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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:
 

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, September 8^th, 2003 (distributed previously); and
 

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(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, September 15^th, 2003.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items.

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.
 

(PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED; OR ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS - ITEM NO. 20.

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

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5.

That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Thursday, September 11^th, 2003, be received for information.

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6.

FIREWORKS REGULATION CHANGES FOR HALLOWEEN, 2003
(Report:  Aug. 27/03, File No.:  8060-20-7585/7586) (REDMS No. 1057153, 1058262, 1058306)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the following bylaws each be introduced and given first, second and third readings:

(1)

Firecracker & Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 2116, Amendment Bylaw No. 7585; and

(2)

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 7586.

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7.

ANIMAL CONTROL & SHELTER SERVICES CONTRACT
(Report:  Sept. 2/03, File No.:  1000-05-021 ) (REDMS No. 1060672)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City advise the SPCA that it will not exercise the option under clause 3.02 of the Animal Control & Shelter Services Contract with the BCSPCA to extend the current agreement for a further period of two years under existing conditions and financial obligations.

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Note:

Memorandum from the Manager, Community Outreach regarding the above matter, as requested by the Committee.

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8.

Location of Pay and Display Parking Meters
(Report:  Aug. 28/03, File No.:   6455-05-01) (REDMS No. 1050412)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the following recommendations, relating to the removal of parking meters and the installation of parking signage in those areas where the meters are being removed, be endorsed:
 

(a)

That five (5) meters be removed from the eastside of Buswell Street.  The eastside of Buswell would be permit parking and the west side of the street would be meter pay parking.  The permit area would provide parking for persons working in the city centre or for residents of the apartment complexes.
 

(b)

That four (4) meters be removed along Alexandra Road.  On Alexandra Road, the east end of the street would be permit parking.  For the rest of the street: The south side would be permit parking except at the west end where it would be metered.  The north side would be meter parking except for the west end of the street that would be permit parking.  This meets the short-term goal of the City Centre North Transportation Task Force that requested a permit area along Alexandra Road.
 

(c)

That two (2) meters on Brown Road be removed and the area be designated as permit parking with 2 hour timed parking also being allowed.  The area is commercial and there is good off‑street customer parking.
 

(d)

That four (4) meters be removed from Odlin Crescent and two (2) from Odlin Road.  This will result in the area closer to the stores being retained as meter pay parking while the other areas would be permit parking.  Again this is consistent with the idea of allowing employee on-street parking as raised by the City Centre North Transportation Task Force.
 

(e)

That ten (10) meters along Capstan Way and Sexsmith be removed.  These meters are not generating expected revenue due to the availability of off-street parking.  This area would be signed as permit parking with 2 hours timed parking for the public.
 

(f)

That nine (9) meters on Alderbridge Way, Cedarbridge Way and Elmbridge Way be removed and the area designated as permit parking.  This area is commercial/industrial and there is sufficient off-street customer parking and the area would be available for employee parking.  Meter pay parking would remain in the area about the courthouse.
 

(g)

That two (2) meters on Firbridge Way be removed and the area designated as permit parking.
 

(h)

That one (1) meter on the northeast end of Saba Road be removed and the area be designated for permit parking.
 

(i)

That signage be installed to support the removal of meters in accordance with the principles described above.
 

(2)

That the future purchase of pay and display meters be in accordance with the City's Purchasing practices and policies.

FINANCE SELECT COMMITTEE
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai, Chair

9.

That the minutes of the Finance Select Committee meeting held on Thursday, September 18^th, 2003, be received for information.  (Minutes to be distributed prior to Council Meeting.)

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10.

2004 PERMISSIVE EXEMPTION BYLAW 7590
(Report:  Sept. 10/03, File No.:  8060-20-7590) (REDMS No. 1063479, 1062138, 1063205, 10622483)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 7590 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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11.

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, September 15^th, 2003, be received for information.

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12.

CANADA/BRITISH COLUMBIA INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
(Report:  Sept. 17/03, File No.:  1087-19-01) (REDMS No. 1060914)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the complete priority ranking of projects submitted to the Canada/British Columbia Infrastructure Grant Program (as identified in the report dated September 17^th, 2003, from the General Manager of Engineering and Public Works), be adopted and included in the 2004 to 2008 5 Year Capital Plan.
 

(2)

the City's portion of the project cost and funding source for the projects with priorities 6 through 13, be conditionally approved, pending the award of that project grant.

