- Powell Connector P.C. Concrete Sidewalk, Urban Renewal Area Cordova-Powell Connector, Both Sides, Cordova St. to Powell St. The City's share of these improvements is available in the 1970 Capital Budget." Second Step The Director of Finance submits the following report on the financial arrangements: "In accordance with the provisions of the Local Improve- ment Procedure By-law, I am submitting the City Engineer's report dated May 15, 1970. The estimated total cost of these improvements is $251,828 and the City's share of the cost is $174,142. I have to report that the necessary financial arrange- ments can be made to carry out this work." Your Board has decided that it is desirable to undertake the projects referred to and RECOMMENDS that: (a) the report of the City Engineer and Director of Finance be adopted. (b) the City-owned parcels shown on the list attached to the detailed Second Step Report for the local improvement projects be declared assessable. 8. Street Lighting Local Improvements on "Initiative Principle"____________ First Step The City Engineer reports as follows: "I consider it advisable to advance light standard projects as local improvements on both sides of the following streets: 519 Cordova/Powell Connector Cordova St. to Powell St. Powell Street Approx. 275 ft. east of Hawks Ave. to approx. 100 ft. west of Raymur Ave. Cordova Street Hawks Ave. to Campbell Ave. Hawks Avenue Alexander St. to Powell St. Cordova Street Gore Ave. to Heatley Ave. The funds for the City's share of these improvements are available in the Street Lighting Capital Budget." Second Step The Director of Finance submits the following report on the financial arrangements: "In accordance with the provisions of the Local Improvement Procedure By-law governing Local Improve- ments, I am submitting the report of the City Engineer dated May 14, 1970. The estimated total cost of the light standard projects is $19,699.36 and the City's share is $9,268.15. I have to report that the necessary financial arrange- ments can be made to carry out this work." Your Board has decided that it is desirable to undertake the projects referred to and RECOMMENDS that: (a) The reports of the City Engineer and the Director of Finance be adopted. (b) The City-owned parcels shown under certain projects on the detailed Second Step report * be declared assessable for these projects. * This report on file with the City Clerk. 9. Local Improvements by "Petition" First Step The City Engineer reports as follow: "I consider it advisable to carry out projects for: Pavements and Curbs Lane Pavements P. C. Concrete Sidewalks shown in the attached schedule dated May 15, 1970, as local improvements. The City's share of these improvements is available in the 1970 Capital Budget." Second Step The Director of Finance submits the following report on the financial arrangements: 520 "In accordance with the provisions of the Local Improve- ment Procedure By-law, I am submitting the City Engineer's report dated May 15, 1970. The estimated total cost of these improvements is $830,227 and the City's share of the cost is $497,647. I have to report that the necessary financial arrange- ments can be made to carry out this work." Your Board has decided that it is desirable to undertake the projects referred to in the attached list and RECOMMENDS that: (a) the report of the City Engineer and Director of Finance be adopted. (b) the City-owned parcels shown on the list attached to the detailed Second Step report for the local improvement projects be declared assessable. (c) the following streets be designated as School Collector Streets for the purposes of Part I of the Local Improve- ment Procedure By-law: 22nd Ave., Glendale St. to the lane east of Glendale St. Windermere St., 1st Ave. to the lane south of 1st Ave. Dumfries St., 28th Ave. to a pt. approx. 121 ft. north of 30th Ave. 10. Access to the Waterfront in English Bay and Filling of the Beach Area fronting Jericho Tennis Club The Deputy City Engineer reports as follows: "Communications have been received from: (a) Mrs. M. Anderson regarding access to the waterfront in English Bay with specific referral to Wallace Street. (b) Mr. Rick Baker and Gwyneth Eisenback, et al, regarding the filling of the beach area fronting the Jericho Tennis Club premises. (I) Access to the waterfront at Wallace Street Mrs. Anderson inquires about the closing and sale of Wallace Street north of Point Grey Road to the Jericho Tennis Club and the elimination of access to the water- front at this location. In response to a similar inquiry, Mrs. Anderson was advised by letter dated April 26, 1966 by the Director of Planning that: (i) Council on July 7, 1953 authorized the sale of Wallace Street (33 feet wide) north of Point Grey Road to the Jericho Tennis Club subject to the Club dedicating the west 20 feet of Lot 11 to the City for access to the waterfront. (ii) Council in January, 1957, authorized the sale to Jericho Tennis Club of the west 20 feet of Lot 11 previously reserved for access to the waterfront. 521 (iii) Jericho Beach Park is only about 100 yards west of the west 20 feet of Lot 11 mentioned above and provides convenient access to the waterfront. Mrs. Anderson also inquires as to who maintains access to the waterfront at Dunbar, Balaclava and Trafalgar Streets. The City Engineering Department maintains the accesses at Dunbar and Balaclava Streets and the Park Board maintains the access at Trafalgar Street. (II) Filling of the beach area fronting Jericho Tennis Club_________________________________________ (i) Jericho Tennis Club leases a waterlot from the Crown Provincial fronting the Club's premises. The permitted use of the waterlot is for the mooring of boats. (ii) The Club has resurfaced eight tennis courts which involved the removal of soil to permit the laying of drainage gravel and new surface material without altering the original level of the courts. (iii) Mr. Rhind (a club executive) has advised that the bank, being 16 to 20 feet above the beach, had become badly eroded and some of the fill from the tennis courts was placed at the bank to stave off further erosion. (iv) The fill extends about 20 feet at the base from the bottom of the bank to zero at the top of the bank. (v) Mr. Rhind has advised that the Club intends to plant the bank with ivy and ground cover plants and to remove any debris (3 or 4 pieces of concrete). (vi) The Director of Planning has advised that no special approval would be required with regard to the Zoning and Development By-law for this bank replacement. The City Building Inspector has also advised that similarly no special building permit approval would be required." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the Deputy City Engineer be received and a copy of the report be furnished the writers of the communications. 11. 1970 Paving Program - Strip Pavement on 49th Avenue-Imperial Connector______________ The Deputy City Engineer reports as follows: "Curbs and gutters are presently being laid on 49th Avenue between Victoria Drive and Tyne Street. Forty- ninth Avenue is a secondary arterial route and its easterly extension (49th Avenue-Imperial Connector) through the South East Sector, between Tyne Street and Boundary Road has recently been constructed as a gravel road. It would be preferable to continue the curbs and pavement through this section at this time. However, 522 due to the need to finalize the subdivision, and the absence of a registrable survey plan for the entire length of the Connector, we are unable to advance a local improvement pavement project. It is desirable to open this route to traffic and for this purpose, in order to provide a smooth, dust free surface for traffic that will be using this arterial route, it is proposed that a strip pavement 22 feet wide be laid this year. It is anticipated that the fully improved pavement with curb and gutters will be completed within two years. The funds required to construct the strip pavement this year would be a prior contribution of a portion of the City's share of the cost of constructing the permanent pavement under Local Improvement procedures. The estimated cost of constructing a strip pavement on the 49th Avenue-Imperial Connector is $9,000. Funds are available in Account Code Number 0145/7940 'Major Streets Unallocated'. I RECOMMEND that: (a) The City Engineer be authorized to construct with City forces a 22 ft. wide strip pavement on the 49th Avenue-Imperial Connector. (b) Funds in the amount of $9,000 be appropriated from the Streets Capital Budget, Account Code Number 0145/7940 'Major Streets Unallocated'." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. CONSIDERATION: 12. City of White Rock's Request to Dispose of Garbage at Vancouver's Delta Landfill Site The City Engineer reports as follows: "A letter dated May 5, 1970 has been received from the City Clerk of the City of White Rock requesting per- mission to dispose of White Rock's garbage at Vancouver's Delta Landfill Site. The letter advises that the location presently being used as a disposal site by White Rock has unexpectedly been closed and they must make other arrangements by June 30, 1970. The Agreement between Delta and Vancouver concerning the operation of the landfill site provides that 'Only garbage and refuse collected from within the City of Vancouver or the Municipality of Delta will be accepted for the Sanitary Landfill Operation, provided however, that garbage and refuse may be accepted from other municipalities if the parties hereto so agree'. Verbal agreement has been received from Delta and a letter of confirmation is expected shortly. 523 White Rock has approximately 160 cubic yards of compacted garbage to dispose of weekly. This small amount can be handled with the present facilities at our Delta Landfill Site and will have no material effect on the life of the disposal site. White Rock is prepared to pay the regular charges for disposal. If Council agrees to accept White Rock's garbage at Vancouver's Delta Landfill Site it is suggested that any arrangement made be subject to six months cancellation." Your Board submits the matter to Council for CONSIDERATION. RECOMMENDATION & CONSIDERATION: 13. Closing 11th Avenue between Heather Street and Ash Street and portion of the Lane west of Ash Street north of 11th Avenue____________________ The Deputy City Engineer reports as follows: The Vancouver General Hospital has acquired all the parcels on the south side of 11th Avenue between Heather Street and Ash Street and the B.C. Cancer Clinic has acquired all the parcels on the north side of this portion of 11th Avenue. A joint application has been received from the Hospital and the Cancer Clinic to acquire 11th Avenue between Heather Street and Ash Street and the Cancer Clinic has also applied to acquire the lane west of Ash Street from 11th Avenue to the lane north of 11th Avenue. I RECOMMEND that 11th Avenue between Heather Street and Ash Street and the lane west of Ash Street from 11th Avenue to the lane north of 11th Avenue save and except the north 20 feet thereof, be closed and stopped up and conveyed to the abutting owners subject to the following conditions: (a) The south 33 feet of 11th Avenue to be conveyed to the Hospital to be consolidated with the Hospital property on the south side of 11th Avenue. (b) The north 33 feet of 11th Avenue to be conveyed to the Cancer Clinic to be consolidated with the Cancer Clinic's property on the north side of 11th Avenue. (c) The closed lane to be consolidated with the Cancer Clinic's property. (d) Public utility easements to be reserved over the south 5 feet of the portion of 11th Avenue to be conveyed to the Cancer Clinic and the north 15 feet of the portion of 11th Avenue to be conveyed to the Hospital. (e) The Hospital and the Cancer Clinic to pay all costs in the closing out of the closed street and lane. (f) An agreement satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel and the City Engineer. 524 The Supervisor of Property and Insurance has advised that the market value of the closed street and lane is $193,000.00. In all the municipalities in the Province except the City of Vancouver, all highway is vested in the Queen in the right of the Province. The Vancouver Charter, however, provides that the high- way in the City of Vancouver is vested in the City. The Director of Lands has advised that the Crown Provincial conveys highway to hospitals for a nominal sum with a restriction for hospital purposes only. In the event that the highway is no longer used for hospital purposes it reverts to the Crown. The Corporation Counsel has advised that similar arrange- ments could be made by the City in the conveyancing of highway to hospitals." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the Deputy City Engineer be approved. The matter of the sale price of the closed street and lane is submitted for Council CONSIDERATION. RECOMMENDATION: 14. Replacement of Damaged Police Car The City Engineer and Chief Constable report as follows: "Vehicle No. 8159 a 1970 car belonging to the Police Department was recently involved in an accident which makes it uneconomic to repair. A replacement vehicle is required to allow normal police operation to be maintained. In view of the urgent need for the replacement car, immediate purchase is proposed. The City will not receive any insurance credit as a result of this accident. The cost of a replacement vehicle, including outfitting, is estimated at $3,100. The wrecked car will be disposed of at an estimated credit of $800. The net cost of the replacement vehicle will therefore be $2,300. The Comptroller of Accounts reports that funds can be provided from the Contingency Reserve. The City Engineer and Chief Constable RECOMMEND that $2,300 be allocated from Contingency Reserve for the purchase of a replacement car." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the above officials b adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 489/90 525 Board of Administration, May 22, 1970 ....................(SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICE & HEALTH MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Co-operative Project with the Children's Aid Societies_____________ The Acting Social Service Administrator reports as follows: "Council on May 9, 1969 approved a co-operative project between the Social Service Department and the Children's Aid Society. It was agreed that the Vancouver Children's Aid Society would provide a Social Worker at their cost and the responsibility of the City Social Service Depart- ment would be only to provide office facilities to be located at the Social Service Department office and social assistance. (a) The project was started on June 9, 1969 with the assignment of one Social Worker who repre- sented the Children's Aid Society and the Catholic Family and Children's Services. The Children's Aid Society's detached worker dealt with the following type of cases coming to the department: (i) Unmarried mothers (ii) Young people between the ages of 16 and 19 who have left home and who might become wards of the Children's Aid Society (iii) Young people who are presently wards of the Children's Aid Society (b) Because of the increasing demand for service, the Catholic Family and Children's Aid Services on February 3, 1970 added an experienced Social Worker on a half-time basis. A full time worker will be available May 1, 1970. (c) Statistical Analysis The attached table presents a complete picture of the activity for the period June, 1969 to January, 1970. This co-operative project is working satisfactorily to this department, the Children's Aid Societies and the clients concerned. RECOMMENDED that the project continues indefinitely with no cost to the City except the provision of office facilities for the two Social Workers at 1530 West 8th Avenue, and the cost of social assistance." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Acting Social Service Administrator be adopted. 526 2. Federal Provincial Study Group on Alienation - Group Project_______________ The Acting Social Service Department Administrator reports as follows: "The Federal Provincial study group on alienation has requested the participation of the Vancouver Social Service Department in an experimental group project involving social workers and recipients of social assis- tance. A four day group session (June 9 to June 12, 1970) under the leadership of David Jackson and Associates Ltd. of Toronto, is planned at a local hotel. The pur- pose would be to study the relationship of public assistance recipient and the social worker and some of the problems that arise in this relationship. The Province and David Jackson and Associates Ltd. will pay all costs for the social assistance recipients. The City is asked to pay the accommodation and meals of staff members. RECOMMENDED that: (a) Two social workers, to be chosen by the Acting Social Service Administrator, be allowed to participate in the group project - one Provincial employee and one City employee for the four day period. (b) the expenses of the City employee be paid. (c) a sum of $30.00 per diem ($120.00) be provided to cover the cost. The Comptroller of Accounts has advised that there is sufficient funds in the 1970 budget to meet this cost." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Acting Social Service Administrator be adopted. CONSIDERATION: 3. Public Bathing Facilities in the Skid Road Area__________________ In February of this year a letter was received from Mr. Roy Coveny, directed to the City Clerk, in which he requested consideration of the establishment of a facility in the Skid Road area of Vancouver for both public bathing and delousing. The letter of request from Mr. Coveny is attached. The Medical Health Officer reports as follows: "The public bathing resources in the City of Vancouver for transients have been examined. In effect, there is no facility open to the public other than at the steam baths. Most large urban centres, particularly port cities, possess a public bathing facility accessible to any member of the transient public who has need of a place for washing and shaving. Vancouver has, in the past, had commercially operated resources, but the last of these is no longer in existence and Vancouver is, therefore, bereft of any such facility. It is estimated that, at times, up to 100 persons are not lodged in any formal accommodation on a given day and there is virtually no means for these persons to maintain cleanliness. This number does not include any true transients that are literally in Vancouver for the day. 527 The City's only delousing station is found on the fifth floor of the Vancouver City Jail. This is a most unsuitable site for any persons who are not jail residents because of the security problems involved and the general inability of the Police to handle this service on behalf of the entire public. The problem of delousing persons is a major one for all the hostels and the missions operating in the Skid Road area of the city. It is considered necessary by nearly everyone in the area that a public facility be made more available. Many persons have observed an increase in the number of men infested with lice. Coincident with these investigations, it has been found recently that many of the lodging houses in the central area of the city are not operating up to the standards required under the Lodging House By-law. It is anticipated that a stricter enforce- ment of these provisions now being instituted will reduce the necessity of a public facility for many of the Skid Road residents, but even a complete compliance with by-laws will not remove totally the necessity for it. If a public facility for these two purposes is developed a solution would have to be found both for the creation of such a facility and the contin- uing operation of the facility. In order to comply with the apparent need in this area the following would have to be developed: (a) THE FACILITY (i) A delousing centre consisting of change-room, two showers, two washbasins and a water closet. (ii) This section to also have two laundromats and two dryers to clean the clothes worn by persons being disinfested. (iii) A separate section consisting of four showers, four washbasins, a water closet and a change- room available to persons who wish to wash- up and shave, but who are not there because of an infestation. (b) THE OPERATING PROGRAM (i) Open 8 hours on weekdays from 12 noon to 8 p.m. Opening on Saturdays ana Sundays for at least 4 hours. During the entire opening hours supervision to be given by a fulltime attendant, (ii) For the delousing operation the centre should dispense and instruct persons in the use of "Carbamate", a dusting powder which can be applied to both the body and the clothing. The residual portion of Carbamate should be given to the person to take to his own abode in order to dust other clothing items and bed- sheets. This is a fairly recent development involving a very safe product and is widely recommended both because of its safety and its simplicity. (iii) It is proposed that all persons using these facilities register so that unsanitary conditions in lodging and other housing arrangements can be more readily identified for action by Health 528 Department staff. It is also proposed that, in order to make a proper use of this facility for the persons who need it, no charges be made directly to the persons using the facility. It would be possible for the City to operate the facility via contract, inviting any interested firm or agency to operate this facility in accordance with the specific terms of service and to the satisfaction of City officials. The creation of the facility is a matter of either inviting a firm or agency to establish this facility and lease it to the City of Vancouver or for the City itself to purchase or lease property and set up the required facilities. It would be possible for the Health Department to come up with a detailed recommendation on this facility, but the guidance of Council is sought before proceeding to develop an in-depth plan." Your Board requests that Council give CONSIDERATION to establishing a policy regarding a public bathing and delousing facility. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 490/91 529 Board of Administration, May 22, 1970 . . . . (HARBOURS - 1) HARBOURS & PARKS MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Alternate City Representative to the Vancouver Port Development Committee The Director of Planning reports as follows: "The regular meetings of the Port Development Committee are normally held on Tuesdays, a time which conflicts with attendance at Council meetings by the City representative, Alderman Linnell. To ensure con- tinuity of representation, Mr. Gerard Farry of the Planning Department was appointed as alternate City representative to the Committee. Mr. Farry has recently left the City Service. It is recommended that Mr. Richard B. Hayward, Assistant Director, Long Range Planning, be appointed as alternate City representative to the Vancouver Port Development Committee to attend meetings when the City representative is to be absent." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Planning be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 491 530 Board of Administration, May 22, 1970 . . . . (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Alterations to Gasoline Service Station at 598 East 15th Avenue The Director of Planning reports as follows: "The Imperial Oil Company Limited has filed Development Permit Ap- plication #52079 to modernize the existing building located at the south-west corner of Kingsway and Carolina Street. The site is located in a c-2 Commercial District and the Gasoline Service Station Location Policy as adopted by City Council on October 1st, 1968 permits consideration of alterations to the existing service station at this location. The Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission recom- mend that Development Permit Application #52079 be approved in accordance with the submitted application, such plans and information forming part thereof, thereby permitting alterations to modernize the existing gasoline service station development located on this site, subject to the following conditions: (a) All landscaping is to be provided in accordance with the approved drawings within six months from the date of issuance of this development permit and thereafter permanently maintained, (b) All treatment of the open portions of the site, other than the landscaping referred to in the preceding condition, is to be provided within 60 days from the date of issuance of this development permit, including surfacing, curbing and screening, and thereafter permanently maintained. (c) Any additional signs other than those indicated on the approved drawings to be first approved by the Director of Planning. (d) The development is to be carried out and maintained in accordance with the approved drawings and Section 11 (10) of the Zoning and Development By-law." four Board RECOMMENDS that Development Permit Application #52079 be APPROVED in accordance with the recommendation of the Technical Planning 3oard and the Town Planning Commission. INFORMATION 2. Regional Development Brief Planning Institute of British Columbia Council along with members of the Legislative Assembly, Regional Districts and other municipalities received a letter dated April 25th from the President of the Planning Institute of British Columbia. He submitted a further letter of the same date along with a brief addressed to the Honourable Dan Campbell, Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs. The Brief entitled 'Regional Development - A Framework for Provincial Policy' proposes: 531 (a) Establishing closer co-operation between Provincial departments. (b) Dividing the province into eight economic regions. (c) Preparing broad provincial development programmes for these eight regions. (d) Using these programmes as a basis for policy formulation and decision-making by the Provincial departments and Crown Corporations and by the twenty-nine regional districts and their constituent municipalities. The Director of Planning reports as follows: "The views in the brief are not new. It has been suggested for some time that liaison between Provincial departments and others can be improved. It is understood that the Provincial Government is generall working towards this objective. The suggestions in the brief are acknowledged to be only one of several ways of working towards the same goals. It is suggested therefore that Council may wish to receive the brief without comment and send a copy of this report and an acknowledgment to the President of the Planning Institute of B. C." Your Board submits the matter to Council for Information. (Copies of the Planning Institute brief are circulated for the information of Council.) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 491 532 Board of Administration, May 22nd, 1970................(LICENSES - 1) LICENSES AND CLAIMS MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Claim of ARBENA COFFIN The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "The claimant was injured and her vehicle was damaged as a result of a collision which occurred at an intersection being controlled by a reserve police officer. The claimant was proceeding on a through road when she collided with a vehicle which had been directed to proceed from a stop sign. No direction had been given to the claimant to stop. The claimant commenced an action and a proposed settlement arrived at between the claimant, the driver of the other vehicle and the City. Under the proposed settlement, the City will contribute $1,306.00, being 25% of the claim as originally presented. In my opinion, if the matter were to proceed to trial the City would be required to pay an amount in excess of that proposed in the settlement. Accordingly, I recommend that Council authorize payment of $1,306.00 in full settlement of this claim." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 491 533 Board of Administration, May 22, 1970 (FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS CONSIDERATION 1. Scavenging Billing - Minimum Charge Your Board has received the following report from the Director of Finance: "On occasion, usually as the result of a complaint, the question arises as to the validity of billing the City's service users for small amounts. The metered water accounts present no problem because the by-law specifies a minimum charge that prevents any bill of less than $7.24. In the scavenging billing system the container accounts are subject to a minimum of $6.50 for a billing period and the commercial accounts are subject to a $1.60 minimum per billing period. The private dwelling accounts, of which there are approximately 1,800 are not subject to a minimum. It is possible for the City to send out bills for as low as $.20 on these accounts if only one extra can was picked up from the dwelling during the two month period (in excess of the allowed two free cans per week). The Scavenging By-law requires that these amounts be billed but it does give rise to the complaint regarding the silliness of billing small amounts. As the scavenging billing system is computerized it would be relatively easy to eliminate the problem by either not billing amounts of less than some specified amount, or instituting a minimum charge, say $1.00 for the two month period. I would therefore ask Council to consider the matter and preferably choose between (a) instituting a minimum charge of $1.00 per two month billing period on private dwelling scavenging billing accounts, or (b) specifying that bills for less than $1.00 not be sent to the customer, but the amounts be written off (approximately $1,400 per year). If Council has other suggestions these could certainly also be considered. Council's decision would be incorporated into the new Scavenging By-law presently being prepared by the Engineering Department. For the information of Council the total costs of recording, processing, preparing, mailing and receiving the payment for one scavenging bill is estimated to be 26.6¢ in 1970." Your Board submits the report of the Director of Finance for Council consideration. 534 RECOMMENDATIONS 2. Attack Warning Signal Agreement The Corporation Counsel submits the following report: "In March, 1960, the City entered into agreements with the Crown Federal to permit the installation and operation of sirens at the following locations: Fire Halls Nos. 3, 4, 6, 12, 13, 17, 18 & 19 Pole Mounted - near 6th Ave. & Cassiar St. - near Charles St. & Salsbury Dr. - cor. 49th Ave. & Gladstone St. - near 1st Ave. & Yew St. - near 24th Ave. & Trafalgar St. The original agreements expired on March 31, 1970 and, the Base Commander of the Canadian Forces Base at Chilliwack has now written and requested that the City agree to enter into new agreements covering the sirens at the above locations for a further term of five years from the first day of April, 1970, with an option in favour of the Crown for a further renewal of five years from 1975. The consideration for each of these agreements would be the sum of $1.00 per year, as in the previous agreements. This matter has been discussed with the City Building Inspector and the Assistant City Engineer, Electrical Division, and we would recommend execution of the agree- ments covering the sirens at the aforementioned locations." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel be adopted. 3. National Conference - Attendance of City Coroner On May 27, 1969, Council approved a revised roster of conferences which provided for attendance by the City Coroner at one regional conference each year, and one national conference every second year. The City Coroner attended a national conference in 1969 and under the present authorization is not eligible to attend one this year. The City Coroner is now requesting that his name be removed from the regional conference roster and it be instead place on the national conference roster on an annual basis. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the request of the City Coroner be approved. 535 INFORMATION 4. C.F.M.M. Brief to Government of Canada - Item on N.H.A. Financing of Pollution Control The Director of Finance reports as follows: "For the information of members of Council who will be delegates to the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities 1970 Conference, the letter dated April 8th from C.F.M.M. on the above item is circulated. The financing referred to is for the type of projects done by the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District in this area, and accordingly the matter was dealt with by that District. A copy of a telegram sent by the District Chairman in response to the letter is also circulated. I have discussed the matter with the City Engineer and we are both in accord with the District's responses as follows: (a) We are opposed to a reduction of N.H.A. financing from the two-thirds to one half of the cost. (b) We are opposed to approval for the cost of the portion of a project that can be completed in one year, and feel that approval of the financing of a project in its entirety is necessary before the project is commenced." Your Board submits the above report of the Director of Finance for Council information. CONSIDERATION 5. Grant for the Regional Conference of the International Municipal Signal Association The City Engineer reports as follows: "The North-west Section of the International Municipal Signal Association will hold their Regional Conference in Vancouver this year for the first time, from June 22nd to 24th. The Conference will feature technical papers presented by experts from the United States and Canada dealing with street lighting, traffic signals, fire alarm and radio systems. The Conference will draw approximately 150 attendees. I respectfully request that $300.00 be granted towards the cost of a Civic Luncheon to be held during the Conference. No funds were provided for this in the Budget. The Comptroller of Accounts advises that money could be provided from the Contingency Reserve." Your Board notes that Council has dealt with similar requests in the past as follows: 536 June 1966 - Association of Canadian Fire Marshals - $300 Approved. and Fire Commissioners - Conference Jan. 1966 - American Waterworks Association - $300 Approved. Conference - Incidental expenses May 1968 Town Planning Commission - $1,500 Approved. National Planning Post - Conference Your Board submits the foregoing request of the City Engineer for the consideration of Council. RECOMMENDATIONS 6. Sinking Fund and Investment Matters, April, 1970 The Board considered the following report of the Director of finance respecting (a) Security transactions during the month of April, 1970. (b) Summary of Securities held by the General and Capital Accounts as at April 30, 19 (c) Schedule of Promissory Notes Issued for Temporary financing pending collection of 1970 Taxes to April 30, 1970. Exchange on April 15, 1970 of Canada 4% Bonds due September 1, 1972 for Bank Deposit Receipts to provide greater liquidity and to increase yield Par Term Yield Fund Value Price Sale Price Yrs.Mos. % Capital and General $4,319,000.00 95.50 $4,124,645.00 2/4 6.32 Debt Charges Equalization Fund 1,620,000.00 95.50 1,547,100.00 2/4 6.32 * Sinking Fund 160,800.00 95.50 153,564.00 2/4 6.32 * Kerrisdale Community Centre 37,000.00 95.50 35.335.00 2/4 6.32 $6,136,800.00 $5,860,644.00 * Cash required and not re-invested at this time. Maturity Maturity Term Yield Fund Date Value Cost Days % General and Capital Mar. 1/71 $4,600,835.07 $4,300,000.00 320 7.98 Debt Charges Equalization Fund Mar. 16/71 1.663,523.70 1,550,000.00 335 7.98 $6,264,353.77 $5,850,000.00 Other General and Capita! Account Transactions Maturity Maturity Term Yielc Date Type of Security Date Cost Days % Deposit Receipts Purchased Value Apr. 24 Bank of Montreal April 30/70 $1,001,191.78 $1,000,000.00 6 7.25 537 (b) General and Capital Accounts Summary of Securities Held as at April 30, 1970 Type of Security Maturity Value Cost or Book Value Short Term Bank Deposit Receipt $4,600,835.07 $4,300,00.00 (c) City of Vancouver Promissory Notes Issued for Temporary Financing Pending Collection of 1970 Taxes Face Value of Effective Interest Issue Date Due Date 1970 Notes Issued Term - Days Rate Per Annum 1970 % March 16 June 24 $3,000,000.00 100 8.28 26 July 2 3,000,000.00 98 7.825 26 July 2 1,000,000.00 98 8.000 26 July 2 1,000,000.00 98 8.03 April 16 July 2 2,000,000.00 77 7.73 $10,000,000.00 RECOMMENDED by your Board that the report of the Director of Finance on Sinking Fund and investment Matters for April 1970 be confirmed. 7. Installation of Artificial Turf The Corporation Counsel and the Director of Finance report as follows: "At its meeting on May 12, 1970, Council passed a resolution authorizing the City to become a party to the contract for the installation of artificial turf for the purpose of binding the City in respect of the instalment payments. Part of that resolution provides as follows: 'THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the payment for the materials supplied and the work undertaken by Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing of Canada Limited in installing the synthetic turf and track be made on the following basis upon advice from the Pacific National Exhibition that the contract referred to above has been performed to their satisfaction. The total price of $724,842 will be paid in five instalments as follows: 538 Thirty days after acceptance of the complete work ................ .....$249,842 One year following the date of the first payment ................ .....$200,000 Two years following the date of the first payment ................ .....$150,000 Three years following the date of the first payment ............. Four years following the date of the first payment ............. .....$ 50,000 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Vancouver be made a party to the contract between the Pacific National Exhibition and Minnesota Mining and Manu- facturing of Canada for the supply of Synthetic Turf and track for Empire Stadium for the purpose of binding the City in respect of the instalment pay- ments provided for in the contract and that on sub- mission of a contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the contract.' A draft contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel has been prepared. By the terms of the contract, when the Company has completed the work it will so advise the P.N.E. The P.N.E. is required within 30 days to give notice of Final Acceptance or provide the Company with a written list of objections. If the P.N.E. submits a list of valid objections, the date of Final Acceptance will be the date upon which necessary corrections have been made. Thus when the P.N.E. gives its Final Acceptance, it is acknowledging that the work has been performed in accordance with the contract. As the City's obligation to pay does not arise until 30 days after acceptance and acceptance will only be given if the work is in accordance with the contract, the underlined words are unnecessary and could perhaps cause uncertainty as to the date for payment. Accordingly, it is recommended that the resolution of Council be amended by deleting the underlined words therefrom." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Corporation Counsel and the Director of Finance be adopted. 539 8. Agreement Between the City and the Pacific National Exhibition re Pacific Coliseum Grant__________________________ Your Board has received the following report from the Deputy Director of Finance: "On May 12, 1970, Council referred back to the Board of Administration the question of the Pacific National Exhibition payment to the City of a portion of the profits from the operation of the Coliseum, monies due the City in accordance with the original agreement at the time of the City's grant to the Pacific National Exhibition for the Coliseum. Just prior to the Council meeting, a meeting took place with the Pacific National Exhibition officials to discuss the amount due under the agreement and to resolve differ- ences as to what revenue and expenditure items, related to the Coliseum, should be included in the calculations. The Pacific National Exhibition has now come forward with further figures but these need to be the subject of a final meeting with the P.N.E. officials before a report to Council for action is necessary. I would therefore recommend to Council that further action on this matter await the return to the City of the Chairman of the Finance Committee and the Director of Finance, so that a final meeting may be held with the Acting Manager of the P.N.E., followed by report to Council." Your Board RECOMMENDS that further consideration of this matter be deferred in accordance with the recommendation of the Deputy Director of Finance. CONSIDERATION 9. Staff: Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board The City Clerk reports as follows:- "On November 18, 1969, Council passed the following:- 'THAT accommodation and administrative or clerical resources for the Board be arranged by the City Clerk, such arrangements and costs to be reviewed in six months time.' The Board's administrative function was carried on in the City Clerk's Office for a few months and, latterly, in accommodation on the ground floor, 12th Avenue side. Board meetings are held in No. 1 Committee Room. The Board has been served through Office Assistance which organization has provided the services of Mrs. M. Joyner who, since the inception of the Board, has acted as Clerk to the Board, Secretary to the Chairman and handled all the office work involved. The Board has been holding eight sessions a month 540 and, because of the increase in work, will now be holding four sessions a week during the next six weeks at least and for as long as may be necessary to render prompt service on appeals as and when filed. As this Board reported to Council on May 11th, it is a fact that a great deal of service is rendered by the Grievance Board by telephone. The number of calls has risen from fifty per day at the beginning of the year to nearly one hundred at the present time. There is no doubt now that additional staff is required since the overtime being put in by Mrs. Joyner has increased from 16½ hours in January to 25½ hours in April. It is noted that the Chairman himself has spent some two hours a day during recent weeks answering phone calls in order to relieve the lady in charge. There is no staff available in the regular City Clerk's organization to place at the Board's disposal; as a matter of fact on the occasions when the Board office is closed because of meetings, etc. a difficult situation follows. Having in mind that the Council on May 12th approved the continuance of the Board in its present form, and it being quite apparent that the staff could not be less than one person and the present rate of increase in work requires two, it is RECOMMENDED as follows:- (a) THAT the position of Secretary to the Board be now filled on a permanent basis and that the Personnel Department be requested to classify the position; (b) THAT a temporary Clerk-Typist be engaged, also to be classified by the Personnel Department, and authority be given to provide the necessary furniture to accommodate the position. The Budget appropriation for staff for the Grievance Board is $6,004 and will not be sufficient to provide for the new staff arrangement recommended above. It is therefore RECOMMENDED that the balance of funds required when deter- mined be charged to Contingency Reserve." Your Board submits the matter for Council consideration. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 492/93 541 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS REGULAR REPORT MAY 8, 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Salary Adjustment - One Position - Public Health Educator, Health Department.___________________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "At the request of the City Medical Health Officer, I have reviewed the duties and responsibilities of the position of Public Health Educator in the Health Department. The incumbent of this position (U. Nelson) is responsible in general for planning and organizing a program of public health education for the City of Vancouver. Specifically, in carrying out these duties, Mr. Nelson is involved in conducting and participating in lectures and training sessions for Health Department staff on health education methods, advising and consulting with community organizations concerned with public health matters, conducting various studies, analyzing trends and data, and writing articles and preparing material for dis- tribution, or for transmission through the mass media. He also serves as Chairman of the School Health Program Planning Committee In reviewing and comparing the overall duties and responsibilities of this position with related internal classes and in considering external rates of pay for similar positions in Canada, I recommend that this position be upgraded from pay grade 26 to pay grade 27, effective June 1, 1969. The estimated recurring annual cost of this proposal determined by the increase in the final step in the pay range at 1970 rates and including fringe benefits at 10% will be $567. The Comptroller of Accounts reports that the additional funds, estimated at $881 for 1969 (seven months) and 1970 (12 months) (1969 and 1970 rates) are available within the Departmental Budget The City Medical Health Officer has accepted this recommendation with the proviso that the salary for this position be reviewed again in 12 months. The President of the Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association concurs with this recommendation." 542 SUMMARY Incumbent Present Proposed Effective Classification Classification Date U. Nelson Public Health Public Health June 1, Educator Educator 1969 Pay Grade 26 Pay Grade 27 ($788 - 947) ($825 - 990) Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 494 543 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT MAY 22, 1970 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Auto Allowance - Mrs. P. Watkins, Health Dept. The Director of Finance reports as follows: "The Acting Social Service Administrator advises that in order to help cope with the increase in the number of boarding homes and clients therein, 34 homes and 200 clients have been trans- ferred from other nurses to Mrs. Watkins, and he is requesting authorization for an auto allowance for Mrs. Watkins in order to help her meet the added case load. It is recommended that an auto allowance at 119 per mile be authorized for the Public Health Nurse position presently occupied by Mrs. Patricia Watkins, commencing May 1, 1970." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendation of the Director of Finance be adopted. 2. Auto Allowance - Display Technician II - Planetarium The Director of Finance reports as follows: "In December last year, the position of Display Technician II in the Planetarium, which had been established originally as a temporary position, was made permanent. The incumbent of this position is responsible for the preparation of much of the art work and photographic work for the Planetarium shows and he needs to make occasional visits to suppliers and people carrying out work for us outside. The Director of Museums requests that a casual, 119 a mile automobile allowance be established for this position. No adjustment to the appropriation for automobile allowances will be required. I RECOMMEND that a casual, 119 a mile automobile allowance be established for the position of Display Technician II in the Planetarium." Your Board RECOMMENDS approval of the recommendation of the Director of Finance. 544 Board of Administration, May 22, 1970 (SUPPLEMENTARY PERSONNEL - 3. Leave of Absence Without Pay - Mr. Kenneth E. Derby__________________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "I have received a request from Mr. R.C. Ross, Business Manager, Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association, Local 15, that leave of absence without pay for a period of one year, from June 1, 1970 to May 31, 1971, be granted to Mr. Kenneth E. Derby, who will be employed on Union business. Mr. Derby is employed as Court Clerk IV, Provincial Court of B. C., Vancouver. Mr. W.W. Edwards, Court Clerk, Provincial Court, Vancouver, has indicated that such leave of absence can be arranged within his organization. As is the practice in such cases, Mr. Derby has indicated to the Director of Personnel Services that he will advise the Director, one month prior to May 31, 1971, of his intention whether to return to the employ of the City, or not. I recommend that leave of absence without pay be granted to Mr. K.E. Derby for the period June 1, 1970 to May 31, 1971." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. 4. Canadian Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting - Winnipeg, Dr. R.J. McQueen, Health Department. The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "The above annual meeting will be held this year from June 17 to 20 in Winnipeg at the International Inn. A considerable part of this period will be devoted to lectures and scientific sessions and meetings on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Retardation, Psychotherapy and other subjects relevant to the work of the Mental Health Division of the Health Depart- ment. Part of one day has been set aside for the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Medical Association. It is for these reasons that the City Medical Health Officer wishes Dr. R.J. McQueen, Acting Director of the Division, to attend. Dr. McQueen is prepared to meet all expenses herself. However, as the City and the Health Department will be benefiting from her attendance, the City Medical Health Officer requests approval of four (4) days Leave of Absence With Pay in accordance with Personnel Regulation 45-7. As this request is in accordance with Personnel Regulation 45-7, the Director of Personnel Services recommends approval." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 494 545 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS MAY 22, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. PART I SALES RECOMMENDATIONS 1. RECOMMENDED that the following offers to purchase residential lots situated in the Southeast Sector received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council; in each case construction to be commenced within 18 months from the date of Council's approval of the sale. Re: Lots 31, 33 & 34, Blk. 1 N½ D.L. 339, Plan #13308 Sit: S/S 48th Ave. between Tyne St. and Boundary Rd. NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS A.J.U. Construc¬ 31 45'x 158' $13,000.00 9-3/4% Public Utility tion Co. Ltd. Easement over E. 5' of the S. 10' A.J.U. Construc¬ 33 45'x 158' $13,000.00 9-3/4% tion Co. Ltd. C.I. & E.A. Maud - 34 45'x 158' $13,000.00 9-3/4% sley 2. RECOMMENDED that the following offers received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council:- Re: Lots 111-117, D.L. 663, Plan #13271 Sit: W/S of Ross St. South of 45th Ave. NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS H & P Construc¬ 111 49' x io5' $11,700.00 City These lots tion Ltd. & 112 (each) Terms known to con¬ @ 9-3/4% tain peat and no guarantee given to soil stability. Lite Construc¬ 113 49' x 105' $11,700.00 City " tion Ltd. & 114 (each) Terms @ 9-3/4% Krause Bros. 115 49' x 105' $11,700.00 City " Construction Ltd - 117 (each) Terms @ 9-3/4% 546 Re: Lots 27, 28 & 29, D.L. 662 & 729, Plan #13271 Sit: W/S of Ross St. between Waverly & 48th Ave. NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Niebuhr & 27, 28 Irregular $11,700.00 City These lots Wiebe Ltd. & 29 51' x 120' (each) Terms known to con¬ @ 9-3/4% tain peat and no guarantee given to soil stability. 547 PART II SUNDRIES 3. Proposed Demolition: 105 Alexander Street The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "The City of Vancouver owns a long narrow strip of property between Alexander St. and the C.P.R. Right-of-Way East of Columbia St., measuring in total approximately 13' x 125'. Legally the property is known as Lots 21-25 ex. R.o.W., Block 1, D.L. 181/196. Lots 21 and 22, contain a building known as 105 Alexander St., operated as a restaurant and leased under a month- to-month rental. This is a small one-storey building con- taining 726 sq. ft., erected prior to 1920. It has been in continuous use as a restaurant over the years but is now suffering due to age and obsolscence. The City Health Department has notified us that the building does not now comply with City Health By-laws for several reasons, and a basic examination of the premises indicates that ex- tensive structural repairs and renovations would be needed to put it in reasonably sound and sanitary condition. In effect it would require almost complete re-construction. It is my opinion that to effect proper renovations would run over $10,000.00 and this could certainly not be justified on the basis of the economic rental which could be obtained from the premises. To the East of the subject premises (on the residual portion of Lots 21-25 ex. R.o.W.) is located another restaurant building known as 111 Alexander St. which is also leased out by the City. This building, while smaller, is in good condition. This property (Lot 21 - 25 ex. R.o.W.) due to its limited depth could not be released for sale and is being held for possible redevelopment, ultimate street widening, etc. While is it desirable, in the interim, to obtain as much income as possible from the site, it appears in the best interest of the City to proceed with the demolition of 105 Alexander St. In due course, with the renewed interest in this area owing to the Gas Town Beautification Program, it may well be possible to enlarge and improve the cafe structure known as 111 Alexander St. It is therefore RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to demolish the building known as 105 Alexander Street." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 548 4. Lease of Waterlots Fronting Cassiar & Cariboo (now Skeena) Sts. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "The waterlots fronting Cassiar and Cariboo Streets are leased by the City from the National Harbours Board under an Agreement dated June 10, 1927. The term of lease was for a period of 21 years commencing June 10, 1927, with provision for two 21 year renewals. These leases were requested by the City Engineer to protect the City's interests fronting the street-ends. Subsequently, the waterlots were sub-leased to Alberta Pool Elevators who occupy all waterlots abutting the Cassiar and Cariboo lots. These leases have the same commencement date and run concurrently with those sub-leased from the City of Vancouver. The City Engineer has ratified the renewal of the final 21 year lease term. The National Harbours Board have now forwarded draft copies of the final 21 year lease renewal which requires City Council authorization for execution." Your Board RECOMMENDS that City Council authorize the remaining 21 year lease renewal of the waterlot leases fronting Cassiar & Cariboo street- ends and that a sub-lease be continued to Alberta Pool Elevators on the same basis as contained in the previous agreement. 5. Transfer of Sale of Residential Lot (RS-1) S.E. Sector____________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "On May 5, 1970, City Council approved the sale of Lot 21, Block 8, N½ D.L. 339, Plan 13308, situated on the south side of 48th Avenue between Tyne Street and Boundary Road, to Celestino Milone. The lot size was 40' x 157' and the sale price was $12,000.00 on terms at 9-3/4% subject to the usual City terms and conditions, with construction to commence within 18 months of City Council's approval of the sale. Mr. Milone has since contacted the office of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance and advised that he did not realize that a public utility easement was situated on the E. 5' of the S. 10' of the property, and for this reason he does not wish to purchase the lot, and has requested that his offer to purchase be transferred to Lot 28, Block 1, N½ of D.L. 339, Plan 13308 on the same terms. The approximate size of this lot is 44' x 157' and the sale price is $12,800.00. RECOMMENDED that the sale of Lot 21, Block 8, N½ of D.L. 339, Plan 13308 to Celestino Milone in the amount of $12,000.00 be cancelled; and that the offer to purchase Lot 28, Block 1, N½ of D.L. 339, Plan 13308 from Celestino Milonein the amount of $12,800.00 on terms at 9-3/4% on the same terms and conditions set down by City Council, subject to construction being commenced within 18 months from the date of Council's acceptance, be approved." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 549 6. Transfer of Interest of Redevelopment Lot 11, Cleanwell Cleaners Ltd. to Union Oil Co. of Canada Ltd. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Resolution of Council dated January 23, 1969 approved the sale of Lot 11, Sub A, Block 7, D.L. 182, situated on the north side of Hastings Street between Vernon and Clark Drives for the sale price of $20,000.00 on terms. The sale is subject to the condition that 'no purchaser shall, except with the prior written consent of the City, resell, lease, or otherwise dispose of the land in the subject area before development is completed.' We have received a communication from the purchaser, Cleanwell Cleaners Ltd., that they cannot proceed with the development of the property, as funds which were available at the time of purchase have since been with- drawn. The purchaser has arranged a sale of the property along with adjoining Lot 10 to Union Oil who own Lot 9. The Oil Company proposes to use all three lots as a site for a service station. The Urban Renewal Co-Ordinating Committee, meeting on May 6, 1970, approved the transfer of the lot. RECOMMENDED that permission be granted to Cleanwell Cleaners Ltd., 1287 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C. to transfer their interest in Lot 11 to Union Oil Co. of Canada Ltd., 1111 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, B.C. subject to: a) The conditions of sale as originally laid down b) The transfer being on the basis of no financial gain or benefit to Cleanwell Cleaners Ltd. c) All legal and registration fees being paid by the applicants d) Commencement and completion dates for construction being the same as originally established, i.e. July 23, 1970 and January 23, 1972 respectively." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 7. Caretaker Agreements The Supervisor of Property and Insurance and Corporation Counsel report as follows: "In recent years the City has been acquiring more properties with multiple occupancies. It is the policy, upon acquisition, to contract with the existing caretakers to provide janitorial and caretaking services for the property, or to locate another individual to perform the services as an independent contractor. Under the existing procedure a report is submitted to Council requesting authority to contract with each individual caretaker as required. 550 Also for a variety of reasons, it is sometimes necessary to terminate the contract with a caretaker on short notice and later report to Council for authority to enter into an agreement with a new caretaker. In all cases there is no authority to make payments to the caretakers until Council has authorized the agreement, it has been drawn up and the various signatures obtained. The resulting uncertainty of the appointment and de- lays in payment for services rendered could be of considerable inconvenience to the appointee and to the City. As appointing caretakers is basically a routine manage- ment procedure, it is suggested that the existing procedure should be replaced by giving the Supervisor of Property and Insurance blanket authority to appoint caretakers and janitors as required. Such authority would eliminate the inconvenience to the caretakers and reduce the need to report to Council on purely administrative matters. It is therefore RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to appoint care- takers and janitors as required for the operation of City-owned properties and to execute agreements on behalf of the City with the individual contractors who are to provide the janitorial or caretaking services, such agreements to be to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel and the Director of Finance." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Corporation Counsel and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 8. Subdivision of City-owned Lots 55 & 56, and Lots 47 - 49 S/S 25th Ave., N/S 26th Ave. between Penticton & Slocan St. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "The Director of Planning has released for sale Lots 55 & 56, Block 1, and Lots 47 to 49, Block 2, NE¼Section 46, T.H.S.L., Plan 6055 situated on the S/S of 25th Ave., N/S 26th Ave. between Penticton Street and Slocan Street, subject to certain conditions. These RS-1 (one family dwelling district) lots are to be resubdivided into 4 parcels, each approximately 50' x 100', prior to marketing. The City Engineer has now prepared plan, marginally numbered LE 3485, copy of which is attached, showing this subdivision, and it is proposed that the plan be registered in the Land Registry Office. RECOMMENDED that plan marginally numbered LE 3485, showing the subdivision of Lots 55 and 56, Block 1 and Lots 47 to 49; Block 2, NE¼ Section 46, T.H.S.L., Plan 6055, be approved and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to effect registration of same." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 55± RECOMMENDATION AND CONSIDERATION 9. Haro-Smithe Connector Sub-Division and Disposal of Surplus Lands at Haro and Burrard Streets__________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance, the Director of Planning and the City Engineer report as follows: "The physical development of the Haro-Smithe Connector was completed in May 1969, following which investigations were commenced with respect to the resubdivision of adjoining surplus City-owned lands, including the feasibility of closing either part or the whole of Haro St. Alternative subdivision proposals have been studied. In order to obtain the greatest net return to the City, prime consideration has been given to the subdivision embracing the full closure of Haro Street as shown on the attached plan which is circulated. Under this plan two parcels are created. The smaller parcel (5775 sq. ft.) comprises the N 35' + of closed Haro Street and the other parcel (30,535 sq. ft.) include the remainder of closed Haro Street and the residual portions of City-owned lands between present Haro Street and the new diversion. It is noted that the easterly 132' of the residual lands, being the portion fronting on Burrard Street, is zoned CM 2 Commercial (High Density) while the remaining westerly portion is zoned P-l Parking. Prior to the sale of this consolidated parcel, all of these lands, including the surplus portion of Haro Street to be closed, should be zoned CM 2 Commercial. There are various utilities under present Haro Street including a 4" water main, a 26" water main and a 14" sewer. The 4" water main is located 22' _+ south of the North property line of Haro Street. It is proposed to cut off and abandon this main at an estimated cost of $600.00. The other utilities are located in the South half of Haro Street. It is necessary to retain the 26" water main whereas the 14" sewer could be relocated at an estimated cost of $20,000.00. A 10 ft. easement is required for the water main. To retain both utilities a 17' easement would be required. In either event the northerly limit of the easement area would be approximated 35' south of the North property line, of Haro Street. To effect the closure of Haro Street is will be necessary to obtain the consent of the abutting owners, the B.C.A.A. as to the N¼ thereof. These parties are desirous of acquiring the N 35' of closed Haro Street (being the maximum area unencumbered by easement as indicated above) and have agreed to pay $144,375.00 for this portion of Haro Street based on a current market value of $25.00 per sq.ft. B.C.A.A. is also interested in acquiring the larger parcel and intends to submit a proposal when available for sale. Further to Item 3, Property Matters, May 23, 1969, confirmed by Council May 27, 1969, the following leases of the aforesaid surplus lands were approved: 552 a) North ½ of Lots 1 and 2, Block 6, D.L. 185, known as 875 Burrard Street, to Sidmont Investments Ltd. acting on behalf of Hertz-Rent-A-Car, from May 1, 1969 to July 31, 1971 at a rental of $300.00 a month. b) South L; of Lots 1 and 2, East ½ and West ½ of Lot 3, and the East ½ of Lot 4, all in Block 6, D.L. 185, formerly known as 891 Burrard Street, to the B.C. Automobile Association from June 16, 1969 to May 31, 1971 at a rental of $300.00 a month. In both instances the lessees are proceeding with plans for the erection of new buildings in the immediate vicinity and require temporary parking accommodation during construction. These parties later made application for an extension of these interim leases and on Sept. 23, 1969, Council deferred these requests until Council has considered the subdivision and disposal of the above-mentioned surplus lands. Sidmont Investments Ltd. has requested an extension for 10 months and the B.C.A.A. an extension for 12 months, both leases to expire May 31, 1972. It is anticipated that it will require approximately 6 to 8 months to complete the subdivision and re-zoning of these lands. On this basis it is possible that by January or February, 1971, the larger parcel could be advertised for sale. However, it is noted that any sale would be subject to the existing leases. RECOMMENDED a) That the plan of subdivision as submitted be approved in principle and the Director of Planning be authorized to make application for rezoning to CM 2 Commercial, subject to the usual procedures. b) That the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to conclude negotiations with the B.C.A.A. for the sale of the N 35' of closed Haro Street at a price of $144,375*00, subject to consolidation with Parcel E and the Lot 16, Block 5, D.L. 185, to form one parcel. c) That the remaining portion of Haro Street and the residual City-owned lands South thereof be consolidated into one parcel and advertised for sale. d) That the request for extension of leases be referred to Council for its decision." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendations (a), (b) and (c) be adopted. Further that the matter of lease extension (d) be a matter of Council CONSIDERATION. 553 RECOMMENDATION 10. Renovation and Deferred Maintenance Englesea Lodge - 2046 Beach Avenue The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "On Lots 24, 25 and 26, Block 71, D.L. 185 and Waterlot 5427 is a 45 suite apartment purchased April 1, 1967, to complete the acquisition of public park along the English Bay waterfront. Council subsequently authorized the Supervisor of Property and Insurance to call for tenders and to carry out the renovations and deferred maintenance necessary to put the premises in condition for sound operation for a minimum of 10 years. All the work then proposed has been completed with the exception of the replacement of the garages, fences and resurfacing of the parking area. The Park Board placed a rock retainer and sand fill on the adjacent area to provide for an improved beach and enlarged parking layout. Development of the site was withheld pending testing of the rock retainer and sand settlement. The existing parking area has .a loose gravel surface; undersized garages and both the fencing and garages have deteriorated beyond any reasonable repair. Due to their condition and small dimensions, only six of the fourteen garages are rented. No rent is charged on the open parking because of the difficulty in controlling the unmarked gravel area. The site is immediately adjacent to public beach and park areas and is overlooked by new apartment buildings. Having regard to the amenity of the area, the proposed improvements are considered to be the minimum necessary to satisfy the parking requirements and to provide pro- tection from the extensive salt spray. This proposal would provide nine covered spaces, fifteen open spaces and the entire area will be blacktopped and enclosed by new, more attractive fencing. Accordingly, tenders were requested and the following were received:- Dan Rae Building Contractors Ltd. $14,300.00 Rae-Bilt Construction Ltd. 16,695-00 Pinecrest Construction Ltd. no bid RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to award the contract for replacement of garages and resurfacing of the parking area to Dan Rae Building Contractors Ltd. for the amount of $14,300.00 chargeable to Account Code #4257/-." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 554 11. Transfer of Interest: Harry I. Yuen & Jose Garro Caldero to Patterson Boiler Works Ltd.________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Resolution of Council dated February 11, 1969 approved the sale of Lots 26-29, Block 44, D.L. l8l situated on the North Side of Powell Street between Heatley and Hawks Avenues, for the sale price of $34,400.00 on City terms. The sale is subject to the condition that 'no purchaser shall, except with the prior written consent of the City, resell, lease, or otherwise dispose of the land in the subject area before development is completed'. We have received a communication from the purchasers Harry I. Yuen and Jose Garro Caldero, that they are unable to finance development of the above lots because of present market conditions and high interest rates. The purchasers have arranged a sale of the subject property to Patterson Boiler Works Ltd. Patterson Boiler Works Ltd plan to develop this site in their expansion program which includes their adjoining 8 lots, (lots 30-37/50/181) The Urban Renewal Co-ordinating Committee meeting on May 6, 1970 approved the transfer of these lots. RECOMMENDED that permission be granted to Harry I. Yuen and Jose Garro Caldero, 5970 Culloden Street, Vancouver, B.C. to transfer their interest in Lots 26-29, Block 44, D.L. l8l, to Patterson Boiler Works Ltd., 730 Alexander Street, Vancouver, B.C. subject to: a) The conditions of sale as originally laid down b) The transfer being on the basis of no financial gain or benefit to Harry I. Yuen and Jose Garro Caldero c) All legal and registration fees being paid by applicant d) Commencement and completion dates for construction being the same as originally established, i.e. August 11, 1970 and February 11, 1972 respectively." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 494/95 555 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON GENERAL PURPOSES MAY 7, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on General Purposes was held on Thursday, May 7, 1970, at 9:30 a.m. in Number 1 Committee Room, City Hall. PRESENT: Alderman Broome (Chairman) Aldermen Adams, Bird, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney, Wilson ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (Civic Business) Alderman Calder Alderman Hardwick CLERK: M. James PART I The following recommendation of the Committee is submitted to Council for consideration. 1. Callister Park - Retention for Soccer Pacific Coast Soccer League____________________ On February 10, 1970 Council received a delegation from the Pacific Coast Soccer League which requested the consideration of the retenti of Callister Park as a soccer facility operated by the Pacific Coast Soccer League. Council passed the following resolution: "Moved, THAT the Pacific Coast Soccer League be advised the City Council is prepared to consider a submission from the League and therefore, the Pacific Coast Soccer League is requested to place their proposals before the Standing Committee of Council on General Purposes, which Committee will, in due couse, report to Council on the question." At this meeting, Mr. L.W. Burkinshaw, Chairman, Mr. W.W. Legge, Vice-Chairman and Mr. S. Ross, Director of the Pacific Coast Soccer League appeared before your Committee accompanied by Mr. R. Davies the Recreational Playing Field Consultant. Mr. Burkinshaw provided the members of the Committee with an outline of the proposal of the Pacific Coast Soccer League to operate Callister Park for a term of five years provided a lease be entered into, at a nominal rental. Mr. Burkinshaw advised your Committee that the Pacific Coast Soccer League was prepared to returf the field and do other maintenance and restoration work to the improvements of the Park site. Mr. Burkinshaw advised that it would be possible, during the months where the Park was not used as a soccer facility, for the playing field to be utilized by the Park Board for organized recreation. Your Committee discussed the matter at length and RECOMMENDS that the leasing of Callister Park to the Pacific Coast Soccer League for development as a soccer facility be approved in principal provided that "(a) the term of lease be for five years. (b) the form of lease be subject to the agreement of the Board of Parks and Public Recreation. (c) a non-performance clause be included providing for the cancel- lation of the lease by the City of Vancouver. (d) the other terms and conditions of the lease be satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel. (e) the final lease form be approved by Vancouver City Council." FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 506/7 STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MAY 7, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Development was held in the No. 1 Committee Room on Thursday, May 7, 1970, at approximately 10:15 a.m. The following members were present: PRESENT: Alderman Bird, Chairman Deputy Mayor Alderman Sweeney Aldermen Adams, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin and Wilson ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (On Civic Business) CLERK: D. Scott The Minutes of the meeting held April 23, 1970, were adopted. PART I The following recommendations of the Committee are submitted to Council for consideration: RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Extension of Lease: Giroday Sawmills Ltd. The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance dated May 6, 1970, which set out information respecting lease negotiations on lands taken over by the City from the Provincial Government in August 1969, on the south side of False Creek. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance also set out pertinent data respecting the lease of Giroday Sawmills. The report is attached to these minutes. Mr. L. de la Giroday of Giroday Sawmills Ltd., appeared as a delegation and requested that he be given a one year lease at the present rental rate. Mr. Harold Clay, together with his solicitor Mr. R.D. Janowsky, appeared before the Committee and advised of the problems they are experiencing in their business, as a result of the operation of Giroday Sawmills. The Committee discussed generally the leases in this area and, after due consideration, it was RECOMMENDED that the Board of Administration be requested to report back to Council as quickly as possible on the phasing of development in False Creek on two alternative bases: (a) on the problems of the tenants, (b) on the capability of the City to complete redevelopment as quickly as possible; all the existing tenancies to be negotiated, with the exception of the portion of land between Johnston Terminals and V.I.E.W., on the basis of a six months term at market value in 1971 and then on a month to month basis until Council has decided the total program, at which time the leases could be reviewed. (Board of Administration report dated May 6th on file in City Clerk's Office). 556 557 2. Zoning Policies relating to Group Homes________________ The Board of Administration under date of April 29, 1970, submitted the following report of the Director of Planning: " 'BACKGROUND On March 12, 1970, the Health and Welfare Committee resolved as follows: "RESOLVED THAT the communications of the President of the United Community Services dated March 6, 1970, and the Executive Director, Vancouver Association for Retarded Children dated March 2, 1970, be referred to the Board of Administration for subsequent report to the Planning and Development Committee." The two letters referred to are attached to this report. Statements in the letters appear to be based upon misinform- ation. The letter of March 2nd refers to 'group homes for the mentally retarded in the City and Richmond' and states that 'in the South East Section of the City'.........'Plans for this large area do not include or allow group homes. BY-LAW REQUIREMENTS Because of the concern of residents in the single family areas, the City generally tries to encourage group homes or similar institutions in the RS-2, RT-2 or RM-3 zones which are generally close to district centres. 'Group Homes' however, are not barred from the RS-1 zones of the City, (the majority of the residential districts and two-thirds of the South East Sector). A 'Group Home' is a conditional use in Group B of the RS-1 One-Family District Schedule. It is covered by the definition of an institution of a religious, philanthropic or charitable character', and is 'conditional' in that it may only be granted by the Technical Planning Board after consultation with the Town Planning Commission. Before making a decision and issuing a development permit, it is customary to notify nearby owners. In approving such a use, it is usual to consider the amount of open space and the size of the site in relationship to the surrounding single family area and other factors. This procedure has been adopted to ensure that the development is integrated into its neigh- bourhood with the knowledge of the nearby owners. A wide variety of housing types were designed into the centre of the South East Sector community but no specific site was identified for a 'Group Home'. This form of Development is only one of a large number of similar uses, which are difficult to identify in advance and provide with a special site. Should a specific site be desired in later stages of the South East Sector development, for a 'Group Home', the details would need to be worked out in advance. IT IS RECOMMENDED that this report be received for information and a copy be sent to the President of the United Community Services and the Executive Director, Vancouver Association for Retarded Children.' Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the Director of Planning be endorsed." 558 It was RECOMMENDED that the foregoing report of the Board of Administration dated April 29, 1970, be adopted. PART II The following action of the Committee is submitted to Council for information. INFORMATION 3. Low Income Housing Program At a meeting of the Vancouver City Council on April 28th, Alderman Wilson referred to an announcement by the Honourable Robert Andras with respect to approval to certain housing projects in Canada, and the fact that the announcement showed a major proportion of these housing projects would be in the area of Montreal and Toronto. At that meeting, Alderman Bird agreed that this matter would be placed before the Standing Committee on Planning and Development at its next meeting. Due to the lateness of the hour and, as Council had another meeting scheduled for approximately 11:00 a.m., it was RESOLVED that this matter be deferred to the next meeting of the Standing Committee. The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:15 a.m. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 507 559 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE MAY 14, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Finance was held in the No. 1 Committee Room, City Hall, on Thursday, May 14, 1970, at 9:30 a.m. PRESENT: Alderman Adams (Chairman) Aldermen Bird, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson. ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (Civic Business) Alderman Broome CLERK TO R. Henry THE COMMITTEE: The Minutes of the meeting held April 23, 1970, were adopted. PART I The following recommendations of the Committee are submitted to Council for consideration: RECOMMENDATIONS 1. 1970 Civic Crant Requests The Committee received delegations from the following organizations speaking in support of their respective grant requests for 1970: Outward Bound British Columbia (Mr. Rogers) Vancouver's Theatre in the Park (Mr. Wolfe) John Oliver Choir (Mr. Rhead) Vancouver Opera Association (Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Hanson) The Committee, after hearing the delegations, dealt with the requests as follows: (a) Outward Bound British Columbia ($11,200 requested) RECOMMENDED that $5,250 be granted to this organization, subject to the Director of Social Planning/Community Development reporting back at the year-end on the dis- bursement of the grant. FURTHER that the selection of boys be under the control and with the agreement of the Director of Social Planning/ Community Development. (The vote on this item is recorded as 7 to 2 in favour of a grant as shown.) 560 (b) Vancouver's Theatre in the Park (Requesting unspecified amount to cover rental or purchase of light and/or sound equipment) RECOMMENDED that $1,000 be granted to this organization. (The vote on this item is recorded as 8 to 1 in favour of a grant as shown.) (c) John Oliver Choir ($1,800 requested) RECOMMENDED that $1,000 be granted to this organization. (The vote on this item is recorded as 8 to 1 in favour of a grant as shown.) (d) Vancouver Opera Association ($19,500 requested) RECOMMENDED that a maximum amount of up to $15,000 be approved in rentable time of the Civic Theatres. (The vote on this item is recorded as 6 to 3 in favour of a grant as shown.) 2. Tyne Street Underground Wiring Project City Council, at its meeting on March 24, 1970, passed the following Motion in connection with a report of the Board of Admini- stration dated March 20, 1970, concerning Tyne Street Underground Wiring Project: "THAT the report of the Board of Administration, under date of March 20, 1970, submitting for information report on Tyne Street Underground Wiring Project, be received and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance for further consideration." The Committee noted a further report from the Board of Administration, dated May 13, 1970, on the subject as a result of certain new factors which should be considered. This recent report compared the costs of wood pole, steel pole and underground wiring installation. The report further advised that the delay in marketing certain residential lots in this area could result in a cost to the City of about $10,000 per month in interest plus taxes. After due consideration, your Committee RECOMMENDS that the City authorize the B.C. Hydro and Power Authority to immediately proceed with the installation overhead of the new feed wires on wood poles on Tyne Street, at an estimated cost to the City of $3,000. FURTHER that the Board of Administration report on the proposal to install ornamental steel poles, as described in its report of May 13, 1970, including estimated costs of local improvement charges. 561 FURTHER that the subject matter of ornamental steel poles and costs be discussed with the Fraserview-Killarney Area Council and that organization's comments be included in the Board of Administration report. PART II The following action of the Committee is reported for the information of Council: INFORMATION 3. Hotel Room Tax: Proposed Increase in License Fees The City Council on April 14, 1970, by resolution, requested the Committe to give consideration to a report of the Director of Finance contained in the Board of Administration report dated April 18, 1969, in the matter of increase in license fees currently being charged on hotels, motels, etc. Pursuant thereto, the Committee considered the aforementioned report and also noted a working scale of proposed charges, prepared by the Director of Finance, based on an average daily room rate (with a 60% occupancy rate). The scale showed a column of suggested license fee per room. After due consideration, your Committee RESOLVED that, in regard to a proposed increase in the license fees for hotel and motel rooms, the Board of Administration report back with alternate proposals, including all ramifications, based on the suggested license fee column in the scale prepared by the Director of Finance, but with an 80% occupancy rate and with no increase on rooms with a daily rate of up to $8.00. FURTHER that the report include comparisons with license and business tax paid by other businesses. AMENDED SEE PAGE 508 CONDOLENCES The Committee was informed of the recent passing of Miss Moira Sweeney, who was most active in the Community Arts Council and other community organizations. It was agreed that a suitable expression of condolences be forwarded. FOR A39PH0N SEE PASF(S) SDrf^ 562 STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON TRANSPORTATION MAY 14, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Transportation was held in the No. 1 Committee Room on Thursday, May 14, 1970, at approximately 11:40 a.m. The following members were present: PRESENT: Alderman Wilson, Chairman Deputy Mayor Alderman Sweeney Aldermen Adams, Bird, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips and Rankin ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (On Civic Business) Alderman Broome CLERK: D. Scott The Minutes of the meeting held March 31, 1970, were adopted. The following recommendations of the Committee are submitted to Council for consideration: RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Bus Fares: Report of Sub-Committee Re. Meeting with Dr. Shrum_______________ The following report of the Sub-Committee re Bus Fares, dated May 14, 1970, was submitted for information: "The Vancouver City Council on March 10th adopted the recommenda- tion of its Standing Committee on Transportation that a Sub- committee be appointed to negotiate with Dr. Shrum, relative to an adjustment in the bus fare system. At the Council meeting on March 10th, Alderman Wilson advised he had appointed the following in connection with the negotiations with Dr. Shrum:- Alderman Wilson Alderman Sweeney Alderman Rankin Alderman Hardwick Aldermen Wilson, Rankin and Hardwick met with Dr. G. Shrum, Mr. E. Gunderson and Mr. P. Barchard on April 8th and report as follows: (Alderman Sweeney, being engaged in other civic business, was not able to attend this meeting.) (a) Your Sub-Committee suggested extension of the Downtowner Pass to cover areas other than the West End. This suggestion was not received favourably if it involved jumping False Creek. However, there might be some chance of having it extended east of Main Street for a limited distance, i.e. it might be extended to take in the Strathcona area. Dr. Shrum advised of abuses of the Downtowner Pass as it applies in the West End. (b) It was generally agreed that there should be a form of support for the transit system. The matter of a Transit Authority was discussed including possible sources of supplementary revenue. It was pointed out that there might be a lead given on this by the current Regional District Study on Rapid Transit. 563 (c) The Sub-Committee suggested that, as an increase had been put into effect, could more frequent service be supplied. Dr. Shrum advised that, even with the fare increase, the bus system is still operating "in the red" and B.C. Hydro advised we can look forward to a further fare increase unless all efforts are made to speed the operation of the buses, particularly in the Downtown area. (d) The question of zone fares was discussed. The Company expressed its disapproval of any such plan as it was felt, within the City limits of Vancouver, the-fares should apply equally throughout the whole area. They did not supply the Committee with a breakdown of the relative profitability of Vancouver service as compared with adjacent Municipalities. (e) It was agreed on the need for a Policy Liaison Committee to supplement the existing Technical Study Committee." It was RECOMMENDED (a) that the report of the Sub-Committee dated May 14, 1970, be received; (b) that Alderman Wilson be requested to forward further information with respect to Clause (c) quoted above to the Official Traffic Commission and the Technical Study Committee; (c) that a Policy Liaison Committee be established and that the Committee be comprised of members of the Sub-Committee re Bus Fares, i.e. Aldermen Wilson, Sweeney, Rankin and Hardwick. 2. Hydro Rates and Bus Fares The meeting had before it the following report of the Special Committe of Council re Hydro Rates and Bus Fares: "On January 13, 1970, Council established a Special Committee re Hydro Rates and Bus Fares which had as its primary duty the investigation of what actions Council should take to prepare a brief for submission to the Public Utilities Commission on the then proposed increase in transit fares and hydro rates. By that same resolution, Council instructed that the Executive Council of the Province of British Columbia be petitioned to pass an Order-in-Council directing the Public Utilities Commission to hold a hearing to determine the extent and justification in any increases in rates or fares which may be applied for by the B.C. Hydro and Power Authority. In accordance with the instructions that Council laid on the Special Committee the Committee met and passed the following: 564 'RESOLVED that His Worship the Mayor be requested to present once again on behalf of the City of Vancouver a request to the Provincial Executive Council to pass an Order-in-Council directing the Public Utilities Commission to hold a hearing to determine the extent and justification of any increases in rates or fares which may be applied for by the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority. AND FURTHER RESOLVED that His Worship the Mayor contact all members of the Greater Vancouver Regional District and the Capital Regional District requesting the several Councils to consider joining in with the City of Vancouver in preparing briefs to present to the Public Utilities Commission if such authority is granted by the Executive Council. AND FURTHER RESOLVED that the applications by the City of Vancouver to the Executive Council be made so as to separate the transit fares changes and the electrical power rates changes.' His Worship did direct requests to the Executive Council and did contact the members of the Greater Vancouver Regional District and the Capital Regional District. Several replies were received from the Member Municipalities of the Regional District but no reply was received either from the Executive Council or any individual members of the Executive Council. Inasmuch as the Provincial Government did not initiate Public Hearings on the rate increases and inasmuch as these increases have been instituted by the Hydro Authority your Committee RECOMMENDS (1) That all the municipalities that were contacted by your Committee re the preparation and submission of a brief and the sharing of costs of same, be advised that the Council of the City of Vancouver is no longer pursuing this course of action and express Council's thanks for their support and co-operation. (2) That your Committee be instructed to prepare a resolution for submission by the Vancouver City Council to the next ensuing Convention of the Union of B.C. Municipalities on the topic of Bus Fare Increases and Hydro Rates Increases by the B.C. Hydro and Power Authority without public explanation being given. (3) That the Council of the City of Vancouver express support and co-operation to the Union of British Columbia Munic- ipalities in its past actions re the increase in bus fares and hydro rates. (4) That, as the Sub-Committee of the Standing Committee of Council is continuing discussions on the matters of bus fares and services with the B.C. Hydro and Power Authority, your Special Committee be discharged." After due consideration, it was RECOMMENDED that recommendations (1), (2) and (4) quoted above be adopted; however, in connection with recommendation (2) the Board of Administration agreed to prepare a draft resolution for submission to Council; FURTHER RECOMMENDED that recommendation (3) be adopted, after deleting the words "bus fares and" in the third line of the recommendation. 565 3. Transit Operation Study On February 17, 1970, the City Council adopted the following recommendation of its Standing Committee on Transportation with respect to the proposed Transit Operation Study: "THAT the Transit Operation Study, as outlined above, be proceeded with by the Engineering Department and the B.C. Hydro; the B.C. Hydro be requested to appoint a member of their staff to carry on a continuing research program on transit matters and the City Engineer be authorized to add a member to his staff for the same purpose, subject to the B.C. Hydro doing the same." The Committee had before it a report of the Board of Administration dated April 7, 1970, wherein it was advised that the B.C. Hydro and Power Authority have considered the recommendation of this Committee and, in the light of the studies now under way with the Greater Vancouver Regional District on Rapid Transit and with the City of Vancouver on the Downtown Study, in both of which their management and staff are extensively involved, it was the decision of the B.C. Hydro to decline the recommendation for participation in further transit research at this time. RECOMMENDED that the report of the Board of Administration re Transit Operations Study dated April 7, 1970, be received. The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:55 a.m. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 508 ======================================================================== CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, June 9, 1970, in the Council Chamber at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, and Phillips ABSENT: Alderman Broome (On Civic Business) Alderman Rankin (Leave of Absence) Alderman Sweeney (On Civic Business) Alderman Wilson (On Civic Business) CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. ACKNOWLEDGMENT There were present in the Council Chamber students from the Orientation Class of the Vancouver Vocational Institute under the direction of Mrs. Coates, and students from the Charles Tupper School under the direction of Mr. J. Hunter 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day re Personnel, Property and Labour Matters, etc. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated May 26, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS Subdivision and Sale of Lot 158 S/S Wall Street between Slocan and Kaslo Streets It was agreed to defer consideration of this matter pending the hearing of a delegation later this day. 1 COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Use of 2025 West 16th Avenue: X-Kalay Foundation_______________ The Director of Planning submitted a communication advising it has not been possible to prepare a report to Council within the required time, regarding the use of building at 2025 West 16th Avenue by the X-Kalay Foundation Society. However, it is anticipated such report will be submitted to the Council in the next thirty days. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this information be received. - CARRIED 2. Haro-Smithe Connector Subdivision and Disposal of Surplus Lands___________ A communication was noted from the Supervisor of Property and Insurance referring to the Council resolution putting over for two weeks for report, the question of the desirability of including the Haro Diversion property with the Robson Street property as a possible comprehensive block development. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance advises this is primarily a planning matter and the Director of Planning has instructed a report be prepared with a view to a submission to Council on June 16th. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT this information be received. - CARRIED 3. Blaine Incident: May 9, 1970 A communication was noted from the Mayor of the City of Blaine, Washington, in acknowledgment of the City of Vancouver communication expressing regrets in respect of incidents in Blaine, Washington, on May 9th. The Mayor's views are set out in this communication expressing appreciation of the Vancouver Council's response. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this communication be received. - CARRIED 4. 1976 Winter Olympic Games A communication was submitted from the President of the Comité International Olympique expressing appreciation for the invitation submitted by Vancouver for the staging of the 1976 Winter Olympic Games, and regrets in not being successful. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT this communication be received. - CARRIED 5. Fireboat Carlisle It was agreed to defer communication from the Vancouver Fire Fighters' Union Local No. 18, pending the hearing of a delegation. Commissioner Ryan advised the required Board of Adminis- tration report on the subject would follow. 2 6. Labour Matters The following resolution was noted from the Corporation of the District of West Vancouver: "WHEREAS the industrial shutdowns in B.C. are so widespread that the effects may generate a serious and continuing economic depression; AND WHEREAS the elected Mayors and Aldermen throughout the Province represent the people of the Province on a closer level than the party system of senior governments; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all B.C. city/municipal Councils be urgently requested to pass a resolution calling upon all labour and management organizations now in any cessation of work to declare a truce while negotiations are continued and to urge that all shutdown operations resume work on Monday, June 22, 1970." MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the foregoing resolution be received. - CARRIED 7. Staff: Motor Vehicle Inspection Station A communication from the Vancouver City Hall Employees 1 Association was submitted, setting out certain suggestions in the matter of priority placement in the civic service of Motor Vehicle Inspection Station staff who will be affected when the station is transferred to the Provincial Government. The Board of Adminis- tration submitted a proposed motion on the matter for the Council's consideration and, after due consideration, it was MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT, in the event the Motor Vehicle Inspection Station is transferred to the Provincial Government, the policy with respect to priority placement for present City employees shall be: (a) In the case of an application by a member or former member of the staff of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Station for a posted position, that after certification has been decided upon, but before the forwarding of that decision to the concerned Department head, the Associ- ation 'without precedent' be invited to consult on the matter. (b) That in considering the qualifications for a posted position for which application has been made by an employee or former employee of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Station, wherever possible 'equivalent experience' be evaluated in relation to educational requirements. (c) This arrangement shall be considered a special arrangement applicable only to positions abolished in the City of Vancouver Motor Vehicle Inspection Station and shall be without prejudice to City policy with respect to other positions abolished in the future. - CARRIED 3 4 8. Social Assistance: International Woodworkers of America_________________ MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the communication from the International Woodworkers of America in the matter of social assistance for Vancouver woodworkers who are requiring such aid, be deferred for consideration later in the day at delegation time. - CARRIED 9. 'Peru Day' and Canvass MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT, pursuant to request received from Oxfam of Canada, that Organization be granted permission for a canvass for funds in connection with the Peru disaster, subject to the canvass being carried on within private property. FURTHER THAT His Worship the Mayor be requested to proclaim Friday, June 12th, as 'Peru Day'. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, June 5, 1970 Works and Utility Matters (i) Knight Street Crossing - Town Planning Commission Concerns (Clause 2) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT this clause be adopted; FURTHER THAT a copy of the communication dated April 23, 1970, as written by the Chairman of the Town Planning Commission, be forwarded to the Department of Highways in Victoria for information. - CARRIED (ii) Street and Traffic By-law No. 2849 Proposed Amendment Regarding Truck Widths (Clause 4) MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT this clause be adopted; FURTHER THAT the City Engineer be requested to assess the by-law provisions respecting adequacy of the street widths used by trucks and buses and up-dating of the provisions as considered advisable. - CARRIED (iii) Whistles: C.N. and G.N. Railways Communication from Harold E. Winch, M.P. (Clause 6) The Board of Administration submitted the Corporation Counsel's report as a result of communication from Mr. Harold E. Winch, M.P., in the matter of citizens' complaints respecting disturbance of their sleep by train whistle noises of the C.N. and G.N. Railways. Details of the matter are set out in the Corporation Counsel's report. The following is extracted therefrom: "If Council decides to proceed on the basis that it intends to prohibit whistles and bells only on the line from Boundary to Hastings, then I would recommend that the City Engineer be instructed to meet with the Canadian Transport Commission to ascertain the exact requirements for each crossing and probable cost sharing arrangements, and report back to Council on the amount of money required to make the necessary changes." MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing, extracted from the Corporation Counsel's report, be approved and a copy of the Council's action forwarded to Mr. Winch. - CARRIED (iv) Balance of Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clauses 1, 3 and 5 of the report of the Board of Adminis- tration (Works and Utility matters), dated June 5, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Social Service and Health Matters (i) Indigent Funerals (Clause 3) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT this clause be referred back to the Board of Administration to consider alternatives available, enquiring into the possibility of using the services of the Memorial Society of B.C. and Glenhaven Memorial Chapel Ltd., for report back. - CARRIED (ii) Balance of Social Service and Health Matters MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT Clauses 1 and 2 of the report of the Board of Adminis- tration (Social Service and Health matters), dated June 5, 1970, be received for information. - CARRIED 5 Harbours and Parks Matters Work on Crystal Pool Replacement Prior to the 1971-75 Five Year Capital Program_________ The Board of Administration submitted a report from the Director of Finance on request from the Park Board that a special fund of approximately $45,000 of the approved capital funds for replacement of the Crystal Pool, be made available to the Park Board in order that action may be taken immediately to choose an architect and to draw plans. The Director of Finance recommends that should the request be approved, he be directed to determine the method of advance financing for the $45,000 and report back to Council. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Park Board's request be approved, subject to the site for the replacement of the Crystal Pool being discussed in due course with the Council, and on the understanding that the Director of Finance will report on the method of advance financing for the $45,000. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters (i) Civic Design Panel Membership (Clause3) It was agreed to defer consideration of this clause to an 'In Camera' meeting. (ii) Erection of Billboard on Roof of Building - S/W Corner of Waterloo Street and Broadway (Clause 6) The Board of Administration submitted the following report of the Director of Planning: "A petition dated May 12th, 1970, has been received from Mr. and Mrs. W.H. McKenzie which bears the signatures of 111 persons protesting the erection of a billboard on the southwest corner of Waterloo and Broadway. A similar petition dated April 23rd, 1970 has been received from Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Thomas bearing the signatures of an additional 38 persons. This petition also refers to bill- boards erected at the southeast corner of Collingwood and Broadway. On May 5th, 1970 Council considered a motion by Alderman Bird in respect of such roof signs and resolved: 'THAT the Director of Planning be instructed to make application to amend the Zoning and Development By- law No. 3575 to control the location of roof signs in C-2 and C-3 Commercial Districts and examine the problem of roof signs in other zoning districts. - Carried' 6 Erection of Billboard on Roof of Building - S/W Corner of Waterloo Street and Broadway (Cont'd.)________ As a result of Council's action the Director of Planning is in the process of carrying out the necessary survey and is preparing a draft amendment to Zoning and Development By-law #3575 in respect of control of such roof signs. A report thereon will be submitted to Council as soon as possible. The particular roof signs, subject of the above noted petitions, have been erected and comply with existing by- law requirements. As the proposed amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law cannot be retroactive, these signs must be considered as legal uses." MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the Director of Planning bring in a by-law amendment dealing with this subject, to be in Council's hands within two weeks, it being understood there will not be consultations with other parties in the meantime. - CARRIED (iii) Use of Y.M.C.A. Building - 2617 East Broadway for Travelling Youth and Young Men (Clause 8) It was agreed to defer consideration of this clause pending the hearing of delegations later this day. (iv) 1190 Matthews Avenue - Mrs. Dawn Raappana (Clause 9) The Board of Administration advised of Council's decision on April 14,1970, to defer injunction proceedings against the operator of a boarding house at 1190 Matthews Avenue for a two months period to allow the operator an opportunity to make an application to Council for consideration under the hardship policy. The Director of Permits and Licenses report is submitted by the Board, pointing out that no hardship application has been made to Council as of June 9, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this information be received and His Worship be requested to reply to the lawyers representing the Shaughnessy Heights Property Association, giving the status of the situation. - CARRIED (v) Gospel Tent Meetings at 22nd Avenue between Penticton & Nanaimo Streets (Clause 12) The Board of Administration advised of application by the South Main Gospel Hall for permission for the holding of tent meetings by various Gospel Halls in the evenings during the month of July, on City-owned land at 22nd Avenue between Penticton and Nanaimo Streets. Details of the application are set out, as well as information from the Building Inspector and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance. 7 Gospel Tent Meetings at 22nd Avenue between Penticton & Nanaimo Streets (Cont'd.) The Board of Administration advises this group received permission in June 1968 for other City-owned land for the purpose, following which there were letters of objection from neighbouring residents. As a result, certain public convenience centres were relocated to satisfy the residents. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this request be not approved. - CARRIED The Council recessed at approximately 10:45 a.m. to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office, following which the Council recessed to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. The Council reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber at approximately 2:00 p.m., still in Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair, and the following members present: DELEGATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, UNFINISHED BUSINESS, AND BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS 1. Subdivision and Sale of Lot 158 S/S Wall Street between Slocan and Kaslo Streets The Council considered Board of Administration report (Property matters) dated May 8, 1970, regarding subdivision of Lot 158, S/S Wall Street between Slocan and Kaslo Streets. In this connection Mr. C.E. Hamilton, Barrister, appeared on behalf of the owners of Lot 157 and filed a brief urging Lot 158 be released for sale and not subdivided. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clause 5 of Board of Administration report (Property matters) dated May 8, 1970, dealing with this matter, be adopted. - CARRIED 8 PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, and Phillips ABSENT: Alderman Broome (On Civic Business) Alderman Rankin (Leave of Absence) Alderman Sweeney (On Civic Business) Alderman Wilson (On Civic Business) 9 2. Capilano Stadium: Future Uses The Sub-Committee of the General Purposes Committee on the matter of future uses of Capilano Stadium submitted the following report: "In 1969 Council approved the establishment of the under- signed as a Sub-Committee of the General Purposes Committee to investigate into the future uses of Capilano Stadium. In the Resolution of Establishment the Sub-Committee was composed of Alderman E.C. Sweeney with power to add. As this matter was of interest to the Board of Parks and Public Recreation, Commissioner A.E. Sandy Robertson was added to the Committee. During the early part of 1970 the Committee held meetings and reviewed suggestions which had been received from the general public on possible future uses for the Stadium. In order to continue the investigations the Committee on February 5, 1970 adopted the following as its course of action: 'The Committee members felt there were three main courses of action which would be followed: (1) Clear the land and dispose of the property for some private use. (2) Keep the land and improvements with a minimum of expenses utilizing the facilities for some months only. (3) Refurbish and adapt the facilities with the intention of utilizing it, if possible, 12 months of the year. The Committee felt the third method should be the first to explore and in connection with this directed that the following information be sought for the information of the Committee: (1) cost of provision of suitable drainage for multi- use grass sports field (2) cost of moving the left field fences further out and extending the grass playing field (3) cost of operating this facility i.e. lights, maintenance, etc. (4) cost of extending and covering bleacher facilities along the present third base line (5) a description of the present conditions of the Stadium and the cost of restoring the Stadium to a good state of repair (6) actual value of lands and improvements and replacement of lands and improvements.' The reports requested were received and reviewed by your Committee and copies are attached for the information of Members of Council. The Committee held subsequent meetings after receiving the information from the Board of Parks and Public Recreation and from the City Departments and reviewed subsequent submissions received from the public. 10 Subsequent to the last meeting of the Sub-Committee the Board of Parks and Public Recreation passed the following resolution: 'That City Council be requested to turn over Capilano Stadium for operation by the Park Board effective June 1 to September 30 on a trial basis on the under- standing that the maximum cost to the City Council to keep the stadium in operation for the period would be $8,000.' And also subsequent to the last meeting of the Committee was an informal meeting between the undersigned and Mr. Cyrus McLean who advised the undersigned that he and other interested persons were presently negotiating the possibility of developing a Triple A Ball Team in the City. As these negotiations are confidential no further information was available but it was suggested that in view of the negotiations presently underway the group would appreciate the deferment of any irreversible decision being made in connection with Capilano Stadium. In view of all of the above your Committee RECOMMENDS That the Council accept the Board of Parks and Public Recreations offer for the management of Capilano Stadium during the summer season (June to September) for a trial period to determine if Capilano Stadium can be effectively and economically used by amateur sports. That there be no capital improvements made and the Park Board submit maintenance costs for the period and that the Board also submit a maximum estimated budget for the operation period. That any necessary funds required from the City during the period of operation be supplied from Contingency Reserve. That the Park Board submit a detailed financial report on the operations during the trial period and also submit suggested future uses for the stadium after the termination of the trial period. That any deficit incurred by the operation during the trial period be absorbed on an equal basis by the City and the Park Board." In this respect delegations were received as follows: (a) Capilano Development Committee of the Red Door - 3742 Main Street (U.C.S.) - Brief filed dated June 1970 requesting the stadium be turned over to the Social Planning Department for administration jointly with the Vancouver Art Gallery and other interested groups. (b) Citizens Council on Civic Development - Brief filed dated June 9, 1970, making a similar request to that made by the Committee of the Red Door. 11 After due consideration, it was MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the foregoing recommendations of the Sub-Committee of the General Purposes Committee be adopted, subject to a program of joint usage of the building facilities being worked out in conjunction with the Department of Social Planning/Community Development, and any conflict of interest be resolved by the Social Development Committee. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Joint Technical Committee of the Social Development Committee investigate multiple recreational uses of Capilano Stadium, including use by the Art Gallery and use for sport activities, for recommendation to Council by September 1, 1970, with a view in due course to the Social Planning/Community Development Department being placed in charge of the operation of Capilano Stadium. - CARRIED During consideration of the immediately foregoing matter, the Council was recessed at approximately 2:40 p.m., following which an 'In Camera' meeting was held to complete the morning 'In Camera' business and then at approximately 3:30 p.m. the Council reconvened in open session. 3. Y.M.C.A. Building at 2617 East Broadway: Use for Travelling Youth and Young Men (Clause 8, Board of Administration report, Building and Planning matters, dated June 5, 1970) The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Director of Planning on a development permit application by the Y.M.C.A. of Greater Vancouver to use the existing building at 2617 East Broadway to provide short term emergency sleeping accommodation for travelling youth and young men during the summer months, May to September. Details of the application and consideration to date are set out in this report, it being advised neighbouring property owners were notified and several objections received, one letter being in favour. Mr. Malcolm Craig appeared on behalf of the Y.M.C.A. Mr. W. Kachur appeared in opposition and filed a brief on behalf of petitioners. Mr. W.J. Gawthorn also appeared in opposition. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT no further action be taken on this development permit application to permit the requested use of emergency sleeping accommodation for travelling youth and young men during the summer months; FURTHER THAT the Y.M.C.A. be congratulated for their efforts to assist in this matter, - CARRIED 12 Report of Board of Administration (Building and Planning Matters) dated June 5 , 1970 (Cont'd.)________ (vi) Balance of Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT, in respect of the Board of Administration report (Building and Planning matters), dated June 5, 1970, Clauses 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 and 11 be adopted, and Clause 10 received for information. - CARRIED 4. Social Assistance: I.W.A. Members The Council received a communication from the International Woodworkers of America advising members have been refused financial help by way of unemployment insurance and social assistance. A representative of the Organization appeared stressing the urgency of the situation. The Acting Social Service Administrator advised the Council of the Provincial Government directives on the matter in cases of an individual being refused unemployment insurance due to being involved in a strike or a lock-out, i.e. that social assistance cannot be granted in such cases. The application of this directive is detailed in the report. Mr. McDaniel continued, however, to advise that as a result of a meeting on June 8th between the Minister of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement, Victoria, and the Federal Minister of Health, the latest position is that food vouchers can be issued for a period of two weeks in cases of destitution and need. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, (a) THAT the Acting Social Service Administrator be requested to act forthwith on the latest directive he has received from the Provincial Authorities in Victoria in respect of this whole matter; (b) THAT the two senior governments be advised that the Vancouver City Council is of the view that persons laid off work through no fault of their own should be entitled to receive unemployment insurance but, failing this, social assistance should be granted; (c) THAT the Acting Social Service Administrator explore various means of facilitating the issuance of assistance to those in need. (Carried) * MOVED by Ald. Phillips, in Amendment, THAT the Acting Social Service Administrator be instructed to follow the relevant Federal and Provincial laws on this matter. - LOST Alderman Hardwick's motion was put and - CARRIED* (During consideration of the foregoing business, the Council recessed at approximately 4:30 p.m. and reconvened at approximately 4:45 p.m. to continue with the Council business. At 5:00 p.m. the Council agreed to continue in session until 5:30 p.m.) Licenses and Claims Matters Claim of Miss Jessie I. Hendry 3891 Arbutus Street_______________ It was agreed to defer consideration of this clause for one week. Fire and Traffic Matters (i) Attendance at Calgary Exhibition and Stampede by the Vancouver Fire Department Band (Clause 3) It was agreed to defer consideration of this request for one week. (ii) Balance of Fire and Traffic Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clauses 1 and 2 of the Board of Administration report (Fire and Traffic matters) dated June 5, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Finance Matters (i) The Canadian Council of Christians and Jews Inc. - Luncheon and Passes (Clause 1) It was agreed to defer consideration of this matter for one week. (ii) B.C. Highland Dancing Association (Clause 2) It was agreed to defer consideration of this matter pending hearing of a delegation. (iii) The Playhouse Theatre Company Booth - City Hall (Clause 3) The Board of Administration submitted a report from the City Building Inspector on a request from the Playhouse Theatre Company for permission to place a wood framed booth within the City Hall for the months of June - September for promotional purposes. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT permission be granted for one week on the understanding that this will not be considered a precedent in such matters. - LOST No further action was taken. (iv) B.C. Civil Liberties Association Grant (Clause 5) ___ It was agreed to defer consideration of this matter pending hearing of a delegation. 13 (v) Balance of Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clause 4 of the Board of Administration report (Finance matters), dated June 5, 1970, be received for information. - CARRIED B. Personnel Matters, Supplementary, June 5, 1970 (i) B.C. Federation of Medical Women (Clause 4) It was agreed to defer consideration of this clause pending the hearing of a delegation. (ii) Balance of Personnel Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clauses 1, 2 and 3 of the Board of Administration report (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated June 5, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Property Matters, June 5, 1970________ (i) Acquisition of Property - S.E. Sector Block 6 Bounded by 59th Avenue, Doman Street, Asquith Avenue and McKinnon Street (Clause 6) MOVED by Aid. Adams, THAT»in connection with this clause, a delegation be heard as requested. However, the owner be advised in the meantime of Council's past action in similar cases. - CARRIED (ii) Request to Cancel Sale of Lot 15 Sit: S/S 48th Avenue between Tyne and Boundary Road (S.E. Sector) (Clause 7) The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance in respect of request from Mr. S.P. Strobel that the sale of Lot 15, Blocks 1 & 8, D.L. N½ 339, on the south side of 48th Avenue between Tyne and Boundary Road, be cancelled and his deposit of $680 be refunded. The reason for the request is set out. MOVED by Aid. Adams, THAT the sale be cancelled and the deposit refunded. - CARRIED (iii) Balance of Property Matters MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clauses 1 to 5 and 8 and 9 of the Board of Administration report (Property matters), dated June 5, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 14 15 D. Pacific National Exhibition - 1970 Operating and Capital Budgets_____________ The Board of Administration under date of June 5, 1970, submitted the following report respecting P.N.E. Operating and Capital Budgets for 1970: "The following report has been received from the Director of Finance: 'The operating and capital budgets of the P.N.E. for 1970 have been received and a detailed copy is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Summary of the 1970 Operating Budget 1969 1969 1970 Budget Actual Budget Revenues (Exhibit A) $3,802,850 $3,839,586 $3,961,150 Expenditures (Exhibit B) 3,554,715 3,609,726 3,743,227 Net surplus $ 248,135 $ 229,860 $ 217,923 Under the terms of the agreement between the City and the P.N.E. the operating and maintenance budget is submitted to Council for INFORMATION. Capital Improvements Budget 1970 The proposed P.N.E. capital budget consists in summary of the following items. The detailed explanation as supplied by the P.N.E. are attached as Appendix 1 to this report. Canucks' Offices, Pacific Coliseum $ 40,000 New Fire Hydrant - Race Track 6,500 Impulse Metering System (Electrical) 8,300 Electrical System Improvements 55,000 Electrical System Improvements - Gayway 50,000 Burrard Amusement Extension 70,000 Total $229,800 Additional Expenditures on Equipment 124,875 Grand Total Capital Expenditure $355,675 The funds required for the capital program will be provided for out of the operations of the Pacific National Exhibition. The above 1970 capital budget is submitted to Council for CONSIDERATION.' Your Board recommends that Council receive the 1970 operating budget of the P.N.E. for information, and submits the 1970 capital budget of the P.N.E. for consideration." MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the information respecting the operating budget of the P.N.E. for 1970 be received and the 1970 capital budget for 1970 be approved. - CARRIED (Alderman Phillips voted in the negative) E. Proposed Beautification Project: East Gastown_______________________ It was agreed to defer consideration of this matter pending the hearing of a delegation. F. Proposed Beautification Project: Hastings Street____________________ It was agreed to defer consideration of this matter pending the hearing of a delegation. G. Proposed Beautification Project: Granville Street/Pacific Centre The Board of Administration submitted the following report under date of June 2, 1970, on the matter of Beautification Project: Granville Street/Pacific Centre: "Your Board submits the following report of the Director of Planning and the City Engineer dated June 2, 1970, respecting a requested beautification project for the 600 and 700 blocks on Granville Street: 'Pacific Centre Limited has submitted the attached letter (see Appendix 1) requesting the extension of the "Theatre Row" treatment into Blocks 52 and 42. Contact with some property owners on Granville Street opposite Block 52 indicates that they are generally in favour of renovating their frontage and participating in the street improvements. The Director of Planning and the City Engineer request permission to proceed with a study for a beautification project on the 600 and 700 blocks Granville Street. I. EXTENT OF PROJECT The area covered by this project consists of the 600 and 700 blocks on Granville Street from Dunsmuir Street south to Robson Street (Illustration 1). It is proposed that the project proceed in two phases: Phase I: the 700 block Granville Street Phase II: the 600 block Granville Street It is proposed that Phase I be implemented as soon as possible. Pacific Centre Limited is committee to replacing sidewalks around Block 52 and has asked approval of a design for the sidewalk area and the continuation of Theatre Row type of lighting on the west side of the 600 and 700 blocks Granville Street. Com- patibility of this design with the beautification projects for the other portions of Granville Street is essential. Implementation of proposals for the area abutting Block 52 could be independent of those for the east side of the 700 block Granville Street, the latter being dependent on negotiations with property owners. However, it is hoped that work would be done at the same time. Likewise, Phase II implementation could proceed with Pacific Centre's development of Block 42 but might proceed sooner on the east side because it will be some time before Block 42 construction reaches the stage where the sidewalk around it can be replaced and the area beautified. 16 Proposed Beautification Project - Granville Street/Pacific Centre (Cont’d.) II SCOPE It is hoped to bring forward for Council's consideration, detailed design recommendations for the implementation of a standard beautification project in the area designated. Work to be done will be: A. The redesigning of all sidewalks, light standards, and other pieces of street furniture within the area, generally along the lines of the adjacent Theatre Row area. B. The establishing of general design criteria to act as guidelines for exterior renovations and signing on private properties within the project boundaries. III USE OF CONSULTANTS As the project consists basically of extending the "Theatre Row" treatment for two more blocks, the retention of outside design consultants is not required. IV COST ESTIMATES AND FUNDING A. Cost estimates Based on the costs of the Theatre Row project, preliminary estimates indicate that outlined improvements for both the 600 and 700 blocks would be approximately $120,000. Of this amount, the City's share, based on the Theatre Row formula, would be approximately $40,000. The balance, approximately $80,000, would be borne by Pacific Centre Limited and the property owners on the east side of Granville Street. Furthermore, Council will recall that the existing agreement between Pacific Centre and the City obligates Pacific Centre to assume the financial burden of the replacement of sidewalks. Precise details of total costs and cost-sharing will be the subject of a further report to Council. B. Funding No monies have been specifically allocated for this project in the 1969-1970 beautification budget. The Comptroller of Accounts advises that the City's share of the Phase I (700 block) costs could be reallocated from the $116,000 set aside for Kerrisdale beautification when needed as the major portion of these funds will not be required until 1971. The City's share of Phase 2 of the 600 block Granville Street would not be required until 1971 or later and would, therefore, be appropriated from the 1971-1975 beautification allocations. V. RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended that: A. Council instruct the Director of Planning and the City Engineer to undertake a beautification study as outlined for the 600 and 700 blocks Granville Street. 17 Proposed Beautification Project - Granville Street/Pacific Centre (Cont'd.) B. If Council approve Recommendation A, the Director of Planning and the City Engineer report further on Phases 1 and 2 of the project, including capital, maintenance and operating costs.' Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the Director of Planning and the City Engineer be adopted." MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing Board of Administration report be adopted. - CARRIED H. Site for Meteorological Tower It was agreed that the Board of Administration report of June 5, 1970, in regard to a site for a meteorological tower in the Greater Vancouver area be deferred pending notification of adjacent property owners and the giving of such persons an opportunity of being heard before Council on the matter, if they so wish. I. Enforcement of Maintenance Orders/ Family and Children's Courts_________ The Board of Administration, under date of June 2, 1970, submitted a report from the Co-ordinator of Data Processing and Systems and the Chief Probation Office with respect to enforcement of maintenance orders in the Family and Children's Courts, and a review of the Enforcement Section. Details of this review are set out and the following is recommended, the matter having been reviewed also with the Director of Personnel Services: "1. the Probation Assistant position (currently filled on a temporary basis) be reclassified to a Clerk III position, 2. two new Clerk Typist II positions be established, 3. two desks, two chairs, two electric typewriters and two dictating machines be provided for the two new positions, 4. in eighteen months, a further review of the section be undertaken by the Chief Probation Officer and a representative of the Research and Systems Committee, 5. the Director of Personnel Services be authorized to review all positions in the Enforcement Section within six months of the adoption of this report, 6. the necessary funds for the remainder of 1970 be provided from the Contingency Reserve. The Business Agent of the Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association, Local 15, has reviewed this report and concurs herein." The Board of Administration recommends the foregoing be approved. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing recommendations be adopted. - CARRIED 18 19 J. Posters on City Street Allowance The Board of Administration submitted a report, under date of June 5, 1970, as prepared by the City Engineer, on a request from the Rotary Club of North Vancouver for permission to place posters on the back of pedestrian crosswalk signs within the City limits to promote the 'Point your Way to Safety' campaign. The display is scheduled for June 9th to July 11th. It is recommended that the Rotary Club of North Vancouver be permitted to display their 'Point your Way to Safety' posters on the back of pedestrian crosswalk signs between the period of June 9th to July 11th, providing that all said posters are removed by the applicant on or before July 11, 1970, and the posters are maintained in a satisfactory condition throughout the period. The Board of Administration so recommends. MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved. - CARRIED K. Report of Special Committee Re: Illegal Suites Hardship Cases_____________________ The Council received the following report, dated May 22, 1970, from its Special Committee re Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases: "The Committee of Officials has considered the following requests under the policy established by Council concerning Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases, and reports as follows: (a) The following applications recommended for approval by the Sub-Committee, be approved: Mrs. Mary E. Bater (owner), 1124 East 19th Avenue Louis D'Orsonnens (tenant), 200 East 22nd Avenue Bernard Thomas Galbraith (tenant), 2972 Charles Street Mrs. Lena Louise Guthrie (owner), 1626 S.W. Marine Drive Mr. Caroll P. Hurd (tenant), 2048 West 48th Avenue Ianna L. Husari (owner), 3486 Triumph Street Mrs. Shirley Lafortune (tenant), 2192 Nanaimo Street Jerry and Celestina Linza (tenants), 417 East 16th Avenue Robert Carl Martinello (tenant), 5651 Earles Street Margaret Melgard (tenant), 1619 East Broadway Carol Anne Pawson (tenant), 3525 Adanac Street Miss Minnie Pinder (owner), 55 East 48th Avenue John William Sands (tenant), 424 East 37th Avenue Winifred Mary Shadbolt (tenant), 2846 Charles Street Mrs. Hilda Skinner (owner), 3606 West 33rd Avenue Mr. E. Sokolowsky (tenant), 846 West 14th Avenue Mrs. A. Strand (owner), 561 East 59th Avenue Miss L. Venn (tenant), 2554 East Georgia Street Manuel De Sousa Vieira (tenant), 734 East 19th Avenue Mrs. Anne Ypma (owner), 342 East 32nd Avenue (b) The following application be approved for six months from the date of this resolution: Beverley McQuay (lessee), 1011 East 45th Avenue 20 Report of Special Committee Re: Illegal Suites Hardship Cases (Cont'd.) (c) The following applications be approved for one year from the date of this resolution: Ilita and Ljubica Cuba (owners), 62 East 55th Avenue Bhajan Singh Gill (owner), 7975 Inverness Street Manuel M. Jacinto (tenant), 5272 St. Catherines Street Richard C. and Angelina Johnson (tenants), 2817 East 45th Ave. Harbhajan and Manjit Singh Kang (tenants), 5678 Wales Street Jose and Fulgencia Murguia (owners), 555 East 22nd Avenue Mr. Andy Nykiel (owner), 4334 Prince Albert Street Kishen Singh (tenant), 3380 Euclid Street Jacob Vandenborn (lessee), 2105 East 44th Avenue (d) The following applications be not approved: Frank De Cesare (owner), 3234 Turner Street Ashok Khosla (owner), 5036 Prince Edward Avenue (e) In respect to the above mentioned, the City Building Inspector be instructed to carry out the policy as adopted by Council on December 17, 1963, and as amended by Council on November 10, 1964." MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Special Committee re Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases, dated May 22, 1970, be approved. - CARRIED L. Travelling Youth The Sub-Committee re Travelling Youth, comprising Alderman Calder and Alderman Linnell, submitted the following report under date of June 3, 1970: "The Sub-Committee re Travelling Youth was established by the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Development on April 2nd, 1970, and the undersigned and Alderman Linnell were named to this Committee by the Chairman of the Standing Committee. Since that time the Committee has met to consider ways of fulfilling its terms of reference and to develop accommodation for travelling youth visiting the City of Vancouver. In the adoption of the report of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development, Council approved, in principle, a hostel building concept as accommodation for travelling youth and since that time several actions have been taken to fulfil this instruction. The Canadian Youth Hostels Association, British Columbia Division, has approached the Board of Parks and Public Recreation re the use of Building #4, at the Jericho Defence Lands. This building, which was designed as a barracks, lends itself, with alteration to meet By-law require- ments, to a hostel type operation. The Park Board at their meeting Monday, May 11th, approved, in principle, the rental of the building to the Canadian Youth Hostels Association for this purpose. A draft agreement is to be presented to the Park Board for approval at their meeting Monday, June 8th. At the time of writing this report, the reaction of the Board to the agreement is not known but it is understood the agreement has a five year term with a $1 a year rent. 21 The Canadian Youth Hostels Association submitted, through the Sub-Committee, a request for financial assistance in the development of this building as a hostel and a copy of their brief is attached. The appendix referred to in the index of the attached copy, was not reproduced but is on file with the City Clerk. On Page 6 the Association submits the estimated start-up costs with a total expenditure estimated at $25,000.00 and on Page 7, the Association requests a start-up grant from the City of Vancouver of $10,000.00 to help defray part of the $25,000.00 cost. Your Committee gave serious consideration to this grant request and for the following reasons: the priority of need for any available City funds for the general group of travelling and transient youth. the Association has a reserve of some $75,000.00 in anticipation of a hostel development at Whistler Mountain and has uncommitted funds of $23,000.00. all persons who use this facility will be members of an association and the facility will not be available to the general public. the City will be subsidising this hostel operation through the nominal rent provided by the Park Board. RECOMMENDS that this Brief be received and in view of the results of the Olympic Committee award of the 1976 Winter Games to Denver, Colorado, thereby freeing the present funds of the Canadian Youth Hostels Association, as reserved for an hostel at Whistler Mountain, and in view of the fact that the City of Vancouver, through the Board of Parks and Public Recreation, is renting this building #4 at Jericho for $1 per year for a five year period, this Committee recommends to Council that the grant requested be received and not acted upon at this time and that the total costs of the required renovations for Building #4 be at the expense of the Canadian Youth Hostels Association. Your Committee is present investigating other possibilities which will be the subject of other reports to Council in the near future." MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the recommendations in the foregoing report be approved. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED 22 BY-LAWS 1. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW NO. 3575, BEING THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BY-LAW (Rezoning 1819 and 1825 Robson Street) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 2. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW NO. 3575, BEING THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BY-LAW (N/S 15th Avenue between Birch and Alder) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED 23 BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW NO. 3575, BEING THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BY-LAW (N/S 15th Avenue between Birch and Alder) (Cont'd.) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) MOTIONS 1. Allocation of Land for Highway Purposes (2112 Dundas Street) MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT WHEREAS the registered owners have conveyed to the City of Vancouver, for highway purposes, the following lands: 1. North 14 feet of Lot 2, Block 25, District Lot 184, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 178 AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for highway purposes; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the above described lands so conveyed be, and the same are hereby accepted and allocated for highway purposes, and declared to form and constitute portions of highway. - CARRIED 24 2. Closing and Stopping Up and Conveyance to School Board (7th Avenue from Lane East of Rupert to Cassiar)_____________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver; and WHEREAS a portion of road (7th Avenue) dedicated by the deposit of Plan 1314 adjacent to Lot "A", Explanatory Plan 5531, Block 21, North West One Quarter Section 38, Town of Hastings Suburban Lands is no longer required for highway purposes; and WHEREAS the Board of School Trustees of School District No.39 (Vancouver), owners of the property on both sides of 7th Avenue from Cassiar Street to the lane West, desire to consolidate their holdings in order to extend the existing school: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all the portion of road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 1314 lying between a line joining the North West corner of Lot "A", Block 21, Explanatory Plan 5531, North West One Quarter Section 38, Town of Hastings Suburban Lands, and the South West corner of Lot 34, Block 8, said North West One Quarter and a line joining the North East corner of said Lot "A" and South East corner of Lot 22, said Block 8, the same as shown outlined red on a plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., dated the 5th day of November, 1969, and marginally numbered LF 4629, a print of which is annexed hereto; be closed, stopped up and conveyed to the Board of School Trustees of School District No. 39 (Vancouver); AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the closed road and the abutting properties be consolidated to form one parcel. - CARRIED 3. Centennial Matters At the last Council meeting, Notice was called on the following motion: MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT interested civic groups and individuals be invited to submit to the City, suggestions for Centennial projects and such parties be advised of the grant available to the City in this regard. (Deferred) It was agreed that this motion be deferred for consideration in one week, pursuant to request of His Worship the Mayor. 4. Areas of Special Amenity: Gastown and Chinatown_______ MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT, as Council is concerned with the well-being of Vancouver's historic area, Council designates both Gastown and Chinatown as areas of special amenity and requests that the Director of Planning ensure that no harmful developments are allowed to take place. (Notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. The Council adjourned at approximately 5:20 p.m. The foregoing are the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated June 9, 1970, and the reports referred to are those on Page(s) 26-63 25 ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Linnell - enquired into the possibility of taking Fruit Carts on Streets action to permit fruit carts on the streets, particularly as an assistance to university students during the Summer period. His Worship advised he would direct the Medical Health Officer and License Inspector to report on the matter. Alderman Calder - referred to the growing of laburnum Laburnum Trees trees in the City and the potential danger, particularly to children since all parts of this tree are poisonous. The Alderman suggested His Worship enquire of the Medical Health Officer respecting policy and his opinions on the matter, as well as the policy of the Park Board in respect of laburnum trees. His Worship agreed to endeavour to report on the matter at the next meeting. Alderman Bird - advised the merchants in the Broadway Beautification: West area in the vicinity of Macdonald Broadway West Area Street, were anxious to have beautification plans processed as quickly as possible and enquired when the Planning Department will be reporting. His Worship requested the Board of Administration look into the matter. 26 JUNE 5th, 1970. The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (dated June 5th, 1970) 1. Closing Streets and Lanes in the South-East Sector "The sub-division of City owned lands in the South-East Sector requires the closing of various streets and lanes. I RECOMMEND that all the streets and lanes outlined in various colours on plan marginally numbered LA175 be closed, stopped up and title taken thereto. I FURTHER RECOMMEND that the closed streets and lanes be consolidated with the abutting lands." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. RECOMMENDATIONS: 2. Knight Street Crossing - Town Planning Commission Concerns The City Engineer reports as follows: "The Chairman of the Town Planning Commission has submitted to City Council by letter dated April 23, 1970, the following specific concerns: 'The bridge design does not provide a turn from the east on Marine Drive for traffic going north on Knight Street. This means that traffic wishing to go north on Knight Street has to make a turn somewhere east of Borden Street and filter through residential development to Knight Street. Again, if traffic is going west on Marine Drive and desires to make a turn that will get it on to the bridge to go south, then this traffic has to go beyond Knight Street and make a left hand turn, which will impede traffic on Marine Drive.' For Council information, these two points were discussed in detail by Planning and Engineering Department officials with representatives of the Department of Highways and their Consultants. The question of provision of a ramp for the westbound to northbound movement was reported to Council in the Board of Administration report of May 2, 1969, as follows: 27 ’The arrangement provides for all existing traffic movements except the westbound to northbound which could not be justified on account of the low forecast volumes, the high cost, and the availability of an alternative route nearby (i. e. Argyle Street). ' This May 2, 1969, Board Report was adopted by Council on May 6, 1969, at which time Council requested a report on the feasibility of eliminating the proposed left turn move- ment and signalization now raised by the Town Planning Commission. The Board of Administration Report of July 4, 1969, received by Council on July 8, dealt in detail with alternative ways of eliminating the left turn and concluded with the following summary: 'Officials of the Engineering and Planning Departments have examined all these schemes following which they reviewed them with B.C. Highway Officials and their Consultants. All concurred that the "Approved" scheme was the most acceptable from the standpoints of com- munity development, the highway user and over- all economics, and had the flexibility for up- grading to a higher traffic capacity in the future if that should prove necessary.' In view of the thorough examinations that were carried out respecting the points now being raised by the Town Planning Commission, it is RECOMMENDED that: (a) The Town Planning Commission's letter be received. (b) Copies of this and previous relevant Board reports and Council minutes be forwarded to the Town Planning Commission for its information." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the City Engineer be adopted. (Copies of the Town Planning Commission's letter are circulated) 3. Tender Number 702 - Pavement and Curbs on Fraser and Knight Streets____________________ The City Engineer reports as follows: "Tenders for pavement and curbs on Fraser and Knight Streets in the City of Vancouver were opened on May 25, 1970, and referred to the City Engineer for tabulation and report to the Board of Administration. All tenders have been checked and are in order. Tabulations of Tender Number 702 and the average unit prices for the major items of work included in this tender have been circulated to Council members. 28 This tender includes pavement and curb projects which were approved by Council at Courts of Revision held on January 30, 1969 and March 12, 1970. The City Engineer RECOMMENDS that: (a) Contracts be awarded to the low tenderers, as follows: Winvan Gravel and Supply Limited 230 Brunette Street New Westminster, B.C. Project "D" - Fraser Street - Kingsway to 20th Avenue $54,654.50 Standard-General Construction (International) Limited_________ Granville Island Vancouver 9, B.C. Project "E" - Knight Street - 57th Avenue to 63rd Avenue $91,311.25 (b) Contracts satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel be entered into. (c) The bid bonds of the unsuccessful tenderers be returned." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the City Engineer be adopted. 4. Street and Traffic By-law No. 2849 Proposed Amendment Regarding Truck Widths The City Engineer reports as follows: "On May 9, 1968, the Provincial Government enacted leg- islation defining all Provincial Highways into two categories, 'scheduled' and 'unscheduled'. On those highways falling in the scheduled category, they also permitted an increase in truck widths from 8 feet to 8 feet 6 inches. The scheduled highways enter the City at three points, via Lougheed Highway, 401 Highway and the Oak Street Bridge. The number of trucks of increased width on these routes was minimal and was readily accommodated by the City's present oversize permit system. The City regulations allow widths up to 8 feet, without a permit. On April 23, 1970, the Provincial Government, by Order in Council, amended the Department of Commercial Transport regulations to permit truck widths of 8 feet 6 inches on all Provincial Highways. 29 It would appear desirable to be consistent with this change and to not provide an unreasonable situation for truck operators entering the City. However, if adopted by the City, the increased width would engender some adverse effect on traffic, both from the extra width itself and from the extra manoeuvering room required for turns. This would be especially so at arterial inter- sections and on the narrower pavements and narrower traffic lanes. Nonetheless, buses in the City are 8 feet 6 inches wide and the adverse effect on traffic does not appear unduly critical if the extra width is restricted to certain major streets and restricted to non-rush periods. Schedule 'C' of Part III of the Street and Traffic By-law No. 2849 embraces all Provincial routes entering the City, plus all M-l and M-2 industrial areas and a minimal network of routes between these areas. (A plan of City truck routes is attached for Council’s reference.) It is therefore RECOMMENDED that the City allow the operation of vehicles up to 8 feet 6 inches in width, without permit, on those routes listed in Schedule 'C' Parts 1 and 2 of Part III of the Street and Traffic By-law No. 2849, at any time except during the periods 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. of any day except Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. It is FURTHER RECOMMENDED that the Corporation Counsel be instructed to prepare the necessary By-law amendment to accommodate the new regulation." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. 5. Underground Wiring to Serve the Proposed Subdivision of Land in the City of Vancouver The Director of Planning and the City Engineer report as follows: "Preliminary approval has been granted by the Approving Officer to the subdivision of the following properties: (a) Lot 'C', Block 128, D.L. 540 - 4640 N.W. Marine Drive (see Drawing S-175) (b) Lots 9 and 10, Sub. 3, Block 10, D.L. 139 - 2905-2911 West 23nd Avenue (see Drawing S-176) (c) Lots 1 and 1-A, Block 67, D.L. 526 - 3838 Selkirk Street (see Drawing S-177) N.B. Drawings are on file with the City Clerk Final approval of the above-noted subdivisions could only be granted upon compliance with the following condition: 'That the applicant enters into an agreement with the City that will ensure that all power, telephone and other wire or cable within the subdivision shall be installed underground at no cost to the City,' as prescribed under Section #18 of the Sub- division Control By-law. 30 Under Section #19 of the By-law, ’the City Council may waive the requirements of Section #18 with respect to any particular wire or cable or to all wires or cables within a subdivision if the Council deems that the applicant would be put to an unreasonable expense in placing such wires or cables underground.' The Director of Planning and the City Engineer are of the opinion that subdividers would be put to an un- reasonable expense in placing such wires and cables underground as these are minor subdivisions in developed blocks which are already served by overhead wires located on the adjoining streets. It is therefore recommended by the Director of Planning and the City Engineer that City Council waive the said requirements of Section #18 of the Subdivision Control By-law for the above-noted subdivisions." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Director of Planning and the City Engineer be adopted. CONSIDERATION: Whistles: C.N. & G.N. Railways 6. Communication from Harold E. Winch, M.P. The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "I have been asked to report on the letter from Mr. Winch, M.P., wherein he makes reference to the fact that he has received a great number of complaints from citizens whose sleep is being disturbed by the noise made by whistles on trains of the Canadian National and Great Northern Railways. This problem has been the subject of other complaints and enquiries from time to time. The main area of concern seems to be in relation to the Great Northern Line from Boundary to Clark Street, and the Burrard Inlet Line from Clark to Hastings Streets, particularly as it affects the Raymur Housing Development. Under the provisions of the Railway Act, any train approaching a highway crossing is normally obliged to blow its whistle and ring its bell. This obligation does not obtain however, where a by-law of a municipality prohibits whistles or bells being sounded at a particular crossing or crossings. The difficulty inherent in the present situation is, that before any city by-law can be effective in prohibiting whistles or bells, the by-law must be approved by an order of the Candian Transport Commission. A condition pre- cedent to any approval is that each crossing that would be included in the by-law would have to be protected by an automatic warning device. On the Great Northern Line from Boundary to Clark Street there are eleven crossings but the protection at each crossing is such that the approval of the Commission could probably be obtained with no further improvements or expenditures on the part of the City, with one exception which is simply a spur line crossing and therefore could possibly be excluded. 31 On the Burrard Inlet Line however, which appears to be the line which causes the major annoyance to residents, five of the eight highway crossings are unprotected. To provide the minimum protection necessary to obtain approval for a restrictive by-law would cost approximately $160,000. Of this we could expect an 87½% contribution if the normal cost sharing arrangements were followed. In that case the City's cost would be roughly $20,000 plus one-half the annual maintenance charge which would be approximately $2,000. On the other hand the B.C. Railway Act provides that the additional costs occasioned by a situation such as this must be paid fully by the municipality involved. Although we are here dealing with the Federal Railway Act, it may be that the Canadian Transport Commission would not order the normal cost sharing arrangements, and it could be that the City might be ordered to pay the whole cost of the necessary extra protection. While it is dealing with this subject, Council should be aware that the same situation exists at 46 other crossings in the City. Of this number, 26 are in or near residential areas. Accordingly it would appear that the first decision, if there is to be any further action on this matter at all, is whether or not the problem is to be dealt with on a City-wide basis or simply on the basis of prohibiting whistles and bells on the crossings between Boundary and Hastings Streets. If this matter is to be dealt with on a City-wide basis, then I would recommend that the matter be referred back to the City Engineer for a report on the probable cost of bringing the protection at other crossings up to an acceptable standard. If Council decides to proceed on the basis that it intends to prohibit whistles and bells only on the line from Boundary to Hastings, then I would recommend that the City Engineer be instructed to meet with the Canadian Transport Commission to ascertain the exact requirements for each crossing and probable cost sharing arrangements, and report back to Council on the amount of money required to make the necessary changes." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Corporation Council for Council's CONSIDERATION. (Letter of Harold E. Winch, M.P. is circulated for information) 32 SOCIAL SERVICE AND HEALTH MATTERS INFORMATION: 1. Employment Preparation Project On the third of February, 1970, Council adopted the recommendation of the Board of Administration contained in its report dated January 22, 1970, dealing with the establishment of an Employment Preparation Project in conjunction with the Park Board, the Provincial and Federal governments and their agencies. Under date of May 15, the deputy Minister of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement advises that the Federal government has approved the Employment Preparation Project and that officials of the Provincial department will be shortly finalizing all arrangements with the City Social Service Department. Your Board submits the above for the INFORMATION of the Members of Council. 2. Illegal Suite - 4557 West 4th Avenue Mr. & Mrs. H. Fiala, 4573 West 4th Avenue and Mr. & Mrs. M. MacLeod, 4545 West 4th Avenue, wrote to Council regarding the number of lodgers present in the home of Mr. E. Granirer, 4557 West 4th Avenue and the disturbances attributed to one lodger who had received permission to reside in the home under Council's Hardship Policy. The complainants request that no further applications be considered. The Director of Permits and Licenses reports that: "As a result of the complaint from Mr. and Mrs. Fiala in May 1969, inspection showed that the building was occupied as a one-family dwelling with three lodgers. The owner was advised to restore the building to the approved occu- pancy which would include two lodgers. Mr. Townbrow, on June 5, 1969, applied under the Hardship Policy for permis- sion to continue to occupy a basement sleeping room in the home of Mr. Granirer. The application was approved for a period of one year expiring September 30, 1970 with- out prejudice to a further application. Routine inspection in October 1969 established that Mr. Townbrow was still resident in the home. Following the present complaint, inspections showed that Mr. Townbrow had vacated the sleeping room and that Mr. R. Grierson has occupied the premises since May 5, 1970. Mr. Granirer was again advised to have the room vacated. Mr. Grierson, on May 19, 1970, made application to the Hardship Committee for permission to continue to use the room in question. This will be dealt with by the Committee in due course. The disturbances, e.g. noise, parking, vandalism, etc. were presumably attributed to Mr. Townbrow who has now left. To our knowledge, no complaints in this regard have been registered against Mr. Grierson." Your Board submits this matter to Council for INFORMATION. 33 RECOMMENDATION 3. Indigent Funerals The Acting Social Service Administrator reports as follows: "On May 4, 1970, correspondence was received from members of the B.C. Funeral Services Association requesting a revision in the amount paid for an indigent funeral. The total cost of a funeral amounts to $390.00 The amount presently paid is $150.00; $5.00 of which is a fee for the Minister or Priest. This agreement has been in effect since January 1, 1957. On April 6, 1970 the Provincial Department of Rehabili- tation and Social Improvement authorized, effective April 1, 1970 a revision of funeral fees from a maximum of $150.00 to a maximum of $200.00. Cost of cremation $27.50 or burial plot $145.00 are additional costs. Cost of indigent funerals, of which there were 307 in 1969, are shareable 80/20 under the Social Assistance Act. Indigent Funerals are rotated monthly between the various funeral directors. Most other municipalities in the Lower Mainland are now paying the $200.00 rate. It is recommended that: (a) The City revise its 1957 agreement with the B.C. Funeral Service Association. (b) That effective April 1, 1970 the $200 maximum rate approved by the Provincial Government be paid. (c) That the Funeral Directors be notified of the revised rate. Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendations of the Acting Social Service Administrator be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEEPAGE(S) 5 34 HARBOURS AND PARKS MATTERS CONSIDERATION: 1. Work on Crystal Pool Replacement Prior to the 1971-75 Five Year Capital Program______________________ Your Board has received the following report from the Director of Finance: "The Chairman of the Board of Parks and Public Recreation has written to His Worship the Mayor and Members of City Council as follows: 'The Park Board would like to proceed quickly with the proposed replacement of Crystal Pool that was approved in the 1971-75 capital program. This two million dollar project is of high priority because of the poor structural condition of the existing Crystal Pool. I was instructed to ask you to make available to the Park Board, as soon as possible, a special fund of approximately $45,000 out of the two million dollars approved, so that the Board may proceed immediately with the choosing of an architect and drawing of plans. It is proposed that construc- tion of the pool would commence early in 1971. Will you please advise me as soon as possible as to whether or not you will concur with this request.' The Crystal Pool replacement ($2,000,000) was approved by the voters in the Spring of this year as part of the 1971- 75 Five Year Capital Plan. The City's Five Year Plans are designed to provide capital funds for needed civic purposes during the indicated plan years and often, because of various types of delays, will provide capital funds for a few years following the specific plan period. Presumably the Park Board will be including the Crystal Pool replacement in their 1971 basic capital program for submission to Council in the Spring of 1971. Their request at this time is for $45,000 of funds in advance of the Five Year Plan and in advance of the submission of the replacement as part of their 1971 basic capital program, for the purpose of appointing an architect to draw the plans for the pool. If Council approves of the request, then I would recommend that I be directed to determine the method of advance financing for the $45,000 and report back to Council." Your Board submits the above report of the Director of Finance for Council CONSIDERATION. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 6 35 BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Proposed Public Housing Project: FP 12 Grandview Highway and Penticton Street The Director of Planning has reported as follows: "Council on May 12, 1970 had before it my report of April 24, 1970 relating to three proposed public housing projects, including the FP 12 project located at Grandview Highway (North) and Penticton Street, and approved the recommendation of the Board of Administration dated May 8, 1970 recommending approval, subject to conditions, of sketch plans of the FP 13 and FP 14 projects. My report of April 24, 1970 noted that, subsequent to the Review Committee's recommendations regarding the FP 12, 13 and 14 projects, the Province had advised that the FP 12 site could not be accepted for development as proposed, in view of the high bids which had been received. As part of this site is within an area now being examined by the consultants for the East West Freeway connection between the East end of the Georgia Viaduct and Highway 401, I would recommend that no action be taken at this time to request the senior governments to reconsider the Province's recommendation on the FP 12 project." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Director of Planning be approved. 2. Demolition of Gasoline Service Station - 785 Denman Street & Construction of New Station The Director of Planning reports as follows: "The Standard Oil Company of B.C. Limited has filed Development Permit Application #51686 to demolish the existinq gasoline service station and automotive repair shop building at 785 Denman Street and to construct a new gasoline service station taking in two additional lots to the west of the existing service station site. City Council at a Public Hearing on May 16, 1968, approved the rezoning of a portion of this site from RM-4 Multiple Dwelling District to C-3 Commercial District, subject to certain conditions which have now been completed. The Gasoline Service Station Location Policy as adopted by City Council on October 1st, 1968, permits consideration of the rebuilding of the gasoline service station at this location. The Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission recommends that development permit application #51686 be approved in accordance with the submitted application, such plans and information formincr part thereof, thereby permitting the demolition of the existing buildings on this site and the construction of a new gasoline service station development, subject to the following conditions: A. Prior to the issuance of the development permit: (1) The design of the building is to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board after advice from the Design Panel regarding the architectural design of the building. (2) Revised drawings are to be submitted to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning indicating: (i) landscaping to be provided adjacent to the City lane and additional landscaping at the south west corner of the site and details of all landscaping to be provided on the site; (ii) building grades and finished grades to be supplied; (iii) the off-street parking facilities being provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 12 of the Zoning and Development By-law including dimensioning. (iv) the provision of screening on the southerly property line of the site from the northerly property line to the westerly vehicular crossing. B. The development is to be carried out and maintained in accordance with the approved drawings and Section 11(10) of the Zoning and Development By-law. C. All landscaping is to be provided within six months from the date of any use or occupancy of the proposed development and thereafter permanently maintained. D. Treatment of the open portions of the site other than the landscaped areas referred to in the preceding condition, in- cluding surfacing, curbing and screening to be provided prior to any use thereof. E. No signs to be permitted to the west of the front of the gasoline service station building and all signs to be to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning. F. All existing buildings on this site to be removed within 30 days from the date of completion of the new development. It is recommended that Development Permit Application #51686 be approved in accordance with the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Director of Planning be approved. FURTHER RECOMMENDS tht the required amending by-law to rezone a portion of the site to C-3 Commercial District be given the 3 readings by City Council. 3. Civic Design Panel Membership The Director of Planning reports as follows: "The Architectural Institute of B.C., has requested that the following changes be made to the Design Panel Membership for 1970: Expired Term of Office of the following Members: Mr. Leonard A. Ehling, M.R.A.I.C., Mr. Bruno B. Freschi, M.R.A.I.C., Mr. Andrew Gruft, M.R.A.I.C., 36 Full Member Status (from Alternate Member) Mr. Kenneth G. Terriss, M.R.A.I.C. Mr. Matthew Smith, M.R.A.I.C. Mr. John Kidd, M.R.A.I.C. Nominated Members Mr. Don M. Coulter, M.R.A.I.C. Mr. Hubert L. Culham, M.R.A.I.C. Mr. Dino P. Rapanos, M.R.A.I.C. The Association of Professional Engineers of B. C. has requested that the following changes be made to the 1970 Design Panel Membership. Expired Term of Office: George Woodburn, P. Eng. Full Member Status (From Alternate Member): George Laszlo, P. Eng. Alternate Member: Mr. J. Hansed, P. Eng. It is recommended that the nominees of the Architectural Institute of B. C. and the Association of Professional Engineers be appointed to the Civic Design Panel for a two-year term and that the retiring members be thanked for their services." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the Director of Planning be approved. 4. Juvenile Detention Home Agreements The following report has been submitted by the Corporation Counsel: "The agreements with each of the following municipalities, regarding the use of the Juvenile Detention Home, expired on April 30th, 1970: District of North Vancouver City of North Vancouver District of Burnaby Township of Richmond District of Coquitlam District of Delta The respective clerks of the municipalities have advised that it is their Council's wish that the agreements be renewed for a further period of one year from May 1st, 1970 to April 30th, 1971, upon the same terms and conditions, save and except as to the daily rate, which is to be changed to $15.80 per day. The proposed rate of $15.80 per inmate day, which was set by the Director of Finance, is a slight increase from the 1968-69 rate of $15.65 and reflects a calculation based on the number of detention days in relation to the total cost of operation of the Detention Home for the previous year. The Corporation Counsel asks that a resolution of Council be obtained to authorize the execution of renewal agreements as to the use of the Juvenile Detention Home with the City and District of North Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam and Delta for a further period of one year from May 1st, 1970 to April 30th, 1971, upon the same conditions as the previous agreements save and except as to the daily rate, which shall be $15.80." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel be approved and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute renewal agreements for the use of the Juvenile Detention Home as aforesaid, such agreements being satisfactory in form to the Corporation Counsel. 37 38 5. Public Hearings Council has received a letter dated April 3, 1970 re the above matter from the Town Planning Commission. The Director of Planning reports as follows: "In their letter, the Commission is suggesting that in any case where a major variation in a rezoning application is introduced at a public hearing, Council should consider laying over the item for recommen- dations by the Commission. The Commission is concerned that variations may be introduced at a public hearing which would have the effect of reversing their ori- ginal recommendation. In considering applications for rezoning, Council is acting under Section 566, Subsection 5 of the Vancouver Charter which states: 'After the conclusion of the public hearing, the Council may pass the proposed by-law in its original form or as altered to give effect to such representations made at the hearing as the Council deems fit.' The Corporation Counsel advises that if the matter is referred back and further submissions are received from the Town Planning Commission it will be necessary to hold a further Public Hearing when dealing with these submissions. This report is submitted for the information of Council" Your Board RECOMMENDS that the Town Planning Commission be thanked for their letter and that a copy of this report be sent to them. (Copies of the Town Planning Commission's letter are circulated for Council's information.) 6. Erection of Billboard on Roof of Building - S/W corner of Waterloo Street and Broadway The Director of Planning reports as follows: "A petition dated May 12th, 1970 has been received from Mr. & Mrs. W. H. McKenzie which bears the signatures of 111 persons protesting the erection of a billboard on the southwest corner of Waterloo and Broadway. A similar petition dated April 23rd, 1970 has been received from Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Thomas bearing the signatures of an additional 38 persons. This petition also refers to billboards erected at the southeast corner of Collingwood and Broadway. On May 5th, 1970 Council considered a motion by Alderman Bird in respect of such roof signs and resolved: 'THAT the Director of Planning be instructed to make application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to control the location of roof signs in C-2 and C-3 Commercial Districts and examine the problem of roof signs in other zoning districts. Carried' As a result of Council's action the Director of Planning is in the process of carrying out the necessary survey and is preparing a draft amendment to Zoning and Development By-law #3575 in respect of control of such roof signs. A report thereon will be submitted to Council as soon as possible. The particular roof signs, subject of the above noted petitions, have been erected and comply with existing by-law requirements. As the proposed amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law cannot be retroactive, these signs must be considered as legal uses." Your Board submits the above report of the Director of Planning for the information of Council and RECOMMENDS that the petitioners be so advised. (Copies of the petitions dated April 23, 1970 and May 12, 1970 are circulated for the information of Council.) 7. Botanical Gardens (Old Shaughnessy Golf Course) Agreement with other Agencies_______________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Mr. W.A. Street, representing the Vancouver Botanical Gardens Association has written requesting that Council agree to the extension of the date for completion of the Agreement to July 15, 1970. A copy of Mr. Street's letter dated May 21st, 1970 is circulated for information. Council will recall that the Hon. Grace M. McCarthy in her letter of January 30th, 1970 set out the terms of agreement under which the offers from the Provincial Government and the Vancouver Foundation were predicated upon completion of all arrangements by April 30th, 1970. From Mr. Street's letter it is understood that the suggested new date for agreement is acceptable to the Province and to the Foundation. It is therefore RECOMMENDED THAT: Council acknowledge that July 15th, 1970 will be acceptable to the City as the date for completion of the agreement. The City Clerk communicate this information to the parties concerned." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the Director of Planning be adopted. CONSIDERATIONS 8. Use of Y.M.C.A. Building - 2617 East Broadway for Travelling Youth and Young Men_________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "The Y.M.C.A. of Greater Vancouver on April 29, 1970 filed Development Permit Application #52144 to use the existing Y.M.C.A. building being an Institution of Philanthropic or Charitable character to provide short term emergency sleeping accommodation for travelling youth and young men (ages 17-24) during the summer months (May to September, 1970). 40 The Y.M.C.A. advise that the young men will sleep only in the gymnasium area. Apart from casual coffee-urn service, no ad- ditional food or beverage services will be provided. This emergency shelter service will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will be supervised at all times by Y.M.C.A. staff. The existing one storey Y.M.C.A. building is located on the north east corner of East Broadway and Penticton Street. The site is within an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District. To the west and the north are one family dwellings. To the east is vacant city property. To the south across East Broadway is the Vancouver Technical College. City Council on April 28, 1970 when dealing with a report on the question of accommodation for transient youth resolved in part: '(a) THAT Alexandra Neighbourhood Services and the Y.M.C.A. be informed that the City Council is prepared to pay in respect of youths referred to them by the City's Social Service Department a per diem rate for accommodation and food to be negotiated with and approved by the Provincial Government for reimbursement to the City. The City will, of course, be charged the usual proportion of the 20 per cent Municipal share. (b) THAT similar arrangements be made with any other voluntary societies who are prepared to offer accommodation for youths, subject to the building and its operating being in accord with City By-laws.' The Technical Planning Board on May 22, 1970 approved a development permit application to use a portion of the existing Alexandra Neighbourhood House at 1726 West 7th Avenue as a hostel for transient youth for a maximum of 50 persons for a limited period of time expiring December 31, 1970. The Alexandra Neighbourhood House is within a C-2 Commercial zoning District. The subject development permit application for the Y.M.C.A. building at 2617 East Broadway was laid over by the Technical Planning Board for the notification of adjoining property owners. Fourteen neighbouring property owners were notified. Objections by either letter of petition were received from 56 property owners. In addition one letter was received advising of no ob- jection. The Technical Planning Board requested that the development permit application be first reported to City Council for consid- eration prior to the Technical Planning Board giving final con- sideration to the application after consultation with the Town Planning Commission. The surrounding property owners have been advised that this development permit application may be before City Council on June 9, 1970 in order that representations, if any, could be considered by City Council at that time." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Director of Planning for the CONSIDERATION of City Council. DELEGATIONS APPEARING (Letters & Petitions for and against the application are circulated for the information of Council.) 41 9. 1190 Matthews Avenue - Mrs. Dawn Raappana_______ On April 4, 1970 City Council deferred a decision on injunction pro- ceedings against the operator of a boarding house at the above location for a two month period in order that the operator could make an ap- plication to City Council for consideration under their hardship policy. The Director of Permits & Licenses reports as follows: "On April 28, 1970 hardship forms were delivered and the hardship procedure explained to Mrs. Raappana, the operator of the above premises. As of this date, no application has been made to City Council for consideration under the hardship policy. Correspondence has been received from Boyd, King & Toy, Barristers & Solicitors, representing the Shaughnessy Heights Property Owners' Association, who may wish to make representation to City Council against the granting of any hardship application or further deferment of legal action." Your Board submits this matter to Council for instructions. (Circulated for Council's information is an extract from the Minutes of Council dated April 14, 1970. Also circulated is a copy of a communication from Mr. King dated April 27, 1970 and has advised he will not be appearing before Council.) INFORMATION 10. Report of the Greater Vancouver Regional District Housing Committee_______________________ The Director of Planning has reported as follows: "Following a series of meetings of officials from municipalities in the Greater Vancouver Regional District during 1967 and 1968 and after receiving a report on the matter by a technical staff committee, City Council, on July 9th, 1968, passed the following motions: 'THAT the Fraser-Burrard Regional District be advised the City of Vancouver is not prepared to support the housing scheme as presented in the report of the Staff Technical Committee dated March, 1968, but is prepared to consider variations which would result in a more equitable financing formula.' 'THAT the City of Vancouver accepts participation in housing as a Regional function.' Shortly thereafter the Greater Vancouver Regional District appointed a Committee under the Chairmanship of Alderman H.S. Bird to examine the question of public housing as a regional district function. A further examination of financial aspects was made by the City's Director of Finance to assist in this examination. The Housing Committee, under date of May 4th, 1970, has reported to the Chairman and members of the Greater Vancouver Regional District. We had examined this report with particular reference to matters which had been of concern to the City during the earlier study. This included cost-sharing arrangements and the opportunity for a municipality to undertake housing schemes on its own outside the Regional District's programs if it so desired. Recommendation 2 states that the supplementary letters patent should contain various provisions which are listed in 8 sub-sections. Those of particular interest are referred to below: 42 Sub-section (2) recommends that all costs of the function shall be distributed among members on the basis of the assessment for school purposes. Sub-section (6) states that none of the powers set out in sub- section (4) become exclusively regional, meaning that a munici- pality would be free to undertake housing schemes on its own outside of the District's programs. Sub-section (7) states that the Regional Board, by by-law, may assume for existing housing projects and approved projects not yet constructed, various costs, including, under sub-para (i), 'the municipal share of rental subsidies for which a member municipality is responsible.' It is the opinion of the Deputy Director of Finance and myself that assumption of the municipal share of rental subsidies for existing projects was considered as an essential part of the arrangement, and I would suggest therefore that this should be mandatory, rather than persuasive as the wording, as drafted, implies. In summary, therefore, the report of the Housing Committee appears to meet the objectives which have been sought by the City, subject to clarification of Recommendation 2 (7) regarding whether certain cost-sharing arrangements should be mandatory or persuasive." Your Board submits the report of the Director of Planning for the information of Council and advises that in a communication dated May 13th the Director of Planning of the Greater Vancouver Regional District offers the services of its staff to provide information or to answer questions concerning the way in which the housing function is expected to operate. (Copy of the report of the Greater Vancouver Regional District Housing Committee dated May 4, 1970, is circulated for Council's information. Also circulated is a letter from the Director of Planning of the Greater Vancouver Regional District dated May 13th, 1970 together with a table of comparative figures.) RECOMMENDATION 11. Gasoline Service Stations The Chairman of the Town Planning Commission wrote to His Worship the Mayor and City Council expressing concern about the enforcement of the April 1969 amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law relating to gasoline service stations. The amendment is for the purpose of control- ling the appearance and the number of signs on gasoline service stations. The Director of Permits & Licenses reports that: "A survey of twenty-six gasoline service stations which have had Development Permits approved since the amendment was adopted were inspected. Nine were found where enforcement action could be under- taken - seven of the nine displayed banners or too many signs on the site; one offered a car for sale and one was using an unapproved parking lot. The operators of the premises noted will be approached and enforcement action taken as may be necessary. 43 In addition, inspections were made on a sampling of gasoline service stations which were operating before the amendment was adopted. Some were found to be questionable if the terms of the amendment were to be applied. The amendment is not retroactive however, and it is, therefore, most difficult to prove that banners which are up now were not there prior to the date of the amendment." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the Director of Permits and Licenses be received and a copy forwarded to the Town Planning Commission for information. (Copies of the letter from the Town Planning Commission dated April 21, 1970 are circulated for Council's information.) CONSIDERATION 12. Gospel Tent Meetings at 22nd Avenue between Penticton & Nanaimo Streets Mr. W. A. Boyd of the South Main Gospel Hall has written on behalf of a number of other Gospel Halls requesting permission to hold tent meetings every evening between 8:00 and 9:00 p.m. during the month of July on City-owned land on 22nd Avenue between Penticton and Nanaimo Streets. The tent would be so located that it would be about 200 feet away from the nearest house. The group will use part of the site for temporary parking of cars. They will comply with all relative City By-laws. For the information of Council approval was given to this group in June 1968 to hold similiar meetings on City-owned land on Dumfries Street between 39th and 41st Avenues. Letters of objection by neighbouring residents were received and as a result re-placement of certain public convenience centres was determined in cooperation with the residents. The City Building Inspector reports as follows: "Section 2.6 of the Building By-law gives Council the power to erect a tent for a temporary period. In the event that such permission is granted by the Council, the applicant must deposit with the City a bond of indemnity to guarantee the removal of the tent and the clean up of the site. In addition, provision must be made for means of egress, fire protection and sanitation. I would not be opposed to the erection of this tent providing the applicant meets all required conditions. The applicant has been referred to the Medical Health Officer for clearance on sanitary arrangements, to the Fire Warden's Office for clearance on fire protection matters and to the Provincial Fire Marshal for clearance on exit provisions as required under the Fire Marshal Act. In addition, the applicant must get clearance under the terms of the Zoning By-law, this being a use which can be ap- proved by the Technical Planning Board after it has been considered by the Town Planning Commission." The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports that the 2.2 acre site is being reserved for future school development. He recommends the rental fee of $150.00 be charged for the month and that a bond of $100 be required as a guarantee that the land will be returned to its original condition to the satisfaction of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance. 44 If Council is in agreement with the proposals, they may wish to grant such approval subject to the following conditions: (a) conformity with all relevant By-laws; (b) a rent of $150 per month; (c) a bond of $100 returnable when the land is reinstated to its original condition to the satisfaction of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance; (d) consultation with the neighbouring property owners as to the location of facilities. Your Board submits the matter to Council for CONSIDERATION. (Copies of a letter dated May 19th, 1970 from Mr. W. A. Boyd, Secretary of the South Main Street Gospel Hall are circulated for the information of Council.) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 6-8 + 12 45 LICENSES AND CLAIMS MATTERS INFORMATION: 1. Claim of Miss Jessie I. Hendry 3891 Arbutus Street______________________ The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "Miss Hendry's letter of May 11, 1970 addressed to the City Clerk, copies of which were apparently sent to His Worship Mayor Campbell, the Board of Administration and Alderman Wilson, Sweeney, Rankin and Bird, has been referred to the Law Department for consideration. In this letter Miss Hendry requests that the City carry out further work to the front foundations of her home to restore the floor levels that she alleges existed prior to the alterations done on her house in 1963. In view of the wide circulation that Miss Hendry's letter received, and the fact that this matter was mentioned in Council on March 10, 1970 and March 24, 1970, it appears advisable that this report be presented to Council for its information instead of dealing with Miss Hendry's claim in a routine manner. The City Engineer, by an Enquiry Report through the Board of Administration dated March 26, 1970, has already reported to the Mayor and Members of Council concerning his interpretation of the facts concerning the matter. It would appear that this report forms a complete answer to Miss Hendry's allegation that the work performed by the Engineering Department (not by a contractor) was un- satisfactory. It is apparent from this report and from reports prepared by two members of the Building Department that the alterations are not the cause of the alleged settlement in Miss Hendry's house. Copies of the City Engineer's report are recirculated with this report. When the work was performed in 1963, the nature of the alterations was fully explained to Miss Hendry and she signed a plan approving the proposals. The plan is quite clear. I am informed that the work was carried out by the Engineering Department according to the plans submitted to Miss Hendry and that the design of the alterations was according to accepted engineering practices. It is apparent, however, that there were defects in the support of Miss Hendry's house in existence before the alterations were carried out. These defects are still present, and if any further settle- ment has occurred in the house since 1963, it is undoubtedly caused by these defects. No attempt was made to correct any sags in the floors in 1963 since this would have pro- duced considerable damage to the plaster and woodwork on the main floor and such action was clearly not necessary to contain the fill placed in the front yard. Conclusions The City could only be liable to Miss Hendry if its servants performed the alterations to her house in a negligent manner and such negligence caused or contributed to the alleged settlement. We have been unable to discover any evidence, nor has Miss Hendry presented any evidence, that 46 would support a conclusion that City employees were neg- ligent in performing the alterations on the house, nor that the alterations are the cause of any subsequent settlement in the house as alleged. Hence it is our opinion that the City is not liable to Miss Hendry in respect of her claim. In addition, sec. 294(2) of the 'Vancouver Charter' states that an action of a type that would be necessary for Miss Hendry to institute to enforce her claim must be commenced within one year after the cause of action first arises. This year has long since expired and if Miss Hendry com- menced an action now it would also fail for this reason. However, sec. 294(2) gives Council the power to extend the time for commencement of an action in a particular case and Council could take this action if it so desired." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel for Council’s INFORMATION. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 13 47 FIRE AND TRAFFIC MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Fire Protection St. George's School The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "Under the terms of an agreement dated September 20, 1966, between the City of Vancouver, Her Majesty the Queen as represented by the Minister of Lands, Forests and Water Resources, and St. George's School, the School undertook to pay the sum of $229.74 per hour for each member of the City Fire Department who attended at the school in response to an emergency call arising out of a fire. In addition, the Provincial Government agreed to pay to the City annually the sum of $180.00 for providing fire hydrants. There were also provisions in the agreement with respect to garbage collection and other matters. As a result of the amendment to the Vancouver Charter which altered the boundaries of the City of Vancouver, St. George's School is now within the City limits and is entitled to fire protection and all other civic services at no cost to the School. Under the circumstances, the agreement should be termin- ated and I would therefore recommend that I be instructed to notify the signatories to the agreement that it is no longer in effect." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel be adopted. 2. Appointment of Officers, Fire Marshal Act The Corporation Counsel submits the following report: "On July 7, 1964 and November 1, 1966, Council passed a formal resolution on the recommendation of the Fire Chief, naming certain members of the Fire Department as 'Officers' for the purpose of Part II of the Fire Marshal Act. Due to changes in the Department, the Fire Chief, Vancouver Fire Department, has requested me to secure Council authorization for the appointment of the following officers pursuant to the provisions of clause (a) of subsection (1) of Section 30 of the 'Fire Marshal Act', R.S.B.C., I960, Chapter 148: Assistant Chief R. Enman Badge No. 963 Fire Warden Oren Eaton Badge No. 1185" Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing authorization of the Corporation Counsel be granted. 48 CONSIDERATION: 3. Attendance at Calgary Exhibition and Stampede by the Vancouver Fire Department Band___________________ The Fire Chief is in receipt of a request from the Vancouver Fire Department Concert Band to attend the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede, quote: "The Band Co-ordinating Committee of the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede takes pleasure in inviting your group to participate in the 1970 Calgary Stampede, July 9-18. Enclosed is an application form which we ask that you complete and return at your earliest convenience. Should your group be participating - and we sincerely hope it can - more information concerning prize money, regulations, Parade dates, accommodation and meals will be forthcoming at a later date. We look forward to hearing from you." The cost of having the Fire Department Band attend the Stampede July 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16: (a) The Group will consist of 39 Bandsmen and 1 Chief in charge of supervision, and would provide their own substitutes with no duty time cost to the City. (b) The City of Calgary has agreed to provide bil- leting and some meals. (c) The men will pay for the balance of their meals. (d) Cost to the City would be - Squamish Coach Lines Ltd. (Charter) $ 875.00 Meals for 40 men for 2 days on bus, travelling to and from Calgary 480.00 $1,355.00 The Fire Chief points out that the Band has not been authorized to take an out of town trip for the last two years, resulting in a deteriorating Esprit de Corps within the Band. The Band is the Official Brass Band for the City of Vancouver and has for years attended Civic functions with excellent performances. In order to maintain a good Esprit de Corps, and an incentive for contin- uing interest for the members, the Chief recommends such a trip be granted. For the information of Council, the following similar requests have been before Council. Council’s action on each request is shown also: 1964 Fire Department Band - to Calgary $724.50 Stampede (Transportation & Meals) GRANTED 1965 Fire Department Band - to Calgary $1,320.00 Stampede (Transportation & Meals; NOT GRANTED Police Pipe Band - Transportation to 1966 Penticton ($150.00 + $336.00 on a/c $150.00 wages) GRANTED 49 1967 Police Pipe Band - to San Francisco $2,000.00 on re Commencement of C.P. Airline a/c wages flights to San Francisco GRANTED 1968 Police Pipe Band - Penticton Peach $150.00 Festival GRANTED 1968 Police Motorcycle Drill Team $200.00 Seattle Seafair GRANTED 1969 Police Motorcycle Drill Team No Action Palm Springs Desert Circus 1970 Police Motorcycle Drill Team $300.00 Palm Springs Desert Circus GRANTED Your Board submits this report for the CONSIDERATION of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 13 50 FINANCE MATTERS CONSIDERATION 1. The Canadian Council of Christians and Jews Inc. - Luncheon A letter dated May 20, 1970, has been received from the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews Inc., Pacific Region, advising that again this year some 45 students will be visiting Vancouver to reciprocate an earlier visit by 45 students from Vancouver to Quebec. Last year, Council hosted a luncheon for this group, which was followed by a tour and visit to Centennial Museum and Planetarium. The organization is requesting that Council again this year host a luncheon for the group, at an estimated cost of $300, to be followed by a tour of the Centennial Museum and Planetarium. The letter advises that other cities located on the lower mainland are all contributing to the entertainment of students in- volved in this student exchange. The Council is reminded that on May 5th, when dealing with a request from the Rhodes Canada Educational Trusts Group for a tour and Civic luncheon, the following motion was passed: "THAT this group be advised it is not Council's policy to make grants in respect of bus tours and dinners or luncheons on such occasions; The Council, however, does grant free admissions on specific occasions to some of its Civic institutions and on application for such privileges, the City's Entertainment Committee is empowered to grant approval, as and when considered advisable." Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. (Copies of the letter from the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews Inc. are circulated for the information of Council.) 2. Delegation Request: B.C. Highland Dancing Association On April 28, 1970, Council considered a Board of Administra- tion (Finance matters) report concerning a request from the B.C. Highland Dancing Association for a grant to help defray expenses at the 37th Annual Highland Games at Brockton Oval on July 4th. Council took no action to approve the request. 51 A further letter has been received from the organization asking to appear as a delegation to present a few additional facts that they feel would substantiate a grant towards the Highland Games. Your Board submits the foregoing request for a delegation for the consideration of Council. (Copies of the Board of Administration report referred to are circulated for the information of Council.) DELEGATION REQUEST - B.C. HIGHLAND DANCING ASSOCIATION 3. The Playhouse Theatre Company Booth - City Hall_____________________________________ The City Building Inspector has submitted the following report: "The Playhouse Theatre Company has requested permission to place a triangular wood-framed booth with 5' equal sides within the confines of the City Hall, for the months of June - September. The booth is light in construction and hence there is no structural problem. The preferred location is the main lobby of the City Hall since the Company would like to catch the attention of a maximum number of people. No power outlet is required. The booth would be manned by one or two people of the Company. Since there are no objections to the proposal on technical grounds, a decision on the matter is one of Council policy." Your Board places the matter before Council for consideration. (Copies of letter dated May 12, 1970, from The Playhouse Theatre Company are circulated for the information of Council.) INFORMATION 4. Regional Juvenile Remand-Detention Home Council, at its meeting on May 13, 1969, passed the following resolution: "THAT Council request the Greater Vancouver Regional District to consider the building of a Juvenile Detention Home on a regional basis with all the Greater Vancouver Municipalities contributing to the building as well as the operating of the facility." On February 17, 1970, Council, in response to an enquiry from the Greater Vancouver Regional District, resolved: 52 "THAT the Greater Vancouver Regional District be advised that the Vancouver City Council is in favour of the District building and operating a Remand-Detention Home for juveniles with the Regional District's share of the capital costs being distributed on a basis of assessments and the District's share of the operating costs being distributed on a per diem rate based on usage." As Chairman of the Regional Administrative Advisory Committee, Commissioner G. Sutton Brown has been informed of the following resolution of the Board of the Greater Vancouver Regional District. "THAT whereas a sufficient number of municipalities have endorsed the concept of a Remand-Detention Home built and operated on a Regional basis to warrant further investi- gation, it is therefore resolved that the Regional Administrative Advisory Committee be requested to appoint a Technical Sub-Committee to prepare terms of reference for a study which will determine: (a) the scope of the activities of the proposed Remand-Detention Home and the physical facilities required and (b) will identify those portions of the proposed Home's activities which are a municipal responsibility and those which are the responsi- bility of senior governments." The Regional Administrative Advisory Committee has established a Sub-Committee to bring forward its recommendations to the Advisory Committee for its consideration and report to the Regional District. The foregoing is submitted to Members of Council for information. CONSIDERATION 5. B.C. Civil Liberties Association - Grant A letter has been received from the British Columbia Civic Liberties Association requesting a grant of $5,000 for 1970 to assist the Association in providing its services to the community. It is advised that the organization's accumulated debt in 1969 is approximately $3,000 and the estimated deficit by January 1, 1971, will be $5,833. The letter details some of the services provided by the organization, and a copy of its newsletter listing further services to the community is on file in the City Clerk's Office. The Council is reminded that the organization submitted a request for financial assistance last year, in the amount of $3,500. Council on June 17, 1969, did not approve the request. Your Board submits the foregoing request for the consideration of Council. (Copies of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association's letter are circulated for the information of Council.) DELEGATION REQUEST - B.C. CIVIL LIBERTIES ASSOCIATION. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 13 + 14 53 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT JUNE 5, 1970 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Interview Expenses for Mr. Victor Davidson - Safety Officer Applicant - Competition P-7234 The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "The position of Safety Officer was established in January 1970. A final group of three promising applicants evolved, of which - on paper and after checking reference sources - Mr. Victor Davidson of Weston, Ontario, appears to be the most suitable applicant. Due to the importance of the initial appointment to a new program, it is requested that Mr. Davidson be invited to come to Vancouver for a personal interview and assessment. The total cost of bringing Mr. Davidson to Vancouver for two days would be approximately $300. The Comptroller of Accounts advises that these monies would be available from Appropriation 'General Government - Misc.' " Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. 2. Auto Allowance - Dr. M.W. Maclean, Dentist 1, Health Department._________ The Director of Finance reports as follows: "The Health Department has requested an auto allowance for the position of Dentist I in the Dental Division of that Depart- ment, presently occupied by Dr. M.W. Maclean. Dr. Maclean's duties now require that she travel from Health Unit No. 3 to various schools and clinics throughout the City, two to three days per week. It is recommended that an auto allowance be approved for the position of Dentist I presently occupied by Dr. M.W. Maclean, effective May 25, 1970. No revision is required in the departmental budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendation of the Director of Finance be adopted. 54 3. Data Processing Seminar - Seattle, D. J. Reid and K. Stoke, Data Processing & Systems.____________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "Mr. R. Hawkins, Co-ordinator of Data Processing and Systems, requests that Messrs. Reid and Stoke be authorized to attend a three day seminar offered by the Data Processing Management Association. Because the seminar program is organized into two concurrent series entitled 'Operations Management' and 'Documentation Requirements for Management', it seems desirable to send two employees for full coverage. The subject matter offered is directly applicable to the functions of the operations branch and the documentation standards for programming and systems. Mr. Reid and Mr. Stoke are responsible for these areas and they will be expected to report to Mr. Hawkins on the value of the seminar. The Director of Personnel Services recommends that Mr. D.J. Reid and Mr. K. Stoke be authorized to take leave of absence with pay to attend the D.P.M.A. seminar in Seattle on June 24 to 26, 1970 at an approximate cost of $410, to be charged to the Administration and Technical Courses Account 7090/933." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the Director of Personnel Services' report be approved. INFORMATION 4. Delegation Request - B.C. Federation of Medical Women A letter received by the City Clerk from the above-mentioned B.C. Federation of Medical Women, requesting permission to appear before City Council in early June regarding the alleged discrimination against women physicians employed by the City in that they are required to retire at the age of 60 while men do not retire before the age of 65, has been referred to the Director of Personnel Services. A copy of the letter in question is circulated. The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "Regulation 230-1(d)(i) defines retirement age for all female employees as age 55 minimum and age 60 maximum. This provision for the retirement of female staff is an extract Section 3-3- (c) from the Municipal Superannuation Act which explicitly provides for voluntary retirement at age 55 and mandatory retirement at age 60 for female employees such as those employed by the City of Vancouver. This regulation has been in effect since 1958. Provision is made for the possibility of postponed retirement under Section 230-3 of the same regulation, such postponed retirement being dependent upon the health of the employee and the concurrence of the appropriate department head. This decision to retain is generally predicated on the inability to recruit suitable staff for replacement of the person retiring. 55 Clause No. 4 (Cont'd.) It should be brought to the attention of Council that in April 1963 a circular was received from W.H. Forrest, Municipal Superannuation Commissioner, Victoria, re the proposed introduction of a fourth retirement group into the Municipal Superannuation Act. This fourth group would in- crease retirement age for certain female employees to voluntary retirement at 60 and mandatory retirement at 65. This circular indicated that this could be applied to Municipalities, School Boards, etc. at the discretion of the employer. Correspondence dating back to that time in- dicates that the matter was discussed with the Unions whose membership included females, and it appears that the Nurses Association was in favour of the proposal. However, while the Vancouver City Hall Employees Association Executive proposed a motion to their female employees that in the interest of their policy of equality, the Union would request the appropriate employers to place females under this new group four of the Superannuation Act, a letter was sub- sequently received from the above mentioned Union, May 22, 1963, stating that all females within the City of Vancouver Agreement, the Board of Parks and Public Recreation Agreement and Police Inside Agreement as well as Vancouver School Board employees had voted rejecting this motion thus indicating their preference to remain under the arrangement whereby they would retire voluntarily at age 55 with mandatory retire- ment at age 60. Recent reference has been made to Section 5 of the B.C. Human Rights Act of 1969 which prohibits an employer from refusing to continue to employ any person for a number of reasons including age if the person has attained the age of 45 years and has not attained the age of 65 years. Our Legal Depart- ment has been approached on this matter and has advised that Section 11 of the B.C. Human Rights Act of 1969 provides that the provision relating to refusing to continue to employ an employee because of age does not apply to termination because of the terms of a bona fide retirement or pension plan, and thus the City of Vancouver is not discriminating by requiring female employees to retire at age 60." Your Board submits the foregoing for the information of Council. DELEGATION REQUEST - B.C. FEDERATION OF MEDICAL WOMEN FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 14 56 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS JUNE 5, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. PART I SUNDRIES RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Acquisition for Replotting - S.E. Sector Lot 10 on the S/S 58th Avenue Between Tyne and Cromwell Streets____________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference Is made to Item 2, Property Matters, May 8, 1970, confirmed by Council May 12, 1970, approving the expropriation of various lands in the S.E. Sector, in- cluding Lot 10, Block 4, S. Pt. of NW¼, D.L. 335 which is situated on the South Side of 58th Avenue between Tyne and Cromwell Streets, which lands are required for replotting purposes in connection with the expanded program of redevelopment in the S.E. Sector authorized by City Council on June 21, 1968. This property comprises a single lot 33' x 110' zoned R.S.1. Same is presently overgrown with bush and it is totally lacking all services. According to recent advice from the City Solicitor, the owner agrees to accept the sum of $5,000.00 as of April 30, 1970, inclusive of all considerations. This settlement price is considered to be realistic and is endorsed by the City Solicitor. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire the above-described property for the sum of $5,000.00 on the foregoing basis chargeable to Code #4906/259 (Sundry Properties for Resale)." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 2. Acquisition Georgia Viaduct Replacement Lessees' Interest - Iberica Garage 219 Prior Street___________________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to Item 1, Property Matters, February 13, 1970, confirmed by Resolution of Council of February 17, 1970, approving an advance payment of $8,000.00, without prejudice, towards the final settlement of the lessees' interest in Lots 11-15, Block 21, D.L. 196 being 219 Prior Street. This property was acquired further to Item 1, Property Matters, August 15, 1969, confirmed by Council, August 20, 1969, for the sum of $91,675.00 as of August 31, 1969, subject to the existing lease of the garage and service station thereon expiring January 31, 1973. 57 The lessees vacated these premises on February 28, 1970, and since that date lengthy negotiations have been carried on with the lessees who have been unable to locate alternate premises similar to the former site which included a garage with gas pumps and a separate paint shop. Recently, however, the lessees have located suitable premises and have agreed to extinguish all their claims against this property on the payment by the City of the further sum of $15,000.00, making a total of $23,000.00. This settlement is considered to be realistic and has been endorsed by the City Solicitor. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to settle all the claims of the lessees herein for the additional sum of $15,000.00 chargeable to Code #172/1120. (Georgia Viaduct)." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 3. Acquisition for Provincial Courts (Vancouver) Complex 242-226 & 250-250A Powell Street___________________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lots 23 & 22, Block 5, D.L. 196 being 242-226 & 250- 250A Powell Street are required for the proposed new Provincial Courts (Vancouver) Complex confirmed by City Council on November 25, 1969. This site, 50'x 122', zoned M-2, is improved with a 2 & 3 storey partial basement masonry building on Lot 24 (242-226 Powell / Street) and a one-storey non-basement frame building on Lot 23 (250 & 250A Powell Street). 242-226 Powell Street: This building erected in 1908 and remodelled in 1951 with a main floor area of 3,000 sq. ft. has a 55-seat cafe on the main floor and 27 rooms on the upper floors known as the 'Sun Ah Rooms'. This structure has 44 plumbing fixtures; a tar and gravel roof, brick and concrete exterior, a concrete foundation and is heated by an oil-fired hot water heating system. Condition of this improvement is above average for age and type. The 'Sun Ah Rooms', being 222 Powell St., is held under a 3 year lease expiring October 31, 1972, whereas the cafe tenancy is monthly only. 250-250A Powell Street: This building erected in 1910 and remodelled in 1945 with a main floor area of 2,320 sq. ft. has store premises fronting on Powell Street and four self-contained living units at the rear. Said structure has 15 plumbing fixtures, a patent shingle roof, a concrete foundation and each unit is heated by automatic gas heaters. Condition of this improvement is average for age and type. All tenancies in this building are on a month- to-month basis. 58 It is proposed to continue present tenancies and demolish both buildings when vacant. Following negotiations with the owner, he has agreed to sell for the sum of $60,000.00 as of May 31, 1970, in- clusive of the freehold and leasehold interests, subject to retaining rent free possession of these premises until August 31, 1970. According to the terms of the lease to the operators of the 'Sun Ah Rooms' the lessor agrees to pay the lessees the sum of $3,500.00 in the event of the prior sale of this property. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire this property for the sum of $60,000.00 on the foregoing basis chargeable to Code #442/1207. (Magistrates Courts)" Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. [4. Sale of Residential (RS-1) Lots Area "C" - S.E. Sector_____________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "The remaining 94 residential (RS-1) lots situated in Area 'C' were advertised for sale and applications to purchase were received by the Board of Administration at a meeting held on May 25, 1970, at which time they were opened in the approved manner. Only three offers to purchase from individuals were received. In accordance with Council's resolution of May 5, 1970, the Supervisor of Property and Insurance will be advertising the remaining 91 unsold residential lots for sale on the basis of a fixed price, preference to individuals, and not more than two lots in a block being sold to a purchaser. Offers to purchase will be received until 9:30 a.m., Monday, June 22nd, after which applications to purchase will be dealt with on a first come first serve basis over the counter of the office of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance. RECOMMENDED that the following applications to purchase received be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council, in each case construction to be commenced within 18 months from the date of Council's approval of the sale. Re: Lots 27, 42, & 61, D.L. 339, Plan 13659 Sit: E. of Tyne between [48th & 5U-th Aves. NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Belfiore Sestito 27 50 128 $14,000.00 Cash Subject to a Bulk 59' x 130' Head Agreement. 59 NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS D.A. Clarke 42 50' x 112' $13,800.00 City Terms 9-3/2% Sandor Harascsak 61 50' x 130' $14,000.00 Cash !! Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 5. Grandview Area Branch Library: Lease of 1016 Commercial Drive The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "On March 3rd, 1970, City Council adopted a recommendation of the Board of Administration, Property Matters, recommending that the City enter into a lease with Giovanni and Rosina Iacino of the property at 1016 Commercial Drive for a branch library. This lease was duly executed, and the property is now occupied by the Vancouver Public Library. The lessors, Mr. and Mrs. Iacino, have assigned their interests in the lease to the Industrial Development Bank as security for a loan and the Bank has requested that the City execute a Notice of Assignment acknowledg- ing that is has been given notice of the assignment to the Bank. It is RECOMMENDED that the Mayor and the City Clerk . be authorized to execute a Notice of Assignment as requested by the Industrial Development Bank, the Notice to be in a form satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Corporation Counsel be adopted. CONSIDERATION 6. Acquisition of Property - S.E. Sector Block 6 Bounded by 59th Avenue, Doman Street, Asquith Ave. & McKinnon Street The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Special Council of September 7, 1967, authorized the Supervisor of Property and Insurance to commence neg- otiations with the private owners for inclusion of their lands in a scheme of subdivision (covering approximately 140 acres in the S.E. Sector of the City) and that these negotiations may result in total acquisition, partial acquisition and/or exchange of land. On June 21, 1968, City Council adopted various reports from the Board of Administration relating to the acquisition, servicing and disposition of lands with respect to an expanded program of redevelopment in the S.E. Sector. This expanded program necessitates the acquisition of the above property. 60 Block 6 of Blocks 6 to 8, N.W.¼, D.L. 334 bounded by 59th Avenue, Doman Street, Asquith Avenue and McKinnon Street is located in Area A of the Project and has an area of 1.38 acres. This parcel,which comprises a full City block according to the original subdivision plan, is vacant, overgrown with bush and without street access or other services. It is noted that, further to Resolution of Council of November 19, 1968, the Corporation Counsel was authorized to proceed with expropriation and was further authorized by Resolution of Council of February 4, 1969, to apply for a Vesting Order. Negotiations have been proceeding for some months with the owner and his solicitor. They have stated that they do not wish to sell outright and prefer to affect an exchange of properties on an equitable basis. The owner is prepared to convey his property to the City in exchange for a site of equal area in the new subdivision and agrees to pay the difference in value of the two sites. On February 17, 1970, City Council passed the following motion in connection with a report of the Board of Administration dated February 11, 1970, concerning the method of disposal of residential lots in Site 13, South- East Sector, Area 'O'. 'That these lots be sold on the basis of giving pre- ference to individuals who wish to build homes for themselves, have applied, and all other matters are equal; That not more than two lots in a block be sold to any one purchaser; That construction be commenced within 18 months of date of sale; it being understood the City shall have the right at its option to re-purchase the property by refunding the principal only, if construction is not commenced within this time; That the lots be offer on the basis of "fixed price" at market value.' In addition Council has determined the form of development for the areas of multiple housing e.g. condominium, limited dividend, etc. The owner has been advised of Council policy as aforesaid. However, he is of the opinion that he is entitled to special consideration insofar as the subject property has been in the ownership of his family for approximately 50 years. He also states that said property is of a size capable of being developed for multiple units similar to the use proposed for adjacent enlarged parcels to be created according to the City's projected scheme of subdivision in the immediate vicinity. If an exchange were possible the owner would develop with the object of retaining ownership. This party has requested an opportunity to appear before City Council in this regard." Your Board Submits the matter to Council for CONSIDERATION. DELEGATION REQUEST - MR. L.B. SHEPPARD, SOLICITOR FOR MR. WALTER S. WALKER. 61 7. Request to Cancel Sale of Lot 15 Sit: S/S 48th Ave. between Tyne and Boundary Road (S.E. Sector) The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Resolution of Council dated May 5, 1970, approved the sale of Lot 15, Blocks 1 & 8, D.L. 339, to Mr. S.P. Strobel in the amount of $12,000.00 on City terms. In a letter dated May 25th, 1970, Mr. Strobel has advised the Supervisor of Property and Insurance that because the sale of his house had fallen through he is unable to complete the purchase of Lot 15, and requests that his deposit in the amount of $680.00 be refunded. Council is advised that the application to purchase which was completed by Mr. Strobel states that 'if the purchaser does not make the cash payment or down payment referred to within 12 days after the date of acceptance of the offer by Council, the deposit will be forfeited to the City and the agreement cancelled'. The application further states that 'I understand and agree that my offer may not be withdrawn on or after the day advertised for the opening thereof." Your Board submits the above report to Council for CONSIDERATION. PART II SALES RECOMMENDATIONS 8. RECOMMENDED that the following offer received by the Super- visor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council:- Re: Lot 30, D.L. 662 & 729, Plan 13271 Sit: W/S Ross St. between Waverley & 28th Ave. NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Domenico Taddei 30 51' x 120' $12,075.00 Cash Subject to P/U easement over N.5' This lot is known to contain peat and no guarantee given to soil stability. 62 9. Sales - Redevelopment Project 2 - Area A-5________________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "The City of Vancouver, in partnership with the Govern- ment of Canada (Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation) and the Province of British Columbia, has, under Urban Renewal Project 2, acquired and cleared certain lands which were advertised for sale through this office on behalf of the partnership. The tenders were opened at a public meeting of the Board of Administration on May 25, 1970, and the prices offered have been endorsed by the Partnership. The sale is subject to the following conditions:- a) Purchasers must submit with their offers for the land, information on the use and approximate size and type of building or buildings proposed. b) Purchasers will be required to enter into an agree- ment with the City of Vancouver to start development within eighteen months and to complete development within thirty-six months from the date of the purchase. c) The date of sale will be the date that the offer to purchase is approved by City Council and Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation. d) No purchasers shall, except with prior written con- sent of the City, resell, lease, or otherwise dispose of the land in the project area before development is completed. e) The purchaser shall grant the City, on behalf of the partnership, an option to repurchase the land at the net sale price, which option will be exercised if development is not started within eighteen months or is not completed within thirty-six months from the date of purchase. f) The purchaser agrees that if his bid is accepted, to support any local improvements which have been initiated by the City and to pay the levies imposed against the land under the Local Improvement By-law with respect thereto. In accordance with Urban Renewal Project 2, an ex- tensive programme of municipal servicing is being undertaken in Area A-5, including paving of the streets and lanes, street lighting and the installation of new sidewalks, curbs and gutters. Purchasers of properties in this area are advised that, as a result of the Urban Renewal Project, they will re- ceive 50% relief from their portion of annual local improvement taxes. g) Lands to be consolidated into sites of not less than 50' in frontage, wherever feasible. h) Purchasers to enter into any necessary agreements with the City in regard to easements or bulkheads as applicable to various sites. RECOMMENDED that the following sales by tender be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council being in each case the highest offer. 63 Re: Sales - Redevelopment Project 2 - Area A-5 Lots 1 (ex.W.7') 2 & 3, Blk. 60, D.L. l8l S/S of Cordova St. between Heatley & Hawks Aves. Zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Westwood 68' x 122' $25,501.00 City - Contractors 1,2 (W.71 estab¬ Terms Ltd. & 3 lished for 9-3/4% highway) Re: Lots 4-7 incl. Blk. 60, D.L. l8l Sit: S/S of Cordova St. between Heatley & Hawks Aves. Zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS McDonald 3-7 100' x 122' $33,600.00 City Offer is submitted Fabricating Terms subject to approval Ltd. 9-3/4% of the Technical Planning Bd. for the use intended. The purchaser is required, to obtain the necessary approval of development as stated in his conditional offer within 90 days of Council's approval of the sale. Re: Lots 24-28 incl. Blk. 61, D.L. l8l Sit: N/S of Hastings St. between Hawks & Campbell Aves. Zoned M-l, Light Industrial NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Know1ton 24-28 125' x l22' $51,000.00 City Offer is conditional Realty Ltd. gs Terms upon purchaser being on behalf 9-3/4% able to operate a of Maq Holdin retail food store, Ltd. with rooftop parking, on the property. The purchaser is required to obtain the necessary approval of development as stated in his conditional offer within 90 days of Council's approval of the sale. Re: S. 30' x 100' of Lot 2, Block M. D.L. 182 Sit: N/S Franklin St. between Vernon & Clark. Drives Zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Canadian 2 30' x 100' $10,000.00 City Subject to consol- Stevedoring Terms idation with Lot Co. Ltd. 9-3/4% 16, Blk. 3, D.L. 182" Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 14 ======================================================================== 64 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, June 16, 1970, in the Council Chamber at approxi- mately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin and Sweeney ABSENT: Alderman Broome ( Leave of Absence) Alderman Wilson ( Leave of Absence) CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. ACKNOWLEDGMENT His Worship the Mayor acknowledged the presence in the Council Chamber of students from the Cecil Rhodes School under the direction of Miss Salo and Mr. McGavin. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day re Property matters, etc. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated June 9, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Certain Civic Grant Requests The Council further considered the report of the Standing Committee on Finance, dated May 14, 1970, in relation to grant requests from the following:- (a) Outward Bound British Columbia ($11,200) (b) Vancouver's Theatre in the Park (Unspecified) (c) John Oliver Choir ($1,800) (d) Vancouver Opera Association ($19,500) The Standing Committee made recommendations in each case. 65 (b) Vancouver's Theatre in the Park MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT a grant of $1,000 be made to Vancouver's Theatre in the Park, in accordance with the request received. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY (c) John Oliver Choir MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT a grant of $1,000 be approved for the John Oliver Choir in connection with attendance at the International Musical Eisteddfod in Llangollen, Wales. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY It was agreed to defer (a) and (d) requests re Outward Bound British Columbia and Vancouver Opera Association to the next meeting. 2. Grant: Regional Conference of the International Municipal Signal Association The Council further considered Board of Administration report (Finance matters), dated May 22, 1970, advising of request from the City Engineer that $300 be granted towards the cost of a Civic Luncheon in connection with the Regional Conference of the International Municipal Signal Association which will take place in Vancouver June 22nd to 24th. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT authority be granted for this Civic Luncheon and the details be left in the hands of the Entertainment and Civic Recognition Committee. - CARRIED 3. Civic Luncheon, etc.: Canadian Council of Christians and Jews The Council noted a request from the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews that a Civic Luncheon be arranged and possibly a visit to the Museum and Planetarium for highschool students and others involved in a visit on an exchange basis between students of British Columbia and the Province of Quebec. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT passes be arranged for these students to visit the Museum and Planetarium. - (Carried)* MOVED by Ald. Bird, in Amendment, THAT a grant of $300 be approved in connection with the requested luncheon. - LOST The Amendment having been lost, the motion of Alderman Adams was put and - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY* 66 4. Attendance at Calgary Stampede: Vancouver Fire Department Band Consideration was given to the request submitted by the Fire Chief on behalf of the Fire Department Concert Band, that the Band be authorized to attend the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede pursuant to an invitation received from Calgary. The cost of the Band's attendance on the dates of July 12th-16th inclusive is $875 (bus) plus $480 (meals), totalling $1,355. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT approval be given to an expenditure up to the amount of the bus fare, i.e. $875. - (Carried)* MOVED by Ald. Bird, in Amendment, THAT approval be given for the total expenditure of $1,355. - (Lost)** MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the matter be tabled for one week. - LOST The Amendment of Alderman Bird was put and - LOST** The motion of Alderman Rankin was put and - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY* 5. Centennial Matters The Council further considered a motion of Alderman Phillips and Alderman Calder deferred at the last meeting and dealing with interested civic groups and individuals to be invited to submit to the City,suggestions for Centennial projects. His Worship referred to the recent announcement by the Prime Minister of Canada of a $10,000,000 federal contribution to the Province for the 1971 British Columbia Centennial. In this regard the Board of Administration, under date of June 15, 1970, submitted the following information: "To date, the Province has announced two grants on a per capita basis, payable to the municipalities, as follows: 1. Celebration expenses - do not have to be $164,150 matched by the municipality (40¢ per capita) 2. Centennial project - must be matched by 246,225 the municipality (60¢ per capita) City Council approved the necessary matching grant for the project, which is in the capital budget. 3. City matching amount (60¢ per capita) 246,225 Total Provincial and City Funds $656,600 approved to date If the newly announced $10,000,000 grant from the Federal Government were to be distributed by the Province on a per capita basis then Vancouver might expect to receive an additional $2,190,215, which with the project amounts above (items 2 and 3) of $492,450, gives a total of $2,682,665, which would permit the construction of a major project to celebrate British Columbia's 1971 Centennial. The Provincial Government has not yet indicated what their intentions are with respect to the $10,000,000 Federal Government grant." His Worship by letter dated June 16th, recommended a resolution of thanks to the Federal Government for this per capita grant of $10,000,000,be passed. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the appreciation of the Vancouver City Council be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada in respect of this federal contribution. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the Vancouver City Council express the view that the $10,000,000 federal grant for the 1971 Centennial should be distributed to the municipalities within the Province on a per capita basis, which would mean, therefore, a grant for the City of Vancouver in the total amount, in connection with Centennial cele- brations, of $2,682,665; FURTHER, THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Federal and Provincial Governments. - CARRIED 6. Claim re 3891 Arbutus Street: Miss Jessie I. Hendry___________ The Board of Administration report (Licenses and Claims matters) of June 5, 1970, regarding the claim of Miss Jessie I. Hendry re foundation work at 3891 Arbutus Street, was further considered. The City Clerk advised that Miss Hendry had retained Mr. W. Street, Barrister, and a request has now been received from Mr. Street that the matter be deferred to allow a delegation to appear. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Board of Administration report on this matter be received for information and no further action taken. - LOST MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the delegation be heard as requested. - CARRIED (His Worship requested Alderman Sweeney, in the meantime, meet with Mr. Street to discuss the situation.) 68 It was agreed to defer the following matters, pending the hearing of delegations later this day: (a) Rezoning: N/W Corner of 2nd Avenue and Victoria Drive (b) Grant: Vancouver Neurological Centre (c) Proposed Beautification Project: East Gastown (d) Proposed Beautification Project: Hastings Street (e) Vancouver Firefighters' Union: Fireboat J.H. Carlisle COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Originating Notice of Motion: Court Action re Riot Control Equipment His Worship the Mayor submitted a communication advising of Court action being taken against the Mayor, Board of Police Commissioners and the City of Vancouver, by an 'Originating Notice of Motion' on the subject of riot control equipment. His Worship expressed the view the Corporation Counsel should enter the necessary defence on behalf of the City and the Mayor, and the Police Commission be authorized to retain independent counsel. It was agreed to defer this matter until the afternoon proceedings later this day to allow Members of Council an opportunity to study the information. (See Pages 16 & 17) BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, June 12, 1970 Works and Utility Matters (i) Air Pollution Control - Mr. J. Marunchak (Clause 2) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this clause be adopted, on the understanding that the communication from Mr. Marunchak also be referred to the Greater Vancouver Regional District. - CARRIED 69 (ii) Joint Study of P.N.E. Parking (Clause 3) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT this clause be adopted on the understanding that all data gathered in connection with this study will become the property of the City of Vancouver and the Pacific National Exhibition, and be in the public domain. - CARRIED (iii) Balance of Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, in respect of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated June 12, 1970, Clauses 1 and 5 be adopted and Clause 4 received for information. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters (i) Application to amend text of Zoning and Development By-law #3575 relating to Height Limits in C-2 Commercial Districts (Clause 2)_______________________________ MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT this clause be adopted, after including the following in the proposed amendment to Section 1, Subsection F: 'As a matter of course, the Technical Planning Board shall notify adjoining owners.' - CARRIED (ii) Low Rental Accommodation for Old Age Pensioners (Clause 3) In considering this clause of the Board of Administration report (Building and Planning matters), the report of the Director of Planning is noted in respect of a letter from Mrs. Jennifer M. Goddard in the matter of obtaining additional accommodation for pensioners. The following is extracted from the report of the Director of Planning: "Mrs. Goddard proposes that the City pass a by-law requiring all landlords to make one suite in 25 or 30 available at a rental not exceeding $65.00 per month for senior citizens. She further suggests that apartment owners be offered a tax incentive or subsidy on such suites. Such arrangements would be possible under Section 35 of the present legislation. However, we are advised that such an arrangement would have to be negotiated, that a by-law imposing such a requirement would not be possible under existing legislation. The system of rent supplements has been utilized in the United States and to some degree in Ontario. The basic arrangement is that the housing authority contracts with private owners for an agreed number of units and agrees to pay them the regular rent. The difference between the rent paid by the low income occupant and the regular rent is 70 therefore similar to the rent subsidy now shared between three levels of government in public housing projects. It is considered by many advisors on housing for low income people and the elderly that it is highly desirable they be integrated into the main stream of normal housing accommodation. Mrs. Goddard's suggestion is therefore along these lines. The Council may wish to thank Mrs. Goddard for her suggestions and to refer this suggestion to the B.C. Housing Management Commission for its consideration." MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Mrs. Goddard's suggestions be referred to the B.C. Housing Management Commission for consideration, with the request that a report be made back to the City Council. - CARRIED (iii) Balance of Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT Clause 1 of the Board of Administration report (Building and Planning matters), dated June 12, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Finance Matters (i) Grant: Grandview Legion #179 (Soccer Team) (Clause 2)____________ The Council considered the request submitted by the Board of Administration from the Grandview Legion No. 179 respecting a grant to assist a Fourth Division soccer team to accept an invitation to take part in the Manitoba Centennial Invitational Soccer Tournament in August. A delegation request is made. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT no action be taken on this request. (Not Put) MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the delegation request be approved. - CARRIED 71 (ii) Grant: Vancouver Oral Centre for Deaf Children (Clause 3) In connection with this grant request, it was MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the Vancouver Oral Centre for Deaf Children Inc. be invited to appear before the Council in further explanation of their grant request; FURTHER THAT, in the meantime, the Director of Social Planning/ Community Development be requested to submit a report on the matter. - CARRIED (iii) Grants in lieu of General, School, Hospital and Municipal Finance Authority Taxes (Clause 4) MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT grant applications, as referred to in this clause, be approved. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY (iv) Grant: The Experiment in International Living (Clause 5) The Board of Administration submitted a request from The Experiment in International Living group for a grant in the amount of $900, equal to the rental of the Queen Elizabeth Playhouse, in connection with the group's recently sponsored cooking school. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT no action be taken on this request. - CARRIED (v) Police Motorcycle Drill Team: Seattle Seafair Parade (Clause 6) The Board of Administration advised of resolution from the Board of Police Commissioners requesting the City Council consider authorizing the Police Motorcycle Drill Team to travel to Seattle to participate in the Seafair Parade, July 25th, and provide $200 towards the expenses. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this request be approved. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY (vi) Balance of Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clauses 1 and 7 of the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated June 12, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 72 B. Personnel Matters, Supplementary, June 12, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated June 12, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Property Matters, June 12, 1970______ (i) Cleanup of Four City Lots by the Action Committee for Unemployed Youth (Clause 5) The Board of Administration submitted the report of the Director of Finance as follows: "The Action Committee for Unemployed Youth has billed the City for $298.56 for their work in cleaning up lots 14, 15, 16, 17,Block 266 in the Kitsilano area. The amount was calculated by the Committee using an hourly rate of pay of $3.05 plus a lump sum of $20.00 for some young neighbourhood children who helped. The Action Committee did this cleanup without any authorization from the City. Under normal circumstances the City would have at some time during the summer sent in a sanitation truck and done a normal cleanup on these properties at an approximate cost of $25.00. The Unemployed Youth group did an abnormal amount of work (i.e. cutting down all the grass) which resulted in a very large pile of material which the City has since removed at a cost in excess of $25.00. This means that the group did not save the City any money even though the final result may be more attractive. Considering the large number of City owned lots in Vancouver and the precedent that would be set, your officials cannot recommend any payment to the Action Committee for Unemployed Youth for their unauthorized cleanup of the four lots in Kitsilano." In this connection, the Action Committee submitted a petition in favour of the account; also an additional account in the amount of $404.12 respecting additional labour on the same properties. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT no action be taken on these accounts and the petition submitted be received. - CARRIED (ii) Balance of Property Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clauses 1 to 4 inclusive of the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated June 12, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 73 D. Kerrisdale Beautification Project The Board of Administration submitted a report dated June 1, 1970, re Kerrisdale Beatufication Project. It was noted the Kerrisdale and District Commercial Association has requested to be heard as a delegation. It was agreed that the delegation be heard. E. Report of Special Committee Re: Illegal Suites Hardship Cases____________________ The Council received the following report, dated June 12, 1970, from its Special Committee re Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases: "The Committee of Officials has considered the following requests under the policy established by Council concerning Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases, and reports as follows: (a) The following applications recommended for approval by the Sub-Committee, be approved: Mrs. Myrtle Mae Bowell (owner), 4459 Quebec Street Mrs. Ljubica Dananic (owner), 5165 Fairmont Street Thomas Edwards (owner), 2948 Carolina Street Mr. Yoshitaro Fushimi (owner), 2753 Trinity Street Mike Golovach (owner), 4363 Welwyn Street Mrs. Janice Hagarty (tenant), 1066 East 55th Avenue Joanna Mary Harris (tenant), 1985 East Broadway Monika Lenz (tenant), 604 West 12th Avenue Mrs. Deanna M. McBride (tenant), 2244 Rupert Street Mr. Irwin Mangham (tenant), 2259 East 42nd Avenue Mrs. J. Rozankoski (owner), 1166 Rossland Street Helena Silins (owner), 2956 Victoria Street Winifred Agnes Simm (owner), 319 East 57th Avenue Ida A. Stockman (owner),2753 East 26th Avenue Mr. Myrle Towne (tenant), 4447 Quebec Street (b) The following applications be approved for one year from the date of this resolution: Robert Donald Davidson (tenant), 822 East 49th Avenue Albert E. Deptuck (tenant), 960 East 53rd Avenue Mrs. Sharon Hilda Lambert (Lessee), 2025 East 51st Avenue (c) The following applications be not approved: Dino and Gloria Nonis (tenants), 2737 East Broadway Antonio Ossia (owner), 2625 East 47th Avenue John Smook (owner), 7357 Granville Street (d) In respect to the above mentioned, the City Building Inspector be instructed to carry out the policy as adopted by Council on December 17, 1963, and as amended by Council on November 10, 1964." MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the report of the Special Committee re Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases, dated June 12, 1970, be approved. - CARRIED 74 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED The Council recessed at approximately 10:30 a.m. to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office, following which the Council recessed to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. The Council reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber at approximately 2:00 p.m., His Worship the Mayor in the Chair, and the following members present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Rankin and Sweeney ABSENT: Alderman Broome (Leave of Absence) Alderman Phillips Alderman Wilson (Leave of Absence) DELEGATIONS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Rezoning: N/W Corner 2nd Avenue and Victoria Drive_____________________ The Council considered an application from Mr. C. Tabory to rezone lots on the N/W corner of 2nd Avenue and Victoria Drive from an RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District to a Commercial District for the purpose of a service station repair shop. Mr. Tabory appeared before the Council on the matter and filed a brief in support of the rezoning. MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT this application be referred to a Public Hearing. - CARRIED 75 2. Grant: Vancouver Neurological Centre The Council further considered request of the Vancouver Neuro- logical Centre for a grant of $10,000. In this regard the Council on April 14th passed a motion that no further action be taken on the application. The matter was brought before Council at this time to hear a delegation as requested, but no representative from the Centre appeared although arrangements were made. MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT no further action be taken on this matter. - CARRIED 3. Proposed Beautification Project: East Gastown_______________________ The Board of Administration submitted the following report dated June 1, 1970, in regard to the proposed beautification project in the East Gastown area. "Your Board submits the report of the Director of Planning and the City Engineer dated May 29, 1970. This report proposes the initiation of a beautification project in the East Gastown area as one outcome of Council's instructions of July 15, 1969 which asked the Director of Planning to report back on specific projects which might be undertaken in connection with the Old Granville Townsite (Gastown), Hastings Street, and Chinatown areas. A petition by property owners in the East Gastown area is presented as Appendix 1 in the attached report. After dealing with such matters as the scope of the project, the appointment of consultants for design work, costs, and financing, the Director of Planning and the City Engineer make the following recommendations: That '(a) Council authorize the design work to proceed and the provision of its share of the consultants' fees. (b) Council appoint Birmingham and Wood, Architects, and Hopping, Kovach, Grinnell, as design consultants, for the project with terms of reference as set out in Appendix 2. (c) Council concur in principle with the proposed cost distribution, with the exception of Pioneer Place (subject to further report). (d) Upon completion of the design work, the Director of Planning and the City Engineer report further on the project, including the sharing of capital costs, and maintenance and operating costs, and the local improvement procedure to be followed.' Your Board RECOMMENDS the Director of Planning and City Engineer's recommendations be adopted." A representative of the East Gastown Property Owners appeared and filed a brief dated June 16, 1970, expressing their views on the matter. MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the foregoing report of the Board of Administration be adopted. - CARRIED 76 4. Proposed Beautification Project: Hastings Street____________________ The Board of Administration, under date of May 29, 1970, submitted the following report: "Your Board submits the report of the Director of Planning and the City Engineer dated May 19, 1970, respecting the proposed beautification project on Hastings Street. On July 15, 1969, Council passed a resolution asking the Director of Planning to report back on specific projects to be carried out within the Old Granville Townsite (Gastown), Hastings Street, and Chinatown study area. Feasibility studies and preliminary cost analyses were carried out for the Hastings Street area, the results of which are presented in the abovementioned report. The Director of Planning and the City Engineer define the area involved and advise that the Hastings Street project consists essentially of two components - street improvements and canopies or awnings. After dealing in some detail with these two aspects as well as the question of costs and financing, the Director of Planning and City Engineer make the following alternative proposals and recommendations: 'A. For Council Consideration In order to proceed with a Hastings Street beautification project, it is necessary to know whether the project will include a permanent canopy as requested by the owners and merchants and on what terms. Council is, therefore, asked to consider two alternative proposals - 1. Endorse the principle of contributing to the capital costs of a permanent canopy for the project area and establish the extent of such participation. 2. Authorize the beautification project to proceed on the basis of normal street improvements and on the understanding that the property owners will pay the entire cost of any permanent canopy or awnings. If it is Council's decision to participate in providing a permanent canopy, then it is B. RECOMMENDED that the Director of Planning and the City Engineer report further on details of design and estimated costs of the project and its related local improvements. Otherwise, the project will proceed on the basis of street improvements only and will be reported accordingly.' Your Board submits 'A' of the report of the Director of Planning and the City Engineer for Council's consideration and 'B' as a recommendation." 77 The Council earlier in the proceedings received a delegation on behalf of the Improvement of Downtown East Area Society, together with a brief dated June 16th filed by that group, setting out its views for beautification of Hastings Street, Carrall Street, to Cambie Street, to include canopies. After due consideration, it was MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the beautification project be authorized on the basis of normal street improvements and on the understanding that the property owners will pay the entire cost, over a fifteen year period, of any permanent canopy or awnings, and based on local improvement financing. - CARRIED 5. Vancouver Firefighters' Union: Fireboat J.H. Carlisle___________ Earlier in the proceedings, the Council received a delegation and a brief dated June 11, 1970, on behalf of the Vancouver Fire- fighters' Union, Local 18, conveying its views with respect to removal of the Fireboat Carlisle from False Creek. The Council on May 5th, after receiving a Board of Administration report containing recommendation for the removal of the fireboat, referred this aspect back to the Board of Administration for further report. MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the information submitted by the Firefighters' Union be received and,when the Board of Administration reports further on the matter, the Union, if it so wishes, be given the opportunity of appearing before Council again in connection therewith. - CARRIED ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Calder - requested the Air Pollution Control Officer Grandview Laundry: check the Grandview Laundry at Campbell and Air Pollution Prior Streets as it was understood some time ago the laundry was intending to convert to a natural gas installation, but an impending sale then was imminent. His Worship requested the Board of Admini- tration look into the matter. Alderman Sweeney - advised a Vancouver boy, for the first Davis Cup Tennis time in fifty years, is entered in the Championships Davis Cup Championships, and it has been suggested the City of Vancouver support a move to bring these Championships to Vancouver, which would be at no cost to the City. 78 MOVED by Ald. Sweeney SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT His Worship the Mayor be requested to issue an invitation to bring the Davis Cup Tennis Championships to Vancouver this year, i.e. July 1970. - CARRIED Alderman Calder - referred to the matter of the advisability Mobile Home Park of considering mobile home park develop¬ Development ment, pointing out that various municipal¬ ities are becoming interested in the matter since it provides housing on an ownership or rental basis. The Alderman requested the Director of Planning take the matter under review and advise Council of his views on the matter. His Worship directed accordingly. Alderman Linnell - referred to delays in issuing Unemployment Unemployment Insurance: Insurance cheques to I.W.A. members. The I.W.A. Members Alderman congratulated the Mayor for his efforts in respect of immediate financial help for I.W.A. members and urged he con¬ tinue rendering whatever assistance is possible in endeavouring to overcome any delays being experienced in receiving Unemployment Insurance. MOTIONS 1. Establishment for Highway Purposes (Fleming Street Alignment South of 26th Avenue)______________________________ MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of the lands hereinafter described: AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to establish the hereinafter described lands for highway purposes: BE IT RESOLVED that the following City-owned land be established for highway, said land more particularly described as follows: Subdivision "P" of Lots Nineteen and Twenty (19 & 20), Block Five (5), District Lot Three Hundred Fifty-two (352), Group One, New Westminster District, Plan 3082. be, and the same are hereby established for highway purposes and declared to form and constitute portions of highways. - CARRIED 79 2. Areas of Special Amenity: Gastown and Chinatown______ At the last Council meeting, Notice was called on the following motion: MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT, as Council is concerned with the well-being of Vancouver's historic area, Council designates both Gastown and Chinatown as areas of special amenity and requests that the Director of Planning ensure that no harmful developments are allowed to take place. (deferred) It was agreed that this motion be laid over for consideration at the next meeting. 3. Neighbourhood Community Planning Alderman Hardwick submitted the following motion:- "THAT WHEREAS in the West End, Strathcona, Kerrisdale, Fraserview, Dunbar and other areas, planning problems of a local concern are arising; AND WHEREAS at present the Planning Department is organized to deal primarily with individual properties or at a city- wide scale; AND WHEREAS a report on Departmental re-organization will be forthcoming; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Director of Planning report to Council on how neighbourhood community planning can become more effective and more responsive to the local neighbourhoods and communities." (Notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS (Cont'd.) Originating Notice of Motion: Court Action re Riot Control Equipment (Cont'd.) His Worship the Mayor advised as follows: "Please find enclosed herewith copy of Originating Notice of Motion together with supporting Affidavit against the City of Vancouver, the Board of Police Commissioners and myself. I feel that under the circumstances, the Corporation Counsel should enter the necessary defence on behalf of the City and myself and the Police Commission be authorized to retain independent counsel on its behalf." 80 MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the suggestion of His Worship the Mayor, contained in the foregoing communication, be approved, it being understood that the Police Commission is authorized to determine its own 'counsel' arrangements. - CARRIED The Council adjourned at approximately 4:00 p.m. The foregoing are the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated June 16, 1970, and the reports referred to are those on Page(s)81-99 81 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION . . . (WORKS) 1 JUNE 8TH, 1970. The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (dated June 12th. 1970) 1. Sewerage of City Subdivision on Area "A" of S.E. Sector at Doman Street South of 5Ath Avenue "An extension of the twin sewer in easement along the west and north boundaries of Lot 9 is required to service Parcel 10 and the extension of Doman Street. The estimated cost of the work is $11,500. I RECOMMEND that $11,500 be appropriated from Account Code 116/7901, "City Subdivision - Unallocated". Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. RECOMMENDATIONS: 2. Air Pollution Control - Mr. J. Marunchak Mr. J. Marunchak, on behalf of the Society for Pollution and Environmental Control, wrote to His Worship Mayor Campbell on May 11, 1970. He recommended that bulk loading stations and all underground gasoline tanks of more than 2,000 gallon capacity be fitted with vapour recovery equipment within a specified time. Reference to Rule #61 of the Los Angeles Air Pollution Control Regulations was made and it was suggested that the same measure should be invoked in the Lower Mainland. The Director of Permits and Licenses reports that: "Reference has been made to Rule #61 of the Air Pollution Control Regulations of Los Angeles. A copy of the complete Rule #61 is attached which includes a control paragraph for the interpretation of the rule immediately following item 'c', which reads as follows: 'This rule shall not apply to the loading of gasoline into tank trucks and trailers from any loading facility from which not more than 20,000 gallons of gasoline are loaded in any one day.' There are no gasoline loading facilities in Vancouver exceeding 20,000 gallon capacity. 82 Also attached for the information of Council is a copy of Rule #65 from the Los Angeles Regulations, the first two paragraphs of which are as follows: 'A person shall not after January 1, 1965, load or permit the loading of gasoline into any stationary tank with a capacity of 250 gallons or more from any tank truck or trailer, except through a permanent submerged fill pipe, unless such tank is equipped with a vapour loss control device as described in Rule #56, or is a pressure tank as described in Rule #56. The provisions of the first paragraph of this rule shall not apply to the loading of gasoline into any tank having a capacity of less than 2,000 gallons which was installed prior to the date of adoption of this rule nor to any under- ground tank installed prior to the date of adoption of this rule where the fill line between the fill connection and tank is offset.' The degree and effect of this source of pollution in Vancouver is not known and there has been no problem to our knowledge. However, the handling of gasoline products is part of the larger problem of pollution control within the automotive industry. In view of the complexity of the problem, it is RECOMMENDED that the communication from Mr. Marunchak be referred to the Provincial Pollution Control Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the Director of Permits and Licenses be adopted. 3. Joint Study of P.N.E. Parking The City Engineer reports as follows: "On October 21, 1969, Council adopted the following recommendation of the Standing Committee on Finance in its report dated October 16, 1969: 'that the Pacific National Exhibition be requested to agree to and share with the City half the costs of a joint study, by outside consultants, the study to include such matters as: ingress and egress to the Pacific National Exhibition problems of on-street parking in the area, and whether free parking at the Exhibition would reduce this problem and - long range parking requirements of the Pacific National Exhibition.' The proposed study has been discussed with P.N.E. officials and the terms of reference agreed upon (copy attached). The objective of the study is to produce an overall traffic and parking plan for the P.N.E. grounds, which will provide optimum traffic and parking arrangements for a period of approximately 10 years, and minimize the impact of traffic generated by the P.N.E. on surrounding residential neighbourhoods. 83 The selection of a consultant to carry out the study has also been discussed with P.N.E. officials, and it is agreed that N.D. Lea and Associates Limited is the firm best qualified to carry out this work. N.D. Lea and Associates are the most experienced transportation engineering consultants available locally, and have sub- stantial pertinent data available within their organization. The terms of reference and the scope of the study have been discussed with N.D. Lea and Associates, who have provided an estimate of $16,000 for the work. In a communication dated April 23, 1970, the Acting General Manager of the P.N.E. advises that the P.N.E. Board of Directors approved their Auto Parking Budget for 1969-70 on April 15, 1970. This budget includes $8,000 as the P.N.E. share of the proposed study. Accordingly, it is RECOMMENDED that: (a) Council approve the City's participation in this study, in accordance with the attached terms of reference, on the basis of paying one-half the costs of the study to a maximum of $8,000. (b) Funds to be appropriated from the Contingency Reserve. (c) The firm of N.D. Lea and Associates Limited be selected to undertake the study." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. INFORMATION: 4. Air Pollution Control - Present Status On July 8, 1969 City Council received a report dated June 26, 1969 following a May 20, 1969 resolution of Council which stated: "THAT a report on compliance with the Air Pollution Control regulations be made immediately in respect to industry, etc. and that a further report be made in one year's time." On October 29, 1969 City Council received for information a report dated October 23, 1969 prepared following a September 23, 1969 Council meeting, an extract of the minutes of which stated that: "At the request of Alderman Calder, the Mayor, agreed to arrange for a Report Reference re Air Pollution." Part of this report referred to the progress which had taken place since the June 26, 1969 report. The Director of Permits and Licenses now reports as follows: "The following will show the level of compliance with the Air Pollution Control Bylaw to date com- pared with that reported in June and October 1969. To facilitate the comparison, the attached schedule 84 presents the same categories of industry reported on in 1969, the status then and the situation at the present time. In practically every instance, definite progress has been made, i.e. work has been completed, started, plans completed or studies actively taking place. Your Officials have some concern that in three instances, full compliance with the Bylaw will not be met in the required time periods, i.e.: one grain elevator two brass foundries apartment and commercial incinerators In the first two instances, management has suggested to your Officials that the possible effect of the Provincial legislation on the City's Bylaw is unknown and if they comply with the Bylaw now, it may not meet the require- ments of the Province until a later date. Each have tentative plans under consideration, but nothing definite to our knowledge. They are aware of the June 1, 1971 time limit in the Bylaw. Apartment block owners had one year to June 1, 1970 to comply. There are two reasons why some apartments will be unable to meet this compliance date: (i) an insufficient supply of refuse containers The City Engineer advises that he will be reporting to Council in the near future on the availability of containers. (ii) a limited supply of approved multi-chambered incinerators Units have now been approved, however, each has to be individually constructed and the time from ordering to installation will take approximately a month or more. General Comments (1) Successful court action has taken place on five occasions in the past six months. Penalties have ranged up to $500.00. One of the cases involved a ship in port at the time. (2) The Chief Air Pollution Control Officer was appointed a member of the Regional District's Technical Committee on Air Pollution Control. (3) The Department of National Health and Welfare have requested the assistance of your staff to install and operate two high volume samplers supplied by the Federal Department. These should be operational in the near future and will supply further information for all concerned. (4) As noted in the schedule, inspection procedures have been further improved and adjusted so that an evaluation of incinerators, refuse disposal methods, etc. will take place routinely. (5) There has been a high level of interest in air pol- lution problems and a growing number of requests for information and assistance. 85 (6) Your Officials intend to place another advertisement in the newspapers referring particularly to apart- ment block incinerators." Your Board submits this matter to Council for INFORMATION. RECOMMENDATION: 5. Upgrading of 16 Yard Heil Refuse Packer Trucks_____________ The City Engineer reports as follows: "The City of Vancouver has been operating ten of these units since 1962. In order to use these vehicles, a 7,000 lb. overload permit had to be obtained from the Provincial Government, so that the vehicles can operate on the Provincial highways to and from the Delta Disposal Site. The Provincial Government has stated that they will not grant permission for these substantial overloads on any new vehicles. These units can no longer be operated economically and must be replaced. Replacement trucks, which will meet Provincial Government weight restrictions and operate efficiently in the City refuse collecting system, cost approximately $10,000 each more than the 16 yard units. While the replacement units do have additional carrying capacity, the number of trucks provided cannot be reduced below ten. The units required to clear each refuse collection beat have to be carefully scheduled since two trucks are required to handle the refuse picked up by a single crew. Reduction of the number of trucks available would make this scheduling impossible. To replace these ten units with ter units suitable for our operation which meet the Provincial Government requirements, $100,000 will be required in addition to the funds available in the replacement reserve. The Director of Finance advises that while no specific provision was made in contingency reserve for replacement of these ten units, funds were included in the reserve for possible purchases of equipment and other items of a contingent nature. Additional funds were also added to contingency reserve when balancing the 1970 revenue budget at 15.20 mills. In view of the foregoing, the $100,000 required to replace these ten trucks could be provided from contingency reserve. In view of the change required to meet the Provincial Government regulations while maintaining the number of units in the fleet, the City Engineer RECOMMENDS that $100,000 be allocated from contingency reserve to permit purchase of suitable replacements for the 16 yard Heil refuse packer trucks." Your Board RECOMMENDS the above report of the City Engineer be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 68 + 69 86 Board of Administration, June 12, 1970 . . . . (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Proposed Public Housing Project South Side of 3rd Avenue between Burrard and Cypress Streets_________________________ The Director of Planning has reported as follows: "Council on September 9th, 1969 approved a site being Lots 6 to 9, Block 237, District Lot 526 on the south side of 3rd Avenue between Burrard and Cypress Streets along with two sites in the Mount Pleasant Area for public housing. The site is zoned (RM-3) Multiple Dwelling District, has dimensions of approximately 100' x 118', and could provide approximately 18 units containing one and two bedroom accommodation in a two-storey with basement apartment structure. Following the City's application, the Province by letter of September 29th, 1969 from Mr. J.T. Williams, Director of Housing and Urban Renewal advised the Director of Planning that this site was undesirable as to location, size and economic development for public housing. Having regard to previous expressions by Council of the desirability of locating some public housing on the west side of the City, the Planning Department with Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation officials studied the possibility of increasing the number of units on the site to provide a more economic development. The matter has been discussed further with officials of the senior governments. It has been determined that, although the number of units on the site might be increased slightly from the number originally es- timated, thereby showing some improvement to the financial aspect, other considerations still make the project unacceptable. It appears that no good purpose would now be served by further studying development of this proposed site for public housing and it is recommended that the City's application to the senior governments for public housing on Lots 6 to 9, Block 237, District Lot 526 be withdrawn and the lands released for sale by the City in the normal way." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Director of Planning be approved. 2. Application to amend text of Zoning and Development By-law #3575 relating to Height Limits in C-2 Commercial Districts. The Director of Planning reports as follows: "An application has been received from Mr. J.S. Shakespeare to amend the text of the C-2 Commercial District Schedule of the Zoning and Development By-law #3575. Council on May 12th, 1970 considered this matter as set out in Board of Administration report dated May 8th, 1970, copy of which is circulated . Also considered at this time was a communication dated May 11th, 1970 from Mr. J.S. Shakespeare, Barrister, on behalf of his client (also circulated). Council passed the following motion: 87 'THAT suggestions 1. and 2. in Mr. Shakespeare's letter of May 11th, 1970, together with motion of Alderman Hardwick, be referred to the Board of Administration for early report back.' In response to Council's directive, the two alternative suggestions have been investigated. It is now possible to recommend a more appropriate bv-law amendment in resect of height restrictions for the C-2 Commercial District Schedule which will give authority to the Technical Planning Board to vary the height in any C-2 zone without requiring the preparation of a detailed set of regulations. The following proposed amendment would vest discretionary authority in the Technical Planning Board but only in consultation with the Town Planning Commission. It is also considerably more comprehen- sive than the original proposed by-law amendment. It is not restricted to sites which immediately adjoin RM-3 Multiple Dwelling Districts, however, the criteria for approval are made more restrictive and related to surrounding development. At the present time, it is not considered desirable to increase the existing maximum floor space ratio of 3.00 in C-2 Commercial areas or to provide similar discretionary authority for such increase without further detailed study. In order not to delay consideration of increased maximum height for C-2 Commercial use, the question of density for both commercial and mixed commercial-residential areas has therefore not been considered as a part of this report. Regulations are being studied regarding density in mixed commercial-residential areas, and further detailed proposals will be brought forward as soon as possible. The proposed amendment is as follows: Section 1, subsection F of the C-2 Commercial District Schedule to Zoning and Development By-law #3575 presently reads as follows: 'The height of a building shall not exceed 40 feet nor three storeys.' The Technical Planning Board on May 29, 1970 recommended that Section 1, subsection F of the C-2 District Schedule be amended by adding thereto the following: 'The Technical Planning Board may, in its discretion, permit a building at variance with Sub-section F of Section 1 of this District Schedule, after having received a report thereon from the Director of Planning and after consultation with the Town Plan- ning Commission. In the exercise of its discretion, the Technical Planning Board shall also have due regard to: (a) the height and bulk of the building, and its location in relation to the site and surrounding streets and buildings; (b) the amount of open space, plazas, overall design, and the general amenity of the area; (c) the effect on traffic; AMENDED SEE PAGE...69 88 (d) the existing and permitted uses and the form and need of each C-2 zone including its rela- tionship to any surrounding residential area. It is further recommended that the Director of Planning be authorized to make application to amend the By-law accordingly and that such an amendment be submitted direct to Public Hearing after report from the Town Planning Commission.' The Town Planning Commission on June 5, 1970 endorsed the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission be received and the matter be referred for the consideration of Council at a Public Hearing. CONSIDERATION 3. Low Rental Accommodation for Old Age Pensioners_________________ The Director of Planning has reported as follows: "A letter dated March 24th, 1970, from Mrs. Jennifer M. Goddard regarding a possible means of obtaining additional accommodation for pensioners has been referred to me for report. Mrs. Goddard proposes that the City pass a by-law requiring all landlords to make one suite in 25 or 30 available at a rental not exceeding $65.00 per month for senior citizens. She further suggests that apartment owners be offered a tax incentive or subsidy on such suites. Such arrangements would be possible under Section 35 of the present legislation. However, we are advised that such an arrangement would have to be negotiated, that a by-law imposing such a require- ment would not be possible under existing legislation. The system of rent supplements has been utilized in the United States and to some degree in Ontario. The basic arrangement is that the housing authority contracts with private owners for an agreed number of units and agrees to pay them the regular rent. The difference between the rent paid by the low income occupant and the regular rent is therefore similar to the rent subsidy now shared between three levels of government in public housing projects. It is considered by many advisors on housing for low income people and the elderly that it is highly desirable they be integrated into the main stream of normal housing accommodation. Mrs. Goddard's suggestion is therefore along these lines. The Council may wish to thank Mrs. Goddard for her suggestions and to refer this suggestion to the B.C. Housing Management Commission for its consideration." Your Board submits the report of the Director of Planning for Council's CONSIDERATION. (Mrs. Goddard's letter of March 24th, 1970 is circulated for Council's information.) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 69 + 70 89 Board of Administration, June 12, 1970 (FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Financial Statements and Annual Reports 1969 The Director of Finance reports as follows: "Copies of the Financial Statements and Annual Reports for the year 1969 have been received and distributed to the members of City Council. RECOMMENDED that the Annual Report for the year 1969 be formally received." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Finance be adopted. CONSIDERATION 2. Grant - Grandview Legion #179 Fourth Division Vancouver District Soccer Association The Manager of the above-noted submits a request for a grant in the amount of $1,000 to assist this team in accepting an invitation to participate in the Manitoba Centennial Invitational Soccer Tourna- ment this coming August. Details of the request are included in the letter from the Manager, copies of which are circulated for the information of Council. Your Board notes that Council has dealt with similar requests in the past as follows: August 1967 - B.C. Lacrosse Association - Not Approved. Travel to Ontario re two Centennial Lacrosse Tournaments. October 1966 Meraloma Junior Football Club - $120 Approved. Travel to Edmonton re Alberta Championship Game. August 1966 - Texaco Service Stations Women's - Request received Softball Team - Major Women's No action taken. League in South Hill - Travel to Toronto re Canadian Softball Finals. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. DELEGATION REQUEST - GRANDVIEW LEGION #179, FOURTH DIVISION, VANCOUVER DISTRICT SOCCER ASSOCIATION 90 4. Grants in Lieu of General, School, Hospital and Municipal Finance Authority Taxes The Director of Finance has reported to your Board as follows: "Requests for grants in lieu of taxes have been received from the following organizations. The Assessment Commissioner has certified the properties will be shown as exempt on the 1971 Assessment Roll in accordance with Charter provisions and the Corporation Counsel has confirmed that the organizations qualify for this exemption under Section 396(c). These requests for grants in lieu of 1968, 1969 and 1970 taxes, for the period from proof of occupancy or date of first building inspection to the date that the properties become exempt, are subject to Council approval or disapproval. 3. Vancouver Oral Centre for Deaf Children - GRANT A letter, dated May 6, 1970, has been received from the Vancouver Oral Centre for Deaf Children Inc., requesting a one time capital grant of $10,000. The organization is a charitable foundation that operates an oral school for deaf children. It is presently planning the construction of a ten classroom school, although initially the school is to consist of six classes with seven children in each class. It is estimated that the capital requirements for the new school will be approximately $400,000. Your Board submits the foregoing request for the considera- tion of Council and notes that the organization will appear before Council if it is felt desirable. (Copies of the letter and brief from the organization are circulated for information.) The requests are presented to Council in two sections. A. Religious Organizations (1) Portugese Catholic Mission $2,826.15 1423 East 13th Ave. Lot E/B/171/264A Church and Hall First Building inspection July 3, 1969 Occupied from December 25, 1969 Grant to cover period from July 3, 1969 to December 31, 1970 (2) St. Columba Presbyterian Church $ 162.44 2196 East 44th Ave. Lot 25/719S.W.pt. Parking Lot Occupied from April 7, 1970 Grant to cover period from April 7, 1970 to December 31, 1970 91 B. Senior Citizens Housing (1) Chalmers Foundation $29,752.39 1450 West 12th Ave. Lot C/411/526 Private Senior Citizens Housing First building inspection November 15, 1968 Occupied from December 31, 1969 Grant to cover period from November 15, 1968 to December 31, 1970 (2) Vancouver Kiwanis Senior Citizens $8,864.54 Housing Society______________________ 1523 S.W. Marine Dr. Lot B/E/318 Private Senior Citizens Housing First building inspection May 8, 1969 Occupied from March 1, 1970 Grant to cover period from May 8, 1969 to December 31, 1970 As grants in lieu of taxes are subject to Council approval or disapproval, the above requests for grants in lieu of taxes, amounting to $41,605.52 in total, are submitted for Council consideration." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Director of Finance for Council consideration. (Copies of correspondence relative to the grant requests are circulated for the information of Council.) 5. Grant: The Experiment in International Living Under date of May 29, 1970, The Experiment in International Living requests the consideration of Council for a grant in the amount of $900, which is equal to the rental of the Queen Elizabeth Playhouse (full rate) for the group's recently sponsored Cooking School. This Cooking School was promoted as a project to raise funds to assist the group in its objectives. The details of this request are included in the letter of the Chairman of the Vancouver Council of The Experiment in International Living, copies of which are circulated for infor- mation. Your Board notes that Council has dealt with similar requests in the past as follows: November 1968 - National Council of Metropolitan Opera - $105 Approved. Rental of Q.E. Playhouse for Western Canada Auditions. June 1968 - United Nations Association of Canada - Approved. Half rental of Q.E. Theatre re United Nations Day in October 1968. 92 May 1968 - CKNW Orphans' Christmas Fund - $300 Approved. Special rental of Q.E. Theatre for charity performance. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. 6. Police Department - Motorcycle Drill Team Participation - Seattle Seafair Parade Under date of June 5, 1970, the Secretary of the Board of Police Commissioners advises of the following action of that Board at its meeting of May 27th: The Chief Constable advises that the Police Motorcycle Drill Team has been invited to participate in the Seattle Seafair Parade on July 25th. He reports the team has taken part in the parade for several years and the Seattle Police Motor- cycle Drill Team had participated in the P.N.E. Parade. He recommends that the team be authorized to attend and City Council be requested to provide the sum of $200.00 towards the expenses. The Board of Police Commissioners resolved: "THAT City Council be requested to consider authorizing the Police Motorcycle Drill Team to travel to Seattle to parti- cipate in the Seafair Parade on July 25th and to provide the sum of $200.00 towards the expenses." For the information of Members of Council, previous requests for this activity have been dealt with as follows: July 1968 Police Motorcyle Drill Team July 1967 Participation - Seattle Seafair - $200.00 Approved. July 1966 Parade Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. RECOMMENDATION 7. Court Reporting and Transcript Preparation Costs in the Case Regina vs. Crux et al. The Court Clerk, Provincial Court, Vancouver, reports as follows: "Crown Prosecutors, appointed by the Attorney-General to act in the case of Regina vs. Crux, Harling, Polvliet and Foreman estimate the trial or preliminary hearing set to commence June 29, 1970, will require Court sittings of approximately sixty days. The Crown has ordered five copies of the trans- cript of the proceedings for delivery daily, other sources may also require one or more copies. 93 Provided there is a Committal for Trial, the City is respon- sible for the cost of production of the original transcript for delivery to the Registrar of the County and Supreme Court. Partly due to the requirement for a daily transcript, and additionally its extended length, the period of Court time required, the complete absorption of four to five Court Recorders within the period and vacations within the Section, alternatives to City staff assignments were considered. Estimates were as follows: All West Reporting Ltd. $400.00 per day for 60 days $24,000.00 Less: Credit of transcripts supplied to Crown $10,530.00 Approximate net cost $13,470.00 Note: (Provided an added copy is contracted by a party other than the Crown, the cost to the City would be reduced by about $5,460.00 to give a net cost of $8,010.00. To date an order has not been received.) Official Court Reporters $50.00 per day for 60 days $ 3,000.00 7,800 pages (7 copies) at $2.25 p.p. $17,550.00 $20,550.00 Less: Re-sale of 5 copies to Crown $10,530.00 Approximate net cost $10,020.00 (Sales of added copies to other sources to accrue to the Reporters) An alternative to contracting out is to assign trained City staff to the duty and to employ temporary replacement staff. Overtime and shift differential payments will likely be required on behalf of employees assigned to the case. If necessary, Court Reporters paid on a fee basis can be obtained during the months of July and August to cover the duties of City staff transferred to this assignment. It is estimated total staff costs, plus material, copying expense and if required, added equipment, will not exceed $12,000.00. Transcript charges in favour of the City totalling about $10,500.00 will reduce the net cost to $1,500.00 and if sales take place to other parties, there could be a plus position. It is emphasized that each of the above estimates could be substantially increased or decreased and that matters not foreseen by any party can affect the costs involved. 94 Funds were not included in the 1970 budget to provide for the foregoing costs. Upon review, it is the opinion and Recommendation of the Court Clerk, Provincial Court, Vancouver, that Civic staff be assigned. The Comptroller of Accounts advises that funds are available from Contingency Reserve. RECOMMENDED that (a) The Court Clerk be authorized to engage additional temporary help as required in respect to this case and (b) The sum of $1,500 be provided from Contingency Reserve to cover the net cost of court reporting and transcript preparation costs." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendations of the Court Clerk, Provincial Court, Vancouver, be adopted and that continued negotiations be carried out with the Provincial Government regarding assuming the total cost of this case. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 70 + 71 95 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT JUNE 12, 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors Annual Conference - St. John, New Brunswick, Mr. P.P. McNab, Health Department.______________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "The above annual conference will be held this year from July 11th to 15th inclusive, in St. John, New Brunswick. A considerable part of the Conference will be devoted to subjects which are closely related to the work of the Public Health Inspectors of the City of Vancouver. It is for this reason that the City Medical Health Officer wishes Mr. D. D. McNab, Public Health Inspector II, to attend. Mr. McNab is president of the B.C. branch of the above institute which will cover his expenses. However, as the City and the Health Department will be benefiting from this employees' attendance at the Conference, the City Medical Health Officer requests approval of four days leave of absence with pay in accordance with Personnel Regulation 45-7. As this request is in accordance with Personnel Regulation 45-7, the Director of Personnel Services recommends approval." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 72 96 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS JUNE 12, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Georgia Viaduct Replacement 805-891 Main Street Agreement with Western Glass & Windows Ltd. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "City Council, (In Camera), on Feburary 11, 1969, when considering a report dated January 27, 1969, and a further report of February 10, 1969, re Western Glass & Windows Ltd. resolved: That the property be purchased for the sum of $252,350.00 and the cleared site to be delivered to the City by December 31, 1969. It was further resolved that the Company would submit all claims for compensation to the City and, if settlement could not be reached by agreement, the claims be submitted to arbitration under the terms of the B.C. Arbitration Act. These claims dealt with such things as the cost of moving furniture, stock, manufacturing equipment, including disconnection and reinstallation, cost of advertising, stationery, disruption, etc. It was also stipulated that the cost of these items be reported back to City Council. The Company had originally estimated these costs to be approximately $185,000.00 and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance had in his report, estimated that these costs should not exceed $50,000.00. Western Glass & Windows Ltd. completed the move to their new location on February 28, 1970, and by letter dated March 24, 1970, submitted a claim for com- pensation along with supporting vouchers which have been paid by the company. After preliminary investiga- tion of these vouchers an interim payment of $25,000.00 was made while additional invoice data was acquired and checked with the various companies involved in the moving, installations, etc. A further $5,000.00 was paid by the City directly to Johnston Terminals for a portion of the moving costs. After careful scrutiny, checking with companies who carried out the work involved, and subsequent adjustments we are satisfied that the total of all elements of claim are realistic and amounts to $37,854.57. Western Glass & Windows Ltd. have sent a letter dated May 19, 1970, stating that 'no further claims will be made' when the balance of $7,854.57 is paid. RECOMMENDED that the expenditure of $37,834.57 covering full settlement be approved and the balance owing of $7,854.57 be paid to the company upon the execution of a Release of all Claims against the City; such Release to be drawn to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. Costs to be charged to Code #172/1120." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 2. Authority for Demolition of Premises Known as 803-21 Nelson and 985-997 Howe Street_____________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Block 71, D.L. 541, bounded by Hornby, Nelson, Howe and Smithe Streets with the exception of privately- owned Lot 38, was acquired, by the City January 3; 1970, for future use as a Civic Square. As part of the trans- action the acquisition included certain existing structures. There are two masonry apartment buildings which are in fair condition and with a reasonable expenditure for deferred maintenance can economically be continued in operation. The improvements on Lots 20 & 21 - known as 803-821 Nelson Street and 983-997 Howe Street, are in extremely poor condition. The improvements consist of three 2 and 2½ storey multiple conversion dwellings fronting Nelson Street and four small stores fronting on Howe Street. The three dwellings contain a total of 2 housekeeping units, 21 housekeeping rooms and 3 sleeping rooms. Upon acquisition the City continued an arrange- ment whereby the dwellings are rented to three private operators who supply heat and light and are responsible for minor maintenance and interior decorating. The four stores are rented individually. In order to bring these buildings up to even the minimum safety and health standards, it would be necessary to immediately contract for rewiring, re-roofing and new furnaces. This would involve an expenditure of approx- imately $18,500.00. This does not include allowances for interior and exterior repairs and painting and plumbing repairs which could bring the total outlay to over $35,000.00 and are now required under the Landlord and Tenant Act. Current gross rentals are $5,160.00 per annum. It is the usual City practice to endeavour to retain existing residential accommodation until such time as the land is required for its ultimate use. In this instance, however, since such a large capital outlay would be required I would not so recommend. 98 It is to be noted that Lots 1 - 10, 12 - 19, 22 - 25 and 28 - 37 have been developed as a commercial parking lot and it is suggested that under the circumstances, it would be more realistic for the City to demolish the improvements on Lots 20 & 21 and convert the lot for parking use. The buildings provide accommodation at present for 37 people and it will be necessary to serve notice on existing tenants before demolition can be pro- ceeded with. The buildings have apparently been in a deteriorated condition for many years, but certainly could not be retained over another winter in their present state. For this reason it is suggested that it would be realistic to now serve a 90-day notice ending September 30, 1970, in order to provide the tenants with as much time as possible for re-location. Demolition to immediately follow and the City to provide whatever assistance possible in re-locating the tenants. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to issue the 'Notices to Vacate' and sub- sequently arrange for the demolition of the existing improvements on Lots 20 & 21, Block 71, D.L. 541." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. (A map of the subject property is circulated for the information of Council.) 3. Winfield Invention and Research Ltd. - Rental Arrears________________________ The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "Winfield Invention and Research Ltd. leases premises from the City situate at 1090 East Georgia Street and known as Lot 9, Block 95, District Lot l8l, Group 1, New Westminster District, at a rental of $200 per month. The firm manufactures inventions of the owner of the company, Mel. E. Winfield, and has approximately eight employees. The company is presently $1,500 in arrears in rental payments and, although Mr. Winfield has made numerous promises to pay the arrears in full, no payments have been forthcoming." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the Corporation Counsel be authorized to take what- ever steps are necessary to collect the rental arrears of $1,500. 4. John C. Burton - Rental Arrears The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "John C. Burton leases residential premises from the City situate at 1872 West 3rd Avenue and known as Lot 6, Block 237, District Lot 526, Group 1, New Westminster District, at a rental of $290 per month. Mr. Burton sublets portions of the premises to transient tenants and collects rent from them. 99 Mr. Burton is presently $1,552.70 in arrears in rental payments and has therefore been given notice to quit effective June 30, 1970. Attempts to obtain payment of the arrears without legal action have failed." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the Corporation Counsel be authorized to take what- ever steps are necessary to collect the rental arrears of $1,332.70. CONSIDERATION 5. Cleanup of Four City Lots by the Action Committee For Unemployed Youth Your Board has received the following report from the Director of Finance. "The Action Committee For Unemployed Youth has billed the City for $298.56 for their work in cleaning up lots 14, 15, 16, 17 Block 266 in the Kitsilano area. The amount was calculated by the Committee using an hourly rate of pay of $3.03 plus a lump sum of $20.00 for some young neighbourhood children who helped. The Action Committee did this cleanup without any authoriza- tion from the City. Under normal circumstances the City would have at some time during the summer sent in a sanitation truck and done a normal cleanup on these properties at an approx- imate cost of $23.00. The Unemployed Youth group did an abnormal amount of work (i.e. cutting down all the grass) which resulted in a very large pile of material which the City has since removed at a cost in excess of $23.00. This means that the group did not save the City any money even though the final result may be more attractive. Considering the large number of City owned lots in Vancouver and the precedent that would be set, your officials cannot recommend any payment to the Action Committee For Unemployed Youth for their unauthorized cleanup of the four lots in Kitsilano." Your Board submits the above report of the Director of Finance for Council CONSIDERATION. (Circulated for the information of Council is copy of letter from the Action Committee for Unemployed Youth dated May 25th, and a letter from Kitsilano Area Resources Council.) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 72 ======================================================================== 100 CITY OF VANCOUVER SPECIAL COUNCIL JUNE 18, 1970 A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, June 18, 1970, in the No. 1 Committee Room, City Hall, at 9:30 a.m. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Bird, Calder, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Adams (On Civic Business) Alderman Broome (Leave of Absence) Alderman Hardwick Alderman Linnell (On Civic Business) CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson BUSINESS MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT this Council resolve itself into a Court of Revision for the purpose of hearing complaints against the proposed assessments or the accuracy of frontage measurements, or any other complaint which persons interested may desire to make and which is by law cognizable by the Court, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED COURT OF REVISION Pavements, Sidewalks, Curbs and Lanes on the Initiative - Schedule No. 393__________________ Schedule No. 393, submitted by the Assessment Commissioner, lists 2 pavement projects, 1 lane project and 5 sidewalk projects, all on the initiative. Of these, 2 sidewalk projects on Slocan Street west side, Venables to Parker and Napier to Charles, were defeated by petitions. MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the Court finds the Special Assessment Roll, for Schedule No. 393 Local Improvements on the Initiative, to be correct insofar as the Court has jurisdiction under Section 511 of the Charter. - CARRIED Pavements & Curbs, Lanes and Sidewalks by Petition - Schedule No. 394___________ Delegations were heard by Council in regard to pavement projects Nos. 33, 35, 42 and 44, and in regard to sidewalk projects Nos. 51, 61 and 62. Counter-petitions, objecting to the works, were received in respect to Items 33, 42 and 61. A formal state- ment was received from the School Board to the effect that the Board feels the walkways are necessary in the interests of safety. 101 MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the Court finds the Special Assessment Roll, for Schedule No. 394 Local Improvements by Petition, to be correct insofar as the Court has jurisdiction under Section 511 of the Charter. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the Court of Revision rise and report. - CARRIED COUNCIL t MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Court of Revision be received. - CARRIED Local Improvement Subsequent Procedure - Schedules Nos. 393 and 394____________________ MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the following report of the Board of Administration, dated June 10, 1970, with amendment to Recommendation 2 shown underlined, be adopted: "The City Engineer reports as follows: 'Projects for certain types of work on the "Initiative Principle" and "by Petition" have been advanced under the provisions of the Local Improvement Procedure By-law and will come before a Court of Revision on June 18, 1970. The projects are listed by the Assessment Commissioner as follows: Schedule Item Type of Project Number Number "Initiative Principle" 393 1 and 2 Pavement and Curbs 3 Lane Pavement in an Urban Renewal Area 4 to 8 P.C. Concrete Sidewalks "by Petition" 394 1 to 34 P.C. Concrete Curbs and Gutters 35 to 37 Pavements and Curbs and Gutters 38 to 46 Pavements and Curbs 47 and 48 Lane Pavements 49 to 68 P.C. Concrete Sidewalks 102 Two projects for P.C. Concrete Sidewalks on the "Initiative Principle" have been defeated: Schedule 393 Item 5 Slocan Street, West Side, from Venables Street to Parker Street Item 6 Slocan Street, West Side, from Napier Street to Charles Street The projects for P.C. Concrete sidewalks on Slocan Street, Items 5 and 6, are the subject of a separate report recommending construction on Special Grounds. The City's share of the recommended projects is available in the 1970 Capital Budget. I RECOMMEND, subject to the proceedings of the Court of Revision and subsequent approval of Council, that: 1. all the "Initiative" projects on Schedule 393, except defeated Items 5 and 6 be undertaken; 2. all the projects "by Petition" on Schedule 394, except Nos. 42, 51 and 61, be undertaken; 3. the Engineer be authorized to call tenders for the approved paving and curb and gutter projects.' Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted." - CARRIED Local Improvement Sidewalks on Special Grounds Slocan W/S, Venables to Parker Slocan W/S, Napier to Charles_______________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the following report of the Board of Administration, dated June 10, 1970, be adopted: "The City Engineer reports as follows: 'Two proposed projects for P.C. Concrete Sidewalks on School Collector Streets were approved by Council on 28 April, 1970, for further processing. The two projects, as listed below, will come before a Court of Revision on 18 June, 1970, and have been defeated. Slocan Street, West Side, from Venables Street to Parker Street Slocan Street, West Side, from Napier Street to Charles Street The need for these sidewalks was brought to the attention of the Engineering Department by the Principal of Lord Nelson Elementary School. In his letter the Principal mentions the fact that the sidewalks on Slocan Street are not continuous and therefore the school children must either walk on the roadway, which is dangerous, or walk across the boulevards, which is annoying to the abutting property owners. 103 Local Improvement Sidewalks on Special Grounds Slocan W/S, Venables to Parker Slocan W/S, Napier to Charles (Cont'd.)___________ An investigation of the situation confirmed these conditions, and sidewalk projects have been initiated where necessary. This will give uninterrupted access, either by concrete sidewalks or existing screenings walks, to Lord Nelson School Annex on both sides of Slocan Street between Adanac and Charles Streets. The Traffic Division, in conjunction with the Police School Patrol, have designated both sides of Slocan Street between Adanac and Kitchener Streets as a school collector route. Priority has been given to the west side of Slocan Street because the school is located on that side. The Police School Patrol concurs in the view that these school collector walks should be constructed. When Council advances a project on Special Grounds under the provision of the Vancouver Charter, a property owner's share is limited to an amount not exceeding 25% of his assessed land value. On Slocan Street, none of the assessable properties are affected by this limitation, so that the following normal distribution of costs will apply: Slocan Street, W/S, Slocan Street, W/S, Venables Street to Napier Street to Parker Street Charles Street Property Owners' $ 212.00 $ 429.00 Share City's Share 2,273.00 4,652.00 Estimated $2,485.00 $5,081.00 Total Cost The abutting properties on both projects are residential flankage lots which receive a relief of 87½% of their length on School Collector Streets, instead of the usual 75% residential flankage relief. I RECOMMEND that projects for P.C. Concrete Sidewalks on a School Collector Street be proceeded with on Special Grounds at the following locations: Slocan Street, West Side, from Venables Street to Parker Street Slocan Street, West Side, from Napier Street to Charles Street. ' Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted." - CARRIED The formal resolution for the above purpose will be submitted to Council on June 23, 1970. The Council then adjourned. The foregoing are the Minutes of the Special Council meeting of June 18, 1970. 104 CITY OF VANCOUVER SPECIAL COUNCIL - JUNE 18, 1970 PUBLIC HEARING A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, June 18, 1970, at 2.00 p.m., for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing in connection with re- zoning matters and for the purpose of giving consideration to such rezoning matters. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor (Chairman). Aldermen Bird, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson. ABSENT: Alderman Adams (On Civic Business) Alderman Broome (Leave of Absence) CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson. AMENDED SEE PAGE 150 1. Lots 38-43, Block 162, D.L. 264A Situated on the South Side of 10th Avenue between Commercial Drive and Victoria Drive.__________________ An application was received from Mr. Peter Cole for the rezoning of the above described property: FROM: RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District TO: CD-I Comprehensive Development District The application was approved by the Technical Planning Board subject to the uses being restricted to a medical office building with customary ancillary uses, and that the final three readings of the amending by-law be not given by Council until prior compliance by the owners with the following conditions: a. The detailed scheme of development to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board, the scheme of development not to be materially different from that submitted by the applicant and prepared by Peter Cole and marked, "Received Department of Permits & Licences, May 5, 1970," after advice from the Design Panel on the architectural design of the structure. The development to provide a 10' landscaped setback continuous along 10th Avenue with the exception of three means of ingress and egress, same being directly across said 10' landscaped setback, maintaining a 7' landscaped setback along the easterly property line, and a 4' landscaped setback and screening along the east/west lane with adequate tree planting and landscaping within the site. b. Lots 38-43, Block 162, D.L. 264A to be first consolidated into one parcel and so registered in the Land Registry Office after dedication of the south 5' to the City for widening the lane to a minimum of 20'. c. All signs and advertisements to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board. However, such signs or advertisements to be restricted to facia 105 signs only, non-flashing, with no signs or advertisements on the south side of the structure. It is further recommended that should the above conditions or such other conditions as set by City Council following a Public Hearing not be complied with by the owners in order to permit the three readings of the amended by-law to be implemented within 120 days from this date (public hearing date) this approval shall expire. The application was also approved by the Town Planning Commission subject to the conditions set out by the Technical Planning Board. Mr. B. Ferris appeared on behalf of the applicant and no other delegations appeared. MOVED by Alderman Wilson SECONDED by Alderman Bird THAT the foregoing application by Mr. Peter Cole be approved subject to the conditions set out by the Technical Planning Board and recited above. -CARRIED 2. (OLD) Shaughnessy Golf Course - Rezoning for Botanical Gardens and Town Houses and Apartments._____________________ An application was received from the Director of Planning for the rezoning of a 67 acre parcel bounded by Oak Street on the east, the lane east of Granville Street on the west, the lane south of 33rd Avenue on the north and 37th Avenue on the south. FROM: RS-1 - One Family Dwelling District. TO: CD-I - Comprehensive Development District. The property is dealt with in two portions. A Botanical Gardens 55 Acres on Block 899, Block 900 and unsubdivided portion of D.L. 526. Being the area bounded by Oak Street on the east, the lane south of 33rd Avenue on the north and 37th Avenue on the south and an irregular shaped boundary with a Garden Apartment-Townhouse Development to the west. It is approved by the Technical Planning Board subject to the uses being restricted to a Botanical Gardens and customary accessory uses. The Technical Planning Board could approve a Development Permit Application, if made, for a Botanical Gardens based on the plan as prepared by the Board of Parks and Public Recreation as received June 11th, 1970. However, the Technical Planning Board after consultation with the Town Planning Commission would upon filing of subsequent Development Permit Applications have regard to such customary accessory uses as may be requested i.e. Floral Hall; Office; Service Buildings; location, screening and treatment of the off-street parking areas, etc. It is approved by the Town Planning Commission subject to the following condition: 106 The detailed scheme of development to be subject to the prior approval of City Council on advice from the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission; not to be materially different from the submitted plans as prepared by the Board of Parks and Public Recreation as received June 11th, 1970, with regard being given to the location, screening and treatment of the off-street parking area and site perimeter fencing and screening. B Town House and Garden Apartment Development 12 acres on unsubdivided portion of D.L. 526. Being the area bounded by the lane east of Granville Street on the west, the lane south of 33rd Avenue on the north, 37th Avenue on the south and an irregular shaped boundary with a Botanical Garden Development on the east. It is approved by the Technical Planning Board subject to the uses being restricted to town houses or garden apartments and subject to the following conditions: 1. The issuance of any development permit for the detailed scheme of development to be subject to prior approval by the City Council on advice from the Technical Planning Board after consultation with the Design Panel with regard to architectural design and advice from the Town Planning Commission subject to: i The floor space ratio not exceeding a maximum of 0.70 computed on an area equal to 75 percent of the gross area of the site including one half the width of streets and lanes around the periphery and measured to the extreme outer limits of the buildings except for those areas not above finished grade of the buildings used for off-street parking facilities; (this being equal to a floor space ratio of 0.55 computed on the net site area of 12. acres). ii Off-street parking being provided at not less than one car per 725 square feet of gross building area; with the off-street parking spaces being generally underground except for visitor or guest parking. iii The town houses to be not higher than 2 storeys from the finished grade; the garden apartments to be not higher than 4 storeys from the finished grade. Regard to be given to the provision of adequate setbacks from the property lines; open space within the site; daylighting; landscaping treatment and suitable planting of the open portions of the site and the roofs of the buildings; adequate service facilities to the buildings; treatment of any required boundary walls or fences. It is approved by the Town Planning Commission in accordance with the conditions as set by the Technical Planning Board. 107 The Director of Planning (applicant) and the Deputy Park Superintendent explained the nature of the proposed developments. Mr. Mooney, Marathon Realty Co. Ltd., and the Architect for his firm made further explanation of the 12 acre apartment project. General J. W. Clark spoke in opposition to that phase of the development which involves the high rise apartment building. Petitions of protest on various aspects of the commercial development were received and letters endorsing the development of a Botanical Garden were received from the Vancouver Botanical Gardens Association, the Canadian Mental Health Association, the Greater Vancouver Visitors and Convention Bureau and the B.C. Council of Garden Clubs. MOVED by Alderman Wilson SECONDED by Alderman Linnell THAT the application of the Director of Planning for the rezoning of the site of the Old Shaughnessy Golf Course be approved subject to the conditions set out by the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission with respect to the Botanical Gardens Development and subject to the conditions set out by the Technical Planning Board with respect to the Town House and Garden Apartment Development, and in addition subject to the following conditions in respect to the Town House and Garden Apartment Development: A The parking requirements be on the basis of 2.4 parking spaces per dwelling unit, and, B Special attention being given to the perimeter screening in order to enhance the appearance of the development from the viewpoint of the occupants of surrounding properties, with particular attention to the hiding of any fences with suitable planting. - CARRIED. The Council then adjourned. The foregoing are Minutes of the Special Council (Public Hearinq) of June 18, 1970. ======================================================================== 108 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, June 23, 1970, in the Council Chamber at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Broome (Leave of Absence) CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer offered by the Rev. Dr. George Turpin, Civic Chaplain. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day re Personnel, Property matters, etc. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated June 16, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council (Court of Revision), dated June 18, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Grant: Outward Bound British Columbia The Council further considered the application of the Outward Bound British Columbia organization for a grant in the amount of $11,200. The Standing Committee on Finance, on May 14, 1970, in recommending a grant of $5,250 made the recommendation subject to: (a) the Director of Social Planning/Community Development reporting back at the year end on the disbursement of the grant. (b) the selection of the boys being under the control and with the agreement of the Director of Social Planning/ Community Development. 109 MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT this application be approved. (not put) MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the application be tabled to the next meeting. - CARRIED 2. Grant: Vancouver Opera Association The Council further considered application of the Vancouver Opera Association for a grant in the amount of $19,500.00, the Finance Committee having recommended $15,000 in rentable time of the Civic Theatre. MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the application be tabled to the next meeting. - CARRIED It was agreed to vary the Agenda to allow consideration at this time of report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated June 19, 1970, particularly Clause 5. BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, June 19, 1970 Works and Utility Matters (i) Musqueam Indian Reserve and Salish Subdivision (Clause 5) The Board of Administration submitted the following report of the Corporation Counsel: "On March 24, 1970 Council considered a lengthy report of the Standing Committee on Finance dated March 19 dealing with the Salish Subdivision in Musqueam. The report of the Standing Committee was adopted (with two minor modifications), and it appeared that all matters outstanding between the City and the developers had been resolved. In summary, the City agreed to reimburse the developers for the cost of providing the services to the subdivision (approximately $550,000) conditional upon all City by-laws being effective and the zoning in accordance with the City's RS-1 and RM-1 regulations. At that time the application of City by-laws in this area did not present any problem because the Musqueam Band had agreed to surrender this land to the Crown Federal. The then pre- vailing legal opinion was that all Provincial and Munipal laws were effective on surrendered Indian lands. 110 Regular Council, June 23, 1970 In April of this year however, the British Columbia Court of Appeal held that even where Indian lands are surrendered to the Crown, they are still lands reserved for the Indians, and therefore Provincial and Municipal laws which attempt to regulate what may be done on those lands or how they may be used, are inapplicable and cannot be enforced. Accordingly, unless this judgment is appealed (which I understand is unlikely), and overruled by the Supreme Court of Canada, a fundamental condition of the City's agreement with the developers cannot now be carried out. Before reporting to Council I discussed this matter at length with the solicitor for the developers and a representative of the Department of Indian Affairs. They are most anxious to put this development on the market, but the matter of making City by-laws applicable in this subdivision is still unresolved. The only method that now seems appropriate (complete alienation), is apparently unacceptable to the Band. The solution suggested by the developers is that the proposals agreed to by Council on March 24 be implemented, and although Provincial and Municipal laws that concern the land will not be effective, the developers will attempt to specify the same standards by means of covenants in each lease. With some changes in the present proposed draft lease this could be done, although the City will never have any power to enforce these standards. This matter is brought to your attention in order that you may consider whether or not, in the light of the fact that the City now has no legislative jurisdiction or power to enforce by-laws over these lands, the City is still prepared to re- imburse the Band for the cost of the services in accordance with Council's previous resolution." The Council noted a request from Mr. Gardom to speak to the Council on this matter on behalf of the Musqueam Band. Permission was granted and therefore Mr. Gardom addressed the Council urging a previous arrangement with the Council be confirmed. He pointed out covenants will be placed in leases of land to specify the standards as agreed to with the City previously, insofar as Provincial and Municipal laws are concerned. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Corporation Counsel be instructed to prepare the best agreement terms possible to protect the City's interests in the matter. - CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS (cont'd) 3. Areas of Special Amenity: Gastown and Chinatown______ The Council further considered the following motion of Alderman Calder and Alderman Linnell regarding areas of special amenity: Gastown and Chinatown: "THAT, as Council is concerned with the well-being of Vancouver's historic area, Council designates both Gastown and Chinatown as areas of special amenity and requests that the Director of Planning ensure that no harmful developments are allowed to take place." (tabled) 111 MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT this motion be tabled for two weeks. - CARRIED 4. Police Control Equipment It was agreed to defer consideration of this matter pending the hearing of delegations later this day. (see pages 7 & 8) COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Davis Cup Championships His Worship the Mayor submitted a telegram from the Canadian Lawn Tennis Association in answer to the City's invitation that the American Zone Davis Cup Championships, scheduled for July of this year, be held in Vancouver. The Association's advice indicated the championships would be played in Winnipeg but Vancouver will be given future consideration. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this information be received. - CARRIED 2. Joint Study re Simulation Model: Vancouver Region__________________ The Director of Planning submitted a communication further to Council's approval to participation by City staff in a joint study with the University of British Columbia and the Greater Vancouver Regional District to develop a mathematical simulation model of the Vancouver region. The Council's approval was subject to appropriate commitments from these bodies and the Ford Foundation. It was advised all three groups now have approved their commitments. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this information be received. - CARRIED 3. Permission for Tent: 22nd Avenue between Penticton and Nanaimo Streets Victoria Drive Gospel Hall_________________________ The Council considered request from the Victoria Drive Gospel Hall for permission to place a tent near 22nd Avenue between Penticton and Nanaimo Streets. In support of the request was a petition signed by certain residents in the area, stating there is no objection, subject to certain conditions as to tidiness and conformity with City by-laws. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this request be approved, subject to the following conditions: (a) conformity with all relevant By-laws (b) a rent of $150 per month (c) a bond of $100 returnable when the land is reinstated to its original condition to the satisfaction of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance (d) consultation with the neighbouring property owners as to the location of facilities (e) approval of the Medical Health Officer. - CARRIED 112 4. Deputy Mayor: Quarter Commencing July 1, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT, pursuant to recommendation of His Worship the Mayor, Alderman Rankin be appointed Deputy Mayor for the quarter commencing July 1, 1970. - CARRIED 5. Invitation to 4th of July Celebrations: Vancouver, Washington_____________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the invitation from the Fort Vancouver Fourth of July Committee, Vancouver, Washington, that His Worship appoint an official representative of Vancouver, British Columbia, to attend 4th of July celebrations, be left in the hands of His Worship the Mayor. - CARRIED 6. Unemployment Insurance Payments in Certain Cases______________________ In the matter of unemployment insurance payments and persons affected by labour disputes, the Council received a communication from the Minister of Labour, Ottawa. He pointed out that applications for benefits received from persons whose layoff was due to reasons other than a labour dispute or any involvement in any of the recent labour disputes in British Columbia, were dealt with in the usual manner and benefits paid to persons meeting the requirements of the Unemployment Insurance Act. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT this communication be received and a copy forwarded to the International Woodworkers of America organization, a representative of which appeared before the Council on June 9th on this matter. - CARRIED 7. Federal Centennial Grant His Worship the Mayor submitted a communication enclosing extract from the Daily Province of June 23rd, quoting the Honourable Premier Bennett as expressing the view British Columbia may not have the complete say in respect of the Federal Centennial grant. His Worship requested authority to proceed to Ottawa with another Council representative to discuss the matter with the Prime Minister and local Members of Parliament. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT authority be granted pursuant to His Worship's request, if the trip is considered necessary. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd) General Report (cont'd) Works and Utility Matters (ii) Permission to use a Portable Organ on City Streets (Clause 6)_________________ The Board of Administration submitted report of the City Engineer as a result of a letter from Caledonian Markets Ltd. requesting per- mission for an organ grinder to grind out old style music on the Streets. The instrument will bear an advertising card. 113 The Police do not see any traffic problem if the organ and grinder stay on the sidewalk and do not stay in one place for a prolonged period of time. It is suggested if approval is granted it be on a trial basis for a period of three months. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT permission be granted as requested. (amended) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, in Amendment, THAT the following words be added to the motion of Alderman Wilson: 'on a trial basis of three months but subject to no advertising appearing in the operation.' (carried)* The amendment was put. A recorded vote was requested and the record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE AMENDMENT AGAINST THE AMENDMENT Alderman Hardwick Alderman Adams Alderman Rankin Alderman Wilson Alderman Linnell Alderman Bird His Worship the Mayor Alderman Sweeney Alderman Calder Alderman Phillips The amendment was declared, - CARRIED* "THAT permission be granted as requested on a trial basis of three months but subject to no advertising appearing in the operation." (iii) Balance of Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT clauses 1 to 4 inclusive of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated June 19, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED (for action on Clause 5 see pages 2 & 3) Building and Planning Matters (i) Fraserview Killarney Area Council re Southeast Sector Development (Clause 1) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT Clause 1 of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated June 19, 1970, be approved and the Fraserview Killarney Area Council be informed that when a particular project is brought to Council for consideration, the organization will be so informed. - CARRIED (ii) Balance of Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clauses 2, 3, 4, and 6 of the report of the Board of Admin- istration (Building and Planning matters), dated June 19, 1970, be adopted, and Clause 5 received for information. - CARRIED 114 At this point His Worship the Mayor introduced to Council, Councillor A. H. Honikman of the City of Cape Town, South Africa, a former Lord Mayor of that City, who was in the gallery, accompanied by former Alderman W. A. Street. The Council recessed at approximately 10:30 a.m. to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office, following which the Council recessed at approximately 12 noon to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. The Council reconvened in the Council Chamber at approximately 2:00 p.m., still in Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair and the following members of the Council present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Broome (Leave of Absence) DELEGATIONS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS Police Control Equipment: Riot Sticks_______________ The Council further considered request from the Police Commission for authority to purchase 150 riot sticks, which matter was laid on the table to receive delegations. Delegations were heard as follows: IN OPPOSITION TO PURCHASE Mrs. Betty Tarrant, Executive Director Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre Mrs. E. Huestis Unemployed Citizens Welfare Improvement Council Mr. Wayne Richards, Chairman Kitsilano Area Resources Council Mr. T.L. Perry Jr. Mr. J. Stanton, President, B.C. Civil Liberties Association Mr. L. Atkins The Action Committee for Unemployed Youth Mr. N. Gibbons, President, Greater Vancouver Area B.C. Association of Social Workers Mr. B. Campbell Point Grey Constituency Association N.D.P. Mrs. H. Thomas, Chairman Vietnam Action Committee Mr. A. Saba Jr. (brief filed) Mr. T. Hodge, President, Alma Mater Society, U.B.C. (brief filed) 115 Mrs. M. Monteith E. Podovinnkoff, B. C. Peace Council IN SUPPORT OF PURCHASE Mr. P.D. Butler, B.C. Field Director Canadian League of Rights (brief filed) Mr. T.W. Spaetgens Committee of Concerned Citizens (brief filed) The Council noted that of the communications received on this subject, 279 were from individuals in support and 41 from individuals opposed and 4 were received from groups in support and 20 opposed. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the request of the Board of Police Commissioners for authority to purchase 150 riot sticks be approved. (carried)* His Worship the Mayor instructed, at the request of Alderman Wilson, that copies of all communications and briefs on file with the City Clerk be forwarded to the Director of Social Planning/Community Development. Following Council debate on the motion, Alderman Calder withdrew from the meeting to 'pair off' Alderman Broome who was absent and whose views it was stated were in favour of the purchase of this equipment A recorded vote was requested on the motion of Alderman Adams and the record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Sweeney Alderman Phillips Alderman Wilson Alderman Rankin Alderman Bird Alderman Linnell His Worship the Mayor --- Alderman Adams Alderman Hardwick (did not vote and therefore was recorded in the negative) The motion was declared, - CARRIED* During consideration of the foregoing matter a short recess was observed at 4:00 p.m. following which debate continued and after the decision was made, a further short recess was observed at approximately 4:45 p.m. 116 8. Community Picnic: Vancouver Inner-City Service Project His Worship the Mayor presented a communication dated June 23, 1970, from the Vancouver Inner-City Service Project advising of a community picnic sponsored with the Fairview Slopes Ratepayers and Tenants Association between the hours of 12 noon and 9:00 p.m., on July 1st, for residents of the Fairview slopes. In this regard the request is made for permission to use the undeveloped City right-of-way on Spruce Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT permission be granted as requested, subject to the requirements of the City Engineer. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd) Finance Matters (1) Crystal Pool Replacement: 1971-75 Capital Program (Clause 2) The Board of Administration submitted report of the Director of Finance pointing out the Council, on June 9th, approved the Park Board's request for an advance of a $45,000 expenditure under the 1971-75 Five-Year Plan in order that immediate action may be taken to choose an architect in respect of replacement of the Crystal Pool. The Council added two conditions, i.e. the site for the pool replacement to be discussed in due course with the Council and the Director of Finance to report on the method of advance financing for the $45,000. The recommendation is made that the source of funds for these architect's fees be an advance against the 1971-75 Five-Year Plan funds. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the source of funds be as recommended by the Director of Finance; FURTHER the Park Board be advised that approval of funds for planning and replacement of Crystal Pool does not give this project any priority and that calling for tenders and contracts will depend on the order of priorities placed by Council for the many City needs to be met from borrowed funds, as there is no certainty of the availability of such funds on terms that can be acceptable. - CARRIED (ii) Grant: Laurel House Society (Clause 3) The Board of Administration submitted request of the Laurel House Society for a grant in the amount of $3,300. The opportunity to appear as a delegation is requested. The Council noted, however, that this organization had appeared before the Finance Committee earlier in the year. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT no further action be taken on this application. - CARRIED (iii) Luncheon: Canadian Young Voyageur Program (Clause 4) The Board of Administration advised of request from the Sir Charles Tupper Secondary School that the City sponsor an informal luncheon in the Centennial Museum cafeteria to entertain 42 Grade 11 exchange students from Winnipeg, during the week of July 22 - July 30, the approximate cost being $85.00. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the City host a luncheon up to the amount of $85.00 and the details be left in the hands of the Entertainment and Civic Recognition Committee, including obtaining passes to suitable Civic facilities for this group. - CARRIED (iv) Balance of Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clauses 1 and 5 of the report of the Board of Adminis- tration (Finance matters), dated June 19, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED B. Personnel Matters, Regular, June 12, 1970 Salary and Classification Review: Golf Course Attendant II, Park Board MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Regular), dated June 12, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Property Matters (i) Dick Building: 1490 West Broadway (Clause 5) It was agreed to defer consideration of this clause pending the hearing of delegations as requested. (ii) Sale of City-owned Property: 2221 Pine Street (Clause 6) The Board of Administration submitted report of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance and the City Engineer advising Plimley Motors Ltd., owners of most of the surrounding property in the block, have requested the City approve sale to the company of City- owned lot South 26.5' of Lots 9 & 10, Block 288, D.L. 526 and a small portion of land dedicated for lane, in order to consolidate with the abutting property. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT approval be given to the direct sale of this City-owned property and small portion of land mentioned, to Plimley Motors Ltd. - CARRIED 118 MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this sale be on the following conditions: (i) Sale price of South 26.5' of Lots 9 & 10 and 10' strip of lane abutting the West 16' of Lot 15 and Lot 16 except West 33', to be $17,550.00 plus taxes on the land only and registration fees. (ii) Vacant dwelling on South 26.5' of Lots 9 & 10 to be demolished by Plimley Motors Ltd. within 60 days. (iii) South 26.5' of Lots 9 & 10 to be consolidated with adjoining vacant Lot B of Lots 9 & 10. (iv) Strip of lane abutting to be consolidated with West 16' of Lot 15 and Lot 16 except West 33'. - CARRIED (iii) Balance of Property Matters MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clauses 1 to 4 inclusive and 7 and 8 of the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated June 19, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED D. General Report: Gastown, Chinatown It was agreed to defer consideration of this report pending the hearing of delegations as requested. E. Parking Meter Replacement The Board of Administration, under date of June 15, 1970, submitted report of the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent making recommendations as a result of tenders received for the purchase of 2,850 parking meters. The recommendations are as follows and the Board of Administration recommends adoption: "1. Council accept the low bid submitted by E.T. Curlette Sales Limited for the supply of 2,850 manual meters (including trade-in of existing meters) at a total cost of $161,829.38 plus 5% Provincial Sales Tax. 2. The additional $9,000 for meter replacement and installation expenses be appropriated from the Parking Meter Replacement Reserve Fund. 3. The Corporation Counsel be instructed to make the necessary amendments to the Parking Meter By-law No. 2952 to comply with the new parking meters and rate structure." MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved. - CARRIED 119 F. Social Service Department: Extension of Temporary Positions The Board of Administration, under date of June 18, 1970, sub- mitted report of the Acting Social Service Administrator and the Administrative Analyst regarding a number of temporary positions and recommending as follows: "1. The Social Service Department be maintained generally on the present basis until such time as the Financial Aid Programme is established, but subject to continued cost- sharing by the Province. (Estimated commencement date: September 1970). 2. In principle, the termination date for the 32 temporary positions noted above be extended until: (a) the Financial Aid Programme is implemented (21 positions); (b) the completion of the changeover of the filing system, anticipated by mid-August 1970 (7 Clerk Typists I and 4 Clerk Typists II); (c) subject to review with the Provincial Department of Social Improvement, Rehabilitation and Human Resources on a month-to-month basis and a continuation of Provincial cost sharing. 3. The necessary funds be provided from Contingency Reserve." The Board of Administration recommends adoption of the foregoing and the matter of cost-sharing be the subject of continuing review between the Provincial and City officials. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing recommendations of the officials and the Board of Administration be approved. - CARRIED G. Study of Scavenging Procedures The Board of Administration, under date of June 19, 1970, submitted report of the City Engineer as a result of a study of scavenging procedures. The City Engineer details the result of the study to date in respect of two man refuse collection crews vs three man crews and advised of specially designed side loaders. As a result of this study it is stated the low capacity and high capital cost of the two man units largely offset the significant decrease in labour costs possible with two man crews and therefore such operation has shown the two man units to be practical and economical only in certain areas of the City. The situation however, will continue to be under close observation. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this information be received. - CARRIED 120 H. Grant: Vancouver Amateur Swimming Club _________Canadian Dolphin Swim Club________ The Board of Administration, under date of June 19, 1970, submitted for consideration a request from the Presidents of the Canadian Dolphin Swim Club and the Vancouver Amateur Swimming Club for a grant in the amount of $2,250 to provide a special reduced rental rate of $12.00 per hour for the Percy Norman Memorial pool and $7.00 per hour for the Crystal Pool. The Park Board approved a grant to these clubs in this amount, on a matching basis with City Council. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the two swimming clubs be requested to consult with the Killarney Swim Club with a view to bringing in a joint grant application. - CARRIED I. Amending By-law to Control Roof Signs The Board of Administration, under date of June 19, 1970, submitted a report regarding proposed amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law to control roof signs in C-2 and C-3 Commercial Districts. The history of the matter is set out in the Board of Administration report and the following is extracted therefrom: "The Director of Planning has made application to amend Zoning and Development By-law #3575 to prohibit roof signs in C-2 and C-3 commercial districts which will include the deletion of Schedule 'F' to the by-law and necessary consequential changes. It is therefore RECOMMENDED: 1. THAT the Corporation Counsel be requested to prepare a draft by-law amendment along the lines of Appendix A and that such amendment be referred direct to Public Hearing after report from the Town Planning Commission. 2. THAT City Council consider applying the prohibition of roof signs to all zoning districts throughout the City and if Council agrees to this policy, then the Director of Planning be authorized to make the necessary application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law and the Corporation Counsel be requested to revise the amendment referred to in (1) above accordingly." The Board of Administration advised the Technical Planning Board approved these recommendations subject to minor drafting changes necessary. The Board of Administration so recommends. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing recommendations be adopted, only insofar as necessary to process these applications to a Public Hearing. - CARRIED 121 J. Rental of Lighting Equipment to 'Theatre in the Park'_________________ The Board of Administration, under date of June 22, 1970, submitted the following report of the Manager of the Vancouver Civic Auditorium regarding the rental of lighting equipment to the organization 'Theatre in the Park': "The Vancouver Civic Auditorium Board has lent encouragement to the 'Theatre in the Park' admitting that to produce summer musicals in The Queen Elizabeth Theatre is an enormously expensive affair. This was tried by the Vancouver Festival. What is really Wanted by the public is open-air Theatre. To help avoid the hazard of rain, the promoters of 'Theatre in the Park' have been advised to design their sets in such a way that their production could be moved to The Queen Elizabeth Playhouse in case of persistent rain. The 'Theatre in the Park' have entered a request that certain lighting elements, previously the property of Theatre Under The Stars, be loaned to them for the run of their productions. The Vancouver Civic Auditorium Board concurs with the Manager's proposal that these be loaned to them under the care and supervision of The Queen Elizabeth Theatre lighting operator. In return, the sum of $1,800.00 be paid by the 'Theatre in the Park' as a rental credit. In case of rain, their production could be moved to the Playhouse and this amount would cover ten evenings rental. If the credit is not used, it will accrue to Theatre rentals. Rentals in excess of $1,800.00 and all other charges would be paid by 'Theatre in the Park', should they be forced by rain to move to the Playhouse for more than the ten-day period. The Playhouse has no conflicting bookings during July." MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT this lighting equipment be rented to the organization for the amount of $1,800.00, based on the report of the Auditorium Manager. (amended) MOVED by Ald. Adams, in Amendment, THAT the following words be added to the motion of Alderman Phillips: 'such rental to be paid in advance'. - CARRIED The motion, as amended, and reading as follows was put and carried: "THAT this lighting equipment be rented to the organization for the amount of $1,800.00, based on the report of the Auditorium Manager, such rental to be paid in advance." K. New Fountain and Stanley Hotels The Board of Administration, under date of June 19, 1970, submitted the following report of the Director of Planning: "On April 30, 1970, Council adopted a report asking the Army and Navy Stores Limited to defer their request for a Develop- ment Permit for two months, pending the outcome of negotiations between the Residents of Gastown group and the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Council is reminded that the Residents of Gastown group were undertaking a feasibility study in course of negotiations with Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation, contemplating the hotels being renovated and converted to middle aged and elderly citizens' residences, plus retail use at ground floor. ___ 122 The two months deferment requested by Council will terminate on July 5, but it is possible that negotiations will not be successfully concluded within that time. On June 12, Mr. W.W. Wood of Birmingham and Wood, Consultants to the Residents group sent the attached letter and a feasibility study to Council drawing attention to this fact and to the danger of demolition negating the project. For Council's information, I have had discussions with Senior officials of the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation in Ottawa relating to this project and they are interested in this proposal for large scale rehabilitation. They hope that a feasible project can result which will provide much needed housing accommodation in a new way. It will also result in the retention and renovation of two important early buildings in Gastown. As confirmation, a letter dated June 19, has been received from the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation Regional Supervisor setting out their interest. (Copy of this letter is also attached.) Mrs. Hall, representing a financial responsible group of individuals has become associated with the Residents of Gastown group and, is currently making an offer of purchase to the Army and Navy Stores. It is possible that a response to the offer will have been received or that other developments will have occurred by Tuesday, June 23, which will be reported verbally to Council at that time. In the event that no further developments occur, however, it is suggested that Council request a further delay of thirty days of demolition by the Army and Navy Stores to enable negotiations to be completed." The Council recognized the cooperation which has been received to date from the Army and Navy Stores Limited in granting deferments of demolition to date and expressed appreciation of the Company's assistance in the matter. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT His Worship the Mayor be in communication with the owners of these two hotels requesting further deferment of decision on demolition for a period of thirty days. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the Director of Planning be requested to report back as soon as possible on suggestions for relief of the parking situation in the neighbourhood of the New Fountain and Stanley Hotels. - CARRIED L. Fire Protection to Mitchell Island Commissioner Ryan reported orally that, due to a fire on the Fraser Street Bridge placing that bridge out of use for a time, the Richmond Council has asked if the City of Vancouver would agree to provide fire service to Mitchell Island for the time being. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT fire services be provided to Mitchell Island during this emergency on a basis of a charge for actual costs incurred, to include normal surcharge for administration purposes. - CARRIED 123 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED BY-LAWS BY-LAW TO REPEAL BY-LAW No. 4317 BEING THE MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION BY-LAW MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to repeal By-law No. 4317 being the Motor Vehicle Inspection By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) MOTIONS 1. Closing and Stopping Up Lane (South of Melville Street from the Lane east of Thurlow Street to Burrard Street)______________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver are vested in the City of Vancouver by virtue of Section 289(1)(2): of the Vancouver Charter; and WHEREAS a portion of the lane in Block 3, District Lot 185, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 92, was dedicated by said Plan 92; and 124 WHEREAS written consent has been received by the City of Vancouver from the owner of the East ½ of Lot 13, said Block 3, for the closing, stopping up and disposing of portion of the lane in said Block 3: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the portion of lane in Block 3, District Lot 185, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 92, dedicated by Plan 92, lying between a line joining the South East corner of Lot 1 to the North East corner of Lot 18 and the production southerly of a line drawn parallel to and 20 feet perpendicularly distant Easterly from the Westerly limit of the East 32 feet of Lot 7, all in said Block 3. The same as shown outlined red on a plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L S., dated April 3, 1970, and marginally numbered LD 1195, a print of which is hereto attached, be closed, stopped up and conveyed to the owner of Lots 1 to 6, the East 32 feet of Lot 7 and Lots 14 to 18, said Block 3; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the closed lane be subdivided with the above mentioned lots. - CARRIED 2. School Collector Sidewalk (W/S Slocan Street from Napier Street to Charles Street)_______________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS a proposed project for the construction of a Portland cement concrete sidewalk, five feet in width, on the West side of Slocan Street between Napier Street and Charles Street, was recommended by the Board of Administration on April 24th, 1970, and approved by Council on April 28th, 1970; AND WHEREAS the said project was advanced as a local improve- ment on the initiative principle to a Court of Revision on June 18th, 1970, and was defeated; AND WHEREAS it is hereby declared that it is necessary in the public interest that the said sidewalk be constructed on the said portion of Slocan Street, which has been designated by Council as a school collector street; AND WHEREAS the Council deems that the said sidewalk will specially benefit the real property fronting or abutting on the said portion of Slocan Street; AND WHEREAS the Council may by authority contained in Section 506 of the Vancouver Charter by resolution passed by two-thirds of all its members, undertake and carry out the construction of the said sidewalk and assess the cost thereof against the real property so deemed to be specially benefited as a local improvement; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a portland cement concrete sidewalk, five feet in width, together with all other necessary and incidental work in connection therewith, be constructed on the West side of Slocan Street, between Napier Street and Charles Street, 125 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the cost of the construction of the said sidewalk be assessed against the real property fronting and abutting thereon as a local improvement upon the basis provided in By-law No. 3614, being the Local Improvement Procedure By-law, subject, however, to the limitations prescribed in the Vancouver Charter aforesaid; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proportion of the cost of the construction of the said sidewalk to be borne by the City pursuant to the Local Improvement Procedure By-law and the Vancouver Charter aforesaid, be assumed by the City and be paid out of the general revenue of the City. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY 3. School Collector Sidewalk (W/S Slocan Street from Venables Street to Parker Street)____________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS a proposed project for the construction of a Portland cement concrete sidewalk, five feet in width, on the West side of Slocan Street between Venables Street and Parker Street, was recommended by the Board of Administration on April 24th, 1970, and approved by Council on April 28th, 1970; AND WHEREAS the said project was advanced as a local improve- ment on the initiative principle to a Court of Revision on June 18th, 1970, and was defeated; AND WHEREAS it is hereby declared that it is necessary in the public interest that the said sidewalk be constructed on the said portion of Slocan Street, which has been designated by Council as a school collector street; AND WHEREAS the Council deems that the said sidewalk will specially benefit the real property fronting or abutting on the said portion of Slocan Street; AND WHEREAS the Council may by authority contained in Section 506 of the Vancouver Charter by resolution passed by two-thirds of all its members, undertake and carry out the construction of the said sidewalk and assess the cost thereof against the real property so deemed to be specially benefited as a local improvement; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a portland cement concrete sidewalk, five feet in width, together with all other necessary and incidental work in connection therewith, be constructed on the West side of Slocan Street, between Venables Street and Parker Street; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the cost of the construction of the said sidewalk be assessed against the real property fronting and abutting thereon as a local improvement upon the basis provided in By-law No. 3614, being the Local Improvement Procedure By-law, subject, however, to the limitations prescribed in the Vancouver Charter aforesaid; 126 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proportion of the cost of the construction of the said sidewalk to be borne by the City pursuant to the Local Improvement Procedure By-law and the Vancouver Charter aforesaid be assumed by the City and be paid out of the general revenue of the City. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY 4. Neighbourhood Community Planning On June 16, 1970, Notice was called on the following motion of Alderman Hardwick: "THAT WHEREAS in the West End, Strathcona, Kerrisdale, Fraserview, Dunbar and other areas, planning problems of a local concern are arising; AND WHEREAS at present the Planning Department is organized to deal primarily with individual properties or at a city-wide scale; AND WHEREAS a report on Departmental re-organization will be forthcoming; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Director of Planning report to Council on how neighbourhood community planning can become more effective and more responsive to the local neighbourhoods and communities." (referred) MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the foregoing motion be referred to the Standing Committee on Planning and Development. - CARRIED The Council adjourned at approximately 5:20 p.m. The foregoing are the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting, dated June 23, 1970, and the reports referred to are those on Page(s)127-149 127 BOARD Of ADMINISTRATION . . . (WORKS) 1 JUNE 19TH, 1970. The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT (dated June 19th. 1970.) 1. Street Widening at the North East Corner of 6lst Avenue & Knight Street and Lot 20, Block 2 of Block 5. D.L. 200_________________________________ "the west 7 feet of Lot 20, Block 2 of Block 5, D.L. 200 is required for the widening of Knight Street. Council has approved construction of a 62 ft. pavement on Knight Street from 57th Avenue southerly to the new crossing of the Fraser River. The west 7 feet of Lot 20 is the last widening strip required for the foregoing paving project. In addition to the cost of acquiring the 7 ft. of Lot 20, which is flankage, there will be additional physical costs which will include removing the existing concrete wall on Knight Street, constructing a new one at the new property line, the replacement of fences, the reconstruc- tion of sidewalks within the lot, the removal of and compensation for trees, shrubs, hedges and a planter. The Supervisor of Property & Insurance has been negotiating with the owner for the acquisition of the 7 ft. strip but to date, it has not been possible to arrive at a basis for settlement. I RECOMMEND that the Supervisor of Property & Insurance be authorized to negotiate with the owner for the acquisition of the 7 ft. strip failing which the Corporation Counsel be instructed to commence expropriation proceedings and that an appropriation of $8,000 be set up for the acquisition of the strip and the carrying out of the work from Account Number 0146/7901 (1970 Major Street Paving Program Unallocated)." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. 1970 Paving Program - South side of 49tb Avenue between Cambie Street and Ontario Street_____________ "On June 12th, 1969, Council authorized the City Engineer to call tenders for the construction of pavement and curbs on the north side of 49th Avenue between Cambie Street and Ontario Street. This improvement was initiated by the majority of the abutting residents. Contracts were subsequently awarded for this work, and construc- tion should commence in the next few weeks. 128 The south side was not included in the Local Improvement as the abutting property consists of the new Vancouver City College and City-owned land (Langara)- Traffic volumes will increase in this section when the City College opens later this year and for this reason it is desirable to widen the pavement and construct curbs on both sides of 49th Avenue at this time. It is proposed that the improvement of this section will be followed later this year by the initiation by the City of the improvement of the remaining unimproved sections between Oak and Main Street as part of the overall plan for the improvement of 49th Avenue included in the current Five Year Plan. The cost of constructing pavement and curbs on the south side of 49th Avenue between Cambie Street and Ontario Street is estimated to be $58,000. Funds are available in Account Code Number 1/6/7901 'Major Streets Unallocated'. It is proposed to add this work to the existing contract for the construction of curbs and pavement on the north side which was awarded in 1969; the work being carried over to this year. The Contractors have signified their willingness to accept the additional work at the rates established in their 1969 contracts. I RECOMMEND that: 1. The City Engineer be authorized to construct pavement and curbs on the south side of 49th Avenue between Cambie Street and Ontario Street; 2. That funds in the amount of $58,000 be appropriated from the Streets Capital Budget, Account Code Number 1/6/7901 'Major Streets Unallocated'." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 3. McCleery Street End South of Celtic Avenue and the Forest Service of British Columbia "An application has been received from the Forest Service to lease the westerly 60 feet of McCleery Street south of Celtic Avenue for the parking of Forestry vehicles. This portion of McCleery Street is 100 feet wide and has not been developed for highway purposes. The Parks Board has constructed a path about 20 feet wide on the street with hog fuel for equestrians to ride from Celtic Avenue to the dyke. The Forest Service has agreed to relocate this path from the west 60 feet of the street which it wishes to lease. It is to be noted that Balaclava Street south of Celtic Avenue was leased to the Forestry Service in 1967 under similar conditions as set out below. I RECOMMEND that the west 60 feet of McCleery Street extending from the southerly limit of Celtic Avenue to the Fraser River be closed and stopped up and leased to the Minister of Lands, Forests and Water Resources, subject to the following conditions: (l) The term of the lease to be 10 years subject to one year's notice of cancelation if required for municipal purposes at a nominal rental of $1.00 for the term. 129 (2) The lease area to be developed to grades approved by the City Engineer. (3) The use to be for parking purposes only. (4) The Forest Service to relocate the existing path extending from Celtic to the dyke from the lease area to the easterly portion of the street, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. (5) An agreement satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel and the City Engineer." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. RECOMMENDATION: 4. Request for Installation of Advertising Bench at Bus Stop at 8725 Oak Street The City Engineer reports as follows: "This bus stop is on the west side of Oak Street, immediately south of 71st Avenue and extends across the frontage of an apartment owned by Mr. Leong, at 8725 Oak Street. The stop is used as a transfer point to and from the Richmond bus and serves the industrial area south of Marine Drive. Consequently, it is used somewhat more extensively than most bus zones in residential areas, especially late in the evenings. Mr. Leong has complained of litter on his property, of loitering on his lawn and entrance walk, and of bus patrons standing in the apartment building entrance during inclement weather and disturbing his tenants. A litter container was installed at his request, resulting in a degree of improvement and Mr. Leong constructed a low chain fence along his property line to protect his lawn. Since then, the fence has been damaged and Mr. Leong has written requesting that an advertising bench be installed at the bus stop, in hopes that this would further localize the area used by the waiting bus passengers. It is not City policy to permit the installation of advertising benches in residential areas, although relaxations have been made in three cases; on Rupert Street at 4th and 5th Avenues and at Macdonald Street and King Edward Avenue. These installations were made at the request of residents from nearby Senior Citizens Housing Projects and two of the benches were installed as a public service, without carrying advertising. In this instance it also appears there is justification for a departure from policy, in view of the circumstances and the direct request from the fronting resident, and since an advertising bench company has indicated they are prepared to install a bench, displaying advertising at this bus stop. While the installation would not completely resolve the difficulties being experienced, it would be of signi- ficant assistance, and therefore, it is RECOMMENDED that the City's policy regarding the placing of advertising benches in residential areas be relaxed to permit the installation of a bench on the west side of Oak Street south of 71st Avenue, at the bus stop." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. 130 CONSIDERATIONS: 5. Musqueam Indian Reserve & Salish Subdivision The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "On March 24, 1970 Council considered a lengthy report of the Standing Committee on Finance dated March 19 dealing with the Salish Subdivision in Musqueam. The report of the Standing Committee was adopted (with two minor modifi- cations), and it appeared that all matters outstanding between the City and the developers had been resolved. In summary, the City agreed to reimburse the developers for the cost of providing the services to the subdivision (approximately $550,000) conditional upon all City by-laws being effective and the zoning in accordance with the City's RS-1 and RM-1 regulations. At that time the application of City by-laws in this area did not present any problem because the Musqueam Band had agreed to surrender this land to the Crown Federal. The then prevailing legal opinion was that all Provincial and Municipal laws were effective on surrendered Indian lands. In April of this year however, the British Columbia Court of Appeal held that even where Indian lands are surrendered to the Crown, they are still lands reserved for the Indians, and therefore Provincial and Municipal laws which attempt to regulate what may be done on those lands or how they may be used, are inapplicable and cannot be enforced. Accordingly, unless this judgment is appealed (which I understand is unlikely), and overruled by the Supreme Court of Canada, a fundamental condition of the City's agreement with the developers cannot now be carried out. Before reporting to Council I discussed this matter at length with the solicitor for the developers and a repre- sentative of the Department of Indian Affairs. They are most anxious to put this development on the market, but the matter of making City by-laws applicable in this sub- division is still unresolved. The only method that now seems appropriate (complete alienation), is apparently unacceptable to the Band. The solution suggested by the developers is that the proposals agreed to by Council on March 24 be implemented, and although Provincial and Municipal laws that concern the land will not be effective, the developers will attempt to specify the same standards by means of covenants in each lease. With some changes in the present proposed draft lease this could be done, although the City will never have any power to enforce these standards. This matter is brought to your attention in order that you may consider whether or not, in the light of the fact that the City now has no legislative jurisdiction or power to enforce by-laws over these lands, the City is still prepared to reimburse the Band for the cost of the services in accordance with Council's previous resolution." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Corporation Council for Council's consideration. (Circulated for the information of Council is the Standing Committee on Finance report of March 19, 1970 and Council action with respect to this report.) 131 6. Permission to Use a Portable Organ on City Streets_______________ The City Engineer reports as follows: "In a letter dated April 21, 1970, Mr. A. Lever of Lever Antiques, requests permission for an organ grinder to grind out old style music on the streets of Vancouver. They propose to use a 100 year old Spanish Barrel organ that is mounted on a three-wheel dolly. The overall dimensions of this device will be 4 ft. 6 inches long, 2 ft. wide and 4 ft. high. It will be propelled around the Downtown area by a grinder. It is not their intention to stop in any one place for a prolonged period of time. Although this is not strictly an advertising device it will bear a 12 inch x 16 inch card on the back with the name and address, Lever Antiques, 771 Dunsmuir Street. This request is similar in nature to the request from Adrian Stott in September, 1969. Mr. Stott requested permission for a group of local musicians to perform as buskers on City streets and was granted permission on a trial basis. The Police do not foresee any problem from a traffic stand- point if the organ and grinder stay on the sidewalk and they do not, as they suggest, stay in one place for a prolonged period of time. Since this proposal requires Council approval under Sections 67 and 69 of the Street and Traffic By-law, this report is submitted for Council Consideration. In considering this matter Council should be aware that an activity of this nature has never been carried on in Vancouver and, therefore, it is impossible to foresee every situation which might arise. We therefore suggest if approval is granted that it be on a trial basis for a period of three months." Your Board submits the matter to Council for CONSIDERATION. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 109, 110, 112, 113 132 Board of Administration, June 19, 1970 (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Fraserview Killarney Area Council re Southeast Sector Development The Director of Planning reports as follows: "A letter addressed to His Worship the Mayor and Members of City Council was received from the Fraserview-Killarney Area Council asking Council to examine the conditions of development for the Southeast Sector and substitute the following: (a) town house units in Areas B, D, E and F be sold for development under Strata Titles Act (b) the regulations be reviewed for the two 6.6 acre garden apartment and town house sites in Area A to provide a greater percentage of open space (c) that a landscape buffer be provided between the development of town house, senior citizen, and garden apartment sites and existing single-family homes on Kerr and Tyne Streets (d) that the densities outlined in the May, 1968 Southeast Sector report be maintained for sites in Areas B, C, D, E and F. Comments on Proposals A. In June, 1968 Council made a decision with respect to the type of management for multiple housing sites in Areas A and C. The Area Council is suggesting that City Council in considering types of development and management in the remaining areas (B, D, E and F) of the Southeast Sector consider only private ownership of town house dwelling units. B. The Area Council is concerned that the regulations proposed for the two 6.6 acre sites for garden apartments and town houses will not provide sufficient amenity and open space. Although not expressed in their letter, their principal con- cern is that the proposed regulations will result in a repeat of the internal and particularly external appearance of the Killarney Gardens development on the west side of Kerr Street. City officials are aware of the problems encountered with the Killarney Gardens development and will take account of the concerns of the residents of the area with respect to this aspect of design. C. The AreaCouncil's concern with respect to landscaped set- backs and buffering of low density multiple housing from existing residents have been noted and will be considered in design reviews of development permit applications for the subject sites. D. The densities proposed for the town house sites in Areas B, C, D, E and F was F.S.R. 0.5 for large sites and F.S.R. 0.45 for longitudinal sites. These densities will permit approximately 12-16 units per acre (based on 1,200-1,600 square foot units). These densities are within the standards recommended by the American Society of Planning Officials (ASPO) and the Urban Land Institute. 133 The Fraserview-Killarney Area Council asked to be notified in advance if Council is considering significant changes to the Southeast Sector plans - particularly as they relate to the points they have raised in their letter. Reports being submitted to Council are not made public until they have been forwarded to Council for consideration. The City Clerk has noted the request by the Chairman of the Fraserview-Killarney Area Council and will endeavour to forward copies of reports and extracts of Council minutes related to the Southeast Sector to him." Your Board brings to the attention of Council and the Fraserview- Killarney Area Council that the overall design for the Southeast Sector is the most advanced by comparison with any part of the City and com- parable with the best in North America in relation to the provision of amenity and facilities of all types combined with a variety of housing forms to meet current needs of families and senior citizens. These needs must take into account the economic circumstances of the families. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the communication from the Fraserview- Killarney Area Council be received and they he provided with copies of reports as they are submitted to Council, together with a copy of this report. (Copies of the letter from Mr. Abe Fehr, Chairman, Fraserview- Killarney Area Council are circulated for Council's information.) 2. Rezoning: E/S of Victoria Drive between 48th & 49th Avenues - (Dr. D. Ciarniello)_________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "An application has been received from Dr. D. Ciarniello, 1092 West 37th Avenue, requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 whereby Lot B, Block 1, D.L. 724 would be rezoned from an RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District to a C-2 Commercial District for the purpose of 'building a dental office to serve the community of South Vancouver and Fraserview District'. Submitted with the application was a letter from Dr. Ciarniello which states: "The south Vancouver area is badly in need of more dentists and of more dental offices. As a dentist in the area I have been unable to keep up with the demands of the public. My patients have been forced to travel to other areas to seek dental treatment. Even so, the demands for my services are increasing every day. For over the past four years I have been constantly looking for somewhere else to house my practice - somewhere that would allow me the space to hire more dental personnel. My search has been fruitless, so in desperation I recently pur- chased the property at 6458 Victoria Drive with the hopes of having it rezoned from RT-2 to C-2 for the purpose of building an adequate dental office. It is my firm belief that you should allow me to erect a building that meets with your approval. The area and myself are desperate for these facilities.' 134 The subject lot has a frontage of 40' and a depth of 118' and is currently occupied by a dwelling. The four lots fronting on Victoria Drive, lying immediately to the north of the subject lot, terminating at 48th Avenue, are zoned RT-2 Two Family Dwel- ling District and are occupied by dwellings. The three lots to the south of the subject lot fronting on Victoria Drive, terminating at 49 Avenue, are zoned C-2 Commercial as are the lots on the west side of Victoria Drive from 47th Avenue to 158' south of 50th Avenue and lots on the east side of Victoria Drive between 49th Avenue and 50th Avenue, all of which are developed commercially, The applicant has for some years occupied the 2nd floor of the bank building immediately to the south of the subject property. It is understood the lease is being terminated and he proposes to con- struct a dental office building on the subject property if the rezoning is approved. The Technical Planning Board on May 15, 1970 recommended that the application be APPROVED. The Town Planning Commission on May 29, 1970 endorsed the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission be received and the matter be referred for the consideration of Council at a Public Hearing. 3. Haro-Smithe Connector - Subdivision and Disposal of Surplus Lands at Haro and Burrard Streets__________________________________________ Your Board submits the following report of the City Engineer, the Supervisor of Property and Insurance and the Director of Planning: "Vancouver City Council in considering the attached Board of Administration report on the Haro-Smithe Connector, dated May 22nd, 1970, passed the following motions: 'THAT recommendations (a), (b) and (c) be laid over for two weeks to allow the Board of Administration to report on the desirability of including the Haro diversion property with the Robson Street property as a possible comprehensive block development as was accomplished in the Georgia-Pender area. THAT lease extensions referred to in this clause be not granted but that after the lease expirations, such leases be continued on a month-to-month basis.' The attached report of the Director of Planning dated February 19th, 1970 and titled 'Notes on Rezoning, 1000 Block Robson Street', was considered by Council on March 4th, 1970 and it was resolved: 'THAT the Director of Planning act as the City's liaison with Devanco Corporation Ltd., and the property owners and merchants not in the Corpor- ation to assist in the determination of a development plan for the 1000 Block Robson Street within the context of an emerging Downtown Plan.' The main concern of the Director of Planning's report was the preservation of the existing retail character of Robson Street. Although the maximum redevelopment area was purposely not delineated, a 7.9 net acre area including the City-owned Haro diversion property was studied. 135 Liaison to date with Devanco Corporation and other owners and tenants of the Robson Street area would indicate they are including the Haro diversion property in their formative plans for the proposed Robson redevelopment area. However, neither plans nor land assembly for the area have reached a stage where comprehensive redevelopment is possible. In the interests of superblock redevelopment it would be desirable to include the 0.7 acre City-owned Haro diversion property within the proposed Robson redevelopment scheme, however, the property is not considered crucial to the preservation of the retail character of Robson Street. In addition it is physically separated from the Robson Street properties by the site of a new ten-storey apartment building (Lot 15 and the West ½ of Lot 16, Block 5, D.L. 185) and the British Columbia Automobile Association property (East ½ of Lot 16 and Parcel E, Block 5, D.L. 185). Although desirable, inclusion of the Haro diversion property in the proposed Robson Street redevelopment area appears to be neither crucial, nor feasible under these present circumstances. Notwithstanding the above, it is suggested that the City of Vancouver should be prepared to consider inclusion of the Haro diversion property if developers are able to demonstrate a workable means of doing so within the estimated 6 to 8 months required to prepare the property for sale. It is therefore RECOMMENDED: THAT Council adopt the recommendations of the Board of Administration report dated May 22nd, 1970, thereby approving subdivision, rezoning and sale of the Haro diversion property including the closed portion of Haro Street. FURTHER, THAT Council not be adverse to considering inclusion of the Haro diversion property (excluding the northerly 35' + of closed Haro Street) in a workable Robson Street redevelopment plan, if such a plan is submitted within the estimated 6 to 8 month period required to prepare the property for sale." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing joint report of the City Engineer, Supervisor of Property and Insurance and the Director of Planning be endorsed. (Copies of the Board of Administration report dated May 22nd, 1970 and the report of the Director of Planning dated February 19th, 1970 are circulated for the information of Council.) 4. Rezoning: Area bounded by Skeena Street, Second Narrows Bridge approach, Rupert Street and C.P.R. Right-of-way__________________________ An application has been made by the Director of Planning requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law whereby the above lands would be rezoned from an RS-1 One-Family Dwelling District and a C-2 Commercial District to an M-l Industrial District. Urban Renewal Scheme No. 6 is being carried out under agreements dated September 21, 1967 and January 23, 1968 with the Federal and Provincial Governments. The scheme will provide approximately 7 acres of industrial sites through acquisition and clearance of lands presently zoned RS-1 One- Family Dwelling District, C-l Commercial District and certain redundant streets and lanes. 136 The lands within the urban renewal scheme, for which rezoning is required, are bounded generally by Rupert Street, McGill Street, Bridgeway, Skeena Street and the toe of the embankment forming the south approach to the Second Narrows Bridge. There are, however, two parcels of privately-owned land lying north of the McGill Bridgeway realigned street and the C.f.R. right-of-way presently zoned RS-1 and C-l, which should be rezoned to industrial con- currently. These are identified as Block K, D.L. HT, Plan 05461, owned by the C.P.R. and Lot 4, Balance Block J. D.L. HT, owned bv Alberta Pool Elevators Limited. In addition, a small triangular parcel of land, identified as Lot 16, which was purchased by the City from the Province to provide for realignment of McGill- Bridgeway, should also be rezoned. Letters dated August 13, 1969 from Marathon Realty Co. Ltd. and dated August 20, 1969 from Alberta Wheat Pool advise that those owners have no objection to rezoning to industrial. IT IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED that the lands north of McGill- Bridgeway be rezoned from RS-1 One-Family Dwelling District and C-l Commercial District to M-2 Industrial District (Heavy) and the lands south of McGill-Bridgeway, between Rupert Street and Skeena Street, north of the approaches to the Second Narrows Bridge, be rezoned to M-l Industrial District (Light). The Technical Planning Board on May 15th, 1970 endorsed the above- mentioned recommendation. The Town Planning Commission on May 29th, 1970 endorsed the recommendation with the specific recommendation that the industry be carefully selected. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the reports of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission be received and the application be referred for Council's consideration at a Public Hearing. (A plan showing the lands concerned is circulated for the information of Council.) INFORMATION 5. Parking: Royal Vancouver Yacht Club On May 26, 1970 City Council instructed that: "....the Board of Administration be requested to submit a progress report to Council respect parking proposals to accommodate the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club requirements, as referred to in Council resolution of April 7, 1970, when the City Engineer and City Planner were directed, in co-operation with the Park Board, to consider proposals and recommend an alternate acceptable plan to a previous proposal which was not proceeded with, re: the area near Pioneer Park." The City Engineer and the Director of Planning report as follows: "The City officials concerned have met and discussed alternate plans for the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club parking requirements. As the proposal involves further action by the Yacht Club, the alternative schemes have been submitted for their comments. The Club is ex- pected to reply very shortly and it is hoped that a final report can be submitted to Council within two weeks." Your Board submits the report of the City Engineer and the Director of Planning for the information of Council 137 RECOMMENDATION 6. Strathcona Area Rehabilitation Project - Interim Report______________ Your Board submits the following report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development: "Mr. Maurice Egan, acting in the capacity of Chairman of the Strathcona Working Committee, is submitting for the information of Council, the report entitled 'Interim Report' - Strathcona Area Rehabilitation Project, prepared by the consultants, Birmingham & Wood, which was approved by the Strathcona Working Committee at its meeting on May 28, 1970. The purpose of the interim report was to determine whether the consultants, Birmingham & Wood, should proceed to the second phase of the Strathcona study and prepare a final report on the feasibility of rehabilitating homes in a designated two block area. The Working Committee agreed that the final report should be undertaken and completed within a three-month period." Your Board brings to Council's attention that the presently approved contract with the Consultants is $18,000 and the Working Committee has agreed, subject to Council approval, to increase the contract amount to $20,000 to enable the Final Stage to be completed. Your Board concurs with the Working Committee's recommendation that the contract amount be increased to $20,000 and RECOMMENDS that Council approve the increase. It is noted that discussions on the validity of some pre-contract costs of the Consultants is still under discussion. (Copies of the Birmingham & Wood "Interim Report" are circulated for the information of Council.) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 113 138 Board of Administration, June 19, 1970 (FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Separation Trust Agreement The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "The above agreement with the Canada Permanent Trust Company came up for review by the nominees named therein at the request of the contributors. The contributors advised the nominees that they desired some relaxation in the present agreement with regard to withdrawals and some changes in the administration of the trust fund. As a result of the representations the nominees compiled a series of questions for balloting purposes and forwarded one ballot to each contributor, a copy of which is circulated. The questions put to the contributors will be noted. Also circulated for your information is a copy of the explanation of the provisions of the present agreement and of the import of the proposed changes, which was also sent to each contri- butor. A large number of contributors filled in their answers and returned their completed ballots by the due date. All the questions were answered in the affirmative by a majority of roughly 84% of the voting contributors. After the results of the balloting were known, the nominees met with the representatives of the Canada Permanent Trust Company to discuss the ways and means of giving effect to the wishes of the contributors. It was agreed by the Company's officials that the desired changes could be made without affecting the efficiency of operations of the fund or add appreciably to the general costs of the administration thereof. It was felt by the nominees and company representatives that the desired changes could be made better by the preparation and execution of a new agreement rather than by amendment to the existing agreement. Accordingly the nominees would now request authority of the City Council to prepare a new agreement embodying the amend- ments which have been agreed upon by the Canada Permanent Trust Company and the contributors." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel be adopted. RECOMMENDATION AND CONSIDERATION 2. Work on Crystal Pool Replacement prior to the 1971 - 1975 Five Year Capital Program The Director of Finance reports as follows: "The Board of Parks and Public Recreation requested authority for an advance expenditure of $45,000 under the 1971-1975 Five Year Plan so that immediate action could be taken to choose an architect. On June 9th Council resolved: 'THAT the Park Board's request be approved, subject to the site for the replacement of the Crystal Pool being discussed in due course with the Council, and on the understanding that the Director of Finance will report on the method of advance financing for the $45,000.' 139 The Director of Finance advises Council that the City's borrowing requirements for approved projects are already quite heavy in relation to the condition of the bond market and puts forward for Council consideration that, while Council has authorized the drawing of plans for this project, Council may wish to indicate that the timing for calling of tenders and scheduling of construction will depend on its priority rating with all other City projects in the demand for available borrowed funds. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the source of funds for the $45,000 of architects' fees approved by Council on June 9th, 1970, for the Crystal Pool replacement be an advance against 1971-1975 Five Year Plan funds. FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Whether Council wish to advise the Board of Parks and Public Recreation that approval of funds for planning the replace- ment of Crystal Pool does not give this project any priority and that calling for tenders and contracts will depend on the order of priorities placed by Council for the many City needs to be met from borrowed funds, as there is no certainty of the availability of such funds on terms that can be acceptable." The Board of Administration concurs in the recommendation of the Director of Finance and forwards the other matter for Council consideration. CONSIDERATION 3. Grant - Laurel House Society Mrs. Laura Willows, Director of the Laurel House Society, in a communication, dated June 11, 1970, requests a grant from the Vancouver City Council in the amount of $3,300. This grant is requested to help defray expenses with respect to an intensive care, therapeutic and educational two-months program for eight children with serious behaviour disorders. Mrs. Willows advises that there is no other treatment resource available to these children. She further advises that the Provincial Government Departments of Mental Health and Child Welfare have agreed to provide financial assistance towards this program. As this request does not parallel previous grant requests submitted to Council, your Board is unable to provide examples of previous Council action. However, it is noted that in 1966, 1967 and 1970, Council gave a grant of $1,000 each year to the Canadian Diabetic Association to assist diabetic children in Vancouver to be sent to a special camp. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. (Copies of the Laurel House Society's letter, dated June 11, 1970, and their budget are circulated for the information of Council.) DELEGATION - LAUREL HOUSE SOCIETY 140 4. Luncheon: Canadian Young Voyager Program The Administrative Assistant of Sir Charles Tupper Secondary School requests, in a communication, dated May 27, 1970, that the City sponsor an informal luncheon in the Centennial Museum cafeteria on Thursday, July 23, 1970. The purpose of the luncheon is to entertain 42 exchange Grade 11 students from Winnipeg, who will be hosted in Vancouver by John Oliver and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary Schools during the week of July 22nd - July 30th. The approximate cost of this luncheon will be $85.00. It is suggested that His Worship the Mayor or his representative might extend civic greetings. This is a Canadian Young Voyageur Program and the purpose is to give young Secondary School students a greater understanding of Canada. The tours are a joint venture and are financed by the Federal Government, Provincial Department of Education and the Vancouver School Board. In addition, the Student Council of each school is contributing both socially and financially. Your Board notes that Council has dealt with similar requests in the past as follows: June 1969 - Canadian Council of Christians - Referred to Entertainment and Jews - Civic dinner and Civic Recognition Committee with Power to Act. Expenditure up to $100. May 1967 - B.C. High School Drama Festival- Request Received. - Banquet for students attending above Festival. Oct. 1966 - Ontario Legislative's Select - Approved Committee on Youth - Luncheon. Council is reminded that on May 5th, when dealing with a request from the Rhodes Canada Educational Trusts Group for a tour and Civic luncheon, the following motion was passed: "THAT this group be advised it is not Council's policy to make grants in respect of bus tours and dinners or luncheons on such occasions; The Council, however, does grant free admissions on specific occasions to some of its Civic institutions and on application for such privileges, the City's Entertainment Committee is empowered to grant approval, as and when considered advisable." Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. (Copies of letter, dated May 27, 1970, from Sir Charles Tupper Secondary School are circulated for the information of Council.) 141 5. Police Training Academy - H.M.C.S. Discovery______________ City Council, at its meeting of May 27, 1969, approved the termination of the use of accommodation at 1363 Howe Street and for the use of facilities at H.M.C.S. Discovery by the Police Department Training Academy, effective December 1, 1969. In the report dealt with by City Council on May 27, 1969, it was reported that the proposed lease agreement for the use of class- rooms between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. would be at a cost of $52.80 per month. The form of agreement and the estimated cost was signed on behalf of the Crown by the Unit Commander. Recently, a new directive has been issued by the Treasury Department to the Depart- ment of National Defence indicating that each unit must make a charge for services rendered sufficient to recover in full operating expenses incurred. The arrangement for the use of facilities at H.M.C.S. Discovery by the Vancouver Police Training Academy has been reviewed by the officials of the Department of National Defence in Ottawa. They have submitted a "Leave and License Agreement" indicating a monthly charge of $251.10 which represents a reasonably accurate estimate of the costs arising from the use of the premises by the Training Academy. Your Board has been informed that this figure does not include a "rental" element. The Commanding Officer of No. 5 Regional Construc- tion Engineering Office requested that the agreement be effective December 1, 1969. However, your Board has received confirmation from the Commanding Officer that the "Leave and License Agreement" shall be effective June 1, 1970. The position is as follows: Occupation Costs: Dec. 1/69 to May 31/70 $52 .80 per month $ 316.80 June 1/70 to Dec. 31/70 @ $251.10 per month 1,757.70 Total rental cost from date of occupation to end of current year $2,074.50 Your Board has been informed by the Chief Constable that there are sufficient funds in the budget to meet this expense and, therefore, no further funds are required. The "Leave and License Agreement" has been reviewed by the Corporation Counsel who is satisfied with the form and the items contained therein. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the "Leave and License Agreement" now on file in the City Clerk's Office, be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk on behalf of the City, to be effective June 1, 1970, and that the occupation costs noted above be authorized for payment in the usual manner. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 116 + 117 142 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS REGULAR REPORT JUNE 12, 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Salary and Classification Review - Golf Course Attendant II, Board of Parks and Public Recreation. The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "At the request of the Supervisor of Income Operations, I have reviewed the duties and responsibilities of one Golf Course Attendant II position, Income Operations Division, Board of Parks and Public Recreation. The incumbent, in addition to being responsible for the opera- tion of a small golf course, manages the Swangard Stadium. He is responsible for the security, maintenance, hiring, training and supervising casual staff, assisting in arranging bookings and negotiating rental rates, operating the concession stands, preparing the budget and reports, attending the Central Park Committee meetings and performing related work in the admini- stration and operation of the Swangard Stadium. These added responsibilities commenced on April 1, 1969. The Supervisor of Income Operations reports that the added responsibilities will continue over an extended period of time and that the incumbent's responsibilities will change as a result of further development of Central Park. I therefore recommend that the incumbent temporarily receive two additional pay grades for the added responsibilities, effective June 1, 1969, and to continue until May 31, 1971. I also recommend that this position be reviewed again no later than May 31, 1971. The estimated additional cost of this proposal for the period of June 1, 1969, to May 31, 1971, including fringe benefits at 25% will be $1,680. The cost of this proposal for seven (7) months in 1969 will be $449. The Municipality of Burnaby participates in the operation and administration of Central Park. Therefore, 50% of the cost of this proposal is recoverable from the Municipality of Burnaby. The Comptroller of Accounts reports that the additional funds estimated at $224.50 for 1969 and $425 for 1970 are available within the 1970 Departmental budget. The Municipality of Burnaby has agreed to pay 50% of the cost of this proposal from their 1970 Operating Budget. 143 This report has been discussed with the Superintendent of Parks, the Central Park Committee and the Business Manager of the Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association, all of whom concur herein." SUMMARY Present Proposed Effective Incumbent Classification Classification Date H.J. Levasseur Golf Course Golf Course June 1, Attendant 11 Attendant 11 1969 Pay Grade 17 Pay Grade 17 to ($526 - 629) ($526 - 629) May 31, Plus two pay grades 1971 for additional responsibilities Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendations of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 117 144 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS JUNE 19, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. PART I SUNDRIES RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Rental Review - 212 Terminal Avenue The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "By Council resolution dated February 23, 1965 Lot 15, Block A2, D.L. 2037 which is situated at 242 Terminal Avenue and improvements were leased to Homewood Marine Company Ltd. for a term of 23 years, 9½ months, from March 15, 1965 to December 31, 1988. The rental has been reviewed in accordance with terms and conditions of the lease and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance recommends an increase from the current rate of $375.00 per month plus taxes, to $550.00 per month plus taxes, for a monthly increase of $175.00, the taxes in this instance are billed separately. Homewood Marine Ltd. have concurred with this proposed rental increase. RECOMMENDED that effective March 15, 1970 the fore- going rental increase to $550.00 per month plus all taxes be adopted for the 5 year period from March 15, 1970 to March 14, 1974." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 2. Acquisition for Park Site #19 (West End) 1447 Barclay Street (Barclay Manor)_________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Further to Item 8, Property Matters, January 23, 1970, confirmed by City Council, January 27, 1970, the Super- visor of Property and Insurance was authorized to acquire the above property for the sum of $117,500.00 as of January 15, 1970, chargeable to the Park Board account, this sum to be advanced against the 1970 allocation of Five Year Plan funds for Park Sites Acquisitions. This acquisition was subject to an existing lease expiring February 29, 1972, with an option to renew for a further three years. The monthly rental is $1,000.00, due and payable on the 15th of each month. Whereas this purchase was to have been made as of January 15, 1970, due to delays in reporting to City Council and in completing the conveyancing of the property, the former owners did not receive payment until February 2, 1970, the purchase price being disbursed as follows: 145 James White Dick (R0) ......... $58,710.67 Ellen Selma Craggs (R0) ........ 58,710.67 City of Vancouver - estimated taxes Jan. 1 - Jan. 15, 1970 ....... 78.66 $117,500.00 It was subsequently discovered that the previous owners had collected the sum of $1,000.00 representing the rental for the month ending February 14, 1970, and had failed to notify the City in order that this could be in the calculation of adjustments. The matter has been discussed with the City Solicitor, who concurs that the date of sale should be changed to February 2, 1970, being the date the net proceeds were received by the former owners. Utilizing this date these parties have received an overpayment of $513.74, computed as follows: Rental for period Feb. 2 to Feb. 14/70 13/31 of $1,000.00 $ 419.35 Taxes for period Jan. 16 to Feb. 2/70 18/365 of $1,914.11 94.39 $ 513.74 The former owners left Vancouver on an extended vacation and the City Solicitor's letter to them (through a Vancouver Post Office Box maintained by Mr. Dick for business purposes) requesting refund of this overpayment has brought no response. It is therefore proposed to refer this matter to the Corporation Counsel to take appropriate legal action to enforce collection. RECOMMENDED that the Corporation Counsel be authorized to take the necessary legal steps herein to protect the City's interests." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 3* Franz Stigler - Rental Arrears The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "Franz Stigler leases business premises from the City situate at 606 Union Street and known as Lots 1 and 2, Block 101, District Lot 196, Group 1, New Westminster District, at a rental of $150 per month. He is presently $900 in arrears and, is also indebted to the City for a further sum of $495 which arose as a result of a dis- honoured cheque given in payment for arrears of rent on premises he leased from the City at 120 Union Street. Attempts to obtain payment of the arrears without legal action have failed." 146 Your Board RECOMMENDS that the Corporation Counsel be authorized to take what- ever steps are necessary to collect the rental arrears of $1,395*00. 4. Acquisition for Replotting - S.E. Sector Lots on the W/S Harvie Street S. of Asquith Ave. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lots 16 & 17, E½ of NE½ of SE½, D.L. 335 which are situated on the West Side of Harvie Street South of Asquith Avenue are required for replotting purposes in connection with the expanded program of redevelopment in the S.E. Sector authorized by City Council on June 21, 1968. This property comprises two lots each 32.64' x 103' in size and both zoned RS-1. Same are presently overgrown with bush and are totally lacking all services. Following further negotiations the representative of the owner agrees to accept the sum of $10,000.00 for both lots as of June 1, 1970. This settlement price is considered to be realistic and is endorsed by the City Solicitor. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire the above-described property for the sum of $10,000.00 on the foregoing basis chargeable to Code #4906/260." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. CONSIDERATION 5. Dick Building 1490 West Broadway The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lots 1 & 2, Block 351, D.L. 526 being 1490 West Broadway were acquired by the City of Vancouver in 1907 for firehall purposes. The site was not utilized for this purpose and in 1929, B.C. Estates were granted a 21- year lease (with option to renew for a further 21 years) for the purpose of erecting and maintaining the existing structure. The original lease and renewal period terminates December 31, 1970, at which time, according to the terms of the lease, the building re- verts to the City. The present rental amounts to $6,600.00 per annum representing land rent and includes land taxes in the amount of $2,556.43. The lessee pays improvement taxes direct. The subject property comprises two lots on the south- east corner of Granville and Broadway, measuring in total 50' x 120', zoned C-3 Commercial. The structure 147 consists of a three-storey reinforced concrete and brick office building with retail stores on the ground floor. Save for two of the store areas there has been little or no modernization carried out on the building, but the general maintenance is adequate. There is a part basement area which houses the oil-fired hot water furnace with semi-automatic controls. As the structure covers the entire site there is no provision for off- street parking. All existing fixtures and equipment are satisfactory, but some modernization is desirable. As mentioned above the total property reverts to the City on December 31, 1970, and in view of this an investigation was made into the most satisfactory dis- position of the premises. This investigation considered (a) the possible sale, (b) continuation of a ground or net lease, (c) the City through the Property and Insurance Office, to take over the direct management of these premises. By letter dated May 11, 1970, the Director of Planning has advised that ' while there is no definite civic use contemplated for this property in the immediate future, it would seem imprudent to dispose of the property.' The reasons given by the Director of Planning for the retention of this site are (i) The strategic location (intersection of Broadway and Granville) in connection with the Regional Study of Rapid Transit, and (ii) As the site in itself is too small for a new consequential building it would be to the City's advantage to retain ownership pending more definite development in the area. There now appears to be two courses open to the City: (A) With no specific Civic use for the property it would be possible to sell at this time, and make the funds available for the City's Capital Programme. (Estimated Market Value - $250,000.00) (B) Retain the property for a period of, say, 10 years, and the City take over the direct management of the premises, (the indication is that the City will realize a net return after taxes and expenses of approximately 10% on a capital value estimated at $250,000.00)." Your Board submits the matter to Council for CONSIDERATION. DELEGATION REQUESTS: (A) PEMBERTON REALTY CORPORATION LTD. (B) SOLICITOR FOR PITMAN BUSINESS COLLEGE 148 CONSIDERATION AND RECOMMENDATION 6. Sale of City-owned Property Situated in Block 288, D.L. 526 The Supervisor of Property and Insurance and the City Engineer report as follows: "All of the block bounded by 6th and 7th Avenues, Burrard and Pine Streets, legally described as Block 288, D.L. 526, is owned by Plimley Motors Ltd. with the exception of City-owned Lot, South 26.5' of Lots 9 & 10, Block 288, D.L. 526 and a small portion of land dedicated for lane. A plan of the area is circulated. The City-owned tax sale lot has been reserved from sale pending the possibility of an East-West lane being installed in the block. This City lot is approximately 26.5' x 100', zoned M-l, Light Industrial, and improved with an extremely old dwelling known as 2221 Pine Street, which is now vacant and beyond economic repair. The only portion of lane in this block is a 10' strip, 33' in width, composed of the North 10' of the West 16' of Lot 15, and the North 10' of Lot 16, except the West 33'. Representatives of Plimley Motors Ltd. have applied to the City to purchase the above noted City-owned lot and the dedicated lane for consolidation with abutting lands. The City Engineer recommends that the portion of dedicated lane be closed, stopped up and conveyed to the abutting owner, subject to the consolidation of the closed lane with the abutting lands. The Director of Planning recommended that negotiations be entered into with the adjoining owner for consolidation of the lands. In this regard Plimley Motors Ltd. have submitted an offer to purchase the City property for $17)550.00 calculated as follows: South 26.5' of Lots 9 & 10 $15,900.00 Sale of closed lane 1,650.00 $17,550.00 FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: A) The matter of the direct sale of the South 26.5' of Lots 9 & 10 and 330 sq. ft. of lane to the abutting owner, based on the Director of Planning's recommend- ation, is submitted to City Council for consideration. RECOMMENDED that: B) In the event that City Council endorses the direct sale, it is recommended it be effected as follows: i) Sale price of South 26.5' of Lots 9 & 10 and 10' strip of lane abutting the West 16' of Lot 15 and Lot 16 except West 33', be $17,550.00 plus taxes on the land only and registration fees. ii) Vacant dwelling on South 26.5' of Lots 9 & 10 to be demolished by Plimley Motors Ltd. within 60 days. iii) South 26.5' of Lots 9 & 10 to be consolidated with adjoining vacant Lot B of Lots 9 & 10. iv) Strip of lane abutting to be consolidated with West 16' of Lot 15 and Lot 16 except West 33'." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Supervisor of Property & Insurance (A) for CONSIDERATION and (B) as a RECOMMENDATION. 149 PART II SALES RECOMMENDATIONS 7. RECOMMENDED that the following offer received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council:- Re: Lot 32, D.L. 662 & 729, Plan #13271 W/S Ross Street between Waverley and 48th Ave. NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS August Adfeldt 32 50.8' x 120.58' $12,000.00 Cash This lot is known 120.62' to contain peat & no guarantee given to soil stability. 8. RECOMMENDED that the following application to purchase re¬ ceived by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council, construction to be commenced within 18 months from date of Council's approval of the sale. Re: Lot 4, Blocks 1 & 8, D.L. N½ 339 S/S 28th Ave. between Tyne St. & Boundary Road NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS Frank Durante 4 40' x 157.86'/ 157.88' $12,000.00 City Terms @ 9-3/4% FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 117 ======================================================================== 150 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, July 7, 1970, in the Council Chamber at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day re Personnel, Labour Matters, etc. INFORMATION The Council noted that the Mobile Health Centre will be opened at approximately 10:30 a.m. when the Council will be present. The location for this opening is on the lower level parking area, north entrance to the City Hall. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting (Public Hearing) dated June 18, 1970, be adopted after amendment to include Alderman Adams in those present and striking his name from those recorded as absent. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated June 23, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED REPORT REFERENCE AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Financial Statements for 1969: External Auditors_______________ Mr. R. F. Gardiner of the firm of Griffiths and Griffiths explained to Council certain features of their 1969 financial statements, filed with the Council under date of April 18, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this financial report be received. - CARRIED 151 REPORT REFERENCE AND BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS_______________________________ I. Study: City's Insurance Program ________ and Requirements The Board of Administration, under date of June 17, 1970, submitted a detailed report from the Director of Finance regarding study of the City's insurance program and requirements. Various recommendations are set out which the Board of Administration recommends be adopted. The Council is requested to consider, however, its policy regarding earthquake damage insurance. The Deputy Director of Finance explained various features of this report, with the assistance of the City's insurance consultant, Mr. D. Macdonald. The Council took action as follows: MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the l½ years remaining of the main schedule fire insurance, extended coverage and malicious damage policy with Commonwealth Insurance Company be cancelled and replaced by a new three year policy with the consortium of 20 companies put together by the broker, Macaulay Nicolls Maitland & Co. Ltd. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Burrard Marina, Arboretum, Mercantile, and Floater policies be cancelled and rewritten as part of the modified 'policy group', with earthquake coverage being deleted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT flood insurance and boiler explosion insurance be added to the modified 'policy group'. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the City insure, as a general principle, on 'new replace- ment value', rather than 'actual cash value'. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT $6,100 be provided from Contingency Reserve for the 1970 portion of the additional cost of the above. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the bridge insurance policies be brought up to 'new replacement value', adding approximately $8,000,000 to the insured value, at a cost of approximately $28,000 for three years. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT $4,700 be provided from Contingency Reserve for the 1970 portion of the additional cost of bringing the bridge insurance up to new replacement value. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the City do not carry insurance for Burrard Amusements. - LOST 152 REPORT REFERENCE AND BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd)_______________________ Study: City's Insurance Program _________and Requirements___________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the PNE and Burrard Amusements be advised that if Burrard Amusements is to continue to be covered under the City policy then Burrard Amusements must pay the true cost of the coverage, as established by the underwriters of the policy. - CARRIED (Alderman Broome is recorded as voting in the negative) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Director of Finance and Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to cancel the existing coverage and place new coverage in accordance with the recommendations of the Board of Administration in report dated June 17, 1970. - CARRIED Additional Earthquake Insurance At this point the Council gave further study to the Board of Administration report respecting earthquake damage coverage on essential above ground buildings and underground facilities. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT no additional earthquake insurance be taken at this time. (for Council action see Minutes of Council meeting of July 9, 1970) The Council recessed at approximately 10:40 a.m. in connection with the Mobile Health Centre opening, following which, at approximately 11:00 a.m., an 'In Camera' meeting was held, the Council to reconvene in open session thereafter. The Council reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber, at approximately 2:00 p.m., still in Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair and the following members present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson DELEGATIONS The Council received delegations as follows: 1. Volunteer Bureau and Volunteers Proposed Plan for Coordination for Seniors (Mrs. Coinner) and Subsequent Extension of Volunteer Services in the City FOR COUNCIL ACTION SEE PAGES 5 - 7 153 2. Mr L Sheppard Acquisition of Property: (brief filed) Southeast Sector FOR COUNCIL ACTION SEE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 9, 1970.__________ 3. B.C. Highland Dancing Grant Request Association (Mr. Gallaher) (brief filed) FOR COUNCIL ACTION SEE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 9, 1970.__________ 4. Mr. B.A. Rhuman (for Meteorological Tower Site petitioners) (brief filed, submitted on his own behalf - against) Department of Transport re above (Mr. Wright) (brief filed in support) FOR COUNCIL ACTION SEE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 9, 1970___________ 5. Junior Symphony Society Grant Request (Mrs. Noel) FOR COUNCIL ACTION SEE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 9, 1970___________ 6. (a) Gastown Improvement Association General Report: (Dr. R.M. Kaplan) Gastown, Chinatown (brief filed) (b) Townsite Committee (Mr. John Parker) (brief filed) re above (c) Chinatown Improvements Association (Mr. Frank Chang) (brief filed) re above (d) Community Arts Council (Mrs. H. Symonds) (brief filed) re above (e) Residents of Gastown (Mr. R. Coveney) (brief filed) re above FOR COUNCIL ACTION SEE PAGES 9 - 11 During consideration of the foregoing delegations, a short recess was observed. 154 E. Proposed Plan for the Coordination and Subsequent Extension of Volunteer Services in the City of Vancouver__________ The Board of Administration, under date of June 19, 1970, submitted the following report: "Following discussions with the Director of Social Planning/ Community Development and the Acting Administrator, Social Service Department, the Medical Health Officer reports as follows: 'BACKGROUND Since 1936 the Health Department has involved volunteer citizen participation in many Health Department programs. Full devel- opment of this program has not been possible because there has been no person on staff available to select, train, deploy and supervise volunteers. The need for extending this program has become more apparent since 1967 when the "60 and Up' geriatrics program revealed the need for a volunteer service to the older people of the city (see Appendix A). In December 1969 the four City departments (Health, Social Service, Probation Services and Social Planning/Community Development) submitted a report which set up 5 service areas of the city (made up of groupings of the 21 local areas). When this report is fully implemented on completion of new space it will be possible to group the staffs of the four de- partments into shared premises, such staff serving the same geographical area. This will permit the sharing of specialized personnel to serve these four departments. Consequently a proposal to hire a Coordinator of Volunteers for one of these service areas was discussed and unanimously approved by the Joint Technical Committee of SP/CD on February 27, 1970. The Joint Technical Committee also gave consideration to the Volunteers for Seniors program which has been established and functioning well since 1960. The Volunteers for Seniors Coordinator trains, deploys staff and supervises an activity program in nursing and rest homes designed to maintain the best possible level of physical and mental wellbeing (see Appendix B). This program, sponsored by the Volunteer Bureau of United Community Services, cannot be retained under UCS as this is a service program which must be operated by a voluntary agency or government department. The Joint Technical Committee of SP/CD, after lengthy consideration of alternatives, finally recommended that this program be operated by the City of Vancouver with continued Provincial Government support. RECOMMENDATION It is considered essential that these two programs lead to a coordinated, effective volunteer program. It is, therefore, proposed that (a) The Health Department employ a Coordinator of Volunteers half-time July 1, 1970 - June 30, 1971 for one of the 5 service areas. The Coordinator of Volunteers will co- ordinate Health Department volunteer programs and develop a program for volunteer services to older people. 155 (b) The Volunteers for Seniors program be transferred to the City of Vancouver April 1, 1971. The staff (coordinator and clerk) to be hired by the Health Department and initially seconded to the Medical Section, City Social Service Department. (c) The Coordinator of Volunteers in the selected service area will assume responsibility for the Volunteers for Seniors program and incorporate this into the generalized program. The Volunteers for Seniors program will, therefore, function in the other four service areas and will be able to extend service to those nursing and rest homes now on the waiting list. (d) The Coordinator of Volunteers be employed full-time from July 1, 1971 to June 30, 1972. (e) The development of volunteer programs by the Coordinator of Volunteers in the service area will be guided by an inderdepartmental committee (SP/CD, City Social Service Department, Health Department and a representative of a voluntary agency active in the area). This committee will assist in evaluating the program and prior to the completion of the 2 year trial project, a plan will be prepared to extend the program to all five areas of the city. It is visualized on this basis that the Volunteers for Seniors program will be fused with the general program. By this time, the Health Department may not be considered to be the suitable department to operate this program, but a recommendation will be made in this regard. This report has been discussed with the Business Manager of the City Hall Employees' Association, who could see no reason for union objection to use of volunteers as outlined in this report. The matter has also been discussed with the Deputy Minister of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement who indicated that the government will give favourable consideration to the request for cost sharing in the Volunteers for Seniors program. COSTS July 1-December 31, 1970 (half-time) Coordinator of Volunteers (P.G. 22) $1,971.00 Clerk-Typist II (P.G. 9) 1,116.00 $3,087.00 Fringe Benefits (11%) 340.00 $3,427.00 Car Allowance 150.00 $3,577.00 General Expenses Telephone 30.00 Office Supplies 150.00 Volunteers and Training Supplies 120.00 $3,877.00 Furniture and Equipment 750.00 TOTAL: $4,627.00 The Comptroller of Accounts advises that the above amount was not included in the 1970 Budget Estimates of the Health Depart- ment and if approved would be provided from the Contingency Reserve.' 156 Your Board RECOMMENDS 1. That the volunteer program for 1970 as described by the Medical Health Officer be implemented. That - (a) The Director of Personnel Services be authorized to establish the classifications and pay grades for the new positions and submit same to the Board of Adminis- tration for approval. (b) The Comptroller of Accounts be authorized to provide funds in the Health Department 1970 appropriations in the amount of $4,627. to cover costs for the first six months of the pilot project. 2. That the 1970 Council recommend to the 1971 Council implementation of the balance of the 2-year trial volunteer program and the transfer of the Volunteers for Seniors program to the City of Vancouver. A report will be sub- mitted to City Council in January 1971 for approval in advance of the 1971 budget. 3. That payment of the grant of $5,000. in 1970 to the Volunteers for Seniors program, which was recommended earlier by the Joint Technical Committee of the Department of Social Planning/Community Development and deferred by City Council pending receipt of this report, now be approved by Council. This is the same amount approved by Council in 1969 and is 50% recoverable under the Canada Assistance Plan. In endorsing these recommendations your Board considered - (a) The School Board has benefited from a volunteer program. (b) The Museums use volunteers very effectively in the school- children's programs. (c) Although the Health Department has had a volunteer program for over 30 years it has been organized on a casual basis. (d) There is an increasing body of opinion that social services will become far more effective if the resources of the community can be organized to help. Earlier in the proceedings a representative of the Volunteer Bureau and Volunteers for Seniors appeared in support. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this report be approved. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2. Grant: Outward Bound British Columbia Further consideration was given to the application of Outward Bound British Columbia organization for a grant in the amount of $11,200. The Standing Committee on Finance, on May 14, 1970, recommended a grant of $5,250 subject to: 15 7 (a) the Director of Social Planning/Community Development reporting back at the year end on the disbursement of the grant. (b) the selection of the boys being under the control and with the agreement of the Director of Social Planning/ Community Development. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT a grant of $5,250.00 be approved as recommended. - LOST 3. Grant: Vancouver Opera Association Consideration was given to the application of the Vancouver Opera Association for a grant in the amount of $19,500, the Finance Committee having recommended $15,000 in rentable time of the Civic Theatre. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT a grant of $15,000 be approved, in rentable time of the Civic Theatre. (carried)* MOVED by Ald. Phillips, in Amendment, THAT a grant of $15,000 be approved. - LOST The motion of Alderman Adams was put and, - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY " 4. Areas of Special Amenity: Gastown and Chinatown Further consideration was given to the following motion, tabled on June 23rd for consideration at this time: MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT, as Council is concerned with the well-being of Vancouver' historic area, Council designates both Gastown and Chinatown as areas of special amenity and requests that the Director of Planning ensure that no harmful developments are allowed to take place. (lost)** MOVED by Ald. Wilson, in Amendment, THAT all the words in the motion after the words 'Director of Planning' be deleted and the following substituted therefor: 'report to the Council any application for a permit which may be considered to prejudice the Chinatown or Gastown development'. - LOST The motion of Alderman Calder was put and, - LOST ** 158 5. General Report: Gastown, Chinatown Further consideration was given to the report of the Board of Administration dated June 18, 1970,regarding Gastown, Chinatown which reads as follows: "The Director of Planning reports as follows: 'Council, on July 15th, 1969, in dealing with the Report of the Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Trans- portation, dated July 3rd, 1969, adopted the following recommendations: "(c) that the Director of Planning report back on the Old Granville Townsite (Gastown), Hastings Street and Chinatown, dealing with the following subjects where applicable: (i) specific projects which may be undertaken as public projects or projects to be carried out by the merchants jointly with the City which could be identified for the consideration of Council as part of the 1969 Capital expenditures or proposed Five- Year Plan expenses; (ii) possible zoning changes; (iii) further examination of protective or historic legislation and related matters; (d) that in order to accommodate properly all aspects of the social situation, Council instruct the Director of Social Planning/Community Development to provide the necessary guidance."' The Director of Planning has submitted a report dated June 12, 1970 describing proposed further action to be taken. This includes rezoning of the Gastown and Chinatown areas to CD-I Comprehensive Development District and proposed further studies as recommended in the Restoration Report to establish over-all policies and a plan for the area. The Director of Planning recommends that Council: '1. Instruct the Director of Planning to submit an application for rezoning of the Gastown-Chinatown areas as indicated, in accordance with the usual procedures. 2. Initiate the over-all Stage II studies outlined. 3. Endorse the proposed advisory committee as outlined in the report. 4. Endorse the use of a site office and instruct the Director of Planning to report back on a location for this purpose. 5. Authorize the recommended budget of $17,880 from the Contingency Reserve Fund for the proposed studies and authorize the addition to the Planning Department of the temporary staff indicated, subject to classification. 6. Establish a Committee of Council to negotiate with the Provincial Government on their financial involvement and on the use of Provincial legislation governing the control of historic areas.' Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Director of Planning be approved with the understanding that any office accommodation be provided without cost to the City." Earlier in the proceedings the Council received delegations and briefs on the subject matter. It was agreed that the recommendations in this report be dealt with seriatim: RECOMMENDATION No. 1 MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT Recommendation No. 1 be approved. (not put) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, in amendment, THAT this recommendation be laid on the table for one week to obtain reports from the Director of Planning and City Engineer on the apparent conflict between the historical development of the area and the movement of traffic into the area. (carried)* A recorded vote was requested. The record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE AMENDMENT AGAINST THE AMENDMENT Alderman Phillips Alderman Sweeney Alderman Calder Alderman Wilson Alderman Hardwick Alderman Bird Alderman Rankin His Worship the Mayor Alderman Linnell Alderman Broome Alderman Adams The amendment was declared, - CARRIED * The motion to table having carried, the motion of Alderman Phillips was not put. RECOMMENDATION No. 2 MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this recommendation be approved and the Director of Planning submit a time table to the next regular meeting of Council. (not put) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, in amendment, THAT the Council approve the architectural-historical study but the other items set out in detail in section IV, page 3 of the report of the Planning Department dated June 12th, appended to the Board of Administration report of June 18th, be tabled pending a time table report from the Director of Planning to the next regular meeting of Council. - CARRIED The amendment having carried, the motion of Alderman Wilson was not put. 160 RECOMMENDATION No. 3 MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this recommendation be approved. - CARRIED RECOMMENDATION No. 4 MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this recommendation be approved; it being understood any office accommodation will be provided without cost to the City, - CARRIED RECOMMENDATION No. 5 MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT this recommendation be tabled. - CARRIED RECOMMENDATION No. 6 MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT this recommendation be approved and the Corporation Counsel instructed to draw up an appropriate brief for the Committee's consideration. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the Council receive next week, a Report Reference from the Director of Social Planning/Community Development with respect to Appendix 3-C of the Director of Planning's report of June 12, 1970 re 'The Social Survey and Evaluation'. - CARRIED (It was ascertained that the Director of Social Planning/Community Development will not be available from vacation until after August 1st and therefore, arrangements will be made for the Report Reference after that date.) During consideration of the foregoing item it was agreed the Council continue in session until 5:30 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Stanley and New Fountain Hotels On June 23, 1970, His Worship the Mayor was requested to communicate with the owners of the Stanley and New Fountain Hotels asking a further deferment for thirty days in respect of decision on demolition of these hotels. A communication was received from the Director of Army & Navy Dept. Store Limited referring to past delays and requesting the Council cause to be issued forthwith the contemplated development permit for demoliton of these hotels, effective September 1, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT this communication be received. - CARRIED 161 MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the Council endorse the principle of purchasing the New Fountain and Stanley Hotels. (Notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOTIONS Leave of Absence: Alderman Sweeney MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT leave of absence from the meetings of Council and Committees on Thursday, July 9th, 1970, be approved for Alderman Sweeney as per his request. - CARRIED Adjournment MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Council adjourn to reconvene on Thursday, July 9, 1970, at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chamber, to continue with the regular Council business. - CARRIED The Council adjourned at approximately 5:45 p.m. The foregoing are the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting, dated July 7, 1970, and the reports referred to are those on Page(s)..7!l ======================================================================== 162 CITY OF VANCOUVER ADJOURNED COUNCIL MEETING An adjourned meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, July 9, 1970, in the Council Chamber at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin and Wilson. ABSENT: Alderman Sweeney (Leave of Absence) CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: D. H. Little PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. Acquisition of Property: South East Sector 59th Avenue, Doman Street, Asquith Avenue and McKinnon Street____________________________ The Board of Administration, under date of June 5, 1970, submitted a report with respect to acquisition of Block 6 in the South East Sector bounded by 59th Avenue, Doman Street, Asquith Avenue and McKinnon Street. The Corporation Counsel was authorized by Council in November, 1968 to expropriate and in February, 1969, was authorized to apply for a vesting order. The owner does not wish to sell outright and prefers to effect an exchange of properties on an equitable basis. He is prepared to convey the property in exchange for a site of equal area in the new subdivision and is agreeable to pay any difference in value. Further details in respect of Council policy regarding properties in the South East Sector are set out in the report. On July 7th, the Council received representations on behalf of the owner. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the representations made by the delegation on July 7, 1970, be received, and no further action be taken on this matter. - CARRIED 7. Grant: B.C. Highland Dancing Association The Council further considered application of the B.C. Highland Dancing Association for a grant of $750.00 to help defray expenses in connection with games held at Brockton Oval on July 4th. A delegation in support of the request was received by the Council on July 7th. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT a grant of $300 be approved. -LOST 163 8. Site for Meteorological Tower The Board of Administration submitted a report, under date of June 5, 1970, respecting the site of a proposed Meteorological Tower on City-owned site between Penticton and Slocan Streets, south of Grandview Highway south and north of the Beaconsfield Park. Details of the application and of the site are set out in the report of the Director of Planning, as submitted by the Board of Adminis- tration. The Council heard representations on July 7th, for and against the application. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT City officials, in cooperation with representatives of the Department of Transport, endeavour to find a more suitable location for this tower. (not put) MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the proposed site referred to in the Board of Adminis- tration report be not approved. - CARRIED 9. Grant: Junior Symphony Society Further consideration was given to the application of the Junior Symphony Society of Vancouver for a grant of $5,000. A delegation in support of the request was received by the Council on July 7th. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the representations made by the delegation be received and no further action taken. - CARRIED COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Low Cost Housing for Senior Citizens: South East Sector_______________________ A communication was received from Marion Construction Ltd. requesting permission to appear before Council to present a proposal for low cost housing for senior citizens in respect of land in the southeast section of Vancouver. It is proposed to lease the land for this project. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Council receive a delegation as requested. - CARRIED 2. Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board: Comments of Vancouver Tenants Council______________ The Council noted a communication from the Vancouver Tenants Council, under date of June 17, 1970, with respect to operation of the Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board. The request is made that a delegation be received to allow the organization to express views on the operation of the Board. 164 A communication was received from Mr.J.D. Henderson commenting favourably on the manner in which the Board dealt with his particular case. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the communication from the Vancouver Tenants Council be received and no further action taken. (split) On request it was agreed the motion be split. The action, therefore, is as follows: MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the communication from the Vancouver Tenants Council be received. - CARRIED (The second part of Alderman Adams' motion, i.e. 'and no further action be taken', was not put) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT a delegation be heard from the Vancouver Tenants Council, as per request. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the communication from Mr. J. D. Henderson be received. - CARRIED 3. Operation of Capilano Stadium The Council received the following communication from the Board of Parks and Public Recreation, under date of June 24, 1970: "At the June 22 meeting of the Board, the following minutes of the City Council, with respect to the Park Board's operation of the Capilano Stadium for the months of June to September inclusive, were considered: 'That the Council accept the Board of Parks and Public Recreation's offer for the management of Capilano Stadium during the summer season (June to September) for a trial period to determine if Capilano Stadium can be effectively and economically used by amateur sports, on the following conditions: (a) no capital improvements (b) budget to be submitted, the Board to pay 1/2 of any operating deficit. (c) the Board to submit suggested future uses for the Stadium after the trial period. (d) joint usage of the building facilities being worked out with the Social Planning/Community Development Department. (e) in due course, the Social Planning/Community Development Department to be placed in charge of the operation of Capilano Stadium.' 165 Board members were very disturbed by condition (e) and requested me to obtain clarification of this point as it was agreed that the Social Planning/Community Development Department is not an operating department as such, and as this is a recreational facility, the Board felt maintenance and operation of the stadium should remain with the Board of Parks and Public Recreation if it is decided to continue to operate the stadium on a recreational basis. Will you please clarify this point for report to the Board. The Board has made arrangements to operate the stadium for the summer for use by softball and baseball and as many other recreational sports as can be fitted in. Will you please advise me as soon as possible on this matter." It was pointed out that the Council resolution does not, in fact, determine the matter of future operation of Capilano Stadium and therefore the Council reviewed its motion of June 9th in this respect, which is quoted as follows: "THAT the Joint Technical Committee of the Social Development Committee investigate multiple recreational uses of Capilano Stadium, including use by the Art Gallery and use for sport activities, for recommendation to Council by September 1, 1970, with a view in due course to the Social Planning/ Community Development Department being placed in charge of the operation of Capilano Stadium." MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the communication from the Park Board be received and that Board be referred to the precise wording of the Council's resolution respecting future operation, as set out in the Council Minutes of June 9th, 1970; FURTHER the Park Board be informed the City Council will be receiving a report from the Director of Social Planning/Community Development and at that time the Council will be interested in receiving the Park Board's views. - CARRIED 4. Use of Existing Building, 3443 Dunbar Street (Climax Gardens Enterprises Ltd.)___________________ The Council noted a communication from Climax Gardens Enterprises Ltd. respecting consideration by Council of an application to develop on a location at 18th Avenue and Dunbar Street. The Council was informed the Board of Administration will be submitting a report on the matter to Council for its consideration at the next meeting. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this communication be received. - CARRIED 166 5. Emergency Youth Hostels: Armories________________ His Worship the Mayor presented copy of a telegram from the Secretary of State advising the Government has decided to make a certain number of D.N.D. Armories available for use as emergency hostels for itinerant and transient youth this Summer. It is stated that in Vancouver the Beatty Street Armory will be used for the purpose. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this telegram be received and referred for consideration of Council under 'New Business'. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, July 3, 1970 Works and Utility Matters (i) Disposal of Toxic and Flammable Liquid Wastes (Clause 10)______________ The Council considered Board of Administration report submitting information from the City Engineer respecting disposal of toxic and flammable liquid wastes as set out in this clause. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this clause be approved after inserting the words, 'and advise on methods' in the second line of the recommendation following the words 'up-date its report'. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the City Council inform the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Board it considers disposal of this material as a function of the Sewer Board and the Council requests that Board take action in respect of suitable disposal of such materials, to include the matters of suitable methods and sites for such disposal. - CARRIED (ii) Tender: Supply and Delivery of 4", 6", 8", __________12", 16" and 18" Water Pipe (Clause 18) It was agreed to defer consideration of this clause pending the hearing of delegations as requested, but not later than July 14, 1970. (iii) Balance of Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Clauses 1 to 9 inclusive and 11 to 17 inclusive of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated July 3, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED At this point the Council observed a short recess. 167 Social Service & Health Matters (i) Laburnum Trees (Clause 1) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT this clause be adopted after adding the words 'on public property' to part (1) of the recommendation of the Medical Health Officer. - LOST MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clause 1 of the report of the Board of Administration (Social Service and Health matters), dated July 3, 1970, be adopted, and Clause 2 received for information. - CARRIED Harbours and Parks Matters Damage to Trees on Street Boulevards (1400 block Nelson Street)_______________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Harbours and Parks matters), dated July 3, 1970, be received and a copy furnished to the Park Board for information. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters (i) Fire Damage: Suite at 1926 Ferndale Street (Clause 1) It was agreed to defer consideration of this clause pending the hearing of a delegation as requested. (ii) Proposed Addition to Existing Senior Citizens Apartment Building: 1966 East 19th Avenue (Clause 3)________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this clause be adopted and in respect of proposed floor space ratio change, approval be granted accordingly. - CARRIED (iii) Development Permit Application within the Fairview Slopes Area: 605 West 8th Avenue (Clause 5)___________ MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the development permit referred to in this clause be not authorized and the Director of Planning requested to bring in a report on the rezoning of the Fairview Slopes area forthwith. (not put) MOVED by Ald. Bird, in amendment, THAT the development permit be withheld pursuant to provisions of the City Charter, Section 570, to permit a Report Reference by the Director of Planning on, (a) this development permit application (b) the rezoning application re the Fairview Slopes area. - CARRIED The motion of Alderman Bird having carried, the motion of Alderman Hardwick was not put. 168 (iv) Shannon Estates: Granville and 57th Avenue Extension of Development Permit #44070 (Clause 6) It was agreed to defer consideration of this clause pending the hearing of delegations as requested. (v) Roof Signs: Neon Products Ltd. ) Roof Signs: General_________________) (Clause 8) (a) The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Director of Planning for the information of Council in respect of three outstanding applications for roof signs received from Neon Products Limited on sites at the following locations: 8593 Granville Street 1541 West Broadway It is pointed out that there is a proposed amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law for consideration at a Public Hearing. If the amendment is passed, such signs generally will not be permitted. Neon Products Limited requests an opportunity to appear before the Council on the matter. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT these development permit applications be withheld pending the Public Hearing on the proposed By-law amendment to control roof signs. - CARRIED (b) The Council noted a communication from the Town Planning Commission, dated July 2, 1970, asking the Council consider making application to the Legislature to obtain a Charter Amendment enabling the City to require the removal of all roof signs in the City within a reasonable period. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the foregoing proposal of the Town Planning Commission be referred to Council when considering Charter Amendments and in the meantime, the Corporation Counsel be instructed to prepare a report on the suggestion for consideration at that time. - CARRIED (vi) Balance of Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT, in respect of report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated July 3, 1970, Clauses 2 and 4 be adopted and Clause 7 received for information. - CARRIED Licenses and Claims Matters Claim of Phyllis Prochera MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Licenses and Claims matters), dated July 3, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Fire and Traffic Matters (i) Fire Department Annual Report (Clause 1) MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clause 1 of the report of the Board of Administration (Fire and Traffic matters), dated July 3, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED (ii) Fire Dispatch Panel (Clause 2) The Board of Administration advised that, in connection with offers to supply Fire Dispatch Panel, the low bid submitted was from Glenayre Electronics Ltd., at a total cost of $2,638.50, plus 5% Provincial Sales Tax. The lowest bid submitted for a panel manufactured by union labour was submitted by Humble Manufacturing Co. Ltd., at a cost of $2,648.80, plus 5% Provincial Sales Tax. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the low bid of Glenayre Electronics Ltd. at a total cost of $2,638.50, plus 5% Provincial Sales Tax, be accepted, subject to contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel. (not put) MOVED by Ald. Wilson, in Amendment, THAT the bid of Humble Manufacturing Co. Ltd., at a cost of $2,648.80, plus 5% Provincial Sales Tax, be accepted, subject to contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel. (carried)* A recorded vote was requested. The record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE AMENDMENT AGAINST THE AMENDMENT His Worship the Mayor Alderman Linnell Alderman Bird Alderman Broome Alderman Wilson Alderman Adams Alderman Calder Alderman Phillips Alderman Hardwick Alderman Rankin The Amendment was declared, - CARRIED* The Amendment having carried, the motion of Alderman Adams was not put. Finance Matters (i) Children's Jubilee Summer Camp Donation of Rowboats (Clause 1) MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clause 1 of the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated July 3, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY 170 (ii) Request for Certain City Equipment: Native Daughters of B.C. (Clause 3) The Board of Administration submitted report of the Purchasing Agent advising the Native Daughters of B.C. have requested an old Council Chamber chair and stove be donated to the organization for display at the Old Hastings Mill store museum. The value is estimated at $50.00. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this Civic equipment be donated as requested. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY (iii) Balance of Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT, in respect of report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated July 9, 1970, Clauses 2 and 4 be adopted and Clause 5 received for information. - CARRIED B. Personnel Matters, Supplementary, July 3, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated July 3, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Property Matters, July 3, 1970 (i) Demolition of Houses on Lots 6 - 9 Proposed Public Housing Project: S/S 3rd Avenue, betw. Burrard and Cypress Streets (Clause 2)____________________________________________ The Board of Administration submitted report of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance respecting demolition of houses on Lots 6 - 9, S/S 3rd Avenue between Burrard and Cypress Streets. The lots are required in connection with a consolidation scheme to make one 100' apartment site. A communication from the Kitsilano Area Resources Council objects to this demolition of the houses in view of the fact these houses are presently occupied, and because of the need for housing. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the house at 1872 West 3rd Avenue be demolished forthwith in view of its poor condition and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be requested to endeavour to relocate the sub-tenants in this house; FURTHER the Board of Administration be requested to report back in respect of the houses on the remaining lots. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the communication from the Kitsilano Area Resources Council be received. - CARRIED 171 (ii) Cancellation of Sale of Lot 1: Ken B. Wakefield (Clause 3) The Board of Administration submitted report of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance in respect of request by the purchaser, Mr. Wakefield, of Lot 1, S/S 48th Avenue between Tyne and Boundary Street, that the sale of this lot to him be cancelled and deposit of $600.00 refunded because financing arrangements have not materialized. MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the request be granted and the deposit returned accordingly. - CARRIED (iii) Sale of Residential Lots (RS-1): S.E. Sector (Clause 4)___________ The Board of Administration submitted report of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance as a result of sales of residential lots (RS-1) in the Southeast Sector. It is concluded that the reaction to the sale of these lots on the basis set by Council has been limited. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the balance of unsold RS-1, Single Family Residential Lots, in Area 'C' of the Southeast Sector, be placed on the market at a fixed price, without restrictions regarding the purchaser or the time within which the lots should be developed. - CARRIED (iv) Continental Hotel: Residence for Transient Women (Clause 5) In connection with this clause the Board of Administration filed an addendum of information dealing particularly with the rent and tax features and matters pertaining to repair and maintenance. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this clause be received for information, including the addendum from the Board of Administration. - CARRIED (v) Gordon House Day Care 1100 Block Pendrell Street (Clause 6) MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT this clause be adopted, except recommendation (b) which be reworded as follows and adopted: 'The agreement to be at a nominal rental for one year certain, subject to 3 months' notice of cancellation thereafter, and drawn to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance.' - CARRIED (vi) Balance of Property Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clauses 1 and 7 of the report of the Board of Adminis- tration (Property matters), dated July 3, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 172 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED The Council recessed at 12 noon to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. The Council reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair and the following members of the Council present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Alderman Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Sweeney (Leave of Absence) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (Cont'd.) D. Fire Department - Disposition of Fireboat J.H. Carlisle and Deployment of Personnel It was agreed to defer the report of the Board of Administration dated June 22, 1970, re Fireboat J.H. Carlisle and Deployment of Personnel, pending the hearing of delegations as requested, except that it was MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the following recommendation 2, proposed by the Fire Chief, be adopted: "that, to complete the provision of land based protection for the False Creek area, authority be granted for tenders to be called for the two remaining 1,500 g.p.m. pumpers in September 1970 for delivery at the earliest possible date in 1971. These pumpers to replace two 1,050 g.p.m. pumpers scheduled for replacement in accordance with the programme of apparatus replacement approved by City Council at their meeting of February 17, 1970." - CARRIED 173 F. Food Handling The Board of Administration under date of June 15, 1970, submitted a report on food handling, pursuant to Council's request. In this report details are submitted by the Medical Health Officer in respect of the food handling control program. The following is extracted from the Medical Health Officer's report: "If a training program for food handlers is considered to be the most promising solution to the problem of public protection, a very large educational program would be required for the estimated 20,000 food handlers in Vancouver. If it is the wish of Vancouver City Council to adopt a policy favouring training and certification of food handlers in Vancouver then a series of negotiations and studies would be carried out by the Health Department to include - 1. Exploration with the Vancouver School Board of the practicability and cost of an adult education program in food handling. These discussions would include reference to problems of staffing the instructional program and would be based on the assumption that the cost of this program would be borne by the persons receiving the training program (or by the employers on their behalf). 2. Examination of procedures and costs of carrying out the examination of food handlers to select those meriting certification. 3. Determination of the extent of the City of Vancouver's commitment required for the staffing of the co-ordinating and supervisory functions in relationship to this program. 4. Discussion with representatives of the food industry re the most practical program that would receive their support. The principle of food handler training is already supported by the Canadian Restaurant Association and also by some of the major employers of food handlers in Vancouver. 5. Discussions of necessary health by-law changes with the City of Vancouver Law Department." The Board of Administration recommends the Health Department be authorized to prepare a plan in accordance with the five steps out- lined above. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing recommendation of the Board of Administration be approved and a copy of the report of the Board of Administration be forwarded to the appropriate officials of the Provincial Government. - CARRIED G. Proposed Camosun Park Extension: University Endowment Lands_________ The Board of Administration under date of June 30, 1970, submitted a report of the Director of Planning on a communication from the Park Board requesting the Provincial Government turn over all lands between 25th Avenue, 29th Avenue, 16th Avenue and Imperial Road, to the City for park purposes, and extend the City boundary westward around the proposed large park. Historical information is contained in the Director of Planning's report with details of the proposed location and park development. 174 MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Park Board communication and information submitted from the Board of Administration and Director of Planning be received. - CARRIED H. Salary and Classification Review - Certain Clerical Positions (Museums) The Board of Administration under date of July 2, 1970, submitted a report of the Director of Personnel Services in the matter of Salary and Classification Review of 11 clerical positions in the City Museums Department. The following is extracted therefrom: "The recurring annual cost of this proposal, calculated at the final step in the applicable pay range at 1970 rates and including fringe benefits, will be approximately $884. The Comptroller of Accounts advises that the additional funds for 1969 (6 months) and 1970 (12 months) estimated at $354 are available within the 1970 Departmental budget. The Acting Director of Museums is in agreement with all of the above recommendations. The Assistant to the Business Manager of the Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association concurs with all of these recommendations except the position of Clerk Typist II, occupied by M. Waldron. SUMMARY Present Proposed Effective Incumbent Classification Classification Date C.A. Pointer Clerk Stenographer No change III, Pay Grade 13 ($441-526) J.A. Davis ) Clerk Stenographer No change M. Anderson ) 11, Pay Grade 10 E.D. Stott ) ($389-459) R.A. Gosling) P.S. Bredavs Clerk Stenographer Clerk Stenographer July 1, 11, Pay Grade 10 III, Pay Grade 13 1969 ($389-459) ($441-526) M.A. Waldron Clerk Typist 11 No change Pay Grade 9 ($372-441) V.N. Maye Telephone Operator No change Typist 11 Pay Grade 9 ($372-441) B.J. McCormack Clerk Typist 1 No change Pay Grade 5 ($319-372) E.M. Ferguson Clerk 11 No change Pay Grade 12 ($422-502) E.W. Burton Museum Clerk No change Attendant, Pay Grade 10 ($389-459) 175 The Board of Administration recommends adoption. A communication was received from the Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association requesting the position of Clerk Typist II (M. Waldron) be referred for consideration. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing recommendations of the Board of Administration and the Director of Personnel Services be adopted, with the exception of that portion dealing with the Clerk Typist II position (M. Waldron) which be referred back to the Board of Administration. - CARRIED I. Earthquake Insurance The Council considered further the report of the Board of Administration dated June 17, 1970, in regard to that portion relating to additional earthquake insurance. The remaining items in this report were dealt with by Council on July 7, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT no additional earthquake insurance be taken at this time. (Lost) MOVED by Ald. Linnell,in Amendment, THAT the Council issue a firm order for $10,000,000 earthquake insurance coverage on underground utilities with $1,000,000 deductible, to Lloyds of London at an estimated cost of $75,000 for three years. (Lost) The Amendment of Alderman Linnell was put. A tie vote resulted and, therefore, the Amendment was declared - LOST The Motion of Alderman Adams was put. A tie vote resulted and, therefore, the Motion was declared - LOST No further action was taken at this time. J. Report of Standing Committee on Planning and Development, June 25, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development, dated June 25, 1970, be received. - CARRIED K. Report of Official Traffic Commission, June 22 , 1970__________________________ __ MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Official Traffic Commission, dated June 22, 1970, be adopted. 176 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOTIONS 1. Closing Portion of the West Side of Clarendon Street, North of 41st Avenue MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Phillips, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver; and WHEREAS a portion of Clarendon Street dedicated by the deposit of Plan 1707 is surplus to our highway requirements; and WHEREAS the abutting owner wishes to acquire the surplus portion of road; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all that portion of road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 1707, described as follows: BEGINNING at the south east corner of Amended Lot 11C (see 276493-L), Block 14, District Lot 394, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1707; THENCE N 1° 03' E, 17 feet, following in the easterly limit of said Amended Lot 11C to the point of commencement; THENCE N 1° 03' E, 55.12 feet, continuing in the easterly limit of said Amended Lot 11C; THENCE southeasterly 55.65 feet, more or less, in the arc of a circular curve to the left of radius 1,586.0 feet to intersection with a line drawn S 88 31' E, 7.22 feet from the point of commencement; THENCE N 88° 31' W, 7.22 feet to the point of commencement; The same as shown outlined red on plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., dated June 17, 1970, and marginally numbered LF 5422, a print of which is hereto annexed, be closed, stopped up, conveyed and subdivided with the abutting Amended Lot 11C (see 276493-L). - CARRIED 2. Noise Alderman Bird and Alderman Wilson submitted the following motion: "THAT WHEREAS with the increasing industrialization and traffic congestion in the City of Vancouver the control of objectionable noise has taken on an increased importance; AND WHEREAS the control of these objectionable noises has been the subject of prolonged study by various authorities; 177 AND WHEREAS the benefit of this research should be made available to permit the City to revise and improve existing legislation for the control of noise; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a special committee of Council be struck to study the various measures adopted in other jurisdictions to control noise and to recommend to Council any necessary amendments to By-law No. 2531 being 'a By-law for the Abatement and Control of Noise in the City of Vancouver' and By-law No. 4338 being 'a By-law for the Abatement and Control of Objectionable Noises Emanating from Motor Vehicles in the City of Vancouver'." (Notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair accordingly. 3. Leave of Absence: Alderman Calder MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Alderman Calder be granted leave of absence for one week, commencing July 27th. - CARRIED 4. Planning Department Reports to Council: Major Issues___________ Alderman Hardwick submitted the following motion: "THAT the Planning Department be instructed to amend methods of reporting to Council on major issues, such as Gastown, so that (a) background information, (b) policy questions, and (c) alternative action programs, are clearly set out for Council's consideration." (Referred) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the subject matter in the foregoing motion be referred to the appropriate Standing Committee for consideration. - CARRIED 5. Purchase of 1969 Radar Set (Police) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT approximately $1,400.00 be approved to the Police Department for the purchase of a 1969 radar set for use by the Traffic Department of the Police. (Notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. 178 ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Calder - referred to the organization of 'Vancouver Vancouver Tour Tour Guide Services' operated by University Guide Services students and requested, for a three months period, the Guide Services personnel only be given pass privileges to the various civic facilities as appropriate. MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT His Worship be authorized to arrange these pass privileges as he considers advisable. - CARRIED Alderman Hardwick - requested the Board of Administration West End Traffic Report advise of the status of the West End Traffic Report. Alderman Hardwick - enquired respecting the necessity of the Car Wash, Hornby Street operation of a car wash on Hornby Street having to receive the consideration of the Board of Variance with respect to Sunday operation. Having received an oral report from the Deputy Corporation Counsel on the matter, it was requested by Alderman Hardwick that the Corporation Counsel report on the reason for involvement of the Board of Variance in Sunday operation in respect of downtown car wash operations. His Worship so directed. Alderman Wilson - requested a Report Reference relative to Procedure re Issuing the procedure of issuing licenses and of Licenses referred in particular to certain cases brought to his attention by way of complaints. Commissioner Sutton Brown explained the procedure and requested details of any particular cases of complaint be brought to the attention of the Director of Permits as it is understood the present system is working satisfactorily. Alderman Rankin - enquired with respect to the maximum Retirement Age: Females retirement age for females. Commissioner Ryan explained the matter had been reviewed and when the matter of including the female personnel in the same retirement provisions as applies to male staff members generally, i.e. 65, was taken up with such personnel, the majority rejected the proposal. Alderman Hardwick - requested the Board of Administration Downtown Report advise at the next regular meeting when the Downtown Report will be available. 179 Alderman Phillips - referred to a statement in the press Jericho Hostel by a Canadian Youth Hostel representative for Transients that there were considerable delays in commencing the hostel operation at Jericho, due to so much City 'red tape'. Commissionei Sutton Brown reported on the details of the discussions with the Canadian Youth Hostel representative,and that it is expected the development permit involved will be cleared at the next meeting of the Technical Planning Board. Alderman Phillips - enquired if the lights at the Capilano Lights: Swangard Stadium Stadium could be transferred for use at Swangard Stadium. Commissioner Ryan reported explaining why this would not be considered practical. Alderman Bird - enquired with respect to reports from the Sites for Public Housing Planning Department on sites for public housing, particularly senior citizens' housing in the western part of the City. Commissioner Sutton Brown advised there is a resolution of Council, instructing the Planning Department to continue investigating the matter of suitable sites for public housing projects. However, there does not appear to be any suitable sites available, apart from the South East Sector. Alderman Bird - referred to a new system for road marking New System: Road Marking and enquired of the City Engineer's opinion in this regard. Commissioner Ryan advised that it is his understanding the City Engineer has a new machine on order which does involve a new system of operation. NOTICE OF MOTION Left Turns: Signalized Intersections Alderman Wilson submitted the following Notice of Motion which was recognized by the Chair: "THAT the City Traffic By-law be amended to restrict left turns at all signalized intersections, except those intersections provided with left turn signals or left turn bays." (Notice) 180 NEW BUSINESS Itinerant and Transient Youth: Beatty Street Armoury Council considered a telegram dated July 8th from the Secretary of State on the matter of the use of the Beatty Street Armoury as an emergency hostel for itinerant and transient youth this Summer. Details are set out in the telegram. It was agreed His Worship investigate the details of this matter as quickly as possible and ascertain what particular assistance the Secretary of State expects from the City of Vancouver. The Council adjourned at approximately 3:00 p.m. The foregoing are the Minutes of the Adjourned Council dated July 9, 1970 , and the reports referred to are those on Page(s)181-233 181 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION . . . (WORKS) 1 JULY 3RD, 1970. The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. Encroachment on to lane at rear of West Half of Lot 4, Block 56, D.L. 185, S/S Robson Street West of Cardero Street "A new development is to be constructed on the west half of Lot 4, Block 56, D.L. 185. At the present time there is a garage on a concrete foundation at the rear of the property which extends approximately 11 inches onto the 33 foot lane. The applicant requests this encroachment be validated. I RECOMMEND that the encroachment of the garage onto the lane abutting the west half of Lot 4 be validated in accordance with the Encroachment By-law, the rental to be $18.00 per annum in accordance with the recommendation of the Supervisor of Property & Insurance." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Closing Portion of W/S Clarendon Street North of 41st Avenue_________________ "The owner of Amended Lot C, Block 14, D.L. 394, N/W corner 41st Avenue and Clarendon Street has made application to subdivide his property into two lots. There is a jog in Clarendon Street across 41st Avenue and Clarendon Street is to be widened from 66 feet to 86 feet. To eliminate the jog and make a street 86 feet in width, a portion of Lot 11 is required for the widening of the street, and a portion of street is surplus to our highway require- ments. The south 17 feet of Lot 11 is also required for the widening of 41st Avenue. I RECOMMEND that the portion of road shown outlined red on plan marginally numbered LF 5422 be closed, stopped and up and conveyed to the owner of Lot 11 in exchange for the portion of Lot 11 required for street purposes, the closed portion of street to be subdivided with Lot 11." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 182 3. Leasing of Argyle Street South of Kent Avenue South_____________ "An application has been made by B.C. Monumental Works Ltd. to lease Argyle Street from Kent Avenue South to the Fraser River. The applicant has been using portion of the street for several years and the balance of the street is in an untidy condition and partly covered with brush. I RECOMMEND that Argyle Street between the southerly limit of Kent Avenue South and the Fraser River be closed, stopped up and leased to the B.C. Monumental Works Ltd. subject to the following conditions: a) The term of the lease to be for a 10 year period subject to a one year's notice of cancellation if required for municipal purposes. b) The rental to be $50.00 per month, subject to review after five years in accordance with the recommendation of the Supervisor of Property & Insurance. c) The ditch on the easterly side of the lease area to be kept clear and open at all times by the Lessee. d) The brush to be removed by the Lessee. e) The lease area to be kept in a neat and tidy condition. f) At the termination of the lease the site to be left in a condition satisfactory to the City Engineer. g) An agreement satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel and City Engineer." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 4.. Sewer on Trinity Street from East of Kamloops Street to Nanaimo Street "T.V. inspection shows this old sewer is in very poor condition. The estimated cost of relaying is $18,500. I RECOMMEND that $18,500 be appropriated from Account Code 0116/7904, 'Reconstruction and Relief - Unallocated', in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 5. Sewer on 30th Avenue from 350 feet East of St. George Street to St. George Street. "T.V. inspection prior to proposed paving shows this old sewer is in very poor condition. The estimated cost of relaying is $8,000. I RECOMMEND that $8,000 be appropriated from Account Code 0116/7903 "Prior to Paving - Unallocated' in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 183 6. Sewer on Pender Street from Slocan Street to Penticton Street.____________________________ "T.V. inspection prior to proposed paving shows this old sewer is in poor condition. The estimated cost of relaying is $11,500. I RECOMMEND that $11,500 be appropriated from Account Code 0116/7903 'Prior to Paving - Unallocated', in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 7. Closing Lane East of Rupert Street North of B.C. Hydro Right-of-Way "The assembly of lands for a potential housing project (FP 13) requires the closing of the lane east of Rupert Street from the B.C. Hydro right-of-way to the lane north. I RECOMMEND that the portion of lane shown outlined red on plan marginally numbered LF.4313 be closed, stopped up and title taken thereto and the closed lane be subdivided with the abutting City lands." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. S. Sewer on York Avenue from mid-block Manhole West of Arbutus Street to Arbutus Street_______________________ "T.V. inspection shows this old sewer is in poor condition. It is also too small and, in this area, should be replaced with a larger twin sewer, preparatory to eventual sewer separation. The estimated cost of the new twin sewer is $11,900. I RECOMMEND that $11,900 be appropriated from Account Code 0116/7904 'Reconstruction and Relief - Unallocated' in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 9. Sewage Disposal System Connection W. B. Brown, 3635 Turner Street The Medical Health Officer reports as follows: "The owners of 3635 Turner Street were requested to have their premises connected to the City sewer system. How- ever, they advise that they are unable to comply with our order and they have authorized the work to be done by the City and costs be added to the tax roll for the above property." Your Board RECOMMENDS: (a) That the City Engineer be authorized to provide the usual sewer connection on the City property and the Building Inspector to approve the submitted account for the balance of the connection when completed to the Building Inspector's satisfaction. (b) That the charges for the above work be added to the tax roll on the property at 3635 Turner Street. 184 10. Disposal of Toxic and Flammable Liquid Wastes The City Engineer reports as follows: "In April, 1970, the Municipality of Burnaby closed its Stride Pit disposal area to receipt of 'liquid wastes' from surround- ing municipalities. This created an immediate problem for certain 'liquid waste' collectors and certain industries and commercial operations. As a result, representations have been made to His Worship the Mayor and certain members of Council and to the Medical Health Officer, the Director of Permits and Licenses and to the City Engineer, pointing out the diffi- culties which have developed in connection with disposal of these kinds of wastes and seeking an early solution to the problem. In 1968, anticipating the general growth of this kind of problem in the Greater Vancouver area, I discussed it with the Commis- sioner for the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District, as a result of which he recommended to his Administration Board that he be authorized to undertake an investigation of the sub- ject. On January 30, 1969, his Board authorized the investi- gation and in November, 1969, the Commissioner submitted his report to the Sewerage District. I quote the conclusion of that report: 'Conclusion Disposal of toxic and flammable liquid trade wastes in the Greater Vancouver area does not warrant, at this time, the establishment of a regional disposal system by a public organization. It has been generally accepted that disposal of difficult wastes is the responsibility of the industry generating the wastes and no justification can be seen for any change in this philosophy. Specific problems should be dealt with on an individual basis as is done to control air pollution; that is, by adequate regulations to control disposal coupled with strict en- forcement of such regulations.' Since that report was received, Metropolitan Seattle has become concerned about facilities for handling oily wastes. Also since that time, the Greater Vancouver Regional District has established a committee on waste disposal, and I believe that committee has in mind the problem that may be developing respecting disposal of toxic and flammable liquid wastes. I have recently discussed this situation with Commissioner Bunnell of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District, and we both recognize, apart from the problems put to us by the businesses and industries to which I have made reference, there is the rapidly growing concern that both the municipal sewerage systems and the Sewerage District systems and disposal plants can become adversely affected at an increasing rate, if adequate solutions are not found for the handling of these materials. If Council approves the recommendation herein, I shall supply the Sewerage District with what information we have received, including the representations which have been made to His Worship the Mayor and the civic departments referred to. This recommendation is being submitted on behalf of the City Medical Health Officer, the Director of Permits and Licenses and the City Engineer. I recommend that Council request the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage Board to up-date its report on the Disposal of Toxic and Flammable Liquid Wastes and that, of course, examina- tion be coordinated with whatever work is being done by the Regional District's committee on waste disposal." AMENDED SEE PAGE 166 185 Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. 11. Closing a Portion of the Lane South of Georgia Street West of the Lane West of Glen Drive in Block 95, D.L. 181-B. C. Tube Supply Ltd.______________ The Deputy City Engineer and Supervisor of Property & Insurance report as follows: "An application has been received from B.C. Tube Supply Ltd. to acquire a portion of the lane south of Georgia Street west of the lane west of Glen Drive. This portion of lane is dead-end and unopened. The Company owns Lot E of Block 120, D.L. 181, and is acquiring adjoining Lot F from the Burlington Northern Railway. The appli- cant is acquiring a portion of Lot C in Block 95, D.L. 181 (being Railway right-of-way) and wishes to acquire the portion of lane to make possible a railway track within a proposed building on Lot F. There are two easement areas in Lots E and F which will have to be cancelled, to which the B.C. Hydro has agreed. We recommend that the portion of lane in Block 95, D.L. 181, coloured red on plan marginally numbered LF 5423, be closed and stopped up and sold to the owner of Lots E and F, Block 120, D.L. 181, subject to the following conditions: (a) The sale price to be $400.00; (b) The closed lane to be consolidated with Lots E and F of Block 120, D.L. 181, and a portion of Lot C, Block 95, D.L. 181, as shown on a plan of subdivision prepared by J. E. Hermon, B.C.L.S. and attested to on the 24th day of April 1970; (c) The utility easement the southeast corner of Lot E and the northeast corner of Lot F to be cancelled; (d) The poles in the aforementioned utility easements to be removed, to the account of the applicant, to the City Engineer's satisfaction." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the Deputy City Engineer and Supervisor of Property & Insurance be adopted. 12. Tender No. 46-70-1 - Supply of Sewer and Waterworks Grey Iron Castings The Purchasing Agent and City Engineer report as follows: "Tenders for the above supplies were opened by your Board on May 25, 1970, and referred to the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent for report. A working copy of the tabulation is on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent. The 5% Provincial S.S. Tax is in addition to all prices shown in this report and in the working tabulation. Funds for the purchase of these supplies are provided in the Revenue and Capital Budget. 186 This tender call was for 25 items. The total costs shown below are estimated only, and are based on anticipated requirements for 12 months. We recommend acceptance of the low bids as follows: Dobney Foundry Ltd. 11 items at a total cost of $74,204.88. McLean & Powell Iron Works Ltd. 8 items at a total cost of $3,889.20. Mainland Foundry and Engineering Ltd. 6 items at a total cost of $33,735.40. When Council has made the awards, contracts will be prepared to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel." Your Board RECOMMENDS the report of the Purchasing Agent and City Engineer be approved. 13. Tender No. 39-70-2 - Trucks Tenders for the above were opened by your Board on May 19, 1970, and referred to the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent for report. A copy of the working tabulation is on file in the Purchasing Agent's office. The officials concerned report as follows: "The 5% Provincial Sales Tax is in addition to all prices shown in this report and in the tabulation. Bid Numbers refer to the relative position of the bids in ascending order of price. Funds for all purchases are provided in the Truck Plant Replace- ment Fund except for 12 of Item 17 (two from 1970 General Revenue Budget and $100,000 from 1970 Contingency Reserve to upgrade ten 16 yd. packers approved by Council). This tender call consists of 19 items. This report deals with Items 8, and 13 to 18 inclusive. The remaining items will be dealt with in a later report to the Board of Administration. Item 13 - one unit Item 14 two units Item 15 two units Item 16 one unit Item 8 - 9 ft. Van Two bids were received. Bid No. 1 from Pacific GMC does not meet specifications. 187 The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent recommend acceptance of the lowest bid to meet specifications, Bid No. 2, from International Harvester Company for two (2) only IHC Model M1500 at a total price of $10,527.76 ($5,263.88 each). Item 13 - 19,500 GVW Conventional Cab & Chassis Five bids were received. The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent recommend acceptance of the low bid (Bid No. 1) from International Harvester Company for two (2) only IHC Model 1600 (one complete with power steering) at a total price of $9,494.02 (one at $4,408.87 less Federal Sales Tax and one at $5,085.15 including FST and power steering). Item 14 - 22.000 GVW Tilt Cab & Chassis Five bids were received. The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent recommend acceptance of the low bid (Bid No. 1) from International Harvester Company for two (2) only IHC Model C01610A Trucks at a total price of $11,514.28 (two at $5,757.14 complete with right hand steering, less Federal Sales Tax). When Federal Sales Tax is included, Pacific GMC (Bid No. 2) is low bid, but their bid does not meet specifications. The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent recommend acceptance of the low bid meeting specifications from International Harvester Company for the one IHC Model C01610A, at $6,470.56 complete with 132" cab axle measurement at $37.00 and Federal Sales Tax at $676.42. Item 15 - 27.500 GVW Tilt Cab & Chassis Five bids were received. The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent recommend acceptance of the low bid (Bid No. 1) from International Harvester Company for three (3) only IHC Model C01810A Trucks at a total price of $22,342.06 (two at $7,149.99 complete with wedge brakes at $42 each less Federal Sales Tax and one complete with wedge brakes at $42 in- cluding Federal Sales Tax at $8,042.08). Item 16 - 33,000 GVW Tilt Cab & Chassis Five bids were received. The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent recommend acceptance of the low bid (Bid No. 1) from International Harvester Company for one (1) only IHC Model C01810A Truck at a total price of $8,027.55 ($7,985.55 plus $42 for wedge brakes). Item 17 - 41.000 GVW Tandem Tilt Cab & Chassis Five bids were received. The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent recommend acceptance of the low bid (Bid No. 1) from International Harvester Company for thirty-two (32) only IHC Model C0F1910A Trucks complete with wedge brakes and diesel engine at a total price of $510,386.24 ($14,686.17 plus $1,181.50 for optional diesel engine and $81.90 for optional wedge brakes each). Item 18 - 41,000 GVW Tandem Tilt Cab & Chassis Four bids were received. The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent recommend acceptance of the low bid (Bid No. 1) from International Harvester Company for one (1) only IHC Model C0F1910A Truck complete with wedge brakes at a total price of $13,654.96 ($13,573.06 plus $81.90 for optional ^ wedge brakes). 188 When Council has made the awards, Contracts will be prepared to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel." Your Board RECOMMENDS the report of the above officials be approved. 14. Amendments to the Plumbing By-law No. 4068 The City Engineer and the Director of Permits and Licenses report as follows: "Your Board has received from the City Engineer and the Director of Permits and Licenses the following proposed amendments to the Plumbing By-law No. 4068, which they consider are necessary and desirable at this time, to control the admission of industrial wastes into the City's sewers and the pollution of the environment. Section 5.10 Change heading from 'Storm Sewers' to 'Connections to Public Sewers'. Change 5.10(5) to: 'The sanitary and storm drainage systems of all buildings, other than one and two family dwellings in all areas of the City shall be entirely separate and separate building (house) sewers shall be constructed to the property line where public sewers are avail- able. The sanitary and storm drainage systems of one and two family dwellings shall be separate in separate system areas only, unless otherwise required by the City Engineer or the Medical Health Officer.' Section 5.12 Change 'Combined Sewer' to 'Required Diameters of Building Sewers' and change the text to: 'The diameter of every building (house) sewer and building (house) sewer extension shall be determined in accordance with Tables 24A, 24B and 24C of this By-law.' Section 1.7 - Enforcement 1.7.1(5) - Add after 'public sewer': 'or obstruct the sewer or drain or be injurious to personnel maintaining or operating the sewerage or drainage system.' Change 1.7.1(6) to: 'No person shall discharge into a sanitary sewer, a storm sewer, or a combined sewer any of the following: 1.7.1(6) (a) - Waste water having a pH lower than 5.5 or higher than 9.5. (b) - Waste water containing suspended solids exceeding six hundred (600) p.p.m. or having a B.O.D. exceeding five hundred (500) p.p.m. (c) - Waste water containing more than 150 p.p.m., or a lesser amount, as fixed by the City Engineer for a particular establishment, of fat, oil or grease or other matter that is soluble in petroleum ether. 189 (d) - Waste water containing any floating flam- mable material or more than 15 p.p.m. floating oil or grease of a mineral origin or tar, or more than 150 p.p.m. stable emulsified oil, or grease of mineral origin.' Renumber the present clauses 1.7.1 - (6) to (7) 1.7.1 - (7) to 8) 1.7.1 - (8) to (9) Section 1.4.21 - Special Manholes 'The City Engineer may require a special manhole on any building (house) sewer extension. The cost of such manhole shall be paid by the owner of the premises served by the building (house) sewer extension. The City Engineer and the Director of Permits and Licenses may also require that any property discharging industrial waste to the public sewer shall have installed on the building (house) sewer or the building (house) sewer extension, a control manhole suitable for the inspection and sampling of the discharged wastes. The design and location of such manhole shall be approved by the City Engineer and the Director of Permits and Licenses. The manhole shall be installed and maintained at the sole expense of the owner of the premises and shall be accessible at all times to the City Engineer and the Director of Permits and Licenses and their author- ized representatives. All industrial wastes discharged to public sewers from premises where inspection and sampling manholes are required shall pass through such manholes.' We recommend that: (a) The above changes and amendments to Plumbing By-law No. 4068 be adopted. (b) The Corporation Counsel be instructed to prepare the necessary amendments to the Plumbing By-law No. 4068. (c) The effective date of the By-law changes to be August 1, 1970." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the City Engineer and the Director of Permits and Licenses be adopted. 15. Development Permit No. 48152: First Phase Project 200_________ The following report has been received from the Corporation Counsel: "It is a condition of the above-mentioned development permit that Project 200 Investments Limited grant to the City a sublease of the lands over the Canadian Pacific right-of-way necessary to erect an elevated highway extension of Howe Street. Project 200 is not in a position to grant this sublease, but the Canadian Pacific Railway has offered to grant to the City an easement over the land necessary to accommodate the extension, provided, however, that such grant would not be made until the City designed an extension satisfactory to the Canadian Transport Commission. The grant, when made, would be in perpetuity and the consideration therefor would be the sum of $1.00. In other words, the Railway is prepared to enter into an agreement with the City that when the City is ready to proceed with the construction of the highway, the Railway will execute a registrable easement in favour of the 190 City. Canadian Pacific's reason for making the grant conditional upon the City proceeding with the construction of the highway is that the Company should not be required to commit defined lands to a purpose which might never be implemented. While the Railway's undertaking to grant an easement in the future would not be registrable in the Land Registry Office (the present grant of an easement would be registrable), Canadian Pacific takes the position that if it renders itself unable to perform the convenant by conveying inconsistent land interests to other persons, the City would be entitled to expro- priate the necessary interests and the City could recover the damages flowing from such breach of agreement from Canadian Pacific. The position taken by Canadian Pacific is reasonable, and I recommend that the City enter into an agreement with the Canadian Pacific whereby the Company undertakes to grant to the City an easement substantially in the form attached to the agreement when the City has designed an extension of Howe Street which conforms with the regulations and order of the Canadian Trans- port Commission. The form of the agreement and the easement attached thereto to be satisfactory to the parties." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Corporation Counsel be approved. 16. Underground Wiring to serve the proposed Subdivision of Land in the City of Vancouver The Director of Planning and City Engineer report as follows: "Preliminary approval has been granted by the Approving Officer to the subdivision of the following properties: (1) Lot "B", Block 3, D.L. 2027 - w/s Glendalough Place (see Drawing S-177) (2) Lot "A", Sub. 19 to 22 of 3, Block 1001, D.L. 526 - 7578 Montcalm Street - (see Drawing S-178) (3) Lot "A", Sub. 9, Block "A". D.L. 327 - 1033 S.E. Marine Drive - (see Drawing S-179) (4) Lots 7 and 8, Block 23, D.L. 196 & Lots 20 and 21, D.L. 2037 - 939 Main Street - (see Drawing S-180) N.B. Drawings are on file with the City Clerk Final approval of the above-noted subdivisions could only be granted upon compliance with the following condition: 'That the applicant enters into an agreement with the City that will ensure that all power, telephone and other wire or cable within the subdivision shall be installed underground at no cost to the City' as prescribed under Section #18 of the Subdivision Control By-law. Under Section #19 of the By-law, 'the City Council may waive the requirements of Section #18 with respect to any particular wire or cable or to all wires or cables within a subdivision if the Council deems that the applicant would be put to an unreasonable expense in placing such wires or cables under- ground.' 191 The Director of Planning and the City Engineer are of the opinion that subdividers would be put to an unreasonable expense in placing such wires and cables underground, as these are minor subdivisions in developed blocks, which are already served by overhead wires located on the adjoining streets. It is therefore recommended by the Director of Planning and the City Engineer that City Council waive the said require- ments of Section #18 of the Subdivisions Control By-law for the above-noted subdivisions." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Planning and the City Engineer be approved. 17. Vancouver Sea Festival Parade - 1970 The City Engineer reports as follows: "This report refers to an application by the General Manager of the Sea Festival Society to hold a parade on Saturday, July 11th, 1970. The proposal, which is the same as that approved for the past two years, is as follows: ASSEMBLY: Hastings Street from Burrard Street to Bute Street. Bute Street from Hastings Street to Melville Street. Thurlow Street from Hastings Street to Melville Street. Eveleigh Street from Thurlow Street to Burrard Street. ROUTE: East on Hastings Street to Granville Street. South on Granville Street to Georgia Street. West on Georgia Street to Nicola Street. North on Nicola Street to Pender Street. East on Pender Street to Bute Street. DISPERSAL: The same as the assembly area with the addition of Pender Street from Bute Street to Burrard Street. The participants will form up and judging will take place between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 11th, 1970, with the Parade scheduled to be under way no later than 10:30 a.m. The proposal has been discussed in detail with the Police Department and the Transit Authority, who have no objections provided the necessary parking prohibitions and barricades are provided. The proposal also includes a dais for dignitaries on the south side of Georgia Street in front of the Court House Fountain. The dais will be placed on the street just prior to the Parade and removed immediately after. In accordance with Council resolution, dated June 9th, 1964, the signing and Policing of the streets involved in the Sea Festival Parade will be carried out by the City, without charge. 192 The Society also requests permission to hold a street dance each night except Sunday,during the Sea Festival week from 9:00 p.m. to midnight, on Beach Avenue in the vicinity of Alexandra Park. It is recommended that the Sea Festival Society be granted per- mission: (a) To hold a parade in the Downtown area at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 11th, 1970, the route and the assembly and dispersal areas to be as described herein. (b) To erect, in conjunction with the Parade, a dais for dignitaries; provided the Sea Festival Society agrees to assume full responsibility, satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel, for any personal liability or property damage arising through this installation. (c) To hold a street dance from 9:00 p.m. to midnight each night except Sunday, during Sea Festival week. The location of the dance to be Beach Avenue in the vicinity of Alexandra Park." Your Board RECOMMENDS the aforementioned report of the City Engineer be adopted. RECOMMENDATION AND CONSIDERATION: 18. Tender No. 57-70-4 - Supply and Delivery of 4", 6", 8", 12". 16" and 18" Water Pipe The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent report as follows: "Tenders for the above were opened by your Board on May 11, 1970, and referred to the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent for tabulation and report. A condensed tabulation is attached. All taxes and charges are included in the tabulation and report. The tender and specifications provided for prices to be received on the supply and delivery of approximately one year's supply of pipe, consisting of 16" and 18" ductile iron or steel pipe, and 4", 6", 8" and 12" ductile iron pipe. The 18" size pipe is being deferred pending further investigation of the specifications submitted by one of the bidders. Bids to specifications were received from Canron Ltd., Stanton Pipes Ltd., John Davidson Ltd., Interprovincial Steel & Pipe Corp. Ltd. and Canadian Phoenix Steel & Pipe Sales (Eastern) Ltd. on both types of pipes. Bids were also received from Canadian Johns-Manville Co. Ltd. and Atlas Asbestos Co. for the supply of Asbestos Cement Pipe. Asbestos Cement Pipe is used in some rural areas, and in cities where the soil is of a largely corrosive nature. It is not recommended for use within the City because: (a) Compared with ductile iron or steel it is weaker under all structural conditions which affect water pipe. (b) Its installed life is not known, whereas present installations are required to last at least 100 years. (c) Its lack of corrosion, which is its main advantage, is parallelled in ductile iron pipe and steel pipe by using on these pipes the specification coatings. 193 (d) While its installed cost is somewhat similar to ductile iron pipe, its reduced capacity, due to its smaller inside dia- meter, would reduce local domestic and fire flows, unless counter-balanced by a larger size pipe installation. Because the award of this tender involves the matter of Recommend- ation and Council Consideration, we submit this report in three Parts: PART I Recommendation - of lowest bid to specification: 6" Ductile Iron Pipe - Canron Ltd. at an estimated cost of $45,000.00 8" Ductile Iron Pipe - John Davidson Ltd.. at an estimated cost of $80,560.00 PART II Recommendation - Ductile Iron Pipe considered to give greater value than Steel Pipe: 16" Ductile or Steel Pipe The low bid was submitted by Interprovincial Steel & Pipe Ltd. for steel pipe at a total estimated cost of $20,615.50. The low bid for Ductile Iron Pipe was submitted by John Davidson Ltd. at a total estimated cost of $21,643.00, or approximately $1,027.50 or 5% higher than the low bid. Because the wall thickness of Ductile Iron Pipe is 48% greater than steel pipe, it will give a considerably longer maintenance- free life. We believe this longer life more than offsets the additional cost. Acceptance of the bid submitted by John Davidson Ltd. for the supply of Ductile Iron Pipe at an estimated cost of $21,643.00. PART III Council Consideration - the matter of union status is involved. 4" and 12" Ductile Iron Pipe The lowest bid to specifications was submitted by Stanton Pipe Ltd. for pipe manufactured by non-union labour. The lowest bid to specifications for pipe manufactured by union labour was submitted by John Davidson Ltd. A comparison of these bids is as follows: Differ¬ % Differ¬ Description Stanton Pipe Ltd. John Davidson Ltd. ence in ence 4" Ductile Cost .5% ½ Iron Pipe approx. $25,350. approx. $25,480. $130.00 of 1%) 12" Ductile .75%(3/4 Iron Pipe approx. $124,920. approx. $125,820. $900.00 of 1%) When Council has made the award, contracts will be prepared to the satisfaction of Corporation Counsel." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent be approved, and submits part III for Council Consideration. (Delegation requests: see copies of correspondence attached) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 166 194 Board of Administration, July 3, 1970 . (SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICES AND HEALTH MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Laburnum Trees On June 9th Vancouver City Council discussed the danger posed by the laburnum trees in the City and requested a report of the Medical Health Officer to include reference to the policy of the Park Board in respect to laburnum trees. The Medical Health Officer reports as follows: "There are scores of shrubs, trees and flowers which are known to be toxic if parts or all of these plants are ingested. It is obvious, however, that of all these the laburnum tree has a particular danger owing to the appendage of the tree which appears very similar to a pea pod. It is probably for this reason that several poisonings are brought to the attention of the Poison Control Centre in Vancouver each year. It is also true that there are fatal cases of such poisoning on record elsewhere, although none has been confirmed in Vancouver. Information has been obtained from the Board of Parks and Public Recreation with respect to laburnum plantings in Van- couver. The Deputy Superintendent of Parks reports as follows: 'Further to your telephone inquiry re laburnum trees growing on City property, the following list is an approximate number of trees presently growing on public property: City Parks - 53 trees Boulevard Trees - 298 " Total 351 trees Cost of removing @ $20.00 per tree - $7,020. Cost of replanting @ $15.00 per tree - 5.265. TOTAL $12.285. It may be of interest to you to know that we have not planted any laburnum since 1954, and that approximately 100 trees have been removed over the last 15 years, and these were mostly in the Renfrew and Fraserview housing areas.' It would appear, therefore, that there is some justification for progressively removing laburnum trees and prohibiting their planting. After discussions with Corporation Counsel it would appear that this could be accomplished by an amendment to the City Health By-law which could prohibit the planting of laburnum trees. It is suggested that laburnum trees now on private property be left alone, except where they overhang public property, in which case they could be ordered to be removed in accordance with the existing provisions of the City Charter. I would, therefore, like to recommend (1) That the City of Vancouver Health By-law be amended to prohibit new plantings of laburnum trees. 195 (2) That trees on private property posing a hazard be dealt with under the existing sections of the City Charter. (3) That the Board of Parks and Public Recreation submit a plan to the Vancouver City Council for the removal and replacement of laburnum trees in boulevards and in parks in Vancouver." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Medical Health Officer be adopted. INFORMATION: 2. Transient Youth Hostels - Alexandra Neighbourhood House & Y.M.C.A. The Acting Social Service Administrator reports as follows: "Council on April 28, 1970, instructed the Social Service Department to enter into negotiations with the Neighbourhood Services Association about the operation of a hostel for young people in its building at 1726 West 7th Avenue. It was estimated initially that the cost of renovations to meet by-law standards, would be approximately $10,000. With an occupancy of 48 persons, the per diem rate to recover the cost of renovations would be $1.80 amortized over four months and .900 if amortized over eight months. With the reduced estimate of $5,740 the per diem rate for renovations would be $1.00 over four months and .500 over eight months, assuming full occupancy. On June 15, 1970, the Provincial Department of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement approved a per diem rate of $5.80 of which approximately $4.00 would be for staff, food and supplies. The balance of $1.80 would then be available to amortize the renovations. This amount should make it possible for the $5,740 advanced by Neighbourhood Services to be recovered in less than three months, so that it should not be necessary for the Neighbourhood Services to request a grant from City Council to recover the amount advanced as suggested in letter sent to City Council on June 5, 1970, by Mr. Charles Flavelle, Chairman, Board of Management, Alexandra Neighbourhood House. This hostel has been in operation since June 25th, 1970, with a capacity of 20 young women. The Y.M.C.A. Hostel in Dawson School gym commenced operation on Thursday, June 18th, for 50 young men and has been filled to capacity. Food service for these young men is provided by a local cafe on a per diem basis." Your Board submits the foregoing report for information of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 167 196 Board of Administration, July 3, 1970 (HARBOURS - 1) HARBOURS AND PARKS MATTERS INFORMATION: 1. Damage to Trees on Street Boulevards (1400 Block Nelson Street)______________ At a meeting of the Park Board on April 27, 1970, it was regularly moved and seconded: "That prior to removal of trees from City boulevards by developers or individuals, permission should be obtained from the City Engineer in consultation with the Park Board and if said permission is granted, that compensation should be made to the City for removal and replacement of said trees." The Deputy City Engineer reports as follows: "The removal of trees from City Streets is prohibited by the Street and Traffic By-law, Section 78, as follows: No person, other than a duly authorized officer or employee of the City or Park Board acting in pursuance of his duties, shall dig up or in any manner injure or destroy any tree, flower, foliage, flowering plant, foliage plant, or shrubbery in any street." Thus the removal of trees by developers or individuals is specifi- cally prohibited. There are occasions where a tree has to be removed by a developer in order to gain access to his property. Where such removal is justified, permission is granted by the Engineering Department at the time the access is approved, and the Superintendent of Parks is so notified. However, where space is available on the boulevard, the developer is required to bear the cost of planting a tree of a variety approved by the City Engineer and the Superintendent of Parks to replace the tree to be removed. In a few cases, where the existing pavement width is substandard and a local widening will be a benefit to both the thru and local traffic, a widening of the pavement has been approved. This is subject to the developer bearing the cost of removing the existing trees and planting new ones, if boulevard space is available, in addition to the cost of constructing the widened pavement. It is considered that this procedure provides adequate protection against the abuse of boulevard trees by developers of abutting property. The Engineering Department has never experienced any reluctance on the part of developers or individuals to replace damaged or destroyed trees to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. This matter is submitted to Council for information. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 167 197 Board of Administration, July 3, 1970 (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Fire Damage: Suite 1926 Ferndale Street Mr. M. Tymos has written requesting permission to re-build the third floor attic recently destroyed by fire. The City Building Inspector reports as follows: "The building at 1926 Ferndale Street consists of a basement, two full storeys and a third floor attic. The attic which contained a dwelling unit was completely destroyed by fire and the owner wishes to re-build the accommodation. The Building By-law does not permit the erection of a wood frame building to more than two storeys in height. Section 1.7.6 of the Building By-law states that the Building Inspector may permit repairs to an existing non-conforming building provided the cost of the work does not exceed the assessed value of the building. Mr. Tymos advises that the cost of the work is estimated to be not more than $5,000 but the contractor who applied for the permit says it would be about $10,000. The assessed value is $8,781.00. It is my opinion that the third floor occupancy should not be permitted because of the fire-hazard inherent in high wood- frame buildings. Repairs should be confined to the install- ation of a roof with a pitch low enough to prevent the in- stallation of living quarters at this level. It is recommended that a new roof be permitted on the fire dam- aged building at 1926 Ferndale Street but that the pitch be such that occupancy will not be possible." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the City Building Inspector be approved. DELEGATION REQUEST - MR. M. TYMOS 2. Rezoning: Area bounded by the lane north of 10th Ave., Pine St., 16th Ave., and Burrard Street The Director of Planning reports as follows: "An application has been received from Mr. J. Brand, 3608 Greentree Avenue, North Vancouver, requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law whereby all of Blocks 368, 388, 408, 428, 468, Lots 11-20, Block 348, D.L. 526 being the area bounded by the lane north of 10th Avenue, Pine Street, 16th Avenue and Burrard Street would be rezoned from an RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District to an RM- Multiple Dwelling District. Since receipt of the application, Mr. J. Brand has confirmed by letter to exclude lots 11—20, Block 448, D.L. 526, now city park and lot 20, Block 348, D.L. b26, now zoned C-2 Commercial at the north east corner of 10th Avenue and Burrard Street. 198 Attached to the application was a submission by Mr. J. Brand, President of the South Granville Property Owners' Association, on behalf of the property owners in the area, which refers in part to the Low Density Multiple Housing Report but also states points in favour of the RM-3 Multiple zoning: 'Transportation - the maximum distance in the 1700 Block is three blocks to Granville. Substantially higher revenue to the City by way of property taxes and a general up-grading of the area which consists of homes thirty to forty years old.' Attached also were 103 signatures indicating ownership within the area who join in the application for rezoning. The Technical Planning Board in considering this application submitted a report to City Council on this application following which Council, after hearing representation from Mr. J. Brand, President and Margaret Gouraud, Secretary and Vice President of the South Granville Property Owners' Association together with Mr. R.J. Hyndman of Viewpoint Holdings Ltd. and Tupper Holdings Ltd., resolved: 'THAT the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission be requested to report on the advisability of rezoning at the present time to RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District only the area bounded on the north by the lane south of Broadway, with the exception of lot 20, Block 348 (photography studio), Burrard Street on the west, Pine Street on the east and 14th Avenue on the south, i.e. taking no action on the half blocks bounded by 14th and 16th Avenues and Burrard and Pine Streets.' The Technical Planning Board, at its meeting on June 5, 1970, recommend that only a portion of the area requested by Mr. J. Brand (et al) be rezoned from an RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District to an RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District, that is ... all lands within an area bounded on the north by the lane south of Broadway with the exception of Lot 20, Block 348, D.L. 526, Burrard on the west, Pine Street on the east and 14th Avenue on the south." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the Technical Planning Board be received and the application be referred to a Public Hearing after report from the Town Planning Commission. (Circulated for the information of City Council is the report dated April 24, 1970 and attached map). RECOMMENDATION & CONSIDERATION 3. Proposed Addition to Existing Senior Citizens Apartment Building - 1966 East 19th Avenue____________________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Townley, Matheson & Partners, Architects, on behalf of the New Chelsea Society have filed a development permit application #51507 requesting permission to construct an addition to the Senior Citizens apartment building at 1966 East 19th Avenue. BRIEF HISTORY City Council at a Public Hearing on December 19th, 1966, approved the rezoning of this site from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to a CD-I Comprehensive Development District subject to certain conditions, two of which being: (a) The detailed scheme of development (Senior Citizens development) to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board after advice from the Design Panel, such scheme of development to be residential in character and in accordance with the RM-1 District Schedule but not to exceed two storeys in height. (b) The owners to first dedicate a 10' wide lane allowance along the easterly side of the property and also first acquire from the City the westerly portion of the City-owned Lot D after approval to subdivide such Lot D has been first received from the Approving Officer; arrangements to be first made to lease back from the City the newly dedicated 10' wide lane allowance along the easterly side of the property until such time as the lane is opened by the City. Because of access problems to adjacent sites, the rezoning was subsequently ratified not including the westerly portion of Lot D. Council will recall that a request was recently submitted by the New Chelsea Society to purchase this westerly portion of Lot D which was subsequently approved by Council on April 14, 1970. The maximum floor space ratio permitted by Council's resolution at the time the existing Senior Citizens development was constructed was 0.50. The floor space ratio now proposed (0.73) would be similar to that recently approved for Senior Citizens developments on the 1400 Block East 12th Avenue and the 1400 Block East 13th Avenue. The Technical Planning Board, after advice from the Design Panel on architectural design, recommends that this development permit application be approved in accordance with the submitted ap- plication, such plans and information forming part thereof, thereby permitting the construction of an addition to the exist- ing apartment building for Senior Citizens located on this site, subject to the following conditions: (1) Prior to the issuance of the Development permit: (a) The sale of that portion of Lot D lying between the southerly production of the westerly and easterly boundaries of Block 13 to be first completed in accordance with the Resolution of City Council dated April 14, 1970. (b) Revised drawings are to be submitted to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning indicating: (i) details of all landscaping and treatment of open portions of the site including the proposed treat- ment of that portion of Lot D when it is no longer used for access purposes; (ii) the provision of 12 off-street parking spaces in accordance with the requirements of Section 12 of the Zoning and Development By-law. 200 (2) The off-street parking areas are to be provided including surfacing and curbing in accordance with the approved drawings and Section 12 of the Zoning and Development By- law within 60 days from the date of any use or occupancy of the proposed development and thereafter permanently maintained (3) All landscaping and treatment of the open portions of the site to be provided in accordance with the approved drawings within six months from the date of any use or occupancy of the proposed development and thereafter permanently maintained the southerly portion of the site now used for vehicular access to the adjoining site is to be landscaped in accordance with the approved plans when the vehicular access is no longer required." The Technical Planning Board's recommendation of approval is subject to City Council's concurrence permitting the change in the floor space ratio. Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Director of Planning with respect to floor space ratio for CONSIDERATION and RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board be endorsed. 4. Use of the building at 2025 West 16th Ave. X-Kalay Foundation Society____________________ City Council on November 4, 1969, when dealing with Development Permit Application 49488 to use an existing building at 2025 West 16th Avenue for the "X-Kalay Foundation Society" resolved that: "The Technical Planning Board be advised the City Council's view is that the proposed use of the building at 2025 West 16th Avenue, by the X-Kalay Foundation Society, should be permitted for a period of one year on the understanding the whole matter will be further reviewed for report back to Council within six months time; FURTHER THAT this permission be restricted to not more than nineteen residents, as recommended by the Medical Health Officer." The Director of Planning reports that: "The Technical Planning Board on November 7, 1969, approved Development Permit Application #49488 permitting the rehabilitation centre for a limited period of one year expiring November 30, 1970, for nineteen residents only, subject to certain conditions. On an appeal to the Board of Variance from the Decision of the Technical Planning Board the Board of Variance amended the decision of the Technical Planning Board by adding the words 'Finally for nineteen persons at the end of November 30, 1970.' As certain requirements prerequisite to the issuance of the Development Permit, were not completed by the Applicant, the Development Permit could not be issued until February 27, 1970. The development permit as issued included a requirement that three off-street parking spaces, in compliance with the regulations of the Zoning By-law, be provided by no later than April 30, 1970, and that all other required works be completed by July 15, 1970. Since issuing the Development Permit no further correspondence has been received by the Planning Department from surrounding property owners regarding the use of 2025 West 16th Avenue." 201 The Medical Health Officer reports that: "This Department has received no complaints within the past six months which involved the X-Kalay Society at this address. However, an inspection on March 29, 1970, revealed that sleeping accommodation existed as follows: 23 single beds, 2 double beds, and 3 cribs. An order was issued by this Department to the Society to reduce the sleeping accommodation to the approved number of 19 beds immediately. A further recheck was made on June 5, 1970, and Mr. E. Allard, at this time, admitted to an occupancy of 25 adults, and 3 infants. The bed count indicated 28 beds and 3 cribs. Mr. Allard stated that he did not intend to reduce the occupancy to 19 and, furthermore, he would never turn anyone away from the door who was in need of help regardless of how much room was available. Our efforts to persuade the X-Kalay Society to comply with the maximum occupancy of 19 persons, as set by City Council on advice of the Medical Health Officer, have been unsuccessful. We have experienced some difficulty in making inspections of these premises to ascertain the existing occupancy. This Department is postponing any further action in regard to these premises pending receipt by Council of this report." The Director of Social Planning/Community Development reports that: "On June 17, 1970, a letter was received from Mrs. Gordon Clark of 2116 West 39th Avenue, writing on behalf of her sister-in- law, who lives next to X-Kalay. The letter complains of noise coming from the X-Kalay house and obscene language. No other complaints have been received by the Social Planning Department from the residents of the area concerning the manner in which the X-Kalay building and grounds are being maintained, nor have any complaints been received concerning the behaviour of X-Kalay residents. On December 2, 1969, a letter was received from the Children's Aid Society incorporating a report from a former resident of X-Kalay that was critical of the treatment she received from the Society, of the fee charged for services rendered and that the required condition of becoming a member of the Society was the turning over of her personal assets (in excess of $6,000.00) to X-Kalay. On December 5, 1969, a letter was received from another resident of the X-Kalay Society, praising that Society for the excellent care and treatment she had received. In December 1969, Mr. E. R. Rickinson, Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, forwarded a copy of a letter sent to him by Mr. Berner, Executive Director of X-Kalay, requesting financial support from the Province. The letter, dated December 17, 1969, included the admission by Mr. Berner that 'our resident population has doubled in a period of two months'. It thus suggested that the Society was not limiting its number of residents to nineteen, as required by City Council. At a meeting of the Community Services Co-ordinating Committee (COSEC), comprised of officials from the Provincial Department of Social Welfare, United Community Services and the City of Vancouver, it was resolved: 'that no financial assistance be recommended for X-Kalay Society as long as X-Kalay requires residents to convey all their property, real and personal, to the Society and because X-Kalay's present accounting pro- cedures are considered inadequate.' 202 It is possible for an agency, unfettered by the niceties of accounting procedures and trained professional staff, to be more effective in accomplishing its goals than conventional organizations. I would be concerned, however, that a con- siderable increase in the number of residents at X-Kalay will result in a decrease in the quality of their programme. City Council approved a recommendation of the Medical Health Officer, that the use of the building by X-Kalay be limited to not more than nineteen persons in residence. I recommend that compliance with this condition be enforced." The Director of Permits and Licenses reports that: "An inspection, after the 60 day period noted in Condition No. 2 of Development Permit 49488 referring to off-street parking spaces, shows that this has not been provided in accordance with approved plans. 11 items have been noted by our Building Division which require correction. 5 have been completed. Our inspector was told verbally by the Executive Director that the building has been sold and an agreement for sale has been completed. X-Kalay expect to vacate the building by August 1st, 1970." ** **N0TE: As at Friday, June 26, 1970, there was no record at the Land Registry Office of any proposed property transaction for this building. The Director of Permits and Licenses has advised that any further action is being deferred pending the consideration by City Council of this report. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing reports be received and that unless satisfactory information has been first received By City Council by no later than July 14, 1970, in that the X-Kalay Foundation Society will be vacating the building at 2025 West 16th Avenue by August 1st, 1970, then the conditions of approval of the Development Permit together with other City By-laws be enforced in accordance with normal procedures. 5. Development Permit Application within the Fairview Slopes Area at 605 West 8th Avenue The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Beatty Construction Company Limited has filed a Development Permit Application #52347 as amended June 10, 1970, to erect a building at 605 West 8th Avenue to be used for a warehouse on the main floor, and a wholesale development on the second floor. The site located at the north-west corner of Ash Street and West 8th Avenue has a 100' frontage on West 8th Avenue and a depth of 120' on Ash Street. Form of Development The proposed building would provide a 19 car underground off- street parking area with vehicular access from Ash Street. The main floor would be a general warehouse. The second floor would be a wholesale development for 'B.C. Dental.' There is no City lane allowance at the rear of the site. The off-street loading bay for the main floor is provided from Ash Street. The off-street loading bay for the second floor is provided from West 8th Avenue. AMENDED SEE PAGE 237 203 Zoning Position The site is zoned as an M-l Industrial District. The use of the building as a warehouse and for a wholesale business is 'out- right use' in this M-l Industrial District subject to the development complying with all relevant regulations of the Zoning and Development By-law. The site is within the Fairview Slopes area. City Council on January 13, 1970, instructed the Director of Planning to make application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law to provide in part for the development of residential and commercial uses on the Fairview Slopes area (generally north of the lane south of Broadway to 6th Avenue between Granville and Cambie Streets). This rezoning application has been filed. At the present time, a draft zoning schedule for the area is being finalized by the Planning Department for preliminary review by the Technical Planning Board, in the near future. Relationship of requested Development Permit Application to proposed application to amend Zoning and Development By-law___________________ The subject site is within Block 319 bounded by West 8th Avenue, Heather Street, West 7th Avenue and Ash Street. The greater portion of the subject block has been recently re- developed with four warehouse type uses; building permits being issued between June 1968, and June 1969. The remaining area of the block is run-down and is likely to redevelop for similar type uses. Because of the existing recently constructed developments and the unlikelyhood of redevelopment being required in the forseeable future; the present zoning study of the Fairview Slopes area indicates that there should be no change of zoning in this block so as to permit, at the present time, residential development. RECOMMENDED: That the Director of Planning be authorized to issue Development Permit Application #52347 thereby permitting the warehouse and wholesale development subject to the development complying with all regulations and requirements of the Zoning and Development By-law, etc. (Compliance with all regulations and requirements of the Zoning and Development By-law, etc., will require the submission of further information regarding provision of the required off- street parking facilities as well as a problem being first satisfactorily resolved regarding the already approved use of the subject site as required off-street parking facilities for an adjoining development.") Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Director of Planning be endorsed. 204 CONSIDERATION 6. Shannon Estates - Granville and 57th Avenue Extension of Development Permit #44079 ___________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "On June 22, 1970, a letter with attached plans was received from Mr. R. Raimet of Erickson-Massey, Architects and Planners, requesting on behalf of Frank Stanzl Construction Ltd: (a) a minor amendment to the plan of development originally approved by Development Permit #44079, (b) a further 12 month extension to Development Permit #44079 under Part III, Section 8(5)(c) of the Zoning and Develop- ment By-law. Mr. Raimet's letter points out in part that there is very little change to the project from that previously presented for development permit. The overall appearance, height of units, exterior materials, location of buildings, gross floor area, landscaping, etc., remain the same. The major change will be to permit custom planned condominiums rather than rentals but with the renovated apartments in the existing buildings to remain rental units. Also, they wish to phase the development with the first phase commencing in the Spring of 1971 and the completion of the fourth phase to be in the fall of 1972. Because of the present market conditions and the present labour and financial situation they wish to amend the scheme and get a one year extension for the validity of the current development permit. Council will recall following a Public Hearing on July 18, 1967, the site was rezoned to CD-I Comprehensive Development District for a townhouse development subject to a number of conditions. On March 12, 1968, Development Permit #44079 was issued. On December 9, 1969, following representation from Mr. W.A. Street on behalf of Wall & Redekop Ltd., Council resolved: 'THAT the developers of Shannon Estate be advised that the Council will agree to an extension of their development permit for a period of three months up to March 31, 1970, and at the end of this period of extension a report be submitted to the Council on the matter by the Director of Planning.' and 'THAT the developers of Shannon Estate be asked to appear before the Council in thirty days in order that the Council may be informed by them of what their current proposals are and to what extent they are in a position to implement them.' On January 13, 1970, on hearing representation from Mr. W.A. Street, Council resolved: 'THAT the Director of Planning renew the development permit for a limited period of time, expiring June 30, 1970.' With reference to the request for an extension of time and the late date in which it was received, the time limit set by Council for the extension of Development Permit #44079 will expire on June 30, 1970, seven days prior to Council first receiving this request. 205 Clause 6 continued With reference to the sketch plans submitted for a minor amendment, time has not permitted Planning staff to fully examine the proposed changes nor to advise if they are acceptable. It is expected, however, that such plan examination will have been completed by the time this report is considered by Council. Should Council wish to grant Mr. Stanzl a further period of time to arrange his financing and for the City to analyze the revised scheme, the Director of Planning could be instructed to renew Development Permit #44079 under Section 8(5) (c) for a limited period of time. It is suggested that a six month period would be adequate to assess both the financing and the project itself rather than the 12 month period requested. A letter dated June 29th, 1970, has been received from Mr. D.T. Braidwood, Solicitor, on behalf of four property owners in the area objecting to the extension." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Director of Planning for Council's consideration. DELEGATION REQUESTS - Mr. D.T. Braidwood, Solicitor Frank Stanzl Construction (Circulated for the information of Council are the following: - Letter from Mr. R. Raimet, dated June 22, 1970 - Board of Administration report dated December 5, 1969 - Council's resolutions dated December 9, 1969 and January 13, 1970 - Letter from Mr. Braidwood dated June 29th, 1970) INFORMATION 7. Super Valu Parking Lot - S/S Kingsway between Harold and Wessex Streets - Drive-In Church Service The Director of Planning reports as follows: "A letter dated June 4th, 1970, addressed to His Worship the Mayor, was received from Reverend R.H. Galbraith, Pastor of the Collingwood Baptist Church, requesting to use the existing Super Valu parking lot on the south side of Kingsway between Harold and Wessex Streets to conduct a series of Sunday evening drive-in Church services during the month of July. This property is zoned C-2 Commercial District whereby the use of the land as a Church is a conditional use requiring approval of the Technical Planning Board. The Zoning Planner has discussed the matter with the Deputy Corporation Counsel and it is agreed that the use as proposed by Reverend Galbraith would require a Development Permit Appli- cation approved by the Technical Planning Board. Reverend Galbraith has been advised by the Zoning Planner of the necessity for a Development Permit Application and urged that same be made forthwith so that it may be considered at an early date by the Technical Planning Board." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Director of Planning for the information of Council. (Circulated for the information of Council is the letter dated June 4, 1970, from Rev. R.H. Galbraith, and reply dated June 23, 1970.) 206 8. Roof Signs The Director of Planning reports as follows: "City Council on June 23, 1970, considered a Board of Administration Report dated 19th June, regarding a proposed amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to control roof signs. A proposed By-law amendment now stands referred for consideration at Public Hearing. There are three outstanding applications for roof signs made by Neon Products Limited as follows: (1) A 8' x 4' rotating roof sign (first party) related to a restaurant at 8593 Granville Street. This is in a C-2 Commercial District. (2) A 34' x 42' flashing roof sign (third party) on the west side of the roof of 1541 West Broadway. (C-3 Commercial District). (3) A 34' x 42' flashing roof sign (third party) on the north side of the roof of 1541 West Broadway. (C-3 Commercial District). If the proposed By-law amendment is enacted, signs of this nature will no longer be permitted. The plans for the above application No. 1 were received for examination in the Department of Permits and Licenses on June 9th, 1970, and for applications Nos. 2 and 3, on June 10th, 1970. In examining the situation with the City Law Department, it is advised that the application dates should be taken as June 9th and 10th respectively. As these dates are prior to the date of making application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law, action to withhold the permits under Section 570 of the Vancouver City Charter is precluded. The Sign Company concerned has been contacted, but is unwilling to voluntarily withdraw the applications. Unless directed otherwise, the permits will, therefore, be issued in the normal way." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Director of Planning for the information of City Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 167 + 168 207 Board of Administration, July 3, 1970 (LICENSES - 1) LICENSES AND CLAIMS MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Claim of Phyllis Prochera The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "The claimant's 1963 Volkswagon and contents consisting of camping equipment were sold at a City auction under the mistaken belief that they were the property of another. The incident was due in part to the fact that the claimant had encountered difficulty in registering the vehicle in her name. In my opinion, the City would be held to be liable to the claimant. The claimant's solicitor has agreed to accept $900.00 in full settlement of the claim including legal costs and expenses. This amount is in order. Accordingly, I recommend that Council authorize payment of $900.00 in full settlement of the above claim." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the Corporation Counsel be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 168 208 Board of Administration, July 3, 1970 (FIRE - 1) FIRE AND TRAFFIC MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Fire Department Annual Report In accordance with the provisions of the Fire Department by-law, the Chief of the Fire Department has submitted the 84th Annual Report which covers the departmental activities for the year 1969. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report be received. (Copies of the report are circulated for the information of Members of Council) CONSIDERATION: 2. Offer No. 29-170-7 - Fire Dispatch Panel Offers for the above were opened in the Purchasing Agent's Office on June 26, 1970. The low bid was submitted by Glenayre Electronics Ltd. for a panel made by non-union labour at a total cost of $2,638.50 plus 5% Provincial S.S. Tax. The lowest bid for a panel manufactured by union labour was submitted by Humble Manufacturing Co. Ltd. at a total cost of $2,648.80 plus 5% Provincial S.S. Tax. This bid is $10.30, or approximately .4% higher than the low bid. This item is referred to Council, as union status is involved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 169 209 Board of Administration, July 3, 1970 (FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Children's Jubilee Summer Camp Association Donation of Rowboats Your Board submits the following report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development respecting an application for a grant in 1970 of $2,500 by Children's Jubilee Summer Camp Associa- tion for the purchase of rowboats. "This summer camp, located at Indian Arm, has operated for 35 years. It depends almost entirely for its survival on volunteer labour and private contributions. Fifty percent of the 436 children who attend this camp, which is open for 48 days each summer, are Vancouver residents. Children's Jubilee Camp has been operating on a low budget for the past several years. Their management group of volunteers is comprised of some people who have struggled for years to make the camp operation a success. About a year ago, on June 24, 1969, the Joint Technical Committee re Social Planning/Community Development recom- mended that Jubilee Summer Camp Assocation: (a) Increase its registration fees by at least $3.50 per child; (b) Request a service club to help them purchase a new boat to transport children and supplies to Indian Arm; (c) Seek relief from real property taxes for the camp site from the North Vancouver District Council; and that a grant of $1,000 to the Association be considered by City Council. At a regular meeting of City Council on July 8, 1969, the motion to grant $1,000 to Jubilee Summer Camp was lost. Jubilee Summer Camp's request for 1970 is for 10 aluminium rowboats @ $250 per boat to teach youngsters water safety, rowing and boat handling. The City has for disposal 5 rowboats which were to have been sold at public auction on June 20th. These are evaluated at $50.00 per boat and have been examined by Jubilee Summer Camp officials and found suitable for their purpose. The Director of Finance and the Superintendent of Parks and Public Recreation have agreed to their being withdrawn from the auction pending Council's receipt of this report. They both understand this means a loss of revenue to the Park Board of $250. The Director of Social Planning/Community Development recommends that these five boats, formerly used by the Park Board, be donated by the City to the Jubilee Summer Camp Association." If Council does not see fit to adopt the recommendation of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development, then Mr. J. Dobson, President of the Association, wishes to appear as a delegation. Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development be adopted. 2. Revenue Budget - Overtime City Clerk's Department The City Clerk reports as follows: "During the budget review, the appropriation for overtime was established by the Budget Committee at $1,000. Due to increased work this year, this has resulted in the year's appropriation being consumed in the first four months of the year. At present, this Department has 37 weeks of staff vacation to absorb; 17 weeks of this total is from the five senior members. The present illness of one of the five senior members is conservatively estimated to be six weeks in two three-week periods. This will mean that the Department will have to abosrb this absence, which is over 35% of the normal vacation for this group, as it will not be possible to hire temporary help of this type for these two short periods. The policy determined for this Department is that as much overtime as is possible is taken by the staff as compensating time and this policy is continuing. However, due to the pressure of workloads this year, as was anticipated, less than a usual amount of compensating time has been taken and the staff have been paid in part. Now due to the illness of a staff member, less possibility of compensating time will occur. In view of the above and with the knowledge that further over- time will be necessary this year, I recommend that $1,500 be provided from Contingency Reserve to Account Code 7062/723 (Salary Overtime)." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the City Clerk be adopted. CONSIDERATION 3. Request for an Old Council Chair and a Pot-bellied Stove__________________ The Purchasing Agent reports as follows:- "The Native Daughters of B.C. have requested that the City donate to their organization an old Council chair and a pot-bellied stove for display at the Old Hastings Mill Store Museum. There are a number of chairs and pot-bellied stoves in surplus storage, and they are scheduled for disposal over the next two auctions. We estimate that the two items requested would bring a total of approximately $50.00 if sold at auction." Your Board submits the foregoing report for the consideration of Council. 210 RECOMMENDATION 4. Agreement - City and Pacific National Exhibition re Partial Repayment of City's Pacific Coliseum Construction Grant________________________________________ The Director of Finance reports as follows: "On May 12, 1970, Council referred back a report on this matter pending further discussions between Pacific National Exhibition authorities and the City's Director of Finance and Chairman of the Finance Committee. The agreement with the Pacific National Exhibition is not explicit in certain respects and the discussions have been held with P.N.E. officials with respect to what items of the nature of depreciation of equipment, provision for plant replacement, and general administration and park maintenance would be appropriately chargeable against gross revenues in determining the amount of net revenues available, of which 25% is to be repaid to the City. The following items are considered to be appropriate charges: Depreciation provision on equipment with useful life of up to 7 years (approx.)_____________________ (a) Depreciation on equipment based on the useful lives thereof which varies from one to seven years, including mechanical ice surface conditioning equipment. Provision for Replacement of heating, refrigeration and other plant, and seating____________________________ (b) An amount to provide for plant which must be replaced one or more times during the normal life of the building. The P.N.E. policy sets this provision at 10% of gross revenues. This basis for calculation is unusual but does, in fact, appear to produce a reasonable result, and therefore it does not seem necessary to deviate from P.N.E. normal policy. Proportion of Administration and Park Maintenance (c) The agreement provides that expenses will include 'the buildings proportionate share of the Exhibition's Admini- strative and Park Maintenance expense'. These expenses are apportioned on the basis of gross revenues. The total expenses involved in 1969 were $432,931 and the method of apportioning allocates $47,298 as the Coliseum share. This method of apportionment was in effect at the time the agreement was signed and was apparently intended to apply, and the resultant charge cannot be said to be dispropor- tionate in any obvious way. Cumulative Surpluses & Deficits (d) The intent of the agreement is that if the building opera- tion produces a surplus, then 25% will be paid to the City as repayment, but the agreement does not deal with what 211 212 occurs in the years when there is a deficit. The Pacific National Exhibition requests that annual surpluses be off- set by annual deficits in determining the amount available towards the repayments. This does not appear to be an unreasonable approach. (e) The P.N.E. has agreed to include net scoreboard advertising revenue. The original statement before adjustments showed a profit of $3,891 in 1969 and a loss of $80,150 for the part year of 1968 but it had been anticipated that some adjustment would be required. The adjusted figures are as follows: Year 9 months ended ended Sept. 30/69 Sept. 30/68 Auditor's Statement of $164,598 $ 32,018 Operating Profit, subject to following items Add: Advertising Revenue 13,013 6,381 from scoreboard (net) $177,611 $ 38,399 Deduct: 27,096 21,488 Depreciation provision on equipment Provision for Plant Replacement 44,455 27,610 Proportion of Administration & 47,298 32,624 Park Maintenance Expense Adjusted Surplus ................ $ 58,762 ($43,322) (Deficit) ................... Surplus 1969 $ 58,762 Deficit 1968 43,322 Net Surplus (Cumulative) $ 15,440 Repayment amount 25% of $15,440 $3,860 (1968 & 1969 net) Current year estimated surplus As information for Council, the Coliseum budget for the current year after adjustment for items as above shows an estimated surplus for the year ending September 30, 1970 of $28,908, which on the 25% basis per the agreement would produce a repayment of $7,227. 213 RECOMMENDATION Recommended by the Director of Finance that the foregoing methods of adjusting items (a) to (e) as set out above for purposes of calculating the net Surplus of the Coliseum under the agreement be confirmed as being satisfactory to the City and that payment of $3,860 be accepted for the two periods ending September 30, 1969." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendation of the Director of Finance be adopted. INFORMATION 5. Analysis of 1970 Property Tax Roll for Single Family Residences_____________ The following report has been received from the Director of Finance: "Herewith submitted is the regular annual report showing the taxes paid by single family residences. The statistics on the two Exhibits are shown in stepped groups which make it easier to determine how many taxpayers are below any particular level of taxation. As a very large majority of single family residences are owner occupied and the owners are therefore eligible for the home- owner grant, the taxes have been shown net of the home-owner grant. Exhibit I is grouped in steps of general taxable value and shows the taxes payable at each level, whereas Exhibit II is a summarization of Exhibit I based on groupings of the tax payable shown in Exhibit I. The groupings in Exhibit II do not match exactly for general and school taxes as $50 tax groups were used but the brackets are sufficiently close to show the trend. The average total tax (general plus schools plus Hospital District) is $462 minus the home-owner grant (net $302). Approximately 65% of the taxpayers pay this amount or less. This average is the one normally reported to Council when discussing the total tax paid by the hypothetical single family residential taxpayer. Council will note that the General Tax columns include the Hospital District tax." Your Board submits the report of the Director of Finance for information. (Exhibit I and Exhibit II are circulated for the information of Council) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 169 + 170 214 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT JULY 3, 1970 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. "Short Term Post Graduate Training Course" Mr. R.J. Caldwell, Health Department.________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "The City Medical Health Officer has requested that approval be given to grant Mr. R.J. Caldwell, Statistician, ten (10) days Leave of Absence With Pay, July 20 to July 31, 1970, in order that he may attend the Summer Session of Statistics in Health Sciences to be held at the University of Washington from June 22 to July 31, 1970. Mr. Caldwell will be using nineteen (19) days of his annual vacation entitlement to attend. All expenses are being met through a Short Term Post Graduate Training Grant. Therefore the only cost to the City would be Leave of Absence With Pay. On June 10, 1969, City Council approved a similar request of the City Medical Health Officer which granted Mr. Caldwell four weeks Leave of Absence With Pay to attend the Summer Session on Statistics in the Health Sciences at the University of Washington. Mr. Caldwell will review statistical methodology used in epidemiologic investigation; biostatistics will also be included. Knowledge of such material would be very valuable to the City and the Health Department. I therefore recommend that in accordance with the request of the City Medical Health Officer, Mr. R.J. Caldwell be granted ten days Leave of Absence With Pay from July 20 to July 31, 1970, inclusive." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. 2. Auto Allowances - Mr. R. Kleyn and Mr. J. Gorton, Data Processing and Systems. The Director of Finance reports as follows: "The Co-ordinator of Data Processing and Systems has requested auto allowances for the position of Systems Analyst I, presently occupied by Mr. R. Kleyn, and Systems Analyst II, 215 presently occupied by Mr. J. Gorton. These two Systems Analysts are required to spend a certain amount of time working on projects away from their normal place of work, and will be using their own cars as the time factors involved make the use of Pool Cars restrictive and expensive. It is recommended that auto allowances of 11¢ per mile be granted to Mr. R. Kleyn, Systems Analyst I, and Mr. J. Gorton, Systems Analyst II, effective June 1, 1970." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Director of Finance be adopted. 3. "Data Processing Management Training and Technical Course" - Mr. R.L. Hawkins, Co-ordinator of Data Processing & Systems. The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "I.B.M. is sponsoring a course at U.B.C. on August 16-21, 1970, which is designed for Data Processing and Systems managers. The Course is divided into two sections - the first is a series of non-elective management courses which are specifically directed to the unique problems of managing a data processing and systems organization. Some of the principles such as making the transition from a technical field to a management position could be applied to other City departments. The second section is a series of elective application and tech- nical classes which are of particular interest because many of them concern new developments which could apply to the City's operation. The Co-ordinator of Data Processing and Systems requests per- mission to attend the above named course, this request being strongly supported by the Deputy Director of Finance, who feels that this course will be of benefit to the Department and the City. The cost of the course will be $120 which includes room and board for five full days, plus five days Leave of Absence With Pay. The Comptroller of Accounts advises that this amount would be available within Appropriation 7090/933 - Administration and Technical Courses, All Departments. I therefore recommend that in accordance with the Co-ordinator of Data Processing and Systems' request, approval be given for Mr. R. L. Hawkins to attend the above named course at a cost of $120 and that he be granted five days Leave of Absence With Pay." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. 216 4. Salary and Classification Review - One Position R.W. Parker, Planning Assistant III, Planning Department________________________________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "At the request of the Director of Planning, I have reviewed the duties and responsibilities of the above position. In addition, I have also reviewed the other Planning Assistant positions in the Department and they will be the subject of a separate report to the Board of Administration. Mr. Parker was transferred to the Current Planning Division from Urban Renewal in June of 1969 to temporarily fill a Planner I position as a Planning Assistant III, Pay Grade 21 ($629-753). Since that time, he has been performing duties somewhat above the Planning Assistant III level. He has been delegated reponsibility for specific projects such as consideration of a proposed Fraserview Branch Library and a proposal to extend removal dates for Illegal Suites. He has been asked to carry these projects through to completion, including the necessary research and drafting final reports with recommendations. Although he has received closer supervision and more direction than would a professional Planner, nevertheless Mr. Parker has functioned with more independence than one would normally expect of a Planning Assistant III. I therefore recommend that Mr. Parker receive two additional pay grades for extra responsibility commencing July 1, 1969. I further recommend that the additional pay grades continue on a temporary basis until such time as the Director of Planning completes his report on the priorities and staff needs of the Department in approximately two months time. At that time, the permanent classification of Mr. Parker's position will be covered in a further report. The Comptroller of Accounts advises that the necessary additional funds estimated at $990. including fringe benefits at 10% are available within the Departmental budget. This report has been discussed with the Director of Planning and the Business Manager of the Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association, both of whom are in Agreement." FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 170 SUMMARY Present Proposed Effective Incumbent Classification Classification Date R.W. Parker Planning Assist¬ Planning Assist¬ Temporary (Temporarily ant III, Pay ant III, Pay from July 1, filling Planner Grade 21 Grade 21 1969 until 1 vacancy as ($629-753) ($629-753) Plus August 31, Planning Assistant two pay grades 1970* III) for additional responsibility *To be reviewed for permanent classification when the Director of Planning completes his report on the priorities and staff needs of the Department. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendations of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. 217 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS JULY 3, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. RECOMMENDATIONS PART I SUNDRIES 1. Lease of Lots 21 - 23 Sit: N/W Corner of 3rd and Burrard The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lots 21 - 23, Block 227, D.L. 526 which are situated on the North West corner of 3rd and Burrard, comprising a former service station site were purchased in May 1969 as part of the acquisition program for the proposed Arbutus- Burrard connector. The site was leased to Apollo Steamcoat Ltd. at a monthly rental of $500.00 inclusive of all taxes from August 1, 1969. The lease to Apollo Steamcoat Ltd. has been terminated due to the business going into bankruptcy in March 1970. The property was subsequently advertised for lease with tenders receivable to April 20, 1970. One tender only was received in the amount of $175.00 from Bill Docksteader Motors, this was considered too low and therefore returned as not acceptable. An offer of $380.00 per month inclusive of taxes has now been received from Eric's Bug Stop, specialists in Volkswagen repairs. Due to the lack of interest in the site and the restriction of the term of lease to years this offer is considered acceptable. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance therefore: RECOMMENDS that the tender from Eric's Bug Stop be accepted subject to the following terms and conditions: a) A rental of $288.00 per month plus all taxes which based on the current assessments creates a gross income of $380.00 per month. b) The lease to commence from June 1, 1970 for a term ending on January 31, 197$. c) Alterations to the existing structure to be subject to the approval of the City Engineer and in conformity with all City By-laws. d) The lessee to be given the right to erect signs upon the property in accordance with City By-laws, providing, however, that such signs relate solely to the business being conducted upon the site. e) The lessee to be responsible for all improvements, maintenance and utilities. f) Agreement satisfactory to the City Engineer, Corporation Counsel and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendations of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 218 2. Demolition of Lots 6 - 9 Proposed Public Housing Project S/S 3rd Ave. between Burrard & Cypress Sts. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "City Council on June 16, 1970 gave consideration to a report of the Director of Planning concerning the Provincial and Federal Governments refusal to accept Lots 6 - 9, Block 237, D.L. %26 which are situated on the South Side of 3rd Avenue between Burrard and Cypress Streets, for public housing, and approved the Director of Planning's recommendation that the application to the senior govern- ments for public housing be withdrawn. In the same report Council approved the Director of Planning's further rec- ommendation that the lands be released for sale by the City in the normal way. The Director of Planning in releasing these lands for sale recommends that the four 2%' lots be consolidated into one 100' apartment site prior to sale, which condition will require demolition of the older type houses situated . on the lands. These houses contribute no value to the lands and the larger one is in exceptionally poor condition by reason of the number of transient tenants that have been through the property under the rental of Mr. John Burton. Because of rental arrears, Mr. Burton has been served notice to quit which was authorized by City Council June 16, 1970. RECOMMENDED that the buildings on the land be demolished to create one single 100' x 118' RM-3 apartment site to be advertised for sale on the open market as soon as possible." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. CONSIDERATION 3. Request to Cancel Sale of Lot 1 S/S 48th Avenue between Tyne & Boundary (S.E. Sector) The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Resolution of Council dated May 5, 1970 approved the sale of Lot 1, Blocks 1 & 8, D.L. N½ 339, to Mr. Ken B. Wakefield, in the amount of $13,000.00 on City terms. In a letter dated June 10, 1970 Mr. Wakefield had advised the Supervisor of Property and Insurance that because the financing that he had arranged for, had fallen through he would be unable to complete the purchase of Lot 1, and he has requested that his deposit in the amount of $600.00 be refunded. Council is advised that the application to purchase which was completed by Mr. Wakefield states that 'if the purchaser does not make the cash payment or down payment referred to within 14 days after the date of acceptance of the offer by Council, the deposit will be forfeited to the City and the agreement cancelled.' The application further states that 'I understand and agree that my offer may not be withdrawn on or after the day advertised for the opening thereof.' Your Board Submits the above report to Council for CONSIDERATION. 219 h. Summary re Sale of Residential Lots (RS-1) S.E. Sector The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "On February 17, 1970, City Council received from its officials a report regarding the sale of RS-1 single- family residential lots in Area 'C' of the S.E. Sector. The report dealt with Council's concern that these lots should be offered on a preferential basis to individuals wishing to purchase for the purpose of development of a residence for themselves. After consideration of the report Council resolved that these lots be sold on the basis of a fixed market price, with preference to be given to individual purchasers, and not more than two lots in any block to be sold to other interested groups. Con- struction in every case was to commence within 18 months from the date of Council's approval. On the basis of these restrictions and in accordance with Council's instructions a total of 127 residential single-family lots have been advertised for sale; the following is a tabulation of the results to date: In April 1970, 33 lots were offered for sale. Sold to individuals.........................................14 Sold to real estate or contractors........................6 Remainder Unsold .......................................... 13 In May 1970, 94 additional lots were advertised. Sold to individuals..........................................3 In June 1970, the 91 remaining unsold lots were re- advertised for sale. as per separate ( Sold to individuals................................4 sales report - ( Sold to real estate & construction companies . . 10 Remainder of lots unsold....................................77 (One request for cancellation of sale by an individual has been dealt with by Council and two similar requests are pending)...................3. Total unsold RS-1 Lots in Area 'C', S.E. Sector . . . . 93 It is apparent that the reaction to the sale of these lots has been limited. In particular, it is noted that very few individuals have offered to purchase lots for development of residences for their own use. In view of the fact that individuals have now had a reasonable opportunity to purchase on a preferred basis, City Council may wish to give consideration to placing the remaining unsold lots on the market at a fixed price without restrictions regarding the purchaser or the time within which the lot should be developed." Your Board Submits the above report to Council for CONSIDERATION. 220 3. Continental Hotel - Residence for Transient Women City Council at its meeting February 24, 1970, approved the recommendations that: a) The tenancy of Mr. W.R. Sutton be terminated; b) The residents be relocated without undue hardship; c) An architect be appointed to prepare preliminary drawings and obtain estimates. Subsequent to approval of the estimates, he be appointed to prepare working drawings, call for tenders, recommend a contractor and supervise the contract to completion; d) i. A sum of money be approved as a supplementary budget item when the architect brings forward bids received in response to a tender call. The award of the contract to be in accordance with City policy. ii. The money so advanced be recouped as rental over the life of the project (minimum of five years) with interest charged at 8½% per annum. e) The Board of Administration be authorized to submit the complete proposals to the Provincial Government for their endorsation and financing. The position now is that Mr. Sutton has terminated his tenancy and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance, working with the Acting Administrator of Social Service, was able to relocate residents so that the building is now vacant. The architect prepared preliminary drawings and estimates which were reviewed by City and Provincial officials. As a result of the review, a letter dated June 24, 1970, has now been received from the Deputy Minister of Social Improvement, Rehabilitation and Human Resources which states in part: "This . . . is to advise you that my Minister, The Honourable P.A. Gaglardi, now agrees we should go forward with this project. This is subject, of course, to the review recently made . . . in connection with the cost of renovations, furnishings, etc. The projected per diem is as follows: Operating costs $1.70 Amortization of renovations .69 Rent and taxes .21 Food 1.50 $4.10 The Province is prepared to participate on the usual sharing basis." (which is: 50% Federal, 30% Provincial, 20% Municipal) The revised architect's estimates which includes contractors' profit and architect's fees, amount to $300,000 which, to- gether with the estimated cost of furniture at $30,000, indicates a required advance from the City of $330,000. It has been agreed with Provincial officials that this advance will be recouped by the City over a period of ten years, with interest at 8½g% per annum. The estimated annual payment will, therefore, be $50,292 per annum, payable monthly. This is equivalent to a per diem rate of 69¢ per available bed space. The City Engineer in a letter dated March 3, 1970, stated in part: "We have reviewed your request of February 23, 1970, that the term of the proposed lease to the YWCA be extended . . . Until such time as the Brockton Crossing Consultants have finalized their designs . . . and these have been adopted . . . , we will not know if there will in fact be any involvement with the above property. We had felt that five years was reasonable to allow for such decision making . . . Since preliminary plans of the bypass do not, at this time, involve this property, except for some effect on the already restricted access, it is our judgement that there is a greater than 50% chance it will not be involved in the final bypass plans . . . " In accordance with the Council action of February 24, 1970, the City Building Inspector has instructed the architect to prepare working drawings, call for tenders and recommed a contractor.. Your Board submits the above report for INFORMATION. RECOMMENDATION 6. Gordon House Day Care 1100 Block Pendrell Street The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to Board of Administration report to Council, Social Services & Health Matters, Item 1, dated May 8, 1970, adopted by Council May 12, 1970, wherein the City authorized the use and occupancy of Lot 4 & Lot 3, Block 22, D.L. 18$ and portions of the dwelling thereon known as 1130 Nelson Street, to Gordon House Neighbourhood Services Association at a nominal rental, for playground space for pre-school children registered in the Day Care Centre programme at Gordon House. Gordon House Neighbourhood Services Association has now submitted a request for the use of Lot 19 Ex. E. 27', Block 23, D.L. 18$ on an annual lease basis, for use as a day care operation until such time as the property is required for park development. They propose to locate on the site a prefabricated building to provide facilities for washrooms, meals, rest periods and storage of equipment. Block 23, bounded by Bute, Comox, Thurlow and Pendrell Streets, is the proposed site of the West End Park Site #7. It is now approximately 50% City-owned. The subject property is a vacant City-owned lot, 39' x 131', located between privately-owned dwelling, 1103 Pendrell St. and City-owned dwelling, 1125 Pendrell St. This proposal has been discussed with the Superintendent of Parks & Public Recreation, the Director of Social Planning & Community Development, and the City Building Inspector who advise they would have no objection to the proposal subject to Gordon House obtaining all necessary approvals and complying with City By-law requirements. 222 The Superintendent of Parks & Public Recreation has further advised that he will present the proposal to the Board of Parks & Public Recreation with his recommendation for approval. It is therefore RECOMMENDED that the City enter into an agreement to permit Gordon House Neighbourhood Services Association the use and occupancy of Lot 19 Ex. E. 27', Block 23, D.L. 185 for a day care operation subject to a) Gordon House to be responsible for the cost of all utilities, improvements and maintenance; the obtaining of any necessary approvals and compliance with City By-law requirements. b) The agreement to be at a nominal rental, subject to 3 months' notice of cancellation and drawn up to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel and the Super- - visor of Property & Insurance. c) Approval of the Board of Parks & Public Recreation." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendations of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. AMENDED SEE PAGE 171 223 RECOMMENDATIONS PART II SALES 7. Sale of Residential Lots RS-1 S.E. Sector____________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "In accordance with City Council's instructions of June 9, 1970, the subject lots were re-advertised on the basis of a fixed price, at current market value, with preference being given to individuals who wish to purchase a lot for the purpose of building a home for themselves. Applications to purchase from other than individuals were to be dealt with on a second priority basis, with not more than two lots in any one block being sold to any company or builder. The sale of these lots in every case is subject to commencement of construction within 18 months from the date of Council's approval of the sale. Applications were received and opened at a meeting of the Board of Administration held on June 22, 1970, at which time a draw was conducted to determine the sequence of priority by which the applications would be considered. On the basis of the foregoing the Supervisor of Property and Insurance: RECOMMENDS that the following applications to purchase received be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council, in each case construction to be commenced within 18 months from the date of Council's approval of the sale. Re: Lots 1-26, 28-41, 43-60, 62-94, D.L. 339 Plan 13659 Situated East of Tyne Street between 48th & 54th NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS AJU Construction 10 42' x 120' $12,500.00 City Terms - Co. Ltd. & 11 @ 9-3/4% AJU Construction 50/58' City Terms Co. Ltd. 28 x 120' $14,000.00 @ 9-3/4% - Steven & Shirley 50/54' X 128' City Terms Sam 26 $14,000.00 @ 9-3/4% - AJU Construction 41 50' x 114' $13,800.00 City Terms - Co. Ltd. @ 9-3/4% AJU Construction 52 52/55' x 105/150' $14,000.00 City Terms - Co. Ltd. @ 9-3/4% AJU Construction 53 49/55' x 106/190' $14,000.00 City Terms - Co. Ltd. @ 9-3/4% AJU Construction 60/71' x 124/121' City Terms Co. Ltd. 73 $15,000.00 @ 9-3/4% - AJU Construction 74 60/68' x 121/114' $15,000.00 City Terms - Co. Ltd. @ 9-3/4% Etsuo Hayashi 75 $15,200.00 City Terms - 54/98' x 114/116' @ 9-3/4% 224 NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Gordon D. Miller 77 50/95' x 124/134' $15,200.00 City Terms - @ 9-3/4% AJU Construction 89 50/57' x 113/106' $14,000.00 City Terms - Co. Ltd. @ 9-3/4% AJU Construction 90 60/64' x 113/106' $15,000.00 City Terms - Co. Ltd. @ 9-3/4% Kiyoshi G. Hikita 91 64/70 x 100/112' $15,500.00 City Terms - " @ 9-3/4% Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 170 + 171 225 STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT JUNE 25, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Development was held in the No. 1 Committee Room on Thursday, June 25, 1970, at approximately 9:30 a.m. The following members were present: PRESENT: Alderman Bird, Chairman His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Broome (Leave of Absence) Alderman Calder CLERK: R. Thompson The Minutes of the meetings held April 23, 1970, and May 7, 1970, were adopted. The following action of the Committee is submitted to Council for information: INFORMATION 1. South East Sector: Municipal, Provincial, Federal Pilot Housing Project_______________ This item was considered 'In Camera' and will be reported upon separately. 2. Low Income Housing Program RESOLVED that the report of the Board of Administration, dated May 7, 1970, which provides information on Low Income Housing programs, be received. 3. Land and Water Use Policy: English Bay and False Creek On April 7, 1970, the Council referred to the Park Board for its advice, a proposal that the Standing Committee on Planning and Development invite representations on waterfront activities. The Board of Parks and Public Recreation, by resolution dated April 27th, advised the Council that it would agree to participate with the Standing Committee in the hearing of representations on waterfront activities. It was RESOLVED that the Standing Committee on Planning and Development, in conjunction with members of the Park Board invite and receive briefs and delegations from groups and individuals interested in waterfront activities to aid the City in developing appropriate land and water use policy for English Bay and False Creek, including Jericho, Locarno and the beaches of Point Grey under the jurisdiction of the Park Board. The meeting adjourned at approximately 12:10 p.m. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 145 226 OFFICIAL TRAFFIC COMMISSION A meeting of the Official Traffic Commission was held in the No. 1 Committee Room, Third Floor, City Hall, on Monday, June 22, 1970, at approximately 3:30 p.m. PRESENT: Alderman Linnell, Chairman Alderman Rankin Commissioner Ryan Mr. R.C. Boyes, Assistant City Engineer, Traffic and Transportation Inspector T. Herdman, City Police Department Mr. W. Kirkwood, City Prosecutor's Department Mr. J. Mulberry, Law Department ALSO PRESENT: Mr. W.H. McLachlan, Vancouver School Boa Mr. E.L. Wiseman, Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council CLERK: D. Scott Adoption of Minutes The Minutes of the meeting held April 20, 1970, were adopted. 1. Commercial-Victoria Diversion at 18th Avenue: Request for Further Traffic Controls_____________ At the last meeting of the Official Traffic Commission, Superintendent Oliver was requested to check the speeds at this intersection, have his School Patrol Officers review the area with a view to having a School Patrol placed at this intersection, and review with the School Board Officials the boundaries of the Annexes and Lord Selkirk School, to minimize crossings of the Victoria Diversion and report back to the Commission on his findings. It was agreed that parties interested in this subject matter would be invited to attend this meeting. Mr. J. Warnock, President of Cedar Cottage Ratepayers and Tenants Association and Mrs. Langman appeared before the Commission as dele- gations and presented a brief and petition containing approximately 1,000 names. Mr. Warnock urged that a signal be placed at this intersection in order to protect the pedestrians' rights. Under date of June 8, 1970, Superintendent Oliver submitted a report and advised as follows: "A radar survey was conducted on May 1st, 1970, during the periods 8:15 a.m. -9:00 a.m.; 12 Noon to 12:45 p.m.; 3:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. In the initial period, 139 vehicles were exceeding 33 m.p.h.; 45 vehicles exceeding 36 m.p.h., and 18 vehicles exceeding 40 m.p.h. During the subsequent two periods there was no appreciable excessive speed. Radar enforcement was applied on three consecutive days following the survey, and special attention was given on a periodic basis since that time. On June 1st, 1970, a second radar survey was conducted at times identical to the first. Between 8:15 a.m.-9:00 a.m. 32 vehicles exceeded 33 m.p.h., 28 vehicles exceeded 36 m.p.h., and none exceeded 40 m.p.h. 227 The School Patrol conducted a survey on Monday, May 11th, 1970, between the hours of 8:15 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.; 12 Noon - 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Vehicular traffic during the first two periods was moderate, with numerous breaks in the flow. Motorists stopped quite readily for children crossing, and for children waiting to cross. Students' crossing habits were quite good, although some - en route to the annexe - did not use the school crosswalk on the East side, but crossed on the West side of the intersection. The crosswalk across Commercial Drive, South of the Diversion, is not marked, and consequently children are not crossing within the legal unmarked crosswalk. Mr. McLachlan of the School Board advises that plans for an annexe to Laura Secord School at the intersection of 15th Avenue and Victoria Drive are presently in Victoria awaiting final approval. The construction of this annexe will accommodate all the children in the primary grades in the area North and East of the Victoria-Commercial Diversion, and would consequently largely eliminate the problems of crossing at 18th Avenue and the Diversion. The School Principal at Lord Selkirk School reports that he has not experienced any problems, nor complaints regarding this crossing." The Police Department recommended: "1. That crosswalk lines be painted across Commercial Drive, directly to the intersection of 18th Avenue, immediately South of the Diversion. (This recommenda- tion is supported by the Traffic Engineering Office.) 