April 13, 2021

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

APRIL 13, 2021

A Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 9:30 am, in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall. This Council meeting was convened by electronic means as authorized under the Order of the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General of the Province of British Columbia – Emergency Program Act, updated Ministerial Order No. M192.

PRESENT: Mayor Kennedy Stewart Councillor Rebecca Bligh Councillor Christine Boyle Councillor Adriane Carr Councillor Lisa Dominato Councillor Pete Fry Councillor Colleen Hardwick Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung Councillor Jean Swanson Councillor Michael Wiebe

ABSENT: Councillor Melissa De Genova (Medical Leave)

CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE: Paul Mochrie, Acting City Manager

CITY CLERK’S OFFICE: Katrina Leckovic, City Clerk Terri Burke, Meeting Coordinator

WELCOME

The Mayor acknowledged we are on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations and we thank them for having cared for this land and look forward to working with them in partnership as we continue to build this great city together.

The Mayor also recognized the immense contributions of the City of Vancouver’s staff who work hard every day to help make our city an incredible place to live, work, and play.

CONDOLENCES – Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

The Mayor extended his sincere condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the entire Royal Family on the passing of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, and requested a moment of silence to remember his life and many contributions.

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IN CAMERA MEETING

MOVED by Councillor Fry SECONDED by Councillor Carr

THAT Council will go into meetings later this week which are closed to the public, pursuant to Section 165.2(1) of the Vancouver Charter, to discuss matters related to paragraphs:

(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the city or another position appointed by the city;

(b) personal information about an identifiable individual who is being considered for an award or honour, or who has offered to provide a gift to the city on condition of anonymity; WITHDRAWN

165.2(2) (b) the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the city and a provincial government or the federal government or both, or between a provincial government or the federal government or both and a third party;

(g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the city; and

(k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of an activity, work or facility that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the Council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the city if they were held in public.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Council – March 30, 2021

MOVED by Councillor Carr SECONDED by Councillor Boyle

THAT the Minutes of the Council meeting of March 30, 2021, be approved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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2. Council (City Finance and Services) – March 31, 2021

MOVED by Councillor Carr SECONDED by Councillor Kirby-Yung

THAT the Minutes of the Council meeting following the Standing Committee on City Finance and Services meeting of March 31, 2021, be approved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Public Hearing – March 11, and April 1, 7 and 8, 2021

MOVED by Councillor Hardwick SECONDED by Councillor Carr

THAT the Minutes of the Public Hearing of March 11, and April 1, 7 and 8, 2021, be approved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MATTERS ADOPTED ON CONSENT

MOVED by Councillor Hardwick SECONDED by Councillor Carr

THAT Council adopt Report 3, and Referral Reports 1 to 5, on consent.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

PRESENTATIONS

1. Vancouver Public Library Board 2020-2023 Strategic Plan

Jennifer Chan, Chair, Vancouver Public Library Board, provided a presentation on the Vancouver Public Library Board 2020-2023 Strategic Plan, including, vision and mission, the strategic planning process, pandemic impacts, strategic priorities for 2020-2023, and supporting Council priorities.

Jennifer Chan, along with, Christina de Castell, Chief Librarian, responded to questions.

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REPORTS

1. Water Works and Conservation By-law Amendments March 16, 2021

MOVED by Councillor Wiebe SECONDED by Councillor Carr

A. THAT Council approve, in principle, miscellaneous amendments to the Drinking Water Conservation By-law No. 12086, as described in the Report dated March 16, 2021, entitled “Water Works and Conservation By-law Amendments”, and as generally set out in Appendix A of the above-noted report;

FURTHER THAT Council instruct the Director of Legal Services to bring forward for enactment the necessary amendments to the Drinking Water Conservation By-law No. 12086, generally as set out in Appendix A of the above-noted report.

B. THAT Council approve, in principle, amendments to the By-law Notice Enforcement By-law No. 10201 to update the designation of screening officers for Drinking Water Conservation By-law enforcement, as described in the Report dated March 16, 2021, entitled “Water Works and Conservation By-law Amendments”, and as generally set out in Appendix B of the above-noted report;

FURTHER THAT Council instruct the Director of Legal Services to bring forward for enactment the necessary amendments to By-law Notice Enforcement By-law No. 10201, generally as set out in Appendix B of the above-noted report.