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13.

LONG TERM financial MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
(Report:  July 31/03, File No.:  0970-03-01) (REDMS No. 1062401, 1066681)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION  [Mayor Brodie opposed to Part (3)]

That:

(1)

the following policies (Parts (d) and (f) as amended by the Committee) for the Long Term Financial Management Strategy, be adopted:
 

(a)

Policy One Tax Revenue - Tax increases will be at Vancouvers CPI rate (to maintain current programs and maintain existing infrastructure at the same level of service) plus 1.0 % towards infrastructure replacement needs. 
 

(b)

Policy Two Gaming Revenue - Gaming revenues will go directly to the capital reserves, the grants program and a community legacy project reserve.
 

(c)

Policy Three Alternative Revenues & Economic Development - Any increases in alternative revenues and economic development beyond all the financial strategy targets can be utilized for increased levels of service or to reduce the tax rate. 
 

(d)

Policy Four Changes to Senior Government Service Delivery - Any additional costs imposed on the City, as a result of mandatory senior government policy changes, should be identified and added to that particular years taxes above and beyond the CPI and infrastructure percentage contribution. 
 

(e)

Policy Five Capital Plan - Ensure that long term capital funding for infrastructure (e.g. parks, trails, facilities, roads etc.) is in place in order to maintain community liveability and generate economic development.
 

(f)

Policy Six Cost Containment - Staff increases should be achieved administratively through existing departmental budgets, and no pre-approvals for additional programs or staff beyond existing budgets should be given, and that a continuous review be undertaken of the relevancy of the existing operating and capital costs to ensure that the services, programs and projects delivered continue to be the most effective means of achieving the desired outcomes of the City's vision.
 

(g)

Policy Seven Efficiencies & Service Level Reductions - Savings due to efficiencies or service level reductions identified in the strategy targets should be transferred to the capital reserves.   Any savings due to efficiencies beyond the overall strategy targets can be utilized to reduce the tax rate or for increased levels of service.
 

(h)

Policy Nine Administrative - As part of the annual budget process the following shall be undertaken:

-         all user fees will be automatically increased by CPI;

-         the financial model will be used and updated with current information, and

-         the budget will be presented in a manner that will highlight the financial strategy targets and indicate how the budget meets or exceed them. 
 

(i)

Policy Ten Debt Management - Utilize a pay as you go approach rather than borrowing for financing infrastructure  replacement. 

(2)

That staff proceed with the implementation of Scenario Option B1, with respect to variables Tax Increase; Economic Development; New Alternative Revenue; Total Casino Revenue as amended to reflect the wording $10 Million per year by the 2nd year of expanded gaming; Fire and Police Efficiencies and Operating Efficiencies.
 

(3)

That staff proceed with the implementation of Scenario Option B1 with respect to the variable Service Level Reduction, and that the wording in Option B1 for this variable be amended by deleting the words No reduction, and by substituting the following, No planned reduction in the level of service.
 

(4)

That staff work towards the full implementation of Scenario Option B1 for the 2005 budget, on the understanding that staff would report to Committee on those strategies which could be implemented on an incremental basis in time for preparation of the 2004 budget.

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14.

POLICY NO. 8 OF THE LONG TERM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
(Report:  Sept. 17/03, File No.:  0970-03-01) (REDMS No. 1066720)
 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the following Policy No. 8, of the Long Term Financial Management Strategy, be adopted:
 

Sufficient proceeds from the sales of City land assets will be used to replenish or re-finance the City's land inventory.  Any funds in excess of such proceeds may be used as directed by Council.

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

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15.

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 16^th, 2003, be received for information.

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16.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - 598401 BC LTD.
(RZ 03-224655 - Report:  Aug. 12/03, File No.:  8060-20-7561/7562) (REDMS No. 1044968, 1045579, 1045586, 1050210)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7561, which would:
 

(a)

Redesignate a portion of 22611 Westminster Highway from "Neighbourhood Residential" to "Public and Open Space Use" (in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 - Generalized Land Use Map),
 

(b)

Redesignate a portion of McLean Park from "Public and Open Space Use" to "Neighbourhood Residential" (in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 - Generalized Land Use Map), and
 

(c)

Replace Attachment 1 and the Lower Westminster Sub-Area map with new maps in Schedule 2.14 (of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 - Hamilton Area Plan),
 

be introduced and given first reading.
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7561, having been considered in conjunction with:
 

(a)

the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program;
 

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;
 

is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act.
 