2. That enforcement be continued on a special attention basis. 3. That no further traffic controls be installed at this intersection. 4. That there appears to be no basis for establishing a School Patrol." After considerable discussion, it was RECOMMENDED (a) that Recommendations 1 and 2 quoted above be adopted; (b) that the subject matter be reviewed again in three months time and at that time a report be submitted by the City Engineer to the Commission. However, should delegations wish to appear earlier, they should so advise the Commission; (c) that the City Engineer review the area again with respect to advance warning signs. 2. Request for Regulation of Trucking and Noise on City Streets during Evening Hours At a meeting of the Commission on March 9, 1970, it was recommended that the City Engineer's report dated February 27, 1970, be adopted and that a communication be forwarded to the Automotive Transport Association and the Canadian Association of Fleet Supervisors in- forming them of this complaint. In a communication dated May 6, 1970, the Canadian Association of Fleet Supervisors advised that a copy of the Official Traffic Commission minute dated March 9th, together with our letter to the Association dated March 25th, had been mailed to 145 members located in the Lower Mainland area, in order to make them aware of this complaint and with the thought that the matter would be alleviated. On May 10th, Mr. Thomson again wrote to the Commission advising that he was not satisfied with the action taken and suggesting that trucking be prohibited in the late evening and early morning hours, in order to prevent excessive noise. Mr. Thomson suggested that if there was not a by-law to cover the situation then, in his opinion, there should be one. In a report dated June 3, 1970, the City Engineer advised as follows: "There is presently no By-law requirement in Vancouver prohibiting truck traffic in the evening. The terms 'Trucking' and 'Truck Traffic' cover a wide range of vehicles, from half- ton pick-ups to the largest trucks on the road, and some pick- ups and even private vehicles make more noise than the larger highway trucks. Thus it would be arbitrary as well as most difficult to establish a point where a truck could be considered too large and heavy, and, therefore, too noisy to be permitted on an arterial street at night. Further, the concentrated nature and the heavy volumes of traffic in the City by day require that many of the larger and slower vehicles travel outside the normal working hours at times when traffic is at its lightest. This reduces the amount of delay and inconvenience to other traffic, and is a common practice in many cities. The City uses this device, and frequently directs the larger trucks to move at night. Thus, it appears the most practical approach to the problem is a general By-law restricting any noise that becomes objectionable. Our 'Noise Abatement By-law' is such a regulation, and has been effective in the control of excessive noise in this City, and in Burnaby, with North Vancouver and New Westminster indicating an interest in our regulation. The Police record some 700 charges laid last year for violations of the By-law, and over 600 charges for defective mufflers under Section 703 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations. (These offences include passenger cars as well as trucks.) In view of this, it is felt that a continuing en- forcement of the By-law will meet the situation in this instance also." The City Engineer concluded his report with the recommendation that Mr. Thomson be notified that the control of excessive noise in the evenings by the prohibition of truck traffic is not considered practical and that enforcement of the existing Noise Abatement By-law is an effective way of achieving this end. On the suggestion of Commissioner Ryan, the Commission agreed to write to Toronto with respect to their use of a noise "measurement device". After discussion, it was RECOMMENDED that the report of the City Engineer, dated June 3, 1970, be adopted and that a copy be forwarded to Mr. Thomson. 229 3. Traffic Control Signals The following report dated June 2, 1970, was submitted by the City Engineer with respect to traffic control signals: "I. PROPOSED NEW SIGNALS Detailed studies have been carried out to determine those inter- sections which now warrant signal control. On the basis of these studies, it is proposed that traffic control signals be installed at the following locations: INTERSECTION ESTIMATED COST 1. Beatty Street and Dunsmuir Street $7,500 2. Main Street and Union Street 4,500 3. Burrard Street and Dunsmuir Street 7,500 4. Bute Street and Pender Street 5,000 5. Thurlow Street and Nelson Street 6,500 6. Granville Street, 59th Avenue and 8,000 Park Drive 7. Fraser Street and 57th Avenue 7,750 Items numbered 1, 2 and 3 are required for the completion of the Georgia Viaduct Replacement. While they will not be necessary until 1971, they are being put forward at this time in order that equipment may be purchased and preliminary work started. PEDESTRIAN ACTUATED SIGNAL ESTIMATED COST 1. Main Street and 36th Avenue $2,650 This intersection is the location of the crossing for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. II. MAJOR MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING SIGNALS The following signalized intersections will have to be modified in connection with the Georgia Viaduct Replacement. INTERSECTION ESTIMATED COST 1. Beatty Street and Georgia Street $5,500 2. Main Street and Prior Street 3,100 3. Gore Avenue and Prior Street 11,500 Accordingly, it is RECOMMENDED that the above program be approved and a sum of $69,500 be allocated from the Traffic Control Reserve for this work." RECOMMENDED that the foregoing recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 2, 1970, with respect to traffic control signals, be adopted. 230 4. Extension of Powell-Cordova One-Way Couplet Under date of May 20, 1970, the City Engineer submitted the following information report: "This report is submitted for information on the implementation of the new Powell-Cordova Diversion and the extension of the one-way couplet of Powell and Cordova Streets. Council approved the Powell-Cordova couplet and diversion at Campbell Avenue in June 1968, when considering a report from the Director of Planning on 'Redevelopment Project No. 2 - Comprehensive Program of Develop- ment Area A-5'. That report set out the proposed grade street traffic arrangement in the general area and showed that the Powell-Cordova Street Diversion is an initial stage of the ultimate arrangement. An information report which was received by Council at that time, stated as follows: 'The development of increased grade street capacity to serve the downtown peninsula from the east will require the extension of the existing Cordova-Powell one-way couplet eastward from its present termination at Main Street. At Campbell Avenue the couplet is to be merged into an ultimate six-lane Powell Street which will provide increased capacity for traffic to and from the east via Wall and/or McGill Streets. As part of the grid street system connections will also be provided with the major north-south arterials Clark, Nanaimo and Renfrew. The economics of property requirements and the desirability of a single structure overpassing the G.N.R. indicate that the most suitable location for these two one-way streets to converge is in the vicinity of Campbell Avenue. As mentioned above, the Cordova-Powell Street Diversion forms an integral part of the Urban Renewal Area A-5 Redevelopment Scheme and its implementation in the form of a first stage at- grade facility is therefore scheduled to suit the timing of the Urban Renewal Area A-5 program. To improve traffic flow to the downtown area and provide a satisfactory operational arrangement, the one-way couplet extension from Main Street to Campbell Avenue will also be implemented as part of the first stage. Provision of the railway overpass and widening of the route further to the east will be done in stages as future traffic requirements warrant.' Property negotiations for the Diversion are nearing completion, and the local improvements are expected to be processed at a July Court of Revision. Construction of the Diversion will follow in August. Since the existing strip pavement on Cordova Street between Gore and Heatley is inadequate for the anticipated increase in traffic under the new arrangement, the necessary improvements for this section of Cordova Street will also be initiated at the July Court of Revision. As part of the re-arrangement in traffic brought about by this extension of the Downtown one-way system, the eastbound transit service presently on Powell Street will be re-routed via Cordova Street as far as the Diversion, where it will return to Powell Street. 231 No significant difficulties are anticipated with respect to access to abutting properties. The Fire Department advises that the Fire Hall at Gore and Cordova will have satisfactory access to the west via Gore Avenue and either Powell or Hastings. Alternatively, fire apparatus can proceed westbound on Cordova (which will be one-way eastbound) as far as Main Street, under the protection of the fire pre-emption sequence at the traffic signal at Main and Cordova. The merchants and residents on Powell and Cordova Streets will be advised of the proposed one-way treatment by form letter, prior to its implementation. This report is submitted for information." During discussion, it was noted that a Court of Revision will be held on the subject matter on July 14th. The Commission was of the opinion that the merchants and residents on Powell and Cordova Streets should be advised of the proposed one-way treatment prior to the Court of Revision. It was RECOMMENDED (a) that the report of the City Engineer, dated May 20, 1970, be received; (b) that the City Engineer notify the merchants and residents on Powell and Cordova Streets of the proposed one-way treatment of Powell and Cordova Streets as soon as possible, advising them that this matter will be dealt with by Council on July 14th. 5. 3300 Block Austrey Avenue: Relocation of Fire Hydrant At the last meeting of the Commission, when considering the matter of parking densities, improved access, and other problems suggested by Mr. Blancard, the Commission recommended: "(a) that the City Engineer's Department again check the parking densities in this area, particularly on a Monday night and if, after checking, it is determined that a resident parking zone is required on Austrey Avenue, that this be done under the City Engineer's authority; (b) that the matter of the pedestrian access from Austrey Avenue to Joyce Street be referred to the Planning Department for report back to the Commission; (c) that the matter of moving the fire hydrant be referred to the City Engineer and the Fire Chief for report back to the Commission." The Clerk advised that, with respect to Recommendation (b) above, the Planning Department expected to have a report on this matter for the next meeting of the Commission. 232 With respect to Recommendation (c), re relocation of the fire hydrant, the City Engineer reported that this matter had been investigated and it had been determined by the Fire Department that a fire hydrant located at the west end of the block at McHardy Street would have limited use for fire fighting at the church-school complex. To install it at the east end of Austrey Avenue would result in cumbersome delays to firemen attempting to extinguish a fire at one of the resident's homes. The City Engineer, therefore, recommended that, as the fire hydrant in its present location provides the most equitable situation to all concerned, it not be moved. It was RECOMMENDED that the recommendation of the City Engineer, dated June 11, 1970, be adopted. 6. Coroner's Recommendation re Fatal Accident 69th Avenue and Ontario Street The Board of Police Commissioners on April 27, 1970, advised of the following recommendation of the City Coroner following the death of Elmer Alexander Fraser on March 12, 1970: "In view of the number of accidents at this intersection that Ontario be made a through street with stop signs governing 69th Avenue where it intersects with Ontario." The City Engineer, under date of June 11, 1970, advised that the accident records do not indicate any established or developing trend. During the past five years there have a total of nine accidents, including the fatal accident earlier this year. A field check shows no physical condition which might contribute to a hazardous condition. Ontario Street only extends 1800 feet south of Marine Drive and it is unlikely it will ever serve as more than a local industrial street in this area. The City Engineer concluded that, in view of the foregoing, a through street treatment does not seem appropriate for Ontario Street and there is not a warrant for stop signs at the intersection of 69th Avenue and Ontario Street at this time. After due consideration, it was RECOMMENDED that the report of the City Engineer, dated June 11, 1970, be adopted. 7. 1970 Jehovah's Witness Convention In a communication dated June 2, 1970, Mr. Karl Zuker, Secretary of the Cassiar Ratepayers Association, requested that parking and transportation arrangements for delegates to the 1970 Jehovah's Witness Convention at Exhibition Grounds be reviewed, in view of the traffic difficulties experienced in the area adjacent to the P.N.E. grounds during the 1969 Convention. The Chairman advised of a communication forwarded by Mr. C.W. Jaggs, President of the Pacific National Exhibition to Mr. Zuker under date of June 4th. In this communication Mr. Jaggs advised that the convention this year will host approximately 12,000 persons, whereas last year there were 60,000, and the P.N.E. offered to co-operate with the Cassiar Ratepayers Association. 233 In a report dated June 11, 1970, the City Engineer advised the 1969 Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses was international in character, attracting 65,000 delegates over an extended period of time. He further advised that they will use the Pacific Coloseum for meetings and the Agrodome as a dining area and that the Convention Manager and the Manager of the Pacific Coloseum have reached an agreement for rental which includes pre-paid parking with no charge to the delegates at the gates. Further, sufficient parking stalls will be available on the P.N.E. grounds to accommodate all vehicles through- out the Convention, although some street parking will undoubtedly occur, due to inconvenient walking distances on the site. The City Engineer concluded that, since the size of the Convention is comparable to that of many other events at the Coloseum, it is felt that additional traffic control measures are not required and recommended that, in order to reduce inconvenience to adjacent residents, the Convention Manager be asked to request the co-operation of the delegates in parking on the P.N.E. grounds, rather than on the surrounding streets. Mr. Boyes advised that of the 12,000 delegates attending, only 5,000 are from out of town and they will be billeted within the City limits and, therefore, periphery parking is not considered appropriate. After due consideration, it was RECOMMENDED (a) that the report of the City Engineer, dated June 11, 1970, be adopted; (b) that a letter be forwarded to the Cassiar Ratepayers Association, enclosing a copy of the City Engineer's report and advising the Association that as only 5,000 of the delegates are from out of town, periphery parking does not seem appropriate; (c) that a letter be forwarded to the Jehovah's Witnesses advising them of the concern expressed and requesting their co-operation with respect to their delegates parking on the P.N.E. grounds and further advising them that parking prohibitions will be enforced. 8. Complaint re Hedge at 2804 West 3rd Avenue: Mrs. V.M. Smith In a communication dated June 16, 1970, Mrs. Smith complained about the height of a hedge on the lane behind 2804 West 3rd Avenue and suggested there is a potential danger to pedestrians as the motorist's view is limited. Mrs. Smith stated that if fences are restricted to a certain height, then hedges should also be restricted, especially on corners. During discussion, it was pointed out that there is no height restriction on fences in lanes and that motorists are required to stop at the end of a lane before proceeding. It was RECOMMENDED that Mrs. Smith's communication, dated June 16, 1970, be referred to the City Engineer for report to the next meeting of the Commission. The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:55 p.m. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 175 ======================================================================== 234 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, July 14, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: D. H Little PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. PRIVILEGE 1. Acts of Vandalism July 11th and 13th (English Bay)________________________________ MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the City Council of Vancouver will not tolerate acts of vandalism and destruction such as occurred at English Bay on July 11th and July 13th, and THAT the Council go on record as complimenting the Police on their handling of both incidents. - CARRIED 2. Firemen's Band: Calgary Alderman Bird announced that the Vancouver Fire Department Band has won first prize in the senior brass band division at the Calgary Stampede. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated July 7, 1970, be adopted except the 'In Camera' Minutes, which be deferred for consideration at the 'In Camera' meeting later this day. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Minutes of the Adjourned Council meeting, dated July 9, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED 235 REPORT REFERENCE 1. Deputy Director of Planning General Report: Gastown, and City Engineer Chinatown Recommendation No. 1 The Deputy Director of Planning filed a memorandum dated July 13, 1970. FOR COUNCIL ACTION SEE COUNCIL MINUTES DATED JULY 21, 1670 2. Deputy Director of Planning Development Permit Appli- cation and Rezoning: Fairview Slopes Area FOR COUNCIL ACTION SEE BELOW UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. General Report: Gastown, Chinatown (a) Application to Rezone It was agreed to defer consideration of this matter to consideration of "Motions" later this day. (b) Studies It was agreed to defer consideration of this matter to consideration of "Motions" later this day. 2. Development Permit Application and Rezoning: Fairview Slopes Area___________________________ The Council further considered Board of Administration report (Building and Planning matters), Clause 5, dated July 3, 1970 regarding development permit application for 605 West 8th Avenue, being within the Fairview Slopes area. At the last meeting this permit was withheld pending an explanatory report by the Director of Planning on the application and the rezoning application in respect of the Fairview Slopes area. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clause 5 of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated July 3, 1970, be adopted. DELEGATION MATTERS It was agreed to defer the following matters pending the hearing of delegations later this day: (a) Grant: B.C. Civil Liberties Association (b) Grant: Vancouver Neurological Centre (c) Tenders: Supply and Delivery of Water Pipe (d) Itinerant and Transient Youth: Beatty Street Armoury 236 COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Delegation: Garibaldi Olympic Development Association Pursuant to request received, it was agreed to receive a delegation from the Garibaldi Olympic Development Association at the next meeting of Council. 2. 1971 Centennial Project A communication was noted from the Vancouver Museums Associ- ation recommending that the Vancouver Centennial Project for 1971 be 'the construction of an addition to the Vancouver Centennial Museum to house the City Archives and additional storage space for the Museum'. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this communication be received and referred to the Special Committee re Centennial Projects. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the Special Committee be requested to report to the next meeting of Council on the various Centennial proposals which have been submitted to date. - CARRIED At this point the Council recessed at approximately 10:40 a.m. and reconvened at approximately 11:25 a.m. following an 'In Camera' meeting in the Mayor's Office. 3. Roof Signs (Neon Products Limited) The City Council, on July 9th, received a Board of Adminis- tration report in respect of three outstanding applications of Neon Products Limited for roof signs at the following locations: 8593 Granville Street 1541 West Broadway At that time the Council noted there is a proposed amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law for consideration at a Public Hearing which, if finally passed, would not permit such signs to be constructed. The Council, on July 9th, passed a motion that these develop- ment permit applications be withheld pending the Public Hearing. Neon Products Limited, under date of July 9th, submitted information in furtherance of their request for approval of these three development permit applications. Alderman Bird raised the point of construction of a roof sign by Neon Products Limited at 3406-10 West Broadway. It was agreed to defer the whole matter until a report is received later this day from the Building Department. (SEE PAGE 15) 237 4. Use of Building: 2025 West 16th Avenue X-Kalay Foundation Society__________________ On July 9th, Council adopted the following recommendation of the Board of Administration: 'that unless satisfactory information has been first received by City Council by no later than July 14, 1970, in that the X-Kalay Foundation Society will be vacating the building at 2025 West 16th Avenue by August 1st, 1970, then the conditions of approval of the Development Permit together with other City By-laws be enforced in accordance with normal procedures.' A communication, dated July 10, 1970, was received from this Society setting out their present position in respect of use of the present building and proposal to lease warehouse and property at 26 West 7th Avenue. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the resolution of Council dated July 9, 1970, be amended by striking the following therefrom: 'in that the X-Kalay Foundation Society will be vacating the building at 2025 West 16th Avenue by August 1st, 1970.' FURTHER THAT the Director of Permits and Licenses report to Council whether, in the light of the communication from this Society dated July 10, 1970, the physical aspects in respect of this development permit, e.g. 'parking', can be deferred, and FURTHER THAT the Health and other by-law regulations, in addition to the limitation of nineteen persons, shall be enforced. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, July 10, 1970 Works and Utility Matters (i) MOVED BY Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated July 10, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED (ii) MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the City Engineer, later in the year, report as to his priority program for installation of litter containers in 1971. - CARRIED Social Service and Health Matters Illegal Suite: 4557 West 4th Avenue MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Social Service and Health matters), dated July 10, 1970, be received for information. - CARRIED 238 Building and Planning Matters (i) Use of Existing Building at 3443 Dunbar Street for a Restaurant, Licensed Lounge and Beverage Room (Clause 2)______________________________________________ The Board of Administration submitted development permit application from Climax Gardens Limited in respect of use of building at 3443 Dunbar Street for a restaurant, licensed lounge and beverage room. Details of the application are set out, together with advice that delegation requests have been received. The following is extracted from the report: "Your Board would also advise that on July 3, 1970, the Corporation Counsel sent the following telegram to Mr. William Bruce, Acting Chairman of the Liquor Control Board: 'Mr. B. Williams, on behalf of the Climax Gardens Limited, has filed an application for a Development Permit to alter and use an existing building on Dunbar Street between 18th and 19th Avenues to create a Restaurant, Beer Garden, and Cocktail Lounge with total accommodation, 490 persons. Has application been made to Liquor Control Board for license for such use? Could such premises be licensed for such uses under existing regulations?' A reply was received on July 6, 1970, as follows: 'No provisions under Government Liquor Act to license the type of establishment nor application received.'" MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the application be received and delegations be not heard on this matter at this time in view of the advice from the Liquor Control Board that there are no provisions under the Government Liquor Act to license this type of establishment nor has an application been received. - CARRIED (ii) Temporary Help: Department of Permits and Licenses - Construction Branch (Clause 1) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clause 1 of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated July 10, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Finance Matters (i) Block 52: Parking Garage Operator ____________Selection (Clause 2)_______ MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clause 2 of the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated July 10, 1970, be adopted, on the under- standing that the lease shall not be for more than two years. - CARRIED 239 (ii) 1970 Grey Cup Parade (Clause 5) The Board of Administration submitted for consideration an application from the Toronto Jaycees that the City consider entering, or sponsoring, a float, band or majorette group in the 1970 Grey Cup Parade to be held in Toronto. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the City participate in this Grey Cup parade by entering a float, providing the cost is shared with the Pacific National Exhibition on an equal basis. - LOST No further action was taken. (iii) Balance of Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT, in respect of report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated July 10, 1970, Clauses 1, 3, and 4 be adopted and Clause 6 received for information. - CARRIED B. Personnel Matters, Regular, July 3, 1970_________________ Salary and Classification Review: Trades Helper Position, Park Board MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Regular), dated July 3, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Personnel Matters, Supplementary, July 10, 1970 Leave of Absence: Dr. W. A. Windrum MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated July 10, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED D. Property Matters, July 10, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated July 10, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 240 E. Employee Suggestion Plan The Board of Administration, under date of July 3, 1970, submitted report of the Employee Suggestion Plan Committee with recommendations as follows, in respect of Employee Suggestion Plan: "The Suggestion Committee recommends that: (a) This report be received for information; (b) i. An award of $75.00 be made to Mr. Daniel A. McPherson, formerly of the Permits and Licenses Department, for suggestion no. 116; ii. An award of $50.00 be made to Mr. William McCormick of the Waterworks Division, Engineering Department, for suggestion no. 130; iii. An award of $25.00 be made to Mr. Max Fulkerson of the Garage Branch, Engineering Department, for suggestion no. 142; iv. An award of $10.00 be made to Mr. Ronald Jenkins of the Tax Office, Finance Department, for suggestion no. 143; v. An award of $45.00 be made to Mr. Max Fulkerson of the Garage Branch, Engineering Department, for suggestion no. 153; vi. An award of $15.00 be made to Mrs. Gertrude Hughes of the Vancouver Public Library for Library Suggestion no. 13; vii. An award of $40.00 be made to Mr. E. McColm of the Vancouver Public Library for Library Suggestion no. 19; viii. An award of $15.00 be made to Mrs. J. Morgan of of the Vancouver Public Library for Library Suggestion no. 20. (c) Funds for the above awards be taken from Account No. 7090/905, set up for this purpose." The Board of Administration recommends adoption. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing recommendations be adopted. - CARRIED The Council recessed to reconvene following the Court of Revision Council on Local Improvements which convenes at 2:00 p.m. 241 The Council reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber at approximately 2:10 p.m., still in Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair and the following members present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson F. Semi-Annual Review of Capital Budget: May 31, 1970_____________________________ MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the report of the Board of Administration, dated June 30, 1970, re semi annual review of the Capital Budget as at May 31, 1970, be received for information. - CARRIED G. Additional Court: 475 Main Street The Board of Administration, under date of June 30, 1970, submitted a report from the Administrative Analyst in regard to Additional Court: 475 Main Street. In respect of staff required, the Director of Personnel Services submitted a report recommending as follows: Proposed Effective "Incumbent Classification Date One New Position Court Clerk II Pay Grade 17 ($526-629) When filled One New Position Court Recorder I When filled Pay Grade 14 ($459-547) One New Position Court Officer I When filled Pay Grade 17 ($526-629) One New Position Asst. City Prosecutor II Pay Grade 33 ($1084-1300) When filled The Comptroller of Accounts advises that there are no funds in the budget of the Provincial Court Clerks Department or the Police Department to provide for the initial expense for the estimated salaries but that funds can be provided from the Contingency Reserve. These recommendations have been discussed with the Business Manager of the Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association who concurs therein." The following recommendations, as approved by the Board of Administration are extracted from the Administrative Analyst's report: "1. An additional court room complete with court staff and equipment, be provided from September 1, 1970, at 475 Main Street. 2. The City Building Inspector be authorized to proceed in the most expeditious manner with the necessary alterations at 475 Main Street to provide the necessary facilities at an estimated cost of $15,400.00. 3. The Provincial Court Clerk, together with the City Purchasing Agent, be authorized to obtain the necessary furniture and equipment at an estimated cost of $11,686.00. 242 4. The report of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted and the court staff as outlined above be appointed effective when filled, at an estimated cost of $11,418.00 for the balance of 1970. 5. The necessary funds be provided from Contingency Reserve." MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing recommendations be adopted. - CARRIED H. Youth Programs: Riley Park and Clark Park The Social Development Committee, under date of July 8, 1970, reported as follows: "At the June 22nd meeting of your Social Development Committee, the Board of Administration submitted a report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development entitled 'Delinquency and Vandalism - Riley Park and Clark Park'. A copy of that report is attached. * This report reviews the delinquency and vandalism situation in the Riley Park and Clark Park areas and other related matters. Your Committee recommends the reading of this report by Members of Council as the Committee felt the report merits commendation. The Committee discussed the report and its implications at some length and RECOMMENDS to Vancouver City Council that the request for the appointment of four detached youth workers (part time) for a six-month period (July to December, 1970) be approved and FURTHER RECOMMENDS that the Board of Administration report to Vancouver City Council at the same time this Committee reports on the source of funds." *(Report of Director of Social Planning/Community Development referred to is on file in the City Clerk's Office) The Board of Administration, under date of July 10, 1970, submitted a report on interim financing in respect of Riley Park and Clark Park, as referred to in the Social Development Committee's report. This report reads as follows: "Your Board submits the following report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development dated July 7 respecting the need for interim financing in the amount of $9,000.00 for Youth Workers in the Clark Park and Riley Park delinquency programmes. Refer to: June 17 Board of Administration Report to Social Development Committee and Report No. 13 of the Social Development Committee. 243 'The programmes are presently being sponsored through a temporary arrangement with Neighbourhood Services Association. Workers are recruited by SP/CD staff in cooperation with members of Community Services Teams and are supervised by SP/CD staff. The amount required to carry this programme through on a temporary basis to December 19% is $9,000.00. The Recreation Supplemental Budget of $40,000.00 has recommended that $4,000.00 be available (refer to Board of Administration Report of July 7) for Special Youth Leadership. RECOMMENDED that City Council grant $5,000.00 for this programme and that $4,000.00 be allocated to N.S.A. for youth workers in delinquency programmes from the Board of Parks & Public Recreation Supplemental Recreation Budget.' Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development be adopted. (Circulated for the information of Council is the letter of the Chairman of the Park Board dated June 30, 1970, relating to this same item.)" (i) MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Social Development Committee, dated July 8, 1970, be approved. - CARRIED (ii) MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Board of Administration, dated July 10, 1970, on this matter, be approved. - CARRIED (iii) MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the Director of Social Planning/Community Development report back to Council as soon as practicable on the extension to other areas in the City, of the techniques referred to in his report contained in Board of Administration report dated June 17, 1970, to the Social Development Committee. - CARRIED I. Supplementary Recreation Budget The Board of Administration, under date of July 10, 1970, submitted the following report: "Your Board submits the following report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development dated July 7 respecting the recommendations of the Park Board and the Joint Technical Committee on the Supplementary Recreation Budget. 'In May 1970, the Joint Technical Committee, Social Planning/ Community Development received the following recommendation of the Standing Committee on Finance adopted by City Council. RECOMMENDED that the Joint Technical Committee on Social Planning/Community Development submit recommendations to the Park Board and Council on which programs should receive priority up to an amount of $40,000.00. 244 Because of reduction from $84,000 to $40,000 many portions of the proposed programs will be ineffectual; we therefore have eliminated them entirely. The Joint Technical Committee found that each remaining item requested was of an essential nature. It was most difficult to determine priorities. Final recommendations of the Social Planning/Community Development Co-ordinators and others responsible in the various areas supported those of the Board of Parks and Public Recreation. The following is the list of projects and funding recommended for each by the JTC. Vancouver East Recreation Project: There is a distinct difference within the Strathcona and Woodland areas served by the Vancouver East Recreation Project. An extra staff person is needed to effectively develop and implement the recreation services required. An amount of $4,125 for this must be recorded as an on-going program to be included in the regular budget for a full year at twice the amount ($8,250) for 1971. Amount recommended - $4,125.00. Special Youth Leadership: Youth leadership to supplement a program of juvenile delinquency prevention, to be co- ordinated by Department of Social Planning/Community Development. This is a prevention program associated with recreation programs and facilities. Amount recommended - $4,000. This is to be an on-going annual program at a cost of $4,000 to cope with the delinquency problem. Small Community Halls: This budget will supplement existing budgets for minor repairs, maintenance, heat, light, and janitor service in the small halls. Amount recommended - $1,000.00. Advertising of Recreation Programs: Recreation programs are only effective if people are made aware of what is being offered. This amount will supplement some of the existing publicity done by the local community associations. Amount recommended - $2,775.00. Transportation for Handicapped and Aged: For the past seven years the Board has been receiving periodic grants from the Herman Bishoff Foundation administered by United Community Services for recreational opportunities for the handicapped and to transport handicapped people from home to community centres and playgrounds in parks. The Herman Bishoff Foundation money is no longer available. Amount recommended - $2,500.00. Creative Playground Equipment: One of the heaviest demands on the Vancouver Board is for more creative playground equipment in the City of Vancouver. The Conference of Local Area Councils and other bodies have requested the Board put more creative playground facilities on all parks of the City. Some experimental work is required to determine the best type of equipment. Amount recommended - $3,000.00. West Point Grey Recreation Project: In 1969 City Council approved a full staff complement for the West Point Grey community. Because of the time of approval of the 1969 budget, the Board requested monies for half a year only. The City Comptroller of Accounts understood that this was to be a half program only. Therefore, the full amount ($40,000) was not included in the 1970 budget. The Board is therefore committed to approximately $20,000.00 for 1970, leaving $20,000.00 for the other priorities. 245 West Point Grey is the last community to have a full complement of recreation staff. In 1970 additional programming has commenced in some of the Jericho ex-National Defence installations. Besides the regular program conducted in schools, church halls, and on parks, a considerable load will be added to the West Point Grey budget for these essential programs. An additional amount of $20,200.00 is recommended for 1970. If approved, this means $40,000.00 for 1971. Amount recommended - $20,200.00. New Supervised Playgrounds, Staff and Equipment: Through extensive study, Garden Park showed a need for a supervised playground. The Board have received money from the Vancouver Foundation to construct a complete Adventure Playground. Because of demand, supervision has commenced for the season. Amount recommended - $2,400.00. RECOMMENDED that $40,000.00 be allocated as the Supplementary Recreation Budget for the aforementioned projects.' Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development be adopted, subject to consideration of any counter proposals which may be submitted by the Park Board." MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing report be adopted. - CARRIED DELEGATIONS, UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS 3. Grant: B.C. Civil Liberties Association It was agreed since this organization was not represented in support of request for a grant, the matter would be deferred pending other delegation arrangements. 4. Grant: Vancouver Neurological Centre The Council further considered request of the Vancouver Neurological Centre for a grant in the amount of $10,000; a similar application having been received by Council on April 14, 1970, when a motion was passed that no further action be taken. A representa- tive of the Centre appeared and submitted a brief in support. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT this application be deferred pending a report from the Director of Social Planning/Community Development. - CARRIED 5. Tenders: Supply and Delivery of Water Pipe The Board of Administration, under date of July 3, 1970, sub- mitted report from the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent in respect of tenders received for the supply and delivery of various sizes of water pipe. Earlier in the proceedings the Council received a delegation from a representative of Atlas Asbestos Company in support of asbestos cement pipe. A delegation was received from John Davidson Ltd. in support of that company's pipe. Briefs were filed by both delegations. 246 After due consideration, it was, MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the recommendations in the Board of Administration report (Works and Utility matters), dated July 3, 1970, Part I, be approved, and tenders awarded accordingly. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the recommendations in the Board of Administration report (Works and Utility matters), dated July 3, 1970, Part II, be approved, and tenders awarded accordingly. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the tender of John Davidson Ltd., being the lowest bid meeting specifications for 4" and 12" ductile iron pipe, manu- factured by union labour, be accepted, on the basis of the tenders submitted and referred to in Part III of report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated July 3, 1970. - CARRIED (The foregoing to be subject to contracts satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel) 6. Itinerant and Transient Youth: Beatty Street Armoury__________ On July 9th the Council received a telegram from the Secretary of State regarding the use of the Beatty Street Armoury as an emergency hostel for itinerant and transient youth during the Summer. At that time His Worship the Mayor agreed to investigate the matter. Earlier in the proceedings Mr. T.E. Jackson, representing the Regional Office in Western Canada of the Federal Justice Department, appeared in explanation of the action of the Secretary of State in making the Beatty Street Armoury available on a contractual arrange- ment with certain individuals. Mr. Jackson advised there is a liaison arrangement with the Department of National Defence. He advised that, although individuals under contract with the Federal Department are prepared to abide by the City By-laws and liaison with established agencies, these individuals feel they are responsible for the operation. It was advised that in due course there will be an application for a sewer connection. A representative of the operators advised the Council that the Federal Cabinet, in a directive to the National Task Force, outlined details respecting operation. Such information was conveyed to the local operators. The following documents were received: (a) Communication from United Community Services, dated July 14, 1970 (b) 'open letter' signed by United Community Services, et al (c) Communication from Kitsilano Area Resources Council dated July 14, 1970 all of which recommend approval of the use of the Beatty Street Armoury as a youth hostel. 247 MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the communications on this matter be received. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT WHEREAS with regard to the operation of the Beatty Street Armoury for transient youth, the Council of the City of Vancouver is dissatisfied with the information received to date as to the lack of accountability for the operation to either an existing agency or to Government itself; AND WHEREAS from the information so far given to the City, there will be no method of operation by a resonsible agency, which is as necessary to the youngsters themselves as to the interests of the community; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Vancouver suggests to The Honourable Gerard Pelletier, Secretary of State, that the contractual arrangement as to operation should be with an existing agency who would employ and be responsible for personnel; FURTHER THAT in the meantime, the City of Vancouver is prepared to make available the services of the Department of Social Planning and Community Development to assist in arriving at a satisfactory arrangement through the Coordinating Committee of Hostel and Other Services for Transient Youth. (carried)* MOVED by Ald. Phillips, in Amendment, THAT the Department of Social Planning and Community Develop- ment work through the Coordinating Committee of Hostel and Other Services for Transient Youth to ensure that the operations of the hostel in the Beatty Street Armoury are properly supervised. Declared Out of Order (His Worship ruled the Amendment out of order.) The motion of Alderman Adams was put. A recorded vote was requested and the record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Sweeney Alderman Hardwick Alderman Wilson Alderman Rankin Alderman Bird Alderman Phillips His Worship the Mayor Alderman Calder Alderman Adams Alderman Linnell Alderman Broome The motion of Alderman Adams was declared, - CARRIED 248 Roof Signs (Neon Products Limited) Earlier in the proceedings the Council received a communication from Neon Products Limited asking reconsideration of applications for three roof signs. The Council received a detailed explanation from the Deputy Building Inspector. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the action of Council taken on July 9, 1970, i.e. to withhold these development permit applications pending the Public Hearing on the proposed By-law amendment to control roof signs, be confirmed. - CARRIED During consideration of the foregoing, the Council observed a short recess at 3:45 p.m., held a short 'In Camera' meeting and then recovened at approximately 4:10 p.m. BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd) J. Civic Grants to Certain Volunteer Agencies The Board of Administration submitted report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development in respect of certain health, education, recreation, and welfare grant applications. The following is extracted from the report: "RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That the City grant to NSA not be increased from $20,000 at this time. 2. That City Council approve payment of $5,000 to NSA for 1970 for the purpose of hiring a community development worker for the Woodland-Grandview area. This is 50% shareable under the Canada Assistance Plan. This is to be an interim arrangement until the Social Development Committee advises Council on the whole programme. 3. That City Council approve $1,000 for Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House for 1970 to help defray their estimated annual expenses of $1,680. This programme will be included in a review of existing neighbourhood and information facilities of this kind. 4. That City Council approve payment of $25,000 to the VON for nursing services in the City of Vancouver. CONSIDERATION That City Council consider the request from UCS for an operating grant of $12,500 for 1970." (i) MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT recommendations 1 to 4, set out above, be approved. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY (ii) Operating Grant: UCS MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the request to be heard as a delegation on this matter be approved. - LOST MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT no further consideration be given to this particular grant application. - CARRIED 249 Regular Council, July 14, 1970 ....................................... 16 MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Council continue in session until completion of the Agenda. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd) K. Report of Standing Committee General Purposes, July 9, 1970 U.B.C.M. Convention Resolutions MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Standing Committee of Council on General Purposes, dated July 9, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED L. Report of Special Committee re Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases The Special Committee re Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases, under date of July 3, 1970, submitted the following report: "The Committee of Officials has considered the following requests under the policy established by Council concerning Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases, and reports as follows: (a) The following applications recommended for approval by the sub-committee, be approved: Stanley and Mary Ainsworth (owners), 2491 Dundas Street Mrs. Angela Anastopulos (owner), 326 East 35th Avenue Ljiljana Atanackovic (owner), 2134 West 13th Avenue Mrs. Inge E. Blucke (owner), 5091 Slocan Street Edward and Maine Conn (owners), 687 West 71st Avenue Elizabeth Edwards (owner), 2725 McGill Street Mrs. Anna Klein (owner), 127 East 44th Avenue Mrs. Erika Klein (owner), 504 East 47th Avenue John Leier (owner), 3793 Lanark Street Marie T. McPeake (tenant), 5169 Clarendon Street Therese Magee (owner), 472 East 38th Avenue Michael Markus (owner), 2742 East 1st Avenue Mrs. Marie Mihalik (owner), 462 West 23rd Avenue Mrs. Beatrice H. Royal (owner), 535 East 50th Avenue Stephen James Stone (tenant), 3409 Prince Edward Street Leo Trischuk (owner), 3126 Commercial Street Mrs. Margaret Walker (owner), 6709 Tyne Street (b) The following applications be approved for six months from the date of this Resolution: George S. Majic (tenant), 2534 Trinity Street Stanley A. Campbell (tenant), 757 East 10th Avenue (c) The following applications be approved for one year from date of this Resolution: Mrs. V.E. Bittle (tenant), 3003 Graveley Street Margaret Anne Gorrill (owner), 2635 Waverley Street Mr. Hari Pratap (tenant), 1061 East 12th Avenue Mrs. Dianna Proskunik (tenant), 3248 Coleridge Avenue (d) The following applications be not approved: Irvine Fairley (tenant), 5958 Battison Street Russell J. Grierson (tenant), 4557 West 4th Avenue Barry John Zahara (tenant), 2548 Yale Street 250 (e) In respect to the above mentioned, the City Building Inspector be instructed to carry out the policy as adopted by Council on December 17, 1963, and as amended by Council on November 10, 1964". MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing report of the Special Committee re Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases, dated July 3, 1970, be approved. - CARRIED M. Street Festivals: Gastown-Oldtown-Chinatown The Board of Administration, under date of July 10, 1970, submitted a report from the City Engineer in respect of application from the Gastown-Oldtown-Chinatown organization for permission to hold street festivals July 17 - 19, in conjunction with the 1970 Sea Festival and in the areas of Gastown, Oldtown and Chinatown. Details are set out in the report, together with the following recommendations which the Board of Administration recommends be adopted: "1. The Gastown-Oldtown-Chinatown Street Festival Committee be permitted to hold street festivities as outlined above on July 17th, 18th and 19th, 1970, and to close off the following streets to vehicular traffic, Pender Street from Carrall Street to Main Street Alexander/Water Streets from Columbia Street to Abbott Street Columbia Street from Cordova Street to Powell Street provided that: 2. All closures and periods of closures be to the satisfaction of the Chief Constable, Fire Chief and the City Engineer. 3. All costs of signing and barricading be borne by the applicant. 4. The applicant enter into an agreement satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel indemnifying the City against any personal liability or property damage resulting from the festivities. 5. All other related permits and licenses be secured prior to any festivities taking place." The Board of Administration submitted an additional report dated July 14, 1970, with respect to food services for these street festivals. This Board of Administration report reads as follows: "The promoters of the three day special event series in China- town, Oldtown and Gastown have advised the Medical Health Officer of the events which will involve the service of food, either prepared or fresh, during this period. The food services would normally not be allowed except in approved premises. In similar situations Council has, under its policy adopted on 20 August, 1968, allowed the food service provided there is, in the opinion of the Medical Health Officer, suitable inspection control and facilities available. 251 In connection with these events the Medical Health Officer reports: 'The spokesman for the Coordinating Committee for the events has advised of the type, site and time of the five occasions when food will be available on a temporary basis. None of these occasions is completely planned in detail and the public health inspectors are working with the committee to evaluate the suitability of the arrangements. Under the policy of Council I have been provided with the necessary authority to control food services of this type and have taken these steps that I consider necessary in all of these events and will supervise the food services to completion. I recommend that the policy of Council previously determined and adopted on August 20, 1968, be implemented in these cases and that the coordinating committee be so advised.' Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Medical Health Officer be adopted." MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing recommendations in the two Board of Administration reports, dated July 10 and July 14, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Aid. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOTIONS 1. Closing and Stopping up of Lane (East of Rupert Street, North of B.C. Hydro right-of-way)________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver, and WHEREAS a portion of lane dedicated by the deposit of Plan 3712 is no longer required for highway purposes; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all that portion of lane dedicated by the deposit of Plan 3712 lying between the Westerly production of the Northerly and Southerly limits of Lot 17, Blocks 27 and 28, District Lots 36 and 51, Group 1, New West- minster District, Plan 3712, the same as shown outlined red on plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., dated March 17, 1969, and marginally numbered LF 4313, a print of which is hereto annexed, be closed, stopped up and title taken thereto; and 252 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said closed lane be sub- divided with the adjacent City owned lands. - CARRIED It was agreed that motions on the following subjects be deferred for consideration of Council at its next regular meeting: (a) New Fountain and Stanley Hotels (b) Noise (c) Purchase of 1969 Radar Set (Police) (d) Left Turns: Signalized Intersections Alderman Phillips submitted the following motion, pursuant to consideration of Centennial Project matters earlier in the Council proceedings. This motion will be considered by Council at the next regular meeting: "THAT interested civic groups and individuals be invited to submit to the City, suggestions for Centennial projects and such parties be advised of the grant available to the City in this regard." General Report: Gastown, Chinatown It was agreed to defer the following matters for consider- ation of the Council at the next meeting: (a) Application to Rezone (Recommendation No. 1) (b) Studies (Recommendation No. 2) NOTICE OF MOTION Notice was given of the following motions and recognized by the Chair: 1. Bicycle Paths in City MOVED by Ald. Phillips (NO SECONDER) THAT WHEREAS bicycling is becoming increasingly popular in Vancouver and, WHEREAS bicycles often conflict with pedestrians on the walk around Stanley Park because there are inadequate separate bicycle paths; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City, along with the Park Board, embark on a program of creating separate bicycle and foot paths eventually extending completely around our waterfront area, where possible, from the Fraser River, including False Creek around Stanley Park to the Burrard Inlet. (Notice) 253 2. Centennial Project MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the 1971 B.C. Centennial Project be the construction of an addition to the Vancouver Centennial Museum to house the City archives, to be known as the Major Matthews Pavilion, and to incorporate, if financially feasible, additional storage space for the Museum. (Notice) The Council adjourned at approximately 5:45 p.m. The foregoing are the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated July 14, 1970, and the reports referred to are those on Page(s)254-274 254 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION......................(WORKS - 1) JULY 10TH, 1970. The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. Lumber Storage Shed - Manitoba Yard "A variety of lumber stock, used mostly for concrete forms, is now stored in the open in the Purchasing Stores area of Manitoba Yard. Despite consider- able effort in covering the piles and sprinkling in hot weather the material warps and splits, a wastage of material and loss of time results and quality of the finished work can be affected. It is proposed to build a steel shed approximately 24 feet by 100 feet, to provide covered storage for this material. Associated items such as expansion jointing, form clamps and ties could also be stored in the shed and a second stop at the Stores Building avoided. The estimated cost of such a shed is $27,000. The covering and sprink- ling of the piles of lumber which would be avoided costs approximately $1,200 per year. The cost on the job of culling the lumber before use and the actual wastage of lumber are less easy to determine but are estimated to be approxima- tely $5,000 per year. The sum of $ 27,000 for the construction of the shed was provided in the Supplementary Capital Budget approved by Council on 28th April, 1970. It is proposed to construct this shed with City Forces. Contractors are not available because of their labour dispute and our crews have built other sheds of this type. I RECOMMEND that the City Engineer be authorized to proceed with this project." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Fuel Dispensing Facilities at Cambie Yard "As has been previously reported in connection with Works Yard moderniza- tion and at budget time, the fueling facilities at Cambie Yard need to be replaced, primarily because the storage tanks are too small. This is particularly so during times of emergency and when fuel supply is interrupted. These facilities are also poorly located in the Yard for present-day needs, which results in some congestion and unnecessary delays. 255 The proposed facility will have a two-week supply of fuels instead of the present one-day supply and will be placed in a better location. The old facility will be converted into bulk oil storage which can serve the Service Garage, the proposed fueling facility, and also be used during emergencies. The funds for these facilities were provided for in the 'Yards Fund - Provision for further Projects Unallocated awaiting final design and estimates - 152/7901'. The design has now been completed and the work is estimated to cost $35,000. I RECOMMEND that the City Engineer be authorized to call tenders and pro- ceed with this work at an estimated cost of $35,000. " Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. RECOMMENDATIONS: 3. Bus Stop on East Side of Victoria Drive North of 47th Avenue____________________________ The City Engineer reports as follows: "Mrs. Alex Beaumont of 6166 Victoria Drive, has complained by letter dated April 8, 1970 of a bus stop post recently placed on her frontage and of resulting disturbances, damage to lawn and shrubbery and litter. This is an old established stop, the location of which conforms to City policy. On March 23, 1970 in the course of general maintenance, the wooden bus stop post here was to be replaced. In addition to identi- fying the location, bus stop posts mark the length of a bus stop as measured from the intersection, and in this case, the bus stop was found to be too long. Consequently, the opportunity was taken to alter it to a standard sized stop by moving the post 25 ft. south- ward. This placed it on Mrs. Beaumont's frontage and since the waiting bus passengers naturally stand near the post, this in turn caused the litter to appear at this new positioning. When the location was visited, it was found to be quite neat and tidy and there was no visible damage to Mrs. Beaumont's lawn and flowers. There is a small local shopping centre at 48th Avenue and as a result, this stop receives somewhat more litter than usual. A litter container would assist, however, there is no provision in this year's budget for purchasing containers. In connection with Mrs. Beaumont's request for a 'Keep Off the Grass' sign, it is against City policy to supply signs to individuals, but in any case it does not appear this would be effective or that there is any other action which would provide a significant improvement in this situation. While it is appreciated that Mrs. Beaumont is experiencing some inconvenience, the problems occur to a greater or lesser degree at every bus stop. Accordingly, it is RECOMMENDED that no alterations be made to this bus stop or to its location." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 237 256 Board of Administration, July 10, 1970 (SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICE & HEALTH MATTERS INFORMATION: 1. 4557 West 4th Avenue Illegal Suite_________ Mrs. Fiala of 4573 West 4th Avenue has written to the Board of Administration stating that the report of the Director of Permits and Licenses dated June 5, 1970 contained errors which she wishes to correct. The Director of Permits & Licenses reports as follows: "Further discussions with Mrs. Fiala have taken place. My report stated that 'the disturbances, e.g. noise, parking, vandalism, etc. were presumably attributed to Mr. Townbrow, who has now left'. Mrs. Fiala now states that the noise, parking, vandalism, etc. were not attributable to Mr. Townbrow but to one of the other lodgers in the home of Mr. Granirer at 4557 West 4th Avenue at that time. The other points raised by Mrs. Fiala are for the purpose of supporting her opinion that Mr. Townbrown and the new applicant, Mr. R. J. Grierson, are not eligible to receive consideration under City Council's hardship policy. The application of Mr. Grierson will be considered by Council in the near future." The report on the application is before Council today with other reports re. Illegal Suites. This report is submitted for Council INFORMATION. (Copies of letter of Mr. & Mrs. H. Fiala are circulated for information) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 237 Board of Administration, July 10, 1970 (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Temporary Help: Department of Permits & Licenses - Construction Branch__________ Council considered a report dated September 26th, 1969 from the City Building Inspector on the work load of the Construction Branch of the Permits and Licenses Department. The Building Inspector recommended that authority be granted to employ a man from a local architectural firm for a period of three months and this request was granted. A copy of the report dated September 26th, 1969 is circulated. In January 1970, approval was given for a further period of six months and $6,480 was included in the 1970 budget. The City Building Inspector reports as follows: "Mr. J. Visscher of McCarter, Nairne & Partners, commenced work for the City on October 20th, 1969 and has worked continuously since then except the occasional time when he is required for duties for McCarter & Nairne, such time not being charged to the City. Projects which he has looked after include the following: - Design of alterations to workshop at Centennial Museum and estimate of cost. (This work is re- quired under authority of the Workmen's Compen- sation Board and the Factories Act). - Design of minimum alterations to Building #14 for Museum use and estimate of cost. - Design of alterations and supervision of con- struction of alterations to the gift shop, Centennial Museum. - Design of alterations to old Museum Building for use of Police Traffic Division and concurrently - Design of 475 Main Street to provide 3 additional court rooms - both with estimate of cost. - Preliminary study of old Museum Building and estimate of cost for use by Health & Social Service Depart- ments. - Processing alteration work at Centennial Museum re items in 1970 Budget. The workload of this Branch is such that his services are required for a further period of six months. McCarter, Nairne & Partners indicate they can spare him for this further period. It is recommended that authority be granted to continue the em- ployment of a senior man from a local architectural firm for a further period of six months with a ceiling expenditure of $6,000.' RECOMMENDED that the recommendation of the City Building Inspector be adopted in anticipation that by that time, the present approved study of the Construction Branch by B & W Management Company will have been completed and submitted to Council. 258 CONSIDERATION 2. Use of the Existing Building at 3443 Dunbar Street for a Restaurant, Licensed Lounge and Beverage Room The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Mr. B. Williams on behalf of Climax Gardens Limited, has filed Development Permit Application #52439 to alter, add to, and use the existing building on the site for 'Restaurant and Beverage Rooms, and Lounge.' The applicant has further requested 'Relaxation of required parking.' The site which was formerly a Safeway Retail Store comprises the entire frontage (264 feet) on the west side of Dunbar Street between West 18th and West 19th Avenues. The site is zoned as a C-2 Commercial District. To the west of an existing north/south 16' wide City lane the area is zoned as an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District. The existing building is located in the north-west corner of the site adjacent to the north/south City lane and West 18th Avenue. The remainder of the site is generally developed for off-street parking facilities. The exterior of the building is to be renovated, by refacing in part and repainting. An existing mezzanine in the building is to be extended. The submitted drawings indicate that the use of the building would be: MAIN FLOOR: A 100 Seat Restaurant with related kitchen facilities, A 220 seat Beer Garden. MEZZANINE FLOOR: South half--A 100 seat Cocktail Lounge. North Half—A 70 seat Beer Garden. Additional kitchen facilities are also provided. The proposed development is a use which could be permitted as an 'outright use' in accordance with the provisions of Section 1 (A) 14 of the C-2 Commercial District Schedule of the Zoning and Development By-law which provides for: 'Retail stores, business or undertaking catering for the day-to-day needs of residents of several neighbourhoods and comprising a large district of the City, provided the development otherwise complied with all requirements of the Zoning and Development.' However, the use of the building in accordance with the submitted drawings (allowing for a required reduction in the mezzanine floor area to comply with the requirements of the Building By-law) would require the provision of 81 off-street parking spaces, to be in compliance with the requirements of Section 12 of the Zoning and Development By-law. The drawings submitted with the application indicate the provision of 56 off-street parking spaces only. The Technical Planning Board has advised that they would not be prepared to relax the additional 25 off-street parking spaces. The proposed form of development should provide all off-street parking spaces required by the Zoning and Development By-law for the proposed use of the building. 259 As at noon Monday, June 29, 1970, the Planning Department had received either by individual letter, petition or form letter; IN FAVOUR: Signatures representing 107 properties OPPOSED: Signatures representing 196 properties plus 14 residents of a Senior Citizens' Development. In addition there were 43 signatures received with no addresses. The Technical Planning Board has requested that the Development Permit Application be referred to City Council for information prior to the Technical Planning Board making a final decision on the application. The Technical Planning Board had requested that where addresses were given, persons who had signed petitions or submitted letters etc., regarding the development, be advised that the Development Permit Application was being reported to City Council. However, due in part to the uncertainty of the existing mail service, the Director of Planning has deferred advising such persons until this report has been before City Council." Your Board SUBMITS the foregoing report of the Director of Planning for the information of City Council. Council's direction is requested as to the notification of those persons in favour or opposed to the application referred to in the Director of Planning's report. Council should also be aware that the applicant as well as several persons opposed to the application have requested permission to appear before Council as delegations. Your Board would also advise that on July 3, 1970, the Corporation Counsel sent the following telegram to Mr. William Bruce, Acting Chairman of the Liquor Control Board: "Mr. B. Williams, on behalf of the Climax Gardens Limited, has filed and application for a Development Permit to alter and use an existing building on Dunbar Street between 18th and 19th Avenues to create a Restaurant, Beer Garden, and Cocktail Lounge with total accommodation, 490 persons. Has application been made to Liquor Control Board for license for such use? Could such premises be licensed for such uses under existing regulations?" A reply was received on July 6, 1970, as follows: "No provisions under Government Liquor Act to license the type of establishment nor application received." DELEGATION REQUESTS FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 238 260 Board of Administration, July 10 , 1970.......................................(Finance - 1) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Sinking Fund and Investment Matters, May, 1970 The Board considered the following report of the Director of Finance respecting: (a) Security transactions during the month of May, 1970. (b) Summary of Securities held by the General and Capital Accounts as at May 31, 1970. (c) Schedule of Promissory Notes Issued for Temporary Financing (pending Collection of 1970 Taxes) to May 31, 1970. (a) General and Capital Account Transactions Date Type of Security Maturity Maturity Cost Term Yield Deposit Receipts Purchased Date Value Days % May 20 Bank of Montreal May 29/70 $500,893.84 $500,000.00 9 7.25 Cemetery Perpetual Maintenanc e Funds Transactions Date Type of Security Maturity Par Price Cost Terms Yield Debentures Purchased Date Value Yrs/mos % May 20 City of Van. 6% June 15/80 $4,000.00 $77.61 $3,104.40 10/1 9.50 (b) General and Capital Accounts Summary of Securities Held as at May 31. 1970 Type of Security Maturity Value Cost or Book Value Short Term Bank Deposit Receipts $4,600,835.07 $4,300,000.00 (c) City of Vancouver Promissory Notes Issued for Temporary Financing Pending Collection of 1970 Taxes Issue Date Due Date 1970 Face Value of Term - Effective Interest Notes Issued Days Rate Per Annum 1970 % March 16 June 24 $3,000,000.00 100 8.28 26 July 2 3,000,000.00 98 7.825 26 July 2 1,000,000.00 98 8.00 26 July 2 1,000,000.00 98 8.03 April 16 July 2 2,000,000.00 77 7.73 May 15 July 3 2.000.000.00 49 8.08 $12,000,000.00 RECOMMENDED by your Board that the report of the Director of Finance on Sinking Find and Investment Matters for May, 1970 be confirmed. 26i 2. Block 52 - Parking Garage Operator Selection_______________ The City Engineer reports as follows: "Under the terms of the City's lease for Block 52 Parking Garage, the City will be responsible for operating the garage and can: (a) Operate the garage with City staff (b) Arrange for the D.P.C. or a City Parking Authority to operate the garage, or (c) Negotiate with other parking operators (subject to the approval of Pacific Centre Limited) to operate the garage. If it is decided to call for bids from other operators, Pacific Centre have the right reserved to submit a proposal. Construction of the garage is now well under way, and it is there- fore necessary to complete the final design, so that operating procedures may be determined and equipment installed in the structure during the contract period. The Engineering Department will determine these procedures and select equipment for installa- tion, but would like to appoint an operator now so as to obtain the benefit of his practical experience during the design stage. It has been the Council practice in the past to call for tenders for the operation of such parking facilities. In this case, however, it is difficult to give tenderers a good basis for tendering because of the many inherent uncertainties in the development of this garage. For example, varying numbers of spaces must be provided to satisfy the needs of Pacific Centre Limited, and there are limits on the number of spaces which can be assigned to contract usage, limits on the rates which may be charged, the City also hopes to meet Fairview lease payments from the garage income. (Refer to the Appendix for an outline of the likely Contract conditions.) In fact, the con- ditions which would have to be applied to any contract may be so strict as to make it impractical to obtain a private operator for the garage. The only way in which we can ascertain whether or not it is possible, is to go to tender, and assess the tenders received in terms of the City's needs. As an alternative, under the conditions of the lease. Council may elect to appoint the D.P.C. as the operator. In this case, the D.P.C. could be retained on a management contract basis (i.e. a regular payment of so many dollars a month to operate the garage, and be required to return the excess of revenue over expenses to the City). It is suggested that, for reasons of flexibility, the D.P.C. be appointed to operate the garage on the basis of a management agreement, which will have regard for: 262 A range of operating procedures, Ultimate expansion of the garage to include Block 42, and Maximizing return to the City. It is suggested that the contract should be short-term, subject to re-negotiation as circumstances change, and that it should not be part of the master agreement under which the D.P.C. operates other City parking lots. It is recommended that the Corporation Counsel and City Engineer be instructed to negotiate a contract with the Downtown Parking Corporation for the operation of Block 52 Garage in accordance with the general principles outlined in this report, and having regard for the conditions set out in the Appendix, which is circulated, subject to a report to Council." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. 3. Proposed Fraserview Branch Library On September 9th, 1969, Council approved the appointment of an architect to prepare draft plans and estimates of cost for the Fraser- view Branch Library and subsequently appointed Mr. Peter Smith as the architect. The City Building Inspector reports as follows: "Mr. Smith, the Architect, has prepared preliminary plans which are satisfactory to the Library Board and to the Department of Social Planning and Development. His estimate of the cost of the building prepared by a quantity surveyor is $193,000. Other items which must be included in the project are as follows: architects' and consultants' fees, land cost, shelving and accessories, furniture and equipment, books, and miscellaneous items. The cost of these items added to the cost of the building may be somewhat in excess of $300,000. The Comptroller of Accounts reports that capital funds in the amount of $300,000 are available for the project. It is proposed that approval be given for preparation of working drawings and calling for tenders. At that time the costs will be known more precisely. It is recommended that Mr. Peter Smith, Architect, be instructed to prepare working drawings and call for tenders for the Fraser- view Branch Library." Your Board RECOMMENDS approval of the Building Inspector's recommendation. 263 4. Analysis of the Methods of Manpower Deployment in the Patrol Division of the Police Department The Director of Finance reports as follows: "The Co-ordinator of Data Processing & Systems has submitted the following report: 'On September 24, 1969, Council approved a report which in part recommended a study of the methods of Manpower deploy- ment in the Patrol Division. Reference was made in the report to a possible need for temporary key punch assistance as the study progressed. We are now at a stage where it is necessary to do a detailed analysis of all the requests for Police assistance for a one year period. Because of the volume of data involved, the City's computer system will be used and, therefore, all the data must be converted to punch cards. Since this Division's Keypunch Section does not have any time available, it will be necessary to obtain temporary help to do the keypunching, the cost of which will be approximately $1,000. There are no funds available for this within this Division's budget. The Comptroller of Accounts advises that the necessary funds can be provided from Contingency Reserve. I recommend that $1,000 be provided from Contingency Reserve for the purpose of keypunching the Police deployment data.'" Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Co-ordinator of Data Processing and Systems be approved. CONSIDERATION 5. 1970 Grey Cup Parade Mr. Roy Martin of the Toronto Jaycees has, in a communication of recent date, suggested that the City consider entering or sponsoring a float, band or majorette group in the 1970 Grey Cup Parade, which is to be held in Toronto. Council will recall that in 1969 the following motion was passed: "THAT approval be given to the entry of a City float, on the following basis: (a) total cost not to exceed $5,500.00 (b) P.N.E. agree to participate with the City on a fifty/fifty basis." However, the P.N.E. did not agree to participate in a float for the Grey Cup Parade and no further action was taken. In 1968, Council passed the motion that the City not enter a float in the Grey Cup Parade in Toronto. In 1964, 1965 and 1967, the City joined with the P.N.E. on a cost-sharing basis, the City's share not to exceed $2,000.00, to send a float to Toronto and Ottawa. 264 In 1966, the Grey Cup festivities were held in Vancouver. The City of Vancouver contributed $5,000.00 to the Grey Cup Committee, and the Committee paid the P.N.E. $500.00 towards the cost of the float which was entered in the parade. The foregoing is submitted for the consideration of Council. (Copies of the letter from the Toronto Jaycees are circulated for the information of Council) INFORMATION 6. Tender Awards - March-June, 1970 The Purchasing Agent reports as follows: "In accordance with Council policy, during the months of March, April, May and June, 1970, contracts for the following supplies were awarded by the Board of Administration: Surface Grinder Roadmarking Paint Lubricating Oils Fixed & Swivel Casters Fine Paper Cane Fibre Joint Filler Material Copies of the details of these tender awards are circulated." Your Board submits the foregoing for the information of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 238 + 239 265 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS 1. Salary and Classification Review - One Trades Helper Position, Board of Parks and Public Recreation. The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "At the request of the incumbent, I have reviewed the duties and responsibilities of the position of Trades Helper, Works and Buildings Division, Board of Parks and Public Recreation. The incumbent performs skilled and semi-skilled brush and spray painting work below the journeyman level. The work of this position falls substantially within Class Specification No. 757-8, Tradesman I (Painter), and I recommend that the position be so classified effective June 1, 1969. The estimated recurring annual cost of this proposal based on 1970 rates and including fringe benefits at 23% will be $976. The cost of this proposal for seven (7) months in 1969 will be $538. The Comptroller of Accounts reports that the additional funds estimated at $1,514 are not available within the Park Board budget and are to be provided from the Contingency Reserve. This report has been discussed with the Superintendent of Parks who is in agreement. The Vancouver Civic Employees' Union has indicated that it does not wish to contest the recommendation as set out in this report." SUMMARY Present Proposed Effective Incumbent Classification Classification Date Tradesman J. Lozowski Trades Helper I (Painter) $3,055 per hour $3.40 per hour June 1, 1969 $3,155 per hour $3.51 per hour July 1, 1969 Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 239 266 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT JULY 10, 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Dr. W. A. Windrum - Leave of Absence to attend the University of Toronto The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "Dr. Bonham requests that leave of absence without pay be approved for Dr. W. A. Windrum, Dentist I, for the period of August 14, 1970, to June 30, 1971. This employee commenced working with the Health Department on December 2, 1968, and he wishes to take further training under a Federal Health Training Grant by attending a Public Health Diploma Course at the School of Hygiene at the University of Toronto. Dr. Windrum has agreed to return to employment as a Dentist with the City, after completing the above mentioned course. Temporary help will be provided to cover the position during Dr. Windrum's absence." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 239 267 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS JULY 10, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Acquisition for Replotting S.E. Sector 6658 Toderick Street______________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lot 7, Block 4, N½ of SW¼ of D.L. 339 being 6658 Toderick Street is required for replotting purposes in connection with the plan of development for the S.E. Sector approved by City Council, June 21, 1968. These premises comprise a one-storey frame dwelling with a main floor area of 74-8 sq. ft. erected in 1939 on a site 32' x 130' zoned RS-1. The dwelling contains four rooms, five plumbing fixtures, has a patent shingle roof, shakes on the exterior walls, a concrete foundation and is heated by an automatic oil furnace. While structurally sound this building has been poorly maintained. Said building is occupied by the owners. On September 24, 1968, City Council approved the expro- priation of this property as per Item 4) Property Matters, September 20, 1968, the owners, James T. and Mary Sturrock, having refused an offer of $11,000.00. Shortly thereafter it became necessary for the City Engineer to construct a sewer across the rear portion of the property. Because the owners would not permit City crews to enter upon the property, application was made to the Court on November 28, 1968, for an order to place the City in possession of the rear portion of the property. A Warrant of Possession was issued pursuant to the Order and is in the Sheriff's hands. Under this order City crews were able to complete the required works. Said Warrant applies to all of Lot 7. Subsequently, the whole of the property was required for consolidation with other lots in the area in connection with the new plan of subdivision. Further to Item 4' Property Matters, January 3, 1969, confirmed by Council January 14, 1969, the Corporation Counsel was authorized to apply to the Court for a Vesting Order. Such order was granted on January 28, 1969, and the City later obtained title to the property. It was agreed with Mr. Sturrock, who attended the hearing, that he could remain in possession of the dwelling until the end of June 1969 so that his children would not have to change schools in mid-term. On April 1, 1969, City Council approved an increased offer of $13,125.00 for this property as per Item 4) Property Matters, March 28, 1969. It was noted that in the light of subsequent sales a higher value was indicated and the City Solicitor had suggested that such increased offer would strengthen the City's position in the event of an arbitration. 268 It should be noted that Mrs. Mary Sturrock, owner of one- half interest in the property in joint tenancy with her husband, has accepted her 50% share of the net proceeds from the City's offer of $13,125-00. Efforts to effect a settlement with Mr. Sturrock have been unsuccessful and he has refused to give up possession unless he is paid the sum of $11,200.00 representing his 50% share of the compensation. This amount is considered to be excessive. He has also refused to accept alternative accommodation which was offered in late 1969. As it is evident that Mr. Sturrock will not give up possession on a voluntary basis and because the property should now be cleared to meet the phasing of the sales programme in the replotting area the City Solicitor re- quests authority to instruct the Sheriff to proceed with the execution of the Warrant of Possession with respect to the whole of the property. RECOMMENDED that the Corporation Counsel be authorized to take the appropriate action necessary to obtain vacant possession of this property." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 2. Acquisition for Replotting - S.E. Sector The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "On April 1^, 1970, City Council received a report of the Board of Administration (Item 2, Property Matters, April 10, 1970) concerning the acquisition of the properties listed below, wherein it was recommended: a) that the total purchase price of $65,000.00 be confirmed as representing due compensation for the property to be acquired. (This amount covers all 13 lots listed below, 11 being expropriated previously plus the 2 lots shown in Item (b) following.) b) that the Corporation Counsel be authorized to ex- propriate Lot 12, Blk. South Portion of NW¼ D.L. 335 and Lot 9, Blk. 21, D.L.'s 330 and 331 in accordance with the Resolution for that purpose sub- mitted under 'motions' be passed. c) that Mr. E.C.E. Todd be appointed as the City's nominee to the Board of Arbitration to be constituted to determine the amount payable to the owner by reason of said expropriation. Council agreed to defer consideration of this matter pending the hearing of a delegation from J.S. Wood Realty Ltd., as requested. The properties in question are described as follows: 269 PROPERTY LOCATION SIZE AREA 41 & 42/B/1-5/NE¼, 334 N/S 58th W. of Latta 72.32' x 118' A 10, 11 & 12/1/SE¼ 334 W/S Marlborough S. of 99' x 136' B Asquith 23, 24 & 25/1/SE¼ 334 E/S Doman S. of Asquith 99' x 136' B 30 & 31/3/NW¼ 334 S/S 57th E. of Kerr 66' x 127' A 37/2/sw¼ 334 N/S 6lst E. of Kerr 40' x 103' B 12/4/s.Pt. of NW¼ 335 S/S 58th E. of Tyne 33' x 110' D 9/21/330 & 331 S/S 65th W. of Cromwell 33' x 122' E Total Frontage . . . . 442.32' These properties are owned by Beatrice L. Wood, wife of J.S. Wood, Realtor (3 lots) and their son, Brian C. Wood, contractor and developer (10 lots), all having been acquired over a period of years by these parties. As indicated above, these lots have a total frontage of approximately 442'. All are vacant, overgrown with bush and are with- out services and access excepting Lot 37 on E. 31st Avenue which has road access. On April 21, 1970, Mr. John A. Fraser of Ladner, Downs & Co., Barristers & Solicitors, appeared before City Council on behalf of the owners who had stated they do not wish to sell outright and prefer to effect an exchange of properties on an equitable basis. City Council turned down the request for an exchange of properties and instead adopted the report of the Board of Administration, Property Matters, dated April 10, 1970, recommending a total purchase price of $65,000.00 for said property and in the event an agreement could not be reached at this price that the matter of compensation be settled by a Board of Arbitration. It is noted that prior to said hearing the owners voluntarily forwarded executed deeds in favour of the City to ex- pedite the new plan of subdivision. These deeds were registered April 20, 1970. Following further negotiations between the City Solicitor and Mr. Fraser he advises that his clients are prepared to accept $70,000.00, in full settlement of all claims, as of April 20, 1970. This settlement is considered to be realistic and is endorsed by the City Solicitor. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire the 13 parcels as described above for the sum of $70,000.00 on the foregoing basis chargeable to Code #4906/258 - Property Purchase for Resale Account." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 270 3. Acquisition for Replotting - S.E. Sector Lot 3 on the E/S Cromwell St. S. of 67th Ave. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to Item 2, Property Matters, May 8, 1970, confirmed by Council on May 12, 1970, approving the expropriation of various lands in the S.E. Sector, in- cluding Lot 3, Blk. 2 of Blk. 23, D.L.'s 330 & 331 which is situated on the east side of Cromwell Street south of 67th Avenue, which lands are required for re- plotting purposes in connection with the expanded program of redevelopment in the S.E. Sector authorized by City Council on June 21, 1968. This property comprises a single lot 33' x 127', zoned RS-1. Same is presently overgrown with bush and is totally lacking all services. Whereas the owner had previously refused the City's offer in the amount of $5,000.00, this party has now agreed to sell for this amount subject to the City assuming 1970 taxes amounting to $105.65. This settlement price is considered to be realistic and is endorsed by the City Solicitor. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire the above-described property for the sum of $5,000.00 on the foregoing basis, charge- able to Code #4906/262 - Property Purchases for Resale Account." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 4. Acquisition for Replotting 6202 Arlington Street_______ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to Item 5. Property Matters, May 6, 1969, confirmed by Council May 20, 1969, approving the expropriation of Lots 67 & 68, Blocks 3 & 4) NE¼ D.L. 339, being 6202 Arlington Street, to enable the City Engineer to proceed with the Special Survey in this area. Also the Corporation Counsel was authorized to apply for a vesting order respecting this property. These premises comprise a one-storey frame dwelling with basement, erected in 1912 on a corner site 90' x 69.6' zoned RS-1. This site is bounded on the east by an unopened street allowance. The dwelling has a floor area of 840 sq. ft., concrete foundation, patent shingle roof, wood shingle and siding exterior, contains five rooms, four plumbing fixtures and is heated by a wood and coal fired hot air furnace. Also located on the property are separate single and double garages. All buildings are in poor condition. 271 Following service of the Notice of Expropriation, negotia- tions continued through the owner's solicitor, Mr. David S.C. Nuttall, who was able to obtain a properly executed Deed of Land and the City, on November 17, 1969, issued a cheque in the amount of $14,500.00, representing the full amount of the City's offer. This amount was advanced 'without prejudice' pending the outcome of an arbitration if such is deemed necessary. In this connection it was not necessary to apply for a vesting order respecting this property. The owner, to date, through his solicitor, has refused to indicate a date upon which he would be willing to give up possession of the property. By letter dated June 5, 1970, Mr. Nuttall has advised that he will not act further for the owner and agrees that the City should proceed with its legal right to obtain possession. In this connection the City Solicitor requests authority to apply to the Court under Section 539 of the Vancouver Charter, for an Order which would place the City in physical possession of the property. RECOMMENDED that the Corporation Counsel be authorized to apply to the Court for such an Order to obtain vacant possession of this property." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 5. Acquisition of Lots for Redevelopment Project II Area A-5, Cordova & Powell Connector_________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to Item 4, Property Matters, May 16, 1969, confirmed by Council May 20, 1969, approving the expropriation of Lots 18 - 20, Block 50, D.L. l8l also reference is made to Item 4, Property Matters, April 3, 1970, confirmed by Council April 7, whereby the Supervisor of Property and Insurance was authorized to make an advance payment to the owners in the sum of $54,153.93. Such amount comprised a basic sum of $50,000.00 in consideration of the owners signing a registrable deed in favour of the City of Vancouver plus $4,153.93 being the balance of the outstanding mortgage on the property. This total amount was less than the estimated market value of $56,000.00. The foregoing payment was duly advanced and on April 30, 1970, the City obtained title to the property. These premises comprise an automotive service station erected in 1948 °n an irregular site 75 ft. by an average depth of approximately 87 ft. zoned M-2 Industrial. The building contains 2 service bays with overhead doors, 2 washrooms, a sales office and a small store- room. The service area and sales office are heated by a home-made drum type heater and a portable heater respectively. There are two old style gasoline pumps under the canopy roof. The driveways are paved with concrete and blacktop and 2 new gasoline tanks were installed in 1966. 272 Following further negotiations with Thomas H. Hara, Solicitor for the owners, they have agreed to a final settlement of $58,000.00 inclusive of all considerations. This settlement is considered to be realistic and is endorsed by the City Solicitor and Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation. It is noted that said amount is also supported by independent appraisals received by the owners. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire this property at a total cost of $58,000.00, inclusive of all considerations, chargeable to Code #5347/44." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 239 273 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON GENERAL PURPOSES July 9, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on General Purposes was held on Thursday, July 9, 1970, at 3:10 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall. PRESENT: Alderman Broome (Chairman) His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen Bird, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Wilson. ABSENT: Alderman Sweeney (Leave of Absence) CLERK: M. James The minutes of the meeting of May 7, 1970 were adopted as circulated. PART I The following recommendation of the Committee is submitted to Council for consideration. 1. U. B. C. M. Convention Resolutions___________________ Early this year, when Council was advised of the Annual Convention of the Union of Britidi Columbia Municipalities, Council directed that the City Clerk gather and submit to the General Purposes Committee, proposed resolutions from the Members of Council and the Administration. Under pate of July 9, 1970 the Board of Administration submitted, for the Consideration of your Committee, five separate resolutions, copies of which are attached. After consideration of each resolution your Committee RECOMMENDS that the resolutions numbered 1, 3 and 4 be submitted, and resolutions numbers 2 and 5 be withdrawn and FURTHER RECOMMENDS that the following be submitted: WHEREAS Section 37 (2) (b) of the Hospital Act (R.S.B.C. Chapter 178) provides that the Lieutenant-Governor in Council may take regulations respecting "the number or proportion of persons who, being persons in receipt of social assistance as defined in the Social Assistance Act, are to be provided with the necessary care and accommodation therein at the rates payable for the time being under that Act:" AND WHEREAS the City of Vancouver, in common with other municipalities in British Columbia, is experienceing more and more difficulty in the placement of recipients of Social Assistance in facilities necessary for their care and accommodation AND WHEREAS the City of Vancouver, in common with other municipalities in British Columbia, is unable from its own resources to provide recipients of Social Assistance with the facilities necessary 274 AND WHEREAS Section 37 (2) (b) provides for the Lieutenant-Governor in Council to make regulations to assure accommodation and care and the rates for such accommodation as may be prescribed from time to time pursuant to the Social Assistance Act. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Union of British Columbia Municipalities petition and urge the Lieutenant- Governor in Council to exercise the power granted by Section 37 (2) (b) of the Hospital Act and issue regulations to provide the number or proportion of persons that are to be provided with this necessary care and accommodation. The meeting then adjourned. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 249 ======================================================================== 275 CITY OF VANCOUVER SPECIAL COUNCIL JULY 14. 1970 A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, July 14, 1970, in the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2:00 p.m. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Henry BUSINESS MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT this Council resolve itself into a Court of Revision for the purpose of hearing complaints against the proposed assess- ments or the accuracy of frontage measurements, or any other complaint which persons interested may desire to make and which is by law cognizable by the Court, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED COURT OF REVISION Street and Lane Pavements, Curbs, Sidewalks and Street Lighting on the Initiative - Schedule No. 395 Schedule 395 submitted by the Assessment Commissioner, listed a number of local improvements on the initiative. One project, street pavements and curbs on the initiative, Cordova Street both sides from Gore Avenue to Heatley Avenue, was noted as defeated as sufficiently signed objections against the proposed works had been received. No delegations were present to speak to any of the projects. MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the Court finds the Special Assessment Roll, for Schedule No. 395 Local Improvements on the Initiative to be correct insofar as the Court has jurisdiction under Section 511 of the Charter. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Court of Revision rise and report. - CARRIED COUNCIL MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Alderman Broome, THAT the report of the Court of Revision be received. - CARRIED 276 Local Improvements, Pavements and Curbs on Special Grounds, Cordova Street from Gore Avenue to Heatley Avenue______________________ Council considered the Board of Administration report dated July 3, 1970 in which the City Engineer is recommending that the project of pavements and curbs, Cordova Street from Gore Avenue to Heatley Avenue be proceeded with on special grounds for the reasons stated in the report. The report also detailed the property owners share and the City's share. MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the following recommendation of the City Engineer, as contained in the Board of Administration report of July 3, 1970, be approved: the project for pavement and curbs on Cordova Street from Gore Avenue to Heatley Avenue be pro- ceeded with on Special Grounds, and that Council pass the formal resolution to this effect which is being prepared, and which will require the votes of two-thirds of all the Members of Council. the City Engineer be authorized to call tenders for paving and curbing on this project. - CARRIED BY REQ'D MAJORITY MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT WHEREAS a proposed project for pavement and curbs on Cordova Street from Gore Avenue to Heatley Avenue was recommended by the Board of Administration on May 22, 1970 and approved by Council on May 26th, 1970; AND WHEREAS the said project was advanced as a local improve- ment on the initiative principle to a Court of Revision on July 14th, 1970, and was defeated; AND WHEREAS it is hereby declared that it is necessary in the public interest to construct pavement and curbs on Cordova Street between Gore Avenue and Heatley Avenue, as hereinafter set forth; AND WHEREAS the Council deems that the said project will specially benefit the real property fronting and abutting on the said portion of Cordova Street; AND WHEREAS the Council may, by authority contained in Section 506 of the Vancouver Charter by resolution passed by two- thirds of all its members, undertake and carry out the paving and the construction of concrete curbs, aforesaid, and assess the cost thereof against the real property so deemed to be specially benefited, as a local improvement; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a pavement with a Portland cement concrete or asphaltic concrete base and asphaltic concrete wearing surface to a width of forty-two (42) feet, together with the necessary Portland cement concrete curbs and all other neces- sary and incidental work in connection therewith, be constructed on the said portion of Cordova Street; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the cost of the construction of the said pavement, curbs and all other necessary and incidental work in connection therewith be assessed against the real property fronting and abutting thereon as a local improvement upon the basis provided in By-law No. 3614, being the Local Improve- ment Procedure By-law, subject, however, to the limitations prescribed in the Vancouver Charter, aforesaid; 271 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proportion of the cost of such construction to be borne by the City pursuant to the Local Improvement Procedure By-law and the Vancouver Charter, aforesaid, be assumed by the City and be paid out of the capital funds raised by the issue of debentures upon the general credit of the City. - CARRIED BY REQ'D MAJORITY Local Improvement Subsequent Procedure (Balance of Schedule No. 395)_____________ MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the following report of the Board of Administration dated July 3, 1970 dealing with the balance of the projects listed in Schedule 395 be adopted: "The City Engineer reports as follows: 'Projects for certain types of work on the 'Initiative Principle' have been advanced under the provisions of the Local Improvement Procedure By-law and will come before a Court of Revision on 14 July, 1970 Item No. Type of Project 1 Street Pavement and Curbs 2 & 3 Street Pavement and Curbs, Urban Renewal Area 4 Lane Pavement, Urban Renewal Area 5 P.C. Concrete Sidewalk, Urban Renewal Area 6 Street Lighting 7 to 10 Street Lighting, Urban Renewal Area Item 1 for Street Pavement and Curbs on Cordova Street from Gore Avenue to Heatley Avenue has been defeated. This project is the subject of a separate report recommending construction on Special Grounds. Item 2 Cordova Street from Hawks Avenue to Campbell Avenue. The estimated Property Owners' share of this project, as shown on the Assessment Commissioner's schedule, does not allow for an existing curb and gutter. The assessable abutting property should have been charged for pavement only. The estimated costs, as advanced and as they should have been are: P.O.'s City Total As advanced $6,820 $29,765 $36,585 Should have been $4,516 $32,069 $36,585 The correction can be made by the Council giving relief under Section 67 of the Local Improvement Procedure By-law. I RECOMMEND that: 1. All the projects on the 'Initiative' Schedule 395, except defeated Item 1, be undertaken, Item 2 being subject to relief as set out in part 2 of this recommendation. 2. The City Council, in undertaking this project (Item 2, Schedule 395), instruct that the assessable properties be given relief because of the existence of the curb and gutter. (A formal resolution to implement this will be presented when the exact amount of the relief is known and will require a vote of two- thirds of all the Members of Council). 3. The City Engineer be authorized to call tenders for the approved projects.' Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the City Engineer be approved." - CARRIED The Council then adjourned. The foregoing are the Minutes of the Special Council meeting (Court of Revision), dated July 14, 1970. 278 ======================================================================== 279 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, July 21, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Bird (Civic Business) Alderman Broome (Civic Business) CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated July 14. 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the Minutes of the Special Council meeting (Court of Revision), dated July 14, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. General Report: Gastown, Chinatown The Council further considered the General Report of the Board of Administration, under date of June 18, 1970 regarding Gastown and Chinatown, in which the Director of Planning's report is set out. On July 7th, the Council approved the recommendations in that report with the exception of recommendation No. 1, balance of recommendation No. 2 (the architectural-historical study having been dealt with on July 7th) and recommendation No. 5, which items are set out hereunder: 280 1. Instruct the Director of Planning to submit an application for rezoning of the Gastown-Chinatown areas as indicated, in accordance with the usual procedures. 2. Initiate the over-all Stage II studies outlined. 5. Authorize the recommended budget of $17,880 from the Contingency Reserve Fund for the proposed studies and authorize the addition to the Planning Department of the temporary staff indicated, subject to classification. On July 14th, the Deputy Director of Planning and representative of the City Engineer gave a report explanation to the Council and the Deputy Director of Planning submitted a memorandum reporting on these outstanding matters, including a time schedule. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the aforementioned outstanding recommendations in the Board of Administration report of June 18, 1970, be approved; FURTHER THAT the Council approve in principle development of Carrall Street as an amenity street and request the Director of Planning and City Engineer to take this into account in studies of Chinatown and Gastown areas. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT a report be given to Council, as and when available, in respect of parking aspects. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT recommendation No. 6 in the Board of Administration report of June 18, 1970, approved by Council on July 7, 1970, and reading as follows, be proceeded with immediately: "Establish a Committee of Council to negotiate with the Provincial Government on their financial involvement and on the use of Provincial legislation governing the control of historic areas." - CARRIED 281 2. New Fountain and Stanley Hotels The Council further considered a motion submitted by Alderman Phillips regarding purchase of the New Fountain and Stanley Hotels. The motion was reworded and submitted as follows: MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the Council agree to purchase the New Fountain and Stanley Hotels, if necessary to preserve for accommodation and compatible commercial functions. (tabled) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the motion of Alderman Phillips be tabled to approximately August 20, 1970. - CARRIED 3. Noise A motion submitted by Alderman Bird and Alderman Wilson was deferred on July 14th for consideration at this time. The motion reads as follows: "THAT WHEREAS with the increasing industrialization and traffic congestion in the City of Vancouver the control of objectionable noise has taken on an increased importance; AND WHEREAS the control of these objectionable noises has been the subject of prolonged study by various authorities; AND WHEREAS the benefit of this research should be made available to permit the City to revise and improve existing legislation for the control of noise; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a special committee of Council be struck to study the various measures adopted in other jurisdictions to control noise and to recommend to Council any necessary amendments to By-law No. 2513 being 'a By-law for the Abatement and Control of Noise in the City of Vancouver' and By-law No. 4338 being 'a By-law for the Abatement and Control of Objectionable Noises Emanating from Motor Vehicles in the City of Vancouver". (tabled) MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this motion be tabled to the next regular meeting of Council. - CARRIED 4. Purchase of 1969 Radar Set (Police) Further consideration was given to the following motion, deferred at the Council meeting of July 14, 1970: MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT approximately $1,400.00 be approved to the Police Department for the purchase of a 1969 radar set for use by the Traffic Department of the Police. - CARRIED 282 5. Left Turns: Signalized Intersections The Council further considered the following motion, deferred at the meeting on July 14, 1970: MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the City Traffic By-law be amended to restrict left turns at all signalized intersections, except those intersections provided with left turn signals or left turn bays. - LOST DELEGATION MATTERS It was agreed to defer the following matters pending the hearing of delegations later this day. (a) Fire Damage: Suite at 1926 Ferndale Street (b) Grant: Grandview Legion #179 (Assistance to soccer team re Soccer Tournament) (c) Grant: Vancouver Oral Centre for Deaf Children COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Suggested Centennial Projects to Date His Worship the Mayor advised of the proposals submitted by way of Centennial projects. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this information be received. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, July 17, 1970 Works and Utility Matters (i) Freeway Connection Georgia Viaduct to Highway 401: Appointment of Social Planning Sub-Consultant (Clause 6) It was agreed to defer this clause to later this day when Commissioner Sutton Brown will submit additional information regarding the arrangements with the prime consultant respecting appointment of sub-consultant on Social Planning, from the City's Social Planning/Community Development Department. (see page 8) (ii) Local Improvement: Initiative Principle (Clause 8) MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT Clause 8 of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated July 17, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY (iii) Balance of Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT Clauses 1 to 5 inclusive and Clause 7 of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated July 17, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 283 Building and Planning Matters (i) Public Safety Building: Connection from Jail Area to Provincial Court (Clause 1) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT this clause be deferred for further consideration when the design of the new structure is presented to Council. - CARRIED The Council recessed at approximately 10:45 a.m. after which the Council reconvened 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office, and reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber at 11:40 a.m. BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd) (ii) Balance of Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clauses 2 to 6 inclusive of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated July 17, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Fire and Traffic Matters MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Fire and Traffic matters), dated July 17, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Finance Matters (i) Banquet: Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada (Clause 1)________ The Council considered request of the B.C. Provincial Command of the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada for a grant of $500.00 to assist in the banquet planned for September 3, 1970, in connection with the 30th Biennial Convention of the National Association to be held in Vancouver August 31 - September 4. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT a grant of $500.00 be approved. - LOST (ii) Tag Days: International Association of Lions Clubs (Clause 2) It was agreed to hear the delegation as requested. (iii) Long Term Borrowing by Debenture Issue (Clause 3) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clause 3 of the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated July 17, 1970, be received for information. - CARRIED 284 B. Personnel Matters Supplementary, July 17 Computer Operations Management Course: D.J. Reid and D. Walters, Data Processing and Systems______________ MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated July 17, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Property Matters, July 17, 1970 (i) Lease of 111 Alexander Street (Clause 1) MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this clause be approved, subject to a clause providing for six months notice of cancellation. - CARRIED (ii) Demolitions (Clause 2) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clause 2 of the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated July 17, 1970, be received for information. - CARRIED D. Youth Hostel: Jericho The Board of Administration, under date of July 16, 1970, submitted an information report in respect of the use of the former Department of National Defence building at Jericho for a youth hostel as an institution of a philanthropic or charitable character. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT this report be received for information, on the under- standing the Corporation Counsel will report back on the terms of the lease. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the communication from Dr. Edith M. Cragg, member of the Executive of the North West Point Grey Home Owners' Association, objecting to this youth hostel, be received and a copy furnished to the Park Board with a request that Board forward an appropriate reply in explanation; it being understood His Worship the Mayor will also reply to the communication. - CARRIED The Council recessed at approximately 12:00 noon to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. 285 The Council reconvened at 2:00 p.m., still in Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair and the following members present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Bird (Civic Business) Alderman Broome (Civic Business) DELEGATIONS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. Fire Damage: Suite at 1926 Ferndale Street The Council further considered Board of Administration report of July 3, 1970, regarding fire damage in a suite at 1926 Ferndale Street and request of the owner for permission to rebuild a third floor attic, which attic contained a dwelling; the attic having been destroyed by fire. In the Board of Administration report the Building Inspector advises of the details of the situation and recommends a new roof be permitted but the pitch be such that occupancy will not be possible. Earlier in the proceedings the Council received a delegation, and a brief, dated July 21, 1970, was filed in support of the request. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Board of Administration dated July 3, 1970, be adopted. - LOST MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT permission be granted for the attic to be rebuilt as requested, subject to approval of the Fire Warden. - CARRIED 7. Grant: Grandview Legion #179 (Assistance to Soccer Team re Soccer Tournament)_____________ The Council considered request of the Grandview Legion #179 for a grant of $1,000 to assist the Fourth Division Soccer Team to participate in the Manitoba Centennial Invitational Soccer Tournament in August. Earlier in the proceedings a delegation was received from the Grandview Legion #179 and a brief was filed, dated July 21, 1970, in support. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT a grant in the amount of $300.00 be approved. - LOST 8. Grant: Vancouver Oral Centre for _________Deaf Children_______________ It was agreed to defer this matter pending arrangements for a delegation to be heard at a later date. 286 9. Vancouver Liberation Front Earlier in the proceedings the Council received a delegation on behalf of the Vancouver Liberation Front and a brief was noted. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the representations made by this organization be received. - CARRIED At the close of hearing of delegations in connection with the foregoing matters, the Council observed a recess and reconvened at approximately 3:00 p.m., with the same members of the Council present. BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd) Works and Utility Matters (cont'd) (iv) Freeway Connection Georgia Viaduct to Highway 401: Appointment of Social Planning Sub-Consultant (Clause 6) The Council again considered this clause and received an oral report from Commissioner Sutton Brown explaining payment of fees to Social Planning Sub-Consultant. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT Clause 6 of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated July 17, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Youth Hostel: Jericho (cont'd) As instructed earlier in the proceedings, the Deputy Corporation Counsel reported orally on the terms of the proposed lease in respect of use of a former Department of National Defence building at Jericho for a youth hostel as an institution of a philanthropic or charitable character. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT this information be received. - CARRIED E. Additional Staff: Engineering Department (Sanitation Branch) The Board of Administration, under date of July 16, 1970, submitted a report from the City Engineer in respect of request for additional staff for the Sanitation Branch of the Engineering Department. This report is divided into Part I: Supervisory Levels and Part II: Clerical Establishment. The following is extracted from the report: "The Director of Personnel Services has reviewed the proposed positions and finds that the Superintendent should be classified as Superintendent I, P.G. 27 ($825-$990) and ex- cluded from the bargaining unit. The clerical position has been classified as Clerk II, P.G. 12 ($422-502) plus 2 pay grades for longer hours and in lieu of rest periods. 287 Additional Staff: Engineering Department (Sanitation Branch) (cont'd)_________________________ Class Specification No. 1075, Superintendent I has been revised as attached to reflect the duties of this position and is sub- mitted for approval. SUMMARY Proposed Effective Incumbent Classification Date One New Position Superintendent I When P.G. 27 ($825-$990) adopted One New Position Clerk II When P.G. 12 ($422-$502) adopted Plus 2 Pay Grades for longer hours and in lieu of rest periods CONCURRENCES: This report has been discussed with the Business Agent, V.C.H.E.A. Local 15, in respect to the clerical position and agreement has been obtained. REPORT OF THE COMPTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS: The Comptroller of Accounts advises that the estimated net additional costs of the proposals amounting to $4,223 are available from the Contingency Reserve. SUMMARY: Substantial increases in the volume of work of the Branch now make additional assistance necessary. In the past, equipment has been added to cope with greater volume but the point has been reached where additional supervision is required to ensure its optimum use. An estimated net reduction in costs of $13,000 can be achieved annually, mainly by reducing the need for overtime pickups. Sheer volume of calls from the public and related work also necessitates an extra clerical position but in the main increases in clerical loads can be taken care of by redesign of systems and procedures. RECOMMENDED: 1. That the above report be adopted and that the City Engineer be authorized to implement it. 2. That funds for the estimated cost of $10,762 for 1970 be provided as follows: a) Transfer of appropriations within budgets $6,539 b) From Contingency Reserve $4,223 $10,762 3. That revised Class Specification No. 1075 Superintendent I be approved." MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the foregoing report be approved. - CARRIED 288 F. Report of Standing Committee on Finance, July 9, 1970____________ The Council received the report of the Standing Committee on Finance dated July 9, 1970, dealing with proposed increase in licenses on hotel and motel guest room accommodation, in which certain recommendations are set out. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT a copy of this Standing Committee report, together with the draft by-law in connection with the matter, be submitted to the hotel and motel industry with the advice that any submissions must be made to the City Council within thirty days, following which the by-law will receive the Council's consideration. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOTIONS 1. Appointment of Officer: Fire Marshal Act_________ MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS pursuant to the provisions of Clause (a) of subsection (1) of Section 30 of the "Fire Marshal Act", R.S.B.C. 1960, Chapter 148, the Council of the City of Vancouver is empowered to authorize persons to exercise all of the powers conferred upon the Chief of the Fire Department under Part II of the said Act; AND WHEREAS pursuant to the section aforesaid such persons are designated as "officers" for the purposes of Part II of the said Act; AND WHEREAS the Council deems it expedient that the persons hereinafter named be so authorized; RESOLVED that the person named herein be and the same is hereby authorized to exercise all of the powers of the Chief of the Fire Department conferred upon him under Part II of the "Fire Marshal Act", R.S.B.C. 1960, Chapter 148: Fire Warden Donald Salter Badge No. 961 so long as the above-named person is a member of the Vancouver Fire Department. - CARRIED 289 2. Centennial Projects At a previous meeting Alderman Phillips submitted a proposed motion, seconded this day by Alderman Calder, respecting Centennial projects and with the Council's permission changed the wording whereby the motion now reads as follows: MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT interested civic groups and individuals be invited to submit to the City, suggestions for Centennial projects. (His Worship advised no further action needed) - CARRIED 3. Centennial Project On July 14th, Notice was given of the following motion which was further considered at this time. MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the 1971 B.C. Centennial Project be the construction of an addition to the Vancouver Centennial Museum to house the City archives, to be known as the Major Matthews Pavilion, and to incorporate, if financially feasible, additional storage space for the museum. (deferred) It was agreed that the motion submitted by Alderman Broome and Alderman Bird in respect of a particular Centennial project, be deferred to the next meeting of the Council when Alderman Broome is expected to be present. 4. Bicycle Paths in City On July 14th Notice was given of the following motion by Alderman Phillips, seconded this day by Alderman Linnell: MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT WHEREAS bicycling is becoming increasingly popular in Vancouver and, WHEREAS bicycles often conflict with pedestrians on the walk around Stanley Park because there are inadequate separate bicycle paths; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City, along with the Park Board, embark on a program of creating separate bicycle and foot paths eventually extending completely around our waterfront area, where possible, from the Fraser River, including False Creek around Stanley Park to the Burrard Inlet. (referred) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the above motion be referred to the Park Board. - CARRIED (Alderman Adams is recorded in the negative) 290 ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Hardwick - raised the matter of the present ship Ship Passenger Terminal terminal facilities in Vancouver, particularly Pier B C, and enquired of Alderman Linnell, the Council's representative on the Port of Van¬ couver Development Committee, respecting any plans for replacement of Pier B C with an appropriate passenger terminal. Alderman Linnell advised there is a plan. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Council go on record as supporting the Port of Vancouver Development Committee in its attempts to obtain modern passenger ship facilities for the City of Vancouver. - CARRIED Alderman Phillips - commented on an article in a recent Canadian Magazine: issue of Canadian Magazine respecting Article re Fraud the matter of fraud and giving advice to those participating in such practice as to how to avoid being apprehended. The Alderman enquired of the Corporation Counsel as to whether legal action could be taken against those responsible for publishing this information. The Deputy Corporation Counsel advised this is not a criminal offence. Alderman Calder - enquired if the Fire Chief and the Air Pollution Control Firemen's Union could be asked to allow the use of some of their men for training in air pollution control and become involved in such inspections. His Worship the Mayor advised he would communicate with the Fire Chief. Alderman Linnell - advised it is her intention to submit Major Rezoning Applications: a motion proposing that the Social Social Planning Planning Department be asked to report when major rezoning applications are being considered, in order to advise on the sociological implications. Alderman Wilson - referred to a recent issue of the Canadian Magazine Canadian Magazine in which were published Social Assistance details of social allowances given to a Allowances particular recipient in Montreal. The Alderman requested this information be furnished to the Acting Social Service Administrator to compare with a typical case in Vancouver and furnish to the Director of Social Planning/Community Development for information. His Worship so directed. 291 Alderman Rankin - filed a letter from Mr. Frank Harris Grant: Vancouver Inner- of the Vancouver Inner-City Service City Service Project Project asking the Council consider making a grant of $360.00 whereby a concrete floor may be placed in the basement of the Grandview United Church at Victoria Drive and Venables Street, where men on the incentive allowance program are learning a trade. The organization wishes to appear before Council on the matter. Alderman Rankin enquired if the organization could be heard next Tuesday. The Council agreed. NOTICE OF MOTION Major Rezoning Applications and Sociological Implications MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Social Planning Department be asked to report on major rezoning applications as to the sociological implications. (Notice) Notice was recognized by the Chair. The Council adjourned at 3:45 p.m. The foregoing are the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated July 21, 1970, and the reports referred to are those on Page(s) 292-313 292 JULY 17TH, 1970. The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. Relocate Spur Track Crossing South Kent Avenue East of Jellicoe Street "An application has been received from Ocean Cement Limited to re- locate an existing spur track across south Kent Avenue to serve their industry. I RECOMMEND that:- (1) The application be approved subject to the conditions set out in the Standard Railway Crossing Agreement which includes in its provisions that all costs, actual and related, of con- struction, maintenance and removal be paid for by the company. (2) Your Engineer be authorized to sign the application plan to the Railway Transport Committee on behalf of the City: (a) after the plan has been amended to his satisfaction. (b) when an undertaking has been received from Ocean Cement Limited to execute a Standard Railway Crossing Agreement. " Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. RECOMMENDATIONS: 2. Execution of Service Agreements with Utility Companies___________________________ The City Engineer reports as follows: "Before connecting or providing electrical, gas or telephone service to a premises, the utility companies require the customers to sign standard service agreements. Each agreement, which is also the customer's application for service, describes the type of service which the utility is to supply and provides for the customer's acceptance of the rates, terms and conditions in the utility's tariffs. BOARD OF ADMINISTRATLON.......................(Wor ks - 1) 293 The utility's tariffs describe the types of services available, states the term of the agreement (usually one year and automatically renewable unless terminated), pro- vides for cessation of service if the contract is breached and saves harmless the utility against actions resulting from a failure of the utility's service. The present practice is for the Assistant City Engineer - Electrical to sign the service agreements for City-owned buildings which use low voltage electricity, low pressure gas, or telephone service. The estimated cost during the first year for the electrical, gas or telephone service provided under any of these agreements ranges up to a maximum of $5,000. Service agreements for high voltage electricity, high pressure gas or large telephone switchboards such as for the City Hall Annex and the City Works Yard, have been subject to reports to Council requesting authority for His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the agreements, subject to the agreements being satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel. These agreements are similar to those which are executed by the Assistant City Engineer Electrical, with the exception that they include more details of the utility tariffs and save harmless the Utility Companies against costs and actions resulting from the use of the electrical energy. The estimated cost during the first year for the electricity, gas and telephone service provided under any of these agreements would range from $5,000 up to $70,000. The funds for these expenditures are approved by Council as part of the operating budgets for the buildings. Since the signing of these agreements is of a routine nature and since the Corporation Counsel is of the opinion that the standard service agreements are acceptable to him, I RECOMMEND that the City Engineer, or the person delegated in writing by him, be authorized to execute all service agreements for electricity, gas and telephone which have been approved by the Corporation Counsel." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. 3. Lane South of 49th Avenue East of Dunbar Street in Block 6, D.L. 314 The Deputy City Engineer reports as follows: "The City has subdivided its lands north of 50th Avenue creating Lots C to F and proposes to market them. In its subdivision the City dedicated the portions of its lands required for the forementioned lane together with a 20 foot outlet to 50th Avenue and also provided under- ground power and telephone services to the Lots. There is a partial lane system in the block and the lane has been opened for 132 feet east of Dunbar Street serving four abutting lots. The balance of the lots in the block, except for the City-owned lots, are developed and are set up to provide access for vehicles from the streets. 294 A petition has been received signed by 12 of the 16 private owners in the block requesting that the balance of the lane in the block be not developed. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance has advised that whether or not a lane were to be opened to serve the City lots, this would have little appreciable effect on the market value of the lots. The 20 foot lane outlet to 50th Avenue, if closed, would have market value, however, being frontage, I RECOMMEND: (a) That the opened 20 foot lane abutting Lots J to M inclusive, be maintained. (b) That the balance of the lane in the block be closed and stopped up. (c) That the lands dedicated for lane purposes by the City be resubdivided with Lots C to G to the approval of the Approving Officer. (d) That the Supervisor of Property and Insurance negotiate with the private owners with the view of adding the ten foot lane strips to the privately owned lots." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the Deputy City Engineer be adopted. 4. Tender No. 37-70-4 Air Compressors Tenders for the above were opened by your Board on 13th April, 1970 and referred to the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent for report. A working copy of the tabulation is on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent. The officials concerned report as follows: "The 5% Provincial Sales Tax is in addition to all prices shown in this report and in the working tab- ulation. Bid numbers refer to the relative position of the bid in ascending order of price. Funds for all purchases are provided for in the Equipment Plant Replacement Fund. This tender call consists of two items. This report deals with item one only, item two is dealt with in a separate report to the Board of Administration. Federal Sales Tax (F.S.T.) is not included in part of the purchase because some of the air compressors will be used for the construction and maintenance of roads. 295 Item 1 - 125 CFM Air Compressors Twelve bids were received for this item and only two of the bids indicated any local content (Bid No.'s 1 & 2). However, local content consideration does not change the order of the bids. Bid No. 1 - New Westminster Marine Sales Ltd. Jenbach Model JWI 561 $4,600.00 each including Federal Sales Tax (local content price $4,577.00) Bid No. 1 does not meet specifications because: (i) The third wheel on the jack leg is not equipped with a pneumatic tire as specified; (ii) The sound level of this bid is twice as high as that specified; (iii) The compressor is directly coupled to the engine with no disconnect or manual unloading valves to relieve the engine of the compressor load while starting as specified; (iv) No high air temperature automatic shut down device was offered as specified. The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent RECOMMEND acceptance of the lowest bid to meet specifications (Bid No. 2) from Canadian Ingersoll-Rand Ltd. for twelve only Ingersoll- Rand Model DRAF-150 air compressors at a total price of $54,413.00 (5 @ $4,815.00 each F.S.T. in price and 7 @ $4,334.00 each F.S.T. not in price). Contract to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel." Your Board RECOMMENDS the report of the above officials be approved. 5. Attack Warning Signal Agreements The Corporation Counsel submits the following report: "The local Canadian Forces Headquarters has written requesting the renewal of the following Attack Warning Signal Agreements which expired July 31, 1970: Siren # 7 East side of Carnarvon St. near 53rd Ave. 12 North side of lane 13th Ave. & Maple St. 22 North side of lane, South of Davie St. near Bute 33 North side of lane, North of Fraserview Dr. 35 North side of lane, South of 36th Ave. near Dumfries The renewals would be for a further term of five years from August 1, 1970, with an option in favour of the Crown for a further renewal of five years from 1975. The consideration for each of these agreements would be the sum of $1.00 per year, as in the previous agreement. This matter has been discussed with the Assistant City Engineer, Electrical Division, and we would recommend execution of the agreements covering the sirens at the aforementioned locations." 296 Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel be adopted. 6. Freeway Connection Georgia Viaduct to Highway 401 - Appointment of Social Planning Sub-Consultant On June 16th, 1970, Council approved the addition of a Social Planning Sub-Consultant to the Study Team and instructed the prime Consultant to submit a name for Council approval as soon as possible. Your Board submits the following report of the City Engineer, Director of Planning and Director of Social Planning/Community Development: "The prime Consultant advises that, after canvassing all local sources including the Universities, he has been in consultation with the Director of Social Planning/ Community Development and has selected Mr. William B. Mundy, B.A., M.S.W., to work with the Study Team. Mr. Mundy is a member of the City Social Planning/ Community Development Department and could be made available as necessary to work under the direction of, and be responsible to, the prime Consultant. It is estimated that Mr. Mundy will spend about half his time on this Study work during the period of the Study. Some rescheduling of lower priority work within the Social Planning/Community Development Department would be necessary. In regard to Mr. Mundy's salary and fringe benefits the City would continue to pay him directly. The proportion of his time spent on the Study would be billed by the City to the Prime Consultant who would include this in his billings as a cost to the Study. This amount would, however, be deducted from payments made to the Prime Consultant. Concerning non-City part-time staff assistance required by Mr. Mundy, for data collection, etc. and other expenses incidental to his Sub-Consultant assignment, Mr. Mundy will bill the Prime Consultant directly for these costs for inclusion in the latter's normal billing to the City. If it is necessary for Mr. Mundy to make use of City staff time and/or resources for some of these incidental duties, the re-imbursement of the costs of these services will be handled in the same manner as outlined above for Mr. Mundy's salary. The appointment of Mr. Mundy is satisfactory to your officials and the estimated maximum cost of his salary and necessary technical services ($7,000) can be accommodated within the Consultant's total Study budget. When considering the appointment of a Social Planner to the Study Team, the Co-ordinating Committee felt that a channel of communication should be established with local residents and interested community groups in the area to allow an exchange of information to take place. 29/ In order that this communication channel can work effectively and for the benefit of all parties, it is suggested that a Liaison Group be established immediately with the following representation: Community representatives - Two or three to be sel¬ ected by the Director of Social Planning/Community Development. Council representatives - Chairman of the Standing Committee on Transportation: plus two other Aldermen. Technical Co-ordinating - City Engineer, Director of Committee (already Planning and Director of established by Council) Social Planning/Community Development. The basic purpose of this Liaison Group would be to meet approximately once a month throughout the Study to: a) Keep citizen groups informed through their representatives. b) Keep Council informed through its representatives. We therefore RECOMMEND that: i) The appointment of Mr. W. B. Mundy as Social Planning Sub-Consultant to the Study Team be approved. ii) Mr. Mundy remain on the City payroll and the proportion of his time spent on the Study, together with the costs of any City services used by him, be charged to the Prime Consultant. iii) Mr. Mundy charge the Prime Consultant directly for any other expenses. iv) A Liaison Group composed of Community Repre- sentatives, Council Representatives and City Technical Representatives be established immediately for the purpose of continuing communication between interested groups during the course of the Study." Your Board RECOMMENDS the adoption of the above report of the City Engineer, Director of Planning and Director of Social Planning/Community Development. 7. Local Improvements by "Petition" First Step ] The City Engineer reports as follows: "I consider it advisable to carry out the following street lighting projects as local improvements: Coleridge Avenue from Raleigh Street to Dead End West Georgia Street from Nanaimo Street to Garden Drive 47th Avenue from Ross Street to Elgin Street Elgin Street from 45th Avenue to 47th Avenue on W/S and 210 S. of 47th Ave. on E/S 298 The City's share of these improvements is available in the 1970 Capital Budget." Second Step The Director of Finance submits the following report on the financial arrangements: "In accordance with the provisions of the Local Improve- ment Procedure By-law, I am submitting the City Engineer's report dated July 10th, 1970. The estimated total cost of these improvements is $4,752.49 and the City's share of the cost is $955.37. I have to report that the necessary financial arrangements can be made to carry out this work" Your Board has decided that it is desirable to undertake the projects referred to and RECOMMENDS that: (a) The report of the City Engineer and Director of Finance be adopted. (b) The City-owned parcels shown on the list attached to the detailed Second Step Report for the local improvement projects be declared assessable. 8. Local Improvements - Initiative Principle First Step The City Engineer reports as follows: "I consider it advisable to carry out the street lighting projects shown in the attached list as local improvements. The City's share of these improvements is available in the 1970 Capital Budget." Second Step The Director of Finance submits the following report on the financial arrangements: "In accordance with the provisions of the Local Improve- ment Procedure By-law, I am submitting the City Engineer's report dated July 10th, 1970. The estimated total cost of these improvements is $181,962.10 and the City's share of the cost is $66,104.15. I have to report that the necessary financial arrangements can be made to carry out this work." Your Board has decided that it is advisable to undertake the projects referred to and RECOMMENDS that: (a) The reports of the City Engineer and Director of Finance be adopted. (b) The City-owned parcels shown on the list attached to the detailed Second Step Report for the local improvement projects be declared assessable. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 282, 286 299 Board of Administration, July 17, 1970 (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Public Safety Building - Connection from Jail Area to Provincial Court The City Building Inspector reports as follows: "The Architects for the Provincial Court are studying, amongst other things, the problem of transferring prisoners and police personnel from the jail to the court rooms as well as providing access for other staff (e.g. prosecutors, court clerk's staff). They are finding that a detailed study is required of the holding facilities and police functions in the existing Public Safety Building. Their terms of reference are for the design of the new building only. It is suggested that they should be asked to study and re-plan the areas of the existing building that will be directly affected by this necessary connection to the new building. It is estimated that if this work is done on a per diem rate the cost could amount to $4,500. It is recommended that Harrison, Plavsic, Kiss be asked to prepare a preliminary plan for the connection from the existing Public Safety Building to the new Provincial Court, the cost of such work not to exceed $4,500." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the City Building Inspector be approved. 2. Permanent Accommodation for Police Dog Squad___________________ The City Building Inspector reports as follows: "On August 12th, 1969, City Council approved a total expenditure of $53,750.00 for the construction of new quarters for the Police Dog Squad at Cambie Yards. On December 15th, 1969, the new facilities were substantially completed and the Police Department were able to take possession. During the construction period, approval was given for a variety of unforseen but necessary extra work to be carried out. The major portion of the extra costs arising from this work is re- lated to excavation and services. Had the conditions been know at the time of tender the contractor's price would have been correspondingly higher. This request for additional funds has been delayed until all final billings were received and properly assessed. In order to finalize this project the following additional funds are required: (a) Over expenditure of funds for work that $1,719.23 had to be completed before the Police Department could occupy the facilities (b) Work which should be done in order to $1,075.00 complete the project. This involves certain paving work to control drain¬ age, and the painting of the exterior of the building-unit which had been relocated from Vanier Park ...... TOTAL $2,794.23 300 The City Building Inspector recommends that an additional $2,794.23 be approved to cover the overexpenditure and to provide for the cost of completing this project. The Comptroller of Accounts advises that the necessary funds are available in Contingency Reserve." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the City Building Inspector be approved. 3. Development Permit: Retail Food Store - 5605 Victoria Drive The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Mr. Ronald B. Howard, Architect, on behalf of Canada Safeway Limited has filed Development Permit Application #49894 to construct a retail food store on the west side of Victoria Drive between East 40th and East 41st Avenues. City Council at a Public Hearing on July 10th, 1969, approved the rezoning of that portion of the site west of Victoria Drive from a RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to a C-2 Commercial District subject to certain conditions including a requirement that the detailed scheme of development be first approved by the Technical Planning Board and City Council. Mrs. Enos of 1917 East 40th Avenue appeared before Council at the Public Hearing speaking against the application. Council directed that the Director of Planning make available to Mrs. Enos the detailed scheme of development prior to it being sub- mitted to the Technical Planning Board and Council. Several meetings were held by the Zoning Planner with both Mrs. Enos and representatives of Canada Safeway Limited regarding the proposed development and in particular the proposed location of the major off-street loading and unloading facilities, as a result of which a letter has been submitted from Mr. G.H.F. McLean of Canada Safeway Limited stating that they now have an option to purchase the Enos property. The proposed scheme of development is basically the same as that originally submitted with the rezoning application, however, the main off-street loading and unloading facilities have been re- located from the south end of the building to the north end as the applicants feel this would be more satisfactory due to grade differences. The Technical Planning Board recommends that this development permit application be approved in accordance with the submitted application, such plans and information forming part thereof, but subject to the following conditions: A. Prior to the issuance of the Development Permit: (1) Revised drawings are to be submitted indicating to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning: (i) that portion of the parking area to be designated for Spools Lumber; (ii) details of compressor room system and details of vents and ducts on the elevations of the building; 301 (iii) details of all screening and landscaping to be provided on the site; (iv) details of the parking including all dimensions and curbing; (v) the provision of a 10' landscaped setback adjacent to the westerly boundary of the site from 40th Avenue to the City lane at the northerly boundary of the site; (vi) suitable screening to the main off-street loading and unloading spaces at the northerly end of the building; (vii) details of all signs to be provided on the site, the signs to be restricted to one free-standing sign and not more than 3 fascia signs, all to be non-flashing; the free-standing sign to be ad- jacent to Victoria Drive; (viii) details of exterior lighting to be provided on the site. (2) That Canada Safeway's option to purchase the property being Lot 30, D.L. 707 N½ of Plan 4025 is first executed and registered in the Land Registry Office, all to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning. B. The off-street parking and loading and unloading areas are to be provided including surfacing, screening and curbing in accordance with the approved drawings and Sections 12 and 13 of Zoning and Development By-law within 60 days from the date of any use or occupancy of the proposed development and thereafter permanently maintained. C. All landscaping and treatment of the open portions of the site as indicated on the approved drawings is to be provided within six months from the date of any use or occupancy of the proposed development and thereafter permanently maintained. D. Signs to be restricted to one free-standing sign adjacent to Victoria Drive and 3 fascia signs only, all to be non- flashing. E. All lighting used to illuminate the site is to be so arranged so that all direct rays of light reflect upon the site only and not on any adjoining premises. F. No vehicular ingress or egress to the commercial site from 40th Avenue is to be permitted at any time. It is recommended that Development Permit Application #49894 be APPROVED in accordance with the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board. Apart from having to first comply with the Condition 1 of the recommended approval of this Development Permit Application; the development permit could not be issued until the appli- cant has also first complied with the various conditions of approval relating to the rezoning application as approved by City Council and in addition, the required amending By-law to rezone a portion of this site to a C-2 Commercial District has been first passed by City Council." 302 Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Director of Planning be approved. (It is advised that Mrs. Enos cannot be reached by telephone as she is ill in hospital. Attached is a copy of a letter sent to her address advising of this report, however, Mr. Enos sub- sequently has advised that they do not wish to appear as a delegation.) 4. Rezoning: All Lands bounded by King Edward on the north, Camosun Street on the east and 29th Avenue on the south (Director of Planning) The Director of Planning reports as follows: "An application has been made by the Director of Planning requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law #3575 whereby all lands bounded by King Edward on the north, Camosun Street on the east and 29th Avenue on the south being those portions of Block 292, D.L. 140, Group 1, N.W.D., Plan 6373 would be re- zoned to RS-1 One-Family Dwelling District. These lands previously known as those portions of Block 292, D.L. 140, Group 1, N.W.D., Plan 6373, and located within the University Endowment Lands were subdivided, serviced and annexed to the City of Vancouver on March 25, 1970. These lands, however, require to be rezoned as RS-1 One Family Dwelling District as they now are included within the City boundaries and such zoning is in keeping with the surrounding areas. The matter was reported by the Planning Department to the Technical Planning Board on April 24, 1970, with the recommendation that the Director of Planning make application immediately to rezone the said lands and such application was made on April 24, 1970. The Technical Planning Board on July 3rd, 1970 recommended that the application be approved. The Town Planning Commission on July 10, 1970 endorsed the Technical Planning Board's recommendation." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the reports of the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission be received and the matter be referred for the consideration of Council at a Public Hearing. 5. Rezoning: N/S of West 14th Avenue between Laurel and Willow (Wall & Redekop) The Director of Planning reports as follows: "An application has been received from Wall & Redekop Realty, 1070 West Broadway, requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 whereby the north side of West 14th Avenue between Laurel and Willow being lots 11-14, Block 437, D.L. 526 would be rezoned from an RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District to an RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District. The subject lots each have a frontage of 50' and a depth of 125' and are currently occupied by older type dwellings. 303 The surrounding properties are zoned RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District, most of which are occupied with the older large one- family dwellings with a high percentage converted to multiple occupancy. It should be noted that on July 10, 1969, an application to rezone Lots 3-10, Block 416, D.L. 526, located on the south side of 12th Avenue between Oak and Laurel, from an RT-2 Two- Family Dwelling District to an RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District was approved by City Council after favourable reports from the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. These lands have not been redeveloped with apartments at this time. It was noted that any appreciable expansion of the area should await a study on possible RM-3 expansion throughout the City. The rezoning of the subject lots would in fact establish an isolated multiple-dwelling site permitting high-rise buildings in an area otherwise currently occupied with older type dwellings. On March 24, 1970, the RT-2 District Schedule was amended by City Council whereby townhouses and/or garden apartments, 2 storeys in height with a floor space ratio of up to 0.75 could be considered by the Technical Planning Board as a conditional use. The Technical Planning Board on July 3, 1970 recommended that the application be NOT APPROVED. The Town Planning Commission on July 10, 1970 concurred in this recommendation." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the application be refused in accordance with the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission. 6. City Hall East Wing The City Building Inspector has submitted the following report with respect to additional capital funds required for completion of the East Wing: "During the final stages of construction it was found necessary to order the contractor to carry out necessary additional work and provide additional equipment such as thermo protection to exposed water piping in garage areas, additional lunch room equipment, sound insulation, and additional heating controls. It is now necessary to find an additional $13,200.00 to meet our obligations to the contractor with respect to the initial contract. In addition the Architects' and Consultants' fees for the initial project will exceed the amount allocated by $1,850.00. The report to Council on November 25, 1969 dealing with completion of the 4th Floor indicated that the cost of furniture and inciden- tal items would be reported later. The cost of furniture required in areas seen by the public is now determined to be $4,800.00. 304 The architect has advised that the cost of additional work on the 4th Floor, as reported to Council, was based inadvertently upon an early quotation which had been revised by the contractor before the report was submitted to Council. The reported price should have been $6,000.00 greater. In the meantime the con- tractor has proceeded with the work and the City is obligated to him in this amount. In 1969, Council allocated $61,750.00 as provision for built-in items such as shelving, storage units, intercommunication and telephone equipment, and miscellaneous items. This allocation was based upon a preliminary estimate submitted in order that funds could be set aside. The precise requirements were de- termined later on a progressive basis and because the facilities were required at once orders were placed for many items. It is now determined that total expenditure necessary for these items will be $54,000.00. The City Engineer has recommended that the sum of $6,250.00 be provided for connecting the building fire alarm to the municipal system, lamps for the 4th Floor, and relocation of intercommuni- cation equipment for the Law and Propertv Offices. Authorization is requested for the following necessary expendi- tures: Addition to General Contract $ 13,200.00 Addition to Architects' fees 1.850.00 Addition to contract for work on 4th Floor 6,000.00 Built-in equipment, etc. 54,000.00 Public area furniture 4.800.00 Electrical items 6.250.00 $ 86,100.00 From this total should be deducted the 61,750.00 sum already allocated for built-in equip¬ ment as referred to in fourth paragraph Additional Funds Required ...... $ 24,350.00 The Comptroller of Accounts advises that funds are available in Contingency Reserve to meet the additional $24,350 required to complete the City Hall East Wing. It is recommended: (a) That this report be approved. (b) That an additional amount of $24,350 be provided from Contingency Reserve for these additional expenditures." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Building Inspector be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 283 305 Board of Administration, July 17, 1970 ....................(FIRE - 1) FIRE AND TRAFFIC MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Additional Money for Apparatus Repairs The Fire Chief reports as follows: "During the first five months of 1970, 4 unpredictable breakdowns of apparatus have occurred. The repairs necessary to return these vehicles to service cost $8,965. In addition, our 1970 budget provided for the modifi- cation of an aerial ladder at an estimated cost of $3,000. Additional repairs were necessary and the total charge by the City Engineer was $5,920 or $2,920 over the original estimate. The 1970 budget provided for normal operations and 3 major overhauls, one of which has now been done because of total breakdowns. These additional expenses and normal operations have now used the total budgeted amount. The Fire Chief requests that $11,885 be transferred from contigency reserve to the Fire Department's Account 7524/235 - Repairs and Operation of Apparatus, to provide funds for the remainder of the year. This amount does not provide for the overhaul of the 2 additional vehicles originally budgeted for and if emergency repairs are required before the year end, a further request of approximately $4,000 will be made. RECOMMENDED: That the Fire Chief's report be approved and $11,885 be transferred from contingency reserve to 7524/235 - Repairs and Operation of Apparatus Account. The Comptroller of Accounts advises that the necessary funds are available in contingency reserve. Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Fire Chief be approved. 2. Appointment of Officer, Fire Marshal Act The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "On July 7, 1964 and November 1, 1966, Council passed a formal resolution on the recommendation of the Fire Chief, naming certain members of the Fire Department as 'Officers' for the purpose of Part II of the Fire Marshal Act. Due to changes in the Department, the Fire Chief, Vancouver Fire Department, has requested me to secure Council authorization for the appointment of the following officer pursuant to the provisions of clause (a) of subsection (1) of Section 30 of the 'Fire Marshal Act', R.S.B.C., 1960, Chapter 148: Fire Warden Donald Salter Badge No. 961" 306 Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing authorization of the Corporation Counsel be granted and the formal motion considered later this day. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 283 307 Board of Administration, July 17, 1970 ........................(FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS CONSIDERATION 1. Banquet - Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada_________________________ In a communication dated July 6, 1970, Mr. F. Washbrook, Provincial Secretary of the Organization, advised that the British Columbia Provincial Command of the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, the oldest established veterans organization in the Dominion, will host the 30th Biennial Convention of the National Association in the Hotel Vancouver from August 31 to September 4, 1970, when 600 - 700 delegates and their wives will be present. The Organization advised that the banquet is planned for September 3rd, at which it is expected approximately 700 people will be in attendance, and requested the City contribute towards the cost. In a further communication dated July 10th, the Organization advised that the Provincial Government has consented to provide a luncheon for the Association during their Convention. It is requested the City of Vancouver contribute $500 towards the cost of the banquet. Your Board notes that Council has dealt with similar requests in the past as follows: May 1970 - Canadian Chamber of Commerce - No action. Civic luncheon. February 1968 - Canadian Women's Press Club - No action. Luncheon re Conference. March 1967 - B.C. Teachers Federation - $1,500 approved. Grant re Conference dinner. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. (Copies of the communications dated July 6 and July 10, 1970, from the Organization, are circulated for the information of Council.) 2. Tag Days - International Association of Lions Clubs Under date of June 22, 1970, Mr. Ralph H. Long, District Governor-elect of District 19 International Association of Lions Clubs requested the permission of Council to appear before them to request permission to continue tagging in the City on public property on the Friday and Saturday prior to Mother's Day. Council is reminded that on May 12, Council adopted the following recommendation of the General Purposes Committee re. Tag Days: "that the Council of the City of Vancouver not approve any Tag Day in the City on public property with the exception of the Annual Tag Day held in support of the Poppy Fund and 308 FURTHER RECOMMENDS that Council state it has no objections to Tag Days which are not held on public property and FURTHER RECOMMENDS that no action be taken on the requests for Tag Days from Nasaika Lodge and the United Nations Association." Your Board brings this request for a delegation forward for Council's CONSIDERATION and instruction. (Copies of letter dated June 22, 1970, from District Nineteen, International Association of Lions Clubs, are circulated for the information of Council.) DELEGATION REQUEST - INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS INFORMATION 3. Long Term Borrowing by Debenture Issue The Director of Finance reports as follows: "On July 7th, Council authorized a committee composed of the Chairman of Finance, Board of Administration and the Director of Finance to authorize the sale of bonds and appointed a group of dealers to place City bonds until December 31, 1970. On July 10th, the committee authorized the dealers to proceed with the sale of bonds at an interest yield of 9 3/8% to the purchaser which is well within the maximum of 9 3/4% authorized by Council. The dealers have now advised that the bonds have been sold as follows: Canadian Currency Bonds $2,000,000 9¼% serial issue with bonds maturing in terms of from one to twenty years at prices depending on term to yield 9 3/8% $5,000,000 9¼% sinking fund debentures with a term of 20 years at a price of 98.88 to yield 9 3/8% The yield to the purchaser is thus 9 3/8% and the interest cost to the City after providing for commissions and all other items of expense is approximately 9.49%. The Corporation Counsel is preparing the necessary by-laws for approval of Council in the near future." The Board of Administration presents this report for the information of City Council. F0R ADOPTiON SEE PAGE(S) ___________ 309 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT JULY 17, 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Computer Operations Management Course - Mr. D.J. Reid and Mr. D. Walters, Data Processing and Systems.______________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "Mr. R. L. Hawkins, Co-ordinator of Data Processing & Systems, with the approval of the Director of Finance, has requested that Mr. D.J. Reid, Supervisor of Machine Operations, and Mr. D. Walters, Data Processor IV, be enrolled in the I.B.M.'s Operations Management Course. This course is being held in Vancouver from August 3 to 7, 1970, at a cost of $280 per student. The course deals directly with a number of signi- ficant changes that Mr. Hawkins wishes to implement in his branch. Both Mr. Reid and Mr. Walters will be instrumental in bringing about these changes in the computer operations branch. The Comptroller of Accounts advises that funds are available within Appropriation 7090/933 - Administration and Technical Courses, All Departments. The Director of Personnel Services recommends that Mr. D.J. Reid and Mr. D. Walters be authorized to attend the above- mentioned course at a cost of $560 plus 5 days leave with pay. The course is covered by Regulation No. 248." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 284 310 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS JULY 17, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Lease of 111 Alexander Street The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lots E½ 23, 24 & 25 except Right-of-Way, Block 1, D.L. 181-196 being 111 Alexander Street were acquired in 1900 for the installation of an underground structure involved with the sewer system. This structure is under both the street and the lots involved and removal would require substantial excavation of the street and adjoining lots. The lots have situated thereon a small building which has been operated as a cafe since 1933- The cafe business has been purchased by Mr. R.C. Foot who has offered the City a rental of $40.00 per month plus all taxes, and has requested the security of a term lease. The Director of Planning has recommended a lease term of three years. The rental offered is consid- ered to be acceptable and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance therefore: RECOMMENDS that the subject property known as 111 Alexander Street be leased to Mr. R.C. Foot in the name of 'Rucketts Grill' for a three year period commencing June 1, 1970 subject to the following conditions: a) A rental of $40.00 per month plus all taxes, subject to a yearly review. b) The lessee to be responsible for all utilities (light, heat, water). c) The lessee to be responsible for all maintenance of heating, wiring, painting, plumbing and decorating the interior and exterior. d) The City to be responsible for structural repairs. e) The documents being satisfactory to Corporation Counsel and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 311 INFORMATION 2. Demolitions The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "I have received and opened quotations from various con- tractors for demolition of the structures listed below and have awarded the contracts to the low bidders as noted: PROPERTY PROJECT SUCCESSFUL CITY TO CODE BIDDER PAY NO. 898 Powell St. Redevelopment Litchfield $945.00 5847/52 Lots 18-20, Blk.50 Project II Bulldozing D.L. 181 Area A-5 Ltd. 236-238 Powell St. Provincial Courts R. Shortreed $750.00 442/1209 Lot 25, Blk. 5, (Vancouver) D.L. 196 Authority to De¬ molish Res. of Council Feb.17/70 3481 E.54th Ave. Replotting S.E. P. Blackall $165.00 4905/176 Lot 15, Blk. 5, Sector S½ of SW¼ D.L.339 826 Main St. Georgia Viaduct F. Gormley $845.00 0172/1120 Lot 5, Blk. 21, Replacement TO PAY D.L. 196 THE CITY 818-822 Main St. Georgia Viaduct George Muys $ 25.00 0172/1120 Lots 3 & 4, Blk.21. Replacement CITY TO D.L. 196 PAY 2003-09 Victoria Park Site #20 Beaver Demo¬ .$625.00 4189/- Dr. Lots 38 & 39 Demolition auth¬ lition Co. Ltd Sub.B., Blk. 146 orized Bd. of D.L. 264A Admin. Property Matters Feb.2/68, adopted by Council Feb. 8/68. The above contracts have been confirmed by the Board of Administration and are reported to Council for information." Your Board submits the matter to Council for INFORMATION. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 284 312 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE JULY 9, 1970 * See Page 2 An 'In Camera' meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Finance was held in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on Thursday, July 9, 1970, at 3:15 p.m. PRESENT: Alderman Adams (Chairman) His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin and. Wilson. ABSENT: Alderman Sweeney (Leave of Absence) CLERK TO M. James THE COMMITTEE: The Minutes of the meeting held May 14, 1970, were adopted. The following recommendation of the Committee is submitted to Council for consideration: RECOMMENDATION 1. Increased License Fees on Hotel and Motel Guest Room Accommodation___________________________ Under date of June 18, 1970, the Board of Administration, as instructed, by the Standing Committee at its meeting of May 14, 1970, submitted a report entitled "Increased License Fees on Hotel and Motel Guest Room Accommodation". The report reviewed, in compliance with the instructions, the background of hotel, motel accommodation taxation and detailed two license fee scales: Average daily Average annual gross License fee License fee rental unit rental per unit at scale 1, scale 2, rate bracket 80% occupancy being license being license (292 days) fee per unit fee per unit per year per year $ $ up to $8.00 (292 x $6) = $ 1,752 4 or 10 * 4 or 10 * 8.01 - 10.00 (292 x $9) = $ 2,628 26 79 10.01 - 15.00 (292 x $12.50) = $3,650 36 109 15.01 - 20.00 (292 x $17.50) = $5,110 51 153 20.01 - 30.00 (292 x $25.00) = $7,300 73 219 30.01 - and up (292 x $35.00) = $10,220 102 307 See note 1 See note 2 313 * The present License Fee for a sleeping unit or a housekeeping unit is $4.00, and for a fully self-contained dwelling unit, $10.00. Note 1 - Insofar as we are able to determine the matter this column (License scale 1) is very approximately equivalent to the hotels paying business tax. Solid data regarding number of hotel rooms, rate structure, annual rental value equivalents, etc. is either non¬ existent or unavailable. Note 2 - This column (License scale 2) is, at 80% occupancy, approximately equivalent to a room rent tax of 3%, except that, being calculated on average rents in steps, and not charged on actual occupancy, it cannot in any way be called a room rent tax but can only be considered a stepped license fee. This column corresponds to the suggested column on the earlier submission considered by the Finance Committee. The report advised that the potential revenue, if scale 1 were implemented, would be $300,000 - $400,000 per year and, if scale 2 were implemented, $900,000 - $1,200,000. Your Committee considered this matter and RECOMMENDS that the License fee scale 1, as shown on the second page of the Board of Administration report dated June 18, 1970, and entitled "Increased License Fees on Hotel and Motel Guest Room Accommodation, be adopted and FURTHER RECOMMENDS that the Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary By-law to enact this License fee scale, to take effect as and from January 1, 1971, and FURTHER RECOMMENDS that the By-law be given two readings and then tabled for 30 days, during which period interested parties be advised by suitable means and Council hear representations on this matter. (Alderman Wilson is recorded as voting in the negative.) The meeting then adjourned. * NOTE: This Minute and Report is of an IN CAMERA Meeting but the Minute and Report was considered by Council in open session. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 288 ======================================================================== 314 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, July 28, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approx- imately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Calder (Leave of Absence)) CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting (including 'In Camera), dated July 21, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED BY Ald. Broome, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Noise On July 21st a motion by Alderman Bird on the subject of Noise was tabled for consideration at this time. This motion, after due consideration, was altered with permission of Council and now reads as follows: MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT WHEREAS with the increasing industrialization and traffic congestion in the City of Vancouver the control of objectionable noise has taken on an increased importance; AND WHEREAS the control of these objectionable noises has been the subject of prolonged study by various authorities; AND WHEREAS the benefit of this research should be made available to permit the City to revise and improve existing legislation for the control of noise: 315 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman of the General Purposes Committee appoint a Sub-Committee to study the various measures adopted in other jurisdictions to control noise and to recommend to the General Purposes Committee any necessary amendments to By-law No. 2513 being 'a By-law for the Abatement and Control of Noise in the City of Vancouver' and By-law No. 4338 being 'a By-law for the Abatement and Control of Objectionable Noises Emanating from Motor Vehicles in the City of Vancouver'; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Engineer be instructed to prepare relative technical material for the consideration of the Sub-Committee. The motion was put and - CARRIED (The Chairman of the General Purposes Committee appointed the above mentioned Sub-Committee to comprise the following: Aldermen Wilson, Calder and Linnell.) 2. Centennial Project On July 21, 1970, the following motion was deferred for consideration at this time: "THAT the 1971 B.C. Centennial Project be the construction of an addition to the Vancouver Centennial Museum to house the City archives, to be known as the Major Matthews Pavilion, and to incorporate, if financially feasible, additional storage space for the museum." MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the foregoing motion of Alderman Broome be referred to the Centennial Committee for consideration; FURTHER THAT the deadline for receiving any submissions by Council in respect of Centennial Projects, be set as September 30, 1970. - CARRIED DELEGATION MATTERS It was agreed to defer the following matters pending the hearing of delegations later this day: (a) Dick Building, 1490 West Broadway (b) Claim of Miss Jessie I. Hendry, 3891 Arbutus Street (c) Shannon Estates - Granville and 57th Avenue Extension of Development Permit (See Pages 6, 7 and 8) COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Appointment: Revising Judge for Voters' List - 1970 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT, pursuant to recommendation contained in communication from the City Clerk under date of July 24, 1970, Mr. R.S. Thorpe, Barrister, be appointed Revising Judge for the Voters' List for the year 1970 at the usual rate of $20 per hour while so occupied. - CARRIED 316 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, July 24, 1970 Works and Utility Matters (i) Sidewalk, 48th Avenue, Ross to Inverness (Clause 4) The Board of Administration submitted a report from the City Engineer in respect of a petition received against construction of a sidewalk on 48th Avenue from Ross to Inverness Street as a local improvement. It is recommended the work proceed as originally approved by Council. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this sidewalk, proposed on a local improvement basis, be not proceeded with. - LOST MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clause 4 of the Board of Administration report (Works and Utility matters), dated July 24, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED (ii) Parking: Police Members attending Court (Clause 5) The Board of Administration submitted a report of the City Engineer in respect of a Police Commission resolution asking that temporary parking exemption permits for members of the Police Force attending Court be authorized. Details in respect of the matter are set out and it is noted that following discussions with the Chief Constable it is suggested twenty exemption permits, although not meeting full requirements, would be helpful. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT twenty parking exemption permits be approved, subject to the discretion of the Chief Constable. - CARRIED (iii) Balance of Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clauses 1 to 3 inclusive of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated July 24, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Harbours and Parks Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, in respect of the report of the Board of Administration (Harbours and Parks matters), dated July 24, 1970, Clause 1 be received for information and Clause 2 be adopted. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT, in respect of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated July 24, 1970, Clauses 1 to 3 inclusive be adopted and Clause 4 be received for information. - CARRIED 317 Finance Matters (i) Tender: Laundry Service (Clause 3) The Board of Administration submitted the report of the Purchasing Agent and the Medical Health Officer in the matter of tenders for laundry service, pointing out that if the low bid is accepted of Sterling Laundry Ltd., a union firm, and Custom Cleaners Ltd., a non-union firm, the lowest cost would be as follows: Sterling Laundry Ltd. - $ 5.350 Custom Cleaners Ltd. - $ 7.350 Total - $12,700 Alderman Wilson advised of making an enquiry of the Purchasing Agent respecting the cost of approving the award on a 60/40% basis in favour of Sterling Laundry Ltd. bid and having obtained figures in this respect. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the low bids of the two companies, as stated in the Board report in respect of the items involved and expressed as follows, be approved, subject to contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel: Sterling Laundry Ltd. $ 5,350 Custom Cleaners Ltd. $ 7,350 Total $12,700 - CARRIED * MOVED by Ald. Wilson, in Amendment, THAT the items of laundry service involved be awarded on the following basis, subject to contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel: Sterling Laundry Ltd. $ 7,820 Custom Cleaners Ltd. $ 5,315 Total $13,135 - LOST ** MOVED by Ald. Rankin, in Amendment to the Amendment, THAT the items of laundry service involved be awarded to Sterling Laundry Ltd., subject to contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel. - LOST *** The Amendment to the Amendment by Alderman Rankin was put and LOST *** The Amendment of Alderman Wilson was put and - LOST ** The motion of Alderman Adams was put and - CARRIED * 318 (ii) Offers: Binding (Clause 4) The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Purchasing Agent advising of offers received for book binding service, and that two bids were received as follows: Northwest Bindery Ltd. (Non-Union) - Approx. $890 per year, plus 5% Provincial Sales Tax Fryers Bookbinding Ltd. (Union) - Approx. $979 per year, plus 5% Provincial Sales Tax MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the low bid of Northwest Bindery Ltd. be accepted, subject to 5% Provincial Sales Tax and contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel. - CARRIED* MOVED by Ald. Wilson, in Amendment, THAT the bid of Fryers Bookbinding Ltd. be accepted. - LOST The motion of Alderman Adams was put and - CARRIED* (iii) Grant: SPEC (Clause 5) MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT, pursuant to request received, the Council hear a delegation from the Society for Pollution and Environmental Control in support of its application for a grant, as referred to in this clause of the Board of Administration report. - CARRIED (iv) Grant: B.C. Lions Beefeater Band (Clause 6) The Board of Administration submitted a request on behalf of the B.C. Lions Beefeater Band, for a grant in the amount of $1,200 to assist this band to participate in the entertainment at the Oakland Raiders and Baltimore Colts football game to be held at the Oakland Coliseum August 8, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT a grant of $1,200 be approved for the purpose. - LOST (v) Request for Fire Department Band: Hope (Clause 7)______________________ The Board of Administration advised that Alderman James of the Town of Hope and Chairman of the Hope 'Brigade Days' has requested participation of the Police Motorcycle Display Team and/or the Firemen's Band at the 'Brigade Days' to be held in Hope September 11th to 13th inclusive, 1970. The Chief Constable has advised it will not be possible for members of his Department to participate. The Fire Chief has advised his band could attend. The band members would make arrangements for time off with no loss to the City and the only cost therefore would be $120 for the chartering of a bus. 319 MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Town of Hope be advised the City's Fire Department Band will be available as requested because of special arrangements the band members are prepared to make, in taking time off for the purpose. The cost, however, to the Town of Hope would be $120 for the chartering of the required bus. - CARRIED (vi) Balance of Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT, in respect of the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated July 24, 1970, Clauses 1 and 2 be adopted and Clause 8 be received for information. - CARRIED The Council recessed at 10:50 a.m., held an 'In Camera' meeting, and recessed at 12:00 Noon to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. The Council reconvened at 2:00 p.m., still in Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor In the Chair and the following members present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Calder (Leave of Absence) ACKNOWLEDGMENT Present in the Council Chamber under the direction of Mr. Midmore were Summer School students from Britannia High School attending the English Improvement Class (New Canadians). DELEGATIONS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 3. Dick Building: 1490 West Broadway The Council further considered a report of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance submitted by the Board of Administration under date of June 19, 1970, in the matter of future arrangements in respect of the Dick Building, 1490 West Broadway. The building being on land leased from the City is to revert to the City on December 31, 1970. The matter of future arrangements for the property was considered on the following bases: (a) the possible sale, (b) continuation of a ground or net lease, (c) the City through the Property and Insurance Office, to take over the direct management of these premises. 320 The Director of Planning, by letter dated May 11, 1970, set out reasons why it would be advisable to retain the property. Earlier in the proceedings, the Council received a delegation from a representative of Granville South Real Estate Company and a brief was filed setting out views in support of the contention that the property continue to be leased. A representative of Pitman Business College Ltd. appeared earlier in the proceedings expressing concern should consideration be given to any increase in rental to this company. A brief was filed. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the City retain this property. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this property be leased for a period of five years at the market value as set by the City's Property Department. - CARRIED 4. Claim: Miss J.I. Hendry (3891 Arbutus Street) The Council further considered a report of the Corporation Counsel as submitted by the Board of Administration under date of June 5th, setting out details in respect of the claim of Miss Jessie I. Hendry, as a result of work on her house by City crews. In this respect, Mr. W. Street, Barrister, appeared on behalf of the claimant requesting reimbursement in the amount of $625, the cost of the repairs which the claimant states resulted from the work of the City crews. The Council noted a report from Alderman Sweeney who was appointed to look into the matter. The Alderman recommends in the report, settlement in the amount of $400. However, subsequent information has come to his attention which estimates the repair cost in the amount of $625 and therefore, Alderman Sweeney now recommends the latter amount be paid in settlement. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT an amount of $400 be approved in full settlement. (Amended) MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, in Amendment, THAT the figure of $400 in the motion be replaced by the amount of $625. - CARRIED The motion as amended and reading as follows was put and - CARRIED "THAT an amount of $625 be approved in full settlement." 321 5. Shannon Estates - Granville and 57th Avenue: Extension of Development Permit_________________ The Council further considered a report of the Director of Planning submitted by the Board of Administration under date of July 3, 1970, in respect of request from the architects for the development of the Shannon Estates, for a twelve months extension of Development Permit No. 44079. The development permit expired on June 30, 1970, and the Director of Planning is suggesting that if Council wishes to extend the permit for a further period, the extension be for a period of six months. Mr. F. Stanzl, developer, appeared earlier in the proceedings and requested permission to withdraw the application to extend the permit, in view of the present financial situation, stating that in due course when considered advisable, a further application will follow. Mr. D.T. Braidwood, Q.C., on behalf of certain owners in the area of the Shannon Estates, requested any extension be subject to certain safeguards as set out in his brief to the Council dated July 28, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the application for extension of this development permit be received and the request of the developer for permission to withdraw the extension application be approved. - CARRIED B. Property Matters, July 24, 1970 (i) Extension of Lease Giroday Sawmills Ltd. (Clause 4) MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the request for a delegation received from Giroday Sawmills Ltd. in regard to lease of property in False Creek be approved. - CARRIED (ii) Balance of Property Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clauses 1 to 3 inclusive of the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated July 24, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Social Service Department (Programme Development) MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Board of Administration, under date of July 15, 1970, giving a progress report respecting the development programme in the Social Service Department, be received for information. - CARRIED 322 D. Street Closure re Meeting of Vancouver Tenants' Council and Downtown Tenants' Association________________________________ The Board of Administration under date of July 24, 1970, sub- mitted a report of the City Engineer in respect of request of the Vancouver Tenants' Council and the Downtown Tenants' Association for permission to close the intersection of Alexander Street, Powell Street, Carrall Street and Water Street, to permit the holding of a street meeting. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this request be not approved. - CARRIED Visit of Mrs. Hastie, Alderman, Rutherglen, Scotland His Worship the Mayor introduced Mrs. Hastie, an Alderman from the Burgh of Rutherglen, who is visiting the City and invited her, along with her brother, to join the Council at the afternoon recess. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED BY-LAWS 1. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW NO. 2952, BEING THE PARKING METER BY-LAW MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 2952, being the Parking Meter By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED 323 MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. , - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) MOTIONS Major Rezoning Applications and Sociological Implications On July 21, 1970, Notice was given of the following motion by Alderman Linnell, seconded this day by Alderman Phillips: MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the Social Planning Department be asked to report on major rezoning applications as to the sociological implications. (Referred) MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT this motion be referred to the Standing Committee on Planning and Development. - CARRIED ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Sweeney - referred to communication from the Carport, 3543 Point Grey Road owners of 3543 Point Grey Road with respect to instructions from the City to remove carport erected at the front of the property. In view of the particular situation of properties on the north side of Point Grey Road, exposed directly to the waterfront, Alderman Sweeney requested this communication be directed to the Board of Administration to investigate the complaint and application of these types of regulations to similar properties in the area. His Worship so directed. 324 Alderman Wilson - referred to the recent confrontation Confrontation with between Russian fishing trawlers and Russian Fishing Trawlers a Canadian fishing vessel. The Alderman requested His Worship the Mayor write an appropriate letter on behalf of the Council commending the Minister of Fisheries for his stand, as recently stated, in matters of this kind to protect Canadian vessels. His Worship agreed to forward an appropriate letter. Alderman Bird - referred to the central heating system Central Heating System in the downtown area and the steam which is ejected at various points out of the City streets. The Alderman requested information on preventing this situation continuing. His Worship referred the matter to the Board of Administration. Alderman Broome - requested a communication from the Myer Franks Barrel President of the Society for Pollution Company: Dumping of Oil and Environmental Control, dated May 12, 1970, be referred to the Board of Administration to obtain a report respecting contamination of False Creek by dumping of oil by the Myer Franks Barrel Company, as claimed by the SPEC Organization. His Worship so directed. Alderman Hardwick - requested the Director of Planning be Commercial Zoning Study asked to submit a progress report in the matter of study of commercial zoning areas in the City. His Worship so directed. NOTICE OF MOTION Notices of Motion were received as follows and recognized by the Chair. 1. Security Deposits: Landlord and Tenant Arrangement____________ MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT WHEREAS the Provincial Government has introduced a new Landlord and Tenant Act; and WHEREAS that Act has eliminated security deposits: 325 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board By-law No. 4448 be amended in order to conform to the Landlord and Tenant Act by the repeal of Regulation No. 1 (which would have the effect of eliminating the security deposits of $50 for furnished suites and $25 for non- furnished suites) and the Corporation Counsel be asked to prepare and submit the amending By-law to Council. (Notice) 2. Certain Procedures: Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board________________ MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT WHEREAS the Council By-law No. 4448 incorporating the Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board to deal with grievances concerning tenants and landlords; and WHEREAS this Board has now been functioning for a considerable period of time; and WHEREAS the Council has retained the powers to give certain directions to the Rental Accommodation Grievance Board: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board (a) hold night sessions for the benefit of parties appearing before it (b) publish in advance the time, place, names and addresses of cases to be heard by the Board (c) give written reasons for dispensation of the cases. (Notice) 3. Roof Sign Applications: Neon Products Ltd.________ MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the motions of Council of July 9th and July 14th deferring development permits on the following three sign applications made by Neon Products Ltd. prior to the introduction of a proposed sign control by-law, be rescinded and the development permits be authorized: 8593 Granville Street 1541 West Broadway (Notice) The Council adjourned at approximately 3:30 p.m. The foregoing are the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated July 28. 1970. and the reports referred to are those on Page(s) 326-367 326 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION (Works - l) JULY 21th, 1970 The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. Special Finish Filler Sidewalks and Planters "Neil J. Pelman, Architect for London Drugs new store at 665 West Broadway, has applied for permission to install exposed aggregate filler sidewalks with planter areas. I RECOMMEND that permission be granted subject to the following conditions: (1) The owner enter into an agreement as provided by the Encroachment By-law; (2) The annual charge be nil." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Special Planters at 1885 West Broadway "Dominion Construction Co. Ltd. have applied for permission to install (tub type) circular planters at two (2) entrances to their new building, Cypress Place, 188$ West Broadway, the encroachment being approximately 3 feet. I RECOMMEND that permission be granted subject to the following conditions: (1) The owners enter into an agreement as provided by the Encroachment By-law; (2) The annual charge be nil." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. RECOMMENDATIONS: 3. Changes to Electrical Service for Connaught Bridge The City Engineer reports as follows: "The electrical equipment which operates the Connaught Bridge swing span requires a special 550 volt direct current service. The B.C. Hydro and Power Authority, which presently provides this service, wishes to reduce the load on its direct current system and has offered an incentive of $1,085.00 if the City provides its own direct current service to the swing span by 327 October 1st, 1970. In addition, the City's electricity costs for the swing span, which were increased considerably on April 1st, 1970, would be reduced by approximately $900.00 per year. The City can provide its own direct current service by installing a rectifier supplied from the existing A.C. service on the bridge. If this work is done in conjunction with electrical work already scheduled for the bridge span (Account 8037/2640 - Electrical Limit Switches on Cambie Bridge), the additional cost to the City, after deducting the Hydro contribution will be $2,400.00. The reduction in electricity costs for the swing span would offset this expenditure in approximately three years. I RECOMMEND that the City install its own direct current electric service to the Connaught Bridge swing span, to be supplied from the existing A.C. service on the bridge, and that $2,400.00 be provided from the Contingency Reserve Account for this work." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. 4. Petition Against a Local Improvement Sidewalk on 48th Avenue from Ross Street to Inverness Street_________________________________________________ The City Engineer reports as follows: "On April 25, 1967, Council authorized the City Clerk to sign petitions on behalf of the City for the construction of curbs and gutters, sidewalks and street lighting on certain streets in the South Vancouver Yard Site subdivision. These projects were approved for construction by Council subsequent to a Court of Revision on October 3, 1968. The actual construction of the projects was held up pending the completion of housing construction in the area. A petition has been received from some of the residents on 48th Avenue between Ross Street and Inverness Street petitioning 'the City of Vancouver NOT TO install sidewalks in this area'. Copies of the petition are circulated to the Members of Council, together with an explanatory plan. The petition is signed by ten people, eight of whom are presently registered owners. The total number of assessed owners in the block is eighteen. Joint owner signatures have been made as 'Mr. and Mrs.' on this petition. The total sidewalk project, of which 48th Avenue is a part, is for sidewalks on both sides of six interior streets and on one side of two boundary streets of the new City subdivision. If Council wishes to recognize this petition, the project for P.C. Concrete Sidewalks, Schedule 377, Item 2, could be reduced in scope by deleting 48th Avenue, both sides, between Ross Street and Inverness Street, from the project. 328 However, 48th Avenue, Ross Street and Waverley Avenue form an enclosed 'U' shaped street with access only on to Inverness Street to the east at Waverley and 48th Avenue. There is a small shopping area and an elementary school two blocks to the east at 49th Avenue and Knight Street, so that 48th Avenue is the natural outlet for the homes on Ross Street. If the sidewalk on 48th Avenue is not constructed, the residents on Ross Street, including school children, will not have sidewalk access out to Inverness Street, although they will be paying for sidewalks in front of their own properties. I RECOMMEND that the project for P.C. Concrete sidewalks, Schedule 377, Item 2, proceed as originally approved by Council." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. CONSIDERATION: 5. Parking Accommodation - Police Members Attending Court________________________________ The City Engineer reports as follows: "At its meeting on March 12, 1970, the Board of Police Commissioners passed the following resolution: 'THAT City Council be requested to consider authorizing temporary parking exemption permits for members of the Force attending Court with the understanding that proper control would be exercised over the issue of such permits.' This resolution was passed after a report from the Chief Constable that the Executive of the Policemen's Union had expressed concern over the lack of on-street parking for members of the Force attending Court. He requested that the Chief Constable be asked to consider authorizing the use of temporary exemption permits for members attending Court. He said if such arrangement could be made, the permits would be under strict control and issued to the member when he appeared for Court and returned when he was through. The request has been discussed further with the Chief Constable and parking conditions in the area have been reviewed. The Chief Constable has supplied the following information regarding the number of personnel attending Court: (a) On an average day, 40 to 45 members of the Force attend morning session of Court at 312 Main Street during off-duty hours. (b) Approximately 19 off-duty members attend morning Court at 475 Main Street. 329 Within a one block radius of the Courts (312 Main Street and 475 Main Street) there are 285 on-street parking spaces that are regulated by parking meters or parking time limit signs. The time limits range from half-hour to two hours. Within this same area and in the adjacent block on Cordova Street, there are 30 on-street parking spaces now allocated for Police vehicles because there is insufficient off- street space in the Police parking lot. Thirteen of the spaces are used to accommodate an overflow of Police cars during shift change. Between 10:00 a.m. and approximately 2:00 p.m. these same thirteen spaces are used by members of the Force attending Court during off-duty hours (the use is controlled by the Police Department). The present request asks City Council to authorize exemption permits to allow members of the Force to park their private cars on-street and be exempt from the parking meter fee and parking time limit regulations when attending Court. Continuing use of the thirteen Police zone spaces mentioned above, with the addition of exemption permits for fifty cars each day, would provide parking for the number of personnel attending Court on an average day. The regulated parking in this area is fairly well used throughout the day and fifty exemption permits represents approximately 18% of the total spaces available for public use for all business and Court purposes. As mentioned above, there are also 30 on-street spaces now designated for Police use. It is difficult to determine the most appropriate ratio between reserved on-street Police parking and public parking. In discussing this particular aspect, the Chief Constable suggested that 20 exemption permits, although not meeting the members full requirements, would be very helpful. If exemption permits are granted, the identification on the vehicles and control of the permits, should be handled by the Chief Constable to insure that the permits are used only when the members appear for Court and are returned when through. Council's attention is drawn to the fact that a further policy decision will be required concerning use of available parking spaces at the proposed Provincial Court Complex on Main Street and the re-designed Public Safety Building. The decision to be made now is likely to be reviewed when the Courts are completed and off-street parking is available." Since this is a matter of policy, your Board submits the matter to Council for CONSIDERATION. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 316 330 Board of Administration, July 24, 1970 ................(HARBOURS - 1) HARBOURS AND PARKS MATTERS INFORMATION: 1. Cambie Park The Park Board has advised that after lengthy consideration that Board has designated the park site at 54th and Cambie Street "Cambie Park". The Board has named this park to continue the use of place named Cambie in the City of Vancouver and to continue the con- nection between Mr. H. J. Cambie, the first Divisional Engineer of the C.P.R. who was involved in the laying out of our first street plan in the years 1884 - 1885. Your Board brings this forward for the INFORMATION of Council. RECOMMENDATION: 2. Community Space in the New South- East Sector Elementary School____________ The Director of Social Planning/Community Development has sub- mitted the following report: "At the June 24, 1970, meeting of the Joint Technical Committee, a motion was passed that a recommendation go to City Council from the Joint Technical Committee approving the inclusion of community space within the new South-East Sector elementary school. It was also approved that the $50,000 expenditure should come from the $1.5 million voted for capital expenditures on new extensions and improvements of Recreation Centres. This community space would be available for use during school hours as well as after school. The proposed space is 2,136 sq. ft. and includes 1,800 sq. ft. of open floor area (30* x 60'), adult washrooms, storage and office space, entrance, and separate gas fired heating and ventilating units. The $50,000.00 would also allow for basic furnishings. The school has been designed so that the lunch room area adjoins the gymnasium, separated by a folding partition, thereby providing the community with the use of a full size gymnasium at no extra cost to the municipality. A group representing local area residents and community staff were initially involved in this planning and have gone on record to state that such provisions within schools are of significant social and economic advantage to the whole City. The Director of Social Planning/Community Development RECOMMENDS that $50,000.00 of the $1.5 million in the 1971- 75 Five Year Plan for capital expenditures on Recreation Centres be allotted for the inclusion of the proposed com- munity facilities within the new South-East Sector elementary school and the Board of School Trustees and the Board of Parks and Public Recreation be so informed. Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoingrecommendation of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 316 Board of Administration, July 24, 1970 . . . . (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Rezoning: N/S of E. Broadway between Slocan & Penticton (Mr. W.A. Street) The Director of Planning reports as follows: "An application has been received from Mr. W.A. Street, #220 - 890 West Pender Street, requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575, whereby the north side of East Broadway between Slocan and Penticton being Lots 18-24, C and B, Block 22, N½ Sec. 34 THSL would be rezoned from an RS-1 One- Family Dwelling District to a CD-I Comprehensive Development District for the purpose of: 'development of non-profit senior citizens high-rise apartment and church building'. Site Location The site is located on the north side of Broadwav between Penticton and Slocan Streets. The westerly 182' frontaqe on Broadway is owned and developed by the YMCA. The subject request refers to the remaining 379' street frontage along Broadway. The property is city-owned and zoned as an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District. Brief History In 1959, City Council approved the sale of two parcels in the westerly portion of the city-owned half block. One to the Y.M.C.A. (Lot A) and the other to the United Church of Canada (Lot B). Both parcels to be developed for institutional purposes, with the property remaining zoned as an RS-1 One-Family Dwelling District, and the scheme of development subject to prior approval by the Technical Planning Board after consultation with the Town Planning Commission. The balance of the City-owned property to the east (Lot C and Lots 18-24) was held for future sale for a suitable comparable institutional use. At that time the Technical Planning Board had reported 'the use of the site for apartment purposes similar to those allowed in an RM-3 Multiple Dwelling area would not be appropriate for this site.' In 1962, City Council approved the sale of the easterly portion of the block to the Hungarian Social Club, subject to conditions. Neither the United Church nor the Hungarian Social Club develop- ments proceeded. Subsequently Council approved of the site being reserved for possible public housing. No scheme of development, or conditions, etc., were considered or prepared. In 1968, Council approved the withdrawal of this site from possible public housing use and authorized the property being offered for sale to non-profit organizations for development for possbile senior citizens housing. 331 332 Present Proposal From information submitted by the applicant's architect, Mr. N.S. Jones, it is proposed to develop the site with an integrated church, Christian Education Centre and senior citizens development. The Church and Christian Education Centre would be on the westerly portion of the site. A 9-storey senior citizens high-rise apart- ment building would be on the easterly portion. Off-street parking facilities would be provided both underground and on open portions of the site. The total development would have a floor space ratio of approximately 1.45. Comments Jt is considered that the proposed developed floor space ratio of 1.45, the 9-storey high-rise senior citizens' apartment building, and the general height and bulk of the Church and Christian Education Centre would be over-intensive development of the site at this location. A floor space ratio of 1.45 could be appropriate in a medium density RM-3 Multiple Dwelling apartment area where the average floor space ratio for new apartments is approximately 1.5. However, this site is within an area having on three sides one- family dwellings and across Broadway, the Technical School. The surrounding area has a floor space ratio density of considerably less than 0.50. The maximum permitted floor space ratio in an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District is 0.45. Development Suggestions The development of this site for either a church, senior citizens' development or combination of both could be acceptable provided the form of development was in keeping with the general surround- ing one-family dwelling area; the development should not exceed two storeys nor 35 feet in height and have adequate setbacks, open landscaped areas and satisfactory off-street parking facilities. The bulk, mass and form of the total development should be in keeping with the surrounding one-family dwelling district and the floor space ratio should not exceed a gross floor area of 0.55. The Director of Planning had proposed a gross floor space ratio of 0.55 for this site when it was being considered for either public housing or by non-profit organizations for senior citizens' housing. For comparison there is an integrated church, school and ten-storey senior citizens' apartment development at the north-west corner of Joyce Street and Euclid Avenue. This site was zoned from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District and a C-l Local Commercial District to a CD-I Comprehensive Develop- ment District. 333 The surrounding area being zoned generally as an RS-1 One-Family Dwelling District to the south, west and north - in part,; C-l Local Commercial District to the north and south - in part; and M-l Light Industrial District to the east across Joyce Street - such industrial district requiring a 24' landscaped setback from Joyce Street. CD-I Comprehensive Development as finally approved by City Council in 1968 had an overall floor space ratio of 0.55. Recommendation The Technical Planning Board on July 3rd, 1970 recommended that the application for rezoning to a CD-I Comprehensive Development District be APPROVED with the uses being restricted to a church and senior citizens' apartment building with customary accessory uses subject to the following conditions: A. The detailed scheme of development to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board after consultation with the Design Panel with regard to architectural design and advice from the Town Planning Commission. The gross floor space ratio not to exceed 0.55. The development not to exceed two storeys nor 35 feet in height. The bulk, mass and form of development to be in keeping with the adjacent one-family area. The development to provide adequate setbacks from the property lines; open landscaped area and satisfactory off- street parking facilities, etc. B. The site to be developed and maintained at all times as one integrated development. C. No signs or advertisements shall be permitted save for such sign or advertisement as may be approved by the Technical Planning Board having regard to Section 10 (21) (a) - Signs and Advertisements permitted in an R District - of the Zoning and Development By-law. The Technical Planning Board further recommended that should the above conditions or such other conditions as set by City Council following a Public Hearing not be complied with the by the owners in order to permit the three readings of the amending by-law to be implemented within 120 days from this date (Public Hearing date) this approval shall expire. The Town Planning Commission on July 10, 1970 concurred in the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board. It is noted that City Council on May 5, 1970 received a delegation from Mr. W. A. Street regarding the acquisition of Lots 18-24, located on the north side of Broadway between Penticton and Slocan Streets, for development of a senior citizens' high-rise and church building. City Council resolved: 'THAT the applicant be advised to submit his application in the usual way and that the Council favours submitting the application to a Public Hearing'. " Your Board RECOMMENDS that the reports of the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission be received and the matter be referred for the consideration of Council at a Public Hearing. 334 2. Proposed Amendment to Zoning and Development By-law #3575 to Prohibit Roof Signs in all Commercial and Industrial Districts___________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Further to City Council's resolutions of May 5, 1970 and June 23, 1970, the Director of Planning has made application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law #3575 to prohibit roof signs in Commercial and Industrial zoned districts of the City. The applications will be before Council at the next Public Hearing For the period, June 29, 1970, to July 17, 1970, thirteen sign applications have been received which would not be in conformity with the proposed amendment to the By-law to be considered by Council at Public Hearing. DATE OF APPLICATION APPLICANT LOCATION OF SIGN June 29, 1970 Diamond Neon 1090 Alberni Street (Manufacturing) Ltd. July 2, 1970 Neon Products Ltd. 8860 Hudson Street July 8, 1970 Sign-O-Lite Plastics 843 East Hastings Ltd. July 9, 1970 Neon Products Ltd. 1897 Burrard Street July 13, 1970 Sign-O-Lite Plastics 5076 Victoria Drive Ltd. July 13, 1970 Neon Products Ltd. 6241 Fraser Street July 14, 1970 Superior Signs Ltd. 1310 East 12th Avenue July 14, 1970 Galaxie Signs Ltd. 3660 East Hastings July 15, 1970 Neon Products Ltd. 1001 Robson Street July 15, 1970 Sign-O-Lite Plastics 2374 East Broadway Ltd. July 16, 1970 Sign-O-Lite Plastics 1941 Cornwall Street Ltd. July 16, 1970 Sign-O-Lite Plastics 5854 Victoria Drive Ltd. July 20, 1970 Neon Products Ltd. 1756 East Broadway RECOMMENDATION: That the permits for each of the above applications be withheld pending the consideration of the proposed By-law amendments by City Council at the next Public Hearing." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Director of Planning be endorsed. 335 3. Requested Study - West Broadway The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Council on June 9, 1970, was advised that merchants in the Broadway West area, had enquired as to when a report on the requested beautification study would be forthcoming. The Board of Administration was requested to look into the matter, and this report is submitted in response to the Board's request. A. Introduction Council has received a brief from the merchants of West Broadway which requests the initiation of beautification studies in the West Broadway area. The Committee representing the merchants, wish to appear in respect of this report only if Council is considering not adopting the recommendation to proceed. B. Area of Study The proposed study area includes the public and private properties from 2600 to 3200 West Broadway as shown in Illustration 1. C. Study Procedure It is proposed that feasibility studies be done by the Planning Department in consultation with the area committee and with other City Departments. If the beautification project proceeds, consultants will be required for detailed further studies. Their fees under the normal beautification formula would be shared - 50% by the property owners and tenants and 50% by the City. D. Scope of the Project The initial feasibility studies would investigate with the merchants the potentials for beautification in this area including preliminary estimates of magnitude of the cost and will bring these forward for Council's consideration. City staff will undertake only those basic investigations at normal cost assumed under existing procedure. E. Time Table Initial feasibility studies should be completed by the end of the year, subject to staff availability. Implementation of any project after acceptance would not, therefore, occur until the spring of 1971. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Council authorize the Director of Planning to proceed with feasibility studies for West Broadway in con- junction with the area's owners and merchants and to report back to Council on the nature of the project, including the use of consultants for further detailed studies, maintenance and operating costs and proposed cost sharing." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Planning be adopted. (Copies of the brief are recirculated for the information of Council). 336 INFORMATION 4. Use of Building: 2025 West 16th Avenue X-Kalay Foundation Society____________________ The following is an extract from the Minutes of the Vancouver City Council meeting of July 14, 1970:- "On July 9th, Council adopted the following recommendation of the Board of Administration: 'that unless satisfactory information has been first received by City Councl by no later than July 14, 1970, (in that the X-Kalay Foundation Society will be vacating the building at 2025 West 16th Avenue by August 1st, 1970) then the conditions of approval of the Development Permit together with other City By-laws be enforced in accordance with normal procedures.' A communication, dated July 10, 1970, was received from this Society setting out their present position in respect of use of the present building and proposal to lease warehouse and property at 26 West 7th Avenue. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the resolution of Council dated July 9, 1970, be amended by striking the following therefrom: 'in that the X-Kalay Foundation Society will be vacating the building at 2025 West 16th Avenue by August 1st, 1970.' FURTHER THAT the Director of Permits and Licenses report to Council whether, in the light of the communication from this Society dated July 10, 1970, the physical aspects in respect of this development permit, e.g. 'parking', can be deferred, and FURTHER THAT the Health and other by-law regulations, in addition to the limitation of nineteen persons, shall be enforced. - CARRIED" The Director of Permits & Licenses now reports as follows:- "The parking and building requirements which were reported as not having been complied with can be deferred for a reasonable period of time without major problems resulting." Your Board submits this matter to Council for Information. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 316 337 Board of Administration, July 24 , 1970 FINANCE - 1 FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Sinking Fund and investment Matters, June, 1970 The Board considered the following report of tile director of finance respecting (a) Security transactions during the month of June, 1370. (b) Summary of Securities held by the general and Capital Accounts as at June 30, 1370. (a) GENERAL AND CAPITAL ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS Date Type of Security Maturity Maturity Term Yield Date Value Cost Pays % June 18 Mercantile Sank of Canada July 31/79 $1,008,541.10 $1,000,000.00 43 7.25 19 Mercantile Dank of Canada Aug. 31/79 1,014,500.00 1,000,000.00 73 7.25 $2,023,041.10 $2,000,000.00 SINKING FUND TRANSACTIONS Exchange of Canada and Canadian National Railway bonds for Rank Deposit Receipt to provide an improved Yield and a More Suitable Maturity Date ______________for the Sinking Fund Portfolio Date Type of Security Maturity Maturity Price Cost Term Yield Date Yrs. /Mos. % Value Disposals June 30* Canadian National Railways 5½% Dec. 15/71 930,000.00 $98.30 $ 914,190.00 1/5 6.74 30* Canada 7¼% Apr. 1/72 1,120,000.00 101.20 1,133,440.00 1/9 6.52 $2,050,000.00 $2,047,630.00 * Transaction completed July 2, 1570. Acquisition June 29 Royal Bank of Mar. 15/71 $2,224,426.44 $2,100,000.00 Days 8.35 Canada 259 Date Type of Security Maturity Maturity Cost Term Yield Date Value Days % June Purchase of Dank Sept. 1/70 $2,024,958.36 $2,000,000.00 63 7.23 Deposit Receipts 30 Bank of Montreal GENERAL AND CAPITAL ACCOUNTS Summary of Securities Held as at June 30, 1370 Type of Security Maturity Value Cost or Book Value Short Term Bank Deposit Receipt $6,623,876.17 $6,300,000.00 Recommended by your Board that the report of the Director of Finance on Sinking Fund and investment Matters for June, 1370 be confirmed. 338 2. Museums Department Exhibition Program The Acting Director of Museums and Planetarium reports as follows: "I wish to present an amended exhibition program for 1970 that was presented to the Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planet- arium Board and approved by them on July 14, 1970. Since assuming this position late in May I have met with the Museum Curatorial and Display staff for the purpose of working out a more viable exhibition program than was originally pre- sented to Council at budget time. This we have done and I now present it to you for your information and approval. The new program does not involve any additional expense to the City; instead, it is a reallocation of the money approved. This can be done partly by deleting two planned exhibitions which were foundering and by involving certain curatorial personnel, who up to now have not been asked to prepare exhi- bition plans. If this program is approved, it will result in all display galleries of the Museums being filled by exhibitions produced by the Museums' staff. When Council approved the budget, money had been allocated for five displays- (a) Fisheries and Forestry (b) Treasure Trove '70 (c) Settlement and Colonization (permanent) (d) Whaling (e) Historical Astronomy When I assumed the Directorship of the Department, I determined that neither the whaling show, nor the historical astronomy show had much chance of being completed during 1970. Therefore, in consultation with the staff members involved, we decided to delay these exhibitions until next year. 'Treasure Trove '70', which is in the Maritime Museum, cost considerably less than was budgeted. These factors resulted in the saving of money which has been reallocated for 10 exhibitions (one permanent) for 1970 instead of the original 5. All the Curatorial Staff and Display staff are currently hard at work on developing the new exhibition plans. The Display Department is now being administered by the new Supervisor of Display and Technical Services, Herb Watson, and I am happy to report that the morale and productivity of the Display Department is extremely high. Our first Natural History exhibition, entitled 'Birds of Prey' was produced in three weeks and is now being favourably accepted by the public. 'The World of Philip Timms', another recently- planned exhibition, opens on July 20. This exhibition shows early Vancouver as seen through the camera of Mr. Philip Timms, who still lives in this city at the age of 96. On August 10, we will open a massive Fisheries and Forestry exhibition, which will be one of the most impressive exhibitions of its kind ever produced. By late Summer, a new Archaeology exhibition is planned to open in the first gallery of the Museum. Meanwhile, 339 the development of another Natural History exhibition, this one telling the story of a collections trip carried out in the Spring in the Okanagan Valley, will continue with a planned opening early in September. This is to be installed in the newly con- structed display area at the bottom of the main stairs to the lower lobby. Funds were not provided in the Museum Department's budget to construct this new display area and Council approval for the expenditure of $1,600 for this item, out of the approved display program funds, is requested. An exhibition is under way for the Maritime Museum which will feature the age of steam on the B.C. coast. Work will continue from the Summer towards the planned opening of two further exhibitions in the Autumn produced by the History Division. One will tell the story of the Klondike Goldrush and Vancouver's association with it; the other, as previously mentioned, is the story of 'Settlement and Colonization'. The Hudson Bay trading post is being constructed in one of the galleries at this time and completion is expected this Autumn. Even the Planetarium has exhibition plans, in addition to its popular presentation in the theatre. The Planetarium exhibition will show the public how a Planetarium production is planned and developed. This will be completed during the Summer. And, of course, the Anthropology and Ethnology Division is awaiting the final plans for the Lipsett Collection to come to the Museum, with the hope that a large portion of this collection can be exhibited in the Autumn. So, I hope from this brief summary that you can see that we have undertaken an ambitious program for the balance of this year and I ask your approval so that we can proceed towards completion. RECOMMENDED that the revised exhibition program, which is circulated, for the Centennial Museum and H.R. MacMillan Planet- arium, including the expenditure of $1,600 to construct a new display area in the stair well, be approved." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Acting Director of Museums and Planetarium be adopted. CONSIDERATION 3. Tender No. 15-70-1 - For Laundry Service The Purchasing Agent and Medical Health Officer report as follows: "Tenders for laundry service were opened by your Board on Tuesday, May 19, 1970, and referred to the Purchasing Agent and Medical Health Officer for tabulation and report. This report is submitted without recommendation because Union status is involved. 340 Union Status Tenders were received from Sterling Laundry Ltd. (a union firm) and Custom Cleaners Ltd. (a non-union firm). The Director of Personnel Services reviewed the scale of wages and fringe benefits paid by each of these firms and reports that the rates paid by Sterling Laundry Ltd. are 51% higher, on the low end of the scale, and 18% higher, on the top of the scale, than the rates paid by Custom Cleaners Ltd. Sanitation The Medical Health Officer reports that both premises comply with the requirements of the Health By-law. However, Sterling Laundry provided a higher level of sanitation throughout its plant. Price Comparisons The lowest cost can be obtained by accepting the low bid on each item. This would result in a split award with the following approximate costs - Sterling Laundry Ltd. - $ 5,350. Custom Cleaners Ltd. - $ 7,350. Total - $12,700. If the entire award is made to the union plant (Sterling Laundry) the cost will be approximately $16,400.00 which is $3,700.00 or 29% higher than a split award. When Council has made the award, a contract (or contracts) satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel will be prepared and forwarded to the Board of Administration for signature." Your Board submits the foregoing report for the consideration of Council. 4. Offer No. 6-170-20 for Binding The Purchasing Agent reports as follows:- "Offers for Bookbinding Service were opened by the Purchasing Agent on June 19, 1970. This report is submitted for Council consideration because union status is involved. Only two bids were received:- Bid No. 1 - Northwest Bindery Ltd. A non-union firm at a total estimated cost of approximately $890.00 per year, plus 5% Provincial S.S. Tax. The President of Northwest Bindery is unwilling to divulge current employee wage scales. 341 Bid No. 2 - Fryers Bookbinding Ltd. A union shop, at a total estimated cost of approximately $979.00 per year, plus 5% Provincial S.S. Tax. PRICE COMPARISON Bid No. 1 - $890.00 - Non-union firm. Bid No. 2 - $979.00 Union Shop. The bid from the Union Shop is $89.00 or 10% higher than the bid from the non-union shop." Your Board submits the foregoing report for the considera- tion of Council. 5. Grant: Society for Pollution and Environmental Control The Society for Pollution and Environmental Control, by letter addressed to Alderman Adams as Chairman of the Finance Committee, requests a grant of $2,500 which the Society states is approximately the value of one year's rental of the premises occupied by the Society at 44 West 6th Avenue. Attached to the letter was a summary of the first year's operation plus financial statements for the Society for the year ending March 31, 1970, a copy of the Society's Constitution and By-laws plus literature covering a public information poll on pollution and a copy of the publication of the Society "Introspect". Copies of the letter, summary of the first year of operation and the financial statements are circulated for the information of Members of Council, and the balance of the material is on file with the City Clerk for inspection. The Society requests that it be heard as a delegation in support of its application. Your Board notes that the Air Pollution Control Society received grants of $2,000 per year for the years 1965/66 and '67. In 1968, they applied for an increased grant and the Standing Committee on Finance recommended "no action be taken" and Council adopted that recommendation. In 1969, the Air Pollution Control Society applied for an unspecified amount, but again, "no action was taken". The Society for Pollution and Environmental Control requested a grant in the amount of $1,000 for research purposes in 1969. Council, at its meeting held December 2, 1969, considered the request and a motion to approve was lost. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. DELEGATION REQUEST - SOCIETY FOR POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL 342 6. Grant - B.C. Lions Beefeater Band In a communication dated July 18, 1970, Mr. Dal Richards has advised that he and 100 members of the B.C. Lions Beefeater Band have been issued an invitation by the Oakland Raiders Football Club to provide Half-time Entertainment at the Oakland Raiders and Baltimore Colts Football Game at the Oakland Coliseum Saturday, August 8, 1970. Mr. Richards states this is a rare opportunity for the City, the Province and the Football Club and the publicity attached to such a performance is enormous. He further advised that contributions have been given by interested groups in the amount of $14,700 towards the expense of this trip, however, a deficit of $1,200 remains, which he requests the Vancouver City Council donate. Further information with respect to the invitation and the budget is set out in a communication dated July 18th, which is cir- culated for the information of Council. Your Board notes that Council has dealt with similar requests in the past as follows: April 1970 - Vancouver Kiwanis Boys' Pipe Band - No action. Financial Assistance for travel to Scotland. July 1969 - B.C. Lions Beefeater Band - $500 Approved. Travel to Europe re appearance at the Edinburgh Festival Tattoo. Feb. 1969 Vancouver Ladies Pipe Band - No action. Request for $1,000 to tour Scotland. June 1966 - Kitsilano Boys Band - $3,000 Approved. Assistance in planned trip to Europe. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. 7. Hope Brigade Days Request for Fire Department Band Alderman James of the Town of Hope, as Chairman of the "Hope Brigade Days", requests the participation of the Police Motor Cycle Display Team and/or the Firemen's Band at the "Brigade Days" to be held in Hope, September 11, 12 and 13, 1970. Copy of Alderman James letter is circulated. The Chief Constable advises that it will not be possible for members of his Department to participate. The Fire Chief advises that arrangements can be made for the Band to accept the invitation on Saturday, September 12 as requested by Alderman James. The Band members will make the necessary arrangements for time off with no loss to the City. For the information of Council, similar requests have been considered as follows: 343 1964 Fire Department Band - to Calgary $724.50 GRANTED Stampede (Transportation & Meals) 1965 Fire Department Band - to Calgary $1,320.00 Stampede (Transportation & Meals) NOT GRANTED 1966 Fire Department Band - Kelowna $430.00 GRANTED Regatta 1967 Fire Department Band - Kelowna $525.00 GRANTED Regatta 1967 Fire Department Band - Reno United NOT GRANTED Fund Parade 1968 Fire Department Band - Kelowna $576.00 GRANTED Regatta 1970 Fire Department Band - Calgary $875.00 GRANTED Stampede The only cost not covered by arrangements made by the firemen themselves or the Town of Hope is $120 for the chartering of a bus. Your Board brings this request for the attendance of the Fire Department Band at the Hope Brigade Days forward for Council's consideration and instruction. INFORMATION 8. Taxes on Improvements The Director of Finance has submitted the following report in response to Council's enquiry regarding the impact on single family homes resulting from the increase from 50% to 75% in the percent of improvements taxed for general purposes. This increase became effec- tive in 1969. "The easiest method of illustrating the impact on the homeowner of raising the percent of improvements taxed is to show the actual taxes (average single family residential general purpose) and what the taxes would have been with the alternate method. General Purpose General Purpose Taxes on Basis of Taxes on Basis of Taxable Value Equal Taxable Value Equal to 100% of Land Value to 100% of Land Value Plus 50% of Improvements Plus 75% of Improve¬- Year Value ments Value 1963 $166 $165 1964 169 168 1965 177 174 1966 185 181 1967 195 191 1968 209 204 1969 231 224 1970 253 243 344 The boxed-in amounts are the general taxes actually paid by the average homeowner. It can be seen that the switch in percent of improvements taxed saved the average homeowner $7 in 1969 and $10 in 1970. A projection suggests that the saving will be $11 in 1971." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Director of Finance for information. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 317 - 319 345 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS JULY 24, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Lease Renewal: Lot 2 Sit: E/S of Granville St., S. of Beach Ave. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lot 2, Block 124, D.L. 541 which is situated on the east side of Granville Street, South of Beach Avenue was acquired in 1956 and has been reserved from sale by the City Engineer for possible highway requirements. Since June 1, 1965, it has been leased to Pioneer Manufacturing Ltd., for off-street parking required for their milling operation. The site use is restricted to parking only and it does not have access except through property owned by the company. The company now requests a 4-year lease renewal from June 1, 1970, to May 31, 1974. This term will coincide with the termination dates of their leases on adjoining C.P.R. lands. The Director of Planning concurs with the request. A review of the rental and terms and conditions of the lease indicates that the present rental being charged of $62.00 per month plus all taxes on land and improve- ments is producing a fair market rental return on the property. RECOMMENDED that the lease of Lot 2, Block 124, D.L. 541 be renewed for a further 4-year term commencing June 1, 1970, at the same rate and subject to the same terms and conditions as contained in the original lease dated June 1, 1965." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 2. Acquisition of Street Corner Cut-off E/S Payne St.,N. of B.C. Hydro Right-of-Way The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "The City Engineer has received a local improvement petition for installation of curbs and gutters on Payne St. from Wellington Avenue to the lane north of the B.C. Hydro Right-of-Way. In processing the petition, it was noted that Payne Street was sub-standard in width, being only 40'. To facilitate access to the lane, the City Engineer requested the acquisition of a 10' x 10' corner cut-off from Lot 7, Block 14, D.L.'s 36 & 5l as shown on plan marginally numbered LF 5408, which is attached. 346 Following negotiations with the owners, they have agreed to convey the requested corner cut-off for the sum of $75.00 made up as follows:- a) Payment for loss of land $50.00 b) Payment for loss of an ornamental pine tree 25.00 $75.00 The City Engineer has endorsed this settlement. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire the portion of Lot 7) Block 14, D.L.'s 36 & 51, as shown on plan marginally numbered LF 5408 on the foregoing basis, the cost to be charged to Account Code #146/1801." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 3. Acquisition for Urban Renewal Project 6 3425 McGill Street_________________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lots 13 & 14, Blk. L, H.T., being 3425 McGill Street are required for Urban Renewal Project 6, which project in- cludes various lands located adjacent to the South approaches of the Second Narrows Bridge. The lands in this area are to provide new industrial sites. These premises comprise a one-storey frame dwelling with full basement, erected in 1919 on a site consisting of two lots each 49.99' x 122' in size, zoned RS-1. The dwelling contains 5 rooms on the main floor plus 4 rooms in the basement, 6 plumbing fixtures, has a patent shingle roof, wood shingles on the exterior, a concrete foundation and is heated by an oil range and an oil space heater. This dwelling is in fair condition for age and type and is occupied by the owners. On November 4, 1969, City Council approved the expropriation of this property as per Item 5, Property Matters, October 31, 1969, the owners having refused an offer of $28,000.00. Professor E.C.E. Todd was appointed as the City's nominee to the Board of Arbitration. Further negotiations with the owners have failed to produce a settlement and while the owners have appointed their nominee to the Arbitration Board, agreement has not yet been reached on the appointment of a chairman. The subject property is required at an early date by the City Engineer for the installation of utilities. Also, title to the property is required to facilitate completion of the new subdivision. On a recent date the City Solicitor requested the owners to convey their property to the City without prejudice to their claims for compen- sation. This request was refused. 347 To enable the project to proceed the City Solicitor now requests authority to apply to the Court for a Vesting Order and a Warrant of Possession. RECOMMENDED that the Corporation Counsel be authorized to apply for a Vesting Order and a Warrant of Possession in accordance with the foregoing report." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved. 4. Extension of Lease Giroday Sawmills Ltd. A letter dated July 13, 1970 has been received from Giroday Sawmills Ltd., copies of which are circulated for Council information. At a meeting on May 26, 1970, City Council adopted the following recommendation of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development: "THAT the Board of Administration be requested to report back to Council as quickly as possible on the phasing of development in False Creek on two alternative bases: a) on the problems of the tenants, b) on the capability of the City to complete redevelopment as quickly as possible; all the existing tenancies to be negotiated, with the exception of the portion of land between Johnston Terminals and V.I.E.W., on the basis of a six-months' term at market value in 1971 and then on a month to month basis until Council has decided the total program, at which time the leases could be reviewed." This resolution followed consideration of a report from the Supervisor of Property and Insurance and representations from Mr. L. De La Giroday of Giroday Sawmills Ltd. A report dealing with the phasing of development of False Creek is due to be completed within the next week or two, and, Your Board RECOMMENDS that Mr. Giroday be given the opportunity to speak to the matter at the time the report is being considered by Council. DELEGATION REQUEST - MR. L. DE LA GIRODAY FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 321 ======================================================================== 348 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, August 4, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated July 28, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS It was agreed to defer the following matters pending the hearing of delegations later this day: (a) Low Cost Housing Senior Citizens - Mobile Homes (Marion Construction Limited) (b) Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board (c) Tag Days: International Association of Lions Clubs (d) Garibaldi Olympic Development Association COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Delegation Request re Building: 1365/85 Boundary Road (World Wide Church of God) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, pursuant to request received, permission be granted for a delegation to be heard on behalf of the World Wide Church of God in connection with the property at 1365/85 Boundary Road, such delegation to be heard when the Board of Administration report on the subject is before the Council. - CARRIED 349 2. 1971 Federal Centennial Grant The Council, on June 18, 1970, passed a motion directed to the Senior Governments expressing the view that the Government's $10 million Federal grant for the 1971 Centennial should be dis- tributed to the muncipalities within the Province on a per capita basis. A reply has been received from the Executive Assistant to the Secretary of State advising the disposition of the grant is being discussed between representatives from the two senior levels of government and announcements will be made as soon as an agreement has been reached. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this information be received. - CARRIED 3. Additional Police The Council received a resolution from the Police Commission dated July 30, 1970, reading as follows: 'THAT the Chief Constable's recommendation that the strength of the Force be increased by 50 Police Constables be approved and City Council be requested to consider: 1. Provision of the funds required in 1970 (approximately $55,000) for the engagement of 25 additional Police Constables effective October 1, 1970, AND 2. Authorization for the engagement of 25 additional Police Constables effective February 1, 1971.' MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this communication and the whole subject matter be referred to the Standing Committee on Finance; FURTHER THAT the Board of Administration be requested to submit a report on this request to the Standing Committee on Finance, at which time the Chief Constable and representatives of the Police Commission be invited to attend. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, July 31, 1970 Works and Utility Matters (i) Offers: Two Gasoline Dispensers (Clause 3) The Board of Administration advised of offers received for the supply and installation of two gasoline dispensers, submitted to Council for consideration in view of involvement of union status. The prices quoted include all taxes and charges and funds for the purpose are provided in the capital budget. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the low bid of McIntosh Supply Ltd., in the amount of $2,063.25 be accepted, subject to contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel. - CARRIED 350 (ii) Tender: Supply of Sand (Clause 5) The Board of Administration advised of tenders received for the supply of sand, referred to Council because of union status and local preference. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the low bid of Basic Materials Ltd., for a 2-year Contract be accepted, subject to 5% Provincial sales tax and contract satis- factory to the Corporation Counsel. - CARRIED (iii) Balance of Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clauses 1, 2 and 4 of the report of the Board of Adminis- tration (Works and Utility matters), dated July 31, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Social Service and Health Matters (i) Indigent Burials (Clause 1) The Board of Administration submitted the following report of the Acting Social Service Administrator: "On June 9, 1970 a recommendation by the Acting Social Service Administrator was made to Council to increase the amount paid for an indigent funeral from $145.00 to $200 (less $5.00 fee for minister) in line with the Provincial Government's approved maximum. Council at that time referred the matter back to the Social Service Department with a request that prices charged by the Glenhaven Memorial Chapel Ltd. and the Memorial Society of B.C. be investigated. Letters have now been received from both these Organizations setting out what they are prepared to provide in the way of a funeral and the price they would charge. These are summarized as follows: (a) Glenhaven Memorial Chapel Ltd. is located at 1235 East Hastings Street and the proprietor is G.A. Martin. Glenhaven is prepared to provide a full funeral for $195.00 plus $5.00 ministerial fee. Funerals would be held on any day except Saturdays and Sundays. This price would be available on a 12 month contract basis. (b) First Memorial Services Ltd. is located at 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver. The Society has offices, chapel and crematorium at this location and is prepared to arrange for funeral or memorial service in any church in Vancouver or use its own chapel in North Vancouver. The price for this service, on a contract basis, is quoted as $185.00 which includes the ministerial fee. 351 The other alternative open for Council's decision is the possibility of continuing the present arrangements of rotating the indigent funerals between the twelve funeral directors on a monthly basis. Payment would be $195.00 plus $5.00 ministerial fee, the maximum rate approved by the Provincial Government. The present contract with the funeral directors, dated June 1957, has a Clause #6 stating that 'It is agreed between the parties hereto that this agreement may be terminated at any time by either party hereto giving to the other six months' notice thereof in writing.'" MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT a contract for indigent burials be entered into with First Memorial Services Ltd. on the basis of its offer of $185.00, including ministerial fee, the contract to be on a one-year basis and satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel. * - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, in Amendment, THAT these services be carried on on the present basis using the services of undertakers within the City of Vancouver. - LOST The motion of Alderman Phillips was put and carried.* (ii) Social Assistance Statements (Clause 2) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clause 2 of the report of the Board of Administration (Social Service and Health matters), dated July 31, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Harbours and Parks Matters Callister Park MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Harbours and Parks matters), dated July 31, 1970, respecting Callister Park, be adopted but the effective date of surrender and execution be immediately after October 1, 1970. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters (i) False Creek Lands Provincial Government/Marathon Transfer (Clause 2) It was agreed to defer consideration of this matter pending the receiving of a Report Reference from the Director of Planning later in the day. (see page 10) (ii) Strathcona Area Rehabilitation Project (Clause 4) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this clause be referred to the Standing Committee on Planning and Development to receive a Report Reference from the Director of Social Planning/Community Development. - CARRIED 352 (iii) City Lands S/S of False Creek: Staging and Implementation of Development (Clause 6)___________________________________ It was agreed to defer consideration of this clause pending the hearing of a delegation later this day. (see pages 9 and 10) (iv) Balance of Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clauses 1, 3 and 5 of the report of the Board of Adminis- tration (Building and Planning matters), dated July 31, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Licenses and Claims Matters Claim: Peter Toker MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Licenses and Claims matters), dated July 31, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Finance Matters (i) Grant: Vancouver Opera Association (Clause 2) On July 7th, the Council approved a grant to the Vancouver Opera Association in the amount of $15,000 in rentable time in respect of the Civic Theatre. The Board of Administration advises the Opera Association has pointed out rental time will only amount, in 1970, to a portion of this grant and therefore it is requested the former approval be amended to allow the grant on the basis of $10,000 in rentable theatre time and an outright grant of $5,000.00. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the previous resolution of Council approving a $15,000 grant in rentable time of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre be amended to provide that $5,000 of the grant approved be given on a cash basis and the balance be applied against rentals and other Civic Theatre charges. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY (ii) Luncheon: Canadian Young Voyageur Program (Clause 4)_____________________________________ The Council considered a request from the Administrative Assistant of Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School for a grant of approximately $85.00 for a Civic luncheon to entertain Young Voyageurs from Montreal. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT a grant of approximately $85.00 be approved. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY (iii) Balance of Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clauses 1 and 3 of the report of the Board of Adminis- tration (Finance matters), dated July 31, 1970 be adopted. - CARRIED 353 B. Property Matters (i) Sale of Church Sites: Area 'C' S.E. Sector (Clause 3) The Board of Administration submitted the following report of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance: "The plan of development of the S.E. Sector approved by Council on May 31, 1968, specifies a 1.6 acre site in Area 'C' situated at 48th and Tyne for development as a church site. The site is zoned RS-1, one-family residential. City Council by Resolution of February 17, 1970, authorized the sale of RS-1 lots in Area 'C' of the S.E. Sector to individuals at a fixed price. Prior to marketing this church site, the Supervisor of Property and Insurance requests clarification from Council as to whether it is the intention to offer the church site for sale on the basis of fixed price or on a competitive bid basis. A. If the site is offered for sale on the basis of fixed price a valuation based on RS-1, single family, market value can be determined and the property advertised for sale. In the event that more than one offer to purchase is received it will be necessary to select a purchaser. B. Alternately, Council may wish to sell the site on the basis of a competitive bid procedure with the highest offer received above the upset price being selected as the successful purchaser. In either method of sale if there are expressions of interest from several churches, Council may wish to have the Director of Planning initiate informally a Church Planning Committee to determine church needs for sites and locations in the S.E. Sector. The method of sale of the 1.6 acre church site situated at the corner of 48th Avenue and Tyne Street in Area 'C' of the S.E. Sector and the desirability of initiating a Church Planning Committee for the purpose of assisting the Director of Planning in determining church site requirements in the S.E. Sector is forwarded to City Council for consideration." MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT proposal B. above be approved; FURTHER, if expressions of interest are received from several churches, the Director of Planning initiate informally a Church Planning Committee to determine church needs for sites and locations in the S. E. Sector. - CARRIED (ii) Balance of Property Matters MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clauses 1, 2 and 4 of the report of the Board of Adminis- tration (Property matters), dated July 31, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Additional Funds: City's Share of Social Welfare Cases__________________ The Council commenced consideration of a report of the Board of Administration dated July 27, 1970 regarding additional funds required for the City's share of Social Welfare costs. (see page 10 for action on this matter). 354 The Council recessed at approximately 10:45 a.m. to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office, following which the Council recessed at approximately 12 noon to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. It was agreed to continue the 'In Camera' session following the conclusion of the regular Agenda of business. The Council reconvened at approximately 2:00 p.m., still in Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair, and the following members of the Council present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson DELEGATIONS, UNFINISHED BUSINESS, BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS 1. Low Cost Housing Senior Citizens Mobile Homes (Marion Construction Ltd.) A representative of the Marion Construction Ltd. appeared before Council and filed a brief in support of a lease proposal for the development of mobile home and trailer park on City-owned land at the S/E corner Marine Drive and Boundary Road. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the submission of the company be received and the Director of Planning be requested to report to Council in respect of mobile homes; FURTHER, the Corporation Counsel be requested to report on the legal aspects involved, particularly in respect of the City's powers. - CARRIED 2. Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board Consideration was given to a communication submitted by the Vancouver Tenants' Council, under date of June 17, 1970, and spoken to by Mr. B. Yorke, Secretary, in respect of the following items relating to the Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board: (a) composition of the Board (b) request for night sessions (c) listing of names and addresses of parties involved in cases (d) publication of judgments made, together with reasons (e) information given by staff (f) information by Board members respecting rental increases after years tenancy Mr. B. Forrest, Secretary-Treasurer of the Greater Vancouver Apartment Owners' Association, appeared supporting the Council in its appointment of the present three member Grievance Board and objecting to including a tenants' representative thereon as requested. 355 MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Vancouver Tenants' Council be informed the City Council intends to take no action to make any changes in the present operation of the Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board for the balance of this year in order to enable the Council and Board members to fully assess the operations of the Board; FURTHER, the Corporation Counsel be requested to clarify the position mentioned in the Tenants' Council communication regarding raising rents every three months following the first year of tenancy, by taking the matter up with the appropriate Provincial authorities with advice thereafter to the Grievance Board. - CARRIED* A recorded vote was requested. The record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Wilson Alderman Rankin Alderman Adams Alderman Hardwick Alderman Broome Alderman Phillips Alderman Linnell Alderman Calder Alderman Sweeney Alderman Bird His Worship the Mayor The motion was declared carried.* 3. Tag Days: International Association _____________of Lions Clubs_______________ Mr. R.H. Long, District Governor of District 19A, Lions International, appeared before the Council requesting the Lions Tag Day be permitted to continue as in the past, Council having changed its policy in this regard. Mr. Long pointed out that the funds raised are for senior citizens' housing. A brief dated August 4, 1970, was filed in support of his position. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the Lions Club of Vancouver be allowed to continue with its annual tag day for the purpose of raising money for senior citizens' housing. (tabled) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this motion of Alderman Rankin be tabled until after January 1, 1971. - CARRIED 4. Garibaldi Olympic Development Association: Grant A representative of the Garibaldi Olympic Development Association appeared and submitted a brief requesting a further grant payment be made to the Association in the amount of $5,000, in connection with its promotional expenses respecting proposing Whistler Mountain for the 1976 Winter Olympics. The Association's representative took the position that the original $5,000 granted by Council had nothing to do with the cost of promoting the international bid. 356 Therefore, a further $5,000 payment was forthcoming in view of the Council's resolution of November 25, 1969 authorizing the City's total grant for promotional purposes in the amount of $75,000; the Association maintaining that only $70,000 of this grant has been paid. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the request for further payments to this Association be deferred until the organization presents to Council a satis- factory financial statement setting out the details of the disposition of the funds granted by the three levels of government. - CARRIED (v) City Lands S/S of False Creek: Staging and Implementation of Development (Clause 6)___________________________________ The Council considered Board of Administration report (Building and Planning matters), dated July 31, 1970, in which a report of the Director of Planning is set out respecting phasing of develop- ment in False Creek. Mr. L. de la Giroday, President of Giroday Sawmills Ltd. appeared asking that, in respect of the property his company occupies on False Creek, the following apply: (a) rental to remain at present rates (b) lease be terminated by either party on six months' notice A supporting brief, dated August 3, 1970, was filed. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Clause 6 of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated July 31, 1970, be adopted. (amended) MOVED by Ald. Wilson, in Amendment, THAT the following words be added to the motion of Alderman Broome: 'with the exception of part (e) thereof which be laid over pending receipt of the Regional Rapid Transit Survey report.' - CARRIED The motion, as amended and reading as follows was put and CARRIED: 'THAT Clause 6 of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated July 31, 1970, be adopted, with the exception of part (e) thereof which be laid over pending receipt of the Regional Rapid Transit Survey report.' 357 MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the Properties Department be instructed to renegotiate a fair rental with Giroday Sawmills Ltd. of the property leased by them from the City; the lease to be to the end of 1971 and then on a six month's basis. - CARRIED (vi) False Creek Lands: Provincial Government/Marathon Transfer (Clause 2) In considering this clause some discussion ensued on the advisability of transferring the lands in question on the N/S of False Creek, east of Cambie Street Bridge, to the Marathon Realty Company from the Provincial Government. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT this clause be referred back to the Board of Adminis- tration for further consideration and report to Council. - CARRIED Following consideration of the delegations, the Council observed a short recess period followed by an 'In Camera' meeting, reconvening in open session at 4:30 p.m. Also, a motion was passed that Council continue in session until 5:30 p.m. C. Additional Funds: City's Share of Social Welfare Costs__________________ The Board of Administration, under date of July 27, 1970, submitted a report regarding additional funds required for the City's share of social welfare costs, concluding with recommendations as follows, in concurrence with report of the Director of Finance: "1. the $434,997 required to meet the City's share of additional social welfare costs be provided from Contingency Reserve, and 2. the balance of funds available in Contingency Reserve to cover City needs to the end of the year be reported on in the June 30th review of the 1970 Revenue Budget." MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved. - CARRIED D. Report of Standing Committee on Health and Welfare, July 30, 1970_____________________ (i) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare, dated July 30, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 358 (ii) The Board of Administration, under date of August 3, 1970, pursuant to request of the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare, submitted report of the Medical Health Officer on the costs of a German Measles Eradication program. A formal resolution in this regard was submitted for the Council's consideration. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT WHEREAS there is a rubella epidemic in Vancouver, AND WHEREAS an effective vaccine is now available which could stop the spread of rubella throughout the City, AND WHEREAS immediate implementation of a rubella control programme is necessary to minimize the numbers of damaged unborn children, AND WHEREAS the cost of immunization programmes is normally the responsibility of the Provincial government, with financial assistance from the Federal government, AND WHEREAS there will be only limited funds available from the private sector of the community which we are unable to determine, at this time, AND WHEREAS the City of Vancouver has promised to assist the programme by organizing clinics, staffing clinics, and by advancing the funds for vaccine purchase in order to expedite the programme; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT (a) the Vancouver City Council forward an urgent request to the two Senior Governments requesting their immediate financial participation, and (b) the Medical Health Officer be instructed to make prepar- ations for a full programme of rubella eradication, and the City of Vancouver advance funds for this purpose estimated at $55,000 for the purchase of rubella vaccine. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED 359 BY-LAWS 1. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW #3575 BEING THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BY-LAW (S/W corner 64th Avenue and Granville) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 2. POLLING DISTRICTS BY-LAW MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to define and prescribe the Polling Districts in the City of Vancouver in which the Electors of the City shall Vote and to define and prescribe Polling Districts in School District Number 39 (Vancouver) in which School Electors shall Vote, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. 360 MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) MOTIONS 1. Security Deposits: Landlord and Tenant Arrangement_________________ At the Council meeting on July 28th the following Notice of Motion was submitted by Alderman Rankin, seconded this day by Alderman Phillips: MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Phillips, THAT WHEREAS the Provincial Government has introduced a new Landlord and Tenant Act; and WHEREAS that Act has eliminated security deposits; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Vancouver Rental Accommo- dation Grievance Board By-law No. 4448 be amended in order to conform to the Landlord and Tenant Act by the repeal of Regulation No. 1 (which would have the effect of eliminating the security deposits of $50 for furnished suites and $25 for non-furnished suites) and the Corporation Counsel be asked to prepare and submit the amending By-law to Council. (referred) MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the foregoing motion be referred to the Standing Committee on General Purposes for discussion with the Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board. - CARRIED 2. Certain Procedures: Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board_______________ At the meeting on July 28th, the following Notice of Motion was submitted by Alderman Rankin, seconded this day by Alderman Phillips: MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Phillips, THAT WHEREAS Council By-law No. 4448 incorporates the Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board to deal with grievances concerning tenants and landlords; and WHEREAS this Board has now been functioning for a considerable period of time; and 361 WHEREAS the Council has retained the powers to give certain directions to the Rental Accommodation Grievance Board; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Vancouver Rental Accommo- dation Grievance Board (a) hold night session for the benefit of parties appearing before it (b) publish in advance the time, place, names and addresses of cases to be heard by the Board (c) give written reasons for dispensation of the cases (ruled OUT OF ORDER) His Worship the Mayor ruled this motion out of order in view of the Council's action earlier this day in resolving that no changes would be made in the present operation of the Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board for the balance of this year. 3. Roof Sign Applications: Neon Products Ltd._______ At the Council meeting on July 28th, the following Notice of Motion was submitted by Alderman Phillips, seconded this day by Alderman Adams: MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the motions of Council of July 9th and July 14th deferring development permits on the following three sign appli- cations made by Neon Products Ltd. prior to the introduction of a proposed sign control by-law, be rescinded and the development permits be authorized, 8593 Granville Street 1541 West Broadway The motion was put and, - LOST ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Wilson - requested the City Engineer be asked Access and Egress: to provide Council with a report on Museum Area the feasibility of providing an access and egress road to the Museum area from the east side of the railway tracks. His Worship the Mayor so directed. 362 NOTICE OF MOTION The following Notices of Motion were submitted and recognized by the Chair: 1. Time Attending Court: Police Constables, et al MOVED by Ald. Phillips (NO SECONDER) THAT the matter of time spent in Court by witnesses, police officers, social workers, et al, awaiting the pleasure of the Court, be discussed by the General Purposes Committee with a view to making recommendations to the appropriate authorities in an attempt to reduce the large amount of waiting time now being spent. (notice) 2. Closing of Theatre Row portion of Granville Street for a Limited Period MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the City consider closing the two blocks of Granville comprising Theatre Row after the hour of 6 o'clock every day for one month on an experimental basis. (notice) The Council adjourned at 5:45 p.m. The foregoing are the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated August 4, 1970, and the reports referred to are those on Page(s)363-368 363 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION (Works - 1) JULY 31st, 1970 The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. Encroachment From Lots 19 & 20, Block 371, D.L. 526 - 2625 Hemlock Street______________ "The building situated on the above mentioned Lots 19 & 20 encroaches on to 10th Avenue and Hemlock Street. The existing encroachment agreement has expired and the owner requests renewal. I RECOMMEND that the encroachment from Lots 19 & 20, Block 371, D.L. 526 be validated in accordance with the Encroachment By-law, rental to be $15.00 per annum in accordance with the recommendation of the Supervisor of Property & Insurance." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Encroachment from Lots 19 & 20, Block 44, D.L. 541 - N.E. Corner Georgia & Seymour Streets "The Masonic Temple situated on the above mentioned property is to be re-faced. On completion of the renovations the new facing will encroach upon the street approximately 1½ inches. I RECOMMEND that the proposed encroachment on completion of the renova- tions, be validated for the life of the building in accordance with the Encroachment By-law." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. CONSIDERATION: 3. Offer No. 37-170-3 for Supply & Installation of Two Gasoline Dispensers____________________________ Offers for the above were opened in the office of the City Purchasing Agent on June 28, 1970. The award of this offer is submitted to Council for consideration as the matter of Union status is involved. Prices shown in this report include all taxes and charges. Funds for this purchase are provided in the Capital Budget. Two bids were received, both meeting specifications. 364 A price comparison is as follows: McINTOSH SUPPLY LTD. WESTERN OIL SERVICES LTD. Total Cost $ 2,063.25 $ 2,179.35 Union Status NO UNION UNION The Union bid is $116.10, or approximately 5.62% higher than the non-Union bid. Your Board Submits the foregoing report for the CONSIDERATION of Council. RECOMMENDATION: 4. Tender No. 41-70-3 - Refuse Packer Bodies Tenders for the above were opened by your Board on June 15, 1970, and referred to the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent. A working copy of the tabulation is on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent. The officials concerned report as follows: "The 5% Provincial Tax is in addition to all prices shown in this report and in the working tabulation. Bid numbers refer to the relative position of the bids in ascending order of price. Funds for these purchases are provided in the Truck Plant Replacement Fund and in the 1970 General Revenue Budget. Item 1 - 25 Cu. Yd. Refuse Collection Packer Bodies ______ Six bids were received for this item from four different suppliers. Local content consideration was given in Bids No. 2 and 4, but did not change the position of the bids. Bid No. 1 from National Machinery Ltd. for thirty- two (32) Garwood Model LP725 at $8,519.00 each does not meet specifications. This bidder offered an alternative bid (Bid No. 6) which does meet specifications. The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent RECOMMEND acceptance of the lowest bid to meet specifications (Bid No. 2) from Reliance Truck Equipment Ltd. for thirty-two (32) only Heil Model Mark III Refuse Packers at a total price of $284,544.00 ($8,892.00 each). Item 2 - 30 Cu. Yd. Front Loader Packer Refuse Body________________________________ This item called for alternative bids for body only and body complete with a special two axle chassis. There were only two bidders and both bidders offered prices for the two alternatives. When the bids were compared the body only bid combined with a separate 365 chassis bid was more costly than the alternative for the body complete with a special two axle chassis. The body only bids are therefore, not considered. The local content consideration does not alter the order of the bids. Bid No. 1 from Reliance Truck Equipment Ltd. for three (3) packer bodies complete with gasoline powered automatic transmission chassis at $32,086.50 each (price with local content consideration $31,282.56 each) does not meet specifications. The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent RECOMMEND acceptance of the lowest bid to meet specifications (Bid No. 2) from F & F Equipment Ltd., for three (3) only Western Full Pack Packer Bodies Model 20L35Y and three (3) only White Alley Cat Chassis complete with automatic transmission and diesel engines at a total price of $100,458.00 ($33,486.00 each). Item 3-10 Cu. Yd. Side Loading Refuse Packer Bodies_______________ Two bids were received for this item. One of the bids was an alternative which offered a body complete with a chassis. There is no local content consideration in this item. Bid No. 1 from W. D. Mackenzie Ltd. offered a body only. To compare this bid to the alternative bid it is necessary to consider the total cost of the unit including chassis cost. With this considered, the Bid No. 1 machine is approximately $1,000.00 less than the alternative bid (Bid No. 2). The Bid No. 2 Machines offer the better dollar value because of their ability to pack a larger payload than the Bid No. 1 machines. Both machines were demonstrated to the City of Vancouver. The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent RECOMMEND the bid offering the best dollar value, Bid No. 2 from Shaw GMC Trucks Ltd., for four (4) only Smith Pack Model 10, complete with chassis fitted with dual controls at a total price of $51,398.80 ($12,849.70 each). Contracts to be to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel." Your Board RECOMMENDS the report of the above officials be approved. CONSIDERATION: 5. Tender No. 58-70-3, Supply of Sand The Purchasing Agent and City Engineer report as follows: "Tenders for the above supplies were opened by your Board on April 27, 1970 and referred to the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent for report. This item is referred to Council because Union status and Local preference are involved. 366 The Tender provided for prices to be offered for 12 and 24 month periods for Sand picked up at Contractor's depot by City trucks. In order to make a fair comparison of the five bids sub- mitted, it was necessary to consider hauling costs to a central location within the City, from the supplier's stockpile. A comparison of the bids which produce the lowest on-site cost for (a) Sand supplied by non-Union labour, and (b) Sand supplied by Union labour, is as follows. The hauling is by City trucks in both cases, and the cost is based on ton/miles in 6 cubic yard trucks from supplier's depot to a common central location: Bidder (a) Basic Materials Ltd. (b) LaFarge Concrete Ltd. 1 or 2-Year Contract 1-Yr. Contract 2-Yr. Contract Cost of Sand $18,810.00/Yr. $30,000.00 $33,000.00/Yr. Cost of Hauling $14,000.00/Yr. $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00/Yr. Total Cost of 12 Mos. $32,810.00/Yr. $35,000.00 $38,000.00/Yr. Price adjusted for $31,169.50 $33,439.00 $36,307.90 Local Content Cost comparison between $ 2,269.50 $ 5,138.40 low bid and second low bid with price adjusted for Local Content LOW BID or 7.28% or 16.48% UNION STATUS NON-UNION UNION Sand produced at RICHMOND, B.C. FRIDAY HARBOUR, WASH., U.S.A Haulage for LaFarge Concrete Ltd. based on collection from their Main Street site. Should Council rule in favour of the low bid, we RECOMMEND acceptance of a two-year contract. Should Council rule in favour of the second low bid, we RECOMMEND acceptance of a one-year contract. Contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel." Your Board Submits the foregoing report for the CONSIDERATION of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 349, 350 367 Board of Administration, July 31, 1970 (SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICE & HEALTH MATTERS CONSIDERATION: 1. Indigent Burials The Acting Social Service Administrator reports as follows: "On June 9, 1970 a recommendation by the Acting Social Service Administrator was made to Council to increase the amount paid for an indigent funeral from $145.00 to $200 (less $5.00 fee for minister) in line with the Provincial Government's approved maximum. Council at that time referred the matter back to the Social Service Department with a request that prices charged by the Glenhaven Memorial Chapel Ltd. and the Memorial Society of B.C. be investigated. Letters have now been received from both these Organiza- tions setting out what they are prepared to provide in the way of a funeral and the price they would charge. These are summarized as follows: (a) Glenhaven Memorial Chapel Ltd. is located at 1235 East Hastings Street and the proprietor is G. A. Martin. Glenhaven is prepared to provide a full funeral for $195.00 plus $5.00 ministerial fee. Funerals would be held on any day except Saturdays and Sundays. This price would be available on a 12 month contract basis. (b) First Memorial Services Ltd. is located at 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver. The Society has offices, chapel and crematorium at this location and is prepared to arrange for funeral or memorial service in any church in Vancouver or use its own chapel in North Vancouver. The price for this service, on a contract basis, is quoted as $185.00 which includes the ministerial fee. The other alternative open for Council's decision is the possibility of continuing the present arrangements of rotating the indigent funerals between the twelve funeral directors on a monthly basis. Payment would be $195.00 plus $5.00 ministerial fee, the maximum rate approved by the Provincial Government. The present contract with the funeral directors, dated June 1957, has a Clause #6 stating that 'It is agreed between the parties hereto that this agreement may be terminated at any time by either party hereto giving to the other six months' notice thereof in writing.'" Your Board Submits the matter to Council for CONSIDERATION. 368 RECOMMENDATION: 2. Social Assistance Statements to Provincial Government and Canada Assistance Plan Payments________________ The Acting Social Service Administrator and Deputy Director of Finance report as follows: "The Deputy Minister of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement on July 23, 1970 requested that the finalized social assistance accounts, which are presently three months in arrears, be brought up-to-date. It is imper- ative that we do so as delay in getting final reimburse- ment from the Government is costing the City approximately $40,000 per year in lost interest earnings. In addition, the accounts for sharing of staff costs under the Canada Assistance Plan and for Special Projects, in which the Federal and Provincial Governments share, are in arrears for some months and must be brought up-to-date so that money payable to the City of Vancouver can be collected. In order to bring up-to-date the social assistance monthly accounts and the payments under the Canada Assistance Plan, it is necessary to: (A) Provide funds for a key-punching service for social assistance accounts as the Data Processing Department is unable to handle the heavy backlog at the present time. The reasons for this are (i) the very heavy increase in volume of cheques being produced by the Social Service Department and (ii) the increased use being made of the Data Processing Department's computer by the Social Service Department because of changes in the accounting procedures. Supplying the key-punching service will help eliminate the problem and it is hoped that recent staff changes in the Social Service Department will also contribute to bringing the work up-to-date. (B) Hire the services of the City's external auditors on a time basis to bring the Canada Assistance Plan claims to senior governments up-to-date. The present Social Service and Finance staff is unable to devote the time required to do the detailed accounting work required to seek out the data required by the senior governments for these claims. RECOMMENDED that: (a) $5,000 be made available to provide key-punching service so that the Social Service Department's government accounts can be brought up-to-date. (b) That an additional $5,000 (which is a rough estimate) be made available to hire external auditors to bring the Canada Assistance Plan claims up-to-date. The total of $10,000 which may or may not be fully required be made available from the Contingency Reserve Fund." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Acting Social Service Administrator and Deputy Director of Finance be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 350 369 Board of Administration, July 31, 1970 (HARBOURS - 1) HARBOURS & PARKS MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Callister Park The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "Under the arrangements made with the P.N.E. regarding the installation of the Tartan Turf was a condition that Callister Park be surrendered to the City. A surrender has been prepared and forwarded to the P.N.E. They have pointed out that the turnover involves settling the existing arrangements with respect to the present caretaker and the existence of certain concessionaires' equipment. Council will recall that on May 26 it approved a con- tinuation of the Demolition Derbies until October 1, 1970. No determination has yet been made for the future of the Park after that date. In these circumstances, it seems more practical to leave the P.N.E. in possession of the Park until that date. I would therefore recommend that a surrender document in favour of the City be prepared and executed to take effect on October 1." Your Board RECOMMENDS that Council approve the foregoing recommendation of the Corporation Counsel. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 351 370 Board of Administration, July 31, 1970 .... (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Temporary Display Cottage 2201 Cambie Street_______________ The City Building Inspector has received a request from Aztec Structures Ltd. to erect a temporary display cottage at 2201 Cambie Street until June 30th, 1972. The City Building Inspector reports as follows: "The building is an A-frame type structure, the main structural members being slender glued-laminated timber arches. The general design does not meet the minimum requirements for conventional wood frame construction of the Building By-law. However, as provided for in Section 2.6 of the Building By-law, I am prepared to recommend that this cottage be permitted on this site, for display purposes, until June 30th, 1972 subject to the following conditions: (a) The applicant shall deposit with the City a Bond of Indemnity satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel, to guarantee the demolition of the building and removal of all materials from the site within the specified period. (b) Sanitary facilities shall be provided in accordance with the Medical Health Officer's requirements. (c) Due provision shall be made for fire protection to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief. (d) The applicant shall make minor structural improvements to the satisfaction of the City Building Inspector. (e) The applicant is to obtain the approval of the Technical Planning Board for the proposed development." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the City Building Inspector be adopted. 2. False Creek Lands - Provincial Government/ Marathon Transfer______________________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "A letter has been received from the Provincial Director of Lands requesting the views of the City of Vancouver on the transfer of an area of approximately 18 acres on the north side of False Creek immediately east of the Cambie Street Bridge from the Provincial Government to Marathon Realty Co. Ltd. The land to the north of Taylor Street is already owned by the C.P.R. This transfer of title, therefore, will facilitate redevelopment of the land around the Creek and, provided there is no intention to consolidate or renew the existing industrial use, the arrangement will be of benefit to the City. The transfer is made in accordance with the terms of an old agree- ment between the Provincial Government and the C.P.R. For some unknown reason, one lot was omitted from the agreement and is not therefore included in the proposed transaction. The omission of this lot split up the area to be transferred, and its inclusion in the transfer would facilitate the eventual redevelopment of the area by Marathon. 371 Accordingly I recommend that the Director of Lands be informed that the City welcomes the transfer of title provided that it is the intention of Marathon Realty Co. Ltd., eventually to redevelop the lands so transferred for residential, commercial and recreational purposes, and further, that the City would welcome the inclusion of Lot 5602 in the transfer to complete the consolidation." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Planning be approved. 3. Rezoning: Area Bounded by 70th Avenue, S.W. Marine Drive and Ash Street (Brentwood Realty Ltd.)