C. THAT Council approve, in principle, amendments to the Water Works By-law No. 4848 to remove outdated language pertaining to meter requirements, as described in the Report dated March 16, 2021, entitled “Water Works and Conservation By-law Amendments”, and as generally set out in Appendix C of the above-noted report;

FURTHER THAT Council instruct the Director of Legal Services to bring forward for enactment the necessary amendments to Water Works By-law No. 4848, generally as set out in Appendix C of the above-noted report.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (Vote No. 07161)

2. Housekeeping, Clarification, and Miscellaneous Changes to the Building By-law and the Electrical By-law March 30, 2021

MOVED by Councillor Kirby-Yung SECONDED by Councillor Dominato

A. THAT Council approve, in principle, various housekeeping, and miscellaneous changes to the Building By-law No. 12511 as set out in the Report dated

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March 30, 2021, entitled “Housekeeping, Clarification, and Miscellaneous Changes to the Building By-law and the Electrical By-law”, and as general attached in Appendix A of the above-noted report, to take effect on June 1, 2021, except that some amendments will come into force and effect and take effect on January 1, 2022;

FURTHER THAT Council instruct the Director of Legal Services to bring forward the necessary by-law amendments for enactment by Council, generally as outlined in Appendix A of the above-noted report.

B. THAT Council approve, in principle, various housekeeping amendments to the fee schedule in the Electrical By-law No. 5563, as attached in Appendix B of the Report dated March 30, 2021, entitled “Housekeeping, Clarification, and Miscellaneous Changes to the Building By-law and the Electrical By-law”, to take effect on June 1, 2021;

FURTHER THAT Council instruct the Director of Legal Services to bring forward the necessary by-law amendments for enactment by Council, generally as outlined in Appendix B of the above-noted report.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (Vote No. 07162)

3. Closure and Sale of a Portion of Road Adjacent to 118-150 Robson Street March 15, 2021

A. THAT Council close, stop-up and convey to the owner of 118-150 Robson Street (the “Abutting Lands”, as described in Appendix B of the Report dated March 15, 2021, entitled “Closure and Sale of a Portion of Road Adjacent to 118-150 Robson Street”) that approximately 141.8 square metre portion of road (the “Road Portion”), the same as generally shown outlined in bold on the plan attached as Appendix C of the above-noted report, subject to the terms and conditions noted in Appendix A of the above-noted report.

B. THAT the sale proceeds of $4,200,000 be credited to the Property Endowment Fund (PEF).

ADOPTED ON CONSENT (Vote No. 07163)

REFERRAL REPORTS

1. CD-1 Rezoning: 1650 East 12th Avenue March 30, 2021

A. THAT the application by Ciccozzi Architecture Inc. on behalf of 1650 East 12th Avenue Investments Ltd. (Wesgroup Properties), the registered owner of the land located at 1650 East 12th Avenue [Lot A Block 170 District Lot 264A Plan 16071; PID 004-343-719] to rezone the land (including a City lane) from C-2C1

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(Commercial) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District, to increase the maximum building height from 10.7 m (35 ft.) to 21.3 m (70 ft.), to permit the development of a six-storey mixed-use building containing 65 strata-titled residential units, be referred to a Public Hearing together with:

(i) plans prepared by Ciccozzi Architecture Inc., received April 30, 2020;

(ii) draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as presented in Appendix A of the Referral Report dated March 30, 2021, entitled “CD-1 Rezoning: 1650 East 12th Avenue”; and

(iii) the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability to approve the application in principle, including approval in principle of the form of development, subject to the Conditions of Approval contained in Appendix B of the above-noted report;

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary CD-1 By-law generally in accordance with Appendix A of the above-noted report for consideration at Public Hearing.

B. THAT the application to amend the Sign By-law to establish regulations for this CD-1, generally as set out in Appendix C of the Referral Report dated March 30, 2021, entitled “CD-1 Rezoning: 1650 East 12th Avenue”, be referred to the same Public Hearing;

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary by-law, generally as set out in Appendix C of the above-noted report, for consideration at the Public Hearing.

C. THAT, subject to enactment of the CD-1 By-law, the Noise Control By-law be amended to include this CD-1 in Schedule B, generally as set out in Appendix C of the Referral Report dated March 30, 2021, entitled “CD-1 Rezoning: 1650 East 12th Avenue”;

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to bring forward the amendment to the Noise Control By-law at the time of the enactment of the CD-1 By-law.