(3)

That Bylaw No. 7561, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.
 

(4)

That Bylaw No. 7562, to
 

(a)

Rezone a portion of 22611 Westminster Highway from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area C (R1/C)" to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/24)",
 

(b)

Rezone a portion of 22611 Westminster Highway from "Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area C (R1/C)" to "School & Public Use District (SPU)",
 

(c)

Rezone a portion of McLean Park from "School & Public Use District (SPU)" to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/24)",
 

be introduced and given first reading.

17.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

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( A)

NARINDER S. SIDHU
(RZ 03-238448 - Report:  Aug. 22/03, File No.:  8060-20-7574) (REDMS No. 1030548, 1051968, 1051972)
 

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( B)

PATRICK COTTER ARCHITECT
(RZ 03-234963 - Report:  Aug. 20/03, File No.:  8060-20-7582) (REDMS No. 1056639, 1056851, 1056853)
 

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( C)

RAV BAINS
(RZ 03-236587 - Report:  Sept. 5/03, File No.:  8060-20-7583) (REDMS No. 1056633, 1057061, 1057065)
 

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( D)

CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD
(RZ 03-237850 - Report:  Sept. 5/03, File No.:  8060-20-7584) (REDMS No. 1057112, 1057114, 1057115)
 

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( E)

LES COHEN AND AZIM BHIMANI
(RZ 03-235503  Report:  Aug. 27/03, File No.:  8060-20-7589) (REDMS No. 1058915, 1059089, 1059111)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the following bylaws each be introduced and given first reading:
 

(1)

Bylaw No. 7574, for the rezoning of 10931 Gilbert Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District (R1 - 0.6);
 

(2)

Bylaw No. 7582, for the rezoning of 4191 & 4211 Williams Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area C (R1/C) to Townhouse District (R2-0.6);
 

(3)

Bylaw No. 7583, for the rezoning of 4100 Garry Street from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A);
 

(4)

Bylaw No. 7584, for the rezoning of 4820 Bonavista Drive from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B); and
 

(5)

Bylaw No. 7589, for the rezoning of 9400 Dolphin Avenue from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area K (R1/K).

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18.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - BALJIT PUNIA
(RZ 02-201254  Report:  Aug. 27/03, File No.:  8060-20-7588  x-ref:  4430-00) (REDMS No. 1056856, 1058779, 1058781, 280128, 1057920, 1057002)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Lot Size Policy 5447, adopted by Council in September 1991 and amended in July 1998, be forwarded to Public Hearing with the amendment to exclude those properties fronting No. 1 Road (as shown on Attachment 4 to the report dated August 27th, 2003 from the Manager, Development Applications). 
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7588, for the rezoning of 7171 No. 1 Road from Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E) to Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B), be introduced and given first reading.

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19.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING - LONDON LANDING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(RZ 03-229096  Report:  September 8/03, File No.:  8060-20-7568/69) (REDMS No. 1061949, 145442, 361390, 1048368, 1048370, 1048523)
 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7568, to amend the Comprehensive Development District (CD/115) zone, to include zoning provisions for multiple-family dwelling units, be introduced and given first reading.
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7569,
 

(a)

for the rezoning of 13160 Princess Street and 6431 Princess Lane from Light Industrial District (I2) to Comprehensive Development District (CD/115), as amended, and
 

(b)

for the rezoning of a portion of the former CN Rail right-of-way from Agricultural District (AG1), Light Industrial District (I2), and Comprehensive Development District (CD/112) to School & Public Use (SPU),
 

be introduced and given first reading.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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20.

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the minutes and the Chairs report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, September 10^th, 2003, be received for information.
 

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit for property at 8360, 8380 and 8420 No. 2 Road
(DP 03-233795), be endorsed and the Permit so issued.

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

21.

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE 30^TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS SISTER CITY COMMITTEE
(Report and recommendation to be distributed separately.)

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

278

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7410
(1280 and 12420 Trites Road, RZ 02-202838)
Opposed at 1^st Reading None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7456
(7140 St. Albans Road, RZ 02-207840)
Opposed at 1^st Reading None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

282

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7532
(5451 Walton Road, RZ 03-232003)
Opposed at 1^st Reading None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

284

Officer and General Manager Bylaw No. 7407, Amendment Bylaw No. 7587
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

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Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 7581
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings None.

ADJOURNMENT