___________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "An application has been received from Mr. Wayne E. Hall of Brentwood Realty Limited, 4856 East Hastings Street, Burnaby, B.C. requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law whereby the area bounded by 70th Avenue, S.W. Marine Drive and Ash Street being Lots A, B, 5 of Block 3, Lots 1, 2, 3 of Block 5, D.L. 311 would be rezoned from an RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District to a CD-I Comprehensive Development District for the purpose of: 'developing the site with a Denny's Restaurant, Royal Bank of Canada and a two-storey commercial building.' Site Location and Existing Zoning The triangular shaped site is bounded by the south side of S.W. Marine Drive to the North; West 70th Avenue to the South and Ash Street to the East. This site is within a small area still zoned and developed as an RT-2 Two-family Dwelling District. The subject site comprises both City-owned and privately-owned lots. History The general zoning policy of City Council for the area south of S.E. Marine Drive from Marpole on the West to Boundary Road on the East has been to provide for rezoning to M-2 Industrial District with the provision of a 40' landscaped strip adjacent to the South side of S.E. Marine Drive. Much of the lands have been so zoned but the subject site and the immediate surrounding areas have remained zoned as RT-2 Two-Family Dwelling District because of the existing residential developments. On an enquiry the Technical Planning Board in 1964 had advised that they would be prepared to make a favourable recommendation to City Council on an application if made, to rezone the subject block to M-l Industrial District subject to the following conditions: (a) the dedication of the southerly 33' of Lots 1, 2 and 3, for the widening of 70th Avenue and dedication of the northerly 17' for the widening of Marine Drive; 372 (b) a custom scheme of development providing a 40' landscaped strip along Marine Drive with suitable additional land- scaping adjacent to 70th Avenue and Ash Street, the total development being compatible in the area; (c) Details of the proposed use and adequate assurance of the tenure of the proposed use. No formal application, however, was made. In 1969 City Council on recommendation from the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission refused an application to rezone the subject site to an M-2 Industrial District to provide a 'Robo Car-Wash' and a 'Pizza Hut'. It was considred that the proposed use of the site was not com- patible with the residential zoned properties to the North and South. Present Application The proposed development would provide a 40' landscaped setback adjacent to S.W. Marine Drive. There would be three separate buildings on the site separated generally by off-street parking areas with landscaping interspersed throughout the site. There would be a one-storey Bank Building at the West end of the site; a one-storey 'Denny's' restaurant building at the East end of the site. The centre building would be two-storey commercial/ office building. It is considered that the development proposals for this block are acceptable having particular regard to the nearby residential properties, the traffic movement to and from the site in relation to S.W. Marine Drive, the provision of the 40' landscaped setback and the general landscaping and amenity of the proposed site development. Recommendation The Technical Planning Board recommended on July 10, 1970 that the application to rezone the subject lots to a CD-I Comprehensive Development District be approved with the uses being restricted to a Bank; Restaurant (excluding drive-in with or without car service or take out food service); Professional offices; Recording Studio; Industrial Laboratory; Retail Stores including a drug store, Marine accessory distributor and sales, subject to prior compliance by the owners with the following conditions: (a) The south 33' of Lots 1, 2, 3 of Block 5 to be first dedicated to the City to provide for the future street widening of West 70th Avenue. (b) Lots A, B & 5, Block 3 and Lots 1, 2 & 3 (except the south 33') of Block 5, all of D.L. 311 to be first consolidated into one parcel and so registered in the Land Registry Office. (c) All services including any transformers, etc., to be under- 373 (d) The detailed scheme of development which shall not exceed two storeys in height to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board after advice from the Design Panel as to the architectural design of the building, with there being suitable lawn, shrub and tree planting both on the landscaped setback areas adjacent to S.W. Marine Drive, along the southerly landscaped setback area of the site abutting West 70th Avenue and along the easterly landscaped setback area of the site abutting Ash Street as well as interspersed throughout the site. (e) All signs to be approved by the Technical Planning Board with such signs to be facia signs, and non-flashing with the exception of one free-standing sign which shall also be non-flashing. The Technical Planning Board further recommended that should the above conditions or such other conditions as set by City Council following a Public Hearing not be complied with by the owners in order to permit the by-law to be passed within 120 days from the date of public hearing, then this approval shall expire. The Town Planning Commission on July 24, 1970 endorsed the recom- mendation of the Technical Planning Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the reports of the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission be received and the matter be referred for the consideration of Council at a Public Hearing. INFORMATION 4. Strathcona Area Rehabilitation Project The Director of Planning has reported as follows: "Work on planning this project is proceeding under arrangements approved by Council on January 7th, 1970. These include authorization for the Strathcona Working Committee to administer the unexpended balance of funds, allotted for the preparation of Urban Renewal Scheme 3, for the required work. Council on June 23rd, 1970 adopted a recommendation of the Board of Administration of June 19th, 1970 concurring with the recom- mendation of the Strathcona Working Committee that the contract amount for the consultants (Birmingham and Wood) be increased from $18,000 to $20,000 to enable the final stage of the con- sultants study to be completed. Copies of the Consultants 'Interim Report' were circulated at that time. The Board's report noted that the validity of some pre-contract costs was still under discussion, and these discussions are continuing at the date of submitting this report. A further meeting of the Working Committee was held on July 15th, 1970. At this meeting, the consultants advised that they hoped to complete their report by the end of August. The Working Committee approved a recommendation from the consultants that a 'Strathcona Area Rehabilitation Project Joint Office' be established for a two-month period at a cost of approximately $100.00 which would cover rent and miscellaneous supplies. The office would be located in the Pender Y.W.C.A. at Pender Street and Dunlevy Avenue and be staffed by volunteers who would take enquires and refer them to City and other staffs as appropriate. Further details of the operation of this office will be reported after a trial period. 374 The Working Committee also approved a recommendation from the consultants that a model of the area to scale of 1" to 50' showing contours and existing street layout and with removable buildings be constructed by professional model makers in consultation with the Planning Department at a cost not to exceed $500.00. The model would be kept in the project office and be used as a working tool for the residents, consultants and staff working on the project. The program of work set out in the Working Committee's report of December 18th, 1969 called for the Planning Department to undertake to have civic departments re-appraise certain elements which would make up a community plan and report back to the Working Committee. Work to date has included up-dating of survey information neces- sitated by the extension of the scheme boundary south from the southern boundary of the Strathcona Sub-Area as previously defined, preliminary examination of alternate levels of improving municipal services, re-examination of park acreage requirements, supplying information to the consultants and the drafting of outlines of the report covering renewal plans for the overall Strathcona Area which would be required if, in the view of the Working Committee, the consultants final report indicates that rehabilitation would be feasible in the Strathcona Area. The Working Committee was advised that it was not intended to proceed further with preparation of renewal plans for the overall area until the consultants had completed their final report and the views of the Working Committee were known. At the start of the work, the balance unexpended from Urban Renewal Scheme No. 3 Preparation Account was approximately $45,000. Because of the many new and unknown factors expected to be encountered, it was noted, in the Working Committee's December 18th, 1969 report to Council, that it was not possible to prepare a firm estimate of the cost of the work to be undertaken and that senior government representatives considered that it should be possible to complete it at a cost well below the approximately $45,000 balance. The Planning Department has prepared, for control purposes, a tentative budget. This is shown below with expenditures to June 30th, 1970 also shown. Tentative Budget Expenditures to June 30, 1970 Consultants $20,000.00 $ 7,699.48 City Staff Costs 14,000.00 4,231.82 Printing and Production 2,000.00 --- Balance 8,995.85 --- Total $44,995.85 $11,931.30 " Your Board SUBMITS the foregoing report of the Director of Planning for the information of City Council. 375 RECOMMENDATION 5. False Creek Development Concepts - Additional Briefs__________________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Attached are copies of briefs received subsequent to the date established by Council for comments on the five concepts for False Creek development. (a) Mr. W. Walter Behnke, Simon Fraser University (b) Building Construction Trades Council (c) The Catholic Women's League of Canada (d) False Creek Mill Operators' Co-operative Association (e) Kitsilano Area Resources Council (f) Kitsilano Chamber of Commerce (g) Kitsilano Ratepayers' Association. These briefs are being forwarded for the information of Council. Although comments in the briefs have not been summarized, the views expressed have been recognized by the Department in the current work of False Creek. It is recommended that a letter be forwarded to the senders of the briefs to thank them for their efforts and interest in City development." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Planning be adopted. 6. City Lands South side of False Creek - Staging and Implementation of Development The Director of Planning reports as follows: "On May 26, 1970 Council requested a report on the phasing of development in False Creek. The renort has been prepared, copies of which are circulated for the information of Council. The recommendations summarize the conclusions of the report and are as follows: It is recommended that Council: (a) approve the area from Willow to Alder Streets north of the tracks as Stage 1 of the False Creek redevelopment with a target date of early 1973 for the commencement of new con- struction ; (b) approve Stages 2, 3 and 4 as a basis for planning and nego- tiations with the Federal Department of Transport, private owners and lessees in accordance with this report; 376 (c) instruct the Supervisor of Property and Insurance to investigate the possibility, with the C.P.R., of breaking the remainder of the lease on the team track shown as A on Appendix II; (d) negotiate with the Provincial Government and private owners for the purchase of property in Areas B, C and D in relation to the proposed stages; initiate discussions at the highest level with the C.P.R. and B.C. Hydro with the objective of securing the removal of the trackage north of 6th Avenue as soon as possible; (f) the Council Committee should start negotiations with the Provincial Government for acquisition of the area between the old and new harbour headlines adjoining City-owned land." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Planning be adopted. Council, on July 28th, agreed to hear Mr. L. de la Giroday as a delegation when this report is before Council. AMENDED SEE PAGE 356 FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 351, 356 377 Board of Administration, July 31, 1970 (LICENSES - 1) LICENSES AND CLAIMS MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Claim #10286 - Peter Toker 757 Richards Street_______________ The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "Mr. Peter Toker was involved in an automobile accident on August 20, 1969, which resulted in damage totalling $710.12 to barrier arms of the Connaught Bridge. Mr. Toker has paid $10.00 towards the damage but refuses to execute a promissory note for the balance. Unfortunately, since there is a one-year statute of limitations on motor vehicle accidents, the City must commence an action against Mr. Toker before August 20, 1970, in order to protect its claim. Accordingly, I recommend that authorization be given for the commencement of an action against Mr. Toker to recover the damages incurred by the City." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Corporation Counsel be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 352 378 Board of Administration, July 31, 1970 .......................(FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Analysis of the Method of Manpower Deployment in the Patrol Division: Police Department____________________ The Director of Finance reports as follows: "The Co-ordinator of Data Processing & Systems has submitted the following report: 'On September 24, 1969 Council approved a report which in part recommended a study of the methods of manpower deploy- ment in the Patrol Division. Reference was made to the possible use of temporary programming assistance as the study progressed. We are now at a stage where an extensive computer analysis of deployment data is necessary. Since we have no programmers available for this task it will be necessary to obtain temporary assistance. We expect that the City's computer system will not be large enough to handle the problem so that temporary use of a service bureau will be necessary. The cost of the programming and computer time will come to about $3,000 of which $1,000 can be provided from the Purchase Program Service Account (7032-341). The Comptroller of Accounts advises that the necessary funds can be provided from Contingency Reserve. I recommend that $2,000 be provided from Contingency Reserve for the purpose of providing temporary programming and computer service for the analysis of Police Deployment data.'" Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Co-ordinator of Data Processing & Systems be approved. CONSIDERATION 2. Grant to Vancouver Opera Association On July 7, 1970, Council approved a grant to the Vancouver Opera Association of $15,000.00 in rentable time of the Civic Theatre. The Vancouver Opera Association, in a letter dated July 17, 1970, advises that rentable time of the Civic Theatre will amount to only $10,433.75 in 1970 and therefore requests that Council amend the resolution to allow $10,000.00 in rentable time and an outright grant of $5,000.00. For Council information (1) the Vancouver Opera Association has paid $7,112.33 to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre this year to date for the following: (a) Theatre rentable time - chargeable against grant $6,433.75 (b) Extra stage crew time - in excess of allowance included in basic rental - charged to Association 612.58 (c) City of Vancouver trade license - charged to Association 30.00 (d) Coffee - charged to Association 36.00 $7,112.33 379 Theatre rentable time to the end of the year will amount to an additional $3,900.00. (2) In 1969 Council approved a grant to the Vancouver Opera Association of $6,325.00 in Civic Theatre rentable time plus an outright grant of $5,000.00 towards the students performances. No student performances are scheduled in 1970. (3) Accepted City policy is that grants specifically designated as Civic Theatre rentable time are applied to basic theatre rentals only as in (1) (a). Other charges as in (1) (b) to (d) are billed directly to the organization. A copy of the letter from the Vancouver Opera Association is circulated to Members of Council. Your Board submits this matter to Council for consideration RECOMMENDATION 3. Social Service - Data Processing Requirements Your Board has received the following report from the Administrative Analyst: "In the March 1970 report entitled 'A Plan for Re-Organization' concerning the Social Service Department, a recommendation was made that an additional Keypunch Operator I (Pay Grade 10, $389-459) position be established effective upon adoption of the report and that a machine be rented at an approximate rental of $82.00 per month and a chair and desk be purchased at a total of approximately $160.00. It was noted that the Co-ordinator of Data Processing and Systems had reported that, as at December 1968, the service required 29 hours of key- punching per month; that the current level of service then demanded 95 hours of keypunching per month; and that further procedures were planned which would bring the keypunching requirement to 175 hours each month. In addition, the Social Service Department has been receiving requests for assistance at an ever-increasing rate since the Fall of 1969. The numbers of persons now receiving assistance is at a very high level and it is anticipated that the numbers will continue to increase for some months. In a report received by City Council at its meeting of May 26, 1970, it was noted that the number of cheques issued in April 1970 was 24,000 compared to 18,000 in April 1969. In June 1970, 31,000 cheques were issued, which is an increase of 25% over the April 1970 figure and a 66% increase over the number issued in June 1969 (18,500). This increased volume is reflected in increased keypunch time required to prepare material. The Co-ordinator of Data Processing has requested the additional position be established immediately to meet this increase. 380 The Acting Administrator advises that the salary costs of the position may be shareable under the Canada Assistance Plan and that he has submitted a request for such sharing. The Director of Personnel Services reports that he has reviewed the proposed duties and responsibilities and finds they clearly fall within the Clerk Keypunch Operator I position. Incumbent Proposed Classification Effective Date ONE NEW Position Clerk Keypunch Operator 1 When P. G. 10 ($389-459) filled The Comptroller of Accounts advises that the necessary funds, estimated at $2,757.00 less $1,093.00 recoverable under the Canada Assistance Plan (net $1,664.00) can be made available from the Contingency Reserve. This matter has been discussed with the Business Manager of the Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association, who concurs herein. RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended that: 1. In accordance with the report of the Director of Personnel Services, a Clerk Keypunch Operator I (Pay Grade 10, $389-459) position be established effective when filled. 2. A machine be rented at an approximate cost of $82.00 per month and that a chair and desk be purchased at an approximate cost of $160.00. 3. The Acting Administrator obtain approval for cost-sharing of the position under the Canada Assistance Plan. 4. The necessary funds, estimated to amount to $1,664.00 for the balance of 1970, be made available from Contingency Reserve." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendations of the Administrative Analyst be adopted. CONSIDERATION 4. Luncheon: Canadian Young Voyageur Program The Vancouver City Council, on June 23, 1970, when dealing with a request for a luncheon from John Oliver and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary Schools to entertain 42 Grade 11 exchange students from Winnipeg, passed the following Motion: "THAT the City host a luncheon up to the amount of $85.00 and the details be left in the hands of the Entertainment and Civic Recognition Committee, including obtaining passes to suitable Civic facilities for this group." 381 A similar request has been received from Mr. J.T. Rush, Administrative Assistant of Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School, to entertain Young Voyageurs from Montreal. This request is for a Civic Luncheon at the Asia Gardens, 173 East Pender Street, followed by a tour of Chinatown, guided by Mr. Harvey Lowe. The cost of this Luncheon is estimated at approximately $85.00. (Information now at hand is to the effect the luncheon was held July 28th). Your Board notes that Council has dealt with similar requests in the past as follows: June 1969 - Canadian Council of Christians Referred to Entertain¬ and Jews - Civic Dinner ment and Civic Recognition Committee with Power to Act. Expenditure up to $100. May 1967 - B.C. High School Drama Festival Request received. Banquet for students attending above Festival. Oct. 1966 - Ontario Legislative's Select Approved. Committee on Youth - Luncheon Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of the Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 352 382 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. PART I SUNDRIES RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Pier Footing for an Exit Section of Granville Bridge on C.P.R. Right-of-Way The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "The City leases from the Canadian Pacific Railway a small parcel of property situate on District Lot 526 for the purpose of maintaining a pier footing for one of the exits of the Granville Bridge. The rental reserved in the lease which is on a year-to-year basis was $5.00 per annum. The company has now stated that it is obliged to increase this rent to $20.00 per annum to reflect current land values in this general area. This matter has been discussed with the City Engineer and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance and they agree that the increased rental is reasonable. An amending agreement which provides for the aforementioned increase in rental has been prepared and this agreement is satisfactory." Your Board RECOMMENDS that this agreement be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to affix the seal of the City. 2. Urban Renewal Scheme 6 - Second Narrows Bridge Area The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "As part of the City's Urban Renewal Programme, the City of Vancouver has purchased from the Province of British Columbia, the triangular-shaped Lot 16, Block L, Town of Hastings, Plan 5461, between Bridgeway and Cassiar and Trinity Streets. In accordance with the overall plan of Urban Renewal Scheme 6, a portion of Lot 16 is to be sold to the Urban Renewal Partnership for realignment of Bridgeway Street and the balance of the lot consolidated with abutting undeveloped portions of Cassiar and Trinity Streets for resale at a later date. The City Engineer has prepared subdivision plan marginally numbered LE 3518 depicting Lot 16, and the portion of it which is to be sold to the Urban Renewal Partnership for the realignment of Bridgeway Street. RECOMMENDED that the plan of subdivision marginally numbered LE 3518, which is circulated, be approved and that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to effect registration of same." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 383 CONSIDERATION 3. Sale of Church Sites - Area 'C' S.E. Sector________________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "The plan of development of the S.E. Sector approved by Council on May 31, 1968, specifies a 1.6 acre site in Area 'O' situated at 48th and Tyne for development as a church site. The site is zoned RS-1, one-family, resi- dential. City Council by Resolution of February 17, 1970, authorized the sale of RS-1 lots in Area 'C' of the S.E. Sector to individuals at a fixed price. Prior to marketing this church site, the Supervisor of Property and Insurance requests clarification from Council as to whether it is the intention to offer the church site for sale on the basis of fixed price or on a competitive bid basis. A) If the site is offered for sale on the basis of fixed price a valuation based on RS-1, single family, market value can be determined and the property advertised for sale. In the event that more than one offer to purchase is received it will be necessary to select a purchaser. B) Alternately, Council may wish to sell the site on the basis of a competitive bid procedure with the highest offer received above the upset price being selected as the successful purchaser. In either method of sale if there are expressions of interest from several churches, Council may wish to have the Director of Planning initiate informally a Church Planning Committee to determine church needs for sites and locations in the S.E. Sector. The method of sale of the 1.6 acre church site situated at the corner of 48th Avenue and Tyne Street in Area 'C' of the S.E. Sector and the desirability of initiating a Church Planning Committee for the purpose of assisting the Director of Planning in determining church site requirements in the S.E. Sector is forwarded to City Council for consideration." Your Board Submits the above report to Council for CONSIDERATION. (A plan of the area is circulated for Council information) 384 RECOMMENDATION PART II SALES 4. RECOMMENDED that the following application to purchase received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council. Re: Residential Lot - S.E. Sector Lot 25, Block 1 & 8, D.L. N½ 339 E/S Tyne between 48th and 54th Avenues NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS Andrea Frustaci 23 157.61' $14,000.00 City Terms & 48.32' x 157.31' @ 9-3/4% Maria Frustaci FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 353 385 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND. WELFARE JULY 30, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Health and Welfare was held in the No. 1 Committee Room, City Hall, on Thursday, July 30, 1970, at 9:30 a.m. PRESENT: Alderman Linnell (Chairman) ABSENT: Aldermen Bird, Hardwick, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson. His Worship the Mayor (Civic Business) Alderman Adams Alderman Broome Alderman Calder (Leave of Absence) CLERK TO M. James THE COMMITTEE: The Minutes of the meeting held March 26, 1970, were adopted The following recommendations of the Committee are submitted to Council for consideration: RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Rubella - Report Reference - Medical Health Officer The Medical Health Officer orally reported to the Committee concerning the recent public discussion on the matter of Rubella (German measles). The Committee was advised that British Columbia, along with other parts of Western Canada, is expected to experience an increase in the incidence of Rubella this Fall. The Medical Health Officer pointed out the dangers of this disease to the unborn children of mothers who contract the disease during the pregnancy. The Committee was advised that specific defects such as deafness, heart disease, mental retardation and various conditions of the eyes can result in the child, either during the pregnancy or subsequent to delivery. The major concern of the Medical Health Officer was the fact that, as this disease is now controllable by immunization, and its effects can be extremely costly in terms of human condition and the cost of care and maintenance of affected children, that a program of immunization, particularly the age group 1 - 12, be instituted. As this age group represents the "reservoir" of the disease in the community, the Medical Health Officer advised that a program of immuni- zation for 90% or over of these children will effectively control the incidence of the disease. 386 The Medical Health Officer advised that the recently developed, proven and licensed vaccine, if purchased in quantity, would cost approximately $1.00 per dose and estimated the cost for the Province at somewhere between $350,000 - $400,000; the cost for the City of Vancouver, somewhere between $60,000 - $70,000. The Medical Health Officer advised that a mass program could be easily developed and conducted during the first month of the school year with present staff and facilities. The Medical Health Officer advised that, at the present time, the City of Vancouver does not incur any direct costs for vaccines and other serums used in the control of other communicable diseases. These costs are borne by the Federal and Provincial Governments. After discussion, your Committee RECOMMENDS (a) THAT a program for the control of Rubella in the City of Vancouver be approved by Council. (b) THAT the Medical Health Officer report direct to Council at the same time as this report on the development and costs of such a program. (c) THAT the City of Vancouver advise the senior govern- ments that it is prepared to advance funds for the purpose of this program but that the City of Vancouver expects to recover the costs of the prevention program which would normally be the costs of the senior levels of government in other communicable disease control programs. (d) THAT the Chairman of the Committee advise the Minister of National Health and Welfare of these actions. 2. Social Service Department (A) Submission: Public Welfare Committee Vancouver Branch, B.C. Association of Social Workers The Chairman submitted to the meeting a brief dated July 3, 1970, from the Public Welfare Committee, Vancouver Branch, B.C. Association of Social Workers. The brief commented on that Committee's opinions of the role of the City Social Service Department as it relates to other levels of government, in terms of financial support and social services. The brief also discussed the matter of staff qualifications in the City Social Service Department and the area which the Department should concern itself with. The brief suggested that the City Department should become responsible for all social services in the City (some of which are now being provided by voluntary agencies, etc.) and that perhaps the "multi-service social service department" after amalgamation of all social services, be given different auspices; i.e. become a private 387 agency, a separate body with publicly elected Board, become a part of the Regional District, or continue as a Department. The Committee was advised of the present work being carried on through the City's Department of Social Planning/Community Develop- ment, which is promoting a co-ordination of all services in areas of the City as instructed by Council previously. The Committee was also advised that the various staff members in the public and private agencies were working, at the present time, on a plan which will promote a further co-ordination and, in part, the amalgamation of many of the present services. This report is not yet complete, but will be referred to Council through the Social Development Committee. Your Committee discussed the matter and RECOMMENDS (a) THAT the brief of the Public Welfare Committee, Vancouver Branch, B.C. Association of Social Workers, be received. (b) THAT it be noted that the Council of the City of Vancouver is aware of the present studies underway under the auspices of the Department of Social Planning/Community Development and various officials of agencies in the City to promote the co-ordination of services to eliminate duplication and develop programs where need is shown, and that the Council is in support of this development and would appreciate being advised of any action it could take, if requested. (c) THAT, through the Director of Social Planning/ Community Development, these various administrative officials be advised that Council would appreciate receiving the report at an early date. (B) Referral of Council, May 26, 1970 Council, when considering the report of the Board of Admini- stration re the re-organization of the City Social Service Department dated May 22, 1970, referred the following to the Health and Welfare Committee for consideration and discussion: "That the work of social services be concentrated on those persons on social allowances who are most likely to become independent because of rehabilitation efforts." Your Committee reviewed the subject matter referred to and RECOMMENDS that this referral be tabled until the appointment of the Administrator of the Social Service Department and be a point of discussion with the new Administrator. 388 3. Social Assistance Clients - Provision for Care and Accommodation When Council considered the report of the General Purposes Committee re Resolutions for submission to the 1970 Convention of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, the Board of Administration was instructed to prepare and submit a Resolution on the matter of the provision of care and accommodation for persons in receipt of social assistance, as referred to in Section 37(2)(b) of the Hospital Act and Section 15(g) of the Community Care Facilities Licensing Act. It was noted these sections provided for the Lieutenant- Governor-in-Council to make regulations which could prescribe the number or proportion of persons who are in receipt of social assistance which are to be provided with care and accommodation in institutions controlled by these two Acts. The Committee discussed this matter at length and RECOMMENDS (a) THAT the Resolution, as prepared by the Board of Admini- stration and submitted to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, be approved. (b) THAT, as this matter of the provision of care and accommodation to those persons receiving social assist- ance is of immediate concern due to the shortage of facilities available and that, as the licensing of new facilities of certain types to provide this care and accommodation has been restricted by the Provincial Government, the Medical Health Officer and other departments, as required, prepare and submit to Council a report on the problem as it is found at the present time in the City of Vancouver and the future of the problem in the City of Vancouver; such report to be prepared in a form which would allow its submission as a total brief to the Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council. It was noted during discussion that the financing of such facilities would be greatly assisted if provisions similar to those governing the development of senior citizens housing were developed for financing care and accommodation facilities. The meeting then adjourned. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 257 ======================================================================== 389 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, August 11, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Linnell (Civic Business) CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated August 4, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED REPORT REFERENCE Social Implications: Gastown Beautification Program The City Clerk informed the Council that the request by Council for a Report Reference from the Director of Social Planning/ Community Development is being made by arranging such Report Reference to take place at the August 13th meeting of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development. UNFINISHED BUSINESS It was agreed to defer the following matters to later in the proceedings, pending the hearing of delegations: (a) Grant: Vancouver Oral Centre for Deaf Children (b) Kerrisdale Beautification Project (c) Retirement Age Women Physicians Employed by the City (d) Grant: B.C. Civil Liberties Association 390 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, August 7, 1970 Works and Utility Matters (i) Shinerama 70 for Cystic Fibrosis (Clause 4) The Board of Administration submitted the following report by the City Engineer for Council's consideration: "The Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia, together with Trinity College and the British Columbia Institute of Technology, propose to hold a Shinerama or Shoe Shine Day on Friday, September 18, 1970, as a fund raising campaign to aid the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. To accomplish this they are requesting permission to shine shoes on City sidewalks which requires approval of City Council, as per Sections 69(2) and 71(1) of the Street and Traffic By-law. Approximately 1,500 students are expected to participate and will be deploying themselves around the Greater Vancouver area. No objections have been raised by the Police or the Shoe Shine operators of Vancouver and the only requirement needed from a traffic standpoint is that clearance be left on the sidewalk to allow free pedestrian movement. If permission is granted to the Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia to place shoe shine boxes on City street allowance and to hold a Shoe Shine day in Vancouver on September 18, 1970, such permission should be subject to the following conditions: (a) Provision of adequate insurance coverage satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel indemnifying the City against all possible claims which may result from the Shinerama. (b) That six foot clearance in the Downtown area and four foot clearance in the residential areas be available for the free movement of pedestrians along the sidewalks." MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the request to hold a Shinerama as set out in the City Engineer's report be approved, subject to the following conditions: (a) Provision of adequate insurance coverage satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel indemnifying the City against all possible claims which may result from the Shinerama. (b) That six foot clearance in the Downtown area and four foot clearance in the residential areas be available for the free movement of pedestrians along the sidewalks. - CARRIED (ii) Balance of Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Clauses 1, 2 and 3 of the report of the Board of Adminis- tration (Works and Utility matters), dated August 7, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED (No action was taken on Clause 5 of the report) Social Service and Health Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Social Service and Health matters), dated August 7, 1970, be received for information. - CARRIED 391 Harbours and Parks Matters Pioneer Place The Board of Administration submitted the following report of the Director of Planning: "The attached petition protesting the conditions in Pioneer Place was received on July 22, 1970. Council will recall that the physical and social conditions relating to this Square are under study in the East Gastown beautification project, and also in the overall Gastown, Chinatown investigations. The Director of Social Planning/ Community Development in collaboration with the Planning Department, will be reporting on steps that might be taken to alleviate the present problems in this area. Council may wish to request the City Clerk to send a copy of this report to the Gospel Mission thanking them for their communication, and noting that Council has already taken steps to obtain a solution to the problem." MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT this matter be referred to the Standing Committee on Planning and Development to be considered at its next meeting and the Police Department be asked to report on a submission by I.D.E.A.S. in connection with the problem at Pioneer Place. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters (i) Rezoning: W/S of Balsam between 41st and 43rd Avenues (Cloverlawn Investments Ltd.) (Clause 1)____________________________________ MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT this clause be deferred pending the hearing of a delegation from Bull, Housser & Tupper. - CARRIED (ii) Balance of Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clauses 2, 3 and 4 of the report of the Board of Adminis- tration (Building and Planning matters), dated August 7, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Finance Matters (i) South Vancouver Elk's Lodge: Request for Grant for a Member of B.C. Tour Band (Clause 1)___________ The South Vancouver Elk's Lodge #55, on July 29, 1970, asked that the Council give financial assistance towards sending a student representative of Vancouver to Expo '70 as a member of the B.C. Tour Band. The Council considered the request and took no action. 392 (ii) Second Annual British Columbia Festival of Sports City of Vancouver Participation (Clause 2) The B.C. Festival of Sports, in a letter dated July 24, 1970, asked that the Council arrange for participation by the City of Vancouver in the 1971 program and to appoint a special committee for that purpose. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, in response to the request from the B.C. Festival of Sports, Alderman Sweeney be appointed liaison between the Council and the Festival in connection with the 1971 Festival of Sports, and it be understood that this action will not involve the City in any additional expense. - CARRIED' (iii) Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame Request for Grant (Clause 3) The Board of Administration advised Council that in a communication dated July 25, 1970, the Secretary of the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization established in 1965 to honour players and builders who have distinguished them- selves in the game of lacrosse, requests a grant of $200 from the City of Vancouver towards the cost of making bases and permanent name plaques for the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, which is located in the City of New Westminster. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this matter be brought up again at the next meeting of Council, at which meeting further information will be available. - LOST No further action was taken. (iv) Canadian Equestrian Team Request for Grant (Clause 4) The Board of Administration submitted a request from the Canadian Equestrian Team to assist them in their intention to participate in the Olympic Games in Munich, West Germany in 1972. No action was taken. (v) H.M.C.S. Discovery: Request for Grant Entertainment H.M.S. Leopard (Clause 5) The Board of Administration submitted a request from H.M.C.S. Discovery for financial assistance in arranging a reception and entertainments in connection with the visit of H.M.S. Leopard, a British Anti-Aircraft Frigate, from September 12 - 15, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the request of H.M.C.S. Discovery for a grant in the amount of $330 be approved. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY 393 Property Matters, August 7, 1970 Request for Cancellation of Sale: Residential Lot in Southeast Sector Mr. Gordon D. Miller___________________ Mr. Gordon D. Miller, whose application to purchase Lot 77, D.L. 339 was accepted by the City, has written saying that, due to economic conditions, he is prevented from proceeding with the development of the property. He has asked if the Council will consider return of his deposit of $760.00 and relieve him of the obligation to complete the purchase of the property. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the request of Mr. Gordon D. Miller be granted and accordingly the sale be cancelled and the deposit returned; FURTHER RESOLVED THAT in view of the fact there have been several requests of this kind and it is anticipated there may be further such requests, the Board of Administration be requested to report to Council and advise how such situations can best be met with due consideration to the protection of the City's interests. - CARRIED C. Proposed Hostel for Single Persons: S/S Cordova Street between Dunlevy and Jackson MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the following report of the Board of Administration, dated August 6, 1970, be approved: "The Director of Planning reports as follows: 'On January 21, 1969, Council approved a report recommending the above site for a hostel for approximately 100 single persons, under Section 35A of the Act, and requesting the senior Governments to investigate the proposal on the basis that the City would assemble land for sale to the Federal- Provincial partnership. Officials from the senior levels of Government have completed their investigation and have arrived at cost estimates for three alternative types of projects as follows: Total Cost $1,045,560.00 $670,240.00 (Walk-up) Cost per Unit 6,789.00 7,616.00 $498,285.00 Full recovery rent 75.00 84.00 5,663.00* Basic rent (as per 41.00 45.00 65.00 Section 16) 34.00 39.00 40.00 Subsidy 25.00 *Plus $340/Unit with elevator The three-storey building in masonry has a considerably higher cost per unit than the other two alternatives and can be discounted on this basis. The lowest per unit cost is for a building in frame construction providing 88 units; this type of construction is not favoured by the senior Governments nor does it make maximum use of the site. 394 Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation favour the high rise alternative. Funds have been set aside by them within their 1970 budget and they and the Province wish to formally consider approval of this project at this stage, as soon as they have a decision from the City on the type of building desired.' It is RECOMMENDED that Council endorse the proposal on the basis of the high rise structure incorporating approximately 150 units, and that the Board of Administration be authorized to proceed with negotiations with the senior levels of Government on this basis." - CARRIED D. Quarterly Review of Revenues and Expenditures as at June 30, 1970 The Board of Administration, under date of July 31, 1970, submitted a detailed report on this subject which contains recommendations by the Director of Finance, concurred in by the Board of Administration, and a number of suggestions by the Board of Administration. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the recommendation of the Director of Finance, as set out below, be adopted: "(1) the 1970 Estimates be adjusted as follows: Appropriation Revenues Increase Decrease $ $ Grants in Lieu of Taxes 17,200 Receipts in Lieu of Taxes 16,300 Sundry Rentals Central Heat Distribution 10,800 Sundry Properties 49,000 Disbursements on Properties 13,500 License and Business Tax 160,000 Service and Inspection Fees 40,000 Civic Museums 25,000 Interest on Temporary Investments 200,000 466,800 65,000 Net Revenue Increase $401,800 Expenditures Municipal Share of Social Welfare Costs - in addition to the increase of $434,997 approved by Council on August 4 221,600 Health Department Salaries 17,800 Hydro Rate Increase 7,800 229,400 17,800 Net Expenditure Increase $211,600 Difference Between Revenue Increase and Expenditure Increase $190,200 395 (2) the difference between the revenue increase and expenditure increase which amounts to $190,200 as shown in (1) above be allocated as follows: To Contingency Reserve - See Note 2 on Page 1 $133,200 To Residence for Single Transient Women See Note 1 on page 3 57,000 $190,200" - CARRIED The Council then proceeded to give consideration to the suggestions made by the Board of Administration. (This subject continued on pages 9 and 10). The Council recessed at approximately 10:45 a.m. to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office; then recessed at 12 noon to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. The Council reconvened at 2:00 p.m., still in Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair and the following members of the Council present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Vancouver Oral Centre for Deaf Children Grant Request__________________________________ The Council made arrangements for the appearance of a representative of the Oral Centre for Deaf Children. However, in view of the fact that the delegation did not appear as arranged, the Council considered the request which was for a one time capital grant of $10,000 to assist in the construction of a class- room for pre-school deaf children. The Board of Administration submitted a report by the Director of Social Planning/Community Development bearing on the request in which he described the method of operation of the Centre. He recommended that the grant request be not entertained at this time and that the organization be encouraged to work with other organizations for deaf children. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT in view of the recommendation of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development, no further action be taken on the request of the Oral Centre for Deaf Children for a capital grant. - CARRIED 396 2. Kerrisdale Beautification Project The Council received a delegation from the Kerrisdale and District Commercial Association appearing in support of a report of the Board of Administration dated June 1, 1970, outlining a program leading to the beautification of the Kerrisdale commercial area. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the following report of the Board of Administration dated June 1, 1970, be adopted: "Your Board submits the report of the Director of Planning and the City Engineer dated June 1, 1970, respecting the Kerrisdale beautification project. On April 1, 1969, Council, in adopting a report by the Director of Planning, initiated a Stage I beautification study in Kerris- dale, and it will be recalled that subsequent reporting on this subject was delayed to allow discussions with the CPR regarding their right-of-way (Director of Planning's report of January 29, 1970). The report now submitted: (1) Summarizes the findings of the Stage I study which are set out in detail in a brochure attached to the report; (2) Discusses proposals for the immediate beautification project and suggests further long-range studies to be undertaken by the Kerrisdale merchants and the City in collaboration with the CPR; (3) Gives details of costs and cost-sharing; (4) Makes the following recommendations: That 'A. Council request the owners of the railway right-of-way to establish their willingness to co-operate in the proposed beautification scheme of the intersection of the Boulevards and 41st Avenue and to share financially in necessary improvements to railway property; B. Subject to agreement from the owners of the railway right-of-way, Council authorize the initiation of the design stage (working drawings) of the landscaping project and the design studies for the beautification of the 2100 block on 41st Avenue, and provide matching funds for design fees up to a total of one-half of $6,500, according to the established policy; C. Council concur with the selection of the firm of Rhone and Iredale, Architects, as design consultants for the Kerrisdale beautification Project 1 and Project 2; D. Following completion of the working drawings, the Director of Planning and the City Engineer report back on the initial beautification projects, including the possible sharing of design, capital, maintenance, and operating costs; 397 E. Council request the City Engineer to report on the traffic conditions identified in the brochure at the time the Director of Planning and the City Engineer report back to Council on the implementation of the proposed intersection beautification scheme; F. Council refer the brochure to the Standing Committee on Planning and Development to discuss the possibility of proceeding with a long-range co-operative study of Kerrisdale as suggested in this report.' Your Board recommends the foregoing report of the Director of Planning and City Engineer be adopted." - CARRIED 3. B.C. Federation of Medical Women Retirement Age Physicians Employed by the City Dr. Rebbeck appeared before Council urging the Council to alter the rules respecting superannuation of female doctors so that their retirement ages, voluntary and compulsory, shall be the same as in the case of male doctors. The Board of Administration report of June 5, 1970, was brought forward. This report sets out the history of discussions in connection with retirement ages for female employees. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the request of the B.C. Federation of Medical Women, as presented by Dr. Rebbeck, be referred to the Board of Administration to report as to whether and how this and any other similar requests can be dealt with. - CARRIED 4. B.C. Civil Liberties Association: Grant________________________________ Mr. Leitch appeared on behalf of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association and stated that he had taken note of the concern expressed by Council this day in regard to the current financial situation and in view of this, he has asked, on behalf of his organization, that the request be withdrawn at this time. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Council receive the representation by the B.C. Civil Liberties Association and thank them for the position they have taken. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd) D. Quarterly Review of Revenues and Expenditures as at June 30, 1970 (cont'd) The Council resumed consideration of this report and directed its attention to the suggestions made by the Board of Administration in its report of July 31, 1970, with regard to the financial situation of the City. 398 MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the Council concur in and approve the following suggestions presented to it by the Board of Administration: "1. Since the present critical budget situation is a direct result of the City having to find funds to meet the latest additional social welfare cost increase of $221,600, that the Provincial Government be requested (a) to provide financial assistance to the City to off-set the latest social welfare cost increase which amounted to $221,600 (b) to absorb any further per capita cost increases for social welfare this year, and (c) to amend the 80% - 20% Provincial - Municipal cost sharing formula in 1971 to reduce the percentage payable by municipalities. 2. No further staff increases or increases in the standards of service of Civic Departments and Board be approved for the balance of the year, unless Council considers the request to be completely unavoidable." - CARRIED E. Increased Social Welfare Costs MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the report of the Board of Administration dated August 10, 1970, which provides information with respect to social welfare costs, be received. - CARRIED F. Street Closure: Proposal for a 'Village Square' Kerrisdale Commercial District The Board of Administration, under date of August 10, 1970, submitted a request by a group of residents of the Kerrisdale commercial district for the closure of a portion of Yew Street from 41st Avenue to the lane north for the purpose of enabling the 'residents' to establish a "Village Square" for a temporary period from August 11th to September 3rd. The report of the Board of Administration sets out in some detail the request and the plans for the "Village Square". MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT Yew Street, between 41st Avenue and the sidewalk crossing into the Safeway parking lot being immediately south of the lane south of 40th Avenue, be closed during the period of August 11th to September 3rd, subject to the following conditions: (1) Provision of adequate insurance coverage satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel indemnifying the City against all possible claims which may result from the 'Village Square'. (2) That the street and 'Village Square' be maintained and kept in a clean and tidy condition. 399 (3) That adequate barricades and signing be erected, subject to the approval of the City Engineer, to expedite the flow of vehicular traffic in the area. The cost of this signing and barricading to be borne by the applicants. and, in addition, subject to it being established that the group headed by Mrs. Diggins is reasonably representative of the merchants in the area or has the active support of a substantial number of merchants. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED BY-LAWS 1. BY-LAW TO CONTRACT A DEBT BY THE ISSUE AND SALE OF DEBENTURES ($2,000,000.00) MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to contract a debt by the issue and sale of Debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $2,000,000.00 in lawful money of Canada for the objects set out in Schedule "C" and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 400 2. BY-LAW TO CONTRACT A DEBT BY THE ISSUE AND SALE OF DEBENTURES ($5,000,000.00) MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to contract a debt by the issue and sale of Debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $5,000,000.00 in lawful money of Canada for the objects set out in Schedule "C" and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 3. BY-LAW TO AMEND ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BY-LAW (S/S 10th Avenue between Victoria and Commercial Drives)_______________________________ MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED 401 MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) MOTIONS 1. Closing and Stopping Up (N/S Charles Street, West of Clark Drive) MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver; AND WHEREAS the North 17 feet of Charles Street, West of Clark Drive is surplus to the City highway requirements; AND WHEREAS the City is the owner of the abutting lot, which is to be conveyed to City Sheet Metal Ltd.; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the South 17 feet of Lot 8, Block 37, Subdivision "H", District Lot 182, Plan 176, together with the South 17 feet of Parcel "E" (Reference Plan 40) of Lots 6 & 7, Block 37, Subdivision "H", District Lot 182, Plans 176 and 4123 be closed, stopped up and conveyed to City Sheet Metal Ltd., the said closed street to be consolidated with adjacent lands. - CARRIED 2. Time Attending Court: Police Constables, et al. The following motion was submitted by Alderman Phillips at the Council meeting on August 4th, seconded this day by Alderman Calder: MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the matter of time spent in Court by witnesses, police officers, social workers, et al, awaiting the pleasure of the Court, be discussed by the General Purposes Committee with a view to making recommendations to the appropriate authorities in an attempt to reduce the large amount of waiting time now being spent. - CARRIED 3. Closing of Theatre Row Portion of Granville Street for a Limited Period The following motion was submitted by Alderman Calder and Alderman Phillips at the Council meeting on August 4th, which was changed with the approval of Council to deal with East/West traffic flow. MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the City consider closing the two blocks of Granville comprising Theatre Row after the hour of 6 o'clock every day for one month on an experimental basis, with Robson, Nelson and Smithe Streets being left open. (tabled) 402 MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, in Amendment, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT there be added to the motion these words: 'and such closing be limited to Saturdays and Sundays during the trial period.' (tabled) MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the foregoing motion and amendment be tabled pending a report from the City Engineer, the Director of Traffic and the Transit Division of B.C. Hydro and Power Authority on the feasibility of the proposal. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the City Engineer and Transit Division of the B.C. Hydro and Power Authority be asked to report to Council on the feasibility of closing a portion of Pender Street as an alternative to the proposal to close a portion of Granville Street. - CARRIED 4. Commendation: Mountain View Cemetery Renovations___________ MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Medical Health Officer and all connected with the renovations of Mountain View Cemetery be commended for the excellent work they are doing in this connection with the con- sequent savings in money and manpower. - CARRIED 5. Land Use: Vicinity of Broadway and Maple MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Planning Department, following the precedent set in the study of Marpole, investigate the future land uses of the M-l zone between Broadway and 12th Avenue, Maple to Yew and adjacent blocks. (notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. 6. Property Rear of Stanley and New Fountain Hotels________________ MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the City of Vancouver purchase the rear portion, approxi- mately 40' in depth, of Lot 11 except Pci. "A", Lots 12, 13 and 14, Block 2, DL O.G.T. for the sum of $60,000 payable on January 1, 1970 and demolish the structure on said portion; provided that the remaining portion of the property and buildings provide low cost accommodation for at least 90 persons and this area be used for a pedestrian mall with shrubs, greenery, etc. and that the proper legal safeguards be placed in the said agreement. (notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. 403 ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Calder - commented that there do not appear to be Waste Receptacles: waste receptacles on the streets in Gastown Gastown and asked whether the Council might have a report on this matter. His Worship endorsed a suggestion by Commissioner Sutton Brown that the Engineer bring this matter up at the time estimates are considered in 1971 for Council's decision at that time. Alderman Phillips - noted that some rezoning is about to take North End Oak Street place in the vicinity of the north end of Bridge Traffic Flow the Oak Street bridge. He advised Council that a problem has developed involving traffic movement westerly on Marine Drive destined for the south on Oak Street bridge. The Alderman suggested that now is the time to look into the possibility of arranging for a cloverleaf and that since the rezoning is under consideration, it may be possible to arrange for the necessary road allowances. It was left to the City Engineer to make a Report Reference if the suggestions of Alderman Phillips come within the realm of practicality. The Council recessed at approximately 3:30 p.m. to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office, following which the Council adjourned at approximately 4:30 p.m. The foregoing are the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated August 11, 1970. and the reports referred to are those on Page(s) 404- 423 404 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION .... (WORKS) 1 AUGUST 7TH, 1970 The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. Closing portion of Road, South 7 Ft. of Lots 32 and 35, Block 44, D.L. 181 N/S of Powell St. East of Heatley Ave. "The south 7 ft. of Lots 32 and 35, Block 44, D.L. 181 was established for highway purposes when Powell Street was to be widened to 80 feet. On February 3, 1970, Council deleted the building line on this portion of Powell Street thereby having the street remain 66 ft. in width. The south 7 ft. of Lots 32 and 35 is surplus to our highway requirements. Patterson Boiler Works Ltd. occupy Lots 30 to 37 with Lots 32 and 35 being the only lots which have the south 7 ft. established for road. I RECOMMEND that the south 7 ft. of Lots 32 and 35, Block 44, D.L. 181, be closed, stopped up and conveyed to the abutting owners subject to the following conditions: 1. The Supervisor of Property & Insurance has placed the value of each 7 ft. strip at $350 - a total of $700. 2. The closed portion of road to be consolidated with the abutting lots. 3. All registration and consolidation fees to be borne by the applicant." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Closing Portion of 19th Avenue Adjacent to Lot 7, Block 56, D.L. 301. 998 East 19th Avenue "The north 7 ft. of the above mentioned Lot 7 was established for highway for the future widening of 19th Avenue. Present planning is for 19th Avenue to remain 66 ft. in width making the north 7 ft. of the lot surplus to our highway require- ments . The First Church of the Nazarene own Lots 4 to 8 in this block. Approval was recently given whereby in the development of the site by the Church, the required front yard from Lot 7 was relaxed in order that the front of the Church would have continuity. The acquisition of the 7 ft. by the Church is not necessary insofar as the Church development is concerned. In order to eliminate the job in the front property line, the Church has applied to acquire the north 7 ft. of Lot 7. 405 I RECOMMEND that the north 7 ft. of Lot 7 established for highway, be closed, stopped up and conveyed to the abutting owner subject to the following conditions; (1) The value of the 7 ft. strip be $50.00 in accordance with the recommendation of the Supervisor of Property & Insurance. (2) The closed portion of road be added to the abutting lot. (3) All registration and consolidation fees to be borne by the applicant." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 3. Closing Lane North of 8th Avenue East of Heather Street_____________ "In 1919, Lots 18 to 20, Block 319, D.L. 526 were subdivided, creating three lots, A, B and C and an L-shaped lane 12 feet in width. Lot A has been occupied by a residence while Lots B and C have been occupied commercially. The lane is located south of the location of the future lane to serve the remainder of the block. In order to develop an industrial site the owner of Lots B and C has acquired Lot A to provide the necessary loading by and off-street parking. If the proposed development had been completed, the City would continue to have a lane located where it would be impossible to develop a lane 20 feet in width to serve the entire block. This Department requested the developer to consider an exchange of the present lane for a lane 10 feet in width along the northerly boundary of Lot A in order to have the lane properly located for the future lane in the block. This is most advantageous from the City's point of view. As it may be years before the lane will be constructed throughout the block, it was also suggested the developer could lease back the lane to be dedicated. The developer has agreed to exchange lanes and has redesigned his development. The proposed development has been approved by the Technical Planning Board subject to the existing lane being relocated. I RECOMMEND that the lane north of 8th Avenue east of Heather Street be closed, stopped up and conveyed to the abutting owner subject to the following conditions: (1) The owner to remove the existing house on Lot A and dedicate the north 10 feet for lane purposes. (2) The remainder of Lot A, together with Lots B & C and the closed lane be consolidated into one parcel by a subdivision plan provided by the developer. (3) The subdivision plan to be deposited in the Land Registry Office. (4) The new dedicated lane to be closed, stopped up and leased to the abutting owner for the nominal sum of $1.00 per annum and subject to 6 months notice of cancellation if required for municipal purposes. (5) An agreement satisfactory to the Corporation Council and City Engineer." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 406 CONSIDERATION: 4. Shinerama 70 for Cystic Fibrosis The City Engineer reports as follows: "The Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia, together with Trinity College and the British Columbia Institute of Technology, propose to hold a Shinerama or Shoe Shine Day on Friday, September 18, 1970, as a fund raising campaign to aid the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. To accomplish this they are requesting permission to shine shoes on City side- walks which requires approval of City Council, as per Sections 69(2) and 71(1) of the Street and Traffic By-law. Approximately 1,500 students are expected to participate and will be deploying themselves around the Greater Vancouver area. No objections have been raised by the Police or the Shoe Shine operators of Vancouver and the only require- ment needed from a traffic standpoint is that clearance be left on the sidewalk to allow free pedestrian movement. If permission is granted to the Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia to place shoe shine boxes on City street allowance and to hold a Shoe Shine day in Vancouver on September 18, 1970, such permission should be subject to the following conditions: (a) Provision of adequate insurance coverage satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel indemnifying the City against all possible claims which may result from the Shinerama. (b) That six foot clearance in the Downtown area and four foot clearance in the residential areas be available for the free movement of pedestrians along the sidewalks." The matter is submitted to Council for CONSIDERATION. CONSIDERATION & INFORMATION: 5. Railway Transport Committee Hearings CPR - Discontinuance of "The Canadian" The Corporation Counsel reports: "As a result of a hearing before the Railway Transport Committee of the Canadian Transport Commission in which the Canadian Pacific Railway requested authority to discontinue 'The Canadian', the Board has ordered the attached Notice to be served on the Attorney-General of each province, the members of Parliament of the Provincial Legis- lature and the clerk of each City in which the train is operated." Attached for the information of Council is a copy of the Notice issued by the Canadian Transport Commission Railway Transport Committee. 407 Subsequent to the receipt of the Notice, information was received on the holding of hearings and in connection with this, the Corporation Counsel advises: "Notice has been received from the Railway Transport Committee advising that it has ordered the Canadian Pacific Railway to continue to operate certain of its transcontinental operations and that the Company is to file a submission with the Committee outlining a plan for the rationalization of such trains. A brief has been filed (copies of which are on file with the City Clerk) in which the Canadian Pacific Railway proposes an increase in certain fares and reduction of service in the winter months. The notice further indicates that a public hearing will be held in Vancouver commencing August 27 for the purpose of receiving submissions on the subject from any interested parties." Your Board brings this item forward for the CONSIDERATION and INFORMATION of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 390 408 Board of Administration, August 7, 1970 ............. (SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICE & HEALTH MATTERS INFORMATION: 1. Opportunities Incentive Program The Acting Social Service Administrator reports as follows: "Council, on July 20, 1970, received a letter from Miss Kathrine Layton, who was a recipient of Social Assistance, setting forth certain complaints about the Opportunities Program and the operation of the Opportunities Office which is located at Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House located at 22nd Avenue and Victoria Drive. The Opportunities Program has been in operation for almost a year and at the present time there are about 250 persons receiving Opportunities payments of $50.00 per month for the required minimum of 30 hours employment. Opportunities Allowance payments are approved by Mrs. E. Keays of the Social Service Department who also is the liaison person with the Opportunities Office. The Opportunities Office is administered by a fulltime manager, Mrs. Laurie Walker, who is aided by some other mothers on Opportunities Allowance. The office was financed and administered by the Neighbourhood Service Association who, in April, 1970, requested operating grants from the Provincial Government through the Community Services Co-ordinating Committee. A special Committee, chaired by the Acting Social Service Administrator, was struck to study possible methods of financing the Central Office Services which seems essential if the Program was to operate effectively. The special Committee recommended that, in addition to the $50.00 per month Incentive payment to the individual recipient, an additional payment up to $3.00 per individual in receipt of Opportunities Allowance be made from Social Assistance Funds to finance operation of the Incentive Opportunities Office. This recommendation was adopted and approved by the Provincial Department of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement. A statement of monthly operating expenses is being made of $2.80 per case. While Social Assistance funds are being used to finance the Opportunities Office, the supervision of the office is the responsibility of Neighbourhood Services and the Social Service Department would have no way of directly intervening in its operation. Copies of Miss Layton's letter will be forwarded to the Opportunities Steering Committee for their information. The attached report outlines the objective of the Opportunities Program and lists some of the jobs being done in the community by persons receiving Opportunity Allowance." Your Board Submits this matter to Council for INFORMATION. (Copies of Miss Layton's letter are circulated) 409 2. Renovations - Mountain View Cemetery The Medical Health Officer reports as follows: "(I) Brief History In 1965, the City Council approved a renovation program at Mountain View Cemetery, the cost of which is to be provided from funds obtained through the sale of graves set up in a Reserve for Cemetery Development Account. This renovation program has a two fold purpose: (a) To beautify the rough sections of the Cemetery by placing all head stones, monuments or markers flush with the ground. The purpose of this is to create an expanse of lawn broken only by shrubs, trees and a minimum of upright monuments. (b) To reduce maintenance costs through the use of larger mowers and gang mowers and other heavier equipment made possible by having the majority of upright monuments placed flat and level with the surface. (II) Capital Cost of First Four Renovations - 24.4 Acres Less Winter Gross Cost Works Grant Net Cost #1 (1966) 4.4 acres $40,218.00 $40,218.00 #2 (1967) 4. acres 12,468.00 $3,485.00 8,983.00 #3 (1968) 6. acres 16,547.00 5,088.00 11,459.00 #4 (1969) 10. acres 23,728.00 23,728.00 Totals 24.4 acres $92,961.00 $8,573.00 $84,388.00 As an offset to the capital outlay, there will be a re- coverable amount of $119,980.00 through the sale of 3,428 new grave spaces created through elimination of certain pathways in the renovated areas. (Ill) Comparative Summary of Savings in Maintenance In compiling a comparative summary of the savings in maintenance costs, it should be noted that the figures shown apply to the total area of 105 acres. The renovations are confined to the rough sections of the cemetery: however, there are numerous plots scattered throughout these areas which are already in lawn because: (a) they are located in reclaimed pathways. (b) the owners of certain plots have contracted for perpetual care and had their plots put in lawn condition. These plots in lawn are included in the 'Lawn Section', in the Accounting System, therefore, it is not possible to confine comparative savings to the 24.4 acres renovated. 410 Comparative Costs of Mowing, Clipping and Watering 105 acres - 1967:1969 1967 costs 105 acres = $76,828.00 (applying 1969 pay rates) 1969 costs 105 acres = $59,931.00 (applying 1969 pay rates) Reduction in costs 105 acres $16,897.00 (22%) 1967 costs per acre = $ 732.00 (applying 1969 pay rates) 1969 costs per acre 571.00 (applying 1969 pay rates) Reduction in costs per acre $ 161.00 (22%) IV. Comparative Summary of Savings in Interment Costs An additional saving, as a result of the renovations, is that made in cost of interments. Cost of Interments 1967:1969 1967 1,030 Burials = $62,302.00 (applying 1969 pay rates) 1969 1,053 Burials = 48,426.00 (applying 1969 pay rates) Average cost per interment $60.49 1967 Average cost per interment $45.99 1969 Reduction in average cost $14.50 (24%) SUMMARY The reduction in maintenance costs has been brought about by the renovation program which has made possible more efficient and economic methods of operation since we are now able to use larger mowers and gang mowers. The regular and seasonal labour staff has been reduced, not only in numbers, but also the duration of the seasonal staff employ- ment has been shortened. The savings in interment costs may also be credited to the renovation program as larger equipment may now be utilized for digging graves and removing surplus soil from the grave site. Our present method is to move such equipment right to the grave site, whereas in the past the machinery and equipment could not maneouver between the monuments, there- fore all work was done manually. Summary of staff employed (1967:1970) Permanent Staff Seasonal Staff 1967 25 20 1968 24 12 1969 20 12 1970 19 10 The final figures for the Fifth Renovation are not complete at this date: however, a detailed report will be presented in the near future. Estimates are being prepared at this 411 time for presentation to City Council for a Sixth Renovation of approximately 10 acres in 1970/71. A final renovation of 15 acres of the General Section will be submitted for completion in 1971/72." Your Board submits the matter to Council for INFORMATION. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 390 412 Board of Administration, August 7, 1970 (HARBOURS - 1) HARBOURS & PARKS MATTERS CONSIDERATION: 1. Pioneer Place The Director of Planning reports as follows: "The attached petition protesting the conditions in Pioneer Place was received on July 22, 1970. Council will recall that the physical and social conditions relating to this Square are under study in the East Gastown beautification project, and also in the overall Gastown, Chinatown investigations. The Director of Social Planning/Community Development in collaboration with the Planning Department, will be reporting on steps that might be taken to alleviate the present problems in this area. Council may wish to request the City Clerk to send a copy of this report to the Gospel Mission thanking them for their communication, and noting that Council has already taken steps to obtain a solution to the problem." Your Board Submits this item to Council for CONSIDERATION. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 391 413 Board of Administration, August 7, 1970 . . . . (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Rezoning: W/S of Balsam between 41st & 43rd Aves., (Cloverlawn Investments Ltd.) The Director of Planning reports as follows: "An application has been received from Bull Housser & Tupper for Cloverlawn Investments Ltd., 1500-675 West Hastings Street, re- questing an amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 whereby the W/S of Balsam between 41st and 43rd Avenues being Lot 9 of 12, Block 16, D.L. 526 would be rezoned from an RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District to a C-2 Commercial District for the purpose of: 'construction of a neighbourhood store building (Mac's Milk).' Submitted with the application is a short brief and artist's con- cept of development. The applicant states in part in the brief: 'Cloverlawn Investments Limited is a company duly incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario and registered extra-provincially under the provisions of the "Companies Act" of the Province of British Columbia.' The brief goes on to state: 'Cloverlawn Investments Limited, acting for Mac's Milk through Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta, is est- ablishing a chain of convenient grocery stores. These Mac's Milk stores are all of similar design and colour, so that they are easily recognized wherever they are located. Cloverlawn Investments Limited has obtained an option on the lot in question. The Mac's Milk chain has been established on the basis of providing convenient shopping for residents in local areas.' The subject property has a frontage of 33' and a depth of 125.5' and is located immediately south of the east-west City lane which lies south of 41st Avenue. The properties on both sides of 41st Avenue between Laurel and Maple are zoned C-2 Commercial and are developed with a number of stores, offices, restaurants, service stations, etc. The lands zoned C-2 Commercial located on the south side of 41st Avenue between Laurel and Balsam are developed with gasoline service stations. The properties immediately to the south of the subject property are zoned RM-3 Multiple and are developed with very fine high-rise apartment buildings. The properties lying on the south side of 41st Avenue between Balsam and Vine are zoned C-2 Commercial and are developed with gasoline service stations and stores, with 4 lots, two of which front onto Balsam and two onto Vine, developed as ancillary off- street parking principally serving the IGA supermarket (formerly Dominion Stores). 414 The sketch submitted with the application indicates a one-storey building 24' in width and 79' long having a gross floor area of 1896 sq. ft. with said building maintaining a 6' setback from the Balsam Street front property line, 5' setback from the southerly property line and a 4' setback from the east-west lane with pro- vision at the rear for 3 off-street parking spaces and one loading space. This development if permitted would be located much closer to the street than the apartment buildings to the south. It is noted that there are a number of small grocery confectionery stores located on 41st Avenue a short distance from the subject property and it is also considered numerous buildings exist that could be reconstructed for this use both on 41st Avenue and East and West Boulevard. The Technical Planning Board on July 10, 1970 RECOMMENDED that the application be not approved for the following reasons: (a) The development as proposed is considered incompatible with the adjacent apartment developments. (b) There is adequate commercial zoned land in the immediate area to serve the function of a local store. The Town Planning Commission on July 24, 1970 endorsed the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the application be refused in accordance with the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission. DELEGATION REQUEST: Bull, Housser & Tupper - Mr. G.B. Blackwell, Solicitor 2. False Creek Development Concepts - Information on Concepts 2, 4 and 5. The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Background Subsequent to the presentation to Council in January, 1970, of five alternative development concepts for the False Creek area, Council on January 13th, 1970, passed the following motion: 'BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Technical Planning Board be instructed as follows: (a) Bring forth a development plan for the redevelopment of the area generally between Burrard and Cambie Bridges north of 6th Avenue for the consideration of Council. This plan would serve as the guideline for subsequent rezoning(s) to (CD-I) Comprehensive Development District to permit the uses suggested in Concept 4 and to designate the form and density of development and be the basis of development by the City. 415 (b) Bring forth proposed amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law to permit the development of residential and commercial uses on the Fairview Slopes (generally north of the lane south of Broadway to 6th Avenue between Granville and Cambie Streets). AND THAT the Director of Planning make an application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law along the lines aforesaid in (b) in regard to the area generally described as the Fairview Slopes.' On April 14th, 1970, Council acted further on False Creek and resolved: (a) that Concepts 1 and 3 be eliminated. (b) that the Planner be requested to report to the overall plans for Concepts 2, 4 and 5 with information respecting transit, family accommodation, transportation, etc. for further consider- ation, it being understood that this action taken today does not delay the work already instructed by Council with respect to the 85 acres and the Fairview Slopes. Information This report incorporates the information required by Council on April 14th, 1970, relating to comparative data for False Creek Concepts 2, 4 and 5. Appendix 'A' presents data for residential development by Concept. Appendix 'B' is a discussion by the City Engineer of transportation elements associated with False Creek development. A report on staging of development for City land on the south side of False Creek has been submitted. In line with reporting procedures adopted by Council on December 2nd, 1969, the Planning Department is preparing a policy plan for all False Creek for Council consideration. That report will include elements from the three acceptable concepts as modified by sub- sequent studies. Recommendation It is recommended that this report be received for information and be referred to the Standing Committee on Planning and Development for discussion in association with the forthcoming policy report for the development of False Creek." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendations of the Director of Planning be adopted. 3. Effects of the Hudson Street Crossing on the Marpole Area___________________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "BACKGROUND On January 23rd, 1969, City Council approved the Federal Government Department of Transport's final stage proposal for the new Hudson Street Crossing in Marpole. At that time Council resolved that the Director of Planning report back on planning implications involved in respect to this whole matter. As a result of a Public Hearing held on March 26th, 1969 regarding the Hudson Street Crossing, Council broadened the study by asking for an examination of the existing RM-3 apartment zone in the Marpole Area. 416 Further, on February 17th, 1970 a proposal was presented to Council for a Low Density Multiple Housing development at the foot of Angus Drive by Horner Developments Limited. Council resolved that the Director of Planning consider this low density multiple zoning for this location taking into account his study of the Marpole Centre. SUMMARY The Director of Planning in his capacity as Chairman of the Technical Planning Board has submitted a report dated June 1st, 1970 dealing with: (a) Direct Effects of the New Bridge on the Marpole Area (b) Apartment zoning (c) Relationship with Horner Developments Limited proposal (d) RM-1 Low Density Multiple Housing (e) Other existing land uses and zoning proposals (Under this section, there are three other small rezoning proposals which are noted in (3), (4) and (5) in the following recommendations). RECOMMENDATIONS: at a meeting The Technical Planning Board,/on June 26th, 1970 RECOMMENDED that: A. The Director of Planning be instructed to make application to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 in order to implement the following zoning changes as shown on the plan (see attached report): (1) approximately 13 acres of the Hudson Street Industrial Area bounded by the lane west of Hudson Street, Oak Street, 72nd Avenue and 73rd Avenue be rezoned from an M-l Light Industrial District to an RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District (2) the remaining five acres of the Hudson Street Industrial Area fronting on Southwest Marine Drive between Hudson Street and Oak Street not previously recommended for rezoning in (1) above, be rezoned from M-l Light Industry to C-2 Commercial (3) the triangular parcel of City-owned land at the foot of Granville Street between Southwest Marine Drive and Milton Street be rezoned from RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District to C-2 Commercial District (4) the isolated C-2 Commercial zone on the west side of Hudson Street north and south of 71st Avenue be rezoned to RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District. (5) the two 50' parcels of land fronting onto 73rd Avenue between Montcalm and Granville Streets be rezoned from an M-l Light Industrial District to an RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District. B. The Corporation Counsel be requested to prepare the necessary by-law amendments following which the application be referred direct to Public Hearing. It is FURTHER RECOMMENDED that agreement be sought with the Federal Department of Transport with a view to keeping the landscaped residual strip on the north side of Southwest Marine Drive (Montcalm to Granville Streets) in perpetuity." 417 The Town Planning Commission, on July 24th, 1970 considered the report of the Technical Planning Board dated June 1st, 1970 and resolved as follows: "THAT it be recommended to Council that the report of June 1st, 1970, be approved, and further, in view of the increased density which would result from the additional apartment development, without any increase in the open space in the area; and as the Park Board park purchase funds are allocated to the end of 1975; the Commission considers it of the utmost importance to obtain the residual strip on the north side of Southwest Marine Drive from Montcalm Street to Granville Street, in perpetuity, and for landscaping purposes only." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendations of the Director of Planning (in his capacity as Chairman of the Technical Planning Board) and Town Planning Commission be endorsed. 4. Rezoning of a Portion of the South Side of 10th between Columbia and Manitoba Streets The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Mr. David Way, Solicitor, has submitted a letter dated June 25, 1970, to City Council advising of certain problems in obtaining the dedi- cation of lands required to provide for a City lane within this block ; the provision of the City lane being a condition prere- quisite to the passing of an amending by-law to rezone a portion of the block to an RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District. Mr. Way requests that the amending by-law be passed in respect of certain specified properties for which dedications have already been secured. At a Public Hearing on July 10, 1969, City Council approved the rezoning of all lots on the south side of West 10th Avenue between Columbia and Manitoba Streets from an RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District to an RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District subject to prior compliance by the owners to the following condition: 'dedication of the necessary lands as required by the City Engineer to provide a suitable east/west lane to service the subject properties.' The Planning Department together with Engineering and Law Departments have discussed the problem several times with Mr. Way in efforts to assist. Mr. Way states in his letter (a copy attached) that he has endeavoured on several occasions to obtain the dedication of the necessary lands to provide a satisfactory lane throughout the block but for several reasons has been unable to complete the dedication. Mr. Way gives two undertakings: (a) That if he could obtain the rezoning through an amending by-law by Council to lots 9, 10 and 11 of Block 34, these being the three most easterly lots in the half block, he would first dedicate and register such dedications for lots 9, 10 and 11 to- gether with lot 14 as lots 12 and 13 have already dedicated 10', and would as requested by the Deputy City Engineer, undertake to handle land drainage until the balance of the lane is opened in the block. (b) He will continue to obtain the dedication of the remaining lots in the block, some of which he has already obtained, and will file for dedication. 418 I suggest that Mr. Way's request be given favourable consideration as the required land dedication would be completed in respect of the three subject lots; that satisfactory arrangements can be made at this time for the drainage of the lane and that Mr. Way advises that his principals wish to proceed to develop the subject lots with an apartment building. Recommendation It is recommended that provided the required dedications are effected and registered in the Land Registry Office to provide for a 20' wide City lane in that portion of the block from Manitoba Street to the westerly limits of lots 9 and 14 and an undertaking satisfactory to the City Engineer is given regarding drainage of the City lane so created, THEN the required amending by-law be submitted to City Council to rezone lots 9, west 33' of lot 10 and lot 10 except west 33' and lot 11; of Block 34; D.L. 302 from an RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District to an RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District. This recommendation is made on the understanding that Mr. David Way will continue on behalf of his client to obtain the required remaining dedications within the block to provide for an east/west lane in accordance with the resolution of City Council at Public Hearing on July 10, 1969." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Director of Planning be endorsed. Circulated for the information of City Council are: 1. Letter dated June 25, 1970, from Mr. David Way of Nordman & Way, Barristers & Solicitors, outlining the problems en- countered in obtaining dedications. 2. Explanatory plan of the subject Block 34. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 391 419 Board of Administration, August 7, 1970 ..................(FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS CONSIDERATION 1. Financial Assistance: Member of B.C. Tour Band Mr. Don Pasmore, Executive Member of the South Vancouver Elk's Lodge #55, in a communication dated July 29, 1970, requests that the Vancouver City Council give financial assistance towards sending a student representative of Vancouver to Expo '70 as a member of the B.C. Tour Band. There are 55 members in the Band chosen from cities and municipalities throughout British Columbia, and Fred Cook, age 15, has been chosen to represent Vancouver. The Band will be giving fourteen concerts at Expo '70 and two in the City of Kofu. The total cost per student is $1,000 and Mr. Pasmore advises that each community has sponsored and made available funds necessary to send their Band representative to Expo '70. It is noted that each student is required to attend a three week practise session prior to departure on August 17, 1970. The communication from Mr. Pasmore, which contains a biography of Fred Cook and other pertinent information, is circulated for the information of Council. Also circulated is a letter dated July 25, 1970, from Mrs. D.J. Curtain, Secretary, Expo '70 Concert Band Committee. Your Board notes that Council has dealt with similar requests in the past as follows: May 1970 Vancouver Kitsilano Boys Band - No Action. Travel Assistance re tour to United Kingdom and the Continent during July and August. March 1970 Canadian Expo '70 Girls' Bicycle - No Action. Caravan - Trip to Expo '70. July 1967 - Vancouver Kiwanis Pipe Band - $500 Approved. Travel assistance to Eastern Canada to play at Expo. June 1966 - Kitsilano Boys Band - $3,000 Approved. Travel assistance in planned trip to Europe. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. 2. Second Annual British Columbia Festival of Sports_____________________ Messrs. Don Benson and Frank Bain, Field Directors, advise in a communication dated July 24, 1970, that the Second Annual British Columbia Festival of Sports will be held May 20 - June 7, 1971. 420 The communication, together with the Festival Rationale, which are circulated, explain how the City of Vancouver can participate in this program. Should the City wish to take part in this Festival, the appointment of a chairman and a viable committee is required prior to August 31, 1970. It is noted that the First Annual Sports Festival brought together 125,000 athletes from all parts of the world, competing in 247 events in 64 B.C. centres. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. 3. Grant: Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame In a communication dated July 25, 1970, the Secretary of the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization established in 1965 to honour players and builders who have distinguished them- selves in the game of lacrosse, requests a grant of $200 from the City of Vancouver towards the cost of making bases and permanent name plaques for the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, which is located in the City of New Westminster. In making this request, it is pointed out that many of the members are from the City of Vancouver and possibly many more will be so honoured in the coming years. The cost of making up the bases and plaques, to include names of those members inducted into the Hall of Fame since 1965 and to allow room for future members, will be $2,400.00 The governors are committed to raise $1,000 of the amount required, and donations are being sought from several cities, municipalities and associations to cover the balance of $1,400. Further details of the request are contained in the letter, copies of which are circulated for the information of Council. Your Board notes that Council has dealt with similar requests in the past as follows: Dec. 1967 - Canadian Centennial Cup Committee - No Action. June 1966 Establishment of Centennial Cup as - Medals. National Hockey Award. - Blue Boy Motor Hotel Softball Team Canadian Softball Championships - Civic Recognition. Feb. 1963 - North American Figure Skating - $150 Approved. April 1960 Championship - Grant for trophies. - $30 Approved - Amateur Synchronized Swimming For Emblem. Association - Championship in Vancouver. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. 421 4. Grant: Canadian Equestrian Team The Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Canadian Equestrian Team, in a communication dated July 29, 1970, is requesting financial support for the Team for the years 1970 - 1971 - 1972. He states that $75,000 a year for each year is required in order to complete their program, which would be the Olympic Games in Munich, West Germany in 1972. This Equestrian Team won the only Gold Medal for Canada when the Olympic Games were held in Mexico and they hope to be able to repeat this performance in 1972. Copies of their communication, together with their program, are circulated for the information of Council. Your Board notes that Council has dealt with similar requests in the past as follows: July 1969 - Canadian Maccabiah Games Association - No Action. Travel Assistance - Games in Tel Aviv. Dec. 1968 - B.C. Wheelchair Sports and Recreation - $1,500 Approved. Association - Request for $1,500 for expenses for Canadian team at Paralympic Games, Tel Aviv, Israel. May 1967 - B.C. Volleyball Association - No Action. Travel assistance for U.B.C. Men's Volleyball Team as Canadian representatives at World Student Games in Tokyo. July 1964 - B.C. Amateur Sports Council - $1,000 Approved. Aid B.C. Athletes attending Olympic Game Trials in Tokyo. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. 5. Entertainment: H.M.S. Leopard Captain D.R. Learoyd of HMCS Discovery advises, in a letter dated July 29, 1970, that H.M.S. Leopard, a British Anti-Aircraft Frigate, will be paying an official visit to the Port of Vancouver September 12 - 15, 1970, inclusive. Captain Learoyd states that it is proposed to organize an Officer's Reception, a Chief and Petty Officer's Reception and a Sailor's Dance during the visit. An entertainment grant of $330 is requested, and further details are set out in the communication which is circulated for the information of Council. Your Board notes that Council has dealt with similar requests in the past as follows: Nov. 1969 - H.M.C.S. Discovery - $488 Approved. Entertainment Grant of $488. 422 Oct. 1967 H.M.C.S. Discovery - $500 Approved. Entertaining personnel on Australian HMAS Melbourne. Aug. 1967 H.M.C.S. Discovery - $150 Approved. Entertainment personnel USS Chicago. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 391 + 392 423 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS August 7, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. SUNDRIES CONSIDERATION 1. Request to cancel Sale of Single Family Residential Lot 77. D.L. 339, Southeast Sector The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Resolution of Council dated July 9, 1970, approved the sale of Lot 77, D.L. 339, to Mr. Gordon D. Miller in the amount of $15,200.00 on City terms. In a letter received July 28, 1970, Mr. Miller has advised the Supervisor of Property and Insurance that, due to economic conditions, he would be unable to proceed with the development of the subject property. He has also asked that his deposit in the amount of $760.00 be returned. Council is advised that the application to purchase which was completed by Mr. Miller, states that 'if the purchaser does not make the cash payment or down payment referred to within 14. days after the date of acceptance of the offer by Council, the deposit will be forfeited to the City and the agreement can- celled'. The application further states that 'I understand and agree that my offer may not be withdrawn on or after the day advertised for the opening thereof'. It is noted that Council in recent weeks has dealt with two similar requests for cancellation of sales in the Southeast Sector, in each case the request was granted." Your Board Submits the above report to Council for CONSIDERATION. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 393 ======================================================================== 424 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, August 18, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated August 11, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED DELEGATIONS Request for Grant: Society for Pollution and Environmental Control Mr. J. Marunchak appeared before the Council to support the Society's request for a grant. He introduced a member of the Society who formally presented their petition for financial assistance. The delegation was heard at this time of day for the convenience of Council. 425 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Property Rear of Stanley and New Fountain Hotels_________________ The Council gave further consideration to a motion which was introduced by Alderman Linnell on August 11, and on which Notice was called. The Council agreed to changing the wording in the third line by inserting after the word 'for', the following: 'an amount up to' and agreed to change the date to read January 1, 1971. The motion, as corrected, reads as follows: MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the City of Vancouver purchase the rear portion, approximately 40' in depth, of Lot 11 except Pcl. "A", Lots 12, 13 and 14, Block 2, DL O.G.T. for an amount up to the sum of $60,000 payable on January 1, 1971, and demolish the structure on said portion; provided that the remaining portion of the property and buildings provides low cost accommodation for at least 90 persons and this area be used for a pedestrian mall with shrubs, greenery, etc. and that the proper legal safeguards be placed in the said agreement. (referred) MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the foregoing motion by Alderman Linnell, dealing with the purchase of property in O.G.T. be approved in principle and referred to the Board of Administration for report in a week's time. - CARRIED 2. New Fountain and Stanley Hotels The following motion which was introduced by Alderman Phillips on July 21st, was tabled to this meeting: "THAT the Council agree to purchase the New Fountain and Stanley Hotels, if necessary, to preserve for accommodation and compatible commercial functions." (withdrawn) In view of the Council's action pursuant to a resolution passed this day which was introduced by Alderman Linnell, Alderman Phillips asked leave to withdraw his motion. The Council agreed to the withdrawal of the foregoing motion. 3. Grant: Society for Pollution and Environmental Control A delegation was heard earlier from the Society for Pollution and Environmental Control and a brief was submitted in support of a request by the Society for a grant of $2,500, being one year's rental on SPEC House. This matter was originally brought to the Council through the Board of Administration on July 24th and had been deferred pending the hearing of a delegation. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT no action be taken in the matter of the request of the Society for Pollution and Environmental Control for a grant from the City. - CARRIED 426 A. General Report, August 14, 1970 Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated August 14, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Enquiry re Pollution Control Machinery Alberta Wheat Pool Elevator The Board of Administration noted a request from Council that it make a report to Council on the timing for the installation of baghouses throughout all of the older portion of the Elevator. The Committee of the Whole Council recessed at approximately 10:35 a.m., following which an 'In Camera' meeting was held in the Mayor's Office. The Committee of the Whole Council then recessed at approximately 12:00 noon. The Committee of the Whole Council reconvened at 2:00 p.m. in open session in the Council Chamber, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair and the following members present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson Social Service and Health Matters MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Social Service and Health matters), dated August 14, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Harbours and Parks Matters Laburnum Trees MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Harbours and Parks matters), dated August 14, 1970, being Clause 1 only re laburnum trees, be received for information. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters Home Car Wash and Gasoline Service Station 41st Avenue and Granville Street (Clause 3) The Board of Administration submitted a report by the Director of Planning giving a brief history of discussions and resolutions, etc. dealing with the operation of the Home Car Wash. It appears that a change was made in the times of operation which drew objections from some of the neighbours. The Board of Administration suggested three alternative courses of action: 427 (a) To leave the hours unchanged (b) To permit operation from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and to be closed on Sundays and eight Statutory Holidays, or, (c) Council to set such hours and days as it feels suitable MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the following suggestion by the Board of Administration be adopted by the Council: 'Authorize the Director of Planning to amend the Develop- ment Permit by way of a minor amendment whereby the hours of operation for the car wash would be from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday with the car wash being closed each and every Sunday and eight Statutory holidays per year as listed by Mr. Pope, with these hours of operation to be reviewed by Council on or before December 31, 1971.' - CARRIED Balance of Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT Clauses 1 and 2 of the report of the Board of Adminis- tration (Building and Planning matters), dated August 14, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Finance Matters Rental of Lighting Equipment to "Theatre in the Park" (Clause 1) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT Clause 1 of the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated August 14, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Journal of Commerce Request for Ad Special Edition, Port of Vancouver (Clause 2) The Journal of Commerce requested that the Council consider taking space in a special 40 page edition of the Journal which will detail the progress story of the Port of Vancouver during the past ten years. It was noted that Council's established policy is not to take space in special issues of publications. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Council take no action toward meeting the request of the Journal of Commerce for the taking of space by the City in the special edition of the Journal. - CARRIED 428 B. Property Matters, August 14, 1970 Consolidation and Sale of Land: 1852, 1864 and 1872 West 3rd Avenue (Clause 4) The Board of Administration reported on properties at the three addresses shown on West 3rd Avenue. It was noted that 1872 West 3rd Avenue has been demolished, that 1852 West 3rd Avenue is now vacant and boarded up and 1864 West 3rd Avenue is occupied by a lady and three children and that the property is not in good condition. The Council was concerned that in authorizing demolition it would not be acting unreasonably toward the tenant who is in receipt of social assistance and has three children dependant on her. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, in order to enable the City to proceed with the sale of this apartment site, the vacant house at 1852 West 3rd Avenue be demolished immediately and the tenant of 1864 West 3rd Avenue be given notice to vacate but such notice be not less than 30 days and be not given prior to the lands being consolidated and the property offered for sale; the foregoing being predicated on the assumption that the City will assist the tenant in the problem of finding other quarters and moving to them. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the communication from the Kitsilano Area Resources Council, dated August 18, 1970, protesting the intention to demolish) the two houses at 1852-1864 West 3rd Avenue, be received for information. - CARRIED Balance of Property Matters MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clauses 1 to 3 inclusive and 5 to 8 inclusive of the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated August 14, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Painting Hastings Street, Howe to Hornby Streets for P.N.E. Parade: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation The Board of Administration reported on a request by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for permission to paint decorative designs on a portion of the P.N.E. parade route. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT permission be granted to the C.B.C. to paint designs on the pavement surface of Hastings Street between Howe Street and Hornby Street for television coverage of the P.N.E. parade on August 22nd, 1970, subject to the following conditions: (1) That all costs of the painting be borne by the applicant. (2) That the applicant enter into an agreement satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel indemnifying the City against any claim that may result from the laying of the paint. - CARRIED 429 D. Sublease of Portion of Vancouver Iron and Engineering Works: False Creek Site The Board of Administration submitted, for Council's con- sideration a recommendation by the Corporation Counsel and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance in connection with the above noted subject. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the following report of the Corporation Counsel and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted: "The Trustee of Vancouver Iron and Engineering Works leases the False Creek site from the City under various leases, all of which expire on December 31, 1970. By the terms of the leases, he requires the consent of the City to sub-lease. He now requests permission to sub-let a portion of the site to LAMBTON STEEL LTD. from August 1 to December 30, 1970. The portion of the site in question includes the old fabrication shop, together with yard space. The proposed sub-lease includes land owned by the City and buildings and machinery owned by the Trustee. The total rent payable to the Trustee for the period covered by the sub-lease is $16,083.00, of which $6,220.00 is the rent for the land. The land rent payable to the City under the head lease for the same period is $1,910.00. There are two years taxes outstanding on the land and premises proposed to be sub-let amounting to approximately $40,000.00. The taxes on the land and premises proposed to be sub-let, pro-rated to apply to the period of the sub- lease, amount to $6,425.00, without taking any back taxes into account. It is recommended that the request of the Trustee be granted on the condition that the Trustee pay to the City the sum of $6,425.00 on account of the outstanding taxes, prior to the sub-lessee taking possession". - CARRIED E. Report of Standing Committee on Finance, August 13, 1970______________ MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on Finance, dated August 13, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED 430 D. Sublease of Portion of Vancouver Iron and Engineering Works: False Creek Site The Board of Administration submitted, for Council's con- sideration a recommendation by the Corporation Counsel and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance in connection with the above noted subject. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the following report of the Corporation Counsel and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted: "The Trustee of Vancouver Iron and Engineering Works leases the False Creek site from the City under various leases, all of which expire on December 31, 1970. By the terms of the leases, he requires the consent of the City to sub-lease. He now requests permission to sub-let a portion of the site to LAMBTON STEEL LTD. from August 1 to December 30, 1970. The portion of the site in question includes the old fabrication shop, together with yard space. The proposed sub-lease includes land owned by the City and buildings and machinery owned by the Trustee. The total rent payable to the Trustee for the period covered by the sub-lease is $16,083.00, of which $6,220.00 is the rent for the land. The land rent payable to the City under the head lease for the same period is $1,910.00. There are two years taxes outstanding on the land and premises proposed to be sub-let amounting to approximately $40,000.00. The taxes on the land and premises proposed to be sub-let, pro-rated to apply to the period of the sub- lease, amount to $6,425.00, without taking any back taxes into account. It is recommended that the request of the Trustee be granted on the condition that the Trustee pay to the City the sum of $6,425.00 on account of the outstanding taxes, prior to the sub-lessee taking possession". - CARRIED E. Report of Standing Committee on Finance, August 13, 1970______________ MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on Finance, dated August 13, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED 431 MOTIONS 1. Closing Portion of Kerr Street North of 45th Avenue__________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver; AND WHEREAS Lot 5, South West Quarter of Block 17, District Lot 50, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 2950, has been established for highway purposes under filing 94151; AND WHEREAS only a portion of said Lot 5 is required for highway purposes; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Lot 5, South West Quarter of Block 17, District Lot 50, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 2950, now highway, be closed, stopped up and conveyed to the abutting owner; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Lot 5 be subdivided with the adjacent lands, dedicating the portion of said Lot 5 required for highway purposes. - CARRIED 2. Allocation of Land for Highway Purposes (8005 Granville Street)_________________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS the registered owners have conveyed to the City of Vancouver, for highway purposes, the following lands: 1. West 10 feet of the East 17 feet of Lot 4, Block 2, DL 325, G 1, NWD, Plan 1982, as the same is shown outlined red on plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., dated the 28th day of July, 1970, and marginally numbered LF 5445 AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for highway purposes; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the above described lands so conveyed be, and the same are hereby accepted and allocated for highway purposes, and declared to form and constitute portions of highway. - CARRIED 3. Land Use: Vicinity of Broadway and Maple_______ MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the Planning Department, following the precedent set in the study of Marpole, investigate the future land uses of the M-l zone between Broadway and 12th Avenue, Maple to Yew and adjacent blocks. - CARRIED 432 4. Sale of Bay Rum MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT WHEREAS the City Council considers the sale of Bay Rum within the City is not in the best interests of the Citizens of Vancouver; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the License Inspector advise City Council of all cases, to his knowledge, of licensed retail establishments selling Bay Rum, to enable Council to consider action under Section 275 of the Vancouver Charter, which section deals with the cancellation or suspension of licenses. - CARRIED ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Rankin - asked the Mayor to request the Board Compulsory Bicycle of Administration to report on the Registration feasibility of the re-institution Alderman Hardwick - of compulsory bicycle registration. Transportation Planning The Mayor asked the Board of Admin¬ at Regional Level istration to so report. referred to his letter to the Regional District offering his views on trans¬ portation at the Regional level. Alderman Calder - said that he has been advised a person List of Licensees went to the License Department and Alderman Sweeney - asked for information on newly Delegation: M. Kopernik licensed firms and was told it was Foundation not available but that he could get such information from the Journal of Commerce. The Mayor explained that it is known that the Journal of Commerce gets such information regularly and publishes it and that current information on new licenses is always available on enquiry but not past information. enquired if arrangements have been made for the Council to hear a dele¬ gation from the M. Kopernik Foundation with respect to a housing proposal in the Southeast Sector. Alderman Broome - referred to inconvenience caused to Traffic Painting Work: the driving public by traffic painting 25th Avenue and Cambie work which was carried on at 25th Street Avenue and Cambie Street in the morning rush hour. Commissioner Ryan advised that there were reasons for this particular timing but that he has issued instructions to the Department to avoid a repetition of this kind of work where rush hour traffic is considerable. 433 Alderman Wilson - assured the Council that the points Transportation Planning raised in Alderman Hardwick's letter at Regional Level to the Regional District Planning Committee were given consideration by the Committee. Alderman Bird - referred to the lamentable lack of Liners: Landing and likely landing locations for liners Loading letting local passengers off. He asked that the Port Development Committee give this matter serious consideration. Alderman Linnell advised the Council that the Port Development Committee has discussed very thoroughly the lack of local passenger landing facilities and indicates that since there are approxi¬ mately 12 passenger arrivals a year it does not seem feasible to construct a special facility. The Council adjourned at approximately 2:45 p.m. The foregoing are the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated August 18, 1970, and the reports referred to are those on Page(s). 434 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION....................(WORKS). 1 AUGUST 14TH, 1970. The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Widening of Knight Street between 49th Avenue and 57th Avenue "Knight Street is to be paved from 57th Avenue to the Bridge Head (63rd Avenue) of the Knight Street crossing of the Fraser River this year and it is proposed to extend this pavement north to 49th Avenue in the spring of 1971. There are several properties from which the 7 ft. widen- ing strips have not been acquired between 49th and 57th Avenues. The estimated cost for the acquisition of these properties is $40,000. I RECOMMEND that $40,000 be made available for the acquisition of these properties from account code 0146/7901 '1970 Major Street Paving Program - Unallocated'. " Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Tender No. 35-70-3 - Mobile Cranes______________ Tenders for the above were opened by your Board on 22 June, 1970, and referred to the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent for report. A copy of the working tabulation is on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent. The officials concerned report as follows: "The 5% Provincial Tax is in addition to all prices shown in this report and in the working tabulation. Bid numbers refer to the relative position of the bids in ascending order of price. Funds for all purchases are provided in the Equipment Plant Replacement Fund. This Tender called for prices on new machines and asked for trade-in values on four of the City's old machines. The City reserved the right to accept or reject any trade-in offer, and to apply any one of the trade-in values offered to any one of the new machines purchased on a one for one basis. Prices shown in this report have been adjusted to include the trade-in values, as all trade allowances offered by the recommended bidder were acceptable. 435 ITEM 1 - 5 TON MOBILE CRANES Five of the ten bids for this item meet specifications. Local content consideration does not change the order of the bidders. Bid No. 1 from Skagit Equipment Ltd. for a Bullmoose Model BHCP 2036 at $20,391.25 does not meet specifications because: (1) The crane offered has two wheel drive instead of four wheel drive, as specified. (2) The crane has a fixed boom instead of a boom with 360 degrees continuous rotation as specified. (3) The crane offered has two wheel steering instead of four wheel steering, as specified. The tender asked for optional prices for a high speed winch in lieu of the standard winch, and a reduction in price, if any, for a 90 HP engine in lieu of the standard engine. The recommended bid offered both of these options. The higher winch speed results in greater machine productivity and the smaller engine is satis- factory for City service, because these cranes will see very little steep off-road terrain. The overall additional cost of $421.45 for these options is considered to be well worth the added cost. The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent recommend acceptance of the lowest bid to meet specifications, Bid No. 2, from Rollins Machinery Ltd. for two only Austin Western Model 210 Mobile Cranes complete with high speed winch, at a total price of $55,702.90 after trade-in allowance ($27,430 each less $524 for 90 HP engine in lieu of 120 HP engine plus $945.45 for high speed winch). ITEM 2 - 8 TON MOBILE CRANE Seven of the eight bids received for this item meet or exceed specifications. Local content consideration changed the order of the bidding in the case of Bid No. 6 only. Serious consideration was given to Bids No. 1 and 2 which both meet specifications and both offer cranes in the $30,000 price range. The following table shows the cost of Bids No. 1 and 2 to the City including the high speed winch option and the small engine option: Bid No. Bidder & Dollars Make & Model 1 Jacobs Bros. $30,340.00 net Jaylift ($5,500 trade allowance) 160 ($29,496 net with local content consideration) 2 Rollins Machinery Austin Western $33,369.09 net 220 ($5,500 trade allowance) 436 Bidder No. 1, Jacobs Bros, of Richmond, B.C., have not yet manufactured a crane of the type offered. The City of Vancouver has experienced operating and maintenance problems with the few prototype units purchased in the past. The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent do not consider the original cost saving of approximately $6,000 total for two units ($7,000 with local content consideration) over the recommended bid (Bid No. 2) justifies taking the chance of operating problems on two proto- type units. The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent recommend acceptance of Bid No. 2, from Rollins Machinery Ltd., for two only Austin Western Model 220 Mobile Cranes complete with high speed winch at a total price of $66,738.18 ($32,947.64 each less $524 for 90 HP engine in lieu of 120 HP engine plus $945.45 for high speed winch). Contracts to be to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel." Your Board RECOMMENDS the report of the above officials be approved. 3. Communication from Cassiar Ratepayers' Assn. re Alberta Wheat Pool Elevator A letter from Mr. Karl Zuker, Secretary, Cassiar Ratepayers' Association, was received July 9, 1970, stating that "something must be done now" to eliminate the dust emanating from the Alberta Wheat Pool elevator. The Association urges Council to direct the Alberta Wheat Pool to stop all operations when breakdowns occur until the necessary repairs are completed. The City Clerk is in receipt of a letter from the Municipal Clerk of the District of Burnaby, advising of a letter of complaint from the Vancouver Heights Homeowners Association (an association of homeowners in the north-west corner of the District of Burnaby), which concerns the same problem as the letter from the Cassiar Rate- payers Association. The Council of the District of Burnaby instructed its Municipal Clerk to forward the letter of the Vancouver Heights Homeowners Association to the City Clerk for "any action your city is prepared to take in this matter". The Director of Permits & Licenses reports that:- "1. Section 13(1)(C) of the Air Pollution Control By-law (1969) states that the standard of '20 grains of particulate matter per 1000 cubic feet at 68° Fahrenheit from equipment used in the handling or milling of grain' must be met. The By-law further states that this requirement 'shall not come into force or take effect until June 1, 1971.' 2. The newer portions of the Alberta Wheat Pool elevator have had dust control equipment (baghouses) installed as they have been built, and plans have been completed to install baghouses throughout all of the older portion. We are advised that the cost of the completed installation will be more than $1,000,000.00 and completion is expected by May 1, 1971. 3. To our knowledge there has only been one 'breakdown' which occurred recently. At this time a scrubber which normally washes the emission from the plant, failed to function and alterations were required. 437 Board of Administration, August 14, 1970 (WORKS -1) 4. Existing control devices (cyclones) can become clogged and this has created some maintenance difficulty. Management are well aware of the problem and carry out inspections of this equipment regularly. City staff have for some time inspected the plant daily to emphasize the problem and to check on plant pro- cedures. 5. Problems which arise are corrected within minutes after detection. This usually means shutting down the section to carry out the necessary maintenance. 6. For the past number of months, a large percentage of the grain being processed has been barley, which is considered to be normally the most dust laden of all grains. Indications are that this will continue. 7. Your officials are of the opinion that all reasonable care is exercised by Management at the present time and that the in- stallation required to meet the By-law standards is proceeding in good order. The new equipment being installed is considered to be the best available. Recommended (a) That City Council write to the Manager of the Alberta Wheat Pool elevator, requesting that when a major breakdown occurs, the portion of the plant involved be closed until the situation has been fully corrected. (b) A copy of this report be sent to the Cassiar Rate- payers' Association and Burnaby Council." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the Director of Permits & Licences be adopted. 438 Board of Administration, August 14, 1970 (SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICE & HEALTH MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Feed-In for Transient Youth on Henry Hudson School Grounds The Medical Health Officer reports as follows: "A petition submitted by the Kitsilano Ratepayers containing 234 signatures has been received by the City Clerk regarding the use of Henry Hudson School grounds as an emergency feed- in site for transient youth. Regular inspections of this site have been carried out by this Department and we have found that the school grounds are being maintained, on the whole, in a satisfactory manner. During the past two months this Department has received four complaints mainly re lack of garbage storage facilities. This condition has been immediately rectified upon request. The school grounds have been inspected at various times of the day and we have not found that they were frequented by transient youth between feed-in times to any extent. The Vancouver School Board was contacted and Mr. A. Patterson, Assistant Secretary, stated that although his Board has received several complaints from adjacent residents, they have experienced no serious problems at the school with the transient youth attending the feed-ins. He also said that the School Board had no serious problems during the last summer when this site was used for this pur- pose. He further stated that the feed-in was to be discon- tinued at Henry Hudson School by September 4, 1970. The Vancouver Police Department was contacted and Inspector Lake stated that a member of the Youth Squad attends the feed-ins and that the Police Department had experienced no problems at the site. The Feed-in Committee is made up of a member from each of the following: Cool Aid, Inner City and the Vancouver Health Department. They are reviewing the entire feed-in operation weekly and are taking the necessary steps to ensure that the feed-in is operated in a satisfactory, orderly manner. The number of transient youth attending the feed-ins has far exceeded the estimated number. It appears that the peak of people requiring food has passed; on July 26, 1970, 710 evening meals were served but the average has dropped to about 350 meals in the evening at present, which will un- doubtedly decrease congestion in the area. Two complaints were received by this Department today regarding several conditions occurring at the school site and these are currently being investigated." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the Medical Health Officer be received and a copy forwarded to the Kitsilano Ratepayers Association. 439 2. Vacant lots in the 5700 Blk. Ross Street The Medical Health Officer reports as follows: "The City Clerk has received a petition from several residents regarding three vacant lots in the 5700 Blk. Ross Street, Vancouver. Inspections by this Department indicate that one lot has been recently cleared of bush and is in a satisfactory condition. The clearing and removal was done by the owner, Mr. D. Moody. The other two lots complained of are overgrown with weeds, grass and blackberry bushes and a small amount of broom. There has been some dumping of garden refuse but this is not excessive. In our opinion the conditions existing on these lots do not warrant action by this Department under the Tidy By-law. Mrs. D. Moody, wife of the owner, has been contacted by this Department and she states that her husband will clear the two remaining lots within a period of 14 days." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the Medical Health Officer be received and a copy furnished to the petitioners. 440 Board of Administration, August 14, 1970 ............. (HARBOURS - 1) HARBOURS AND PARKS MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Laburnum Trees On July 9 Council considered a report of your Board which included a report from the Medical Health Officer concerning laburnum trees in the City and the policy of the Board of Parks and Public Recreation. One of the recommendations of that report adopted by Council on July 9 was that the Board of Parks and Public Recreation submit a plan to Council for the removal and replacement of laburnum trees on public property and in the parks in the city. Under date of July 29, the Chairman of the Board of Parks and Public Recreation advises of the following extract from the Minutes of the Park Board of their meeting of July 27: "Laburnum Trees The City Clerk advised that at the July 9 meeting of City Council a report of the Medical Health Officer was adopted that recommended the following: '(1) That the City of Vancouver Health By-law be amended to prohibit new plantings of laburnum trees on public property. (2) That trees on private property posing a hazard be dealt with under the existing sections of the City Charter. (3) That the Board of Parks and Public Recreation submit a plan to the Vancouver City Council for the removal and replacement of laburnum trees in boulevards and in parks in Vancouver.' The Council was advised that the estimated cost of removing and replanting all 298 laburnum trees on City boulevards and 53 in parks was $12,285. It was regularly moved and seconded, RESOLVED: That City Council be advised that the Board will include approximately $4,100 in their annual estimates in each of the next three years to remove and replant laburnum trees; should Council feel there is a more urgent need, and provide the necessary funds, the trees could be removed in a one year program in 1971. - Carried" Your Board notes that the costs estimated by the Park Board for the years 1971-73 inclusive total $12,300 on present prices and wage scales. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the matter be brought to the attention of the 1971 Finance Committee at the time they are considering their recommendations to Council on the 1971 budget. 441 Board of Administration, August 14, 1970 . . . . (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Sale of 1.83 acres of City-owned Land, Southeast Corner of 49th Avenue and Elliott Street - Lot 1, Block 11, S.E.¼g, D.L. 336 The Director of Planning reports as follows: "BACKGROUND On August 16th, 1960, Council rezoned an area of City-owned land bounded by 49th Avenue, Elliott Street, the lane north of 52nd Avenue and the lane west of Wales Street from an RS-1 One-Family Dwelling District to a CD-I Comprehensive Development District; the scheme of development to be limited to an RM-2 Multiple Dwelling District standard and requiring the approval of the Tech- nical Planning Board and City Council prior to sale. Subsequently, these lands were subdivided into two parcels; Lots 1 and 2, with Lot 2 being sold to the Federal-Provincial partnership as a housing site. (A low density senior citizens' development was built on this site in 1967). The residual area to the north (Lot 1) was left with an area of approximately 1.83 acres. This site and the surrounding area are shown on Appendix A. In the immediate vicinity are a local commercial centre, three senior citizens' developments, ranging in floor space ratio from 0.4 to 0.67, and one apartment building (FSR 0.85). On October 13th, 1967, the Technical Planning Board laid over the consideration of this site because the location and regulations for low density multiple housing in suburban areas were at that time under study. On January 20th, 1970, Council considered the report of the Technical Planning Board entitled 'Policy Report - Low Density Multiple Housing', and approved the changes to the Zoning and Development By-law recommended therein. The amending by-law, which included a new RM-1 Multiple Dwelling District Schedule, was passed on March 24th, 1970. The report suggested that the new RM-1 Schedule be used to permit a buffer zone of low density multiple housing adjacent to certain district commercial centres. METHOD OF DISPOSAL This parcel is not required for civic or public purposes and should therefore be offered for sale. PROPOSED CONDITIONS OF DEVELOPMENT - CD-I ZONING BASED ON RM-1 REGULATIONS__________________________________________________________ Conditions of development based on the new RM-1 Schedule could be adopted by Council without requiring a fresh Public Hearing to vary the existing CD-I zoning. It is proposed that these regul- ations be adopted by Council to replace the Council resolutions of June 27th, 1960 which required the scheme of development to be limited to an RM-2 standard. The 1960 RM-2 regulations are no longer considered suitable with regard to the 40 foot height limit, a floor space ratio of 0.85 and combined site coverage by buildings and parking of over 70%. 442 The RM-1 regulations would permit an apartment building and/or townhouses of two storeys in height, and a maximum site coverage by buildings, driveways and parking of 40%. The F.S.R. would in practice vary from 0.55 to 0.75 depending on the amount of underground parking. For comparative purposes, the project by Kirkpatrick Construction at 54th Avenue and Kerr Street has an F.S.R. of 0.63, measured on the same basis as the RM-1 regulations. Although the Schedule is designed primarily for small sites of under one acre, these regulations would be suitable provided that the scheme is approved by Council, on advice from the Technical Planning Board prior to sale. OTHER CONDITIONS It is proposed that the use of the site be restricted to apart- ments or townhouses. Senior Citizens' developments and similar uses such as Personal Care Homes should be discouraged in view of the existing concentration of such uses (see Appendix A), and the need to provide adequate economic support for the commercial centre at the northeast corner of 49th Avenue and Elliott Street. RECOMMENDATIONS It is RECOMMENDED that: (a) Lot 1, Block 11, S.E. D.L. 336, zoned CD-I Comprehensive Development District, be advertised for sale for the development of apartments or townhouses. (b) The scheme of development be subject to the RM-1 Multiple Dwelling District regulations. (c) The scheme of development be subject to the approval of the Technical Planning Board prior to sale." The Technical Planning Board, on August 7th, 1970, endorsed the recommendations of the Director of Planning. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendations be adopted. (Appendix "A" is circulated for the information of Council) 2. Proposed Amendment to Zoning and Development By-law #3575 to Prohibit Roof Signs in all Commercial and Industrial Districts__________________________________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Further to City Council's resolutions of May 5, 1970, and June 23, 1970, the Director of Planning has made application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law #3575 to prohibit roof signs in Commercial and Industrial zoned districts of the City. The applications will be before Council at the next Public Hearing to be held on Thursday, August 27, 1970. For the period, July 20, 1970 to August 10, 1970, three sign applications have been received which would not be in conformity with the proposed amendment to the By-law to be considered by Council at Public Hearing. 443 DATE OF APPLICATION APPLICANT LOCATION OF SIGN August 3, 1970 Wallace Neon Ltd. 1305 W. Broadway August 5, 1970 Walburn Neon Ltd. 1055 Denman Street August 5, 1970 Walburn Neon Ltd. 1055 Denman Street RECOMMENDATION: That the permits for each of the above applications be withheld pending the consideration of the proposed By-law amendments by City Council." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Director of Planning be endorsed. CONSIDERATON 3. Home Car Wash and Gasoline Service Station 41st Avenue and Granville Street____________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "BRIEF HISTORY On March 17, 1970, Council considered a Board of Administration report dated February 27, 1970, regarding a request from the Home Car Wash and Gasoline Service Station at 41st Avenue and Granville Street, to change the hours of operation for the car wash from a daily restriction of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to a daily restriction of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mr. J.J. Pope, President of the Service Station, was heard in support of his request and Mr. J.W. Gunn, representing the resi- dents and homeowners in the area, was heard in objection to the proposed change. City Council resolved: 'THAT this request be tabled pending a report from the Corporation Counsel with respect to Sunday hours of operation, as well as any additional information received in the meantime on the hours of operation of this company at this location, and any other pertinent matters.' A Board of Administration report dated April 31, 1970, giving the Corporation Counsel's information on the Sunday operation and the action taken at a Public Hearing on the service station's appli- cation was considered by City Council on April 7, 1970. Consideration was also given to a letter from Mr. Pope proposing a compromise that Sunday operation be discontinued providing the weekly hours were extended to 8:00 a.m. Letters from Mr. J.W. Gunn and Mr. & Mrs. Pickerill were received in opposition and a letter from Mr. R. Witt was received in support of the request. City Council resolved: 'THAT this whole matter be referred to the Board of Administration for further study and report back after further discussions are held with representatives of the residents and the service station operator, in an endeavour to conclude a mutually satisfactory arrangement.' 444 Mr. H.W. Gray, Zoning Planner, met with Messrs. Pope and Gunn on June 1, 1970, in an endeavour to conclude a mutually satisfactory arrangement between the operator of the car wash, Mr. Pope and Mr. J.W. Gunn, representing the adjacent property owners. After con- siderable discussions and suggestions it was Mr. Gray's belief that a tentative arrangement was concluded in that Mr. Pope would undertake to close the operation of the car wash each and every Sunday and on eight (8) Statutory holidays during the year, provided he was permitted to operate the car wash from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with the hours of operation to be reviewed not later than December 31, 1971. Mr. Gunn was somewhat reluctant but it was believed he would go along with the proposed change subject to checking with the other property owners. Mr. Gray asked both Mr. Pope and Mr. Gunn to submit letters confirm- ing the revised hours of operation. A letter dated June 5, 1970, was received from Mr. Pope. A letter dated June 7, 1970, was received from Mr. Gunn and a letter dated June 9, 1970, was received from Mr. H.M. Engineer, a resident in the area. At the end of the meeting Mr. Pope had asked Mr. Gray if he could have permission to commence immediately to operate from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Mr. Gray replied that the Department had no authority as any change must be approved by City Council. However, in Mr. Gray's opinion, should all interested parties agree, he could see no objection to the change of hours taking place on a temporary basis prior to Council's consideration and decision on the request. Mr. Pope apparently did change the hours of operation and complaints were received following which Mr. Gray contacted Mr. Pope by tele- phone and Mr. Pope readily agreed to change back to the original hours approved by Council until the matter was fully considered. A subsequent letter dated June 18, 1970, was received from Mr. Pope reconfirming the requested change of hours together with a petition and sketch giving opinions of the people within the block bounded by 41st Avenue, 43rd Avenue, Cartier and Granville Streets. This letter and petition indicates that the majority of people within this block have no objections to the hours as requested. Mr. Pope has also expressed his feeling that he does not want to 'press' the matter any further. While it is still his desire to change the hours of operation, if it is Council's wish that there should be no change, he will stay with the original hours of operation, including the opening on Sundays and holidays. There would appear to be three alternatives for Council to consider in dealing with this matter: (a) The original hours of operation that were approved for the car wash to remain unchanged i.e. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. seven days a week. (b) Authorize the Director of Planning to amend the Development Permit by way of a minor amendment whereby the hours of operation for the car wash would be from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday with the carwash being closed each and every Sunday and eight Statutory holidays per year as listed by Mr. Pope, with these hours of operation to be reviewed by Council on or before December 31, 1971. (c) Authorize the Director of Planning to amend the Development Permit by way of a minor amendment for such hours of operation for the car wash as Council may deem satisfactory after further considering Mr. Pope's request and hearing the opposition." 445 Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Director of Planning for Council's CONSIDERATION. CIRCULATED FOR THE INFORMATION OF CITY COUNCIL ARE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Board of Administration report of February 27, 1970, in respect of application for an extension of daily hours of operation from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. as at present, to 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Mr. Pope's letter of December 18, 1969, requesting this extension. 2. Council resolution of March 17, 1970, placing this request on the table pending a report from the Corporation Counsel on Sunday hours of operation. 3. Board of Administration report of April 3, 1970, forwarding Corporation Counsel's information on the Sunday operation and the action taken at a Public Hearing on the service station's application. 4. Letters from Mr. Pope proposing a compromise that Sunday operation be discontinued providing the weekly hours were extended to 8:00 a.m. 5. Letters from Mr. J.W. Gunn and Mr. & Mrs. Pickerill, in opposition, .April 2, 1970 and April 4, 1970. 6. Letter from Mr. R. Witt, in support, April 2, 1970. 7. Extract from Minutes of Council dated April 7, 1970. 8. Letter dated April 30, 1970, from Home Oil Distributors Limited and report from Barron & Strachan, Consulting Acoustical Engineers, with respect to the noise element. 9. Letter dated June 5, 1970, from Mr. Pope, confirming revised hours of operation as agreed upon in meeting with Mr. Gray and Mr. Gunn. 10. Letter dated June 7, 1970, from Mr. Gunn confirming arrangements made in meeting with Mr. Gray and Mr. Pope. 11. Letter dated June 9, 1970, from Mr. H.M. Engineer, resident in the area, opposing car wash. 12. Letter dated June 18, 1970, from Mr. Pope, reconfirming requested change of hours together with a petition and sketch giving opinions of the people in the area. 446 Board of Administration, August 14, 1970 ......................(FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Rental of Lighting Equipment to "Theatre In The Park"_____________ The Board of Administration, under date of June 22, 1970, submitted a report on the rental of lighting equipment to the "Theatre In The Park" for the production of Summer musicals. In case of persistent rain, the promoters were advised to design their sets in such a way that their production could be moved to the Queen Elizabeth Playhouse. The Vancouver Civic Auditorium Board concurred with the Auditorium Manager's proposal that lighting equipment be loaned under the care and supervision of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Lighting Operator. In return, a sum of $1,800 was to be paid by the "Theatre In The Park" as a rental credit. When dealing with this matter on June 23, 1970, City Council passed the following Motion: "THAT this lighting equipment be rented to the organization for the amount of $1,800.00 based on the report of the Auditorium Manager, such rental to be paid in advance." The Theatre Manager states in part in the report of the Board of Administration dated June 22nd: "In case of rain their production could be moved to the Playhouse and this amount would cover ten evenings rental." The rain did fall but audiences in the park were far larger than the seating capacity of the Playhouse. Their production, there- fore, was moved to The Queen Elizabeth Theatre for two evening per- formances and one matinee. The Vancouver Civic Auditorium Board concurs with the Theatre Manager's recommendation that the rental credit of $1,800.00, paid in advance by "Theatre In The Park", be applied to the rental of The Queen Elizabeth Theatre rather than the Playhouse as previously stated. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Theatre Manager be adopted. CONSIDERATION 2. Special Edition - Journal of Commerce Port of Vancouver_____________________________ The president and publisher of the Journal of Commerce, by letter dated August 3, 1970, advises that that newspaper "will publish a 40-page special edition in September detailing the progress story of the Port of Vancouver during the last decade and proposals and intentions for its future." 447 The president and publisher requests Council consideration of a paid advertisement in this special edition. The costs for various size advertisements are detailed in his letter, which is circulated. Council, on previous occasions, has been asked to consider similar requests, and has adopted as policy the following: "That it be the general policy of the City to carry out such advertising as may be legally or otherwise required in the administration of the City, and that any adver- tising for the purpose of publicizing the City as a tourist and convention centre be done through the Greater Vancouver Tourist Association, and any advertising from the industrial point of view be done through the Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Industrial Development Commission, to both of which the City makes annual grants. (May 28, 1957) RECOMMENDED that it is not the City's policy to take space in special or commemorative issues of publications." (April 30, 1963) Your Board notes that the letter from the president and publisher of the Journal of Commerce also requests a statement from His Worship the Mayor, and it is understood that this will be handled directly by His Worship. Your Board brings this item forward for the consideration and instruction of Council. 448 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS AUGUST 14, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. PART I SUNDRIES RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Lots Bounded by Howe, Nelson, Hornby and Smithe Streets_______ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lots 1 - 10, 12 - 19, 22 - 25 and 28 - 37, all inclusive, Block 71, D.L. 541, which are bounded by Howe, Nelson, Hornby and Smithe Streets were acquired in January 1970 as per Resolution of Council September 25, 1969, for the purpose of providing open space in the downtown area. The present use of the above-described lots is parking and the lease (which was in existence when the City acquired the property) expires on December 31, 1971. Contained in the lease are the following provisions:- i) Flat rental $3,144.00 per month. ii) Any tax increase above the 1967 base level, (approximately $3,600.00 in 1970). iii) Right to cancel by lessor on thirty days notice. iv) If the lease is cancelled the tenant is to be com- pensated on the basis of $100.00 per month for any unexpired portion of the lease. This would amount to $1,600.00 from September 1, 1970. In view of the fact that the rental payment is considered to be below market and that the penalty for cancellation is comparatively low, it was considered advisable to review the rental being paid by the tenant for the use of these lands for parking purposes. Negotiations with the lessee have resulted in his agree- ment to pay an increased flat rental of $4,500.00 per month effective September 1, 1970, subject to the following conditions:- a) In addition to the rental the lessee will, for the year 1970 only, pay the lump sum payment of approximately $3,600.00 referred to in (ii) above. b) In view of the fact that the lessee intends to increase the parking rates to the public, he has further agreed that the rental to the City be reviewed again on December 1, 1970. c) All other terms and conditions of the lease to remain the same. RECOMMENDED that the rental be increased to $4,500.00 per month flat rate subject to the aforesaid conditions." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 449 2. Acquisition for Knight Street Widening N/E Corner 6lst Avenue & Knight Street The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to Item 1, Works & Utility Matters of June 19, 1970, confirmed by Council on June 23, 1970, authorizing the Supervisor of Property and Insurance to negotiate for the acquisition of the West 7 ft. of Lot 20, Block 2 of Block 5, D.L. 200, for the widening of Knight Street, failing which the Corporation Counsel be instructed to commence expropriation proceedings. This property comprises a modern single-family dwelling in excellent condition, erected in 1959, on a site 34.6' x 112' having an area of approximately 3875 sq.ft. There is a 'Building Line' established over the West 7 ft. of the property and since the dwelling was constructed after its imposition, the house is sited to conform to this situation. The West 7 ft. of this lot is improved with a concrete retaining wall, a partial chain link fence and high close board fence, and has been landscaped with trees, bushes, lawn and a brick planter. The main entrance to the property and a concrete walk providing access to the front of the lot are also located within this strip. Following negotiations, the owners' solicitor has advised the City Solicitor that his clients have agreed to accept the sum of $3,000.00 representing loss of land, planter, trees and shrubs. This is subject to the City Engineer reconstructing a new concrete retaining wall, replacing the fences and reconstructing a new concrete walk and concrete main landing (entrance) within the lot. This settlement is considered fair and reasonable and has been endorsed by the City Solicitor. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire the West 7 ft of Lot 20, Block 2 of Block 5, D.L. 200, on the foregoing basis, costs to be chargeable to Account Code #146/7901." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved. 3. Acquisition of Portion of Lot 18, N/W Corner Granville Street & Broadway The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "A portion of Lot 18, Block 330, D.L. 526, which is situated on the Northwest corner of Broadway & Granville Street, being a 5' x 5' corner cut-off, as shown on Plan marginally numbered LF 5464, which is circulated, is re- quired for the provision of left-turn bays at Broadway and Granville Street. An appropriation for the property acquisitions and the development work was included in the 1969 Capital Improvements Program approved by Counci June 10, 1969. 450 The subject property is improved with a two-storey, no basement, masonry building, erected in 1910. A retail shoe store, known as 1501 West Broadway, is located on the ground floor, and two offices comprise the second floor. Originally this structure was constructed with the entrance to the retail store located at the corner, thereby being completely clear of the City's present requirements. However, in recent years the lessee of 1501 West Broadway changed the door position and con- structed a display window at this location. Following negotiations with the agent for the owner, he has agreed to convey the said 5' x 5' cut-off (125 sq.ft.) for the sum of $250.00, subject to the City satisfying the lessee respecting disruption and loss of display area and also subject to the City carrying out the necessary alterations to the building at no cost to the owner. It will also be necessary for the owner to enter into an encroachment agreement with the City for the portion of the second floor of the building which overhangs the corner cut-off area. This agreement will be for the life of the building at no cost to the owner. Negotiations with the lessee of 1501 West Broadway respect- ing disruption and loss of display area have resulted in this party agreeing to accept the sum of $300.00 in full settlement of all claims. This settlement is considered to be realistic and is endorsed by the City Solicitor. Respecting the necessary alterations to the building, Stephens & Sons, building contractors, have submitted a quotation of $695.00 which amount is considered to be realistic and comparable to office estimates for this type of work. The following is a tabulation of the various costs to the City respecting this project: Loss of Land (payable to owner) $250.00 125 sq.ft. at $20.00 per sq.ft. Loss of Display Area & Tenant Disruption (payable to lessee of 1501 W.Broadway' 300.00 Alterations to the building per quotation received from Stephens & Sons 695.00 $1,245.00 Recommended that the Supervisor of Property & Insurance be authorized to acquire the portion of Lot 18, Block 330, D.L. 526, as shown outlined in red on attached Plan marginally numbered LF 5464 and carry out the required alterations at a total cost of $1,245.00 on the above basis, chargeable to Code #145/2128." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 451 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION 4. 1852, 1864 & 1872 West 3rd Avenue: Consolidation and Sale of Land_______ The Supervisor of Property & Insurance reports as follows: "City Council, on July 9, 1970, when dealing with a report from Supervisor of Property & Insurance concerning the demolition of three houses on this 100' apartment site, authorized the demolition of 1872 West 3rd Avenue because of its poor condition. However, in light of correspondence from the Kitsilano Area Resources Council to City Council concerning the demolition of these houses, it was decided that a further report from the Board of Administration should be made concerning the status of the remaining two houses. The tenants of 1872 West 3rd Avenue have all relocated and this house has since been demolished. The property at 1852 West 3rd Avenue is now vacant and boarded up, as the tenants had been given notice to vacate because of non-payment of rent. Rental arrears total $500.00 as at July 31, 1970. The nature of the tenancies in this house has resulted in considerable physical dete- rioration. Prior to the tenants giving vacant possession to the City, they have removed or broken most of the windows, in the house. The general rundown condition of the interior would require redecorating prior to new tenants taking possession. To prevent illegal occupancy, which has happened several times, and eliminate fire hazards, the rubbish has been removed and services have been cut off. The estimated cost of putting this house into a fair standard of living accommodation, reconnecting the ser- vices, repairing the back verandah, removing illegal partitions in the basement, and putting the plumbing into good order, would be in the realm of $5,000.00. 1864 West 3rd Avenue is occupied by a woman and three children, who are on welfare. The rental is paid up to date by the Welfare Department and the house has been kept in fair condition, although there are problems with the furnace and kitchen stove not operating properly. The Director of Planning's recommendation that the lands be released for sale by the City in the normal way was adopted by City Council June 16, 1970. Further to Council's action, the Director of Planning recommended that a condition of the sale of the lands would be removal of the three dwellings to permit consolidation of the site and dedication of two feet for lane widening purposes as necessary steps prior to the land being put on the open market. If Council wishes to attain this objective, it is recommended that the vacant house, 1852 West 3rd Avenue, be demolished immediately and the tenants in 1864 West 3rd Avenue be given notice to vacate by October 1, 1970, to enable the City to proceed with the sale of this apartment site. Assistance will be given to the tenants to find alterna- tive accommodation." Your Board Submits the above report to Council for Consideration. 'Circulated for the information of Council is a letter from Mrs. Marcia Stone, tenant living at 1864 West 3rd Avenue) 452 PART II SALES 5. RECOMMENDED that the following application to purchase received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council. Re: Lot 30, Blocks 1 & 8, D.L. N½ 339, Plan 13308 S/S 48th Avenue between Tyne & Boundary Road NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Derek John Smith 30 158.12' $13,000.00 City This sale subject & 45' x 158.02' Terms to the following Barbara Ann Smith @ 9-3/4% condition - P.U. Easement S.10' of w.5'. 6. RECOMMENDED that the following application to purchase received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council. Re: Lot 15, Blocks 1 & 8, D.L. 339, Plan 13303 Sit: 48th Ave. between Tyne & Boundary Rd. Southeast Sector NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS Mate Zrno 15 40' x 157.60' $12,000.00 City Terms @ 9-3/4% 7. RECOMMENDED that the following offers received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council:- Re: Lot 96, D.L. 663 Sit: S/S 47th Avenue between Ross & Elgin NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Krause Bros. 96 58.37'/40' x 111.43'/117.71' $11,200.00 City This lot known Construction Terms to contain peat Ltd. @ 9-3/4% and no guarantee given to soil stability. Re: Lot 99, 105-108, D.L. 663 Sit: E/S Elgin Street South of 45th Ave. NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Krause Bros. 99 44.29/47.09' x 142.67'/134.84' $10,900.00 City This lot known Construction Terms to contain peat Ltd. @ 9-3/4% and no guarantee given to soil stability. P.U. Easement E.10' of S.5'. 453 NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Krause Bros. 105 49' x 105.6' $11,200.00 City This lot known Construction Terms to contain peat Ltd. @ 9-3/4% and no guarantee given to soil stability. P.U. Easement E.10' of N.5'. Krause Bros. 106 49' x 105.6' $11,200.00 City This lot known Construction Terms to contain peat Ltd. @ 9-3/4% and no guarantee given to soil stability. P.U. Easement E.10' of s.5'. Krause Bros. 107 49' x 105.6' $11,200.00 City This lot known Construction 108 49' x 105.6' $11,200.00 Terms to contain peat Ltd. @ 9-3/4% and no guarantee Krause Bros. City given to soil Construction Terms stability. Ltd. @ 9-3/4% This lot known to contain peat and no guarantee given to soil stability. Re: Lots 100-104, D.L. 663 Sit: E/S Elgin Street South of 45th Avenue Brite Con¬ 100 44' 120.70' $10,900.00 City This lot known to struction 46.26' x 134-84' Terms contain peat and Ltd. @ 9-3/4% no guarantee given to soil stability. Brite Con¬ 101 47' 105.6' $11,200.00 City This lot known to struction 49.42'x 120.70' Terms contain peat and Ltd. @ 9-3/4% no guarantee given to soil stability. Brite Con¬ 102 49' x 105.6' $11,200.00 City This lot known to struction 104 (each) Terms contain peat and Ltd. @ 9-3/4% not guarantee given to soil stability. 454 8. Sales-Redevelopment Project 2 - Area A-5_____ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "The City of Vancouver, in partnership with the Govern- ment of Canada (Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation) and the Province of British Columbia, has under Urban Renewal Project 2, acquired and cleared certain lands which were advertised for sale through this Office on behalf of the Partnership. The tenders were opened at a public meeting of the Board of Administration on July 27, 1970, and the prices offered have been endorsed by the Partnership. The sale is subject to the following conditions imposed by the Partnership a) Purchasers must submit with their offers for the land, information on the use and approximate size and type of building or buildings proposed. b) Purchasers will be required to enter into an agree- ment with the City of Vancouver to start development within eighteen months and to complete development within thirty-six. months from the date of the purchase. c) The date of sale will be the date that the offer to purchase is approved by City Council and Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation. d) No purchasers shall, except with prior written consent of the City, resell, lease, or otherwise dispose of the land in the project area before development is completed. e) The purchaser shall grant the City, on behalf of the Partnership, an option to repurchase the land at the net sale price, which option will be exercised if development is not started within eighteen months or is not completed within thirty-six months from the date of purchase. f) The purchaser agrees that if his bid is accepted to support any local improvements which have been initiated by the City and to pay the levies imposed against the land under the Local Improvement By-Law with respect thereto. In accordance with Urban Renewal Project 2, an extensive programme of municipal servicing is being undertaken in Area A-5, including paving of the streets and lanes, street lighting and the installation of new side- walks, curbs and gutters. Purchasers of properties in this area are advised that, as a result of the Urban Renewal Project, they will receive 50% relief from their portion of annual local improvement taxes. g) Lands to be consolidated into sites of not less than 50' in frontage, wherever feasible. h) Purchasers to enter into any necessary agreements with the City in regard to easements or bulkheads as applicable to various sites. RECOMMENDED that the following sales by tender be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council being in each case the highest offer. 455 Re: Sales Redevelopment Project 2 - Area A-5 Lot 2, except the S.E. 30' x 100' Blk. M, D.L. 182, Plan 13661. Sit: S/S Powell St., N/S Franklin between Glen and Clark Drives. Zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial District NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Macaulay Nicolls Sewer Easement Maitland & Co. City situated over Ltd. on behalf 2 200' x 180' $98,600.00 Terms the Westerly cf Beadle Con¬ (34,000 sq.ft.) @ 9-3/4% 20'. struction Co. Ltd. Re: Lot 18 except the N. 7', Sub 'A' & 'K', Block 2, D.L. 182, Plan 176. Situated on the S/S Powell, N/S of Franklin between Glen & Vernon Drives. Zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial District. NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Rowena Lorraine 18 44.5'x 92' $17,000.00 City The City of Evans 53.8' 105' Terms Vancouver to re¬ Your Board @ 9-3/4% tain an option to repurchase that portion of Lot 18 N. of the building line for the sum of $1.00 when re¬ quired for street purposes. ' RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 456 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AUGUST 13.,_.19 70 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Finance was held in the No. 1 Committee Room, City Hall, on Thursday, August 13, 1970, at approximately 3:20 p.m. PRESENT: Alderman Adams (Chairman) Aldermen Bird, Broome, Calder, Linnell, Rankin and Sweeney. ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (Civic Business) Alderman Hardwick Alderman Phillips Alderman Wilson CLERK TO THE COMMITTEE: M. James The Minutes of the meeting held July 9, 1970, were adopted after correction: That the figure "1" in the first line of the first Recommendation be corrected to read "2". The following recommendation of the Committee is submitted to Council for consideration: RECOMMENDATION 1. Deferring Local Improvement Charges In compliance with the Resolution of Council of June 12, 1969: "The matter of deferring payment of local improvement charges be referred to the Standing Committee on Finance for con- sideration, to ascertain if any relief could be given in special cases.", the Corporation Counsel reported, through the Board of Administration report on the above-noted matter dated March 4, 1970. The Committee considered the matter and RECOMMENDS that the Corporation Counsel prepare for submission to City Council, when appropriate, a draft Charter amendment which would autho- rize the deferment of the payment of local improvement charges: such amendment to provide for the accrual of interest against the deferred charges. The meeting then adjourned. ======================================================================== 457 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, August 25, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson (Alderman Hardwick arrived at 9:55 a.m.) CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated August 18, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED REPORT REFERENCE Director of Planning Proposed Low Density Multiple Housing Southwest Marine Drive and the Fraser River (Horner Development) FOR COUNCIL ACTION SEE PAGE 3 COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Alteration of Dates of September Council Meetings The annual schedule of Council meetings calls for a skip on September 8th and a meeting on the 15th September and the U.B.C.M. will meet on the week of September 14th to 18th at which nearly all members of Council will be present, said the City Clerk. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Council hold a regular meeting on September 8th and the regular meeting originally scheduled for September 15th be cancelled. - CARRIED 458 2. Salvation Army Red Shield Building Fund: Delegation MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the communication from the Salvation Army be received and arrangements be made by the City Clerk to hear the delegation in connection with the Red Shield Building Fund on September 1, 1970. - CARRIED 3. Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities Transportation Meeting: Alderman Wilson_________ His Worship the Mayor submitted a letter from the Chairman of the Urban Transportation Committee, Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities, being a notice calling a meeting of the Committee for August 31, 1970, at 10:00 a.m. in Ottawa. His Worship recommended that Alderman Wilson be authorized to attend the meeting. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Alderman Wilson be authorized to attend the meeting of the CFMM Urban Transportation Committee to be held in Ottawa on August 31, 1970, at 10:00 a.m. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, August 21, 1970 Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated August 21, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Social Service and Health Matters U.B.C.M. Circular re Rubella MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Social Service and Health matters), dated August 21, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters Carport: 3382 East 23rd Avenue Mr. Louis Naples (Clause 3)________ MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT this clause be deferred pending the hearing of a delegation as requested. - CARRIED 459 Proposed Low Density Multiple Housing Development between Southwest Marine Drive and the Fraser River at the Foot of Angus Drive (Clause 5)__________________________ This clause sets out a recommendation of the Director of Planning in which he suggests the application for rezoning be subject to the conditions set out in Section E of the report of the Board of Administration. The Council felt that the application should not be 'subject to the conditions set out in Section E of the report' but rather 'along the lines of the conditions set out in Section E of the report' of the Technical Planning Board of July 17, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT Horner Developments Ltd. be invited to apply for rezoning of the properties covered by the Stage I proposal shown on Appendix IV, along the lines of the conditions set out in Section E of the report, such application to be referred direct to a public hearing after report from the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. - CARRIED Proposed Low Density Multiple Housing Development between Southwest Marine Drive and the Fraser River at the Foot of Angus Drive: Town Planning Commission Report (Clause 6)___________________________________________ The Town Planning Commission, in a letter dated August 7, 1970, advised Council that it recommends that the Council give consider- ation to the provision of a park area along the Fraser River water- front (e.g. similar to Sunset Beach below Beach Avenue). MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the information containing the Town Planning Commission's views respecting a park area along the Fraser River waterfront be received and the Commission be thanked for its interest. - CARRIED Balance of Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT, in respect of report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated August 21, 1970, Clauses 1, 2 and 4 be adopted and Clause 7 received for information. - CARRIED Licenses and Claims Matters Peddlers The Board of Administration submitted a report dated August 21, 1970, with regard to the question of the sale of flowers from flower carts on City streets, in which it is noted that Mrs. Kostyk has obtained ten licenses to operate flower carts and that merchants have been complaining about these carts. Mr. John Stanton, Barrister and Solicitor requested that he be allowed to speak to Council on behalf of Mrs. Kostyk. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT Mr. John Stanton be heard in connection with the sale of flowers from flower carts on City streets and in the meantime the Board of Administration report to Council generally on the operating and licensing of flower carts, popcorn wagons and similar contri- vances and advise on the feasibility of relating the license fee to the extent or size of the business in each case, along with any other recommendations the Board may desire to make. - CARRIED 460 Fire and Traffic Matters Fire Investigators Clothing Allowance MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Fire and Traffic matters), dated August 21, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Finance Matters Grants in Lieu of Taxes (including Arrears) on Taxable Property: St. Vincent's Hospital and Mount Saint Joseph Hospital (Clause 2) MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT this clause be deferred pending the hearing of delegations as requested. - CARRIED Pacific National Exhibition Request for Approval of Proposed Capital Expenditure (Clause 5) The Board of Administration brought forward a report of the Director of Finance to the effect that the P.N.E. has asked Council's approval of a capital expenditure of $38,500 for the installation of 526 additional seats in the Pacific Coliseum. The P.N.E. state that the cost of the seats should be returned in the form of additional revenue over three or four years and that the funds will be provided from the Association's Reserve for Improvements. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the request of the P.N.E. as set out in this clause be approved. - CARRIED Balance of Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT Clauses 1, 3 and 4 of the report of the Board of Admin- istration (Finance matters), dated August 21, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED B. Personnel Matters, Regular August 14, 1970___________________ Review of License Inspector Positions Department of Permits and Licenses MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Regular), dated August 14, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Property Matters, August 21 MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated August 21, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 461 D. Vancouver General Hospital Parking The Board of Administration, under date of August 13, 1970 submitted the following information report of the City Engineer: "On May 26th, 1970, Council adopted the recommendations of a report dated May 22nd, 1970, recommending the closure of 11th Avenue between Heather and Ash Streets and a portion of the Lane West of Ash Street north of 11th Avenue. At that time, Council further instructed that: 'The Board of Administration be requested to report on the parking situation generally with respect to the Vancouver General Hospital operation'. Of particular interest was whether or not the removal of parking on the closed portion of 11th Avenue would affect the amount of parking as provided for in an earlier report to Council. The following is submitted in compliance with this request. EXISTING PARKING SITUATION At the present time the Vancouver General Hospital, together with the associated agencies, provide a total of 863 off- street parking spaces on seven lots, the largest being the 446 stall 12th Avenue parking lot opposite the Centennial Pavilion. Three of these lots are operated by the Hospital as supervised pay lots and accommodate a total of 661 vehicles. A further 255 stall supervised pay lot, located on the Vancouver City College grounds west of the Centennial Pavilion, is also available for use by parkers bound for the Hospital complex. The remaining four lots, provided by the Provincial Health Service, B.C. Cancer Institute and the Canadian Arthritic and Rheumatism Society, are free and accommodate 202 vehicles. In general, these lots fill up on weekdays by 9:00 a.m. and remain full until about 4:00 p.m. During this period a spillover of over 400 vehicles park on the minor streets from Broadway to as far south as 16th Avenue. The heavy on-street parking occurring daily in the residential neighbourhood south of 12th Avenue restricts the available parking for the residents in this area. BACKGROUND A Parking Study was carried out for the Hospital by a Consultant at the time of the Hospital's application for re- zoning in 1969 to determine the parking requirements for 1985 when Hospital expansion, rehabilitation, and consolidation will more than double the present size of the complex. This Study indicated that by 1985 this development would require an estimated 2750 spaces to accommodate the weekday peak hour parking demand, and proposed that sufficient off-street facilities be provided to satisfy 75% of this demand, or 2057 spaces. This situation was not acceptable to the City as it meant that an estimated 693 vehicles would not be accommodated and would be required to park on the street during the peak hour demand period. Accordingly, it was decided that all 2750 vehicles be accommodated off-street. 462 On May 20th, 1969, Council approved the rezoning application, which included the recommendation that off-street parking facilities be constructed to a standard of not less than one space per 1084 sq. it. of new floor area constructed so as to convert from the present one space per 2185 sq. ft. to an ultimate 1985 ratio of one space per 1627 sq. ft. and thereby provide the necessary 2750 off-street spaces required to serve the proposed 4,474,373 sq. ft. Hospital complex of 1985. Following a Public Hearing on June 26, 1969, Council adopted a resolution 'that the Hospital Board undertake, in writing, to correct the existing deficiency with respect to parking within three years of this date to conform with the required By-law standards'. CURRENT PROPOSAL (EXTENDED CARE UNIT) The most immediate plans for development of this complex call for the establishment of a new Extended Care Unit in the block bounded by 11th Avenue, 12th Avenue, Heather Street and Ash Street. It is expected that this Extended Care Unit will generate a demand for 57 parking spaces. Accordingly, a total of 60 off-street spaces are proposed, 36 additional spaces as an extension to the B.C. Cancer Institute parking lot and 24 spaces on a new parking lot opposite the main entrance to the Extended Care Unit. This provision will satisfy the parking requirements of one space per 1627 sq. ft. of floor area for the Extended Care Unit as required by the May 20th, 1969, recommendations approved by Council. With respect to correcting the existing parking deficiency within three years, as adopted by Council on June 26th, 1969, the Extended Care Unit will provide a further 122 spaces on the grassed games area in the westerly portion of the existing King Edward College site. This will resolve the question of deficiency of off-street parking spaces and provide the required parking of one space per 1627 sq. ft. of floor area for the total Hospital Complex. The development of the Extended Care Unit will require the closure of 11th Avenue between Heather and Ash Streets and will thereby eliminate 19 on-street parking spaces along the north curb of this block. (Parking has been prohibited along the south curb for several years). However, in view of the foregoing, this loss of 19 on-street spaces is not considered to be significant." MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the foregoing information report by the City Engineer be received for information and a copy be forwarded to the Vancouver General Hospital. - CARRIED 463 E. Control of Discharge of Oily Wastes from Myer Franks Ltd., 1100 Grant Street The Board of Administration, under date of August 21, 1970, submitted a report for Council's consideration on the matter of the discharge of oily wastes from Myer Franks Ltd. Myer Franks Ltd. have asked that the matter be held over and the company be allowed to make representations to Council on September 1st. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration of August 21, 1970, dealing with this matter be deferred to the meeting of Council to be held on September 1st and a delegation from Myer Franks Ltd. be heard at that time. - CARRIED F. Report of Standing Committee on Planning and Development, August 13, 1970________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development, dated August 13, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED G. Report of Standing Committee on General Purposes, August 13, 1970_______________________ MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on General Purposes dated August 13, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED H. Report of Standing Committee on General Purposes, August 18, 1970_______________________ In discussing this report of the General Purposes Committee it was noted that certain action of the Committee with regard to the rental regulation dealing with deposit had not been reported. The City Clerk concurred and advised that the section which should have been reported is as follows and should appear in the report immediately before the Committee's recommendation: 'The Chairman ruled that the motion referred by Council is a motion before the Committee and called for a vote. The motion was defeated; therefore the Committee did not take any action to recommend any revision or deletion of regulation #1 of the Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board By-law (By-law #4448).' MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on General Purposes dated August 18, 1970, as corrected, be adopted. - CARRIED I. Report of Official Traffic Commission dated August 10, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Official Traffic Commission dated August 10, 1970, be approved. - CARRIED 464 J. Report of Special Committee re Illegal Suites, August 21, 1970 The Special Committee re Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases submitted the following report under date of August 21, 1970: "The Committee of Officials has considered the following requests under the policy established by Council concerning Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases, and reports as follows: (a) The following applications recommended for approval by the sub-committee, be approved: Theresa Amantea (owner), 3220 East 14th Avenue Mrs. Lise Andersen (tenant), 766 West 7th Avenue Mrs. C. Canet (owner), 2916 Fraser Street Florence Sharon Cavalluzzi (tenant), 2279 Nanaimo Street Mrs. Josephine Fierro (owner), 2523 Adanac Street Mrs. Patricia Furlong (tenant), 439 West 22nd Avenue Mary Lou Gendron (tenant), 2465 Triumph Street William Gordey (tenant), 2905 McGill Street Mrs. Inez Hansen (tenant), 2575 East 5th Avenue Lenard Hennenfent (tenant), 2649 Trinity Street James Hong (tenant), 3196 East 8th Avenue Raffaele and Maria Iachetta (owners), 2896 East Georgia Mrs. Josephine R. Kerr (owner), 4561 Dumfries Street Lena Laka (owner), 3043 Copley Street Chik Yuen and Wai Ying Lam (tenants), 2448 Grant Street Anna Orsolan (tenant), 3065 Charles Street Mrs. Freda A. Ostertag (tenant), 2955 East 4th Avenue Giuseppe Perrotta (owner), 2781 Cambridge Street Antonios and Margarita Sacallis (owners), 5291 Chambers Mrs. P. Upshall (tenant), 157 East 44th Avenue Adolph and Lena Van Spengen (owners), 5743 St. Margaret Mrs. Mary G. Van Wieringen (tenant), 2641 Eton Street Malcolm Ainslie Foote and Mary Alice Waugh (owners), 3555 Cambridge Street (b) The following application be approved for six months from the date of this resolution: Guy E. Shandley (tenant), 1005 East 54th Avenue (c) The following applications be not approved: Jagtar Singh Chauhan (tenant), 985 East 64th Avenue Denis and Julie Ledoux (tenants), 3234 Turner Street (d) In respect to the above mentioned, the City Building Inspector be instructed to carry out the policy as adopted by Council on December 17, 1964, and as amended by Council on November 10, 1964." MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the foregoing report of the Special Committee re Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases, containing recommendations lettered (a) to (d), be approved. - CARRIED 465 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED The Council recessed at approximately 10:45 a.m. and reconvened 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office, following which the Council recessed at 12:00 noon to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. The Council reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber at approximately 2:00 p.m., His Worship the Mayor in the Chair and the following members of the Council present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson DELEGATIONS The Council received delegations as follows: 1. Mr. H. Bowering Rezoning: W/S of Balsam Street between 41st & 43rd Avenues (brief submitted) (Cloverlawn Investments Ltd.) FOR COUNCIL ACTION SEE BELOW AND PAGE 10 2. Mr. W. Street, Barrister Surplus Lands: Haro-Smithe Connector (United Equities) FOR COUNCIL ACTION SEE PAGES 14 and 15 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Rezoning: W/S of Balsam Street between 41st & 43rd Avenues (Cloverlawn Investments Ltd.) This application is for the rezoning of one lot on the W/S of Balsam Street immediately south of the lane south of 41st Avenue for the purpose of constructing a commercial building. Recommendations against approval were received from the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission. MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the application of Cloverlawn Investments Ltd. for rezoning of Lot 9 of 12, Block 16, D.L. 526 from RM-3 Multiple Dwelling to C-2 Commercial District be refused in accordance with the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. - LOST 466 A recorded vote on the foregoing motion was called for and the voting was as follows: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Adams His Worship the Mayor Alderman Bird Alderman Broome Alderman Hardwick Alderman Calder Alderman Linnell Alderman Phillips Alderman Rankin Alderman Sweeney Alderman Wilson Thereupon the following motion was offered. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the application of Cloverlawn Investments Limited, as described in this Minute be referred to a Public Hearing. - CARRIED MOTIONS 1. Allocation of Land for Highway Purposes (1366 East 49th Avenue and 7664 Knight Street) MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT WHEREAS the registered owners have conveyed to the City of Vancouver, for highway purposes, the following lands: 1. South 4 feet of Lot 3 except North 7 feet, now road, Block 2, District Lot 739, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1645, as shown outlined red on plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., dated August 4, 1970, and marginally numbered LF 5465 2. West Seven Feet (W7') of Lot Twenty (20), Block Two (2) of Block Five (5), District Lot Two Hundred (200), Group One (1), New Westminster District, Plan 3834 AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for highway purposes; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the above described lands so conveyed be, and the same are hereby accepted and allocated for highway purposes, and declared to form and constitute portions of highway. - CARRIED 2. Closing and Stopping Up (portion of lane, North of School Avenue, East of Rupert Street)______________________ MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver; AND WHEREAS a portion of the lane North of School Avenue, East of Rupert Street is surplus to the City of Vancouver highway requirements; 467 Closing and Stopping Up (portion of lane, North of School Avenue, East of Rupert Street) (cont'd.) THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all that portion of lane, dedicated by the deposit of Plan 12817, be closed, stopped up and conveyed to the owner of the abutting south 115 feet of Lot "C". except Parcel "X" (Reference Plan 416), Block 16, District Lot 37, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1781; said portion of lane more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the north westerly corner of said portion of the south 115 feet of Lot "C"; Thence N 29° 35' 40" E 34.84 feet, more or less, following in the production northerly of the westerly limit of said portion of the south 115 feet of Lot "C" to intersection with the production westerly of the northerly limit of Lot 3, said Block 16, Plan 12817; Thence S 75° 46' 40" E 37.85 feet, more or less, following in the said production westerly of the northerly limit of said Lot 3 to the north westerly corner of said Lot 3; Thence S 29 29' 20" W 45.10 feet, more or less, following in the westerly limit of said Lot 3 to the north easterly corner of said portion of the south 115 feet of Lot "C"; Thence N 60° 03' 30" W 36.59 feet, more or less, following in the northerly limit of the said portion of the south 115 feet of Lot "C"; The same as shown outlined red on a plan prepared by Adam Burhoe, B.C.L.S., dated the 24th day of May, 1968, and marginally numbered LF 4078, a print of which is hereto attached. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said closed lane be consolidated with the abutting land to form one parcel. - CARRIED 3. Establishment of Lands for Highway Purposes (South of 19th Avenue, West of Marshall Street) MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of the hereinafter described lands; AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to establish the hereinafter described lands for highway purposes; BE IT RESOLVED that the following City-owned lands more particularly described as: the lane between Lots 13 to 16, Block 17 and 18 district Lot 195, Group 1, N.W.D. Plan 2002 be, and the same are, hereby established for highway purposes and declared to form portions of highways. - CARRIED 468 ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Linnell - distributed to members of Council a trans¬ Organization: Pacific cript of a statement by the Honourable Coast Ports Mr. Jamieson dealing with the proposed new organizational structure proposed by the Federal Government for the management of the Vancouver Harbour. She advised that the Port of Vancouver Development Committee has authorized the preparation of a brief commenting on the Federal Government's proposals. Alderman Phillips - enquired whether the brief referred to Organization: Pacific by Alderman Linnell will deal with Coast Ports municipal taxation of piers and wharfs. Alderman Calder - referred to an advertisement published West End Apartment in a local newspaper by the West End Tenants Association: Apartment Tenants Assn. inviting people Advertisement to express their views to Mayor Campbell about transients. He enquired what action Council would take concerning this type of advertising which he felt may be in contravention of Federal laws. Alderman Phillips - spoke to the matter raised by Alderman Police Foot Patrols Calder and referred to the possibility Transients of reintroducing police constables on Alderman Wilson - foot patrol in the West End area. He Regional District commented further on the matter of Transportation Report travelling youth in the country and suggested that steps be taken through inter-governmental cooperation to reduce the suspected abuse of welfare payments by a portion of the travelling youth in the City. advised that the report by the Regional District Transportation Committee on rapid transit and transportation generally will be ready very soon and he enquired whether the joint study being conducted by the City and B.C. Hydro will be ready at the same time. Alderman Bird - referred to the fact that he has again Tax Free American learned that municipalities in the United Municipal Bonds States can borrow money at about 6% interest because municipal bonds are free from Federal taxation and he asked the Mayor to continue to take this matter up with the C.F.M.M. 469 Alderman Adams - made several enquiries: Sundry Enquiries (a) What is the status of the Second Crossing? This was answered by Commissioner Ryan who said a report is being submitted to the Federal Government at this time on alternative methods of crossing the Inlet. (b) What is happening about the Four Seasons Hotel development? The Corporation Counsel replied the developers are expecting the approval of the National Harbours Board to the assignment of leases. (c) What is the situation with regard to innovative housing proposals for the South East Sector of the City. Commissioner Sutton Brown replied to the effect that the time for receiving proposals was extended to September 28. Alderman Sweeney - spoke to a case of vandalism at Prince Vandalism: of Wales School immediately adjacent Prince of Wales School to his home. In this instance a number of provocative persons painted obscene remarks over the school premises using supplies of paint left unattended by painters who are working at the school. NOTICE OF MOTION The following Notices of Motion were submitted and recognized by the Chair: 1. City Services Outside of Regular Business Hours MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT WHEREAS some City services must be maintained outside of regular business hours, such as health and pollution inspections, medical services, etc.; BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Administration report on the possibility of negotiating with the Unions to permit necessary services to be available outside of regular hours. (notice) 470 2. Organization: Pacific Coast Ports MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT WHEREAS the Minister of Transport has presented a con- cept for port organization in Canada; AND WHEREAS said re-organization appears to provide less autonomy and more centralized control from Ottawa of major commercial ports of the country; AND WHEREAS there are several port jurisdictions in the Greater Vancouver area and there is no machinery proposed for coordination of port development for these and other Pacific Coast commercial harbours; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council endorse the efforts of the Port of Vancouver Development Committee to obtain from the Minister of Transport a more appropriate form of organization for the Pacific Coast ports than has hitherto been presented. (notice) 3. Advertising on Vehicles MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT WHEREAS Section 85 of the Street and Traffic By-law states that no person shall place or cause to be placed any handbill, dodger, circular, card or other advertising matter upon or in any vehicle upon a street without permission of the owner or person in charge of such a vehicle; AND WHEREAS this section has been totally ineffective in curbing this form of litter and street pollution because a person must be caught in the act of placing such handbills, etc.; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation Counsel be instructed to bring forward for the consideration of Council an amendment to the Street and Traffic By-law which will place the responsibility for such litter on the company, person or organiz- ation on whose behalf the advertisement is made and against whom penalties can be levied. (notice) NEW BUSINESS 1. Extension of Lease: Hertz Rent-A-Car Surplus Lands: Haro-Smithe Connector Mr. W. Street appeared as a delegation requesting that Council reconsider its decision of May 26th not to extend beyond July 31, 1971, the lease of the N½ of Lots 1 and 2, Block 6, D.L.185, known as 875 Burrard Street, to Hertz Rent-A-Car. Mr. Street, in his presentation, requested an extension of this lease to November 1, 1972. He said he was willing to agree to the extension being subject to Council receiving satisfactory assurance that financing has been committed for the project. 471 In order that Council may be advised about the relevant past history of this matter and about the implications of the request and about its effect on the interests of the B.C. Auto- mobile Association in this location, it was, MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the request of United Equities, through Mr. Street, for an extension of lease to Hertz Rent-A-Car of property at the Haro-Smithe Connector, be referred to the Board of Administration for report to Council. - CARRIED The Council recessed at approximately 3:45 p.m. to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office, following which the Council adjourned at approximately 4:30 p.m. The foregoing are the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated August 25, 1970, and the reports referred to are those on Page(s)....... 472 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION....................(WORKS) .1 AUGUST 21ST, 1970. The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Sewer in L/W Fraser Street, between 19th & 21st Avenues and on 20th Avenue, Carolina to L/W Fraser Street and on L/S 20th Avenue, Carolina to L/W Fraser Street "T.V. inspection showed these old sewers to be in poor condition and several blockages have occurred due to failure of the pipe: The pipes are also inadequate in size. The estimated cost of replacing these sewers is $40,000. I RECOMMEND that $40,000 be appropriated from Account Code 0116/7904, 'Reconstruction and Relief - Unallocated' in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Review of Policy re the Sale of Streets and Lanes for Inclusion in Commercial, Industrial, Multiple Dwelling and CPI Development__________________ The City's present established method of closing streets and lanes, and conditions of sale to adjoining owners, has produced considerable criticism and complaint from proposed developers. As a result, the Board of Administration instructed the Director of Finance, with other appropriate officials, to review the current policy, for subsequent report to City Council. The following joint report from the Director of Finance, Director of Planning, City Engineer and Supervisor of Property and Insurance, has now been received: "Streets and Lanes are vested in the City and are under the jurisdiction of the City Engineer. As the need arises, funds are expended for the installation of various City services and private utilities on, over or under the high- way. These facilities form part of a service net-work - not merely a facility for the exclusive use of the abutting lots. When an owner of adjoining lands makes application to the City Engineer for the closing and purchase of a street or lane, the City Engineer reviews his highway requirements. If he is prepared to recommend closure, the following conditions apply: (a) the developer paying the cost of removal and where necessary, the relocation and replacement of existing services and utilities. This cost will vary considerably. 473 (b) the developer paying the market price of the land which the Supervisor of Property and Insurance will estimate on the basis of the intended future use of the consoli- dated site. Some developers have indicated that in their view the City is being unduly harsh and that procedures should be modified for the following reasons: (a) The consolidation of closed streets and lanes with adjoining lands creates larger sites upon which develop- ment can proceed in accordance with good planning concepts. (b) The City is relieved of the responsibility for continued maintenance of the closed street or lane. (c) The closed portion of street or lane becomes taxable. (d) The cost to the developer of paying for the removal or relocation of services and utilities, plus the full market value for the closed highway based upon the intended use, can well make this the most expensive realty in the total site, and in certain instances be so high as to frustrate the development. Your officials have carefully considered this matter and have reviewed the basis of present policy. Streets and lanes are vested in the City for the benefit of the general public. A particular portion of highway does not exist solely for the access and benefit of a particular site. It is part of a system on which the general public can travel, or it forms part of a service or utility grid. Many streets and lanes fill such an important roll that the City Engineer will not recommend closure. Where it is recommended, it is obvious that adjacent streets or lanes must accommodate an increased traffic or service load. Developers, by the process of consolidation, are often able to increase the effective area of a site fronting a major street - they may be able to take advantage of increased floor space ratios due to site size and shape. They also have greater flex- ibility in the design of structures, since they are not restricted to the depth of site from street to lane (normally about 120'). A developer is often desirous of acquiring a lane allowance between commercially and residentially zoned property, in order that he may subsequently make application for rezoning the con- solidated site to the higher use. As a condition to rezoning the City may require setbacks from the residential streets, landscaping, placing of utilities underground, etc. This, how- ever, is a mandatory requirement for rezoning - not of the street or lane closure. A developer wishing to assemble a site for his purpose, will search for a location where the existing building improvements are such that the acquisition of the individual properties and demolition costs of the structures will be compatible with the value of the consolidated site for his purpose. Likewise, a developer may obtain information as to the existing utilities in an intervening street or lane, the estimated cost of their removal or relocation, and the estimated market value of the closed highway. The potential developer can thus determine in advance the probable cost of the assembled site and whether it is economic for his purpose. If he proceeds, then it can be assumed that market values have been established by a willing buyer." 474 Your officials recommend that the existing policy of charging the developer the cost of removal and relocation and replacement of services be continued and that the land be sold at a market value based on the zoning necessary for the use intended for the consolidated site. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the above officials be adopted. 3. Parade in Downtown Area Your Board submits the following report of the City Engineer. "The Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans of Canada, are requesting permission to hold a parade in the Downtown area on Tuesday, September 1st, 1970. The proposal is as follows: Participants approximately 500 persons Assembly 6:30 p.m. South side 700 Block West Hastings Street Route East along Hastings Street (keeping as close to the right hand side of the road as possible) to the Cenotaph. Dispersal By bus from the Cenotaph. The Police Department and Transit Authority do not anticipate any undue congestion or disruption to services to arise from the holding of the parade, which is scheduled to take place after rush hour traffic volumes have subsided. Signing and barricading will not be required and supervision of the parade will be provided by the Police Department as required. It is accordingly recommended that the B.C. Command of the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans of Canada be permitted to hold a parade in the Central Business District of Vancouver at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1st, 1970." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 458 475 Board of Administration, August 21, 1970 (SOCIAL - 1) RECOMMENDATION 1. Union of British Columbia Municipalities Circular re Rubella_____________________________________ The City Clerk has received the attached circular from the U.B.C.M. The Medical Health Officer was requested to comment on two aspects of the material in the circular. 1) The Provincial Government's programme referred to in paragraph three. 2) The relationship of Council's action to date and its compatibility with the Provincial Government's programme. The Medical Health Officer's report is as follows: "To date the Provincial Health Branch has only undertaken to administer rubella vaccine purchased with $88,000. This amount of money will purchase less than 80,000 doses of rubella vaccine. The Provincial Government's programme is to immunize female children in grade 6, and then to administer the balance of the vaccine to boys and girls starting with grade 1. This programme of immunization will not adequately immunize the key susceptible population between ages 1 - 12. The Government has agreed to distribute to all Health Depart- ments in the Province, vaccine purchased with the fund set up by the Kinsmen Rehabilitation Foundation. It is not known yet how much vaccine this will purchase. The decision of the Vancouver City Council and other Municipal Councils in British Columbia is to supplement the Provincial Government's programme in order to complete the full immuniza- tion of all children between ages 1 - 12. It is evident, therefore, that all Municipalities choosing to opt for a complete programme will be adding greatly to the community's protection against rubella." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the Medical Health Officer be received and a copy sent to the President of the U.B.C.M. SOCIAL SERVICE & HEALTH MATTERS FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 458 476 Boara of Administration, August 21, 1970 (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Fountain Sculpture Gift - German-Canadian Centennial Committee The Director of Planning reports as follows: "In 1967, the German-Canadian Centennial Committee offered the City of Vancouver a sculpture as part of the centennial program and on January 24, 1967, Council adopted the following recommendations: (a) That the existing pool on the Queen Elizabeth Theatre plaza be chosen as the site for the United German-Canadian gift sculpture. (b) That the City Building Inspector be requested to investigate the matter of cost involved as a result of this decision and report back to Council. The sculpture was to be donated, with the City paying the cost of installation. Since that time, the matter has remained dormant. Difficulties in collecting the needed funds made it impossible for the German-Canadian Centennial Committee to proceed. Financial difficulties have now been overcome and the German- Canadian Centennial Committee wishes to proceed with a different sculpture in the previously-designated location on the Queen Elizabeth plaza. The original work was in granite and the present work is in stainless steel and bronze. The Director of Planning chaired a meeting on June 26, 1970, with members of the Community Arts Council and the German-Canadian Centennial Committee in attendance. This Committee considered the suitability of the proposed sculpture for location in the pool of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre plaza. It was agreed that the following recommendations should be forwarded to City Council: 'That the German-Canadian Centennial gift sculpture be placed in the existing pool on the Queen Elizabeth Theatre plaza and that necessary modifications be effected to: (a) the supporting sub-structure (b) the pumping system (c) the lighting and that all costs for such modifications be borne by the German-Canadian Centennial Committee. Modifications to the pumping system and the lighting would be under the control of a professional engineer working with the sculptor. It is further recommended that the complete installation be to the satisfaction of the City Building Inspector.' The Vancouver Civic Design Panel has also been consulted and does not object to the proposal. The Civic Auditorium Board endorsed the sculpture and the terms of installation at their meeting on August 7, 1970, as follows: 477 'RESOLVED that approval of the Auditorium Board be given to this proposed sculpture in the Queen Elizabeth Plaza pool area, provided the executed sculpture is erected to the satisfaction of City officials, and is not materially different from the model presented to the Board.' Accordingly, it is Recommended that: (a) The existing pool on the Queen Elizabeth plaza be designated as the site for the new German-Canadian Centennial gift sculpture, provided that the sculpture not be materially different from the model submitted by the donor. (b) The complete installation be at no cost to the City. (c) Installation be according to the terms of this report and to the satisfaction of the City Building Inspector." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendations of the Director of Planning be adopted. 2. Review of RM-4 Multiple Dwelling District Regulations of the Zoning and Development By-law The Director of Planning reports as follows: "City Council on May 2, 1967, following a Public Hearing, approved a new RM-4 Multiple Dwelling District Schedule of the Zoning and Development By-law. City Council resolved that the effective date of the By-law was to be September 1, 1967, and further that; 'The new regulations be reviewed after a one year trial period (in the same way as was done for the (RM-3) regulations of 1961).' From the time the new RM-4 District Schedule has been in effect - September 1, 1967, to July 31, 1970, a total of 39 Development Permits have been issued and a total of 26 Building Permits sub- sequently issued. The plans of development as approved under the new regulations show an improved form of development which was anticipated because of the adoption of the amendment. No serious criticisms have been made to the Planning Department regarding buildings designed in accordance with the new RM-4 regu- lations or the details of the regulations. Parking standards were increased by approximately 20% and the amount of parking provided is apparently meeting the demand and more parking is underground because of the action of the bonus system. Because of the absence of general complaints regarding the new regulations, it is RECOMMENDED that there be no detailed review of the regulations at this time." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Director of Planning be endorsed. 478 3. Mr. Louis Naples - Carport 3382 East 23rd Avenue_____________ On February 9, 1970, City Council received a communication from Mr. Louis Naples of 3382 East 23rd Avenue respecting his having been ordered to remove an over-sized carport from the rear yard of the above property. The Director of Planning and the Director of Permits & Licenses report as follows: "In November 1965, Development Permit Application #36724 was filed with the Technical Planning Board by McLarnon Construction Limited to construct a 25' x 25' carport in the rear yard, the gross floor area of the carport and the existing garage and roofed-in patio being 1,159 sq. ft. in lieu of the 400 sq. ft. permitted under the Zoning and Development By-law. I:. addition, the height of the carport was 12', permitted height being 10' and the combined width of the carport and existing garage was 39' in lieu of the permitted width of 33'. This application was refused by the Technical Planning Board, having particular regard to the combined gross floor area of the proposed carport, existing garage and roofed-in patio. The applicant was advised by the Technical Planning Board that if a new application was submitted indicating accessory buildings having a combined gross floor area not exceeding 500 sq.ft., it would be given favourable consideration. In June 1966, the property owner was reminded by letter of the provisions of the Zoning and Development By-law respecting the permitted size of accessory buildings, and also of the restrictions on the storage of large vehicles on a one family dwelling site. He was at that time ordered to remove the partially built over- sized accessory building. Prosecution action followed and after a number of adjournments, mostly at the request of the defence attorney, the charge was dismissed in late 1968 on a legal technicality that the City failed to word the charge properly. Following the above court action and since only a legal technicality was responsible for the charge dismissal, the Building Division again commenced prosecution action in September 1968. The owner's lawyer then filed Appeal #17175 to the Board of Variance for permission to retain the over-sized carport. The Board of Variance refused this appeal. At this point, the applicant's lawyer requested more time to enable his client to apply directly to City Council in this matter. This request was granted but no action was taken by Mr. Naples or his lawyer until July 1969 when another notice to remove the offending building had been delivered. A petition signed by adjacent property owners who do not object to the carport was subsequently submitted to the Board of Variance by Mr. Naples' solicitor. The Board of Variance considered the petition at its meeting on December 18, 1969 and resolved that no further consideration could be given to Appeal #17175 and the Board's decision must stand. In January, 1970, a notice to remove the over-sized accessory building or face prosecution action was again delivered to Mr. Naples. It is, as a result of the notice, that Council is now in receipt of Mr. Naples' communication. 479 The site is located in an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District. The Zoning and Development By-law would permit an accessory building(s) not exceeding a gross floor area of 460 sq.ft. provided in part, that the building(s) did not exceed 2/3 the width of the site nor a height of 10 ft. It has been the policy of the Technical Planning Board to permit new carport/garages provided the gross floor area of any existing and proposed buildings did not exceed approximately 500 sq.ft. and the total widths of the developments did not exceed 2/3 the width of the site. It is considered that a gross floor area of ap- proximately 500 sq.ft. is sufficient to allow covered off-street parking facilities for up to three cars. The floor area of the existing accessory buildings on this site— not including the subject 25' x 25' carport-- is already 534 sq.ft. The subject carport building being 25' x 25' has a gross floor area of 625 sq.ft., thus the total area of accessory buildings on this site is 1,159 sq.ft. The combined widths of the accessory buildings are 39' rather than the permitted 33'. In addition, the subject carport is 12' high. The size of Mr. Naples lot (49.5' x 120') is not different from a large number of other lots in the City. For Mr. Naples to comply with the suggestion of the Technical Planning Board it would be necessary for the existing accessory building to be first removed and the subject carport reduced both in height and size. However, it is noted that Mr. Naples is the owner of a vacant lot immediately to the east of the subject site. If the two lots were consolidated into one parcel and so registered at the Land Registry Office, the Zoning and Development By-law would permit, as an 'outright use,' accessory buildings not greater than 10' in height and not wider than 63' and having a gross floor area of 824 sq.ft. or such greater area as may be approved upon application to and by the Technical Planning Board. RECOMMENDATION: That Mr. Naples' letter be received; that he be provided with a copy of this report and that the Director of Permits and Licenses continue to implement enforcement procedures." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Director of Planning and the Director of Permits and Licenses be endorsed. (Copies of Mr. Naples letter dated February 9, 1970 are circulated for the information of Council.) 4. Erection of a New Gasoline Service Station at 2473 Kingsway____________________________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Shell Canada Ltd. has filed a Development Permit Application #52761 to erect a new gasoline service station (self-serve) on this site. The site is located in a C-2 Commercial District and the gasoline service station policy as adopted by City Council on October 1, 1968, permits the erection of a new gasoline service station at this location. 480 It is proposed to erect a small office with a canopy and 3 pump islands. The submitted drawings clearly indicate that the principal use of this site will be gasoline sales. No lubrication bays or repair facilities will be provided. The Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission recommend that Development Permit Application #52761 be approved in accordance with the submitted application, such plans and information forming part thereof, thereby permitting The erection of a new gasoline service station (self-serve) on this site, subject to the following conditions: A. Prior to the issuance of the development permit, revised drawings are to be first submitted to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning clearly indicating: (1) an acceptable design to the north elevation of the building; (2) the 4' wall along the north property line will be decorative masonry; (3) the amount and type of landscaping and the heights of all the plants when planted in the landscaped areas; (4) the proposed free-standing sign shall not exceed a maximum 25' and all other signs are to be in accordance with the requirements of the Zoning and Development By- law (note - current amendment would not allow the pro- posed roof sign); (5) that the parking area will have a 6" curb maintaining a 2' setback from the west property line. B. The development is to be carried out and maintained in accordance with the approved drawings and Section 11(10) of the Zoning and Development By-law. C. All screening, surfacing and curbing as indicated on the approved drawings is to be provided within 60 days from the date of completion of the proposed development and thereafter maintained in good condition at all times. D. All landscaping and treatment of the open portions of the site is to be provided within 6 months from the date of any use or occupancy of the proposed development and thereafter permanently maintained." Your Board RECOMMENDS that Development Permit Application #52761 be approved in accordance with the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. NOTE: Representatives of Shell Canada Ltd. would like the opportunity of appearing as a delegation, if the Council is considering not approving this Board report. 481 5. Proposed Low Density Multiple Housing Development between Southwest Marine Drive and the Fraser River at the Foot of Angus Drive The Director of Planning reports as follows: "BACKGROUND INFORMATION A representative of Horner Developments Ltd. appeared before City Council on February 17th, 1970 requesting authority to negotiate directly with the City for the purchase of approximately 12.5 acres of City land legally described as Parcel A, D.L. 317, Parcel B, D.L. 307 and Lot 5966, in order to consolidate these properties with certain street rights-of-way and about 23 acres of private lands to the west of Angus Drive for comprehensive residential development. The City lands were approved on October 1st, 1968 for heavy industrial use (M-2 zoning) adjacent t the Fraser River, light industrial use (M-l zoning) north of 71th Avenue, and single-family residential use adjacent to Southwest Marine Drive. City Council resolved: 'THAT the Director of Planning be instructed to consider low-density multiple zoning for the City land and report back; it being understood that the Director of Planning's report will take into account his study of the Marpole Centre and concern for amenities and waterfront alignment.' REPORT SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION The report of the Technical Planning Board dated July 17th, 1970, outlines the proposal and analyses the various policy issues and local planning implications. The report concludes that Council should approve the proposal in principle subject to various conditions (set out on Page 10 of the attached report). The following reasons are advanced for approving the proposal in principle involving the use of City lands for residential rather than industrial purposes: (a) the proposal will establish a viable western boundary for the industrial zoning along the North Arm of the Fraser River (b) the opportunity is present to redevelop the derelict operation of Pitkethly Bros, and rehabilitate the river bank (c) low density multiple housing, not including high rise apart- ments, would be an efficient and attractive use of this land, provided that adequate park, landscaped setback and waterfront walkway areas were included (d) there is no overriding case for alternative land uses, for example, industrial or recreation purposes (e) there are no particular physical or environmental problems raised by the proposal. The Technical Planning Board, on July 17th, 1970 RECOMMENDED that Horner Developments Ltd. be invited to apply for rezoning of the properties covered by the Stage I proposal shown on Appendix IV, subject to the conditions set out in Section E of the report, such application to be referred direct to a public hearing after report from the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission." The Town Planning Commission at its meetings of July 22nd and August 7th, 1970 considered the report of the Technical Planning Board dated July 17th, 1970 and is reporting separately. (See Clause 6). Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Director of Planning (in his capacity as Chairman of the Technical Planning Board) be approved. (Copies of the report of the Chairman of the Technical Planning Board dated July 17th, 1970 are attached for circulation to Council) 482 CONSIDERATION 6. Proposed Low Density Multiple Housing Development between Southwest Marine Drive and the Fraser River at the Foot of Angus Drive - Town Planning Commission Report_________________________________________________________ The Chairman of the Town Planning Commission, in a communication dated August 7, 1970, advised as follows: "The Town Planning Commission, having before it the report of the Technical Planning Board dated July 17th, 1970, on the above matter, adopted the following report and requested that it be submitted to Council for consideration: 'The Town Planning Commission, while favouring residential development for this area (generally in accordance with Appendix III of the Technical Planning Board report dated July 17, 1970) as opposed to industrial development, never- theless consider that the matter of first importance is the future use of Vancouver's waterfrontage. Vancouver is richly endowed with waterfrontage, but un- fortunately public access to it is becoming less and less possible as development increases. No public access is available to the Fraser River. The area under question is of historical importance to Vancouver, having been a gathering place for the surrounding inhabitants for a period of several thousand years and it seems appro- priate that it should continue in public use. The property is owned by the City, and it might be economi- cally advisable to avoid future purchases for water access at high cost -- as is being done today on Point Grey Road -- by retaining such property now. For these reasons the Commission recommends that Council be respectfully requested to give consideration to the provision of a park area along the Fraser River waterfront (e.g. similar to Sunset Beach below Beach Avenue).'" Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Town Planning Commission to Council for CONSIDERATION. INFORMATION 7. Commercial Zoning Study An extract from the Minutes of the meeting of Vancouver City Council held on July 28, 1970 reads as follows: "Alderman Hardwick requested the Director of Planning be asked to submit a progress report in the matter of study of commercial zoning areas in the City. His Worship so directed." The Director of Planning reports as follows: "A study of suburban commercial zoning has been under way for some time and it is, in effect, one chapter of the overall City Plan. The report will examine the existing situation in the suburban commercial areas and will outline a suburban commercial zoning and development policy for consideration by City Council. (Downtown commercial zoning is being dealt with as part of the Downtown Plan). 483 This study will be completed in approximately three months' time but it is anticipated that Council may wish to lay the report on the table in order to obtain the views of others before any con- sequential zoning changes are submitted to a Public Hearing." Your Board submits the matter to Council for INFORMATION. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 458 484 Board of Administration, August 21, 1970 ..............(LICENSES - 1) LICENSES AND CLAIMS MATTERS CONSIDERATION: 1. PEDDLERS The Director of Permits and Licenses reports that:- "Mr. John Stanton wrote on behalf of Mrs. Barbara Kostyk requesting that the License Bylaw be amended to allow peddlers to remain in the block for longer than ten minutes, and further that Council instruct the License Inspector to cease and desist from harassing her in the future. The Chief License Inspector advises that in April 1970 he and Mrs. Kostyk discussed the placing of flower carts in the City and he stated that a license would be issued provided traffic regulations were observed. The period of time for staying in one place was emphasized and Section 18(3) of the License Bylaw was referred to which reads in part:- 'nor shall any peddler stop his vehicle for a longer time than five minutes at any one place on any street or lane in the City nor shall such vehicle be allowed to stand or remain on any street or lane within the block bounded by intersecting streets for a longer period than ten minutes during any period of two hours while engaged in the carrying on of his business.' Mrs. Kostyk has subsequently obtained ten licenses to operate flower carts. Merchants in the areas where the flower carts have been located have complained about their presence. Normal investigation of the complaints took place which resulted in the carts being moved." Your Board submits the matter to Council for consideration. (A copy of Mr. Stanton's letter is circulated for Council's inform- ation.) DELEGATION REQUEST. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 459 485 Board of Administration, August 21, 1970 (FIRE - 1) FIRE AND TRAFFIC MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Fire Investigators Clothing Allowance The Fire Chief reports as follows: "For several years Fire Investigators have been working in the regulation Fire Department uniform. There have been numerous occasions when the nature of their investigation has required them to wear civilian clothes. These men have done so voluntarily in the past and have never received any remuneration for wear and tear on their clothes. There is increasing evidence to suggest it is desirable to have these men wear civilian clothes regularly in place of the Fire Department uniform, with an appropriate clothing for the following reasons: 1. A good number of the investigations involve criminal elements and discreet enquiries. 2. The uniform causes embarrassment to witnesses and suspects during interviews, particularly school children and informants. 3. Unmarked cars are used for investigation and the advantage to be gained is lost in some cases which develop before the in- vestigator has an opportunity to change to civilian clothes. 4. Associated investigators wear civilian clothes and a more flexible and compatible working team evolves when both in- vestigators are in civilian clothes. 5. There is a building public resentment to uniformed authority. The Fire Chief requests that Lieutenants Jackson and Davis (Fire Investigators) be taken out of uniform and placed on a clothing allowance on the basis of $20.00 per month and a cash allowance per year equal to two pair of fire boots together with repairs to clothing when damage occurs in the course of duty upon re- commendation by the Fire Chief, effective January 1, 1970 (no uniform was issued during 1970 to these men who have been working in civilian clothes all year). The cost of the clothing allowance would be partially offset by the reduction of uniform and boot purchases and no additional funds would be required this year. Recommended that the Fire Chief's report be approved and Lieutenants Jackson and Davis be paid a clothing allowance." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Fire Chief be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 460 486 Board of Administration, August 21 , 1970 (FINANCE -1 ) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Sinking Fund and Investment Matters, July, 1970. The Board considered the following report of the Director of Finance respecting (a) Security transactions during the month of July, 1970 (b) Summary of Securities held by the General and Capital Accounts as at July 31, 1971. (a) GENERAL AND CAPITAL ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS Date Type of Security Maturity Maturity Cost Term Yield Bank Deposit Receipts Purchased Date Value Days % and Redeemed in July July 2 Mercantile Bank of Canada July 31/70 $3,017,578.77 $3,000,000 29 7.37 3 Royal Bank of Canada July 31/70 1,005,408.22 1,000,000 28 7.05 10 Bank of British Columbia July 15/70 1,000,941.78 1,000,000 5 6.87 21 Bank of Montreal July 27/70 1.201.331.51 1,200.000 6 6.75 $6,225,260.28 $6,200,000 Bank Deposit Receipts Purchased for Redemption after July 31. 1970 July 2 Mercantile Bank of Canada Aug. 31/70 $2,024,246.58 $2,000,000 60 7.37! 3 Imperial Commerce Bank Sept. 30/70 4,072,175.34 4,000,000 89 7.40 3 Banque Canadienne Nationale Aug. 14/70 3,025,372.60 3,000,000 42 7.35 3 " " " Aug. 26/70 1,010,873.97 1,000,000 54 7.35 6 Bank of Montreal Aug. 24/70 707,085.53 700,000 49 7.54 6 " " " Sept. 3/70 1,012,187.95 1,000,000 59 7.54 6 " " " Sept. 15/70 710,321.26 700,000 71 7.58 6 " " " Sept. 16/70 507,495.89 500,000 72 7.60 6 " " " Sept. 21/70 812,826.30 800,000 77 7.60 6 " " " Sept. 25/70 711,899.23 700,000 81 7.66 6 " " " Sept. 28/70 1,322,917.04 1,300,000 84 7.66 6 " " " Oct. 1/70 1,018,281.92 1,000,000 87 7.67 6 " " " Oct. 5/70 509,636.03 500,000 91 7.73 7 Imperial Commerce Bank Oct. 15/70 766,109.59 750,000 100 7.84 7 " " " Oct. 16/70 510,819.45 500,000 101 7.82 7 Toronto Dominion Bank Oct 26/70 819,268.38 800,000 111 7.92 7 " " " Oct. 27/70 1,024,425.21 1,000,000 112 7.96 7 " " " Oct. 30/70 4,716,235.07 4,600,000 115 8.02 7 " " " Nov. 2/70 256,465.75 250,000 118 8.00 7 " " " Nov. 16/70 617,575.89 600,000 132 8.10 8 Imperial Commerce Bank Nov. 13/70 719,638.36 700,000 128 8.00 8 " " " Nov. 16/70 823,056.00 800,000 131 8.03 8 " " " Nov. 23/70 309,278.14 300,000 138 8.18 8 " " " Nov. 26/70 722,173.70 700,000 141 8. 20 8 " " " Nov. 27/70 825,521.10 800,000 142 3.20 8 " " " Nov. 30/70 3.097.726.03 3,000,000 143 8.20 $32,653,612.31 $32,000,000 SINKING FUND TRANSACTIONS Type of Maturity Maturity Term Yield Data Security Date Value Cost Days X Bank Deposit Receipts Julv 2 Mercantile Bank of Canada Sept. 1/70 $2,024,650.68 $2,000,000 61 7.375 9 Bank of Montreal Mar. 15/71 1.587,286.44 1,500.000 249 8.53 $3,611,937.12 $3,500,000 487 CEMETERY PERPETUAL MAINTENANCE FUNDS TRANSACTIONS Type of Maturity Maturity Term Yield Date Security Date Value Price Cost Yrs/Mos % Debenture Purchased July 9 City of Vancouver (Gov't Guaranteed) 5 3/4% Mar. 15/75 $1,000.00 $85.25 $852.50 4/8 9.75 (h) GENERAL AND CAPITAL SUMMARY OF SECURITIES HELD AS AT 31. 1970 Type of Security Par or Maturity Value Cost or Book Value Short Term Bank Deposit Receipt - Purchased July, 1970 $32,653,612.31 $32,000,000.00 Bank Deposit Receipt - Purchased April and June, 1970 5.615.335.07 5.300,000.00 $38,268,947.38 $37,300,000.00 Recommended by your Board that the report of the Director of Finance on Sinking Fund and Investment Matters for July, 1970 be confirmed. 2. Grants in Lieu of Taxes (Including Arrears) on Taxable Property - St. Vincent's Hospital and Mount Saint Joseph Hospital_________________________ The Director of Finance reports as follows: "The City Charter provides only for exemption of property wholly in use for charitable purposes, school purposes, hospital purposes and religious purposes. Dealing with hospitals, there are several pieces of property on which taxes have actually been paid by six institutions and the two institutions above-mentioned have allowed their taxes to fall into arrears. These are properties which are not in use for hospital purposes, and are therefore taxable even though held by hospitals. Presumably, hospitals do have sources of funds, donated or otherwise, from which the six who have paid their taxes are able to meet the payment. It is noted from the letter that Mount St. Joseph does have 'meager capital monies'. Possibly no restrictions apply to those funds and capital financing is available through the normal Regional Hospital District channels for other capital needs. 488 The City is requested from time to time by various institutions to forego payment of taxes and other levies made in accordance with the City Charter and By-laws and in order to regularize the situation. Council set a policy that requests for financial aid should not be based on the City foregoing lawful City levies, but should take the form of a request for a grant, based on the organization's total financial position and under the City's normal grant procedure. There is only one exception to this and that is where new construction for a charitable purpose is done under conditions whereby the property will be exempt on the next or a following Assessment Roll a grant in lieu of taxes is given to cover taxes for the period from the date of the first building inspection until the year when the property is exempt from taxes on the Assessment Roll. The two requests dealt with in this report are for taxes law- fully levied by the City and under Council policy would be dealt with as a request for a grant for overall financial assistance. As B.C.H.I.S. and the Regional Hospital District carry responsibility for hospitalization, the City would not likely expect to give grants for hospital purposes, and would expect hospitals to pay all legally imposed City levies. It is pointed out that grants in lieu of taxes include school taxes, hospital taxes and the small Municipal Finance Authority levy, in addition to the general levy, yet the grant all comes from the general levy. The situation of taxes on property held for Hospital expansion purposes has been recognized by a 1970 amendment to the Regional Hospital District Act. Under this amendment, land held by a Hospital District, (providing the District declares that the land will be used for a hospital project at some future time) is not subject to real property taxation. As Hospital expansion now comes under the Regional Hospital Districts, it appears that the amendment gives an orderly procedure for recognizing future land needs for this purpose and provides for the matter of tax relief of land recognized by the District as suitable and needed for a hospital expansion program. Council is advised that the funds provided in the 1970 budget for grants in lieu of taxes are already fully committed and the requests herein could not be met without provision of funds from Contingency Reserve, if any. The two requests total to $24,992.02 plus interest on arrears from January 1, 1970. Recommended that St. Vincent's and Mount St. Joseph Hospitals be advised that they have a remedy under Section 20A of the Regional Hospital District Act to avoid taxation on land held for expansion. This would be done in co-operation with the Regional Hospital District whereby the land would be held by the District and be declared by the District as intended to be used for hospital purposes at a future time." Your Board concurs in the recommendation of the Director of Finance. (Copies of the letters from the two hospitals are circulated for Council information.) DELEGATION REQUESTS - ST. VINCENT'S HOSPITAL MOUNT ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL 3. Replacement of Boiler Tubes - No. 2 Boiler The Queen Elizabeth Theatre________________________ Two tubes in the No. 2 Boiler at The Queen Elizabeth Theatre are leaking. The Boiler is shut down pending emergency replacement. In a letter to the Manager of The Queen Elizabeth Theatre dated August 14, 1970, the City Building Inspector wrote: "No. 2 Boiler is the main heating boiler for the Theatre, and is divided into two sections, the upper and the lower. The lower section comprises 46 horizontal tubes all of which are subject to the same intensity of heat, corrosion, and general wear and tear. The fact that two tubes are now leaking indicates that all tubes will have to be replaced in the near future. It is possible to replace only the two tubes at this time, however the most likely consequence will be further breakdown in the tubes during the forthcoming heating season with a compounding of maintenance, repair, inspection and heating problems. In summation, the two tubes can be replaced for a cost of $123.00, but from the consideration of the ultimate cost and future operational problems it is the recommendation of this Department that all 46 tubes in the lower section of No. 2 Boiler be replaced as soon as possible." The Theatre Manager therefore recommends immediate replace- ment of all 46 tubes at a cost not to exceed $1,500.00. The Comptroller of Accounts reports: "Funds are not available within the Departmental Budget. Since the Building Inspector reports that the repairs should be carried out, the Comptroller of Accounts recommends that the funds for the emergency repairs be provided from Contingency Reserve." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Theatre Manager and the Comptroller of Accounts be adopted. 4. Schedule of Rental Rates The Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Playhouse September 1, 1970 to August 31, 1971__________ The Manager of The Queen Elizabeth Theatre reports as follows "Each year the Manager of The Queen Elizabeth Theatre submits for Council approval the Schedule of Rental Rates of The Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Playhouse for the ensuing twelve months with recommended changes. This year the situation differs in that an additional clause was drafted for insertion in the 1970/71 schedule and approved by the Vancouver Civic Auditorium Board at its meeting on April 3, 1970. This action was taken at the suggestion of the Budget Committee who were reviewing an estimate of $11,500.00 for the purchase of a new 16 mm movie projector and screen for The Queen Elizabeth Theatre. The purpose of the new clause is to provide money to defray the cost of the new projector and screen. ^__. 490 With the exception of the change of effective dates of the Schedule of Rental Rates and the insertion of the following new clause already approved by the Vancouver Civic Auditorium Board, no other changes are recommended: 'CLASS III - FILMS AND CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION EVENING AFTERNOON MORNING ALL DAY EVENTS COMMERCIALLY SPONSORED, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY The Queen Elizabeth Theatre (1 performance) 1,000 550 450 1,550 (2 performances - same evening or afternoon) 1,500 825 NOT COMMERCIALLY SPONSORED (1 performance) 600 330 210 930 (2 performances - same evening or afternoon) 900 500 The Theatre Manager recommends ratification of the Schedule of Rental Rates as set out in his memorandum to the Board of Administration and circulated to Members of Council to be effective September 1, 1970 to August 31, 1971." Your Board RECOMMENDS adoption of the Theatre Manager's report. CONSIDERATION 5. Pacific National Exhibition Request for Approval of Proposed Capital Expenditure The Director of Finance reports as follows:- "As required by their agreement with the City, the Pacific National Exhibition has by letter of August 5th, requested City Council's approval of the expenditure of $38,500 for the installation of 526 additional seats in the Pacific Coliseum. The letter explains that the seats are to be in- stalled at the request of the Vancouver Hockey Club, under an agreement with the P.N.E., that the latter would install the extra seats when Hockey Club seat sales approached 10,000. The P.N.E. letter states that the cost of the seats should be returned to the P.N.E. as additional revenue over three or four years. The P.N.E. will pay for the seats from their Reserve for Improvements." The Board of Administration forwards the request of the P.N.E. for Council consideration. (Copies of the letter from the P.N.E. dated August 5, 1970, are circulated for the information of Council.) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 460 491 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS REGULAR REPORT AUGUST 14, 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Review of License Inspector Positions - Department of Permits & Licenses________________ The Director of Permits & Licenses reports that studies have been made on the duties of four License Inspector positions in the License Division of the Department of Permits & Licenses. They are:- Taxi Meter Inspector Contractor Inspector Weights & Measures Inspector Vehicle for Hire Inspector The Taxi Meter Inspector position became vacant in June 1969 and has been filled on a temporary basis pending completion of the study. It is now apparent that a redistribution of duties of the four inspectors can be made to reduce the number of inspectors from four to three. This can be accomplished by consolidating the clerical duties presently carried out by the four inspectors and assigning the duties to a clerical position to be established by reclassifying the present vacant position. The inspectional duties of the vacant position can be distributed among the remaining three inspectors. The foregoing will permit a higher level of efficiency in the clerical and inspectional areas, particularly in the Contractor Inspector's work area. This function produces revenue from fees charged for contractors' and sub-contractors' licenses which can be potentially increased. The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows "The subject position will be mainly clerical in nature and will involve a considerable variety of office duties assoc- iated with ensuring that Contractors and Vehicles for Hire are properly licensed, the issuing of these licenses and maintaining appropriate records. The incumbent will be required to have a good working knowledge of the related bylaw requirements and will function with a fair degree of independence. These duties are at the Clerk III level of complexity and I recommend that the position be so reclassified effective when adopted. The estimated recurring annual saving of this proposal determined by the decrease in the final step in the pay range and including fringe benefits at 10% is $1,228." 492 SUMMARY Present Proposed Effective Incumbent Classification Classification Date Vacant License Inspector Clerk III When Pay Grade 20 Pay Grade 17 adopted ($602 - 722) ($526 - 629) The proposed reclassification has been discussed with the Business Manager for the Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association and he concurs with the recommendation, subject to the matter being reviewed within six months. RECOMMENDED that the vacant License Inspector I position be reclassified to a Clerk III position in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services, subject to review six months after the position is filled. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 460 493 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS AUGUST 21, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. PART I SUNDRIES RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Establishment of City-Owned Property For Highway Purposes__________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "The lane between Lots 13 to 16, Blocks l7 & 18, D.L. 195, which is located South of 19th Avenue, West of Marshall Street, was acquired by the City by tax sale in 1945, at a cost of $22.27. The Land Registry Office records describe this property as 'the lane between Lots 13 to 16' and it would appear that it was originally intended for lane purposes, but was never formally established as highway. The property is partially developed as a lane to provide access to Lot 15. The City Engineer is agreeable to the establishment of this property for highway purposes and a charge against his Department of $22.27. A formal resolution covering this establishment will be forwarded to Council. RECOMMENDED that the lane between Lots 13 to 16, Blocks 17 & 18, District Lot 195; Group 1, N.W.D. Plan 2002, be established for highway purposes at a cost of $22.27 to the City Engineer." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 460 494 PART II SALES 2. Sale - Redevelopment Project 2 - Area A-5______ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "The City of Vancouver, in partnership with the Govern- ment of Canada (Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation) and the Province of British Columbia, has, under Re- development Project 2, acquired and cleared certain lands which were advertised for sale through this Office on behalf of the Partnership. This tender was opened at a public meeting of the Board of Administration on July 27, 1970, and the price offered has been endorsed by the Partnership. The sale is subject to the following conditions imposed by the Partnership:- a) Purchasers must submit with their offers for the land, information on the use and approximate size and type of building or buildings proposed. b) Purchasers will be required to enter into an agree- ment with the City of Vancouver to start development within eighteen months and to complete development within thirty-six months from the date of the purchase. c) The date of sale will be the date that the offer to purchase is approved by City Council and Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation. d) No purchasers shall, except with prior written consent of the City, resell, lease, or otherwise dispose of the land in the project area before development is completed. e) The purchaser shall grant the City, on behalf of the Partnership, an option to repurchase the land at the net sale price, which option will be exercised if development is not started within eighteen months or is not completed within thirty-six months from the date of purchase. f) The purchaser agrees that if his bid is accepted to support any local improvements which have been initiated by the City and to pay the levies imposed against the land under the Local Improvement By-law with respect thereto. In accordance with Redevelopment Project 2, an extensive programme of municipal servicing is being undertaken in Area A-5, including paving of the streets and lanes, street lighting and the installation of new sidewalks, curbs and gutters. Purchasers of properties in this area are advised that, as a result of the Urban Renewal Project, they will receive 50% relief from their portion of annual local improvement taxes. g) Lands to be consolidated into sites of not less than 50' in frontage, wherever feasible. h) Purchasers to enter into any necessary agreements with the City in regard to easements or bulkheads as applicable to various sites. 495 RECOMMENDED that the following sale by tender be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council being in each case the highest offer. Re: Sale - Redevelopment Project 2 - Area A-5 Lot 10, Block 'L', D.L. 182, Plan 13634 Sit: W/S of Vernon Dr. between Glen Drive and Vernon Drive NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Olnor Invest¬ 10 435' X 100' $144,500.00 City 1.Approval of the ments Ltd. 375' 150' Terms scheme of develop¬ (57,000 sq.ft.) @ 9-3/4% ment by the Tech¬ nical Planning Bd. and/or Central The purchaser is required to obtain Mortgage & Housing approval of his proposal within 90 Corp. days of Council's approval of sale. 2.Subject to the The proposal consists of 20,000 sq. purchaser being ft. of warehouse and office space. permitted to sub¬ divide the property into two parcels with the privilege to pay off in full at any time either parcel. " Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 3* RECOMMENDED that the following application to purchase received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council. Re: Lot 31, Block 65, D.L. 541 Sit: W/S of Homer Street between Robson & Smythe Sts. NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS D.W. Louie & 31 25' x 120' $20,105.00 City Subject to Associates for Terms existing sign Omega General @ 9-3/4% rental agreement. Construction Ltd. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 460 496 STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AUGUST 13, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Development was held in the No. 1 Committee Room on Thursday, August 13, 1970, at approximately 9:30 a.m. The following members were present: PRESENT: Alderman Bird, Chairman Aldermen Adams, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (On Civic Business) CLERK: D. Scott Adoption of Minutes The minutes of the meeting held June 25, 1970, were adopted. PART I The following recommendations of the Committee are submitted to Council for consideration: RECOMMENDATIONS 1. United Co-operative Housing Society Co-op Housing Project - S.E. Sector Rev. James Erb appeared on behalf of the United Co-operative Housing Society and presented a proposal for a Co-op Housing Project on a 6.6 acre parcel of land in the South East Sector. Rev. Erb filed a brief dated July 22, 1970, wherein the Society requested consideration of the following: (a) A 60 year lease agreement at 6% per annum, based on a fair market value for the land, and (b) an early assurance that the land in question will be made available to the Society for this development. The general proposals for the development are as follows: "1. Construct between 90 and 100 two, three and four- bedroom townhouse units together with such amenities as tot lot, wading pool and central meeting hall on the 6.6 acres of land set aside by Council for a co-operative housing development. 2. To limit applications for such housing to families with a maximum income of $9,000/annum and to attempt to accommodate those with a minimum annual income of $5,000 - $6,000/annum. 3. To organize this housing project as a Continuing Co-operative. 4. To manage this development on behalf of the owner- occupants until the project is completed, homes are fully occupied and residents have undergone the educational process prerequisite to incorporation as a 'resident-member housing co-operative' and to then transfer full ownership of this development to this new co-operative." 497 Rev. Erb then discussed the proposed project under the following headings: (a) Projected Operating Costs (b) Effect of Land Costs (c) Financing (d) Screening of applicants (e) Management (f) Controls on Speculative Selling He advised that the co-operative development will pay full property taxes. After considerable discussion and questioning, it was RECOMMENDED that the other Co-operative Societies be advised that a 6.6 acre section in the South East Sector has been set aside for a co-operative housing development and that they be invited to submit proposals; such proposals to be reviewed by the Committee in one months time; FURTHER RECOMMENDED that the proposal submitted by the United Co-operative Housing Society be received and in the meantime the Board of Administration consider the ground rules that might apply for this form of development. 2. Parking Problems: West End The Committee on February 5, 1970, passed the following resolution: "RESOLVED that the Board of Administration be requested to submit a report on (a) the possibility of immediate enforcement of overnight parking bans, (b) the reduction of on-street parking, (c) the reversal of the City's policy on street widening in the West End, such report to include consideration of related matters submitted in previous reports. FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Engineer give a report reference on the subject matter when the Board submits the aforementioned report to the Committee." The Board of Administration submitted a report of the City Engineer dated July 27, 1970, which dealt with the items contained in the resolution. The report concluded with the following recommendations 1 and 2, and submitted items (a), (b) and (c) for consideration: "Accordingly, it is RECOMMENDED: 1. That a 32-foot pavement width be adopted as the standard for the local streets in all residential districts in the City which are zoned higher than one and two family dwelling areas. 2. That a programme of improving the local streets in the West End to the 32-foot width be initiated by the City under the Local Improvement procedure, commencing in 1971, with funds provided within the current Five Year Program. 498 The following items are set out for Council CONSIDERATION: (a) The principle of charging a fee for overnight on-street parking in the West End. (b) An increase in Police manpower to provide enforcement of the existing two hour parking time limit in the West End. (c) A review of the Zoning and Building By-law requirements for off-street parking in high density residential zones." Mr. R. Ross, Traffic Operations Engineer, reviewed the information contained in the report with respect to the immediate enforcement of overnight parking bans in the West End and the reduction of on- street parking, and Mr. S. Townsend, Assistant City Engineer, dis- cussed and reviewed the City policy on street widening in the West End. The Committee discussed the report in detail and heard representations from Mr. Evan Wolfe, M.L.A., Mr. Robert Gibson, representing the Sub- committee, and Mr. Joseph A. Witten. Considerable discussion ensued and it was RECOMMENDED (a) that the report of the Board of Administration containing a report of the City Engineer on Parking Problems in the West End, dated July 27, 1970, be made available to all interested parties and that they be permitted to appear as delegations at a subsequent meeting of this Committee; (b) that the City Engineer be requested to report on the implementation of recommendations 1 and 2, quoted below, particularly with respect to the blocks coloured brown, blue and green and marked on the City Engineer's map of the West End (numbered Z-5) which was displayed at this meeting: "1. That a 32-foot pavement width be adopted as the standard for the local streets in all residential districts in the City which are zoned higher than one and two family dwelling areas. 2. That a programme of improving the local streets in the West End to the 32-foot width be initiated by the City under the Local Improvement procedure, commencing in 1971, with funds provided within the current Five Year Program." (Note: The brown, blue and green areas are the blocks referred to in Groups (i), (ii) and (iii) respectively on Page 5 of the Board report.) PART II The following action of the Committee is submitted to Council for information. INFORMATION 3. Pioneer Place When considering a report of the Board of Administration (Harbours and Parks matters), dated August 7, 1970, dealing with a complaint and petition received from the Gospel Mission re the condition of Pioneer Place, the Council referred this matter to the Standing Committee and the Police Department was requested to report on a petition and complaint forwarded to that department from I.D.E.A.S. on the same subject. The Committee had before it a communication from R.B. Cray, Acting Deputy Chief Constable, wherein he advised of the following action which has been taken by the Police Department since the petition and complaint was received from I.D.E.A.S. on July 17th. "(1) Patrol cars in the area make regular visits to Pioneer Square when not on call. (2) Beat policemen patrol the area when man power is available. (3) When man power is available, plainclothesmen patrol the area and make arrests for Vag 'B' (Begging), and secure evidence for 'consuming liquor in a public place' summonses. (4) Arrangements have been made with the City Engineering Department to hood two meters on the west side of the 300 block Carrall Street adjacent to the Park. This enables our Patrol Wagon to park at Pioneer Square and give direct attention to this problem, when not on call. (5) Chief Constable Fisk has written direct to the Traffic Engineering Department requesting a permanent police parking zone be established in the 300 block Carrall Street, to enable a Police Wagon to be frequently present there." The Acting Deputy further advised that Pioneer Square is receiving continuing attention from members of the Patrol Division. The following statistics were presented to the meeting: "From July 17th to August 11th, 59 arrests have been made for the State of Intoxication in a Public Place, 13 arrests for Begging and 14 Summonses have been given out for consuming liquor." Staff Inspector Mead met with the Committee and discussed the problem that exists and advised of the steps that are being taken to alleviate this problem. It was RESOLVED that the report of the Acting Deputy Chief Constable dated August 11, 1970, be received for consideration at another meeting. 4. Balance of Agenda It was RESOLVED that the balance of the agenda, being Items 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 as listed below, be tabled for a full meeting of this Standing Committee, at which time the Committee will deal with these subjects only: 4. Neighbourhood Community Planning 5. Planning Department Reports to Council: Major Issues 6. Major Rezoning Applications and Sociological Implications 7. Strathcona Area Rehabilitation Project 8. Gastown, Chinatown: Social Survey and Evaluation The meeting adjourned at approximately 12:10 p.m. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 463 500 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE ON GENERAL PURPOSES AUGUST 13, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on General Purposes was held on Thursday, August 13, 1970, in the No. 1 Committee Room, third floor, City Hall at approximately 2:00 p.m. PRESENT: Alderman Broome (Chairman) Aldermen Adams, Bird, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson. ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (Civic Business) CLERK: M. James 1. The Minutes of the meeting of July 9, 1970 were adopted as circulated. PART I The following recommendation of the Committee is submitted to Council for consideration: 2. Callister Park Council on May 26, 1970, tabled the report of your General Purposes Committee dated May 7, 1970, pending the hearing of delegations on the matter. Subsequently, Council authorized the Standing Committee to hear the delegations. Your Committee heard the following who were represented by the persons noted: (a) Pacific Coast Soccer League - Mr. L.W. Burkinshaw, Chairman (b) Satellites Motorsport Club - Mr. D. Harder, Business Manager (c) Pacific National Exhibition - Mr. M. Caravetta (d) Board of Parks and Public Recreation - Mr. A.J. Livingstone, Chairman - Mrs. H. Boyce (e) Cassiar Ratepayers' Association - Mr. J.T. Cork, President - Mr. Karl Zuker, Secretary (f) Hastings P. T. A. - Mrs. A. Richards - Mrs. Shannon 501 During the course of the presentations of the delegations, the members of the Committee requested further information from the representatives and at the end of the hearing of the delegations, your Committee considered, at some length, the matter of the future uses of Callister Park. After general discussion your Committee RECOMMENDS that Callister Park be turned over to the care, custody, and management of the Board of Parks and Public Recreation subject to: (a) the terms of the deed of Ada May Stevenson to the City of Vancouver dated the 20th day of March, 1942; and (b) the existing improvements being demolished by 1972 and the park completed by 1973, and the Park Board's estimated costs of development of $120,000 (10% more or less) being financed from the 1971-1975 Capital Program Park Development Funds. (It is recorded that Alderman Wilson voted in the negative). AND FURTHER RECOMMENDS that the Pacific National Exhibition be asked to consult with Satellites Motorsport Club on the possibility of the conversion of the forestry area in the P.N.E. into a site suitable for the demolition derbies sponsored by this Club. The meeting then adjourned. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 463 502 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON GENERAL PURPOSES August 18, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on General Purposes was held on Tuesday, August 18, 1970, at 12:30 p.m., in #1 Committee Room, City Hall. PRESENT: Alderman Broome (Chairman) His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen Adams Bird, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney, Wilson CLERK: M. James PART I The following recommendation of the Committee is submitted to Council for consideration. 1. Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board________________________ On August 4, 1970, Council considered a proposed resolution, which if passed, would repeal Regulation #1 of the Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board By-law (By-law #4448). Council, at that meeting, directed that the resolution be referred to your Standing Committee on General Purposes for discussion with the Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board. Your Committee met with the Chairman and one member of the Grievance Board and had submitted to it a statement signed by all members of the Board dated August 11, 1970, dealing with the matter at hand. The members of your Committee discussed at length the various situations connected with the matter of security deposits and after full discussion RECOMMENDS that the Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board be requested to draw up a rental contract form acceptable to both the Landlord and Tenant Act of the Province of British Columbia, and the By-law under which that Board is constituted, and submit the contract form for consideration to the Vancouver City Council. The meeting then adjourned. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 463 503 MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1970 OFFICIAL TRAFFIC COMMISSION A meeting of the Official Traffic Commission was held in the No. 1 Committee Room, Third Floor, City Hall, on Monday, August 10, 1970, at approximately 3:30 p.m. PRESENT: Alderman Linnell, Chairman Alderman Rankin Mr. R. Ross, Traffic Operations Engineer Superintendent A.E. Oliver, City Police Department Dr. Ian B. Kelsey, Vancouver School Board ALSO Mr. E.L. Wiseman ) Vancouver Traffic and PRESENT: Mr. J. Plaskett ) Safety Council CLERK: D. Scott Adoption of Minutes The minutes of the meeting held June 22, 1970, were adopted. 1. Clark Drive and Kingsway: Signal Modification_________ In a report dated July 28, 1970, the City Engineer advised that a traffic signal was installed at Clark Drive and Kingsway in 1955 in order to provide better opportunities for pedestrians to cross Kingsway in this commercial area. As a result of a recent petition for a local improvement on Clark Drive from Kingsway north to 14th Avenue, the function of this signal has been reviewed and, in order to discourage through traffic from using Clark Drive, a local residential street, it is proposed to modify the signal at Kingsway from a standard "fixed time" vehicle arrangement to a pedestrian actuated signal. The estimated cost of this modification is $1,000. The City Engineer recommended that the traffic signal at Clark Drive and Kingsway be modified to a pedestrian actuated signal and that the sum of $1,000 be allocated from the Traffic Control Reserve Fund for this work. On questioning, Mr. Ross advised that he was of the opinion that the merchants on Kingsway would not object to this change. RECOMMENDED that the report of the City Engineer, dated July 28, 1970, re the signal modification at Clark Drive and Kingsway, be adopted. 2. Parking Exemption Decals In a report dated July 29, 1970, the City Engineer advised that the Special Committee re Parking Exemption Decals recommends that the following applications for handicapped persons for parking exemption permits be approved: T.H. Flinn, #1103 - 935 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, B.C. A. Faulkner, 3362 East 6th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. E. Lacasse, #101 - 1215 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. RECOMMENDED that the foregoing recommendation of the Special Committee re Parking Exemption Decals be adopted. 504 2. Official Traffic Commission August 10, 1970 3. Traco Services - Request for Permission to Escort Funerals Superintendent Oliver, in a report dated July 30, 1970, advised that Traco Services (1968) Ltd. has requested permission to escort funerals through the City. The purpose of the escort is to permit the cortege to move smoothly and unbroken through City traffic. In order to accomplish this, it is necessary to provide adequate traffic control at all major intersections. In speaking to the report, Superintendent Oliver advised that there appears to be a demand for this type of service and that the Police Department has adopted the policy that it will supply an escort when there are forty or more vehicles in the cortege or when congestion may occur in the downtown area, providing manpower and motorcycles are avail- able. He stated that in recent months, due to the shortage of manpower and machines, no service has been given with the exception of very large funeral processions in the downtown area. He pointed out that a funeral procession does not have any special privileges which would allow the vehicles to disobey traffic regulations. However, it has been the accepted practice to allow a funeral procession, the lead vehicle having entered the intersection on a green light, to continue through the intersection even though the light changes to red. Superintendent Oliver advised that, should the principle of an escort service be approved, the following aspects must be considered: (a) Members working an escort: (i) must have legal authority to control traffic, and (ii) should have an acceptable type of uniform, clearly distinct from that of the Police Department. Mr. M. Ellis, Manager of Traco Services, who was present at the meeting, was wearing the uniform of that Company. In discussing the matter the Commission did not feel that this escort service should be limited to forty or more vehicles in the cortege, but felt that this could be a general service. After further discussion, it was RECOMMENDED that a funeral escort service, satisfactory to the Chief Constable, be permitted to escort funerals throughout the City, with the personnel in an acceptable type of uniform clearly distinct from that of the Police Department and that the Corporation Counsel be requested to review the By-law to see if an amendment is necessary to give this type of service the legal authority required to control traffic when necessary at the intersections. 4. Boundary Road and 45th Avenue: Central Park Swimming Pool_______ In a communication dated September 10, 1969, Mr. W. Muche advised of the traffic problem which exists at Boundary Road, 45th and 46th Avenues. He stated that a danger exists to children crossing in the crosswalk located on Boundary Road just south of 45th Avenue, as cars proceed on the gravelled shoulder in order to pass automobiles making left hand turns at 45th Avenue. When considering this communication and a report of the City Engineer, dated April 8, 1970, on April 20, 1970, the Commission recommended that the City Engineer review this intersection again when the swimming pool is opened and report back to the Commission. 505 3. Official Traffic Commission August 10, 1970 Clause 4 Continued In a report dated July 29, 1970, the City Engineer advised that an analysis of the annual attendances at the swimming pool indicates peak generation takes place during the month of July. The pool activities vary according to the summer schedule but basically operate during weekdays 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. There is some private swimming usage by clubs but these activities are mostly evening classes attended by older children and adults. The operating times indicate that the morning activities would not conflict with the a.m. rush hour traffic and, therefore, detailed observations were carried out for the evening rush hour only. The pedestrian movements from the pool were as follows: PEDESTRIANS % (A) Eastbound to Burnaby 20 15 (B) Northbound to Kingsway 37 27 (C) Westbound crossing at 46th Ave. 10 7 (D) Westbound crossing at 45th Ave. 52 38 (E) Westbound crossing midblock 17 13 45th/46th Avenues TOTAL 136 100% These pedestrians were recorded during the fifteen minute period after the pool closed. Of these five basic movements, three involved crossing traffic on Boundary Road. (C) WESTBOUND AT 46TH AVENUE This location has a marked crosswalk and attracted ten pedestrians which are subjected to a single lane of traffic in each direction. No conflict or hazardous situations were observed. (D) WESTBOUND AT 45TH AVENUE At this marked crosswalk the highest percentage of pedestrian activity was noted and throughout the observation period the motorists' behaviour toward the pedestrians was good and created an orderly pattern of pedestrian activity. (E) MID-BLOCK BETWEEN 45TH AND 46TH AVENUES There is some thirteen percent of the total pedestrians crossing at this location which, although not illegal, does produce the situation that would most likely result in an accident occurring. In order to deter this movement, a fence would seem to be needed but it is doubtful that this manoeuvre could be entirely prevented. In conclusion, the City Engineer advised that the overall conditions at this location do not indicate any unique situation that merits further traffic control. However, it is proposed that this location be kept under review to assess the need for further control in the event of a change in traffic conditions. The Engineer noted that his Department is currently assessing a suggestion from the Municipality of Burnaby for a traffic control signal at 49th Avenue and Boundary Road. A signal installation at this intersection would effect greater crossing gaps in the north- bound traffic flow at 45th Avenue and other locations on Boundary Road and may also bring about a change in travel patterns, causing a reduction in the use of 45th Avenue. If such a signal is to be recommended, it will be reported to the next meeting of the Official Traffic Commission. 506 The City Engineer recommends no further action with respect to pedestrian crossings at Boundary Road and 45th Avenue. It was RECOMMENDED that the report of the City Engineer dated July 29, 1970, be adopted and that Mr. Muche be sent a copy of this report. 5. Pedestrian and Bus Route Streets Alderman Linnell advised she had written to Bremen as she understood that in that City certain streets were set aside for pedestrian movement only and others for the movement of traffic and in particular, certain tram and bus route streets. In a reply to this enquiry, dated April 9, 1970, Dr. Brenning of the Traffic Association of Bremen, enclosed a map of the centre of the town indicating which streets are at the disposal of the pedestrian. However, the trams and some of the buses are still operating on the pedestrian streets. In speaking to this matter, Mr. Ross advised that the geographical layout and street arrangement of Bremen was different to that of the City of Vancouver and would lend itself more easily to such an arrangement. He stated further that in the Transit Operation Study, along with other matters, exclusive transit streets are under consideration. It was RECOMMENDED that the letter from Dr. Brenning dated April 9, 1970, be received and be referred to the City Engineer and B.C. Hydro for inclusion in the joint Transit Operation Study. 6. Noise Control At the last meeting, the Commission again considered Mr. R.C. Thomson's request for a regulation on trucking and noise on City streets during the late evening and early morning hours. The Commission also considered a report of the City Engineer dated June 3rd wherein it was recommended Mr. Thomson be notified that control of excess noise in the evenings by the prohibition of truck traffic is not considered practical and that enforcement of the existing noise abatement by-law is an effective way of achieving this end. This recommendation was adopted and a copy of the City Engineer's report was forwarded to Mr. Thomson. At that meeting, on the suggestion of Commissioner Ryan, the Commission agreed to write to Toronto with respect to their use of a noise "measurement device". Under date of July 20, 1970, the Metropolitan Toronto Clerk forwarded a copy of the Metropolitan Corporation's Anti-Noise By-law No. 835, together with a copy of By-law No. 1790 amending same. He also enclosed a copy of a report of the Commissioner of Traffic to the Metropolitan Transportation Committee dated June 7th, and the report of Mr. A.P.G. Joy, Metropolitan Solicitor, to the Legislation and Planning Committee dated March 17, 1969, in which certain problems of enforcement of the By-law are dealt with. 507 The Chairman pointed out that the Vancouver City Council on July 28, 1970, adopted a motion submitted by Alderman Bird which provided for the appointment of a Sub-Committee to study the various measures adopted in other jurisdictions to control noise and to recommend to the General Purposes Committee any necessary amendments to By-law No. 2513, being "a By-law for the Abatement and Control of Noise in the City of Vancouver" and By-law No. 4338, being "a By-law for the Abatement and Control of Objectionable Noises Emanating from Motor Vehicles in the City of Vancouver". This motion instructed the City Engineer to prepare relative technical material for the consideration of the Sub-Committee. The Commission was informed that Mr. John Mulberry of the Law Department, and the City Engineer's Department, had files containing relevant information on noise control. It was RECOMMENDED that the information received from Toronto under date of July 20, 1970, and the information on hand with the Law Department and the City Engineer's Department, be forwarded to the Sub-Committee of the Standing Committee on General Purposes to facilitate its study. 7. Parking Prohibitions: Kitsilano Area Mr. Ross advised that under the City Engineer's authority, it is proposed to place parking prohibitions on all curbed streets that are 27' wide between Burrard and Trafalgar from Cornwall to 4th Avenue. He pointed out that it is becoming more difficult, due to the density of traffic and the narrow width of the streets, for the Fire Department to manoeuvre on these streets. It was RECOMMENDED the oral report submitted by Mr. Ross of the Engineering Department be approved. 8. Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council Sign: North End of Burrard Bridge____________________ Mr. Plaskett advised that in 1948 the Official Traffic Commission and City Council approved the installation of a neon sign at the north end of Burrard Bridge, which was used to display traffic safety hints. He further advised that it is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain suitable displays and the cost of maintenance is becoming prohibitive. He suggested that the Commission consider recommending to Council the removal of this sign. RECOMMENDED that the Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council sign at the north end of Burrard Bridge be removed. 9. Accident Report: Vancouver City Police Department_____________ Alderman Linnell brought to the attention of the Commission the monthly accident report which is supplied by the Vancouver Police Department. Superintendent Oliver reported that the death figure is one higher than at this time last year and he discussed the matters of failing to give the right-of-way, following too closely and excessive speed. He advised of the methods by which the Traffic Branch is handling these problems. It was RECOMMENDED that the oral report submitted by Superintendent Oliver with respect to traffic problems and the accident picture be received. 508 10. Shrubbery Encroachment: West Side Macdonald Street, Lane South of 3rd Avenue____________________________ At the last meeting of the Official Traffic Commission, Alderman Linnell advised of a communication from Mrs. V. Smith, dated June 16th wherein she complained about the height of the hedge which protruded into the City street allowance and, in her opinion, was a vision restriction to a driver's egress from the lane behind 2804 West 3rd Avenue. This communcation was referred to the City Engineer for report to this meeting of the Commission. In a report dated July 30, 1970, the City Engineer advised that the subject matter falls into two separate aspects which are: (a) The growth on private property (b) The growth on the City boulevard In the first aspect, there is no regulation controlling growth of shrubs or hedges on private property since the controlling section of the Zoning and Development By-law was repealed on November 12, 1958. The reasons for the removal of the control was inequitable application, no demonstrated benefits to safety, and experience showing that drivers tended to be less cautious at "open" inter- sections. In the second aspect, removal of encroaching boulevard growths can be carried out either by the abutting property owner or City forces. However, under Council policy of July 7, 1960, this is only done when "their removal is necessary in the interests of public safety". The investigation of the complaint by the Traffic Division, therefore, was conducted under the application of the second aspect, since the shrubbery does encroach onto the west boulevard of Macdonald Street and the Lane South of 3rd Avenue. In both cases the encroachment is approximately two feet, with the shrubbery being about seven feet high in the lane and four feet high on the boulevard. In the lane the encroachment comes close to the travelled portion and, since it has grown somewhat since our review of November last year, would be subject to the attention of the City's district foreman. A vehicle exiting from the lane is required (by law) to stop before entering the street. In this case, a vehicle having stopped, and then proceeding, has a clear view to the north along Macdonald Street before the front of the car arrives at the curb alignment. As the hedge does not encroach upon the sidewalk there is no obstruction to pedestrian traffic. In view of this and the fact that there is no known history of any problems other than the points made by Mrs. Smith, no action can be taken "in the interest of public safety". The City Engineer recommended that Mrs. Smith receive a copy of this report, together with a copy of the 1958 report. Discussion followed on Alderman Linnell's suggestion of considering an amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law to include re- strictions on the heights of hedges on lanes at corner properties. However, Mr. Ross pointed out that the matter of the height of hedges was included in the Zoning By-law at one time but was deleted about 1963 because of the difficulty in enforcing the height restriction. After considerable discussion, it was RECOMMENDED that the City Engineer be requested to seek the co- operation of the owner to have the hedge, which is on this private property, clipped. The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:30 p.m. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 463 ======================================================================== 509 CITY OF VANCOUVER SPECIAL COUNCIL - AUGUST 27, 1970 PUBLIC HEARING A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, August 27, 1970, commencing at 10 a.m. for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing in connection with rezoning matters and for the purpose of giving consideration to such rezoning matters. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor (Chairman). Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson. CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson. MOVED by Alderman Adams SECONDED by Alderman Sweeney THAT this Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair, to consider proposed amendments to the Zoning Development By-law, _ CARRIED 1. Amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law re advertisements, Bill-Boards and Signs on Roofs in Cl, C2, C3, C4, C5, CM1, CM2, Ml, M2 and PI Districts.________________________________________________ An application was received from the Director of Planning to amend the Zoning and Development By-law to prohibit advert- isements, billboards and signs on roofs in C-2 and C-3 Commercial Districts and to amend the Zoning and Development By-law to prohibit advertisements, billboards and signs on roofs in C-l, C-4, C-5, CM-1, CM-2 Commercial Districts, M-l, M-2 Industrial Districts and P-l Parking District. The application has been approved by the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. The Town Planning Commission further recommended: 'that City Council consider making application to the Legislature next December to obtain an amendment to the Vancouver City Charter to enable the City to require the removal of all roof signs in the City within a reasonable period.' In connection with the above application, after the Chair asked for delegations in favour and opposed, the following were heard: (a) Illuminated Sign Manufactuers of B. C. represented by Mr. Oliphant who submitted an undated Brief. (b) Mr. J. Wallace, Neon Products Ltd., (c) Mr. E. Fulton represented the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 213. (d) L. W. Glasspool, Business Representative, Sign and Pictorial Union, Local 726, who submitted a Brief dated August 27th, 1970. (e) Mr. Stairs, Sheet Metal Workers Union. 510 (f) Mrs. Hilda Symonds, representing the Community Arts Council. The Council Members addressed questions concerning the matter of the application to the various delegations. MOVED by Alderman Bird THAT the sign industry be requested to supply to the Vancouver City Council within 30 days, through the Board of Administration, the sign industry's recommendations on the proposed amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law dealing with sign control. - CARRIED. The Committee of the Whole Council recessed at approximately 11.45 a.m. The Committee of the Whole Council reconvened at 2.15 p.m. in open session in the Council Chamber, His Worship Deputy Mayor H. Rankin in the Chair and the following members present: PRESENT: His Worship Deputy Mayor H. Rankin. Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson. ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor - Civic Business. DELEGATIONS: As the following applications were dealt with by Council, the Chair requested delegations in favour and opposed for each of the applications. The following applications are noted: (2) No Delegations. (3) No Delegations. (4) The applicant, Broadway Tabernacle was represented by Mr. W. A. Street, Solicitor. (5) No Delegations (6) The applicant, Mr. C. Tabory, spoke to the application and requested permission to withdraw the application. The Clerk submitted to Council a petition signed by 46 residents of the area surrounding the property in question opposing the application to rezone. (7) No Delegations. (8) Mr. Campbell a resident of the area, opposed the application. (9) No Delegations. 2. Lots 11-19 of Block 348, Lots 1-10 of Block 448, all of Blocks 368, 388, 408, 428, 468, D.L. 526 being the area bounded by the lane north of 10th Avenue, Pine Street, 16th Avenue and Burrard Street.___________________________________________________ An application was received from J. Brand to rezone Lots 11-19 of Block 348, Lots 1-10 of Block 448, all of Blocks 368, 388, 408, 428, 468, D.L. 526 being the area bounded by the lane north of 10th Avenue, Pine Street, 16th Avenue and Burrard Street. 511 FROM: RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District TO: RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District The application was approved by the Technical Planning Board for a portion of the area only described as follows: 'all lands within an area bounded on the north by the lane south of Broadway with the exception of Lot 20, Block 348, D.L. 526, Burrard on the west, Pine on the east and 14th Avenue on the south.' The application was approved by the Town Planning Commission in accordance with the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board, having in mind that a further recommendation will follow after the needs of this area have been assessed in relation to forthcoming transportation studies. A letter dated August 26th from Mr. G. B. Gardom, from the firm of Gardom and Volrich, Barristers and Solicitors, who represent the Vancouver Lawn Tennis and Badminton Club, was read to the Council. ^ MOVED by Alderman Adams THAT the letter be received. CARRIED. MOVED by Alderman Broome THAT the foregoing application be approved subject to the following condition as recommended by the Technical Planning Board; 'the lands within an area bounded on the north by the lane south of Broadway with the exception of Lot 20, Block 348, D.L. 526, Burrard on the west, Pine on the east and 14th Avenue on the south. CARRIED. 3. Lots A, B, 5 of Block 3, Lots 1, 2, 3, of Block 5, D.L. 311 being the area bounded by 70th Avenue, South West Marine Drive and Ash Street._____________________________________ An application was received from Brentwood Realty Ltd., for the rezoning of Lots A, B, 5 of Block 3, Lots 1, 2, 3 of Block 5, D.L. 311 being the area bounded by 70th Avenue, South West Marine Drive and Ash Streets. FROM: RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District TO: CD-I Comprehensive Development District The application was approved by the Technical Planning Board with the uses being restricted to a Bank; Restaurant (excluding drive-in with or without car service or take out food service); Professional offices; Recording Studio; Industrial Laboratory; Retail Stores including a drug store, Marine accessory distributor and sales, subject to prior compliance by the owners with the following conditions: 1. The south 33' of Lots 1, 2, 3 of Block 5 to be first dedicated to the City to provide for the future street widening of West 70th Avenue. 