D. THAT A through C above be adopted on the following conditions:

(i) THAT the passage of the above resolutions create no legal rights for the applicant or any other person, or obligation on the part of the City and any expenditure of funds or incurring of costs is at the risk of the person making the expenditure or incurring the cost;

(ii) THAT any approval that may be granted following the Public Hearing shall not obligate the City to enact a by-law rezoning the property, and any costs incurred in fulfilling requirements imposed as a condition of rezoning are at the risk of the property owner; and

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(iii) THAT the City and all its officials, including the Approving Officer, shall not in any way be limited or directed in the exercise of their authority or discretion, regardless of when they are called upon to exercise such authority or discretion.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT (Vote No. 07164)

2. Rezoning: 6869-6909 Ash Street March 30, 2021

A. THAT the application by Honestar Realty Development Ltd., the registered owner, to rezone 6869-6909 Ash Street [Lots 11, 12, and 13, Block 886, District Lot 526, Plan 10043; PIDs 009-443-371, 009-527-192, and 009-527-222, respectively], to rezone the lands from RS-1 (Single-detached Houses and Duplexes) District to RM 8A (Multiple Dwelling) District, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability to approve the application in principle, subject to the Conditions of Approval contained in Appendix B of the Referral Report dated March 30, 2021, entitled “Rezoning: 6869-6909 Ash Street”;

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary amending by-law generally in accordance with Appendix A of the above-noted report for consideration at the Public Hearing.

B. THAT, subject to approval of the zoning by-law, the Subdivision By-law be amended generally as set out in Appendix C of the Referral Report dated March 30, 2021, entitled “Rezoning: 6869-6909 Ash Street”;

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to bring forward the amendment to the Subdivision By-law at the time of enactment of the zoning by-law.

C. THAT A and B above be adopted on the following conditions:

(i) THAT the passage of the above resolutions creates no legal rights for the applicant or any other person, or obligation on the part of the City and any expenditure of funds or incurring of costs is at the risk of the person making the expenditure or incurring the cost;

(ii) THAT any approval that may be granted following the public hearing shall not obligate the City to enact a by-law rezoning the property, and any costs incurred in fulfilling requirements imposed as a condition of rezoning are at the risk of the property owner; and

(iii) THAT the City and all its officials, including the Approving Officer, shall not in any way be limited or directed in the exercise of their authority or

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discretion, regardless of when they are called upon to exercise such authority or discretion.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT (Vote No. 07165)

3. CD-1 Rezoning: 1885 East Pender Street March 30, 2021

A. THAT the application by TL Housing Solutions, on behalf of CLT 0001 Community Society, the registered owner of the lands located at 1885 East Pender Street [PID 006-376-894, 006-376-959, 006-377-084; Lot 14, 15 and 16 respectively, except the north 10 feet now lane, all of Lot 5 Block E District Lot 183 Plan 180] to rezone the lands from RM-4 (Residential) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District, to increase the floor space ratio (FSR) from 1.45 to 2.92 and the building height from 10.7 m (35.1 ft.) to 21.6 m (70.8 ft.) to permit the development of a six-storey residential building containing 64 social housing units, be referred to Public Hearing, together with:

(i) Plans prepared by RLA Architects, received October 7, 2020;

(ii) Draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as set out in Appendix A of the Referral Report dated March 30, 2021, entitled “CD-1 Rezoning: 1885 East Pender Street”; and

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the draft CD-1 By-law, generally as set out in Appendix A of the above-noted report, for consideration at Public Hearing.

B. THAT subject to approval in principle of the rezoning and the Housing Agreement described in Part 2 of Appendix B of the Referral Report dated March 30, 2021, entitled “CD-1 Rezoning: 1885 East Pender Street”, the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary Housing Agreement By-law for enactment prior to enactment of the zoning by-law, subject to such terms and conditions as may be required at the discretion of the Director of Legal Services and the General Manager of Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability.