512 2. Lots A, B & 5, Block 3 and Lots 1, 2 & 3 (except the south 33') of Block 5, all of D.L. 311 to be first consolidated into one parcel and so registered in the Land Registry Office 3. All services including any transformers etc to be underground 4. The detailed scheme of development which shall not exceed two storeys in height to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board after advice from the Design Panel as to the architectural design of the building, with there being suitable lawn, shrub and tree planting both on the landscaped setback areas adjacent to S. W. Marine Drive, along the southerly landscaped setback area of the site abutting West 70th Avenue and along the easternly landscaped setback area of the site abutting Ash Street as well as interspersed throughout the site. 5. All signs to be approved by the Technical Planning Board with such signs to be facia signs, and non- flashing with the exception of one free-standing sign which shall also be non-flashing. FURTHER that should the above conditions or such other conditions as set by City Council following a Public Hearing be not complied with by the owners in order to permit the by-law to be passed within 120 days from the date of public hearing, then this approval shall expire. The application was approved by the Town Planning Commission subject to the conditions as set out by the Technical Planning Board . MOVED by Alderman Broome THAT the application be approved subject to the following conditions: 'with the uses being restricted to a Bank; Restaurant (excluding drive-in with or without car service or take out food service); Professional offices; Recording Studio; Industrial Laboratory; Retail Stores including a drug store. Marine Accessory distributor and sales, subject to prior compliance by the owners with the following conditions: 1. The south 33' of Lots 1, 2 3 of Block 5 to be first dedicated to the City to provide for the future street widening of West 70th Avenue. 2. Lots A, B & 5, Block 3 and Lots 1, 2 & 3 (except the south 33') of Block 5, all of D.L. 311 to be first consolidated into one parcel and so registered in the Land Registry Office 3. All services including any transformers etc. to be underground 4. The detailed scheme of development which shall not exceed two storeys in height to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board after advice from the Design Panel as to the architectural design of the building, with there being suitable lawn, shrub and tree planting both on the landscaped 513 setback areas adjacent to S.W. Marine Drive, along the southerly landscaped setback area of the site abutting West 70th Avenue and along the easternly landscaped setback area of the site abutting Ash Street as well as interspersed throughout the site. 5. All signs to be approved by the Technical Planning Board with such signs to be facia signs, and non-flashing with the exception of one free- standing sign which shall also be non-flashing. FURTHER that should the above conditions be not complied with by the owners in order to permit the by-law to be passed within 120 days from the date of public hearing, then this approval shall expire.' CARRIED. 4. Lots 18-24, C and B, Block 22, N½ Sec 34, THSL Situated on the North side of East Broadway between Slocan and Penticton.____________________________________ An application was received from Mr. W. A. Street, Barrister and Solicitor on behalf of Broadway Tabernacle, to rezone lots 18-24, C and B, Block 22, N½ Sec 34, THSL, situated on the north side of East Broadway between Slocan and Penticton. FROM: RS-1 One Family Dwelling District TO: CD-I Comprehensive Development District. This application is approved by the Technical Planning Board, with the uses being restricted to a church and senior citizens' apartment building with customary accessory uses, subject to the following conditions: 1. The detailed scheme of development to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board after consultation with the Design Panel with regard to architectural design and advice from the Town Planning Commission. The gross floor space ratio not to exceed 0.55. The development not to exceed two storeys nor 35 feet in height. The bulk, mass and form of development to be in keeping with the adjacent one family area. The development to provide adequate setbacks from the property lines; open landscaped area and satisfactory off-street parking facilities, etc. 2. The site to be developed and maintained at all times as one integrated development. 3. No signs or advertisements shall be permitted save for such sign or advertisements as may be approved by the Technical Planning Board having regard to Section 10(21)(a) - Signs and Advertisements permitted in an R District - of the Zoning and Development By-Law. FURTHER that should the above conditions or such other conditions as set by City Council following a Public Hearing not be complied with by the owners in order to permit the three readings of the amending by-law to be implemented within 120 days from this date (Public Hearing date) this approval shall expire.' The application is also approved by the Town Planning Commission subject to the conditions as set out by the Technical Planning Board. 514 Mr. Street, Solicitor for the applicant Broadway Tabernacle, spoke to the matter and requested that the original application be granted. The original application requested a floor space ratio of 1.45 and a scheme of development which would allow a structure 60' x 90' of 9 storeys as a senior citizens' housing unit comprising some 80 units. Mr. Street pointed out that the original application provided for some 70 underground parking spaces and 20 surface parking spaces with landscaped setbacks and areas, and a church structure with normal facilities ancillary to a church. MOVED by Aldermen Wilson THAT the original application be approved as submitted with the uses being restricted to a church and senior citizens' apartment building with customary accessory uses, subject to the following conditions: 1. The detailed scheme of development to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board after consultation with the Design Panel with regard to architectural design and advice from the Town Planning Commission. The development to provide adequate setbacks from the property lines; open landscaped area and satisfactory off-street parking facilities, etc. 2. The site to be developed and maintained at all times as one integrated development. 3. No signs or advertisements shall be permitted save for such sign or advertisements as may be approved by the Technical Planning Board having regard to Section 10(21)(a) - Signs and Advertisements permitted in an R District - of the Zoning and Development By-law. FURTHER that should the above conditions not be complied with by the owners in order to permit the three readings of the amending by-law to be implemented within 120 days from this date (Public Hearing date) this approval shall expire.' (CARRIED) Alderman Linnell in Amendment THAT the application be approved with the church and a 60' x 90' senior citizens' housing high rise of 9 storeys with a minimum of 80 units and the Technical Planning Board report back on the other conditions to apply to the rezoned site. DEFEATED. MOVED by Alderman Broome in Amendment to the Amendment THAT the words 60' x 90' be deleted. The amendment to the amendment by Alderman Broome was put and DEFEATED. The amendment by Alderman Linnell was put and DEFEATED. MOVED by Alderman Linnell in Amendment THAT this application be tabled for two weeks for report from the Technical Planning Board. DEFEATED. The original motion of Alderman Wilson as stated above was put and CARRIED. 515 5. Lot B, Block 1, D.L. 724, Situated on the East side of Victoria Drive between 48th and 49th Avenues.____________________________________ An application was received from Dr. D. Ciarniello to rezone lot B, block 1, D.L. 724, situated on the east side of Victoria Drive between 48th and 49th Avenues. FROM: RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District TO: C-2 Commercial District The application has been approved by the Technical Planning Board and by the Town Planning Commission. MOVED by Alderman Adams THAT the application be approved. CARRIED. 6. Lots 7 and 8, Subdivision B, Block 144, D.L. 264A Situated on the North-west corner of Victoria Drive and 2nd Avenue.________________________________________________ An application was received from Mr. C. Tabory to rezone lots 7 and 8, subdivision B, Block 144, D.L. 264A, situated on the North-west corner of Victoria Drive and 2nd Avenue. FROM: RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District TO: C-2 Commercial District The application was not approved by the Technical Planning Board because of the following reasons: a) There has been no major change taken place in the area since this property and others were rezoned from C-2 Commercial District to RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District and ultimately to RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District. b) There is ample C-2 Commercial zoned property on Commercial Drive which has not been fully developed. c) Automotive repair is not considered a compatible use in this area which is generally surrounded by dwellings with the exception of the Fire Hall which is located on the south-west corner of 2nd Avenue and Victoria Drive. The application was not approved by the Town Planning Commission for the reasons outlined by the Technical Planning Board. Earlier in the meeting the applicant, Mr.C. Tabory, requested permission to withdraw the application. MOVED by Alderman Calder THAT Mr. C. Tabory be allowed to withdraw the application CARRIED. AMENDED SEE PAGE 553 516 7. To amend the C-2 District Schedule of the Zoning and Development By-law in relation to Building Heights._____________________________________ An application was received from the Director of Planning to amend the C-2 District Schedule of the Zoning and Development By-law in relation to Building Heights by adding the following to subsection F of Section I of the Zoning and Development By-law. "The Technical Planning Board may, in its discretion, permit a building at variance with sub-section F of section 1 of this District Schedule after having received a report thereon from the Director of Planning and after consultation with the Town Planning Commission and after notifying the adjoining owners. In the exercise of its discretion, the Technical Planning Board shall also have due regard to: a) the height and bulk of the building, and its location in relation to the site and surrounding streets and buildings; b) the amount of open space, plazas, overall design, and the general amenity of the area; c) the effect on traffic; d) the existing and permitted uses and the form and need of each C-2 zone including its relationship to any surrounding residential areas". The application was approved by the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. MOVED by Alderman Hardwick THAT the Zoning and Development By-law be amended by adding the following to subsection F, section 1 of the C-2 Commercial District Schedule (suburban) "The Technical Planning Board may, in its discretion, permit a building at variance with sub-section F of section 1 of this District Schedule after having received a report thereon from the Director of Planning and after consultation with the Town Planning Commission and after notifying the adjoining owners. In the exercise of its discretion, the Technical Planning Board shall also have due regard to: a) the height and bulk of the building, and its Location in relation to the site and surrounding streets and buildings; b) the amount of open space, plazas, overall design, and the general amenity of the area; c) the effect on traffic; d) the existing and permitted uses and the form and need of each C-2 zone including its relationship to any surrounding residential area." - CARRIED. 517 8. Area bounded by Skeena Street, 2nd Narrows Bridge Approach, Rupert Street and CPR Right-of-Way________________ An application was received from the Director of Planning to rezone the area bounded by Skeena Street, 2nd Narrows Bridge Approach, Rupert Street and CPR Right-of-Way. FROM: RS-1 One Family Dwelling District C-l Commercial District TO: M-l and M-2 Industrial District The application was approved by the Technical Planning Board. The application was approved by the Town Planning Commission with the specific recommendation that the industry be care- fully selective. MOVED by Alderman Bird THAT the application be approved. - CARRIED 9. Those portions of Block 292, D.L. 140, Group 1, N.W.D., Plan 6373 All lands bounded by Kind Edward Avenue, Camosun Street and 29th Avenue._______________________________________________ An application was received from the Director of Planning to rezone those portions of Block 292, D.L. 140, Group 1, N.W.D., Plan 6373 being all lands bounded by King Edward Avenue, Camosun Street and 29th Avenue, TO: RS-L One Family Dwelling District. The application has the approval of the Town Planning Commission and Technical Planning Board. It was noted that this application covered lands incorporated into the City of Vancouver at the last sitting of the Provincial Legislature and, therefore, had not previously been zoned. MOVED by Alderman Linnell THAT the application be approved. CARRIED. MOVED by Alderman Adams THAT the Committee rise and report, CARRIED MOVED by Alderman Wilson SECONDED by Alderman Adams THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted and the Corporation Counsel be instructed to prepare and bring in the necessary amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law and that the application of the Director of Planning concerning sign control (Item #1) be considered by Council at or about 30 days from this date. CARRIED MOVED by Alderman Hardwick SECONDED by Alderman Broome THAT the pending applications for signs as detailed in the reports of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning Matters dated July 24th and August 14th) and considered by Council at its meetings of July 28th and August 18th be granted and that the Director of Planning be instructed to withhold permits for those 518 signs which he deems unsuitable and report thereon to Council. CARRIED. It was noted by Council that Seaboard Advertising Co. Ltd., through their representatives at the meeting, agreed to suspend action on all applications that that firm had pending for billboards for the 30 days period that the Sign Industry has to submit their recommend- ations to City Council. The meeting then adjourned at approximately 3.55 p.m. The foregoing are the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting (Public Hearing) dated August 27, 1970. ======================================================================== 519 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, September 1, 1970, in the Council Chamber at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer offered by the Rev. Dr. George Turpin, Civic Chaplain. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, (including 'In Camera'), dated August 25, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS It was agreed to defer the following matters pending the hearing of delegations later this day: (a) Salvation Army Red Shield Building Fund: Request for Grant (b) Control of Discharge of Oily Wastes from Myer Franks Ltd., 1100 Grant Street COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS Development: West End Area Alderman Wilson referred to a communication, dated August 20, 1970, from Dr. Wilson E. Schwahn in respect of the development of the West End and requested His Worship direct that a copy of this communication be forwarded to the Director of Planning. His Worship the Mayor so directed. 520 Regular Council, September 1, 1970 .................................. 2 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, August 28, 1970 Works and Utility Matters Tender: Traffic Signal Controllers (Clause 1) The Council considered Board of Administration report con- taining information from the City Engineer and the Purchasing Agent as a result of tenders for the supply of Traffic Signal Controllers, the matter being submitted because of the involvement of Union status. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the low bid of Northern Electric Co. Ltd., in the amount of $11,894.40 for the supply of these Traffic Signal Controllers, pursuant to the tender submitted, be accepted, subject to 5% Provincial sales tax and contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel. - CARRIED Sale of Portion of Lane East of Granville Street North of 6th Avenue and Adjacent Portions of City Lands (Clause 2)______________ MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Clause 2 of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated August 28, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Social Service and Health Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, in respect of report of the Board of Administration (Social Service and Health matters), dated August 28, 1970, Clauses 1 and 2 be received for information and Clause 3 adopted. - CARRIED Unemployment Assistance Project Company (Clause 4) The Council considered the information furnished by the Board of Administration from the Acting Social Service Adminis- trator regarding a request by Mr. Peter Jeal that the City enter into a contract with his company to move welfare recipients and in so doing provide jobs for such recipients. It is pointed out the policy of the Social Service Department in this respect is to require the recipient to provide the Department with moving estimates from two companies and the lowest estimate then accepted. Details of Mr. Jeal's proposal are referred to in the report. It is concluded that the present system of accepting the lowest moving estimate from established companies is quite satisfactory. Mr. Jeal requested an opportunity to appear before the Council. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT a delegation be heard as requested. - LOST MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Mr. Jeal be advised of the present policy and that Council has no intention of changing this policy at the present time. - CARRIED 521 Building and Planning Matters False Creek Lands - Provincial Government/Marathon Transfer (Clause 4) MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT this clause be adopted. (amended)* MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, in Amendment,* THAT the following words be added to the motion of Alderman Broome: 'and that the City's position be that the sale be conditional upon the Marathon Realty Company granting an easement to the City, in writing, of a strip along the waterfront, and the granting to the City of the riparian rights.' - CARRIED The motion, as amended and reading as follows, was put and - CARRIED "THAT this clause be adopted and that the City's position be that the sale be conditional upon the Marathon Realty Company granting an easement to the City, in writing, of a strip along the waterfront, and the granting to the City of the riparian rights." Request by M. Kopernik Foundation for Elderly Citizens Home - Southeast Sector (Clause 5) It was agreed to defer consideration of this clause pending the hearing of a delegation later this day. (see page 6) Balance of Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clauses 1, 2 and 3 of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated August 28, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Fire and Traffic Matters Fire Defences: Burrard Inlet MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Fire and Traffic matters), dated August 28, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Finance Matters Loomis Armored Car Service Contract (Clause 1) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clause 1 of the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated August 28, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 522 Grant: Aqua-Jets Swim Club (Clause 2) The Council considered an application from the Aqua-Jets Swim Club for a grant in the amount of $6,500 to commence a club for boys aged 8 to 14 years, from under-privileged and welfare homes for specialized training in swimming. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the organization be advised the Council has not taken action to approve the application. - CARRIED B. Personnel Matters, August 21, 1970 Gratuity Plan: Vancouver Fire Fighters Union MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Regular), dated August 21, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Property Matters, August 28, 1970 Requests for Cancellation of Sale and Refund of Deposits (Clause 5) The Board of Administration submitted a report in the matter of requests for cancellation of sales of City properties and the refund of deposits. The following is extracted therefrom: "City Council on August 15. 1950 approved the following, 're- commended that when an offer of $1,000 or more, to purchase City- owned property is received, such offer to be accompanied by a deposit of 5% of the amount shown on the application to purchase.' Sales policy has been subsequently reviewed at various times by City Council, and the requirement of a 5% deposit has been confirmed. If an offer to purchase is accepted by Council, and the applicant decides not to proceed, then by policy the deposit is not refundable. This matter is covered in Item (1) of the Offer to Purchase form which states: '1. Agree that if I do not pay the balance of the cash payment referred to above within 14 days after the date of acceptance of this offer by Council, my deposit will be forfeited to the City.' For the past few months the real estate market has been unsettled and the sales have been slow. City Council has taken this fact into account when agreeing to the three recent refunds. I would suggest, however, that it would be to the City's best interests to confirm current policy of a 5% deposit, non-refundable if offer accepted by Council - to prevent the submission of frivolous bids. 523 Council will still have the prerogative of deviating from this stand if conditions of market or hardship warrant it. It is felt, however, that in the case of a refund approval the City should retain $50.00 of the deposit, representing administrative costs, which are payable by the purchaser of City lands." MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing suggestions respecting future requests for cancellation of sale of City properties and refund of deposits, be approved. - CARRIED Balance of Property Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clauses 1 to 4 inclusive of the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated August 28, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED D. Grant Request: Neighbourhood Services Association - Community Development Services It was agreed to defer consideration of this matter pending the hearing of a delegation later this day. E. Increased Administration Costs Social Service Department____________ The Board of Administration, under date of August 20, 1970, submitted a report of the Acting Social Service Administrator in the matter of increased administrative costs. An historical review is set out and the following recommendations proposed; the Board of Administration recommends approval. "The Acting Social Service Administrator recommends that additional funds amounting to $59,932 be provided from Contingency Reserve to increase the 1970 Social Service administration Budget for the foregoing items which are summarized as follows: 1. That an additional $23,265 be provided for Salaries $11,632 and Temporary Help (less $11,633 shared C.A.P.) 2. That an additional $15,900 be provided for 15,900 Stationery, Printing and Office Supplies 3. That $1,400 be provided for installation 1,400 and operation of a copying machine 4. That an additional $25,000 be provided to 25,000 meet increased bank charges in 1970 5. That $6,000 be provided for the increase in 6,000 cost and additional filing equipment and supplies $59,932 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved and the subject matter of increasing welfare costs be referred to the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare for full consideration. - CARRIED 524 The Committee of the Whole Council recessed at approximately 10:45 a.m. and reconvened at 11:00 a.m. 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office, following which the Committee of the Whole Council recessed to reconvene in open session at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. The Committee of the Whole Council reconvened in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m., with the following members present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson. DELEGATIONS, ETC. 1. Acquisition of City-owned Property W/S Boundary Road at Williams Street The Council considered a request from the Inland Group of Companies to purchase City-owned land, known as Block 3, SW¼Section 27, bounded by Charles, Williams, Kootenay Streets and Boundary Road, for development of a truck service centre. The Board of Administration advised that a report would be submitted to Council in due course with respect to development of a larger area of City land of which this parcel is a part. Earlier in the proceedings a delegation on behalf of the Inland Group of Companies appeared in support of their application and filed a brief dated September, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this submission from the Inland Group of Companies be referred to the Director of Planning for report to Council at the same time the Department is reporting on the larger area of City-owned land, of which the parcel in question is a part. - CARRIED 2. Elderly Citizens' Home: Southeast Sector (M. Kopernik Foundation) (Building and Planning Matters, August 28, (Clause 5) ) The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Director of Planning on the request of the M. Kopernik Foundation for a 2.0 acre site in Area B of the Southeast Sector, for a Senior Citizens' Housing development. In commenting on the proposal the Director of Planning suggests if Council approves the release of the site in question to the M. Kopernik Foundation that the senior citizens' development not exceed F.S.R. 0.6 and that the release of such a site be conditional on: (a) a price being negotiated satisfactory to the City, and (b) a scheme of development being approved by the Technical Planning Board. Earlier in the proceedings a delegation on behalf of the Foundation appeared in support of the application and filed a brief dated August 31, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT approval be given to the release of the site in question to this Foundation as requested, subject to the afore- mentioned suggestions of the Director of Planning. - CARRIED 525 3. Grant: Salvation Army Red Shield Building Fund Earlier in the proceedings the General Chairman of the Red Shield Building Fund filed a brief dated September 1, 1970, in support of an application for a capital grant in the amount of $180,000 in connection with its capital building fund. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this request for a capital grant be referred to the Board of Administration to report on: (a) advisability of a grant of land in lieu of a cash grant (b) the estimated price of an appropriate parcel of land (c) a cash grant over a period to be determined - CARRIED 4. Control of Discharge of Oily Wastes Myer Franks Ltd., 1100 Grant Street The Board of Administration, under date of August 21, 1970, submitted a report on the matter of discharge of oily wastes by the firm of Myer Franks Ltd., in connection with its barrel cleaning operation at 1100 Grant Street. Under date of August 27, 1970, the Board of Administration submitted a report on the general question of the disposal of toxic and flammable liquid wastes, referring particularly to the most recent action of the Sewerage Board updating a 1969 report, including con- sideration of development in other areas for regional disposal of such wastes and development of a regional facility for disposal in the Greater Vancouver area. The Board of Administration report of August 21st gives an historic review of action taken with Myer Franks Ltd., in respect of this effluent material. The following is extracted from that report: "Furthermore, in another meeting your officials had with Sewerage District officials on 18 August, Sewerage District officials advised us that: (a) If an application were made they would not approve a sewer connection from Myer Franks premises to the Clark Drive Interceptor until such time as the Company's effluent meets the District's standards. (b) The Federal Fisheries Department and the Provincial Pollution Control Board are reviewing standards to regulate the admission of wastes to receiving waters. (c) The Sewerage District's regulations governing the admission of wastes into sewers are minimum standard regulations which were enacted on 18th June, 1970, and effective that date. The City's own regulations cannot be less restrictive." 526 Earlier in the proceedings Mr. Shortt, Barrister, introduced Dr. F. D. Schaumburg, consultant for Myer Franks Ltd., who submitted a brief dated August 31, 1970, setting out the company's position and commenting on the matter of effluent standards. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT, in connection with disposal of the effluent from the operation of Myer Franks Ltd., the company be required to connect to the sewer and the City continue to enforce its current standards with respect to this company to the satis- faction of the City Engineer; the matter to be reviewed with the Department of Fisheries, the City Health Department and the Greater Vancouver Sewerage District for report back to the City Council within six months. * (amended) * MOVED by Ald. Wilson, in Amendment, THAT the following words be added to the motion of Alderman Rankin after the word 'sewer' 'at standards acceptable to the Sewerage District'. - CARRIED The motion as amended, and reading as follows, was put and - CARRIED "THAT, in connection with the disposal of the effluent from the operation of Myer Franks Ltd., the company be required to connect to the sewer at standards acceptable to the Sewerage District, and the City continue to enforce its current standards with respect to this company to the satisfaction of the City Engineer; the matter to be reviewed with the Department of Fisheries, the City Health Department and the Greater Vancouver Sewerage District for report back to the City Council within six months." 5. Grant: Neighbourhood Services __________Association____________ The Board of Administration submitted a report dated August 28, 1970, containing information and recommendations sub- mitted by the Director of Social Planning/Community Development on the application of the Neighbourhood Services Association for financial support in connection with its community development services in 1970. Details are set out in the report, concluding as follows: "(a) That City Council approve a grant of $52,796.00 to Neighbourhood Services Association in 1970 to cover salaries, travel costs and fringe benefits for Community Development Services in addition to the $5,000.00 already approved by Council on July 14, 1970. (b) That the City, through the Province, apply to the Federal Government to recover $28,898.00 under the Canada Assistance Plan funds. The Province has already approved this program for 50% sharing by the Federal Government. (c) That the City endeavour to have the Province assume an equal share of responsibility for the remaining $28,898.00 requested for Community Development Services. 527 (d) That the City make a payment of 50% i.e. $28,898.00 immediately to Neighbourhood Services Association for Community Development Services and withhold payment of the balance until after the Provincial share is determined in September. Source of Funds - Director of Finance The Director of Finance reports that the City's share of this program will require a provision of $26,398 from Contingency Reserve prior to any Provincial Government sharing. ($28,898 less $2,500 authorized as the City's share of an advance by City Council on July 14th). The provision from Contingency Reserve will be reduced by the amount of Provincial Government sharing when this is known. Further, the Director of Finance advises that the Contingency Reserve Fund, after providing for the above and allowing for known items yet to be dealt with by City Council, will be depleted except for a small balance of approximately $2,000. Any subsequent amounts approved by City Council in excess of this balance will be provided by an appro- priation from Revenue Surplus' - Prior Years pending the final Revenue and Expenditure results at year end." The Board of Administration recommends this report be adopted, including the Director of Finance's report on the source of funds. Earlier in the proceedings a representative of the Association appeared in support of the Board of Administration report. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the aforementioned recommendations submitted by the Director of Social Planning/Community Development and Board of Administration be adopted. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY (at the conclusion of the hearing of delegations on the foregoing matters, the Council observed a short recess) BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd) F. Illegal Suite: Mrs. D. Raappana Under date of August 28, 1970, the Committee of Officials considered the request of Mrs. D. Raappana, 1190 Matthews Avenue, with respect of retention of an illegal suite, the matter being considered on a hardship basis. The report sets out the action taken to date in this whole matter. A further report from the Director of Permits and Licenses under date of September 1, 1970, reads as follows: 528 "Further to my report of August 19th, it is now known that the electric service to the premises at 1190 Matthews Avenue has been shut off. Inspections have resulted in the Medical Health Officer ordering Mrs. Raappana to cease providing room and board at the above premises. He further advises that arrangements have been made to have the Department of Veterans' Affairs move eight male patients to Shaughnessy Hospital and for the Christian Science Church Nursing Services to look after one female. The Fire Warden also found that fire hazards existed in the building. In view of the financial position reported by Mrs. Raappana to the Hardship Committee, it appears that she will not be able to restore the premises to an acceptable condition. The Medical Health Officer concurs with this opinion." MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the action taken by the Medical Health Officer, as referred to in the report of the Director of Permits and Licenses and set out above, be approved. - CARRIED G. Additional 1970 Capital Item: P.N.E. Pacific Coliseum________ The Board of Administration, under date of August 28, 1970, reported as follows: "The Director of Finance has submitted the following report. 'Each year the P.N.E. Capital Budget is submitted to Council for consideration and approval. On June 9, 1970 Council approved the 1970 P.N.E. Capital Budget of $355,675 as submitted in the Board of Administration report dated May 22, 1970. On August 25, 1970 Council approved a further item of $38,500. The General Manager has submitted, by letter to His Worship the Mayor and Members of Council a request for a supplemen- tary item for the 1970 budget. The letter is as follows: "We submit herewith our application for a capital improvement for additional press facilities in the Pacific Coliseum to cost $47,000. This increase in press facilities is necessary to bring the Coliseum standards up to the minimum required for national hockey league arenas. We are asking this approval be granted as soon as possible in order to get this work done in time for the National Hockey League's opening game on October 9th. We must get approval at the Tuesday, September 1st, meeting of City Council. The funds for this additional press facility will be taken from our reserve for capital improvements."'" Your Board therefore submits the matter to Council for consideration. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the application of the P.N.E. for this capital improvement be approved. - CARRIED 529 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOTIONS 1. Establishment of Land for Highway Purposes (S/S West 3rd Avenue between Burrard and Cypress Streets)_____________________________ MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of the land hereinafter described; AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to establish the hereinafter described lands for highway purposes; BE IT RESOLVED THAT The southerly two (2) feet of each of Lots six (6) to nine (9) inclusive, Block Two Hundred and Thirty-Seven (237), District Lot Five Hundred and Twenty-six (526), Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan No. 590, be and the same is hereby established for highway purposes and declared to form and constitute portions of highways. - CARRIED 2. City Services Outside of Regular Business Hours At the Council meeting on August 25th, Alderman Hardwick gave Notice of the following Motion, seconded this day by Alderman Calder: MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT WHEREAS some City services must be maintained outside of regular business hours, such as health and pollution inspections, medical services, etc.; BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Administration report on the possibility of negotiating with the Unions to permit necessary services to be available outside of regular hours. WITHDRAWN After due consideration Alderman Hardwick requested, and obtained Council permission, to withdraw this motion. 530 3. Organization: Pacific Coast Ports Alderman Linnell submitted the following Notice of Motion at the Council meeting on August 25, 1970: MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT WHEREAS the Minister of Transport has presented a con- cept for port organization in Canada; AND WHEREAS said re-organization appears to provide less autonomy and more centralized control from Ottawa of major commercial ports of the country; AND WHEREAS there are several port jurisdictions in the Greater Vancouver area and there is no machinery proposed for coordination of port development for these and other Pacific Coast commercial harbours; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council endorse the efforts of the Port of Vancouver Development Committee to obtain from the Minister of Transport a more appropriate form of organization for the Pacific Coast ports than has hitherto been presented. (tabled) Alderman Linnell requested the motion be tabled until the next meeting. The Council so directed. 4. Advertising on Vehicles At the Council meeting on August 25th, Alderman Broome submitted the following Notice of Motion, seconded this day by Alderman Linnell. MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT WHEREAS Section 85 of the Street and Traffic By-law states that no person shall place or cause to be placed any handbill, dodger, circular, card or other advertising matter upon or in any vehicle upon a street without permission of the owner or person in charge of such a vehicle; AND WHEREAS this section has been totally ineffective in curbing this form of litter and street pollution because a person must be caught in the act of placing such handbills, etc.; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation Counsel be instructed to bring forward for the consideration of Council an amendment to the Street and Traffic By-law which will place the responsibility for such litter on the company, person or organization on whose behalf the advertisement is made and against whom penalties can be levied. - CARRIED ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Calder - requested study be given to ways East Entrance to City and means of preventing east bound Hall off 12th Avenue traffic on 12th Avenue making left turns into the City Hall entrance on 12th Avenue at the east side. 531 Alderman Wilson - enquired with respect to providing for Sidewalk Ramps a curb ramp arrangement when laying Alderman Sweeney - new sidewalks in order to facilitate 2505 Cornwall Street travel by handicapped persons. referred to accommodation for a care¬ taker in an elderly lady's home, Mrs. Wilson, at 2505 Cornwall Street. Mrs. Wilson has been asked to close out this caretaker's suite in the basement area. His Worship the Mayor advised he would look into the matter. Alderman Calder - made a further enquiry respecting List of New Licensees obtaining a list of new licensees and the fact that this information was not available to an enquirer of the License Department but rather he was referred to the Journal of Commerce. His Worship the Mayor advised he was looking into the matter. Alderman Broome - referred to the matter of development Site for New CBC of CBC headquarters oh a new site in Headquarters Vancouver and expressed the view that full information should be made available to Council in the near future in order that the development proposals will be made known. His Worship the Mayor agreed to be in communication immediately with the CBC authorities in this regard. NOTICE OF MOTION The following Notices of Motion were submitted and recognized by the Chair. 1. Bicycle Registration MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS there has been an increasing problem of bicycle thefts in the City of Vancouver; AND WHEREAS these thefts of bicycles are looked after by the Police Department; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council re-institute a By-law making bicycle registration compulsory and that the license fee be set in such a way that it be sufficient to carry the necessary services without any additional cost to the City. (Notice) 532 2. Sale of Used Cars: Testing MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT WHEREAS many used car dealers in the City of Vancouver do not have their vehicles tested in the Motor Vehicle Testing Station; AND WHEREAS many cars on used car lots are faulty and cannot pass the same test; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all motor vehicles on used car lots in the City of Vancouver be required to be put through the motor vehicle testing station prior to their being sold to a purchaser. (Notice) 3. Summer Services to Youth MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Director of Social Planning/Community Development and the Medical Health Officer report to the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare on the extent and type of services performed this past summer to youth and the mix of individuals served. (Notice) The Council adjourned at approximately 4:45 p.m. The foregoing are the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting dated September 1, 1970, and the reports referred to are thos on Page(s) 533 Board of Administration, August 28, 1970 ................(WORKS - 1) WORKS AND UTILITY MATTERS CONSIDERATION: 1. Tender No. 29-70-6 Traffic Signal Controllers The City Engineer and the Purchasing Agent report as follows: "Tenders for the above were opened by your Board on July 13, 1970 and referred to the City Engineer and the Purchasing Agent for report. This report, which deals with items 1 and 2 (electronic controllers) of this tender, is being submitted without recommendation because Union status is involved. The following is a tabulation of the bids received. Tenderer Price Difference from Low Bid Union Spare Parts _________ ___________ Amount_____________Percentage Made Stocked by City Northern $11,894.40 --- --- No Yes Elec. C.G.E. $15,050.00 $3,155.60 26.5 Yes No C.M. Lovsted $16,070.80 $4,176.40 35.1 Yes Yes The 5% Provincial Sales Tax is in addition to all prices shown in this report. All this equipment is made in Eastern Canada. The City has controllers in use of the type tendered upon by Northern Electric Co. Ltd. and by C.M. Lovsted (Canada) Ltd., and carries a stock of spare parts. The City does not have any of the type of controllers offered by Canadian General Electric Co. Ltd. in service and would have to stock spare parts costing approximately $1,000.00 if these controllers are purchased." Your Board submits the matter to Council for CONSIDERATION. RECOMMENDATION: 2. Sale of Portion of Lane East of Granville Street North of 6th Avenue and Adjacent Portions of City Lands_____________________________ The City Engineer and Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Pacific Press Ltd. own Lot A of Block 271, D.L. 526 and have acquired Lots 5 to 8 of Block 271 situated east of Granville Street north of 6th Avenue. When the new Granville Street Bridge was constructed the lane east of Granville Street north of 6th Avenue became dead-ended. Lot B of Block 271 is part of the Bridge right-of-way and the portion of Lot B outlined red on plan marginally numbered D-52-1 Amd. was intended for a lane turn around but was not developed. At the request of the then owners of Lots 5 to 8 the City provided an outlet through the southerly portion of City-owned Lot 4 from the dead end lane to Granville Street. 534 Pacific Press Ltd. is demolishing the improvements on Lots 5 to 8 and the portion of Lot B intended for a lane turn around and the lane outlet to Granville Street are no longer required to serve them. The Company has made application to acquire the south 4 feet of Lot 4, the lane east of Granville Street for 124 feet north of 6th Avenue and the portion of Lot B reserved for a lane turn around. We RECOMMEND that the portion of Lot 4, Block 271, D.L. 526, the portion of the lane east of Granville Street north of 6th Avenue and the portion of Lot B, Block 271, D.L. 526 outlined red on Plan D-52-1 Amd. be conveyed to the Company subject to the following conditions: (a) The sale price to be $14,820 in accordance with the recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance. (b) The Company to bear the costs of closing out the lane outlet for the dead end lane at Granville Street, the lane entrance for the lane east of Granville Street north of 6th Avenue and the closing out, relocation and re-routing of the utilities in the lane as required, to the City Engineer's satisfaction. (c) A public utilities easement over the closed lane to be reserved for a transformer kiosk. (d) The Company to grant an easement to the City over that portion of Lot 8 outlined green on the said plan. (e) The Company to consolidate the portions of lands to be conveyed together with the Company owned lands, all as outlined yellow on the said plan to form one parcel. (f) The Company to bear the costs of survey plans and registration to effect the registration of consolidation. (g) The execution of any agreements deemed necessary by the Corporporation Counsel and the City Engineer." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the City Engineer and Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 520 535 Board of Administration, August 28, 1970 (SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICE & HEALTH MATTERS INFORMATION: 1. Employment Preparation Project (C.A.P. Project)______________________ The Acting Social Service Administrator reports as follows: "The Employment Preparation Project, which was approved as a Canada Assistance Plan Project in May, 1970, got underway on July 13, 1970. Mr. Carlos Charles is the Project Co-ordinator. Two groups of ten men each were selected from the case- load of married employable men on Social Assistance. These groups alternate every two weeks between the class- room program and work in the Park (Central Park). Classroom Program The classroom program is an informal setting. The emphasis is on personal development and also on getting to know and use the community resources. Resource people are invited to meet with the group to discuss topics relevant to employment. The classroom experience has helped the men work together as a cohesive group. JVork Activity Absenteeism is a problem and different methods are being used to alleviate it. The work itself involves Park maintenance; e.g. trimming, back brushing, footpath clearing, digging drains, etc. The Park Board foremen appear competent to handle problem situations. It is reported that their level of work is not yet at par with the regular Labourer I. Earnings Wages are $3.23/hour - $125.00 on a five day week. The usual earnings exemption does apply. Remarks It became quite evident at the outset of the Project that most of these men have serious family and personal problems. Unemployment might be the cause of these 'other' problems. An assessment is being made of each family's situation and counselling services are being provided. Generally the group is willing to participate, but they are also hoping that this experience would provide them with a greater opportunity to become independent. Unfortunately there is no guarantee for fulltime employment at the end of this course, but with the help and co-operation of the Park Board, Canada Manpower, Provincial Alliance of Businessmen, and other community resources as well as programs like 'Creative Job Search Techniques', it is hoped that most of the men would either be placed in employment or receive upgrading or retraining to enhance their employ- ability. This project should be beneficial to most men who cannot see a glimmer of hope of becoming self-supporting. A more detailed assessment would be available at a later date." Your Board submits the matter to Council for INFORMATION. 536 2. Social Service Department, Mid-day and After Hours Service___________________________ Council, at its meeting of January 20, 1970, considered a report from your Board, dealing with the changing of hours at the City Social Service Department office. The report recommended that: (a) Approval be granted to keep all offices of the Social Service Department open between 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. on all normal working days by the adjustment of staff lunch hours and the provision of temporary clerical replacement, as required, for telephone operator service, at an estimated cost of $2,344.00 per annum, less 50% recoverable under the Canada Assistance Plan. (b) The Director of Personnel Services be authorized to establish the class specifications necessary and report to the Board of Administration thereon. (c) The expenditure of the necessary funds prior to the approval of the 1970 estimates of expenditure be approved. (d) A report of the above extended services be submitted prior to conclusion of the initial six months' period. At the same meeting, letters from the Vancouver City Hall Employees' Association were brought to Council's attention. The Association advised of its disagreement with the recommendations, but the Union would agree to the 6 months' trial period. In accordance with the instructions of Council for a review at the end of 6 months, your Board has received the following report from the Acting Administrator, Social Service Department. "A) Mid-day Opening Pursuant to Council approval of January 20, 1970, Departmental offices have been kept open between 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. Experience during the six month period has demonstrated a minimal use by the public of the extended hours, less than anticipated. Therefore, the following arrange- ments adequate to meet the demand for service are being continued: 1530 West 8th Avenue - The switchboards are kept open and a receptionist and worker or supervisor are on duty. 2610 Victoria Drive - A telephone operator- receptionist and a worker or supervisor are on duty. 6445 Knight Road - A telephone operator-receptionist and a worker or supervisor are on duty. 517 Hamilton Street - The office remains open and work continues between 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. on a split staff basis. B) Service After 5:00 P.M. There have been no further demands from the community for after 5:00 p.m. and weekend emergency welfare service and it is felt that the provision of transient accommodation and feeding arrangements over the summer period has to some degree alleviated any need that existed. With the anticipated opening of the Continental Hotel to provide hostel accommodation for single women 537 and emergency overnight service for families, adequate provision will be available to provide emergency overnight and weekend service. Staffing of the offices at noon hour has been made possible by realignment of existing staff, no additional funds are required for the purpose. This matter has again been discussed with the Business Manager of the Union who concurs in the use of staff as outlined to provide minimal service at noon hour." Your Board submits the matter to Council for INFORMATION. RECOMMENDATION: 3. Health Service Vancouver City College The Medical Health Officer reports as follows: "Since 1965 the Health Department has had periodic meetings with Vancouver School Board officials, most specifically Dr. B. E. Wales, Director of Adult Education to discuss the dev- elopment of a Student Health Service for the three campuses of Vancouver City College (King Edward, Vancouver Art School, Vancouver Vocational Institute). These discussions culminated this year in a formal request from Dr. Wales for this Depart- ment to undertake the development of such a service for the Langara Campus in view of the lack of supervisory health personnel at the Vancouver School Board. This request was discussed with the Board of Administration which requested the Personnel Services Department and the Director of Finance to assist the Health Department in the planning and development of a Student Health Service. The services planned with Dr. Wales and his staff consist of the following elements: (a) pre-entrance health assessments, (b) limited diagnostic and treatment services including general first aid, (c) mental health counselling and referral services, (d) health education services, (e) psychological screening for selected occupational programs, (f) communicable disease and environmental control services. These services have a basic public health focus and complement existing Health Department programs. The staff will consist of a half-time Medical Officer, one full-time Public Health Nurse, and a full-time Health Service Office Assistant. Supervisory responsibility for these personnel will fall to Dr. H. E. McLean, Director of Clinical Services, and Miss E. M. Williamson, Director of Public Health Nursing. Both of these members of our senior staff will incorporate these activities in time already paid for by the School Board. The budget for the program from October 1 to December 31, 1970 breaks down as follows: 538 Salaries - Medical Health Officer (55 sessions $1925.00 @ $55.00 per half day) 2061.00 - Public Health Nurse ($687 per mon.) 1167.00 - Office Assistant ($389.00 per mon.) 5153.00 Fringe Benefits at 11% (Public Health Nurse +355.00 & Office Assistant Medical Supplies 5508.00 1200.00 Administrative Surcharge at 10% 6708.00 671.00 $7379.00 The total cost for this new program will be 100% recoverable from the Vancouver School Board. Mr. J. E. Robertson, Secretary-Treasurer of the Vancouver School Board, has indicated that the Board will equip the space being provided at the College at its own expense. The 1971 program will be expanded to include the services of a psychiatrist and a clinical psychologist to assist in the mental health aspects of the program. It is anticipated that the B.C. Medical Plan will compensate the School Board for the clinical activities of the Medical Officer and the Psychiatrist but this will be determined by negotiation with the Medical Services Commission. In addition the B.C. Government, through its grant to the Board, and student fees will assist in defraying the costs for this service." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the Medical Health Officer be authorized to establish a contract with the Vancouver School Board for the above Health Services for Vancouver City College on the understanding that all costs will be 100% recoverable on a continuing basis from the Vancouver School Board. INFORMATION: 4. Unemployment Assistance Project Company The Acting Social Service Administrator reports as follows: "This report is in reply to an August 12, 1970 memo from the City Clerk's office with a request from a Mr. Peter Geal. Mr. Geal is requesting that the City enter into a contract with his 'company' to move Welfare recipients and in so doing would provide jobs for Welfare recipients (Documents on file with Clerk). Mr. Geal is receiving Welfare and was selected for the Employment Preparation Project, but got himself involved in forming a moving company. Policy of the Social Service Department with Regards to Moving of Welfare Recipients_________ The present policy of the Department of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement is to pay the moving expenses of those recipients who are either evicted or who have to move for health reasons. 539 The recipient is responsible for providing this Department with moving estimates from two moving companies and the lowest estimate is accepted. This Department authorizes payment of moving expenses for an average of sixty Welfare recipients each month. Proposed Operation of Unemployment Assistance Project Company___________ Mr. Geal proposes to rent a truck for $12.00/day, hire Welfare recipients at the minimum wage of $1.50/hour and charge the Department $8.00/hour. Prior to moving the client would sign a waiver absolving the 'company' from any damages to goods and property that may occur as a result of the move. Remarks There are many problems inherent in Mr. Geal's proposal. Firstly, the 'Unemployment Assistance Project Company' does not really exist. It is only an idea. Mr. Geal does not have any equipment. He does not have a business licence, nor can he provide any protection for his potential employees. The present system of accepting the lowest moving estimate from established moving companies is quite satisfactory. Should the City enter into a contract with a moving company to move Welfare recipients, it would only create unfair competition to other companies. If Mr. Geal's company became a reality, he may compete in the usual way." Your Board submits the matter to Council for INFORMATION and notes that Mr. Geal requests to appear as a delegation. (DELEGATION REQUEST) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 520 540 Board of Administration, August 28, 1970 (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Request to Keep Horses at 3475 West 53rd Avenue____________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "A Development Permit Application has been filed on behalf of Mr. H. Murray to construct a 20' x 34' storage shed and a 34' 8" x 110' stable to house 19 horses. This corner site is located in an RA-1 Limited Agricultural District and has a 165' frontage along Blenheim Street and a 667' frontage along West 53rd Avenue. Section 10 (16) (c) of the Zoning and Development By-law requires that the keeping or housing of horses is subject to the approval of City Council. The Technical Planning Board has approved the Development Permit Application to construct a 20' x 34' storage shed and a 34' 8" x 110' stable and noted that City Council's approval is required for the keeping of horses subject to certain conditions. The Director of Planning recommends that City Council approve the keeping or housing of 19 horses on this site." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Director of Planning be approved. 2. Request to Keep Horses at 7083 Balaclava Street____________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "A Development Permit Application has been filed on behalf of Miss A.M. Mason (owner) to construct a 19' x 29' 4" addition to the existing stable to house her 2 horses. This site is located in an RA-1 Limited Agricultural District and has a 150' frontage along Balaclava Street and a 146' frontage along West 55th Avenue. Section 10 (16) (c) of the Zoning and Development By-law requires that the keeping or housing of horses is subject to the approval of City Council. The Technical Planning Board has approved the Development Permit Application to construct the stable addition subject to certain conditions and noted that City Council's approval is required for the keeping of horses. The Director of Planning recommends that City Council approve the keeping or housing of 2 horses on this site." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the Director of Planning be approved. 541 3. Alterations to Existing Gasoline Service Station: 2210 Cornwall Avenue____________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Imperial Oil Limited has filed a Development Permit Application #53029 to carry out alterations to the existing gasoline service station located on this site. This site is located in a C-2 Commercial District and the gasoline service station policy as adopted by City Council on October 1, 1968, permits consideration of alterations to the existing gasoline service station at this location. The drawings submitted with this application indicate that it is proposed to construct a 15' 6" x 25' 6" mezzanine floor addition, a 6' x 10' waste enclosure enlargement of the existing pump island, installation of one additional gasoline dispensing pump, installation of two storage tanks and other minor alterations. The Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission recommend that Development Permit Application #53029 be approved in accordance with the submitted application, such plans and information forming part thereof, thereby permitting alterations to the existing gasoline service station located on this site, subject to the following con- ditions: (a) The development is to be carried out and maintained in ac- cordance with the approved drawings and Section 11 (10) of the Zoning and Development By-law. (b) All landscaping and treatment of the open portions of the site is to be provided within six months from the date of any use or occupancy of the proposed development and thereafter perm- anently maintained. (c) All screening, surfacing and curbing as indicated in the approved drawings are to be provided within 60 days from the date of completion of the proposed development and thereafter to be maintained at all times." Your Board RECOMMENDS that Development Permit Application #53029 be approved in accordance with the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. 4. False Creek Lands - Provincial Government/Marathon Transfer Your Board submits the following report of the Director of Planning: "At its meeting on August 4th, 1970, Council referred back the recommendation on the transfer of some land on the north side of False Creek from the Provincial Government to Marathon Realty Co. Ltd. The Provincial Government Director of Lands had requested the views of the City on this transfer which was being made under the terms of an Agreement between the Provincial Government and the Canadian Pacific Railway. The referred recommendation welcomed the transfer which would facilitate eventual redevelopment and noted that the inclusion of a further lot which was excluded from the terms of the Agreement would improve the situation further. 542 Council's concern over the transfer and the reason for the referral was the importance of securing public waterfront access. A revised recommendation follows which includes a request for a public water- front access easement as part of the transaction. Such access of course could only be possible when redevelopment from the present use takes place. Accordingly it is RECOMMENDED that the Provincial Director of Lands be informed that the City welcomes the transfer of title provided that it is the intention of Marathon Realty Co. Ltd. to develop the land so transferred for residential, commercial and recreational purposes and with the request that a public water- front access easement be registered against the titles of the lands so transferred, such easement to be drawn in terms satis- factory to the Corporation Counsel and the Director of Planning and to be effective on the redevelopment of the lands. It is FURTHER RECOMMENDED that the Director of Lands be informed that the City would welcome the inclusion of Lot 5602 (which is the adjoining lot to the east of the Crown Provincial lands located on the north side of False Creek south of Taylor Street) in the transfer to complete their consolidation and with the same easement provision." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendations of the Director of Planning be approved. CONSIDERATION 5. Request by M. Kopernik Foundation for Elderly Citizens' Home - Southeast Sector The Director of Planning reports as follows: "A letter dated July 30th, 1970, was received by His Worship the Mayor from the M. Kopernik (Nicolaus Copernicus) Foundation. The Foundation requested that a site in the Southeast Sector be set aside for Senior Citizens' housing. Members of the Foundation have met with City officials at various times. The creation of a site adjoining Boundary Road for senior citizens' housing was discouraged on the basis that such a location did not meet the normal criteria for senior citizens' housing. They have abandoned the idea of a site adjoining Boundary Road and have now indicated their preference for a 2.0 acre site in Area B outlined on the map, which is circulated. City Council in considering the Foundation's proposal should be aware of the following implications: (a) although the pending CD-I By-law would permit senior citizens' housing (in addition to other residential uses) on the site in question, this site was designated for town house develop- ment in the Plan of Development for the Southeast Sector report of May, 1968. (b) an additional site for senior citizens' development would not create any difficulties but the release of this site for senior citizens' development might set a precedent for approving further sites and could upset the balance of housing types which was the objective of the 1968 Plan. 543 If Council approves the release of the site in question to the M. Kopernik Foundation it is suggested that the senior citizens' development not exceed F.S.R. 0.6 and that the release of such a site be conditional on: (a) a price being negotiated satisfactory to the City, and (b) a scheme of development being approved by the Technical Planning Board." Your Board submits the report of the Director of Planning to Council for CONSIDERATION. DELEGATION APPEARING (Copies of a communication from the M. Kopernik Foundation dated July 30, 1970 are circulated for the information of Council.) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 521 544 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS REGULAR REPORT AUGUST 21. 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Gratuity Plan - Vancouver Fire Fighters Union The Acting Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "On August 6, 1968, the Vancouver City Council approved an amendment to the Gratuity Plan for Fire Fighters on a trial basis of twenty months effective July 1, 1968. On January 9, 1970, the Fire Chief reported that the trial period, July 1, 1968, to February 28, 1970, as applied to Fire Fighters had proven satisfactory and that the wording covering the trial period be eliminated from the Personnel Regulation No. 95, Page 1A. The Acting Director of Personnel Services now recommends that Personnel Regulation No. 95 pertaining to the Gratuity Plan for Fire Fighters be reworded as follows: 'Employees covered by the Fire Fighters Union Agreement may be granted time off for gratuity days earned after 3 years or more service, according to the other con- ditions now in existence or as subsequently amended, and subject to the following other provisions. No more than one (1) employee per shift may be absent on Gratuity Leave at any one time. Consequently no more than four (4) employees in total may be absent at any one time. In addition, it must be clearly understood that an employee's right to be absent shall be subject at all times to the exigencies of the Fire Service and to the discretion of the Fire Chief. Any employee who terminates his employment with the City of Vancouver for any reason prior to completion of ten (10) years of service, will repay to the City the number of days which he might have taken as paid leave under the condition of the Gratuity Plan.' The Fire Fighters Union and the Fire Chief concur in the above recommendation." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Acting Director of Personnel Services be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 522 545 Board of Administration, August 28, 1970 (FIRE - 1) FIRE AND TRAFFIC MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Fire Defences - Burrard Inlet City Council at its meeting of April 7, 1970, received a report from the Fire Chief recommending the conversion of the Vancouver Fire Boat No. 2 and that the City request the National Harbours Board to assist in financing the renovations. It was further recommended that after conversion has been completed, the boat be classified as an area fire boat and the neighbouring Municipalities be asked to consider sharing accordingly in the cost of operations. City Council, in approving the recommendations of the Fire Chief, made an amendment to the effect that the naval architects not proceeded with the preparation of detailed specifications until after an approach had been made to the National Harbours Board, adjacent Municipalities and the Provincial Government. It was understood that His Worship the Mayor would make the approaches. Under date of April 23, 1970, His Worship the Mayor sent letters to the following requesting they consider the matter and appoint a person to a committee to consider the problems: The Chairman of the National Harbours Board and subsequently the Minister of Transport The Minister of Lands, Forests and Water Resources (B.C.) The B. C. Hydro and Power Authority Imperial Oil Limited (loco Refinery) District of Burnaby City of North Vancouver District of North Vancouver City of Port Moody Replies have now been received from all of the above and copies of the replies are on file in the City Clerk's Office. The Municipalities have made the following appointments to the Committee: District of Burnaby Alderman W.R. Clark City of North Vancouver Alderman J. Loucks Alderman J.A.W. Chadwick and Fire Chief J.H. Spencer District of North Vancouver Alderman E. T. Cotton City of Port Moody Alderman Maplethorpe The Minister of Lands, Forests and Water Resources, the B.C. Hydro and Power Authority and the National Harbours Board, or the Minister of Transport, did not appoint a representative to the Committee and the Imperial Oil Limited Manager of the Ioco Refinery requested certain specific additional information and stated that as fire defence of Burrard Inlet is the concern of the marine and marketing operations, as well as refinery, it is necessary that he confer with management of those departments. 546 Your Board RECOMMENDS that as the adjacent Municipalities have now appointed Aldermen as their representatives to a committee to consider the problems of fire defences on the shores of Burrard Inlet, City Council should now appoint an Alderman as its representative to the committee so that a meeting of the committee can be convened at an early date. Your Board will prepare a report on the matter of fire defences in Burrard Inlet for submission to the committee. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 521 547 Board of Administration, August 28, 1970 ..................(FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Loomis Armored Car Service Contract The Director of Finance reports as follows: "Discussions have been carried on with the above firm for a renewal of the contract for armored car service from the City Treasurer's Office, the Centennial Museum, and Court Clerk of the Provincial Court to the Bank of Montreal. The Company has indicated that its increased costs of operation require an increased scale of fees for this service. The present rates, shown below, have been in effect since 1968. PRESENT RATES City Treasurer's Office - $75.00 per month plus 204 per standard bag of coins. Clerk of the Provincial Court - $57.50 per month. Centennial Museum - $37.50 per month. PROPOSED RATES City Treasurer's Office - $82.50 per month plus 204 per standard bag of coins. Court Clerk of the Provincial Court - $65.00 per month. Centennial Museum - $43.00 per month The total yearly cost at present is approximately $2,400, which will increase to approximately $2,646 per annum at the proposed rates, or an overall increase of approximately 10% commencing 1 September 1970. The contract is for one year but carries on thereafter from month to month, subject to the right of either party giving 30 days prior written notice of termination. A comparison with the estimated City cost of handling the transfer of funds indicates that the service should be continued. RECOMMENDED that approval be given to entering into a contract, to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel, for armored car service, at the rates proposed in this report, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Finance be adopted. 548 CONSIDERATION 2. Grant: Agua-Jets Swim Club The Aqua-Jets Swim Club has filed an application for a civic grant in the amount of $6,500. The reason for this request is to start a Club for boys aged 8-14 years from under-privileged and welfare homes for a specialized type of training in swimming with a view to starting a chain of swimmers for the Olympic Team. It is intended to rent the CYO pool on Richards Street because it is the cheapest and is of competition size. The expenses for this under- taking are as follows: Salaries $ 3,600 Pool rental, uniforms, club swimsuits, stationery, travelling expenses 2,900 Total: $ 6,500 Further details are set out in a communication dated July 31, 1970, from Mr. R. A. East, President, and the application for the grant, copies of which are circulated. Your Board notes that Council has dealt with a somewhat similar request in the past as follows: October 1969 - Canadian Dolphin Swim Club - ½ approved provided $4,500 requested towards rental Park Board gives Percy Norman and Crystal Pools. equal amount. $1,923 has been paid by the City. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 521 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS AUGUST 28. 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Sale of City-Owned Lands to Abutting Owner_______________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "That part of Lots 14 & 15, Sub. C, included in Right- of-Way shown on Plan 4064, and that part of Lots 14 & 15, Sub. C, lying to the North of Right-of-Way shown on Plan 4064, all in Block 2 of Block 146, D.L. 264A, which is located on the North Side 1700 Blk. E. 6th Avenue between Commercial and Victoria Drives, were formerly part of the Burnaby Lake Line Right-of-Way. When the portion of this line from Commercial Drive to Nanaimo Street was abandoned in 1954, it was purchased by the City. Since acquisition, the City has re-sold several portions of the Right-of-Way to abutting owners which has resulted in the recreation of the original lots which existed prior to establishment of the rail line. In this instance, the subject property zoned, RT-2, Two- Family Dwelling District, comprises the rear portion of two 25' lots, irregular in shape with an average depth of 56 ft. and a total area of 2840 sq. ft. These lots are 'landlocked' with no access to the street system and there is no lane in this block. The owner of Lots 14c and 15C, which front the City- owned lots, has submitted an offer to purchase the City property. He has offered to pay the sum of $950.00 cash, inclusive of current year's taxes and registration fees. The two privately-owned lots have a frontage of 25 ft. each, are irregular in shape having an average depth of 43 ft. and a total area of 2160 sq.ft. On Lot 15C, there is a one-storey frame dwelling erected in 1923; which has four rooms and a concrete basement and on Lot 14C there is a single-car garage. Both the house and garage are in fair condition for age and type. The sale of the City lands has been investigated by the Director of Planning who has endorsed its sale subject to the following conditions:- a)That the City-owned lands and privately-owned lands be consolidated into one parcel of land, 50' x 100'. b)That the City reserve a 21-year option to repurchase the northerly 10 ft. of the consolidated parcel for future lane purposes, for the nominal sum of one dollar. 550 The owner has agreed to the condition of consolidation and to grant the City the requested option, subject to documentation being completed at no cost to him. In view of the conditions of sale and taking into con- sideration the restricted use and size and lack of access, the offer of $950.00 for the City lands is fair and reasonable. RECOMMENDED that the above-mentioned City lands be sold to the owner of abutting Lots 14C and 15C for the sum of $950.00 cash inclusive of current year's taxes, registration fees and consolidation fees, subject to:- a) The consolidation of the City-owned and privately- owned lands into one parcel - approximately 50' x 100'. b) The City to reserve a 21-year option to repurchase the northerly 10 ft. of the consolidated parcel for future lane purposes for the sum of one dollar." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved. (Copies of a plan of the area are circulated for the information of Council.) 2. Portions of Lots 25 to 28 Required for Widening of Vanness Ave. Between Ormidale Street and Boundary Rd. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lots 29 to 28, Block 6, District Lots 36 & 49, were acquired by the City in the 1920's by tax sale. These lots are situated on the South side of Vanness Avenue between Ormidale Street and Boundary Road. On March 1, 1960, Council adopted the report of the Board of Administration (Works & Water Matters) of February 24, 1960, and portions of these lots were used to widen and improve Vanness Avenue at this location and the road was physically opened. As the street is to be permanently paved this year the City Engineer has requested that these portions be officially dedicated for highway purposes, and a subdivision plan (No. LD 1194) has been prepared showing the portions to be established as highway. The tax sale costs of Lots 25 to 28 total $366.60. The pro-rated cost of the portions to be established as highway is $214.56. RECOMMENDED that plan marginally numbered LD 1194, which is circulated, be approved; the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to effect registration of the plan; and that the cost of $214.56 for the portion of the tax sale lands dedicated for the widening of Vanness Avenue be charged against the City Engineer's account No. 146/1801." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved. 551 3. Transfer of City-Owned Lots from Tax Sale to Georgia Viaduct Replacement The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lots A & B, Sub 1 - 4; Block 29, D.L. 541, and Lots 9 & 10, Block 21, D.L. 196, were acquired by Tax Sale. Lots A & B situated on the Southeast corner of Dunsmuir and Beatty Streets, and Lots 9 & 10 located on the North- east corner of Prior and Main Streets are required for the Georgia Viaduct Replacement. RECOMMENDED that Lots A & B, Sub 1 - 4, Block 29, D.L. 541, and Lots 9 & 10, Block 21, D.L. 196 be transferred from City Tax Sale to the Georgia Viaduct Replacement at the total market value of $63,250.00." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 4. Establishment of City-Owned Property for Highway - Ptn. of Lots S/S West 3rd Ave. between Burrard & Cypress Sts.__________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "The Director of Planning has released for sale a portion of City - owned Lots 6 to 9 inclusive, Block 237, D.L. 526 which are situated on the South side of West 3rd Avenue between Burrard & Cypress Streets conditional upon the southerly two feet of each lot being first reserved for lane widening purposes. A formal resolution covering this establishment will be forwarded to Council. RECOMMENDED that the southerly two feet of each of Lots 6 to 9 inclusive, Block 237, District Lot 526, Plan 590, be established for highway." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. CONSIDERATION Requests for Cancellation of Sale and Refund of Deposits______________ City Council, on August 11, 1970, approved a request of Mr. Gordon D. Miller, for cancellation of sale and refund of $760.00 deposit, on Lot 77, D.L. 339, situated in the Southeast Sector. Council further resolved that "in view of the fact there have been several requests of this kind and it is anticipated there may be further such requests, the Board of Administration be requested to report to Council and advise how such situations can best be met with due consideration to the protection of the City's interests". The Supervisor of Property and Insurance has now submitted the following: 552 "Mr. Miller's request was the third of its kind recently dealt with by Council, all of which were the result of the City's advertisement for sealed tenders on residential lots being offered for sale at a fixed price in the Southeast Sector of the City. It was thus necessary for the applicants to submit their offers on City lands, prior to completing financial arrangements for payment, if successful. We now have a considerable number of residential lots available on an over-the-counter basis, thus the situation is not likely to repeat itself in the near future. Prior to 1950 it had been the policy to request a deposit of $25.00 by cash or cheque, when accepting applications to purchase City-owned properties. This led to situations where properties were tied up for a period of 14 days or more on a $25.00 deposit, which in some cases eliminated other offers from being considered. This policy was reviewed by City Council on August 15, 1950, who approved the following. 'Recommended that when an offer of $1,000.00 or more, to purchase City- owned property is received, such offer to be accompanied by a deposit of 5% of the amount shown on the application to purchase.' Sales policy has been subsequently reviewed at various times by City Council, and the requirement of a 5% deposit has been confirmed. If an offer to purchase is accepted by Council, and the applicant decides not to proceed, then by policy the deposit is not refundable. This matter is covered in Item (1) of the Offer to Purchase form which states: '1. Agree that if I do not pay the balance of the cash payment referred to above within 14 days after the date of acceptance of this offer by Council, my deposit will be forfeited to the City.' For the past few months the real estate market has been unsettled and the sales have been slow. City Council has taken this fact into account when agreeing to the three recent refunds. I would suggest, however, that it would be to the City's best interests to confirm current policy of a 5% deposit, non-refundable if offer accepted by Council - to prevent the submission of frivolous bids. Council will still have the prerogative of deviating from this stand if conditions of market or hardship warrant it. It is felt, however, that in the case of a refund approval the City should retain $50.00 of the deposit, representing administrative costs, which are payable by the purchaser of City lands." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance for CONSIDERATION. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 522 ======================================================================== 553 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, September 8, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: D. H. Little PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. PRIVILEGE: Alderman Wilson advised the Council that Major J.S. Matthews, the City Archivist, reached his 92nd birthday on September 7, 1970. His Worship the Mayor stated he would be extending the best wishes of Council to the Major. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting (Public Hearing), dated August 27, 1970, be adopted, after amendment in respect of Item 6 on page 7, by deleting the resolution as recorded and restating the resolution as follows: 'MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT Mr. C. Tabory be not permitted to withdraw this application; FURTHER THAT this application to rezone be not approved.' - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated September 1, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting (In Camera) dated September 3, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED 554 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Organization: Pacific Coast Ports On September 1, 1970, the following motion by Alderman Linnell was tabled for consideration at this meeting of Council: "THAT WHEREAS the Minister of Transport has presented a concept for port organization in Canada; AND WHEREAS said re-organization appears to provide less autonomy and more centralized control from Ottawa of major commercial ports of the country; AND WHEREAS there are several port jurisdictions in the Greater Vancouver area and there is no machinery proposed for coordination of port development for these and other Pacific Coast commercial harbours; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council endorse the efforts of the Port of Vancouver Development Committee to obtain from the Minister of Transport a more appropriate form of organization for the Pacific Coast ports than has hitherto been presented." (tabled) MOVED by Ald. Broome, in Amendment, THAT the following be added to the Motion of Alderman Linnell: 'BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Port of Vancouver Development Committee be requested to investigate terminal charges as now levied in the port of Vancouver as to whether these charges are not unreasonably high in relation to other major ports in both Canada and the United States; FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Vancouver Board of Trade.' (tabled) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the main motion and amendment be tabled for two weeks. - CARRIED DELEGATION MATTERS It was agreed to defer consideration of the following matters pending the hearing of delegations later this day: (a) Grants in Lieu of Taxes (including arrears) on taxable Property: St. Vincent's Hospital and Mount St. Joseph Hospital (b) Carport: 3382 East 23rd Avenue Mr. Louis Naples 555 COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS Closing of Lane: York House School MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT, pursuant to communication received from York House School, dated August 31, 1970, that organization be permitted to appear before Council as a delegation when a report is being considered on the application to close lane in the block bounded by Granville Street, 26th Avenue, Alexandra Street and 25th Avenue. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, September 4, 1970 Works and Utility Matters Development Permit No. 48152: First Phase Project 200 (Clause 8) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT Clause 8 of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated September 4, 1970, be adopted on the understanding that the extension is for a period of sixty days. - CARRIED Banner Across Burrard Bridge "Jaycee Week" (Clause 10) The Board of Administration submitted report of the City Engineer to the effect a request has been received from the Vancouver Junior Chamber of Commerce for permission to install a banner on the S/S of Burrard Street Bridge over the centre span to advertise 'Jaycee Week', September 13 - 19. The banner would be installed and removed by City workmen at the cost of the Association. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT permission be granted to install this banner, subject to the usual conditions which apply in matters of this kind. - CARRIED Balance of Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, in respect of report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated September 4, 1970, Clauses 1 to 4 inclusive and 9 be adopted and Clauses 5 to 7 inclusive be received for information. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated September 4, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 556 Fire and Traffic Matters Night Court Sittings MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Fire and Traffic matters), dated September 4, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Finance Matters Grant: Playhouse Theatre Company (Clause 1) The Board of Administration reported as follows: "This year the Playhouse Theatre Company submitted for Council consideration grant requests for the sum of $40,000 (being $29,000 in theatre rentals and $11,000 in stage costs), plus an outright cash grant of $20,000. The Finance Committee at its meetings of April 2nd and April 9th considered the requests and reported to Council at its meeting of April 14th. Council at that meeting approved the cash grant of $20,000 with the condition of $5,000 being a first charge against rental arrears and deferred action for the time being on the requested grant of $29,000 pending further information respecting the Organization's financial position. No action was taken on the request for $11,000 in stage costs. Under date of August 20th, the President of the Playhouse Theatre Company forwarded a letter and Playhouse Theatre Company 1970/1971 budget for the information of Council with the request that the $29,000 grant for the 1970/71 season be made. This material is circulated for the information of Council. The Director of Finance confirms that funds have been set aside in the 1970 budget for the grant request, payable in theatre time. It is noted that the $29,000 request in theatre rental time covers the 1970/71 season and, if approved, should be allocated on the basis of $15,000 in 1970 and $14,000 in 1971 subject to the 1971 portion being approved prior to budget approval by next year's Council." MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT a grant of $15,000 in theatre rental time for the year 1970 be approved to the Playhouse Theatre Company and it be recommended to the 1971 Council that a grant of $14,000 in theatre rental time be approved for the 1971 portion of the 1970/71 season. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY Pacific National Exhibition: Capital Expenditures Forum Building (Clause 2) The Board of Administration submitted the following report of the Director of Finance: "The agreement between the City and the Pacific National Exhibition requires Council approval of the P.N.E. capital budget each year for projects to be financed from P.N.E. funds. 557 P.N.E. Capital Expenditures: Forum Building (cont'd)_______ The P.N.E. financial statements at September 30, 1969, show a reserve for improvements of $850,000. This in effect is the available funds for expenditures on new buildings and additions to or rehabilitation of old buildings. Council has already given approval to the following: June 9/70 1969/70 Capital Budget totalling $355,675 Aug. 25/70 Additional Seats - Pacific Coliseum 38,500 Sept. 2/70 Additional Press Facilities - Pacific Coliseum 47,000 $441,175 The P.N.E. is presently requesting Council approval of proposed capital expenditure on the Forum Building 300,000 Total including current request $741,175 (Balance of the improvements reserve at Sept. 30/69 remaining if current request approved would be $850,000 less $741,175 or $108,825) The current request is put forward at the direction of the P.N.E. Finance Committee and Board of Directors. The General Manager's letter states that the project would include in- stallation of new plastic pipe in a concrete floor, new ice-making equipment and a complete floor over 48,000 square feet of the Forum Building, also new rink boards, changing the front of the building and improving washrooms. The letter states that these improvements will allow the P.N.E. to carry on with sports facilities for residents of the area and also provide a good ice surface for the peewee hockey teams and the figure skaters of this area as well. The letter explains that approval is requested on the basis that if the 1970 Fair is financially successful, the work will proceed immediately in order to minimize the disruption time for people who normally use the facilities in the fall and winter months. The funds would be provided from the P.N.E. reserve for improvements, which would be supplemented by the 1970 surplus of the P.N.E. For Council consideration—Request of the P.N.E. for Council approval of improvements to the Forum Building at a cost of $300,000 to be financed from P.N.E. funds." MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT, while the forum is undergoing alterations, the P.N.E. be requested to consider making time available in the Coliseum at the same rentals charged in the Forum, for the youth groups who will be displaced while the Forum undergoes these alterations. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the request of the P.N.E. for approval of capital expenditure in the amount of $300,000 in connection with the Forum Building to be financed from P.N.E. funds, be approved. - CARRIED 558 B. Property Matters, September 4, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated September 4, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Apartment-Motel Development S/W corner Cambie and 12th Avenue (Mr. Wosk)___________________________ The Board of Administration, under date of September 4, submitted a report of the Corporation Counsel on a communication received from Mr. B. Wosk in which Mr. Wosk asks the development permit which has been issued in respect of development at the S/W corner of Cambie Street and 12th Avenue, be amended to include a public house licensed premises. The Corporation Counsel gives the historic position as a result of the original application being heard at a Public Hearing and concludes as follows: "Under the circumstances I am of the opinion that Mr. Wosk should make a formal application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law to include this additional use and that a public hearing should be held at the earliest possible time. At the time of the original hearing the Planning Department notified the adjoining property owners of the application and it is suggested that the Director of Planning be instructed to notify the same people of the proposed amendment to the By-law. If, after the public hearing, Council decides to amend the By-law, Mr. Wosk should then make application to amend the existing Development Permit upon production of new plans." MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the applicant be advised he should make a formal application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law to include this additional use, following receipt of which, the required reports will be made to Council in the normal manner and further consideration given. - CARRIED D. Examination of Duplicated Service Functions: City and Board of Parks and Public Recreation The Board of Administration, under date of August 14, 1970, reported as follows: "Because this study of duplicated service functions was per- formed jointly by staff of the Engineering Department and the Park Board, reports have been prepared for submission to both City Council and the Park Board. To ensure that both bodies receive the same information upon which to base their decisions, the two reports must be identical. This necessitates using a non-standard report format. 559 City Council requested that a detailed study be carried out to determine whether duplication of services between these two major areas of Civic Service existed and to prepare a report on the feasibility of amalgamating any duplicated functions. The Board of Parks and Public Recreation endorsed this study and instructed the Superintendent of the Board of Parks and Public Recreation to cooperate in carrying it out. The study has now been completed by staff of the Engineering Department and the Board of Parks and Public Recreation, under the auspices of the Research and Systems Committee. The results of this study are as follows: Findings of the Study It is unavoidable that with two operations such as the Park and City operations, some duplication will exist. The study established that duplication of certain functions can, however, be eliminated by amalgamation of these functions. These are: a. Automotive Shops b. Heavy Machinery Shops c. Small Equipment Shops d. Welding Shops e. Blacksmith Shops In these areas, amalgamation of the Board of Parks and Public Recreation and the Engineering Department shops is feasible. Other functions such as the paint shop, electrical maintenance, carpentry, fencing, net making, plumbing, forestry, paving, sanitation, etc., have also been studied. Although in some of these functions, some degree of duplication obviously exists, amalgamation is not proposed at this time. Adoption of the recommendations of this report, that the functions listed in the first group be amalgamated, will result in a net annual saving of about $39,000 to the City at large, composed of a reduction in net City costs of $56,000 and an increase in Park Board annual estimates of $17,000. Part of this net $39,000 saving will result from a reduction of supervisory positions in the Board of Parks and Public Recreation. This reduction will be achieved by internal re-organization of staff by the Superintendent of Parks. Further savings above the $39,000 will accrue in the future because capital expenditure on the renovation of the older Park Board facilities will be unnecessary. If this report is approved by both City Council and the Board of Parks and Public Recreation, the Board of Administration and the Superintendent of Parks have agreed that the Research Branch of the Engineering Department carry out a replacement study on Park Board equipment. This study will be similar to the analyses already carried out for the Fire, Police and Engineering Departments. In addition to determining minimum cost replacement cycles on Park Board equipment, the study will consider the capital fund financing which must be provided by the City to upgrade the fleet to these standards. The results of this study will be reported to Council when it is completed. The Superintendent of Parks is concerned that because the Park Board work will have to compete with Police, Engineering and Fire Department work under the new system, Park Board priorities may not be maintained. The more modern Engineering facilities and the two-shift system of the Engineering Shops are expected to assure adequate service; 560 however, the transition will be staged over an 18 month period to minimize the possibility of reduction in service to the Park Board. Approximately $9,000 available in the allocated, non-appropriated Yards fund, (capital), will be used to modify Cambie Yard to accommodate the Park Board users. Recommendations It is recommended that: (1) the automotive, heavy machinery, small equipment, welding and blacksmith shops of the Board of Parks and Public Recreation be amalgamated with those of the main Engineering Department shops and be moved to Cambie and Manitoba Yards where new and modern facilities are available to accommodate them. An ultimate saving of about $39,000 per year is expected as a result of this change, excluding other savings resulting from elimination of the need to renovate Park Board repair facilities in the future. (2) the City Engineer be authorized to prepare a report for Council detailing the cost of modifications to Cambie Yards." A communication was furnished to Council from the Chairman of the Park Board forwarding a resolution advising of approval of this report and that the Superintendent was requested to implement the recommendations over the next 18 months. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing recommendations contained in the Board of Administration report be approved. - CARRIED The Committee of the Whole Council recessed at approximately 10:30 a.m., to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office, following which the Council recessed at approximately 11:40 a.m. to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. The Committee of the Whole Council reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber, still in Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair and the following members of the Council present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson DELEGATIONS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Grants in Lieu of Taxes (including arrears) on Taxable Property: St. Vincent's Hospital and Mt. St. Joseph Hospital_____________________ The Council considered the application of St. Vincent's Hospital and Mount Saint Joseph Hospital for grants in lieu of taxes. The Board of Administration reported on the applications under date of August 21, 1970, setting out details with respect to these applications. Earlier in the proceedings the Council received delegations on behalf of each of these hospitals and briefs were filed. 561 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT a grant in lieu of taxes be approved for St. Vincent's Hospital in the amount of $15,811.37, as per letter of request from that hospital under date of July 27, 1970. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT a grant in lieu of taxes be approved for Mount Saint Joseph Hospital in the amount of $9,180.65, as per letter of request from that hospital under date of July 15, 1970. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY 2. Carport: 3382 East 23rd Avenue Mr. L. Naples_________________________ The Board of Administration, under date of August 21, 1970, submitted a report from the Director of Planning and Director of Permits and Licenses in respect of instruction to Mr. Louis Naples to remove an over-sized carport from the rear yard of property at 3382 East 23rd Avenue. The details of this matter are set out in the officials' report in which it is recommended Mr. Naples be provided with a copy of the report and the Director of Permits and Licenses continue to implement enforcement procedures. Earlier in the proceedings Mr. Naples appeared in support of retaining the carport. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT no action be taken to require removal of this carport. (not put) MOVED by Ald. Adams, in Amendment, THAT the Board of Administration report on this matter, dated August 21, 1970, be approved. - CARRIED The Amendment having carried, the motion was not put. BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd) E. Equipment for Containerized Refuse Pickup_____________________ The Board of Administration, under date of August 17, 1970, submitted report of the City Engineer in the matter of refuse collection, recommending as follows: "1. $47,000 be transferred from account no. 8126/7430 to an appropriation for the purchase of 198 containers, 2. $30,000 be transferred from appropriation no. 5930/222 to an appropriation for the purchase of 2 trucks, 3. the remaining $60,000 required for the trucks be included in the 1971 Revenue Budget submission of the Engineering Department and that authority be granted to tender and order the two trucks during 1970. This will be offset by increased charges to users." 562 The Board of Administration recommends adoption of the City Engineer's recommendations. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved. - CARRIED (Alderman Calder recorded as voting in the negative) F. Certain Roof Signs The Board of Administration, under date of September 4, 1970, submitted report of the Director of Planning advising that it is proposed to withhold permits until further notice in the case of 4 roof sign applications as follows: (a) A 34' x 42' flashing roof sign: 1541 West Broadway (west portion) (b) As above (north portion) (c) A 6' x 8' projecting roof sign: 1055 Denman Street (c) A 9' x 10' roof sign: 1055 Denman Street Details in respect of these signs and reasons for withholding applications are referred to in the report, with particular reference to proposed amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law regarding the control of roof signs. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT approval be given to the action of the Director of Planning in withholding permits for the aforementioned roof signs. - CARRIED G. Closure of Theatre Row or Pender Street to Vehicular Traffic_____________ The Board of Administration, under date of September 3, 1970, submitted a report of the City Engineer pursuant to Council's instructions in respect of the feasibility of closing two blocks of Granville Street, comprising Theatre Row, after the hour of 6 o'clock every day for one month on an experimental basis. It was also instructed consideration be given to limiting the closure to Saturdays and Sundays during the trial period, and the Chinatown portion of Pender Street be considered as an alternative to the Granville Street proposal. The City Engineer sets out details in respect of each of these matters and concludes as follows: "In summary, an evening closure of the Theatre Row portion of Granville Street is expected to create significant problems with respect to vehicular traffic, at least for the duration of the Howe Street closure. Buses could be re- located to Seymour and Richards Streets, but the inconvenience to transit patrons would be severe. 563 Evening closure of Pender Street is feasible, but there would still be a lower level of transit service, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings. It should be noted that although a street closure of this nature can be accomplished (and, in the case of Pender Street, is done a couple of times a year), most downtown streets are carrying heavy traffic volumes, and an extended closure without the provision of additional street capacity on an alternate route can only result in some degree of inconvenience and delay to vehicular traffic." MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT this report be received for information; FURTHER THAT the Director of Planning, at a convenient time, carry out a detailed study into the question of a pedestrian mall on Pender Street from Columbia to Main Street and include in this study also, Water and Alexander Streets (Gastown area). - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOTIONS 1. Closing Portion of Road (South of 47th Avenue, West of Raleigh Street) MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver; AND WHEREAS a portion of the road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 3092 adjacent to portions of Block 3, North ½ of North West ¼District Lot 337, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 3092 is surplus to the City highway requirements; AND WHEREAS abutting owners have applied to the City to acquire portions of the surplus highway; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all that portion of road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 3092 adjacent to portions of Block 3, North ½ of North West ¼ District Lot 337, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 3092 included in plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., attested to on the 20th day of July, 1970, and marginally numbered LD 1227, a print of which is hereto annexed; be closed, stopped up and conveyed to the abutting owners; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the closed portions of road be consolidated with the abutting lots. - CARRIED 564 2. Bicycle Registration On September 1st, Notice was given on the following motion: MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS there has been an increasing problem of bicycle thefts in the City of Vancouver; AND WHEREAS these thefts of bicycles are looked after by the Police Department; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council re-institute a By-law making bicycle registration compulsory and that the license fee be set in such a way that it be sufficient to carry the necessary services without any additional cost to the City. (not put) MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the subject matter of the motion of Alderman Rankin and Alderman Sweeney be referred to the Board of Administration for report back with respect to the ramifications and the benefits. - CARRIED The motion to refer having carried, the motion of Alderman Rankin was not put. 3. Sale of Cars by Dealers: Testing Stickers On September 1st Notice was submitted by Alderman Rankin and Alderman Hardwick of a motion in respect of requiring motor vehicle testing stickers before sale of cars by dealers. The motion was altered at this meeting of Council by consent of Council and now reads as follows: MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT WHEREAS many car dealers in the City of Vancouver do not have their vehicles tested in the Motor Vehicle Testing Station; AND WHEREAS many such cars are faulty and cannot pass the motor vehicle test; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all motor vehicles (new and used) for sale by dealers in the City of Vancouver be required to display a valid Motor Vehicle Inspection Station sticker prior to being sold to a purchaser. (tabled) MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the motion of Alderman Rankin and Alderman Hardwick be tabled for thirty days and the Automobile Dealers' Association of Greater Vancouver, and any other interested parties, be informed of the Council's consideration of the matter and that any representations on application, will be heard before Council. - CARRIED 565 4. Beatty Street Armoury MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT WHEREAS the operation of the Beatty Street Armoury as a hostel was initiated by the Secretary of State and therefore is the responsibility of his Department; AND WHEREAS the Beatty Street Armoury was to be closed as of September 8th, 1970, in respect of its operation as a hostel; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Secretary of State be advised the Vancouver City Council expects the Beatty Street Armoury operation as a hostel to be closed as quickly as possible as per the agreement with the Department, and that the City officials have been instructed to cooperate with the Federal officials to this end. (carried)* His Worship the Mayor reported information has been received that the Federal Government has granted an indefinite extension of the lease on this hostel until alternative accommodation is found. The motion of Alderman Hardwick and Alderman Calder was put and, - CARRIED* 5. Summer Services to Youth On September 1st, Notice was submitted of the following motion by Alderman Hardwick, seconded this day by Alderman Linnell: MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Director of Social Planning/Community Development and the Medical Health Officer report to the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare on the extent and type of services performed this past summer to youth and the mix of individuals served. - CARRIED 6. Program for Care and Training Transient Unemployed Youth MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT WHEREAS it is desirable that Federal authorities provide a suitable program for the care and training of transient unemployed youth; AND WHEREAS the Department of National Defence and the Emergency Measures Organization through the army is equipped with facilities and personnel to provide shelter, food, medical services, together with physical training, trade training and vocational counselling; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council request the Federal Authorities to consider the use of army training centres in preference to City armouries as suitable facilities to carry out a constructive program of care and training. (notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. 566 7. Air Pollution: Marpole MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT WHEREAS the air pollution situation is still bad in the Marpole area although the City's revised air pollution standards have been in effect for over a year; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City's chief air pollution officer report to the City Council on the situation in the Marpole area and any steps that might be taken to remedy the situation. (notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Wilson - referred to a newspaper article Program for Care and respecting a youth program by the Training: Transient Provincial Parks Branch and referred Unemployed Youth to the need for installation of Alderman Bird - youth programs for unemployed youth. National Security Guard: advised of complaints he had received Harbour Areas that the National Security Guard are withdrawing security guard protection from leased government buildings along the waterfront. The Alderman requested the Board of Administration look into the matter. His Worship the Mayor so instructed. Alderman Rankin - referred to the unemployment Unemployment situation. Alderman Hardwick - referred to the matter of tree Tree Removals removals and requested the Board of Administration be asked to clarify the matter of jurisdiction insofar as removal of trees on City property is concerned. His Worship the Mayor so instructed. 567 NOTICE OF MOTION The following Notice of Motion was submitted and recognized by the Chair: Crystal Pool Replacement MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT WHEREAS the cities of New Westminster and Burnaby have been awarded the Canada Summer Games; AND WHEREAS they will be building an Olympic size spectator pool for these Games; AND WHEREAS there is need for only one spectator pool in this area; AND WHEREAS an Olympic size 8 lane 50 meter pool could be built for approximately One Million Dollars and provide facilities for Championship training; AND WHEREAS if the Million Dollars thus not expended in replacing Crystal Pool could be used for two additional pools attached to the secondary schools; AND WHEREAS Central Park could be considered as a site for the Games pool and would be central in the Lower Mainland; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council request the Park Board to reconsider the type of replacement of the Crystal Pool. (Notice) The Council recessed at approximately 3:45 p.m. to hold an 'In Camera' meeting, following which the Council adjourned at approximately 4:30 p.m. The foregoing are Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting dated September 8, 1970. 568 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION .... (WORKS) 1 SEPTEMBER 4TH, 1970 The following is a report of the Board of Administration: WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Burrard-Arbutus Connector Right-of-Way "The 1971-75 Capital Program provides for acquiring the right-of-way for the Burrard-Arbutus Connector. Construction is to follow, probably in 1976. Active purchasing of property will be done closer to the construction date but there will be certain properties which can, with advantage, be purchased as they come on the market, or as developments are proposed. There is a provision in the approved 1970 Capital Budget - Streets for this purpose. Some properties required for the right-of-way have already been acquired under "Advance purchases, Urban Renewal Schemes". The total cost of these is approximately $200,000. Since that scheme has been abandoned and since funds have now been budgeted for the connector project, these lands should now be transferred to the connector. Other purchases which arise will be presented to Council for approval; and are not expected to-exceed $80,000 in the 1970 Capital Budget. I RECOMMEND that: 1. $280,000 be appropriated from Account 0146/7903 'Special Arterial Connectors Unallocated' for Property Acquisition - Burrard-Arbutus Connector. 2. The properties acquired as advance purchases for Urban Renewal Scheme 5 be transferred to the connector project and charged to this appropriation." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Installation of Water Mains - Project 1009 "The following water main replacement is required due to the repaving of a section of Beatty Street involved with the new viaduct and due to leaks: Street From To Beatty Street Georgia Street Pender Street The estimated cost of Project 1009 is $45,000. The funds for this work are available in the 1970 Water Works Capital Budget, 'Provision for Unspecified Projects', Account Code 126/7902. I RECOMMEND that the water main be replaced on the above mentioned street and that $45,000 be appropriated from Account Code 126/7902, 'Provision for Unspecified Projects'." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 569 RECOMMENDATIONS: 3. Local Improvement by "Initiative" First Step The City Engineer reports as follows: "I consider it advisable to carry out the following street lighting project as a local improvement: Haro-Smithe Diversion B/S from Burrard St. to Haro St. The City's share of this improvement is available in the 1970 Capital Budget." Second Step The Director of Finance submits the following report on the financial arrangements: "In accordance with the provisions of the Local Improvement Procedure By-law, I am submitting the City Engineer's report dated August 25, 1970. The estimated total cost of this improvement is $2,982.74 and the City's share of the cost is $1,073.08. I have to report that the necessary financial arrangements can be made to carry out this work." Your Board has decided that it is desirable to undertake the project referred to and RECOMMENDS that: a) The report of the City Engineer and Director of Finance be adopted. b) The City-owned parcel shown on the list attached to the detailed Second Step Report for the local improvement project be declared assessable. 4. Request for a Street Closure in Downtown Area___________________________ The City Engineer reports as follows: "The British Columbia Association for the Mentally Retarded are holding their National Conference in Vancouver from October 7 to 10, 1970. As part of a Hospitality Night they would like to hold a Fireworks display and Lions Dance, and have requested that for this purpose Pender Street be closed to vehicular traffic between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 1970. Although there would have been no serious problem caused by the closure of Pender Street, the closure of Columbia Street would be a little less disruptive to traffic, and transit vehicles would not require re-routing. The applicant had no objection to this change in location. Police will be in attendance and no problems are antici- pated from a traffic standpoint. Temporary parking prohibitions and barricades will be required. 570 It is accordingly RECOMMENDED that Columbia Street between Pender Street and Keefer Street be closed to vehicular traffic between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, 1970, provided that: a) Costs of barricading and signing are borne by the applicant. b) The applicant enter into an agreement, satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel, indemnifying the City against all possible claims that may arise from the festivities." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. INFORMATION: 5. Contract No. 57-70-4 Supply of Water Pipe - Part III, 4" & 12" Ductile Iron Pipe_______________ The Purchasing Agent and City Engineer report as follows: "This report is submitted for Council information in response to a letter of August 12, 1970, from Stanton Pipes Ltd. a copy of which is attached. Tenders for the above supplies were opened by your Board on May 11, 1970, and referred to the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent for report. The report to Council was submitted on July 3, within the usual 60-day acceptance time. However, delegations were heard concerning Asbestos and Ductile Iron Pipe and the report was not dealt with until July 14. As a result, we requested a 30-day extension of the acceptance time which all bidders complied with. The report was submitted in accordance with Council's instructions, that when tenders are called, and the matter of union status is involved, the award of such tender shall be submitted to Council for decision. The report read as follows: PART III 'Council Consideration - the matter of union status is involved. 4" and 12" Ductile Iron Pipe The lowest bid to specifications was submitted by Stanton Pipe Ltd. for pipe manufactured by non-union labour. The lowest bid to specifications for pipe manufactured by union labour was submitted by John Davidson Ltd. A comparison of these bids is as follows: 571 Difference Description Stanton Pipe Ltd. John Davidson Ltd. In Cost % Difference 4" Ductile approx. $ 25,350. approx. $ 25,480. $130.00 .5%(l/2 of 1%) Iron Pipe 12" Ductile Iron Pipe approx. $124,920. approx. $125,820. $900.00 . 75%(3/4 of 1%) On July 14, 1970, Council passed the following resolution which stated in part - 'That the tender of John Davidson Ltd. being the lowest bid meeting specifications for 4" and 12" Ductile Iron Pipe, manufactured by Union Labour, be accepted, on the basis of the tender submitted and referred to in Part III report to the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters) dated July 3, 1970.' Stanton Pipes Ltd. did supply pipe to the City of Vancouver in 1967 and in 1968 through a local distributor - Ocean Cement Ltd. At that time Ocean Cement stated on the tender form that the pipe would be manufactured by union labour. The tender form asks the question on union labour as follows: - 'The goods will/will not be made, or the services will/will not be performed by union labour (cross out the wording that does not apply), and the name of the union is ____________________. The goods to be supplied herein are manufactured by _____________________ at ______________.'" Your Board submits the foregoing for the INFORMATION of Council. 6. S.P.E.C. - Proposals re. Air Pollution Mr. R. Kroecher, Officer at Large, SPEC Provincial Executive, 2277 Wall Street, Vancouver, in a letter to the Vancouver City Council, made two proposals regarding the Air Pollution Control program in Vancouver. The two proposals and the Director of Permits and Licenses' comments on each are: "a) 'Air Pollution Inspectors should be on three shifts, so that at all times, day, night or weekends some- body is on duty. At the present time your Air Pollution Inspectors are on duty only from nine to five Monday to Friday. At the present time industries dispose of their waste at night which explains why the degree of air pollution is most severe in the early morning periods. Spot checks at night, as your inspec- tors conduct them now occasionally, simply are not adequate.' - The question of increased staff was the subject of a Board of Administration report to City Council which, on August 26, 1969, passed the following motion: 'THAT this whole matter be tabled pending action which may be taken on air pollution by the Greater Vancouver Regional District; FURTHER THAT the Air Pollution Control Officers undertake early morning and late afternoon inspections for trial period in order to study the effectiveness of such a program and the Director of Inspections report further to the Council on this aspect.' 572 On October 28, 1969 City Council received for information a Board of Administration report on the survey referred to above. The report concluded 'it is suggested that inspections carried out as in this survey do have merit but should not be routinely continued unless additional staff is obtained.' In both reports, it was noted that inspections out of normal working hours are carried out as circumstances in the field may dictate. b) 'Much of your present air pollution by-law is based on the Ringelmann scale. Even your own inspectors admit that the Ringelmann scale is next to useless in the daytime and completely useless at night. As a matter of fact at night the Ringelmann scale cannot be used whatsoever. Measuring devices much superior to the Ringelmann scale exist and your Air Pollution Inspectors should be equipped with them so that they really could do a first class job. SPEC would be happy to provide assistance in this respect should you so desire.' - The Ringelmann Chart is a recognized method of evaluating air pollution and is used in most air pollution control programs that your Officials are aware of, e.g. Puget Sound area, Los Angeles, Toronto, New York. The Bay Area Air Pollution Control District (San Francisco) have reviewed their control standards this year and are retaining the Ringelmann Chart without question, other than reviewing the standard level to be accepted. Although the Ringelmann Chart is a valuable assessment pro- cedure, there are other methods which are used separately or in conjunction with the Chart. We understand that Mr. Kroecher has in mind the recording type of smoke indicator when he refers to other measuring devices. Some of the plants in Vancouver are already equipped with recording smoke indicators, of which a number were installed on the recommendation of our Air Pollution Control Inspectors. The Vancouver Air Pollution Control By-law contains the authority to require smoke indicators and other control equip- ment as may be required." Your Board submits this matter to Council for INFORMATION. 7. Construction of Sewers in Urban Renewal Area A-5 of Project 2 - Contract No. 904 The City Engineer reports as follows: "On January 27, 1970 the City Council approved the Board of Administration's recommendation that the City Engineering Department, as low tenderer, construct these sewers. United Contractors was the next low bidder. Including 12½% surcharge for engineering the bid estimates were: 573 City Engineer Unit Contractors Section A $ 151,700 $ 189,830 Section B 67,400 156,630 $ 219,100 $ 346,460 The work was in two parts: Section A - Shareable with Senior Governments Section B - Non-shareable These were unit price tenders, in which the prices bid were extended on estimated quantities for the comparison of tenders but payment would be made on final measured quantities. The significant comparisons are thus: a) Tender Section "A" Section "B" A + B City Engineer $ 134,835.00 $ 59,916.00 $ 194,751.00 Incl. 12½% Engineering $ 151,700.00 $ 67,400.00 $ 219,100.00 United Contractors Ltd. $ 168,739.58 $ 139,230.69 $ 307,970.27 Incl. 12½% Engineering $ 189,830.00 $ 156,630.00 $ 346,460.00 b) Estimated Costs Using Actual Quantities and Tendered Unit Prices City Engineer $ 154,056.00 $ 62,621.00 $ 216,677.00 Incl. 12½% Engineering $ 173,313.00 $ 70,323.00 $ 243,636.00 United Contractors Ltd. $ 181,745.00 $ 127,127.00 $ 308,872.00 Incl. 12½% Engineering $ 204,463.00 $ 143,017.00 $ 347,480.00 c) Actual Costs (As at July 31, 1970) City Engineer $ 158,111.66 $ 58,619.19 $ 216,730.85 Incl. 12½% Engineering $ 177,875.62 $ 65,946.59 $ 243,822.21 This tabulation shows: (A) That the actual cost of the work done by the City Engineer, $243,822. was less than 1% over the estimated price, using actual quantities, of $243,636. (B) That the cost of the work, if done by the lowest private tender would have been $347,480. or 43% greater than by doing the work with City forces. The work was completed on May 2, 1970 except for the street repairs in Section B which are not included in the sewer contract or in the above figures." Your Board submits the matter to Council for INFORMATION. 574 RECOMMENDATION: 8. Development Permit No. 48152 - First Phase Project 200_______________ The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "I have received the following letter dated August 28, 1970 to the City Clerk from Davis & Company, solicitors for Project 200: 'On behalf of Project 200 Investments Limited, by letter dated April 22, 1970, we requested an extension of the time for completion of the following Agreements with the City: a) the grant to the City of the right to construct an elevated highway over areas "A" and "B" as shown on Plan SK 2-1; b) the grant to the City of a continuous public pedestrian access at Plaza level over Canada Square; c) the agreement in respect of the construction by Project 200 along Granville Street of a walkway for pedestrian access to the Plaza of Canada Square. At the time we wrote our letter the Agreement granting the City the right to construct the extension of Cordova Street over the Canadian Pacific's land had been concluded. We are pleased to confirm that the provisions of the Agreements referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this letter have been agreed upon and the Agreements are in the process of being executed by the parties. However, due to the complexity of all of the Agreements and to the absence from time to time of representatives of the parties on vacation, while the provisions of the Agreements concerning the construction of the elevated highways over areas "A" and "B" have been agreed in principle and most of the wording has been settled by the parties, the Agreements have not yet been approved in detail by all of the parties. It is therefore requested that the time for completion of the Agree- ments concerning areas "A" and "B" be extended for a time sufficient to permit their approval in detail by all of the parties. At this time we wish to express our appreciation for the co-operation which we have received from the representatives of the City in settling all of the terms of the Agreements and to assure you that we will continue our efforts to conclude the Agreements without delay.' I concur with the statements made in this letter and would recommend that the extension be granted." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel be adopted. 575 9. P.C. Concrete Sidewalks for Vancouver City College - Langara Campus____________________________ The City Engineer reports as follows: "The Board of School Trustees has requested that permanent concrete sidewalks be provided on the south side of 49th Avenue from Ontario Street to a point 1,200 feet west of Ontario Street and on the west side of Ontario Street from 49th Avenue to a point approximately 726 feet south of 49th Avenue to serve the new Vancouver City College at this location. The construction of these sidewalks will be in the public interest. The estimated cost of constructing the walks is as follows: a) S/S 49th Avenue from Ontario Street to 1,200 ft. west $ 8,200 b) W/S Ontario St. from 49th Avenue to 726 ft. south $ 6,500 TOTAL $14,700 Funds for this work are available in 1970 Streets Capital Budget, Account Code 0146/7913 Walks Abutting Parks and Schools, Unallocated ($6,150) and Account Code 146/7911 Sidewalks Unallocated (Balance)." The City Engineer RECOMMENDS that an appropriation in the amount of $14,700 be approved for the construction of permanent concrete side- walks at the locations and from funds available as stated above. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. CONSIDERATION: 10. Permission to Install a Banner on Burrard Bridge for "Jaycee Week" The City Engineer reports as follows: "A request has been received from the Vancouver Junior Chamber of Commerce for permission to install a banner on the south side of the structure over the centre span on the Burrard Bridge to advertise 'Jaycee Week', (September 13 - 19). Similar banners have been installed in the past for the following events: a) Red Feather Campaign - 1966, 1967, 1969 b) Canadian Mental Health Association - 1969 The banner would be installed and removed by City workmen and the cost would be paid by the association. Section 61 of the Sign By-law #2341 provides that City Council may grant permission for the installation of such banners over City streets by resolution." Your Board submits the matter to Council for CONSIDERATION. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 555 576 Board of Administration, September 4th, 1970 . . . (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Re-appointments to Board of Examiners for Master Plumbers______________________ The City Building Inspector reports as follows: "Section 1.5 of the Plumbing By-law contains regulations with respect to examination of plumbers for Master Plumber certificates. The following Board is established for this purpose: City Building Inspector Plumbing Inspector Supervisor One Plumbing Inspector Two Master Plumbers the Master Plumbers being appointed for three year terms. Two Master Plumbers and one alternate, nominated by the Canadian Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association were appointed by Council on November 8th, 1966, to serve for a three year term, their names being: Mr. G. D. Anderson Mr. C. Doyle Mr. D.Whiting, as alternate The Canadian Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association are nominating these men for a further term of three years and they advise the men are willing to act. I recommend that Council make these appointments for the period from November 8th, 1969 to November 8th, 1972." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the City Building Inspector be approved. 2. Amendments to the Text of the Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575.__________________________________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "After consultation with the Deputy Corporation Counsel, the following amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 are proposed: Proposed Amendment Explanatory Note 1. Section 11(2)(b). This amendment adds the requirement Strike out all words to plant trees on the landscaped after the third line, setback in addition to shrubs and add: lawn and with the prior approval 'by the planting of of the Director of Planning the trees, shrubs and lawn placing thereon of statuary, thereupon, and may, fountains and other objects of art. subject to the approval The Director of Planning in dealing of the Director of with the latter uses can administ¬ Planning, include ratively take advice from the statuary, fountains and Technical Planning Board and/or other objects of art.' Design Panel as he may deem necessary. 577 Proposed Amendment Explanatory Note 2. Section 11(2)(c) The present wording of this clause Insert after 'area of the regulations has caused some for' in second line: misunderstanding or misinterpret¬ 'manoeuvering aisles.' ation as to whether or not manoeuvering aisles as required to give access to a particular parking area are prohibited within the required landscaped setback. This proposed amendment clarifies that such manoeuvering aisles are not permitted within the said landscaped setback. 3. Section 11(2)(d). This gives the Director of Planning Strike out 'as may be authority to designate where the necessary' in the third necessary driveways giving vehicular line, and substitute: access to the site across land¬ 'which in the opinion scaped setbacks may be. of the Director of 3. ' Planning may be require: The word 'trees' is added to Second last line, maintain continuity with Section insert 'trees' before 11(2)(b). the word 'shrubs.' Required in clause (d) in relation Add at the end: to permitting them under clause 'and shall not (b). prohibit the use of statuary, fountains and objects of art incorporated in the landscaping.' 4. Section 10(2)(a)(iii) There has been some difficulty in Strike out 'and do not the Provincial Courts in the exceed 48 inches' and interpretation of this clause substitute: when enforcement action is taken. 'and do not project It is believed this amendment will more than 48 inches rectify the problem. measured at right angles to the face of the building.' On September 24, 1968, Section 9(2) of Schedule A was added to 5. Schedule A. the Zoning and Development By-law Strike out Section 9(2) in order to streamline the issuance and substitute: of permits for signs which were 'Advertisements or signs located between an established located between any building line and city street or building line prescribed lane. Subsequently, a session of by the By-law and the Legislature in 1970 amended the limit of the adjoining City Charter under Section 569 or projected street or whereby it is the responsibility lane, provided that the of any owner to remove any struct¬ said advertisement or ure, sign, etc., that is located sign is removed at no between an established building cost to the City when line and City street or lane at the street or lane is no cost to the City. This proposed 578 Proposed Amendment Explanatory Note 5. Continued.. amendment is to further stream¬ widened in whole or line the procedure of issuing in part to the estab¬ permits in that with the recent lished building line, amendment to Section 569 of the pursuant to the prov¬ City Charter and the proposed isions of Section 569 amendment to the Zoning and of the Vancouver Development By-law no agreements Charter.' would be required for any permit issued, subject to compliance with the Zoning and Development By-law, but would have noted thereon, subject to the provisions of Section 569 of the Vancouver Charter. 6. Section 13(3) The current conditions of the By¬ To amend by adding the law require vehicular access to following: the required loading spaces to be 'Provided, however, from the lane if a lane exists that where conditions and has brought about a number of exist peculiar to the appeals to the Board of Variance site or the form of particularly for one and two development, the storey structures located mostly Director of Planning on sloping sites. This proposed may permit access from amendment would in most cases, the street in lieu of eliminate the need for an appeal lane access.' to the Board of Variance and administratively, the Director of Planning will be first consulting with the City Engineer's office before exercising his discretion. The Technical Planning Board on July 3rd, 1970, recommended that the Director of Planning make applications to amend the Zoning and Development By-law in accordance with the proposals above and such application be referred direct to a Public Hearing after a report has been received thereon from the Town Planning Commission. The Town Planning Commission on July 10th, 1970 endorsed the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the reports of the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission be received and the matter be referred for the consideration of Council at a Public Hearing. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 555 579 Board of Administration, September 4, 1970 ................(FIRE - l) FIRE & TRAFFIC MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Night Court Sittings The Court Clerk, Provincial Court, Vancouver, reports as follows: "His Honour L. S. Eckardt, District Judge of Vancouver, advises two Night Court sittings are to be held each week commencing from September 1, 1970, a reduction from four. Commencing October 1, 1970, sittings pre- viously authorized at the rate of two each week have been ordered. The question of providing funds commencing October 1, was left in abeyance at the time Night Court sittings were increased from two to four for a limited period, concluding September 30, 1970. Three of five permanent staff eliminated due to a reduced volume of Traffic Offence Notices were temporarily employed to cover the work of four Night Court sittings each week to the end of September by resolution of Council, April 28, 1970. Through vacancies, all permanent staff affected have been placed in permanent positions within the Department. By reduction of sittings during the months of August and September, funds are available in Account 6601/3 to carry two Night sittings each week for the balance of 1970. Prior to the adoption of the above report, employees assigned to Night Court duties were paid flat rates per attendance. The report recommended this system be dis- continued and full time staff employed. It is suggested the Court Clerk, Provincial Courts, Vancouver, the Admini- strative Analyst and the Director of Personnel Services review the employment of Night Court staff and the methods of payment. RECOMMENDED THAT a) Night Court sittings commencing September 1, 1970, be at the rate of two each week. b) $3,000.00 be transferred from Account 6601/3 (Salaries Court Staff-Temporary Help) to Account 6603/75, (Night Court, Traffic Operation, Salaries- Clerical). c) The Court Clerk, Provincial Courts, the Admini- strative Analyst and the Director of Personnel Services review the methods of employment of Night Court employees and the rates of payment; further, that pending such review, payments be made at rates under overtime regulations, or that part-time persons be employed at present classification." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendations of the Court Clerk, Provincial Court, Vancouver, be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 556 500 Board of Administration, September 4, 1970 ..................(FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS CONSIDERATION 1. Grant: Playhouse Theatre Company This year the Playhouse Theatre Company submitted for Council consideration grant requests for the sum of $40,000 (being $29,000 in theatre rentals and $11,000 in stage costs), plus an out- right cash grant of $20,000. The Finance Committee at its meetings of April 2nd and April 9th considered the requests and reported to Council at its meeting of April 14th. Council at that meeting approved the cash grant of $20,000 with the condition of $5,000 being a first charge against rental arrears and deferred action for the time being on the requested grant of $29,000 pending further information respecting the Organization's financial position. No action was taken on the request for $11,000 in stage costs. Under date of August 20th, the President of the Playhouse Theatre Company forwarded a letter and Playhouse Theatre Company 1970/1971 budget for the information of Council with the request that the $29,000 grant for the 1970/71 season be made. This material is circulated for the information of Council. The Director of Finance confirms that funds have been set aside in the 1970 budget for the grant request, payable in theatre time. It is noted that the $29,000 request in theatre rental time covers the 1970/71 season and, if approved, should be allocated on the basis of $15,000 in 1970 and $14,000 in 1971 subject to the 1971 portion being approved prior to budget approval by next year's Council. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. 2. Pacific National Exhibition Request for Approval of Additional Capital Expenditures The Director of Finance reports as follows: "The agreement between the City and the Pacific National Exhibition requires Council approval of the P.N.E. capital budget each year for projects to be financed from P.N.E. funds. The P.N.E. financial statements at September 30, 1969, show a reserve for improvements of $850,000. This in effect is the available funds for expenditures on new buildings and additions to or rehabilitation of old buildings. Council has already given approval to the following: June 9/70 1969/70 Capital Budget totalling $355,675 Aug.25/70 Additional Seats - Pacific Coliseum 38,500 Sept.2/70 Additional Press Facilities - Pacific Coliseum 47,000 441,175 581 The P.N.E. is presently requesting Council approval of proposed capital expenditure on the Forum Building 300,000 Total including current request $741,175 (Balance of the improvements reserve at Sept.30/69 remaining if current request approved would be $850,000 less $741,175 or $108,825) The current request is put forward at the direction of the P.N.E. Finance Committee and Board of Directors. The General Manager's letter states that the project would include installation of new plastic pipe in a concrete floor, new ice-making equipment and a complete floor over 48,000 square feet of the Forum Building, also new rink boards, changing the front of the building and improving washrooms. The letter states that these improvements will allow the P.N.E. to carry on with sports facilities for residents of the area and also provide a good ice surface for the peewee hockey teams and the figure skaters of this area as well. The letter explains that approval is requested on the basis that if the 1970 Fair is financially successful, the work will proceed immediately in order to minimize the disruption time for people who normally use the facilities in the fall and winter months. The funds would be provided from the P.N.E. reserve for improvements, which would be supplemented by the 1970 surplus of the P.N.E. For Council consideration—Request of the P.N.E. for Council approval of improvements to the Forum Building at a cost of $300,000 to be financed from P.N.E. funds." Your Board submits the above for the consideration of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 556-7 582 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS SEPTEMBER 4, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. PART I SUNDRIES RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Associated Foundry Limited 4080 Nanaimo Street________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "On October 20, 1969, City Council approved the acquisition of ij.080 Nanaimo Street for the sum of $149,000.00 with the condition that the Foundry operation would cease on or before June 30, 1971. The Company is now proceeding with the erection of new facilities in Surrey and has requested that they be allowed to move a small frame office building from the property to their new location. This building is approximately 18' x 30' in size and is attached to the main office building. During negotiations the Company was advised that the salvage value of this building is approximately $300.00. By letter dated August 11, 1970, a firm offer of $300.00 to purchase this building for removal from site has been received from Associated Foundry Limited. This offer is considered to be fair and equitable. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to sell the aforesaid building for removal from site to Associated Foundry Limited for the sum of $300.00, this amount to be credited to Code #4947/780." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 2. Georgia Viaduct Replacement - 317 Prior Street The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "The City Engineer has requested that portions of Lots 17, 18 E½ and 18 W½, Block 104, D.L. 196, be acquired for necessary street work on the Eastern approach to the Georgia Viaduct Replacement. The property is zoned RM-3 and the portion required has an area of approximately 195 sq. ft. as indicated on attached drawing BA 40 BU. Negotiations with the owner have produced agreement to convey the property required by the Engineer to the City on the following basis: 583 a) Payment for loss of land $300.00 b) Payment in lieu of recon¬ structing fence on new property line 100.00 RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire the portions of Lots 17, 18 E½and 18 W½, Block 104, D.L. 196, as per the above drawing, on the foregoing basis, the cost to be charged to Account Code #172/1120." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved. 584 PART II SALES 3. RECOMMENDED that the following application to purchase received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council. Re: Residential Lot - S.E. Sector Lot 8, Block 1 & 8, D.L. N½ 339 S/S 48th Avenue between Tyne & Boundary Rd. NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS Howard Lichty 8 40' x 157.79' $12,000.00 City Terms @ 9-3/4% 4. RECOMMENDED that the following application to purchase received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council. Re: Lot 36, D.L. 729, Plan 13271 Situated N/S Waverley Avenue West of Inverness Street NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Oickman 36 90' 98.53' $11,500.00 City This lot known to Construction Ltd. 40'x 95.17' Terms contain peat and @ 9-3/4% no guarantee given to soil stability. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 558 ======================================================================== 585 CITY OF VANCOUVER SPECIAL COUNCIL September 10, 1970. A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, September 10th, 1970, in the #1 Committee Room, City Hall, at approximately 9.30 a.m. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor, Chairman Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips and Rankin ABSENT: Alderman Sweeney Alderman Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: D. Scott BUSINESS Local Improvement on the Initiative and by Petition MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell. THAT this Council resolve itself into a Court of Revision for the purpose of hearing complaints against the proposed assessments or the accuracy of frontage measurements or any other complaints that persons interested may desire to make and which is by law cognizable by the Court, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED COURT OF REVISION Street Lighting on the Initiative - Schedule No. 396 Street Lighting by Petition - Schedule No. 397____________ The Court received from the Assessment Commissioner Schedule No. 396 listing 70 street lighting projects on the initiative. The Assessment Commissioner advised that projects 2, 9 and 68 had been defeated; i.e. objections had been received from at least more than one half of the owners representing at least more than one half of the properties affected and were, therefore, deemed to be sufficiently signed objections against the proposed works. Objections were heard from Mr. L. Flint on project #37, from Mr. S. Lycett on project #70 and from Mr. G. T. Tailing on project #43. The Court noted Schedule No. 397 submitted by the Assessment Commissioner, which listed 3 street lighting projects by petition. The Assessment Commissioner advised that these projects were requested by the majority of the owners affected by means of sufficiently signed petitions. MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the projects contained in Schedules No, 396 and No. 397 in respect of street lighting on the initiative and by petition respectively be approved. - CARRIED. 586 MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Court of Revision rise and report. - CARRIED. COUNCIL MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Court of Revision be received. - CARRIED. The Council noted a petition in favour of project #21 being Island Avenue from Argyle Street to Beatrice Street contained in Schedule No. 396 re street lighting on the initiative. It was noted by the Assessment Commissioner in the Schedule that there were insufficient objections to defeat this project. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the favourable petition re project #21 be received. - CARRIED. The Council considered a Board of Administration report dated September 8th, 1970 wherein it was recommended: 1. Items 1 to 3 inclusive in Schedule 397 Street Lighting by "Petition" be undertaken. 2. Items 1 to 70 in Schedule 396 Street Lighting on the "Initiative" Principle be undertaken, with the exception of Items 2, 9, and 68, which are shown on the schedule as having been DEFEATED. 3. The City Engineer be authorized to call tenders for the approved street lighting projects." MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Board of Administration dated September 8th, 1970 be approved. - CARRIED. Alderman Broome asked the Deputy Assessment Commissioner if, after a project has been completed, the property owners were notified they could pay the total cost then or it could be paid in installments (total cost plus interest charges) when paying their taxes on their property. It was pointed out that when the project is initiated the owners are advised of this procedure. MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT in regard to Local Improvement Projects, the Board of Administration be instructed to advise the owners the cost of the local improvement when such costs are determined, i.e. on the basis of the annual charge over the life of the local improvement levy or the cash price if the owner wishes to pay the levy in full when the work is completed. (Referred) 587 MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Motion of Aldermen Broome and Rankin be referred to the Board of Administration for report back. - CARRIED. The Council adjourned at approximately 9.55 a.m. The foregoing are Minutes of the Special Council Meeting dated September 10, 1970. ======================================================================== 588 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, September 22, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: D. H. Little PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, dated September 8, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting (Court of Revision), dated September 10, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Pacific Coast Ports The Council further considered the following motion which was tabled at the last meeting for two weeks. Alderman Linnell furnished information to members of the Council on the subject. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT WHEREAS the Minister of Transport has presented a concept for port organization in Canada; AND WHEREAS said re-organization appears to provide less autonomy and more centralized control from Ottawa of major commercial ports of the country; AND WHEREAS there are several port jurisdictions in the Greater Vancouver area and there is no machinery proposed for co- ordination of port development for these and other Pacific Coast commercial harbours; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council endorse the efforts of the Port of Vancouver Development Committee to obtain from the Minister of Transport a more appropriate form of organization for the Pacific Coast ports than has hitherto been presented. - CARRIED 589 On September 8th Alderman Broome submitted an amendment to the motion of Alderman Linnell but it was agreed by Council that this amendment be considered as a separate motion. (The motion of Ald. Linnell was, therefore, put and carried) MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Port of Vancouver Development Committee be requested to investigate terminal charges as now levied in the port of Vancouver as to whether these charges are not unreasonably high in relation to other major ports in both Canada and the United States; FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Vancouver Board of Trade. - CARRIED 2. Fire Department: Disposition of Fireboat J.H. Carlisle and Deployment of Personnel It was agreed to defer consideration of this matter pending the hearing of delegations later this day. (see Pages 10 & 11) COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Civic Dinner re Composite Committee: 1970 Program___________________________ Pursuant to letter received from the Town Planning Commission, dated September 4, 1970, it was, MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the City host a dinner in honour of Mr. Philip G. Givens, former Mayor of Toronto, who will be speaking during the Composite Committee's 1970 Program on 'The Urban Strait-Jacket', the date being the evening of November 9th. - CARRIED 2. Declaration of 'Hungarians Day' and flying of Hungarian Flag at City Hall A request was received from the Chairman of the Coordinating Committee of the Hungarian Organizations in Vancouver forwarding resolution asking October 23rd be declared 'Hungarians Day' in Vancouver and the Hungarian flag be flown oh the City Hall. His Worship the Mayor advised he was prepared to make a proclamation in connection with 'Hungarians Day' and suggested the flag be flown on the City Hall at the location of the No. 1 Committee Room. The Council agreed with His Worship's proposals. 590 3. Name: Southeast Sector A communication from the Town Planning Commission, dated August 11, 1970, advised of a resolution recommending the area bounded by Kerr Road, Boundary Road, 54th Avenue and Marine Drive, known as the Southeast Sector, be named 'Sparbrook'. The Council was informed that names (eight) had been submitted from the community for study. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the names (eight) submitted by the community and the name 'Sparbrook' proposed by the Town Planning Commission be submitted to the Council for consideration. - CARRIED Alderman Wilson requested consideration also be given to the name 'Fraserview'. His Worship the Mayor so directed. 4. Floral Beautification: Median of Highway 401 The Council received a communication from Mr. Harold J. Merilees, M.L.A. in the matter of providing floral beautification on the median of Highway 401 between Chilliwack and the City of Vancouver, which would help to celebrate, in the spring of 1971, the 100th anniversary of British Columbia in joining Confederation. Mr. Merilees advised in his communication of cooperation being received in the matter through the Minister of Highways, the Centennial Committee and various other groups. He suggests, therefore, the City of Vancouver consider making a grant of $500 toward this project. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this request be received. - CARRIED 5. Delegation Request re Unemployment Situation in Local Union (I.B.E.W) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the request of the I.B.E.W. Union, in respect of the Council hearing a delegation on the unemployment situation in the local Union, be approved, and arrangements made accordingly. - CARRIED 6. C.B.C. Headquarters: Information__________ His Worship the Mayor submitted a letter dated September 21, 1970, forwarding a press release respecting plans for early con- struction in Vancouver by the C.B.C. of a radio and TV production centre. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT His Worship the Mayor be in communication with Mr. George F. Davidson, President of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and arrange for a representative of the C.B.C. to appear before the Council to give full details of this proposed construction. - CARRIED 591 A. General Report, September 18, 1970 Works and Utility Matters Freeway Connection: Georgia Viaduct to Highway 401 Appointment of Social Planning Sub-Consultant (Clause 14) The Board of Administration advised of Council's action on July 21, 1970, respecting appointment of Mr. W.B. Mundy, of the City's Social Planning/Community Development Department, as the Social Planning sub-consultant on the Design Team carrying out the study in regard to freeway connection, Georgia Viaduct to Highway 401. However, Mr. Mundy has resigned from the City's service. It is, therefore, proposed that Mrs. Nancy Arwyn of the same Department be appointed on the same terms and conditions. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the resolution of Council dated July 21, 1970, approving the appointment of Mr. Mundy as Social Planning Sub-consultant re the Georgia Viaduct - Highway 401 study be amended by deleting all references to Mr. Mundy and substituting therefor, Mrs. Nancy Arwyn. - CARRIED Local Improvements: Initiative Principle (Clause 15) MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Clause 15 of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated September 18, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY Closing Lane North of 26th Avenue, East of Alexandra Street, together with Lane West of Granville Street, North of 26th Avenue (Clause 16)____________________ It was agreed to defer consideration of this clause pending the hearing of a delegation later this day. Sidewalk: 48th Avenue, Ross to __________Inverness Street (Clause 17) It was agreed to defer consideration of this clause pending the hearing of a delegation pursuant to request received. Balance of Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT, in respect of report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated September 18, 1970, Clauses 1 to 9 inclusive, 12, 13 and 18 be adopted and Clauses 10 and 11 received for information. - CARRIED 592 Social Service and Health Matters Indigent Burials (Clause 3) The Board of Administration submitted report of the Corporation Counsel on the matter of indigent burials and the history of the action by Council authorizing a contract for indigent burials with First Memorial Services Ltd. It is advised letters have been received from Harron Bros. Ltd. suggesting the matter be reopened and from Kearney Funeral Directors stating this company is prepared to provide the service for a lesser fee. The following is extracted from the Corporation Counsel's report: "In view of the fact that Council has already accepted the offer of First Memorial Services Ltd. thus creating a binding contract, it is suggested that Mr. Owen and Kearney Funeral Directors be advised that the matter will come up for further consideration when the contract with First Memorial Services Ltd. expires. Before entering into a contract with First Memorial Services Ltd. it will be necessary to terminate the existing contracts with the various funeral parlours and authority is therefore requested to give notice of termination in accordance with the terms of the contracts." MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the action proposed by the Corporation Counsel as stated above be approved and he be authorized accordingly. - CARRIED (Aldermen Sweeney and Wilson are recorded in the negative) Balance of Social Service Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clauses 1, 2 and 4 to 6 inclusive, of the report of the Board of Administration (Social Service matters), dated September 18, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters Low Cost Housing Senior Citizens Mobile Homes The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Deputy Corporation Counsel, pursuant to Council's instructions, regarding the legal aspects involved particularly in respect of the City's powers in the matter of leasing of City land to a developer for the purpose of creating mobile home sites. The Director of Planning's report, submitted by the Board of Administration, states the Director of Planning is preparing a report on mobile homes pursuant to Council's instructions and suggests the Deputy Corporation Counsel report be considered in conjunction with the Planning report when received by Council. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated September 18, 1970, be received and the Deputy Corporation Counsel's report on low cost housing: senior citizens' mobile homes, be deferred for consideration when the Director of Planning's report on the subject is before Council. - CARRIED 593 Licenses and Claims Matters Sale of Bay Rum The Board of Administration, pursuant to Council resolution, submitted the following report of the Chief License Inspector respecting sale of Bay Rum in the City: "The License Inspectors have made spot checks in their districts and the operators of sixteen premises admit that they sell Bay Rum. In addition two wholesalers admit that they supply stores with Bay Rum. The Manager of a large drug store chain and several department stores were contacted, and all declared they do not sell Bay Rum. A list of the sixteen retail stores and the two wholesale dealers is circulated." MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT a letter of warning be forwarded to the list of dealers and wholesalers, reported on in the Board of Administration report by the Chief License Inspector, to the effect that the City Council is considering whether or not the licenses of these dealers and wholesalers will be cancelled in view of the report of the sale of Bay Rum in their operations; However, an opportunity will be given in each case for a hearing before the Council prior to any further action being taken on the matter. LOST A recorded vote was requested. The record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Bird His Worship the Mayor Alderman Calder Alderman Wilson Alderman Broome Alderman Sweeney Alderman Phillips Alderman Hardwick Alderman Rankin Alderman Linnell Alderman Adams (The motion of Alderman Broome was declared lost.) MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this subject re the sale of Bay Rum be referred to the City Council when considering Charter Amendments. - CARRIED The Committee of the Whole Council recessed at approximately 10:50 a.m., following which the Committee held an 'In Camera' meeting in the Mayor's Office and then reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber at approximately 11:40 a.m. 594 Grant: Opera Auditions _________(Playhouse) Clause 1 The Council considered request from the Director of Western Canada Auditions of the National Council of the Metropolitan Opera for a grant equal to the rental of the Queen Elizabeth Playhouse Sunday evening, February 7, 1971. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this grant request be approved. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY Grant: Canadian Red Cross Society (Theatre Rehearsal Room) _________Clause 2______________________ An application was received from the Canadian Red Cross Society for a grant equal to the rental of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre rehearsal room for a blood donor clinic, October 9, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this grant request be approved. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY B. Property Matters, September 18, 1970 Acquisition for Provincial Courts (Vancouver) Complex 230-232 Main Street (Clause 8)_____________________________ MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Clause 8 of the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated September 18, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY Haro-Smithe Connector: Request for Lease Extension (Sidmont Investments Ltd.) (Clause 9)__________________________________________________ On August 25th, the Council received representation from Mr. W. Street, Barrister, on behalf of United Equities Limited (Sidmont Investments Ltd.) requesting that Council reconsider its decision of May 26th not to extend beyond July 31, 1971, lease of 875 Burrard Street to Hertz Rent-A-Car. Mr. Street requested an extension be granted to November 1, 1972. The Council referred the matter to the Board of Administration for report. In the Board of Administration report of September 18th, an historic review is set out in respect of this and related properties. It is advised that financing for a nearby hotel complex has been arranged but the matter of lease extension is delaying the start of the project as Hertz Rent-A-Car must be guaranteed temporary accommodation. 595 The position of the British Columbia Automobile Association leasing of surplus lands jointly with United Equities Limited is set out in the report. Alternative proposals for Council's consideration are referred to and after due consideration, it was, MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT Sidmont Investments Ltd. be offered the choice of one of the following two proposals: (a) no change in the Council decision of June 23, 1970, i.e. 'that lease extensions be not granted but that after the lease expirations, such leases be continued on a month-to-month basis.' (b) continue the present arrangements until July 31, 1971 when the current term lease to Sidmont expires and then enter into lease extension from August 1, 1971 to October 31, 1972 on the portion of the site now occupied by them at a rental based on 9-3/4% interest on the Estimated Market Value, plus an amount equal to land taxes as if levied. Estimated rental at 9-3/4% of $250,000.00 $24,375.00 Taxes on Land only 7,200.00 $31,575.00 per annum or approximately $2,630.00 per month the condition being attached, however, that a letter of intent will be filed with the City to the effect the proposed hotel construction will proceed within 1971. - CARRIED Balance of Property Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clauses 1 to 7 inclusive of the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated September 18, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Classes for Expectant Parents and Rental Accommodation for Classes and for Child Health Centres The Board of Administration, under date of September 16, 1970, submitted a report setting out report of the Medical Health Officer respecting additional classes for expectant parents and rental accommodation for classes for expectant parents and child health centres. The recommendations are summarized as follows: "1. The expenditure of $1,261.73 be approved, effective immediately, for purchase of equipment described in the attached Schedule A for an additional teaching centre for Classes for Expectant Parents. 2. The approval of $470.00 for rentals in 1970 for decentralized Health Department programs. 3. The additional funds be provided from Contingency Reserve." 596 The Board of Administration recommends that the recommendations of the Medical Health Officer outlined above be approved, since discussions with the Medical Health Officer have convinced your Board that this can be regarded as an 'unavoidable' expense. (Copy of Schedule A referred to is on file in the City Clerk's Office) MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved. - CARRIED D. Grant: Vancouver Neurological Centre The Board of Administration, under date of September 16, 1970, submitted a report setting out report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development in respect of a request from the Vancouver Neurological Centre for a grant of $10,000. The following is extracted from the report: "The Director of the Department of Social Planning/Community Development recommends that Council approve a grant of $6,000 to the Vancouver Neurological Centre in recognition of the additional services given to Vancouver's children. The City Health Officer endorses this recommendation. The Comptroller of Accounts advises the $6,000 would be provided by an appropriation from Revenue Surplus-Prior Years, pending the final Revenue and Expenditure results at year end." The Board of Administration recommends approval of the $6,000 grant. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY The Committee of the Whole Council recessed at approximately 12:00 noon to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. The Committee of the Whole Council reconvened in the Council Chamber at approximately 2:00 p.m., with the following members of the Committee present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson 597 DELEGATIONS, UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND REPORTS Disposition of Fireboat J.H. Carlisle and Deployment of Personnel______________ The Council further considered Board of Administration report dated June 22, 1970, in respect of disposition of Fireboat J.H. Carlisle and deployment of personnel. The Fire Chief's report is contained therein, with the following recommendations: "1. That, on completion of the watermains modification and the delivery of the two 1,500 gallon pumpers, the Fireboat J.H. Carlisle be removed from False Creek and that the Fire Hall No. 16 on False Creek be abandoned at that time. 2. That, to complete the provision of land based protection for the False Creek area, authority be granted for tenders to be called for the two remaining 1,500 g.p.m. pumpers in September, 1970 for delivery at the earliest possible date in 1971. These pumpers to replace two 1,050 g.p.m. pumpers scheduled for replacement in accordance with the programme of apparatus replacement approved by City Council at their meeting of February 17, 1970." In the matter of disposition of the Fireboat J.H. Carlisle once removed from False Creek, the Fire Chief states: "It is my considered opinion that the J. H. Carlisle should be moored at No. 10 Fire Hall in Burrard Inlet and should not be disposed of until I have completed the waterfront study." The Board of Administration recommends as follows, and refers particularly in the report to the personnel: "1. The recommendations of the Fire Chief be adopted. 2. The J. H. Carlisle be moored at No. 10 Fire Hall in the Burrard Inlet and remain unmanned. 3. The deployment of the personnel be as indicated in the Fire Chief's report, attached. 4. The five (5) least senior Pilots revert to First Class Firefighters and the Pilot reverting to Relief Pilot maintain their present established salary rate, but receive only one third (1/3) of any general rate increase granted until such time as the established rate is reached." (Copy of Fire Chief's report is on file in the City Clerk's Office) Earlier in the proceedings the Council received representations from the Vancouver Firefighters Union in opposition to removal of the Fireboat J.H. Carlisle from False Creek. A delegation was received from the False Creek Mill Operators Cooperative Association expressing concern that care be taken in the timing of the removal. The Council noted the City Clerk has received a number of letters on the subject. A letter, dated September 21, 1970, from the Canadian Merchant Service Guild was received this day, against the proposal of removal of the fireboat. 598 MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the recommendations of the Board of Administration and the Fire Chief, submitted by the Board of Administration under date of June 22, 1970, be approved, with the exception of recommendation 2 by the Fire Chief respecting calling of tenders for 1,500 g.p.m. pumpers since this recommendation was adopted by Council on July 9; FURTHER THAT this approval be on the understanding the Fireboat will not be removed until installation of the four 1,500 g.p.m. pumpers and the proposed water main improvements are carried out, as referred to in the Board of Administration report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this whole matter be tabled until the Committee respecting waterfront fire protection is able to report to Council respecting financial support from the National Harbours Board and support from the surrounding municipalities. - LOST (The motion of Alderman Adams was then put and carried.) Works and Utility Matters (cont'd) Closing Lane North of 26th Avenue, East of Alexandra Street, together with Lane West of Granville Street, North of 26th Avenue (Clause 16) The Board of Administration reported as follows: "The Deputy City Engineer and Supervisor of Property and Insurance report as follows: 'York House School for Girls Society is the owner of all the lots in Block 670, D.L. 526 bounded by King Edward Avenue, Granville Street, 26th Avenue and Alexandra Street. The development of the site has been approved by the Technical Planning Board subject to the Society acquiring the lane in the block and the dedication of the east 10 feet of the site for the future widening of Granville Street. We recommend that the lane north of 26th Avenue east of Alexandra Street and the lane west of Granville Street north of 26th Avenue be closed, stopped up and conveyed to York House School for Girls Society subject to the following conditions: (a) The east 10 feet of Block 670 to be dedicated for the future widening of Granville Street. (b) The portion so dedicated be leased back to the Society for the nominal sum of $1.00 subject to a six months notice of cancellation if required for municipal purposes. (c) The utilities in the closed lane to be abandoned or re- routed when required by the City Engineer to his satisfaction to the account of the School. (d) The School to bear all costs in closing out the lane. (e) The block to be consolidated into one parcel to the School's account. 599 (f) An agreement to the satisfaction of the Corporation Council and City Engineer. The School has requested that the closed lane be exchanged for the 10 foot widening strip for Granville Street. The School has requested Council's permission to appear as a delegation regarding this matter.' Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance and the Deputy City Engineer be adopted and that the matter of the exchange of the lane and the street widening strip for Granville Street be advanced for Council's consideration." A delegation was heard from the York House School in support of special consideration to the School for its lands involved in the exchange. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Board of Administration be adopted subject to the lane allowance reverting to the City at the nominal sum of $1.00 should it not be continued to be used for school purposes. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd) E. Grant Requests The Board of Administration, under date of September 17, 1970, submitted a report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development on the following outstanding grant requests: Family Service Centres Boys' Clubs of Vancouver St. James Church, Social Service Neighbourhood Services Association Comments are made in each case and the following is extracted from the report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development: "Considering the present state of the City budget and the time involved in researching these requests, the Director of SP/CD asks Council to instruct him as to whether the aforementioned outstanding grant applications should be reviewed and reported on in the usual manner." MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the Director of Social Planning/Community Development be requested to review and report on these grant applications as soon as possible. - CARRIED F. Youth Programmes: Riley Park and Clark Park MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Board of Administration dated September 4, 1970, forwarding interim report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development on youth programmes in respect of Riley and Clark Parks, be received for information. - CARRIED 600 G. Tyne Street Ornamental Steel Pole Overhead Wiring__________________________ The Board of Administration, under date of August 25, 1970, submitted a report in the matter of Tyne Street ornamental steel pole overhead wiring, pursuant to Council's instructions on May 26, 1970. The report deals with steel pole overhead costs, moving of the power line to the lane west of Tyne Street and comments from the Fraserview-Killarney Area Council. The Board of Administration concludes recommending the City Engineer's recommendation, 'that no further action be taken in the matter of the Tyne Street Power Line at this time', be adopted. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT, pursuant to recommendation of the Board of Administration and the City Engineer, no further action be taken in the matter of the Tyne Street power line at this time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the power line be moved to the lane west of Tyne Street and poles be installed in the lane; and the B.C. Hydro and Power Authority be requested to make a contribution in this regard, but failing to receive such assistance the costs be taken from General Revenue. - LOST (The motion of Alderman Broome was then put and carried.) H. Four Seasons Hotels Limited Development N/S Georgia Street between Stanley Park and Denman Street______________________________ The Board of Administration submitted report of the Director of Planning in respect of the proposed development by Four Seasons Hotels Limited on the N/S of Georgia Street between Stanley Park and Denman Street. The developers now seek final acceptance by Council of the schematic development drawings and the passage of the required By-law. The Director of Planning sets out in the Board of Adminis- tration report, an historical review, development proposals and other development information, as well as features in connection with the project. The following is extracted from the report of the Director of Planning: "The Technical Planning Board recommends that: The schematic plans of development as indicated on the drawings prepared by Webb, Zerafa, Menkes, Architects, and stamped 'Received City Planning Office May 27th and June 11th, 1970' be APPROVED in accordance with this report and with respect to the siting, height and general location of buildings; proposed uses of the buildings (Hotel and related facilities; apartments; townhouses; private marina; retail stores; commercial and service facilities; restaurants; banquet halls) and provisions of a health club and private marina facilities both for the use by tenants and hotel guests only. 601 THAT, when filed, the Development Permit Application(s) be subject to the prior approval of the Technical Planning Board in accordance with this report and also having regard to: 1. The submission of information and drawings to satisfactorily indicate the following: The detailed layout and use of all floors of all buildings; Details of the size, location, manoeuvering aisles, ramp grades, etc. of all underground off-street parking facilities. Detailed information of the location of all vehicular ingress and egress to the site with the detailed crossing locations being first approved by the City Engineer. The provision of an adequate number of off-street loading and unloading spaces to adequately serve all portions of the development as required. Arrangements for the detailed treatment of all open portions of the site including screening etc. to the surfaced off- street parking facilities; provision of suitable landscaping including lawn, shrub, and tree planting as well as reflecting pools, etc. The satisfactory determination of the finished levels of the plazas and open portions of the site in relation to the Georgia Street building grade. 2. The provision of approximately 150 off-street parking spaces on the open portions of the site with the balance of the off-street parking spaces being underground. 3. The submission of the detailed elevations of all buildings, together with exterior finishes and materials, with the design being first approved by the Technical Planning Board on advice from the Design Panel. 4. The completion of the required agreements, to the satis- faction of City Council after report from the Technical Planning Board for the provision and maintenance by the developer of the public walkways and public open space areas, including full details of the development; site levels; the treatment and maintenance of these areas. 5. Information, satisfactory to the Technical Planning Board, as to the phasing of the construction of the development, including landscaping and treatment of the open portions of the site. 6. Information as to any required signs, with such signs being non-flashing and generally restricted to facia signs only attached to the retail stores, restaurants and the hotel with no illuminated signs facing Stanley Park and with all signs and advertisements to be subject to the Technical Planning Board. The Town Planning Commission also recommend that the schematic plans of development be approved in accordance with the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board. I recommend that the schematic scheme of development be APPROVED in accordance with the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission." 602 The Board of Administration recommends the foregoing recommendations be endorsed. The Council noted a memorandum from the City Clerk advising of various communications received from organizations and individuals commenting on the matter and generally in opposition to the development. It is stated in the City Clerk's memorandum that the Park Board wishes to appear before Council as a dele- gation. The Park Board is in opposition to the project. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Board of Administration, dated September 10, 1970, be approved. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the memorandum from the City Clerk be received. - CARRIED I. Report of Special Committee re Illegal Suites, September 18, 1970 The Special Committee re Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases submitted the following report under date of September 18, 1970: "The Committee of Officials has considered the following requests under the policy established by Council concerning Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases, and reports as follows: (a) The following applications recommended for approval by the sub-committee, be approved: Melva Cairns (tenant), 131 East 27th Avenue Karter K. Chohan (owner), 2491 East 19th Avenue Mrs. Lynne Clement (tenant), 2385 East 54th Avenue Mr. Skuli Johnson (owner), 2935 West 8th Avenue Louis Kusel (owner) 3 463 - 3 4 6 5 West 6th Avenue Mike and Katica Paulic (owners), 1735 East 28th Avenue Mrs. Marie Rochefort (tenant), 3339 Monmouth Street Mrs. Naranjan Kaur Mehar Singh (owner), 3075 East Broadway Mrs. Rose Stewart (owner), 3282 West 31st Avenue Amy F. Upshall (tenant), 2690 East 1st Avenue (b) The following applications be approved for six months from the date of this resolution: Hugh R. Cockriell (tenant), 3335 Charles Street Mr. Jural Laus (owner), 4774 Joyce Street (c) The following applications be approved for one year from the date of this resolution: Korbinian Kosolofski (owner), 8415 Duff Street Germano Pellizzari (tenant), 3489 Franklin Street Mark Prodanovic (tenant), 3325 East 29th Avenue John Stancato (owner), 375 Skeena Street (d) The following applications be not approved: Luigi V. Fontana (tenant), 2979 Charles Street Michal Humenny (owner), 233 East 57th Avenue John and Maria Manoila (owners), 174 East 44th Avenue (e) With respect to the above mentioned, the City Building Inspector be instructed to carry out the policy as adopted by Council on December 17, 1963, and as amended by Council on November 10, 1964." 603 MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing report of the Spcial Committee re Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases, containing recommendations lettered (a) to (e), be approved. - CARRIED J. Report of Standing Committee on Planning and Development, September 3, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, in respect of report of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development dated September 3, 1970, Clauses 1 to 3 inclusive of Part I be adopted and Clauses 4 to 8 inclusive of Part II be received for information. - CARRIED K. Report of Standing Committee on Health and Welfare, September 10, 1970________________ MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT, in respect of report of the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare, dated September 10, 1970, Clause 1 of Part I be adopted and Clauses 2 to 5 inclusive of Part II be received for information. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED BY-LAWS 1. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 3575, BEING THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BY-LAW (S/W corner of Main Street and Marine Drive) (All lands within an area bounded on the north by the lane south of Broadway with the exception of Lot 20, Block 348, D.L. 526, Burrard Street on the west, Pine Street on the east and 14th Avenue on the south) (E/S Victoria Drive between 48th and 49th Avenues) (Area bounded by Skeena Street, 2nd Narrows Bridge approach, Rupert Street and CPR right-of-way) (All lands bounded by King Edward Avenue, Camosun Street and 29th Avenue)_________________________________ MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED 604 MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 2. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 4065 BEING A ZONING BY-LAW (Four Seasons Hotels Limited) MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 4065 being a Zoning By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT, in respect of Part 2 of this By-law, all the words after the word 'shall' in the quoted portion on page 2, re floor space ratio, be struck, and the following substituted therefor: 'not exceed 3.0'. - LOST MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 605 MOTIONS 1. Allocation of Lands for Highway Purposes (317 Prior Street)______________________________ MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS the registered owners have conveyed to the City of Vancouver, for highway purposes, the following lands: 1. All that portion of Lots 17 and 18, Block 104, District Lot 196, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 196, described as follows: Commencing at the south westerly corner of said Lot 18; Thence North 6.6 feet following in the westerly limit of said Lot 18; Thence S 83° 50' W, 50.29 feet, more or less, to inter- section with the easterly limit of said Lot 17 at a point 1.2 feet northerly from the south easterly corner of said Lot 17; Thence South 1.2 feet following in the easterly limit of said Lot 17 to the south easterly corner of said Lot 17; Thence West 50 feet, more or less, following in the southerly limit of said Lot 17 to the point of commencement. The same as shown outlined red on plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., dated September 10, 1970, and marginally numbered LF 5513. AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for highway purposes; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the above described lands so conveyed be, and the same are hereby accepted and allocated for highway purposes, and declared to form and constitute portions of highway. - CARRIED 2. Closing and Stopping Up Portion of Street (Discovery Street north of 4th Avenue) MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS on the 27th day of June, 1968, Resolution of City Council passed the following Resolution. BE IT RESOLVED that all that portion of road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 6421 adjacent to Block "A", District Lot 538, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 7615, be closed, stopped up and title taken thereto and subdivided with the adjacent lands; said portion of road more particularly described as follows: The east 34 feet of said road lying between the production westerly of the southerly limit of the portion of said Lot "A" included in Reference Plan 5064 and a point normal to the south east corner of the portion of Block "A", Explanatory Plan 2125, Block 132, District Lot 540, lying to the north of the portion of said Block "A" included in Reference Plan 5584 and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the south westerly corner of Block "A", District Lot 538, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 7615; 606 Thence N 89° 54' 35" W 14 feet following in the production westerly of the southerly limit of said Block "A"; Thence N 44° 57' 20" W 28.26 feet to intersection with a line drawn parallel to and 34 feet perpendicularly distant westerly from the westerly limit of said Block "A"; Thence north 1016.42 feet more or less following in the line drawn parallel to and 34 feet perpendicularly distant westerly from the westerly limit of said Block "A" to a point normal to the south east corner of the portion of Block "A", Explanatory plan 2125, Block 132, District Lot 540, Group 1, New Westminster District, lying to the north of the portion of said Block "A", included in Reference Plan 5584; Thence east 34 feet more or less following in the line drawn normal to the said portion of Block "A", Explanatory Plan 2125 to intersection with the westerly limit of said Block "A", plan 7615; Thence south 1036.47 feet more or less following in the westerly limit of said Block "A", plan 7615 to the point of commencement. The same as shown outlined red on plan prepared by Adam Burhoe, B.C.L.S. dated the 18th day of June, 1968 and marginally numbered LE 3098. AND WHEREAS the City Engineer now requires a larger corner cut-off at 4th Avenue and Discovery Street; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution dated the 27th day of June, 1968, be rescinded; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all that portion of road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 6421 adjacent to Block "A", District Lot 538, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 7615, be closed, stopped up and title taken thereto and subdivided with the adjacent lands; said portion of road more particularly described as follows: The east 34 feet of said road lying between the production westerly of the southerly limit of the portion of said Block "A" included in Reference Plan 5064 and a point normal to the south east corner of the portion of Block "A", Explanatory Plan 2125, Block 132, District Lot 540, lying to the north of the portion of said Block "A", Block 132, included in Reference Plan 5584. Said East 34 feet more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the south westerly corner of Block "A", District Lot 538, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 7615; Thence N 89° 54' 35" W 2 feet following in the production westerly of the southerly limit of said Block "A"; Thence N 33° 39' 40" W 57.73 feet to intersection with a line drawn parallel to and 34 feet perpendicularly distant westerly from the westerly limit of said Block "A"; 607 Thence North 988.42 feet, more or less, following in the line drawn parallel to and 34 feet perpendicularly distant westerly from the westerly limit of said Block "A" to a point normal to the south east corner of the portion of Block "A", Explanatory plan 2125, Block 132, District Lot 540, Group 1, New West- minster District, lying to the north of the portion of said Block "A", included in Reference Plan 5584; Thence East 34 feet, more or less, following in the line drawn normal to the said portion of Block "A", Explanatory Plan 2125 to intersection with the westerly limit of said Block "A", plan 7615; Thence South 1036.47 feet, more or less, following in the westerly limit of said Block "A", plan 7615 to the point of commencement. The same as shown outlined red on plan prepared by Adam Burhoe, B.C.L.S., dated the 18th day of June, 1968 and marginally numbered LE 3098, a print of which is annexed hereto. - CARRIED 3. Closing and Stopping Up Lane (North of 8th Avenue, East of Heather Street) MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver; AND WHEREAS the lane dedicated by the deposit of Plan 4860 is located in such a position that it is detrimental to the future lane requirements within the block; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all the lane dedicated by the deposit of Plan 4860 be closed, stopped up and conveyed to the abutting owner of Lots "A", "B" and "C" of Lots 18 to 20, Plan 4860, Block 319, District Lot 526, Group 1, New Wesminster District, and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the said Lots "A", "B" and "C" and closed lane be subdivided to provide for a 10 foot lane along the northerly boundary and the remainder to form one parcel. - CARRIED 4. Program for Care and Training Transient Unemployed Youth On September 8th, Notice was called on the following motion which was re-submitted at this time. However, changes were agreed to by the Council this day and the motion, therefore, now reads as follows: MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT WHEREAS it is desirable that Federal authorities provide a suitable program for the care and training of transient un- employed youth for jobs; 608 AND WHEREAS the Department of National Defence and the Emergency Measures Organization through the army is equipped with facilities and personnel to provide shelter, food, medical services, together with physical training, trade training and vocational counselling; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council request the Federal Authorities to consider the use of army training centres in preference to City armouries as suitable facilities to carry out a constructive program of care, training, and employment. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, in Amendment, SECONDED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT WHEREAS it is desirable that Federal authorities provide a suitable program for the care and training of transient un- employed youth, and for the provision of jobs; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City Council request the Federal Authorities to consider the question of such a program. - LOST The main motion was put and carried. 5. Air Pollution: Marpole On September 8th, Notice was called on the following motion which was re-submitted at this time. However, changes were agreed to by the Council this day and the motion, therefore, now reads as follows: MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT WHEREAS the air pollution situation is still bad in the Marpole area although the City's revised air pollution standards have been in effect for over a year; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Administration report to the City Council on the situation in the Marpole area and any steps that might be taken to remedy the situation; the Board of Administration also report on the manpower situation in the Air Pollution Control Division. - CARRIED 6. Crystal Pool Replacement On September 8th, Notice was submitted in respect of Crystal Pool Replacement which, by agreement of the Council this day, was changed to read as follows: MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT WHEREAS the cities of New Westminster and Burnaby have been awarded the Canada Summer Games; AND WHEREAS they will be building an Olympic size spectator pool for these Games; AND WHEREAS there is need for only one spectator pool in this area; 609 AND WHEREAS an Olympic size 8 lane 50 meter pool could be built for approximately One Million Dollars and provide facilities for Championship training; AND WHEREAS if the Million Dollars thus not expended in replacing Crystal Pool could be used for two additional pools attached to the secondary schools; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that an invitation be extended to the Park Board to discuss with the Standing Committee on General Purposes the matter of the replacement of the Crystal Pool. (referred) MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the subject matter of the foregoing motion be referred to the Standing Committee on General Purposes. - CARRIED 7. Beautification of Median Highway 401 Centre Boulevard Boundary Road_______________ MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the matter of beautification of the median strip of Highway 401 between Boundary Road and Cassiar Street, together with the centre boulevard of Boundary Road from Burrard Inlet to the Fraser River be referred to the Standing Committee on Planning and Development for consideration and report. (notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Bird - advised it is understood the proposed Innovative Housing innovative housing development has been Southeast Sector withdrawn by the developer. Alderman Bird therefore proposed the following motion: MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the City of Vancouver develop the lands proposed for a low cost innovative housing scheme in the Southeast Sector, to provide such innovative housing for sale to low income groups on a cost basis. (referred) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the foregoing motion be considered 'In Camera' later this day. - CARRIED 610 Alderman Hardwick - requested the Board of Administration Proposed Townhouse obtain a report on the status of a Apartment Development: proposed townhouse apartment develop¬ 1000 block Cypress Street ment in the 1000 block Cypress Street. The Alderman enquired if the residents in the area will have an opportunity of making representations on the matter. His Worship requested the Board of Administration report accordingly. Alderman Calder - reiterated a request made some time Denman Place ago for a report respecting a change in the Denman Place plans to now provide for a hotel. His Worship so instructed. Alderman Wilson - enquired of the status of an appli¬ 1000 Block West 59th cation for paving and curb in the Street Paving 1000 block West 59th Avenue, it being understood the application has been outstanding for over two years. His Worship instructed a report be obtained. Alderman Wilson drew attention to a proposed develop¬ 3737 Oak Street ment on the site at 3737 Oak Street and difficulties being experienced by the developer in being able to obtain approval of the Planning Department to proceed. The Alderman requested a report be made to Council giving information on what developers may do to obtain approval. His Worship the Mayor advised he would obtain a report. Alderman Phillips - advised his firm has been appointed Engagement of his Firm re investment counsellors to the Separation Trust Fund Separation Trust Fund in accordance with advice received by him from the Municipal and Regional Employees Union under date of August 27th. The Corporation Counsel reported that he did not see any conflict of interest in respect of this appointment and Alderman Phillips' position as a member of the Council. Alderman Broome - commented with respect to building Building Department Report permits issued since January 1, 1970 re Permits Issued to August 31, 1970, stating such are less by approximately one-half of 1969 for the same period. 611 NOTICE OF MOTION Prohibition of Stationary Election Signs______________ The following Notice of Motion was submitted and recognized by the Chair: MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT WHEREAS Vancouver City Council has indicated a sincere desire to combat pollution in the City of Vancouver; AND WHEREAS visual pollution is equally as offensive as other forms of environmental pollution; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Sign By-law No. 2341 be amended so as to prohibit the erection of all forms of stationary election signs in all residential areas in the City of Vancouver. (notice) The Council recessed at approximately 4:10 to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office. The foregoing are Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated September 22, 1970. 612 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION .................... (WORKS). 1 SEPTEMBER 18TH, 1970. WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS Account Code 0116/7901 - 'City Subdivisions - Unallocated' To 0116/7906 - 'Miscellaneous - Unallocated' $ 70,000 Account Code 0116/5701 - 'York & Cypress Streets, 1st to Maple proceeding To (not this year)' 0116/7906 - 'Miscellaneous - Unallocated' $107,000. " Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT 1- Reallocation of Sewer Funds "Work in some categories has not proceeded as anticipated when the 1970 Budget was prepared. In order that funds may be available for other desirable projects, I RECOMMEND making the following transfers in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget. 2. Sewer on 21st Avenue between Prince Edward Street & St. George Street "T.V. inspection shows this old sewer to be in poor condition. The estimated cost of replacement is $15,500. I RECOMMEND that $15,500 be appropriated for this work and charged to Account Code 0116/7906, 'Miscellaneous - Unallocated' in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget. " Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 3. Twin Sewers on Station Street between Prior Street and National Avenue "Extension of this sewer will reduce surcharge on sewers on Prior Street and the lane east of Main Street as part of a scheme to provide separate sewers in this area. The estimated cost is $45,000. I RECOMMEND that $45,000 be appropriated for this work and charged to Account Code 0116/7906 - 'Miscellaneous Unallocated' in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 613 4. Sewer Reconstruction in the area between 15th and 17th Avenues, Cl ark and Knight Streets___________ "The following sewers should be reconstructed to replace poor sewers in this area following T.V. inspection. Much of this work is required prior to proposed paving. Lane South of 16th Avenue East of Inverness Street Inverness Street, Lane South of 16th Avenue to 16th Avenue 16th Avenue, Inverness Street to Clark Drive 16th Avenue, Clark Drive to West of Knight Street Clark Drive, 16th Avenue to 15th Avenue 15th Avenue, Clark Drive to West of Knight Street The estimated cost is $48,000. I RECOMMEND that the work be charged to Account Code 0116/7906, 'Miscellaneous - Unallocated' in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget, subject to approval of Item 1 above. " Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 5. Cleaning and Inspection of Sewers in Salish Subdivision - Musqueam Indian Reserve "Funds are requested to clean and inspect by television, sewers in the Salish Subdivision prior to take-over by the City. This will be a City expense, with the Indian Band making good any defects. The estimated cost of this work is $5,000. I RECOMMEND that $5,000 be appropriated for this purpose from Account Code 0116/7906, 'Miscellaneous - Unallocated', in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget, subject to approval of Item 1 above. " Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 6. Sewer on 62nd Avenue between Prince Edward Street and St. George Street "This sewer is undersized and is in very poor condition with collapsed sections. It should be replaced and connected to the Sewerage District's trunk sewer at St. George Street. This work will cut off and eliminate another poor sewer on St. George Street between 62nd Avenue and 63rd Avenue. The estimated cost, including extending house connections on St. George Street to the District's trunk sewer is $40,000. I RECOMMEND that $40,000 be appropriated for this work to be charged to Account Code 0116/7906 'Miscellaneous - Unallocated' in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget, subject to approval of Item 1 above. " Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 614 7. Installation of Water Mains - Project 1010_________________________ "The following water main replacements are required due to leaks: Street PROJECT 1010 To From Slocan Street Dundas Street Pandora Street Woodland Drive Georgia Street Venables Street Woodland Drive Hastings Street Pender Street Skeena Street 22nd Avenue 24th Avenue Pandora Street Lakewood Drive Templeton Drive 30th Avenue Victoria Drive Gladstone Street Prince Albert Street 7th Avenue Broadway The estimated cost of Project 1010 is $60,000. The funds for this project are available in the 1970 Capital Budget, 'Provision for Unspecified Projects', Account No. 126/7902. I RECOMMEND that the water mains be replaced on the above-listed streets and that $60,000 be appropriated from Account 126/7902, 'Provision for Un- specified Projects'. " Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. RECOMMENDATIONS: 8. Lane Between Lots 12 & 13, Block 9, Sections 40 & 41, T.H.S.L. - S/S Haida Drive West of Dieppe Drive The City Engineer and Supervisor of Property and Insurance report as follows: "The 10 foot lane between Lots 12 and 13, Block 9, Sections 40 and 41, T.H.S.L. as shown outlined red on plan marginally numbered LF 5484 is surplus to the City's highway requirements. The abutting owners have requested the acquisition of this lane. We RECOMMEND that the lane shown outlined red on plan marginally numbered LF 5484 be closed, stopped up with the westerly half being conveyed to the owner of abutting Lot 12 and the easterly half conveyed to the owner of abutting Lot 13, subject to the respective halves being added to the respective Lots 12 and 13. The value of each half of the closed lane to be $300 in accordance with the recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the above officials be adopted. (Map circulated for the information of Council) 615 9. Pacific Centre Limited Block 52 Undersurface Lease The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "By indenture dated August 12, 1969, made between the City, Pacific Centre Limited, The Fairview Corporation (British Columbia) Limited, Cemp Holdings Limited and Canada Permanent Trust Company, the City leased to Pacific Centre Limited the undersurface of certain parts of Howe and Robson Streets for the development of the Block 52 parking garage. Section 4.02 of the Block 52 Undersurface Lease required Pacific Centre Limited to construct the improvements in Howe and Robson Streets with a certain load-bearing capacity. The specified load-bearing capacity is now shown to be inaccurate and therefore it is recommended that section 4.02 of the Block 52 Undersurface Lease be deleted and the following substituted therefor: 'SECTION 4.02 The LESSEE agreed that it will construct the IMPROVEMENTS in conformity with the load-bearing capacity requirement stipulated by the LESSOR, namely, that the IMPROVEMENTS will be designed and constructed by the LESSEE to comply with the 1965 Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges adopted by the American Association of State High- way Officials for a live loading designated therein as H20-44 and HS20-44 except that such designated live loading or relevant live loading shall be increased by 25%, and the LESSOR agrees that, provided the LESSEE so constructs the IMPROVEMENTS to such load-bearing capacity, then, save as provided in Section 6.01, the LESSEE shall have no further obligation for the support of the streets above the LANDS.' This substituted section has been approved by the City Engineer. It is further recommended that the City enter into a modifi- cation agreement with Pacific Centre Limited, The Fairview Corporation (British Columbia) Limited, Cemp Holdings Limited and Canada Permanent Trust Company to give effect to the change in Section 4.02, such agreement to be satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel be adopted. INFORMATION: 10. Pollution Control Machinery Alberta Wheat Pool__________________ The following is an extract from the minutes of the Council meeting of August 18, 1970: "The Board of Administration noted a request from Council that it make a report to Council on the timing for the installation of baghouses throughout all of the older portion of the Elevator." 616 The Director of Permits and Licenses reports as follows: "The Manager of the Alberta Wheat Pool advises that con- struction of a baghouse to complete the air pollution control of the grain elevator will commence in November 1970. The installation is expected to be operating by May 1971 - the date on which grain elevators must comply with the Air Pollution Control Bylaw is June 1, 1971." Your Board submits this report to Council for INFORMATION. 11. Proposed Nelson Street Bus Service The City Engineer reports as follows: "On September 9, 1969, Council adopted the following recommendation of its Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation: 'That the question of the proposed Nelson Street Bus Service be reviewed in approximately one year's time.' In accordance with the above resolution, the B.C. Hydro and Power Authority have reviewed the proposed Nelson Street Bus Service. In a letter to the City Engineer dated August 26, 1970, B.C. Hydro state the following: 'We find that most, if not all, of the reasons for withdrawing a request for approval of this route as outlined in my letter of August 19, 1969 (copy circulated) remain unchanged. Therefore, B.C. Hydro does not intend to renew a request for approval of the Nelson Street service in the fore- seeable future.'" Your Board submits the matter to Council for INFORMATION. RECOMMENDATION: 12. Sale of Portion of Road N. of 2nd Ave. W. of Cambie St. Adjacent to Lot F, Block 279, D.L. 526 & leasing Portion of Cambie St. N. of 2nd Ave.______________________________________ The Deputy City Engineer and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance report as follows: "On the north side of Second Avenue west of Cambie Street there is a small portion of highway which is presently excess to our highway requirements and the owner of abutting Lot F has made application to acquire it. The owner has also made application to lease the 17 foot widening strip for Cambie Street north of Second Avenue abutting Lot F. WE RECOMMEND: (a) That the portion of road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 11961 as shown outlined red on plan mar- ginally numbered LF 4628 be closed, stopped up and conveyed to the owner of abutting Lot F, Block 279, D.L. 526, subject to the following conditions: 617 (i) The sale price of the closed road to be $3,250.00 in accordance with the recom- mendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance. (ii) The closed road to be consolidated with adjacent Lot F to form one parcel. (iii)The purchaser to grant the City a 21 year option satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel and the City Engineer to re-acquire the closed portion of road for the sum of $3,250.00 (being the sale price) if required for municipal purposes. (b) That the 17 ft. widening strip for the west side of Cambie Street north of Second Avenue be leased to the owner of abutting Lot F subject to the following conditions: (i) The annual rental to be $215.00 per annum, plus all taxes, in accordance with the recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance. (ii) Term of the lease to be 10 years subject to one year's notice of cancellation if required for highway purposes. (iii)The lease area to be used for yard purposes - no buildings to be constructed upon it. (iv) An agreement satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel and City Engineer." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the Deputy City Engineer and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 13. Handbill Advertising Placed on Vehicles The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "On September 1st Council passed the following resolution: 'THAT WHEREAS Section 85 of the Street and Traffic By-law states that no person shall place or cause to be placed any handbill, dodger, circular, card or other advertising matter upon or in any vehicle upon a street without permission of the owner or person in charge of such a vehicle; AND WHEREAS this section has been totally ineffective in curbing this form of litter and street pollution because a person must be caught in the act of placing such handbills, etc.; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation Counsel be instructed to bring forward for the consideration of Council an amendment to the Street and Traffic By- law which will place the responsibility for such litter on the company, person or organization on whose behalf the advertisement is made and against whom penalties can be levied.' 618 The By-law as it presently stands exhaust the authority contained in Section 319(e) of the Charter and to give effect to the above proposal, i.e. to expand the area of responsibility would require a Charter amendment and I propose to include an appropriate amendment when Charter amendments are brought before the appropriate Committee of Council. I therefore recommend that the resolution of September 1 be referred to the appropriate Committee when proposed Charter amendments are considered." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Corporation Counsel be adopted. 14. Freeway Connection - Georgia Viaduct to Highway 401 - Appointment of Social Planning Sub-Consultant________________________ On July 21, 1970, City Council adopted the report of the Board of Administration dated July 17, 1970, recommending the appointment of Mr. W. B. Mundy of the City Social Planning/Community Development Department as Social Planning Sub-Consultant on the Design Team carrying out the above study. However, Mr. Mundy resigned from City service on August 17 and has left Vancouver, thus necessitating the appointment of a substitute Social Planner to the Study Design Team. The City Engineer, Director of Planning, and Director of Social Planning/Community Development report as follows: "The prime Consultant, Phillips, Barratt, Hillier, Jones and Partners, has submitted the name of Mrs. Nancy Arwyn of the Department of Social Planning/Community Development for the approval of Council for appointment to the Design Team. The terms and conditions of her appointment would be the same as were approved by Council for Mr. Mundy, as outlined in the Board of Administration report of July 17, 1970 (copy circulated). The appointment of Mrs. Nancy Arwyn is satisfactory to your officials. We therefore RECOMMEND the appointment of Mrs. Nancy Arwyn as Social Planning Sub-Consultant to the Study Team be approved on the same terms and conditions as approved by Council on July 21, 1970, for Mr. W. B. Mundy." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer, the Director of Planning and the Director of Social Planning/ Community Development be adopted. 619 15. Local Improvements - Initiative Principle First Step The City Engineer reports as follows: "I consider it advisable to carry out the following projects as Local Improvements: Pavement and Curbs Cypress Street, Cornwall Street to 4th Avenue Tyne Street, W/S Lane north of 49th Avenue to 54th Avenue E/S, 48th Avenue to approximately 110 ft. south of 53rd Ave. - 49th Avenue, Tisdall Street to Main Street, except between Cambie Street and Ontario Street 49th Avenue, Main Street to Fraser Street 49th Avenue, Fraser Street to Knight Street except between Elgin Street and Inverness Street on the N/S and between Ross Street and Inverness Street on the S/S 49th Avenue, Knight Street to Victoria Drive Pavement Only Alberni Street, Chilco Street to Denman Street Lane Pavement Lane south of 12th Avenue, Ash Street to Cambie Street Lane south of 38th Avenue, Osier Street to the lane west of Oak Street, and the lane east of Osier Street, lane south of 38th Avenue to the lane north of 41st Avenue and Lane north of 41st Avenue, Osier Street to the lane east of Osier Street P.C. Concrete Sidewalk Fraser Street, E/S, 30th Avenue to Durward Avenue except approximately 99 ft. abutting Lots 3A, 4A and 5A, Block 2, D.L. 391/2. P.C. Concrete Sidewalks on School Collector Streets Killarney Street, E/S, 43rd Avenue to 44th Avenue St. George Street, W/S, 53rd Avenue to 55th Avenue The City's share of these improvements is available in the 1970 Capital Budget." Second Step The Director of Finance submits the following report on the financial arrangements: "In accordance with the provisions of the Local Improvement Procedure By-law, I am submitting the City Engineer's report dated September 4, 1970. The estimated total cost of these improvements is $807,482 and the City's share of the cost is $607,553. I have to report that the necessary financial arrangements can be made to carry out this work." Your Board has decided that it is desirable to undertake the projects referred to and RECOMMENDS that: (a) The reports of the City Engineer and Director of Finance be adopted. (b) The City-owned parcels shown on the list attached to the detailed Second Step Report for the local improve- ment projects be declared assessable. (c) The following streets be designated as School Collector Streets for the purposes of Part I of the Local Improve- ment Procedure By-law: Killarney Street, 43rd Avenue to 44th Avenue St. George Street, 53rd Avenue to 55th Avenue RECOMMENDATION & CONSIDERATION: 16. Closing Lane North of 26th Ave. East of Alexandra St. Together with Lane West of Granville St. North of 26th Ave. - Block 670, D.L. 526______________ The Deputy City Engineer and Supervisor of Property and Insurance report as follows: "York House School for Girls Society is the owner of all the lots in Block 670, D.L. 526 bounded by King Edward Avenue, Granville Street, 26th Avenue and Alexandra Street. The development of the site has been approved by the Technical Planning Board subject to the Society acquiring the lane in the block and the dedication of the east 10 feet of the site for the future widening of Granville Street. We RECOMMEND that the lane north of 26th Avenue east of Alexandra Street and the lane west of Granville Street north of 26th Avenue be closed, stopped up and conveyed to York House School for Girls Society subject to the following conditions: (a) The east 10 feet of Block 670 to be dedicated for the future widening of Granville Street. (b) The portion so dedicated be leased back to the Society for the nominal sum of $1.00 subject to a six months notice of cancellation if required for municipal purposes. (c) The utilities in the closed lane to be abandoned or re-routed when required by the City Engineer to his satisfaction to the account of the School. (d) The School to bear all costs in closing out the lane. (e) The block to be consolidated into one parcel to the School's account. (f) An agreement to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel and City Engineer. The School has requested that the closed lane be exchanged for the 10 foot widening strip for Granville Street. The School has requested Council's permission to appear as a delegation regarding this matter." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance and the Deputy City Engineer be adopted and that the matter of the exchange of the lane and the street widening strip for Granville Street be advanced for Council's consideration. 621 CONSIDERATION: 17. Sidewalk 48th Avenue Ross to Inverness Street Under date of July 24, 1970, the Board of Administration submitted a report of the City Engineer on a petition of residents of this location against the installation of sidewalks. A copy of the report plus Council's action at its meeting of July 28 is attached for information. Subsequent to the advice of the City Clerk, the chief petitioner on behalf of the petitioners, wrote again to Council requesting to be heard on this matter. A copy of that letter is also attached for Council's information. As this matter has been reported on previously and no further information is available to submit to Council, your Board submits for the CONSIDERATION of Council the request of the petitioners to be heard as a delegation. (DELEGATION - REQUEST) RECOMMENDATION: 18. Attack Warning Signal Agreement The Corporation Counsel submits the following report: "The local Canadian Army Headquarters has written requesting the renewal of the following attack warning signal agree- ment which expired August 31, 1970: Siren No. 6 = Lane South West Marine Drive The renewal would be for a further term of five years from September 1, 1970, with an option in favour of the Crown for a further renewal of five years from 1975. The consideration for the agreement would be the sum of $1.00 per year, as in the previous agreement. This matter has been discussed with the Assistant City Engineer, Electrical Division, and we would recommend execution of the agreement covering the siren at the aforementioned location." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the Corporation be adopted. For adoption see page(s)591 622 Board of Administration, September 18, 1970 (SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICE AND HEALTH MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Mountain View Cemetery - Sixth Renovation________________ The Medical Health Officer requests approval for the following project as detailed: "As a continuation of the renovation program of Mountain View Cemetery approved by City Council, it is now requested that a Sixth Renovation project be authorized. The purpose of this program is two-fold, first to reduce maintenance costs and secondly to add to the beauty of the Cemetery. The Sixth Renovation will include an area of approximately 12 acres in Jones 2 and Jones Green Sections embracing Blocks 26-31; 33-44: 46-47 and Border Plots 87-149 in the Jones 2 Section and Blocks 26R, 32R, 39R and 41R in the Jones Green Section. The renovation lies within an area bounded on the west by Prince Edward St., the northerly boundary extends approximately 925' east (approximately 125' south of 38th Ave.) and the southerly boundary parallels 41st Ave. The estimated cost is summarized as follows: Labour: Grading, cultivating, Seeding $ 11,903.05 Labour: Resetting Markers, Memorials, etc. 13,231.22 Supplies and Equipment Rentals 10,242.00 $ 35,376.27 10% Administration and Overhead 3,537.63 Total Estimate $ 38,913.90 The above estimate covers regrading and levelling, the laying flat of all adaptable monuments and reseeding the entire area. Funds to cover all costs are available in the Reserve for Cemetery Redevelopment Account 4759/ set up in conjunction with the Renovation Program. As a result of the renovation, there will be 1,920 new graves available for a total potential recovery of $67,200.00. As reported to City Council August 11, 1970, a savings in operating costs of approximately 22% has resulted through previous renovations. It is predicted that further savings will be possible upon completion of this renovation. In addition, many favourable comments have been received on the improvement in the appearance of the Cemetery. It is, therefore, requested that approval be given for this Sixth Renovation and that authority be given to file an application with the Public Utilities Commission to proceed with the project." 623 Your Board RECOMMENDS that: (a) The City Council approve the above project as described, including preparation of such plans and records as required. (b) The Medical Health Officer be authorized to make the necessary arrangements with the Public Utilities Commission to proceed with the project. 2. Group Trailer Parking The Medical Health Officer reports as follows: "An application has been received from the Lapidary Rock & Mineral Society of B.C., for the parking of a group of 30 (thirty) self-contained trailers on the Pacific National Exhibition grounds from October 23 - 25, 1970, inclusive. The P.N.E. has granted approval. This group consists of exhibitors in the B.C. Gem Show sponsored by the Lapidary Rock & Mineral Society. Authority for allowing these arrangements is contained in By-law No. 3986, Section 3. (2) which reads as follows: 'The Council may, upon the recommendation of the Medical Health Officer, permit trailers and housecars to be occupied as living or sleeping quarters in areas other than those within the boundaries of a trailer court for a specified period of time. Such permission shall not be granted in respect of individual trailer or house-car units but shall be limited to groups comprising ten or more of such units.' Sanitary arrangements will be to the satisfaction of the Medical Health Officer." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the application from the Lapidary Rock & Mineral Society of B.C. for the parking of 30 (thirty) self- contained trailers on the Pacific National Exhibition grounds from October 23 - 25, 1970, be approved. CONSIDERATION 3. Indigent Burials The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "As a result of a letter dated May 4, 1970, from Mount Pleasant Chapel Ltd. on behalf of the British Columbia Funeral Service Association, Council considered the question of the cost of indigent burials. As a result of the publicity arising there- from an offer was received from First Memorial Services Ltd. dated July 9, 1970, offering to provide indigent burials at a price of $185.00. This was reported to Council by the Board of Administration and the following resolution was passed: 624 'THAT a contract for indigent burials be entered into with First Memorial Services Ltd. on the basis of its offer of $185.00, including ministerial fee, the contract to be on a one-year basis and satis- factory to the Corporation Counsel.' Since that resolution was passed, letters have been received from Mr. W. S. Owen on behalf of Harron Bos. Ltd. suggesting that Council reopen the question of indigent burials, and from Kearney Funeral Directors stating that they were prepared to provide the service for a fee of $140.00. In view of the fact that Council has already accepted the offer of First Memorial Services Ltd. thus creating a binding contract, it is suggested that Mr. Owen and Kearney Funeral Directors be advised that the matter will come up for further consideration when the contract with First Memorial Services Ltd. expires. Before entering into a contract with First Memorial Services Ltd. it will be necessary to terminate the existing contracts with the various funeral parlours and authority is therefore requested to give notice of termination in accordance with the terms of the contracts." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel for the consideration of Council. RECOMMENDATIONS 4. Meal Tickets for Single Men The Acting Social Service Administrator reports as follows "History In January, 1968, an arrangement was made with White Lunch Ltd. whereby the Social Service Department issued a portion of their caseload of single employable men with daily meal tickets, at a face value of $2.25 and a billing value of $1.50, usable only at 65 East Hastings Street. A minimum of 180 per day was guaranteed. Since $45.00 per month was more than the food allowance for single persons, the concurrence of the Provincial Government was obtained. Since January, 1968, these tickets have been issued to men placed in the Stratford Hotel, Catholic Charities Hostel, and men on an administered caseload. This latter group has included both the special caseload of chronic alcoholic single men (approximately 130 men) and at present over 200 young transient men for whom there is no space at Pacific Hostel and whose room rent is being paid by the Department directly to their landlords. 625 In 1969, because of complaints by merchants in the Unit block East Hastings Street concerning the congregation at or near 65 East Hastings of the men in our alcoholic caseload and because the Plaza and New Zenith Cafes in the 100 block East Hastings asked for a share of the business, a similar arrange- ment at the same prices was made with them, and the alcoholic caseload was issued with tickets on these two Cafes. Since July, 1970, the White Lunch Ltd. has reported that the general public's use of their cafeteria at 65 East Hastings has declined; that wage and other costs have risen substan- tially since January, 1968; that they are, as at May 31st, running at a $5,000.00 loss on their operation there, they request an immediate increase to $1.75 per ticket and a sub- sequent increase to $2.00. As a long-term solution, they offer to operate 65 East Hastings solely for the use of this Depart- ment. The Provincial Government, Department of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement, has been consulted and the Minister has agreed to an immediate increase to $1.75 and accepts the idea of the use of 65 East Hastings solely for the Social Assistance applicants. Accordingly, discussions with Mr. Sorenson and Mr. Jordan of the White Lunch have produced the following tentative guide- lines for an agreement. I. The White Lunch will lease the premises at 65 East Hastings from the owner for a period of five years which will be the period of the agreement. II. The White Lunch will make all alterations to suit the new use and will redecorate both the front and interior to a higher esthetic standard. They will provide and replace all equipment and will be responsible for maintenance and cleaning. III. The White Lunch will provide and serve two meals a day, a substantial brunch and dinner, at hours to be agreed upon at a price depending on a guaranteed minimum of persons served. A take-away snack will be provided. The price will be renegotiable at yearly intervals. The White Lunch will cost-account their operation at 65 East Hastings separately and will be prepared to substantiate the need for any subsequent increase in prices. IV. The City Social Service Department will direct Social Assistance applicants to this service on one of the following plans: (a) A guaranteed daily minimum of 500, $1.75 a day; any surplus over 500 at $1.65 a day. (b) A guaranteed daily minimum of 1,000, $1.56 a day; any surplus over 1,000 at $1.50 a day. (c) A guaranteed daily minimum of 1,500, $1.48 a day; any surplus over 1,500 at $1.40 a day. 626 Provision can be made to change from one plan to another with adequate prior notice. V. City Social Service Department personnel will control identification and admission to the meal lineup. VI. The White Lunch will provide some office space on the second floor for the use of the City Social Service Department in issuing identification and authority for meals. VII. During the winter months, the White Lunch may make available the dining area, in hours when meals are not being served, for use as a lounge by the men normally eating there; provided, however, that during such periods, admission, behaviour and cleanup would be controlled by City personnel. Recommendations: A. That Council approve an increase in the price paid for meal tickets from $1.50 per man per day to $1.75, effective September 7, 1970, provided that the restaurants honouring such tickets continue to meet the standards of the Health Department. B. That Council instruct the Acting Social Service Admini- strator to complete a mutually satisfactory agreement with White Lunch Ltd. or any other interested organiza- tions, based on a daily minimum of 500, and following Guidelines I to VI above and present it to Council for approval. However, any agreement should be extended to meet the requirements of any policy adopted by Council for dealing with the problem of transient men. A report on this question has been requested by the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendations of the Acting Social Service Administrator be approved. 5. Continental Hotel - Residence for Transient Women The Administrative Analyst reports that the Deputy Minister of Social Improvement, Rehabilitation and Human Resources, in his letter of April 3, 1970, stated: "There will no doubt be pre-operating costs (incurred by the Y.W.C.A.). I would appreciate an estimate of these. If they are acceptable, I would expect them to be included and amortized along with capital costs." The Y.W.C.A. have now advised that they will incur pre- operating costs in the amount of $9,000 made up of the salary and fringe benefits to be paid to a staff member assigned full time to the project on July 1, 1970, and other staff costs incurred for time taken to examine furnishing requirements, catering proposals, etc. 627 This matter has been discussed with an official of the Provincial Department who has advised that the matter should be submitted to the Minister of Social Improvement, Rehabilitation and Human Resources for formal approval. The reimbursement will be made through the per diem payments with interest at 8½% per annum, in the same manner as the amortization of the $330,000 capital costs for renovations. The Comptroller of Accounts advises the $9,000 would be provided by an appropriation from Revenue Surplus - Prior Years, pending the final Revenue and Expenditure results at year end. The Administrative Analyst is recommending that, subject to formal approval of the Minister being granted, reimbursement to the Y.W.C.A. be authorized and that the necessary funds be approved as recommended by the Comptroller of Accounts. Your Board RECOMMENDS approval of the recommendation of the Administrative Analyst. 6. Residence for Transient Women Continental Hotel_____________________ The City Building Inspector reports as follows: "On February 24th, 1970, Council approved recommendations contained in the Board of Administration Report dated February 17th, 1970, for the conversion of the Continental Hotel to a Residence for Single Transient Women, operated by the Y.W.C.A. This Report gave instructions that when an architect was appointed he would prepare working drawings, call for tenders, recommend a contractor, and supervise the contract to completion. On March 6th, 1970, Council approved the firm of Paul Smith and Associates as the Architects for the project. The Architects recommend that this renovation project be awarded to a contractor on a Fixed-Fee Cost-Plus Basis, with a ceiling price of $258,500.00 inclusive of fixed-fee. This form of contract appears to be the most economical and quickest method to have the work completed, therefore the Architects were instructed to request tenders from selected contractors on this basis. The Architects called for tenders from three interested con¬ tractors and received the following submissions on September 4th, 1970: Fixed-Fee Estimate Construction Excluding Fixed-Fee Time Allan & Viner $7,480.00 $232,000.00 180 days Construction Commonwealth $9,950.00 $226,535.00 4 months Construction Alex Park & Son Bid not received. 628 Both the estimate and the construction time were informal, for the purposes of establishing the fixed-fee and as a check on the Architects' estimates as to the ultimate cost of the project. The contract should be awarded to the contractor submitting the lowest fixed-fee. Agreement has been reached with the Provincial Government of an approved maximum Capital Expenditure totalling $330,000.00 for this project. The responsibility to assure the total expenditure will not exceed $330,000.00 will lie jointly with the Architect and the City Building Inspector. Our break-down of the disbursements of these funds are as follows: (i) Fixed-fee for contractors, which is their charge for managing the contract, including their profit and overhead .......... $ 7,480.00 (ii) Cost for renovation work .......... (iii) Contingency & miscellaneous items of 232,000.00 sitework, service connections, telephones, 19,120.00 permit fees, etc............... (iv) Furniture .................. 45,000.00 (v) Allowance for Consultants' fees ....... 26,400.00 TOTAL COST in accordance with sharing limitation by Provincial Government. $330,000.00 Source of Funds: Total Cost - (Maximum sharing amount set by Provincial Government) $330,000.00 Less Provided by City Council to date: 1970 Supplementary Capital Budget $250,000.00 Quarterly Review Revenue Budget June 30th, 1970 (Approved by City Council Aug. 11/70) 57,000.00 307,000.00 Balance to be provided $ 23,000.00 The Comptroller of Accounts advises that these additional costs were noted to City Council in the June 30th Budget Review Report dated July 27th. No adjustment was made at that time pending this Report, however, funds estimated at $23,000.00 were set aside in Contingency Reserve in anticipation of this Report and are available. It has been agreed with Provincial Officials that the total cost, not exceeding $330,000.00 will be recovered by the City over a period of ten years, with interest at 8½% per annum. 629 It is recommended that: (a) The necessary additional funds, amounting to $23,000.00 be provided from Contingency Reserve. (b) A contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel be awarded to Allan & Viner Construction Ltd. in the amount of their Fixed-Fee Tender with a ceiling price of $258,500.00 inclusive of the fixed-fee." Your Board RECOMMENDS approval of the recommendations of the City Building Inspector. For adoption see page(s) 592 630 Board of Administration, September 18, 1970 . . . (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS CONSIDERATION 1. Low Cost Housing - Senior Citizens Mobile Homes The Deputy Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "At its regular meeting on August 4, 1970, City Council heard a proposal to lease City land to a developer for the purpose of creating mobile home sites. He proposed a twenty-year lease and an amount for taxes which was considerably less than normal taxes. Council passed the following resolution: 'The Corporation Counsel be requested to report on the legal aspects involved, particularly in respect of the City's powers.' There is no prohibition against disposing of City land by way of lease for such a purpose. With respect to the tax situation, if a lease is granted, then the property remains in the name of the City and hence is exempt from taxes. Council's policy is, however, that the lessee of City land, in addition to rent, must pay a sum equivalent to taxes that would, but for the exemption, be imposed. This policy was confirmed by Council on May 14, 1968. On the face of it, it would appear that a sum in lieu of taxes could be negotiated, however, section 153 of the Charter may apply. This section reads as follows: 'Except as otherwise provided by this or some other Act, the Council shall not have the power to grant to any person any special rights, franchise, privilege, immunity, or exception beyond such as all others in the like case are entitled to, unless the granting of the same has been authorized by a by-law requiring the assent of the electors.' This section was raised in the Block 42 trial, but Judge McDonald said that Block 42 was unique and therefore there was no 'like case'. Just what is a 'like case' has not been judicially defined, however, when Council has a policy whereby lessees are obliged to pay a sum equal to taxes, in addition to rent, it could be argued that to make a special deal here may be granting a privilege not granted other 'like cases', and hence would violate this section, unless approved by the electors." The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Council will be considering a report of the Deputy Corporation Counsel, dealing with the legal aspects of leasing City lands to a developer for the purpose of creating mobile homes. The Director of Planning is also preparing a report on mobile homes in response to a previous resolution of Council that: 'the Director of Planning take the matter under review and advise Council of his views on the matter.' 631 The report being prepared by the Director of Planning is investi- gating techniques and regulations relating to mobile homes and is reviewing policies and other development across Canada. The report is also investigating available sites in the southeastern part of the City. It has not been possible to complete this comprehensive report to accompany that of the Deputy Corporation Counsel. It is sug- gested therefore that Council receive the report of the Deputy Corporation Counsel and consider it at the time the report is presented by the Planning Department on the advisability of permit- ting mobile homes within the City." Your Board submits the foregoing reports of the Deputy Corporation Counsel and Director of Planning to Council for CONSIDERATION. For adoption see page(s) 592 632 Board of Administration, September 18, 1970 .............. (LICENSES 1) LICENSES & CLAIMS MATTERS INFORMATION: 1. Sale of Bay Rum A resolution of City Council of August 18, 1970 stated: "THAT WHEREAS the City Council considers the sale of Bay Rum within the City is not in the best interests of the Citizens of Vancouver; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the License Inspector advise City Council of all cases, to his knowledge, of licensed retail establish- ments selling Bay Rum, to enable Council to consider action under Section 275 of the Vancouver Charter, which section deals with the cancellation or suspension of licenses." The Chief License Inspector reports as follows: "The License Inspectors have made spot checks in their districts and the operators of sixteen premises admit that they sell Bay Rum. In addition two wholesalers admit that they supply stores with Bay Rum. The Manager of a large drug store chain and several depart- ment stores were contacted, and all declared they do not sell Bay Rum. A list of the sixteen retail stores and the two wholesale dealers is circulated." Your Board submits the above report of the Chief License Inspector for the INFORMATION of Council. For adoption see page(s) 593 633 Board of Administration, September 18, 1970 ................(FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS CONSIDERATION 1. Grant: The National Council of the Metropolitan Opera_______ The Director of Western Canada Auditions of the National Council of the Metropolitan Opera has written, under date of August 29, 1970, requesting the consideration of Council for a grant equal to the rental of the Queen Elizabeth Playhouse on Sunday evening, February 7, 1971. The Theatre Manager advises that the rental in- volved will be $180. The request is submitted at this time, as arrangements have to be made with participants who enter from all over Western Canada. For the information of Council, a grant in this regard has been given to the organization each year since 1964. Your Board submits the foregoing request for the considera- tion of Council. (Copies of the letter from the National Council of the Metro- politan Opera are circulated for the information of Council.) 2. Canadian Red Cross Society: Grant Equal to Rental of Queen Elizabeth Theatre Rehearsal Room A letter dated August 28, 1970, has been received from the Canadian Red Cross Society advising that the Vancouver Vocational Institute has agreed to sponsor another Blood Donor Clinic on Friday, October 9, 1970. The Society is again confronted with the problem of finding suitable accommodation in which to hold the Clinic, as the Institute is extremely short of space. The Society has been in touch with the Manager of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, who has advised that the Rehearsal Room of the Theatre is available on October 9th. Therefore, the Canadian Red Cross Society is requesting a grant of $70, equal to the rental of the Rehearsal Room, for a Blood Donor Clinic on October 9th. Your Board notes that Council has approved similar requests from this Organization for a Clinic in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Rehearsal Room in October 1969 and March 1970. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. For adoption see page(s) 594 634 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS SEPTEMBER 18. 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Lease Renewal - Birch Street End North of 6th Ave. to C.P.R. Right-of-Way The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "The above street end has been leased to Sigurdson Mill- work Co. Ltd. for varying periods since February 27, 1939. The current 5-year lease expired on September 30, 1969 and has continued on a monthly basis since that time pending the completion of a study of rental rates for the False Creek properties. The area is used for access and storage purposes. Sigurdson Millwork Co. Ltd. has now requested a 5-year lease renewal, and both the Director of Planning and the City Engineer have reviewed this request and with re- spect to the future development of False Creek have concurred with it. A review of comparative rentals in the area has indicated that an increase is warranted from the current rate of $25.00 per month plus taxes to $85.00 per month plus taxes. Sigurdson Millwork has agreed to the rental increase effective September 1, 1970. RECOMMENDED that the lease of the Birch Street End to Sigurdson Millwork Co. Ltd. be renewed for a further 5-year term commencing September 1, 1970 at a monthly rental of $85.00 per month plus all taxes subject to 6-month notice of cancellation and the same terms and conditions as contained in the current lease, with the inclusion of a proviso that the lessee is to maintain the culvert on West Boundary off the Street End." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 2. Acquisition for Park Site #9 (Kitsilano) 2058 West 5th Avenue________________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lot 5 except the East 8', Block 265, D.L. 526 being 2058 West 5th Avenue, which is located in Park Site #9, has been offered for sale to the City by the owner. This Park Site is defined in Table II of the Revised Parks Purchases Program (1968-1970) adopted by Council on February 6, 1968. 635 These premises comprise a 2 1/3-storey and full basement frame dwelling with a main floor area of 970 sq. ft. erected in 1908 on a site 4.2' x 120' zoned RM-3- The dwelling contains 8 rooms plus a two-room self-contained basement suite, has 13 plumbing fixtures, a concrete foundation, a patent shingle roof, siding on exterior walls and is heated by an automatic gas furnace. There is a three-car garage at the rear of the lot and access is gained by a side driveway to 5th Avenue. This house is in average condition for age and type and is currently rented to one lessee who sublets the base- ment suite. Negotiations with the owners confirm that they are pre- pared to sell for the sum of $33)070.00 as of September 30, 1970. The above price is considered to be fair and equitable and represents market value for property in this area. The Parks Superintendent advises that this matter is being referred to a meeting of the Park Board on September 14, 1970. Therefore it is - RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire this property for the sum of $33)070.00 on the foregoing basis chargeable to Code #4189/-, subject to the endorsation of the Board of Parks and Public Recreation." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved. 3. Sale of Delta View Park Site Lot Situated N/S South-West Marine Drive Between Cambie and Yukon Streets____________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lot D, Blks. 1&2, D.L. 311) Plan #10525, situated on North Side Marine Drive between Yukon and Cambie Streets was acquired in 1922 for park purposes, being designated 'Delta View Park'. The site is triangular in shape and contains approximately .91 acres, and has not been developed by the Parks Board. The site was originally zoned RS-1 and in October, 1967 was considered by City Council as a possible public housing site subject to inclusion of privately-owned Lot 3 of B, D.L. 323) situated to the North and abutting the park. Due to the fact that this privately-held land formed approximately 60% of the proposed site, it was deemed that the cost of assembly of the site was prohibitive and it was deleted as a possible public housing site. Following Council's action an inquiry was received from the optionee of this private parcel, advising of his interest in acquiring the park site for development with garden apartments, and on November 13, 1967 the Board of Parks resolved: 'That the Board releases Delta View Park for sale by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance, the proceeds of the sale to go to the Board's Park 636 Purchase Fund on the understanding that City Council has a firm park reserve on the park site bounded by Southwest Marine Drive, Ash Street, Lord Street and the Northerly part bounded between 66th and 68th Avenue to be determined in agreement with the School Board.' In July, 1968, the Technical Planning Board reviewed an application to rezone Delta View Park and the adjoining property to the North to CD-I Comprehensive Development District for family-type apartments. It was recommended that the application not be approved as the form of development was considered excessive in floor area and in turn would not be compatible with the adjacent one and two-family dwellings having regard to the height and size of the buildings. The Technical Planning Board noted however, that providing suitable arrangements are first made for the acquisition and consolidation of Delta View Park lands and adjoining privately-owned Lot 3 of B, D.L. 323 to the North, favourable consideration would be given to a garden or town house development of a suitable design, not exceeding .50 gross. Recently the private property to the North has been sold to Liberty Enterprises Ltd., developers, who have applied to have the entire site rezoned from RS-1, One-Family Dwelling District to CD-I, Comprehensive Development District, this request was dealt with by City Council at a public hearing on March 26, 1970, and it was resolved that the zoning be approved subject to the following conditions. a) Dedication of the Westerly 10' of Lot B of 3 for City lane. b) Approval by City Council for the acquisition of Lot D, Block 2, D.L. 311 (Delta View Park). c) Consolidation of the two parcels after dedication into one parcel and so registered in the Land Registry Office. d) Floor space ratio not to exceed 0.60 measured on the gross floor area of the building, excluding cellars used for parking and such buildings not to exceed two storeys in height, plus cellars, the floor space ratio conditional on provision of total underground parking. e) The detailed scheme of development to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board, such scheme of development not to be materially different from that submitted with the application unless authorized by City Council and subject to the Technical Planning Board receiving advice from the Design Panel on the design of the building. f) That if the foregoing conditions are not complied with within 150 days after the date of the acquisition of the City property the approval contained in this resolution shall expire. In accordance with Item 2 of Council's Resolution referred to above, the Supervisor of Property and Insurance has negotiated with the owners of Lot B of 3, Block B, D.L. 323, the abutting lands to the north, who have now offered to purchase the City-owned lands, generally referred to as Delta View Park, for the sum of $75,000.00. This price is considered representative of present market value. 637 Therefore it is RECOMMENDED that Lot D of Blocks 1 & 2, D.L. 311, referred to as Delta View Park, be sold to Liberty Enterprises Ltd. in accordance with the terms and conditions laid down by City Council for the amount of $73,000.00; the proceeds of this sale to be credited to Parks Board Account # 4.189/-. The date of sale to be 90 days from the date which City Council approves the sale or the date of the development permit is approved, whichever is the sooner." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved, subject to endorsation by the Park Board. (A plan of the area is circulated for the information of Council) 4. Acquisition for Burrard-Arbutus Connector 1878 West 3th Avenue The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "On September 8, 1969 City Council approved a preliminary appropriation for the acquisition of those lands within the right-of-way for the Burrard-Arbutus Connector which can, with advantage, be purchased as they come on the market or as development is proposed. W½ Lot 3, Block 267, D.L. 526 being 1878 West 5th Avenue, a portion of which forms part of said right-of-way, has been offered for sale to the City further to a Supreme Court Order requiring that this property be sold to settle a dispute between the joint-owners thereof in connection with a legal separation. These premises comprise a two-storey frame dwelling with full basement and main floor area of approximately 650 sq. ft. erected in 1910 on a single lot, 25' x 120', zoned RM-3- The dwelling contains nine rooms, (divided into three self-contained suites), twelve plumbing fixtures, has a patent shingle roof, shingles and siding on the exterior, a concrete foundation and is heated by a gas- fired furnace. This building is in fairly good condition for age and type. The main floor and second floor suites are occupied by tenants. One of the owners occupies the basement suite and will be vacating when the property is sold. As this suite does not meet by- law standards it will not be rented. Following negotiations with the Royal Trust Company, agents for the Co-Trustees appointed by the Court, the owners have agreed to sell for the sum of $16,300.00 as of September 30, 1970, inclusive of all considerations. This price includes furnishings and equipment in the two upper suites and is considered to be fair and equitable. It is proposed to continue renting the upper suites until the property is required for the project. Therefore it is RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire this property for the sum of 638 $16,500.00 on the above basis chargeable to Code 146/1804 - Burrard-Arbutus Connector." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. (A plan of the area is circulated for the information of Council.) 5. Sale of City Lot 27 Sit: E. of Tyne St. between 48th & 54th Aves. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to Item 4, Board of Administration, Property Matters, June 5, 1970, adopted by Council June 9, 1970, wherein the sale of Lot 27, D.L. 339 which is situated east of Tyne Street between 48th and 54th Avenues to Belfiore Sestito for the sum of $14,000.00 cash was approved. The total cash payment, plus taxes, registration fees, etc., have been received but the property has not yet been conveyed to the purchaser. The purchaser has now advised that due to difficulties in arranging interim financing in order that he may proceed with construction of a home on this Lot he is requesting that the sale be converted to a term sale of ¼ cash, balance in 6, 12 & 18 months in accordance with usual City policy. It is considered that the City's interests are well protected under such an arrangement and accordingly it is: RECOMMENDED that the request be approved." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 6. Request to Postpone Option to Purchase British Columbia Housing Foundation The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lot 28, Sub D, Block 160, D.L. 264A situated on the North Side of 12th Avenue between Clark and Woodland Drives was sold to the Orange Rest Home Foundation for $9,920.00 as per Council's Resolution of December 7, 1967 subject to a 2-year option to repurchase at the net sale price in the event that the purchaser did not proceed with construction. The option also states that the purchaser shall give the City a 21-year option to repurchase at the net sale price, exercisable in the event the property is utilized for any other purpose. B.C. Housing Foundation has advised that they are unable to finalize mortgaging with Central Mortgage and Housing because of the options registered against the property, and for this reason they have asked that the option be postponed so that the mortgage can be finalized. The first part of the option requiring commencement of construction has been fulfilled, however, the 21-year part of the option is still in force. 639 The City Law Department has advised that inasmuch as Central Mortgage & Housing are issuing a mortgage for this development, and that they have written into their mortgage agreement the necessary protective clauses regarding the type and use of construction that the City's sale of the land for Senior Citizen purposes is adequately protected. It is therefore RECOMMENDED that the 21-year option to repurchase at the net sale price exercisable by the City in the event that the property is utilized for any other purpose than Senior Citizen Housing be postponed as a first charge against the property in favour of the Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation mortgage for development of a Senior Citizen facility." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 7. Acquisition for Park Site #10 2320 Brunswick Street and 368, 370, 374, 378 and 382 East 7th Avenue The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lots 1 And., E. 33' of 2, W½ and 3 and 4-, Block 41, D.L. 200A being 2320 Brunswick Street and 368, 370, 374, 378 and 382 East 7th Avenue, which forms part of Park Site #10, has been offered for sale to the City on behalf of the owners by Oak Investments Ltd. Park Site #10 is listed on Table 2 of the Revised Parks Purchase Program 1968-70, adopted by Council February 6, 1968. The subject premises comprise a site on the South side of East 7th Avenue between Brunswick and Prince Edward Streets with a combined frontage of approximately 202' to a depth of 122' and zoned RM-3- These properties are improved with bothsingle family and converted dwellings containing multiple tenancies. The buildings are in average condition for age and type and particulars are as follows: 368 East 7th Avenue on Lot 1 Amd., is a 2-storey frame dwelling with a main floor area of 995 sq. ft. erected in 1900. This dwelling contains 10 rooms, divided into 9 rental units, 12 plumbing fixtures, has a patent shingle roof, stucco exterior, concrete foundation and is heated by an automatic gas-fired furnace. Said building is occupied by tenants. 2320 Brunswick Street at the rear of Lot 1 Amd., is a 1-storey framedwelling with a main floor area of 768 sq. ft. erected in 1922. This dwelling contains 5 rooms, 5 plumbing fixtures, has a patent shingle roof, wood shingles and siding on the exterior, concrete foundation and is heated by an automatic oil-fired furnace. Said building is occupied by tenants. 640 370 East 7th Avenue on the East 33' of Lot 2, is a 2- storey frame dwelling with a main floor area of 576 sq. ft. erected in 1902. This dwelling contains 6 rooms plus a utility room, 3 plumbing fixtures, has a patent shingle roof, patent siding on the exterior, a foundation consisting of wood posts on piers and is heated by a gas-fired circulator heater. Said building is occupied by tenants. 374 East 7th Avenue on the of Lot 3, is a 1 3/4" storey frame dwelling with a main floor area of 685 sq. ft. erected in 1910. This dwelling contains 7 rooms plus a utility room, 7 plumbing fixtures, has a patent shingle roof, wood siding on the exterior, concrete foundation and is heated by an automatic oil-fired furnace. Said building is occupied by the owners. 378 East 7th Avenue on the E½ of Lot 3, is a 1 3/4 " storey frame dwelling with a main floor area of 716 sq. ft. erected in 1910. This dwelling contains 6 rooms plus a utility room, 5 plumbing fixtures, has a patent shingle roof, wood siding on the exterior, a concrete foundation and is heated by an automatic oil furnace. Said building is occupied by the owners. 382 East 7th Avenue on Lot 4 is a 2-storey frame dwelling with a main floor area of 770 sq. ft. erected in 1903. This dwelling contains 5 rooms, 9 plumbing fixtures, has a patent shingle roof, stucco on the exterior, concrete foundation and is heated by an automatic oil-fired furnace. The main floor is occupied by tenants and the upstairs by the owners. According to the letter from Oak Investments Ltd. these properties were assembled on behalf of a client for the purpose of erecting an apartment building. The plans for development of the site have been frustrated as the potential developer could not obtain a development permit, this property being within the boundaries of a future park site. In view of this situation, they have requested that the City purchase these properties and have offered to sell for the sum of $155,800.00 which was the price the potential developer had agreed to pay. A review of current selling prices substantiates a value of $155,800.00 for this assembled site. The owners are prepared to conclude this transaction as of September 30, 1970. The Parks Superintendent advises that this matter is being referred to a meeting of the Park Board on September 14, 1970. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire these properties for the total sum of $155,800.00 as of September 30, 1970, chargeable to Code #4189/-, subject to the endorsation of the Board of Parks & Public Recreation." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 641 8. Acquisition for Provincial Courts (Vancouver) Complex 230-232 Main Street The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "On May 5, 1970 City Council approved the acquisition of Lot 7, Block 5, D.L. 196 being 230-232 Main Street, for the new Provincial Courts (Vancouver) Complex for the sum of $33,000.00 as of April 30, 1970, subject to retaining rent-free possession until July 31, 1970 and on May 8, 1970 a Deed of Land was delivered to the Society's solicitor for execution. The Society, however, withheld execution until they had finalized plans for acquiring another property which they deemed suitable for relocating their present use. The subject premises comprise a two-storey, non- basement masonry building with a main floor area of 2000 sq. ft. erected in 1910 on a site 25' x 120', zoned CM-1. This property is owned by a Chinese Benevolent Society and the building is used as a meeting place and for housing 15 elderly members in separate rooms with a community kitchen on each floor. The building contains 7 plumbing fixtures, has a tar and gravel roof, brick exterior, a concrete foundation and is heated by an automatic gas furnace on each floor. This building is in very good condition for age and type. It is proposed to demolish this building when the Society has moved to a new location. In acquiring another property the Society did not anticipate the difficulties involved in locating a building in the Chinatown area that could be remodeled to duplicate the existing accommodation. The owners, after purchasing a building on Keefer Street, find that their original plans to house an equal number of residents have to be revised to meet City By-laws with the result that at the new location one-third of the contemplated living accommodation has been lost. Further the elderly tenants will be confined to the upper floors requiring additional supervision and attention. Because the Society did not anticipate the costs and difficulties involved in relocating their present meeting hall and living quarters they have indicated through their Solicitor that they cannot agree to sell to the City for the sum of $33,000.00. However, they have agreed to convey their property for the sum of $35,500.00 as of July 31, 1970, subject to retaining rent-free possession until December 31, 1970. After reviewing the above situation wherein the Society takes the responsibility for housing elderly members and where it is necessary to relocate in a specified area, it appears reasonable to conclude this trans- action on the above basis. This settlement has been endorsed by the City Solicitor. Therefore it is RECOMMENDED that that portion of the Resolution of Council May 5, 1970 approving the purchase of this property for $33,000.00 be rescinded and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire this property for the sum of $35,500.00 on the foregoing basis, chargeable to Code #4-4-2/1207." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 642 CONSIDERATION 9. Haro-Smithe Connector Request for Lease Extension - W.A. Street The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "On August 25, 1970, Mr. W.A. Street, appearing before Council as a delegation on behalf of United Equities Ltd. (Sidmont Investments Ltd.) requested an extension of their lease until November 1, 1972, on portion of the triangle of land residual to the Haro-Smithe Connector project. It appears that as financing for the hotel complex has now been arranged, only the matter of the lease extension is delaying the start of the project as Hertz-Rent-A-Car has to be guaranteed temporary accommodation. The following historical background is provided: On May 27, 1969, City Council approved the granting of the following leases: a) N½ of Lots 1 & 2, Block 6, D.L. 185, known as 875 Burrard Street, to Sidmont Investments Ltd., acting on behalf of Hertz-Rent-A-Car, from May 1, 1969 to July 31, 1971, at a rental of $300.00 per month. b) S½ of Lots 1 & 2, E½ and of Lot 3 of the W½ of Lot 4) Block 6, D.L. 185, formerly known as 891 Burrard Street, to the B.C. Automobile Association from June 16, 1969 to May 31, 1971, at a rental of $300.00 per month. In both instances the lessees required temporary accommo- dation during the erection of new buildings in the immediate vicinity. In the case of Sidmont Investments, who plan to erect a hotel complex at the Southeast corner of Burrard and Robson Streets, the leased area is required for Hertz-Rent-A-Car, who are participating in the new building, for the temporary operation of their business. Later, both Sidmont Investments Ltd. and B.C. Automobile Association applied for an extension of these leases and City Council considered the matter on September 23, 1969. At that time, however, Council deferred the request until the matter of the disposal and subdivision of the Haro-Smithe surplus lands had been resolved. On May 26, 1970, in considering a joint report of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance and the Director of Planning, City Council refused to grant these extensions but specified both leases be continued on a month-to-month basis after expiry. In the foregoing report it was anticipated that the subdivision and rezoning of the surplus lands would be completed by January 1971* This date can now be confirmed. It is noted that Council on May 26, 1970, deferred the matter of subdivision, rezoning, and sale of the Haro Diversion property to allow the Board of Administration to report on the desirability of including this property in a Robson Street redevelopment plan. 643 City Council on June 23, 1970, recommended the subdivision, rezoning and sale of the surplus lands with the proviso that said lands (except the North 35' of closed Haro Street) could be considered for inclusion in the Robson Street redevelopment plan if a redevelopment plan was submitted within the period required to prepare the lands for sale. In summary, the following points may be considered: A) Using a date of January 1, 1971 for marketing the surplus lands it could be anticipated that a developer would require one year to complete financing and development plans bringing the date vacant possession was required to January 1, 1972. B) Although some developers might welcome a delay until November 1, 1972, it would appear reasonable to assume that a lease on the lands until the end of 1972 would have some detrimental effect on saleability, especially if the rent is not economic. C) Delay in marketing the property for one year would cost the City on their land investment estimated at $500,000.00 the amount of $48,750.00 at 9-3/4-% interest. (City's present rate on Agreements for Sale) D) Delay of construction for one year as estimated in (A) above could deprive the City of the following approximate amounts of property taxes: Land - Estimated Land Value of $500,000.00 $14,400.00 Bldg. - Estimated Hypothetical Improvement Value of $5,000,000 $108,100.00 E) On balance, however, if the lease extension is not granted and the hotel complex at Robson & Burrard cannot proceed, there would be a like loss of improve- ment taxes. Inasmuch as B.C. Automobile Association is leasing the surplus lands jointly with United Equities Ltd. they were questioned as to their future plans and the following points emerged: i Plans for a new building on their present site and for which they have filed a Development Permit application will be delayed for an indefinite period. ii The portion of the triangle leased to B.C. Automobile Association was originally intended to provide them with a parking area during the construction of their new building. They are however, using the space for additional customer and employee parking, and while agreeable to a lease extension until November 1, 1972, they would not be prepared to pay an increased rental. It should be noted that upon completion of the sale of the North 35' of Haro Street to B.C. Automobile Association, as approved by Council June 23, 1970, this additional area will be available and they may not require the leased area. 644 In light of the information given by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance your Board offers the following alternatives for Council's consideration: I) That the decision of City Council of June 23, 1970 stand. 'That lease extensions be not granted but that after the lease expirations, such leases be continued on a month-to-month basis.' Under this resolution the term lease to Sidmont Investments Ltd. at a rental of $300.00 per month would be in effect to July 31, 1971 and then continue on a month-to-month basis. II) Continue the present arrangements until July 31, 1971 when the current term lease to Sidmont expires and then i) Enter into lease extension from August 1, 1971 to October 31, 1972 on the portion of the site now occupied by them at a rental based on 9-3/4% interest on the Estimated Market Value, plus an amount equal to land taxes as if levied. Estimated rental at 9-3/4% of $250,000.00 - $24,375.00 Taxes on Land only 7,200.00 $31,575.00 per annum or approximately $2,630.00 per month OR ii) Close out lease to B.C. Automobile Association on July 31, 1971 and lease the total area to Sidmont Investments Ltd. as per (i) above. Estimated rental at 9-3/4% of $ 500,000.00 - $48,750.00 Taxes on Land only - 14,400.00 $63,150.00 per annum or approximately $5,260.00 per month III) In addition to II(i) or II(ii) above they be required to pay an additional amount representing loss of improvement taxes which would accrue from the delay in the development as from August 1, 1971." Your Board Submits the foregoing for Council's CONSIDERATION. (A plan of the area is circulated for the information of Council) For adoption see page(s) 595 645 STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SEPTEMBER 3, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Development was held in the No. 1 Committee Room on Thursday, September 3, 1970, at approximately 10:15 a.m. The following members were present: PRESENT: Alderman Bird, Chairman Aldermen Adams, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (On Civic Business) CLERK: M. James Adoption of Minutes The minutes of the meeting held on August 13, 1970, were adopted. The Committee was advised that the Chairman had made arrangements for the hearing of a delegation representing the Vancouver Association for the Mentally Retarded at today's meeting time per- mitting. For the information of the Committee the Chairman submitted and had read a letter dated September 1st, from the Honourable Grace McCarthy, Minister Without Portfolio, requesting a meeting re the proposal of the Provincial Government to develop self-owned apartment or con- dominium type housing in the southeast sector. The Minister requested an early meeting. The Committee agreed to the request and left details to be arranged by the Chairman. PART I The following recommendations of the Committee are submitted to Council for consideration: RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Neighbourhood Community Planning On June 23rd the following Motion submitted at the June 16th meeting of Council was referred to this Committee: "THAT WHEREAS in the West End, Strathcona, Kerrisdale, Fraser- view, Dunbar and other areas, planning problems of a local concern are arising; AND WHEREAS at present the Planning Department is organized to deal primarily with individual properties or at a city-wide scale; AND WHEREAS a report on Departmental re-organization will be forthcoming; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Director of Planning report to Council on how neighbourhood community planning can become more effective and more responsive to the local neighbourhoods and communities." 646 The Director of Planning and the Director of Social Planning/ Community Development advised the Committee of the processes and techniques that the Departments are utilizing at the present time to involve local representatives of the neighbourhoods and communities. The Director of Planning advised that if Council wished more liaison developed between the Department and the local neighbourhoods and communities, more staff would be required by the Department. The Director of Social Planning/Community Development advised that his Department is also involved in this matter and use planning models to arrange the liaison. The Director of Social Planning/Community Development referred to the planning model developed for the Britannia Community Services Centre as an example of the use of this type of planning model. Your Committee discussed this matter with the Department re- presentatives and RECOMMENDS that the report of the Director of Planning and the Director of Social Planning/Community Development be received. 2. Planning Department Reports to Council: Major Issues________________________________ On July 9th the following Resolution was submitted for Council consideration for its meeting that date: "THAT the Planning Department be instructed to amend methods of reporting to Council on major issues, such as Gastown, so that (a) background information (b) policy questions, and (c) alternative action programs, are clearly set out for Council's consideration." Council directed that the Resolution be referred to the appropriate Standing Committee and it was considered by this Committee. The Director of Planning spoke to the matter and the proposed instructions contained in the referred Resolution. He pointed out that the major reports issued by his Department over the past several years had contained the information on background information, policy questions and alternative action programs and that if Council so desired, these sections could be more clearly defined but that the Department was supplying this information in its present report format. The Committee discussed the matter and RECOMMENDS that the manner of reporting presently being employed by the Planning Department be continued. 647 3. Major Rezoning Applications and Sociological Implications______________ At the Council meeting on July 21, the following Resolution was submitted as Notice: "THAT the Social Planning Department be asked to report on major rezoning applications as to the sociological implications." Council on that date referred the Notice to this Committee. The Director of Planning and the Director of Social Planning/ Community Development both spoke to the matter, pointing out that the sociological implications of major rezoning applica- tions were considered and reported on by the various depart- ments involved at the Technical Planning Board level and as examples of this referred to the report submitted by the Planning Department re R.M.4 Zoning Report submitted to Council in 1965. Another example mentioned was the report dealing with the requested rezoning of the lands near Angus Drive, South- west Marine, North Arm of the Fraser River. It was agreed that the Director of Social Planning/Community Development report should be simultaneous with and not separated from the reports of other departments dealing with major rezoning applications. It was agreed that it was necessary for Council to have the information on the possible effects of the patterns of living which would occur as a result of major rezonings. The Committee discussed this matter at some length and RECOMMENDS that on all reports going to Council covering major rezoning applications the sociological implications be reported on and that the section of the report dealing with sociological implications be so identified. PART II The following action of the Committee is submitted to Council for information. INFORMATION 4. Strathcona Area Rehabilitation Project Under date of July 31, 1970, the Board of Administration submitted an Information Report to Council on the Strathcona Area Rehabilitation Project. Council on August 4th, when considering the report referred the matter to this Committee to receive a report reference from the Director of Social Planning/Community Development. The Director of Social Planning/Community Development was present at this meeting and advised that the final report on the rehabilitation of homes in the two-block area should be available on October 15th. 648 The Director of Social Planning/Community Development advised that during the study period a much better relationship had developed between the citizens in the area and the officials of the various levels of government involved. It was also noted that the study had developed a catalytic action and citizens owning homes in the area were fixing up their homes prior to the direct involvement of the governmental levels. The Committee was reminded that the Federal Minister responsible for housing had stated that there was a sum of 2½ million dollars available for this particular project. The Director of Social Planning/Community Development requested that if funds were left over from this project from the two and a half million dollars, could they be diverted to the Britannia project? The Committee discussed the matter generally and it was RESOLVED that the report of the Board of Administration dated July 31, 1970, and referred to this Committee be received and FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the report reference of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development be received. 5. Gastown, Chinatown Social Survey and Evaluation At the Council meeting dated July 7th, 1970, Council considered the report of the Board of Administration dated June 18th, 1970, dealing with Gastown and Chinatown. At that time Council passed the following Resolution: "THAT the Council receive next week, a Report Reference from the Director of Social Planning/Community Development with respect to Appendix 3-C of the Director of Planning's report of June 12, 1970 re 'The Social Survey and Evaluation'." It was not possible to follow exactly the instructions of Council due to the absence of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development and arrangements were finalized for the report reference at this meeting of the Committee. Your Committee was advised that there are 6,813 persons living in varying types of accommodation in the general area of Gastown and Chinatown. There are an undefined number of transient and other residents. The survey on the areas which was done by the Health and Social Service Departments found that there were 955 women and 481 children living as permanent residents in the area. At the present time a survey of housing accommodation is being done and the next phase will be to survey in depth the social characteristics of the people living in the areas. The Departments will be reporting to Council in the future and will make application under Part V of the National Housing Act to establish a diagnostic and research centre to provide assistance for: (a) people moving out of the area (b) half-way house (c) move people to various types of personal care homes when these are indicated by the conditions found in each individual case 649 In addition, it was suggested that the Detoxification Centre presently being planned could be located in the general area, and all of the foregoing items taken together would provide a pilot project to be operated for three to five years. The end result would be an assessment of the methods envisaged to eliminate the present situation we label "Skid Road". Your Committee discussed the report reference, and asked questions for further information. RESOLVED that the Report Reference be received. Members of the Committee made reference to the situation in Pioneer Square and what might be done in the interim to alleviate the conditions. It was suggested that the City-owned lands on the north-west corner of Powell and Columbia Streets, presently undeveloped, could be developed as a sitting-out area by minor landscape planting and the installation of benches. Another suggestion was the installation of more street refuse containers in the area generally north of Hastings Street. The Committee discussed the item of refuse containers and RESOLVED that the Board of Administration be requested to report to the Committee on the number and cost of containers required to assist in the litter control; the report to include comments the Board might wish to add on the design of the containers and RESOLVED that the question of the development of the small triangular piece of City-owned land at the northwest corner of Powell and Columbia Streets be referred to the Board of Administration for report back to this Committee on the matter of developing this with landscaping and benches. 6. Kerrisdale Beautification Project Council on August 11th referred the brochure dealing with Kerris- dale Beautification Project to this Standing Committee for dis- cussion on the possibility of proceeding with a long-range co- operative study of Kerrisdale as suggested in the report of the Board of Administration dated June 1st, 1970. The Committee RESOLVED that the matter be laid over to the end of the month. 7. Land and Water Use Policy : English Bay and False Creek Under date of July 15th, the Chairman of the Board of Parks and Public Recreation advised the Chairman of this Committee of the following RESOLUTION of the Park Board "THAT the Chairman delegate a member or members from the Park Board to sit with City Council Standing Committee on Planning and Development and invite and receive briefs and delegations from groups and individuals interested in waterfront activities to aid the City in developing appropriate land and water use policy for English Bay and False Creek, including Jericho, Locarno and the beaches of Point Grey under the jurisdiction of the Park Board, and further, that the Chairman meet with Alderman Bird to discuss the best way of carrying out the action proposed by the Standing Committee of Council on June 25th." 650 Present at the Meeting was Commissioner George Puil of the Park Board. Commissioner Puil advised the Committee of the present thinking of the Park Board re the development of marina facilities in False Creek, and the development of water uses on both sides of the Creek which would be recreational, and available to all citizens. It was suggested that the Park Board might wish to develop greater involvement of the average citizen in the planning of the Board's proposals for the development of water front in False Creek. It was suggested that the Park Board make a point of meeting with Marathon Realty and the Director of Planning re the proposed waterfront uses of Marathon Realty and that the Park Board advise this Committee of its comments. The Director of Planning advised that the major report on False Creek would be available to Council later this month or early next month. The report would contain policy recommendations for Council and it was the intention of the report to provide material for dis- cussion by Council, the Park Board and others. The report will also contain suggested guide lines for the Marathon development on the north side of False Creek. The Committee after receiving the above information RESOLVED that the letter of the Board of Parks and Public Re- creations dated July 15th be received and, in view of the report of the Director of Planning, no further action be taken on the matter at this time and FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Park Board be requested to provide Vancouver City Council with a report, for consideration by the Director of Planning, on marinas, launching ramps, water use densities and the development of these in the False Creek area. 8. Residential Facilities for the Mentally Retarded As time did not allow for the hearing of a Delegation and other consideration on this item, the Committee RESOLVED that this matter be the first item on the next suitable Agenda, to be considered with the other matters dealing with requests for land in the southeast sector. Due to a previous commitment the Chairman retired at approximately 11:45 a.m. and the Deputy Mayor assumed the Chair for the balance of the meeting which adjourned at approximately 12:00 noon. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 603 651 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND WELFARE SEPTEMBER 10, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Health and Welfare was held in the No. 1 Committee Room, City Hall, on Thursday, September 10, 1970, at 9:55 a.m. PRESENT: Alderman Linnell (Chairman) Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Phillips and Rankin. ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (Civic Business) Aldermen Sweeney and Wilson CLERK TO M. James THE COMMITTEE: The Minutes of the meeting held July 30, 1970, were adopted PART I The following recommendation of the Committee is submitted for the action of Council: RECOMMENDATION 1. Increased Administration Costs Social Service Department_______________ Under date of August 10, 1970, the Board of Administration advised Council of increased social welfare costs. The Board noted in that report the increase in welfare costs as follows: " City's Share of Social Welfare Costs Percentage Increase Year Amount Over Previous Year $ % 1966 1,376,602 1967 1,592,363 15.67 1968 - Note 1 3,596,933 125.88 1969 4,355,313 21.08 1970 - estimated - 5,455,120 25.25 Note 2 Note 1 - The Provincial - Municipal cost sharing was changed from 90%-10% to 80%-20% effective April 1, 1968. Note 2 - The estimated costs include the adjustment of $434,997 approved by Council on August 3rd plus the latest cost increase of $221,600." Included in the report was an outline of the increase in the administrative costs of operating the Department and the following table shows how these administrative costs have increased substan- tially: 652 "Social Welfare Department (excluding Taylor Manor) Administrative Year Costs - Note 1 $ 1966 579,435 1967 603,585 1968 639,810 1969 823,363 1970 - estimated - Note 2 886,246 (946,246) Note 1 - These costs are net after Provincial cost sharing and recoveries under the Canada Assistance Plan. Note 2 - The Social Welfare Department will be reporting to Council on additional budget funds required to cover administrative cost increases this year amounting to about $60,000. This would increase the total administrative costs to $946,246 in 1970." As noted in the August 10, 1970, report, a subsequent report dated August 20, 1970, and submitted to the September 1, 1970, meeting of Council advised that the 1970 operating budget of the Social Service Department was not sufficient in light of the increased case loads and that an increase in the amount of some $59,900 in the budget would be required to continue the Department's operation to the end of 1970. In handling the report of August 20th at its September 1st meeting, Council authorized the increase in the Departmental Budget and directed "THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved and the subject matter of increasing welfare costs be referred to the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare for full consideration." Present at the meeting was the Acting Administrator, City Social Service Department, and the Director of the Single Men's Unit at 517 Hamilton Street. The Acting Administrator advised the Committee that, at the present time, the Canada Assistance Plan (Federal Government) pays 50% of all staff salaries of the increase in the staff over the base year 1964. The Provincial Government is not committed to a percentage of costs of staff or other administrative costs but makes special arrangements, each of which are negotiated. At the present time, the Single Men's Unit is handling 200 new applications per day, and the Acting Administrator and the Director of the Single Men's Unit advised the Committee how these applications were handled from a clerical and administrative staff point of view. 653 Eighty percent of the present intake of the Single Men's Unit state as 'Province of Residence' either the Province of Ontario or the Province of Quebec. The Acting Administrator also advised the Committee on the status and method of handling, as far as the Social Service Depart- ment is concerned, applications for assistance from Federal Govern- ment sponsored immigrants and individually sponsored immigrants. The Director of the Single Men's Unit spoke to the Committee and advised that there are approximately 8,500 single males being handled through the Single Men's Unit, one-third of which are classified as unemployable. The Director detailed for the Committee the procedure of application, interview and disposition of each person applying for assistance at the Single Men's Unit. The Director also advised, from his personal knowledge, how single males are handled in other Provinces. He also advised the Committee that it was his personal opinion that the first requirement of these people is the provision of some oppor- tunity for meaningful work, and the second requirement is for food and lodging. He also recommended the exploration of a policy which would require the applicant to work, according to his capacity, in return for assistance granted. The Committee was advised that, at the present time, the Department is involved with two programs pro- viding "work experience" for recipients of social assistance. Council had previously authorized the project presently being con- ducted with the co-operation of the Park Board for employable males and the "Opportunities" project being operated for females. It was noted that the Federal Government in the United States has a program wherein the Federal Government assists, by means of providing part of the cost of salaries and wages, assistance recipients who are placed in selected private industries. The Director advised the Committee of the following stati¬ stics concerning the Single Men's Unit: Total Unemployable Employable August 1969 3,696 1,962 1,734 August 1970 8,478 2,956 5,522 At the present time, 71% of the cases gave 'Province of Residence' as British Columbia. The Chairman, under date of September 8, 1970, submitted a memorandum requesting the Members of the Committee to consider the proposed statement of policy re "Welfare and Social Services" as issued by the Executive of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. This Welfare and Social Services policy was to be considered at the Annual Convention of the U.B.C.M. the following week. The Committee expressed concern about the present policies of operation, and the Acting Administrator advised of the following points: 654 " Who May Apply for Social Assistance The Social Assistance Act provides for cash allowances on a means test basis to those people who do not have the income necessary to maintain a reasonable normal and healthy existence. Lack of residence in B.C., or lack of Canadian citizenship, does not prevent the granting of Social Assistance. There is no discrimination based on race, creed, colour or political affiliations." The policy of the City of Vancouver has been that the Provincial Government establishes and amends from time to time the administrative and other policies for social welfare in the Province and that our Department, following these policies, administers social assistance for those who apply to us. This policy of the Provincial Government has been flexible as, approximately four years ago, the City approached the Provincial Government with the suggestion that rather than the issuance of cash support to certain classes of recipients, food and lodging be provided instead. The Provincial Government agreed and the end result of this particular amendment to policy was the development and operation of our Pacific Hostel at 535 Homer Street in the City. Another example is the use of the Stratford Hotel and the administration of residents' cheques and the issuance of meal tickets. The Committee was also reminded that another example of this change in policy of providing services rather than cash is the present development of the Continental Hotel. The average stay in the Pacific Hostel is ten days, and some counselling is provided while the men are there. Many of the persons housed in the Hostel have found jobs and, due to the success of the operation of Pacific Hostel and on the instruction of Council, the various Departments have been conducting a search for another suitable building. However, this has proven to be difficult as the standards for accommodation are not readily met in the downtown area of the City due to inadequate facilities in the buildings or an extremely expensive cost of conversion of some of these buildings. It was pointed out to the Committee that the capacity of Pacific Hostel could be increased by decreasing the allowable length of stay to, say, three days, as is done in some cities in other Provinces offering a similar type of food and lodging resource for single transient men. The Committee discussed the information given by way of oral report from the Acting Social Service Administrator and the Director of the Single Men's Unit and discussed the matter at some length and RECOMMENDS that the Board of Administration be requested to report to Council the procedures, policies and practices in effect at the present time in other Provinces of Canada re the granting of assis- tance to single transient men, and 655 FURTHER RECOMMENDS that the Board of Administration report on, for the consideration of Council, the situation regarding single transient men and single transient women; such report to include information from the various, directly involved Departments, and to advise Council as to the desirability of and the changes necessary to change the provision of assistance for these single transient men and single transient women from a cash to a non-cash basis. PART II The following actions of the Committee are reported for the information of Council: INFORMATION 2. Welfare Patients in Private Hospitals The Chairman brought to the attention of the Members of the Committee the actions that she had taken in response to Council's instruction 'In Camera' dated March 17, 1970, re the request of the City to have the Provincial Government issue regulations covering social assistance recipients in personal care facilities under the Community Care Facilities Licensing Act. The Chairman tabled corres- pondence that she had between herself and various Members of the Provincial Cabinet. The Chairman also generally reviewed the present situation the City finds itself faced with in connection with the increased daily charges and the Provincial Government's maintenance of the previous allowable daily charge for social assistance cases. The Committee discussed the matter and RESOLVED that the information be received. 3. Supervised Care Facilities (Senior Citizens)__________________ Under date of January 5, 1970, Alderman Wilson submitted, by letter, a recommendation that the Centennial Project for the City of Vancouver be a domiciliary senior citizens housing complex. Sub- sequently, the Provincial Government Centennial Committee advised that such a project was not permitted under the regulations of the Centennial Grant and, therefore, this could not be submitted as a project. At the meeting of the Committee dated July 30, 1970, it was agreed that this matter be discussed at this meeting of the Committee. RESOLVED that the information be received. 656 4. Rubella Program - Cost Sharing Previously, the Council authorized, upon the recommendation of this Committee, that a Rubella Prevention Program be instituted and the Federal and Provincial Governments be advised that the City of Vancouver consider that a portion of the costs of this Program should be provided by those levels of Government. This information was forwarded to the Senior levels of Government by His Worship the Mayor but, to date, no reply has been received from either level. RESOLVED that the information submitted to the Committee be received. 5. Social Service Department: Re-organization_____________ The general matter of the Re-organization of the Social Service Department has been considered by Council and, at the meeting of May 26, 1970, Council referred the following to the Health and Welfare Committee: "That the work of social services be concentrated on those persons on social allowances who are most likely to become independent because of rehabilitation efforts." RESOLVED that the matter be laid over to the next meeting of the Committee. The meeting then adjourned. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 603 ======================================================================== 657 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, September 29, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. CONDOLENCES: The Late R. Henderson (Internal Auditor) MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the City Council express its condolences to the members of the family of the late Mr. R. Henderson, Internal Auditor. - CARRIED ACKNOWLEDGMENT His Worship the Mayor acknowledged the presence in the Counci Chamber of students of the School of Social Work, University of British Columbia, accompanied by Professors John McDonald, Max Beck and Bryce Babcock. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated September 22, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Name: Southeast Sector A communication was received from the City Clerk reporting, pursuant to Council's instructions, certain names received in respect of naming of the Southeast Sector area. It was agreed to defer the matter for consideration later this day. (See page 11) 658 2. Appointment of Deputy Mayor MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT, pursuant to recommendation from His Worship the Mayor, Alderman Hardwick be appointed Deputy Mayor for the quarter commencing October 1, 1970. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, September 25, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated September 25, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Social Service and Health Matters Extension of Contract: U.B.C. and City of Vancouver MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Social Service and Health matters), dated September 25, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters Proposed Public Housing Projects: Southeast Sector Site No. 17, Area "C", Site No. 21, Area "A"____________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated September 25, 1970, be approved. (amended) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, in Amendment, THAT, to reflect the interest shown by the Fraserview-Killarney Area Council, the following words be added to the motion of Alderman Bird: 'except that project proposed for development on Site 17 be moved south to site known as 18, with the necessary adjustment provisions respecting number of units and land costs, to be determined later at the discretion of the Director of Planning. - LOST MOVED by Ald. Wilson, in Amendment, THAT the following words be added to the motion of Alderman Bird: 'FURTHER THAT the City Council request the Senior Governments to include in these projects, facilities for recreation. - CARRIED The motion, as amended, and reading as follows, was put and CARRIED. 'THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated September 25, 1970, be approved; FURTHER THAT the City Council request the Senior Governments to include in these projects, facilities for recreation.' 659 Finance Matters Grant: Khalsa Diwan Society (Clause 1) The Council considered the request of the Khalsa Diwan Society for a capital grant in connection with the society's new Sikh Temple at Ross Street and Marine Drive. The report of the Board of Administration sets out details in respect of out- standing taxes. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the request for a delegation on this matter be approved but it be suggested to the organization that it might be advisable that their representations be made to Council in 1971. - CARRIED Grants in Lieu of General, School, Hospital and Municipal Finance Authority Taxes (Clause 2) The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Director of Finance as a result of applications for grants in lieu of general, school, hospital and Municipal Finance Authority taxes. Details are set out in the report, however, the actual grant amounts involved are shown as follows: 1. Khalsa Diwan Society Ross Street and S.E. Marine Drive New Sikh Temple Grant to cover period from June 24/69 to December 31/70 $7,820.77 2. Union Gospel Mission Inc. 604 East Cordova Street Church Hall Grant to cover period from October 10/69 to December 31/70 893.15 3. The Granville School 4305 Granville Street School for emotionally disturbed children Grant to cover period from January 1/70 to December 31/70 1,936.35 4. Western Institute for the Deaf 2125 West 7th Avenue Community Centre Grant to cover period from January 15/70 to December 31/70 3,117.26 5. Vancouver Jewish Community Centre 950 West 41st Avenue Parking Lot Grant to cover period from May 12/70 to December 31/70 1,300.22 6. Neighbourhood Services Association 1068 Davie Street Community Services Building Grant to cover period from April 16/70 to December 31/70 696.33 7. Kinsmen Rehabilitation Foundation of B.C. 1341-1347 S.W. Marine Drive 3,213.75 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the foregoing grant applications be approved. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY 660 Grant: Vancouver Traffic and _________Safety Council (Clause 3) It was agreed to hear the Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council as a delegation, pursuant to request received. Appointment of External Auditors of City of Vancouver for year 1971 (Clause 4) The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Director of Finance in the matter of appointment of External Auditors for the year 1971. After due consideration it was, MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the firm of Riddell, Stead & Co. be appointed External Auditors for the City of Vancouver for the year 1971 at a fee of $32,100 in accordance with the terms as to scope and responsibility as set out in Parts I to IV inclusive of the report re Audit of City's records dated January 22, 1962, submitted by the Board of Administration and adopted by Council on January 23. 1962. - CARRIED Centennial Museum T.V. Monitoring (Clause 5) Pursuant to request received, the Council agreed to hear a delegation from the Municipal and Regional Employees' Union in respect of this clause. Amalgamation of Roads and Pavements Operations Branches: Engineering Department (Clause 6) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT Clause 6 of the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated September 25, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED B. Personnel Matters, Regular September 18, 1970_______________ Salary and Classification Review: One Building Inspector I Position Department of Permits and Licenses MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Regular), dated September 18, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Personnel Matters, Supplementary September 25, 1970______________________ Pre-employment Medical Examinations MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated September 25, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 661 D. Property Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated September 25, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED E. Proposed Fee for Building Grades The Board of Administration, under date of September 22, 1970, submitted a report of the City Engineer and Director of Finance respecting proposed fees for building grades supplied by the City. The report gives the history of the matter, present regulations, relevant 1968 and 1969 statistics, deals with collection of fees and sets out a proposed charge schedule, recommending in conclusion as follows: "1. City Council authorize a fee for providing building grade plans based on the above-mentioned schedule. 2. The Permits and Licenses Department collect the proposed fees at the time the building permit is issued. 3. The proposed fees apply to all building permit applications for new commercial, industrial, and apartment buildings and to additions to such buildings which affect entrances and/or exits. (One and two family dwellings only to be excluded). 4. The proposed schedule of fees to become effective December 1, 1970. 5. The Law Department prepare the necessary amendment to Section 1.4.2(4) of the Building By-law." The Board of Administration recommends adoption. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, in Amendment, THAT the building grade fees be set to recover approximately 100% of the 1971 costs. - LOST (The motion of Alderman Broome was put and carried) (Board of Administration report referred to containing fee schedule proposed is on file in City Clerk's Office). F. Proposed New Refuse By-law and Schedule of Rates____________________ (The Council commenced consideration of this report but after due consideration, recessed at approximately 10:45 a.m. An 'In Camera' session followed at approximately 11:00 after which the Council reconvened at approximately 11:20 a.m. in open session and continued with consideration of the matter). Under date of September 18, 1970, the Board of Administration submitted a detailed report by the City Engineer and the Director of Finance in respect of a Refuse By-law. Details are set out in the report, including present and proposed charges for various services rendered. 662 MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this report, with recommendations, be approved. (referred) MOVED by Ald. Phillips, in Amendment, THAT, in respect of special and unscheduled collections (non carry out), the proposed charge be sufficient to cover approximately 100% of the costs. (referred) MOVED by Ald. Adams, in Amendment to the Amendment, THAT refuse bills be not issued for charges under $1.00; FURTHER THAT, in the case of duplex dwellings, two free cans per week be allowed for each dwelling of the duplex. (referred) MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the whole report be referred back for further con- sideration in the light of the Council's debate, with particular attention being given to the proposals contained in the amendments and the additional proposal that in regard to single family and duplex dwelling charges, consideration be given to some suitable type of prepaid cash system. - CARRIED G. Establishment of Financial and Administrative Division Social Service Department____________ The Board of Administration, under date of September 25, 1970, submitted report of the Administrative Analyst, Acting Social Service Administrator and the Director of Personnel Services in respect of establishing of a financial and administrative divison in the Social Service Department. Details are set out in the report including proposed classifications in respect of various positions involved; also class specifications covering such positions are submitted as necessary. The recommendations of the Board of Administration are set out as follows: "1. The report be now received and tabled until October 20, 1970, to provide an opportunity for the Union to review its contents. 2. The Administrative Analyst, the Acting Administrator and the Director of Personnel Services be authorized to arrange a series of staff meetings to review the report with employees of the Department. 3. That on October 20, 1970, the report be raised from the table and adopted." MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT this whole report be tabled for consideration at the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare meeting, Thursday, October 1st; FURTHER THAT the Acting Social Service Administrator (Mr. McDaniel) be requested to meet with the Standing Committee at that time. - CARRIED 663 H. Control of Roof Signs The Board of Administration, under date of September 28, 1970, submitted for information advice from the Director of Planning that he expects to report to the Council on this matter through the Board of Administration, at the meeting on October 6, 1970, pursuant to Council resolution of August 27, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this information be received. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOTIONS I. Establishment of Land for Highway Purposes (N/S Prior Street, East of Gore Avenue) MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of Lot C of Lot 19, Block 104, District Lot 196, Group One, New Westminster District, Plan 629; AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to establish a portion of the above-described lands for highway purposes; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following described portion of City-owned land be and the same is hereby established for highway purposes and declared to form and constitute a portion of highway; All that portion of Lot C of Lot 19, Block 104, District Lot 196, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 629, described as follows: COMMENCING at the South-westerly corner of said Lot C; THENCE N 6° 30' W 13 feet following in the Westerly limit of said Lot C; THENCE S 80° 48' E 39.52 feet more or less to intersection with the Easterly limit of said Lot C at a point 6.6 feet Northerly from the South-easterly corner of said Lot C; THENCE South 6.6 feet following in the Easterly limit of said Lot C to the South-easterly corner of said Lot C; THENCE West 37.54 feet more or less following in the Southerly limit of said Lot C to the point of commencement; The same as shown outlined red on plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S. dated September 18, 1970 and marginally numbered LF 5032. - CARRIED 664 2. Beautification of Median Highway 401 Centre Boulevard Boundary Road_______________ On September 22nd Notice was called on the following motion which was put this day and dealt with as follows: MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the matter of beautification of the median strip of Highway 401 between Boundary Road and Cassiar Street, together with the centre boulevard of Boundary Road from Burrard Inlet to the Fraser River be referred to the Standing Committee on Planning and Development for consideration and report. - LOST The Council recessed at 12:00 noon to reconvene in open session at 2:00 p.m. The Council reconvened at approximately 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair and the following members present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS (cont'd) 3. Grant: Floral Beautification Highway 401 between Chilliwack and Vancouver On September 22nd the Council considered a request from Mr. Harold J. Merilees, M.L.A., that the Council consider making a grant of $500 in cooperation with other groups to provide floral beautification on the median of Highway 401, between Chilliwack and the City of Vancouver which would assist in celebrating in 1971 the 100th Anniversary of British Columbia. The Council did not take action to approve the request; therefore, a further letter was received this day from Mr. Merilees asking the Council's re-consideration. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT a grant of $250 be approved for this purpose. - LOST MOTIONS (cont'd) 3. Prohibition of Stationary Election Signs On September 22nd Notice was submitted on the following motion which was dealt with this day as follows: MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT WHEREAS Vancouver City Council has indicated a sincere desire to combat pollution in the City of Vancouver; AND WHEREAS visual pollution is equally as offensive as other forms of environmental pollution; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Sign By-law No. 2341 be amended so as to prohibit the erection of all forms of stationary election signs in all residential areas in the City of Vancouver. 665 The Corporation Counsel reported the City has not the authority to pass a by-law as proposed in respect of private property. No further action was taken. ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Bird - advised the merchants in the West Beautification Program: Broadway area are concerned as a result West Broadway Area of a letter from the Deputy Director of Alderman Calder - Planning that the Department was unable Improvements to Basement to proceed with beautification program Area in Family Dwellings for the area this year. The Alderman requested the Board of Administration report on whether some action can be taken in the matter this year. His Worship the Mayor so directed. requested the Board of Administration report on what course of action could be taken to amend the Zoning and Development By-law to improve the present situation resulting from the By-law provision which restricts the amount of basement area which can be actually occupied by a family for living purposes. His Worship the Mayor so directed. Alderman Wilson - advised that delay is being experienced Building Permit Application by applicant for building permit 800 Keefer Street due to a report required from the Strathcona Working Committee. The Alderman requested the Board of Admin¬ istration endeavour to expedite the report. His Worship the Mayor so directed. Alderman Wilson - requested a report be obtained from Maintenance of Boulevard the City Engineer as to responsibility Boundary Road north of for maintaining the boulevard at Hastings Boundary Road, north of Hastings. His Worship the Mayor directed accordingly. 666 Alderman Wilson - referred to the By-law requirement Excavation: respecting 2-storey frame dwellings 2-Storey Frame Dwellings with basement and the below ground provision therefor. The Alderman requested a report from the Building Inspector in respect of this regulation in Vancouver but not required elsewhere in Canada. His Worship the Mayor so directed. Alderman Adams - enquired respecting outside burning Outside Burning regulations and commented respecting Regulation the timing of such burning privileges. Alderman Broome - enquired with respect to representa¬ C.B.C. Proposed tive of the C.B.C. appearing before Development Council with details of the proposed new C.B.C. development in Vancouver. His Worship the Mayor advised the matter would be placed on the next Council meeting agenda, at which time it is expected the Director of Planning and a representative of the C.B.C. will submit information to the Council. Alderman Broome - enquired in the matter of Centennial Centennial Grants grants and the latest press release in this regard. His Worship the Mayor reported he would be meeting with the Chairman of the Provincial Centennial Committee in the near future when the matter will be discussed. Alderman Rankin - enquired of the cost of oiling lanes Oiling: Lanes in the City out of general funds. His Worship the Mayor agreed a report be submitted by the Board of Administration. Alderman Rankin - requested Commissioner Sutton Brown Rental Increases: be informed of the Alderman's under¬ Public Housing standing that the provisions of the Landlord and Tenant Act would apply to the tenants in public housing projects and in this respect, therefore, three months notice in writing should be given to the tenants prior to any rental increases. Commissioner Ryan reported the matter is receiving consideration, a meeting having been held recently by the B.C. Housing Commission with the tenants' representatives. His Worship directed the matter to Commissioner Sutton Brown. Alderman Sweeney - referred to application to use Development Permit: 2285 East 61st Avenue as a music 2285 East 61st Avenue studio but difficulties are being (Music Studio) encountered because of certain land¬ scaping and screening required to be effected. The position is set out in a communication dated September 23rd from Mr. W.J. Mullin. The Alderman enquired why, in this particular case in this building, this applicant is unable to obtain the permit in these circumstances but other occupants in the building are not so affected. His Worship the Mayor referred the matter to the Board of Administration. Alderman Hardwick - requested His Worship the Mayor Aircraft Routing over the enquire of the Department of City in the Area around Transport in respect of this West 41st Avenue activity, whether this is the regular routing and if so, ask the air¬ craft be directed down the middle of the harbour line rather than over a highly populated residential area. His Worship the Mayor agreed to make this enquiry. COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS (cont'd) Name: Southeast Sector The Council further considered the matter of a suitable name for the Southeast Sector, noting the following names have been proposed: Champlain Fraserview Kerbury Kerkentyne Kerrborough Kerridge Southridge Sparbrook Tynecrest Vankerine It was agreed to ballot on these names. After due con¬ sideration and two ballots, the name 'Champlain Heights' was selected. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the Southeast Sector area, bounded by 48th Avenue, Boundary Road, North Kent Avenue, Kerr Street, 54th Avenue, and Tyne Street, be named 'Champlain Heights'. - CARRIED 668 NOTICE OF MOTION The following Notices of Motion were submitted and recognized by the Chair: 1. Inhalation: Polish Remover and Glue Vapours______________ MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Phillips, THAT WHEREAS the inhalation of nail polish remover and glue vapours by young people is a serious problem and a serious threat to the community's health and welfare; AND WHEREAS such inhalation if prolonged can cause permanent damage to human organs; AND WHEREAS our greatest natural resource is in our young people; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Vancouver City Council request the Retail Merchants Association and the Pharmaceutical Association to request their members to place nail polish remover and glue 'behind the counter' so as to assist in the control of the sale of these products to our youth. (Notice) 2. Vancouver Development and Housing Corporation MOVED by Ald. Wilson, RESOLVED THAT the City Council consider the advisability of establishing a 'Vancouver Development and Housing Corporation' to operate generally along lines established by the Government of Ontario for their H.O.M.E. program (Home Ownership Made Easy); FURTHER THAT the Legal Department report to the Standing Committee on Planning and Development any Legislation required from Victoria to establish a Vancouver Development and Housing Corporation. (Notice) 3. Barber Shops Closing MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT WHEREAS Barber Shops are required by By-law 4462 of the City of Vancouver to close one business day each week; AND WHEREAS until November 25, 1969 Beauty Salons were also required to close one business day each week, but the restriction was abolished; AND WHEREAS Barber Shops render the same or a similar service to males as Beauty Shops render to females, the distinction in hours of closing should be abolished; AND WHEREAS Barber Shops are now the only service to the public that are required to close their businesses and suspend their services one day per week; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver amend By-law 4462 to eliminate the requirement of Barber Shops to close one business day each week. (Notice) 669 4. Arbutus-Burrard Connector MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Board of Administration report to Council on the possibility of accelerating the development of the Burrard Street portion of the Arbutus-Burrard connector. (Notice) 5. Voters' List on Computer Tape: Candidates_______________________ MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT WHEREAS the City's Voters' List is a public document available free in duplicate to every candidate; AND WHEREAS it is important that voters be correctly advised of where to vote; AND WHEREAS citizens have been wrongly advised by where-to- vote cards copied from the printed Voters' List as many voters refer to these cards rather than the City's card; AND WHEREAS the City records the Voters' List on computer tape and such tape can be easily duplicated; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT any candidate be entitled to take one of his Voters' Lists in the form of a computer tape, at the City's cost plus 20%. (Notice) The Council adjourned at 2:55p.m. The foregoing are Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated September 29, 1970. 670 Board of Administration, September 25, 1970 (WORKS - 1) WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS Estimate a) Covered storage and battery charging facilities for Sanitation Cushman Carts - Cambie Yard 15,000 b) Improvements to Truck Washing Facilities - Manitoba Yard 10,000 $25,000 CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT Yards Basic Capital Further Projects "In the Yards Basic Capital Appropriations, funds were allocated by Council (Ref. 15-03) to cover a number of further projects for which detailed studies, designs and estimates were not avail- able at the time. Funds are now required to be appropriated so that the work can be proceeded with. The work is: I RECOMMEND that appropriations be allocated for these two projects, funds to be provided from Yards Fund Unallocated, Account No. 152/7901." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. RECOMMENDATIONS: 2. Tender No. 29-70-8 Electric Lamps, Starters & Ballasts The City Engineer and City Purchasing Agent report as follows: "Tenders for the above were opened by your Board on Auqust 3, 1970 and referred to the City Engineer and the City Purchasing Agent for report. The tenders include the requirements for the various depart- ments of the City, the Greater Vancouver Water District, the Public Library, the Park Board and the Pacific National Exhibition. The working tabulation is on file in the Purchasing Agent's office. The 5% Provincial Sales Tax is in addition to the prices shown in this report and in the tabulation. All of the recommended tenderers bid firm prices and offered the City the benefit of any price reduction that may occur during a two year contract period. We RECOMMEND acceptance of the low bids by the following sup- pliers, for a two year period, subject to contracts being satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel: a) Northern Electric Company Limited All miniature, automotive, metallic vapour and sodium vapour lamps; mercury vapour lamps items 94-98 inclusive, 100 and 101; and incandescent lamps items 73A, 74, 76A, 77, 79 and 80; for a total cost of approximately $29,141.00 per year. 671 b) Canadian Westinghouse Company Limited All starters and ballast for fluorescent lamps; all photographic lamps; and incandescent lamp item 20B, for a total cost of approximately $3,878.00 per year. c) Canadian Securex Electric Limited incandescent lamp items 2, 5, 6, 15, 27, 58A, 76, 78B; mercury vapour lamp item 99; and fluorescent lamps items 106, 107, 108, 115 and 121, for a total cost of approximately $9,146.00 per year. d) Canadian General Electric Company Limited incandescent lamps items 1, 7-14 inclusive, 16-19 inclusive, 21-26 inclusive, 28-49 inclusive, 50A, 51-57 inclusive, 59-70 inclusive, 75, 81, 84-89 inclusive, and 91; and fluorescent lamps items 104, 105, 109-120 inclusive and 122, for a total cost of approximately $22,263.00 per year." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the above officials be approved. 3. Plumbing Bylaw Revisions The City Engineer reports as follows: "The City Engineer has reviewed his responsibilities in connection with the Plumbing Bylaw No. 4068 and considers the following amendment is needed: Connection Fees to One and Two Family Dwellings. In the Board of Administration report dated December 13, 1968 (copy attached) which was adopted by the City Council on December 17, 1968, the installation fee for building (house) sewer extensions to one and two family dwellings (Section 1.4.16(2) of the Plumbing Bylaw) was raised to $300.00, effective January 15, 1969. The fee was in line with installation costs in 1968 and 1969 as the average cost in this period was favourably influenced by the substantial number of connections constructed in the South East Sector under ideal conditions. However for the period from January 1, 1970 to July 31, 1970 the average cost of constructing house connections for one and two family dwellings was $425.00. (There were virtually no connections in the S. E. Sector in 1970). The fee for a 4" connection other than to one and two family dwellings was increased on June 1st, 1970 from $400.00 to $500.00 to meet actual average cost. It now appears that the fee for connections to one and two family dwelling units should similarly be raised from $300.00 to $400.00. This would continue the City's long standing policy of establishing the fee somewhat below cost for connections to one and two family dwellings. 672 The City Engineer RECOMMENDS: 1. That Bylaw No. 4068, the Plumbing Bylaw, be amended as follows: Sewer installation fees for building (house) sewer extensions, as set forth in Section 1.4.16(2) of the Plumbing Bylaw, be revised upward from $300.00 to $400.00. 2. That the Corporation Counsel be instructed to prepare the necessary amendment to Bylaw No. 4068 for Council approval. 3. That the amendment to Bylaw No. 4068 become effective December 1st, 1970." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the City Engineer be adopted and that the normal notification to contractors be made. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 658 673 Board of Administration, September 25, 1970 . . . (SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICE AND HEALTH MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Extension of Contract. University of British Columbia and City of Vancouver The Medical Health Officer reports as follows: "On August 1, 1969, an agreement was signed between the City of Vancouver and the University of British Columbia to provide a Public Health Nurse from the Health Department on a half-time basis for a period of one year. The service provided is 100% recoverable from the University. A request has been received from the University to renew this agreement for a further period of one year with the necessary revisions to bring the terms of the agreement up to date. It is recommended that the authority be given to the Medical Health Officer to renew this agreement and that the Legal Department prepare the necessary memorandum of agreement." Your Board RECOMMENDS that: 1. The Medical Health Officer be authorized to arrange extension of the agreement to supply a Public Health Nurse to the University of British Columbia on a half-time basis for one year at no cost to the City. 2. The Corporation Counsel prepare the necessary revised memorandum of agreement between the City and the University. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 658 674 Board of Administration, September 25, 1970 . . . . (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Proposed Public Housing Projects - Southeast Sector Site No. 17, Area "C" ___________Site No. 21, Area "A"_________________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "The City on September 24, 1969, formally requested the senior governments to investigate provision of public housing on Site 17 (previously designated as Site 9) in Area 'C' (8.387 acres). A similar request was made on March 26, 1970 re Site 21 (previously designated as Site 5) in Area 'A' (3.594 acres). The Director of Planning's report of May 16, 1968 (Proposed Plan of Development Southeast Sector) recommended Site 17 as a low density townhouse site for comprehensive development with housing predominantly for families with children. Council subsequently (June 21, 1968) designated this site for public housing. Site 21 in Area 'A; adjacent to the Captain Cook Elementary School and proposed district shopping centre was recommended for public housing with a high proportion of units in townhouses for families with children, together with a small amount of three-storey apartments for couples without children. The recommendation that Site 21 should contain a large number of units for families with children was made before Site 17 was desig- nated by Council for public housing. As Site 21 is adjacent to the proposed shopping centre and to other high density garden apartment and townhouse sites, Central Mortgage and Housing Corp- oration's investigations have been made on the basis that a high proportion of the larger units for families with children would be located on Site 17 and a high proportion of smaller units (one and two bedrooms), for which there is a high demand, would be located on Site 21. Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation's preliminary investi¬ gations indicate that Site 17 could accommodate approximately 120 units distributed approximately as follows: Two bedroom 20% Three bedroom 70% Four and Five bedroom 10% Site 21 would accommodate approximately 100 units with the following approximate distribution: One bedroom 35% Two bedroom 30% Three bedroom 20% Four and Five bedroom 15% The value of both of these sites has been estimated by the Supervisor of Property & Insurance on the basis of single-family development at $55,000 an acre, or $461,285 for Site 17 in Area 'C' and $197,670 for Site 21 in Area 'A'. These figures give an approximate land cost per unit of $3,844 for Site 17 and $1,977 for Site 21. The land cost per unit for Site 17 is considered by senior government officials to be too high. However, combining the two projects gives an average land cost per unit of approximately $2,995 which is understood to be within the acceptable cost range for public housing financed by the senior governments. 675 Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation officials have advised that formal approval of both the Province and the Federal Government will be sought for these projects to proceed on receipt of a formal recommendation from City Council that the approximate numbers of dwelling units and distribution of units of different sizes, as quoted above, is acceptable and that the City will be prepared to sell the land to the senior governments at the figures quoted. Funds have been set aside for these projects in Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation's 1970 budget and their officials have emphasized the need for the City's recommendations to be made not later than the end of September. They have suggested also that the City should indicate the pro- cedure which it would favour for design and construction of these projects. In this regard, as the sites concerned are fairly large and irregular in shape and will require considerable design ability for their most effective development and because a high standard of design is desired in this area, I would recommend that the procedure employed for earlier public housing projects should be endorsed by Council rather than the developer proposal system which has been employed on certain recent smaller projects. The procedure recommended involves the retention of architects and other necessary consultants by the Federal/Provincial partnership, or the use of Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation staff, to first produce sketch plans and approximate estimates. On approval of these sketch designs and estimates by all levels of government, the consultants proceed to their working drawings, specifications and tender documents and carry out the normal full consultants' services through to completion of the housing projects. Recommendations: (a) that Council approve the approximate number and distribution of dwelling units on Site 17 in Area 'C' and Site 21 in Area 'A' of the Southeast Sector as set out in this report; (b) that Council approve the sale of the land for these two projects to the senior governments at a price of $658,955; (c) that Council recommend to the senior governments that they employ Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation architects and other required consultants, or retain consultants, to prepare the necessary sketch plans, working drawings, specifications and tender documents for these projects; (d) that Council request the senior governments to make available sketch plans and approximate estimates for its approval prior to proceeding with working drawings, specifications and tender documents." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the Director of Planning be adopted. (A plan showing the location of the two public housing sites is circulated for Council's information.) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 658 677 Board of Administration, September 25, 1970 .............. (FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS CONSIDERATION 1. Grant: Khalsa Diwan Society Earlier this year, the Khalsa Diwan Society submitted a request for a grant in lieu of taxes for the Society's new Sikh Temple, situated at Ross Street and Marine Drive. The request was for the period prior to construction of the Temple, when the organi- zation started its fund raising campaign. The Finance Department advised the Society that for those organizations which qualify for exemption under Section 396(c) of the Vancouver Charter, the City policy is to give a grant in lieu of taxes effective the date of the first building inspection. Based on the foregoing, the Society re-submitted an appli- cation but for an unspecified capital grant on a charitable basis, in accordance with the following resolution of Council dated August 5, 1969: "THAT the requests for grants as contained in Board of Administration report dated July 23, 1969, with the exception of the application from Columbia Junior College, be rejected and the organizations advised accordingly that only applications which clearly demonstrate the need for financial assistance from the City can be submitted to Council for consideration." The Society advises that it has borrowed $200,000 from the Bank and also owes the contractor another $45,000, as of September, 1970. One quarter of a million dollars was collected by the Society from its small community in Vancouver. It has further advised that, eventually, another two projects will be constructed; a senior citizens home and a community centre. The Director of Finance advises that the organization is in arrears of its 1967, 1968, 1969 and 1970 taxes, totalling $16,134.57 (not including interest on arrears) with respect to this property. The Temple will be shown as exempt on the 1971 Assessment Roll, in accordance with Charter provisions, and another report submitted this day for Council consideration advises that the Temple may qualify for a grant in lieu of taxes, in accordance with Council's policy, as from June 24, 1969 (the date of the first building inspection). This would reduce the outstanding taxes amount to $8,314 if Council approves. Your Board submits the foregoing request for a capital grant for the consideration of Council and notes that the organization wishes to appear as a delegation before Council in support of its request. (Copies of letter dated June 1, 1970, from Khalsa Diwan Society are circulated for the information of Council.) DELEGATION REQUEST - KHALSA DIWAN SOCIETY 678 2. Grants in Lieu of General, School, Hospital and Municipal Finance Authority Taxes________________ The Director of Finance has reported to your Board as follows: "Requests for grants in lieu of taxes have been received from the following organizations: The Assessment Commissioner has certified the properties, or the portions in use by the organization, will be shown as exempt on the 1971 Assessment Roll in accordance with Charter pro- visions and the Corporation Counsel has confirmed the organiza- tions qualify for this exemption under Section 396(c). These requests for grants in lieu of 1969 and 1970 taxes, for the period from proof of occupancy or date of first building inspection to the date the properties become exempt, are subject to Council approval. The requests are presented to Council in three sections. A. Religious Organizations (a) Khalsa Diwan Society $ 7,820.77 Ross Street & S.E. Marine Drive - Lot 18/10-12/200 New Sikh Temple First building inspection, June 24/69 Occupied from, March 1970 Grant to cover period from June 24/69 to December 31/70. (b) Union Gospel Mission Inc. $ 893.15 604 East Cordova Street - Lots 1 & 2/59/196 Church hall Occupied and in use from October 10/69 Grant to cover period from October 10/60 to December 31/70. B. Schools (a) The Granville School $ 1,936.35 4305 Granville Street - Lots 6, 7 & 8/710/526 School for emotionally disturbed children Occupied and in use from January 1/70 Grant to cover period from January 1/70 to December 31/70. C. Charitable Institutions (a) Western Institute for the Deaf $ 3,117.26 2125 West 7th Avenue - Lots 13 & 14/284/526 Community Centre for the deaf Occupied and in use from January 15/70 Grant to cover period from January 15/70 to December 31/70 679 (b) Vancouver Jewish Community Centre $ 1,300.22 950 West 41st Avenue - Lot 27/A/1008/526 Parking Lot Occupied and in use from May 12/70 Grant to cover period from May 12/70 to December 31/70. (c) Neighbourhood Services Association $ 696.33 1068 Davie Street - Lot 8 W½/185 Community Services building Occupied and in use from April 16/70 Grant to cover period from April 16/70 to December 31/70. As grants in lieu of taxes are subject to Council approval, the above requests for grants in lieu of taxes amounting to $15,764.08 8 in total, are submitted for Council consideration. D. Grant Equal to Taxes Kinsmen Rehabilitation Foundation of B.C $3,213.75 1341-1347 S.W. Marine Drive This property which is being used by the Foundation for admini- stration relating to the rehabilitation of crippled children and adults, has been exempt from taxes under Section 396(c) of the Charter since 1962 as being in use by a charitable organization. In December, 1969, an expropriation was filed by the Depart- ment of Transport - the property being required for right-of- way for the new bridge to the airport. Because of this registration, the property has been made taxable for 1970. The Kinsmen Rehabilitation Foundation is presently occupying the property and will continue to do so until at least the end of 1970. Mr. P. Gregory of the Real Estate Branch of the Department of Transport has verified this information is correct. Due to this technicality, the Foundation has lost its usual tax exemption and has been billed for full taxes for 1970. The Society has paid the Local Improvement charges of $217.11 for 1970 and is requesting a grant equal to General, School, Hospital and Municipal Finance Levy for $3,213.75. On the basis of Council policy as set out in resolution of Council of August 5, 1969, applications for grants equal to taxes may be submitted for Council consideration where eligibility for tax exemption was lost due to a technicality." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Director of Finance for Council consideration. 680 3. Grant: Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council The Vancouver City Council on April 14, 1970, adopted the following recommendation of the Standing Committee on Finance: "RECOMMENDED that the same rate as was applied last year be approved pro rata up to an amount of $20,000 whilst the Motor Vehicle Inspection Station is owned and operated by the City of Vancouver." Under date of September 17, 1970, the President of the Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council has written advising that, due to the Motor Vehicle Inspection Station being transferred to the Provincial Government as of July 1, 1970, a total of $10,000 was received from the City in fulfilment of its grant. The Safety Council has presented its problem to the Provin- cial Government, but unofficial and preliminary approaches offer little encouragement with respect to financial assistance. Cash reserves will be depleted by the end of December unless assistance is received from the Civic or Provincial Government. The Safety Council has referred to a report submitted by the Board of Administration, dated January 23, 1970, on the functions of the organization, which report Council received for information on January 27, 1970. The organization, in submitting its request for financial assistance, asks to appear before Council to present its case. Your Board submits the foregoing for the consideration of Council. (Copies of Board of Administration report dated January 23, 1970, are circulated for the information of Council.) DELEGATION REQUEST - VANCOUVER TRAFFIC & SAFETY COUNCIL 4. Appointment of External Auditors of City of Vancouver for Year 1971 The Director of Finance reports: "The matter of appointment of External Auditors for the year 1971, pursuant to Section 230 of the Vancouver Charter, is sumbitted for consideration. The City's present auditors, Riddell, Stead & Co, by letter dated August 27th, have applied for appointment as external auditors for the year 1971 and have submitted other infor- mation in support of their application. The proposed fee for the year 1971 is $32,100, a 7% increase over the 1970 fee of $30,000, which they state is due to salary increases to their staff in line with increases generally. 681 The appointment of auditors should be in the following form: That the firm of--------------------------be appointed External Auditors for the City of Vancouver for the year 1971 at a fee of $---------------in accordance with the terms as to scope and responsibility as set out in Parts I to IV inclusive of the report re Audit of City's records dated January 22, 1962, submitted by the Board of Administration and adopted by Council on January 23, 1962." Your Board of Administration submits this report for Council consideration. (Copies of letter dated August 27, 1970, from Riddell Stead & Co. are circulated for the information of Council.) RECOMMENDATION AND CONSIDERATION 5. Centennial Museum - T.V. Monitoring Your Board has received the following report from the Acting Director of Museums and the Administrative Analyst: "At the regular meeting of the Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planetarium Board held on September 9, 1970, approval was given to a recommendation by the Administrative Analyst that a T.V. monitoring system be installed in the Centennial Museum. Such a system would enable one person at a central point to continually scan the movement of persons throughout the galleries and enable him to spot immediately any suspicious behaviour, thereby ensuring proper safety of the exhibits while, at the same time, giving the public the greatest freedom of access to the galleries without obvious surveillance by large numbers of Attendants. This would also make possible the very desirable improvement in the type of service offered by the Attendants. They would be able to deal with the public on a more personal basis and provide the valuable function of offering information and guidance to people visiting the Musuem galleries. At the present time, their principal job is surveillance and security and as such the Attendants are not encouraged to dis- cuss exhibits or answer questions from the public. T.V. monitoring systems have been installed in a large number of museums throughout the North American continent and, in particular, a system has been installed at the Edmonton Museum. This system was inspected by Mr. M. Torrance, Administrative Assistant at the Centennial Museum, and he reports that the system as used at the Edmonton Museum has many advantages, is economical, has provided positive security against loss and the reaction by the visiting public has been favourable. 682 The proposal to install a T.V. monitoring system was reviewed with manufacturers' representatives. Seven representatives submitted proposals which indicated installation costs ranging from a high of $78,000 to a low of $15,000. On the basis of these proposals, it is anticipated that a satisfactory moni- toring system could be installed for approximately $35,000. It has also been estimated that there would be an annual salary cost saving of approximately $35,000 per annum. The Assistant City Engineer - Electrical, has reviewed the proposal and supports the recommendation but advises that the work load of his Division is such that a consultant should be employed for the purpose of preparing specifications and drawings, calling for tenders, evaluating tenders and sub- mitting a recommendation as to the most suitable supplier, and subsequently supervise the installation of the system, make the final tests of the components and recommend acceptance. The Acting Director of Museums and the Comptroller of Accounts report that funds for payment of the consultant, up to a maximum of $5,000, can be made available from the Departmental Salaries Budget and, therefore, no additional funds are requested at this time. Recommendation It is recommended that: (a) The installation of a T.V. monitoring system in the Centennial Museum be approved. (b) A consultant be appointed to prepare specifications and drawings, call for tenders, and submit a report to the Board of Administration with a recommendation as to the most suitable supplier. (c) The consultant's recommendations be reported to Council and, if adopted, the consultant be authorized to supervise installation and recommend to the Director of Museums acceptance of the completed installation. (d) If the installation is completed, the consultant's costs be added to the installation costs, but if the tenders are not accepted or installation be not authorized, then the Board of Administration be authorized to approve payment of consultant's fees for work completed using funds available in the current Departmental Budget." The Business Manager of the Municipal and Regional Employees' Union is aware of this report and has informed your Board that he wishes to appear as a delegation before Council on the matter. Your Board RECOMMENDS adoption of the above recommendations and submits the following names of consultants (recommended by the Assistant City Engineer - Electrical) for CONSIDERATION: (a) Hoyles Niblock Associates Limited (b) The Shearing Group (c) Saperstein and Associates Limited DELEGATION REQUEST - MUNICIPAL AND REGIONAL EMPLOYEES' UNION. 683 RECOMMENDATION 6. Amalgamation of Roads and Pavements Operations Branches, Engineering Department. The City Engineer reports as follows: "For many years the streets of Vancouver have been developed and maintained by two Operations Branches. These are the Roads Operations Branch and the Pavements Operations Branch. The low-cost curbed roadway program introduced 7 years ago has produced a gradual change in the work required on City streets. 1969 statistics showed approximately 600 miles of streets and 40 miles of lanes are now improved while 200 miles of streets and 350 miles of lanes have temporary-type improve- ments. A low-cost lane paving program presently under review could, along with the street paving program, rapidly reduce mileage of temporary-type surfaces. Therefore, the point has now been reached where there is a need for the reappraisal of the functions of these two Branches. PRESENT FUNCTIONS (a) Roads Operations Branch When the Roads Operations Branch was formed its primary function in a young City was the opening up, construction and maintenance of new roads and lanes through virgin land. This work consisted of clearing the land, grading, provision of adequate roadbed and gravel surface, and provision of culverts and ditches for drainage. Over the years the travelled portion of most of these roads has been treated with a temporary asphaltic or macadam type surface. We refer to this temporary type of road as 'unimproved'. It provided minimum standards for opening new subdivisions. Approximately 200 miles of this type of unimproved road are still in existence in the City and their maintenance is now the prime function of this Branch. The recently implemented Subdivision Control By-law calls for paved and curbed improvement of all streets in new subdivisions. Programs of street improvement in recent years, particularly the 'low-cost' paving program have resulted in a progressive reduction of the miles of unimproved roads and consequently the workload of this Branch. With the development of the last large unopened area in the S.E. Sector of the City, the services of this Branch in the opening of new roads will be largely eliminated. (b) Pavements Operations Branch This Branch is responsible for the maintenance of all City surface structures such as bridges, retaining walls, bulk- heads, permanent pavements, curbs and concrete sidewalks. It constructs some of these facilities, but most of the permanent paving and curb work and construction of all major bridges in the City has been by contract. 684 PROPOSED AMALGAMATION Some form of reorganization of these two Branches is necessary to best satisfy the present day needs of the City. After consideration of alternative organizational possibilities to replace that existing, it is apparent that an amalgamation of the two present branches into one Streets and Structures Operations Branch would be the most suitable. A single Branch would provide specialized crews where needed to supplement routine maintenance work, while retaining in- ternal flexibility to utilize equipment and manpower most effectively in accordance with work programs, maintenance requirements and season of the year. The labour and equipment force could be concentrated on specialized maintenance work in the mid months of the year at which time this type of work is performed most efficiently, while routine maintenace work not so dependent on the weather for efficiency, could be performed in the winter months. It is proposed that this Branch be placed under the control of one Superintendent reporting to the Assistant City Engineer, Streets and Structures Division. The recent retirement of Mr. C. Myers, the Roads Superintendent, provides an opportunity to eliminate one existing Superintendent position. The organiza- tion of this Branch would be as outlined in the organization chart which is circulated. The only change in staffing is from General Foreman upwards. This is shown below: Position Existing Proposed Superintendent IV 2 1 (one of the Superintendent IV's has recently retired) Superintendent 11 2 3 General Foremen 2 1 General Foremen are eligible for promotion to Superintendent positions Total....... 6 5 These changes would result in a reduction in salary cost ranging from about $1,000 to $1,100 per month on the current salary scale, depending on the salary steps of the employees involved. This amalgamation would produce very little change in the present working conditions of those employed in the two branches. 685 The Director of Personnel Services has reviewed the five proposed positions, and a copy of his report dated September 21, 1970, is circulated. I RECOMMEND that: (a) the Roads and Pavements Operations Branches be combined to form a Streets and Structures Operations Branch, as shown on Drawing No. MA41-K dated June 26, 1970, which is circulated. (b) the departmental salary budget be adjusted when the new organization is staffed." The Director of Personnel Services RECOMMENDS as follows: "SUMMARY Present Proposed Effective Incumbent Classification Classification Date One New Superintendent IV When Position Pay Grade 33 adopted ($1084-1300) * Three New Superintendent II When Positions Pay Grade 29 adopted ($902-1084) * One New Foreman III When Position Pay Grade 25 adopted ($825 - 902) * Two Positions Superintendent IV Abolish When New A.C. Murray Pay Grade 33 Positions Vacant (formerly ($1084-1300) are C. Myers) filled Two Positions Superintendent II Abolish When New W.H. Patterson Pay Grade 29 Positions D.C. Vincent ($902 - 1084) are filled Two Positions Foreman III When New K. McKenzie Pay Grade 25 Abolish Positions R.A. Craig ($753 - 902) are filled * Under Personnel Regulation 160-1(a) the effective range is as follows: Superintendent IV - $1132-1300 Superintendent 11 (Administration Branch) - $947 - 1084 Foreman III - $862 - 902 FURTHER RECOMMENDS that Class Specification No. 1081, Super- intendent IV, be approved as revised." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendations of the City Engineer and the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. (Copies of revised Class Specification No. 1081 are circulated for the information of Council.) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 659 686 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS REGULAR REPORT SEPTEMBER 18, 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Salary and Classification Review - One Building Inspector I Position, Department of Permits & Licenses. The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "At the request of the incumbent, I have reviewed the duties and responsibilities of the above captioned position in the Building Construction and Services Division of the Permits and Licenses Department. City Council, on February 28, 1967, adopted a report dealing with the establishment of a new permanent position in connec- tion with the maintenance of civic buildings subject to appropriate classification by the Director of Personnel Services. Subsequently, this position was classified as Building Inspector I. The incumbent of this position (E. Blair) performs duties in relation to an assigned area of responsibility within the Construction Co-ordinator's office and is now not closely related to other Building Inspector I positions. Generally speaking, Mr. Blair is responsible for dealing with a wide range of problems concerning alteration, repairs, maintenance of civic buildings in the capacity of technical expert, estimator, expeditor, co-ordinator, and supervisor of con- tractors' work. For example, Mr. Blair was involved exten- sively with the rehabilitation of sanitary facilities at the Pacific Hostel and the replacement of humidifying equipment at the Vancouver Art Gallery. This position is not adequately described by the class specification for Building Inspector I or any other existing City Class Specification. Therefore, it is necessary to create a new class entitled 'Construction Assistant', NO. 249-1. In terms of appropriate internal relationships, this class would be equitably established at Pay Grade 25 and I so recommend. The probation period will be one year. The estimated recurring annual cost of this proposal determined by the increase in the final step in the pay range at 1970 rates and including fringe benefits at 10% will be $1,016. The Comptroller of Accounts reports that the additional funds estimated at $255 for 3 months in 1969 and $1,016 for the remainder of 1970 (12 months) (1970 rates) are available within the 1970 Departmental Budget. 687 This report has been discussed with the Director of Inspections and the Business Manager of the Municipal and Regional Employees' Union, who concur herein." SUMMARY Incumbent Present Proposed Effective E.H. Blair Classification Classification Date Building Construction Oct. 1, Inspector I Assistant 1969 Pay Grade 23 Pay Grade 25 ($753 - 825) ($753 - 902) 1970 Rates Your Board RECOMMENDS THAT: (a) the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. (b) Class Specification No. 249-1, Construction Assistant, be adopted. (Copies are circulated for the information of Council.) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 660 688 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT SEPTEMBER 25, 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Pre-employment Medical Examinations The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "This matter has arisen as the result of a Mr. L. T. Kirby challenging the City's Personnel Regulation No. 70(c)(2) concerning pre-employment medical examinations and suggesting an amendment to the Regulation. The Occupational Health Services Plan was set out in a Board of Administration report to City Council dated September 16, 1958, which was adopted by City Council on December 16, 1958. The intent to have pre-employment medical examinations per- formed by the Occupational Health Service's Physician is established by the following section of this report: (1) Occupational Health Service means a service provided by Management to deal constructively with the health requirements of employees and employers in relationship to employment. This is exclusive of 'treatment', which is the responsibility of the employee and his physician. (2) To ensure and facilitate the placement of individuals, according to their individual capacities and their emotional make-up, in work which they can reasonably perform with an acceptable degree of efficiency and without endangering their own health and safety or that of their fellow workers. (3) Each person selected for appointment to a permanent position in the civic service will be subject to a com- lete health examination, including health history, physical examination, and such laboratory or special examination as may be indicated. (4) In making the examination, all factors will be considered. For example, for fire fighting a higher degree of physical fitness and health is required than say for a person in a sedentary occupation. (5) All examinations will be conducted by physicians with such assistance from ancillary personnel as may be required. When health defects are found the physician will explain to the individual the importance of obtaining further medical attention, and treatment, from his own practitioner. 689 Mr. Kirby's letter was discussed with the Director of Occupa- tional Health Services who made the following comments: '(i) Pre-employment medical examinations are an integral part of any properly run Occupational Health Service. In support of this statement, I would quote from the "Guiding Principle for the Provision of Occupational Health Services", published by the Canadian Medical Association, as follows: "... Medical examinations form an essential part of the health program. They should constitute an assessment of the employee's fitness for the work he (she) is expected to perform. Examining physicians should therefore have an intimate knowledge of the physical and emotional demands of each job in the industry (my underlining)... The pre- placement or pre-employment examination should be tailor made to the needs of each job in industry. Where selective placement is involved, cooperation with the employing agency is essential in order that the best possible use be made of the individual's physical and mental abilities..." The point here, of course, is that in virtually 100 percent of cases, the attending physician has no accurate way of knowing the duties involved and, particularly, their attendant demands and stresses in any given job situation. (ii) It is an established fact that management, with or without an Occupational Health Service, is entitled to require any prospective employee to be examined by a physician of management's choice. This has been confirmed by the City Legal Department.' It follows that: (a) Authority of City Council to the change in regulations (not policy) is contained in its approval of the City's Occupational Health Plan refuting Mr. Kirby's statement 'Legality of regulation 70(c)(2) page 1' in his letter. (b) Pre-employment medical examinations are an integral part of an Occupational Health Services Plan. (c) Only in exceptional circumstances caused by considerable distances can an examination by a private physician be authorized but should not be accepted unless the Director of Occupational Health Services has satisfied himself of the validity of the conclusions of such physicians. It is the recommendation of this Department that no change be made to the Occupational Health Services Plan as it is being applied." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. (Copies of Mr. Kirby's letter dated August 18, 1970, are circulated for the information of Council.) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 660 690 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS SEPTEMBER 2$, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. PART I SUNDRIES RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Georgia Viaduct Replacement - N.E. Corner Gore Ave. and Prior St. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "On April 7, 1970, Council approved the report of the Board of Administration (Property Matters) of April 3, 1970 recommending the acquisition of Lot C, of Lot 19, Block 104, D.L. 196, situated at the N.E. Corner of Gore Avenue and Prior Street, a portion of which lot was required in connection with the approach and exit ramps for the Georgia Viaduct Replacement. The property was subsequently acquired and the City Engineer has requested that the portion required for the eastern ramps of the Georgia Viaduct Replacement, as shown outlined red on plan marginally numbered LF 5032, which is circulated, now be established as highway. A formal resolution covering the establishment will be forwarded to Council. RECOMMENDED that that portion of City-owned Lot C, of Lot 19, Block 104, District Lot 196, Plan 629, as shown outlined red on plan marginally numbered LF 5032 be established for highway purposes." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 2. Redevelopment Project II, Area A-3 Sale & Development of Lands_________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "A number of industrially-zoned sites were sold in connection with the above project in the early part of 1969. One of the conditions of sale which applies to all sales in the Project is that 'purchasers will be required to enter into an agreement with the City of Vancouver to start development within eighteen months and to complete development within thirty-six months from the date of purchase.' 691 A number of purchasers of these sites are now at the end or just passed the period of eighteen months in which to start development and, having had this condition of sale brought to their attention, have now requested extension of this time limit. The reasons given for not starting development are their inability to arrange financing and the generally difficult labour conditions of recent months. These requests for extension were reviewed in the Redevelopment Co-ordinating Committee meeting of September 11, 1970 at which time this Committee proposed that these purchasers be granted an additional six months in which to start development from the termination dates of each agreement. This proposal has been endorsed by the City Solicitor In view of the foregoing it is, RECOMMENDED that purchasers of sites in Area A-5 of Redevelopment Project II upon their written request have the development clause of their respective agreements extended for a period of six months; all other conditions of sale to remain the same." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 3. Rental of a Portion of the V.I.E.W. Site (False Creek) To A.J. Forsyth and Company Limited_________________________ The Corporation Counsel, Director of Planning and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance submit the following report: "On May 12, 1970 Council acknowledged the right of the Receiver of V.I.E.W. to remove two prefabricated buildings from a portion of the V.I.E.W. site. In return for this acknowledgment the Receiver paid to the City all taxes and rental relating to the premises falling due to December 31, 1970. The Receiver has now sold the prefabricated buildings to A.J. Forsyth and Company Ltd. A.J. Forsyth and Company Ltd. would like to continue to occupy the land on which their buildings sit. The Receiver who is the present lessee of this land has agreed to assign the balance of the term under the existing lease to A.J. Forsyth and Company Ltd. That company requests the City's consent to the assignment. A.J. Forsyth and Company Ltd. would also like to occupy the land after the existing lease expires on December 31, 1970. They advise that they do not require any specific term of lease, but would require a minimum of six month's notice to phase out their operations on the land and remove their buildings. The Director of Planning has considered the City's need for this particular site in relation to the overall plan for False Creek. He advises that the land on which the buildings are situate will not be needed prior to December 31, 1971, and that renting the land during the period from January 1, 1971 to December 31, 1971 692 on the terms hereinafter set forth would not prejudice the phasing of the redevelopment for this portion of False Creek. It is RECOMMENDED as follows: A) That the City consent to the assignment of the existing lease from the Receiver to A.J. Forsyth and Company Ltd. B) That the land on which the buildings sit be rented to A.J. Forsyth and Company Ltd. during the period from January 1, 1971 to December 31, 1971 on the following terms: i) at a rental, payable monthly, to be negotiated by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance. The rental to include an amount in lieu of taxes on the land, buildings and machinery; ii) the City to have the right to enter upon the land to conduct tests, place fill, or install services. This right to be exercised so as not to damage or require removal of the buildings and so as to interfere as little as possible with the operations of the Company; iii) the Company to remove all buildings, structures and equipment from the site prior to the termination of its term of occupancy; the City to acknowledge the Company's ownership of the buildings; iv) the City to agree that, if requested so to do prior to June 1, 1971, it will advise the Company by June 30, 1971? of the period, if any, which the Company would be permitted to rent the land after December 31, 1971." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report be approved. 693 PART II SALES 4. RECOMMENDED that the following application to purchase received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council. Re: S.E. Sector Sale Lot 12, Blks. 1 & 8, D.L. N½ 339 S/S 48th Ave. between Boundary & Tyne NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Henry Siemens 40' x 157.65' $12,000.00 City NIL 12 157.70' Terms @ 9-3/4% 5. RECOMMENDED that the following offers received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council. Re: Lot 31, D.L. 662 & 729, Plan 13271 Situated on the W/S of Ross Street between Waverley and 48th Avenue NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Rudolph 31 51' 120.64' $11,900.00 City 1. This lot known Hilderbrandt X 120.71' Terms to contain peat @ 9-3/4% and no guarantee given to soil stability. 2. P.U. Easement over S 5'. 6. RECOMMENDED that the following sales by tender received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by the City Council, being in each case the highest offer Re: Lot 22, D.L. 756 Sit: E/S of Knight between 15th & l8th NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Kirill Jurgens 22 30.10' 100' $12,200 Cash This lot contains 103 ' X 131.87 fill and no guarantee given to soil stability. Re: Lots 10 & 12, D.L. 756 Sit: N/S of l8th Avenue Between Knight Rd. & Dumfries St. Zan Procyk 10 32.94'/32.93' X 155.92'/155.90' $10,200 City This lot contains Terms fill and no guarantee @ 9-3/4% given to soil stability. Zan Procyk 45.72'/ 155.86' $13,800 City " 12 X 33.54'/ 144.83' Terms @ 9-3/4% FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 661 ======================================================================== 1 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, October 6, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Linnell (Illness) (On being advised of the matter, the Council excused Alderman Broome from attendance from 11:00 a.m. until noon in view of the fact that he is required, as a member of the Executive of the U.B.C.M., to meet with Mr. Gaglardi this day.) CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer, offered by the Rev. Dr. George Turpin, Civic Chaplain. ACKNOWLEDGMENT His Worship the Mayor acknowledged the presence in the Council Chamber of students from Lord Byng School, under the direction of Mr. Parker. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting (including 'In Camera') dated September 29, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Alderman Wilson questioned the propriety of the Council's action in naming the Southeast Sector since it appeared to him that a previous report dealing with areas of the City seemed to indicate that the Council had approved the name "Killarney". The Corporation Counsel was requested to look into this matter and advise the Council. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED CONDOLENCES: Major J.S. Matthews MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Council express to the members of the family its deep regret on the passing of Major Matthews and to record its appreciation for the life long undertaking by the Major on behalf of the City in commencing the Archives for this City and carrying it on during the past four decades. - CARRIED 2 REPORT REFERENCE C.B.C. Vancouver Radio and TV Production A Report Reference was given by Mr. McGall, Regional Director, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, on the proposed production centre. He explained the general scheme of the development and the use to which the facilities would be put. He was followed by Mr. Paul Merrick who, with the aid of slides, described in detail the proposed development. UNFINISHED BUSINESS It was agreed to defer the following matters pending the hearing of delegations later this day: 1. Sidewalk 48th Avenue Ross to Inverness Street 2. Unemployment Situation in the Local Union: I.B.E.W. 3. Grant: Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Civic Funeral: Major J.S. Matthews MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the following recommendation of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development, dated October, 1, 1970, be adopted; 'RECOMMENDED that a civic funeral be held for the late Major J.S. Matthews, City Archivist.' - CARRIED 2. Central Council of Ratepayers Burden of Taxation on Senior Citizens MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the communication from the Central Council of Ratepayers, asking for the appointment of a committee to hold hearings and receive briefs on the question of the burden of taxation on senior citizens, be referred to the Standing Committee on Finance for the purpose of considering the subject matter of the letter and of hearing delegations. - CARRIED 3. Financing: Centennial Projects ______________and Celebrations MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the following communication from His Worship the Mayor be received for information: 'Please find enclosed herewith a copy of a letter from Mr.L.J. Wallace, Chairman of the British Columbia '71 Centennial Committee. You will note that the Provincial Government is withdrawing their 40¢ per capita grant for administration and celebration. These costs, if there are any, will have to be borne by the local government. 3 The 40¢ is now committed to the approved Centennial project. Mr. Wallace had advised me that within the next month he should be able to advise on the balance of the $7,000,000 Federal Grant. Under these circumstances it would appear that our project cannot be planned at this time and that unless Council is prepared to approve funds, there will be no celebrations next year. This is for your information.' - CARRIED 4. Barbers' Union, Local 120 Request for Delegation re Shops Closing MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the letter referred to herein be considered later this day when dealing with the same subject matter under 'Motions'. - CARRIED (see pages 19 and 20) BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, October 2, 1970 Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated October 2, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Social Service and Health Matters Purchase of Outside Services: Department of Social Planning/Community Development MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Social Service and Health matters), dated October 2, 1970, be adopted and the Director of Social Planning/Community Development be requested to present a detailed report on this matter at an early meeting of the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters Arbutus Quilchena Homeowners Association: Development of 25th and Arbutus Area (Clause 1) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this clause be adopted and Marathon Realty Limited be asked to consider, in the development of their plan, the inclusion of a concept which will provide for rapid transit stops. - CARRIED Balance of Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT, in respect of report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated October 2, 1970, Clauses 3 and 4 be adopted and Clauses 2 and 5 received for information. - CARRIED 4 The Committee of the Whole Council recessed at approximately 10:40 a.m., following which an 'In Camera' meeting was held in the Mayor's Office and then the Committee reconvened in the Council Chamber at 11:05 a.m. Finance Matters Sinking Fund and Investment Matters, August, 1970__________________________ MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated October 2, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED B. Personnel Matters, Supplementary, October 2, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters), dated October 2, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Property Matters, October 2, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated October 2, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED D. Greater Vancouver Youth Communication Centre Service: 1866 West 2nd Avenue MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the matter of the use of 1866 West 2nd Avenue by the Greater Vancouver Youth Communication Centre Service be tabled and the following delegations, the Kitsilano Ratepayers' Ass'n., Mrs. C. McBay on behalf of area residents and Mr. Ray Chouinard on behalf of the applicant, be heard. - CARRIED E. Annual Fee for Signs Projecting over City Streets_____________________ The Board of Administration, under date of September 29, 1970 reported upon the question of instituting an annual fee for signs which encroach over City streets. A fee schedule was suggested in the report and the report also suggested the Corporation Counsel prepare a by-law and arrangements be made to advise the sign companies and other interested parties of this proposal. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the Corporation Counsel be instructed to prepare the necessary amendments to the Sign By-law to provide for an annual fee for presentation to the Council, following which an opportunity be given to any interested parties to make representations. - CARRIED F. City Hall: Required Alterations The Board of Administration, under date of September 30, 1970 submitted the following report: "The City Building Inspector reports as follows: 'Tenders, as set forth below, were received from Building Con- tractors selected by the Architects and opened by the City Clerk on September 21st, 1970, to provide all construction management services necessary for the completion of required alterations and renovations in the third to eleventh floors of City Hall, 5 including air conditioning and sound proofing to the Council Chamber and the existing Committee Rooms, in accordance with the program and contract proposal recommended by the Board of Administration in its report of April 3rd, 1970. Bidders were required to quote: (1) a fixed fee for providing all necessary management services, as outlined in the above noted report and defined in the tender documents. The fee represents the total amount for which the bidder undertakes to act in the capacity of the general contractor for the performance of the work, upon the basis of an assumed construction period of seven months, and an estimated total construction cost of $500,000.00, including the management fee. The fee includes the contractor's head office and general overhead, and his profit required on work performed by sub-contractors. (2) the percentage profit for which the management contractor is prepared to carry out portions of the work with his own forces on a cost-plus basis. (3) the charge per additional working day for continuation of the contractor's management services beyond seven months, in the event that the work is not completed within that period in consequence of delay caused wholly by the Owner. Every tender was accompanied by a Contractor's Bid Bond for $25,000.00, and an undertaking from the Bonding Company to provide a Performance Bond for $250,000.00. BIDDER CONSTRUCTION PROFIT CHARGE PER MANAGEMENT FEE ON COST- WORKING DAY PLUS WORK Allan & Viner Construction Ltd. $29,960.00 5.5% $150.00 Cana Construction Co.Ltd. 28,500.00 7.5% 185.00 Smith Bros.& Wilson 36,280.00 10.0% 275.00 Commonwealth Con¬ struction Co.Ltd. 29,410.00 10.0% 200.00 Turnbull & Gale Con¬ struction Co.Ltd. 28,747.00 10.0% 100.00 Bird Construction Co.Ltd. 33,130.00 7.0% 237.00 J.R. Bezanson Ltd. 42,832.00 5.0% 170.00 In comparing the tenders, both the management fee and the percentage profit applicable to work done on cost-plus must be considered. The Architects assess the value of work that will, in all probability, be done on cost-plus at approxi- mately $100,000.00, including the contractor's profit. Assuming this figure to be correct, the effective total costs represented by the tenders will be as follows: BIDDER CONSTRUCTION PER¬ PROFIT ON MANAGEMENT FEE CENT COST-PLUS TOTAL Allan & Viner $29,960.00 5½% $5,500.00 $35,460.00 Bezanson 42,832.00 5% 5,000.00 47,832.00 Bird Construction 33,130.00 7% 7,000.00 40,130.00 Cana 28,500.00 7.5% 7,500.00 36,000.00 Commonwealth 29,410.00 10% 10,000.00 39,410.00 Smith Bros & Wilson 36,280.00 10% 10,000.00 46,280.00 Turnbull & Gale 28,747.00 10% 10,000.00 38,747.00 It will be seen that the effective low tender is that of Allan & Viner Construction Co. Ltd. 6 The Architects' specifications pursuant to the tender and proposed contract provide that the following portions of the work be carried out on cost-plus, the City retaining the right to have tenders called for it if deemed advantageous: demolition and disposal of materials drilling, cutting and patching installation of millwork and hardware miscellaneous rough carpentry and masonry hoisting materials continuing cleanup and protective work The contract provides further that all other work be undertaken on a firm contract basis, the Management Contractor being obliged to obtain three competitive tenders from approved trades contractors in each case, to enter into sub-contracts with the successful bidders, and to assume full responsibility for their performance. As noted previously, the Management Contractor will not be entitled to claim additional general overhead or profit with respect to work performed by sub- contractors. It is proposed that the City Building Inspector be authorized to approve the award of sub-contracts by the Management Contractor, acting on the advice and recommendations of the Architects. The total cost of the proposed alterations, including the Management Fee, work carried out on cost-plus, and work per- formed by sub-contractors is estimated by the Architects not to exceed $497,000.00, as follows: Management Fee $30,000.00 Cost-plus work, including profit 100,000.00 Building trades sub-contracts and material supply contracts 169,000.00 Electrical sub-contract 79,000.00 Mechanical sub-contracts, including heating, ventilation, air- conditioning, controls and plumbing 119,000.00 Estimated total cost of building alterations and renovation $497,000.00 In addition to the building alterations, the following items are required to complete Part I of the renovation program, as noted in the report of the Board of Administration dated April 3rd, 1970: (1) Telephone installations, alterations and extension of Engineering Department inter¬ office telephone system, and provision for intercommunication systems $15,000.00 (2) New furniture for public areas and areas seen by the public 4,500.00 (3) Miscellaneous built-in equipment, such as shelving, storage cabinets, map and notice boards, signs, directories, carpets and window drapes in private offices of senior staff, replacement of Venetian blinds, etc. 32,000.00 (4) Moving office furniture and records 6,500.00 (5) Miscellaneous expense including provision for part-time Clerk of the Works, printing expense, etc. 3,500.00 7 (6) Architects' and Consulting Engineers' fees, including $28,000.00 in Architects' fees and $5,000.00 in Consultants' fees for preparation of working drawings and specifications for Part II of the proposed renovations to the City Hall, as previously recommended 92,500.00 (7) Provision for contingencies 25,000.00 Total of items (1) to (7) $179,000.00 Estimated cost of building alterations and renovations 497,000.00 Total estimated cost $676,000.00 1969 Supplementary Capital Budget Provision $112,000.00 1970 Supplementary Capital Budget Provision 544,838.00 Balance of By-law funds for civic improvements 19,162.00 $676,000.00 It is RECOMMENDED that: (1) Council be requested to appropriate the funds necessary to complete the alterations and renovations and the incidental items, as reported above. (2) The tender of Allan & Viner Construction Ltd. be accepted. (3) A contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel be awarded to Allan & Viner Construction Ltd., immediately, in the amount of their tender plus such other sums as may be determined and approved, for work performed by their own forces or by sub-contractors. (4) The City Building Inspector be authorized to order and approve payments to the Management Contractors for work performed on the basis of cost-plus, and to approve their awarding sub-contracts for the remainder of the work, as recommended by the Architects and within the total estimated cost set forth above. (5) The City Building Inspector be instructed to order the Architects to prepare working drawings, specifications and estimates with respect to the required alterations and renovation of the remainder of the City Hall, as recommended in the report of the Board of Administration of April 3rd, 1970, and to report on this portion of the project, prior to December 1, 1970. (6) That the City Treasurer be instructed to return the Bid Bonds of the unsuccessful bidders.' Your Board recommends that the foregoing recommendations of the City Building Inspector be adopted." MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the foregoing report of the Board of Administration be adopted - CARRIED 8 G. Shops Closing By-law: Petition from Barber Shop Operators_______ MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT Board of Administration report dated October 2, 1970, be considered later this day when dealing with the same subject matter under 'Motions', (see pages 19 and 20) - CARRIED H. Control of Roof Signs The Board of Administration, under date of October 2, 1970, submitted the following report for the Council's consideration: "Your Board submits the report of the Director of Planning dated October 1, 1970 respecting the control of roof signs. City Council, on August 27, 1970, at a Public Hearing con- sidered the matter of a proposed amendment to the Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 3575 which, if enacted, would have prohibited the erection of any further roof signs in the City. It was resolved, among other things: 'That the sign industry be requested to supply to the Vancouver City Council within 30 days, through the Board of Administration, the sign industry's recommendations on the proposed amendments to the Zoning and Development Bylaw dealing with sign control.' The Director of Planning, in his report, reviews the brief submitted by the Sign Industry and suggests that Council may wish to take one of the following courses of action: (a) City Council could enact the proposed amendment to the Zoning and Development Bylaw, as presented to Public Hearing, with the modification as mentioned in the attached report regarding parapet walls. This, if enacted would prohibit any further new roof signs in the City but existing roof signs would remain as non-conforming uses, unless City Council were successful in obtaining enabling powers to require the removal of same by way of City Charter amendment. (b) City Council could enact a similar amendment as above to the Zoning and Development Bylaw (with the modifications mentioned previously) but to apply only to certain areas within the City, e.g. the C-2 and C-3 Commercial Districts. Roof signs would then still be permitted in other Districts as now. (c) City Council could accede to the Sign Industry's request and instruct the appropriate City officials to consult with the Industry and formulate a completely new Sign Bylaw and set the priority for this work. (d) Since the Sign Industry has not had the opportunity of seeing this report, City Council may wish to lay the matter over for one week in order to give the Sign Industry an opportunity to present their own brief to Council. Your Board submits the report of the Director of Planning to Council for consideration." (copy of report of the Director of Planning dated October 1, 1970, is on file in City Clerk's Office). 9 MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the report of the Board of Administration dated October 2, 1970, regarding control of roof signs, be tabled and in the mean- time the Corporation Counsel be requested to prepare an amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law, in accordance with the Council's resolution with a modification in respect to parapet walls and such amendment be submitted to the Council; in the meantime copies of the draft By-law be sent to the sign industry and they be advised they may make representations with regard to the By-law if they so wish. - CARRIED (rescinded October 8, 1970) I. Roof Sign Applications: Not in Conformity with Proposed Amendment The Board of Administration, under date of October 2, 1970 submitted the following report: "The Director of Planning reports as follows: 'A separate Board of Administration report to City Council dated October 2, 1970, deals with the submission by the Illuminated Sign Manufacturing Association regarding the prohibition of roof signs as at present being considered by City Council. This report deals with three sign applications as received and not in conformity with the proposed amendment. When at a Public Hearing on August 27, 1970, City Council were considering the application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law with respect to roof signs; Council instructed that those applications for signs as were being withheld were to be granted by the Director of Planning except for such signs as the Director of Planning considered unsuitable which were to be reported to Council. All except three applications were subsequently approved either as initially submitted or following changes made as a result of discussions with the Planning Department. The remaining three applications have not been approved as being considered unsuitable. Since the Public Hearing on August 27, 1970, there have been received three further sign applications not in conformity with the proposed amendment. Details of these applications are: 1. Sign application filed by Diamond Neon (Manufacturing) Ltd. on September 8, 1970, to erect a projecting sign at 1110 Robson Street being located in a C-3 Commercial District. This sign would not comply with proposed By-law amendment in that the roof support beam would project 26" above the roof of the building rather than the required 12" (the building has no parapet). The message portion of the projecting sign would also be 4' 10" (approximately) above the building roof line rather than the required! 12". 2. Sign application filed by Neon Products of Canada Ltd. on September 16, 1970, to carry out changes to an existing Air Canada roof sign at 650 Burrard Street being located in a CM-2 Commercial District. 10 The existing sign is in two parts - (1) a 26' 0" wide by 24' 6" high Air Canada sign, (2) a 36' 6" long aircraft outline mounted with an approxi- mate 4' 0" clearance above the Air Canada sign. The proposed new sign would be one unit only - 26' 0" wide by 31' 3" high with an Air Canada sign and a time/temperature clock on the upper half and a Rotavision unit with pictoral copy of cities on the lower half. The physical area being occupied by the sign is being increased i.e. existing air space from the top of the Air Canada sign to the bottom of the aircraft outline - is now being filled in with a new advertising message. Although the City Building Inspector has advised that there are no structural alterations proposed; the proposed new sign is considered to be an addition to the existing sign and con- sequently not permitted by the proposed amendment to the By-law. Further the proposed changes to the existing sign by enlarging the actual sign copy area is not achieving a reduction of roof top signs in terms of scale and location as has been generally discussed. 3. Sign application filed by Superior Signs Ltd. on September 24, 1970, to erect a roof/projecting sign at 2541 Commercial Drive being located in a C-2 Commercial District. This sign would not comply with the proposed By-law amendment in that the structure on the roof supporting the sign has a height of 10' 6" above the roof of the building rather than the required 1' 0". Further the 3' 0" wide by 8' 0" high sign message would also be approximately 7' 0" above the roof line rather than the required 1' 0". The support frame work for the sign comprises angle iron and guy wires and the sign as such is one which the proposed By-law amendment would not allow. It is recommended that the permits for each of the three applications be withheld pending consideration of the proposed By-law amendment by City Council; but that the Director of Planning be authorized to approve the application for the projecting sign at 1110 Robson Street if changes can be first made to the sign satisfactory to the Director of Planning.' Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Director of Planning for Council for consideration." MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the recommendation of the Director of Planning as contained in the Board of Administration report, and as set out below, be adopted: 'that the permits for each of the three applications be withheld pending consideration of the proposed By-law amendment by City Council; but that the Director of Planning be authorized to approve the application for the projecting sign at 1110 Robson Street if changes can be first made to the sign satisfactory to the Director of Planning'. - CARRIED 11 J. Charter Amendments: 1971 The Board of Administration, under date of September 20, 1970, submitted a report by the Corporation Counsel drawing to the Council's attention various matters which have been suggested be considered for Charter Amendments. It was agreed to deal with the clauses seriatim: 1. Requirements for Notice During the mail strike and the newspaper strike, some of the requirements set out in the Charter for giving notice could not be complied with. I suggest, therefore, that a general provision be included in the Charter that if for any reason it is impossible to comply with the by-law requirements for giving notice, Council have power to determine how notice shall be given. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing clause be approved. — CARRIED 2. Roof Signs In June of this year, the Town Planning Commission passed the following resolution: 'THAT City Council consider making application to the Legislature next December to obtain an amendment to the Vancouver City Charter to enable the City to require the removal of all roof signs in the City within a reasonable period.' This was considered by Council on July 9th, 1970 and I was instructed to prepare a report on this suggestion when Council was considering Charter Amendments. The resolution of the Town Planning Commission did not indicate whether the owners of the signs and the lessees were to be compensated for the loss they would sustain, but I assume that the City would not seek power to confiscate personal property and private rights without compensation. Under the circumstances, the Council may wish to get a report from the Board of Adminis- tration indicating the estimate of the cost of removing all roof signs throughout the City before proceeding further with this suggestion. It is noted that this would require a considerable amount of staff time. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the foregoing clause be tabled pending further consider- ation by the Council on the matter of roof signs. - CARRIED 3. Deferment of Local Improvement Taxes A suggestion has been made that a Charter Amendment might be sought to give Council power to defer local improvement taxes on properties occupied by persons of limited means. This suggestion appears reasonable on the face of it, but it is suggested that to be logical the payment of general taxes should be treated on the same basis. If this plan is to be adopted by Council it will require some considerable thought as to how it would operate; for example: how would the persons who were to be granted this privilege be selected? Would those properties on which taxes were deferred be exempt from the provisions of the Charter dealing with the sale of property for taxes? Would there be any limit on the period during which the taxes would be deferred? 12 What circumstances would terminate the deferment of taxes? Would it apply to properties subject to mortgage where the mortgagee is now collecting taxes along with the monthly payments on the mortgage? These and other matters will have to be determined by Council and I would suggest that a Special Committee of Council be appointed to make recommendations on these matters to Council. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the foregoing matter be referred to the Standing Committee on Finance for consideration. - CARRIED 4. Expropriation of Personal Property In the acquisition of Block 42 it became necessary to acquire certain buildings such as the Angelus Hotel which, in order to continue operating, required the use of personal property such as the furniture in the rooms and lobbies, equipment in the restaurant and beer parlour. Since the City has no power to expropriate personal property it could have been in a very difficult position if the owner had refused to sell the equipment with the hotel. There is power to expropriate personal property under the 'Municipal Act' and Regional Districts also have that power. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing clause be approved. - CARRIED 5. Temporary Investment of Funds Under Sections 201 and 259 of the Charter, Council is authorized to invest funds that are not immediately required in securities of or guaranteed by the Government of Canada or the Province of British Columbia. As opposed to this, sinking funds may be invested in securities of or guaranteed by the Government of Canada or a Province of Canada. The Director of Finance has suggested that Sections 201 and 259 be amended so that funds not immediately required could be invested in securities of or guaranteed by the Government of Canada or a Province of Canada. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing clause be approved. - CARRIED 6. Stock Transfers At the present time, the Charter provides that registered debentures can only be transferred by the City Treasurer. The Director of Finance has suggested that in order to make it easier to sell securities in the United States, Council should have the power to set up a transfer agent in New York. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing clause be approved. - CARRIED 13 7. Handbill Advertising Placed on Vehicles Council by resolution requested an amendment to the Street and Traffic By-law that would place the responsibility for litter created by the placing of handbills on motor vehicles on the company, person or organization on whose behalf the advertisment is made. No action was taken by the Council on this matter. 8. Indemnity for Members of the Park Board On February 17th, 1970, Council considered the following resolution of the Board of Parks and Public Recreation: 'BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED: That the Board of Park Commissioners request His Worship the Mayor and Members the City Council to request the Provincial Government to amend the City Charter to allow for an indemnity to members of the said Board of Park Commissioners, in an amount equal to that allotted to members of the Board of School Trustees ..($2,000 per annum).' Council at that time passed the following resolution: 'THAT the Park Board be advised it is too late to consider its resolution respecting indemnities to Park Commissioners insofar as the 1970 Charter amendments are concerned and, therefore, the matter is being tabled for consideration when the 1971 Charter amendments are under review.' MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the amendment be approved but that it stipulate a maximum of $1,000 per annum and further stipulate that the Council shall determine from time to time the amount to be paid to members of the Park Board. - CARRIED 9. Sale of Bay Rum On September 22nd, 1970, Council passed the following resolution: 'THAT this subject re the sale of Bay Rum be referred to the City Council when consindering Charter Amendments.' MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Corporation Counsel look at the possibility of arriving at some degree of control through the Food Act or the Liquor Control Act. - CARRIED It is understood that in all the cases where the Council has approved the seeking of amendments, the Corporation Counsel be instructed to put them in proper form. K. Report of Official Traffic Commission September 23, 1970____________________________ MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the report of the Official Traffic Commission, dated September 23, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 14 L. Proposed Theatre in the Round: 804 West Pender Street____________ It was agreed to defer consideration of this matter pending the hearing of delegations later this day. (see page 17) M. Parade in Downtown Area and Use of Sound Truck (Vancouver Canucks) The Board of Administration submitted a report dated October 2, 1970, conveying a request of Public Relations Services Limited to have a parade on behalf of the Vancouver Canucks, on October 8, 1970, to celebrate Vancouver's entry into the National Hockey League. MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the following recommendation of the Board of Adminis- tration be adopted: 'that the Public Relations Services Limited on behalf of the Vancouver Canucks be permitted to hold a parade in the downtown area commencing 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, October 8th, 1970' FURTHER THAT the use of a sound truck in the parade be allowed. - CARRIED N. Garibaldi Olympic Development Association: Grant Request_________________________________ A report was received from the Board of Administration on the question raised by the Garibaldi Olympic Development Associ- ation as to whether the initial $5,000 grant paid by the City should not have been included in the grant of $75,000 for promotional purposes. The Director of Finance stated that $75,000 has been paid to them in the form of grants and that, because of the ambiguity concerning the precise purpose of the initial $5,000 grant, the Council might consider whether it would not be appropriate to make the total grant to the Association $80,000 which would be more in line with the grants made by the Senior Governments. The report included a summary of financial operations prepared from statements received from a firm of Chartered Accountants. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT an additional grant of $5,000 be made to the Garibaldi Olympic Development Association in connection with its promotional expenses respecting Whistler Mountain as a potential site for the 1976 Winter Olympics. (tabled) MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT this matter be tabled until the next meeting of the Council. - CARRIED 15 0. Request for Street Closure in the Downtown Area_____________________ The Board of Administration, under date of October 6, 1970, submitted a report for the Council's consideration, a request of the 'Take Back the Earth Committee' for closing of streets bounded by Granville, Georgia, Burrard and Smithe, on Saturday, October 17, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the 'Take Back the Earth Committee' be advised the Council is not in the position to accede to its request for street closing. - CARRIED The Committee of the Whole Council recessed at 12:00 noon to reconvene at 2:00 p.m. The Committee of the Whole Council reconvened in the Council Chamber at approximately 2:00 p.m., with the following members of the Council present: PRESENT: His Worship, the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Hardwick, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Calder Alderman Linnell (Illness) DELEGATIONS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Sidewalk: 48th Avenue Ross to Inverness Streets Mr. W. Hay appeared on behalf of certain residents of 48th Avenue between Ross Street and Inverness Street asking that a sidewalk by local improvement, which was authorized by Council on July 28th, be not proceeded with. A communication from Mr. O.H. Gildemeister, on behalf of owners of eight properties involved, asked that the Council install the sidewalk. In view of the fact that there is a difference of opinion amongst the residents as to the desirability of constructing a sidewalk, it was, MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the City Engineer write to the owners of the properties involved in this local improvement project and ask each one his views as to whether the work should be carried out or not, for report to the Council. - CARRIED 2. Unemployment Situation in the Local Union, I.B.E.W._______________ Mr. T. Constable, on behalf of Local 213, I.B.E.W., appeared before the Council and urged support for the electrical workers of this City, many of whom are unemployed and have been for some time. The Local submitted the following proposals and asked the Council's support: 16 "1. That the government re-institute the winter works program. 2. That government at all levels embark on a comprehensive program of low cost housing. At present day prices and rents, it is highly unlikely that the housing targets for this or subsequent years will be met on the basis of ordinary commercial home-building. Government must face up to the fact that unless, and until there is a funda- mental change in the cost of housing a substantial part of the population will be dependent on publicly assisted housing. It is especially necessary that this should be proceeded with now when it will also serve to alleviate unemployment. 3. With particular relevance to our own trade we would urge that a program be instituted to put electric wiring underground. This is a reform which must be undertaken eventually, and the longer it is delayed the more expensive it is likely to be. While the primary responsibility for this must rest with the provincial government and its creature the B.C. Hydro, all levels of government have a role to play - in prescribing standards, in influencing the appropriate authorities, perhaps in financing. 4. All restrictions on school and hospital construction should be lifted and plans now awaiting approval should be proceeded with, without delay." MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Council endorse in principle the brief presented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 213, and direct that there be prepared a submission on behalf of the City to the Federal and Provincial Governments along similar lines, which submission should urge the setting up of works programs and the carrying out of other steps to assist in relieving the distress caused by economic conditions. (amended) MOVED by Ald. Rankin, in Amendment, THAT the following words be added to the motion of Alderman Wilson: 'FURTHER THAT the Council appoint a delegation to present the City's submission to the Federal and Provincial Governments and it be understood the delegation may be joined by other groups who may desire to make a presentation in conjunction with the Council's presentation. ' - CARRIED The motion, as amended, and reading as follows was put: 'THAT the Council endorse in principle the brief presented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 213, and direct that there be prepared a submission on behalf of the City to the Federal and Provincial Governments along similar lines, which submission should urge the setting up of works programs and the carrying out of other steps to assist in relieving the distress caused by economic conditions; FURTHER THAT the Council appoint a delegation to present the City's submission to the Federal and Provincial Governments and it be understood the delegation may be joined by other groups who may desire to make a presentation in conjunction with the Council's presentation.' - CARRIED 17 3. Grant: Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council The Council considered Board of Administration report of September 25, 1970, conveying request of the Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council for a grant for the last six months of the year. It is noted that the City's normal grant through Motor Vehicle Inspection fees terminated at the end of June, at which time the Motor Vehicle Testing Station was taken over by the Provincial Government. A delegation, headed by the Council president, Mr. Wiseman, appeared in support of their request. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, in view of the fact the City's grant to the Traffic and Safety Council for many years has been made directly from revenues of the Motor Vehicle Testing Station and since the Station has been taken over by the Provincial Government, the Council give its full support to an approach by the Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council to the Provincial Government for financial assistance. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the communication of September 25th, 1970, from the Teamsters' Joint Council No. 36, endorsing the request of the Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council for financial assistance, be received. - CARRIED DELEGATIONS AND BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION REPORTS (cont'd) L. Proposed Theatre in the Round: Mrs.J. Mushet____________________ The Board of Administration, under date of October 5, 1970, submitted an information report from the Fire Chief with regard to the above described theatre premises. The report indicates that certain modifications are required to the building to meet the safety requirements set out under regulations pursuant to the Fire Marshal's Act. It is estimated that the modifications will cost $4,200.00. Mrs. Mushet, on behalf of the Theatre in the Round, appeared before the Council and asked for a grant in the amount of $4,200 to cover the cost of alterations. Fire Chief A. Konig and Provincial Fire Marshal H.K. Jenns answered questions from members of the Council. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Board of Administration and representations by Mrs. Mushet be received, and she be advised with regret, that the Council is not in a position to provide financial assistance as requested by her. - CARRIED 18 p. Roof Signs: 1541 West Broadway The Board of Administration, under date of October 6, 1970, submitted report advising Neon Products of Canada submitted two applications for roof signs, one on the west side and one on the north side on the roof at 1541 West Broadway. On July 9th, the Council withheld these applications pending a Public Hearing on By-law amendments to control roof signs. The Board of Administration report states 'that a letter dated October 2, 1970 has been received from Ladner, Downs, Ladner, Locke, Clark and Lenox, Barristers and Solicitors, acting for Neon Products Limited, regarding the two subject roof signs at 1541 West Broadway. The letter points out that Section 570 of the Vancouver Charter empowers City Council to cause such permits to be withheld for a period not exceeding 90 days, but there is no authority to exceed this time. The letter states that the present direction to the Director of Planning to with- hold these permits is in excess of the authority granted. It is claimed that their Client has suffered damage, and will continue to suffer damage, so long as these permits are wrongfully withheld. In the circumstances, they are instructed to inform Council that unless the Director of Planning issues the appropriate permits within ten days from the date of their letter, immediate proceedings will be taken to protect and enforce their Client's rights. These proceedings will include application for a Writ of Mandamus ordering the Director of Planning to meet the obligations imposed upon him by the Zoning and Development By-law". The Council considered the report of the Board of Administration. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT in view of the situation described in the report of the Board of Administration, the Council directs that the two applications referred to in this report be no longer withheld and the officials concerned so advised. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOTIONS 1. Closing Lane North of Union Street West of Glen Drive_______________________ MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver; AND WHEREAS a portion of the lane dedicated by the deposit of Plan 196 adjacent to Lots "B" and "C", Block 95, District Lot 181, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 11623 is surplus to City requirements; 19. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all that portion of lane in Block 95, District Lot 181, Group 1, New Westminster District lying to the West of a line joining a point in the southerly limit of Lot "B", said Block 95, Plan 11623, 11.79 feet easterly from the south westerly corner of said Lot "B" to a point in the northerly limit of Lot "C", said Block 95, Plan 11623, 8.51 feet easterly from the north westerly corner of said Lot "C". The same as shown outlined red on a plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S. dated June 22, 1970 and marginally numbered LF 5423, a print of which is hereto annexed; be closed, stopped up and conveyed to the owner of Lot "E", Block 120, District Lot 181, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 11715; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the closed lane be subdivided with the abutting Lots "E" and "F"; said Block 120 and portion of Lot "C", said Block 95. - CARRIED 2. Inhalation: Polish Remover and Glue Vapours______________ The motion on this subject, standing under the name of Alderman Calder, was postponed to a later meeting at which the Alderman will be present. 3. Vancouver Development and Housing Corporation Greater Vancouver Regional District____________________ On September 29th, Alderman Wilson gave Notice of a motion leading to an investigation of the feasibility of establishing a Vancouver Development and Housing Corporation. During the debate it appeared that there was support for such a study by the Regional District and the Council agreed to the following substitute motion: MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the Greater Vancouver Regional District be asked to consider the advisability of establishing a Development and Housing Corporation to operate generally along the lines established by the Government of Ontario for their H.O.M.E. program (Home Ownership Made Easy). - CARRIED 4. Barber Shops Closing The following motion, on which Notice was given on September 29, was before the Council: MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT WHEREAS Barber Shops are required by By-law 4462 of the City of Vancouver to close one business day each week; AND WHEREAS until November 25, 1969, Beauty Salons were also required to close one business day each week, but the restriction was abolished; AND WHEREAS Barber Shops render the same or a similar service to males as Beauty Shops render to females, the distinction in hours of closing should be abolished; 20 AND WHEREAS Barber Shops are now the only service to the public that are required to close their businesses and suspend their services one day per week; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver amend By-law 4462 to eliminate the requirement of Barber Shops to close one business day each week. (deferred) Earlier in the day the Council received a communication from the Barbers' Union Local 120 asking that the motion be laid on the table until the barber shop owners can get together and determine their views on the proposal to have barber shops open six days a week. In addition, a report from the Board of Admin- istration, dated October 2nd, was before the Council presenting a petition from 16 owners of barber shops asking that the requirement to close one business day each week be eliminated from the By-law. The Board of Administration report was submitted for the Council's consideration in conjunction with the motion on the matter. MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the whole matter be deferred until the next meeting at which Alderman Linnell is present. - CARRIED 5. Arbutus-Burrard Connector At the Council meeting on September 29th, Notice was given of the following motion: MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the Board of Administration report to Council on the possibility of accelerating the development of the Burrard Street portion of the Arbutus-Burrard Connector. - CARRIED 6. Voters' List on Computer Tape: Candidates______________________ In the absence of Alderman Phillips, who left just prior to the conclusion of the meeting, the motion on this subject, Notice of which was submitted by Alderman Phillips on September 29th, was deferred to the next meeting at which Alderman Phillips will be present. ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Hardwick - referred to the Jericho hostel closing Jericho Hostel and pointed out that 100 beds were made available throughout the City and only 18 were used by people who were staying in Jericho. The Alderman asked what progress is being made on the Continental Hotel and on the establishment of another single men's hostel. Commissioner Sutton Brown advised that the contract for the Continental Hotel alterations has been let and two possible sites have been located in connection with the single men's hostel. 21 Alderman Wilson - advised that the report resulting from Joint Study: Transit the joint study by the City and B.C. Operations Hydro on local transit operations will be available prior to the October 29th meeting of the Standing Committee, at which time the report will be presented. Alderman Bird - reported progress in the matter of Noise Pollution noise pollution studies. Leave of Absence: Alderman Sweeney MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT Alderman Sweeney be granted leave of absence from the Council meeting on October 20, 1970. - CARRIED NOTICE OF MOTION Alderman Broome submitted the following Notice of Motion, which was recognized by the Chair: MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the City Council considers the Georgia Street overpass connecting the proposed C.B.C. development to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre to be part of the C.B.C. development and, FURTHER THAT the Director of Planning so inform the C.B.C. and their architects. (Notice) The Council adjourned at 4:30 p.m. The foregoing are Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated October 6, 1970. 22 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION . . . (WORKS) 1 OCTOBER 2ND, 1970 WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. Renewal of Building Sewer Extensions "During recent years the City has carried out a continuing program of renewing building sewer extensions which have proved difficult to maintain because of repeated stoppages caused by boulevard tree roots. Funds have been provided from the Sewer Capital Budget. The previous appropriation of $50,000 has now been expended. Funds are however available in Account Code 0114/2050, "Provision for servicing the South East Sector, Area E", since development of the South East Sector, Area E is not proceeding at this time. In order that the work renewing building sewer extensions may continue, I RECOMMEND: That $50,000 be transferred from Account Code 0114/2050, "Provision for Servicing South East Sector, Area E" to the 1970 Capital Budget, "Miscellaneous" for renewal of building sewer extensions." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Closing Lane South of 16th Avenue West of Renfrew Street and Closing Portion of 17th Avenue West of Renfrew Street___________ "The resubdivision of City-owned Lots 8 and 15, Block N, Section 44, T.H.S.L. requires the closing of the lane at the rear of Lot 8 and the north 13 ft. of 17th Avenue abutting Lot 15. I RECOMMEND that the lane and street, as shown on plan marginally numbered LF. 5524, be closed, stopped up and title taken thereto and subdivided with the abutting City-owned Lots 8 and 15." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 3. Rayonier Canada (B.C.) Limited Proposed Private Gas Pipe on the South Foot of Heather Street "An application has been received from Rayonier Canada (B.C.) Ltd. of 1111 West Georgia Street, to install a 3-inch gas pipe on Heather Street from a point approximately 450 feet south of the V. & L.I. right-of-way to a point approximately 43 feet north of the right-of-way. The line would connect a proposed B.C. Hydro & Power Authority metering and reducing station on Company property, on the east side of Heather Street south of the right-of-way to the Company's drying plant west of Heather Street North of the Right-of-Way. 23 Rayonier Canada (B.C.) Limited leases from the City all that portion of Heather Street lying between the V. & L.I. right-of-way and the northerly boundary of District Lot 5908, which is approximately 7A5 feet south of the V. & L.I. right-of-way, for the purposes of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, the storage of lumber and other material, and has been granted the right to maintain and use on the allowance certain buildings and other structures which are shown on the plan attached to the lease agreement dated June A, 1969. I RECOMMEND that the proposed gas pipe installation be permitted subject to the following: a) Plans and details of the installation to be to the satisfaction of the Provincial Gas Inspector, the City Building Inspector and the City Engineer. b) An agreement be entered into, satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel and City Engineer covering: i) The installation on that portion of Heather Street not leased by Rayonier Canada (B.C.) Limited with a recommended annual rental of $15.00 in accordance with the Encroachment By-law. ii) The installation on the leased portion of Heather Street to run concurrently with the present lease agreement, with no increase in the present rental." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 3 24 Board of Administration, October 2, 1970 . . . . (SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICE & HEALTH MATTERS INFORMATION & RECOMMENDATION: 1. Purchase of Outside Services Department of Social Planning/ Community Development____________ The Director of Social Planning/Community Development reports: "The approved 1970 budget for the Department of Social Planning/Community Development includes the item 'Purchase of Outside Services' — in the amount of $20,000. The services purchased by the Department under this budget appropriation are: 'new, innovative and experimental programs which, if demonstrated to be successful, are built into established agencies. If they prove ineffective they are discontinued.' Approval of this $20,000 was subject to the condition that: 'the Department of Social Planning/Community Development would report to Council on the specific programs for which the first $10,000 was spent and submit to Council, for their prior authorizations, the programs for which the second $10,000 was proposed to be spent. On August 4, 1970, City Council meeting in camera, increased this appropriation by $500. The following is a list of programs and monies spent by the Department of Social Planning/Community Development for Purchase of Outside Services to September 30, 1970. Strathcona Information Centre $ 500.00 Compilation of Community Services (Directory Fraserview-Killarney) 521.01 Clark Park Youth Club 1,075.00 Riley Park Youth Club 1,100.00 Woodland-Grandview Area Council 1,666.50 False Creek Concerts (2) 1,207.89 Neighbourhood Services Association (For Salaries of Detached Youth Workers involved in Delinquency Control Program Sponsored by the Department of SP/CD 1,200.00 Riley Park Recreation Survey 250.00 Gastown Improvement Association (To Sponsor Social and Cultural Programs in Gastown and Chinatown) 250.00 Vancouver Inner-City Service Project 350.00 Youth Work Services 677.86 Riot Control, English Bay 208.34 Skid Road Human Renewal Program 725.00 TOTAL $9,731.60 25 The following is a list of programs and monies required by the Department of Social Planning/Community Development for Purchase of Outside Services from September 1 to December 31, 1970. Street School Program $3,000.00 Zone Ten Boys' Club 250.00 Environmental Community Planning 500.00 Assessment and Evaluation of Certain Services Funded by City of Vancouver 3,000.00 Action Centre Manager (Fraserview) 750.00 Local Area Council Community Relations Program 2,000.00 Development of Two Integrated Social 500.00 Services Models $10,000.00 Detailed information about these projects is available in Department of SP/CD. Because of unforeseen emergencies, it is possible that priorities for use of these funds may have to be revised slightly during the next four months. The Director of SP/CD submits the first list of programs for the Information of Council and Recommends the second list for Council's approval". Your Board RECOMMENDS adoption of the recommendations by the Director of Social Planning/Community Development. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 3 26 Board of Administration, October 2, 1970 . . . . (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Arbutus Quilchena Homeowners Association re Development of 25th and Arbutus Area The Director of Planning reports as follows: "A letter dated August 31st, 1970, addressed to His Worship the Mayor and members of City Council was received from the Arbutus Quilchena Homeowners Association. As background to this, Council on October 7th, 1969, considered the application on behalf of Marathon Realty Co. for rezoning of the area in the vicinity of 25th Avenue and Arbutus Street and resolved: 'THAT the area known as the unsubdivided portion of D.L. 526 and Lot 1, Block 92, D.L. 526, bounded by King Edward Avenue, Arbutus Street, Normandy Private Hospital, Prince of Wales Secondary School site and Valley Drive, be rezoned from RS-1 (One-Family Dwelling District) to CD-I (Comprehensive Development District) subject to a scheme of development being submitted through the Director of Planning, for approval by Council.' The Association felt that Marathon Realty Co. were stalling on the preparation of a scheme of development for the 25th and Arbutus area and did not want the matter of developing the area to become a third 'battle of Arbutus'. They have interpreted the actions of the Town Planning Commission and City Council as not being in favour of a large-scale shopping centre. The Association suggests the following: (a) the commercial floor area should not exceed 50,000 square feet plus ancillary parking and should not include a department store or service station (b) the development should be on not more than six acres of land (c) the commercial uses should be of the type which would serve strictly local needs (d) the development should contain: (1) a 'theatre', although the Association feels there is no justification for one (2) a modest medical/dental building of not more than three storeys (3) townhouses and garden apartments not exceeding two storeys in height. The Association feels that the development of this area should be determined and approved in six months' time. Various options were considered by Council at the time of Public Hearing when they received reports from the Technical Planning Board and others. It is RECOMMENDED that City Council forward this report and the letter from the Arbutus Quilchena Homeowners Association to Mara- thon Realty Co. for consideration when submitting their plan of development to Council." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the Director of Planning be approved. (Copies of the letter from Arbutus Quilchena Homeowners Association are circulated for the information of Council.) 27 INFORMATION 2. Use of 3443 Dunbar Street for a Restaurant - Development Permit Application No. 53289______________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Mr. Barry Williams on August 28, 1970, filed Development Permit Application No. 53289 to 'add to, alter and use' an existing building at 3443 Dunbar Street for a Restaurant. The site which was formerly a Safeway retail store comprises the entire frontage (264 ft.) on the west side of Dunbar Street between West 18th and 19th Avenues. The site is zoned as a C-2 Commercial District. Previous Development Permit Application There was a previous Development Permit Application No. 52439 as filed by Mr. Barry Williams on behalf of Climax Gardens Ltd. in June 1970 to 'alter, add to and use' the existing building for a 'Restaurant and Beverage Rooms and Lounge.' In July 1970 this previous application was reported to City Council for information and consideration, when City Council resolved that: 'The application be received and delegations be not heard on this matter at this time in view of the advice from the Liquor Control Board that there are no provisions under the Government Liquor Act to license this type of establishment nor has an ap- plication been received.' The application was WITHDRAWN by Mr. B. Williams on August 26, 1970, on filing of the new Development Permit Application No. 53289. Current Development Permit Application Details submitted with Development Permit Application No. 53289 indicate that the use of the building etc. will be as follows: EXISTING BUILDING Main Floor: Restaurant; Dining Room; Kitchen; Storage area; Washroom facilities. Mezzanine Floor: Restaurant; Kitchen facilities; Mezzanine Restaurant; Washroom facilities. EXTERIOR BUILDING To be renovated using cedar siding, with coloured stucco etc. OPEN PORTIONS OF SI' TE Off-street parking facilities to be provided for 73 cars. 56 off-street parking spaces on the existing open portions of the site and a further 17 off-street parking spaces within a new second storey parking garage structure located at the south west corner of the site. A canopy will connect the new off-street park¬ ing structure to the existing building. There will also be canopy from the existing building extending over the off-street parking area entrance from West 18th Avenue. 28 The use of the site for a restaurant with ancillary off-street parking is an 'outright use' in this C-2 Commercial District. How- ever as there will be structural additions and alterations to the existing development with the existing building non-conforming as to regulations - having a 6 ft. rear yard rather than the required 10 ft. - the approval of the Technical Planning Board was first required. The Technical Planning Board, with advice from the Design Panel as to design, have approved the proposed development subject to certain conditions. The development permit can be issued when certain re- quired detailed information has been first satisfactorily received. The Technical Planning Board when dealing with the application requested that as Council had previously considered the earlier Development Permit Application #53289 regarding the possible use of this site, then the approval of this current Development Permit Application #53289 be reported to City Council for information." Your Board submits the foregoing report for the INFORMATION of City Council. RECOMMENDATION 3. Redevelopment Project No. 1: Area A-l Disposal of Lots - (S.E. Corner Hastings Street and Campbell Avenue)___________ The Director of Planning submits the following report which was endorsed by the Technical Planning Board on September 25, 1970: "A. BACKGROUND Lots 1 to 6, Block 120, D.L. 181 are owned by the redevelopment partnership of the City and the Provincial and Federal Governments. Lots 1 to 3 are leased to the B.C. Housing Management Commission, Lots 1 and 2 being used for parking and Lot 3, which is occupied by a one-storey with basement concrete block structure, being used for the Commission's Office. Lots 1 to 3 were acquired by the partnership in Redevelopment Project No. 1 to avoid severance of an industrial operation whose property further to the east was acquired. Lot 4, then occupied by a sub-standard house, was acquired at the same time and the house demolished. In February 1966, the partnership acquired Lots 5 and 6 which had been occupied by a warehouse-type structure, following destruction of the building by fire. Lots 4, 5 and 6 are now vacant. The partnership therefore, now owns property having 150' of frontage on Hastings Street with a depth of 122' to the lane to the south (18,300 sq. ft.). The B.C. Housing Management Commission intends to vacate Lots 1 to 3 after finding suitable alternative accommodation. Detailed plans for the redevelopment of the whole of Area A-l from Hastings to Union Streets between Campbell Avenue and the Great Northern Railway to the east were set out in the Technical Plan- ning Board's report of July 15th, 1963, and subsequently approved by the City and the Federal and Provincial Governments. This report included the recommendation that all of the lands bounded by Hastings and Union Streets, Campbell and Raymur Avenues in- cluding the above-mentioned Lots 1 to 6 be rezoned to (CD-I) Comprehensive Development District. However, Lots 1 to 6 were excluded from the rezoning and remain zoned (M-l) Industrial (Light). The remainder of these lands, excepting two privately owned lots facing Campbell Avenue and occupied by a church and a hall, were rezoned to (CD-I) Comprehensive Development District and developed with public housing. 29 Lots 1 to 6 were recommended by the Technical Planning Board in 1964 and, in 1966 in a revised submission, for development with a hostel for single persons but this proposal did not proceed. Sub- sequently the City's request for the hostel was transferred to a site on the south side of Cordova Street between Dunlevy and Jackson Avenues, now being investigated by the Senior Governments. C.M.H.C. did not approve the City's request of March 4th, 1969, to have Lots 1 to 6 transferred to Redevelopment Project No. 2 to allow Redevelopment Project No. 1 to be closed out. They recom- mended that the City come forward with proposals for the disposal of these lands within Redevelopment Project 1. The City's agreements with the senior governments in respect to Redevelopment Project No. 1 require that disposition of lands within the project be to the satisfaction of the City and the Senior Governments. The Urban Renewal Co-Ordinating Committee, on September 11th, 1970, gave general endorsement to this report. B. PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF THE LANDS It is recommended that the building on Lot 3 be demolished and Lots 1 to 6, Block 120, D.L. 181 be disposed of as follows: (1) Use - The development to be a comprehensive development. The following uses shall be permitted: (i) Apartments (ii) Retail stores or businesses catering to the residents and to people working in the surrounding area. (iii) Offices (iv) Parking (2) Floor Space Ratio - It is recommended that the maximum floor space ratio permitted be 3.00 gross, measured to the outer limits of the building but excluding all areas used for off-street parking and loading providing the floors used for such parking and loading are located below the elevation of Hastings Street. If the development consists of a use or uses excluding apartments, the permitted floor space ratio for such use or uses should not exceed 1.5. If the development includes apartments in combination with another permitted use or uses the floor space ratio of the other permitted uses shall not exceed 40% of the maximum permitted floor space ratio. (3) Rezoning - Zoning to be (CD-I) Comprehensive Development District to permit the uses and floor space ratio des- cribed in (1) and (2) above. (4) Sale Procedure - It is recommended that the lands be offered for sale by open tender under the City's normal procedures for sales of land, requiring a deposit of 5% of the amount of the offer, and with the further requirement that offers be accompanied by a written statement to include: (i) Type and form of development proposed including an approximate estimate of the number and types of dwelling units. (ii) Approximate estimate of value of the development proposed. (iii) Statement of developers' experience and proposals for financing. (iv) Any other information considered by the applicant to be pertinent to the submission. 30 The sale procedures should include controls to ensure that devel- opment is started within 18 months of date of sale and completed within 3 years; that there is no disposal of the land by the purchaser prior to completion of development without consent of the City; and that the lands are not transferred to the purchaser until a Development Permit has been obtained. C. RECOMMENDATIONS - It is recommended: (1) That the City approve the uses and floor space ratio controls as set out in Section B (1) and (2) of this report. (2) That the Director of Planning be instructed to apply for rezoning of Lots 1 to 6, Block 120, D.L. 181 to (CD-I) Comprehensive Development District and such application be referred for Council's consideration at a public hearing after report has been received thereon from the Town Planning Commission. (3) That the detailed scheme of development be in accordance with plans approved by the Technical Planning Board with special attention being given to the relationship of the building to the surrounding development, the provision of adequate daylighting, landscaping and advice from the Design Panel on matters of design. (4) That the City approve sale procedures generally, in accordance with the procedures set out in Section B (4) of this report. (5) That the Provincial Government and Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation be requested to approve the procedures for disposal of Lots 1 to 6, Block 120, D.L. 181 as described in detail in this report." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the Director of Planning be endorsed. 4. Rezoning: S/S of S.W. Marine Drive between Laurel and Heather (Russell T. Mack)___________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "An application has been received from Russell T. Mack, 1485 S.W. Marine Drive, requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law whereby Lot 32, Block C, D, Y and Z, D.L. 319, 323 and 324, situated on the South side S.W. Marine Drive between Laurel and Heather (820 S.W. Marine Drive), would be rezoned from an RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District to an M-l Industrial District. The applicant states the purpose of his application is for a 'three-storey warehouse and office building'. Submitted with the application are brief sketch plans indicating an office building with warehousing and wholesaling. The Zoning Planner discussed the matter with Mr. Mack who stated that the use proposed for the property was primarily warehousing, packaging and ancillary offices, but that he would confirm in writing he wished the application to be considered for rezoning to M-l with no reference to the sketch plans submitted. 31 The site in question is an isolated RM-3 zoned lot with all surrounding properties to the east, west and south zoned M-l Industrial. This particular lot was included in an application for rezoning of a number of lots on the south side of Southwest Marine Drive in 1963, but at that time the owner did not wish to dedicate the southerly 20' for lane purposes and therefore the rezoning of this particular lot was not implemented by Council. The Town Planning Commission on September 11, 1970 recommended that the application be approved subject to prior compliance by the owner to the following condition: The southerly 20' of the site to be first dedicated to the City for lane purposes. The Technical Planning Board on September 18, 1970 also recommended that the application be approved subject to the same condition. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the reports of the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission be received and the matter be referred for the consideration of Council at a Public Hearing. INFORMATION 5. Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board False Creek Development___________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "City Council has received a letter from the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board dated September 21, 1970. This letter is circulated. The Real Estate Board concurs with the report on the 'staging and implementation of development of False Creek' dated July 31, 1970, which was approved by Council on August 6, 1970. The letter, however, cautions Council that a 'full evaluation of the development potential of False Creek' has not been completed and that rezoning proposals for the Fairview Slopes have not been produced. Council is aware that reports are being completed as follows: 1. A policy plan for the whole of False Creek. 2. Zoning Proposals for the Fairview Slopes (which relate to the acceptable concepts for False Creek previously discussed by Council). 3. The development procedure for the City's 85 acres. Each of the foregoing reports will recognize previous policy decisions and is complementary to the others. It is anti- cipated that all three reports will be in Council's hands before the end of October." Your BOARD submits the foregoing report for the information of the Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 3 32 Board of Administration, October 2, 1970 (FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Sinking Fund and investment Matters, August, 1970 The Board considered the following report of the Director of Finance respecting (a) Security transactions during the month of August, 1970. (b) Summary of Securities held by the General and Capital Accounts as at August 31, 1970. (a) GENERAL AND CAPITAL ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS Date Type of Security Maturity Maturity Cost Term Yield Date Value Days % Bank Deposit Receipts Purchased and Redeemed In August Aug. 5 Bank of Montreal Aug. 27/70 $702,900.68 $700,000.00 22 6.375 Bank Deposit Receipts Purchased for Redemption Aug. 5 Banque Canadienne Nationals Sept. 29/70 $505,613.01 $500,000.00 55 7.45 5 Bank of Nova Scotia Dec. 1/70 1,331,991.25 1,300,000.00 118 7.612 5 Bank of Nova Scotia Dec.16/70 513,924.92 500,000.00 133 7.643 5 Royal Bank of Canada Oct.28/70 712,098.30 700,000.00 84 7.51 5 Royal Bank of Canada Nov.23/70 306,952.60 300,000.00 110 7.69 5 Royal Bank of Canada Nov.30/70 1,331,961.84 1,300,000.00 117 7.67 5 Royal Bank of Canada Dec. 4/70 205,098.58 200,000.00 121 7.69 $ 4,907,640.50 $4,800,000.00 DEBT CHARGES EQUALIZATION FUND Date Type of Security Maturity Maturity Price Cost Term Yield Disposals of Bonds Date % Value Aug. 13 Canadian National Dec. 15/71 $500,000.00 93.35 $491,750.00 1yr/4mos. 6.80 Railways 5½% Acquisition of Treasury Notes Aug. 13 Alberta Municipal Sept. 2/70 $492,769.83 $490,820.00 20 days 7.25 Financing Corporation Treasury Notes SINKING FUND TRANSACTIONS Maturity Type of Security Maturity Term Yield Date Date Value Price Cost Yrs/Mos. % Debentures Purchases July 15 + City of Van. 8½3 July 15/85 $1,055,871.45 $100.00 $1,055,871.45 15/0 8.50 Au(.3i City of Van. 3-3/4% Dec. 1/70 5,000.00 98.30 4,915.00 0/4 9.00 $1,060,871.45 $1,060,786.45 + Direct issue of local improvement to sinking fund FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 4 33 (b) GENERAL AND CAPITAL Summary of Securities Meld as at August 31, 1970 Type of Security Par or Maturity Value Cost or Book Value Short Term Bank Deposit Receipts due 1970 $30,793,674.13 $30,100,000.00 Bank Deposit Receipts due 1971 4,600,835.07 4,300,000.00 Treasury Notes Alberta Municipal Financing Corporation 492,769.83 490,820.00 $35,887,279.03 $34,890,820.00 RECOMMENDATION Recommended by your Board that the report of the Director of Finance on Sinking Fund and investment Matters for August, 1970 be confirmed. FOR INFORMATION OF COUNCIL By authority of Council on September 8, 1970 the City has purchased forward exchange contracts for $6,700,000 (US) for delivery on March 15, 1971 at a premium of 1.3125%. The Bank of Nova Scotia and the Royal Bank of Canada each received a contract for half the amount. 34 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT OCTOBER 2, 1970 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Salary and Classification Review - One Stationary Equipment Operator II Position, Board of Parks and Public Recreation._____________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "At the request of the Superintendent of Parks, I have reviewed the duties and responsibilities of one Stationary Equipment Operator II position, Works & Buildings Division, Board of Parks and Public Recreation. This position was reviewed in 1966 and the Director of Personnel Services recommended that the salary be increased from Pay Grade 19 to 21, effective August 1, 1966, due to the incumbent assuming more supervisory responsibility. City Council approved this report on February 7, 1967. My recent review of this position reveals that the duties and responsibilities have again changed. The incumbent performs supervisory technical work and is responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of all stationary equipment in com- munity centres, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, ice rinks, the Bloedel Conservatory, the Swangard Stadium and other Park buildings. He now assists in the start-up of new projects such as the Swangard Stadium and the Bloedel Conservatory. In addition, he is now consulted on the installation or modification of stationary equipment such as boiler conversion from oil to gas. He recommends and implements modifications to existing equip- ment, consults with previous designers regarding modifications, prepares specifications for tender and supervises contracted work. He ensures that boiler repairs are made in accordance with prescribed laws for the annual inspection by Provincial Boiler Inspectors. He is also responsible for the selection, retention, training and supervision of Stationary Equipment Operators and Iceman-Janitors. Accordingly, I have revised and retitled Class Specification Stationary Equipment Operator II, No. 666-2 to Supervisor - Stationary Equipment No. 1044 to reflect the duties performed. This position is equitably rated internally at Pay Grade 23 ($687-825) and I recommend it be so classified effective October 1, 1969. This position will continue to be excluded from the bargaining unit. I further recommend that Class Specification No. 666-2, Stationary Equipment Operator II, be abolished and that Class Specification No. 666-1, Stationary Equipment Operator I be retitled to Stationary Equipment Operator. 35 The estimated recurring annual cost of this proposal determined by the increase in the final step in the pay range at 1970 rates and including fringe benefits at 23% will be $1,063. The cost of this proposal for three (3) months in 1969 will be $118. The Comptroller of Accounts reports that the additional funds estimated at $118 for 1969 and $812 for 1970 are avail- able within the 1970 departmental budget. This report has been discussed with the Superintendent of Parks, who is in agreement." SUMMARY Present Proposed Effective Incumbent Classification Classification Date G. Hansford Stationary Supervisor - October 1, Equipment Stationary 1969 Operator 11 Equipment Pay Grade 21 Pay Grade 23 ($629 - 753) ($687 - 825) ($687 - 753)* * Effective salary range in accordance with Personnel Regulation No. 160-1. Your Board RECOMMENDS that (1) The foregoing recommendations of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. (2) Class Specification No. 1044, Supervisor - Stationary Equipment, be approved. (3) Class Specification No. 666-2, Stationary Equipment Operator II, be abolished. (4) Class Specification No. 666-1, Stationary Equipment Operator I, be retitled to Stationary Equipment Operator. (Copies of Class Specification No. 1044, Supervisor - Stationary Equipment, are circulated for the information of Council.) 2. Leave of Absence With Pay - Fireman R. Wilson__________________ The Fire Chief reports as follows: "Fireman R. Wilson represented the Vancouver Fire Department in the B.C. Handball Championship sponsored by the B.C. Federation of Sports and the Canadian Fitness Council. Fireman Wilson won this competition and later won the Western Canadian and Canadian Championship. 36 The World Handball Championship is being held in Dublin, Eire and the Canadian Champion was asked to participate. The sponsoring City - Dublin, has paid for Fireman Wilson's air fare (they have sent him tickets) and agreed to pay his accommodation. The Fire Chief recommends leave of absence with pay for seven working shifts be granted Fireman Wilson to allow him to par- ticipate in the World Handball Championships. A replacement will not be necessary and there will be no additional cost to the City." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Fire Chief be adopted. 3. Automobile Allowance - Clerk Typist II, Museums Department. The Acting Director of Museums reports as follows: "As there was a need for papers and other material to be carried between various locations and the Museum, the Clerk Typist I was given an automobile allowance approved by Council July 29, 1969. At present, most items are being sent by 'Post', but it is still necessary to have certain items e.g. from Customs, delivery of bulk mail to the Post Office, pick up of printed items etc. from the Printing Department, either picked up or delivered by hand. The present Clerk Typist I does not have a car, however, the Clerk Typist II (formerly the Clerk Typist I) does have a car and it would be available for this use. I RECOMMEND that the Automobile Allowance, based on lit per mile, be transferred from the Clerk Typist I position to that of the Clerk Typist II." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Acting Director of Museums be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 4 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS OCTOBER 2, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Closure of Lane for Resubdivision with City-Owned Lands- N/S 3500 Blk. West 50th Ave., East of Dunbar Street___________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to Item 3, Works and Utility Matters, July 17, 1970, confirmed by Council July 21, 1970, approving the request of the property owners on the north side 3500 block - West 50th Avenue that the un- developed lane in their block be not opened, and further approving that lands dedicated for lane purposes by the City in its subdivision be resubdivided with City- owned Lots C to G, Block 6, D.L. 314 to the approval of the Approving Officer. The Director of Planning recommends that the 20' lane allowance between the Point Grey Golf & Country Club Course and the City lands to the west be closed and incorporated in the new subdivision. To do so, it is necessary to obtain a Quit Claim Deed from the Golf Course as to their interests in the lane allowance. The Golf Club was contacted in this regard, and following negotiations their Solicitor has advised they are pre- pared to grant the Quit Claim subject to the City paying the Club's share of the proposed street lighting to be installed on 50th Avenue, same being estimated at $426.00. The proposed street lighting installation was advanced by the City Engineer 'on the initiative' and is to be installed primarily to service the newly subdivided City lots. This installation was approved by Council at a Court of Revision held on September 10, 1970. Since 50th Avenue is not utilized for access by the Golf Club they will receive little benefit from the street light installation. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Proper and Insurance be authorized to conclude arrangements with the Point Grey Golf and Country Club whereby the Golf Club will execute the Quit Claim Deed as to all their interest in the lane allowance north of 50th Avenue, east of Dunbar Street in return for the City paying the Club's share of the street lighting to be installed on 50th Avenue at an estimated cost of $426.00, chargeable to account code 4812/75." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. (A plan of the area is circulated for the information of Council.) 38 2. Insurance for Signs Projecting Over City Streets________________ The Director of Permits and Licenses reports as follows: "Under the provisions of Section 71 of the Sign By-law, owners of signs which project over City streets are required to either deposit with the City a Bond of Indemnity or Policy of Insurance to indemnify the City against all claims which may arise out of the erection of the sign. Some policies are systematically renewed by the owners but others are not, in which case the City is not adequately covered during the period involved in having the owner renew the insurance. In the case of permits issued under the Building By-law to occupy a portion of a City street during the erection or alteration of a building, the City's Liability Insurance policy indemnifies the City from any claims which may arise. Mr. Douglas Macdonald, Insurance Consultant, states in his report on the City of Vancouver insurance: 'Except in the case of blasting permits, it is suggested that an immense amount of clerical work could be avoided if the contingent liabilities of the City as well as indemnity for damage to City property could be incorporated into the City's insurance in a manner similar to that in force for building permits. If advisable, the additional premium cost could be passed back to applicants by means of an increase in the fee charged for the permit, but the saving in staff time would be substantial.' The Supervisor of Property and Insurance advises that insurance can be obtained under the City's blanket liability policy to indemnify the City against all claims which may arise out of the erection of a pro- jecting sign at an estimated cost of $300.00 per year which would: a) indemnify the City against such claims b) eliminate the need for the owner of the sign to obtain insurance to indemnify the City c) eliminate the clerical work appended to maintaining a record of the insurance policies d) ensure that the City is adequately covered by insurance at all times. The Corporation Counsel is of the opinion that such insurance coverage would adequately protect the City. RECOMMENDED that: i) Section 71 of the Sign By-law be amended to delete the requirement that the owner of a sign which projects over City property must deposit with the City a Bond of Indemnity or Policy of Insurance. ii) The Supervisor of Property and Insurance be instructed to obtain liability insurance to indemnify the City against all claims which may arise out of the erection of a projecting sign. Funds are available in the Departmental Budget to cover the pro-rata 1970 cost. 39 iii) Subject to approval of (i) and (ii) above, the Corporation Counsel be instructed to prepare the necessary by-law amendment." Your Board RECOMMENDS adoption of the above report. 3. Sale of City-Owned Lots A & B S/E Corner - S.W. Marine Drive & 70th Avenue The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to Item 3, Building & Planning Matters, dated July 31, 1970, confirmed by Council August 4, 1970, approving an application to rezone Lots A, B and 3 of Block 3 and Lots 1, 2 & 3 of Block 3, all in D.L. 311 located on the south side of S.W. Marine Drive, west of Ash Street, from RT-2 Two Family Dwelling District to CD-I Comprehensive Development District. At a Public Hearing on August 27, 1970, the rezoning was approved conditionally, the amending by-law to be deferred pending compliance of a number of conditions by the applicants. The proposed development includes both privately-owned and City-owned lands. The City lands, legally described as Lots A & B, Block 3, D.L. 311 were acquired by Tax Sale prior to 1941. This property is triangular in shape having a frontage of 233' on Marine Drive and comprises a total area of 16,630 sq. ft. These lands were zoned duplex (RT-2) but were reserved from sale in accordance with the policy to rezone lands south of Marine Drive from Marpole to Boundary to Industrial (M-2). The requirement for a 40' landscaping setback on Marine Drive and a 3' setback for the same purpose on 70th Avenue reduces the developable area of this site from 16,360 sq. ft. to 6,700 sq. ft. The site by itself would not support development because of size and shape, consequently the best value for the City land has to be contingent with the use of the privately-owned land to the east, which has a net useable area of 37,835 sq. ft. With these factors taken into consideration and the numerous proposed types of development put forth but not approved, a value of $12-13,000.00 had been related to the City lands. In this respect developers of the present proposal initially offered the City $13,730.00 for their lands. However, after consideration of their proposed scheme of development this offer was considered to be un- acceptable and after negotiation the developers have now offered to pay the City the sum of $20,730.00 cash, for parcels A & B, plus a portion of the current year's taxes, registration and administrative fees. This offer is considered acceptable by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance. This offer is also subject to the purchaser granting a Public Utility easement over the East 5' of the Northerly 22' of Lot A. 40 RECOMMENDED that Lots A & B, Block 3, D.L. 311 be sold to Brentwood Realty Ltd. for the sum of $20,750-00 cash, plus proportion of current year's taxes, administrative charges and registration fees subject to: a) The reservation of a Public Utility Easement over the East 5' of the Northerly 22' of Lot A. b) The date of sale to be the date the development permit is issued or 120 days from the date this sale is approved, whichever is sooner. c) The purchaser to grant the City an option to repurchase its lands at the sale price if development does not proceed within one year." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 4 41 MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 1970 OFFICIAL TRAFFIC COMMISSION A meeting of the Official Traffic Commission was held in the No. 1 Committee Room, Third Floor, City Hall, on Wesdnesday, September 23, 1970, at approximately 3:00 p.m. PRESENT: Alderman Linnell, Chairman Alderman Rankin Commissioner Ryan Superintendent A.E. Oliver, City Police Department Dr. P.S. Bullen, Vancouver School Board Mr. R.C. Boyes, Assistant City Engineer Traffic and Transportation ALSO PRESENT: Mr. J. Plaskett, Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council Mr. W.H. McLachlan, Vancouver School Board CLERK: D. Scott Adoption of Minutes The Minutes of the meeting held August 10, 1970, were adopted. 1. Commercial-Victoria Diversion at 18th Avenue: Request for Further Traffic Control At a meeting of the Official Traffic Commission on June 22, 1970 a report submitted by Superintendent Oliver dated June 8, 1970, was reviewed wherein it was recommended (a) That crosswalk lines be painted across Commercial Drive, directly to the intersection of 18th Avenue, immediately South of the Diversion. (b) That enforcement be continued on a special attention basis. (c) That no further traffic controls be installed at this intersection. (d) That there appears to be no basis for establishing a School Patrol. The Commission recommended: (i) That recommendations (a) and (b) quoted above be adopted; (ii) That the subject matter be reviewed again in three months time and at that time a report be submitted by the City Engineer to the Commission. However, should delegations wish to appear earlier, they should so advise the Commission; (iii) That the City Engineer review the area again with respect to advance warning signs. in a report dated September 15, 1970, the City Engineer advised that arrangements have been made to mark the South crosswalk on Commercial Drive, as per the Police recommendation. He further advised that the natter of advance warning signs has been reviewed and it is felt that some additional treatment can be proveded to make motorists more aware Of the crosswalk. 42 Accordingly he proposed to install overhead, interior-illuminated crosswalk signs at this location, under the City Engineer's authority and he recommended that no further controls be implemented. The Clerk advised the Commission that she had contacted Mr. J. Warnoch, President of the Cedar Cottage Ratepayers & Tenants Association, in- forming him of the action proposed by the City Engineer and he had stated that they would be satisfied with this arrangement and appreciated this proposed action. RECOMMENDED that the report of the City Engineer dated September 15, 1970, be adopted. 2. Complaint re Speeding on Angus Drive In a communication dated August 5, 1970, Mr. M.L. DuMoulin complained about the speed of automobiles on Angus Drive, particularly between 37th and 41st Avenues. In a report dated August 21, 1970, the Chief Constable set out the accident picture in this area and advised that radar enforcement was assigned to the area during the evening hours and that several violations were noted. The Chief Constable stated that he did not feel the accident picture is out of line with any other comparable area in the City but the number of violations reported indicates that an enforcement problem exists. He further stated that the radar crews will give as much special attention to this area as is possible with the limited manpower available. RECOMMENDED that special attention by the Police Department be desig- nated to the area between 37th and 41st Avenues on Angus Drive as set out in the Chief Constable's report dated August 21, 1970. 3. Use of Residential Properties for Parking Vehicles in the Vicinity of the Pacific National Exhibition In a communication dated July 29, 1970, to City Council and in parti- cular to Alderman Rankin, Mrs. M. DeJulius complained about the enforcement of parking regulations in the vicinity of the Pacific National Exhibition. The Vancouver City Council on October 21, 1969, adopted a report of the Official Traffic Commission dated October 6, 1969, wherein it was recommended that (a) Until such (parking) facilities are provided regulations continue to be enforced as they are now during the two week period of the Pacific National Exhibition. (b) In other periods of the year, the regulations Of the Zoning and Development By-law concerning on site parking be enforced. in a report dated September 15, 1970, the Director of Permits and Licenses advised that evening inspections have been made in the area immediately west of the Pacific National Exhibition grounds. Some thirty sites were located where cars were being parked in contravention of the Zoning and Development By-law. Notices were sent to all of the property owners concerned and the usual enforcement action took place. A fairly high degree of cooperation has been received from the property owners in compliance with the regulations. More recently the Department has been inspecting properties east of the Pacific National Exhibition grounds. 43 Dr. Bryson advised that this enforcement programme is a slow and continuing one and it is quite possible that some premises such as referred to by Mrs. DeJulius may not be identified as offending until later in the programme. He stated where the addresses of the offending premises are reported to the Department, prompt follow-up action takes place. Superintendent Oliver advised that during the Exhibition this year, there were no serious traffic problems and they feel that traffic is now moving a little better. Mr. Boyes advised that the parking survey between the Pacific National Exhibition and the City should be ready about the end of October. RECOMMENDED that the report of the Director of Permits & Licenses be received for information and that a copy be forwarded to Mrs. DeJulius. 4. 3300 Block Austrey Avenue The Commission has considered various requests of Mr. Blancard at several meetings of the Commission during 1970, with respect to the 3300 Block Austrey Avenue, and Mr. Blancard has been kept informed of the action taken by the Commission. However, on August 10, 1970, Mr. Blancard again wrote complaining about parking and the fact that the Commission did not take action to move the fire hydrant. He also commented on the fact that nothing had been done with respect to the access through to Joyce Road. The Commission noted a communication addressed to Mr. Blancard under dated of September 15, 1970, from Mr. Boyes wherein he replied to Mr. Blancard's letter of August 10, 1970. In this communication Mr. Boyes advised that parking densities were re-surveyed during Bingo games on the evenings of May 25th, June 22nd, August 3rd, and August 31, 1970, and it was found, that although the attendance at Bingo games remains the same, parking densities in the 3300 Block Austrey Avenue have de- creased to around 50% of available space. He further advised Mr. Blancard that based on these observations the Department does not feel that a resident parking zone can be justified, however, they will keep the situation under review, and if the parking densities increase, resident parking zones will be installed. The Clerk advised that the Planning Department had written to the Architects with respect to the request for improved pedestrian access through to Joyce Road but that they had not had a reply. Alderman Rankin brought to the attention of the Commission that one of the complaints is the parking of cars in the lanes in the area. After due consideration it was RECOMMENDED that the letter dated September 15, 1970, from Mr. Boyes to Mr. Blancard be approved and that the Police Department be requested to give special attention to the lane parking. 5. Traffic Control Signals and Modifications_____________ The City Engineer under date of September 14, 1970, reported as follows with respect to traffic control signals and modifications: "Further to a report submitted on June 2nd, 1970, proposing traffic control signal locations, which was adopted by Council on July 9th, 1970, recent studies indicate traffic control signals and modi- fications are now warranted for the following locations: 44 PROPOSED NEW SIGNALS A. Boundary Road and 49th Avenue and Imperial Street Connector 49th Avenue was recently extended eastward from Tyne Street to Boundary Road, where it connects with Imperial Street in Burnaby. Observations carried out by Burnaby Engineering Department and our Engineering Department, since the extension of 49th Avenue in June, 1970, indicate the need for signal control. Burnaby Engineering Department has informed us that their Council has approved a recommendation that they pay 50% toward the installation and maintenance of this project, under the usual cost-sharing arrangement. Total Estimated Cost $5,500 Less 50% (Burnaby Share) $2,750 Estimated Cost to City of Vancouver $2,750 B. Pedestrian Signals A review of pedestrian needs throughout the City indicates that pedestrian signals should now be installed at the intersections of Davie and Bute Streets and 4th Avenue and Vine Street. The estimated cost of these installations is: Davie and Bute Streets $10,000 4th Avenue & Vine Street $ 4,500 $14,500 C. Pedestrian Refinement Further refinements are now proposed to control pedestrians by the installation of pedestrian heads at the following signalized intersections. The current study on the transit system in the Downtown area indicates that this additional pedestrian control will be helpful in reducing delays to buses. Bute and Robson Streets Estimated Cost $2,200 Cambie and Hastings Streets " " $1,850 Granville and Georgia Streets " " $2,000 Granville and Pender Streets " " $1,700 Granville and Smithe Streets " " $2,400 Hornby and Pender Streets " " $1,750 Seymour and Smithe Streets " " $1,700 Thurlow and Pender Streets " " $2,000 $15,600 $32,850 TOTAL Accordingly, it is RECOMMENDED that the above program be approved and the sum of $32,850 be allocated from the Traffic Control Reserve for this work." 45 Mr. Boyes reviewed this report for the information of the Commission. Discussion followed on the abuse of the pedestrian control signals by pedestrians, i.e., pedestrians continue to cross at intersections after the "walk" signal has changed. Superintendent Oliver was requested to give special attention to this matter with a view to eliminating the "straggler" pedestrian problem. RECOMMENDED that the report of the City Engineer dated September 14, 1970, dealing with traffic control signals and modifications be approved. 6. Parking Exemption Decals The City Engineer in a report dated September 11, 1970, advised that the Special Committee appointed re Parking Exemption Decals recommended that the application of Mr. T. Fabian, a handicapped person, for a parking exemption permit be approved. RECOMMENDED that the recommendation of the City Engineer under date of September 11, 1970, be adopted. 7. Vancouver Traffic & Safety Council Finances__________________ In a communication dated September 21, 1970, Mr. Alan H. Rossiter, Vice President of the Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council advised of the financial difficulties being experienced by this Council. In speaking to this matter, Mr. J. Plaskett and Mr. W.A. McKinley stated that the main purpose of their appearance before the Commission was to inform them that the Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council may have to cease operation by the end of the year and therefore would not be represented on the Official Traffic Commission in an advisory capacity. Superintendent Oliver advised that the Chief Constable had requested him to inform the members of the Official Traffic Commission of the invaluable services and assistance supplied to the Police Department By the Council. He stated that their various educational programmes Had been an asset to the Police force and that the Police Department Supported the request of the Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council for financial assistance. Mrs. Rowley, a member of the Executive of the Parent Teachers Associa- tion and Mr. W.A. McKinley, President of the McKinley Driving Schools, and also a member of the Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council, spoke in support of the work being done by the Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council. Mrs. Rowley stated that the function of this Council was very important, particularly its educational programme for the children in the schools. It was noted that a report will be going to the Vancouver City Council with respect to the financial problems of the Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council on September 29, 1970, and that a delegation has requested to be heard. 46 It was RECOMMENDED that the presentations made by Superintendent Oliver, Mrs. Rowley, and Mr. McKinley on behalf of the Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council be received for information. (Attached for information is a copy of Mr. Rossiter's letter dated September 21, 1970.) The meeting adjourned at approximately 3:45 p.m FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 13 ======================================================================== 47 CITY OF VANCOUVER SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, October 8, 1970, in the #1 Committee Room at 9:30 A.M. with the following members of the Council present: PRESENT: Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin and Sweeney ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (Civic Business) Alderman Hardwick Alderman Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson Alderman Adams was elected to the Chair. This meeting was called for the purpose of considering the application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law re roof signs. The City Clerk referred to the following resolution of the Council of October 6, 1970: "THAT the report of the Board of Administration dated October 2. 1970, regarding control of roof signs, be tabled and in the meantime the Corporation Counsel be requested to prepare an amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law, in accordance with the Council's resolution with a modification in respect to parapet walls and such amendment be submitted to the Council; in the meantime copies of the draft By-law be sent to the sign industry and they be advised they may make representations with regard to the By-law if they so wish." The Corporation Counsel advised the City Council that the direction to hear representations from the sign industry is unwise since an opportunity should be given to all sides to make representations at the same time and he, therefore, suggested that Council would be well advised to hold a further Public Hearing. Control of Roof Signs MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Council resolution re control of roof signs, dated October 6, 1970, be rescinded. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY Public Hearing re Control of Roof Signs MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Council, in its continuing consideration of the Director of Planning's application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law in connection with roof signs, hold a further Public Hearing to hear representations with respect to the proposed By-law and the date for such Public Hearing to be determined by His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk. - CARRIED The Special Meeting of the Council adjourned at 9:45 a.m. [47 B] The foregoing are Minutes of a Special Council meeting dated October 8, 1970. ======================================================================== 48 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, October 20, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Adams Alderman Sweeney (Leave of Absence) CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer, offered by the Rev. Dr. George Turpin, Civic Chaplain. INTRODUCTION: Right Honourable Joseph F. Cairns Lord Mayor of Belfast________________ His Worship the Mayor introduced the Right Honourable Joseph F. Cairns, Lord Mayor of Belfast, who is paying an official visit to the City of Vancouver. The Lord Mayor acknowledged the introduction and spoke briefly to the Council. His Worship the Mayor presented to the Lord Mayor a set of gold cuff links and the Lord Mayor reciprocated by presenting a replica of the City of Belfast Coat of Arms, City of Belfast Year Book and a box of Irish linen handkerchiefs. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT His Worship the Mayor acknowledged the presence in the Council Chamber of students from Lord Byng Secondary School. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated October 6. 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting dated October 8, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED 49 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Garibaldi Olympic Development Association: Grant Request________________________________ Arising from a Board of Administration report, dated October 6. 1970. the following motion was tabled at the Council meeting on October 6: "THAT an additional grant of $5,000 be made to the Garibaldi Olympic Development Association in connection with its promotional expenses respecting Whistler Mountain as a potential site for the 1976 Winter Olympics." MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT this matter be tabled until the next meeting of the Council when it is anticipated all members of the Council will be present. - CARRIED 2. Inhalation: Polish Remover _______________and Glue Vapours At the meeting of Council on October 6th, a motion on this subject, standing in the name of Alderman Calder, was postponed to a later meeting at which the Alderman would be present. With the concurrence of the Council, Alderman Calder withdrew the motion. 3. Barber Shops Closing At the Council meeting on October 6th, the whole matter of barber shops closing was deferred, which included a motion proposed by Alderman Linnell, a Board of Administration report dated October 2, 1970, and a letter from the Barbers Union, Local 120. There being no seconder to Alderman Linnell's motion, the motion was therefore not put and no further action was taken on the subject matter. DELEGATION MATTERS It was agreed to defer the following matters pending the hearing of delegations later this day: (a) Sale of Cars by Dealers: Testing Stickers (b) Greater Vancouver Youth Communication Centre Service: 1866 West 2nd Avenue COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. System of Rapid Transit Columbia Rapid Transit Lines Ltd. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the communication from Columbia Rapid Transit Lines Ltd. requesting the opportunity of introducing its system of rapid transit, be referred to the Standing Committee on Transportation and that arrangements be made to hear a delegation from the company by that Committee. - CARRIED 50 2. Vancouver Public Library Board: Resignation, Mr. Peter Grossman The Council noted a letter dated October 14, 1970, from the Vancouver Public Library Board advising of an extract from the Minutes of a meeting of that Board of October 16th concerning the resignation of the Director of the Public Library, Mr. Peter Grossman. The letter detailed the distinguished service rendered by Mr. Grossman to the Library. MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the letter from the Library Board be received and His Worship the Mayor write to Mr. Grossman expressing the Council's appreciation of his service to the citizens of Vancouver. - CARRIED 3. Town Planning Commission: Greater Vancouver Area Rapid Transit Study In a letter dated October 16, 1970, the Town Planning Commission advised of the following resolutions passed by the Commission at its special meeting on October 9th, on the matter of the Greater Vancouver Area Rapid Transit Study. (1) "THAT the Commission is favourably impressed with the Greater Vancouver Area Rapid Transit Study and urges Council to take the lead in bringing about its implementation." (2) "THAT speculation in land for profit along the proposed transit routes should be minimized and consequently it is suggested that major requests for rezoning or applications for development in the vicinity of the transit corridors should be carefully reviewed in the context of the transit potential." MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this letter be received and the second resolution be referred to the Standing Committee on Planning and Development for consideration and report. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, October 16, 1970 Street Cleaning - Gastown (Clause 3) MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT this clause be not approved. - LOST Balance of Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated October 16, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED (Alderman Phillips, being affected by Clause 7 of the report, re underground wiring for new subdivisions, was excused from voting on this clause only) 51 Social Service and Health Matters Dwelling in Basement at 448 East 30th Avenue MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Social Service and Health matters), dated October 16, 1970, be received for information. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters Rezoning: N/W corner of Granville and King Edward Avenue (Clause 2)_____________ It was agreed to defer consideration of this clause pending the hearing of a delegation as requested. Balance of Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT in respect of report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated October 16, 1970, Clause 1 be adopted and Clause 3 received for information. - CARRIED Fire and Traffic Matters Provincial Government Policy: Traffic Offences_______________ MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Fire and Traffic matters), dated October 16, 1970, be received; FURTHER THAT a detailed report be submitted by the Board of Administration as to the improvements of traffic and safety on the streets as a result of the Provincial Government's policy. - CARRIED Finance Matters Tender: Two-Way Mobile Radio Equipment (Clause 3) The Board of Administration submitted report of the Purchasing Agent and City Engineer in connection with tenders for two-way mobile radio equipment. It is advised that the low bid was submitted by Canadian Motorola Electronics Co. at a total cost of $41,397.00, plus 5% Provincial S.S. Tax for goods made by non-union labour, and that the lowest bid for equipment made by union labour was sub- mitted by Canadian Marconi Company at a total cost of $44,091.18 plus 5% Provincial S.S. Tax. The matter is referred to Council as union status is involved. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the low bid as submitted by Canadian Motorola Electronics Co., in the amount of $41,397.00, plus 5% Provincial S.S. Tax, be accepted, subject to contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel. - CARRIED Rental of Queen Elizabeth Playhouse: Metropolitan Health Service of Greater Vancouver (Clause 4)___________________________________________ The Board of Administration submitted request of the Metropolitan Health Service of Greater Vancouver for a grant equal to the rental fee of the Queen Elizabeth Playhouse with respect to a meeting by the organization on November 30, 1970. It is stated the fees charged by the operator of the sound equipment will be borne by the Burnaby, Richmond and North Shore Health Departments. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT a grant of $180.00, equal to the rental fee for the Queen Elizabeth Playhouse, be approved to the Metropolitan Health Service of Greater Vancouver. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY Balance of Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, in respect of the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated October 16, 1970, Clauses 1 and 2 be adopted and Clause 5 received for information. - CARRIED B. Personnel Matters, Supplementary, October 16, 1970___________________ MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated October 16, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Property Matters October 16, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated October 16, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED D. Street Closure for Lions Dance The Council considered report of the Board of Administration dated October 14, 1970, in which it is advised the Hon Hsing Athletic Club is requesting the closure of Pender Street between Carrall and Gore Avenue on Sunday, October 25, between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of holding the annual Lions Dance. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the following recommendation of the City Engineer as submitted by the Board of Administration be approved: 'that Pender Street between Carrall Street and Gore Avenue be closed to vehicular traffic between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25th, 1970, provided that costs of barricading and signing are borne by the applicant and the applicant enter into an agreement, satisfactory to the Corpor- ation Counsel, indemnifying the City against any claims that may arise from the festivities.' - CARRIED 53 E. Report of Standing Committee on Planning and Development October 1, 1970____________________ The Council considered the report of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development of October 1, 1970, and noted that the recommendation in clause 3 with respect to the Civic funeral for Major Matthews had been adopted at the Council meeting of October 6, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, in respect of the report of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development dated October 1, 1970, Clauses 1 and 2 of Part I be adopted and Clause 4, Part II, received for information after inserting the words 'and Marathon Realty' after the word 'CPR' in the resolution on page 5. - CARRIED F. Report of Standing Committee on Health and Welfare October 1, 1970____________________ MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare dated October 1, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED G. Report of Standing Committee on General Purposes, October 8, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT, in respect of the report of the Standing Committee on General Purposes dated October 8, 1970, Clauses 1 and 3 of Part I be adopted and Clause 4 of Part II be received for information and with respect to Clause 2, the word 'same' be inserted before the word 'basis' and the word 'as' after the word 'basis' in the recommendation on page 2. - CARRIED (The recommendation, therefore, now reads as follows: 'that the City of Vancouver continue to issue licenses for lotteries generally, on the same basis as in the past at the discretion of the Council'. ) H. Street Closure: 19th Avenue Oak Street to Laurel Street The Council considered a report of the Board of Administration under date of October 16. 1970, advising of request from Rabbi Hier, Schara Tzedeck, for permission to close 19th Avenue between Oak Street and Laurel Street on October 22, 1970 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for purposes of religious service in the street. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the following recommendation of the City Engineer as submitted by the Board of Administration be approved: 'that 19th Avenue from Oak Street to Laurel Street be closed to vehicular traffic on Thursday, October 22nd, 1970, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. provided that costs of barricading and signing are borne by the applicant; that the applicant enter into an agreement, satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel, indemnifying the City against all possible claims that may arise from the festivities and that all details be to the satisfaction of the Chief Constable and the City Engineer.' - CARRIED 54 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED BY-LAWS BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 4608 BEING THE PLUMBING BY-LAW___________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 4608 being the Plumbing By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird. SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird. SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) The Council recessed at approximately 10:30 a.m., to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office, following which the Council recessed at approximately noon to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. 55 The Council reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber at approximately 2:00 p.m., with the following members present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Adams Alderman Sweeney (Leave of Absence) DELEGATIONS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Sale of Cars by Dealers: Testing Stickers_________ On September 8th the Council tabled for thirty days a motion in respect of cars requiring Motor Vehicle Inspection Station stickers before sale by dealers. The Automobile Dealers' Association and other interested parties were informed of Council's consideration of the matter. Mr. Dale, on behalf of the B.C. Automobile Dealers' Association appeared before the Council and filed a brief proposing that the motion on the subject matter be withdrawn as the Provincial Government, by legislation, is handling the matter in a similar manner. The Council also heard Mr. Chestnutt of the B.C. Automobile Association who also filed a brief, suggesting that any proposed by-law also take into consideration new and used vehicles. The B.C. Automobile Association also suggested that any proposed by-law be delayed until July 1, 1971. The Council also noted a letter, under date of October 14, 1970, from the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles suggesting that the Council not pursue the motion on the matter as the Provincial Government's existing plans will reach the objectives the Council members have in mind. With the consent of the Council, Alderman Rankin proposed to add the words 'effective July 1, 1971' to his motion. The motion, therefore, now reads as follows: MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT WHEREAS many car dealers in the City of Vancouver do not have their vehicles tested in the Motor Vehicle Testing Station; AND WHEREAS many such cars are faulty and cannot pass the motor vehicle test; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, effective July 1, 1971, all motor vehicles (new and used) for sale by dealers in the City of Vancouver be required to display a valid Motor Vehicle Inspection Station sticker prior to being sold to a purchaser. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the motion of Alderman Rankin and Alderman Hardwick be tabled. - LOST The motion of Alderman Rankin and Alderman Hardwick was put and carried. MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the letter from the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles be received. _ CARRIED 56 2. Development Permit Application: 1866 West 2nd Avenue Greater Vancouver Youth Communication Centre Service__________________________ Following consideration of a Board of Administration report of September 28 on the subject, the Council, on October 6th, passed the following motion: "THAT the matter of the use of 1866 West 2nd Avenue by the Greater Vancouver Youth Communication Centre Service be tabled and the following delegations, the Kitsilano Rate- payers' Ass'n., Mrs. C. McBay on behalf of residents and Mr. Ray Chouinard on behalf of the applicant, be heard." The Council this day heard the following persons speak in support of the development permit application: Mr. R. Chouinard, representing the Greater Vancouver Youth Communication Centre Service Mr. D. Robertson, representing the Program Committee of the United Church of Canada Mr S. Robertson representing the Alma Mater Society, University of British Columbia. The Council also heard the following persons opposing the development permit application: Mr. G.F. Moul, representing Kitsilano Ratepayers Association Mrs. McBay, representing residents in the area MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the application of the Greater Vancouver Youth Communication Service Centre for a development permit with respect to 1866 West 2nd Avenue, be refused. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the Board of Administration report to the next Regular meeting of the Council on an action program coordinating private and civic agencies to deal with the emergency situation of young transients in the community. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Board of Administration report to the next Regular meeting of the Council on the three premises presently under consideration for use as hostel accommodation for young transients. - CARRIED 57 MOTIONS 1. Establishment of Land for Highway Purposes (Terminal Avenue, East of Main Street)_____________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of the lands hereinafter described; AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to establish the hereinafter described lands for highway purposes; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following City owned land be established for highway, the said land more particularly described as follows: Those portions of the bed of False Creek lying East of Main Street, being portions of District Lot 2037, to which the letters "B" and "C" have been assigned as distinguishing letters, said portions being described by metes and bounds in False Creek Terminal Act, Cap. 76, B.C.S. 193, Reference Map 1341 be and the same are hereby established for highway purposes and declared to form and constitute portions of highways. - CARRIED 2. Closing and Stopping Up of Lane (South of 16th Avenue, West of the lane West of Renfrew Street and portion of 17th Avenue, West of the lane West of Renfrew Street)___________________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver; AND WHEREAS portion of the lane and street dedicated by the deposit of Plan 11660, adjacent to Block "N", Section 44, T.H.S.L., Plan 11660 is surplus to the City Highway requirements; AND WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of Lot 8 and Lot 15, said Block "N" adjacent to the portions of highway to be closed; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all that portion of lane dedicated by the deposit of Plan 11660, lying between the production southerly of the easterly and westerly limits of Lot 8, Block "N", Section 44, T.H.S.L., Plan 11660; and all that portion of road dedicated by the deposit of said Plan 11660 lying between the production southerly of the easterly and westerly limits of Lot 15, said Block "N", and a line drawn parallel to and 13 feet perpendicularly distant southerly from the southerly limit of said Lot 15, the same as shown outlined red on a plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S. dated the 15th day of September, 1970 and marginally numbered LF 5524, a print of which is hereto annexed; be closed, stopped up and title taken thereto; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the closed portions of highway be subdivided with the abutting City owned Lots 8 and 15, said Block "N". - CARRIED 58 3. Voters' List on Computer Tape: Candidates______________________ The following motion was deferred by the Council at its meeting on October 6th, pending the presence in Council of Alderman Phillips: MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT WHEREAS the City's Voters' List is a public document available free in duplicate to every candidate; AND WHEREAS it is important that voters be correctly advised of where to vote; AND WHEREAS citizens have been wrongly advised by where-to-vote cards copied from the printed Voters' List as many voters refer to these cards rather than the City's card; AND WHEREAS the City records the Voters' List on computer tape and such tape can be easily duplicated; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT any candidate be entitled to take one of his Voters' Lists in the form of a computer tape, at the City's cost plus 20%. (deferred) MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the foregoing motion be deferred one week, when it is anticipated all members of the Council will be present. - CARRIED 4. Georgia Street Overpass: C.B.C. Development_______ Notice was submitted on the following motion by Alderman Broome at the Council meeting on October 6th, seconded this day by Alderman Linnell: MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the City Council considers the Georgia Street overpass connecting the proposed C.B.C. development to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre to be part of the C.B.C. development, and, FURTHER THAT the Director of Planning so inform the C.B.C. and their architects. (deferred) MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the foregoing motion be deferred one week, when it is anticipated all members of the Council will be present. - CARRIED 59 5. War Measures Act and Illegal Assemblies MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Vancouver City Council commend the Parliament of Canada for their action in implementing the War Measures Act as an interim means of counteracting and controlling violence indulged in by law breakers in some areas of Canada; FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada; FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor be requested to discuss with the Police Commission means of preventing assembly of people upon public property by organizations advocating the overthrow by force of constituted government in Canada and who are participating in subversive activity. (Notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY FOUR NAVAL RESERVISTS: H.M.C.S. DISCOVERY MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Council express its sympathy to the next of kin of the following members of the Naval Reserve who are reported missing and presumed drowned while on a training exercise in the Georgia Strait: Sub-Lt. Mark Lyons, West Vancouver Private Mark Withers, North Vancouver Private David Clarke, Vancouver Private Walter Karwowski, Vancouver - CARRIED The Council adjourned at approximately 5:00 p.m. to reconvene on Thursday, October 22, 1970, following the Court of Revision. The foregoing are Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting on October 20, 1970. 60 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION . . . (WORKS) 1 OCTOBER 16TH, 1970 WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. Encroachment of Wall in Front of 2969 West 4lst Avenue Lot A. Sub. 16. Blk. 10. D.L. 2027 "The above property was purchased from the City in July 1943 less the South 17 ft. which was dedicated for street widening. By way of an Encroachment Agreement dated December 28, 1943, the owner was permitted to construct a retaining wall and steps on the widening strip. To date, the street widening has not been carried out and the lessee has applied for a renewal of the agreement which expired on December 31, 1969. I RECOMMEND that the Encroachment Agreement covering the aforementioned encroachments be renewed in accordance with the Encroachment By-law." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Encroachment, Lot 9, Block 49, D.L.200A N/w Comer Broadway & Ontario Street "The building situated on the above Lot 9 encroaches a maximum of l/2 inch onto Ontario Street. This encroachment was validated by a 10 year agreement which expires October 31, 1970. The owner wishes a new agreement to validate the encroachment. I RECOMMEND that the encroachment from the building on Lot 9, Block 49, D.L. 200A, be validated in accordance with the Encroachment By-law." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. RECOMMENDATIONS: 3. Street Cleaning - Gastown The City Engineer reports as follows: "Complaints have been received that the Gastown area is not receiving sufficient street cleaning service in view of the development which has taken place during the past year. The area under consideration is: Water Street Richards to Carrall Streets Alexander Street Carrall to Columbia Streets Powell Street Carrall to Columbia Streets Abbott Street Water to Cordova Streets Carrall Street Water to Cordova Streets 6i The present scheduled street cleaning service is as follows: Night shift service consists of street flushing and electric cart hand litter cleaning on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Day shift service consists of hand cart litter cleaning five times per week, Monday through Friday. Because of continuous day and night street parking in this area, mechanical street sweepers cannot be used effectively for street cleaning. However, additional service could be obtained by providing street flushing and electric cart litter cleaning on Tuesday and Thursday nights, since no coverage is now provided at those times. The annual cost of supplying the additional service is estimated to be $1,650.00 I RECOMMEND that: The scheduled street cleaning service in Gastown be increased to provide coverage on Tuesday and Thursday nights." Your Board RECOMMENDS approval of the foregoing recommendation. 4. Litter Containers - Gastown Area The City Engineer reports as follows: "The Standing Committee on Planning and Development requested a report concerning the placement of street litter containers in the Gastown Area. A survey has been made and 10 street litter containers are required in the following areas: Water Street - Richards to Carrall Alexander Street Carrall to Columbia Powell Street Carrall to Columbia Abbott Street Water to Cordova Carrall Street Water to Cordova The Beautification Section of the Planning Department have not yet decided on a special design of container which will blend with the final pattern of street furniture, however, as an interim measure the present bowl type of litter bin may be used until the renovation project takes place. Based on the use of the present standard bowl type, the cost of installing, emptying and maintaining 10 street litter containers is estimated as follows: Initial installation $ 650 Emptying, annual cost $1,550 Maintenance, annual cost $ 150 Funds to provide the initial installation this year could be found by delaying, until 1971, proposed work on mechanical sweeper dumps, appropriation 8143/9407. The reinstatement of these funds for mechanical sweeper dumps will be requested in the 1971 Engineering Department Estimates. 6z The City Engineer RECOMMENDS that: a) $650 be transferred from appropriation 8143/9407, 'Mechanical Sweeper Dumps', to appropriation 8143/9405, 'Litter Receptacles', for the instal- lation of 10 street litter containers in Gastown. b) The additional street litter container emptying and maintenance cost, estimated at $1,700 for 1971, be included in the 1971 Engineering Department Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. 5. Local Improvements by "Petition" First Step: The City Engineer reports as follows: "I consider it advisable to carry out projects for - Pavements and Curbs Lane Pavements P.C. Concrete Sidewalks shown in the attached schedule dated October 9, 1970, as Local Improvements The City's share of these improvements is available in the 1970 Capital Budget." Second Step: The Director of Finance submits the following report on the financial arrangements: "In accordance with the provision of the Local Improvement Procedure By-law, I am submitting the City Engineer's report dated October 9, 1970. The estimated total cost of these improvements is $1,366,414 and the City's share of the cost is $902,101. I have to report that the necessary financial arrangements can be made to carry out this work." Your Board has decided that it is desirable to undertake the projects referred to in the attached list and RECOMMENDS that: a) the report of the City Engineer and Director of Finance be adopted; b) the City-owned parcels shown on the list attached to the detailed Second Step Report for the local improvement projects be declared assessable; c) the following streets be designated as School Col- lector Streets for the purposes of Part I of the Local Improvement Procedure By-law; 41st Avenue, Oak Street to Osier Street 41st Avenue, Lanark Street to Dumfries Street 63 6. Closure of Portions of 40th Ave. W. of Victoria Dr. and Portion of Lane S. of 40th Ave. W. of Lane W. of Victoria Drive The City Engineer and Supervisor of Property and Insurance report as follows: "Canada Safeway Limited wish to enlarge their existing site which requires the closing of portion of 40th Avenue and the lane south of 40th Avenue as shown outlined green and red on plan marginally numbered LF 5065. We RECOMMEND the portions of 40th Avenue outlined green and red and the portion of lane outlined red on plan marginally numbered LF 5065 be closed, stopped up and conveyed to Canada Safeway Limited subject to the following conditions: a) The value of the closed portions of highway be placed at $76,194.00. b) The closed portions of highway and adjacent lands owned by Canada Safeway Limited to be subdivided in a manner satisfactory to the City, which will include the dedication of a turn-around for 40th Avenue and a lane outlet for the lane south of 40th Avenue. c) Canada Safeway to pay all costs to effect the closure of the portions of highway to the City Engineer's satisfaction. d) The Company to grant to the City any easements required. e) An agreement satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel and City Engineer." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer and Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 7. Underground Wiring for New Subdivisions_________ The Director of Planning and City Engineer report as follows: "Preliminary approval has been granted by the Approving Officer to the subdivision of the following properties: a) Lot "C", Block 128, D.L. 540 - 4640 Northwest Marine Drive (See Drawing S-185) b) Lots "A" and "B" of Lots 23 to 27, Sub. "A", Block 137, D.L. 264A - 1510 Commercial Drive (See Drawing S-186) c) Lot 36, Block 10, D.L. 394 - 5460 Gladstone Street (See Drawing S-187) d) Lot "B" of Lots 3 and 4, Block "F", D.L. 317 - 1775 Southwest Marine Drive - (See Drawing S-188) e) Lot 2 of Lots 13 and 14, Block 1 South, D.L. 526 and of Block 4, D.L. 316 - 6885 Balsam Street (See Drawing S-181) 64 N.B. Drawings are on file with the City Clerk Final approval of the above-noted subdivisions could only be granted upon compliance with the following condition: 'That the applicant enters into an agreement with the City that will ensure that all power, telephone and other wire or cable within the subdivision shall be installed underground at no cost to the City,' as prescribed under Section #18 of the Subdivision Control By-law. Under Section #19 of the By-law, 'the City Council may waive the requirements of Section #18 with respect to any particular wire or cable or to all wires or cables within a subdivision if the Council deems that the applicant would be put to an unreasonable expense in placing such wires or cables underground". The Director of Planning and the City Engineer are of the opinion that subdividers would be put to an unreasonable expense in placing such wires and cables underground as these are minor subdivisions in developed blocks which are already served by overhead wires located on the adjoining streets or lanes. It is therefore recommended by the Director of Planning and the City Engineer that City Council waive the said requirements of Section #18 of the Subdivision Control By-law for the above noted subdivisions. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the Director of Planning and the City Engineer be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 50 65 Board of Administration, October 16, 1970 ................(SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICE & HEALTH MATTERS INFORMATION: 1. Dwelling in Basement at 448 East 30th Avenue Mr. Alan Y. Ling wrote to City Council on September 27, 1970 asking permission to continue to occupy the above illegal accommodation. The Director of Permits and Licenses reports as follows: "The basement living accommodation at 448 East 30th Avenue first became known to this department in Feb- ruary 1969. As a result of orders to the owner Mr. Karapidakis to remove the separate living quarters, an application was filed by the then tenant, Mr. George Chronakis, to continue to occupy this illegal suite under City Council's Hardship policy. This application was approved by City Council in April 1969. On August 27, 1970 information was received that Mr. Chronakis was no longer occupying the subject accom- modation and inspections were carried out which con- firmed this - the new tenants being a Mr. & Mrs. Alan Y. Ling. The owner, still Mr. Karapidakis, was notified on September 16, 1970 to discontinue the use of this illegal accommodation. No enquiries have been received from Mr. Ling by this department for a Hardship Application. On October 6, 1970 the necessary Hardship Application forms were left with the owner of the above premises to pass on to his tenant for completion and submission to this department where they will be processed in the usual manner." Your Board submits the above report for the INFORMATION of Council. (Copies of Mr. Ling's letter dated September 27, 1970 are circulated for the information of Council) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 51 66 Board of Administration, October 16, 1970 . . . (BUILDING) . . 1 BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. 500 West 12th Avenue - Amendment to Condition #2 of By-law #4497 to add (Beverage Room Facilities)____________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "An application has been received from Mr. W.R. Lort, Architect, on behalf of Mr. B. Wosk of Wosk's Limited, to amend condition #2 of By-law #4497, a by-law to amend By-law No. 3575 being the Zoning and Development By-law, by adding one additional use (beverage room facilities). History: At a Special Council (Public Hearing) on March 26th, 1970, an application by Mr. B. Wosk to rezone the above described property from an RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District and C-2 Commercial District to a CD-I Comprehensive Development District was approved by Council, permitting the following uses: retail stores, professional offices, restaurant, lounge, apartment and hotel-motel and other ancillary facilities, and subject to a number of conditions regarding the form of development. By-law #4497 was given final reading by Council on May 26th, 1970. Development Permit #52116 was subsequently issued on May 27th, 1970, after approval by the Technical Planning Board, permitting 'the erection of a 16-storey hotel-apartment and commercial complex containing professional offices, restaurant, lounge, retail stores, barber shop, beauty parlour, 6 floors of hotel units, 8 floors of apartment units, display areas and other hotel/apartment ancillary facilities.' Under date of August 21st, 1970, Mr. Wosk, President of Wosk's Limited, submitted a letter to Council requesting approval of a beverage room within the development. On September 4th, 1970, the Corporation Counsel, through the Board of Administration, reported to Council on Mr. Wosk's request and advised in part: 'Under the circumstances I am of the opinion that Mr. Wosk should make a formal application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law to include this additional use and that a public hearing should be held at the earliest possible time.' On September 8th, 1970, Council resolved: 'THAT the applicant be advised he should make a formal application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law to include this additional use, following receipt of which, the required reports will be made to Council in the normal manner and further consideration given.' The sketch plans submitted with the application indicate changing the previously approved retail store on the main floor consisting of approximately 2785 sq.ft. to a beverage room. 67 When the original Development Permit was approved, provision was made for off-street parking to accommodate 162 automobiles, 25 spaces on the surface and 137 spaces on two levels in the under- ground parking garage. This number of spaces exceeded by-law requirements for the uses permitted by some 43 spaces. However, the change of use (beverage room) under the provisions of the Zoning and Development By-law would leave 3 spaces in excess of the requirement. On receipt of the application to amend the CD-I Comprehensive by-law on uses, the Planning Department suggested to the applicant that they also file a Development Permit Application which could be processed by the Technical Planning Board, thereby having further detailed information available for Council when they consider the amendment at a Public Hearing. The Technical Planning Board wish it noted that under the pro- visions of the Zoning and Development By-law a beverage room (beer parlour) has always been taken as a retail business, being an outright use in all commercial districts other than C-l (local) and a Development Permit would have to be issued provided the development met the requirements of the Zoning and Development By-law including off-street parking, off-street loading, etc. It is also noted the licensing of beverage rooms, cocktail lounges, is controlled by the Provincial Government. Also, licensed premises are connected with hotel establishments and hotels are conditional uses requiring the approval of the Technical Planning Board in commercial districts. Excluding the downtown areas, a few examples of this type of development that have been approved in commercial districts or CD-I Comprehensive Development Districts are: the Biltmore Hotel at 12th and Kingsway, the beverage room having an approximate floor area of 4764 sq.ft; the Eldorado Hotel, Kingsway and Nanaimo, the beverage room having a floor area of approximately 4200 sq.ft.; the Kingsway Motor Hotel at Tyne and Kingsway, the beverage room containing 5544 sq.ft., and a CD-I Comprehensive rezoning on Renfrew between Hastings and Franklin, approved at a Public Hearing on September 12th, 1968, but not implemented, for a hotel commercial complex and beverage room with an approximate area of 5480 sq.ft. A portion of the subject property prior to rezoning to CD-I was zoned C-2 Commercial as are the properties on both sides of Cambie from 12th to 19th Avenues. The Technical Planning Board on September 25th, 1970, having in mind that the requested change of use is very similar to other hotel developments that have been previously approved in other areas of the City, RECOMMENDED that Section 2 of By-law No. 4497 be amended by adding the words 'beverage room', and that the said application be referred direct to Public Hearing after a report has been received thereon from the Town Planning Commission. On October 2nd, 1970, the Town Planning Commission endorsed the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the reports of the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission be received and the matter be referred for the consideration of Council at a Public Hearing. 68 2. Rezoning: N/W Corner of Granville and King Edward Avenue (Mr. H.S. Fan) The Director of Planning reports as follows: "An application has been received from Mr. H.E.S. Fan, 279 East Pender Street, requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Develop- ment By-law whereby the N/W corner of Granville and King Edward Avenue being Subdivision C of Lots 7 and 8, Block 31, D.L. 526 would be rezoned from an RS-4 One-Family Dwelling District to a C-2 Commercial District. The applicant states the purpose of his application is 'erecting an financial institution building with one-storey and basement. On site parking facilities to comply with Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575'. In a telephone conversation with Mr. Fan as to what was meant by 'financial institutional building', it was stated this could be a bank or similar type of building. The property in question has a width of 100' and a depth of 120' and the building line existing on Granville Street will ultimately reduce the depth of the site to 110'. There is no lane access to the site. The adjacent lots to the west and north are zoned as an RS-4 One-Family Dwelling District with the lot immediately to the west recently developed with a new single-family dwelling. All properties north of King Edward Avenue to 16th Avenue, Arbutus and the lane lying west of Oak Street are zoned RS-4 One-Family Dwelling District and all properties lying south of King Edward Avenue between Oak Street and East Boulevard are zoned RS-1 One- Family Dwelling District. Therefore, the rezoning of this small lot to a C-2 Commercial District would have the effect of permit- ting an isolated commercial development in an area developed with single-family homes other than the existing schools in the immediate area. The Technical Planning Board on August 28, 1970, recommended that the application be NOT APPROVED. The Town Planning Commission on September 11, 1970, endorsed the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the application be refused in accordance with the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. DELEGATION REQUEST: Mr. Harry S. Fan 69 INFORMATION 3. Community Arts Council of Vancouver re Project 200______________________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "The attached letter dated September 17, 1970, has been addressed to Council by Mrs. H. Symonds, Chairman of the Civic Arts Committee of the Community Arts Council of Vancouver. Mrs. Symonds is referring to a letter of the Community Arts Council dated December 5, 1968, which is also attached. Most of the principles embodied in the Community Arts Council's earlier letter were covered in a report of the Technical Planning Board on Project 200 which was considered by Council at a Public Hearing held on December 17, 1968. Only the western 4½ acres known as 'Canada Square' was zoned CD-I at the Public Hearing. Subsequent stages of Project 200 will be considered on their merit when additional development is to proceed and must also be referred to Public Hearing in due course. Mrs. Symonds in her letter infers that the Public has not been supplied with the project drawings, and is, therefore, unable to determine the final positioning of the structures. A development permit for Stage 1 was issued on September 2, 1969, after report to Council. The Development Permit drawings which are in accordance with the CD-I zoning were explained to Council, in public, and have been on file since that time. They are therefore available to any interested party for examination. Had these plans been checked, the Community Arts Council would have learned that the office building in Canada Square is offset to the west, preserving the view down Granville Street of the North Shore mountains. Further, the plaza level is at or slightly below the level of Hastings Street at Granville, allow- ing this view to be seen over the plaza. It should be noted that the pedestrian plaza is to be landscaped and fully developed with guaranteed pedestrian access to the waterfront. It is recommended that the letter from the Community Arts Council be received and a copy of this report forwarded for their in- formation." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the Director of Planning be received for Council's information. (Attached are copies of the Community Arts Council's letters dated December 5, 1968, and September 17, 1970, for Council's information.) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 51 70 Board of Administration, October 16, 1970 (FIRE - 1) FIRE AND TRAFFIC MATTERS INFORMATION: 1. Provincial Government Policy Traffic Offences____________________ The Court Clerk, Provincial Court, Vancouver reports as follows: "November 25, 1969, City Council approved the following recommendation of its Special Committee: 'THAT serious consideration be given in approx- imately one year's time, to the results of the Provincial Government's policy re traffic offences and the impact of this policy on income from fines and costs.' Following herewith are joint totals of Parking and Motor- Vehicle Act offences fine collections, actual and estimated: Traffic Offences, By-laws & Motor-Vehicle Act Year Total Receipts 1968 $1,375,000 1969 $1,592,000 *1970 (estimated) $ 787,000 1971 (estimated) $ 498,000 Recent experience is that of total average monthly receipts of $41,500, one-half is received from Parking Offence con- victions. Prior to May 1970, they represented about one sixth of fines collected from both sources. Commencing from October 7, 1970, seventeen-year old persons will be charged with alleged offences in Adult Courts instead of Juvenile Courts. For some time, offenders in this age group have not been charged with Motor-Vehicle Act or Parking Offences in any Court. It is anticipated they will now be charged with these offences in the Adult Courts. Revenues from this source are uncertain. Receipts will not be substantial because Traffic Violations Reports will be issued for the most part instead of Traffic Offence Notices." Your Board submits the matter to Council for INFORMATION. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 51 71 Board of Administration, October 16, 1970 (FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Filing System - Property & Insurance Office The Director of Finance and the Administrative Analyst report as follows: "The Property & Insurance Office is scheduled for relocation into the East Wing of the City Hall in the near future. The filing requirements of this Office have been reviewed in keeping with the approaches adopted for other East Wing occupants. The majority of files held by this Office relate to the acquisition, sale, rental and lease of City properties and by their very nature must be retained for long periods. The growth rate exceeds deletions and it is anticipated that this condition will continue for the foreseeable future. The rental and lease aspects of this filing system lend themselves to open shelf filing similar to that authorized for the Permits & Licenses, Law and Health Departments. It is, therefore, recommended that open shelf filing be autho- rized for the Office of the Supervisor of Property & Insurance at an estimated cost of $1,960.00. This will enable present and future needs to be met with an estimated floor space requirement of 14 sq. ft. as against 25 sq. ft. currently in use. Seven (7) filing cabinets will become surplus after imple- mentation of this recommendation and will be disposed of under standard procedures for surplus items. The Comptroller of Accounts advises that funds are available for transfer within the Departmental budget due to staff vacancies. Purchasing Procedure: On September 9, 1969, Council authorized the acquisition of open shelf filing equipment for the Social Service, Health & Law Departments. In dealing with this matter Council was advised that the Purchasing Department recommended a system developed by 'Tab Products Co.' This system has a number of patented features and there is no other system on the market which will perform many of the functions with equal facility. Calling of tenders will not produce bids for equally accept- able equipment. RECOMMENDED: (a) That open shelf filing be installed in the Property & Insurance Office in the East Wing, City Hall, at an estimated cost of $1,960.00. Funds to be provided by a transfer of appropriations within their departmental budget. 72 (b) That the City Purchasing Agent be authorized to purchase filing equipment for the Property & Insurance Office of the same type used in the East Wing." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendations of the Director of Finance and the Administrative Analyst be adopted. 2. Interest on Prepayment of Taxes and Delinquent Taxes____________________ Your Board has received the following report from the Director of Finance: "Interest on Tax Prepayments Prior to a Charter amendment at the last session of the Legislature, Council had the power to set, by by-law, the rate of interest that the City could pay on tax prepayments, providing such rate of interest did not exceed 6%. The Charter amendment lifted the 6% ceiling and allows Council to set the rate as Council considers fit. Interest will be paid on tax prepayments received between November 1, 1970 and March 31, 1971, from the date of pay- ment to June 30, 1971, the approximate date when taxes are payable without penalty. The larger commercial and industrial concerns are unlikely to be attracted by any economic (from the City's point of view) interest rate the City can pay. The primary attraction is for the smaller taxpayers, particularly those who prefer to make regular instalment payments. The City's current borrowing rate (prime rate) is 8%, with every expectation that it will be 7½% in the reasonably near future. Considering the clerical cost of handling small prepayments, it would be economic for the City to pay 7% on tax prepayments for the forthcoming period. Recommendation: That Council approve an increase to 7% per annum (from 6%) in the rate of interest paid on tax prepayments, commencing November 1, 1970, and instruct the Corporation Counsel to prepare the necessary amending by-law for Council adoption." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendation of the Director of Finance be adopted. 73 CONSIDERATION 3. Tender No. 30-70-5 - Two-Way Mobile Radio Equipment The Purchasing Agent and City Engineer report as follows: "Tenders for Two-Way Mobile Radio Equipment were opened by your Board on August 31, 1970, and referred to the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent for report. The working tabulation is on file in the Purchasing Agent's Office. This matter is being referred to Council as Union status is involved. Alternate bids were requested for (a) solid state radios and (b) Hybrid radios which contain tubes in the transmitter section. The Hybrid radios cost less to purchase but are more expensive to maintain than the solid state radios. The additional cost of maintenance for the Hybrid equipment (whether done by City forces or on a maintenance agreement with the supplier) more than offsets the difference in original cost, so the following comparisons are on solid state equipment only. The low bid was submitted by Canadian Motorola Electronics Co. at a total cost of $41,397.00, plus 5% Provincial S.S. Tax for goods made by non-union labour. The lowest bid for equipment made by union labour was sub- mitted by Canadian Marconi Company at a total cost of $44,091.18, plus 5% Provincial S.S. Tax. This bid is $2,694.18, or approximately 6½% higher than the low bid. When Council has made an award, the contract will be prepared for execution by the Board of Administration." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Purchasing Agent and City Engineer for the consideration of Council. 4. Rental of Queen Elizabeth Playhouse - Metropolitan Health Service of Greater Vancouver The Medical Health Officer reports as follows: "The Metropolitan Health Service of Greater Vancouver has held annually a staff development day, usually in the Fall. Last year it was possible to hold this gathering in the Auditorium of the Museums-Planetarium, but the size of the staff exceeded the capacity of the Auditorium by approximately 50 persons. This year's program is scheduled for the morning and afternoon of November 30, 1970. On searching for adequate accommodation it was determined that the Queen Elizabeth Playhouse would be a suitable auditorium for 300 persons. However, the four Health Departments of the Metropolitan Health Service of Greater Vancouver have no 74 provision in their 1970 budgets to offset the rental fee of $180.00 set by the Queen Elizabeth Playhouse. It is, there- fore, respectfully requested that a grant equal to the rental fee be approved in favour of the Metropolitan Health Services of Greater Vancouver. The fees charged by the operator of the sound equipment will be borne by the Burnaby, Richmond and North Shore Health Departments." Your Board submits the foregoing request of the Medical Health Officer for Council consideration. INFORMATION 5. Tender Awards: June - September, 1970 The Purchasing Agent reports as follows: "In accordance with Council policy, during the months of June, July, August and September, 1970, contracts for the following supplies were awarded by the Board of Administration: Truck-Mounted Cranes Firemen's Work Shirts Eductor Type Street & Catch Basin Cleaner Traffic Signal Equipment Fibreglass Sewer Pipe Fire Hose Copies of the details of these tender awards are circulated." Your Board submits the foregoing for the information of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 51 75 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT OCTOBER 16, 1970 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. The Second Western Symposium on Learning, Attendance - Mrs. A. Stec, Health Department. The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "The Western Washington State College, Bellingham, Washington, is presenting the Second Western Symposium on Learning, 'Early Learning' again this year on October 22 to October 23, 1970, at the Department of Psychology, Miller Hall, Western Washington State College in Bellingham. The City Medical Health Officer advises that the contents of this symposium will be of great value and assistance to the Mental Health Division and that he wishes Mr. A. Stec, Psychologist II to attend. Mrs. Stec has signified her willingness to pay the registration fee and all other expenses but desires Leave of Absence With Pay for October 22 and 23. As this request of the City Medical Health Officer is in accordance with Personnel Regulation 45-7, 'Employee paying his own expenses but requesting leave with pay', I recommend approval." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. 2. Woodlands School Workshop on Retarded Children for Public Health Nurses - Attendance - Miss G. Harmsen, Health Dept.________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "The above Workshop will take place at Woodlands School, New Westminster, on November 2 - 6, 1970, inclusive. It is sponsored by the Mental Health Services and the Health Branch, Department of Health Services and Hospital Insurance, Victoria, B.C., for public health nurses. The purpose of the Workshop is to provide participants with an opportunity to increase their knowledge and skills in the care of retarded children and providing services to these children and their families. The program will consist of lectures, clinics, observation, and participation in the program being conducted. Although the emphasis is on retarded children, there will be oppor- tunity to study care provided for children with other con- ditions such as cerebral palsy, emotional disturbances, 76 autistic, etc. Attention will be director towards help which public health nurses can give parents. The City Medical Health Officer wishes Miss G. Harmsen, Public Health Nurse I, to attend, who is assigned to provide public health nursing service to parents with defective children in the Health Unit 5 area. The total cost to the City would be five days Leave of Absence with Pay, from November 2 to 6, 1970, inclusive." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the request of the City Medical Health Officer be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 52 77 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS OCTOBER 16, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. PART I SUNDRIES RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Acquisition - Georgia Viaduct Replacement The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to Item 2, Property Matters, April 23, 1969, confirmed by Council April 29, 1969, approving the expropriation of Lots 3, 4 & 5, Block 21, D.L. 196, the owners having refused an offer of $57,500.00 and also appointing Mr. E.C.E. Todd as the City's nominee to the Board of Arbitration. Reference is also made to Item 1, Property Matters, Feb. 20, 1970, confirmed by Council Feb. 24, 1970, authorizing the Corporation Counsel to apply for a Vesting Order. Subsequent to this, the owners through their solicitor, agreed to convey the property to the City without prejudice subject to an advance payment of $55,000.00. The property was conveyed and $55,000.00 paid. These premises comprise a site 73' x 120', zoned CM-1, which was improved with three buildings which the City has had demolished to make way for the North East abutment of the Viaduct Overpass over Main St. 8l8- 822 Main St., on Lots 3 & 4, was a one storey brick building with a floor area of 3393 square feet. At the rear was another one storey brick building with a floor area of 1200 square feet used for storage purposes. Both buildings were erected about 1900 and were in poor condition. 826 Main St. was a two storey frame building with a main floor area of 1230 square feet erected in 1948- The condition of this building was average for age and type. The owners' solicitor had claimed $90,000.00 as representing the value to the owner but further negotiations and an additional appraisal have produced an offer to accept the sum of $61,000.00 in full settlement of all elements of claim. The City Solicitor and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance, after review of the independent appraisals and of the owners' compensable costs, such as appraisals, legal fees, etc., consider the proposed settlement as reasonable and would recommended its acceptance. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to settle the acquisition of the above property for the total sum of $61,000.00 chargeable to code #172/1120." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendations of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 78 2. Acquisition for Replotting - S.E. Sector____________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Block 6 of Blocks 6-8, D.L. NW¼ 334, which is bounded by 39th Ave., Doman St., Asquith Ave. and McKinnon St. is required for replotting purposes in connection with the expanded program of development in the S.E. Sector approved by Council on June 21, 1968. This property is located in Area 'A' of the project and has an area of 1.38 acres. The parcel, which comprises a full City block according to the original subdivision plan, is vacant, overgrown with bush and without street access or other services, however, it is bounded on all 4 sides by dedicated street allowances, thus it has maximum subdivision potential. It is noted that, further to Resolution of Council of November 19, 1968, the Corporation Counsel was authorized to proceed with expropriation and was further authorized by Resolution of Council of February 4, 1969, to apply for a Vesting Order. Negotiations have been proceeding for approximately 2 years with the owner and his solicitor. They stated initially that they did not wish to sell out-right and preferred to effect an exchange of properties on an equitable basis. Subsequently they requested the opportunity to appear before Council as a delegation and on July 9, 1970, Council passed the following motion: 'that the representation made by the delegation on July 7, 1970 be received and no further action be taken on this matter.' Following further negotiations the owner has agreed to sell his property for the sum of $72,300.00 as of January 1, 1970. The City will be responsible for 1970 taxes in the amount of $1,296.41. This settlement is considered to be realistic and has been endorsed by the City Solicitor. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire this property for the sum of $72,300.00 on the foregoing basis, chargeable to Code #4906/243." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 3. Amendment to Lease of City-Owned Lot Sit: S/S of Kingsway, E. of Rupert St. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "By resolution of Council dated January 20, 1970, Mr. David Hunter was granted a five-year lease of Lot 1, Block 16, D.L. 37 which is situated on the South side of Kingsway, East of Rupert Street, at a rental of $262.00 per month plus all taxes and subject to the present uses being continued for the term of the lease. 79 The present uses, as defined in the previous agreement, stated that the premises be utilized for automobile parking, storage of shrubs and plants, and not other purposes. Prior to signing the lease, the solicitor for Mr. Hunter had requested that the wording under conditions of use be revised to customer parking, retail display and sale of plants in connection with the business. This use does not conflict with the original intent and conforms with zoning by-laws, consequently there would be no valid objection to this request. RECOMMENDED that the clause concerning use of the property be amended to allow customer parking and retail display and sale of plants in connection with the business." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. PART II SALES 4- RECOMMENDED that the following applications to purchase received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council. Re: Lot 19, D.L. 736 & Lot 20, D.L. 736 Sit: E/S Knight St. between 13th & 18th Aves. NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Brite Con¬ 19 Irregular $12,130.00 City 1)This lot contains struction Terms @ fill and no guarantee 9-3/4% given to soil stability. 2)Subject to a P.U. easement over the S 20' of the W 4'. Brite Con¬ 20 Irregular $12,130.00 City This lot contains struction Terms @ fill and no guarantee 9-3/4% given to soil stability. Re: Lot 23, D.L. 736 Sit: E/S Knight St. between 15th & l8th Aves. K. & W. 23 Irregular $12,230.00 City This lot contains Construction Terms @ fill and no guarantee Ltd. 9-3/4% given to soil stability. 80 3. RECOMMENDED that the following application to purchase received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council. Re: Lot 8l, D.L. 339, Plan 13639 Sit: E/S of Tyne between 14th & 34th Aves. NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Peter & 81 Irregular $15,500.00 Cash Martha Regehr FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 52 81 STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OCTOBER 1, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Development was held in the #1 Committee Room on Thursday, October 1, 1970, at approximately 9:30 a.m. The following members were present: PRESENT: Alderman Bird, Chairman Aldermen Adams, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (On Civic Business) CLERK: D. Scott Adoption of Minutes The minutes of the meeting held on September 3, 1970, were adopted. PART I The following recommendations of the Committee are sub- mitted to Council for consideration: RECOMMENDATIONS 1. "5-5-5 Plan" of Housing for Elderly People - Champlain Heights At the last meeting of the Committee a communication from the Honourable Grace McCarthy, Minister Without Portfolio, was noted wherein she set out a proposal of the Provincial Government respecting self-owned apartments or condominiums for elderly people under the Strata Titles Act and requested an opportunity to meet with the Committee to discuss the plan. The Committee agreed with the request and left the arrange- ments with the Chairman. The Honourable Grace McCarthy appeared before the Committee and explained the details of this Plan which was devised by the Department of Municipal Affairs and which is basically designed for elderly people who own a home, which, for many reasons, does not meet their special requirements. The self-owned apartment could be financed as follows: (a) the applicant puts up $5,000 cash, derived from the sale of their home (some may wish to put up more). (b) the B.C. Government provides a second mortgage of $5,000 under the Provincial New Home Building Assistance Act (which is paid only after occupation). 82 (c) the applicant obtains a first mortgage loan of $5,000, or up to $10,000 The applicant would become the registered owner of the apartment or condominium. Mr. Pickstone advised that a suitable site being 1.27 acres which is located South of the proposed Shopping Centre at 54th and Kerr was available in Champlain Heights for this type of development which would contain about 100 units. The Minister advised that the Government would pay the market price for this land. After considerable discussion, it was RECOMMENDED that the "5-5-5 Plan" of housing for elderly people presented by the Honourable Grace McCarthy be adopted in principle and that the Property and Insurance Department be instructed to determine a fair market value for the 1.27 acres. 2. Co-operative Housing Project: Champlain Heights_____________ At a meeting on August 13th, your Committee gave consideration to a proposal for a Co-operative Housing Project on a 6.6 acre parcel of land, being Site #9 in the Southeast Sector. At that meeting the Committee "RECOMMENDED that the other Co-operative Societies be advised that a 6.6 acre section in the South East Sector has been set aside for a co-operative housing development and that they be invited to submit proposals; such proposals to be reviewed by the Committee in one months time; FURTHER RECOMMENDED that the proposal submitted by the United Co-operative Housing Society be received and in the meantime the Board of Administration consider the ground rules that might apply for this form of development." In a Board of Administration report dated September 29th, the Supervisor of Property and Insurance advised that an ad had been placed in the newspapers and letters were sent to the B.C. Central Credit Union and the Vancouver City Savings Credit Union advising that this parcel of land had been set aside for a Co-operative Housing development and proposals were to be in the hands of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance by September 28th, 1970. Only one submission was filed, a preliminary proposal from J.E. Smith Realty Ltd. under date of September 28th, 1970, who requested an additional month in order that they could complete a detailed development scheme. However, the Committee in considering this proposal concluded that this was not a co-operative scheme within the terms that Council had intended and no action was taken. 83 The Supervisor of Property and Insurance further advised that the estimated market value of the site is $415,000 and the estimated rental to be based on 8% of the market value plus all taxes. The United Co-operative Housing Society had requested consideration be given to a 60 year lease agreement at 6% per annum. In the proposal submitted by the Society, their plans estimate the owner would qualify for the Home Acquisition Grant. In this connection the Honourable Grace McCarthy advised: (a) that the Society would qualify if the land is owned by the City or the Crown. (b) most of the applicants would have little trouble getting the grant from the Provincial Government as most would not have received the Home Owner Grant previously. (c) the Province would enter into an agreement with the City whereby the City would agree not to permit an assignment of lease within 5 years. Representatives of the United Co-operative Housing Society appeared before the Committee and a communication from the Secretary-Treasurer was noted wherein it was advised that the Executive Board of the United Church of Canada formally authorized the investment of $100,000 at 6% interest to provide interim development capital for the construction of family housing in the South East Sector as proposed by the United Co-operative Housing Society. In the Board of Administration report of September 29th, the Director of Planning reviewed the regulations proposed for Site #9 (6.6 acres) and suggested: "...that if Council is considering the release of land to the United Co-operative Housing Society it should either specify that the development be increased in density by substituting some garden apartments for townhouses or City Council provide a site which would be more appropriate for the townhouse-family type form of development that the Society is proposing. It is suggested that the 7.0 acre site (Site #18) in Area D would be more appropriate. If the second alternative is selected, Council may also wish to reconsider the type of management for the garden apartment and townhouse site (Site #9). It is suggested that release for either a condominium or rental scheme would be suitable." Mr. H. Pickstone advised that Site #18 in Area D was a more appropriate site and after considerable discussion, it was RECOMMENDED (a) THAT we approve in principle the plan proposed by the United Co-operative Housing Society and that Site #18 in Area D being at the intersection of the connection from Imperial Street to 49th Avenue and Boundary Road (7 acres) in Champlain Heights (formerly the Southeast Sector) rather 84 than Site #9 be set aside for this development; (b) THAT the matter be subject to review after the Property and Insurance Department reports on the market value of Site #18, based on this proposal; (c) THAT at this time the Committee approve the rental rate of 8% of the market value plus all taxes as set out in the Board of Administration report dated September 29th, 1970; (d) THAT the Director of Planning and the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be requested to negotiate with the United Co-operative Housing Society and report back. 3. Civic Funeral: Major J.S. Matthews During consideration of the first item, His Worship the Mayor entered the meeting to inform members of Council the City Archivist, Major J.S. Matthews, had passed away and requested their consideration on the matter of a Civic Funeral. RECOMMENDED THAT a Civic Funeral be held for the late Major J.S. Matthews, City Archivist. PART II The following action of the Committee is submitted to Council for information. INFORMATION 4. Kerrisdale Beautification Project Council on August 11th referred the brochure dealing with the Kerrisdale Beautification Project to this Standing Committee for discussion on the possibility of proceeding with a long range co-operative study of Kerrisdale as suggested in the report of the Board of Administration dated June 1st, 1970. Your Committee on September 3rd laid the matter over to the end of the month. The Director of Planning gave a short report reference advising that the beautification of the area along the CPR railway tracks had been delayed as he is still waiting word from the CPR as to whether or not they will participate in this scheme. He further advised that the area west of the tracks on 41st Avenue will be reported on in due course since the consultant architects had been employed by the local committee to produce a scheme of development. Alderman Sweeney requested the Director of Planning discuss with the CPR a proposal for diagonal parking along the railway right of way parallel to East Boulevard north of 85 41st Avenue as there is insufficient parking when large crowds attend activities at the Kerrisdale Arena. Mr. H. Buchan, representing the Kerrisdale & District Commercial Association, and Mr. W.R. Rhone, Architect, were present and they confirmed that Mr. Rhone has been authorized to proceed with plans for the 2100 block West 41st Avenue. After due consideration it was RESOLVED that the officials of the CPR be requested to meet with this Committee with a view to expediting the first stage beautification project which involves railway lands; FURTHER RESOLVED that Section (4) F of the Board of Admini- stration report dated June 1st, 1970, be tabled for the time being. The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:00 a.m. AMENDED SEE PAGE 53 FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 53 86 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND WELFARE OCTOBER 1, 1970 An 'In Camera' meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Health and Welfare was held in the No. 1 Committee Room, City Hall, on Thursday, October 1, 1970, at 11:00 a.m. PRESENT: Alderman Linnell (Chairman) Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Phillips, Sweeney and Wilson. ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (Civic Business) Alderman Rankin CLERK TO M. James THE COMMITTEE: The Minutes of the meeting held September 10, 1970, were adopted. The following recommendation of the Committee is submitted for the action of Council: RECOMMENDATION 1. Social Service Department Re-organization__________________ At the Council meeting of September 29, 1970, the Board of Administration, under date of September 25, 1970, submitted the report "Establishment of Financial and Administrative Division" which was prepared by the Administrative Analyst, the Acting Social Service Administrator and the Director of Personnel Services. That report recommended the following: "1. The report be now received and tabled until October 20, 1970, to provide an opportunity for the Union to review its contents. 2. The Administrative Analyst, the Acting Administrator and the Director of Personnel Services be authorized to arrange a series of staff meetings to review the report with employees of the Department. 3. That on October 20, 1970, the report be raised from the table and adopted." At the Council meeting of September 29, 1970, the report was tabled by Council and referred to your Standing Committee for considera- tion. Council also instructed that the Acting Social Service Admini- strator meet with your Standing Committee when the referred report was under consideration. Also before the Committee was the referral of May 26, 1970, of the following: "That the work of social services be concentrated on those persons on social allowances who are most likely to become independent because of rehabilitation efforts." 87 This was submitted to Council by the Board of Administration as a proposal for policy after consideration by Council. Your Committee also had before it the memoranda of the Chairman of the Standing Committee dated February 25, 1970 and March 11, 1970. The Acting Social Service Administrator had advised Council, in his letter of resignation, of certain reservations that he personally held concerning the proposed re-organization of the Department. The letter advised that the Acting Social Service Administrator agreed with certain points of the proposed re-organiza- tion but did not fully support certain specific points. The points made by the Acting Social Service Administrator were: That the report does not deal with the whole Department and that no information has been given as yet on the portion of the Department providing the social services as distinct from financial services and that the major problems facing the Department today are a direct result, not of organizational or functional deficiencies, but of a simple shortage of staff. The Acting Social Service Administrator advised that the staff, in May of 1970, were dealing with 14,000 cases and, in October, 1970, the same number of staff were expected to deal with 18,000 cases. He advised that the staff simply cannot deal with the volume. As further indication of his concern, the Acting Social Service Administrator advised that the amounts of cash handled by the Department had increased to over $2 Million a month, the highest it has ever been and that, in ten days in September, the Department had to process 1,500 new applications. The Acting Social Service Administrator advised he agreed with the division of social service and financial service as a valid division of function. The Acting Social Service Administrator then went into the detail of his concern re the removal of certain, if not all, decisions concerning financial support from the Social Worker who is directly connected with each case. His concern was that the Social Service Assistants, as proposed in the re-organization, would be responsible to the "Financial Division", to the detriment of the Social Worker contact and service to any individual client. The Acting Administrator detailed for the Committee the present system of processing financial support items and the proposed processing as he understood it from the report. Mr. Astbury, Director of the North Unit, also spoke to the concern of the social work staff in the matter. The Acting Social Service Administrator stressed again his concern that "Unit Management" as it relates to the care of the individual case be left as is and that the Social Service Assistants be used as aides to Social Workers in dealing with the clerical functions of the Department as has been done in pilot projects in the Department already. 88 Your Committee discussed this matter at great length and, as time did not allow for a presentation of the proposals in the report of the Board of Administration and the Administrative Analyst, it was agreed that the Administrative Analyst appear before the Committee at its next meeting. Your Committee RECOMMENDS that the third recommendation of the referred report of the Board of Administration be amended by removal of the last word "adopted" and be replaced by the word "considered". The Committee adjourned at approximately 11:50 a.m. to reconvene in open session. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 53 89 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND WELFARE OCTOBER 1, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Health and Welfare was held in the No. 1 Committee Room, City Hall, on Thursday, October 1, 1970, at approximately 11:55 a.m. PRESENT: Alderman Linnell (Chairman) ABSENT: Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Phillips, Sweeney and Wilson. His Worship the Mayor (Civic Business) CLERK TO M. James THE COMMITTEE: Your Committee reconvened in open session following its 'In Camera' session immediately preceding. Please see 'In Camera' Minutes and Report of same date. The following recommendation of the Committee is submitted for the action of Council: RECOMMENDATION 1. Rubella Program Previously, your Committee on Health and Welfare recommended, in its report of July 30, 1970, that a program for the control of Rubella in the City of Vancouver be approved by Council and that Council advance the funds for the payment of any extraordinary costs in connection with this control program. Your Committee also recom- mended that the senior Governments be requested to reimburse the City of Vancouver for the advances for the program in the usual proportion that infectious disease control programs were supported by the senior levels of Government. At this meeting of your Committee, copies of the letters of September 9, 1970, to His Worship the Mayor, and September 15, 1970, to the Chairman of your Committee, from the Minister of National Health and Welfare were circulated. Both letters advised the policy of the Federal Government has not been one of supporting municipal programs of this nature directly. Also submitted for the information of the Members of your committee was a report of the Board of Administration advising of the funding of immunization programs in British Columbia by the Federal and Provincial Governments. In view of the negative response from the Federal Government and the absence of response, to this time, from the Provincial Govern- ment, your Committee RECOMMENDS that Council vigorously pursue the matter of reimbursement of funds advanced by the City of Vancouver for this Rubella control program. The meeting then adjourned. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 53 90 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON GENERAL PURPOSES October 8, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on General Purposes was held on Thursday, October 8, 1970, at 9:40 a.m., in #1 Committee Room, City Hall. PRESENT: Alderman Broome (Chairman) Aldermen Adams, Bird, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Sweeney, and Wilson ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (Civic Business) CLERK: M. James Adoption of Minutes The Minutes of the meetings of August 13, 1970, and August 18, 1970, were adopted as circulated. PART I The following recommendations of the Committee are submitted to Council for consideration. 1. Crystal Pool Replacement Previously Council had before it a Notice of Motion which would have the effect of requesting the City of New Westminster and the Municipality of Burnaby, who had been awarded the Summer Games, to place the required swimming facility for the Games at Central Park and would request the Park Board to reconsider the type of replacement required for Crystal Pool. This resolution was considered by Council on September 22, 1970 and with the agreement of the Mover and Seconder was amended and passed in the following form: "THAT WHEREAS the cities of New Westminster and Burnaby have been awarded the Canada Summer Games; AND WHEREAS they will be building an Olympic size spectator pool for these Games; AND WHEREAS there is need for only one spectator pool in this area; AND WHEREAS an Olympic size 8 lane 50 meter pool could be built for approximately One Million Dollars and provide facilities for Championship training; AND WHEREAS if the Million Dollars thus not expended in re- placing Crystal Pool could be used for two additional pools attached to the secondary schools; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that an invitation be extended to the Park Board to discuss with the Standing Committee on General Purposes the matter of the replacement of the Crystal Pool." Present at this meeting of your Committee, in response to the invitation, was Commissioner A.E. Sandy Robertson, Commissioner Rebecca Watson, and the Superintendent of the Board of Parks and Public Recreation. For the information of your Committee the representatives of the Park Board submitted a statement dated October 7, 1970 on "an aquatic centre for Vancouver" and details of costs of recently installed 50 meter pools. 91 It was reported to the meeting that the Mayor of the City of New Westminster had received the advice that the costs of their structure would be in the neighbourhood of $800,000 but if two are installed, the costs would be reduced to $600,000 each. The Committee presented to the members of the Park Board present, the thought that, which was suggested in the resolution, if costs for the Crystal Pool replacement can be reduced considerably, this would create funds for the con- struction of community oriented pools attached to the secondary schools. The representatives of the Park Board pointed out that their concept from the development of an "aquatic centre" and that they are presently looking at various sites for the centre. They advised the Committee that they would be presenting to Council, on two separate occasions, reports on siting and final costs. The matter was discussed with the representatives of the Park Board at some length and it was agreed by the Committee that information be sought from the City of New Westminster on the pool construction for the Canada Summer Games and it is RECOMMENDED that the Council of the City of Vancouver request the Board of Parks and Public Recreation to report back on the matter of the Crystal Pool replacement to Council and FURTHER RECOMMENDS that no further action be taken on the referred motion at this time. 2. Licensing of Lotteries Pursuant to Section 179A of the Criminal Code Under date of May 8, 1970, the Board of Administration reported to City Council on the Order-in-Council issued by the Lieutenant- Governor-in-Council re regulations for the licensing of lotteries. The report dealt in some detail with the problems opposed by the regulations and their interpretation and the report noted the recommendation that the Department of Permits & Licenses of the City be the responsible City of Vancouver issuing authority for the licensing of lotteries. At the same time communications from Killarney Community Centre, Royal Canadian Legion Branch, No. 177, and the City Prosecutor were submitted to Council. Council at its meeting on May 12, 1970, referred the report and communications to this Standing Committee for consideration. The Corporation Counsel reported orally to the Committee on the situation and his several attempts to clarify the regulations in the Order-in-Council with the office of the Attorney-General in Victoria. The Committee discussed the matter and RECOMMENDS that the City of Vancouver continue to issue licenses for lotteries generally, on the basis in the past at the discretion of the Council and FURTHER RECOMMENDS that the City Prosecutor, the Corporation Counsel, and the Chief Constable be requested to: (a) report on the matter of the changes necessary in the regulations and (b) endeavour to continue to seek interpretation of the present regulations for report to Vancouver City Council and FURTHER RECOMMENDS that the report of May 8, 1970, of the Board of Administration dealing with this matter be received. AMENDED SEE PAGE 53 92 3. Voting on By-laws by Non-owner Electors On December 9, 1969, Council had before it the following resolution: "THAT an amendment to the Vancouver Charter be sought which will allow non-owner electors (resident electors and tenant electors) to vote on by-laws requiring the assent of the electors." At that same meeting, Council referred the above resolution to your Standing Committee and requested that ratepayer organizations be asked to advise the Committee on this question. The Board of Administration submitted a report on the results of the requests to 22 different ratepayers' and other concerned organizations in the City, which is as follows: Favour Against Apartment & Lodging House Assn. X Citizens Council on Civic Development X South Hill Ratepayers' X Kitsilano Ratepayers' Assn. X* Greater Vancouver Apartment Owners Assn. X Vancouver Board of Trade X Building Owners & Managers Assn. X West End & Downtown Ratepayers' Assn. X Cassiar Ratepayers' Assn. X Dunbar Homeowners' Assn. X* Vancouver Tenants Council X 6 5 * conditionally-please see letter The Committee discussed this matter at some length and raised the points concerning money by-laws submitted to the electors by other organizations, i.e., Greater Vancouver Regional District, the Greater Vancouver Regional Hospital District, Board of School Trustees of School District No. 39 (Vancouver) and the matter of Local Improvement By-laws. It was noted that the City had, at the present time, power to incur liabilities for certain classes of "essential services" without being required to receive the assent of the owner electors. The Committee discussed this matter and RECOMMENDS that the matter be tabled until the Council meeting nearest the 15th of November and in the interim, the Board of Administration gather information from other major cities across Canada on the matter of non-owners voting on money by-laws and FURTHER RECOMMENDS that the Corporation Council draft a proposed charter amendment: both reports to be submitted to Council when the matter is raised from the table. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 53 93 PART II The following action of the Committee is submitted to Council for information. 4. Time Attending Court Council on August 11, 1970, passed the following resolution: "THAT the matter of time spent in Court by witnesses, police officers, social workers, et al, awaiting the pleasure of the Court, be discussed by the General Purposes Committee with a view to making recommendations to the appropriate authorities in an attempt to reduce the large amount of waiting time now being spent." Under date of September 30, 1970, the Board of Administration submitted to your Committee a report prepared by the Court Clerk, Provincial Courts in Vancouver dealing with the matter. In view of the time available and the necessity for further information from the various officials directly connected, the Committee RESOLVED that the matter be deferred until such time as the Chief Constable, the City Prosecutor, the Senior Judge, Provincial Courts, and the Court Clerk, Provincial Courts, can be present to meet with the Committee. The meeting then adjourned. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 53 ======================================================================== 94 CITY OF VANCOUVER SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, October 22, 1970, in the No. 1 Committee Room at 11:55 a.m. with the following Members of the Council present: PRESENT: Aldermen Bird, Broome, Calder, Linnell, Phillips and Rankin. ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (Civic Business) Alderman Hardwick (Civic Business) Alderman Wilson (Civic Business) Alderman Sweeney Alderman Adams CLERK TO M. James THE COUNCIL: MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT, in the absence of His Worship the Mayor and Alderman Hardwick, the Deputy Mayor, Alderman Linnell take the Chair. - CARRIED. Report of the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare 'In Camera' dated October 22, 1970________________ MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the report of the Standing Committee of Council on Health and Welfare 'In Camera' dated October 22, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED. The Council then adjourned. The foregoing are Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Council on October 22, 1970. 95 REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND WELFARE OCTOBER 22, 1970 An 'In Camera' meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Health and Welfare was held in the No. 1 Committee Room, City Hall, on Thursday, October 22, 1970, at 10:55 a.m. PRESENT: Alderman Linnell (Chairman) Aldermen Bird, Broome, Calder, Phillips and Rankin. ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor (Civic Business) Alderman Hardwick (Civic Business) Alderman Wilson (Civic Business) Alderman Sweeney Alderman Adams CLERK TO THE COMMITTEE: M. James The Minutes of the meeting held October 1, 1970, including 'In Camera' Minutes of same date, were adopted. The following recommendations of the Committee are sub- mitted for the action of Council: RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Social Service Department Re-organization__________________ At the last meetings of the Committee, the topic of the Re-organization of the Social Service Department was under considera- tion, and also under consideration was the report of the Board of Administration dated September 25, 1970, entitled "Social Service Department - Establishment of Financial and Administrative Division" which was referred to the Committee by the action of Council at its meeting of September 29, 1970. In response to the first recommendation of the report of the Board of Administration, your Committee heard, as requested, from the Municipal and Regional Employees' Union who was represented by Mr. R.C. Ross, Business Manager, and Mr. Ken Derby, President, and Mr. E.D. Hepting, Supervisor of Control and Accounting Depart- ments, City Social Service Department, and Mr. D.C. McDonell, East Unit Director, City Social Service Department. The representatives of the Union submitted to your Committee a "Report of the Social Service Department Employees on Reorganization of the Department" dated October 13, 1970. The submission contained 10 specific points and 6 specific recommendations. The members of the delegation amplified the written sub- mission by oral comment and example and replied to questions posed by Members of the Committee. The Committee discussed seriatim the points (a) to (n) in the report of the Board of Administration dated September 25, 1970, and discussed at length further points to be included and, after explanation on the matters before the Committee by the Board of Administration and Administrative Analyst, 96 RECOMMENDS: (a) A "Financial and Administrative Services Division" be estab- lished in the Social Service Department. (b) The Division be organized into three branches, namely: i. Clerical Services Branch ii. Financial Services Branch iii. Accounting Services Branch (c) The Division assume responsibility for: i. prviding all administrative and clerical services; ii. receiving applications, establishing eligibility, authorizing and issuing allowances; iii. preparing and rendering accounts to obtain reimbursement of monies disbursed, approval of accounts payable, preparation of Canada Assistance Plan claims; iv. other related duties. (d) The number of established positions in the Division be 129 as detailed in Sections 2(b), 2(c) and 2(d) on pages 8 to 11 of the report and the total complement of the Department remain unchanged, in accordance with Council resolution of May 26, 1970. (e) The office equipment required (two cheque writing machines and a mailing machine) be selected by immediate tender call; such machines to be rented for the balance of 1970 with an option to purchase in 1971 and the rental paid to be applied in whole or in part to the purchase price in 1971. (f) The replacement cost of dictating equipment in use by the typing pool and telephone service be included as a 1971 budget item. (g) The City Building Inspector be authorized to review the accommodation at 1530 West 8th Avenue (as soon as the Downtown space has been approved) so that he may submit recommendations for alterations to City Council in 1971. (h) Mileage allowances be granted on a regular basis to the incumbents of the following positions: i. Division Head ii. Clerical Services Branch Head iii. Financial Services Branch Head iv. Supervisor and nine (9) Social Service Assistants of the Eligibility Section. (i) The recommendations of the Director of Personnel Services at Section 7 (pages 21 to 24) be adopted. 97 SUMMARY Proposed Classification Effective Date 1 Position Assistant Director - When adopted Financial & Administrative Services (Salary to be determined) 1 Position Clerk Stenographer II When adopted Pay Grade 10 ($389 - 459) 1 Position Social Service Assistant III When adopted (Supervisor) Pay Grade 27 ($825 - 990) 1 Position Accounting Supervisor - When adopted Welfare Services Pay Grade 23 ($722 - 825) * 1 Position Clerk V When adopted Pay Grade 22 ($657 - 788) 1 Positions Social Service Assistant II When adopted Pay Grade 22 ($722 - 788) * 13 Positions Social Service Assistant IA When adopted Pay Grade 19 ($575 - 687) or ($657 - 687) * 8 Positions Social Service Assistant I When adopted Pay Grade 17 ($526 - 629) * effective range under Personnel Regulation No. 160-1(a)(2) (j) The new class specifications as prepared by the Director of Personnel Services (attached to Board of Administration report dated September 25, 1970) be approved: i. No. 326: Assistant Director - Financial and Administrative Services ii. No. 314-1: Social Service Assistant III (Supervisor) iii. No. 301: Accounting Supervisor - Welfare Department iv. No. 313-1: Social Service Assistant IA. (k) Class Specification No. 012 "Administrative Officer - Social Service" be abolished. (l) The temporary position of "Administrative Officer - Social Service" be abolished effective upon the appointment of the "Assistant Director - Financial and Administrative Services". 98 (m) The recommendations of the Comptroller of Accounts that: i. should funds be required for salaries, they be appropriated from Revenue Surplus - Prior Years pending final results at year end; ii. Estimated rental costs of $4,525 for office equipment be provided from Revenue Surplus - Prior Years. (n) In view of the current "abnormal" situation, a proportion of the recommended positions remain on a temporary basis subject to review after six (6) months and thereafter, at regular intervals to decide whether or not the temporary positions should become permanent. (o) In initiating this Financial and Administrative Services Division it is not the intention of Council to adversely affect the position of Social Workers but rather to give them greater scope to exercise their professional competance by removing from them any responsibility for the financial and administrative aspects. (p) The further implementation of new procedures be left in the hands of the Board of Administration with the general intention that they would not be initiated until the Social Service Administrator has been appointed and the reorganized staff of the division had been trained. (q) The administrative arrangements should be considered as flexible and subject to change if improvements can be made. FURTHER RECOMMENDS that the Board of Administration be instructed to report to Council on the classification and other related personnel matters of the position of Head of the Social Services Division, as outlined in the report of the Board of Administration dated March, 1970. The meeting then adjourned. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 14 ======================================================================== 99 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, October 27, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. ACKNOWLEDGMENT His Worship the Mayor acknowledged the presence in the Council Chamber of students from Kitsilano Secondary School, under the direction of Mr. Drabeck. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting, dated October 20, 1970, including 'In Camera', be adopted. - CARRIED (In respect of hostel accommodation for young transients referred to on page 9 of these Minutes, the Board of Administration advised a report would be submitted to the Council at its meeting on November 3, 1970) MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Minutes of the Adjourned Council meeting, 'In Camera' be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Minutes of the Special Council meeting, dated October 22, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED 100 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Grant Request: Garibaldi Olympic Development Association The Council further considered the following motion, tabled on October 20th to this meeting and a report dated October 6th submitted by the Board of Administration setting out detail on the matter. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT an additional grant of $5,000 be made to the Garibaldi Olympic Development Association in connection with its promotional expenses respecting Whistler Mountain as a potential site for the 1976 Winter Olympics. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY (The motion was put and carried.) 