C. THAT A and B above be adopted on the following conditions:

(i) THAT the passage of the above resolutions creates no legal rights for the applicant or any other person or obligation on the part of the City and any expenditure of funds or incurring of costs is at the risk of the person making the expenditure or incurring the cost;

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(ii) THAT any approval that may be granted following the public hearing shall not obligate the City to enact a by-law rezoning the property and any costs incurred in fulfilling requirements imposed as a condition of rezoning are at the risk of the property owner; and

ADOPTED ON CONSENT (Vote No. 07166)

4. CD-1 Rezoning: 8655 Granville Street March 30, 2021

A. THAT the application by Red Buffalo 8655 Holdings Ltd., the registered owner, of the lands located at 8655 Granville Street [PID 009-430-105: Lot D Block F District Lot 318 Plan 21521], to rezone the lands from C-2 (Commercial) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District to increase the floor space ratio (FSR) from 2.50 to 4.10 and the building height from 13.8 m (45.3 ft.) to 38.4 m (126 ft.) to permit the development of an 11-storey mixed-use building with at-grade commercial space, office space, and 55 strata-titled residential units be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:

(i) plans prepared by GBL Architects, received October 16, 2019;

(ii) draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as presented in Appendix A of the Referral report dated March 30, 2021, entitled “CD-1 Rezoning: 8655 Granville Street”; and

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary CD-1 By-law generally in accordance with Appendix A of the above-noted report for consideration at Public Hearing.

B. THAT the application to amend the Sign By-law to establish regulations for this CD-1, generally as set out in Appendix C of the Referral report dated March 30, 2021, entitled “CD-1 Rezoning: 8655 Granville Street”, be referred to the same public hearing;

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary by-law, generally as set out in Appendix C of the above-noted report, for consideration at the Public Hearing.

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C. THAT, subject to enactment of the CD-1 By-law, the Noise Control By-law be amended to include this CD-1 in Schedule B, generally as set out in Appendix C of the Referral report dated March 30, 2021, entitled “CD-1 Rezoning: 8655 Granville Street”;

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to bring forward the amendment to the Noise Control By-law at the time of enactment of the CD-1 By-law.

D. THAT A to C above be adopted on the following conditions:

(i) THAT the passage of the above resolutions creates no legal rights for the applicant or any other person, or obligation on the part of the City; and any expenditure of funds or incurring of costs is at the risk of the person making the expenditure or incurring the cost;

ADOPTED ON CONSENT (Vote No. 07167)

5. CD-1 Rezoning: 8257-8273 Oak Street and 1025-1035 West 67th Avenue March 30, 2021

A. THAT the application by GBL Architects on behalf of Jili Nominee Ltd., the registered owner of the land located at 8257-8273 Oak Street and 1025-1035 West 67th Avenue [PID 006-966-039; Lot A of Lot 14 Block B District Lots 319, 323 and 324 Plan 19729] to rezone the land from RS-1 (One-Family Dwelling) and C-1 (Commercial) to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District to permit the development of an eight storey mixed-use building with 62 strata-titled residential units at a floor space ratio (FSR) of 3.53, and a building height of 28.3 m (92.8 ft.) and 31.6 m (103.5 ft.) for the portion with rooftop amenity, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:

(i) plans prepared by GBL Architects received October 29, 2019;

(ii) draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as presented in Appendix A of the Referral Report dated March 30, 2021, entitled “CD-1 Rezoning: 8257- 8273 Oak Street and 1025-1035 West 67th Avenue”; and

(iii) the recommendation of the General Manager of Planning, Urban Design

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and Sustainability to approve the application in principle, including approving in principle the form of development, subject to the Conditions of Approval contained in Appendix B of the above-noted report;

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary CD-1 By-law generally in accordance with Appendix A of the above-noted report for consideration at Public Hearing.

B. THAT the application to amend the Sign By-law to establish regulations for this CD-1, generally as set out in Appendix C of the Referral Report dated March 30, 2021, entitled “CD-1 Rezoning: 8257-8273 Oak Street and 1025-1035 West 67th Avenue”, be referred to the same Public Hearing;

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary amending by-law, generally as set out in Appendix C of the above-noted report, for consideration at the Public Hearing.

C. THAT, subject to approval of the rezoning application, the Noise Control By-law be amended to include this CD-1 in Schedule A, generally as set out in Appendix C of the Referral Report dated March 30, 2021, entitled “CD-1 Rezoning: 8257-8273 Oak Street and 1025-1035 West 67th Avenue”;

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to bring forward the amendment to the Noise Control By-law at the time of enactment of the CD-1 By-law.

D. THAT, subject to approval of the rezoning application, the Subdivision By-law be amended, generally as set out in Appendix C of the Referral Report dated March 30, 2021, entitled “CD-1 Rezoning: 8257-8273 Oak Street and 1025-1035 West 67th Avenue”;

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to bring forward the amendment to the Subdivision By-law at the time of enactment of the CD-1 By-law.

E. THAT A through D above be adopted on the following conditions:

(iii) THAT the City and all its officials, including the Approving Officer, shall not in any way be limited or directed in the exercise of their authority or

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discretion, regardless of when they are called upon to exercise such authority or discretion.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT (Vote No. 07168)

BY-LAWS

Councillor Hardwick advised to have reviewed the proceedings related to by-law 2 and would therefore be voting on the enactment.

Councillor Bligh advised to have reviewed the proceedings related to by-laws 9 and 10 and would therefore be voting on the enactments.

MOVED by Councillor Hardwick SECONDED by Councillor Carr

THAT Council enact the by-laws listed on the agenda for this meeting as numbers 2, 3, 4 and 8, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and seal the enacted by-laws.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MOVED by Councillor Carr SECONDED by Councillor Bligh

THAT Council enact the by-laws listed on the agenda for this meeting as numbers 1, 6, 7, 9 and 10, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and seal the enacted by-laws.

CARRIED (Councillors Hardwick and Swanson opposed)

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Prior to the vote on By-law 5 below, Councillor Wiebe declared a conflict of interest as having a business that sells alcohol on City property.

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MOVED by Councillor Fry SECONDED by Councillor Dominato

THAT Council enact the by-law listed on the agenda for this meeting as number 5, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and seal the enacted by-law.

CARRIED (Councillors Hardwick and Kirby-Yung opposed) (Councillor Wiebe ineligible to vote due to conflict of interest)

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MOVED by Councillor Bligh SECONDED by Councillor Fry

THAT Council enact the by-law listed on the agenda for this meeting as number 11, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and seal the enacted by-law.

CARRIED (Councillor Hardwick opposed)

1. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to rezone an area to CD-1 regarding 4989 – 5049 Ash Street (By-law No. 12944)

2. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to rezone an area to CD-1 regarding 2715 West 12th Avenue (By-law No. 12945)

3. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to remove an area from CD-1 (12) and rezone it to a new CD-1 regarding 6161 Cambie Street (By-law No. 12946)

4. A By-law to amend CD-1 (12) By-law No. 12818 regarding rezoning of 6161 Cambie Street (By-law No. 12947)

5. A By-law to amend the City Land Regulation By-law No. 8735 Regarding Consumption of Liquor on City Land (By-law No. 12948)

6. A By-law to amend Noise Control By-law No. 6555 regarding 5055 Joyce Street (By-law No. 12949)

7. A By-law to amend Sign By-law No. 11879 regarding 5055 Joyce Street (By-law No. 12950)

8. A By-law to enact a Housing Agreement for 3338 Sawmill Crescent (By-law No. 12951)

9. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to rezone an area to CD-1 regarding 3235 – 3261 Clive Avenue (By-law No. 12952)

10. A By-law to amend CD-1 (219) By-law No. 6322 regarding 3235 – 3261 Clive Avenue (By-law No. 12953)

11. A By-law to enact a Housing Agreement for 4750 Granville Street and 1494 West 32nd Avenue (By-law No. 12954)

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MOTIONS

A. Administrative Motions

1. Approval of Form of Development: 435 Boundary Road (Previously 3680 East Hastings Street)

MOVED by Councillor Dominato SECONDED by Councillor Carr

THAT the form of development for this portion of the site known as 435 Boundary Road (previously 3680 East Hastings Street) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DP-2020-00483, prepared by BHA Architecture Inc., and received on March 9, 2021, provided that the Director of Planning may impose conditions and approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of the site or adjacent properties.