2. Georgia Street Overpass: C.B.C. Development________ On October 20th, the Council deferred the following motion to this meeting: MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the City Council considers the Georgia Street overpass connecting the proposed C.B.C. development to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre to be part of the C.B.C. development and, FURTHER THAT the Director of Planning so inform the C.B.C. and their architects. - CARRIED ( The motion was put and carried.) DELEGATION MATTERS It was agreed to defer the following matters pending the hearing of delegations later this day: (a) Centennial Museum: T.V. Monitoring (b) Rezoning: N/W corner of Granville and King Edward Avenue 3. Peddlers The City Clerk advised of request from Mr. J. Stanton, Barrister, that this whole matter be deferred to the November 3rd meeting of the Council and therefore it was agreed the matter be deferred for consideration on November 3rd. VARIATION IN AGENDA MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the agenda be varied to permit consideration at this time of a motion respecting 'Voters' List on Computer Tapes'. - CARRIED 101 4. Voters' List on Computer Tapes: Candidates________________________ On October 20th, the following motion was deferred for further consideration at this time: MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT WHEREAS the City's Voters' List is a public document available free in duplicate to every candidate; AND WHEREAS it is important that voters be correctly advised of where to vote; AND WHEREAS citizens have been wrongly advised by where-to- vote cards copied from the printed Voters' List as many voters refer to these cards rather than the City's card; AND WHEREAS the City records the Voters' List on computer tape and such tape can be easily duplicated; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT any candidate be entitled to take one of his Voters' Lists in the form of a computer tape, at the City's cost plus 20%. - LOST A recorded vote was requested. The record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Calder Alderman Wilson Alderman Phillips Alderman Sweeney Alderman Hardwick Alderman Bird Alderman Rankin His Worship the Mayor Alderman Linnell Alderman Broome Alderman Adams (The motion was declared lost.) COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS Multiple Service Center Skeena Terrace Tenants Association MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT, pursuant to request from the Skeena Terrace Tenants Association, approval be given to a delegation from that organization on the subject of a Multiple Service Center for the community. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, October 23, 1970 Works and Utility Matters Parade in Downtown Area Vietnam Action Committee (Clause 3) Pursuant to request received, the Council agreed to defer consideration of this clause pending the hearing of a delegation later this day. (see pages 13 and 14) 102 Balance of Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT, in respect of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated October 23, 1970, Clauses 1 and 2 be adopted and Clause 4 received for information. - CARRIED Social Service and Health Matters Illegal Suite - Hardship Case Mr. Piara Singh Sandhu (Owner) - Clause 1 The Council considered the application submitted by the Board of Administration under the Hardship Policy, of illegal suite at 875 West 63rd Avenue, approval being requested by Mr. Piara Singh Sandhu, the owner. The Hardship Committee reported pointing out the circumstances in respect of this illegal suite installed in the basement and now being occupied as a separate housekeeping unit in violation of the By-law. It is suggested the Council consider either refusing the application for approval or granting the application for a limited period. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this illegal suite be permitted to be continued for a limited period of two years, by which time the debt incurred by the owner in respect of the installation should be substantially reduced; this action, however, is subject to a commitment from the owner that the illegal suite will be removed at the end of this limited period. - CARRIED Accumulation of Refuse: 1447 Rupert Street (Clause 2) The Board of Administration submitted a report from the Medical Health Officer in respect of the accumulation of refuse on the premises at 1447 Rupert Street, owned by Mr. J. Doughty. The administrative action in an endeavour to maintain this property in a tidy condition is set out in the report. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Board of Administration be instructed to arrange to have this property cleaned up and the expenditure in connection therewith be placed as a charge against the property. - CARRIED Licenses and Claims Matters Claim: Mrs. Catherine Jowett (Clause 2)______________________ It was agreed to defer consideration of this report pending the hearing of a delegation as requested. Finance Matters Social Service Government Reporting MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated October 23, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 103 B. Property Matters, October 23, 1970 Registration of Subdivision Plan of Area 'A': Champlain Heights______________ MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated October 23, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Sale of City Property MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the following report of the Board of Administration dated October 23, 1970, be adopted: "RECOMMENDED that the following applications to purchase received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council, being in each case the highest offer. Re: Lot 18 & 26, D.L. 756 Cul-de-sac East of Knight North of l8th Avenue NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Josef 18 51' 107.84' $12,135.00 City Lot 26 subject to Stanzl & 26 41' x 117.85' (each) Terms @ Bulkhead agreement. Irregular 9-3/4% These lots known to contain fill and no guarantee given to soil stability. Re: Lots 14, 15, 16 & 17, D.L. 756 Sit: E/S Knight, North of l8th Ave. Vancouver 14 47' x i54.li' These lots known to Chinese 153.38' contain fill and no Alliance guarantee given to Church soil stability. " 15 47' x 154.84' $12,350.00 City Subject to the 154.11' (each) Terms @ approval of the scheme 9-3/4% of development by the " 16 47' X 155 X 56' TPB, within 60 days. 154.°4' Lots 16 & I7 are " 17 31. 66' X 157.4 4' subject to Bulkhead 54.04' 155.5 6' Agreement. Bawn 41 Irregular $8,480.00 City Double fronting lot. Construc¬- amd . Terms @ Development Permit to tion Ltd. 9-3/4% be referred to TPB for approval of buildings in relation to size. Re: Lot 28 (except 10' x 10' corner cut-off), Blk. 5, D.L. 320 E/S Alma, N. of 48th Ave. V. Setty 28 50' x 136' $16,800.00 City Pendakur Terms @ 9-3/4% - CARRIED 104 D. Grant: Salvation Army Red Shield Building Fund MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT consideration of the report of the Board of Adminis- tration dated October 23, 1970, be deferred pending the hearing of a delegation as requested by the Salvation Army Red Shield Building Fund. - CARRIED E. Hostels The Board of Administration, under date of October 23, submitted an information report on the subject of hostels, pointing out the action taken in endeavouring to find additional and suitable hostel facilities. Details on buildings considered suitable for adaptation for hostel use are set out and it is concluded that a building located at Arbutus Street and 11th Avenue for the purpose has been proposed to the Depart- ment of Social Improvement, Rehabilitation and Human Resources, Victoria, for consideration. A reply from the Assistant Deputy Minister, reads as follows: 'The matter has been laid before the Honourable P.A. Gaglardi. However, the Minister does not wish to make a decision regarding participation at this time as we are presently reviewing the matter of assistance to single persons.' In the report, reference is made to the Continental Hotel which is proposed to accommodate single transient women. It is reported alterations are being made and the building is expected to be ready for occupancy in March, 1971. The question is raised as to whether a portion of the 200 beds which will be available in this building should be for men as well as women. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Board of Administration dated October 23, 1970, be received for information; FURTHER THAT the subject matter of a hostel be referred to the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare to discuss with the Minister of Social Improvement, Rehabilitation and Human Resources, Victoria, the matter of the extension of hostel operation on the same program as is the case with the Pacific Hostel. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Council re-affirm its already approved policy in respect of operation of the Continental Hotel. - CARRIED 105 The Committee of the Whole Council recessed at approximately 10:45 a.m., to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office, following which the Committee reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber at approximately 11:15 a.m. with the same members of the Council present. BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd) F. Proposed Camosun Park Extension The Board of Administration, under date of October 7, 1970, submitted a report in the matter of the proposed Camosun Park extension, setting out an historic review of the Council's past action particularly with respect to 33' privately owned lots within the Camosun Bog Park site. It is advised consideration has been given to the optimum boundary of the park and the matter of suitable subdivision of part of the City-owned land on the periphery of the site to create lots for sale. The report concludes with the following recommendations of the Director of Planning, Superintendent of Parks, Supervisor of Property and Insurance and the City Engineer: "1. City Council confirm the north, south and eastern boundary of the proposed park as shown on the map attached as Appendix I.* 2. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to: (a) negotiate with the owner of privately-owned Lot 15, Sub. 4, Block 43, D.L. 139 for exchange with City- owned Lot 14, Sub. 4, Block 43, D.L. 139, on the understanding that it be consolidated with Lot 13. (b) arrange the subdivision and servicing of the 1.7 acres of City-owned land east of Camosun Street between the lane south of 19th Avenue and 21st Avenue. (c) negotiate for the purchase of the remaining three privately-owned lots in Block 42, D.L. 139." (*The Appendix referred to is on file in the City Clerk's Office.) The Board of Administration recommends that the report of the Director of Planning, Superintendent of Parks, Supervisor of Property and Insurance and the City Engineer be approved, subject to the concurrence of the Board of Parks and Public Recreation. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing recommendations be adopted. - CARRIED 106 G. Meeting: Department of Justice 'Breath Tests for Blood Alcohol Levels' Attendance: E. J. Fennell____________________ MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT, pursuant to the Board of Administration report dated October 23, 1970, Mr. E.J. Fennell, City Analyst, be granted leave of absence with pay to attend the meeting with members of the Federal Department of Justice on breath tests for blood alcohol levels, to be held in Ottawa on the dates of November 2nd to 4th, inclusive; it being understood that the Federal Department of Justice has accepted responsibility for all expenses. - CARRIED H. Report of Special Committee re Illegal Suites, October 16, 1970 The Special Committee re Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases submitted the following report under date of October 16, 1970: "The Committee of Officials has considered the following requests under the policy established by Council concerning Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases, and reports as follows: (a) The following applications recommended for approval by the sub-committee, be approved: George Balonis (tenant), 1836 West 11th Avenue Giacinto Cosentino (owner), 4726 Gothard Street Sara Louie Creighton (tenant). 7357 Granville Street Thomas F. Fitzpatrick (tenant), 2812 Alberta Street Miss Betty MacLean (tenant), 2568 East 4th Avenue Mrs. Helen Noppen (tenant), 820 East 33rd Avenue Mrs. Maria Racanelli (tenant), 2476 East 10th Avenue Wilfred Speirs (owner). 5456 East 50th Avenue Frederick Vick (tenant), 1717 East 7th Avenue (b) The following application be approved for six months from the date of this resolution: George William Barnaby (lessee), 565 East 44th Avenue (c) The following applications be approved for one year from the date of this resolution: Peter J. Allan (tenant), 999 West 20th Avenue Charles and Irene Palint (owners), 3044 Clark Drive Mrs. Angelena Burmas (tenant), 1561 East 35th Avenue Wai Kin Chung (tenant), 6454 Windsor Street Richard Clary Harris (tenant), 999 West 20th Avenue Raymond K. Miller (tenant), 419 East 57th Avenue Sohan Singh Sidhu (owner), 5088 Moss Street (d) The following applications be not approved: David and Dianne Field (tenants), 2515 West 2nd Avenue Juan Guerrero (owner), 4272 Perry Street Lawrence E. Wamsley (lessee), 590 West 16th Avenue Manouhar Begg (owner), 974 East 28th Avenue (e) In respect to the above mentioned, the City Building Inspector be instructed to carry out the policy as adopted by Council on December 17, 1963, and as amended by Council on November 10, 1964." MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing report of the Special Committee re Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases, containing recommendations (a) to (e) be approved. - CARRIED 107 A report on the Stanley and New Fountain Hotels was con- sidered at which time a motion was made bv Alderman Hardwick to receive this information report by the Board of Administration, dated October 26th. However, the Committee decided to defer this report, together with reports dealing with a brief to Senior Governments on Unemployment, and the request for a Parade: TEAM, for later consideration. (see pages 14, 15, 16) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED BY-LAWS 1. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW #4018 BEING THE TAX PREPAYMENT BY-LAW MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 4018, being the Tax Prepayment By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 108 2. BY-LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BY-LAW (certain parcels in the S.E. Sector)________________________ MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED Ald. Sweeney, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) MOTIONS 1. Street Names: S.E. Sector Toderick and Arlington________ MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the street names 'Toderick' and 'Arlington' be reviewed by the Street Naming Committee with the suggestion Toderick Street be re-named to that of the related Avenues and where streets such as Toderick and Arlington are broken by intervening areas, the name be not continued for the divided street portions. - CARRIED (Plan Z-135-A attached to By-law 4515, refers) 109 2. Allocation of Land for Highway Purposes (Various Locations)________________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS the registered owners have conveyed to the City of Vancouver, for highway purposes, the following lands: 1. West 7 feet of Lot 12, Block 9, West 3 of District Lot 738, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1681 (6572 Knight Street) 2. West 7 feet of Lot 19, Block 9, West 3 of District Lot 738, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1681, (6650 Knight Street) 3. East 7 feet of Lot 29, Block 3, District Lot 739, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1645 (6721 Knight Street) 4. East 7 feet of Lot 32, Block 2, District Lot 739, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1645 (6603 Knight Street) 5. West 7 feet of Lot 46, Blocks 29 to 31, District Lot 200, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1770 (7248 Knight Street) AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for highway purposes; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the above described lands so conveyed be, and the same are hereby accepted and allocated for highway purposes, and declared to form and constitute portions of highway. - CARRIED 3. War Measures Act and Illegal Assemblies On October 20th, Notice was called on the following motion: MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Vancouver City Council commend the Parliament of Canada for their action in implementing the War Measures Act as an interim means of counteracting and controlling violence indulged in by law breakers in some areas of Canada; FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada; FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor be requested to discuss with the Police Commission means of preventing assembly of people upon public property by organizations advocating the overthrow by force of constituted government in Canada and who are participating in subversive activity. (changed) Alderman Wilson requested, and permission was granted, to delete the last resolved portion of the motion and also agreed to the suggestion that in the first resolve, the words 'law breakers' be struck and the word 'insurrectionists' be inserted in lieu thereof. 110 The motion, as changed, now reads as follows: MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Vancouver City Council commend the Parliament of Canada for their action in implementing the War Measures Act as an interim means of counteracting and controlling violence indulged in by insurrectionists in some areas of Canada; FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada. - CARRIED A recorded vote was requested. The record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Adams Alderman Rankin Alderman Broome Alderman Linnell Alderman Hardwick Alderman Phillips Alderman Calder Alderman Sweeney Alderman Wilson Alderman Bird His Worship the Mayor The motion was declared carried. The Council recessed at approximately 12:00 noon, to reconvene at 2:00 p.m. The Council reconvened in the Council Chamber at approximately 2:00 p.m., with the following members of the Council present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Calder DELEGATIONS, UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION REPORTS_____________________ 5. Centennial Museum: T.V. Monitoring The Council considered a Board of Administration report of September 25, 1970, containing recommendations in the matter of installing a T.V. monitoring system in the Centennial Museum and the appointment of consultants in connection therewith. The Business Manager of the Municipal and Regional Employees' Union appeared before the Council earlier in the proceedings and submitted a brief in opposition to the proposal. 111 DELEGATIONS, UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION REPORTS MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT this whole matter be tabled for consideration as soon as possible after the appointment is made to the position of Director of Museums; FURTHER THAT the new Director be requested to report on this proposed monitoring service for the Council's information when further considering the matter. - CARRIED Works and Utility Matters Downtown Parade: Vietnam Action Committee (Clause 3) The Board of Administration submitted a report of the City Engineer on a request from the Vietnam Action Committee for permission to hold a parade in the downtown area to protest the war in Vietnam. It is proposed to assemble on October 31 at 12:00 noon, in front of the Court House, follow a route at 12:45 p.m. east on Georgia Street to Granville Street, south on Granville to Broadway, east on Broadway to Cambie and south on Cambie to the City Hall where, at 2:00 p.m. a rally is scheduled. The Transit Authority anticipates some delays in service would result. The Police Department advise some disruption to traffic is expected and that all available enforcement manpower would be required to control the parade. The Council is requested also to consider the matter of permission to rally on the City Hall Grounds. A representative of the Vietnam Action Committee appeared in support of the request. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the application for the parade as requested, together with permission to rally on the City Hall grounds, be approved. (amended) MOVED by Ald. Adams, in amendment, THAT the following words be added to the motion of Alderman Rankin: 'subject to the time and route of the parade being satisfactory to the Chief Constable and the City Engineer.' - CARRIED A recorded vote was requested on the amendment. The record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE AMENDMENT AGAINST THE AMENDMENT Alderman Broome Alderman Rankin Alderman Hardwick Alderman Linnell Alderman Adams Alderman Wilson Alderman Sweeney Alderman Bird His Worship the Mayor The amendment was put and carried. 112 DELEGATIONS, UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION REPORTS____________________________ Downtown Parade: Vietnam Action Committee (cont'd) The motion as amended and reading as follows was put and, - CARRIED 'THAT the application for the parade as requested, together with permission to rally on the City Hall grounds, be approved, subject to the time and route of the parade being satisfactory to the Chief Constable and the City Engineer.' (Alderman Rankin voted in the negative). 6. Rezoning: N/W Corner of Granville and King Edward Avenue (Mr. H.S. Fan) The Board of Administration report dated October 16, 1970, was further considered in respect of application from Mr. H.S. Fan to rezone the N/W corner of Granville and King Edward Avenue from an RS-4 One-Family Dwelling District to a C-2 Commercial District. The Technical Planning Board recommends against the application and this recommendation is endorsed by the Town Planning Commission. The Board of Administration recommends the application be refused. Mr. Fan appeared before the Council in support of the application. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the recommendation of the Board of Administration, recommending refusal, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE After the hearing of delegations, it was, MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd) K. Downtown Election Parade: TEAM The Board of Administration submitted a report of the City Engineer in respect of a request of The Electors Action Movement for permission to hold a parade in the downtown area on Sunday, November 1, 1970, commencing at 7:00 p.m. The proposed route is as follows: Columbia Street, from Cordova to Alexander, Alexander Street, from Columbia to Carrall, Water Street, from Carrall to Abbott. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this application be approved, subject to the approval of the Chief Constable and the City Engineer in respect of time and route. - CARRIED 113 Amendment to Parade Regulations: Definition of Downtown Area________ MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the present parade regulations in respect of the downtown area be amended to include the following: "That, in view of the relatively large number of candidates and the fact that Civic Elections always occur during the period that Christmas traffic regulations are in effect, no parades or sound trucks be permitted in the central district (as defined in the Street and Traffic By-law) during shopping hours (as defined in the Shops Closing By-law) while the Christmas traffic regulations are in effect." - CARRIED I. Renovation of the Stanley and New Fountain Hotels_________________ The Board of Administration, under date of October 26, 1970, submitted an information report from the Director of Planning in respect of renovation of the Stanley and New Fountain Hotels, pointing out the Technical Planning Board has resolved the development permit application be approved, subject to certain conditions and the prior submission of a report to the City Council for information. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT this information report be received and issuance of the development permit be expedited. - CARRIED J. Brief to Senior Governments on Unemployment Pursuant to the Council's instructions on October 6th, the Board of Administration submitted a brief on unemployment in which certain actions are proposed for the consideration of the Senior Governments. On October 6th the Council authorized the appointment of a delegation to present the City's submission to the Senior Governments. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the brief be approved on the understanding the Board of Administration will investigate the matter of capital cost allowance' for inclusion in the brief if considered advisable. - CARRIED 114 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Wilson - advised the Honourable Arthur Laing New Hudson Street Crossing: inferred that the City Council is Fraser River responsible for holding up the development of the Hudson Street crossing of the north arm of the Fraser River. The Alderman suggested a Report Reference be given to the Council on the situation. Alderman Wilson - advised of submitting a motion for Resident Parking: Council's later consideration 2600 Block Triumph Street respecting provision of resident parking throughout the 2600 block Triumph Street. Alderman Bird - advised of information given to him Community Centre and Senior that no steps have been taken to Citizens' Accommodation: draw the plans for this development. West End Commissioner Sutton Brown reported that as yet an agreement has not been concluded with Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Alderman Adams - requested the Board of Administration Manpower Requirements: advise when a report will be sub¬ Police Department mitted on the Police Department manpower request. Commissioner Sutton Brown reported the Board of Administration is obtaining information for a Council report. Alderman Hardwick - reported that the Central Mortgage Urban Renewal Study, City and Housing Corporation was in of Vancouver under Part V possession of this report and enquired National Housing Act therefore when the Council would be given the information. Commissioner Sutton Brown advised the report is not available as yet. Alderman Hardwick - enquired of progress being made False Creek Reports with respect to False Creek reports. Commissioner Sutton Brown spoke to the matter. 115 Alderman Sweeney - enquired with respect to the Council Indigent Burials receiving a delegation from the Under¬ Alderman Linnell - takers' Association in the matter of Certain Services: Salish indigent burials. It was reported the Subdivision and Musqueam Board of Administration was submitting Village information to Council on the matter at the next meeting, including the request of the undertakers to appear. enquired with respect to a report on certain matters raised by Mr. Garde B. Gardom, Barrister, in a letter dated October 14th respecting certain specific services in the Salish Subdivision and Village. The City Clerk and Board of Administration advised such letter has not been received by them. His Worship agreed to expedite consider¬ ation of the matter. Alderman Broome - referred to an article in the 'Courier' Borrowing Debt Charge by Aldermen Phillips, Hardwick and on Real Estate Calder stating that a newspaper editorial was in error in reporting that debts resulting from the borrowing of money are a first charge on real estate. The Alderman requested the Corporation Counsel's comments. Mr. Baker advised that if the City failed to meet its obligations on bond issues, the taxes could be increased to meet such obligations. 4. Resident Parking: 2600 block Triumph Street MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the parking for residents only provision be made applicable throughout the 2600 block Triumph Street. (Notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. NOTICE OF MOTION Alderman Broome and Alderman Linnell submitted the following Notice of Motion, which was recognized by the Chair: 1. Assistance to Urban Municipalities MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell THAT WHEREAS in the Speech from the Throne, delivered on October 8, 1970, among other things, it was stated: 'One of the greatest of the challenges to individuality comes from the increasing pressures of urban living. It is estimated that eighty per cent of the population of Canada will be resident in a few large cities by the end of this century. 116 By comparison with the recent past, this is a new face of Canada bringing with it a new accumulation of problems. One of those problems is the need for adequate housing, another the provision of the many services necessary in an urban environment. Much progress has already been attained in these areas, but much more remains to be done. To solve the problems will require an ever-increasing share of the nation's financial resources; not to solve them to permit unmanaged growth, would result in an unacceptable drain on the nation's human resources. To foster co- ordination of the activities of all levels of government, and to contribute to sound urban growth and development, the Government proposes the re-organization of its urban activities under the direction of a Minister of State for Urban Affairs and Housing. The Government seeks, by making rational its efforts in these fields, and through con- sultation with those mostly concerned, to help Canadians reach and implement the decisions that will determine their urban future." AND WHEREAS Mayor Dent of Edmonton, President of the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities, stated, on behalf of that organization, that: "The Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities welcomes the Federal Government's decision to name a Minister of State responsible for Urban Affairs and Housing. We believe that the move, as outlined in the Throne Speech, constitutes a firm and responsible commit- ment on the part of the Federal Government to do its fair share in meeting all Canadian government's common responsibilities towards the Canadian Urban Dweller." AND WHEREAS the provision of rapid transit represents a major priority in the servicing of large urban metropolitan areas; AND WHEREAS the Hon. Dan Campbell, Minister of Municipal Affairs, stated that the Provincial Government would contribute up to 37½% of the cost of providing such a transit system for the Vancouver metropolitan area; AND WHEREAS the Vancouver Sun, in its issue of October 24, 1970, reports that the Hon. Arthur Laing stated that "the Federal Government has no intention of helping to pay for Greater Vancouver's proposed $300-million rapid transit system" THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Vancouver City Council request from the Prime Minister of Canada clarification as to whether the Speech from the Throne represents government policy in regard to assistance to urban municipalities, as the statement by Mr. Laing seems to repudiate this policy. (Notice) (Alderman Wilson suggested to Alderman Broome he may wish to raise this matter in the meeting of the Standing Committee on Transportation on Thursday, October 29th, when this whole question will be under review). The Council adjourned at approximately 3:30 p.m. The foregoing are Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated October 27, 1970. 117 BOARD OR ADMINISTRATION . . . (WORKS) 1 OCTOBER 23RD, 1970 WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. Sewers Prior to Paving "The following sewers are in poor condition, and should be replaced before the streets can be paved. a) Sewer on 17th Avenue Estimated Cost $ 14,000 between Glen & Inverness Including extension on Inverness Street to the lane South of 16th Avenue b) Sewer on 18th Avenue 24,000 between Inverness Street and Knight Street c) Sewer on 20th Avenue 9,500 between Inverness and Clark Drive Total $ 47,500 I RECOMMEND that $47,500 be appropriated for this work from Account Code 0116/7906, "Miscellaneous - Unallocated" in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Sewer on Cypress Street from Second Avenue to the Lane South "This defective sewer must be replaced prior to proposed paving. Estimated cost $ 7,100 I RECOMMEND that $7,100 be appropriated for this work from Account Code 0116/7903, "Prior to Paving - Unallocated", in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved 118 CONSIDERATION 3. Parade in Downtown Area - Saturday, October 31st, 1970 The City Engineer reports as follows: "The Vietnam Action Committee in a letter dated October 8th, 1970, signed by Sheila Turgeon, Secretary of the Committee, are asking for permission to hold a parade in the Downtown area to protest the war in Vietnam. The proposal is as follows: Assembly: 12:00 Noon October 31st, 1970 - in front of the Court House Route: 12:45 P.M. - East on Georgia St. to Granville St. South on Granville St. to Broadway East on Broadway to Cambie St. South on Cambie St. to 12th Ave. to the front of the City Hall; then Rally: 2:00 P.M. on City Hall Grounds Dispersal: 3:30 P.M. from City Hall as individuals. The Transit Authority advise that they expect some delay to services to occur. The Police Department will control the parade but advise that they do expect some disruption to traffic to occur and point out that to control a parade of this nature they must use all available enforcement manpower, which leaves no men for routine traffic duty. The Vietnam Action Committee's request to hold a parade from the Court House to City Hall via Georgia Street, Granville Street, Broadway, Cambie Street and 12th Avenue on October 31st at 12 Noon and to hold a rally on City Hall Grounds at 2:00 P.M. is referred to Council for Consideration." Your Board submits the matter to Council for CONSIDERATION. INFORMATION 4. Block 42 Construction The City Engineer reports as follows: "On January 27th, 1970, the City Engineer submitted a report to Council on the construction of Block 42. That report outlined the Downtown Business Association's concern that careful con- sideration be given to traffic arrangements during the period when Block 42 is constructed, and concluded with the following statement: 'Since construction of Block 42 is a few years away, it was agreed (between the City, the Developer and Downtown Business Association) that this matter would be put out- standing for six months, at which time the situation would be reviewed.' 119 A review in July, 1970, indicated that Pacific Centre was still formulating plans for the development schedule of Block 42, and proposals re traffic arrangements during construction could not be fruitfully discussed with the City until these plans were further developed. Recent discussions with Pacific Centre officials indicate that it will be a few more weeks before they can present their pro- posals for discussion. When we receive these we intend to meet with DBA officials to obtain their comments before finally arriving at a program for handling traffic during construction. These traffic arrangements will then be the subject of a report to Council." Your Board submits the matter to Council for INFORMATION. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 102, 112 120 Board of Administration . October 23, 1970................(SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICE AND HEALTH MATTERS CONSIDERATION 1. Illegal Suite - Hardship Case Mr. Piara Singh Sandhu (owner), 875 West 63rd Avenue_____________ An application for consideration under City Council's hardship policy has been received from Mr. Piara Singh Sandhu owner of the property at the above address. As Chairman of the Hardship Committee, the City Building Inspector reports as follows: "The Committee noted that the building was erected in August 1968 as a one family dwelling, and it was further noted that the applicant obtained a building permit on December 31, 1969 for the installation of a playroom, recreation room, bedroom and a three-piece bathroom in the basement of this one family dwelling. Subsequent inspection on July 10, 1970 found that the basement was now occupied as a separate housekeeping unit. The Committee felt that this was a flagrant violation of the Zoning and Development By-law and were inclined to recommend refusal of the application and request that immediate enforcement action be taken. Examination of the declaration however, due to the debt incurred by the installation of the illegal unit, would appear to substantiate that the discontinuance of the basement accommodation would effect a hardship on the applicant. Council may wish to: (a) refuse the application and instruct the Building Inspector to enforce the Zoning and Development By-law, or (b) grant the application for a limited period of two years in which time it is felt that the debt incurred by the installation of the unit will be substantially reduced." Your Board submits the foregoing for Council's consideration. INFORMATION 2. Accumulation of Refuse: 1447 Rupert Street The Medical Health Officer reports as follows: "The City Clerk received a letter from Mr. Alexis Bird regarding the accumulation of refuse on the premises at 1447 Rupert Street, which is owned by a Mr. J. Doughty. This Department's records show that this site which consists of a lot with a dwelling on it and a vacant lot has been a problem to various civic departments due to the storage of large amounts of material of questionable value since 1942. Clean up and removal of materials from this site, including those stored within the dwelling, have been carried out by the City of Vancouver Engineering Department by Resolution of Council in 1955 and in 1957. This property was further dealt with by Resolution of Council in 1965 but Mr. Doughty removed the accumulation of materials before the City crews took action. 121 This Department has kept this site under surveillance over the years and has accomplished many partial cleanups In March 1969 Mr. Doughty advised us that he was moving from 1447 Rupert Street to Mission, B.C., but when questioned in February 1970 he stated that he had now decided to remain at this address. Mr. J. Doughty commenced a clean up at this time but by June had not progressed to our satisfaction. We attempted to lay charges with the City Prosecutor at this time under the Untidy Premises By-law but were advised by the Prosecutor to obtain from Mr. Doughty the admission that he was the owner of the materials stored at this site. To date we have not been able to contact Mr. Doughty to engage him in conversation but an appointment has been made with the City Prosecutor to again attempt to proceed with Court action under the Untidy Premises By-law." Your Board submits the above report for the information of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 102 122 Board of Administration, October 23 , 1970 1 LICENSES & CLAIMS MATTERS INFORMATION 1. Claim #10779, Mrs. Catherine Jowett #207-376 N. Garden Drive Vancouver 6, B. C.__________________________ The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "I have been asked to comment on the attached letter from Ernest Jowett on behalf of his wife, Mrs. Catherine Jowett. Mrs. R.C. Winkelman, on behalf of her mother, first submitted this claim to the Law Department on February 24, 1970. Mrs. Jowett was apparently walking on the sidewalk in front of 49 S. Kamloops Street when she tripped over an upraised sidewalk slab. The Engineering Department has reached the conclusion that the sidewalk slab was raised by tree roots from an adjacent boulevard tree. The accident was reported to the Engineering Department and a temporary patch of fine asphalt was made over the trip on February 24, 1970. Since the trip was indeed a hazard to pedestrians, the slab was readjusted by a Pavements Branch crew on or about March 11, 1970. It is the practice of the Engineering Department to repair trips of this type when they are drawn to their attention in order to avoid future accidents. Mrs. Winkelman stated that the condition of the sidewalk had been the subject of earlier complaints. Although no record of these complaints could be located, the issue of legal liability upon the City for the accident is not affected by notice of the hazard. The British Columbia Court of Appeal in 1958 in the action of Lillian Douglas v. City of Vancouver decided that there is no liability upon the City for injuries suffered by someone who trips on an upraised sidewalk slab if the cause of the shifting was the 'growing action of tree roots'. Similar decisions based upon the same principle of law have been reached in other cases. Basically the principle of law involved is that there is no legal duty upon the City to maintain its sidewalks and it is, therefore, not liable if normal causes, such as tree roots, cause them to fall into disrepair. Claims of this type are not uncommon, occurring at a frequency of approximately five per month. All are treated alike and the claimants are forwarded a letter from the Law Department denying liability on behalf of the City, and explaining the reason for the denial. This was done in Mrs. Jowett's case in a letter dated March 5, 1970, addressed to Mrs. Winkelman." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel for Council's INFORMATION. (DELEGATION REQUEST: See Letter) 123 Board of Administration, October 23, 1970 (FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Social Service Government Reporting Your Board has received the following report from the Director of Finance: "On August 4, 1970, Council approved a Board of Administration report requesting $10,000 to bring Canada Assistance Plan reporting up to date and to bring the monthly welfare accoun- ting statements to the Provincial Government up to date. The latter reporting was at that time three months plus, in arrears. The Canada Assistance Plan reporting is now up to date and the monthly welfare accounting statements to the government are six to seven weeks in arrears (desirable target is four weeks). Delay in reporting to the government results in substantial loss of interest income to the City because of the large amounts involved. This was reported to Council in the previous report. The work of reducing the delay (five to six weeks reduction) has been done by senior Finance Department staff plus tem- porary help hired under Finance Department control. Given the conditions in the Social Service Department the only way in which we can maintain the present six to seven weeks delay in the welfare accounting statements to the government, much less reduce that delay, is to keep the Finance Depart- ment staff involved. Some of this work is done in the day- time but most of it is done on overtime, plus the two temporary staff. The $10,000 originally approved is almost used up and a further $5,000 is required for the overtime and temporary help. If the departmental re-organization is delayed, then probably further funds will also be required. I therefore recommend that $5,000 be provided from Revenue Surplus - Prior Years, subject to adjustment when the final revenue expenditure results are known for 1970, to provide overtime and temporary help funds under control of the Director of Finance to maintain the welfare accounting reporting to the Provincial Government." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendation of the Director of Finance be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 102 124 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS OCTOBER 23, 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Registration of Subdivision Plan of Area 'A' Sit: In Champlain Heights (formerly S.E. Sector) The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "In accordance with the over-all concept of development of Champlain Heights as approved by Resolution of City Council May 31, 1968, a plan of subdivision of Area 'A' has been prepared. The City Surveyor has advised that to enable the old subdivision to be cancelled and the new plan of subdivision, which is marginally numbered LB259, to be registered, it will be necessary to take temporary title to the Gulf Oil Service Station site. The site is situated at the corner of 54th and Kerr and is described as Lots 9 & 10 (except that part in Explanatory Plan 7039), Blocks 1 & 2, NW¼ D.L. 334* Group 1, N.W.D., Plan 2004. Gulf Oil Ltd. have been advised of this requirement and are prepared to surrender temporary title to the site for the purpose of facilitating the registration of the plan of subdivision. Therefore it is, RECOMMENDED: a) That the City take temporary title to the Gulf Oil site, Lots 9 & 10 (except that part in Explanatory Plan 7039), Blocks 1 & 2, NW¼ D.L. 334; Group 1, N.W.D. Plan 2004. b) The plan of subdivision of Area 'A', of Champlain Heights marginally numbered LB259, be registered. c) Upon registration of the new subdivision plan, the service station site be reconveyed to Gulf Oil at no cost to them." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 103 ======================================================================== 125 CITY OF VANCOUVER SPECIAL COUNCIL - OCTOBER 29. 1970 PUBLIC HEARING A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, October 29, 1970, at approximately 2:00 p.m. for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing in connection with rezoning matters and to give consideration to such rezoning matters. PRESENT: Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson. Chairman in the absence of His Worship the Mayor was Deputy Mayor Hardwick ABSENT: His Worship Mayor Campbell (on civic business) Alderman Calder CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Henry MOVED by Alderman Broome, SECONDED by Alderman Sweeney, THAT this Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, the Deputy Mayor in the Chair, to consider proposed amendments to the Zoning Development By-law. - CARRIED 1. S/S of S.W. Marine Drive between Laurel and Heather Streets (820 S.W. Marine Drive)_______________________________ An application was received from Russell T. Mack to rezone Lot 32, Blocks C, D, Y and Z, D.L. 319, 323 and 324 situated on the S/S of S.W. Marine Drive between Laurel and Heather Streets (820 S.W. Marine Drive). FROM: RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District TO: M-1 Industrial District The application was approved by the Town Planning Commission and the Technical Planning Board subject to the condition that the southerly 20' of the site be first dedicated to the City for lane purposes. MOVED by Alderman Broome, THAT the foregoing application be approved subject to prior compliance by the owner to the following condition: 'the southerly 20' of the site be first dedicated to the City for lane purposes'. - CARRIED 2. W/S of Balsam Street between 41st and 43rd Avenues An application was received from Bull Housser and Tupper for Cloverlawn Investments Ltd. to rezone Lot 9 of 12, Block 16, D.L. 526, situated on the W/S of Balsam Street between 41st and 43rd Avenues. FROM: RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District TO: C-2 Commercial District 126 The Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission recommended that the application be not approved for the follow- ing reasons: (a) The development as proposed is considered incompatible with the adjacent apartment developments. (b) There is adequate commercial zoned land in the immediate area to serve the function of a local store. A number of persons were present who spoke for and against the application. A representative of the applicants spoke in support of the rezoning for the purpose of constructing a neighbourhood store building (Mack's Milk). MOVED by Alderman Sweeney, THAT the foregoing application be approved. - LOST MOVED by Alderman Linnell, THAT the foregoing application be not approved. - CARRIED 3. Rezoning: Marpole Area An application was received from the Director of Planning to rezone a number of areas in the Marpole district. The application was approved by the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission in accordance with the report of the Technical Planning Board dated June 1, 1970. Delegations were heard both in favour and against rezoning in particular areas. A brief was also filed by John W. Reeve. The Council took action on the various locations as follows: (a) All lands within the area bounded by 72nd Avenue on the North, the lane west of Hudson Street on the West, Oak Street on the East, 73rd Avenue and S.W. Marine Drive on the south except Lot A and B of 23 of 1 to 6 and 12, and Lot A of 13, Block C, D.L. 319, 324 and pt.323 AND Lots 20 to 24, Block 2 D.L. 318, situated at the South-west corner of Hudson Street and 73rd Avenue FROM: M-1 Industrial District TO: RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District MOVED by Alderman Bird, THAT the foregoing area as described be not rezoned. - CARRIED (b) Lots A and B of 23 of 1 to 6 and 12, and Lot A of 13, Block C, D.L. 319, 324 and pt. 323. Situated on the N./S of S.W. Marine Drive between Oak and Osier Streets__________________________________ FROM: M-1 Industrial District TO: C-2 Commercial District MOVED by Alderman Phillips, THAT the foregoing area be rezoned to C-2 Commercial District. - CARRIED 127 (c) All lots bounded by 73rd Avenue on the North, Hudson Street on the West, S.W. Marine Drive on the South, including Lot A of Block 2, D.L. 318 on the W/S of Hudson Street between 73rd Avenue and S.W. Marine Drive FROM: M-1 Industrial District TO: C-2 Commercial District MOVED by Alderman Phillips, THAT the foregoing area be rezoned to C-2 Commercial District. - CARRIED (d) Lots B, C, D, E, Block 16, D.L. 318, and Lots 6 and 7 Block 9, D.L. 318 Situated on the W/S of Hudson Street North and South of 71st Avenue_____________________________________________ FROM: C-2 Commercial District TO: RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District MOVED by Alderman Sweeney, THAT the application to rezone the above mentioned area be not approved. - (TABLED) MOVED by Alderman Broome, THAT consideration of the rezoning of this particular area be tabled for two weeks. - CARRIED (e) Lots 26 and 27, Block 3, D.L. 318 Situated on the S/S of 73rd Avenue between Granville and Montcalm Streets_______________________________________ FROM: M-1 Industrial District TO: RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District MOVED by Alderman Phillips, THAT the foregoing area be rezoned to RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District. - CARRIED (f) Lot 54, Block E, D.L. 318 Being a triangular parcel of land at the South-west corner of S.W. Marine Drive and Milton Street_____________ FROM: RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District TO: C-2 Commercial District MOVED by Alderman Bird, THAT the foregoing area be rezoned to C-2 Commercial District. - CARRIED During the hearing of delegations on the above item Alderman Wilson arrived, the Deputy Mayor left the meeting temporarily and Alderman Adams took the Chair. 128 4. (a) Prohibition of advertisements, billboards and signs on roofs in C-2 and 0-5 Commercial Districts. (b) Prohibition of advertisements, billboards and signs on roofs in Cn;-CJ4-ada"C45; CMIT'ana"CW-2-Commercial Districts. M-1. M-2 Industrial Districts and P-1 Parking District. An application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law as described above was considered by Council at a Public Hearing on August 27, 1970, following which it was resolved "THAT the Council, in its continuing consideration of the Director of Planning's application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law in connection with roof signs, hold a further Public Hearing to hear representa- tions with respect to the proposed By-law and the date for such Public Hearing to be determined by His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk." The Council heard representation from representatives of the Illuminated Sign Manufacturers' Association speaking against the amendments and suggesting further meetings with the administration to modify and amend the By-law. A drawing of a redesigned structure was displayed by the Association showing suggested improve- ments to roof signs. Other delegations were heard as follows:- Mr. P. Hepp - Community Arts Council - supporting the application; Mr. Weinreich - Citizens' Council of Community Development - supporting the application; Mr. John Beltz - Community Planning Association - supporting the application; Mrs. Symonds - representing various citizens - supporting the application; Mr. Corday - Town Planning Commission - supporting the application, and suggesting that an amendment be made to the City Charter to enable the City to require the removal of all roof signs within a reasonable period. MOVED by Alderman Wilson, THAT the application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law to prohibit advertisements, billboards and signs on roofs in C-2 and C-3 Commercial Districts be referred back to the Director of Planning with instructions that he discuss further with the sign industry the proposed amendments to this section of the Zoning and Development By-law. - LOST MOVED by Alderman Broome, THAT the application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law to prohibit advertisements, billboards and signs on roofs in C-2 and C-3 Commercial Districts be approved. - CARRIED MOVED by Alderman Broome, THAT the application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law to prohibit advertisements, billboards and signs on roofs in C-1, C-4 and C-5, CM-1 and CM-2 Commercial Districts, M-1, M-2 Industrial Districts and P-1 Parking District be approved. A tie vote resulted, the motion was therefore declared - LOST 129 MOVED by Alderman Wilson, THAT the application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law to prohibit advertisements, billboards and signs on roofs in C-1, C-4 and C-5, CM-1 and CM-2 Commercial Districts, M-1, M-2 Industrial Districts and P-1 Parking District be referred to the Board of Administration to submit amendments to the Sign By-law with respect to roof signs, having consideration of the discussions on this subject held this day. - CARRIED 5. To amend Sections 10 and 11, and Schedule A of Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575._________________________________________ An application was received from the Director of Planning to amend Sections 10 and 11, and Schedule A of Zoning and Development By-law as was set out in a draft by-law circulated to Council. The application was approved by the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. MOVED by Alderman Broome, THAT the foregoing application to amend Sections 10 and 11, and Schedule A of Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575, as set out in the draft by-law be approved. - CARRIED MOVED by Alderman Wilson, THAT the Committee rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Alderman Sweeney, SECONDED by Alderman Wilson, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted and the Corporation Counsel be instructed to prepare and bring in the necessary amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law. - CARRIED MOVED by Alderman Hardwick, SECONDED by Alderman Linnell, THAT the Director of Planning report to Council on the feasi- bility of rezoning the W/S of Hudson Street to C-2 Commercial District, and, FURTHER THAT the Director of Planning report on the matter of providing a landscaped set-back on the northern boundary of the M-1 Industrial District adjacent to RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District. - CARRIED The Council adjourned at approximately 5:30 p.m. IT IS NOTED THAT ALDERMAN WILSON DID NOT VOTE ON ITEMS 1 AND 2 AS HE WAS NOT PRESENT DURING THE HEARING OF DELEGATIONS. ALDERMAN HARDWICK DID NOT VOTE ON ITEM 4 FOR THE SAME REASON. The foregoing are Minutes of a Special Council meeting (Public Hearing), dated October 29, 1970. ======================================================================== 130 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, November 3, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. ACKNOWLEDGMENT His Worship the Mayor acknowledged the presence in the Council Chamber of students from Eric Hamber School, under the direction of Miss Fletcher. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated October 27, 1970, be adopted, after deleting the bracketed reference on page 1 to hostel accommodation for young transients, as set out. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED REPORT REFERENCE Mr. H. Pickstonc Marketing of City-owned Land Planning Department Areas A, B, C and D (Champlain Heights) Board of Administration report dated October 15, 1970, refers UNFINISHED BUSINESS It was agreed to defer the following matters pending the hearing of delegations later this day: (a) Peddlers (b) Red Shield Building Fund (Salvation Army) Grant Request (c) Multiple Service Center 131 COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Transient Youth: Hostels and Unemployment MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the communications received from the following, on the subject matter, be deferred for consideration following the hearing of a delegation from the United Community Services as per request received: Vancouver-Burrard Presbytery The United Church of Canada United Community Services Coordinating Committee of Hostel and Other Services for transient Youth - CARRIED 2. Hudson Street Crossing MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the communication from the Regional Director of Air Services, Vancouver, enclosing news release announcing plans of the Ministry of Transport for the immediate construction of a new access to the Vancouver International Airport (Hudson Crossing), be received for information. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, October 30, 1970 Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated October 30, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Social Service and Health Matters MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Social Service and Health matters), dated October 30, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated October 30, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Fire and Traffic Matters Outdoor Burning MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Fire and Traffic matters), dated October 30, 1970, be received for information. 132 Finance Matters Business Development Letter from The Public Relations Services Limited re City of Vancouver Newsletter (Clause 1)_________________ MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the recommendation of the Board of Administration in this clause be approved and no further action taken at the present time in respect of the information sheet referred to in the clause. - CARRIED Admission Privileges: Vancouver Museums and Planetarium (Clause 2) The Board of Administration submitted request from the Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association that the World Ship Society of Western Canada be allowed to become an affiliated member of the Association and have the same privileges currently extended to other affiliated organizations, in respect of admission privileges to the Centennial and Maritime Museums. This request has been approved by the Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planetarium Board. The Board of Administration reports the matter of admission privileges will be reviewed in December, as already directed by the Council. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the application be approved and therefore, admission privileges be extended to the World Ship Society of Western Canada accordingly. - CARRIED B. Personnel Matters, Regular October 23, 1970__________________ Salary and Classification Review: Cashier Clerk Typist, Department of Permits and Licenses___________________ MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Regular), dated October 23, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Personnel Matters, Supplementary, October 30, 1970____________________ Training Course: Air Pollution Control Officer (Clause 2)_________ MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT authority be granted for four Air Pollution Control Officers to attend this training course. - LOST Balance of Personnel Matters, Supplementary MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated October 30, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 133 D. Property Matters, October 30, 1970 Georgia Viaduct Replacement: 3 Vets Ltd. (Clause 4)________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT consideration of this clause be deferred pending the hearing of a delegation as requested. - CARRIED Balance of Property Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clauses 1 to 3 inclusive of the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated October 30, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED E. Branch Libraries: South Grandview and Fraserview (a) Libraries: Funds The Board of Administration, under date of October 30, 1970, submitted for Council's information, a report giving certain information in respect of funds for library purposes. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing report of the Board of Administration be received for information. - CARRIED (b) Branch Library: Grandview The Board of Administration, under date of October 30, 1970, submitted a report from the Director of Finance with respect to the library for South Grandview; the Council having approved $65,000 to equip a branch in the area, subject to suitable leased premises being obtained. However, the Library Director has advised the Library Board has been unable to find suitable premises for this branch and in view of commitment with the Fraserview Project, is recommending further action to establish this branch be deferred for the present. In regard to a branch library in North Grandview, the cost exceeded the original estimate by $6,776.00 and the Library Board recommends the over-expenditure be provided from Library Capital Hinds. The Board of Administration submits for Council's consideration the Library Board request to defer action on the South Grandview branch and recommends the Director of Finance's recommendations, as follows, be approved: "if City Council approves the Library Board recommendation to defer the South Grandview Branch Library that (a) The over-expenditure of $6,776 for the North Grandview Branch Library be provided from the funds ($65,000) made available by the deferment of the South Grandview Branch Library. (b) That the balance of funds amounting to $58,224 approved for the South Grandview Library Branch be returned to the unappropriated account." MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT approval be given to the Library Board request to defer action on the South Grandview Branch Library for the present and therefore, the recommendations of the Board of Administration and the Director of Finance be adopted. - CARRIED 134 (c) Branch Library: Fraserview The Board of Administration, under date of October 29, 1970, submitted a report of the Building Inspector as a result of tenders received for construction of the Fraserview Branch Library and Community Services Building. The result of these tenders is set out showing the firm of Ridgeway-Pacific Construction Co.Ltd. the low tender in the amount of $186,200.00. The Building Inspector points out the estimated total cost of the project is $313,000,00 and a breakdown of this amount is shown in the report. It is pointed out the capital funds available for the project show a shortage of $12,600 as a result of the bids received and the estimated total cost of the project now known. The Board of Administration recommends the following recommendation of the Building Inspector and Comptroller of Accounts be adopted: "(1) Approve the foregoing estimates, and proceed with the project at a total cost of $313,000.00. (2) Accept the tender of Ridgeway-Pacific Construction Co. Ltd. and enter into a contract with them for construction of the building, in the amount of their tender, such contract to be satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel. (3) Authorize the City Treasurer to return the Bid Bonds of the unsuccessful bidders. (4) Advance the $200,000.00 included in the 1971 - 1975 Five Year Capital Program for the Fraserview Branch Library. (5) Provide the additional $12,600.00 required to meet the estimated total cost of this project out of Library Capital Fund Unappropriated account." MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved. - CARRIED F. Marketing of City-owned Land: Champlain Heights______________ The Board of Administration, under date of October 15, 1970, submitted a detailed report of the Director of Planning and Supervisor of Property and Insurance, in the matter of marketing of City-owned lands - Areas A, B, C and D in Champlain Heights (Southeast Sector). The following recommendations are contained in the report: "1. Land in Area A be disposed of in accordance with the present concept, i.e. site by site development. 2. Council determine the basic conditions of development for sites in Area A, B, C and D; it is suggested that these conditions of development be generally in accordance with those attached as Appendix B. If difficulties are experienced in obtaining tenders due to the conditions being too onerous they may be varied. 135 3. All sites in Areas A, B, C and D, with the exception of the cooperative housing site (#18) be sold. The disposal of Site #18 to the United Cooperative Housing Society will be reported on separately. 4. All commercial and multiple housing sites in Areas A, B, C and D, with the exception of sites which Council have already determined be sold to a specific company, agency or group (#s 1, 3, 4, 11, 16, 17, 18 and 21) be advertised for sale on the open market on the basis of the conditions of development attached as Appendix B to this report, as follows: (a) commercial site #2, garden apartment and townhouse sites #9 and #10, townhouse sites #19 and #20 - on the basis of competitive design and minimum price. (b) high rise sites #5 and #6, garden apartment and townhouse sites #7 and #8, townhouse sites #12 and #13 - on the basis of highest bid. A decision on the disposal of sites #14 and #15 will be made after the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Development has considered a sub- mission from the Association for the Mentally Retarded. When the bids are received they will be reported to Council with recommendations. Bid calls for sites for which the type of operation or management have not been established and for cooperative housing site #9, be limited to condominium and rental schemes with preference given to condominium development for sites #s 9, 19 and 20. The two senior citizens' sites (#3 and #11), the highrise '5-5-5' Plan (site #4) and the cooperative housing site (#18) be developed in accordance with the conditions of development attached as Appendix B to this report." The Board of Administration recommends the foregoing joint report of the Director of Planning and Supervisor of Property and Insurance be endorsed. (Appendix B is on file in the City Clerk's Office) MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved, including the suggestion that the basic conditions of development for sites in areas A, B, C and D be generally in accordance with the conditions set out in Appendix B. - CARRIED G. Melville-Dunsmuir Connector It was agreed to defer consideration of the report of the Board of Administration dated October 26, 1970, pending the hearing of a delegation as requested. H. Columbia-Quebec Connector: Construction and Matters Arising therefrom - Deeks-Lafarge Ltd. It was agreed to defer consideration of the report of the Board of Administration dated October 30, 1970, pending the hearing of a delegation as requested. I. Provincial Policy: Social Allowance Administration The Board of Administration, under date of October 23, 1970, submitted a report of the Acting Social Service Administrator reviewing various aspects of administering social allowances, in the light of a circular letter from the Provincial Department of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement dated October 1, 1970. The Council reviewed the information contained therein and took action as follows: Emergency Aid MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the authorities of the Provincial Department of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement be informed that the Vancouver City Council recognizes many of the matters set out in the Department's circular of October 1st as reasonable directives. However, in the matter of emergency aid it is con- sidered such should be left in the hands of the Social Service administrator of the City of Vancouver in view of the emergent situations involved, but it be required that the City report after the facts to the Department. - CARRIED (For further action on this report see page 10) The Council (in Committee of the Whole), recessed at approx- imately 10:45 a.m. to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office following which the Council recessed at 12 noon to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. The Council (in Committee of the Whole), reconvened in the Council Chamber at approximately 2:00 p.m., with the following members present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson DELEGATIONS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Peddlers Earlier in the proceedings Mr. J. Stanton, Barrister, appeared on behalf of Mrs. B. Kostyk in respect of placing of flower carts on the streets and being permitted to remain in one location for longer than a specified time. Briefs dated September 18 and November 3, were submitted. The Board of Administration in its report of August 21st reports on this particular matter and advises of the relevant section of the License By-law setting out limited times for stopping of peddlers' vehicles on the streets or lanes. It is advised merchants in the areas where the flower carts have been located have complained. In this regard a communication was noted from St. Paul's Hospital, under date of September 10, 1970. 136 137 The Board of Administration, under date of October 14, 1970, reported generally through the Director of Permits and Licenses in respect of application for peddler licenses and enforcement difficulties. It is advised the Superintendent of Parks finds peddler carts at English Bay Beach objectionable. In the report it is suggested that if Council wishes to allow peddler carts to remain all day at one location on City streets, the following regulations be adopted: "1. The applicant must first hold a current Retail Dealers license. - this would require the applicant to also have a licensed store or business premises as a base of operations 2. The location, positioning and size of a cart be subject to the approval of the City Engineer provided the size of the cart does not exceed 3' x 6'. - this would control the size and numbers of such sites in a manner compatible with traffic requirements. 3. The location approved as in (2) be the only site for the particular cart being licensed which would be identified accordingly. - this would mean the cart, once allotted to a site, could not move from the site for peddling purposes. The control of such carts could then be more effective. 4. Advertising having a maximum area of 4 sq. ft. and which is part of the cart be permitted. 5. Only carts meeting the requirements listed above be permitted in the Downtown area. - this would not prohibit door to door peddlers without carts, nor would it prevent coffee trucks which deliver coffee and packaged foods to industrial and construction sites. The latter have a regular route and are not considered to be peddlers. The Downtown area to be defined as the area west of Main Street and north of False Creek. 6. Carts located in the remainder of the City to meet the above requirements in order to stay in one place, other- wise the existing bylaw requirements will apply. 7. The license fee for peddler carts allowed to remain in one location all day to be $50.00 per location, per annum, in addition to the Retail Dealers license. - this fee would be the same as for other licensed businesses not subject to Business Tax. This type of fee is already in the License Bylaw. 8. All peddlers' licenses be reviewed each year by the License Inspector who will, before issuing such licenses, obtain the approval of the City Engineer for carts located in one place, and from the Medical Health Officer for all peddlers or delivery vehicles which handle prepared or perishable foods. 9. As a condition of granting a license for a stationary peddlers cart, the applicant shall provide a public liability policy in an amount satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel. 138 Mr. Stanton, when appearing for Mrs. Kostyk, stated his client agrees with the suggestions made by the City officials except in respect of proposal #5 which does not apply to his client's business. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the foregoing suggested regulations, contained in the Board of Administration report dated October 14, 1970, be approved. - CARRIED 2. Red Shield Building Fund (Salvation Army) Grant Request_____________ The Board of Administration, under date of October 23, 1970, submitted a report of the Director of Finance on a request from the Salvation Army for a contribution toward its capital fund drive. Earlier in the proceedings representatives of the Salvation Army appeared before the Council and presented views in a brief dated November 2, 1970, in respect of the Board of Administration report. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this matter be referred to a Special Committee comprised as follows: Chairman of the Standing Committee on Finance Board of Administration Director of Finance for investigation and report after meeting with representatives of the Salvation Army and the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation. - CARRIED (During consideration of the foregoing matter His Worship relinquished the Chair to Alderman Hardwick, Deputy Mayor) 3. Multiple Service Center (Skeena) Earlier in the proceedings the Council received a delegation from the Skeena Terrace Tenants Association submitting a brief dated November 3, 1970, in respect of a Multiple Service Center for the community. The request is made that the City make approximately seven acres of land available, described as the area bounded by 1st and 5th Avenues, Skeena and Highway 401. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the City Council agree in principle to all or the necessary portion of the seven acres of land requested, for a multiple service center, subject to grants from the Provincial and Federal governments toward the capital costs for the completion of the building. (not put) MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this whole matter be referred to the Social Development Committee; FURTHER THAT the Planning and Property and Insurance Depart- ments notify the Council if at any time action is contemplated on the requested property. - CARRIED 139 The Council (in Committee of the Whole) recessed at approxi- mately 3:45 p.m. to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office, following which the Council reconvened in open session at 4:10 p.m., with His Worship the Deputy Mayor, Alderman Hardwick, in the Chair. BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd) I. Provincial Policy: Social Allowance Administration The Council continued consideration of the Board of Adminis- tration report respecting Provincial Policy: Social Allowance Administration, having dealt earlier in the proceedings with the matter of Emergency Aid referred to in the report. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT this report be further considered by the Council at its next regular meeting, at which time it is anticipated Alderman Linnell will be able to report to the Council following discussion with the Minister on various aspects of social allowance administration referred to in the report. - CARRIED J. Coordination of Public and Private Services to Transient Youth_______________ MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development submitted by the Board of Administration under date of November 3, 1970, in respect of coordination of public and private services to transient youth, be received for information. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED BY-LAWS BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 3575 BEING THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BY-LAW (various minor amendments)______________________________________ MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Deputy Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED 140 MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) MOTIONS 1. Allocation of Land for Highway Purposes (7238, 7196 and 7228 Knight Street) MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS the registered owners have conveyed to the City of Vancouver, for highway purposes, the following lands: 1. West 7 feet of Lot 47, Blocks 29 to 31, District Lot 200, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1770 2. West 7 feet of Lot 50, Blocks 29 to 31, District Lot 200, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1770 3. West 7 feet (W7') of Lot 48, Blocks 29 to 31, District Lot 200, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1770 AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for highway purposes; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the above described lands so conveyed be, and the same are hereby accepted and allocated for highway purposes, and declared to form and constitute portions of highway. - CARRIED 2. Closing and Stopping up (11th Avenue, betw. Heather and Ash and lane West of Ash Street, North of 11th Avenue)_____________________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver AND WHEREAS the Vancouver General Hospital and the British Columbia Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation are enlarging their hospital facilities South of 10th Avenue between Heather Street and Ash Street. This requires the closure of the dedicated road (11th Avenue) adjacent to Blocks 379 and 399, District Lot 526 and the closing of the established lane West of Ash Street from 11th Avenue to the lane North of 11th Avenue (East 20 feet of Lot 15. Block 379. District Lot 526): 141 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all that portion of road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 991 lying between the Southerly productions of the Easterly and Westerly limits of Block 379, District Lot 526, Group 1, New Westminster District, the same as shown outlined red on plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., dated the 26th day of August, 1970, and marginally numbered LF 5485, a print of which is hereto annexed; be closed and stopped up. The North half of the closed road to be conveyed to the British Columbia Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation, and the South half to be conveyed to the Vancouver General Hospital; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the established lane, being the East 20 feet of Lot 15, Block 379, District Lot 526, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 991 be closed, stopped up and conveyed to the British Columbia Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the said closed road and lane be subdivided with the abutting lands of British Columbia Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation and The Vancouver General Hospital. - CARRIED 3. Establishment of Land for Highway Purposes (S/S 4th Avenue between Trafalgar and Larch Streets)_____________________________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of the South four feet of Lots 9 and 10, Block 240A, D.L. 526, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plans 1058 and 3943; AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient in the public interest to establish the hereinafter described lands for highway purposes; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the South four feet of Lots 9 and 10, Block 240A, D.L. 526, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plans 1058 and 3943, be, and the same are, hereby established for highway purposes and declared to form portions of highway. - CARRIED 4. Resident Parking: 2600 block Triumph Street On October 27th, Notice was called on the following motion of Alderman Wilson, seconded this day by Ald. Sweeney: MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the parking for residents only provision be made applicable throughout the 2600 block Triumph Street. (referred) MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the subject matter of the foregoing motion be referred to the Official Traffic Commission for consideration. - CARRIED 142 5. Assistance to Urban Municipalities Notice was given on the following motion at the meeting on October 27, 1070: MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT WHEREAS in the Speech from the Throne, delivered on October 8, 1970, among other things, it was stated: 'One of the greatest of the challenges to individuality comes from the increasing pressures of urban living. It is estimated that eighty per cent of the population of Canada will be resident in a few large cities by the end of this century. By comparison with the recent past, this is a new face of Canada bringing with it a new accumulation of problems. One of those problems is the need for adequate housing, another the provision of the many services necessary in an urban environment. Much progress has already been attained in these areas, but much more remains to be done. To solve the problems will require an ever-increasing share of the nation's financial resources; not to solve them to permit unmanaged growth, would result in an unacceptable drain on the nation's human resources. To foster co- ordination of the activities of all levels of government, and to contribute to sound urban growth and development, the Government proposes the re-organization of its urban activities under the direction of a Minister of State for Urban Affairs and Housing. The Government seeks, by making rational its efforts in these fields, and through con- sultation with those mostly concerned, to help Canadians reach and implement the decisions that will determine their urban future." AND WHEREAS Mayor Dent of Edmonton, President of the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities, stated, on behalf of that organization, that: "The Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities welcomes the Federal Government's decision to name a Minister of State responsible for Urban Affairs and Housing. We believe that the move, as outlined in the Throne Speech, constitutes a firm and responsible commit- ment on the part of the Federal Government to do its fair share in meeting all Canadian government's common responsibilities towards the Canadian Urban Dweller." AND WHEREAS the provision of rapid transit represents a major priority in the servicing of large urban metropolitan areas; AND WHEREAS the Hon. Dan Campbell, Minister of Municipal Affairs, stated that the Provincial Government would contribute up to 37½% of the cost of providing such a transit system for the Vancouver metropolitan area; AND WHEREAS the Vancouver Sun, in its issue of October 24, 1970, reports that the Hon. Arthur Laing stated that "the Federal Government has no intention of helping to pay for Greater Vancouver's proposed $300-million rapid transit system" 143 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Vancouver City Council request from the Prime Minister of Canada clarification as to whether the Speech from the Throne represents government policy in regard to assistance to urban municipalities, as the statement by Mr. Laing seems to repudiate this policy. - LOST (The motion was put and lost) 6. Transportation Corridors and Land-use Control___________________ MOVED by Ald.Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs has suggested that the Greater Vancouver Regional District take over land-use control on proposed transportation corridors, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Administration report to Council on the implications to the City of transportation corridors and land-use control, and possible action by Council in antici- pation of the Greater Vancouver Regional District taking on land-use control powers. (Notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. 7. Outdoor Burning MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver passed By-law #4425 being the Air Pollution Control By-law to regulate the emission and discharge of particulate matter, smoke, noxious fumes into the atmosphere; AND WHEREAS we allow outdoor burning on 4 (four) weekends per year; AND WHEREAS people have been observed burning leaves and other matter on residential street asphalt surfaces; AND WHEREAS many residents of Vancouver have complained to City Hall, Fire Department and to Aldermen of the fire hazards created, and air pollution created; AND WHEREAS these concerns and complaints are not received during the balance of the year when outdoor burning is not allowed; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Engineer, Fire Chief, Smoke Inspector report to Council regarding the effect of the burning allowed on the atmosphere in Vancouver, the effect real and anticipated on City streets, the fire hazards created, and the anticipated additional cost of refuse collection if outdoor burning is totally banned. (Notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. 144 ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Phillips - enquired as follows: Centennial Matters (a) when a list of suggestions for Centennial projects will be made available, and what the projects are. (b) What is the time limit in which Centennial funds must be spent? (c) What are the details of Federal and Provincial grants? The Alderman requested answers be provided. The Deputy Mayor instructed the matter be referred to His Worship the Mayor Alderman Phillips - referred to a Board of Administration Carbon Monoxide Contained report dated February 12, 1970 in in Atmosphere answer to an enquiry by Alderman Phillips at a Council meeting respecting carbon monoxide contained in the atmosphere. The report at that time indicated that the Provincial Health Branch has received equipment which will be placed in a mobile van to test for carbon monoxide in the downtown area and that the equipment could be in operation within two or three months. The Alderman enquired if any testing has been carried out as indicated in the report. An up-dated report by the Director of Permits and Licenses is requested. It was agreed the Board of Administration would arrange for the report accordingly. Alderman Sweeney - advised the Northwest League of Pro¬ Baseball Franchise: North- fessional Baseball would like to West League of Professional establish a franchise in the City of Baseball Vancouver commencing with the 1971 baseball season. The use of Capilano Stadium is therefore requested. The Deputy Mayor directed the City Clerk to forward this enquiry to the Park Board with the request a report be given to Council within the next two weeks in respect of that Board's review of the question of the use of the Capilano Stadium. Alderman Calder - enquired of action by the Greater Detention Home for Vancouver Regional District in estab¬ Juveniles: Metropolitan lishing a Juvenile Detention Home for Area the metropolitan area. The enquiry was answered. A news release from the Regional District states the District has approved a full study into the matter and that the concept of a Remand Detention Home operated by the Regional District has been endorsed. Consultants will be retained. 145 Alderman Calder - enquired whether the Regional District Noise Pollution would be assuming the responsibility for noise pollution. The enquiry was answered to the effect the District authorized a study of noise pollution in the metropolitan area. Alderman Calder - referred to Sign By-law 2341 provision, Plywood Signs Section 3, that signs over streets must be illuminated and enquired why such signs must be illuminated. The enquiry was answered by Commissioner Ryan. Alderman Rankin - enquired of the status of the report Bicycle Registration required of the Board of Administration Alderman Broome - in the matter of bicycle registration. Social Service Matters The Board of Administration was unable to advise at this time. advised he would be accompanying a UBCM delegation to Victoria to meet with the Minister for the purpose of filing the UBCM brief regarding welfare payments and assessments against the municipalities. The Alderman stated that he would endeavour to obtain copies of the brief for members of Council following the presentation. Alderman Wilson - reiterated an enquiry made on Maintenance of Boulevard: September 29, 1970, in respect of Boundary Road north of maintenance of boulevards and requesting Hastings Street in particular a report from the City Engineer as to responsibility for maintaining the boulevard on Boundary Road, north of Hastings Street. The Deputy Mayor directed the enquiry to the City Engineer. 146 NOTICE OF MOTION Time of Commencement: Council Meetings_______ Alderman Phillips submitted the following Notice of Motion: MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT WHEREAS Council meetings often run short of time on Tuesday afternoons with the result that important matters are not given proper consideration; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council begin its meetings at 9:00 A.M. rather than 9:30 A.M. (Notice) Notice was recognized by the Chair. The Council adjourned at approximately 4:55 p.m. The foregoing are Minutes of the Regular Council meeting of November 3, 1970. 147 BOARD Of ADMINISTRATION . . . (WORKS) 1 OCTOBER 30TH, 1970 WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. Reallocation of Sewer Funds "The 1970 Severs Capital Budget included an allotment of $500,000 for severing Area E of the South East Sector on the assumption that this would go ahead in the current budget year. It now appears that this work will not be carried out during this period but since the balance of funds available for sever projects is now depleted it is proposed that $300,000 be transferred from the Area E provision and utilized for sever projects included in the 1971-1975 five year plan. These South East Sector funds will be replaced out of the next five year plan funds when the area is to be serviced. In order that funds may be available for current sever projects, I RECOMMEND: That $300,000 be transferred from Account Code 0114/2050 'Provision for servicing South-East Sector, Area E' to the 1970 Severs Capital Budget Account Code 0116/7906 'Miscellaneous - Unallocated' Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Reallocation of Sever Funds "It does not appear that the sever outfall on Laurel Street north of Sixth Avenue will be extended in the current budget period. In order that funds may be available for other purposes, I RECOMMEND making the following transfer: Account Code 0116/6801 'Laurel North of Sixth Extend Outfall' approximately $ 30,000 to Account Code 0116/7906 'Miscellaneous - Unallocated' " Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 3. Sever on 23rd Avenue East of Prince Edvard Street "This sever has been inspected by T.V. and found to be in very poor condition. The estimated cost of reconstruction is $19,800. I RECOMMEND that $19,800 be appropriated for this work from Account Code 0116/7906 'Miscellaneous - Unallocated' in the 1970 Severs Capital Budget, subject to Item 1 of this report being approved." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 148 5. Sewer in the Lane East of Ontario Street between 19th Avenue and 20th Avenue "Sections of the Spur Sever in the lane have collapsed. The estimated cost of replacement is $6,200. I RECOMMEND that $6,200 be appropriated from Account Code 0116/7906 'Miscellaneous - Unallocated' in the 1970 Severs Capital Budget, subject to Item 1 of this report being approved." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 5. Special Finish Filler Sidewalk "Chercover Engineering Ltd., acting for Hamilton Harvey Ltd., have applied for permission to retain an exposed aggregate entrance filler sidewalk. The location is 2674- West 4th Avenue. Permission is recommended subject to the following conditions. (a) The owner enter into an agreement as provided by the Encroachment By-law. (b) The annual charge be nil." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. RECOMMENDATION: 6. Tenders for Street Lighting Contract No. 101______________________ Tenders for the installation of street lighting on Contract No. 101 were opened at the meeting of the Board of Administration on October 19, 1970 and referred to the City Engineer for tabulation and report. The City Engineer reports as follows: "The following is a tabulation of the tenders received for the installation of street lighting on Contract No. 101: Ricketts-Sewell Electric Ltd. $114,941.65 C.H.E. Williams Co. Ltd. $117,517.92 This is a unit price contract and the contractor will be paid for the work installed as measured on the street. The City Engineer RECOMMENDS that: (a) the contract for the installation of street lighting on Contract No. 101 be awarded to the Ricketts-Sewell Electric Ltd., subject to the Company entering into an agreement with the City that is satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel, (b) the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract, and (c) the Bid Bonds be returned to the unsuccessful tenderer." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 131 149 Board of Administration, October 30, 1970 (SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICE AND HEALTH MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Social Service Allowance - Christmas Bonus___________________ The Acting Social Service Administrator reports as follows: "The Honourable P.A. Gaglardi, Minister of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement, has approved a supplementary allowance (Christmas Bonus) to persons in receipt of Social Allowance during the month of December, 1970. The amount of the Christmas Bonus is $10.00 for each head of a family and $4.00 for each single person. This is the same rate as in 1969, and will be shared 80% by the Province and 20% by the Municipalities on a per capita basis. RECOMMENDED that payment of this Bonus be approved." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the Acting Social Service Administrator be adopted. 2. Purchase of Bed Lamps - Taylor Manor_______________ The Acting Social Service Administrator reports as follows: "In January 1970 the Inspector of the Licensing Division, Community Care Facilities, Department of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement, after inspecting the facilities at Taylor Manor, recommended that '48 bed lamps should be replaced by a safer type of lamp. There have been several accidents with the present ones.' As a consequence $230.00 was provided in the 1970 Budget to replace the bed lamps. This amount provided for lamps which would be attached to the beds and plugged into wall receptacles. Subsequently the Electrical Division, on reviewing this need, judged that this type of lamp would not provide the required safety and that the lamps should be wall mounted. The cost of a suitable and safe lamp of this type would be $13.00 each, and the total price for installing the lamps is estimated by the Electrical Division to be $2700.00. As this is a safety precaution that should not be delayed another year, it is recommended that this work be proceeded with in 1970. The Comptroller of Accounts advises that 'if City Council approved the installation of the wall mounted lamps, the additional cost amounting to $2470.00 will be provided by an appropriation from Revenue Surplus - Prior Years, pending the final Revenue and Expenditure results at year end.' RECOMMENDED that $2470.00 be provided from this fund so that the work can be completed as soon as possible." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Acting Social Service Administrator be adopted. 150 3. Feed-In, Inner-City Service Project The Acting Social Service Administrator reports as follows: "On April 28, 1970, City Council approved the provision of emergency feeding of needy transient youth. The Feed-In to be operated by the Inner-City Service Organization for the period May 1 to October 31, 1970. The Provincial Department of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement agreed to share in the cost as a social assistance payment on the 80/20 sharing formula. The estimate of numbers who would require the services of the Feed-In was 123 per day and the cost estimated to be $6,000.00 per month. The Feed-In started on June 2, 1970 on the playgrounds of Alexander Neighbourhood House, moved from there to Henry Hudson School for the months of July and August and latterly was feeding at the Jericho Barracks and most recently Inner-City Hostel at 6th Avenue and Columbia. Two meals per day were provided at a cost of 63 cents for breakfast and 90 cents for dinner - total $1.55. The numbers fed and the cost far exceeded the estimate as there was an unusally heavy influx of young transients into the City. The costs were: June $ 6,174.00 July 11,630.00 August 15,720.00 September 14,088.00 October 1 to 11th 3,631.00 $ 51,243.00 Of this total the City of Vancouver's share was approximately 8% or $4,099.44. All individuals were required to sign a declaration that they were without money and were not in receipt of social assistance each time they received a meal. There were complaints that there were a large number of persons in receipt of social assistance who were taking advantage of the Feed-In. About 2,700 names on the Feed-In lists for one week in July were checked against the social assistance roles and only three names were indentified as social assistance recipients. The possibility of continuing the Feed-In for the winter months has been broached by some organizations and a letter to the Department of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement concerning this elicited the following reply, in part, from the Assistant Deputy Minister dated October 26, 1970: 'The Minister has stated that the Province will not participate in the cost of the Feed-In beyond October 31, 1970. This coincides with the original date which we agreed on many months ago'. The termination of the Feed-In will make it necessary for some of the young persons presently using this service to either (1) accept hostel care in whatever facilities are available, such as Pacific Hostel or Inner-City Service Hostel; or (2) accept a referral from the Social Service Department for meals and lodging. Meals to be provided by means of meal tickets on the White Lunch and lodgings to be paid for directly to the landlord. Those who will not accept either of these alternatives will likely leave town or will have to rely on whatever other resources are available in the community. 151 In view of the Government's intention not to share in the cost of the Feed-In beyond October 31, 1970, it is recommended that: The Social Service Department terminate its arrangement with Inner-City Services for the Feed-In effective October 31, 1970, and that organization be so notified." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Acting Social Service Administrator be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 131 154 BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Amendments to Plumbing By-law - Fees for Examination for Master Plumber Certificates____________________ The City Building Inspector reports as follows: "Section 1.5 of the Plumbing By-law contains regulations with respect to examination of plumbers for Master Plumber certificates. Under the terms of the By-law there is a Board of Examiners which includes two Master Plumbers appointed by Council. These men are entitled to receive $30 per day while conducting examinations. This figure which was set in 1956 is considered to be unrealistic today. It is suggested that $50 per day would be appropriate and the Canadian Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association also consider this amount to be reasonable. The fee paid by a candidate for examination is $25.00. It is considered appropriate to increase this amount to $35.00 and the Contractors Association concurs in this. The cost of conducting an examination would be more than covered by the fees paid by the candidates. I recommend as follows: (a) That the remuneration received by a member of the Board of Examiners for Master Plumbers be increased to $50 per day. (b) That the fee to be paid by a candidate for examination be increased to $35. (c) That the Corporation Counsel be instructed to bring in an amendment to the Plumbing By-law to give effect to these proposed changes." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the City Building Inspector be approved. 2. Extension of time for the Downtown Vancouver Development Concepts Replies The Director of Planning reports as follows: "In June 1970, a report, Downtown Vancouver Development Concepts, was printed and distributed to the general public. This report re- quested opinions from organizations and the general public about the development of the Downtown peninsula. The date established in the report for receipt of replies was October 23, 1970. On September 30th, the Vancouver Regional District released a feasibility report on rapid transit which proposed service to the Downtown area. That study has also been distributed with a request for comments. By October 23rd, 18 individuals and organizations had submitted briefs to the Director of Planning, commenting on the Downtown Concepts Report. However, five organizations: The Board of Trade, the Downtown Business Association, the Citizens' Council on Civic Development, the New Democratic Party and the Junior League of Vancouver have requested additional time for their replies, in order to relate their comments on the Development Concepts Report to the Rapid Transit Study. The Director of Planning is at present concentrating on completing a series of reports on False Creek. The delay will not therefore hamper Departmental activity. It is recommended that the time for replying to the Downtown Concepts Report be extended to November 30, 1970, and that the five mentioned organizations be so notified." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Planning be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 131 153 Board of Administration, October 30, 1970 (FIRE - 1) FIRE AND TRAFFIC MATTERS INFORMATION 1. Outdoor Burning Mr. J. R. Oakley wrote to City Council August 5, 1970, requesting the revokation of the By-law permitting outdoor burning on four weekends each year. The letter was circulated for the information of Council. Mr. Oakley, in a letter dated October 5, 1970, again requests the by-law be revoked. The Director of Permits and Licenses reports as follows: "City Council passed By-law #4373 on June 27, 1968 to amend the Fire By-law #2193 which prohibited the burning of any material in the open air within the City, except in a device used solely for the preparation of food. In addition, the Fire Chief may issue a permit to allow burning of brush, stumps, slash and any other material resulting from the clearing of land. Council, on May 6, 1969, passed By-law #4425 which further amended the Fire By-law to permit the burning of 'garden refuse in the nature of grass and other clippings, leaves, tree and shrub prunings, cuttings and like material ... on the last Saturday in the month of March, the following Sunday and the following Saturday and Sunday, and the last Saturday in the month of October, the following Sunday and the following Saturday and Sunday.' I understand that Council amended the Fire By-law to permit weekend burning in spite of the contribution to air pollution in order to look after a serious disposal problem from other sources which could not be satisfactorily dealt with otherwise." Your Board submits the above report for the information of Council. (Copies of the communications from Mr. Oakley dated August 5 and October 5, 1970, are circulated for the information of Council). FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 131 154 Board of Administration, October 30, 1970 ............. (FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATION AND CONSIDERATION 1. Business Development Letter from The Public Relations Services Limited re City of Vancouver Newsletter___________ The Director of Finance reports as follows: "A letter dated October 20, 1970, has been received from The Public Relations Services Limited proposing to Council that they be engaged to prepare a newsletter to be mailed with the assessment notice. The fee for their services would be $1,000.00 and in addition there would be the cost of printing. In order to be mailed with the assessment notice the letter would be required for stuffing in envelopes well before the end of November. The Assessment Department is also faced with a problem of advising owners of changes in Assessment regulations which have not yet been defined by the Provincial Government. Each insert must be inserted separately in the envelope and even though done by machine, several working days are required for each insert with the notice last. There is also limitation on size and envelope space. I am definitely of the opinion that a newsletter could not be well prepared and 100,000 copies printed in time to be inserted with the assessment notices this year, without proving to be a major hindrance to the main effort of getting out assessment notices in accordance with legal requirements. Future assessment notices may be of a fold over type not requiring envelopes and would not provide a mailing medium for other material in any case. For many years, the City has sent out an information sheet with the tax bill. Originally, this was to provide information on revenues and expenditures of the City on a percentage and per capita basis. The usual charts were included until a Council Committee decided that the material other than budget figures should be of a general nature. This has been prepared by the Deputy Director of Finance for several years with the help of other Departments, probably due to the origination of the sheets as a Finance Department production related to financial infor- mation. Printing costs recently have amounted to about $1,400.00 per year. A sheet was prepared but not printed for 1970. Council will recall that the Regional District requested that their brochure be sent this year and it was substituted for the City's news- letter as reported to Council. Mailings with the City's tax bill or assessment notice do not provide full coverage of all citizens, as only owner occupied dwelling units and businesses are covered. With the trend towards rented apartments the coverage is decreasing. 155 It is therefore recommended that a newsletter as proposed by The Public Relations Services Limited not be mailed with the assessment notice, as there is not reasonable time available to accomplish this. Council may wish to consider, however, (a) Whether there is a need to replace the present 'information for taxpayers' prepared by the Finance Department with a professionally prepared newsletter or brochure to be mailed with tax notices. The additional cost presently quoted would be $1,000.00 for preparation. (b) Whether such a newsletter or brochure, if preparation by a professional meets with Council approval, should have wider distribution to include apartment tenants, and be sent at a more appropriate time than the assess- ment notice or tax notice mailing. The cost of dis- tribution to all homes and apartments by the post office as unaddressed mail would be in the range of $3,000.00 to $3,500.00 at 3d each." Your Board RECOMMENDS approval of the recommendation of the Director of Finance with respect to the letter received from The Public Relations Services Limited and submits for the consideration of Council the matter of an information sheet to be mailed separately. (Copies of the letter dated October 20, 1970, from The Public Relations Services Limited are circulated for the information of Council.) CONSIDERATION 2. Admission Privileges: Vancouver Museums and Planetarium On March 24, 1970, City Council approved a number of recommendations of the Director of Museums, as submitted in the Board of Administration report dated March 13, 1970, concerning admission privileges to the Vancouver Museums and Planetarium. Two of the recommendations are as follows: "(2) That admission privileges for the following organizations affiliated with the Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association remain as at present The Archaeological Society of British Columbia Vancouver Natural History Society Vancouver Historical Society Vancouver Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada 156 The present arrangement is that members of these organizations are accorded free admission to the Centennial Museum and Maritime Museums only in return for an annual contribution to the Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planetarium Board Trust Account of $2.00 per family membership and $1.00 per individual membership, paid quarterly through the Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association. (3) That further appropriate groups may be added to the list of affiliated organizations by Council, on recommendation of the Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planetarium Board." A letter dated September 28, 1970, has been received from the Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association requesting that the World Ship Society of Western Canada be allowed to become an affiliated member of the Association and to have the same privileges currently extended to other affiliated organizations. The Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planetarium Board approved of this application on September 29, 1970. Your Board submits this request for the consideration of Council and points out that the matter of admission privileges will be reviewed by the Board of Administration in December, as directed by Council. (Copies of letter dated September 28, 1970, from the Vancouver Museums and Planetarium Association are circulated for the information of Council.) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 132 157 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS REGULAR REPORT OCTOBER 23, 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Salary and Classification Review - One Position - Cashier Clerk Typist, Department of Permits and Licenses. The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "At the request of the Director of Permits and Licenses, I have reviewed the duties and responsibilities of one Cashier Clerk Typist position in the Administrative Division of the Department of Permits and Licenses. The incumbent of this position (Mrs. D. Callan) in addition to performing assigned clerical tasks, functions as a relief cashier. The clerical duties primarily include responsibility for the processing of new sign cards and the maintenance of existing sign files and records. She is additionally respon- sible for the recording of all fire alarm systems and emergency lighting installed under permit. I find that these clerical responsibilities fall within the incumbent's existing classi- fication of Cashier Clerk Typist. However, approximately 50% of the incumbent's time is spent on cashiering duties func- tioning in relief during rest periods, lunch periods and also during peak periods when two cashiers are required. These duties fall within a higher classification and I therefore recommend the following arrangements: The incumbent be granted two pay grades for additional responsibility effective until March 31st, 1971. The City's classification for cashiers is currently being reviewed and the results should be available in early 1971. Therefore, this position would then be reviewed in order to establish its permanent classification. Further- more, I recommend that the two pay grades be made retroactive to December 16th, 1969, which was the time when the increased responsibilities accrued to this position (i.e. the incumbent was physically moved from the Electrical Inspection operation on Broadway Street to the East Wing and assumed the functions of relief cashier). The cost of this proposal for one-half month in 1969 will be $20.00. The Comptroller of Accounts reports that the additional funds, estimated at $640.00 for 1970 (12 months) (1970 rates), are available within the 1970 Departmental Budget. The contents of this report have been reviewed by the Director of Permits and Licenses and the Business Manager, Municipal and Regional Employees' Union, who are in agreement. 158 SUMMARY Present Proposed Effective Incumbent Classification Classification Date D. Callan Cashier Clerk Cashier Clerk Dec. 16/69 Typist Typist through Pay Grade 10 Pay Grade 10 March 31/71 ($389 - 459) * ($389 - 459) * Plus two pay grades for additional responsibility * 1970 Rates Your Board RECOMMENDS that (a) the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted (b) the necessary funds, estimated at $660. be provided from the Departmental Budget (c) the Director of Permits and Licenses be authorized to implement this report. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 132 159 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT OCTOBER 30, 1970 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Non-Union Casual Wage Rates, 1970 Board of Parks and Public Recreation The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "At its meeting of November 18, 1969, Council approved the 1969 schedule of Non-Union Casual wage rates for the Board of Parks and Public Recreation. The schedule incorporated increases from 1968 which were in line with those granted under the Inside and Outside Agreements. At its meeting on May 25, 1970, the Board of Parks and Public Recreation received for information, the recommendations of the Superintendent of Parks, for a 1970 wage schedule to be effective January 1, 1970. Once again, the schedule involved increases in line with the Collective Agreements with the exception that the classes of Community Centre Worker II through V were kept at their 1969 rates. I have reviewed the recommendations of the Superintendent of Parks and it has been agreed with him that in view of a number of factors, it would be appropriate to leave several other classifications at their 1969 levels. These are specified in the schedule which follows: In addition, there are six classifications (Paper Picker, Zoo Ranger, Watchman, Custodian Cleanup, Bathhouse Attendant and Filter and Pool Attendant) where it is evident that a detailed review of duties and responsibilities is required before a final recommendation can be made and I am currently conducting this review. These classifications are not shown in the schedule, but will be covered in a subsequent report. I recommend that the following schedule of Non-Union Casual Wage Rates be approved, effective January 1, 1970: A . HOURLY PAID STAFF Jan. 1, 1970 SINGLE RATES 1. Buildings, Cleanup, etc. Building Attendant 1 2.635 Building Attendant 11 2.82 Building Maid 1.93 160 INCREMENT CHANGES STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 1. Income Operations Lagoon Boating Guard 1.805 1.88 1.97 2 . Beaches and Pools Cashier Attendant 1.68 1.75 1.84 3 . Recreation Staff Community Centre Worker I - 1.50** 1.65* Community Centre Worker II 1.75 2.00 2.25* Community Centre Worker III 2.50 2.75 3.00* Community Centre Worker IV 3.50 4.00 4.50* Community Centre Worker V 5.00 5.50 6.00* Playground Leader I 1.54 1.59 1.67 Playground Leader II 2.09 2.19 2.29 B. WEEKLY, BI-WEEKLY OR MONTHLY PAID STAFF Supervisor (Ponies & Children's Zoo) $395.00 Manager (Golf Clubhouses) 139.00 Resident Caretaker Marina (44 hr. wk.) 227.00 Night Pool Patrol 131.00 Resident Caretaker Picnic Area $60 per month plus house* Gun Loader $50 per month plus house* Lockup (English Bay Bathhouse) $25 per month* Wading Pool Service $50 per month* STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5* Playground Driver $369 $387 $403 $422 $440 (per month) * No change from 1969 wage rate ** Wage rate adjusted May 4, 1970 to comply with Minimum Wage Order No. 8 (1970) The Comptroller of Accounts reports that the additional increased wage costs are available within the Park Board 1970 Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendations of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. 161 2. Training Course - Air Pollution Control Officer The Director of Permits & Licenses reports as follows: "A school to train air pollution control personnel in the techniques of evaluating plume densities has been established by the State of Washington, Department of Ecology. Our air pollution control officers received their training in this field on the job many years ago. The equipment used at that time was designed and built by City staff but is no longer usable. The air pollution control officers are required to evaluate smoke emissions as part of their daily duties and on occasion, are required to give evidence of their findings in court. In my opinion, they should be in a position to state that they have recently attended a training course in this field and hold a certificate from a recognized training school. For this reason I strongly recommend that Mr. J. Urwin, one of our four air pollution control officers, be authorized to enroll in the course offered by the State of Washington. The course consists of a one day theory session followed later by one or two days training in the field. The cost to the City for the theory session would be $15.00 registra- tion fee plus travelling expenses estimated at $75.00 and up to two days leave of absence with pay. It is not felt that the field training is required at this time. This cost is insignificant compared to what it would cost to construct or purchase the equipment necessary to produce plumes of known density for evaluation purposes. The course is being given at the Department of Ecology, Redmond, Washington, and the necessary funds are available in the Departmental budget. RECOMMENDED that authority be granted under Regulation 45-10 for Mr. Urwin to enroll in the air pollution training course at the Department of Ecology, Redmond, Washington, at an estimated cost of $90.00 chargeable to Account 6701/25 and that he be granted up to two days leave of absence with pay." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above report be adopted. 3. Auto Allowance - Mrs. P. Watkins, Health Department.__________________ The Director of Finance reports as follows: "The Acting Social Service Administrator advises that due to organizational changes, Mrs. Watkins will be using her auto daily and has requested that she receive a monthly auto allowance, effective November 1, 1970, to replace her present allowance of 116 per mile. It is recommended therefore that Mrs. P. Watkins, Health Department, be granted a monthly auto allowance effective November 1, 1970." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendation of the Director of Finance be adopted. 162 4. Auto Allowance for Position of Museum Collections Assistant, City Museums Department._________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "On February 8, 1968, City Council approved the establishment of automobile allowances for several positions in the City Museums Department. One of the positions with such an allowance was reclassified from Museum Curatorial Assistant to Museum Collections Assistant on August 12, 1970. As I have been advised that the need for the car allowance for this position has not changed with the reclassification, I recommend that it be continued and on the same basis as before, effective August 12, 1970." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. 5. Auto Allowance - Internal Auditor The Director of Finance reports as follows: "A request has been received from the Internal Auditor for an auto allowance as he will be using his car on City business. It is impractical for him to use a pool car as sometimes his work requires him to be away from City Hall for most of the day. I therefore recommend that a monthly auto allowance be granted for the position of Internal Auditor, presently occupied by Mr. Gordon Peet, effective November 1, 1970." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendation of the Director of Finance be adopted. 6. Sun Life Assurance Company Policy Amendment - Vancouver Police Department_____________________________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "As specified in the Contract Agreement between the Board of Police Commissioners for the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Policemen's Union signed July 16, 1969, and specified in Section 9-2 of that Agreement, we have policy amendment number 4, approved by the office of the Corporation Counsel to submit for approval. This policy amendment sets out in detail the Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage for Class G insurance coverage (and specified limitations) for the Vancouver Policemen's Union and Excluded Members of the Uniform Staff of the Police Department (except the Chief Constable, Deputy Chief Con- stable, and Staff Superintendents). It provides in addition to Croup Life coverage based on annual income, Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage in an amount equivalent to the Group Life coverage. This has been effective from July 1, 1969. 163 The fee for this additional coverage is specifically set out on page 9 of the Amendment and is $0.09 per $1,000.00 of Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage, in addition to the premium of $0.62 per $1,000.00 for life coverage. The approximate cost for this additional coverage for the Policy year December 1, 1969 to November 30, 1970, is $7,336.35, half of which is borne by the employees. I would, therefore, recommend that amendment number 4 of the Sun Life Assurance Company Policy No. 8645-G and GD be approved." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 132 164 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS OCTOBER 30, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Knight Street Widening 49th to 57th Avenue The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Further to Board of Administration, Works & Utility Matters, August 14, 1970 and Resolution of Council of August 18, 1970 approving estimates for the acquisition of lands and preliminary development work in connection with the above project, I have to report that the owners of the following properties have agreed to convey the required widening strips at the established rate of $1.00 per sq. ft. on terms as indicated: a) Lot 46, Blks. 29 to 31, D.L. 200 7248 Knight Street 1) Loss of land (W 7') $231.00 2) City Engineer to install concrete wall with grade steps at the new property line and replace lawn where damaged b) Lot 32, Blk. 2, D.L. 739 6603 Knight Street 1) Loss of land (E 7') $231.00 2) The City to replace picket fence with 74.25 one coat of paint. $305.25 3) City Engineer to reconnect walk and replace any damaged lawn. c) Lot 12, Blk. 9, D.L. W½ 738 6572 Knight Street $231.00 1) Loss of land (W 7') 15.00 2) Loss of fence $246.00 3) City Engineer to reconnect walk and replace any damaged lawn. d) Lot 19, Blk. 9, D.L. W½ 738 6650 Knight Street 1) Loss of land (W 7') 2) Loss of 5 ornamental shrubs and 47' $231.00 of picket fence. $175.00 3) City to remove existing front steps and $406.00 build new front steps and porch clear of $775.00 new property line and replace concrete walks. 4) City Engineer to fill balance of front yard and replace lawn. 165 e) Lot 23, Blk. 6, D.L. 739 6973 Knight Street 1) Loss of land (E 7') 2) City Engineer to reconnect walk and replace any damaged lawn. f) Lot 3S, Blk. 2, D.L. 739 6349 Knight Street $231.00 1) Loss of land (E 7') $231.00 2) City Engineer to reconnect walks and $231.00 replace any damaged lawn. g) Lot 34, Blk. 2, D.L. 739 6383 Knight Street 1) Loss of land (E 7') 2) City Engineer to reconnect walk and replace any damaged lawn. h) Lot 29, Blk. 3, D.L. 739 6721 Knight Street 1) Loss of land (E 7') $231.00 2) City to rebuild portion of brick 60.00 planter $291.00 3) City Engineer to install concrete wall and grade steps, reconnect walk and replace any damaged lawn. i) Lot 49, Blks. 29-31, D.L. 200 $231.00 7216 Knight Street $231.00 1) Loss of land (W 7') 90.00 2) City Engineer to install concrete wall $281.00 and grade steps, reconnect walks and replace any damaged lawn. j) Lot 64, Blks. 29-31, D.L. 200 7229 Knight Street 1) Loss of land (E 7') 2) Loss of shrubs 3) The City Engineer to construct a concrete retainer wall with grade step at the new property line and replace any damaged lawn. k) Lot 37, Blk. 2, D.L. 739 6333 Knight Street 1) Loss of land (E 7') $231.00 2) The City Engineer to replace any damaged lawn. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire the above portions of land on the foregoing basis chargeable to Code 14.6/1803." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 166 2. Review of City's Liability Insurance Requirements_______ The Director of Finance has submitted the following report to your Board. "Introduction In 1966 the City hired Mr. Douglas Macdonald as a con- sultant to review the City's entire insurance program and requirements. In late 1966 Mr. Macdonald submitted his report which led in turn to his appointment by Council to implement, if possible, the recommendations and suggestions in his report, with respect to insurance of the City's physical assets. On July 7, 1970 Council adopted the recommendations of the Board of Administration report of June 17, 1970 regarding the physical asset insurance, recommendations based on a very comprehensive review by a committee of City officials ably assisted by Mr. Macdonald. Liability Insurance In general, liability insurance protects the insured, i.e. the City, against claims from persons who are injured or suffer loss or damage as a result of the operations or activities of the insured as specified in the insurance policy. At the present time only certain of the operations or activities of the City are covered. Your officials are of the opinion that a thorough review needs to be made. Review Procedure The best method of handling the review appears to be in the same manner as that for the physical asset insurance. A review committee should be established with senior representatives from Finance, Engineering, Law and Permits and Licenses, plus possibly others from time to time as specific areas are dealt with. The committee would be assisted by Mr. Macdonald. We do not have an insurance department or division as such. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance is responsible for the City's insurance program, but he has only one clerk to handle the function. Without Mr. Macdonald's outstanding knowledge and capabilities in the insurance field we could not have adequately reviewed the physical asset insurance and his services are equally needed in reviewing the liability insurance. The City's liability insurance policies expire on April 1, 1971. The review will probably not be completed before 1972. Therefore, in early 1971 I will report further to Council regarding the expiring insurance policies. Cost of the Review Because of the difficulty in determining liability risks we expect the review to present greater difficulties than did the review of physical asset insurance. However, we do not expect the data systems (information gathering and maintenance) problems that we experienced in the physical asset area. This report requests Council approval of a total of $10,000 for consultants' fees for review of the City's liability insurance program and 167 requirements. Provision will be made in the 1971 and 1972 revenue budgets as no portion of the amount will be required in 1970. Miscellaneous Matter The review of the physical asset insurance is completed and Council approved the recommendations resulting therefrom. The appropriation for consultants' fees was $1,000 short of the amount required and it is there- fore recommended that $1,000 be provided by an appropriation from Revenue Surplus - Prior Years, pending the final Revenue and Expenditure results for 1970. Recommendations It is RECOMMENDED: a) That a Committee be established for the purpose of reviewing the City's program and requirements for liability insurance, and that the Finance, Engineering, Law and Permits and Licenses Departments each appoint a representative to the Committee. The chairman would be the Deputy Director of Finance. b) That Council approve the appointment of Royal Financial Insurance Ltd. (Mr. Douglas Macdonald) as consultant for the insurance review, on the same basis of payment that applied to the physical asset insurance review, at an estimated total cost of $10,000. No part of this amount will be required in 1970. Provision would be made in the 1971 and 1972 revenue budgets. c) That Council approve an appropriation of $1,000 from Revenue Surplus - Prior Years (pending the final revenue and expenditure results for 1970) to complete payment of the consultants' fees for the review of physical asset insurance requirements." Your Board RECOMMENDS that Council approve the recommendations of the Director of Finance. 3. Establishment of City-Owned Property For Highway Purposes___________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "In 1921 the City acquired by tax sale Lots 9 and 10, Block 240A, D.L. 326 situated on the South side of 4th Avenue between Trafalgar and Larch Streets. The property was sold in 1937 except for the South four feet of each lot which was retained for lane purposes. The portions retained by the City were never formally established as lane, and the City holds Title No. 73089-1 to the South four feet of Lots 9 and 10, Block 240A, D.L. 326. The Assessment Commissioner has requested the dedication of these portions as lane, and a formal resolution covering the establishment will be forwarded to Council. 168 RECOMMENDED that the South four feet of Lots 9 and 10, Block 240A, D.L. 526, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plans 1058 and 3943, be established for highway purposes." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendationof the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. CONSIDERATION 4- Georgia Viaduct Replacement Claim by the 3 Vets Ltd. for Moving Costs The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "On February 29, 1968 Council authorized acquisition of properties required for the Georgia Viaduct Replacement. At that time construction of the new Viaduct was to commence in September, 1969. Two of the properties required were occupied by 3 Vets Ltd., one by ownership (828 Main St. - 1,800 sq. ft.) and one by lease (832 Main St. - 5,400 sq. ft.). The lease term was for 3 years ending January 31, 1970 and the property had been occupied by 3 Vets Ltd. under continuous 3-year leases for approximately 21 years. They had tried to buy the property but Montreal Trust Co., agents for the estate would only give assurance of continued occupancy. Acquisition of the property owned by the Company (828 Main St.) was approved by Council March 4, 1969. Although not stated in the report it was understood in negotiations with 3 Vets Ltd. that disruption and moving costs would be compensable when the breaking of the lease was carried out on 832 Main St. and they agreed to the City's purchase of 828 Main St. on that basis. Acquisition of the leased property (832 Main St.) was later approved by Council on April 15, 1969 after which the City was then the landlord of the 3 Vets on this property. On the basis of the original Georgia Viaduct Replacement schedule it was anticipated that both sites should be made available for demolition by August 31, 1969. This required the existing lease to be broken, in which case the City as stated, would be liable for disruption and moving costs. Contemplating this course of action three firms were contacted for moving cost estimates and the lowest bid was $4,179.00 (which did not include unpacking). A settlement of $4,200.00 was proposed to 3 Vets Ltd. which was not accepted because of their uncertainty of relocation costs and disruption of business. The subsequent re-scheduling of the Georgia Viaduct Replacement allowed the lease on 832 Main St. to expire, which, in effect, eliminated the legal responsibility for the cost of breaking the lease. 169 It is the opinion of the Law Department that the Company originally had a claim against the City by virtue of its ownership in 828 Main St. If the 3 Vets Ltd. had refused to negotiate in good faith with the City for that property and forced the matter to expropriation the City would have been obligated to pay moving costs and something in addition for disruption of their business conducted on their said freehold property. The Georgia Viaduct Replacement Committee at their meeting of April 28, 1970 moved that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance offer the 3 Vets Ltd. a compromise in the sum of $2,100.00 in settlement of their claim, subject to City Council approval. This proposed settlement was passed along to Mr. W.A. Street, who intimated that it would be accepted by his clients. However, Mr. Street desired as part of the transaction, to appear as a delegation before Council to speak to the matter." Your Board submits the matter to Council for CONSIDERATION. DELEGATION REQUEST - MR. W.A. STREET (Copy of letter from Mr. W.A. Street, October 6th, 1970, is circulated for the information of Council.) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 133 ======================================================================== 170 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, November 10, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer offered by the Rev. Dr. George Turpin, Civic Chaplain. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Minutes of the Special Council meeting (Public Hearing), dated October 29, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated November 3, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Minutes of the Special Council meeting (In Camera), dated November 5, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED CONDOLENCES: The Late Mr. George Robson MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Vancouver City Council extend condolences to the family of the late Mr. George Robson, former member of the Board of Police Commissioners. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council recessed at approximately 9:35 A.M. to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office, following which the Council recessed at 10:45 A.M. and then reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber at 11:05 A.M. 171 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Claim: Mrs. Catherine Jowett The Council, on October 27th, deferred a Board of Adminis- tration report, Licenses and Claims matters, dated October 23, 1970, pending the hearing of a delegation. The Council was informed that the delegation now does not wish to appear. MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the Board of Administration report (Licenses and Claims matters), Clause 1, dated October 23, 1970, be received for information. - CARRIED 2. Proposed Rezoning: W/S Hudson Street North and South of 71st Avenue___________ At a Public Hearing on October 29th, the Council tabled the following rezoning application by the Director of Planning and a motion by Alderman Sweeney, as follows: "Lots B, C, D, E, Block 16, D.L. 318, and Lots 6 and 7 Block 9, D.L. 318, situated on the W/S of Hudson Street North and South of 71st Avenue FROM: C-2 Commercial District TO: RM-3 Multiple Dwelling District" "Moved by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the application to rezone the above mentioned area be not approved." - LOST (After due consideration, the foregoing motion of Alderman Sweeney was put and lost.) MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the foregoing rezoning application of the Director of Planning be approved and the Corporation Counsel be instructed to bring in the necessary amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law. - CARRIED (Alderman Sweeney is recorded in the negative) (Aldermen Wilson and Calder, not being present when this item was dealt with at the Public Hearing, did not vote.) 3. Provincial Policy: Social Allowance Administration The Council, on November 3rd, when considering a Board of Administration report dated October 23rd, on the matter of Provincial Policy: Social Allowance Administration, dealt with Clause G of the report and deferred the balance of the report to this Council meeting for consideration, following a report from Alderman Linnell after meeting with the Minister on the subject. Alderman Linnell reported orally with respect to her meeting with the Minister of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement with particular reference to the policy on 'Emergency Aid'. 172 MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this matter be tabled and the Acting Social Service Administrator be directed to work out with the Department of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement on a method of operation which recognizes the practical differences the City faces with particular reference to 'Emergency Aid', 'Hostel Accommodation' and 'Continuing Assistance', for report back to Council. - CARRIED 4. Melville-Dunsmuir Connector It was agreed to defer this matter pending the hearing of a delegation later this day. COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Transient Youth The Council considered a communication from the Children's Aid Society of Vancouver, B.C., on the matter of transient youth with particular reference to the Society accepting responsibility for transient youth within the age jurisdiction of the Society. MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the letter from the Children's Aid Society be received and a copy be forwarded to the Director of Social Planning/ Community Development for his information. - CARRIED 2. Commission of Inquiry into the Non-Medical Use of Drugs: Public Hearing, November 20, 1970 The Council noted a letter from the Commission of Inquiry into the Non-Medical Use of Drugs which will be holding a Public Hearing in Vancouver on November 20, 1970. The letter suggested the Council may wish to submit its views and comments in respect to the conclusions arrived at by the Commission in its Interim Report. MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the Medical Health Officer be requested to report to Council on the advisability of the Council submitting a brief to the Commission. - CARRIED 3. Appointment of Director: Vancouver Public Library MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the letter of November 2, 1970, from the Vancouver Public Library Board, advising of the appointment of Mr. Morton P. Jordan as Director of the Vancouver Public Library, be received. - CARRIED 173 4. Delegation Request: Canadian Dolphin and Vancouver Amateur Swim Clubs MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT delegations be heard from the Canadian Dolphin Swim Club and the Vancouver Amateur Swimming Club per request received. - CARRIED 5. Delegation Request re Indigent Burials____________ The Council noted a letter from Owen, Bird & McDonald, Barristers, requesting permission to appear as a delegation concerning indigent burials. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Owen, Bird & McDonald be advised that the City Council reiterates its decision with respect to indigent burials and therefore a delegation be not permitted on this subject. - LOST MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT a delegation be heard from Owen, Bird & McDonald with respect to indigent burials. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, November 6, 1970 Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated November 6, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters It was agreed to defer consideration of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated November 6, 1970, pending the hearing of a delegation as requested. Licenses and Claims Matters Shops Closing By-law The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Corporation Counsel in respect of request from the T. Eaton Co. Limited for an amendment to the Shops Closing By-law which would permit retail stores to remain open on Wednesday evening in any week in which a statutory holiday falls on Thursday or Friday. The report noted a request had also been received from the Retail Merchants Association of Canada, B.C. Division, asking that all shops be allowed to remain open until 9:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 30th, but not suggesting a change in the By-law. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the Corporation Counsel be directed to bring in an amendment to the Shops Closing By-law which will permit retail stores to remain open on Wednesday evenings until 9:00 P.M. in any week in which a statutory holiday falls on Thursday or Friday. - CARRIED 174 The Council recessed at 12:00 noon to reconvene at 2:00 p.m. The Council reconvened in the Council Chamber, still in Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair and the following members present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson DELEGATIONS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4. Melville-Dunsmuir Connector Earlier in the proceedings Mr. Maguire and Mr. Birks, representing Bowell McLean Motor Co. Ltd., appeared before the Council with respect to the company's property being affected by the Melville-Dunsmuir Connector. A brief was submitted requesting the company be allowed to enter into immediate negotiations with the City for the City to acquire such property from Bowell McLean Motor Co. Ltd. as may be required for the connector,and the City assist Bowell McLean to acquire such adjacent properties as would be required for development on the area. The Board of Administration, in its report of October 26, 1970, detailed history of the matter and made certain recommendations. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to, as soon as possible, conclude negotiations with the objective of outright acquisition of the Bowell McLean Motor Co. Ltd. property and report to Council, including all details of financing implications necessary for the acquisition of this property; FURTHER THAT the report also include reference to the feasibility of the exchange of the Bowell McLean property for City property. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Special Committee continue its negotiations with the Provincial Government with respect to the Provincial Government property located in this area. - CARRIED Finance Matters Assessments for School and Hospital Purposes (Clause 2) The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Corporation Counsel with respect to a recent announcement by the Provincial Minister of Finance concerning the Government's intention to pass legislation at the next session of the Legis- lature that would have the effect of limiting the assessments on land and improvements to not more than 10% over previous assessments. It was noted that the proposed legislation will be retroactive and will apply to the 1971 assessment roll to assessments for school and hospital purposes only. It was agreed that a brief be prepared based on the City's previous brief when the City objected to the Provincial Government's proposal to limit increases to not more than 5%. Alderman Broome advised that the Executive of the U.B.C.M. is intending to object to this proposed legislation when it meets with the Cabinet of the Provincial Government. 175 MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the City Council support the Executive of the U.B.C.M. on this matter and the Board of Administration prepare a brief for Council for submission to the Provincial Cabinet, through the U.B.C.M., giving appropriate examples of circumstances whereby new developments, such as Marathon Realty's proposed development of the False Creek area, if rezoned, will be grossly under-assessed. - CARRIED The Board of Administration submitted a report of the City Clerk with respect to increased pay rates for Deputy Returning Officers and assistants. It is recommended that the rates of pay for election workers in the following categories be adjusted as follows: Present Rate Proposed Rate Deputy Returning Officers $37.50 - $47.50 $40.00 - $60.00 Assistant to Deputy $27.00 Plus $1.00 $34.00 Plus $1.00 Returning Officers for each half hour for each half hour after midnight after midnight The estimated cost of this change in rates is $750.00 which has been provided for in the 1970 budget. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the foregoing recommendation of the City Clerk be approved. - CARRIED Sinking Fund and Investment Matters, September. 1970 (Clause 1)______________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clause 1 of the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated November 6, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED B. Personnel Matters, Supplementary, November 6, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated November 6, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Property Matters, November 6, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT, in respect of the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated November 6, 1970, Clause 1 be received for information and Clauses 2, 3 and 4 be adopted. - CARRIED 176 D. Fairview Slopes Rezoning The Board of Administration, under date of November 2, 1970, submitted a report with respect to rezoning of the Fairview Slopes (generally north of the lane south of Broadway to 6th Avenue between Granville and Cambie Streets). It was noted in the report that the Technical Planning Board recommended that: "1. The Director of Planning be instructed to make application to amend the text of Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to include a CRM-1 Commercial/Multiple Dwelling District Schedule as set out in the attached draft, (on file in the City Clerk's Office) 2. The Director of Planning be instructed to make application to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 in order to implement the following zoning changes: (a) approximately 43 acres bounded by Hemlock Street, 6th Avenue, Ash Street and 8th Avenue, be rezoned from M-l and M-2 Industrial Districts to a CRM-1 Commercial/ Multiple Dwelling District. (b) approximately 7.4 acres comprising Blocks 300, 320 and Lots 1-12, Block 340, D.L. 526 be rezoned from M-l Industrial District to a C-2 Commercial District. (c) approximately 1.5 acres comprising Parcels "A" and "B" and Lots 15-23, all in Block 340, C.L. 526, be rezoned from an M-l Industrial District to a C-3 Commercial District. 3. The Corporation Counsel be instructed to prepare the necessary by-law amendments and submit same for the con- sideration of Council at a Public Hearing after report from the Town Planning Commission. 4. If proposals are adopted by Council with or without amendment, the Director of Planning be instructed to carry out an automatic review of the CRM-1 provisions after the CRM-1 Schedule has been in effect for a period of twelve months (or earlier if required)." MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the foregoing recommendations of the Technical Planning Board be approved and the necessary Public Hearing be held during the month of January. (tabled) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing motion by Alderman Phillips and the subject matter be tabled for two weeks for a Report Reference by the Director of Planning. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the letter from the Town Planning Commission dated November 6, 1970 advising that the Commission will be reporting to the Council on the matter after November 20, 1970, be received for information. - CARRIED 177 E. Report of Standing Committee on Transportation, October 29, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Standing Committee on Transportation, dated October 29, 1970, including the report by five members of that Committee who reported because of a lack of a quorum, be approved. - CARRIED F. Appointment to Vacancy: Director of Museums The Council received a report from the Special Committee re Vacancy, Director of Museums, in which it was advised that at an 'In Camera' session on November 3rd, the Council adopted a recommendation of the Committee that Mr. Helmuth J. Naumer, of Fort Worth, Texas, be appointed to the position of Director of Museums, effective January 1, 1971, or as soon thereafter as Mr. Naumer is available. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT this report of the Special Committee re Vacancy, Director of Museums, be received for information. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED BY-LAWS BY-LAW TO AMEND ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BY-LAW (Various Locations)________________________________ MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. 178 MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The by-law received three readings) MOTIONS 1. Allocation of Land for Highway Purposes (7229 Knight Street and 5275 Clarendon Street) MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Calder. THAT WHEREAS the registered owners have conveyed to the City of Vancouver, for highway purposes, the following lands: 1. East 7 feet of Lot 64, Blocks 29 to 31, District Lot 200, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1770 2. West 20 feet of each of Lots 2 and 3 of Lots 9 and 10, Block 6, District Lot 394, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 3031; AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for highway purposes; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the above described lands so conveyed be, and the same are hereby accepted and allocated for highway purposes, and declared to form and constitute portions of highway. - CARRIED 2. Closing and Stopping up (40th Avenue West of Victoria Drive and the Lane South of 40th Avenue, West of lane West of Victoria) MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver; AND WHEREAS portions of road dedicated by the deposit of plans 4025 and 1978 and portion of lane dedicated by the deposit of plan 1978 in District Lot 707, are surplus to the City's highway require- ments; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all that portion of road dedicated by the deposit of plan 4025 lying between the Southerly production of the Westerly limit of Lot 29 and the Easterly limit of Lot 24, except the East 7 feet, now road, North ½ of South District Lot 707, Plan 4025 (outlined green): and all that portion of road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 1978 lying between the 179 northerly production of the Westerly limit of Lot 37 and the Easterly limit of Lot 1, except the East 7 feet, now road, South ¼District Lot 707, Plan 1978 (outlined red); and all that portion of lane lying between the Southerly production of the Westerly limit of Lot 38 and the Easterly limit of Lot 42, South ¼ District Lot 707, Plan 1978 (outlined red). The same as shown on a plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C L.S., on the 5th day of February, 1970, and margi- nally numbered LF 5065, a print of which is hereto annexed, be closed, stopped up and conveyed to Canada Safeway Limited; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the said closed portions of road and lane be subdivided with the adjacent Canada Safeway Limited lands. - CARRIED 3. Closing Lane (North of 26th Avenue, East of Alexander Street) York House School______________ MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Calder. THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver; AND WHEREAS all the lane dedicated by the deposit of Plan 6011 adjacent to Lots 1 to 7, Block 670, District Lot 526, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 6011 is surplus to the City's highway requirements; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all the lane in Block 670, District Lot 526, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 6011, be closed, stopped up and conveyed to the abutting owner; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the closed lane be subdivided with the abutting lots. - CARRIED 4. Closing Lane (west of Dieppe Drive from Haida Drive to the lane South)______________ MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Calder. THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver; AND WHEREAS Plan 8268 dedicated a 10 foot lane between Lots 12 and 13, Block 9, Sections 40 and 41, T.H.S.L., Plan 8268, which is surplus to City Highway requirements; AND WHEREAS the owners of said Lots 12 and 13 wish to acquire the said lane; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all that portion of lane dedicated by the deposit of Plan 8268 lying between a line joining the north easterly corner of Lot 12, Block 9, Sections 40 and 41, T.H.S.L., Plan 8268 to the north westerly corner of Lot 13, said Block 9 and a line joining the south easterly corner of said Lot 12 to the south westerly corner of said Lot 13, the same as shown outlined red on a plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., dated the 26th day of August, 1970, and marginally numbered LF 5484, a print of which is hereto annexed, be closed, stopped up and conveyed to the abutting owners of said Lots 12 and 13; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT closed lane be subdivided with the abutting said Lots 12 and 13. - CARRIED 180 G. Police Manpower and Equipment Requirements The City Council, at an 'In Camera' session on October 20th considered a resolution of the Board of Police Commissioners concerning police manpower and equipment requirements, as contained in the Chief Constable's report of October 7th. The Council referred the matter to the Board of Administration for report. Under date of November 5th, the Board of Administration submitted a report of the Director of Finance commenting on the requests of the Chief Constable. The Board of Administration report sets out a number of proposals for the Council's consideration. The Chief Constable addressed the Council emphasizing his Department's immediate requirements. MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT, in accordance with the proposals contained in the report, the Council: 1. approve an increase in the strength of the force by 40 Police Constables as requested by the Board of Police Commissioners as from December 15th, 1970, in preference to the date of December 1st. 2. authorize an increase in the 1970 departmental budget of $29,150 to cover - Salaries $11,600 Fringe benefits 350 Personal equipment 17,200 $29,150 such amount being allocated from Revenue Surplus Prior Years. 3. leave the distribution of the above manpower increase to the discretion of the Board of Police Commissioners subject to the City's usual personnel classification and promotional policies. 4. Ask the Board of Police Commissioners to report back to Council as soon as practicable on additional equipment requirements, in advance of 1971 budget approval, arising out of the above increase of 40 constables. 5. give consideration to additional Police requirements (in excess of the 40 constables covered above) at the time of the 1971 budget review and for this purpose the Police Department's supplementary budget should include an appropriate submission. 6. request the Board of Police Commissioners, after the re- organization of the Patrol Division has been initiated, to report to Council twice yearly upon the effectiveness of the Patrol Division according to criteria mutually agreeable to that Board and City officials. 7. refer back to the Board of Administration the question of communication studies referred to in the Board of Adminis- tration report, for further report at the earliest date. - CARRIED 181 5. Transportation Corridors and Land-use Control___________ Notice was called on the following at the meeting on November 3rd: MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs has suggested that the Greater Vancouver Regional District take over land-use control on proposed transportation corridors, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Administration report to Council on the implications to the City of transportation corridors and land-use control, and possible action by Council in antici- pation of the Greater Vancouver Regional District taking on land-use control powers. - CARRIED (The motion was put and carried) 6. Outdoor Burning Notice was called on the following at the meeting on November 3rd: MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver passed By-law #4425 being the Air Pollution Control By-law to regulate the emission and discharge of particulate matter, smoke, noxious fumes into the atmosphere; AND WHEREAS we allow outdoor burning on 4 (four) weekends per year; AND WHEREAS people have been observed burning leaves and other matter on residential street asphalt surfaces; AND WHEREAS many residents of Vancouver have complained to City Hall, Fire Department and to Aldermen of the fire hazards created, and air pollution created; AND WHEREAS these concerns and complaints are not received during the balance of the year when outdoor burning is not allowed; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Engineer, Fire Chief, Smoke Inspector report to Council regarding the effect of the burning allowed on the atmosphere in Vancouver, the effect real and anticipated on City streets, the fire hazards created, and the anticipated additional cost of refuse collection if outdoor burning is totally banned. - CARRIED (The motion was put and carried) 182 7. Time of Commencement: Council Meetings___________ The following Notice was submitted by Alderman Phillips on November 3rd, and seconded this day by Alderman Sweeney: MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS Council meetings often run short of time on Tuesday afternoons with the result that important matters are not given proper consideration; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council begin its meetings at 9:00 A.M. rather than 9:30 A.M. - LOST (the motion was put and lost.) AMENDED SEE PAGE 209 AMENDED ! SHE PAGE.2.Q.3.. ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Wilson - referred to notices received by home Parking Situation owners in the vicinity of the P.N.E. Surrounding P.N.E. advising them re contravening the Zoning By-law if parking is being permitted on front lawns or backyards of their property. The Alderman requested the Official Traffic Commission consider the matter with a view to permitting such parking. Alderman Hardwick - referred to an incident whereby a tenant Regulations re Main¬ was not given sufficient notice to vacate taining Heat and Power and the power and heat in the rented in Rented Premises premises was cut off. The Alderman enquired what action could be taken immediately on such an emergent situation. The Corporation Counsel advised he would look into the matter. Alderman Calder - advised that the Regional District was Waste Oil and investigating the matter of disposing of Inflammable Material waste oil and inflammable material and suggested the boilers in the building at 720 Beatty Street might dispose of such material. His Worship agreed that the Regional District be so advised. Alderman Calder - referred to a previous enquiry and asked Air Pollution Control when a report would be forthcoming from the Fire Chief on the matter of one fire¬ man per shift at each fire hall being trained in air pollution control and becoming involved in such inspections. The Council adjourned at approximately 4:30 p.m. to meet at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 1970. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 209 The foregoing are Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated November 10, 1970. 183 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION . . . (WORKS) 1 NOVEMBER 6TH , 1970 WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. Lane West of Oak Street North of 12th Avenue and Lot B of Lots 11 to 13. Block 395. D.L. 526 "The owner of Lot B of Lots 11 to 13, Block 395, D.L. 526, has made application to lease a portion of the unopened 12 foot lane west of Oak Street north of 12th Avenue. Secondary access is required to Lot B in order that a proposed development may comply with the Zoning and Development By-Law in respect to off-street loading and parking requirements. I recommend that the 12 foot lane abutting Lots A and B of Lots 11 to 13, Block 395, D.L. 526, be closed and stopped up and leased to the owner of Lot B subject to the following conditions a) The term to be 10 years for the nominal sum of $1.00 subject to 6 months' notice of cancellation if required for municipal purposes; b) The right to construct and maintain utilities in the lease area to be reserved; c) The lease area to be used for access purposes to Lot B only and no buildings to be constructed upon it; d) The lease area to be developed to grades approved by the City Engineer; e) The applicant to provide storm drainage for the lease area and assume liability for the lane development and any flooding of adjacent premises that may occur; f) An agreement satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel aid City Engineer." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Water Main Replacement Prior to Paving in 1971 "The following water main replacement is required prior to paving scheduled for Spring, 1971: Water Main Project 1011 Cordova Street from Gore Avenue to Heatley Avenue (4 blocks) 184 "Paving of this street was approved by Council following a Court of Revision on July 14, 1970. The estimated cost of Project 1011 is $26,000 and funds are available in the 1970 Water Capital Budget, 'Provision for Unspecified 1971 Prior to Paving Projects', Account Code 126/7903. I RECOMMEND that the water main be replaced on the above named street and that $26,000 be appropriated from Account Code 126/7903, 'Provision for Unspecified 1971 Prior to Paving Projects'." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. RECOMMENDATIONS: 3. Tender No. 41-70-7 Refuse Containers The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent report as follows: "Tenders for the above were opened by your Board on October 13, 1970, and referred to the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent for report. Four bids were received; a tabulation is attached, showing prices including sales tax were applicable. Local content is not considered since all steel is supplied from outside the province and all suppliers will fabricate locally. Funds for this purchase were authorized by Council on September 8, 1970. Twenty-one 1 yard, seventy-seven 2 yard, and one hundred 3 yard containers are required. As well as the direct costs of labour and materials, the City's bid prices include a portion of the fixed overhead costs associated with the Shops-Garage operation at Manitoba Yard. This overhead, which covers building maintenance, security, lighting, supervision, stores costs, etc., must be paid for whether or not the City builds these containers. If the City does not do this work, other users of the Shops- Garage facility will pay a higher proportion of the Shops- Garage overhead and the City will pay more dollars 'out of pocket' for the containers required. The construction of containers can be a stabilizing mechan- ism which reduces disruption and increases general efficiency of City shops. If present conditions continue, at least one man will be laid off if the City does not build these containers. On the two previous tenders for containers awarded to the City, the actual cost of the work was over $5,800 less than the City's bid price. This saving is refunded to General City Revenues; if the work had been done outside, the City would have lost this amount. The City is second low bid overall. The total City bid price exceeds the low bidder's total price by only $417.72 (Approx. 1%). The fixed overhead portion of the City's bid is $6,690.04. The City will be 'out of pocket' by over $6,200 if the bid from Dormel Enterprises is accepted. 185 In view of the foregoing, the City Engineer and the Purchasing Agent RECOMMEND acceptance of the overall second low bid from the City of Vancouver since this provides the least real cost to the City. When Council has made the award, contracts will be pre- pared to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel and signed by your Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS the report of the above officials be approved. 4. Street Closure for Lions Dance The City Engineer reports as follows: "The Dart Coon Club, 116 East Pender Street, in a letter dated October 22, 1970, are requesting the closure of Pender Street between Columbia Street and Gore Avenue so that they may celebrate their 52nd Anniversary with a Lions Dance. The Proposal is that on Sunday, November 15th, at 1:30 p.m., Pender Street between Columbia Street and Gore Avenue be closed to vehicular traffic for approximately two and one half hours. Main Street will only be closed for a short period of time while the Lion crosses the intersection. The Hydro will re-route transit vehicles and members of the Police Department will be in attendance. Temporary parking prohibitions together with barricades will be required. It is accordingly RECOMMENDED that Pender Street between Carrall Street and Gore Avenue be closed to vehicular traffic between the hours of 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 15th, 1970, provided that: (a) Costs of barricading and signing are borne by the applicant. (b) The applicant enter into an agreement, satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel, indemnifying the City against any claims that may arise from the festivities." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. 5. Tender No. 58-70-5 Ready Mix Concrete The Purchasing Agent and City Engineer report as follows: "Tenders for Ready Mix Concrete were opened by your Board on October 5, 1970, and referred to the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent for report. A copy of the tabulation is on file in the Purchasing Agent's Office. This tender is sub- mitted to Council because the value of the award is over $50,000. 186 Two bids were received, and based on the total estimated quantity of 13,000 cubic yards for a one-year period, the prices offered are as follows: LaFarge Cement Ocean Cement Price per cubic yard delivered $ 18.75 $ 18.99 Price per cubic yard picked up $ 16.25 $ 16.49 Method of Delivery (a) General Provision was made in the tender document for the City to award one or more contracts so that material may be obtained for each job from the depot that would produce the lowest on-site cost, after hauling costs are con- sidered. It is estimated that 60% of the concrete required will be delivered to job site by Ready-mix trucks, and that 40% will be picked up by City trucks. (b) Delivery by Ready-Mix Trucks For loads in excess of five yards there is no surcharge and the low bid was submitted by LaFarge Concrete Ltd. The total estimated cost based on 60% of the annual supply is $146,250.00. (c) Pick-up at Suppliers Depot For loads of less than five yards there is a surcharge imposed by both companies. This varies from $14.00 per load for anything less than two yards and decreases to $5.00 per load for five yards. It is often (about 40% of the time) more economical to pick up these small loads in City trucks and save the surcharge. The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent, therefore, RECOMMEND that contracts be drawn on both firms as follows: (a) LaFarge Concrete Ltd. (the low bid) - for delivered concrete (approximately 60% of the year's supply) and a portion of the picked up concrete. (b) Ocean Cement Ltd. - for a portion of the picked up con- crete. Concrete will only be picked up from this contractor in cases where, because of plant location, it will produce the lowest on-site cost. 187 The above prices are subject to the 5% Provincial S.S. Tax. When Council has made the award, contracts will be prepared to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel and signed by your Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the Purchasing Agent and the City Engineer be approved. 6. Services re Development of Glen Drive North of 5th Avenue___________________________ The Deputy City Engineer reports as follows: "Burlington Northern Inc. is developing Parcel F of D.L. 264A and D.L. 2037 for Sealand Truck Terminal. Under the provisions of the Subdivision Control By-law the Railway Company is paying for the extension of a watermain on Glen Drive northerly from Great Northern Way. The 1913 Agreement between the City and the Railway Company reserved Glen Drive for highway purposes and accordingly the Railway is not obliged to improve Glen Drive north of Great Northern Way. Glen Drive is developed to a gravel surface for 220 feet north of Great Northern Way and the Railway Company has requested the City to improve the roadway to a gravel sur- face for another 400 feet northerly to serve the Sealand Development. The Railway Company has agreed to bear the cost of providing a 40 foot pavement with curbs on Glen Drive from Great Northern Way to the northerly limit of the requested extension. In the Glen Drive extension and the proposed watermain con- struction there are four separate railway track crossings of Glen Drive involved. For three of the railway track crossings there are Board Orders which permit roadway construction across the tracks. There is a Burlington Northern track at 5th Avenue for which approval will have to be obtained. In the subdivision which created Parcel F the City agreed to the Railway Company providing a sanitary sewer extension northerly through Railway lands to the pumping station at Glen Drive and Terminal Avenue, and to the Railway Company providing a storm sewer extension northerly through Railway lands to a storm drainage ditch. In error, the sanitary and storm extensions have been constructed in part, on City owned Parcel 8 of Parcel I, D.L. 2037, being a 30 foot widening strip for Glen Drive. The Railway Company has requested that an easement be granted for these works through City lands. 188 I RECOMMEND: (A) Glen Drive Extension That Glen Drive be extended from the present dead-end, north of Great Northern Way to a point approximately 400 feet further north, that the surface be graded and gravelled and that two temporary catch basins be in- stalled at the north end of the extension. The estimated cost for the extension is $12,000 and the funds are available in Capital Budget Account No. 146/7914 - Grading Unallocated. (B) Water Main Extension (1) That a water main be installed on Glen Drive from Great Northern Way to a requested service location for the Sealand Development. (2) That the costs of this installation be charged to Burlington Northern Inc. (3) That permission be granted to enter into any neces- sary agreements with respect to the water main crossings of three Burlington Northern and one Canadian National tracks, such agreements to be to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel. (C) Track Crossing Approval (1) That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to make application to the Railway Transport Committee for an order to permit the construction of a roadway across the Burlington Northern track on Glen Drive at 5th Avenue. (2) Burlington Northern Inc. to support the City's application for the track crossing of a roadway. (3) Burlington Northern Inc. to bear all costs, actual and related, of construction and maintenance of the roadway crossing of the track. (4) The City Engineer be authorized to sign the applica- tion plans to the Railway Transport Committee. (D) Sanitary and Storm Sewer Easements in Parcel 8 (1) That Burlington Northern Inc. be granted an easement through Parcel 8 of Parcel I, D.L. 2037 for the sum of $1.00 to contain the Railway Company's sanitary and storm sewer connections subject to the following conditions: (i) The Railway Company to furnish proper plans satisfactory to the City Engineer. 189 (ii) The Railway Company to maintain the sanitary and storm connections to the easement area. (iii) The Railway Company to relocate the said sanitary and storm connections to Railway lands if required by the City and in that event to relinquish the easement. (iv) An agreement satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel and City Engineer." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the Deputy City Engineer be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 173 190 Board of Administration, November 6, 1970 . . . . (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS INFORMATION 1. Carport: 1061 East 57th Avenue Mr. W. J. Heinrich________________ A request for an appearance as a delegation before Council has been made with respect to an addition to an accessory building at the above location. The City Building Inspector reports as follows: "On August 30th, 1968, the Technical Planning Board approved an application for a Development Permit, made by Mr. W. Heinrich, for a carport addition to an existing garage. This application was approved with the conditions that (1) the total gross floor area of the accessory buildings do not exceed 500 square feet, (2) the total width of the accessory buildings do not exceed 22 feet, and (3) the height does not exceed 10 feet. On March 4th, 1970, an inspection of the site was made where it was found that an addition had been made to the existing garage and with this addition the area of the accessory buildings now exceeded 500 square feet. It was further reported that the total width of the accessory buildings was now 31 feet. Our records show that a building permit has not been obtained for this addition. On April 1st, 1970, Mr. Heinrich was notified by this Department to remove the addition to the carport. As a result of this letter on April 29th, 1970, a second development permit application was made by Mr. Heinrich requesting relaxation of the maximum height, width and area requirements under the Zoning and Develop- ment By-law for an addition to provide shelter for a camper. On May 13th, 1970, the Technical Planning Board refused this application and re-affirmed its previous decision which would permit the erection of accessory buildings, provided their total floor area did not exceed 500 square feet, with a maximum width of 22 feet and a maximum height of 10 feet. On June 2nd, 1970, this Department again notified Mr. Heinrich that the addition must be removed. Re-inspection on July 27th, 1970 found that the addition had not been removed and that a camper truck exceeding a GVW of 6000 pounds was now stored in the new addition. Re-inspection again on August 19th, 1970, found that the addition still existed and that the truck was still stored on the site. On September 9th, 1970, a notice to remove the addition and the truck from the site in question was delivered to Mr. Heinrich. This notice advised Mr. Heinrich that unless the order was com- plied with within thirty days, enforcement action would be taken. On October 14th, 1970, a re-inspection of the site was made where it was found that the carport addition was still existing and that a truck with a GVW of 10,000 pounds was stored on the site. The next stage in the enforcement procedure would be to refer the matter to the City Prosecutor with a view to laying a charge. This will not be done until after Council has received this report." This matter is submitted to Council for INFORMATION. DELEGATION REQUEST: Mr. W.J. Heinrich FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 173 191 Board of Administration, November 6, 1970 ............... (LICENSES - 1) LICENSES AND CLAIMS MATTERS CONSIDERATION 1. Shops Closing By-law The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "A letter has been received from The T. Eaton Co. Limited requesting an amendment to the Shops Closing By-law which would permit retail stores to remain open on Wednesday evenings of any week in which a statutory holiday falls on Thursday or Friday. This matter was considered by Council in March of 1970 as a result of a letter from the Downtown Businessmen's Association in which a similar request was made. This request was reported to Council at that time and a by-law which would have given effect thereto was submitted to Council. Council decided against this principle and the by-law was not passed. A letter has also been received from the Retail Merchants Association of Canada asking that all shops be allowed to remain open until 9:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 30, 1970. The letter from the Association does not suggest a change in the by-law as suggested by The T. Eaton Co. Limited." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel for the consideration of Council. (Copies of the communication from The T. Eaton Co. Limited dated October 26, 1970, together with the letter from the Retail Merchants Association of Canada, dated October 21, 1970, are circulated for the information of Council) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 173 192 Board of Administration, November 6, 1970 (FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1, Sinking Fund and Investment Matters. September, 1970. The Board considered the following report of the Director of Finance respecting (a) Security transactions during the month of September, 1970. (b) Summary of Securities held by the General and Capital Accounts as at September 30, 1970. (a) GENERAL AND CAPITAL ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS Maturity Maturity Term Yield Date Type of Security Date Value Cost Days % Bank Deposit Receipts Purchased and Redeemed in September Sept. 1 Bank of Montreal Sept. 2/70 $1,000,150.68 $1,000,000 1 5.50 3 Royal Bank of Canada Sept. 16/70 2,005,050.41 2,000,000 13 7.09 22 Bank of Nova Scotia Sept. 30/70 1.001.397.04 1,000.000 8 6.37 $4,006,598.13 $4,000,000 Bank Deposit Receipts Purchased for Redemption October to December. 1970. Sept. 1 Banque Canadienne Nationale Dec. 15/70 $ 306,472.60 $ 300,000 105 7.50 1 " " " Dec. 18/70 459,986.30 450,000 108 7.50 1 " " " Dec. 22/70 3,785,150.68 3,700,000 112 7.50 1 " " " Dec. 28/70 614,547.95 600,000 118 7.50 1 " " " Dec. 29/70 614,671.23 600,000 119 7.50 1 " " " Dec. 30/70 512,328.77 500,000 120 7.50 1 " " " Dec. 31/70 614,917.81 600,000 121 7.50 2 Toronto Dominion Bank Dec. 31/70 307,387.40 300,000 120 7.49 9 Royal Bank of Canada Dec. 30/70 511.660.27 500.000 112 7.60 $7,727,123.01 $7,550,000 Bank Deposit Receipts Purchased for Redemption in 1971. Sept. 2 Bank of Montreal Jan. 4/71 $ 718,073.42 $ 700,000 124 7.60 9 Royal Bank of Canada Jan. 15/71 1,951,771.62 1,900,000 128 7.77 9 Imperial Commerce Bank Jan. 18/71 513,853.70 500,000 131 7.72 9 " " " Jan. 25/71 720,431.56 700,000 138 7.72 9 " " " Jan. 27/71 514.824.66 500.000 140 7.73 $4,418,954.96 $4,300,000 CEMETERY PERPETUAL MAINTENANCE FUND TRANSACTIONS Type of Security Maturity Par Terms Yield Date Debentures Purchased Date Value Price Cost Yrs/Mos % Sept. 1 City of Vancouver 9¼X Sept. 1/81 to 11/0 to Sept. 1/84 $15,000 $99.10 $14,865.00 14/0 9.375 193 DEBT CHARGES EQUALIZATION FUND TRANSACTIONS Exchange of Canada and Canadian National Railway Bonds for B. C. Hydro and Power Authority Parity Bonds to provide an improved yield and more suitable maturity dates Type of Security Maturity Maturity Terms Yield Date Disposals Date Value Price Cost Yr/Mo % Sept. 1 Canada 6% Dec. 15/71 $ 135,000 $99.70 $ 134,595.00 1/3 6.24 1 Canadian National Railway 5½% Dec. 15/71 2,445,000 98.35 2,404,657.50 1/3 6.85 2 Canadian National Railway 5½% Dec. 15/71 500.000 98.35 491.750.00 1/3 6.85 $3,080,000 $3,031,002.50 Acquisitions Sept 1 B.C. Hydro & Power Authority 7% Parities Sept. 1/75 $2,900,000 100.00 $2,900,000.00 5/0 7.00 2 " " " Sept. 1/75 1.175.000 100.00 1.175.000.00 5/0 7.00 $4,075,000 $4,075,000.00 (b) GENERAL AND CAPITAL SUMMARY OF SECURITIES HELD AS AT SEPTEMBER 30, 1970. Type of Security Par of Maturity Value Cost or Book Value Short Term Bank Deposit Receipts due 1970 $ 28,865,361.12 $ 28,150,000.00 Bank Deposit Receipt due 1971 9.019.790.03 8,600.000.00 $ 37.885.151.15 $ 36.750.000.00 recommendation Recommended by your Board that the report of the Director of Finance on linking Fund and Investment Matters for September, 1970 be confirmed. INFORMATION 2. Assessments for School & Hospital Purposes The Corporation Counsel submits the following report: "The Provincial Minister of Finance has recently announced that it is the Government's intention to pass legislation at the next session of the Legislature that would have the effect of limiting increases in the assessments on land and improvements to not more than 10% over previous assessments. He has further stated that this legislation will be retroactive and will apply to the 1971 assessment roll. An amendment to the Assessment Equalization Act would apply to assess- ments for school and hospital purposes, but would not apply to assessed values for general purposes which are determined under the Vancouver Charter. 194 This matter has been discussed at length with the City Assessment Commissioner, and I have advised him that he is legally obliged to proceed on the basis of the legislation as it exists at this date and that assessments cannot be modified to comply with proposed or suggested changes that may take place in the future. We have not been provided with any details with respect to the operation of this limitation. The fact is that the City Assess- ment Commissioner is, upon completion of the assessment roll, obliged to swear on oath that he has prepared the roll in accord- ance with the relevant legislation as it now exists. When and if such legislation is passed, the City Assessment Commissioner will naturally be obliged to amend his roll in accordance with the provisions of such legislation. In the interim we intend to advise each taxpayer that if such legis- lation is passed, the assessments will be altered to meet all provisions of such amendment before the 1971 tax statements are calculated. This information will be included with the 1971 Assessment Notice." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel for Council's information. CONSIDERATION 3. Increased Pay Rates - Deputy Returning Officers and Assistants The City Clerk reports as follows: "I have reviewed the rates of pay for election workers. The present rates are: Deputy Returning Officers - from $37.50 to $47.50 Election Clerks - $27.00 I believe that the rate for election clerks is proper, but I do feel that there should be an improvement in the amount paid to Deputy Returning Officers because of the increased complexity of the elections, and I would like to see the Assistant to the Deputy Returning Officer paid at a rate $7.00 higher than the rate for election clerks. I, therefore, recommend that the rates of pay for election workers in the following categories be adjusted as indicated herein: Present Rate Proposed Rate Deputy Returning Officers $37.50 - $47.50 $40.00 - $60.00 Assistant to Deputy $27.00 Plus $34.00 Plus Returning Officers $1.00 for each $1.00 for each half hour half hour after midnight after midnight The estimated cost of this change in rates is $750.00, which has been provided for in the 1970 budget." Your Board submits the foregoing recommendation of the City Clerk for Council consideration. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 175-5 195 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT NOVEMBER 6, 1970 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Radiological Defence Course - Attendance of Two Employees - Fire Department____________________________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "The Provincial Civil Defence Authority has arranged the above course to be held in Victoria on December 7th - 11th, 1970, inclusive. It is designed to inform and train men to handle, treat and control radiation created by nuclear attack or industrial accidents involving radioactive materials. The Fire Chief states that the hazard of radiation is an ever increasing and changing problem for Fire Fighters in the per- formance of their duties. To recognize the hazard, and to be able to handle the problems created in the event of an emergency concerning radiation, it is necessary to be properly trained. He therefore wishes Chief Training Officer Kellett and Chief Rescue and Safety Officer Moye to attend. The total cost to the City will only be the time for attend- ance for these two employees, i.e. 10 days (2 x 5 days) leave of absence with pay, as the Provincial Civil Defence will pay for transportation, lodging and meals. The Fire Chief emphasizes the relevance and importance of the subject to the work of the Fire Department and the employees. RECOMMENDED that the request of the Fire Chief be approved." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. 2. Proposed R.C.M.P. National Computer Information System The Director of Finance reports as follows: "The Co-ordinator of Data Processing & Systems has submitted the following report: 'In a report to Council on September 25, 1969, I reported that the proposed Police systems group would be inves- tigating the costs and feasibility of implementing a computer based information retrieval system for the Police Department. There would be a considerable cost involved in developing such a system. 196 The Federal government, through the R.C.M.P., has now indicated their intent to develop such a system for national use, and have planned a meeting in Ottawa to discuss the implementation of such a system. The meeting is scheduled for November 30th to December 3rd. I request permission to attend this meeting to determine what costs might be associated with the use of the system, what are the proposed capabilities of the system, and what conversion methods will be used. I have attempted to receive answers to these questions by telephone without success. It was suggested to me that more satisfactory answers to my questions would be provided at the meeting. I recommend that approval be given to attend this meeting from November 30th to December 4th, the addi- tional day being spent, if necessary, with the technical design people to ensure that the sytem will meet the City's needs. The cost of attending this meeting would be approximately $525, for which funds are available in this Division's Salaries Account 7030-301.' I recommend that (a) the Co-ordinator of Data Processing & Systems be given approval to take leave with pay to attend the R.C.M.P. meeting in Ottawa from November 30th to December 3rd, and that, if necessary, December 4th be spent gathering any necessary information, and (b) that the costs of approximately $525 be provided by transfer of appropriation from the Data Processing Systems Division's Salaries Account 7030-301." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Director of Finance be adopted. 3. Committee on Urban and Regional Information Technology (CFMM) The Director of Finance reports as follows: "A report has been received from the Co-ordinator of Data Processing & Systems as follows: 'The Technical Advisory Committee on Municipal Finance of the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities has established an ad hoc committee to investigate the possible formation of a municipal data processing Association, (tentatively named Committee on Urban and Regional Information Technology) The committee has met and is currently organizing the inaugural meeting and seminars to be held in March 1971 in the City of Montreal. 197 Mr. Ben Cramer, the Director of the Organization and Methods Division of the City of Toronto, the chairman of this ad hoc committee, has nominated me as a can- didate for the Executive Board of the new Association, and has further requested my attendance at the next meeting of the ad hoc committee which will be held in Winnipeg on December 11th, for the purpose of completing arrangements for the presentation of the committee's proposals to the Executive of the CFMM. If I were elected to the Executive Board of the new Association I cannot say at this time how much time would be required for the affairs of the organization, but certainly two or three meetings each year should be expected. It is hoped that the organization would bear the cost of travelling expenses. The proposed new Association appears to be worthwhile and should be beneficial to the City of Vancouver. I recommend that approval be given for my attendance at the meeting in Winnipeg which will cost approximately $242.00, plus two days' leave with pay, and that I be allowed to accept a nomination to the Executive Board of the new Association, and that if elected, approval be given to attend Executive meetings when necessary. The funds for the Winnipeg meeting are available in the Data Processing Salaries Account 7030-301.' I recommend that the recommendations of the Co-ordinator of Data Processing and Systems be approved, and that the necessary funds for the Winnipeg meeting be provided by transfer of appropriation from the Data Processing and Systems salaries account 7030-301." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendations of the Director of Finance be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 175 198 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS NOVEMBER 6, 1970 The Board considered matters pertaining to Properties and submits the following report. INFORMATION 1. Demolitions The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "I have received and opened quotations from various con- tractors for demolition of the structures listed below and have awarded the contracts to the low bidders as noted: PROPERTY PROJECT SUCCESSFUL CITY TO CODE BIDDER PAY NO. 2267 E. 27th Ave. Proposed Public Johnston & $ 965 4943/769 Blk. 10, D.L.741 Housing Project, McKinnon F.P.14, 25th Ave. Demolitons & Brant St. Ltd. 3476 Trinity St. Urban Renewal Mr. R. $ 495 5886/673 & 3436 McGill St. Scheme #6 Shortreed Lots 4 & 12, Blk. L, T.H.S.L. 1872 W. 3rd Ave. Advance Purchases Litchfield $ 995 531/1231 Lot 6, Blk. 237 Demo, authorized Bulldozing D.L. 526 Resolution of & Demolition Council July 7/70 Ltd. 3466 E. 64th Ave. i S.E. Sector John Cayer $ 650 4812/75 Lot 10, Blk. 6, D.L. 339, of S.W.¼ Lots 12, 13, 14, * I.E. Sector Johnston & $1,435 4812/66 Blks. 1 & 2, McKinnon N.W.¼ D.L. 334 Demolitions S/S 54th Ave. E. Ltd. of Kerr St. Lot 24, Blk. 3, N3g of SE¼ D.L. 339 S/E corner 49th & Blake St. Lots 3 & 4, Blks. 1 & 2, NW¼ D.L. 334 N/E corner Kerr & 56th Avenue 821 Nelson St. Civic Square Paul $ 595 521/1021 Blots 20 & 21, Bulych Blk. 71, D.L. 541 199 PROPERTY PROJECT SUCCESSFUL CITY TO CODE BIDDER PAY NO. 6658 Toderick St. S.E. Sector Johnston & $ 695 4905/169 Lot 7; Blk. 4, McKinnon N½ of SW¼ D.L. Demolitions 339 Ltd. 1832 W. 3rd Ave. Advance Purchase $1,040 531/1231 Lot 9, Blk. 237 Urban Renewal D.L. 326 Scheme 5 Mr. R. Authority to Shortreed Demolish - B/A Prop. Matters Aug. 14/70 approved by Council Aug. 18/7C 6202 Arlington Replotting Gormley $ 444 4905/177 St. Lots 67 & Special Survey Wrecking 68, Blks. 3 & Property Matters (F.T. Gormley) NE¼ D.L. 339 Jan 3/69 R/C Jan 14/69 985-87-95-97 Civic Square Paul $1,395 521/1201 Howe St. & Authority to Bulych 805 & 817 Nelson Demolish - B/A St. Lots 20 & Property Matters 21 Blk 71, D.L. June 12/70, 541 adopted by Council June 16/70 The above contracts have been confirmed by the Board of Administration and are reported to Council for INFORMATION." Your Board submits the matter to Council for INFORMATION. RECOMMENDATION 2. Acquisition for Park Site #78 (Locarno) 4423 Belmont Avenue_______________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lot 20, Block 130, D.L. 540 being 4423 Belmont Avenue which is located in Park Site #78 (Locarno) and is re- quired for the proposed extension thereof, has been offered for sale to the City by the owner's representative. This Park Site is defined in Table II of the Revised Park Purchase Programme (1968-1970) adopted by Council February, 1968 and is being recommended for inclusion in Table I in a revised Park Purchase Plan being prepared for Council approval. These premises comprise a 1½ storey, full basement frame dwelling with a main floor area of 1,062 sq. ft. erected in 1926 on a lot 60' x 150' zoned R.S.l. The dwelling contains 5 rooms on the main floor, a 3-room self-contained in-law suite on the second floor, 9 plumbing fixtures, a patent shingle roof, stucco exterior and is heated by an automatic oil furnace. This dwelling is in good condition and is occupied by the owner. 200 Negotiations with the representative, acting for the owner, confirm that she is prepared to sell for the sum of $33,500.00 as of November 30, 1970 subject to the owner retaining rent-free possession to December 31, 1970. These premises are to be offered for rent when the present owner vacates. It is considered that the above price is fair and equitable and represents market value in this area. The Parks Superintendent concurs in the purchase of this property. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire the above property for the sum of $33,500.00 on the foregoing basis chargeable to Code #4189/-." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. PART II SALES 3. RECOMMENDED that the following sales by tender received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council, being in each case the highest offer:- Re: Lot B (ex. part included in Explanatory Plan 9910, now road), Subdivisions 1 'A', 1 and 2, Block 14, D.L. 50, Plan 4116. S.E. corner Rupert & School Ave. NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Dickman B Irregular $8,200.00 City Subject to a Construction Terms @ Bulkhead Agreement Ltd. 9-3/4% Re: Lot A of Lot 168 (Explanatory Plan 10690), H.T., Plan 100. Sit: S/S of Wall St. Between Kaslo and Slocan Streets Sigried A of Irregular $9,600.00 City Ullrich 158 Terms @ 9-3/4% Re: Lot B of Lot 158 (Explanatory Plan 10590), H.T., Plan 100. Sit: S/S of Wall St. Between Kaslo and Slocan Streets Jerry B of Irregular $9,500.00 City Jang 158 Terms @ 9-3/4% 201 4. RECOMMENDED that the following application to purchase re- ceived by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council. Re: Lot B, Block 54, D.L. 37 W/S Tyne Street between Kingsway & Foster NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Bawn B Irregular $7,450.00 City Subject to Construction Terms @ Bulkhead Agreement Ltd. 9-3/4% FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 175 202 STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON TRANSPORTATION OCTOBER 29, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Transportation was held in the No. 1 Committee Room on Thursday, October 29, 1970, at approximately 9:40 a.m. The following members were present: PRESENT: Alderman Wilson, Chairman His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips and Sweeney ABSENT: Alderman Broome Alderman Calder Alderman Rankin CLERK: D. Scott The Minutes of the meeting held May 14, 1970, were adopted. Alderman Wilson requested that the Committee consider meeting again on Monday, November 2, to deal with other transportation matters that are outstanding, however the Committee decided to leave con- sideration of this matter until the conclusion of the meeting. The following recommendations of the Committee are submitted to Council for consideration: RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Downtown Transit Operations Study The Vancouver City Council on February 17, 1970, authorised a joint study to be undertaken by the City Engineer's Department and the B.C. Hydro and Power Authority, Transportation Division. The report entitled "Existing Transit Operations Downtown Vancouver 1970", and dated October 1970, was before the Committee for con- sideration. Mr. P.W. Barchard and Mr. W.W. McAulay of the B.C. Hydro and Power Authority, Transportation Division, were present to discuss this report with the Committee. Mr. John W. Hutchison, Parking Engineer, gave a lengthy explanation of the report which contained the following recommendations: "RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended that City Council and B.C. Hydro Trans- portation Division adopt the recommendations of this report as outlined in summary form below: REGULATION AND CONTROL (1) That pedestrian heads be installed at a total of 24 locations (listed in Appendix D). A recent report to the Official Traffic Commission recommended the installation of pedestrian heads at eight of these locations and these eight will be proceeded with at a cost of $15,600. The other installations should be made as soon as possible, with first priority being given to signals on transit routes, the estimated cost of this work is $32,000. 203 (2) That a new signal be installed immediately at the inter- section of Seymour and Cordova Street and that signals be installed at the intersections of Pender and Hamilton, and Cambie and Cordova when the Georgia Viaduct Replacement is completed. Each of these signal sets is estimated to cost $6,000. (3) That Richards Street from Hastings to Pacific, and Hornby from Pacific to Robson Street be made more attractive to traffic by introduction of Parking restrictions and new lane lining as discussed in the report, with a view to providing relief to parallel transit routes. In the east/west direction, the North Side of Cordova Street should be cleared of parking during the P.M. peak from Abbott to Main Street to provide further relief to Hastings Street (Cordova North side West of Abbott Street is now cleared). (4) That a point duty police officer be assigned to the inter- section of Granville and Hastings Street for the P.M. peak period. Further point duty officers should be considered as a result of the effectiveness of this action and the nature of the problems at other intersections in the Down- town area. (5) That an education campaign be undertaken to advise drivers that it is an infraction of the Street and Traffic By-law to stop within an intersection. (6) That City Council and B.C. Hydro approach the Police Commission requesting that the 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. stopping prohibitions on Downtown streets be enforced, with violators being fined. (It is noted that violators are not now fined for this offence). CURB LANE USAGE (7) That a combination of mandatory right turns and new stop locations be implemented (as discussed in section 4.3.2) to effectively control use of the curb lanes on Downtown streets. This recommendation is being made in preference to a recommendation for exclusive transit lanes, because this study demonstrates that they have no application in Vancouver's Downtown Core. STOP LOCATION (8) The proposed stop location plan in Figure 10, which deletes 23 stops and relocates 14 others, be implemented. REROUTING (9) If recommendation 8 (stop location), is approved, then Main and Oak Street routes be relocated to run Eastbound on Cordova Street from Seymour Street instead of Eastbound on Hastings Street from Seymour, and that additional over- head wiring be constructed to permit the Oak Street route to return to existing routing along Cambie Street, that is overhead wiring should be constructed on Cambie Street from Cordova to Hastings. The estimated cost of this work is $8,000. 204 SCHEDULE ADHERENCE AND SUPERVISION (10) That all schedule deviations be recorded. Where buses are ahead of schedule or are two or more minutes behind schedule the reasons for such deviations should be recorded. This data would be collected at four points where transit vehicles approach the congested area of Downtown and be used as described in Section 4.6. GRANVILLE/HASTINGS STREETS (11) That a five-lane operation with three lanes southbound and two lanes northbound be introduced on Granville Street between Pender and Robson Streets. That parking be prohibited from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. commencing with the introduction of this year's Christmas Regulations. That the normal stopping prohibitions now in existence continue to apply during the P.M. peak period. (12) That if the 3/2 split on Granville Street proves to be operationally acceptable from a traffic and transit point of view, then a 3/2 split, five-lane operation should be introduced on Hastings Street in January 1971. In this case three lanes would be assigned to the eastbound direction and two lanes to the westbound direction between Granville Street and Carrall Street. On Hastings Street, curb use restrictions similar to those proposed for Gran- ville Street would apply. (13) That a passing wire be constructed on Granville Street from Pender Street, Northbound through the Granville/ Hastings intersection to by-pass those buses turning right. The estimated cost of this work is $2,500. CONTINUING REVIEW (14) That in view of the high priority which must be given to transit vehicles in the Downtown area, and in view of the need to continually review transit operations, a minimum of one additional staff member be authorized in each of the B.C. Hydro Transportation Division and in the City Engineering Department. In each case a suitably qualified person should be appointed at a level to be determined by the personnel officers of the organizations concerned to undertake the work necessary to ensure continuous review and improvement of transit operations. (15) That a study of alternative signal arrangements to deter- mine how transit operation might be improved, be undertaken for the Downtown area if additional staff can be made available. (This study should be undertaken by the staff members whose appointment is recommended in Recommendation 14 above, and discussed in Section 4.9)." The Committee dealt with the foregoing recommendations seriatum as follows and in the sequence of importance as outlined in a submission from the Assistant City Engineer, Traffic and Transportation, under date of October 27, 1970. (a) Recommended that recommendation (11) (Special five-lane arrange- ment on Granville) be approved and the necessary traffic signing and road marking be carried out as part of the normal traffic operational work. 205 (b) That recommendations (1) and (2) (Traffic Signal Additions) be approved and the necessary funds for this work, estimated to be $50,000, be allocated from the Traffic Control Reserve. (c) That recommendation (4) be referred to the Police Commission for consideration and report back to the Committee. (d) That recommendation (5) which was changed to read as follows be referred to the Police Commission with the request that the Commission approve and implement this recommendation: "that an education and enforcement campaign be undertaken to advise drivers that it's an in- fraction of the Street and Traffic By-law to stop within an intersection." From this point the Committee did not have a quorum and therefore the balance of this report and recommendations are submitted for Council's consideration by the following Aldermen who were still present: Alderman Wilson (Chairman) Aldermen Adams, Bird, Linnell and Sweeney (e) Recommended that recommendation (6) be referred to the Police Commission with the request that the Commission approve and implement this recommendation. In carrying out this recom- mendation the Police Commission be requested to consider certain limitations as to its practical application. (f) Recommended that recommendations (10) and (13) (Schedule Adherence and Overhead Wire) be referred to the B.C. Hydro and Power Authority with a request that the Authority approve and implement these recommendations. (g) That recommendation (14) (Additional Staff for Continuing Review) be approved and the B.C. Hydro and Power Authority be asked to reconsider City Council's request ... "... that B.C. Hydro be requested to appoint a member of their staff to carry a continuing research programme on transit matters and the City Engineer to add a member to his staff for the same purpose subject to the B.C. Hydro doing the same." (Representatives of the B.C. Hydro stated that careful consideration would be given to this request.) (h) Recommended that recommendation (15) (Study of Downtown Signal System) be approved subject to additional staff being made available. (i) Recommended that recommendations (3), (7), (8) and (9) (Additional stopping prohibitions, turn controls, bus stops rearrangements and transit route relocations) be laid over to allow any interested parties to make representations to Council when considering these matters before the end of the year. 206 (j) Recommended that recommendation (12) be referred back to Council for consideration prior to the end of this year at which time the City Engineer will report further as to operation of the proposal on Granville Street and its application on Hastings Street. (k) Recommended that copies of the report entitled "Existing Transit Operations Downtown Vancouver 1970" be made available to public organizations such as the Town Planning Commission, the Public Library, the Downtown Business Association and the Retail Merchants' Association at no cost and to interested parties on request at a cost of $3.00 per copy. 2. Special Temporary Christmas Traffic Control Measures The Board of Administration under date of October 19, 1970, submitted the following information report of the City Engineer with respect to special temporary Christmas traffic control measures: "Arrangements are being made to establish traffic control measures in the downtown area to handle the abnormal volumes of traffic which occur during the Christmas Season. These regulations which will be established on November 13th, 1970, will be similar to those established last year, with the addition of special treatment on Granville Street between Robson Street and Pender Street, which is outlined at the end of this report. In connection with vehicle line-ups on the approaches to the larger parking lots and garages, the Police Department advises that every effort will be made to minimize or eliminate such line-ups through enforcement action and cooperation by the parking lot operators. A brief description of the proposed temporary regulations is as follows: PASSENGER ZONES: Passenger zones are being established near all major Department Stores and at other locations where curb passenger loading facilities will prevent double parking. TURN PROHIBITIONS: Turning restrictions will be imposed where needed at the dis- cretion of the Police Department by means of portable signs and/or Officer control. While there has been some criticism by motorists of these restrictions, it is felt that such arrangements are the most practical means of maintaining a reasonable flow of traffic in the Downtown area during the periods of heavy volumes. PARKING PROHIBITIONS: Parking prohibitions during the business day, as progressively determined over the years, will be established on sections of Downtown streets. Extensions of these are proposed this year on Richards Street south of Smithe Street and on the south side of Water Street from Cambie Street to Abbott Street. In 1968 and 1969 parking prohibitions were introduced along both sides of Granville Street from Robson Street to Pender Street and extended along the south side of Hastings Street from Homer Street to Carrall Street. These will again be implemented for the 1970 Christmas season. 207 HOWE STREET CLOSURE: Last year in view of significant changes in Downtown traffic patterns brought about by the closure of Howe Street for Block 52, special regulations were instituted. Accordingly, it is proposed again this year to prohibit parking on the north side of Dunsmuir Street from Burrard Street to Richards Street and on the south side of Pender Street from a half block west of Howe Street to Burrard Street. Should the Pender Street regulation not prove sufficient it would be extended eastward to Granville Street. Further, the "NO TURNS AFTER 6:00 P.M." restriction usually in effect during Christmas at Georgia and Granville Streets will again be amended to permit eastbound traffic to turn right (to south- bound). It may also be found desirable to carry out additional control measures or vary those mentioned in this report if conditions arise which are not now foreseen. As in past years the Downtown Business Association and the major Department Stores will be publicizing the arrangements by way of maps, newspaper advertisements and bulletins to shoppers. IMBALANCED LANE ARRANGEMENT ON GRANVILLE STREET: In the report 'Existing Transit Operations Downtown Vancouver' it is recommended that five lanes be marked on Granville Street between Pender and Robson, 3 southbound and 2 northbound. It is felt that the Christmas rush period is an appropriate time to implement this type of treatment on Granville Street as traffic volumes are high and any improvement or deterioration in flow will be readily discernible. Assessments will be made during the Christmas period, and if this imbalanced lane arrange- ment is successful, it will be continued in January, 1971, as a permanent arrangement during the Howe Street closure. Depending upon the experience with the imbalanced lane arrange- ment on Granville Street, a similar arrangement would be introduced on Hastings Street between Granville and Carrall Streets. In such an event it is suggested that the Merchants be advised beforehand. Parking will be prohibited on both sides of Granville Street in the area affected by the five lane arrangement. It is noted that additional parking facilities have been constructed in the area adjacent to this portion of Granville Street." Mr. R. Boyes, Assistant City Engineer, Traffic and Transportation, reviewed the report for the information of the Committee. It was RECOMMENDED that the report of the Board of Administration dated October 19 quoted above be received and that the program as out- lined be recommended to Council subject to a report back prior to the end of the year on the proposed five lane arrangement on Granville and Hastings Streets. 3. Regional District Report on Rapid Transit Alderman Wilson, Chairman, submitted a report to the Committee dated October 29, 1970, entitled "Regional District Report on Rapid Transit". Attached to the report was a communication dated September 1, 1970, from Dr. D. Scrafton, Chief, Urban Transportation Development Division of the Department of Transport, together with terms of reference of the Urban Transportation Development Program. It is pointed out in the terms of reference:- 208 (a) that any projects which are undertaken as part of this program must be sponsored jointly by municipal, provincial and federal governments; (b) that each project must have some element of existing federal involvement; (c) that greater priority will be given to projects in those areas where the problems are most severe and the lower limit of area size will be about 50,000 population; (d) that the alternatives to be tested in initial feasibility studies will be clearly definable from the existing situation, i.e. it is not the purpose of the development program to plan extensions to existing rapid transit lines or add lanes to existing highways; (e) that the current program for feasibility studies of demon- stration projects allocates only limited federal funds which will only allow two or three major feasibility studies per year, therefore project selection will be fairly rigorous; (f) that any projects undertaken as part of the Urban Transporta- tion Program must contribute toward the development of an overall federal policy on urban affairs or fit within the planning framework as it develops; (gj that the Treasury Board will evaluate all projects to ensure they meet criteria of sound business management; (h) that projects undertaken must have applicability to other Canadian areas of a similar nature in terms of size and problems; projects which are applicable to the study area will not be considered. Included in the information with respect to the scope of the program was an item dealing with improvements to existing public transit, and the Chairman pointed out that he felt this section should be carefully reviewed as it was suggested that the recommended project would take the form of a city bus experiment using as many tech- niques as possible to improve the service and get maximum impact from the study. After due consideration it was RECOMMENDED that the letter from the Department of Transport dated September 1, together with the terms of reference be referred to the Board of Administration for report back to the Committee as to how this Urban Transportation Development Program may apply to this area. Due to lack of time it was RECOMMENDED that the report of the Chairman dated October 29 respecting the Regional District Report on Rapid Transit be referred to the next meeting of the Committee. FURTHER RECOMMENDED that the next meeting of the Transportation Committee be held on Thursday, November 12, at 9:30 a.m. The meeting adjourned at approximately 11:50 a.m. ======================================================================== 209 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, November 17, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Bird CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: D.H. Little PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. ACKNOWLEDGMENT His Worship the Mayor acknowledged the presence in the Council Chamber of students from Sir Wilfred Laurier and Magee Secondary Schools. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting (including 'In Camera, dated November 10, 1970, be adopted after altering the reference on page 13 re Parking Situation surrounding the P.N.E., by striking out the words 'on front lawns or' after the word 'permitted' and inserting in lieu thereof the word 'in'. - CARRIED (The reference, therefore, will now read as follows: 'Alderman Wilson referred to notices received by home owners in the vicinity of the P.N.E. advising them re contravening the Zoning By-law if parking is being permitted in backyards of their property. The Alderman requested the Official Traffic Commission consider the matter with a view to permitting such parking.') MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Minutes of the Adjourned Council meeting (In Camera), dated November 12, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED 210 Regular Council, November 17, 1970 .................................. 2 UNFINISHED BUSINESS It was agreed to defer the following matters pending the hearing of delegations later this day: (a) Hotel and Motel License Fees: Guest Room Accommodation (b) Transient Youth: Hostels and Unemployment (c) Georgia Viaduct Replacement: Claim by 3 Vets Limited (d) Columbia-Quebec Connector: Construction and matters arising therefrom COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Expropriation: City-owned and Privately-owned Property 4570 and 4556 Joyce Street_________________ MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT, pursuant to request received, Mr. R. Gordon Patterson be granted permission to appear before the Council later this day in connection with expropriation in regard to the re-subdivision of City-owned and Privately-owned property at 4570 and 4556 Joyce Street. - CARRIED 2. Request for Civic Dinner: Fijian National Rugby Team A request was received from the British Columbia Rugby Union that the Council host a dinner for approximately 60 people in honour of the visit to Vancouver of the Fijian National Rugby Team November 25th to November 29th, when Canada will be played in an International Rugby match at the Swangard Stadium on the particular date of Saturday, November 28th. The suggested date for the dinner is Thursday, November 26th. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this request be approved and the details left in the hands of the Entertainment Committee. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, November 13, 1970 Works and Utility Matters Sidewalk: 48th Avenue from Ross Street to Inverness Street (Clause 10)____________ The Board of Administration submitted a report of the City Engineer in respect of construction of a sidewalk on 48th Avenue from Ross to Inverness Streets. The result of communication with the owners of the properties involved is set out in the report. The Council's instructions are requested. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the City Engineer be instructed to proceed with the con- struction of the P.C. Concrete sidewalks on both sides of 48th Avenue from Ross Street to Inverness Street. - CARRIED 211 Canopies for Cushman Carts (Clause 11) It was agreed to defer consideration of this clause pending the hearing of a delegation as requested. Parking, North Foot of Tolmie Street (Clause 12) The Board of Administration submitted the City Engineer's report on a petition received as a result of vehicles, particularly the camper type, parking for extended periods of time on Tolmie Street, north of Marine Drive adjacent to the beach. Information is given on the matter and it is pointed out that this street- end will be transferred to the jurisdiction of the Park Board and become park land within a year or so. In the meantime appropriate signs will be erected under the City Engineer's authority to deal with the overnight parking problem and to authorize angle parking. In the matter of campers being used as living quarters and of dogs running at large in the park area, it is pointed out such matters are controlled through the Health and Park By-laws; therefore, copies of the petition and the City Engineer's report will be forwarded to the Park Superintendent and the Medical Health Officer. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this clause be received for information and the Medical Health Officer and Park Superintendent be requested to report to Council the result of their investigations and action taken. - CARRIED Balance of Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clauses 1 to 9 inclusive of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated November 13, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Social Service and Health Matters Grant Request - $15,000 Family Service Centres (Clause 2) The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development on the request of the Family Service Centres of Vancouver for a $15,000 grant for special services to designated local areas of the City. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this whole matter be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration at its first meeting in 1971. - CARRIED Broken Bottles in and around Riley Park (Clause 1) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clause 1 of the report of the Board of Administration (Social Service & Health matters), dated November 13, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 212 Building and Planning Matters Rezoning: Northwest corner Victoria Drive and Kent Avenue (Clause 4)____________________ It was agreed to defer consideration of this clause pending the hearing of a delegation as requested. Balance of Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT Clauses 1 to 3 inclusive of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated November 13, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Licenses and Claims Matters Claim of Mrs. Victoria Flaata (Clause 2) The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Corporation Counsel setting out details of a claim by Mrs. Victoria Flaata of 8637 Oak Street. After due consideration, it was, MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the extension of time in respect of this claim be approved on the following terms: (a) That the time for commencement of an action by Victoria Flaata against the City of Vancouver relating to an accident which occurred on October 17, 1969, be extended for two months from October 17, 1970; (b) That the action to be commenced be limited to one for damages totalling $1,126.74; FURTHER THAT payment of the claim in the amount of $1,126.74 be authorized. - CARRIED Use of a Portable Barrel Organ on City Streets (Clause 1)_______ MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT Clause 1 of the report of the Board of Administration (Licenses and Claims matters), dated November 13, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Finance Matters Charter Amendments (Clause 1) The Council considered the Corporation Counsel's report in respect of proposed Charter Amendments as follows: (A) Voting by Non-owner Electors on Money By-laws. (B) Use of Voting Machines. (C) Use of term 'British Subject' for List of Electors. (D) Age of 19 and effective date for the List of Electors. Action was taken as follows: 213 Money By-laws: Non-Owner Electors MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Corporation Counsel's report respecting Voting by Non- Owners on Money By-laws be deferred for later this day and in the meantime a previous report of the General Purposes Committee, together with supporting information, be made available to the members of Council. (see page 14) - CARRIED Voting Machines MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the City Clerk and Corporation Counsel give the matter of use of voting machines further study for a further report to the Council in due course. - CARRIED Canadian Citizens/British Subject: List of Electors MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Corporation Counsel be instructed to prepare a proposed Charter Amendment with respect to using the term 'Canadian Citizen or other British Subject' in regard to a qualification to be placed on the List of Electors. - CARRIED Age 19: List of Electors MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the proposal, i.e. 'if a person is of the full age of 19 on Election Day, he be entitled to have his name entered on the List of Electors if otherwise qualified', be approved and the Corporation Counsel be instructed to draft the required Charter Amendment. - CARRIED Request for Refund of Taxes: Scottish Agencies (Clause 2) The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Corporation Counsel on a request from Scottish Agencies for remission of taxes for 1967, 1968, 1969 and 1970 in respect of Lots 519 and 520, Hastings Townsite, located at the S.W. corner of McGill and Cassiar Streets as the property was expropriated May 31, 1968, in connection with Urban Renewal Scheme #6. The circumstances resulting in this request are set out in the report. After due consideration, it was, MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT taxes in respect of Lots 519 and 520 Hastings Townsite be remitted from the 31st day of May, 1968, being the date the said lots were expropriated. - CARRIED B. Personnel Matters, Regular, October 30, 1970 Fire Department Residence Requirements MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Regular), dated October 30, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED 214 C. Personnel Matters, Supplementary, November 13, 1970 Community Leadership Training Seminar: Attendance Director of SP/CD (Clause 2) MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT, pursuant to request received, the Director of Social Planning/Community Development be granted leave of absence with pay to attend a Community Leadership Training Seminar at the Bowman's Mount Hood Country Club, Wemme, Oregon, commencing November 30th and concluding December 3rd; it being understood that all other costs will be underwritten by the Junior League of Vancouver, one of the sponsors of the Seminar. - CARRIED Balance of Personnel Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Clauses 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary,) dated November 13', 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED D. Property Matters, November 13, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated November 13, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED E. Quarterly Report of Revenues and Expenditures as at September 30, 1970 The Board of Administration, under date of November 13, 1970, submitted Quarterly Report of Revenues and Expenditures as at September 30, 1970, setting out the financial position in detail and concluding with the following recommendations: "The Director of Finance recommends that 1. the 1970 Estimates be adjusted as follows: Appropriation Revenues Increase Decrease $ General Tax Levy 54,000 Receipts in Lieu of Taxes Property sold by City 10,000 Tax Grants - housing schemes 20,800 Sundry Rentals 35,000 License and Business Tax 165,000 Service and Inspection Fees 76,000 Scavenging Fees 90,000 Interest on Delinquent Taxes 27,000 Interest on Temporary Investments 150,000 Civic Theatre Revenue 19,000 Civic Museum Revenue 16,000 Metered Water Revenue 155,000 Transfer from Water Rates Stabilization Reserve 115,000 Transfer from Reserve for Loss on Capital Investments 128,080 704,880 356,000 Net Revenue Increase $348,880 215 Expenditures Municipal Share of Social Welfare Costs - increased from $1.15 to $1.58 per capita effective September 1st 705,845 Disbursements on Rented Property 25,000 Health Department Salaries 13,000 Rubella Vaccine 25,000 Waterworks Debt Charges 31,500 705,845 94,500 Net Expenditure Increase $611,345 Difference between Expenditure Increase and Revenue Increase $262,465 2. the difference between the expenditure increase and the revenue increase, which amounts to $262,465, be set up as a Deficit on Revenue Account and off-set against the City's accumulated Revenue Surplus at year-end when actual revenues and expenditure amounts are known. Your Board concurs with the recommendations of the Director of Finance and further recommends that Civic Departments and Boards 1. be advised of the City's estimated budget deficit of $262,465 this year and 2. be requested to carefully review their spending programs for the balance of the year and insure that overexpenditures of their budgets do not occur. Your Board also wish to remind Council that Departments and Boards were previously advised that there would be no further staff increases or increases in the standards of service this year unless Council considered the request to be completely unavoidable." MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing recommendations bo adopted. - CARRIED F. Kerrisdale Village Square The Board of Administration, under date of November 3, 1970, submitted a report as a result of the blocking off of Yew Street between 41st and 40th Avenues in Kerrisdale in order to create a Village Square. It is pointed out the creation of the Kerrisdale Square this past summer resulted from efforts of a group of area residents, known as the Volunteer Village Square Committee, working in close cooperation with the City's Traffic Department. Details of a survey made in respect of interest and use are referred to in the report which concludes that 'the Kerrisdale Square must be considered a short term success'. MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT this report be received for information. - CARRIED 216 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Director of Planning be instructed to investigate and report on a detailed scheme of development for a permanent Village Square in Kerrisdale at this particular location on Yew Street; it being understood the report will be prepared in con- sultation with the Volunteer Village Square Committee. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the City Council indicate it looks with favour on this type of Village Square development in Kerrisdale and the Council would be prepared to entertain similar proposals from other community groups, at no cost to the City. - CARRIED G. Report of Standing Committee on Planning and Development, November 5, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT, in respect of the report of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development, dated November 5, 1970, Clauses 1 to 3 inclusive of Part I be adopted, and Clause 4 of Part II be received for information. - CARRIED H. Grant: Vancouver Little Theatre Association The Board of Administration, under date of November 13, 1970, submitted a report for Council's consideration in respect of a request of the Vancouver Little Theatre Association for a grant of $3,000.00. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this matter be referred to the 1971 Finance Committee when considering grants. - CARRIED I. Capilano Stadium: Uses MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the Board of Administration report of November 16, 1970, be deferred for consideration later in the day when a report is expected to be received from the Park Board in the matter of Capilano Stadium uses. - CARRIED (see page 13) J. Commission of Inquiry into the Non-Medical Use of Drugs: Public Hearing The Board of Administration, under date of November 16, 1970, submitted a report from the Medical Health Officer as a result of an invitation from the Commission of Inquiry into the Non- Medical Use of Drugs that the City present its views in response to conclusions of the Commission in its Interim Report. The Medical Health Officer points out a position cannot be recommended to Council at this time and, therefore, the City not submit a brief to the November 20th Inquiry. When the Drug Committee of the Health Department has completed its work there may be a presentation to Council if any major policy or program decisions are required. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the Medical Health Officer be requested to report further on this matter to Council on Thursday, November 19, 1970, submitting a brief for Council's consideration at that time. - CARRIED AMENDED SEE PAGE 257 217 The Council recessed at approximately 10:45 a.m. to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office, following which the Council recessed at 12:00 noon to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. The Council reconvened in the Council Chamber at approxi- mately 2:00 p.m., still in Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair and the following members present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson DELEGATIONS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Hotel and Motel License Fees: Guest Room Accommodation In respect of the Council's proposal respecting license fees on hotel and motel guest room accommodation, the Council received delegations as follows: (a) B.C. Motels & Resorts Brief dated August 14, 1970, sub¬ Ass'n. (Mr. MacQuarrie) mitted in opposition to the license fees proposal in respect of motels and hotels guest room accommodation. (b) B.C. Hotels Association Brief dated November, 1970, sub¬ (Mr. Ferris) mitted stating that if the Council must obtain further revenue from the hotel industry, the fairest and most proper way would be by an 'add-on' room tax to be collected by the hotels. (c) Hotel Vancouver in support of submission by the (Mr. Sharp) B.C. Hotels Association (d) Downtown Business Brief dated November 17, submitted Ass'n. (Mr. Thorlaksson) expressing concern regarding the Council's license fee proposal. (e) Western Hotels Limited Brief dated November 17, submitted (Mr. Spencer) supporting position of the B.C. Hotels Association. The Board of Administration, under date of November 12, 1970, submitted a report summarizing the views of the B.C. Hotels and Motels Association, as contained in its brief, and commented respecting other interest shown in the matter. A letter was noted from the Vancouver Board of Trade dated November 12, 1970, expressing the hope the Council will not approve the license fee proposal. The license fee proposal is set out in the report of the Standing Committee on Finance dated July 9, 1970, in which is shown a license fee on Scale 1 arrangement on a per unit, per year basis, as well as a license fee on Scale 2 on a similar basis, both as shown hereunder: 218 Average daily Average annual gross License fee License fee rental unit rental per unit at scale 1, scale 2, rate bracket 80% occupancy being license 3 being license (292 days) fee per unit fee per unit per year per year $ $ up to $8,00 (292 x $6) = $1,752 4 or 10 * 4 or 10 * 8.01 - 10.00 (292 x $9) = $2,628 26 79 10.01 - 15.00 (292 x $12.50) = $3,650 36 109 15.01 - 20.00 (292 x $17.50) = $5,110 51 153 20.01 - 30.00 (292 x $25.00) = $7,300 73 219 30.01 - and up (292 x $35.00) = $10,220 102 307 MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the license fee, scale 1, shown above, be approved effective January 1, 1971; FURTHER THAT the Corporation Counsel be instructed to apply for a Charter Amendment to give the City the power to apply a room tax. (amended and split) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, in Amendment, THAT scale 2 be substituted for scale 1 in the motion of Alderman Adams. - LOST MOVED by Ald. Phillips, as a Second Amendment, THAT the following words be added to the motion of Alderman Adams after the words 'effective January 1, 1971', 'payable May 1, 1971' - CARRIED Alderman Wilson requested the main motion be split. The Council voted on the main motion, as amended, therefore, as follows: MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the license fee, scale 1, shown above, be approved effective January 1, 1971, payable May 1, 1971. - CARRIED (Alderman Wilson is recorded in the negative) MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Corporation Counsel be instructed to apply for a Charter Amendment to give the City the power to apply a room tax. - CARRIED 219 2. Transient Youth: Accommodation and Unemployment The President of the United Community Services and the Rev. R. Burrows of the Vancouver-Burrard Presbytery of the United Church of Canada spoke on behalf of submissions presented by the following in connection with transient youth: accommodation and unemployment: United Church of Canada, Vancouver-Burrard Presbytery United Community Services Co-ordinating Committee of Hostel and other services for Transient Youth In particular, Rev. Burrows requested the Council arrange for leadership to be given to private agencies and services endeavouring to respond to the problem of unemployed, single homeless young people. Further that, through an agency or group of agencies, arrangements be made for per diem room and board allowance for such young people who can be accommodated in suitable private homes. He advised the age group generally is from 19 through 23. A letter was noted from the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre endorsing the letter from the Co-ordinating Committee of Hostel and other services for Transient Youth. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Board of Administration be requested to seek from the Provincial authorities in Victoria a per diem allowance for single unemployed persons, such money to be paid by the City to persons providing board and room in their private homes to such unemployed persons. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the Director of Social Planning/Community Development take the leadership role to coordinate services and agencies available in providing assistance for single unemployed and homeless young people. - CARRIED PRESENTATION: Freedom of the City ________________Reginald Atherton On December 16, 1969, the City Council bestowed the honour of 'Freedom of the City' on Mr. Reginald Atherton, a former Alderman and School Trustee of the City of Vancouver. Special recognition of this honour was given at the November 17th Council meeting when His Worship the Mayor presented Mr. Atherton with a framed, illuminated scroll, together with a special medallion and a suitably inscribed parking permit. Mrs. Atherton was honoured and presented with a corsage by Alderman Linnell. Following remarks of acceptance by Mr. Atherton, the Council recessed and a tea reception followed at approximately 3:45 p.m. The Council reconvened in the Council Chamber at 4:10 p.m., with the same members present. 220 3. Georgia Viaduct Replacement: 3 Vets Limited________________ The Council further considered Board of Administration report dated October 30, 1970, in respect of 3 Vets Limited claim for full moving costs, in the amount of approximately $4,700, as a result of properties required for the Georgia Viaduct replacement. The details are set out in the Board of Administration report in which a compromise of $2,100 is suggested by the Georgia Viaduct Replacement Committee. Mr. W. Street, barrister, appeared on behalf of the company requesting the full moving costs be paid to the company. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the sum of $2,100 be approved for payment to the 3 Vets Limited as a compromise in settlement of this claim. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, in amendment, THAT the figure $2,100 be deleted and replaced by the figure $4,200. - LOST (The main motion was put and carried) 3. Columbia-Quebec Connector: Construction and Matters arising therefrom___________ The Board of Administration, under date of October 30, 1970, submitted a report of the Corporation Counsel, City Engineer and Supervisor of Property and Insurance in respect of a brief submitted by Lawson, Lundell and Company on behalf of Deeks- Lafarge Limited, by letter dated September 18, 1970. The brief relates to a difference which has arisen between the City and the company in connection with the proposed Columbia-Quebec Connector to be constructed by the City at the easterly end of False Creek, and the resulting property and facilities adjustments required to be undertaken by Decks-Lafarge Limited as a result of the development. Mr. R.J. Mair, Solicitor, appeared and dealt in detail with the company's brief. The report of the City Officials set out in the Board of Administration report concludes as follows: "Other than as set out above, we do not feel that the facts of this situation give rise to any moral or legal justifi- cation for making any further concession or increasing the City's contribution beyond that set out in the 1961 agreement. The question of the sale of Lot "D" to Deeks for the sum of $88,430 is submitted to Council for consideration, however, if Council is prepared to agree to such a sale, we would recommend that it be conditional upon Deeks completing the conveyer system by October 1, 1971. We further recommend that the City re-affirm its original decision and direct that all contributions by the City be in accord with the existing contract between the parties." 221 MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the City re-affirm its original decision and direct that all contributions by the City be in accord with the existing contract between the parties. - CARRIED (Alderman Wilson is recorded as voting in the negative) MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT Lot D of D.L. 196 and 2037, presently under lease to Deeks-Lafarge Limited, be offered to the company at fair market value. - CARRIED A recorded vote was requested. The record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Hardwick Alderman Phillips Alderman Rankin Alderman Sweeney Alderman Linnell Alderman Wilson Alderman Broome Alderman Adams His Worship the Mayor Alderman Bird Alderman Calder (The motion was declared carried) DELEGATIONS AND COMMUNICATION OR PETITIONS 5. Expropriation: Resubdivision of City-owned and Privately-owned Property: 4570 and 4556 Joyce Street Mr. R. Gordon Patterson appeared and submitted a brief on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Semenoyez and Mr. W. Krotzek, owners of property at 4556 and 4570 Joyce Road, which properties are affected by City expropriation. The request is made that the City increase its offer for the property required and obviate the necessity of an arbitration which is about to commence on the matter. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT no further action be taken on the request of Mr. Patterson, as presented to the Council this day. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd) Capilano Stadium: Uses MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Board of Administration report dated November 16, 1970, in respect of uses re the Capilano Stadium and the Park Board communication dated November 17th on the subject, be deferred for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the City Clerk be instructed to communicate with the Northwest League of Professional Baseball and advise the Council will be considering their request of November 3rd. addressed to Alderman Sweeney, at the Council meeting on November 24th - CARRIED 222 Voting by Non-Owner Electors on Money By-laws (Clause 1)___________ MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the portion of Clause 1 of the Board of Administration report (Finance matters), dated November 13, 1970, regarding Voting by Non-Owner Electors on Money By-laws, be deferred to the next regular Council meeting for consideration. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED BY-LAWS BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 4068 BEING THE PLUMBING BY-LAW__________ MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 4068 being the Plumbing By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Calder. THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 223 MOTIONS 1. Allocation of Land for Highway Purposes (various locations)_____________________________ MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT WHEREAS the registered owners have conveyed to the City of Vancouver, for highway purposes, the following described lands: 1. East 7 feet of Lot 34, Block 2, District Lot 739, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1645 (6583 Knight Street) 2. South 10 feet of the West 33 feet of Lot 10, Block 34, District Lot 302, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 198 (100 Block West 10th Avenue) 3. North 10 feet of Lot 14, Block 34, District Lot 302, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 198 (100 Block West 10th Avenue) 4. South 10 feet of Lot 9, Block 34, District Lot 302, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 198 (100 Block West 10th Avenue) 5. South 10 feet of First: Lot 10 except the West 33 feet and South 10 feet of Secondly: Lot 11, both of Block 34, District Lot 302, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 198 (100 Block West 10th Avenue) AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for highway purposes; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the above described lands so conveyed be, and the same are hereby accepted and allocated for highway purposes, and declared to form and constitute portions of highway. - CARRIED 2, Closing and Stopping Up (N/S Powell Street, East of Heatley Avenue) MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver; AND WHEREAS the South 7 feet of each of Lots 32 and 35, Block 44, District Lot 181, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 196, is established for highway and is now surplus to the City's highway requirements; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the South 7 feet of each of Lots 32 and 35, Block 44, District Lot 181, Group 1, New West- minster District, Plan 196 be closed, stopped up and conveyed to the abutting owner; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said portion of closed road be consolidated with the abutting lands. - CARRIED 224 ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Hardwick - requested the Corporation Counsel 2100 Block West 7th Avenue be asked to look into the complaints received in respect of the care of property in the 2100 block West 7th Avenue and report to Council at its next regular meeting. His Worship the Mayor so directed. Alderman Bird - referred to a communication from Petition re Noise: Kiwassa the Kiwassa Neighbourhood Services Neighbourhood Services Association in respect of noise Association from Great Northern trains running between Union and Powell Streets under the Hastings Viaduct. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT this communication be referred to the Noise Committee of the Greater Vancouver Regional District. -CARRIED NOTICE OF MOTION 1. Sunday Hours of Operation: Gastown Merchants_____________ MOVED by His Worship the Mayor, THAT WHEREAS the Attorney General of the Province of British Columbia is prepared to issue fiats in connection with the operations of the merchants in Gastown on Sunday; AND WHEREAS he has instructed the City Prosecutor to prosecute under these fiats; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council move that the Attorney General of the Province of British Columbia be requested not to issue any fiats for prosecution until the Vancouver City Corporation Counsel, in consultation with the City Prosecutor, investigate the possibility of amending the Vancouver City Charter to declare an area to be designated as Gastown as an historical site with exemptions and privileges associated within its boundaries. (Notice) 2. Lottery re 1971 Centennial Project MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT WHEREAS the City will have to raise a substantial sum of money to finance its share of the 1971 Centennial project or else lose the contributions from senior governments: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation Counsel report on the steps that would be necessary to conduct a special civic lottery to finance Vancouver's share of the 1971 Centennial project. (Notice) (Notice was recognized on foregoing two motions accordingly) The Council meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. The foregoing are Minutes of the Regular Council meeting dated November 17, 1970. 225 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION . . . (WORKS) 1 NOVEMBER 13TH, 1970 WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. Twin Sewer in the Lane South of Burnaby Street between Nicola Street and Bidwell Street___________________ "The existing sewer is too small and should be replaced by separate (twin) sewers. A catch basin spur to Burnaby Street on Cardero Street is also required. The estimated cost is $41,000. I RECOMMEND that $41,000 for this work be appropriated from Account Code 0116/7906 "Miscellaneous - Unallocated" in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 2. Leasing Portion of the West side of Granville Street South of 64th Avenue in front of Parcel A of Lot 6, Block 2. D.L.325 "The 10 foot widening strip in front of Parcel A of Lot 6 Block 2, D.L. 325, has been dedicated to the City. The abutting owner has made application to lease back the 10 foot strip until the physical widening of the street takes place. Other owners in the area have leased back the widening strips for a ten year period subject to notice of cancellation. I RECOMMEND that the 10 foot strip of road in front of Parcel A of Lot 6, Block 2, D.L. 325, be closed, stopped up and leased to the abutting owner subject to the following conditions. a) The lease to be for a 10 year period subject to a 6 month notice of cancellation if the area is required for municipal purposes. b) A nominal rental of $10.00 for the term of the lease. c) No buildings to be constructed on the lease area. d) At the termination of the lease the area to be returned to the City in a condition satisfactory to the City Engineer. e) An agreement satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel and City Engineer." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 226 3. Encroachment North side of Cordova Street West of Carrall Street Lot 11 except Parcel A, Lots 12 and 13, and Lot 14 except east 26 feet. Block 2. O.G.T. "The building situated on Lot 11 except Parcel A, Lots 12 and 13, and Lot 14, except East 26 feet, Block 2, O.G.T. encroaches onto Cordova Street from zero to 0.34 feet. The owner wishes to have this encroachment validated. I RECOMMEND that the encroachment from the building on the above mentioned property be validated in accordance with the Encroachment By-law subject to the annual rental being $15.00 in accordance with the recommendation of the Supervisor of Property & Insurance." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 4. Underground Utility Ducts Across Heather Street at 11th Avenue to Serve the Extended Care Unit of the Vancouver General Hospital__________________ "Paul Smith Associates, Architects, on behalf of the Vancouver General Hospital, has requested permission to install two concrete utility ducts, one to contain steam and pneumatic pipes and the other to contain electrical conduits across Heather Street at 11th Avenue to serve the Extended Care Unit of the Vancouver General Hospital. Based on the 50( per square foot rate scheduled in the Encroachment By-law, the annual rental for street space occupied would be approximately $240. The applicant, on behalf of the Vancouver General Hospital, has requested that since the hospital is a non-profit organization, the annual rental charge be waived. Rental has been set at $1.00 per year in the case of similar applications in past years from the Vancouver General Hospital, B.C. Cancer Institute and G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre. The Encroachment By-law provides that Council may, by resolution, authorize fees and charges other than those scheduled in th By-law. I RECOMMEND approval on the following conditions: a) All details of design and installation of the utility ducts to be satisfactory to the City Engineer. b) An agreement satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel and the City Engineer be entered into. c) Rental to be $1.00 per year." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 227 5. Watermain Installation - South East Sector. Area D________________________ "This project was originally approved by Council as part of the 1969 Capital Budget. However, as a result of a change in the construction schedule, only a portion of the work was done and the remaining funds were re-allocated to more urgent projects, under Minute of Authorization dated March 13th, 1970. The installation of water mains in Area D is now scheduled to be completed for a cost estimated at $65,000. I RECOMMEND that water main construction in South East Sector, Area D be completed and that $65,000 be transferred from Account Code 0126/7902, 'Provision for Unspecified Projects' to Account Code 0124/5319, 'Servicing Area D'.",subject to approval of Item 6 of this report. Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 6. Reallocation of Water Funds "The 1970 Water Works Capital Budget included $92,000 set aside for servicing Area E of the South East Sector. This work will not be carried out within the 1970 Budget period. In order that the aforementioned funds may be available for current water works projects, I RECOMMEND That $92,000 be transferred from Account Code 0124/5323 'Servicing Area E' to the 1970 Water Works Capital Budget, 'Provision for Unspecified Projects', Account Code 0126/7902." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. 7. Encroachment - Lot 20, Block 62 D.L. 541 - Smithe & Granville Streets "The encroachment of the building situated on Lot 20, Block 62, D.L. 541, has been validated by an encroachment agreement for the past 10 years. The owner has again asked for the encroachment to be validated. I RECOMMEND that the encroachment from the building on Lot 20, Block 62, D.L. 541, be validated in accordance with the Encroachment By-law, the annual charge to be $79.37 in accordance with the recommendation of the Supervisor of Property & Insurance." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 210-211 228 RECOMMENDATIONS: 8. Line-ups from Stanley Theatre The City Engineer reports as follows: "E.M. Hensel, the owner of the Blue Fountain Apartments, complains that patrons queuing for the Stanley Theatre block his front walkway and are the cause of much litter being deposited on his front lawn. He claims the noisy crowds lining up in front of his property are causing him to lose prospective as well as established tenants, and the continuous littering has lowered the property value. Mr. Bush, Manager of the Stanley Theatre, was contacted to enquire what steps he had taken to co-operate with the complain- ant. Mr. Bush has just taken over the job of Manager and he said he had not been made aware there had been a complaint regarding patrons lining up on 11th Avenue. He said he thought it would be a rare occasion when their queue extended past the Lane East of Granville on 11th Avenue, and when it did it would only last for 15 to 20 minutes. As this is not a frequent occurrence, the Theatre Manager has been asked to watch for problem evenings and have someone control the line-up, keeping it in an orderly fashion at the back of the walk. He has also been asked to assemble the line- up so as to use the commercial frontage as much as possible and try to have the doors open early enough to avoid the line-ups extending into the residential area. The Hensels were advised of the steps we had taken and they were asked to notify us if the problem occurred again. As we have not heard from the Hensels we assume the Theatre is controlling the problem and no further action is required. In view of the foregoing, it is RECOMMENDED that no further action be taken regarding this matter." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. (Copies of the communication dated July 28, 1970 from Mr. and Mrs. Hensel are circulated for the information of Council.) 9. Request for Relocation of Bus Zone East Side of Fraser Street North of 26th Avenue The City Engineer reports as follows: "Mr. C.M. Martin, of Eve's Variety Store, 4100 Fraser Street, has submitted a petition carrying the signatures of five other merchants requesting that the bus stop on the east side of Fraser Street south of 26th Avenue, be relocated to immediately North of 27th Avenue. The merchants claim that the bus zone in its present position interferes with their business by deny- ing curb parking in front of their stores. Recently, portions of Fraser Street between 41st Avenue and Kingsway were widened and paved. As is our normal practice, the opportunity was taken to move the bus stops from the nearside of the intersections to the standard farside location. At that time, the bus stop in question was located nearside 26th Avenue and although it was not directly affected by the paving projects, it also was moved to the farside location so as to conform with the normal farside, skip stop arrangement. 229 "Following the paving of Fraser Street from Kingsway to 20th Avenue this Summer, the bus stops at 18th, 19th and 20th Avenues are being relocated to farside positions. Coincident with these changes, the existing northbound stop farside of 25th Avenue will be moved to the farside of 24th Avenue to conform with the skip stop policy and to improve the service at 24th Avenue. If the bus stop at 26th Avenue was moved to 27th Avenue as requested, the bus patrons at 26th Avenue would be left without a bus stop in either direction, which is contrary to Council policy; there would be two stops at 27th Avenue and another only a block away at 28th Avenue. The relocation would be undesirable from a transit point of view and would expose the bus stop system in this area to further requests for alteration. Accordingly, it is RECOMMENDED that the northbound bus stop at 26th Avenue remain at its present location." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. (Copies of the communication from the petitioners dated May 26, 1970 together with their diagram are circulated to Council for information.) CONSIDERATION: 10. Sidewalk: 48th Avenue From Ross Street to Inverness Street The City Engineer reports as follows: "On October 6, 1970, Council heard a delegation opposed to the construction of a P.O. Concrete sidewalk on both sides of 48th Avenue from Ross Street to Inverness Street, and also received a communication on behalf of owners in favour of the sidewalk. Council instructed: 'That the City Engineer write to the owners of the properties involved in this local improvement project and ask each one his views as to whether the work should be carried out or not, for report to the Council.' The instructions of Council have been carried out, with the following results: 230 Number of Owners In favour Opposed No reply Totals Valid Signatures 7 7 14 Signatures not in accordance with Assessment Roll (one-half of joint ownership, etc.) 3 1 4 No reply 3 3 Totals 10 8 3 21 Percentages 48% 38% 14% 100% The assessed values represented by the signatures are in almost exact proportion to the percentages shown in the tabulation. The block in question on 48th Avenue is a part of a larger project consisting of thirteen blocks of sidewalk in a new subdivision. All the sidewalks have been constructed with the exception of those on 48th Avenue. If Council wishes to proceed with the construction of the project, it could pass the following motion: 'That the City Engineer be instructed to proceed with the construction of the P.C. Concrete sidewalks on both sides of 48th Avenue from Ross Street to Inverness Street.' If Council wishes not to proceed with the construction of the project, it could pass the following motion: 'That the project for P.C. Concrete sidewalks, scheduled by the Assessment Commissioner as Item 2 of Court of Revision Schedule 377 (October 3, 1968), be reduced in scope by deleting that portion of the project on both sides of 48th Avenue, from Ross Street to Inverness Street.'" Your Board submits the foregoing report of the City Engineer to Council for CONSIDERATION. INFORMATION: 11. Canopies for Cushman Carts The Deputy City Engineer reports as follows: "The Vancouver Civic Employees Union have requested an opportunity to appear before City Council to briefly state their case for having the remaining 11 Cushman carts immediately equipped with canopies. As a result of negotiations with the Union in 1969 it was agreed to equip one cart with a canopy on a trial basis. Following this an item was included in the 1970 departmental budget submissions to equip the remaining 20 carts with 231 canopies at an estimated cost of $4,725. In order to reduce the expenditure, the Budget Committee approved $2,362 so that 10 carts could be equipped, with the suggestion that the program might be completed in 1971. The Union on August 18, 1970 wrote to the City Engineer objecting to this half way measure and requesting that all carts be equipped. A meeting was held in September, at which time the need to program some budget requests over a longer period was explained to the representatives of the Union. The Union did not feel that this explanation was satisfactory and requested that their letter of August 18 be forwarded to the Board of Administration for reply direct to the Union. The Board replied on September 23rd stating with regret that 'the Board is unable to meet your request but since the En- gineer is requesting funds for the balance of the canopies in the 1971 Budget, it seems reasonable to assume that Council will authorize the funds in 1971 in view of the action taken to equip half the carts in 1970. Your Board submits the matter to Council for its INFORMATION DELEGATION REQUEST - Vancouver Civic Employees Union (Copies of the communication from the Vancouver Civic Employees Union dated October 26, 1970 are circulated for the information of Council.) 12. Parking North Foot of Tolmie Street The City Engineer reports as follows: "In a petition dated August 11th, 1970, D.L. Smith and petitioners point out that vehicles, particularly of the camper type, are parking for extended periods of time (over 24 hours) on Tolmie Street north of Marine Drive adjacent to the beach. They feel that some greater control is necessary and even suggest that the street end be incorporated into the (Spanish Banks) park area. This is a dead-end street and although it is dedicated and curbed, it does not have the appearance of a street, but rather that of a parking lot. Vehicles angle park at this location which is within the Spanish Banks Beach area. Such parking has been sanctioned over the years although there are no signs to indicate angle parking is permitted. Angle parking is a desirable convenience related to the recreational facilities. With regard to converting the street to parkland, this street end will be transferred to the jurisdiction of the Parks Board and will become parkland within a year or so. In the meantime, appropriate signs will be erected on this portion of street under the City Engineer's authority to deal with the overnight parking problem and to authorize angle parking. The petition also implies that the campers are being used as living or sleeping quarters and that dogs are running at large in the park area. Both these items are controlled under the Health By-law and the Parks Board By-law and, therefore, copies of the petition and of this report, are being forwarded to the Superintendent of Parks and to the City's Medical Health Officer." 232 Your Board submits the matter to Council for INFORMATION. (Copies of the communication from the petitioners dated August 11, 1970 are circulated for the information of Council.) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 211 233 Board of Administration, November 13, 1970 (SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICE & HEALTH MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Broken Bottles in and around Riley Park__________________________ The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "I have been provided with a copy of a letter from Kenneth Marjoram, President of Riley Park Community Association, addressed to City Council informing them of the following motion that was passed by the Board of Directors of the Riley Park Community Association on September 16, 1970: 'Moved that we urge City Council to get store dealers to give cash refunds for bottles instead of trade. Carried.' On April 3, 1970, the Provincial Government passed the Litter Act, S.B.C. 1970, Ch. 22 which contains the following provisions: '3. (1) No person shall sell or offer for sale beer, ale, carbonated beverages, or drinks in a glass, plastic, or metal container for consumption or use off the premises on which they are sold or offered for sale unless the person undertakes to refund to the purchaser on delivery up of the container the sum of not less than two cents for each container. (2) Without limiting subsection (1), a person may make arrangements with an agent, or with a wholesaler or a distributor in the same locality, to provide a depot, convenient for his customers, for the acceptance of containers purchased from him and for refunds to the purchaser as required under subsection (1). (3) This section applies to a Government Liquor Store under the Government Liquor Act.' At the present time, regulations passed pursuant to the Litter Act permit a seller to offer to exchange the same number of full containers, at no extra charge to the purchaser for the container, for the empty containers delivered up. However, on January 1, 1971, the full effect of section 3 will come into force. It would appear, therefore, that the Provincial Government is dealing with the problem raised by the Riley Park Community Association and the City lacks the authority to legislate on the matter." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel for the information of Council and RECOMMENDS that a copy be forwarded to Mr. Kenneth Marjoram, President of Riley Park Community Association. (Copies of Mr. Marjoram's letter dated October 16 are circulated for the information of Council) 234 CONSIDERATION: 2. Grant Request - $15,000 Family Service Centres The Director of Social Planning/Community Development reports: "The Family Service Centres of Vancouver has requested a grant for special services to designated local areas of the City. The Agency's Local Area Program was started in response to: a) requests from citizens for family focussed and neighbourhood based social services; and b) social planning recommendations for development of an effective local area service delivery system. Family Service Centres staff are currently assigned to six local areas; Grandview-Woodland, Renfrew, Killarney-Fraserview, Marpole, Kitsilano and Mount Pleasant. The objectives of this service are to: i) strengthen family life by reducing dependency and preventing breakdown; ii) help local area residents find solutions for neigh- bourhood social problems; iii) familiarize residents with the range of services available through Family Service Centres, e.g. Child Day Care, Family Counselling, Homemaker Service. In seeking to fulfill these objectives their staff work closely with churches, schools, doctors, ethnic group leaders; public health nurses and other social agencies. Four full time staff are assigned to the six local areas to provide these services. The total cost of these services is $53,400.00. Income for 1970 is $15,184.00 from the City and $19,000 from United Community Services, for a total of $34,184.00. The agency's deficit is $19,216.00. The Family Service Centres is requesting a grant of $15,000.00 which is 75% recoverable under the Canada Assistance Plan (50% Federal and 25% Provincial). The Province has agreed to approve the grant for federal sharing of 50% and to pay its own share of 25%. Recommendation That the request for $15,000 (net cost to City $3,750) be approved subject to two conditions: A) that the Family Service Centres provide professional services to selected families either in receipt of social assistance or likely to be in need of social assistance and resident in the six local areas mentioned earlier in this report; B) that the Family Service Centres commit itself to the principles of integration and decentralization of social services and authorize its President and Executive Director to help the City, Province and United Community Services develop a new model for delivery of social services in 1971. 235 The Board of Directors of the Family Service Centres, meeting October 21, 1970, approved by resolution, these two conditions." Your Board submits the recommendation of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development for Council consideration. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 211 236 Board of Administration, November 13, 1970 . . . (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. City-owned Property: S/W Corner of Nanaimo and Copley Streets, Lot 27, Block A, D.L. 741_______ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "The Supervisor of Property and Insurance, in a letter dated August 11, 1970, advises that the above lot is City-owned, un- developed, and has been zoned as a C-l Commercial District for many years. The adjacent properties to the north, south, east and west are zoned and developed with one-family dwellings with the exception of the lots on the east side of Nanaimo between 20th and 21st Avenues which are zoned C-l Commercial but developed with duplex dwellings, and the south-east corner of 20th and Nanaimo which contains a small grocery store with living quarters above. The area is well served with local commercial zoning. In con- sidering the release of the subject lot for sale, the current zoning was considered and it was agreed that no additional commercial property is needed to serve the day-to-day needs of the surrounding homes. There are no plans for any East-West arterial streets on this alignment and therefore the property can best be used by the development thereon of two single- family dwellings. The Technical Planning Board, on October 23, 1970, recommended that the Director of Planning be instructed to make the nec- essary application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law whereby this property would be rezoned from a C-l Commercial District to an RS-1 One-Family Dwelling District, such appli- cation to be referred direct to a Public Hearing after a report has been received thereon from the Town Planning Commission. The Town Planning Commission, on November 6, 1970, endorsed the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the reports of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission be received and the matter be referred for the consideration of Council at a Public Hearing. 2. Building Line. North side of Pacific Street from approximately 300' west of Burrard to approximately 60' west of Howe Street__________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "The City Engineer has requested that Schedule E - Building Lines - Part II, of the Zoning and Development By-law, be amended to establish a building line on the North side of Pacific Street, as noted above, and in accordance with Plan LB.262 prepared by the City Engineer's office dated August 12th, 1970. The City Engineer has advised that the purpose of establishing the proposed building line is to provide greater street width in this area which will: (a) improve traffic capacity and provide increased channeli- zation at the congested bridge head at Pacific and Burrard Streets. 237 (b) improve traffic capacity and provide increased channeli- zation at the congested intersection of Pacific and Hornby Streets. (c) improve local circulation around proposed high density developments in this area. The Technical Planning Board, on October 23, 1970, recommended that the Director of Planning be instructed to make the nec- essary application to amend Schedule E - Building Lines - Part II of the Zoning and Development By-law to establish a building line on the North side of Pacific Street from approximately 300' west of Burrard to approximately 60' west of Howe, as shown on Plan #LB262 such application to be referred direct to a Public Hearing after a report has been received thereon from the Town Planning Commission. The Town Planning Commission, on November 6, 1970, endorsed the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the reports of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission be received and the matter be referred for the consideration of Council at a Public Hearing. 3. Rezoning and Protective Purchasing - Area Bounded by Euclid Avenue, Aberdeen Street, Foster Avenue and Tyne Street The Director of Planning reports as follows: "BACKGROUND As shown on the plan attached as an Appendix to this report, the area bounded by Euclid Avenue, Aberdeen Street, Foster Avenue and Tyne Street is zoned as an M-l Industrial District. However, there is no industrial development within the 2.4 acre area which contains eleven vacant City-owned lots, and ten privately-owned lots, of which eight are improved with single- family dwellings. The surrounding residential area was rezoned in 1953 from an M-l District to an RS-1 District, but this small pocket was excluded pending the establishment of the boundaries for the B.C. Hydro Industrial Estate. On March 4th, 1957 Council resolved: 'That the property bounded by Euclid Avenue, Aberdeen Street, Stamford Street and the general line of Foster Avenue be designated for park purposes' and further, 'That steps be taken to secure the consequential amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law.' At the same time the boundaries of the industrial estate were established on the north side of Euclid and Foster Avenues, and 24' landscaped setbacks were required by the Zoning By-law. These have been provided in site development. However, no action was taken to rezone the M-l pocket to an RS-1 District because the whole area was until 1969 reserved for either park or school purposes, and land values for residential use made it unlikely that the area would be developed for industry. 238 REZONING APPLICATION The rezoning of this pocket has now become a matter of some urgency. A Development Permit Application has recently been received* to permit the erection of a general warehouse on W½, Lot 2, Block 8, D.L.'s 36 & 49. The area should be rezoned to an RS-1 District to discourage any further industrial development permit applications. Rezoning would reflect the existing land uses, and would enable the City-owned properties to be used either for the school site which is presently reserved on the west portion, or failing this, for single-family dwellings. In accordance with the Technical Planning Board discussion of this matter on November 6, 1970, the Director of Planning has filed, under date of November 9, 1970, an application to rezone the area in question from an M-l District to an RS-1 District. PROTECTIVE PURCHASE If the general warehouse is built at 5442 Melbourne Street it would severely compromise plans to maintain this area in resi- dential use. The Technical Planning Board therefore resolved on November 6, 1970: 'That it be recommended to Council that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be instructed to negotiate for the purchase of W½, Lot 2, Block 8, D.L. 36 and 49.' The property could be resold for single-family use. The lot is improved with a house and has a 1970 assessed value of $10,233. The owner, Mr. J. Morris, has expressed a willingness to enter into negotiations with the City. RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended that: (a) The application of the Director of Planning to rezone the area bounded by Euclid Avenue, Aberdeen Street, Foster Avenue and Tyne Street from an M-l Industrial District to an RS-1 One-Family Dwelling District be referred after report from the Town Planning Commission to the next Public Hearing. (b) The Supervisor of Property & Insurance be instructed to negotiate for the purchase of W½, Lot 2, Block 8, D.L.'s 36 and 49." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the Director of Planning be approved. *Development Permit No. 53524, dated September 22, 1970 and issued November 10, 1970. Address: 5442 Melbourne Street. 239 4. Rezoning: Northwest Corner Victoria Drive & Kent Avenue (8485 Victoria Drive)___________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "An application has been received from Mr. H. Hoff, 8485 Victoria Drive, requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Development By- law whereby Lot 7 of 4, Block J. D.L. 328 being the northwest corner of Victoria Drive & Kent Avenue would be rezoned from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to an M-l Industrial District. The applicant states the purpose of his application is for 'automotive repair - Volkswagen specialists. These premises have been used for this purpose for the past three years.' The subject lot has a frontage of 33.38' and a depth of 81' and is developed with a single-family home and attached carport. Enclosed with the application for rezoning is a copy of a letter addressed to His Worship the Mayor and Aldermen which states: 'The proximity of my property to the existing industrial area along with the fact that I have operated an auto repair business here for the past three years, in my estimation, suggests that you give serious consideration to allowing me to continue to earn a living on these premises. I might add that since my immigration to Canada in 1963, I have been completely self supporting.' Since approximately 1954, it has been the proposal by the City to ultimately zone all the lands on the south side of Marine Drive from Hudson Street to Boundary Road as an industrial district with a 40' landscaped strip requirement adjacent to Marine Drive. Much of the said lands are now zoned industrial with the landscaped setback being applicable. Also, certain properties within the area are zoned CD-I upon consolidation of the lots into suitable industrial sites and it is proposed to rezone these properties to industrial. The area bounded by Argyle, Marine Drive, Duff and Kent, which is currently zoned RS-1 One Family and which includes the subject property, is well developed with single-family dwellings, some recently constructed, and it is envisaged this area would not be rezoned to industrial for many years. Therefore, the rezoning of one small lot to an M-l Industrial District would create an isolated industrial lot within and adjacent to the single-family areas, and furthermore it is noted on site development there is very little space available to permit a proper industrial development. The Technical Planning Board, on October 23, 1970, recommended the application be not approved. The Town Planning Commission, on November 6, 1970, endorsed the recommendation of the Technical Planning Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the application be refused in accordance with the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. DELEGATION REQUEST: Mr. H. Hof FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 212 240 Board of Administration, November 13, 1970 (LICENSES - 1) LICENSES AND CLAIMS MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Use of a Portable Barrel Organ on City Streets______________________ The City Engineer reports as follows: "On June 23rd, 1970, Council considered a request from Lever Arms Service to operate a portable organ in the Downtown area. After due consideration it was resolved 'that permission be granted as requested on a trial basis of three months, but subject to no advertising appearing in the operation'. Lever Antiques has now requested permission to continue this operation. The three month trial period has been used to observe this operation and determine what problems if any, might develop. The Department of Permits and Licenses and the Police Department report that no problems have arisen and they have no objection to this operation being allowed to continue. No adverse comments have been received from the general public and it is assumed this operation does not offend or cause inconvenience. Accordingly it is RECOMMENDED that Lever Arms Service be allowed to continue the use of their portable organ, subject to review if and when a complaint or problem arises." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. CONSIDERATION 2. Claim #10357 Mrs. Victoria Flaata, 8637 Oak Street The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "Frank M. Turco, Barrister and Solicitor, has requested that the Law Department forward to Council his request that Council, pursuant to the power granted it by the provisions of Section 294(2) of the Vancouver Charter, extend for a period of two months the time within which he may commence a civil action against the City on behalf of his client, Mrs. Victoria Flaata. Mrs. Flaata was injured on October 17, 1969, when she fell over a pile of construction materials that had been placed across a pathway on private property by members of the Pavements Operations Branch of the Engineering Department. Mrs. Flaata was returning home with groceries in her arms and did not see the construction materials. As well as superficial bruises and abrasions, she suffered a moderate strain to her back and required some physiotherapy. She was unable to work for just over a month. Mr. Turco forwarded notice of his client's claim to the Law Department in a letter dated October 28, 1969. Communications were then entered into between the Law Department and Mr. Turco which culminated in a letter dated May 14, 1970, to Mr. Turco in which the Law Department offered to recommend to Council that the City settle the claim for $1,126.74. The Law Department's file was then filed away pending a reply from Mr. Turco. 241 On October 22, 1970, Mr. Turco telephoned Mr. Reid of the Law Department and informed him that he had received instructions from his client to agree to the settlement as proposed by the Law Department in the letter of May 14, 1970. It was realized at this time that the limitation period had expired on October 17, 1970. Mr. Turco states that he was not aware that there was a one-year limitation period on actions of this type against the City contained in the Vancouver Charter and pressure of business resulted in his not dealing with the matter at an earlier date. There is no doubt that the City would be liable to Mrs. Flaata had an action been brought in time, and the Law Department was negotiating a settlement of the claim solely on the basis of the amount involved. The amount of the proposed settlement was in order. The Corporation Counsel submits the foregoing request of Mr. Turco without recommendation. If it is the wish of Council to grant Mr. Turco's request, the Corporation Counsel recommends that the extension of time be made on the following terms: (1) That the time for commencement of an action by Victoria Flaata against the City of Vancouver relating to an accident which occurred on October 17, 1969, be extended for two months from October 17, 1970; (2) That the action to be commenced be limited to one for damages totalling $1,126.74. The Corporation Counsel further recommends that if Council decides to grant Mr. Turco's request, it approve payment of the claim in the amount of $1,126.74." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel for Council's consideration. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 212 242 Board of Administration, November 13, 1970 . . . . (FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS CONSIDERATION 1. Charter Amendments The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "Voting by Tenants on Money By-laws On October 8th last the Standing Committee on General Purposes had before it a resolution to the following effect: 'That an amendment to the Vancouver Charter be sought which will allow non-owner electors (resident electors and tenant electors) to vote on by-laws requiring the assent of the electors.' The Committee recommended that the Board of Adminis- tration gather information from other major cities across Canada on the matter of non-owners voting on money by-laws and further recommended that the Corpora- tion Counsel draft a proposed Charter Amendment, both reports to be submitted to Council when the matter is raised from the table. The City Clerk has canvassed various cities in Canada and the following is a summary of the information which he has obtained: Calgary - Voting on money by-laws is restricted to owners of property. Halifax - Money by-laws are NOT put to the electors in Halifax. The Provincial Government exercises the right to approve, or other¬ wise, proposed municipal borrowings. Winnipeg - Only property owners are entitled to vote on money by-laws. The City of Winnipeg has un¬ successfully applied to the Provincial Govern¬ ment on more than one occasion to be allowed to extend the vote on money bv-laws to tenants. Regina - The City of Regina does not allow non-owners to vote on money by-laws. Their Council is considering asking for power to allow non- owners to vote on money by-laws but has asked the City Manager for a further report, which may take considerable time. Hamilton - Owners and lessees are entitled to vote on and money by-laws. In Ontario, very few money by¬ Toronto laws are put to the voters since it is unnec¬ essary to do so for borrowing money for most of the usual municipal purposes. A Provin-cially-appointed Committee in Ontario is recommending that, in place of putting money by-laws to owner voters, they should be put in the form of 'questions' for the purpose of obtaining the opinion of all electors. 243 "The amendment to the Charter which would permit non- property owners to vote on money by-laws is a simple one to Section 267 by merely striking out the words "as owner electors" so that the section would read, in part: 'Where a by-law requires the assent of the electors, only those persons whose names appear on the current annual list of electors shall be entitled to vote on the by-law, and each such person shall be limited to one vote.' It would also be necessary to amend Section 184 by striking out the following words: 'provided that any question necessitating the borrowing of money on the part of the city shall be submitted to owner-electors only.' Voting Machines The City Clerk has suggested that Council consider the question of using voting machines in connection with civic elections. One Canadian city is already using them and it is the opinion of the City Clerk that in the near future it may be economical for the City of Vancouver to adopt the same practice. If this practice were to be adopted it would involve substantial amendments to the Charter and careful consideration of all the consequences arising out of the amendments. He has therefore suggested that Council may wish to adopt the idea in principle and allow the City Clerk and the Corporation Counsel to crive the matter further study with a view to amending the Charter in 1972. Other Amendments suggested by the City Clerk There are two other amendments which have been suggested by the City Clerk: (1) That instead of using the term 'British subject' in reference to the voters' list, the wording of the 'Municipal Act', which uses the term 'Canadian citizen or other British subject', be adopted. (2) Instead of the present requirement that a person must be of the full age of 19 years on the 15th day of June in the year in which an election is held, that it be provided that as long as the person would be of the full age of 19 years on election day he would be en- titled to have his name entered in the list of electors." YOUR BOARD submits the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel for the consideration of Council. 244 2. Request for Refund of Taxes: Scottish Agencies______________ The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "Mr. Walter W. Campbell, on behalf of Scottish Agencies, has requested a refund of taxes paid last year with respect to Lots 519 and 520, Hastings Townsite. This property, situate at the South-west corner of McGill and Cassiar Streets, was expropriated on May 31, 1968, in connection with Urban Renewal Scheme No. 6 which encompasses an area of approximately seven acres at the approach to the Second Narrows Bridge. The City appointed its arbitrator at the same time as the Resolution to expropriate was passed but Mr. Campbell did not appoint his arbitrator until February of this year. The third arbitrator was appointed shortly thereafter and the arbitration hearings were held in April and May. In the meantime taxes continued to mount up and the property was sold for taxes in 1968. To preserve the status quo it was suggested to Mr. Campbell and to his solicitor that the City would advance sufficient funds to redeem the property and to pay the taxes up to date. It was implicitly stated that the payment of taxes was by way of advance and would be deducted from any amount that might be awarded as compen- sation for the property. Mr. Campbell, as mentioned in his letter, declined the proposition and paid sufficient money to redeem the property. I am told by the Tax Department that the property will be put up at Tax Sale on November 4, 1970, but I have made arrangements for the City to pay all the taxes outstanding by way of advance against the compen- sation. The passage of the expropriating resolution does not vest the property in the City and it remains the liability of the owner until this is done. There is no responsibility in the City to pay the taxes until the property is transferred over to it and no obligation on the part of the City to refund the taxes paid by Scottish Agencies in the interval." Your Board submits the foregoing request of Scottish Agencies for the consideration of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 212-3 245 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS REGULAR REPORT OCTOBER 30, 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Fire Department Residence Requirements The Fire Chief reports as follows: "On September 13, 1966, City Council adopted a report of the Standing Committee on Civic Services recommending an extension of the boundaries for Fire Department Staff residence. It was further recommended that up to 25% only of the Fire Department Staff, subject to the approval of the Fire Chief, be permitted to live outside the previous boundaries but within the proposed new boundaries and that the regulations be reviewed in two years time. On November 1, 1968, a further report by the Fire Chief was submitted to Council recommending the continuation of the extended boundaries with a further review to be made in September, 1970. The Fire Chief now reports that the extended boundaries with the limit of 25% staff residing in these extended areas is satisfactory and recommends the present regulations governing Fire Department Staff be adopted." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the Fire Chief be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 213 246 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT NOVEMBER 13, 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Closing of Civic Offices - December 24, 1970________________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "In past years, it has been the practice to close Civic Offices and Yards to the public at noon on the last working day before Christmas, all employees being required to vacate such buildings and yards not later than 3:30 p.m. I RECOMMEND that, in accordance with past procedure, the Civic Offices and Yards under the control of the Council be closed to the public at noon on Thursday, December 24, and that all employees concerned be required to be out of the buildings and yards at no later than 3:30 p.m. Arrangements for those employees who perform a service, such as garbage collection, bridge tenders, etc., and for those employees on other than day shift, will be made departmentally. This is an arrangement peculiar to December 24, and is not in the nature of a statutory holiday." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. CONSIDERATION: 2. Community Leadership Training Seminar Attendance - Mr. Maurice Egan, Director Social Planning/Community Development The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "The Association of the Junior Leagues of America, with the professional guidance of Educational Systems and Designs is sponsoring the above seminar at Bowman's Mount Hood Country Club, Wemme, Oregon (near Portland). The seminar will be held beginning the evening of November 30, 1970 through lunch December 3, 1970. The Junior League of Vancouver has invited Mr. Egan, Director, Social Planning/Community Development, to par- ticipate with two of its members. The Association states that a very successful seminar of this kind has been recently held in the Eastern States and that the aim of this seminar is to bring together participants from twenty communities in the Pacific Northwest to further the communication between volunteer and professional. They 24/ feel very strongly that civic representation is beneficial not only to the League as a civic voluntary organization but also to the City of Vancouver in carrying out future programs and are aware of the contribution that Mr. Egan could make to the seminar. The Junior League of Vancouver will underwrite all expenses incurred by Mr. Egan. The only cost to the City would be 4 days leave of absence with pay. The Director of Social Planning and Community Development requests leave of absence with pay to attend this seminar." Your Board Submits this matter to Council for CONSIDERATION. RECOMMENDATIONS 3. Canadian Corrections Association National Committee Meeting - Montreal, Quebec, Mr. J.M. Gillis, Prov. Court of B.C. (Family Div.) The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "The above Committee will meet on November 16 and 17, 1970, at the Holiday Inn, Montreal, P.Q. It is made up of representa- tives of the Provinces. A number of topics of importance to the correctional field will be dealt with and particularly the possibility that a new Juvenile Delinquents Act will be proclaimed by Parliament at its present sitting. The Chief Probation Officer informs that discussion of the forthcoming legislation will be of importance to his depart- ment and that Mr. J.M. Gillis, Assistant Chief Probation Officer, is a B.C. representative on this Committee. He wishes Mr. Gillis to attend. All expenses are covered by the Canadian Corrections Associa- tion and the total cost to the City would only be leave-of- absence with pay for November 16, 17 and 18, 1970. The request of the Chief Probation Officer is in accordance with Regulation 45-2, Non-Roster Conferences. RECOMMENDED that Mr. J.M. Gillis be granted three days leave- of-absence with pay from November 16 to 18, 1970, inclusive, to attend the National Committee Meeting, Canadian Corrections Association in Montreal, P.Q." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. 248 4. Auto Allowance - Planning Department The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Mr. H.W. Pickstone was transferred from the Museums Department to the Planning Department on June 1, 1970, but his position has not yet been formally established. He has been using his own automobile without automobile allowance for travelling since that time. Accordingly, it is RECOMMENDED that standard automobile allowance be set up for Mr. H.W. Pickstone. Funds being available in the Departmental budget for this purpose." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the report of the Director of Planning be endorsed. 5. Summons Processing - Micro-film Equipment Operation The Court Clerk, Provincial Courts, Vancouver, reports as follows: "Constables report the license numbers of vehicles illegally parked or operated and prior to the issue of summonses, names and addresses of registered owners must be obtained. These are copied from microfilm strips supplied to the Court Clerks Department by the Motor-Vehicle Branch, Victoria Headquarters. From the films inserted into the viewer, clerks copy the information needed. If the record showing the latest owner is not present in the film strip, the Motor Vehicle Branch is advised and the summons is held until the information becomes available. At the commencement of the licensing year, delays of this sort occur in volume and afterwards in a lesser degree. In many instances, the information was available but not lo- cated due to insufficient knowledge of the system. After correspondence directed to the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles regarding delayed information, his Department assigned an employee to review our procedures. A number of recommendations were made which will be put into effect. Included is one that the immediate supervisor of the employees directly concerned, be dispatched to his Department in Victoria to view and study in depth and micro-film automobile registra- tion system. In addition her instructions will be to review the performance standards of Motor Vehicle Branch film strip viewing operators in order that standards can be set within her section. By extending the knowledge of the micro-film data operators, it is anticipated delay in the issue of summonses will be reduced. RECOMMENDED that Ann Sorenson, Clerk-Typist III, Court Clerks Department, be authorized to attend for two days at the Motor Vehicle Branch, Provincial Government Offices, Victoria, to study and report upon their automobile registration micro- film system and that she be granted two days leave of absence with pay." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Court Clerk, Provincial Courts, be adopted and the necessary funds, estimated at $40.00, be provided from the Departmental Budget. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 214 249 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS NOVEMBER 13, 1970 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Knight Street Widening 49th to 57th Avenues The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Further to Board of Administration Works & Utility Matters, August 14, 1970 and Resolution of Council of August 18, 1970 approving estimates for the acquisition of lands and preliminary development work in connection with the above project, I have to report that the owners of the following properties have agreed to convey the required widening strips at the established rate of $1.00 per sq. ft. on terms as indicated: a) Lot 47, Blocks 29-31, D.L. 200 $231.00 7238 Knight Street 100.00 1) Loss of land (W 7') $331.00 2) Loss of trees and hedge 3) The City Engineer to construct a concrete retainer wall with grade steps and reconnect concrete walks as shown on plan 'Scheme B' and replace any damaged lawn b) Lot 8, Block 8, D.L. W½ 738 $231.00 6792 Knight Street 1) Loss of land (W 7') 2) City Engineer to replace any damaged lawn c ) Lot 353 Block 2, D.L. 739 $231.00 6571 Knight Street 25.00 1) Loss of land (E 7') $256.00 2) Loss of portion of new concrete walk 3) City Engineer to replace any damaged lawn d) Lot 48, Blocks 29-31, D.L. 200 $231.00 7228 Knight Street 490.00 1) Loss of land (W 7') $721.00 2) The City to replace cut stone retainer wall with concrete grade steps 3) City Engineer to replace any damaged lawn e) Lot 50, Blocks 29-31, D.L. 200 $231.00 7196 Knight Street 50.00 1) Loss of land (W 7') 275.00 2) Loss of shrubs $556.00 3) City to replace cut stone retainer wall with concrete grade steps and rebuild West end of cut stone planter 4) City Engineer to replace any damaged lawn RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire the above portions of land on the foregoing basis chargeable to Code #146/1803." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 25U 2. Plan of Development - Champlain Heights The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "On May 31, 1968, Council approved the overall concept plan for Champlain Heights, and the subdivision pro- posals for Areas 'A', 'B', 'C', and 'D' as contained in the report of the Director of Planning of May 16, 1968. In the report approved by Council it specifically states that the proposed pattern of subdivision is for all land to be completely serviced, including underground wiring. However, the report does not appear to give direct authorization to the City Clerk to sign petitions on behalf of the City for these services. RECOMMENDED that the City Clerk be instructed to sign petitions on behalf of the City for the following local improvements, to be installed within the boundaries of Champlain Heights: a) Street Lighting b) Sidewalks c) Pavement and Curbs" Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 3. Exchange of City-Owned Property For Privately-Owned Property Sit: N/S 21st Ave. between Crown & Camosun Sts. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "On October 27, 1970 Council adopted the report of the Board of Administration dated October 7, 1970 dealing with the Proposed Camosun Park Extension. Included in the report was the following recommendation with respect to a request received from the owner of Lots 13 and 15, Sub. 4, Block 43, D.L. 139 to exchange Lot 15 for the adjacent City-owned Lot 14, Sub. 4, Block 43, D.L. 139 situated on the North side of 21st Avenue between Crown and Camosun Streets: 'The Supervisor of Property and Insurance is authorized to: a) negotiate with the owner of privately-owned Lot 15, Sub. 4, Block 43, D.L. 139 for exchange with City-owned Lot 14, Sub. 4, Block 43, D.L. 139, on the understanding that it be consolidated with Lot 13.' The owners has agreed to the exchange of lots and to the consolidation of Lots 13 and 14, at no cost to the City. RECOMMENDED that City-owned Lot 14, Sub. 4, Block 43, D.L. 139 be exchanged for privately-owned Lot 15, Sub. 4, Block 43, D.L. 139 on the conditions that Lot 14 251 be consolidated with privately-owned Lot 13 of Lot 4, Block 43, D.L. 139 to form one parcel, at no cost to the City." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 4- Acquisition for Provincial Courts (Vancouver) Complex 204 to 208 Main Street_____________________________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lots 2 and 3, Block 5, D.L. 196 being 204 to 208 Main Street are required for the new Provincial Courts (Vancouver) Complex confirmed by City Council on November 25, 1969. These premises comprise a site 50' x 120', zoned CM-1 Commercial, improved with a three-storey non-basement frame building erected in 1900. Each storey provides an area of 6,000 sq.ft. The main floor is divided into two stores and three dwelling units. There are 75 sleeping rooms, with common washroom and kitchen facilities, on the second and third floors. This structure has 19 plumbing fixtures, a tar and gravel roof, stucco exterior, a concrete foundation and is heated by a gas-fired hot water heating system. The condition of this building is average for age and type. The upper two floors, known as 'Queen's Rooms', are held under a lease which expired December 1, 1969 but contains a right of renewal for a further 5 years to November 30, 1974- One store on the main floor is leased to February 28, 1974- Separate negotiations are continuing for the surrender of leases and will be the subject of a subsequent report to Council. All other tenancies are on a month-to-month basis with one dwelling unit being vacant. Present gross rentals are $850.00 monthly. It is proposed to continue these tenancies until the vacant land is required for development, at which time the building will be demolished. Following negotiations with the owners they have agreed to sell for the sum of $66,675-00 subject to existing leases on the following terms: a) The sale date to remain open until April 30, 1971 at the latest. b) The owners to receive an advance payment of $6,675-00 upon delivery of a registrable deed in favour of the City of Vancouver. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire this property for the sum of $66,675-00 on the foregoing basis, chargeable to Code No. 442/1207 (Magistrates Courts)." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 214 252 STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT NOVEMBER 5, 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Development was held in the #1 Committee Room on Thursday, November 5, 1970, at approximately 9:30 a.m. The following members were present: PRESENT: Alderman H. Bird, Chairman His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips and Rankin ABSENT: Alderman Adams Alderman Sweeney Alderman Wilson CLERK: D. Scott Adoption of Minutes The minutes of the meeting held on October 1, 1970, were adopted. PART I The following recommendations of the Committee are submitted to Council for consideration: RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Residential Facilities for the Mentally Retarded: Champlain Heights_____________________________________ The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Director of Planning dated October 29. In this report the Board advised that the approved portion of the Southeast Sector Plan contains the following multiple housing sites: (a) five medium-sized townhouse sites (6-10 acres) (b) four small linear townhouse sites (1-2 acres) (c) three medium-sized mixed townhouse and garden apartment sites (3-7 acres) (d) two small garden apartment sites (l-l½ acres) (e) two senior citizens' sites (2-2½ acres) (f) three high-rise apartment sites (1½ acres) Firm commitments have already been made for Public Housing included in (a) and (c); for innovative housing for people of low income, included in (a); and for the two senior citizens' sites included in (e) for release to the Salvation Army and the M. Kopernik Founda- tion. The City officials have been instructed to negotiate with the United Co-operative Housing Society for one of the medium-sized townhouse sites, and with the Honourable Grace McCarthy for one of the high-rise apartment sites. The Board of Administration report concluded with the following recommendation: "that the request for two housing sites from the Vancouver Association of the Mentally Retarded be regretfully refused, but that the Committee may wish to recommend to Council that either Site #14 or Site #15 may be sold to the Association for the Mentally Retarded with the other site being advertised for tender." 253 Mrs. E. Bjarnason, Chairman of the Residential Services Committee, introduced Mr. George Atherton, Past President of the Vancouver Association for the Mentally Retarded, who outlined the reasons for the request for sites in this area. He stated amongst other things that institutional type of living was not desirable for these people, and that it is proposed to provide residential facilities for approxi- mately forty people on each site. The Deputy Supervisor of Property and Insurance advised that the market price for this parcel, which is slightly less than one acre in area, is $55,000 per acre. After due consideration it was RECOMMENDED that Site #15 be sold to the Vancouver Association for the Mentally Retarded at market price, and that Site #14 be adver- tised for tender. 2. Champlain Heights - Site #18 United Co-operative Housing Society The Board of Administration under date of October 26, 1970, submitted the following information report of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance and the Director of Planning; "The following is a report from the Supervisor of Property & Insurance and the Director of Planning. The Supervisor of Property & Insurance reports as follows: 'At a meeting of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development on October 1, 1970, it was recommended:- (a) THAT they approve in principle the plan proposed by the United Co-operative Housing Society and that Site #18 be set aside for this development; (b) THAT the matter be subject to review after the Property & Insurance Department reports on the market value of Site #18, based on this proposal; (c) THAT at this time the Committee approve the rental rate of 8% of the market value plus all taxes as set out in the Board of Administration report dated September 29, 1970; (d) THAT the Director of Planning and the Supervisor of Property & Insurance be requested to negotiate with the United Co-operative Housing Society and report back. Following these recommendations a meeting was held on October 5, 1970 with representatives of the United Co- operative Housing Society. At this meeting the market value of the site and the rental value was discussed. The Supervisor of Property & Insurance indicated that the market value of Site #18 based on $55,000.00 per acre as $385,000.00, which produces an estimated rental value of $30,800.00 per year plus all taxes, using an 8% rate of return. A copy of a letter to the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development, was received on October 13, 1970 by the Property & Insurance Office from the Society in which they suggest a market value of 254 $300,000.00 being more appropriate in view of the land and building appreciation 50 years hence. In a normal situation a market value for long-term lease purposes is not usually reduced because of the anticipated apprecia- tion of the land and building value 50 years hence. Rather the owner looks for a return on his capital either in income over a long period or sale for capital gain in a relatively short period of time. The Society also requests an option to lease the site in three stages and the leases to be tied in with a three phase development plan. The first phase to be started not later than June, 1971 and the last phase to be com- pleted not later than June, 1973, the rental for each phase to begin on the date the construction commences on each phase. SUMMARY I. (a) Sites #17 and 21 have been set aside for Public Housing Projects and the price set on these sites was $55,000.00 per acre which has been acceptable to Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation. (b) Site #16, sold to Dawson Developments for Innovative Housing for $55,000.00 per acre. II. To recognize a low-density of development as proposed by United Co-operative Housing Society as a basis for pricing land would encourage under-development of these sites and set a pattern for future requests which might result in a waste of land in relation to the over-all development. In view of the foregoing, it is suggested that: 1. The Estimated Market Value be accepted as $385,000.00. 2. In accordance with usual Council policy the total Ground Rental should be charged from the commence- ment of the lease term based on 8% of the market value, but not later than June 1, 1971. 3. All taxes applicable to the total site to be charged from the commencement of the lease term, but not later than June 1, 1971. 4. The Lease be for a period of 50 years subject to 5-year review clauses. 5. The City to take over the land if there is a default of the agreement. 6. The commencement of construction to be phased with not more than three phases, with the last phase to commence not later than December 31, 1972, and the first not later than June 1, 1971. 7. The lease be subject to an agreement being drawn up to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel. The Director of Planning concurs with the suggestions of the Supervisor of Property & Insurance.' Your Board submits the foregoing for the information of the Committee." 255 Miss Shirley C. Schmid, Secretary Treasurer, and Mr. Allan Martin, Director of the United Co-operative Housing Society, appeared before the Committee and presented a brief dated November 5, 1970. This brief included further information and was in support of their original brief dated July 22, 1970, which was submitted to the Standing Committee on August 13. In the brief dated November 5 the Society proposed that the value of the land for lease purposes be set at $210,000.00. After considerable discussion, it was RECOMMENDED THAT 1. The value of the land for lease purposes be 80% of the market value. 2. In accordance with usual Council policy the total Ground Rental should be charged from the commencement of the lease term based on 8% of the market value, but not later than June 1, 1971. 3. All taxes applicable to the total site to be charged from the commencement of the lease term, but not later than June 1, 1971. 4. The Lease be for a period of 50 years subject to 5-year review clauses. 5. The City to take over the land if there is a default of the agreement. 6. The commencement of construction to be phased with not more than three phases, with the last phase to commence not later than December 31, 1972, and the first not later than June 1, 1971. 7. The lease be subject to an agreement being drawn up to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel. 8. Included in the terms of the lease there be a clause pertaining to maintenance and repairs for the full term of the lease. 3. Additional Sites for Public Housing The Chairman advised that he felt it would be desirable to have the officials endeavour to locate additional sites for public housing. It was RECOMMENDED that the Chairman and the Board of Administration firm up with the other levels of government their policies with respect to public housing, and in particular their policy respecting the price of land. FURTHER RECOMMENDED that after these policies are determined the Board of Administration be requested to locate additional public housing sites. 256 PART II The following action of the Committee is submitted to Council for information. INFORMATION 4. "5-5-5 Plan" of Housing for Elderly People: Champlain Heights_______________________________ At the last meeting of the Committee when considering the "5-5-5 Plan" of Housing for Elderly People, the Committee 'RECOMMENDED that the "5-5-5 Plan" of housing for elderly people presented by the Honourable Grace McCarthy be adopted in principle and that the Property and Insurance Department be instructed to determine a fair market value for the 1.27 acres.' Mr. H. Pickstone of the Planning Department advised the Committee that he had written to Mrs. McCarthy on October 30th and had included in his communication an evaluation for the 1.27 acres. He further advised that as there had not been time for Mrs. McCarthy to check this evaluation out and reply he had nothing further to report to this meeting. It was RESOLVED that the oral report of Mr. Pickstone be received. The meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 216 ======================================================================== 257 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, November 24, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: D.H.Little PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. ACKNOWLEDGMENT His Worship the Mayor acknowledged the presence in the Council Chamber of students from the Vancouver Vocational Institute under the direction of Mrs. Coates and students from Gladstone School under the direction of Miss Kinney. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated November 17, 1970, be adopted after a change on page 8 re item "J" - Commission of Inquiry into the Non-Medical Use of Drugs: Public Hearing, by substituting the name of Alderman Broome for Alderman Rankin as the mover of the motion on this subject. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Minutes of the Special Council meeting (In Camera) dated November 19, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED REPORT REFERENCE AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Fairview Slopes Rezoning The Council considered the Board of Administration report dated November 2, 1970, regarding rezoning of the Fairview Slopes (generally north of the lane south of Broadway to 6th Avenue between Granville and Cambie Streets). The recommendations of the Technical Planning Board are set out in the Board report. 258 The Director of Planning appeared before the Council and explained in detail many of the proposals contained in the report. A communication was noted from the Town Planning Commission under date of November 23, 1970, expressing the Commission's views. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board on this matter be approved, as contained in the Board of Adminis- tration report of November 2, 1970, and the necessary Public Hearing be held in 1971 and as soon as practicable. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the motion of Alderman Phillips be amended by appropriately adding the following: 'except that in respect of recommended basic floor space ratio, the application and by-law for the Council's consideration at the Public Hearing provide for increase through bonuses up to an additional total of 2 rather than as proposed in the Technical Planning Board's report.' - LOST (The motion of Alderman Phillips was put and carried). MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Director of Planning be requested to be in a position at the Public Hearing when held on this subject, to report on the effect of different floor space ratios on densities, both on the flats and slopes areas. - CARRIED The Council (in Committee of the Whole) recessed at 10:45 a.m. to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office. At approximately 11:50 a.m. there was a further recess, to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m. The Council (in Committee of the Whole) reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 p.m., with the following members present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson. DELEGATIONS AND BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS___________________________________ Finance Matters, November 20, 1970 Grant Request: Canadian Dolphin and _________________Vancouver Amateur Swim Clubs (Clause 2) The Board of Administration submitted for consideration, a request from the Presidents of the Vancouver Amateur and Canadian Dolphin Swim Clubs for a grant in the amount of $2,250 to provide special reduced rental rates in connection with the use of the Percy Norman Memorial Pool and the Crystal Pool; the Park Board having approved a similar grant to these clubs subject to the Council taking like action. 259 When considered by the Council previously it was instructed that the two swim clubs be requested to 'consult with the Killarney Swim Club with a view to bringing in a joint grant application'. The Canadian Dolphin and Vancouver Amateur Swim Clubs advise they cannot comply with this request as they are treated differently by the Park Board to other swim clubs in the City. A representative of the Canadian Dolphin and the Vancouver Amateur Swim Clubs appeared in support of a brief filed with the Council under date of November 24, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT a grant of $2,250 be approved to provide for the Canadian Dolphin and Vancouver Amateur Swim Clubs a special, reduced pool rental rate for the year 1970, subject to the Park Board taking similar action. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY DELEGATIONS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS Indigent Burials Mr. W.S. Owen, Barrister, appeared before the Council on behalf of eight funeral companies in Vancouver, requesting the Council reconsider action taken in respect of granting a contract for indigent burials to First Memorial Services Limited. In a brief filed, dated November 24, 1970, it is suggested the existing contract dated January 1, 1970 with certain companies, be continued in all its provisions at least until April, 1972. The Council record was reviewed in which it was noted the Acting Social Service Administrator, at the Council meeting of June 9, 1970, reported through the Board of Administration that correspondence was received from members of the B.C. Funeral Services Association requesting a revision in the amount paid for an indigent burial. It was then advised the Provincial Department of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement had authorized, effective April 1, 1970, a revision of funeral rates from a maximum of $150.00 to a maximum of $200.00. At this time the matter was referred to the Board of Administration to consider alternatives enquiring into the services of the Memorial Society of B.C. and Glenhaven Memorial Chapel Ltd. The Board of Administration subsequently reported to Council on August 4th, as instructed, advising First Memorial Services Limited is prepared to arrange for funeral or memorial services in any church in Vancouver or use its own Chapel in North Vancouver on a contract basis of $185.00, including ministerial fee. (The company subsequently has agreed also to provide the necessary newspaper insertions). The Council at that time authorized a contract be entered into with this company on the basis of its offer, for a period of one year. Authority was subsequently given to give notice to the companies who are party to the existing contract and on November 3, 1970, the Council re-affirmed its position including recommend- ation to the 1971 Council that arrangements be made in advance of expiry of the new contract, for the calling of bids from the various funeral undertakers. 260 The Corporation Counsel expressed the opinion that if Council rescinded its resolution with respect to the contract to First Memorial Services Limited, the City would be subject to Court action. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the representation and brief filed on behalf of various undertaking companies be received for information. - CARRIED Carport: 1061 East 57th Avenue The Board of Administration in a report dated November 6, 1970, sets out a report of the Building Inspector with respect to an addition by Mr. W.J. Heinrich of an accessory building at 1061 East 57th Avenue and the details of action taken in contravention of the By-law. Mr. Heinrich appeared before the Council and submitted a brief expressing his need for this addition to the carport to house a camper truck. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the applicant be permitted an addition to the garage for this camper truck, the measurements of the addition to be as follows: width 12 feet height 11 feet length 25 feet (referred) MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Alderman Linnell's motion be referred to the Zoning Planner to discuss with the applicant in an endeavour to satis- factorily resolve the matter along the lines proposed in the Alderman's motion. - CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS Voting by Non-Owners on Money By-laws The Council considered a report of the General Purposes Committee dated October 8, 1970, in which views are noted from various organizations, the majority favouring the proposal on the matter of giving the right to vote on money by-laws to non- owner electors. In a report of the Corporation Counsel submitted by the Board of Administration under date of November 13, 1970, information on the matter from several cities across Canada is set out. The majority of these cities do not grant the right of voting on money by-laws to non-owner electors. At a previous Council meeting, and considered subsequently by the General Purposes Committee, was the following motion by Alderman Phillips which reads as follows, after being changed by general approval. 261 MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT an amendment to the Vancouver Charter be sought which will allow non-owner electors (resident electors and tenant electors) to vote on by-laws requiring the assent of the electors but not including any by-laws for the benefit of limited areas. (carried)* MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this whole matter be referred to the Board of Adminis- tration and the Director of Finance to report on financial implications. - LOST *) A recorded vote was requested. The record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Broome Alderman Rankin Alderman Adams Alderman Linnell Alderman Sweeney Alderman Bird His Worship the Mayor Alderman Calder Alderman Wilson Alderman Phillips Alderman Hardwick (The motion was declared lost) The motion of Alderman Phillips was then put. A recorded vote was requested and the record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Bird His Worship the Mayor Alderman Wilson Alderman Sweeney Alderman Calder Alderman Adams Alderman Phillips Alderman Hardwick Alderman Rankin Alderman Linnell Alderman Broome The main motion was declared, - CARRIED * PRESENTATIONS: Civic Merit Book At approximately 3:30 P.M. the Council honoured the following in recognition of the inscribing of their names in the Vancouver Civic Merit Book: Jan Cherniavsky Arthur W. Delamont Harry Duker A medal and a copy of the page in the Civic Merit Book on which each name is inscribed was presented to each gentleman. Following acceptances by each of those presented, a recess was observed for a tea reception in the City Hall foyer. The Council (in Committee of the Whole) reconvened in the Council Chamber at approximately 4:15 p.m., with the same members present. 262 Capilano Stadium: Uses The Council considered a Board of Administration report dated November 16, 1970 in respect of uses for the Capilano Stadium, enclosing a report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development dated September 22, 1970, as well as a copy of the Council Committee's report on the matter under date of May 14, 1970. A communication from the Park Board, dated November 17, 1970, sets out that Board's views and resolutions. On November 17th, Alderman Sweeney advised of interest in the use of the Stadium by the North West League of Professional Baseball. Alderman Sweeney stated that this Baseball group will be having a meeting in the near future and therefore is requesting the matter be postponed until the decision of this group is known in respect of establishing a franchise in Vancouver commencing with its 1971 baseball season. MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT this whole matter be referred to the General Purposes Committee to meet with the various parties interested in using the Capilano Stadium, i.e. representatives of the North West League of Professional Baseball, the soccer interests, Park Board and Director of Social Planning/Community Development. - CARRIED COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Sunday Operation: Gastown____________ It was agreed that a delegation from the Gastown Merchants Association be permitted to appear before the Council on Tuesday, December 1, 1970, as per request received. 2. Noise: Great Northern Train Whistles MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Kiwassa Neighbourhood Services Association be permitted to appear before the Council in connection with their petition in respect of train whistles from the operation of the Great Northern railway trains using the tracks between Union and Powell Streets under the Hastings Viaduct. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd) H. Vancouver Fireboat No. 2 The Council considered the following report, dated November 16, 1970, submitted by the Fire Chief and the Board of Administration: "Your Board has received the attached report dated November 12, 1970, from the Fire Chief. His recommendations (in brief) are that: (a) A new moorage site west of the Great Northern Dock at an annual rental of $1,738 be approved. 263 (b) Funds estimated at $75,000 be approved for provision of firefighters' quarters, water, electrical and sewer ser- vices and for provision of moorage floats and alarm hookup at the new site. (c) The Naval Architects be authorized to prepare detailed specifications and drawings and proceed to call tenders for the refitting of Vancouver Fireboat No. 2. (d) The work on the Vancouver Fireboat No. 2 be completed without delay. The Fire Chief has been informed by the Fire Department Chief Mechanic that inspections (made under the Canada Steamship Act) which have been delayed for two years, will reveal that one propulsion engine and the fuel tanks will not meet required standards, in which circumstances the boat will be declared unserviceable. Such inspections, it is reported, must be completed before June 1971. (e) The 'J.H. Carlisle' (which will be moved to Burrard Inlet in June 1971) be manned and used for fire pro- tection purposes during the period in which the Vancouver Fireboat No. 2 is decommissioned for conversion and refit purposes. 1. Report of the Director of Finance (a) Provision of Funds i. Moorage Facilities in Burrard Inlet The 1971 Revenue Budget appropriation for rental of the moorage site would be increased from $1,630 to $1,738 to provide for the higher rental. ii. Construction of Building Funds, estimated at $75,000, would be included in the 1971 Revenue Budget to provide for the cost of purchase and installation of the prefabricated building and other services at the new moorage site. iii. Conversion of Vancouver Fireboat No. 2 In 1970, City Council set aside $130,000 of supple- mentary capital funds to provide for the estimated first year cost of refitting the Vancouver Fire- boat No. 2. The balance of funds required would be included in the 1971 Supplementary Capital Budget. (b) Property Taxes i. Private Operators on the Waterfront In common with all other property owners elsewhere in the City, these operators pay full property taxes on assessed land to the fifty foot water mark, piers and other improvements and machinery values. Private operators on land leased from the National Harbours Board pay property taxes on the same improvement assessment basis as those on privately owned properties. 264 Such operators include the C.P.R., C.N.R., G.N.R., Rogers' Sugar, several elevator operators and many others. The 1970 assessed value of these improvements amounts to $32,031,545. Total taxes levied in 1971 were $1,499,086. ii. National Harbours Board - Grant in lieu of taxes on N.H.B. property occupied by the N.H.B. The National Harbours Board was authorized in February, 1967 to pay harbour grants to munici- palities subject to the following conditions: - That for each of the calendar years 1966, 1967 and 1968 respectively, any harbour grants so paid should not exceed 62g%, 75% and 87^% of the respective statutory grant. - That for the calendar year 1969 and each calendar year subsequent thereto, the harbour grant so paid shall not exceed 100% of the statutory grant. The grants payable for the years 1966 to 1970 inclusive were as follows: Year Grant Paid Payable 1966 $182,245 In full 1967 326,921 M 1968 317,738 tf *1969 (estimated) 437,000 $317,000 (Interim *1970 (estimated) 500,000 pymnt.) Interim payment in process Final settlement for the years 1969 and 1970 under review by Municipal Grants Division of Federal Government. Final settlement will follow field audit by their assessors. The 1970 assessed values of National Harbours Board improvements which forms the grant basis, amount to $7,864,229. Special Note on Pier Valuations - N.H.B. occupied property subject to tax grants. Members of the Vancouver City Council met with a representative of the National Harbours Board and the Municipal Grants Division in Ottawa in June, during the Confederation of Mayors and Municipalities 1969 Conference, at which time the Vancouver Council members understood the Board representative to state that the grant in lieu of taxes did include the tax on piers by allowing a valuation on piers as though they were land fill. Had this been so, it was subsequently calculated that the additional values involved would amount to $543,000 in 1969 to produce a tax of some $16,000. However, the exempt values of the piers are in excess of $12,600,000 which would produce a tax in excess of $300,000. 265 This matter of assessing piers as land fill instead of as existing piles, decks and other improvements, was discussed with the assessor for the Municipal Grants Act when in Vancouver, who in turn thoroughly discussed the matter with his senior supervisors in Ottawa. By letter of August 6, 1969, the Director of the Municipal Grants Division, Ottawa, has confirmed that water areas under piers will not be assessed as fill and pier structures such as piles, decks, roadways, copings and the like will not be taxable improvements for the purpose of the grant. 2. Operating Costs of Vancouver Fireboat No. 2 - 1970 Salaries $265,050 Fringe benefits and uniforms 42,938 $307,988 Maintenance, gas and oil 9,100 Marine Insurance 2,604 Firefighting supplies 75 Crew's quarters: Operating costs $ 1,860 Rental - new site 1,738 3,598 Estimated annual operating cost $323,365 to which should be added: (a) Depreciation of building and relocation costs over 5-year term of lease ($75,000) 14,600 (b) Proportion of estimated capital expenditures for refit i. Estimated capital cost - $237,000 ii. Estimated useful life 20 years Estimated annual write-off excluding interest factor $ 11,850 Total estimated annual cost $349,815 3. Area Fireboat Concept - Committee of Representatives to Consider Problem of Burrard Inlet Fire Defences_________________ In accordance with the resolution of Council on April 7, 1970, His Worship the Mayor by letter dated April 23, 1970, invited adjoining municipalities, B.C. Hydro, Minister of Land, Forests and Water Resources, B.C. Imperial Oil Limited, the National Harbours Board and subsequently, the Minister of Transport, to appoint representatives to a Committee to consider the problem of fire defences in the Burrard Inlet. By report dated August 24, 1970, City Council was informed that representatives had been appointed by each of the adjoining municipalities but that neither the Minister of Lands, Forests and Water Resources, B.C. Hydro and Power Authority, National Harbours Board nor the Minister of Transport had appointed a representative. The Manager of the IOCO Refinery requested additional information. 266 4. Comment In view of the facts stated above, or in the Fire Chief's report, that: (a) In addition to the National Harbours Board property, there are a large number of individual taxpayers who pay City property taxes and are entitled to adequate fire protection; (b) The property taxes in 1970 payable by private operators on the waterfront amounted to $1,499,086 and the assessed value of improvements owned by private operators exceeds $32,000,000; (c) There are 36 combustible piers of which number 15 are privately owned; (d) The history of alarms that Vancouver Fireboat No. 2 has responded indicates that approximately two-thirds of the alarms were for property owned by the private operators and that the Fireboat is called into service approximately four times each month; (e) Land-based equipment used exclusively cannot provide proper protection to combustible piers and other structures; (f) The Vancouver Fireboat No. 2 may be declared unserviceable in June 1971 if not refitted and, if this occurs, the Vancouver Harbour will be without adequate fire pro- tection and that immediate steps must be taken to obviate such a condition; Your Board RECOMMENDS the adoption of the recommendations of the Fire Chief. However as: (a) The Minister of Transport, National Harbours Board and the Minister of Lands, Forests and Water Resources (B.C.) have declined to appoint a representative to a Committee to consider fire protection problems in Burrard Inlet; (b) The estimated cost of relocation of moorage (caused by termination of the present lease due to property sales between the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Federal Government) amounts to $75,000; (c) The estimated cost of refit of the Vancouver Fireboat No. 2 in 1969 was $237,000 (subject to the availability of $16,000 of Maritime Funds); (d) Such refit costs may now actually be higher than estimated in 1969; (e) The minimum annual operating cost of Vancouver Fireboat No. 2 is $349,815; (f) The J.H. Carlisle lacks speed and has limited pumping capacity (4,000 g.p.m.); Your Board submits the following additional items for consideration: 267 Vancouver Fireboat No. 2 5. Items for Consideration (a) The Minister of Transport, the National Harbours Board and the Minister of Lands, Forests and Water Resources (B.C.) be notified of the fact that the Vancouver Fire- boat No. 2 may become unserviceable in June 1971 by reason of decertification for failure to meet standards set by regulation under the Canada Steamship Act. If this occurs, the Vancouver Harbour will be without adequate fire protection unless immediate steps are taken to remedy this situation; accordingly, the Minister of Transport and the National Harbours Board be re- quested to make a contribution to the cost of the refit of Vancouver Fireboat No. 2. (b) As the 'J.H. Carlisle' is not considered to be a suitable vessel for use in Burrard Inlet by reason of lack of speed and limited pumping capacity, City Council, therefore, resolve to dispose of this vessel after service in a temporary capacity during conversion of Vancouver Fireboat No. 2. (c) The Fire Chief be requested to report on the level of land-based fire protection now provided to waterfront property and indicate what improvements might be made in this service in order to reduce the reliance on fireboats. (d) The Fire Chief be requested to prepare a report on the alternate methods of providing protection for com- bustible pier pilings." MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the recommendations of the Fire Chief and the Board of Administration contained in the Board report dated November 16, 1970, be approved. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the proposals of the Board of Administration, submitted to Council for consideration under item No. 5 of the report dated November 16, 1970, be approved. - CARRIED COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS (cont'd) 3. Seminar: Vancouver and Lower Mainland Industrial Development Commission_________ The Vancouver and Lower Mainland Industrial Development Commission advised of a seminar entitled 'Where is Greater Vancouver Going in the Next Decade?' to be held on Saturday, December 5th at the Villa Motor Inn in Burnaby. An invitation is extended. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT this invitation be received and as many members of Council as possible be authorized to attend. - CARRIED 268 4. Georgia Street Overpass The Council noted a communication from the Chairman of the Vancouver Civic Auditorium Board acknowledging the Council's resolution supporting a Georgia Street overpass to connect the proposed development of the C.B.C. on Georgia Street at Hamilton Street to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre complex. The Auditorium Board requests the Council continue to press for this overpass. Commissioner Sutton Brown advised that a reply to the Council's position has been received from the Canadian Broad- casting Corporation and in this connection the Director of Planning is preparing a report to Council. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing information be received. - CARRIED 5. Commission of Inquiry into the Non-Medical Use of Drugs: Brief The City Clerk submitted information as a result of con- sideration by certain members of Council on November 19, 1970, to the matter of presenting a brief to the Commission of Inquiry into the Non-Medical Use of Drugs. The brief submitted by the Medical Health Officer was reviewed by these members of Council at that time and the Medical Health Officer was authorized to present the brief on behalf of the Council to the Commission. Further, the Mayor was requested to ask the Chief Constable, or his representative, to join the Medical Health Officer at the hearings. The recommendation is made that the actions taken by His Worship the Mayor, Aldermen Broome, Bird, Rankin and Sweeney, the Aldermen who considered this matter, be endorsed. MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT the actions taken on this matter be approved. - CARRIED 6. Fee re Projecting Electrical Signs over Streets_________________ The Corporation Counsel submitted a proposed by-law in respect of amendment to the Sign By-law to provide for an annual fee for electrical signs projecting over City streets. At a previous Council meeting it was agreed that, when such amendment was before the Council an opportunity would be given to interested parties to make representations. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the proposed amending By-law be deferred for a period of thirty days to allow representations to be made to the Council. - CARRIED 7. Request for use of Queen Elizabeth Theatre A request was received from Oxfam of Canada for a grant equal to the rental of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre to permit the holding of a benefit concert on Saturday, December 5, 1970, in connection with the Oxfam Pakistan Relief Fund. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT a grant equal to the rental of the Theatre be approved for this purpose as requested. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY 269 7. City Towing Contract: Tenders________________ The record of proceedings of the Council meeting held 'In Camera' on Thursday, November 19th, when an auto towing contract was awarded to Buster's Auto Towing Service Ltd. for the period December 4, 1970 to December 3, 1973, in accordance with the company's bid, was noted. A letter, dated November 16, 1970, was received from Mr. Donald S. White, Solicitor for Ken's Auto Towing Ltd., explaining there is a management dispute and the bid submitted by the President of Ken's Auto Towing Ltd. is not properly authorized by the company since two signatures are required. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Council proceedings of November 19, 1970, in respect of this matter, together with the documents relating thereto, be no longer considered as confidential information. - CARRIED Alderman Rankin proposed that the Board of Administration be instructed to arrange for the future call for tenders for the Auto Towing contract so that a report will be made to Council three months prior to the expiration of the contract. His Worship the Mayor instructed accordingly. 8. Hotel/Motel License or Tax The Council received the following communication dated November 23, 1970, from the Minister of Municipal Affairs: "In reviewing the move by the City of Vancouver to bring in a hotel licence or tax I should draw several points to your attention. In the first place, the Legislature in dealing with the Municipal Act has made its position quite clear insofar as discriminatory taxes are concerned through the use of classification procedures. Furthermore, the Legislature has, under the Municipalities Aid Act, provided $1.00 per capita for the support of Tourist promotion, and I would feel that the payment of $410,000.00, representing the $1.00 per capita portion of the total per capita grant paid to Vancouver, would not be sustained should Vancouver proceed with its by-law. Finally, the idea that a single municipality in British Columbia would be in a position to enter a tax field not open to other municipalities is clearly not within the public interest. On all these counts it might well be that the City of Vancouver would like to review its position." The Corporation Counsel stated the proposed draft by-law with respect to license fees re hotels and motels will be before Council on Tuesday, December 1, 1970. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT an appropriate reply on behalf of the Council be forwarded by the Board of Administration to the Minister of Municipal Affairs, setting out the Council's position in this matter. - CARRIED 270 9. Municipal Pensions Alderman Broome reported that the U.B.C.M. Executive received a report with recommendations from the Municipal Advisory Committee on Pensions, setting out recommendations for changes in the Municipal Superannuation Act to provide increased benefits to retired and working employees covered by the Act. The Alderman advised the Executive of the U.B.C.M. has adopted and approved this report which will be submitted to the Provincial Secretary. The Executive recommends to its U.B.C.M. members, approval be given to the report and any objections be forwarded to the U.B.C.M. not later than December 14th. Alderman Broome presented material for forwarding to the Board of Administration for study. The Council (in Committee of the Whole) recessed at approximately 5:00 p.m. to reconvene on Thursday, November 26th, at 9:00 A.M. 271 CITY OF VANCOUVER RECESSED COUNCIL MEETING The Council (in Committee of the Whole), reconvened on Thursday, November 26, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approx- mately 9:00 A.M., with the following members present: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Calder, Linnell, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: Alderman Broome Alderman Hardwick Alderman Phillips CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: D. H. Little PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, November 20, 1970 Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Aid Sweeney, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated November 20, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters Zoning of 3296 S.E. Marine Drive Mr. Tom Holmes (Clause 2)__________ It was agreed to defer consideration of this clause pending 'the hearing of a delegation as requested. Kerrisdale Beautification Project (Clause 3) The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Director of Planning with respect to a Kerrisdale Beautification Project. An historical account is set out in the Planner's report, concluding as follows: "The following course of action is proposed for Council's consideration: A. That Council authorize matching funds for design studies up to a total of one-half of $3,500 for Project 2, involving the beautification of the 2100 block 41st Avenue B. That Council authorize matching funds for design studies and working drawings up to a total of one-half of $3,000 for Project 1, involving 41st Avenue and the CPR right-of-way. C. That, when the Standing Committee on Planning and Development meets with officials of the CPR and Marathon Realty, the Committee may wish to take up further with officials of the CPR the matter of financial contri- bution to the cost of the work on railway land." MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the proposals set out above be approved. - CARRIED 272 Balance of Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT, in respect of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated November 20, 1970, Clauses 1 and 4 be adopted and Clause 5 received for information. - CARRIED Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT, in respect of the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated November 20, 1970, Clause 1 be adopted and Clause 3 received for information. - CARRIED (Clause 2 of the Finance report was dealt with at the regular Council meeting on November 24th) B. Personnel Matters Supplementary, November 20 Interview Expenses for Civil Engineer III (Parking) Applicant: Mr. Kenneth Rainsberry______________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated November 20, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Property Matters, November 20 MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated November 20, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED D. Employment Preparation Project The Board of Administration requested its report of October 20, 1970, setting out report of the Acting Social Service Administrator on the subject of employment preparation project, submitted to Council this day, be changed in recommendation (1) to provide for a commencement date of December 15th rather than November 30th. This report is in considerable detail and the recommendations are as follows, as changed by the Board of Admin- istration at this meeting: "1. That the City of Vancouver enter into a second Employment Preparation Project with the Senior Governments similar to the pilot project but expanded to accommodate 60 men at a total shareable project cost of $64,093 to commence December 15th, 1970. 2. That the City's share (25%) amounting to $16,024 be provided as follows: 1970 - 1 month $ 2,289 - Contingency Reserve. 1971 - 5 " 13,734 - 1971 Departmental Estimates 3. That an additional Social Worker be employed for seven months and be assigned directly to the project to provide the necessary social services to the current participants and to provide follow up services to the previous parti- cipants. This position is in addition to the present Social Service complement. 273 4. That the Director of Personnel Services determine the classification of the Social Worker under normal classi- fication procedures." MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved. - CARRIED E. West End Community Centre: Senior Citizens Housing Project The Board of Administration, under date of November 16, 1970, submitted the following report: "Your Board submits the attached report of the Director of Planning dated November 16, 1970, setting out the present position with regard to the above project. Following appointment, the Architects have commenced work on pro- gramming and on the location of the project prior to the commencement of sketch lay-outs. At the same time negotiations with the senior levels of government relating to the senior citizens project, have resulted in problems in completing a form of Agreement. The report presents for Council's approval a Statement of Agreement for endorsement which, if agreed, could allow the project to proceed with some safeguards for the City. The question of the sale of the senior citizens portion of the project to the Federal-Provincial partnership is covered by alternative proposals, depending upon the location of the housing, and the willingness of the Provincial Government to amend its Strata Titles legislation. It is proposed that the School Board be asked to appoint an official to sit as a regular member of the Steering Committee, having regard to the objective of combined school and community centre use of facilities. Recommendations 1. That Council endorse the completion of the preliminary studies being undertaken by the Architects, and instruct the Chairman of the Steering Committee to report back on the results of such studies with the recommendations of the Steering Committee as to further action. 2. That Council endorse the attached Statement of Intent and request the Federal/Provincial partnership to agree to the Statement as a basis for proceeding. 3. That Council instruct the City Clerk to forward a copy of this report to the School Board for their information with a request that the Board appoint an official to represent them on the Steering Committee. 4. That Council authorize Corporation Counsel to proceed to complete the contract between the City and the Architects. Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendations of the Director of Planning be adopted." (Report of the Director of Planning is on file in the City Clerk's Office) MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the foregoing report of the Board of Administration be approved. - CARRIED 274 F. West End Community Centre Senior Citizens Housing Project: Vehicular Parking________ The Board of Administration, under date of November 20, 1970, submitted a report from the Steering Committee of the West End Community Centre/Senior Citizens' project and referred particu- larly to vehicular parking. Details in respect of this matter are set out in the report with the Board conveying its comments on the Steering Committee's recommendations. The Board of Administration report concludes, recommending as follows: "1. That the Architects be instructed to provide parking for the Complex on the following basis: Senior Citizens' Project - 25 spaces Community Centre Project - 150 spaces 2. That Council indicate from the four available sources of funds how the deficit of $75,000, if parking structure, to $300,000, if underground, will be financed. 3. That this revised assessment and Council's views on funding be forwarded to the Board of Parks and Public Recreation." MOVED by Ald. Linnell, (a)THAT recommendations 1 and 3 set out above be adopted; (b)THAT the Architects be requested to investigate underground and covered surface parking. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT, in connection with recommendation 2 set out above from the Board of Administration report of November 20, 1170, the required funds be from the Parking Meter Fund. - CARRIED G. 1971-75 Capital Programme: Revised Schedule___________ The Board of Administration submitted report of the Director of Planning in respect to a revised schedule re the 1971-75 Capital Programme, recommending as follows as endorsed by the Technical Planning Board on October 21. 1970. The Board of Administration recommends endorsement. "1. The attached Table I, '1971-75 Capital Programme-Revised Schedule' be confirmed. 2. The attached Table II be accepted as a guide to the timing and probable pattern of allocations in the five year period based upon the requests of individual Departments and Boards. 3. The following further reports be submitted to Council as soon as possible: (a) Park Site Purchase Programmes (Tables 1 and 2) (b) Common use of Health and other Social Service buildings (c) Local area needs and Community Services Centre facilities (d) Possible Housing Programmes" (Tables I and II are on file in the City Clerk's Office) 275 MOVED by Ald. Bird. THAT the aforementioned report be adopted. - CARRIED (His Worship the Mayor directed the Corporation Counsel report to the City Council at the second to last meeting of 1970 progress in respect of the Botanical Gardens matter) I. Report of Standing Committee on Transportation,________________________ MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT in respect of the report of the Standing Committee on Transportation, dated November 12, 1970, Clause 1 of Part I be adopted and Clauses 2 and 3 of Part II be received for information. - CARRIED J. Report of Committee of Officials re Illegal Suites, November 18, 1970 The Special Committee re Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases submiLLed the following report under date of November 18, 1970: "The Committee of Officials has considered the following requests under the policy established by Council concerning Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases, and reports as follows: (a) The following applications recommended for approval by the sub-committee, be approved: John Frederick (owner), 2012 Nanaimo Street Mrs. Cora G. Gavin (tenant), 748 East 11th Avenue Mrs. Eva A.M. Glenn (tenant), 1061 East 12th Avenue Mrs. Naomi Hanni (owner), 7216 Nanaimo Street Mrs. Barbara Hill (tenant), 5142 Fairmont Street Mrs. Theresa E. Krutulis (owner), 1881 East 7th Avenue Mrs. Elizabeth McGee (tenant), 1636 Victoria Drive Mrs. Helen Richards (owner), 2542 East 4th Avenue Samuo! H. Riddel! (tenant), 2505 West Broadway John and Alma Starcevic (owners), 3331 Garden Drive Maria Switzer (tenant), 1745 Craveloy Street Joan Louise Taylor (tenant), 4024 Gladstone Street Mrs. Jagraj Singh Toore (owner), 5361 McKinnon Street (b) the following applications be approved for six months from the date of this resolution: Alan Y. and Jean Ling (tenants), 448 East 30th Avenue William K. Seto (owner), 6143 Victoria Drive (c) the following applications be approved for one year from the date of this resolution: Luka Dosen (tenant), 3024 East 17th Avenue Larry Robert Haynes (tenant), 1878 Whyte Avenue Steve R. Zivkow (owner), 1354 Hast 41st Avenue (d) the following application be not approved: Asatour Mansourian (owner), 5184 Sherbrooke Street 276 (c) in respect to the above mentioned, the City Building Inspector be instructed to carry out the policy as adopted by Council on December 17, 1963, and as amended by Council on November 10, 1964." MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing report of the Special Committee re Illegal Suites - Hardship Cases, containing recommendations (a) to (e) be approved. - CARRIED K. Report of Social Development Committee dated November 20, 1970 The Social Development Committee, under date of November 20, 1970, submitted the following report on the following subjects: (1) Joint Use of School and Community Facilities (2) Community Services Centre (Britannia) "At the November 16th meeting of your Social Development Committee, the Committee considered reports on the above two topics and recommends as follows: 1. Joint Use of School and Community Facilities Report of the Board of Administration_______________ Under date of November 9, 1970, the Board of Administration submitted a report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development on the proposal of the Education Research Institute of B.C. to jointly sponsor a research project on the Joint Use of School and Community Facilities with particular attention being paid to the development of an administrative structure for use with the Britannia Community Services Complex. Dr. Selwyn Miller, Executive Director, Education Research Institute of B. C. was present at the meeting and spoke to the Committee. Dr. Miller pointed out that there were four factors that would be taken into account. (a) the programmes required by the Community (b) the facilities necessary to carry out the programmes (c) the arrangements for the proper administration of the buildings, facilities and programmes (d) a justification for the entire development i.e. a cost benefit analysis. Dr. Miller stated that it was the intent of the proposal to be forwarded by ERIBC to develop a good cost benefit analysis of the Britannia Community Services Centre. The report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development proposed certain deletions and other amendments in the proposal to be forwarded by ERIBC and Dr. Miller stated that these deletions and amendments if provided by the Committee, would be handled by ERIBC by varying the timing and interchange and information between Social Planning/Community Development and ERIBC. Dr. Miller stated it would take approximately 5 months to complete the project proposal. The Committee considered the report of the Board of Administration and 277 Recommend to the Vancouver City Council that the City of Vancouver agree to jointly sponsor and fund this research project in the amount of $4,000.00, funds for which are available in the Department of SP/CD Account No. 7801/17 and recommended for this '-'--prupose by the Comptroller of Accounts, subject to the following four conditions: (1) The proposal be amended: Under Part C of the proposal titled 'Plan of Action' which begins on page 2, all material be deleted up to the last paragraph on page 4 of the proposal; (b) The first sentence of the last paragraph on page 4 be re- written to read-- 'The nature of the Centre having been clearly defined by the Britannia Planning Advisory Committee in conjunction with the consultant on program content, an administrative structure that will best enable it to meet its goals can be developed in the light of certain guiding principles:' (2) The timing of the beginning of either part of the proposed two- part research effort be left to the discretion of the proposed Britannia Planning Advisory Committee; (3) The research consultants meet with the proposed Britannia Planning Advisory Committee of citizens and officials to discuss their research methods before embarking on the study of possible new administrative arrangements for the Community Service Centre (Britannia); (4) The research consultants report their draft findings and recom- mendations on possible new administrative arrangements for the Community Services Centre (Britannia) to the proposed Britannia Planning Advisory Committee for their review and comment prior to submitting their final report to the Educational Research Institute of British Columbia and the Social Development Com- mittee. 2. Community Services Centre (Britannia) (a) Establishment of a Planning Advisory Committee (b) Hiring of architectural consultants________________ Under date of November 12, 197(1, the Board of Administration submitted a joint report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development and the Director of Planning on the appointment of a Planning Advisory Committee and hiring of architectural consultants for further work on the development of Britannia Community Services Centre. The report proposed that a Planning Advisory Committee composed of citizens and officials be appointed and have as its area of responsibility the following: (a) Clarification of the goals of the Community Services Centre (Britannia); (b) Identification of the specific needs and desires of the people who reside in the area to be served by the Centre as the basis for programme development; (c) Examination of existing programmes available for meeting identi- fied needs of local residents so that the new Centre will be appropriately designed to accommodate the additional and com- plementary programmes required; (d) Review of proposed physical design alternatives for the Centre prepared by the consultant architect, within the framework of the current Five Year Plan. The report also recommended the hiring of consultants skilled in architecture and building development programmes. 278 The report as originally submitted recommended that five citizens be members of the Planning Advisory Committee and be chosen by various organizations in the Grandview-Woodland and Strathcona areas. It was suggested however, that this number be increased to six (6) and that the total members of the Committee be increased to ten (10) by Mr. E. Guerrero, of ATTAC. This matter was discussed by the Committee and after having been fully advised that the six persons suggested would be fully represented and fully responsible for the representation of all citizens in the Grandview-Woodland and Strathcona areas, the Committee Recommend to the Vancouver City Council, the School Board and the Park Board for approval the following: 1. THAT a Planning Advisory Committee composed of citizens and public officials be established to report to the Social Develop- ment Committee on the Community Services Centre (Britannia) and with responsibilities as outlined in Items 1-4, commencing on Page 1 of this report. 2. THAT an architect be appointed to produce schematic plans and refine cost estimates for that, part of the Community Services Centre (Britannia) included in the current Five Year Plan and that a consultant skilled in the development of building pro- grammes be appointed to work with him. 3. THAT the architect and the development consultant work under the direction of the Director of Planning and report through him to the Social Development Committee; in working out their proposals there will be close liaison from the beginning and at all stages with the Planning Advisory Committee. 4. THAT funds for the employment of the consultants come from Five Year Plan funds for the Community Services Centre (Britannia). 5. THAT on approval of the above recommendations the Director of Planning, the Director of Social Planning/Community Development, the Superintendent of Schools and the Superintendent of Parks report to the Social Development Committee on the precise terms of reference for the consultants to prepare schematics and costs estimates only, together with recommended firms." MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing report of the Social Development Committee be approved. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and Report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED 279 BY-LAWS 1. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 3575 BEING THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BY-LAW (two locations)____________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 2. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 4462 BEING THE SHOPS CLOSING BY-LAW MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Calder. THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 4462 being the Shops Closing By-law and the By-law bo road a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the By-law be road a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. 280 MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, TEAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 3. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 3575 BEING THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BY-LAW (roof signs)______________________ MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Aid!. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the report ot the Committee ot the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 281 1. Allocation of Lands for Highway Purposes (various locations)______________________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS the registered owners have conveyed to the City of Vancouver, for highway purposes, the following described lands: 1. West 7 feet of Lot 11, Block 8, West ½ District Lot 738, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1681 (6832 Knight Street) 2. East 7 feet of Lot 24, Block 6, District Lot 739, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1645 (6979 Knight Street) 3. West 7 feet of Lot 4, Block 7, West ½ District Lot 738, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1681 (6928 Knight Street) 4. East 7 feet of Lot 36, Block 2, District Lot 739, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1645 (6559 Knight Street) 5. West 10 feet of the South 200.0 feet of Lot "A" (Explanatory Plan 4360) of Lots 6 to 8, Block 8, District Lot 325, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 295, as the same is shown outlined red on plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., dated November 10, 1970, and marginally numbered LF 5556 (8384 Granville Street) AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for highway purposes; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the above described lands so conveyed be, and the same are hereby accepted and allocated for highway purposes, and declared to form and constitute portions of highway. - CARRIED 2. Sunday Hours of Operation: Gastown Merchants It was agreed that The following motion by His Worship the Mayor, Notice of which was given at the last regular meeting, be deferred for consideration on Tuesday, December 1st, at which time a delegation from the Gastown Merchants Association will be making representations before the Council: "THAT WHEREAS the Attorney General of the Province of British Columbia is prepared to issue fiats In connection with the operations of the merchants in Gastown on Sunday: AND WHEREAS he has instructed the City Prosecutor to prosecute under these fiats; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council move that the Attorney General of the Province of British Columbia be requested not to issue any fiats for prosecution until the Vancouver City Corporation Counsel, in consultation with the City Prosecutor, investigate the possibility of amending the Vancouver City Charter to declare an area to be designated as Gastown as an historical site with exemptions and privileges associated within its boundaries." (deferred) 282 3. Lottery re 1971 Centennial Project It was agreed to defer the following motion of Alderman Phillips, Notice of which was given on November 17th, to the next regular meeting of Council when it is expected Alderman Phillips will be present: "MOVED by Ald. Phillips, . THAT WHEREAS the City will have to raise a substantial sum of money to finance its share of the 1971 Centennial project or else lose the contributions from senior governments- THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation Counsel report on the steps that would be necessary to conduct a special civic lottery to finance Vancouver's share of the 1971 Centennial project. " (deferred) ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Calder - raised the question of the inconvenience Parking: Vancouver City caused to residents by students parking College (Langara Campus) on the streets in the vicinity of Vancouver City College (Langara Campus). MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the City Council request the Vancouver School Board to withdraw parking charges in respect of its parking provision within the College grounds in order that students may park on the grounds and free the neighbouring streets from the present parking situation which is causing considerable inconvenience to the neighbouring residents. - CARRIED His Worship the Mayor - advised there is a Court application Court Application: which is expected to be determined Candidates Names on Ballots shortly in regard to the necessity of placing full names of candidates on ballots. The Corporation Counsel and City Clerk will be appearing. Alderman Wilson - requested the Official Traffic Left-hand Turns: Commission bo asked to consider Signalized Intersections further left-hand turning movements at signalized intersections. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT arrangements be made for Alderman Wilson to attend an Official Traffic Commission meeting in connection with this matter. - CARRIED Alderman Sweeney - referred to the unbalanced traffic Unbalanced Traffic Lane lane arrangement in the downtown Arrangement area, particularly on Georgia Street west of Granville, and requested the City Engineer make these lanes more obvious through the use of 'catseyes'. His Worship requested the Board of Administration take care of this matter. 283 Alderman Linnell - referred to Christmas traffic Christmas Traffic regulations downtown and suggested Regulations: Downtown newspaper publicity be given. Alderman Calder - referred to the large number of Candidates for Civic candidates for Civic office and enquired Office if some provision should be made to prove sincerity of a candidate in respect of running for Civic office. It was advised a deposit system was proposed to the Provincial Legislature but failed to receive approval. It was indicated members of Council may wish to raise the matter again in 1971. Alderman Rankin referred to the practice by certain Mohawk Garage persons in the area, of rolling old 2611 Kingsway: tires from the Mohawk Garage premises Old Tires down a nearby hill. Damage results to private property. His Worship the Mayor requested the Corporation Counsel communicate with the owner of this garage to the effect that appropriate action must be taken whereby this situation will be prevented from taking place. The Council adjourned at 9:55 a.m. The foregoing are Minutes of the Council meetings under dates of November 24, 1970 and November 26, 1970. 284 Board of Administration, November 20, 1970 (WORKS - 1) WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Reduction in Scope - Street Lighting Local Improvement Project The City Engineer reports as follows: "On September 11, 1969, Council approved the installation of a street lighting local improvement project on the Initiative Principle for Vanness Street (south of the right-of-way), both sides, from Spencer Street to Boundary Road (item 57 - Court of Revision Schedule No. 385). During 1970, the two lots on the south side of the street in the block between Ormidale Street and Boundary Road, which are City-owned, were resubdivided. Provision was made to relocate the roadway to improve the intersection at Boundary Road but because of the strikes this year, the work will not be done until 1971. The lighting on the portion of Vanness Street between Spencer Street and Ormidale Street has been completed and it would be desirable to include these costs on the 1971 tax rolls to avoid further interest costs. This can be done by redefining the limits of the project to exclude the unfinished portion of the street. Section 519 of the Vancouver Charter provides that the Council may readjust the limits of a project if it deems it is inadvisable to complete in its entirety. Another project can be initiated to complete this lighting as part of the 1971 Program. There is no privately-owned assessable property in the block. I RECOMMEND that the project for the installation of street lighting on Vanness Street (south of the right-of-way) from Spencer Street to Boundary Road be reduced to Vanness Street (south of the right-of-way) from Spencer Street to Ormidale Street, and that the appropriation for this project be reduced as follows: From To (a) Property Owners' Share $ 3,702.53 $ 3,504.90 (b) City's Share $ 7,673.09 $ 6,989.74 (c) Total Estimated Cost $11,375.62 $10,494.64" Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. 285 2. Flat Rates for Property Owners' Share of Completed Street Lighting Local Improvement Projects___________________________ The City Engineer reports as follows: "Section 508 (c) of the Vancouver Charter provides that Council may by resolution establish a flat rate per foot frontage with respect to any two or more projects of a like nature, based on the average cost per foot frontage of such projects as estimated by the Council. The following flat rates are derived from the contract costs and the costs of work done by the City forces, together with allowance for interest over the period of construction and other general charges. These rates for the property owners' share of the street lighting projects, which were completed during 1970, have been developed in accordance with the provisions of the Vancouver Charter and the Local Improvement Procedure By-law. All the projects were dealt with at the following Courts of Revision. Schedule No. Court of Revision Date 354 September 12, 1966 366 September 7, 1967 375 October 3, 1968 385,386 and 387 September 11, 1969 RECOMMENDED that the following flat rates be approved. Projects as Identified on the Flat Rates to be Applied to the Assessment Commissioner's Schedules Assessable Property in the Project Schedule Business & Multiple No. Item No. Dwelling Residential 366 87 ) 385 1,2,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,14,17,20, ) 22,24,26,27,29,30,31,33,34,35, ) 37,38,39,40,41,43,45,46,47,48, ) $0.833317 $0.833317 49,51,56,58,60,61,63,64,65,66, 67,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91, ) 92,93,94,95,97,98,99 ) 385 3,4,11,13,25,28,36,38,52,53,54, ) 57,59,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75, ) 76,77,78,79,81,82,92,96,100, ) 101,102 ) $1.495220 $1.495220 \ 387 J 1,2 ) 385 Urban Renewal Areas 108,109,113,114 $0.416659 $0.416659 103,104,106,107,110 $0.747610 $0.747610 105,111,112 $1.65 - 375 40 $1.717759 - 385 23 $2,311375 - 386 1,2,3, $1.951130 $1.951130 385 15,16 $3.30 $1.54 354 46 $3,135 $1.32 375 39 $3.30 $1.54 Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. 286 3. Tender No. 37-70-14 Pneumatic Roller The Purchasing Agent and City Engineer report as follows: "Tenders for the above were opened by your Board on 28th September, 1970 and referred to the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent for report. A copy of the working tab- ulation is on file with the City Clerk. The 5% Provincial Sales Tax is in addition to all prices shown in the working tabulation and in this report. Federal Sales Tax is not included because this machine will be used for the maintenance and construction of roads. Funds for this purchase are provided for in the Equipment Plan Replacement Fund. Eleven bids were received. The 5% local content consider- ation does not change the position of any bid. Bid No. 1 Cypress Equipment Ltd. Bros. Model 6000 D $ 19,769.00 Bid No. 1 does not meet specifications because: (a) the machine offered is not a new machine. (b) the machine is not painted as specified. (c) the lights do not comply with the B.C. Motor Vehicle Act as specified. (d) 'lock-up' type body panels are not offered as specified. Bid No. 2 Walkem Machinery Ltd. Aveling Barford Model P M-20 ' $21,030.00 Bid No. 2 does not meet specifications because: There is no machine available for demonstration as required. This specification is important when the machine offered is new to the area. Bidder No. 2 did offer after tenders closed to fly a member of the Engineering Department staff to London, England. However, it has not been City practice in the past to accept such offers. In addition, the Bid No. 2 machine offers the following disadvantages: (i) The machine's operating position is located at the front of the machine which does not allow the operator clear vision to the rear when operating the roller in reverse. All the other machines offered, positioned the operator in the centre of the machine for equal visibility for¬ ward and rearward. (ii) The recommended machine, Bid No. 3, is made in Canada and the Bid No. 2 machine is made in England. Parts supply is generally easier from equipment manufacturers located in Canada or the U.S.A. as compared to the manufacturers located outside North America. The $218.00 difference between Bid No. 2 and the recommended machine (Bid No. 3) is more than offset by the above disadvantages. 287 Bid No. 3 Cypress Machinery Ltd. Bros. Model 6000 D $ 21,248.00 The City has rented a machine identical to this bid and found it satisfactory. Six of these Canadian made machines have been sold in this area since mid 1969, and fifteen older models of this make were sold prior to that date. The bidder states that about $3,000 - $4,000 stock of parts is maintained locally. The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent RECOMMEND acceptance of the low bid meeting specifications from Cypress Machinery Ltd. for one (1) only Bros. Model 6000 D Pneumatic Tired Roller at a total cost of $21,248.00 (Federal Tax not applic- able), contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the City Engineer and Purchasing Agent be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 271 288 Board of Administration, November 20, 1970 . . . . (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Three Temporary Buildings: 1780 Anderson Street, Granville Island The City Building Inspector has received a request from Mr. S. Rusic of 550 West 12th Avenue to erect three temporary buildings, to be used for the construction of ferro cement boats at 1780 Anderson Street for a limited period of six months. The City Building Inspector reports as follows: "The buildings are unprotected wooden structures which do not meet the Building By-law requirements for fire resistance or construction. However, Section 2.6 of the Building By-law gives City Council the power to grant a permit to erect a temporary structure for any period under two years, subject to conditions. Since the applicant is requesting a limited period of six months, I am prepared to recommend that the structures be permitted on this site until May 1st, 1971 subject to the following conditions: (a) The applicant shall deposit with the City a Bond of Indemnity satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel, to guarantee the demolition of the structures and removal of all materials from the site by May 1st, 1971. (b) Sanitary facilities shall be provided in accordance with the Medical Health Officer's requirements. (c) Due provision shall be made for fire protection to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the recommendation of the City Building Inspector be adopted. 2. Mr. Tom Holmes: Zoning of 3296 S.E. Marine Drive The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Council has received a letter from Mr. Tom Holmes, 3296 S.E. Marine Drive, which is attached for their information. Mr. Holmes is correct in his statement. The two lots he owns facing S.E. Marine Drive are zoned RT-2 Two Family. Mr. Holmes includes a photocopy of our letter dated April 23, 1928 received from the Corporation of the District of South Vancouver stating that the lots are commercial. The original South Vancouver zoning was superseded June 6, 1930, by the enacting of Zoning and Development By-law of the City of Vancouver No. 2074. This By-law designated Mr. Holmes' property as zoned Two-Family Dwelling District. Mr. Holmes' views on his property are well known to the Depart- ment, but there is no evidence that additional commercial zoning is required in this location. Furthermore, it is also doubtful whether rezoning to Commercial would be of any economic benefit to Mr. Holmes. It is recommended that Mr. Holmes' letter be received and that he be forwarded a copy of this report." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Planning be approved. 289 CONSIDERATION 3. Kerrisdale Beautification Project The Director of Planning reports as follows: "INTRODUCTION Council, on August 11, 1970, adopted a report of the Board of Administration of June 1, 1970, endorsing recommendations con- tained in a report dated June 1, 1970, from the Director of Planning which read as follows: 'A. Council request the owners of the railway right-of-way to establish their willingness to co-operate in the proposed beautification scheme of the intersection of the Boulevards and 41st Avenue and to share financially in necesary improve- ments to railway property; B. Subject to agreement from the owners of the railway right- of-way, Council authorize the initiation of the design stage (working drawings) of the landscaping project and the design studies for the beautification of the 2100 block on 41st Avenue, and provide matching funds for design fees up to a total of one-half of $6,500, according to the estab- lished policy; C. Council concur with the selection of the firm of Rhone and Iredale, Architects, as design consultants for the Kerrisdale Beautification Project 1 and Project 2; D. Following completion of the working drawings, the Director of Planning and the City Engineer report back on the initial beautification projects, including the possible sharing of design, capital, maintenance, and operating costs; E. Council request the City Engineer to report on the traffic conditions identified in the brochure at the time the Director of Planning and the City Engineer report back to Council on the implementation of the proposed intersection beautification scheme; F. Council refer the brochure to the Standing Committee on Planning and Development to discuss the possibility of pro- ceeding with a long-range co-operative study of Kerrisdale as suggested in this report.' As the program is contingent upon the co-operation and financial participation by the owners of the railway right-of-way (Recom- mendation A above), the City Clerk sent a letter dated August 14, 1970, to the Regional Vice-President of the Canadian Pacific Railway, informing him of Council's action. Council, on October 20, 1970, amended a resolution of the Standing Committee on Planning and Development, passed at its meeting of October 1, 1970, with regard to the Kerrisdale Beautification Project, to read as follows: 'RESOLVED that the officials of the CPR and Marathon Realty be requested to meet with this Committee with a view to expediting the first stage beautification project which involves railway lands; FURTHER RESOLVED that Section (4)F of the Board of Administration report dated June 1, 1970, be tabled for the time being.' 290 The Standing Committee on Planning and Development, at its meeting on October 1, 1970, was informed by Mr. H. Buchan, representing the Kerrisdale and District Commercial Association, that Mr. W. Rhone, Architect, had been authorized to proceed with plans for the 2100 block West 41st Avenue; this is Project 2, as referred to in Recommendation C of the June 1 report referred to above. It is understood that the Association has taken this step on its own initiative to avoid further delay, in anticipation that the City's share of the consultants' fees for Project 2 ($1,750) will be provided irrespective of the arrangements that may, in due course, be concluded with the CPR regarding cost-sharing of the work on Project 1. The Railway Company's reply, dated October 16, 1970, states that the Railway is not prepared to contribute funds to any scheme. A letter dated October 30, 1970 from Marathon Realty Co. Ltd. to the Director of Planning indicates Marathon's interest in a feasibility study of future development potential in Kerrisdale and a willingness to support this undertaking financially. The letter suggests also that a meeting regarding the beautification program be held between the City and themselves together with a CP Rail representative. The following course of action is, therefore, proposed for Council's consideration: A. That Council authorize matching funds for design studies up to a total of one-half of $3,500 for Project 2, involving the beautification of the 2100 block 41st Avenue B. That Council authorize matching funds for design studies and working drawings up to a total of one-half of $3,000 for Project 1, involving 41st Avenue and the CPR right-of-way. C. That, when the Standing Committee on Planning and Development meets with officials of the CPR and Marathon Realty, the Committee may wish to take up further with officials of the CPR the matter of financial contribution to the cost of the work on railway land." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Director of Planning for the CONSIDERATION of Council. (Copies of the letters dated October 19, 1970 from the CPR and October 30, 1970 from Marathon Realty Co. Ltd., and the table from the June 1, 1970 report of the Director of Planning showing recommended cost-sharing, together with a map identifying Projects 1 and 2, are circulated for Council's information.) RECOMMENDATION 4. Communication CCCD (Citizens Council on Civic Development) - False Creek The Director of Planning reports as follows: "A letter has been received from Mrs. L. Tripps, Secretary of the Citizens Council on Civic Development. Mrs. Tripps is requesting Council to defer decisions on the development of False Creek until mid-December. Two reports are at present being prepared dealing with False Creek: 291 1. Fairview Slopes Rezoning: This is already in the hands of Council and has been tabled for two weeks for report reference. In any case, no action can result from the report until some subsequent Public Hearing. 2. Policy Plan - False Creek This report will not reach Council until late December." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the letter from the Citizens Council on Civic Development be received and a copy of this report be forwarded to Mrs. L. Tripps, Secretary. (Copies of the letter from Mrs. L. Tripps dated November 3, 1970, are circulated for the information of Council.) INFORMATION 5. Petition re 2184 East 35th Avenue A petition signed by several neighbours in the area of the above property has been addressed to the Mayor and Council. In addition, an individual complaint was received regarding this property from another neighbour on November 3, 1970. The Director of Permits & Licenses reports as follows: "On November 4, 1970, inspections of the above property were carried out and it was found that the building is occupied as a one family dwelling by four unrelated young people. The building and the grounds are in a reasonable state of maintenance. The garage at the side of and behind the main dwelling is used to store certain goods belonging to the owner of the property. No garbage or other junk was found on the site. The interior of the building was checked and no infraction of any by-laws was observed. Following receipt of the most recent petition, the owners of the building have been contacted and advised that the neighbours are complaining about the type of tenants and their activities in this house. Since there are no by-law infractions occurring on this site that would enable this department to take any action against either the owners or the tenants, it is felt the only agency in the City that may be of assistance to the neighbours is the City Police Department because of the alleged noise problem." Your Board forwards the above report to Council for INFORMATION and suggests that the matter be referred to the Police Commission. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 271-2 292 Board of Administration, November 20, 1970 ...................(FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. New Position - Calendar Clerk, Provincial Court of B. C.________ Your Board has received the following report from the Clerk of the Provincial Courts and the Director of Personnel Services: "This Department has always employed a Clerk IV as a 'Calendar Clerk'. His duty is to keep a running card record of all cases, until they are concluded, by entering notations of Court actions including adjournments, fines, gaol sentences, payments, appeals, etc. An index of all cases is complete from 1954 to date. In addition, he checks all Court lists and prepares a list of dispositions for Police and office use. The numbers of cases before the Courts continues to increase and now exceeds 1,000, making the total daily work of the Calendar Clerk such that additional assistance is required. To facilitate Court hearings and minimize delay, it is proposed that the incumbent of the new position would, throughout the day, mark off the general Court list with dispositions noting the amount of bail set, answer enquiries, assist in processing cash receipts and collect information from the Courts. The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: 'At the request of the Court Clerk, I have reviewed the proposed duties and responsibilities of this additional Calendar Clerk position at the Court Clerk's Office of the Provincial Court of B. C. The proposed duties and responsibilities fall within the area of assisting the Calendar Clerk (i.e. Clerk IV) in the more routine aspects of his job. Illustrative duties include, for example, (1) the delivery and collection of information and documents from the Courts; (2) marking dispositions to the general court lists noting the amount of bail set, fines, adjournment dates, etc.; (3) answering telephone enquiries and attending to the public at the counter. The incumbent will initially work under very close supervision, learning the basic elements of court procedures and organization, but as experience is gained, the incumbent will work more independently. I find that these duties and responsibilities are at a Clerk I level, Pay Grade 7, and I recommend that it be so classified effective when established. The cost of this proposal for two months, 1970, calculated at the first step and including fringe benefits at ten percent will be approximately $750. 293 SUMMARY Proposed Incumbent Classification Effective Date One New Position Clerk I When established Pay Grade 7 ($343 - 401) The Business Manager of the Municipal and Regional Employees' Union has been notified of this report and concurs therein. The Comptroller of Accounts concurs that as there are sufficient funds in the Departmental Budget (Account No. 6601/1) to cover the anticipated salary expense, no further funds are required. This report has been reviewed by the Administrative Analyst who concurs with the recommendation. (Furniture required can be provided from pieces already available in the Department.)" Your Board RECOMMENDS that the position of Clerk I, Pay Grade 7 ($343 - 401) as recommended by the Director of Personnel Services be established, effective when filled. CONSIDERATION 2. Grant - Vancouver Amateur Swim Club and Canadian Dolphin Swim Club_____________ The Board of Administration on June 19th, submitted for Council consideration a request from the Presidents of the Vancouver Amateur Swim Club and the Canadian Dolphin Swim Club for a grant in the amount of $2,250 to provide a special reduced rental rate of $12.00 per hour for the Percy Norman Memorial Pool and $7.00 per hour for the Crystal Pool. The Park Board approved a grant to these Clubs for this amount, but on a matching basis with City Council. Council, on June 23rd, passed the following Motion: "THAT the two swimming clubs be requested to consult with the Killarney Swim Club with a view to bringing in a joint grant application." The Canadian Dolphin Swim Club and the Vancouver Amateur Swim Club replied that they could not comply with this request as they were treated quite differently from other swim clubs in the City by the Park Board. The Superintendent of the Park Board then advised that it was the Park Board's policy to consider each swimming club's appli- cation for a reduced rental on its own merits. Your Board re-submits this matter for the consideration and direction of Council, as it would appear that present procedures preclude the Clubs complying with Council's instruction of June 23rd. (Copies of the Board of Administration report dated June 19, 1970, with attachment, are circulated for the information of Council.) DELEGATIONS - - CANADIAN DOLPHIN SWIM CLUB, and VANCOUVER AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB 294 INFORMATION 3. Increase of C.F.M.M. Membership Dues Under date of October 30th, the Canadian Federation of Mayors and Municipalities has written advising that at the last annual general meeting, the delegates agreed to increase the fees of membership in the organization. There will be an increase of 33-1/3% in dues effective January 1971 and a further 25% increase effective January 1972. The increase is to permit the C.F.M.M. to take on a permanent research function in support of the various committees' activities. On the basis of Vancouver's population, we will be assessed $9,000.00 as from January 1971. This is in comparison to $6,155.00 paid for 1970. Your Board submits this for the information of Council, and advises that the increase will be included in the 1971 Estimates. (Copies of the letter from the C.F.M.M. are circulated for the information of Council.) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 258, 272 295 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT NOVEMBER 20, 1970 RECOMMENDATION 1. Interview Expenses for Civil Engineer III (Parking) Applicant - Mr. Kenneth Rainsberry_________________________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "The position of Civil Engineer III in the Traffic Division, Parking Branch of the Engineering Department, was posted on 14 September 1970 and subsequently advertised in newspapers across Canada. Of the ten applications received for the position, only one applicant, Mr. Kenneth Rainsberry of Calgary, was considered to have the qualifications and experience necessary to competently fill the position. Mr. Rainsberry has a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from the University of Edmonton, and a Master of Science in Transpor- tation Engineering from the University of California (Berkeley). Since July 1967, Mr. Rainsberry has been the head of the Transportation Studies Section for the City of Calgary Engineering Department and has been involved in work closely related to our vacant position. With the limited availability of Transportation Engineers with a background similar to Mr. Rainsberry, I believe it to be necessary to invite Mr. Rainsberry to come to Vancouver for a personal interview and assessment. The total cost of bringing Mr. Rainsberry to Vancouver for one day would be approximately $100.00. The Comptroller of Accounts advises that these monies would be available from Appropriation No. 7090/959 'General Government - Misc.' " Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 272 296 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS NOVEMBER 20, 1970 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Knight Street Widening 49th to 57th Avenues The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Further to Board of Administration, Works & Utility Matters, August 14, 1970 and Resolution of Council of August 18, 1970 approving estimates for the acquisition of lands and preliminary development work in connection with the above project, I have to report that the owners of the following properties have agreed to convey the required widening strips at the established rate of $1.00 per sq. ft. on terms as indicated: a) Lot 24, Blk. 6, D.L. 739 6979 Knight Street 1) Loss of land (E. 7') $231.00 2) Loss of fence and shrubs 85.00 3) City Engineer to replace any damaged lawn $316.00 b) Lot 36, Blk. 2, D.L. 739 6339 Knight Street 1) Loss of land (E. 7') 2) City Engineer to replace any damaged lawn $231.00 c) Lot 26, Blk. 6, D.L. 739 6963 Knight Street $231.00 1) Loss of land (E. 7') 30.00 2) Loss of shrubs $281.00 3) City Engineer to replace any damaged lawn d) Lot 12, Blk. 8, W½ 738 6842 Knight Street 1) Loss of land (W. 7') ' $231.00 2) Loss of shrubs 100.00 3) City Engineer to build concrete retainer $331.00 wall with grade steps at the new property line and replace any damaged lawn RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire the above portions of land on the foregoing basis chargeable to Code 146/1803." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 297 2. Replacement of Water Piping - Englesea Lodge 20l).6 Beach Avenue______________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lots 24, 25 and W½ 26, Block 71) D.L. 185 and Waterlot 5427 being 2046 Beach Avenue is a 45-suite apartment building located on the waterfront side of Beach Avenue adjacent to the Stanley Park entrance. City Council on March 14, 1967 approved the acquisition of this property for the sum of $375,000.00 with 50% of the purchase price to be provided from the Parks By-law Fund and the balance of 50% to be provided from the Land Purchase Fund -- this fund to be re-imbursed as far as possible from the annual net income after taxes from the Lodge. By further Resolution, Council, pending its demolition to continue to operate the property as an apartment until the Land Purchase Fund has been fully re-imbursed or for a period of 10 years, whichever is the greater. Upon acquisition, major renovations and deferred maintenance were carried out but these included only minor repairs to the plumbing system. Various repairs to the plumbing have since been carried out as leaks and stoppages have occurred but these are becoming too frequent and too expensive to continue. In co- operation with the City Water Works Department, a survey has been carried out to assess the extent and estimate the cost of replacing the remaining old piping in the building. While a firm cost cannot be determined an amount of $20,000.00 is considered to be a realistic estimate for this work (which amount has been confirmed by a plumbing contractor), with an additional amount of $4, 000.00 required for restoration of the walls, floors etc. following the alterations and repairs. It is evident that the original piping in the building cannot be kept in repair during the remaining term of operation of Englesea Lodge. To continue to repair as breaks occur creates a considerable amount of disruption to the occupants of the premises and is a more costly procedure that an organized replacement. It is to be noted to December 31, 1969, despite fairly large expenditures for deferred maintenance, a net credit of $40,376.53 has been realized on the Englesea Lodge operation. During 1970, the sum of $14,300.00 has been spent on the renovation to the parking area but the indication is that there will be a 1970 net surplus of $14,000.00. With the improvements to the plumbing, the City will have carried out all known preventive maintenance and no further major repairs are anticipated. Since May, 1969, the Water Works Department has carried out almost all the repair work on City-owned properties. They are familiar with the problem at Englesea Lodge, having done emergency repairs as they occured. It is RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to proceed with the replacement of water piping and the restoration of walls and floors, 298 in Englesea Lodge, utilizing the services of the City Waterworks Department, at an estimated total cost of $24,000.00, chargeable to Account Code #4237/-, as a charge against the 1971 gross revenues." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 272 299 STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON TRANSPORTATION NOVEMBER 12. 1970 A meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Transportation was held in the No. 1 Committee Room on Thursday, November 12, 1970, at 9*30 a.m. The following members were present; PRESENT: Alderman Nilson, Chairman Aldermen Adams, Broome, Bird, Linnell, Rankin, Sweeney, Phillips and Hardwick ABSENT: His Norship the Mayor (On Civic business) Alderman Calder CLERK: M. James The Minutes of the meeting of October 29, 1970, were adopted. PART I The following recommendations of the Committee are submitted to Council for consideration: RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Regional District Report on Rapid Transit Report of the Chairman dated October 29, 1970 At the meeting of the Standing Committee held October 29, 1970 the Chairman of this Committee submitted a report dated October 29, 1970 dealing with the Regional District Report on Rapid Transit. At that meeting of October 29 time did not allow the Committee to consider this report and the whole matter was referred to thepresent meeting of your Committee. At this meeting your Committee considered the first recommendation of the Chairman which is as follows: "I recommend that City Council advise the Regional District that they favour the District accepting transportation as a function of the Greater Vancouver Regional District." Also before the Committee at this meeting were extracts from the remarks made by the Minister of Municipal Affairs, the Honourable Dan Campbell at the Transportation Seminar conducted by the Vancouver Board of Trade which was held in the city on October 22nd, 1970. Your Committee discussed the recommendation of the Chairman and the first comment made by the Minister of Municipal Affairs on the general matter of the Regional District and the function of transportation and RECOMMENDS that the City of Vancouver endorse the remark of the Minister of Municipal Affairs made at the Transportation Seminar by the Vancouver Board of Trade on the 22nd of October 1970; such remark is as follows: "That the Regional District of Greater Vancouver assume forthwith the responsibility for transportation planning and projections in the Greater Vancouver area." 300 and FURTHER RECOMMENDS that the Council of the City of Vancouver so advise the Greater Vancouver Regional District. It was agreed by the Committee that the balance of the report of the Chairman dated October 29th would be considered at the next meeting of the Standing Committee. PART II The following actions of the Committee are submitted to Council for INFORMATION 2. System of Rapid Transit The Columbia Rapid Transit Dines Limited On October 20th, 1970 Council received and considered a letter from Columbia Rapid Transit Lines Limited which requested the opportunity of introducing its system of rapid transit to the City of Vancouver. Council at that meeting referred the request to your Standing Committee on Transportation with the instruction that arrangements be made to hear a delegation from the Company. At this meeting of the Committee Mr. Robert Craig, representing Columbia Rapid Transit Lines Limited submitted an undated brief to the Committee which detailed the proposal of the Company. The Company proposed the development of a monorail rapid transit line from Project 2CC to the Vancouver International Airport with various stops enroute. The proposed stops suggested at the moment are Arbutus and Broadway, Arbutus and 25th Avenue, 4lst and the Boulevard, and 49th and Arbutus. The fares suggested by the company would be $1.00 for the complete trip from Project 200 to the Airport, 35¢ from Broadway to Project 200, and 50¢ from 49th Avenue to Project 200. The company stated that they had made arrangements for interim financing of the cost of the line (estimated at $35-$40 million) at current rates of Interest. Also present with Mr. Craig was Mr. S. Burnsed of Seattle, Washing- ton, a representative of the company in that city. Mr. Craig suggested to the Committee that it would be economically feasible for the company to build the line and establish the line as an operating transportation system and then transfer ownership by some financing arrangement to the City of Vancouver. Mr. Craig suggested that their studies would show that this particular trans- portation system would be a lucrative portion of the rapid transit system in the city and in all probability would pay for itself in a very few years. However, if other lines other than this one were added, this line, because of its potential to earn profit, could be used to subsidize other lines in the city. The Committee members addressed questions to Mr. Craig and Mr. Burnsed re the technical aspects of the monorail system and after serious discussion with Mr. Craig and Mr. Burnsed, thanked the gentlemen for their appearance. 301 The Committee discussed the matter at length and in view of other studies and commitments being conducted either by the City of Vancouver and/or the Greater Vancouver Regional District on the matter of a balanced transportation system for the Lower Mainland area, your Committee RESOLVED that the information supplied by Columbia Rapid Transit Limited be received for information. 3. Terminal Avenue - Main Street to Terminal Avenue Viaduct - Paving Under date of August 20th, 1970, Mr. E.C. Foley, Operation Manager for Western Canada for Canadian Industries Limited, addressed a letter to the Chairman of your Standing Committee on Transportation concerning the condition of Terminal Avenue in the above-noted area. The letter advised that C.I.L. were anticipating further capital improvements to their property at this site and that they along with other property holders operating in the area, wished some information on the City's proposal for the correction of the condition of traffic and the condition of the surface of Terminal Avenue. The Chairman instructed that this matter be placed on the agenda for Committee consideration and that Mr. Foley be invited to attend this particular meeting, at which the Committee would consider the matter. The Board of Administration under date of November 5, 1970 sub- mitted a joint report of the City Engineer and the Corporation Counsel on the present status of the improvement of this portion of Terminal Avenue. The Committee heard from Mr. Foley, who advised that at the present time Canadian Industries Limited is improving their property by way of capital improvements in the amount of $250,000 and are con- sidering a further .$250,000 capital improvement. The Company overall, is looking towards an Improvement of their property of the total of approximately $1,000,000. Mr. Foley drew to the attention of the Committee the problems of traffic using this particular portion of Terminal Avenue and suggested that this traffic situation would be aggravated by the construction of the new Georgia Viaduct. He also drew to the attention of the Committee the problems of maintaining the amenity of the area with this particular section of Terminal Avenue in its present condition. The report of the Board of Administration advised of the history of the negotiations and agreements between the City of Vancouver and the Canadian National Railway, particularly those dealing with 1913 agreement between the two parties. By oral report the City Engineer and the Corporation Counsel advised that the present status of the negotiations presently underway between the City of Vancouver and the Canadian National Railway, and the City of Vancouver and the Greater Vancouver Regional Sewerage and Drainage District and the Provincial Pollution Control Board. The Cor- poration Counsel advised of his negotiations with the Railway and the City Engineer advised of his present planning in conjunction with the Sewerage and Drainage District and the Pollution Control Board for the installation of storm and sanitary sewers in the particular area. 302 Your Committee discussed this matter and RESOLVED that the Corporation Counsel be instructed to proceed with the negotiations presently underway between his department on behalf of the City of Vancouver and the Canadian National Railway with all dispatch, and that the City Engineer be instructed to report back to this Committee as soon as possible on the sewerage system proposed and approved by the necessary authorities and also report on the estimated schedule of installations of the sewerage system. The meeting then adjourned. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 275 ======================================================================== 303 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday. December 1, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. ACKNOWLEDGMENT His Worship the Mayor acknowledged the presence in the Council Chamber of students from York House School under the direction of Miss Watts and students from a Political Science class of Lord Byng Secondary School, under the direction of Mr. Emmott. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Minutes of the Special Council meeting (Court of Revision), dated November 19, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Minutes of the Council meeting under the dates of November 24. 1970 and November 26, 1970, (including 'In Camera'), be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS It was agreed to defer the following matters pending the hearing of delegations later this day: (a) Sunday Hours of Operation: Gastown (b) Canopies for Cushman Carts (c) Rezoning: N/W corner Victoria Drive and Kent Avenue (Mr. Hoff) (d) Zoning: 3296 S.K. Marine Drive (T. Holmes) 304 Lottery re 1971 Centennial Project Pursuant to Council's instructions on November 26, 1970, further consideration was given to the following motion: MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by His Worship the Mayor, THAT WHEREAS the City will have to raise a substantial sum of money to finance its share of the 1971 Centennial project or else lose the contributions from senior governments; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation Counsel report on the steps that would be necessary to conduct a special civic lottery to finance Vancouver's share of the 1971 Centennial project. (not put) MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT His Worship the Mayor be requested to communicate with the appropriate authorities in the Provincial Government and enquire if they would support a special Civic lottery to finance Vancouver's share of the 1971 Centennial project. - CARRIED COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS Proposed Low Density Multiple Dwelling Housing: S W Marine Drive and the Fraser River at end of Angus Drive The Council noted a communication from Horner Developments Limited asking an opportunity to appear before Council further in connection with low density housing development between S/W Marine Drive and the Fraser River at the end of Angus Drive. The request is made the hearing be set for December 15th. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the delegation be permitted to appear when the Board of Administration report on this latest communication of November 26 is received, which it is anticipated will be December 15th. BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, November 27, 1970 Works and Utility Matters Rental of Festoon Lights to 1970 Christmas Carol Ship Committee (Clause 5) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clause 5 of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated November 27, 1970, be approved and a grant up to $112.00 to cover the rental of the festoon lights, be approved. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY Air Pollution: Marpole (Clause 8) It was agreed to defer consideration of this clause pending the hearing of a delegation as requested. 305 The Board of Administration submitted for the Council's consideration, a report pursuant to Council's request in respect of the manpower situation in the Air Pollution Control Division. Details are set out in the report concluding by recommending the Air Pollution Control Division be increased by the addition of one control officer. The report of the Director of Personnel Services is also set out advising the matter has been reviewed and it is recommended the additional officer be classified as Air Pollution Control Officer I, pay grade 23, $687 - $825, effective on adoption of the report. After due consideration it was, MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the following recommendations contained in the Board of Administration report be approved: (a) The establishment of the Air Pollution Control Branch of the Department of Permits and Licenses be increased by one Air Pollution Control Officer I. (b) The report of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the subject matter of auxiliary inspections be referred back to the Board of Administration for further consideration and to take into account forthcoming Legislation in regard to the Regional District. - CARRIED Balance of Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clauses 1 to 4 inclusive and 6 and 7 of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated November 27, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Social Service and Health Matters Untidy Premises (Clause 2) The Board of Administration submitted the following report of the Corporation Counsel: "In May of this year I reported to Council that there was no power under the Untidy Premises by-law by which the City could clean up either a vacant lot which was the subject of discussion at that time, or any other untidy premises and charge it to the owner. Council at that time suggested that application be made to obtain the power to insert in the Untidy Premises by-law the power to carry out the necessary work with City forces and charge it to the owner. 306 This by-law was passed by Council pursuant to the power con- tained in clause (u) of Section 323 which reads as follows: '323. The Council may make by-laws for requiring the (u) owners or occupants of real property to maintain the said property in a neat and tidy condition and in keeping with a reasonable standard of maintenance prevailing in the neighbourhood.' Under the section of the Charter dealing with various forms of nuisance there is power to require the owner or occupier of real property to remove therefrom any accumulation of rubbish, discarded materials, garbage, ashes or filth and lawfully dispose of the same and for providing that in default of such removal the City may by its workmen or others enter and effect such removal at the cost of the person so defaulting. This power has not been incorporated in any by-law at the present time, but on the instructions of Council a by-law incorporating these powers can be prepared." MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Corporation Counsel be instructed to prepare a by-law on the basis of the Charter powers in respect of untidy premises referred to in his report. - CARRIED Petition re 6009 Argyle Street (Clause 1) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clause 1 of the report of the Board of Administration (Social Service and Health matters), dated November 27, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated November 27, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Licenses and Claims Matters Dog Licenses for Female Dogs MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Licenses and Claims matters), dated November 27th, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED (Alderman Wilson is recorded as voting in the negative) Fire and Traffic Matters Tender: 1500 IGPM Triple Combination Pumper Fire Trucks_______________________ MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Fire and Traffic matters), dated November 27th, 1970, be adopted, subject to 5% Provincial Sales Tax and contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel. - CARRIED 307 Finance Matters Grant: Boys' Clubs of Vancouver MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated November 27, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED B. Personnel Matters, Regular November 20, 1970________________ Salary and Classification Review: Two Clerk II Positions, Engineering Department___________________ MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Regular), dated November 20, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Personnel Matters, Supplementary November 27, 1970_______________________ MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated November 27, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED D. Property Matters November 27, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT, in respect of the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated November 27, 1970, Clauses 1 to 4 inclusive, 6, 7 and 8 be adopted, after changing in clause 3, re False Creek: Lease of City-owned Lands, the reference to a five-year renewal clause to read a five-year review clause, a typographical error having occurred. Further, Clause 5 be received for information. - CARRIED E. Alterations to Existing Gasoline Service Stations It was agreed to defer consideration of this report to later in the proceedings. F. Charter Amendments MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the draft bill of Charter Amendments, as submitted by the Corporation Counsel under date of November 27, 1970, be approved and the Corporation Counsel be instructed to take any necessary action in connection with bringing these proposed Charter Amendments before the Provincial Legislature. - CARRIED 308 G. Knight Street Widening: 49th to 57th Avenues The Board of Administration, under date of November 27, 1970, submitted the following report: "The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: 'Further to Board of Administration Works & Utility Matters, August 14, 1970 and Resolution of Council of August 18, 1970 approving estimates for the acquisition of lands and pre- liminary development work in connection with the above project, I have to report that the owners of the following properties have agreed to convey the required widening strips at the established rate of $1.00 per sq. ft. on terms as indicated: (a) Lot 11, Block 9, D.L. W½ 738 6560 Knight Street (1) Loss of Land (W 7 ft.) $231.00 (2) Loss of Shrubs 50.00 $281.00 (b) Lot 11, Block 8, D.L. W½ 738 6832 Knight Street (1) Loss of land (W 7 ft.) $231.00 (2) Loss of trees 25.00 (3) City Engineer to build concrete $256.00 retainer wall at new property line. Lot 4, Block 7, D.L. W½ 738 (O 6928 Knight Street (1) Loss of land (W 7 ft.) $231.00 (2) Loss of one tree 25.00 (3) City to replace 2 evergreen shrubs $256.00 and plant in front yard. Estimated cost 90.00 (d) Lot 35, Block 2, D.L. 739 6595 Knight Street (1) Loss of land (E 7 ft.) (2) City to rebuild new front steps, concrete retainer wall, concrete walks and fill balance of front $231.00 yard to grade. Estimated cost: $1,075.00 RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire the above portions of land on the foregoing basis chargeable to Code 146/1803'. Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted." MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing report of the Board of Administration be approved. - CARRIED 309 H. Closure of Portion of Yew Street: Christmas Square____________________ The Board of Administration, under date of November 27, 1970, submitted a report of the City Engineer containing the following recommendations in the matter of closure of a portion of Yew Street for the purpose of a 'Christmas Square'. The Board of Adminis- tration recommends accordingly. "RECOMMENDED that the Kerrisdale and District Commercial Association be permitted to close Yew Street to vehicular traffic between 41st Avenue and the sidewalk crossing immediately South of the lane South of 40th Avenue, during the period of December 2nd, 1970 to January 3rd, 1971 for the purpose of establishing a 'Christmas Square', provided: (1) The applicants obtain adequate insurance coverage, satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel, indemnifying the City against all possible claims which may result from the 'Christmas Square'. (2) That the street and 'Christmas Square' be maintained and kept in a clean and tidy condition, and that the pavement be returned to its original condition. (3) That adequate barricades and signing be erected, subject to the approval of the City Engineer, and the costs of this signing and barricading be borne by the applicants. (4) All electrical fittings and structures in the 'Christmas Square' be to the approval of the City Engineer." MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the foregoing recommendations be adopted. - CARRIED H. (2) Rental of Festoon Lights to the Kerrisdale and District Commercial Association MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT, pursuant to report of the Board of Administration dated November 30. 1970. and pursuant to Council resolutions of May 2, 1961 and July 9, 1968, approximately 250 festoon lights be rented to the Kerrisdale and District Commercial Association for $40.00, in connection with decorating a 30-foot Christmas tree. - CARRIED I. Salary and Classification Review: Certain Positions - Police Department The Board of Administration, under date of November 16, 1970, submitted a report of the Director of Personnel Services as a resuit of a review of duties and responsibilities of the following positions: 9 positions of Constable 1 position of Corporal All of the Identification Section, Services Division Police Department The recommendation is summarized as follows: 310 SUMMARY Effec¬ Incumbents Present Proposed Classification Classification E. Adams Constable-lst Class Evidence Technician Jan. 16/ H.E. Awcock $762. per mo. (July 1/70) $783. per month 70 P.J.Corcoran Plus $18 Specialist (Jan. 1/70) K. Drinovz Allowance J.T.Mikita $797. per month W.Munro (July 1/70) M.W.Ozeroff C.N.Rupert R.T.Tyler P.A. Dubois Police Corporal Evidence Corporal Jan. 16/ $797. per mo. (July 1/70) $819 per mo. 70 Plus $18 Specialist (Jan. 1/70) Allowance $834 per mo. (July 1/70) In the matter of application of 'specialist allowance' for designated uniform positions in the Identification Section and the Hit and Run Squad, Traffic Division, the Director of Personnel Services recommends, in summary, as follows: Incumbents Present Proposed Effective Classification* Classification* date B.C.Molony Police Sergeant $914 Police Sergeant When per mo. Plus $18 $914 per month Vacated ** Specialist Allowance E.R.Snider Police Corporal $797 Police Corporal When per mo. Plus $18 $797 per month Vacated ** Specialist Allowance T.Hodge Constable, 1st Class Constable, 1st When J.H.Hodgetts $762 per mo. Plus $18 Class $762 per Vacated ** A.H.Kehler Specialist Allowance month J.Kirk R.W.Tarling * All rates shown are for second half, 1970 ** Subject to the proviso that if an incumbent of any of these positions moves to another position but returns to his original position within one year, the Specialist Allowance should recommence and continue for as long as he occupies the position. The report was approved by the Police Commission, as well as the Chief Constable and the President of the Vancouver Policemen's Union. The Board of Administration recommends the Director of Personnel Services' recommendations be adopted. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the foregoing recommendations be approved. - CARRIED 311 J. Semi-Annual Review of the Capital Budget as at September 30, 1970_________________________ MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Board of Administration, under date of November 25, 1970, regarding the semi-annual review of the Capital Budget as at September 30, 1970, be received for information. - CARRIED K. Juvenile Age Limit: 18 to 17 The Board of Administration, under date of November 16, 1970 submitted a report of the Chief Probation Officer of the Provincial Court of B.C. and the Court Clerk of the Provincial Court in the matter of change of juvenile age limit from 18 to 17. The Chief Probation Officer's report concludes as follows: "In summary, it can be stated that it is anticipated that the volume of cases will be reduced by an average of 52 per month by reason of the lowering of the juvenile age from 18 to 17 years of age; the reintroduction of the processing of delinquency offences under the Provincial Statutes, certain City By-laws, and processing of all cases by virtue of Section 16 will undoubtedly offset such reduction so that there will be no lessening of the demand on the Probation Services. It may be in reverse. We may find that the demand on the Probation Services is increased. In the circumstances, therefore, no reduction in the staffing levels can be achieved." The following is quoted from the report of the Court Clerk: "Although the indicated incidence of the above-mentioned charges is not overly large compared to the total case intake of the Department, they will add to an eight percent criminal charge increase experienced this year. This has extended staff services so that through more arrests and trial rate increases, a backlog has been created in excess of 1,000 persons awaiting trial. By the addition of trials of seventeen-year old persons to the backlog, a further extension is anticipated. Each person charged may be required to attend Court many times before his case is concluded. Each appearance adds to the office work necessary. A new court room recently provided, no more than takes care of the noted case volume increases. To date, the duties entailed have been covered within the authorized staff establishment; however, a point has been reached where I now recommend that a systems survey be commenced to determine present and immediate future staff requirements of the Court Clerk's Department, Provincial Courts". The Board of Administration recommends the survey of the staff position of the Provincial Court Clerk's department be undertaken by the Administrative Analyst. MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing recommendation of the Board of Adminis- tration be approved. - CARRIED 312 L. Report of Municipal Advisory Committee on Pensions_____________ The Board of Administration, under date of November 26, 1970, submitted for Council's information a report on a letter from the Executive Director of the Union of British Columbia Munici- palities which submitted a report from the Municipal Advisory Committee on Pensions. The U.B.C.M. in its letter of November 20 advised the U.B.C.M. has adopted the report from the Municipal Advisory Committee on Pensions and it will be submitted to the Provincial Secretary for implementation. Councils are requested to record any objections with the U.B.C.M. office not later than December 14, 1970. The Board of Administration report sets out the effect of the Advisory Committee's recommendations. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Executive of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities be advised the Vancouver City Council endorses, and is fully in accord with, the report of the Municipal Advisory Committee on Pensions and the action of the Executive of the U.B.C.M. in connection therewith, in submitting the matter to the Provincial Secretary for implementation. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (Alderman Bird was absent during this consideration) M. Report of the Official Traffic Commission MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the report of the Official Traffic Commission dated November 23, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED N. Rental Review: City-owned Property Pender-Keefer Diversion_______________ The Board of Administration, under date of November 30, 1970, submitted the following report: "The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: 'Parcels 3 and 4, Sub C, Block 14, D.L. 196 and 2037, situated Pender-Keefer Diversion were acquired by the City in 1957 for the Pender-Keefer Diversion and subsequently leased to Little China Drive-In Limited for a period of 30 years commencing June 1, 1957. The lessees have constructed a service station on a portion of Lot 3, the remainder of Lot 3 plus Lot 4 is used for parking purposes. This Company, during the last 5 years has experienced serious financial difficulty. Consequently, prolonged negotiations have been required to arrive at a mutually satisfactory rental for the property. It is anticipated that the Company will attempt to sell this lease before going out of business. With this possibility in mind, the lease has been reviewed, and negotiations have now been completed with the lessee agreeing to pay an increased rental in the amount of $1,232.00 per month, plus taxes which will produce a gross rental of $1,699.45 per month, based on 1970 taxes. 313 In addition, the Standard Oil Company of B.C. Limited have advised that Little China Drive-In is indebted to them in the amount of $33,000.00. The Oil Company proposes to secure this indebtedness by a mortgage charged against the lease if agreed to by the City Council. This aspect has been thoroughly investigated by the City Solicitor who advises that the mortgage and sub-lease will not affect the interests of the City under the head lease, but on the contrary will assure the payment of rent and the observance of covenants thereunder. RECOMMENDED that, 1. The rental of Parcels 3 & 4, Sub C, Block 14, D.L. 196 and 2037 to Little China Drive-In be increased to $1,232.00 per month, plus an amount equal to all taxes as if levied, effective November 1, 1970. This rental to be reviewed at the next five-year review period. 2. The request of Standard Oil Company of B.C. Limited for consent to a mortgage of the head lease be approved subject to the lessee paying the City any arrears of rent which may be due, and subject to the mortgage documents being drawn to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel.' Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted." MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the foregoing report of the Board of Administration be adopted. - CARRIED (The Council noted that the foregoing property is not the site of the proposed Pagoda and Chinese Center) P. Salish Subdivision: Musqueam Indian Reserve_________________ The Board of Administration, under date of September 30, 1970, submitted the following report: "Your Board submits the following report of the Corporation Counsel and City Engineer dated November 30, 1970 respecting the Salish Subdivision - Musqueam Indian Reserve: 'An Agreement between the City of Vancouver and the Minister of Indian Affairs respecting the Salish Subdivision has been prepared in accordance with Resolutions of Council dated November 18, 1969, March 24, 1970 and June 23, 1970. The Agreement has been executed by the Minister of Indian Affairs and has been forwarded by the Minister for execution by the City. The Resolution of Council dated November 18, 1969 provided that the City agree to pay the costs of the Indian Band for the installation of sewer and water mains (not in- cluding connections to individual lots) in the Salish Subdivision and the development of the streets to a gravel surface - such costs to be as finally determined by the City Engineer and the Musqueam Band or its agent. 314 Based on statements submitted by the Consulting Inspection Engineers for the Indian Band, the costs expended by the Band for the installation of storm and sanitary sewers less connections, watermains less connections and the clearing, grading and gravelling of the streets in the Salish Sub- division is $483,125. After extensive checking it is the City Engineer's opinion that the Indian Band's statement of costs is a fair one. The water system and street lighting installed by the Indian Band have been inspected and are satisfactory subject to minor work, and the pavement and curbs have been found to be satisfactory. The main sewers have been T.V. inspected. This inspection has revealed locations where remedial work will have to be carried out. A letter dated 27 November, 1970 has been received from the Solicitors for the Inspection Engineers undertaking to have the defects corrected to the satis- faction of the City Engineer. A further protection for the City for all services to be taken over by the City lies in the fact that the Agreement provides that the Minister will pay the City the costs of repairing or replacing sewers, water mains, pavements and street lighting found by the City to be defective upon initial inspection. We RECOMMEND: (1) That the City agree that the cost of the works in the Salish Subdivision for the installation of storm and sanitary sewers and water mains (not including lot connections to these utilities) and of clearing, grading and gravelling streets, be the sum of $483,125 as set out in the draft agreement executed by the Minister. (2) That the Agreement respecting Salish Subdivision between the Minister of Indian Affairs and the City of Vancouver be approved and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of Vancouver.' Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing report of the City Engineer and Corporation Counsel be adopted." MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the foregoing report of the Board of Administration be approved. - CARRIED The Council (in Committee of the Whole) recessed at approxi- mately 10:40 A.M. following which an 'In Camera' meeting was held in the Mayor's Office after which meeting the Council (in Committee of the Whole) reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber at 11:15 A.M., with the same members present. 315 0. Erection and Lighting of Christmas Tree: Alexander and Powell Streets (Gastown) It was agreed to defer consideration of this report until after the hearing of delegations later this day. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED BY-LAWS 1. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 3575 BEING THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BY-LAW (W/S Hudson Street North and South of 71st Avenue) MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Hardwick, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED 316 2. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 4450 BEING THE LICENSE BY-LAW (Hotel/Motel) MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 4450 being the License By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise without reporting. - LOST MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY A recorded vote was requested. The record, therefore, is as follows: FOR THE MOTION AGAINST THE MOTION Alderman Hardwick Alderman Rankin Alderman Linnell Alderman Broome Alderman Adams Alderman Phillips Alderman Calder Alderman Sweeney Alderman Wilson Alderman Bird His Worship the Mayor The motion was declared carried unanimously. 317 MOTIONS 1. Allocation of Land for Highway Purposes (6560, 6595 and 6549 Knight Street) MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS the registered owners have conveyed to the City of Vancouver, for highway purposes, the following described lands: 1. West 7 feet of Lot 11, Block 9, West ^ District Lot 738, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1681 2. East 7 feet of Lot 33, Block 2, District Lot 739, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1645 3. East 7 feet of Lot 38, Block 2, District Lot 739, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1645 AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for highway purposes; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the above described lands so conveyed be, and the same are hereby accepted and allocated for highway purposes, and declared to form and constitute portions of highway. - CARRIED 2. Closing and Stopping Up (Portion of 27th, Lane and Portion of Laurel) MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver AND WHEREAS G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre owns property on both sides of Laurel Street between 27th Avenue and 28th Avenue, and on both sides of 27th Avenue, West of Laurel Street; AND WHEREAS the Centre plans to expand their rehabilitation facilities over their properties including the intervening streets and lane; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all those portions of road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 5040 lying between the southerly production of the westerly and easterly limits of Lot "E", Block 696, Plan 12392, and lying between the easterly production of the northerly and southerly limits of Lot "B", Block 716, Plan 7119 (outlined red) and all that portion of lane dedicated by the deposit of Plan 5377, lying to the west of the southerly production of the easterly limit of Lot 1, Block 717 (Plan 5377) (outlined green) ALL in District Lot 526, Group 1, New West- minster District; the same as shown on a plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., dated August 17, 1970, and marginally numbered LF 5471, a print of which is hereto annexed, be closed, stopped up and conveyed to G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the closed streets and lanes be subdivided with the abutting property. - CARRIED 318 3. Closing and Stopping Up (various streets and lanes) MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT WHEREAS all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver are vested in the City of Vancouver by Section 289, Sub-sections 1 and 2, of the Vancouver Charter; AND WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the lands in District Lot 334, Group 1, New Westminster District; AND WHEREAS all the lands in said District Lot 334, save and except the portion of road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 8474, are to be resubdivided; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The road deemed dedicated by the deposit of Plan 1096 outlined Orange North West ¼ and North East ¼; The roads and lanes dedicated by the deposit of Plan 2004 outlined Blue North West ¼; The roads and lanes dedicated by the deposit of Plan 4046 outlined Red North West ¼? The roads and lanes dedicated by the deposit of Plan 3830 outlined Green North West ¼; The roads and lanes dedicated by the deposit of Plan 4383 outlined Brown North West The roads dedicated by the deposit of Plan 3704 outlined Yellow North West ¼; The road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 713 outlined Blue North East The roads and lanes dedicated by the deposit of Plan 4029 outlined Red North East ¼; The roads and lanes dedicated by the deposit of Plan 3227 outlined Yellow North East The roads and lanes dedicated by the deposit of Plan 3554 outlined Green North East ¼; The roads and lanes dedicated by the deposit of Plan 3609 outlined Blue South East ¼; The roads and lanes dedicated by the deposit of Plan 2061 outlined Red South West ALL in District Lot 334; the same as shown on plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S., dated March 8, 1970, and marginally numbered LA 175, a print of which is hereto annexed, be closed, stopped up and title taken thereto; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said closed streets and lanes be consolidated with the abutting lands to form one parcel. - CARRIED 319 ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Wilson - advised he would be submitting a Canadian Merchant Fleet motion to Council with respect to making representations to the Depart- ment of Transport that steps be taken to establish a merchant fleet, particularly in the field of contain- erized shipping with the home port at Vancouver. At this point the Deputy Mayor, Alderman Hardwick, took the Chair to relieve His Worship to attend to other business. City Clerk - advised that, due to the complexity Declarations re of the election this year, he did not Election intend to make declarations immedi¬ ately following the tabulation of voting results for the various offices, in order to allow sufficient time for the required examination of returns. Alderman Phillips - made reference to the recent appoint¬ President: Municipal ment of Miss Addie Ross to the and Regional Employees' position of President of the Municipal Union and Regional Employees' Union and felt Miss Ross should be commended for having attained this position. It was advised that it is normal for the Mayor's Office to acknowledge appointments of this kind. Alderman Hardwick - requested the Board of Administration Service Station and Auto¬ look into the regulations in regard motive Repair Service: to downtown parking structures not Parking Garages in being permitted to contain gasoline Downtown Area service and automotive repair stations and consider this matter in the light of the change in Regional and National Building Codes. Alderman Wilson - drew the Council's attention to the Abstaining from Voting regulation in the Procedure By-law that a member of Council who abstains from voting without being excused by the Council, or otherwise legitimately excused, is recorded in the negative on the issue under consideration. However, in the Municipal Act the reverse applies and such person therefore is recorded in the affirmative. The Alderman requested the Corporation Counsel report on the merits of the two systems. The Chairman referred the matter to the Corporation Counsel. 320 The Council recessed at approximately 11:50 A.M. to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 P.M. The Council reconvened in the Council Chamber at approxi- mately 2:00 p.m., with the following members present and His Worship the Mayor in the Chair: PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson DELEGATIONS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS Canopies for Cushman Carts The Board of Administration, under date of November 13, 1970, submitted a report of the Deputy City Engineer in respect of request of the Vancouver Civic Employees' Union that the balance of 11 Cushman carts be immediately equipped with canopies. A representative of the Union appeared and submitted a brief dated December 1, 1970, asking that the necessary funds be set aside immediately for the purpose. MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the request of the Vancouver Civic Employees' Union be approved, that is, the necessary funds be set aside immediately to equip the remaining Cushman carts with canopies, and the Board of Administration advise in respect of source of funds. - CARRIED Sunday Operation: Gastown The Council received a delegation from the Gastown Merchants Association regarding Sunday operation and related matters. A brief submitted contained recommendations asking a representative of the Gastown Merchants Association, Gastown Residents Association and the Townsite Committee be permitted to work with any committee investigating the implications of designating Gastown as an historic site. Also, the type of business enterprises permitted in Gastown comply with general development to date and that the Merchants Association be involved in the setting of guidelines for future development of a controlled environment. The Council further considered the following motion of His Worship the Mayor submitted at a previous meeting, as changed by agreement of Council this day: MOVED by His Worship the Mayor, SECONDED by Ald. Bird, THAT WHEREAS the Attorney General of the Province of British Columbia is prepared to issue fiats in connection with the operations of the merchants in Gastown on Sunday; AND WHEREAS he has instructed the City Prosecutor to pro- secute under these fiats; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Attorney General of the Province of British Columbia be requested not to issue any fiats for prosecution until the Vancouver City Corporation Counsel, in consultation with the City Prosecutor, investigate the possibility of amending the Vancouver City Charter to declare the Gastown area to be a designated or historic area with exemptions and privileges associated within its boundaries. - CARRIED 321 MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the Corporation Counsel and the City Prosecutor deal with the action proposed in the resolution of His Worship the Mayor respecting Sunday operation in Gastown within the provisions of the Lord's Day Act; it being understood that the actual size of the area affected will be defined and only special items permitted to be sold within that area. - CARRIED Rezoning: N/W corner Victoria Drive and Kent Avenue (Mr. Hoff)_____________ The Council noted a Board of Administration report dated November 13, 1970, in respect of application from Mr. H. Hoff for amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law to rezone Lot 7 of 4, Block J. D.L. 328 being the northwest corner of Victoria Drive and Kent Avenue from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to an M-l Industrial District. The Board of Administration recommends the application be refused in accordance with recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. In connection with the application Mr. Hoff had been given an opportunity to appear before the Council but did not appear this day. MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the recommendation of the Board of Administration on this matter be approved and the application, therefore, be refused. (tabled) MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the motion of Alderman Broome be tabled for two weeks to allow Mr. Hoff a further opportunity to appear before Council if he so wishes. - CARRIED Zoning: 3296 S.E. Marine Drive ___________(Mr. Holmes)____________ The Board of Administration, under date of November 20, 1970, submitted a report of the Director of Planning in respect of a request from Mr. Holmes that the zoning on his property be declared as commercial as was the original zoning in South Vancouver prior to the enactment of the City's Zoning and Development By-law in 1930, at which time Mr. Holmes' property was designated two-family dwelling district. Mr. Holmes' property is located at 3296 S.E. Marine Drive and consists of two lots. Mr. Holmes appeared before the Council in support of his position. MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT negotiations be commenced with Mr. Holmes with a view to acquiring his property. - CARRIED 322 E. Alterations to Existing Gasoline Service Stations_______________________ The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Director of Planning recommending approval of seven development permit applications of the Shell Oil Company Limited, noted as follows, subject to certain conditions set out in the report. The Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission, as well as the Board of Administration, recommend approval accordingly: (a) Development Permit Application #53777 2375 East Broadway (b) Development Permit Application #53772 7233 Fraser Street (c) Development Permit Application #53773 6808 Victoria Drive (d) Development Permit Application #53779 3114 East 49th Avenue (e) Development Permit Application #53771 4894 Fraser Street (f) Development Permit Application #53776 5794 Main Street (g) Development Permit Application #53769 4000 Main Street MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the foregoing applications be approved and the develop- ment permits issued in accordance with the aforementioned Board of Administration report of November 23, 1970. - CARRIED 0. Christmas Tree and Lights: Alexander and Powell Streets: Gastown The Board of Administration, under date of December 1, 1970, submitted a report of the City Engineer on a request to erect a Christmas tree, rent festoon lights and allow a choir to sing in Gastown, particularly at the intersection of Alexander and Powell Streets. The following recommendations are made, recommended also by the Board of Administration: (1) That during the period December 2nd to December 28th the Gastown Merchants Association be permitted to rent from the City, approximately 250 ft. of festoon lights for the sum of $40.00. (2) That they also be permitted to erect a Christmas tree in the paint marked gore at the junction of Alexander and Powell Streets and to have a choir sing carols on the sidewalk adjacent to the tree, provided that: (a) The tree be positioned and erected within the painted gore so that no part of the tree or anchor wires shall exceed its perimeter. (b) The maximum height of the tree be 24 inches below the overhead wire. (c) The applicants obtain adequate insurance coverage satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel, indemni- fying the City against all possible claims which may result from the erection of the tree and associated activities. 323 (d) The pavement be returned to its original condition satisfactory to the City Engineer, following the dismantling of the tree. (e) Adequate barricades and signing be erected, subject to the approval of the City Engineer, and the costs of this signing and barricading be borne by the applicants. (f) All electrical fittings and structures be to the approval of the City Engineer. (g) The choir remain on the sidewalk at all times and do nothing to encourage spectators to con- gregate on the pavement. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the aforementioned report of the Board of Administration be approved. - CARRIED The Council adjourned at approximately 3:10 p.m. The foregoing are Minutes of the Regular Council meeting of December 1, 1970. 324 CITY OF VANCOUVER SPECIAL COUNCIL November 19th. 1970 A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, November 19th, 1970, in the #1 Committee Room, City Hall, at approximately 9:30 a.m. PRESENT: His Worship the Mayor, Chairman Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Hardwick, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Henry BUSINESS MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Adams. THAT this Council resolve itself into a Court of Revision for the purpose of hearing complaints against the proposed assessments or the accuracy of frontage measurements or any other complaints that persons interested may desire to make and which is by law cognizable by the Court, His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED COURT OF REVISION Street Lighting on the Initiative - Schedule No. 398 Street Lighting, Street and Lane Pavement and Sidewalks on the Initiative - Schedule No. 399 Pavement. Curbs and Sidewalks by Petition - Schedule No. 400 The Court received from the Assessment Commissioner Schedule No. 398 listing one street lighting project on the initiative. There were no persons present wishing to speak with respect to this project. The Court received from the Assessment Commissioner Schedule No. 399 listing twelve projects on the initiative. The Assessment Commissioner advised that project nos. 2, 9 and 12 had been defeated; i.e. objections had been received from at least more than one half of the assessed owners representing at least more than one half of the value of the properties affected and were, therefore, deemed to be sufficiently signed objections against the proposed works. Objections were heard from the following with respect to Schedule No. 399: Mrs. Whealan Project No. 1 - Alberni St. Mr. Glanville Project No. 2 - Cypress St. Mrs. Peebles Project No. 3 - Tyne St. A letter from Louis Brier Home, objecting to Project No. 9 was noted. (At this point in the proceedings, the Court recessed in order that the Council consider an "In Camera" matter). The Court received from the Assessment Commissioner, Schedule No. 400, listing seventy-two projects by petition, which had been requested by the majority of the assessed owners affected by means of a sufficiently signed petition. Objections were heard from the following with respect to Schedule No. 400: Mrs. Kuc Project No. 1 - Dumfries St. Mr. Turner Project No.27 53rd Avenue A petition was also filed on Project No. 29 (58th Avenue) objecting to the proposed works. MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Schedule Nos. 398, 399 and 400, as submitted by the Assessment Commissioner, be approved. - CARRIED. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Court of Revision rise and report. - CARRIED. COUNCIL MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Court of Revision be received. - CARRIED. Local Improvements Subsequent Procedure - Schedule No. 398 Council considered a Board of Administration report, dated November 16th, 1970, wherein it was recommended that the installation of street lighting on both sides of the Haro-Smithe Diversion from Burrard Street to Haro Street be undertaken and the work be added to Contract No. 101 with Ricketts-Sewell Electric Ltd. MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT the report of the Board of Administration, dated 16 November, 1970, be approved. - CARRIED Local Improvements Subsequent Procedure - Schedule No. 399 and 400 The Council considered a Board of Administration report, dated November 6th, 1970, with respect to Schedule No. 399 and 400. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Project No. 2, Schedule 399, (Cypress St.) be not approved. - CARRIED (His Worship the Mayor, being affected by Project No. 2, did not vote on the motion). MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Project No. 3, Schedule 399, (Tyne St.) be not approved. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Projects No 1, 4 - 8, 10 and 11, of Schedule No. 399 be approved, and the City Engineer be authorised to call tenders for the approved pavement, curb and gutter projects. - CARRIED 325 326 MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Project No. 27 (53rd Avenue) and Project No. 29 (58th Avenue) in Schedule 400, be not approved. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Rankin, SECONDED by Ald. Linnell, ^ THAT the balance of projects in Schedule No. 400 be approved, and the City Engineer be authorised to call tenders for the approved paving, curb and gutter projects. Local Improvement P.C. Concrete Sidewalk on Special Grounds - St. George Street, West Side, from 53rd Avenue to 55th Avenue The Council considered a report of the Board of Administration concerning the above matter, and dated November 6th, 1970. The report recommended that the project proceed on special grounds for the reasons stated. MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT WHEREAS a proposed project for the construction of a Portland cement concrete sidewalk, five feet in width, on the West side of St. George Street between 53rd Avenue and 55th Avenue, was recommended by the Board of Administration on September 18, 1970 and approved by Council on September 22, 1970; AND WHEREAS the said project was advanced as a local improvement on the initiative principle to a Court of Revision on November 19, 1970, and was defeated; AND WHEREAS it is hereby declared that it is necessary in the public interest that the said sidewalk be constructed on the West side of the said portion of St. George Street, which has been designated by Council as a school collector street; AND WHEREAS the Council deems that the said sidewalk will specially benefit the real property fronting or abutting on the said portion of St. George Street; AND WHEREAS the Council may by authority contained in Section 506 of the Vancouver Charter by resolution passed by two-thirds of all its members, undertake and carry out the construction of the said sidewalk and assess the cost thereof against the real property so deemed to be specially benefited as a local improvement; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a Portland cement concrete sidewalk, five feet in width, together with all other necessary and incidental work in connection therewith, be constructed on the West side of St. George Street, between 53rd Avenue and 55th Avenue; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the cost of the construction of the said sidewalk and all other necessary and incidental work in connection therewith be assessed against the real property fronting and abutting thereon as a local improvement upon the basis provided in By-law No. 361A, being the Local Improvement Procedure By-law, subject, however, to the limitations prescribed in the Vancouver Charter aforesaid; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proportion of the cost of the construction of the said sidewalk and all other necessary and incidental work in connection therewith to be borne by the City pursuant to the Local Improvement Procedure By-law and the Vancouver Charter aforesaid, be assumed by the City and be paid out of the general revenue of the City. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY 327 At this point in the proceedings (10:40 a.m.) the Meeting was unable to continue because of the lack of a quorum. PRESENT: Mayor Campbell Aldermen Broome, Bird, Rankin and Sweeney ABSENT: Alderman Adams (on civic business) Alderman Wilson (on civic business) Alderman Linnell (on civic business) Alderman Calder Alderman Hardwick Alderman Phillips As the matter of the City's brief to the Commission of Inquiry into the Non-Medical Use of Drugs had yet to be considered, the five members of Council present decided to hear the Medical Health Officer outline the proposals contained in the brief. Following this, the members of Council authorized the Medical Health Officer to present the brief on behalf of the City Council. The Mayor was requested to ask the Chief Constable or his representative to appear with the Medical Health Officer before the Hearings. It was agreed by those present that the action taken be forwarded to the next meeting of Council for endorsation. The foregoing are Minutes of the Special Council meeting of November 19, 1970. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 303 328 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION . . . (WORKS) 1 November 27th, 1970 WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. Removal of Parked Cars During Snow Removal Operations_________ The City Engineer reports as follows: "In March, 1967, Section 179 of the Provincial Motor Vehicle Act was amended bv the insertion of the following sub-section: 2(a) 'Where a vehicle is standing or parked in a position that causes it to interfere with the removal of snow from a highway by a person authorized to do so by the Minister of Highways or a municipality, the person so authorized or a peace officer may (a) move the vehicle; or (b) cause it to be moved.' On December 7th, 1967, Council authorized that a number of Engineering Department personnel he authorized to move vehicles which are parked in a position that cause them to interfere with the removal of snow from streets and lanes. It is not proposed that the authorized civic employees impound vehicles, but they would have the authority to move interfering vehicles and return them a? close as practical to their original location after the snow has been cleared from the street. In accordance with practice followed since 1967, I RECOMMEND that the personnel of the Engineering Department shown on the attached list be authorized to move parked vehicles as provided in Section 179, Sub-section 2a of the Provincial Motor Vehicle Act, between 15th November, 1970 and 15th March, 1971, and previous authorization be rescinded." Your Board RECOMMENDS the above-noted report of the City Engineer be adopted. 2. Sewer in the L/S of Georgia Street between Main Street and Gore Avenue "This sewer is in poor condition and should be replaced by separate (twin) sewers prior to paving. The estimated cost, including connections is $20,000. I RECOMMEND that $20,000 for this work be appropriated from Account Code 0116/7906, "Miscellaneous - Unallocated", in the 1970 Capital Budget, Sewers." Your Board RECOMMENDS the above-noted report of the City Engineer be adopted. 329 3. Sewer on 21 st Avenue between Ash and Heather Streets_________________________ "This sewer is in poor condition and reconstruction is required prior to paving. The estimated cost is $10,500. I RECOMMEND that $10,500 be appropriated for this work from Account Code 0116/7906, 'Miscellaneous - Unallocated', in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS the above-noted report of the City Engineer be adopted. 4. Water Main on Heather Street from Marine Drive to the North Arm of the Fraser River_____________________ "The Greater Vancouver Water District have enquired on the possibility of the City taking over the ownership of their 18" and 12" cast iron water main on Heather Street from Marine Drive to the North Arm of the Fraser River. The Water District's need for this main, that is, to supply water to the Township of Richmond, ceased to exist some years ago with the completion of the Oak Street Bridge Crossing. The City's need for this main, however, remains since the main has now become an intrinsic part of our distribution grid. The maintenance costs are such that renewal would not be anticipated for at least 30 years. Therefore, I RECOMMEND (a) That any costs incurred on the aforesaid water main to meet Greater Vancouver Water District Standards be borne by the Water District. (b) That the ownership of the above mentioned water main be transferred from the Greater Vancouver Water District to the City of Vancouver for a consideration fee of $1.00, such transfer of ownership to be by agreement satisfactory to Corporation Counsel." Your Board RECOMMENDS the above-noted report of the City Engineer be adopted. 5. Rental of Festoon Lights to 1970 Christmas Carol Ship Committee_______________________________________ "The 1970 Christmas Carol Ship Committee has requested the loan of City-owned festoon lights. Rental of these decorations was provided for in a resolution dated May 2nd, 1961, which required that: (a) all applications be approved by Council, (b) a rental of I2¢ per foot be charged , and (c) a deposit of one week's rental be required to ensure the return of the equipment in good condition. On July 9th, 1968, Council increased the rental rate to 16¢ per foot in line with the increased maintenance costs. The Committee requires approximately 700 ft. of festoons. At the present rate of 16c per foot the rental will amount to $112. 330 The Committee has applied for a grant equivalent to the rental charge. For the past eight years, Council has approved grants to the amount of the actual cost of maintaining the festoons. I RECOMMEND that approximately 700 ft. of festoon lights be rented to the 1970 Christmas Carol Ship Committee for $112. Submitted for Council's Consideration is the request from the 1970 Christmas Carol Ship Committee for a grant of up to $112 for rental of approximately 700 ft. of festoons. It may be that the actual cost to the City for handling the lights and replacing or repairing damaged lamps, sockets, etc., will amount to less than $112 in which case the rental charge and grant would be reduced correspondingly." Your Board RECOMMENDS the above-noted report of the City Engineer be adopted. 6. Underground Utility Ducts across 77th Avenue at approximately 331 ft. and 540 ft. west of Oak Street______________________________________ "Ocean Cement Limited has requested permission to install one 8-inch diameter concrete duct, to contain communication cables and a pneumatic message system pipe, across 77th Avenue at approximately 331 ft. west of Oak Street. The duct would connect their building north of 77th Avenue, on Lot D of the balance of Lots 16A, 17A, 32 and part of 15A, D.L. 319, 323 and part of 324, with their building south of 77th Avenue on Lot G of A, D.L. 319, 323 and part of 324. The Company also requests permission to install two 8-inch diameter steel ducts, one to contain a 2-inch diameter gas line and the other for future utility use, across 77th Avenue at approximately 540 ft. west of Oak Street. These ducts would connect their building north of 77th Avenue on Lot 2 of Sub. of 3, Block Y, D.L. 318, with their building south of 77th Avenue on Parcel 1 of 1 and 2, Block Z, D.L. 318. I RECOMMEND approval on the following conditions: (a) All details of design and installation of the utility ducts to be satisfactory to the City Engineer. (b) An agreement satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel and the City Engineer be entered into. (c) Annual rental of $70.00 for street space occupied to be paid in accordance with the Encroachment By-law." Your Board RECOMMENDS the above-noted report of the City Engineer be adopted. 331 RECOMMENDATIONS: 7. Methods for Reducing Air Pollution Caused by Motor Vehicles______________ The City Engineer reports as follows: "In October, 1969, City Council authorized the City Engineer to convert two trucks to propane fuel for the purpose of evaluating its feasibility: (a) in reducing pollution, (b) in reducing costs, (c) as a practical fuel for use under Vancouver climatic conditions. These trucks have now been operating since November, 1969, and operating experience and data have been acquired. In addition, a careful review has been made of available liter- ature on other studies being carried out in America, particu- larly from the point of view of the effects of propane on pollution since local capability for such an evaluation is limited. Included in this evaluation of propane were other possible fuels which could reduce pollution as well as certain fuel additives. This was included to provide a comparison of both pollution abatement effectiveness as well as cost reduction. A technical report on the findings of this study is available for Members of Council in the City Clerk's Office. The report concludes that: i) It is feasible to use propane fuels in the Citv of Vancouver in that no operating difficulties such as freezing were experienced. ii) As compared to gasoline, propane, natural gas and diesel oil fuels all provide some reduction in pollution. There is complex variation in the reduction of certain emission components among the various fuels as shown in Tables 6 and 7 (pages 21 and 22) of the technical report. None of the fuels is completely pollution free. iii) Calculations based on City of Vancouver experience so far indicate that only diesel fuel is more economic than gasoline. The possibility exists that propane or natural gas may be more economic in the long run because of reduced maintenance costs, but experience during the period of the test has shown no significant difference in this regard. The report, therefore, concludes that tests should continue on the two vehicles now converted to propane for the life of these vehicles so that the longer-range effects on mainten- ance can be determined. iv) Recent and proposed changes in federal legislation are causing vehicle manufacturers to carry out design changes which will significantly reduce emissions. In these circumstances, major expenditures for con- versions from gasoline to other fuels should be delayed. 332 v) Since diesel fuel both reduces pollution and is more economic, the report concludes that the Citv should use diesel fuel units where applicable. It should be mentioned that while diesels have the least harmful emissions from the standpoint of air pollution, some people find the odor or their exhaust emissions to be distasteful. The Council resolution originally approving this study stated that the City would either return or purchase the propane conversion units after the initial testing period was over. This period is now over and the supplier has sent invoices to the City totalling $1,494.02, representing the cost of the two conversion units. Of the $1,000 initially approp- riated for the test, approximately $400 had been spent to September 30, 1970. It is estimated that an additional $1,000 will be sufficient to cover the supplier's invoice and provide for miscellaneous expenditures throughout the remainder of the proposed test. This amount can be provided from Account No. 5950/966, originally allocated for the pur- chase of equipment which proved less expensive than anticipated. The City Engineer RECOMMENDS that: (1) $1,000 be transferred from Account No. 5950/966 to a new account to be set up within the PATHE fund for the purchase of two propane conversion units now installed in City equipment. (2) The Engineering Department be authorized to continue evaluating the propane units for the longer-range effects on maintenance cost. (3) Where practicable, diesel fuel vehicles be employed as a means of reducing pollution and operating costs until a more effective means is developed." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing report of the City Engineer be adopted. CONSIDERATIONS: 8. Air Pollution - Marpole The following is a resolution of City Council of September 22, 1970: "THAT WHEREAS the air pollution situation is still bad in the Marpole area although the City's revised air pol- lution standards have been in effect for over a year; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Administration report to the City Council on the situation in the Marpole area and any steps that might be taken to remedy the sit- uation; the Board of Administration also report on the manpower situation in the Air Pollution Control Division." The Director of Permits & Licenses reports as follows: "The following report will refer to the situation in the Marpole area and the manpower situation in the Air Pollution Control Division will be the subject of a separate report. 333 The dustfall records for the Marpole area have shown a significant decrease from 38.3 tons per square mile in 1956 to 12.6 tons per square mile in 1969. The sulphur dioxide determinations in the Marpole area have shown a decrease from .37 micrograms per 100 square centimeters/day in 1959 to .17 micrograms per 100 square centimeters/day in 1969. The highest incidence of pollution occurs during September due, primarily, to slash burning conducted under unsuitable meteorological conditions. A study of six years wind flow records made by the Meteorological Branch show that calm periods occur 40% of the time during the month of September, which curtails normal ventilation of the area. The Marpole smoke sampler reflected this incident, as did all other sampling stations in the City. Otherwise, the atmosphere in the Marpole area is well within recognized air quality standards. In the Marpole area, there are two major lumbering indus- tries, numerous smaller manufacturing plants, i.e. liquid air plant, secondary lead and brass smelting, chemical plant, asphalt roofing plant, concrete batching plant and several furniture manufacturers. All industries with the exception of the Rayonier Corporation (lumber mill) are capable of meeting the bylaw requirements. In March 1970 Rayonier Canada Ltd. was prosecuted and fined $500 for violation of the bylaw. Subsequently, studies have been made on power requirements and a natural gas fired boiler has been ordered and should be in operation by early 1971, which should result in compliance with the bylaw. The following firms have further improved the quality of emissions from their plants since the amended bylaw was passed on May 20, 1969: Ocean Cement - converted their power boiler from heavy bunker oil to natural gas firing, thus reducing the discharge of smoke, sulphur dioxide and soot to the atmosphere. North Shore Shingle - have ceased operation of two hog fuel fired boilers which formerly con- tributed considerably to air pollution in the area. Apartment blocks - have installed multi-chambered incinerators as required, or changed to a pick up service thus reducing the amount of con- taminants to the air. Canadian Forest Products (Eburne Division) - this firm does meet present bylaw requirements, however, many complaints are received about the plant and, as a result, they are subjected to very frequent inspections. The plant is equipped with electronic smoke recorders which record the discharge of smoke 24 hours a day. Inspectors check the recorders weekly and report that dark smoke does occur on occasion but within the time limits set out in the bylaw. 334 The visual effect of emissions from industry can be mis- understood for the amount of water vapour in the emission can suggest improper control when, in reality, the air pollutants which may be present can be within present by- law standards. The permissive bylaw requirement of a higher level of emissions for three minutes/half hour can also result in similar misunderstanding when viewed without knowledge of the bylaw standards. Visual and particulate contributions are also introduced in the Marpole area enamating from industries not located in Vancouver. Bylaw standards can be raised, however, your officials do not recommend this at this time for the following reasons: (a) Vancouver industries have co-operated well and have made, or are making, satisfactory efforts to meet the present requirements in most instances. (b) Many are in the process of further upgrading their control programs. These should be fully operative and assessed before standards are raised further. (c) Control of Vancouver industry without similar controls being applied elsewhere would not solve the total Vancouver problem and could be con- sidered as being unfairly restrictive." Your Board forwards the above report for Council CONSIDERATION. DELEGATION REQUEST - Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School Air Pollution Group. 9. Air Pollution - Manpower Situation The following is a resolution of City Council of September 22, 1970: "THAT WHEREAS the air pollution situation is still bad in the Marpole area although the City's revised air pollution standards have been in effect for over a year; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Administration report to the City Council on the situation in the Marpole area and any steps that might be taken to remedy the situation; the Board of Administration also report on the manpower situation in the Air Pollution Control Division." The Director of Permits & Licenses reports as follows: "The following report will refer to the manpower situation in the Air Pollution Control Division and the situation in the Marpole area will be the subject of a separate report. The Air Pollution Control Branch is composed of one super- visor and three field Air Pollution Control Officers. In view of the small number, it is evident that if one is away for holiday, sickness or other reasons, the staff is reduced at least by 25%. Each staff member is now entitled to one month's holiday, so one-third of a man year is lost each year. Unusual illness during 1970 accounted for over six months absence. 335 An additional Air Pollution Control Officer to provide service at the level required by the Air Pollution Control Bylaw was recommended to Council August 26, 1969 as part of a report 'Enforcement of the new Air Pollution Control Bylaw.' The following is an excerpt from this report: '3 It must also be noted that the new Air Pollution Control Bylaw has increased the workload of the present staff for: (i) New standards in the bylaw will require that re-testing of installations previously tested should be carried out in many areas, e.g. foundries, incinerators. (Note: The testing referred to is a two-man operation and is time consuming.) (ii) More complaints are being received and will likely continue at a higher level than in the past. Each complaint must be inves- tigated. (iii)If other inspectional staff carry out inspections to find offenders of the Air Pollution Control bylaw, in or out of regular working hours, a substantial number of referrals to the Air Pollution Control Branch will result.' Council at that time stated 'that the whole matter be tabled pending action which may be taken on air pollution by the Greater Vancouver Regional District.' The specialized nature of the work of this staff is such that no one else in the City service is available to assist on a temporary basis. To our knowledge, there is no other source where a person of the required technical knowledge at this level can be obtained for either permanent or tem- porary employment. To obtain additional staff members, it would be necessary to engage a person with the same basic training as the present staff (Stationary Engineer) and provide a training period of about one year with our present staff to obtain approximately the same level of expertise. To assist in the enforcement of the bylaw, particularly during the periods of illness, as noted, the Fire Wardens, as part of their normal inspections, are assessing incin- erators in apartment buildings for referral to the Air Pollution Control Branch, as may be required. In view of the unsatisfactory staff situation noted above, and because clarification of air pollution control programs at the Regional and Provincial levels may not be forth- coming for some time, the establishment of the Air Pollution Control Division should be increased by the addition of one Air Pollution Control Officer. The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: 'The Director of Permits and Licenses is recommending the establishment of a new position in the Air Pollution Control Branch of the Department of Permits and Licenses. I have reviewed the proposed duties and responsibilities of the position and find that it will involve the obser- vation, inspection and regulation of sources of air 336 pollution in an assigned district. The incumbent will be required to determine the causes of air pollution and to take the required steps to eliminate it through advertising and advocating those responsible and in some cases by prosecution of persistent offenders. These are the duties of an Air Pollution Control Officer I, Pay Grade 23 ($687-825) and I recommend that the position be so classified, effective when adopted.' The costs of the additional salary, fringe benefits, auto allowance and furniture would be included in the 1971 budget estimates, and are as follows: Salary $ 8,244 Fringe Benefits 989 Auto Allowance 840 Furniture 325 $10,398 In view of the above, the following is recommended: (a) The establishment of the Air Pollution Control Branch of the Department of Permits and Licenses be increased by one Air Pollution Control Officer I. (b) The report of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted." Since the foregoing report of the Director of Permits and Licenses deals with standard of service and further since Council in August, 1969 tabled a request for additional staff pending action by the Regional District, your Board submits the recommendations of the Director of Permits and Licenses for the CONSIDERATION of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 304-5 337 Board of Administration, November 27, 1970 ................(SOCIAL - 1) SOCIAL SERVICE & HEALTH MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Petition re. 6009 Argyle Street A petition containing approximately twenty four names was received from Mrs. V. W. McLennan regarding noise and disturbances occurring at 6009 Argyle Street. The Director of Permits and Licenses reports as follows: "Our records show that this dwelling is approved as a single family home and is occupied accordingly. The owner's agent, Action Realty, advise that:- (a) They are aware that disturbances have occurred at and about these premises which have annoyed the neighbours. (b) They are renting the building to a Mrs. H. Rowe on the condition that the building be occupied by no more than three persons. (c) In view of the adverse reports they have received, they have served notice on Mrs. Rowe to vacate the premises by November 30, 1970. (d) They have advised Mrs. Rowe that damages have occurred to the building which are to be paid for by Mrs. Rowe. (e) The agent is prepared to take Court action if neces- sary to remove the tenants and to collect the damages which they consider due. Inspections of these premises have been carried out and no contravention of City by-laws was observed. Further inspec- tions will be made after November 30, 1970." Your Board forwards this report to Council for information and RECOMMENDS that a copy be forwarded to Mr. & Mrs. McLennan on behalf of the petitioners. (Copies of the petitioners' letter are circulated for the information of Council) CONSIDERATION: 2. Untidy Premises The Corporation Counsel reports as follows: "In May of this year I reported to Council that there was no power under the Untidy Premises by-law by which the City could clean up either a vacant lot which was the sub- ject of discussion at that time, or any other untidy premises and charge it to the owner. Council at that time suggested that application be made to obtain the power to insert in the Untidy Premises by-law the power to carry out the neces- sary work with City forces and charge it to the owner. 338 This by-law was passed by Council pursuant to the power contained in clause (u) of Section 323 which reads as follows: '323. The Council may make by-laws (u) for requiring the owners or occupants of real property to maintain the said property in a neat and tidy condition and in keeping with a reasonable standard of maintenance prevailing in the neighbourhood.' Under the section of the Charter dealing with various forms of nuisance there is power to require the owner or occupier of real property to remove therefrom any accumulation of rubbish, discarded materials, garbage, ashes or filth and lawfully dispose of the same and for providing that in default of such removal the City may by its workmen or others enter and effect such removal at the cost of the person so defaulting This power has not been incorporated in any by-law at the present time, but on the instructions of Council a by-law incorporating these powers can be prepared." Your Board submits the foregoing report of the Corporation Counsel for the CONSIDERATION of Council. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 305, 306 339 Board of Administration, November 27, 1970 . . . . (BUILDING - 1) BUILDING AND PLANNING MATTERS RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Construction: Gasoline Service Station, 6501 Victoria Drive The Director of Planning reports as follows: "Chercover Engineering Ltd. on behalf of Home Oil Distributors Ltd., have filed Development Permit Application No. 53413 to demolish the existing Gasoline Service Station on this site and construct a new Gasoline Service Station with retailing facilities at the south west corner of Victoria Drive and 49th Avenue. The new development will include one additional C-2 zoned lot. The site is located in a C-2 Commercial District and the Gasoline Service Station location policy as adopted by City Council on October 1st, 1968, permits consideration to rebuilding of existing Gasoline Service Stations and including additional site area at this location. The applicants have stated in a letter that the retailing within the building will be through vending machines vending hot and cold drinks, candy, and ice cream. The Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission recommend that Development Permit Application No. 53413 be approved in accordance with the submitted application such plans and information forming part thereof thereby permitting the demolition of the existing Gasoline Service Station on this site and the construction of a new Gasoline Service Station subject to the following conditions: A. Prior to the issuance of the Development Permit (1) revised drawings are to be submitted to the satis- faction of the Director of Planning indicating: (i) details of and the provision of a minimum of 5% of the site being landscaped, (ii) details of all drainage to be provided on the open portions of the site, (iii) details of the garbage enclosures, (iv) details and the provision of screening on the westerly property line of this site adjacent to the City lane. B. The open portions of the site are to be developed including surfacing and screening prior to any use or occupancy thereof. C. All signs to be first approved to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning. D. The development is to be carried out and maintained in ac- cordance with the approved drawings and Section 11(10) of the Zoning and Development By-law. E. All landscaping is to be provided in accordance with the approved drawings within 6 months from the date of any use or occupancy of the proposed development and thereafter permanently maintained." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the Development Permit Application No. 53413 be approved in accordance with the recommendations of the Technical Planning Board and the Town Planning Commission. 340 2. Rezoning: S/W Corner of 20th Avenue and Clark Drive (Canadian Paraplegic Association)____________________________ The Director of Planning reports as follows: "An application has been received from Mr. D.L. Mowat, Executive Director, Canadian Paraplegic Association, requesting an amendment to the Zoning and Development By-law whereby Lots 1-6 and B, Block 38, D.L. 301 being the south-west corner of 20th Avenue and Clark Drive would be rezoned from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to a CD-I Comprehensive Development District. The applicants state the purpose of their application is 'for the construction of a lodge which will provide short term, self- contained accommodation for up to 24 paraplegics and quadri- plegics following their physical rehabilitation program at the G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre. The lodge will provide the necessary step from the Rehabilitation Centre into the community for paraplegics and quadriplegics. The Canadian Paraplegic Association, British Columbia Division's rehabilitation counsel- lors will provide supervision and counselling for those within the lodge with the goal being integration into the community as normal physically and financially independent citizens.' Also attached to the application is a brief which states: 'The Canadian Paraplegic Association's proposed lodge would alleviate two distinct and presently insurmountable problems in the rehabilitation of paraplegics and quadriplegics. The first problem which could be solved through the benefits of the lodge is the premature discharge of paraplegics who are still in "mourning" and therefore have not made any mental ad- justment towards accepting their disability. Although these individuals may have attended the G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre for a period of six months to one year, their mal-adjusted attitude has prevented them from taking advantage of the physical re-training program. These individuals need extensive counselling, involvement in recreation, social improvement and vocational training, which are difficult, if not impossible to obtain outside of the Greater Vancouver area. The lodge, or "half-way" house would allow the rehabilitation counsellors of the Canadian Paraplegic Association to concentrate on a group of ten to twenty such individuals and give them time for not only the previously mentioned counselling, recreation, social improvement and vocational training, but to find suitable housing in their community, and most important of all, employment. The British Columbia Division does not expect to keep any individuals in the lodge for periods longer than one year. The lodge, as envisioned by the B.C. Division would also eliminate the most serious road block to rehabilitation of quadriplegics, which is the lack of accommodation for these severely disabled individuals who require small amounts of care and assistance in order to function outside of institutions, rest homes, etc. At present, we know of more than thirty quadriplegics living in institutions, who with suitable accommodation, could not only live away from the confines and restrictions of private hospitals, etc., but could find full time employment, drive their own auto- mobiles and live full and worthwhile lives rather than merely "existing" as is their lot today. 341 The Canadian Paraplegic Association offices are located in the City of Vancouver and our rehabilitation counsellors will provide supervision and counselling for those within the lodge with the goal being integration into the community as physically and financially independent citizens. To this end the B.C. Division has been endeavouring to find the necessary monies in order to construct such a lodge since 1960 with abortive proposals for these facilities presented in 1961 and 1965. At long last this vital project is financially feasible with the University of British Columbia, Greek Letter Societies "Mardi Gras" our major contributors. We have raised $30,000 which is the 10% required by Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation in order to receive their 90% mortgage payable over a period of 50 years. Our auditors, Thorne, Gunn, Helliwell and Christenson have prepared a detailed financial feasibility study which proves the lodge will be financially self-supporting. The advantages of this site are that it is centrally located, close to shopping, recreation, education, vocational training, and other facilities that will assist in the return of these paraplegics and quadriplegics to the community.' Also submitted with the application are sketch plans which in- dicate a one storey building containing 13 units, 6 of which are totally self-contained and designed to accommodate two people, 6 units having two living rooms with shared kitchen and washroom facilities proposed to be occupied by two persons, one dwelling unit for the operator plus a small office, lounge, general dining area and library. The sketch scheme submitted also indicates the building having a total floor area of approximately 11,000 sq.ft. with a floor- space ratio of 0.25, a landscaped setback of approximately 15' as indicated along 20th Avenue, with additional landscaping areas on the westerly section of the site along Clark Drive and adjacent to the City lane, with a blacktopped area adjacent to the building on the north, east and west, providing off-street parking. The subject property consists of 7 lots having an area of ap- proximately 43,560 sq.ft., is triangular in shape and has been used by the Horticultural Society for many years. It backs onto C-2 Commercial zoned property which fronts onto Kingsway. The areas immediately to the North and East are zoned RS-1 One Family and occupied by one family dwellings. It is considered these lots are appropriate for the use proposed as it does give the occupants a location within the City which is near to adequate shopping and business establishments, and is also adjacent to homes. The shape of the property does not lend itself to a good subdivision layout for single family homes. The Town Planning Commission on November 20th, 1970, RECOMMENDED THAT the application be approved, thereby rezoning the area to a CD-I Comprehensive Development District with the by-law restric- ting the use of the lands to a paraplegic residential centre, the scheme of development to be first approved by the Technical Planning Board after advice from the Design Panel on architec- tural design, with the form of development indicating a 20' landscaped setback from East 20th Avenue, adequate landscaping on the easterly and westerly sides of the site, revised suitable off-street parking, with the floor space ratio not to exceed 0.50 gross. The Technical Planning Board on November 20th, 1970, also recommended that the application be approved, subject to the same conditions." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the reports of the Technical Planning Board and Town Planning Commission bo received and the matter be referred for consideration of Council at a Public Hearing. 342 3. Dogs Running at Large and Illegal Suite at 2035 West 49th Avenue The City Clerk has received a letter from Mr. J.F.C. Kirk of 2025 West 49th Avenue complaining of dogs running at large in the neigh- bourhood and also of the continued existence of a second floor suite at 2035 West 49th Avenue. The Director of Permits & Licenses reports as follows: "As a result of a previous complaint from Mr. Kirk, the Pound Officers have given additional attention to this area. They have not found any unusual number of dogs, but are continuing their surveillance. The house at 2035 West 49th Avenue is a two storey frame house located in an RS-1 Single Family Dwelling area. The main floor contains a dwelling unit with two basement bedrooms being used in conjunction with the main floor unit. In 1962 the Technical Planning Board approved a Development Permit Application which permitted the retention of a dwelling unit on the second floor for a limited period of time expiring December 31, 1970. When Mr. Kirk complained on a previous occasion about this multiple occupancy, he was informed that the second floor suite was legal until December 31, 1970. This accommodation comes within the City Council resolution which withholds enforcement action against such installations until December 31, 1972, provided the owner applies to the Technical Planning Board for a further retention. On November 3, 1970, the owner of 2035 West 49th Avenue applied to the Technical Planning Board as above and this application was approved. Therefore, no enforcement action will take place before December 31, 1972. Inspections carried out on November 20, 1970, showed that the building is occupied in accordance with the approved Development Permit Application." Your Board RECOMMENDS receipt of the above report and that a copy be sent to Mr. Kirk. (Copies of the letter from Mr. Kirk dated November 10, 1970, are circulated for the information of Council.) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 306 343 Board of Administration, November 27, 1970 . . . . (LICENSES - 1) LICENSES & CLAIMS MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Dog Licenses for Female Dogs In a letter dated June 9, 1970, Mr. N. Benner suggested that female dogs can be treated with a substance which will render them un- attractive to male dogs. He therefore believes that the license fee for a female dog so treated should be reduced to the license fee for spayed female dogs. The Director of Permits and Licenses reports as follows: "The fee for male dogs and spayed female dogs is $3.50 and for unspayed females $10.00 per annum. This licensing procedure is also followed in most communities in Canada and the United States in an attempt to control the dog population. We are not aware of any alter- native method being employed elsewhere. To subscribe to Mr. Benner's suggestion would create a difficult administrative problem. Assurance that an approved, reliable substance had been properly administered to a female dog would be next to impossible to obtain. Further your officials are not aware of any drug or substance which, if properly administered, could be considered effective at all times. RECOMMENDED that the present method of licensing dogs remain as at present." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the above report be adopted. (Copies of the communication from N. Benner dated June 9, 1970 are circulated for the information of Council) FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 306 344 Board of Administration, November 27, 1970 ................(FIRE - 1) FIRE AND TRAFFIC MATTERS RECOMMENDATION: 1. Tender No. 39 - 70 - 3, 15 0 0 IGPM Triple Combination Pumper Fire Trucks________________ Tenders for the above were opened by your Board on October 26, 1970 and referred to the Fire Chief, City Engineer and Purchasing Agent for report. A working copy of the tabulation is on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent. The officials concerned report as follows: "The 5% Provincial Tax is in addition to all prices shown in this report and in the working tabulation. Bid numbers refer to the order of the bids in ascending order of price. On July 9, 1970, Council approved tendering for two 1500 IGPM (Imperial Gallons Per Minute) pumper fire trucks in September 1970 for delivery in early 1971. These two pumper fire trucks are to replace two 1050 GPM fire trucks originally scheduled for 1971 replacement. These fire trucks, along with two 1500 IGPM fire trucks on order, will provide the land based protection for the False Creek Area and allow for the retirement of the Fireboat Carlisle from this service. Funds for this purchase will be requested in the 1971 General Revenue Budget. Three bids were received for these units as follows: Bid No. 1 Silver Line Fire Equip. $ 56,849.00 Thibault Pumper on Ford C910 Chassis Bid No. 2 Silver Line Fire Equip. $ 57,169.00 Thibault Pumper on Custom Chassis Bid No. 3 King Seagrave Ltd. $ 58,717.00 Seaqrave - Pumper Ford C910 Chassis All bids meet specifications. However, Bid No. 2 from Silver Line Fire Equipment Ltd. is offered with a custom built chassis, whereas, Bid No. 1 and Bid No. 3 offer a stock chassis built by Ford Motor Co. The City has exper- ienced major problems in obtaining parts for custom built chassis and since the early 1960's has adopted a policy of purchasing fire apparatus mounted on stock truck chassis as manufactured by any of the major truck manufacturers. For this reason Bid No. 2 is not considered to offer the best dollar value to the City. Bid No. 1 and Bid No. 3 both offer units which are accept- able. However, Bid No. 3 from King Seagrave Limited is preferable for service in the City of Vancouver for the following reasons: 345 (a) King Seagrave Ltd. are presently building two identical units for the City. They have provided engineering drawings and information that demon- strate clearly that their unit provides all the specified and desirable features. The drawings first supplied by Silver Line Fire Equipment Ltd. were not adequate and further drawings were requested by the Fire Chief. The drawings finally supplied still showed a smaller working platform and hose storage area than desirable. (b) These two 1500 IGPM Fire Trucks will make a fleet of 4 trucks of this type that the Fire Department will operate as land based fire equipment for the False Creek area. Men will be transferred between halls from which this equipment will be operated. For this reason, standardization of vehicle oper- ation and operator training is imperative if the men are to operate this equipment with the minimum amount of error under fire fighting conditions. Four identical pieces of fire fighting apparatus will eliminate any non-uniformity in operation of the units. (c) Staff operating these units will require intensive training; if two different makes are operated, duplicate training programs will be required. The anticipated operating life of these units is fifteen years. The $1,868 difference per truck between Bids 1 and 3 is there- fore equivalent to about $125 per truck per year. The Fire Chief is strongly of the opinion that the advantages to be gained from operating the Bid No. 3 units more than offset this cost difference. The City Engineer and Purchasing Agent concur with this judgment. The Fire Chief, City Engineer and Purchasing Agent RECOMMEND acceptance of the bid to offer the best dollar value, Bid No. 3 from King Seagrave Ltd. for two only 1500 Imperial GPM Triple Combination Fire Trucks at a total price of $117,434.00 ($61,629.00 less $2,065.00 for drive out in lieu of rail, less $997 for 10.00 x 20 12 ply tires, plus $150 for power tilt cab). When Council has made the award a contract will be prepared to the satisfaction of the Corporation Counsel and siqned by your Board." Your Board RECOMMENDS the report of the above officials be approved. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 306 346 Board of Administration, November 27, 1970 ................(FINANCE - 1) FINANCE MATTERS RECOMMENDATION 1. Grant - Boys' Clubs of Vancouver Your Board submits the following report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development reviewing program require- ments of the Boys' Clubs of Vancouver for the second half of 1970, in relation to a further grant request: "A grant of $5,000.00 was awarded the Boys' Clubs of Vancouver in the Spring of 1970. The money was spent mainly for a Lower Mount Pleasant Summer Fun Program ($1,572.00) and Day Camping at Buntzen Lake ($3,196.00) and the major expenditure in each program was for Summer staff salaries and transportation for program participants. There are no additional services that the City needs to purchase from the Boys' Clubs in 1970. Therefore, it is recommended that Council not approve additional funds to the Boys' Clubs at this time." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 307 347 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS REGULAR REPORT NOVEMBER 20, 1970 1. Salary and Classification Review - Two Clerk II Positions, Engineering Department.______________ The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "The Clerk II and III positions at Manitoba Yards were reviewed in 1968 and I recommended no change in salary or classification. The President of the Municipal and Regional Employees' Union did not concur with these recommendations which were subse- quently reviewed at the Joint Committee level. The Union as a result of the Joint Committee meeting on March 19, 1970, requested a review of two Clerk II positions in the Waterworks and Sewers Operations Branches, Sewer, Water and Sanitation Division, Engineering Department. (1) Mr. A.L. Gracie, Clerk II, Sewers Operations Branch The incumbent performs varied and moderately difficult clerical work under minimal supervision such as preparing work tickets for maintenance crews, completing time sheets and plotting, dragging, flushing and rodding reports. In addition, he is now responsible for costing capital jobs on a daily basis plus costing for the sewer relay program. These costing duties have been added to the Branch's responsibilities and the incumbent's costing functions take up a major portion of his time. Therefore, there has been an increase in the complexity of the work performed since the last audit and the duties and responsibilities of this position now fall substantially within Class Specification No. 025, Clerk III, Pay Grade 17, and I recommend that the position be so classified effective April 1st, 1970. (2) Clerk II, Waterworks Operations Branch The work of this position involves the performance of a variety of repetitive clerical tasks of limited complexity such as maintaining standard office records, checking tally sheets for materials issued, screening incoming calls, providing information to the public and Waterworks personnel in the field. The work of this position falls substantially within Class Specification No. 023, Clerk II, Pay Grade 12, and I recommend no change in salary or classification. The estimated recurring annual cost of this proposal determined by the increase in the final step in the pay range at 1970 rates and including fringe benefits at 10% will be $1,848.00. 348 The Comptroller of Accounts reports that the additional funds estimated at $1,386 for nine (9) months in 1970 are available within the 1970 Departmental budget. This report has been discussed with the Assistant City Engineer, Sewer, Water and Sanitation Division, and the Assistant Business Manager of the Municipal and Regional Employees' Union, both of whom concur herein." SUMMARY Incumbent Present Proposed Effective Classification Classification Date A.L. Gracie Clerk II Clerk III April 1, Pay Grade 12 Pay Grade 17 1970 ($422-502) Plus ($526-629) Plus 2 Pay Grades for 2 Pay Grades for longer hours and longer hours and in lieu of rest in lieu of rest periods periods Vacant Clerk II No change Pay Grade 12 ($422-502) Plus 2 Pay Grades for longer hours and in lieu of rest periods Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendations of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. 349 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL MATTERS SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT NOVEMBER 27, 1970 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Vancouver City Hall Choristers The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "The Vancouver City Hall Choristers, in a letter dated November 20, 1970, are requesting a portion of two working days, on Tuesday, December 22nd and Wednesday, December 23rd, 1970, to tour and perform in local hospitals. The Choir members are also performing during the evening at the hospitals. Some thirty-one members of the Civic staff are involved. RECOMMENDED that, as requested by the Vancouver City Hall Choristers, members of the Vancouver City Hall Choir participating in the tour of City Hospitals on Tuesday, December 22nd and Wednesday, December 23rd, 1970, be granted leave of absence from their duties for this purpose without loss of pay." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. (Copies of letter dated November 20, 1970, from the Vancouver City Hall Choristers are circulated for the information of Council.) 2^ Extension of Leave of Absence Without Pay - L.H.J. Atkinson and D. Werlin, Officers of the Vancouver Civic Employees Union The Director of Personnel Services reports as follows: "A letter has been received from the Vancouver Civic Employees Union requesting an extension of leave of absence without pay from January 1, 1971, to December 31, 1971, for L.H.J. Atkinson (Garage) and D.L. Werlin (Sewers) for the purpose of performing their duties as officers of the Union. The Union further requests that should Mr. Atkinson or Mr. Werlin wish to return to their work with the City, prior to the expiry of the extension period, they will be permitted to do so provided that a reasonable advance notice is given. 350 It is therefore recommended that Mr. L.H.J. Atkinson and Mr. D.L. Werlin, Officers of the Vancouver Civic Employees Union, be granted an extension of leave of absence without pay from January 1, 1971, to December 31, 1971, for the purpose of performing their duties as Officers of the Union, and should Mr. Atkinson or Mr. Werlin wish to return to their work with the City, prior to the expiry of the exten- sion period, they will be permitted to do so provided that a reasonable advance notice is given." Your Board RECOMMENDS that the foregoing recommendation of the Director of Personnel Services be adopted. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 307 351 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PROPERTY MATTERS NOVEMBER 27, 1970 PART I SUNDRIES RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Acquisition for Replotting S.E. Sector S.W. Corner of 58th Ave. & Boundary Rd. The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to Item 2, Property Matters May 8, 1970, confirmed by Council on May 12, 1970 approving the expropriation of Lot 26, Blk. 6 and N½ of Blk. 7? N.E.¼ D.L. 335 situated on the South-west corner of 98th Ave. and Boundary Road, which is required for replotting purposes in connection with the expanded programme of redevelopment in the S.E. Sector authorized by City Council on June 12, 1968. The property comprises a single lot, 33' x 108.6' zoned R.S.l, which flanks Boundary Road. However, said lot is overgrown with bush and lacks all other services. According to recent advice from the City Solicitor, the owner has failed to submit particulars of her claim or to appoint an arbitrator and also has refused to give the City a conveyance without prejudice to her rights. In order that resubdivision plans are proceeded with, the City Solicitor has requested the Supervisor of Property and Insurance seek authority for an application to be made to the Court for a vesting order. It is noted that said application will not preclude negotiations towards a final settlement. RECOMMENDED that since the City has failed to come to an agreement with the owner, that the Corporation Counsel be authorized to make an application to the Court for a vesting order." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 2. Acquisition for Provincial Courts (Vancouver) Complex 230-234 Powell Street_____________________________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Lot 26, Block 5; D.L. 196 being 230 to 234 Powell Street is required for the new Provincial Courts (Vancouver) Complex confirmed by City Council on November 29, 1969. The premises comprise a 2 and 2-3/4 storey non-basement frame building with a main floor area of 2928 sq. ft. erected in 1900 on a site 29' x 122' zoned M-2. This structure with a gross floor area of approximately 7100 sq. ft. has 13 plumbing fixtures, a patent shingle roof, stucco on exterior walls and a concrete foundation. 352 The lower floor, 230 & 232 Powell Street, was originally two retail stores but years ago was converted into 14 sleeping units with a community kitchen and is heated by a hot water heating system provided by two electric furnace units. This protion of the building is in above average condition and the 14 units are managed by the owners. The upper floors, 234 Powell Street, known as 'Golden Star Rooms', consist of 26 rooms rented out to an operator at current rental of $190.00 per month. This part of the building has also a two-room suite for the operator, two community kitchens and is heated by coal and wood stoves. Condition of the upper floors is average for age and type. The lower floor tenancies are on a month-to-month basis and the owners also are now renting the upper floors to the operator of the 'Golden Star Rooms' from month-to-month with no written lease. It is proposed to continue these tenancies until the vacant land is required for development, at which time the building will be demolished. Following negotiations with the owners they have agreed to sell for the sum of $42,000.00 on the following terms: a) The sale date to remain open until the property is required by the City for development purposes. b) The owners to receive an advance payment of $4,200.00 upon delivery of a registrable deed in favour of the City of Vancouver. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire this property for the sum of $42,000.00 on the foregoing basis, chargeable to Code No. 442/1207 (Magistrates Courts)." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted." 3. False Creek - Lease of City-Owned Lands The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "Reference is made to the Board of Administration Report of December 5 1969 approved by Council December 9, 1969, authorizing the Supervisor of Property and Insurance to have leases drawn in favour of E.L. Sauder Co. Ltd. for certain properties in False Creek including Lot 44* D.L. 2037 and Portion of Lot 'A', D.L. 2064, which is to be utilized for access purposes. This property (Lot 44) is the extension North of Ontario Street but has not been opened. It was proposed that this property be leased to E.L. Sauder Co. Ltd. effective November 1, 1969 for a period of 10 years. Rental to be based on current rates less a 40% allowance in consideration of the cost of road construction and restricted use. 353 As this lease would expire October 31, 1979 and the other abutting leases granted to Sauder were approved for a term which expires December 31, 1988, the lessees have made the following request: Providing the City Engineer does not require the subject property for road purposes, the City grant the lessee a right of renewal for a further period expiring December 31, 1988, at a rental to be based on the then current market rental rates plus taxes and subject to one year's notice of cancellation by the City, and a five year renewal clause. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to amend the proposed lease on the fore- going basis." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. 4. Acquisition for Park Site #19 (West End) 1430-1432 Haro Street________________________ The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows: "E½ of Lot 3, Block 45, D.L. 185 being 1430 to 1432 Haro Street, located in Park Site #19 bounded by Haro, Broughton, Barclay and Nicola Streets has been offered for sale to the City by the owners. This Park Site is defined in Table II of the Revised Park Purchase Programme (1968-1970) adopted by Council February 1968 and is being recommended for inclusion in Table I in a revised Park Purchase Plan being prepared for Council approval. These premises comprise a two-storey, full basement, frame dwelling with a main floor area of 1055 sq. ft. erected in 1900 on a site 33' x 131' zoned RM-4. The dwelling contains nine rooms divided into three living units with the owner occupying the main floor suite. There are two separate living units on the second floor with common bathroom. Both units are presently rented. This building has 10 plumbing fixtures, a patent shingle roof, siding on the exterior walls, a stone foundation and is heated by an automatic gas furnace. The condition of this dwelling is average for age and type. Negotiations with the owners confirm that they are prepared to sell for the sum of $41,000.00, including all furnishings and equipment on the upper floor, as of November 30, 1970, subject to the owners retaining rent-free possession of these premises until January 31, 1971. This price represents a fair and reasonable value for this property. RECOMMENDED that the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be authorized to acquire this property for the sum of $41,000.00 on the foregoing basis chargeable to Code #4189/-." Your Board RECOMMENDS the foregoing recommendation of the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be adopted. AMENDED SEE PAGE 307 354 INFORMATION 3. Demolitions The Supervisor of Property and Insurance reports as follows "I have received and opened quotations from various contractors for demolition of the structures listed below and have awarded the contracts to the low bidders as noted: PROPERTY PROJECT SUCCESSFUL CITY TO CODE BIDDER PAY NO. 109 Alexander Possible Redevelop¬- Riley Jones $520.00 9407/182 St. Lots 20 - ment Future Street 25, Blk. 1 Widening D.L. 181/196 (Demolition authorized by Council - May 26/70) ll4l Comox St. School Site - J. Olar $675.00 9407/182 Lot 16, E½ Blk.22 Request of School Demolition D.L. 189 Board Co. Ltd. The above contracts have been confirmed by the Board of Administration and are reported to Council for information." Your Board submits the matter to Council for INFORMATION. 355 PART II SALES RECOMMENDATIONS 6. RECOMMENDED that the following application to purchase received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council. Re: Lot 5, Blks. 1 & 8, D.L. N½ 339, Plan 13308 Sit: S/S 48th Ave., between Tyne St. & Boundary Rd. NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Mate Zrno 5 40' x 157.84' $12,000.00 Cash - 157.86' 7. RECOMMENDED that the following sales by tender received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council, being in each case the highest offer Re: Lots A - L, Blk. 5, D.L. 663, Plan 13751 Sit: W/S of Elgin between 47th & 45th Aves. Zoning (RS-1) NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Peter C 49.5' x 109.88' $11,500.00 City This lot known to Wolff 109.96' Terms @ contain peat, and 9-3/4% no guarantee given to soil stability. !).be A 49.5' x109.73' $11,800.00 City This lot known to Toews 109.81' Terms @ contain peat, and 9-3/4% no guarantee given to soil stability. 3. RECOMMENDED that the following offer to purchase received by the Supervisor of Property and Insurance be approved under the terms and conditions set down by City Council, being in each case the highest offer:- Re: Lot 1, Blk. 11, S/E¼ D.L. 336 Sit: S/E corner of 49th Ave. & Elliott St. Zoning (CD-I) NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Boughton, 1 274.34' x 302.56' $132,500 City 1) The scheme of Street & Co 276.73' 288.71' Terms @ development being subje Tor Bralic- (1.83 acres) 9-3/4% to the RM-1 Multiple Tamboni Con Dwelling District reg¬ struction ulations and to the Co. Ltd. approval of the Technic Planning Bd. prior to sale, such scheme of development to be approved within 120 day from date of acceptance of tender. 356 NAME LOT APPROX. SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS 2) Date of sale to be the date of approval f the scheme of develop ment by the Technical Planning Board. Re: Lots 9 and 10, Blk. 86, D.L. 264A Sit: N/W Side of 6th Ave. & Fraser Zoning (RM-3) NAME LOT APPROX.SIZE SALE PRICE TERMS CONDITIONS Douglas 9 & 99' x 122' $38,500.00 City Sale is subject to the M.S. Chung 10 Terms @ lots being consolidated 9-3/4% into one parcel and the reservation of a bulk¬ head agreement over the consolidated site. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 307 357 MINUTES NOVEMBER 23, 1970 OFFICIAL TRAFFIC COMMISSION A meeting of the Official Traffic Commission was held in the No. 2 Committee Room on Monday, November 23, 1970, at approximately 3:30 p.m. PRESENT: Alderman Linnell, Chairman Alderman Rankin Inspector T. Herdman, City Police Department Mr. R.C. Boyes, Assistant City Engineer, Traffic and Transportation Mr. J. Mulberry, Law Department Dr. P.S. Bullen, Vancouver School Board ALSO PRESENT: Mr. J. Plaskett, Vancouver Traffic and Safety Council Mr. W.H. McLachlan, Vancouver School Board CLERK: D. Scott Adoption of Minutes The Minutes of the meeting held September 23, 1970, were adopted. 1. Parking on East 56th Avenue Opposite Killarney Gardens In a communication dated October 5, 1970, Mr. R.J. Metcalfe forwarded a petition from residents in the area of East 56th Avenue opposite Killarney Gardens with respect to the impossible parking conditions caused by the completion of the Killarney Garden Apartments. Mr. Metcalfe appeared before the Commission and outlined the problems that the residents are experiencing in this area. In a report dated November 13, 1970, the City Engineer advised that at the time this project was under construction, residents of the surrounding area were advised by City representatives that sufficient off-street parking space would be provided to accommodate the tenants parking. The off-street parking was provided but the petitioners complain that tenants are not using the space and are parking on the streets. He further advised that investigations by his Depart- ment did not substantiate the complaint of excessive parking conditions. Observations of parking densities were taken in June, September and again on November 6. It is noted that the petitioners all have lane access and the majority have off-street parking accessible from the lanes. The City Engineer recommended that parking regulations not be imple- mented, and that the petitioners be provided with a copy of this report. Mr. Boyes advised that, following the submission of the report of the City Engineer dated November 13, 1970, further field checks on the parking situation were taken. These checks showed that parking densities were higher than had been previously observed in June, September and early November. On the south side of 56th Avenue, evening parking densities averaged between 50% and 100% between Killarney and Lancaster. Day time parking was very light, and evening parking on the portions of streets south of the housing development was also very light. Off-street parking facilities provided by the housing development were not extensively used. Mr. Boyes further advised that there appears to be a case for establishing three residents' parking zones on the south side of 56th Avenue between Killarnay and Lancaster Place, each sufficient to accommodate three cars. 358 After due consideration it was RECOMMENDED that "resident only" parking zones be placed on the south side of 56th Avenue. FURTHER RECOMMENDED that we write to the owner of Killarney Gardens seeking his advice on what can be done to facilitate the use of under- ground parking in the development. 2. Langara Campus, Vancouver City College - Student Parking______________ Under date of October 19, 1970, Mr. V. Zenner and Mrs. J.M. Vizjak forwarded a petition from the residents of 49th and 48th Avenues between Quebec and Cambie Streets with respect to parking congestion on the streets in this area. Mr. V. Zenner and Mr. L. Dahl appeared on behalf of the petitioners and filed a brief. The City Engineer under date of November 13, 1970, reported as follows: "On October 13th, 1970, Vancouver City College began full operation at its new Langara Campus at 49th Avenue and Ontario Street. Since that time many complaints have been received from residents in the area that parking on the surrounding residential streets has usurped all the available curb parking, made local access difficult and has lowered residential amenities. Checks taken in the week after the College opened showed that up to 530 students' cars were parked on-street during the daytime and 330 during the evening. This on-street parking extended along both sides of 49th Avenue and Ontario Street adjacent to the College and along the neighbouring residential streets for a distance of up to two blocks from the College site, while the College's off-street parking facilities were less than one-third full. The maximum student and faculty parking demand, as indicated by the checks on the lot and on-street, is approximately 800 vehicles. The existing off-street parking facilities are sufficient to accommodate this demand. As a condition of the Development Permit for this College, the School Board was required to provide 830 off-street parking spaces to be available to students and staff, both day and night, with parking stickers sold on a term basis. A further condition was the provision of an additional 60 spaces by the School Board or upon request by the Technical Planning Board should traffic and on-street parking conditions make this necessary. When the College opened in October, the parking facilities were available at a daily charge of 254 per car. Although there are over 800 parking spaces available for students and faculty on site, checks taken on October 16th, 19th and 20th and again on November 9th and 10th, showed a maximum of 340 cars parked in these lots. The sticker system will be implemented on November 16th and will permit parking on-site at a cost of $5.00 for the remainder of this school term. Thereafter, the School Board proposes to provide "stickered" parking at a charge of $10.00 per term. Co- operation of the Student Council has been obtained in an effort to encourage students to use these parking facilities. It is felt that the most appropriate first step in overcoming the problem of heavy parking on the surrounding residential streets is to obtain full utilization of the off-street facilities. 359 A short settling-down period is therefore necessary to determine the relief that the "stickered" parking arrangement will provide on the on-street situation. If significant improvement is not achieved, then further solution will have to be attempted. It would appear that either the cost of parking on-site should be included in the students' tuition fees, or parking restrictions may have to be imposed on the neigh bouring streets so as to force students to use the off-street parking. This could be achieved by: - total parking prohibitions, which would have the disadvantage of also denying resident parking; - parking time limits which would be similarly restrictive on residents and their visitors; - providing exclusive residents' parking zones. Residents' parking zones are not a total solution either, in that they do not accommodate visitors, are difficult to enforce, and would not entirely eliminate student parking on the streets, as they are only installed for a portion of each block. Since they are only enforced on a complaint basis, extending the resident parking zones for the full block length would make enforcement extremely difficult. Notwithstanding the above, resident parking zones have been provided in the unit and 100 Blocks West 49th Avenue and the 6400 Block Ontario Street, since no matter how much use is made of the off-street parking facilities, there will still be an attraction for students to park in these blocks as well as the flankage blocks on Ontario Street south of 49th Avenue, because of their convenience and proximity to the College. In summary, since sufficient parking facilities are provided on the College site to accommodate the total student and faculty demand, it is RECOMMENDED that additional parking regulations not be installed on the residential streets at this time, that the School Board be asked to consider methods of encouraging students to use the off-street facilities, and that the matter be reviewed in approximately one month's time." Considerable discussion followed, and after due consideration it was (l) RECOMMENDED (a) That we request the School Board to provide free parking on this parking lot. (b) That we ask the School Board for a financial statement to justify the parking costs of 114 a day. (c) That we negotiate with the School Board with respect to removal of snow and painting of parking lines. (d) That if the parking fee is not eliminated, then the School Board be requested to make provision for the parking fee to be included in the registration fee. (e) That we request the School Board to report back to the Official Traffic Commission in the shortest time possible. (f) That we request the City Engineer to review the on-street parking conditions with a view to adding additional resident parking zones. 360 (2) FURTHER RECOMMENDED that the City Engineer be requested to: (i) review all intersections with a view to extending the corner clearances, and (ii) review the policy of parking on Ontario Street. Prior to the delegation leaving the meeting it was requested that the Commission endeavour to obtain a bus service on 49th Avenue. The Chairman undertook to write to the B.C. Hydro with respect to this matter. 3. Request for Improved Pedestrian Access from Austrey Avenue Through the Existing Comprehensive Development_______________________ At various meetings of the Commission during 1970 requests submitted by Mr. Blanchard have been considered and action taken with the ex- ception of improved pedestrian access from Austrey Avenue to Joyce Road. In a communication dated October 19, 1970, Mr. H.W. Gray, Zoning Planner, advised that the Reverend Paul Foran of St. Mary's Church in a letter dated October 6, 1970, stated that the parish council are pleased to comply with the request for pedestrian access through their development. However, he further stated it must be understood that the parish council cannot assume any legal responsi- bility for accidents to pedestrians as a result of their use of this access. They expect to renovate the entrance to Austrey Avenue in the very near future. RECOMMENDED that the information submitted by the Reverend Paul Foran under date of October 6 be forwarded to the residents on Austrey Avenue. FURTHER RECOMMENDED that the Chairman forward a letter of appreciation to the Reverend Paul Foran for his cooperation in this matter. 4. Traffic Problems on Taylor Street International Woodworkers of America Mr. R. Blanchard, Business Agent, Local 1-217, International Wood- workers of America, in a communication dated September 3 outlined the traffic problems that are being experienced on Taylor Street as a result of the operation of the H.Y. Louie plant. In a report dated November 13, 1970, the City Engineer advised that Mr. Blanchard's concern relates to the bend of Taylor Street which occurs approximately 500 feet south of the old Georgia Viaduct and where truck traffic congestion results in undue inconvenience to other vehicle operators using the street. The congestion situation has existed at this location in varying degrees for many years. The H.Y. Louie Company is located on the North-West corner of the street bend, and the building, which is set back from the East-West portion of Taylor Street, has four loading bays facing the street and, therefore, truck manoeuvering must take place at or close to the bend in the road. When all the bays are in use additional trucks wait on the travelled portion of the street since all shoulders and boulevards are solidly parked with private cars. Enforcement by police proved an impossible task and a "no parking" area was estab- lished, which kept out the private cars and allowed waiting trucks to stand clear of the pavement. The City Engineer outlined specific arrangements which have been in effect since 1966 and advised that these arrangements worked fairly well for two years, and then increasing truck traffic produced occasional violations and congestion which resulted in further enforcement being applied. This location was recently re-examined 361 and due to the construction of the new Georgia Viaduct, further parking prohibitions were established. Mr. Louie has advised that they have plans to relocate their business away from Taylor Street, and this relocation will probably take place within a year. The City Engineer recommended: (a) That no further traffic regulations or changes to present traffic regulations on Taylor Street at H.Y. Louie Company Limited be implemented at this time, and the matter be kept under review by the City Engineer. (b) That copies of this report be made available to the International Woodworkers of America and H.Y. Louie Company Limited. Mr. Boyes with the aid of a map reviewed the problem for the infor- mation of the Commission, and after due consideration it was RECOMMENDED that the report of the City Engineer with respect to traffic problems on Taylor Street dated November 13 by adopted. 5. Resident Parking: 2600 Block Triumph Street The Vancouver City Council on November 6 referred the following motion proposed by Alderman Wilson and Alderman Sweeney to the Commission for consideration: "THAT the parking for residents only provision be made applicable throughout the 2600 Block Triumph Street" Mr. Boyes advised that this situation will be dealt with when the Parking and Traffic Study report comes forward to Council in approxi- mately one month's time. It was RECOMMENDED that the matter of resident parking: 2600 Block Triumph Street, be tabled until after Council has received the parking report on the P.N.E. 6. Parking Exemption Decals The City Engineer in a report dated November 3, 1970, advised that the Special Committee appointed to consider parking exemption decals recommends that the following applications for handicapped persons for parking exemption permits be approved: Maurice A. Walley, George D. Borza, 2956 West 35th Avenue, #102 - 11022 - 136 Street, Vancouver, B.C. N.Surrey, B.C. RECOMMENDED that the report of the City Engineer dated November 3 with respect to parking exemption decals be approved. 362 7. Traffic Signal - Intersection of Boundary and Imperial Streets The Chairman requested that Mr. Boyes give an oral report with respect to the installation of a signal at the intersection of Boundary and Imperial Streets, as she had been receiving telephone calls from motorists experiencing difficulty in crossing Boundary Road at Imperial Street. Mr. Boyes advised that it is anticipated the signal will be installed by mid-December. RECOMMENDED that the oral report of Mr. Boyes with respect to the installation of a signal at Boundary Road and Imperial Street be approved. The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:00 p.m. FOR ADOPTION SEE PAGE(S) 312 ======================================================================== 363 CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, December 15, 1970, in the Council Chamber, at approximately 9:30 A.M. PRESENT: Alderman Hardwick (Deputy Mayor) Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: R. Thompson PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer. ACKNOWLEDGMENT His Worship the Deputy Mayor acknowledged the presence in the Council Chamber of students from Eric Hamber School and Lord Selkirk School. 'IN CAMERA' MEETING The Council agreed to an 'In Camera' meeting later this day. CONDOLENCES: Dr. Frank E. Buck The Deputy Mayor paid tribute to the late Dr. Frank E. Buck for his past services to the citizens of Vancouver. MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT a letter expressing the condolences of the members of the Vancouver City Council be forwarded to the family of the late Dr. Frank E. Buck. - CARRIED ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Ald. Linnell, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting (including 'In Camera'), dated December 1, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, His Worship the Deputy Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS It was agreed to defer consideration of the following matters pending the hearing of delegations later this day: (a) Air Pollution: Marpole (b) Rezoning: N/W corner of Victoria Drive and Kent Avenue (Mr. Hof) 364 COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS 1. Monday, December 28, 1970 Holiday______________________ A request was received from the Municipal and Regional Employees' Union for an opportunity to appear before the Council in support of an application that Monday, December 28th, be declared a holiday for all employees. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Monday, December 28, 1970, be declared a holiday for civic employees, based on a formal resolution to be submitted to Council later this day. - CARRIED 2. Christmas Bonus: Social Service Recipients It was agreed to defer consideration of the communication from the Unemployed Citizens Improvement Committee pending the hearing of a delegation later this day. 3. Civic Elections Results (a) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the report of the City Clerk advising of the following results of the Civic Elections held on Wednesday, December 9, 1970, be received for information: (carried) "MAYOR Having received the highest number of votes, Thomas John Campbell is declared Mayor-elect for the years 1971 and 1972. ALDERMEN Having received the highest number of votes, the following are declared Aldermen-elect for the years 1971 and 1972. Harry Rankin Marianne Elizabeth Linnell Brian Kenneth Calder Walter Gordon Hardwick Arthur Phillips Earle Gordon Adams Hugh Stuart Bird Edward Charles Sweeney Ernest James Broome Halford David Wilson SCHOOL TRUSTEES Having received the highest number of votes, the following are declared School Trustees-elect for the years 1971 and 1972. Ian Bruce Kelsey Eva Viola New Olive Johnson Fritz Karl Bowers Frederick Newton Alexander Rowell Sydney Taylor John Charles Melvin Scott Peter Southcott Bullen John Sparrow Stearman 365 PARK COMMISSIONERS Having received the highest number of votes, the following are declared Park Commissioners-elect for the years 1971 and 1972. Edward Alastair Sandy Robertson George John Puil George Wainborn Helen Demetra Boyce Andy John Livingstone Arthur Robert Cowie Joseph Edge Malkin" - CARRIED (b) MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the Standing Committee on General Purposes discuss at an early date the subject matter of elections, particularly such matters as candidates' deposits and sponsorship identification being placed on the ballot beside a candidate's name. - CARRIED 4. Constitutional Hearings The Council noted a communication from the Joint Chairman of the Special Committee on the Constitution of Canada advising hearings will be held in Vancouver on the evening of January 7th and all day on the 8th in the matter of constitutional reform. The City is invited to present a brief. MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the Vancouver City Council make a submission to this Constitutional Committee and the Deputy Mayor be authorized to appoint a committee to prepare such a brief for Council's consideration at its meeting on Wednesday, January 6th. - CARRIED 5. Appointment of Deputy Mayor: Quarter commencing January, 1971 MOVED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT, pursuant to recommendation by His Worship the Mayor, Alderman Calder be appointed Deputy Mayor for the quarter commencing January 1, 1971. - CARRIED 6. Council meeting: December 29, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT, pursuant to recommendation of His Worship the Mayor, the Council meeting scheduled for December 29, 1970, be cancelled, on the understanding that His Worship the Mayor will call a special meeting of the Council as considered necessary for any emergency business. - CARRIED 366 7. Inaugural Council His Worship the Mayor submitted a communication recommending the Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 6, 1971, be held as the last regular meeting of the 1970 Council and the 1971 Inaugural Council meeting take place on Tuesday, January 12, 1971, at 4:00 p.m. MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the foregoing proposal of His Worship the Mayor be approved; FURTHER THAT a regular Council meeting be held on Tuesday, January 12, 1971, commencing at 9:30 A.M. to deal with regular Council business. - CARRIED 8. Christmas Closing: Museums and Planetarium The Council considered a recommendation from the Greater Vancouver Civic Museum and Planetarium Board that the museums and planetarium complex close Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the communication be received and the recommendation approved. - CARRIED BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS A. General Report, December 11, 1970 Works and Utility Matters Proposed New Refuse By-law and Schedule of Rates (Clause 7) MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the recommendations in this clause be approved and, with respect to proposal I, regarding establishing a policy for special or unscheduled collection charges, proposal (i) be adopted. - CARRIED In considering this clause several motions were dealt with as follows: RECOMMENDATION II MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT this proposal be referred to the Administrative Analyst for report. - LOST RECOMMENDATION IV MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the system of permitting customers a choice of either having a charge account or paying cash to the driver when having extra refuse removed be not approved but the present charge system continued. - LOST MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the recommendation in this clause be referred to the Administrative Analyst for further investigation and report back to Council in respect of a ticketing system. - LOST Tender: Precast Grave Liners (Clause 9) The Board of Administration submitted a report of the officials in respect of tenders for precast grave liners. The low bid was submitted by Thunderbird Precasting Ltd. at a total estimated cost of $31,644.00, plus 5% Provincial Sales Tax, for goods made by non-union labour. MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the low bid of Thunderbird Precasting Ltd., at a total estimated cost of $31,644.00, plus 5% Provincial Sales Tax be accepted, subject to contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel. - CARRIED Use of Sound Truck in Parade: Jewish Festival of Chanukah (Clause 12) The Board of Administration submitted a report of the City Engineer advising the Ichud Habonim organization is asking permission to use a sound truck on December 23rd to broadcast Israeli music in company with the annual torch light parade from Oak Street and 27th Avenue to Oak Street and 41st Avenue at 7:30 p.m. The parade has been approved by the Police and Fire Departments. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT permission be granted for use of the sound truck as requested. - CARRIED Balance of Works and Utility Matters MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT Clauses 1 to 6 inclusive, 8, 10 and 11 of the report of the Board of Administration (Works and Utility matters), dated December 11, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Social Service and Health Matters Hazard: Unsolicited Samples (Clause 2) The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Medical Health Officer, the Corporation Counsel and the Director of Permits and Licenses as a result of a letter from Mrs. G. Hollinger in the matter of unsolicited samples placed at doors of residences. In referring to the matter generally the officials indicate the difficulty in controlling the problem and that the City has no legal jurisdiction with regard to samples delivered through the mail. In the matter of samples delivered by hand, an amendment could be made to the License By-law. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT no further action be taken on this matter. - CARRIED Balance of Social Service and Health Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, in respect of report of the Board of Administration (Social Service and Health matters), dated December 11, 1970, Clause 1 be adopted and Clauses 3 and 4 received for information. - CARRIED 368 Harbours and Parks Matters Park Site Purchase Program 1971-75 (Clause 2) MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT Clause 2 of the report of the Board of Administration (Harbours and Parks matters), dated December 11, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED (It was noted that Commissioner Sutton Brown advised the Park Board will be making a submission to Council in due course in the matter of price of land for Park purposes) Marina: False Creek (Clause 1) MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clause 1 of the report of the Board of Administration (Harbours and Parks matters), dated December 11, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED Building and Planning Matters C.B.C. Development: Georgia Street Overpass (Clause 2) MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Clause 2 of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated December 11, 1970, be adopted; FURTHER THAT the Deputy Mavor be requested to take whatever action is considered necessary in an endeavour to obtain the over- pass arrangement. - CARRIED The Council (In Committee of the Whole), recessed at approxi- mately 10:45 A.M. to reconvene in the Mayor's Office 'In Camera', following which the Council recessed at 12:00 noon to reconvene in open session in the Council Chamber at 2:00 P.M. The Council (in Committee of the Whole) reconvened in the Council Chamber at approximately 2:00 P.M. with the following members present: PRESENT: Alderman Hardwick (Deputy Mayor) Aldermen Adams, Bird, Broome, Calder, Linnell, Phillips, Rankin, Sweeney and Wilson ABSENT: His Worship the Mayor DELEGATIONS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS Air Pollution: Marpole The Council considered a Board of Administration report dated November 27, 1970, in respect of air pollution in the Marpole area in which reference is made to certain companies and the action taken by them to improve the quality of emission from their plants since the Air Pollution Control By-law was passed on May 20, 1969. 369 Representatives of the Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School appeared before the Council and submitted a brief dated December 15th in respect of this matter, forwarding various suggestions for consideration. MOVED by Ald. Calder, THAT, (a) the representations from the delegation be received with thanks; (b) the brief from the school be referred to the City Air Pollution Control Division and the Air Pollution Committee of the Greater Vancouver Regional District; (c) the Air Pollution Control Division report on measurements taken in 1969 since the passage of the Air Pollution Control By-law, together with any other pertinent information for Council's further study; (d) the Greater Vancouver Regional District be requested to advise when the matter of air pollution will be a function under the Regional District; (e) the Deputy Mayor be requested to communicate with the Provincial Government and request the Government bring in a strict system of permits as referred to by the Minister of Lands, Forests and Water Resources, and proclaim an air quality standard. - CARRIED Rezoning: N/W corner of Victoria and Kent Avenue___________________ The Council considered a report of the Board of Adminis- tration dated November 13, 1970, on the application of Mr. H. Hof for rezoning of the N/W corner of Victoria Drive and Kent Avenue from an RS-1 One Family Dwelling District to an M-l Industrial District. In this regard Mr.Hof appeared in support of the application and requested a temporary permit be granted permitting him to continue to operate at this location for approximately two years in order to finance a move to other premises. At the last meeting of Council the following motion of Alderman Broome was tabled for consideration at this time: 'TEAT the recommendation of the Board of Administration on this matter be approved and the application, there- fore, be refused.' No further action was taken on this motion. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the Zoning Planner be requested to meet with Mr. Hof in an endeavour to assist him to obtain a temporary permit, if possible, to continue operating the business at this location for a period of one year; it being understood this may involve reference to the Board of Variance. - CARRIED 370 DELEGATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS OR PETITIONS Christmas Bonus: Social Service Recipients A delegation was received from the Unemployed Citizens Improvement Committee in support of a letter dated December 8, 1970, asking Christmas monies in the amount of $20,000 be provided to assist single men and women and married couples, all on welfare, with special Christmas consideration. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT a grant of $20,000 be made to the Unemployed Citizens Improvement Committee, under such directions as the Board of Admin- istration considers advisable in respect of legal and accounting safeguards. - LOST MOVED by Ald. Bird, in Amendment, THAT a grant of $20,000 be made available to the United Community Services for disbursement under arrangements satis- factory to the Director of Finance in respect of the persons referred to in the request and steps be taken to initiate the matter in such a way that the City may be able to obtain assistance under the Canada Assistance Plan. - LOST (The motion of Alderman Rankin was put and lost.) DELEGATIONS AND BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION REPORTS Building and Planning Matters (cont'd) City-owned Lands - Angus Drive and 75th Avenue: Development Horner Developments Ltd. (Clause 4) The Council considered the Board of Administration report in this clause in respect of proposed development of City-owned lands in the vicinity of Angus Drive and 75th Avenue by Horner Developments Ltd. In this respect Mr. Horner appeared and presented a brief dated December 15th dealing with both City-owned and privately- owned lands in the area and submitting certain proposals. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT Clause 4 of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated December 11, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED The Council (in Committee of the Whole) recessed at approximately 3:45 P.M. to reconvene 'In Camera' in the Mayor's Office following which the Council reconvened in open session in the Council Chamber at approximately 4:40 P.M. with the same members of the Council present. BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER REPORTS (cont'd.) Building and Planning Matters (cont'd) Building Site: X-Kalay Foundation Society (Clause 5) The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Director of Social Planning/Community Development and the Director of Planning with respect to a request from the X-Kalay Foundation Society that the Council release 3.3 acres of a 6.6 acre townhouse and garden apartment site in Area A of Champlain Heights for a building site for the Society. 371 Building Site: X-Kalay Foundation Society (cont'd) Reasons are set out in the report why it is felt the request cannot be supported. However, alternative sites were discussed with the Society and agreement reached to an approximately 2-acre site immediately east of the Baptist Theological College. The Technical Planning Board resolved as follows: 'THAT the Technical Planning Board have no objection from a planning point of view to the reservation of this approximately two-acre site to the X-Kalay Foundation Society, subject to the Society obtaining approval to rezoning to CD-I on the basis of a schematic proposal, this reserve to be for a period of six months to enable the scheme of development and terms of sale to be determined.' MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the proposal of the Technical Planning Board contained in its resolution of November 27th set out above, be approved. - CARRIED Balance of Building and Planning Matters MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT, in respect of the report of the Board of Administration (Building and Planning matters), dated December 11, 1970, Clauses 1, 3 and 7 be adopted and Clause 6 received for information. - CARRIED Finance Matters Assessments for School and Hospital Purposes (Clause 3) The Board of Administration reported in respect of proposed Provincial Legislation limiting annual increases in assessments on land and improvements for school and hospital purposes. The Board of Administration submitted a proposed brief, pursuant to Council resolution of November 10th and prepared by the Assessment Commissioner. Alderman Phillips advised that the Executive of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities met with the Provincial Cabinet on December 9th and presented a brief on this subject and the Executive received a good reception. The Alderman stated, however, that further information would be given to Council at an 'In Camera' session. Commissioner Sutton Brown advised a copy of this Board of Administration report on the subject was forwarded to the Executive Director of the U.B.C.M. prior to the Executive's presentation . MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Vancouver City Council unanimously supports the brief of the U.B.C.M. on this subject, as presented to the Provincial Cabinet by the Executive on December 9th; FURTHER THAT the information contained in the Board of Administration report be forwarded to Victoria to assist in consideration of the matter. - CARRIED 372 Grant: St. David's School for Boys: _________Squamish Valley (Clause 4) The Council considered a request from the St. David's School for Boys, Squamish Valley, for a grant in aid. The Council did not take action to approve the request. Rental Contract Form: Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board (Clause 5) The Board of Administration submitted for Council's inform- ation, and pursuant to previous instructions, a report from the Vancouver Rental Accommodation Grievance Board forwarding a copy of a proposed rental contract form. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT this proposed rental contract form be referred to the Corporation Counsel for review and subsequent submission to the Greater Vancouver Apartment Owners' Association and the Vancouver Tenants' Council for comments, and report to Council in due course. - CARRIED Musqueam Indian Reserve: Municipal Services for Reserve Band Members (Clause 6)______________________________________ The Board of Administration submitted the following report of the Deputy City Engineer: "The Standing Committee on Finance on March 19, 1970, con- sidered the following submission of the Band - 'In order to complement this opening of the Reserve, the Band requests normal municipal services for Reserve Band members at no cost — police, fire and garbage, mainten- ance of streets, roads, sewer and pumping station. The Band now pays approximately $1,100 per annum.' The Standing Committee on Finance recommended that the above be referred to the Board of Administration to submit a report to Council on the normal costs involved in 'opening of the Reserve'. Council on March 24, 1970: (a) Was advised that the estimated annual costs of providing normal civic services to Musqueam Band Members based on 1970 Dollars to be $4,550. (b) Resolved that the following municipal services be provided by the City, the Band to continue to pay $1,100 per annum in this regard: Police Fire Garbage and Waste Removal (estimated cost $1,050) Streets and Roads maintenance (estimated cost $1,500) Sewer System maintenance (estimated cost $1,150) TOTAL $3,700) Mr. Gardom, Solicitor for the Indian Band has advised that the Council Resolution does not include the following services: 373 Water System maintenance (estimated cost $ 350) Street Lighting maintenance and power (estimated cost $ 500) Traffic Control (estimated cost $ NIL) TOTAL $ 850) The letter states that: - it would appear that it was the intention both of City Council and the Band that normal City services be provided, however since the Resolution was specific it has been later noted that the foregoing items were not taken care of and it is submitted, with all respect, that they should be. It is to be noted: (i) That the estimated costs of Municipal services to Band members as set out is based on 1970 dollars with no provision for escalation if the value of the dollar depreciates. (ii) The term of the City providing Municipal services to Band Members is 10 years in accordance with the Band's request. (iii) If the Indian Band carries out further development in the Village there is no provision for increasing the Band's contribution towards the cost of providing the services." MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the following municipal services be provided by the City to the Village in addition to, and on the same basis as, those included in the Council resolution of March 24, 1970: Water System maintenance (estimated cost $ 350) Street Lighting maintenance and power (estimated cost $ 500) Traffic Control (estimated cost $ NIL) TOTAL $ 850) FURTHER THAT if the Indian Band carries out further develop- ment in the Village, the services fees will be increased on a pro rata basis during the period of the Agreement. - CARRIED Tender: Automatic Offset Duplicating Equipment (Clause 9) The Board of Administration submitted a report of the Purchasing Agent and Chief Constable on tenders for the supply of automatic offset duplicating equipment. Details as a result of the tenders received are set out in the report under Item 1 (requirements for the Printing Branch of the Finance Department) and Item 2 (for the Police Department), with recommendations as follows: (1) Acceptance of the bid for Item 1, as submitted by Addressograph Multigraph Ltd., except that the master maker offered in the tender be replaced with the master maker that the City is now renting, at a cost of $13,283.39, plus 5% Provincial Sales Tax. 374 (2) Transfer of the Printing Branch's old equipment to the Police Department at a cost of $2,000.00, until a final decision regarding Police Department equipment is made. MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the foregoing recommendations of the officials be approved, subject to contract satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel. - CARRIED Sinking Fund Surplus of Former Vancouver & Districts Joint Sewerage and Drainage Board (Clause 10)____________________________ MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT this clause be adopted and the funds be designated for generating housing programs. - LOST Balance of Finance Matters MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT Clauses 1, 2, 7, 8 and 10 of the report of the Board of Administration (Finance matters), dated December 11, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED B. Personnel Matters Regular, November 27 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Regular), dated November 27, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED C. Personnel Matters Supplementary, December 11 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Personnel matters, Supplementary), dated December 11, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED D. Property Matters December 11, 1970 MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Board of Administration (Property matters), dated December 11, 1970, be adopted. - CARRIED E. Amendment of Fee Schedule to Waterworks By-law No. 4157________________________________ MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the following recommendations contained in the Board of Administration report, and the report of the Director of Finance, under date of December 2, 1970 in respect of amendment of fee schedule to Waterworks By-law, be approved: 1. The charges for water consumption and services con- tained in Schedules B, C, D, and E of the Water Works Bylaw be increased by 8%, as shown in the attached * appendix to this report, the increase to be effective .Jun 1 1971. * appendix on file in City Clerk's office. 375 2. The Corporation Counsel be instructed to bring forward the necessary amending bylaw. 3. That annual surpluses on waterworks operations be accumulated in and annual deficits be charged to the Water Rates Stabilization Reserve. 4. That the Service Charge on four monthly metered accounts be adjusted as recommended in the report, prior to the 8% increase being applied. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Broome, in Amendment, THAT, in regard to Water Rates Stabilization Reserve, that Reserve shall consist not only of monies earned by the Reserve but all annual interest earned. LOST (The motion of Alderman Adams was put and carried) MOVED by Ald. Broome, THAT the question of billing for water rates separately from the regular tax billing be referred to the General Purposes Commi- ttee for consideration. - LOST F. Gastown/Chinatown: Off-street Loading and Parking The Board of Administration, under date of December 10, 1970, submitted a report from the Director of Planning and the City Engineer in regard to off-street loading and parking in the Gastown/Chinatown area, recommending as follows: "1. That City Council approve the following policies with respect to off-street parking and off-street loading within the Gastown and Chinatown area designated on the attached plan: (a) Off-street Parking Where existing buildings are being rehabilitated or involved in a change of use, required parking under the by-law will be relaxed where, due to conditions peculiar to the site, to the area, or to the proposed development, literal enforcement would result in development detrimental to the special nature of the area. (b) Off-street Loading - Trounce Alley and Blood Alley That off-street loading within Trounce Alley and Blood Alley not be required, and that alternative on-lane or on-street loading be permitted in desig- nated areas to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. (c) Off-street Loading - General Policy That elsewhere in the designated Gastown/Chinatown area, off-street loading facilities for existing buildings, where changes of use are proposed or re- habilitation undertaken, be in accordance with the following policy: (i) Where off-street loading facilities exist, these shall be retained wherever possible unless it is demonstrated that these will not be needed further, or that their retention would result in conditions detrimental to the special nature of the area. 376 (ii) Where no off-street loading facilities exist, required loading under the by-law will be relaxed where, due to conditions peculiar to the site, to the area, or to the proposed development, literal enforcement would result in development detrimental to the special nature of the area. 2. That the City Engineer, in conjunction with the Director of Planning, report back following study on necessary vehicular access restrictions and the provision of on- street or on-lane loading facilities within the Trounce Alley and Blood Alley areas." MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the foregoing recommendations of the Board of Adminis- tration, the Director of Planning and the City Engineer be adopted. - CARRIED G. Emergency Cheque Production and Control: Social Service Department The Board of Administration, under date of November 23. 1970. submitted a report from the Director of Finance and the Coordinator of Data Processing and Systems in regard to emergency cheque pro- duction and control for the Social Service Department. The following recommendations are set out and adoption recommended by the Board of Administration: "1. two Burroughs 'L2000' billing machines be installed on or about January 1, 1971 in the Social Service Depart- ment for the purpose of preparing emergency cheques, at an annual lease cost of $14,630 including 5% Provincial Tax, subject to contract approval by the Corporation Counsel. 2. the electrical system at the Social Service building at 1530 West 8th Avenue be modified for the billing machines at a cost of approximately $1,000; 3. two Burroughs '192' work tables be provided at a cost of approximately $450; 4. a carpet costing about $100 and two acoustic enclosures costing in total about $500 be provided in order to reduce the noise generated by the machines; 5. $700 be provided for programming the machines; 6. the IBM cards and paper forms be provided from the Data Processing and Systems Division and that the cost of about $1,000 be included in that division's 1971 budget (Accounts 7030-312)(continuous stock forms) and 7030-313 (IBM cards); 7. the report of the Director of Personnel Services be approved and that the additional salaries required ($1,116) be included in the Social Service Department's 1971 budget; 8. the cost of altering the electrical system, estimated to be $1,000 be provided from the Social Service Department's 1970 budget where funds are available and that the remaining costs be approved in advance of the 1971 budget approval". The Director of Personnel Services recommends as follows: "SUMMARY Incumbent Present Proposed Effective Date Classification Classification 4 Existing Clerk Typist Clerk Typist Temporary from the Positions II, Pay Grade II, Pay Grade time when the new (Incumbents 9 ($372-441)* 9 ($372-441)* duties are assumed to be Plus one pay until the permanent determined) grade for classification is operating the determined (approxi¬ Burroughs mately Jan. 1, 1971 L 2000 and to June 30, 1971) peripheral " units * 1970 Rates MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT the foregoing recommendations be adopted. - CARRIED H. Report of Standing Committee on Health and Welfare______________ MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT, in respect of the report of the Standing Committee on Health and Welfare, dated November 26, 1970, Clauses 1 and 2 of Part I be adopted and Clause 3 of Part II be received for information. - CARRIED I. Report of the Standing Committee on Transportation_______________________ MOVED by Ald. Wilson, THAT, in respect of the report of the Standing Committee on Transportation, dated November 26, 1970, Clause 1 of Part I be adopted and Clause 2 of Part II be received for information. - CARRIED J. Rental of Festoon Lights to Cerebral Palsy Association MOVED by Ald. Bird, Pursuant to request from the Cerebral Palsy Association and information in the report of the Board of Administration dated December 11, 1970, that a grant in the amount of $64.00 be made to the Cerebral Palsy Association to cover the rental by that organization of 400 feet of festoon lights. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY 378 K. Symposium on Occupational Health and Hazards of the Fire Service The Board of Administration, under date of December 14, 1970, submitted a report from the Medical Health Officer requesting provision of funds prior to approval of the 1971 budget to permit the Director of Occupational Health Services to attend a symposium on Occupational Health and Hazards of the Fire Service to be held in South Bend, Indiana, January 11, 12 and 13th. The estimated cost is $433.00, in addition to leave of absence with pay for four days. MOVED by Ald. Linnell, THAT the following recommendation of the Medical Health Officer be approved: "(a) Funds in the amount of $433.00 be provided in advance of approval of the 1971 Budget Appropriations of the Health Department and charged to Conferences and Courses 6801/139. (b) Dr. L. W. Hartwell, Director of Occupational Health Services, be granted four (4) days leave of absence with pay to attend the Symposium on Occupational Health and Hazards of the Fire Service being held in South Bend, Indiana, January 11 - 13, 1971, inclusive. (c) The above Symposium be substituted for one of the four approved Regional Conferences of the Health Department in 1971." - CARRIED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Wilson, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED 1. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 3850 BEING THE TOWN PLANNING COMMISSION BY-LAW___________________ MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No.3850, being the Town Planning Commission By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Deputy Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Phillips, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. 379 MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Phillips, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 2. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 4157 BEING THE WATER WORKS BY-LAW MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 4157 being the Water Works By-law, and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome. THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Deputy Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) 3. BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW No. 3334, BEING THE SUBDIVISION CONTROL BY-LAW MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT leave be given to introduce a By-law to amend By-law No. 3334, being the Subdivision Control By-law and the By-law be read a first time. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the By-law be read a second time. - CARRIED 380 MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT Council do resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, to consider and report on the By-law, His Worship the Deputy Mayor in the Chair. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED The Committee then rose and reported the By-law complete. MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED MOVED by Ald. Bird, SECONDED by Ald. Calder, THAT the By-law be read a third time and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign same and affix thereto the Corporate Seal. - CARRIED (The By-law received three readings) MOTIONS 1. Allocation of Land for Highway Purposes (4 motions) 6792, 7178, 6553 and 6965 Knight Street MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT WHEREAS the registered owners have conveyed to the City of Vancouver, for highway purposes, the following described lands: 1. West 7 feet of Lot 8, Block 8, West g D.L. 738, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1681; 2. West 7 feet of Lot 51, Blocks 29 to 31, D.L. 200, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1770; 3. East 7 feet of Lot 37, Block 2, D.L. 739, G. 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1645; 4. East 7 feet of Lot 26, Block 6, District Lot 739, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 1645 AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for highway purposes; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the above described lands so conveyed be, and the same are hereby accepted and allocated for highway purposes, and declared to form and constitute portions of highway. - CARRIED 381 2. Closing and Stopping Up (Portion of Powell Street and the lane south of Powell Street, west of Campbell Avenue) MOVED by Ald. Calder, SECONDED by Ald. Rankin, THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver; AND WHEREAS the City of Vancouver and the owner of portions of Lots 13, 14 and 15, Block 50, District Lot 181, have agreed to an exchange of lands to provide for a road diversion through said Block 50; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all that portion of lane dedicated by the deposit of Plan 196 in Block 50, District Lot 181, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 196 described as follows: Commencing at the south west corner of Lot 16, said Block 50; Thence S 88° 21' 44" E. 125 feet more or less, following in the southerly limit of Lots 16 to 20, said Block 50 to the south east corner of said Block 20; Thence S 1° 38' 16" W. 20 feet, more or less, to the north east corner of Lot 21, said Block 50; Thence N 88° 21' 44" W 150 feet, more or less, following in the northerly limit of Lots 21 to 26, said Block 50, to the north west corner of said Lot 26; Thence N 1° 38' 16" E. 10 feet following in the production northerly of the westerly limit of said Lot 26; Thence S 88° 21' 44" E. 25 feet, more or less to intersection with the southerly production of the westerly limit of said Lot 16 at a point 10 feet southerly from the south west corner of said Lot 16; Thence N 1° 38' 16" E. 10 feet to the point of commencement; the same as shown outlined red on a plan prepared by A. Burhoe, B.C.L.S. dated the 27th day of April, 1970 and marginally numbered LF 5298, a print of which is annexed hereto, be closed, stopped up and title taken thereto; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all that portion of Lots 13, 14, 15 and 16 shown outlined red on reference plan 3144 established for road, said Block 50, be closed and stopped up; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said closed portions of street and lane be subdivided with the abutting property. - CARRIED 3. Leave of Absence: Alderman Bird______ MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Sweeney, THAT Alderman Bird be granted leave of absence for the period December 16, 1970 to January 5, 1971, inclusive. - CARRIED 4. Leave of Absence: His Worship the Mayor MOVED by Ald. Wilson, SECONDED by Ald. Adams, THAT leave of absence be granted His Worship the Mayor from December 15th to 31st, 1970. - CARRIED 382 5. Monday, December 28, 1970 Holiday_________________________ MOVED by Ald. Adams, SECONDED by Ald. Broome, THAT the following employees under the direct control of City Council be granted a day off on Monday, December 28, 1970: Staff covered by the Collective Agreement between the City and the Municipal & Regional Employees' Union Foremen Nurses Electrical Inspectors Stage Hands Staff covered by the Collective Agreement between the City and the Vancouver Civic Employees' Union FURTHER THAT granting the employees a day off on December 28, 1970, is not considered to be replacing a statutory holiday; AND FURTHER THAT any employees who may be required to work on December 28, 1970, will not be paid at overtime rates as set out in the respective Agreements between the employees and the City, since such employees will be regarded as working a normal day and will be granted time off on the basis of actual hours worked; such work to be performed at the discretion of the appropriate Department Head; AND FURTHER THAT aforementioned employees on vacation or continuing their sick leave on December 28, 1970, will not be considered as absent on this date; AND FURTHER THAT the employees of the Vancouver Police Commission, other than the uniformed Branch, and the employees of the Vancouver Board of Parks and Public Recreation be granted a day off on Monday, December 28, 1970, under the same terms as other employees covered by this resolution, subject to the approval of the Vancouver Police Commission and the Vancouver Board of Parks and Public Recreation; AND FURTHER THAT civic offices and yards will be closed to the public all day on Monday, December 28, 1970. - CARRIED ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Alderman Wilson - advised he had been in communication Citizens Committee on with the Chairman of the Town Planning Transportation Commission on the matter of the setting up of a citizens' committee, particu¬ larly with respect to transportation problems, and the question would be on the agenda of the meeting of the Standing Committee on Transportation to be held December 17th. Alderman Bird - enquired when the street lighting pro¬ Street Lighting: Kerr gram for Kerr Road, south of 54th Road south of 54th Avenue Avenue would be carried out. Commissioner Ryan stated it was in the 1971 program. 383 Alderman Bird - enquired if a bus seat could be Bus Seat: 54th established at the boarding stop at Avenue and Kerr Street 54th Avenue and Kerr Road to accommodate elderly citizens in nearby senior citizens' homes. The proposal was referred by the Deputy Mayor to the Board of Administration. Alderman Rankin - enquired when a report would be received Bicycle Registration on the matter of establishing a bicycle Depot registration depot. Alderman Rankin - advised of correspondence between him¬ Salvaging Rights: self and the Administration on behalf of Delta Landfill site Mr. E. Belong who wishes to have the (Mr. Belong) rights to salvage at the Delta Sanitary Landfill site. MOVED by Ald. Rankin, THAT Mr. E. Belong be permitted to salvage at the Delta Sanitary Landfill site on a three month trial basis providing the City is properly indemnified in the event of accident. (notice) Notice was called and recognized by the Chair. His Worship the Deputy directed the Board of Administration Mayor - endeavour to obtain a report for Council Federal Government Plans on the Federal Government's plans with Downtown Office Building respect to a new downtown office building. Alderman Bird - referred to the release of Federal Federal Monies at monies to the Provincial Government Special Interest Rates at interest rates between 7% and 8%. The Alderman enquired if it would be possible to obtain a report on the availability of some of the money for various Civic projects. The Deputy Mayor directed the enquiry to the Board of Administration for report. The Council adjourned at approximately 5:20 p.m. The foregoing are Minutes of the Regular Council meeting of December 15, 1970. 384 BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION . . . (WORKS) 1 December 11th, 1970 WORKS & UTILITY MATTERS CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT 1. Burlington Northern Inc., Spur Track Crossing over Glen Drive approximately 35' north of 5th Avenue "An application has been received from Burlington Northern Inc. to construct a spur track across Glen Drive just north of Fifth Avenue to serve Sealand Services Inc. I RECOMMEND that: a) The application be approved subject to the conditions set out in the Standard Railway Crossing Agreement which includes in its provisions that all costs, actual and related, of construction, maintenance, and removal be paid for by the applicant. b) Your Engineer be authorized to sign the application plan to the Railway Transport Committee on behalf of the City. i) after the plan has been amended to his satisfaction. ii) when an undertaking has been received from the Burlington Northern Inc. to execute a Standard Railway Crossing Agreement." Your Board RECOMMENDS the above-noted report of the City Engineer be adopted. 2. Special Finish Decorative Filler Sidewalk with Planter Areas. S/W Corner Broadway and Laurel Street. 906 West Broadway__________________________ "Mr. D.R. Parker, Executive Secretary for the B.C.T.B. Society, has made application to install a decorative filler sidewalk consisting of a standard concrete and exposed aggregate with raised planter areas encroaching two (2) feet on both Broadway and Laurel Street abutting the B.C.T.B. Society's property at 906 West Broadway. Permission is recommended subject to the following conditions: a) The B.C.T.B. Society enter into an agreement as provided by the Encroachment By-law. b) The annual charge be nil." Your Board RECOMMENDS the above-noted report of the City Engineer be adopted. 385 3. Underground Steam Line on Heather Street from 32nd Avenue to 33rd Avenue - Workmen's Compensation Board "D.W. Thomson & Company Ltd., Consulting Engineers, on behalf of the Workmen's Compensation Board, has requested permission to install a steam pipe system consisting Of a 6 inch diameter steam pipe and a 3 inch diameter condensate pipe, both encased in insulating material, together with a 6 inch drain pipe along Heather Street from 32nd Avenue to 33rd Avenue. The purpose of the steam line is to supply steam from Shaughnessy Hospital boiler house to the Workmen's Compensation Board building. The remainder of the route is not on City streets. I RECOMMEND approval on the following conditions: a) All details of design and installation of the steam line to be satisfactory to the City Engineer. b) An agreement, satisfactory to the Corporation Counsel and the City Engineer be entered into. c) Annual rental to be 50% per square foot of street occupied in accordance with the Encroachment By-law." Your Board RECOMMENDS the above-noted report of the City Engineer be adopted. A. Twin Sewers in the L/S of Davie Street and on Jervis Street from the L/S of Davie Street to Harwood Street____________________________________ "The existing sewers are too small and it is proposed to replace them with separate (twin) sewers. The estimated cost is $26,000. I RECOMMEND that $26,000 for this work be appropriated from Account Code 0116/7906, 'Miscellaneous - Unallocated', in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS the above-noted report of the City Engineer be adopted. 5. Relief Sewer on Maple Street between 41st Avenue and 47th Avenue______________________________________ "The purpose of this sewer is to relieve surcharged sewers in the area between 41st and 47th Avenues, East Boulevard and Marguerite Street, as well as the semi-trunk sewer on East Boulevard which serves the apartment area between 41st Avenue and 47th Avenue The estimated cost is $128,000." I RECOMMEND that $128,000 for this work be appropriated from Account Code 0116/7906, 'Miscellaneous - Unallocated', in the 1970 Sewers Capital Budget." Your Board RECOMMENDS the above-noted report of the Cit