CARRIED (Councillor Swanson opposed)

2. Approval of Form of Development: 444 Kootenay Street (Previously 3600 East Hastings Street)

MOVED by Councillor Carr SECONDED by Councillor Wiebe

THAT the form of development for this portion of the site known as 444 Kootenay Street (previously 3600 East Hastings Street) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DP-2020-00482, prepared by BHA Architecture Inc., and received on March 9, 2021, provided that the Director of Planning may impose conditions and approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of the site or adjacent properties.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Approval of Form of Development: 2710 Kaslo Street

MOVED by Councillor Carr SECONDED by Councillor Kirby-Yung

THAT the form of development for this portion of the site known as 2710 Kaslo Street (formerly known as 2665 Renfrew Street) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DP-2019-00658 prepared by IBI Group, and stamped “Received, Community Services Group, Development Services”, on January 18, 2021, provided that the Director of Planning may impose conditions and approve design

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changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of the site or adjacent properties.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Resolution: Closure and Sale of a Portion of Road Adjacent to 118-150 Robson Street

MOVED by Councillor Kirby-Yung SECONDED by Councillor Carr

THAT WHEREAS

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

2. There is a proposal to redevelop:

a) [PID: 003-374-688] Lot C, Block 68, District Lot 541, Plan 14094;

b) [PID: 013-639-374] Lot 1, Block 68, District Lot 541, Plan 2565;

c) [PID: 013-639-421] Lot 2, Block 68, District Lot 541, Plan 2565;

d) [PID: 013-639-447] Lot 3, Block 68, District Lot 541, Plan 2565;

e) [PID: 013-639-463] Lot 4, Block 68, District Lot 541, Plan 2565;

f) [PID: 013-639-471] Lot 5, Block 68, District Lot 541, Plan 2565;

g) [PID: 013-639-501] Lot 6, Block 68, District Lot 541, Plan 2565; and

h) [PID: 013-639-528] Lot 7, Block 68, District Lot 541, Plan 2565,

collectively, the “Rezoning Lots”;

3. The owner of the Rezoning Lots has made application to purchase an abutting 141.8 square metre portion of road;

4. The said portion of road to be closed was dedicated by the deposit of Plan 2565 in 1910 and Plan 14094 in 1971;

5. The said portion of road to be closed is no longer required for municipal purposes; and

6. The said portion of road to be closed will be conveyed to the abutting owner and consolidated with the Rezoning Lots to form a single parcel.

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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all that portion of road adjacent to the said Rezoning Lots, the same as shown in heavy outline on the Reference Plan prepared by Patrick Korabek, B.C.L.S., completed on the 11th day of February, 2021, and numbered Plan EPP109126, a copy of which is attached hereto, be closed, stopped-up and conveyed to the owner of the said Rezoning Lots;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the said portion of road to be closed is to be consolidated with the said Rezoning Lots to form a single parcel, as shown within the heavy bold outline on the Reference Plan prepared by Patrick Korabek, B.C.L.S., completed on the 11th day of February, 2021, and numbered Plan EPP109127, a copy of which is attached hereto, to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. Approval of Form of Development: 2235 East Broadway

MOVED by Councillor Dominato SECONDED by Councillor Carr

THAT the form of development for this portion of the site known as 2235 East Broadway (formerly known as 2209-2249 East Broadway) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DP-2020-00065, prepared by TKA+D Architecture Design Inc., and stamped “Received, Community Services Group, Development Services”, on October 7, 2020, provided that the Director of Planning may impose conditions and approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of the site or adjacent properties.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. Approval of Form of Development: 6161 Cambie Street

MOVED by Councillor Bligh SECONDED by Councillor Carr

THAT the form of development for this portion of the site known as 6161 Cambie Street be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DP-2019- 00243, prepared by McFarland Marceau Architects Ltd., and stamped “Received, Community Services Group, Development Services”, on March 19, 2021, provided that the Director of Planning may impose conditions and approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of the site or adjacent properties.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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B. Council Members’ Motions

1. Preserving Bus Ridership During COVID and Beyond

MOVED by Councillor Swanson SECONDED by Councillor Hardwick

WHEREAS

1. COVID has drastically reduced transit ridership and rebuilding rider confidence will be challenging;

2. Members of the City’s Seniors Advisory Committee do not approve of Translink’s proposal to reduce the number of bus stops from various bus routes because it forces seniors and persons with disabilities to travel farther on foot or on mobility devices to reach their buses, causing hardship to a considerable number of people;

3. The West End Seniors Network and Riley Park South Cambie Community Visions Steering Committee among other organizations are opposed to removing bus stops;

4. While Translink is consulting with some people on what they call bus line “balancing”, many riders who would normally participate in such consultations were following the Provincial Health Officer’s instruction to stay home and therefore are not aware of the consultation or the changes;

5. The City of Vancouver should be applying the same equity lens to transit decisions as to all other governmental decisions;

6. The proposals to reduce the number of bus stops fails to recognize that large percentage of the people who use transit have lower incomes with fewer other transportation options; are women and racialized; and

7. The planned fare increase of 2.3% to take effect on July 1 will undermine the goal of increasing ridership and improving equity on transit.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED

A. THAT Council direct the Mayor to inform Translink that Vancouver Council recommends that they consult with seniors and disability groups, neighbourhood houses, community centres, and the unions of workers who depend on buses before cutting the number of bus stops.

B. THAT Council direct the Mayor to ask Translink to seek other ways of speeding up buses such as bus-only lanes and barring right hand turns by non-bus traffic.

C. THAT Council direct the Mayor to inform Translink that Vancouver Council does not support bus fare increases.

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referred

REFERRAL MOVED by Councillor Swanson SECONDED by Councillor Fry

THAT the motion entitled “Preserving Bus Ridership During COVID and Beyond” be referred to the Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities meeting on April 14, 2021, in order to hear from speakers, debate and decision.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Joint Vancouver City Council-Vancouver School Board Committee to Collaborate on Capital Projects

MOVED by Councillor Carr SECONDED by Councillor Boyle

WHEREAS

1. Wherever relevant, planning in Vancouver should be collaborative between different levels of government;

2. Vancouver School Board (VSB) schools are integral to the city as the means to deliver public education and as neighbourhood hubs for the broader community. The VSB Long-Range Facilities Plan [vsb.bc.ca] (LRFP) outlines facilities management strategies in support of long-term accommodation of projected students in support of educational programs. The educational vision [vsb.bc.ca] of the LRFP is to support student learning and well-being through neighbourhood schools, safe schools, vibrant learning spaces and community partnerships;

3. The recently approved VSB LRFP included this action: The Vancouver Board of Education would like to foster a closer collaborative relationship with the City of Vancouver Council. As such, the Board will request to the COV the establishment of a joint VSB/COV committee to collaborate on advancing VBE (Vancouver Board of Education) capital projects (including LRFP). The committee will consist of 3 Trustees and 3 councillors. The Committee would meet bi-annually with a termination date at the end of November 2022.

A letter with this request was sent by VSB Chair Cho to the City of Vancouver Mayor and Council on March 1, 2021;

4. A collaborative relationship between the VSB and COV could enhance:

a. Planning for new schools/expansions in areas with increasing student populations and community partnerships in undersubscribed schools;

b. Locating before-and-after-school and 0-4 childcare at school sites;

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c. Community partnerships for out-of-school-hours use of school facilities such as gyms, multi-purpose rooms, auditoriums, and grounds, including school fields;

d. City-wide consideration for provision of, and equitable access to, public open spaces;

e. Affordable housing projects for education sector workers;

f. Meeting climate emergency objectives;

5. In a number of cases, such as at Britannia and Coal Harbour school sites, the VBE capital projects include collaboration not only with the City of Vancouver but also with the Vancouver Parks Board.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council direct staff to:

i. Consult with the Vancouver Board of Education and report back for Council’s consideration:

a. Draft terms of reference for a joint Vancouver City Council-Vancouver School Board committee to collaborate on capital projects; and

b. An implementation plan including a budget and expedited timeline to both meet the VSB’s timeline and enable incorporation into the City’s 2022 Operating Budget;

ii. Report back to Council with a final report on the outcomes, pros and cons and overall utility of this pilot joint committee, with recommendations regarding follow- up, and forward this report to the Vancouver School Board; and

iii. Consider the utility of including representatives from the Vancouver Parks Board in this joint committee either during the term of this committee (to the end of November, 2022) and/or in a possible future iteration of this committee.

referred

REFERRAL MOVED by Councillor Carr SECONDED by Councillor Boyle

THAT the motion entitled “Joint Vancouver City Council-Vancouver School Board Committee to Collaborate on Capital Projects” be referred to the Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities meeting on April 14, 2021, in order to hear from speakers, debate and decision.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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3. Enhancing Organizational Governance and Development

MOVED by Councillor Dominato SECONDED by Councillor Wiebe

WHEREAS

1. The Community Charter states municipalities serve to:

(a) provide for good government of its community;

(b) provide for services, laws and other matters for community benefit;

(d) foster the economic, social and environmental well-being of its community;

2. The Vancouver Charter is the principal statute setting out the powers of the City of Vancouver and provides that Council may provide for good rule and government (Sec 189);

3. The Vancouver Charter (Sec 162A) also provides that Council may appoint a Board of Administration and delegate to such Board any of the executive or administrative powers exercisable by the Council;

4. The current Board of Administration By-Law No. 4017 defines the Board’s powers and duties, consists of one person bearing the title of City Manager, and has not been updated since 1992;

5. Vancouver City Council is on the cusp of hiring a new City Manager and a successful governance-management relationship is critical to the organization’s success;

6. Leadership-Focused Governance views “organizational governance” – the combined roles of governing and managing – as a partnership between the Board [Council] and the Chief Executive, in which the Board focusses on governing, and the Chief Executive on management and operations;

7. Several guidance documents point to the importance of good governance in the public sector, including the Auditor General of British Columbia's Public Sector Governance: A Guide to the Principles of Good Governance (2008), which identifies five underpinning principles: accountability, leadership, integrity, stewardship, and transparency; and

8. Council is committed to good governance in both word and action.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to review the existing governance policy framework, including the Board of Administration By-Law and other

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governance-management linkages, with direction to staff to develop policy and procedures for the governance orientation and training of incoming Council members, including respective roles and responsibilities;

FURTHER THAT, in developing this framework it shall include, but not be limited to, the onboarding process for Council members as well as the ongoing development of Council members throughout a Council’s 4-year term;

AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to report back on the aforementioned work in Q2 2022.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (Vote No. 07177) (Councillor Swanson abstained from the vote)

NOTICE OF COUNCIL MEMBER’S MOTIONS

1. Affirming Support for a Formula E World Championship Event Including a Conference Focusing on Climate Change and Sustainability, Musical and Cultural Event and the Canadian Round of an Electric Vehicle Race

Councillor Kirby-Yung submitted a notice of Council Members’ Motion on the above-noted matter. The motion may be placed on the Council meeting agenda of April 27, 2021, as a Council Members’ Motion.

2. Incorporating a Bike Safety Index into Urban and Active Transportation Planning

Councillor Fry submitted a notice of Council Members’ Motion on the above-noted matter. The motion may be placed on the Council meeting agenda of April 27, 2021, as a Council Members’ Motion.

3. Limiting 2022 Property Tax Rate Increase to No More Than 5%

Mayor Stewart submitted a notice of Council Members’ Motion on the above-noted matter. The motion may be placed on the Council meeting agenda of April 27, 2021, as a Council Members’ Motion.

4. Accessible Voting Options for Municipal Elections

Councillor Wiebe submitted a notice of Council Members’ Motion on the above-noted matter. The motion may be placed on the Council meeting agenda of April 27, 2021, as a Council Members’ Motion.

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NEW BUSINESS

1. Prioritizing Vancouver Firefighters and Police First Responders for COVID Vaccines

MOVED by Councillor Carr SECONDED by Councillor Boyle

WHEREAS

1. First responders are at great risk in doing their duty to serve the public in emergency response, including during the COVID pandemic emergency and particularly in the current wave that includes more highly contagious COVID variants;

2. Over the last two weeks, 12 staff from Fire Hall #2 (Downtown Eastside) have had to isolate and 14 members of other Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service divisions are in COVID-related isolation;

3. National recommendations on immunization plans include prioritizing workers essential to COVID-19 response and the provision of essential services, including police and firefighters;

4. Some health authorities are prioritizing vaccination of first responders, including Fraser Health which announced this past weekend an immediate start to vaccinating Surrey and White Rock police and firefighters;

5. This past weekend, Vancouver Fire Chief Karen Fry was featured in media reports advocating for earlier access to vaccines for Vancouver first responders;

6. There has been no announcement yet from Vancouver Coastal Health regarding the timeline for vaccinating Vancouver fire and police first responders.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED

A. THAT the Mayor on behalf of Council write a letter to the Premier of British Columbia, the B.C. Minister of Health and Vancouver M.L.A.s that conveys our urgent request that they:

a. ensure the appropriate decision-makers prioritize Vancouver fire and police first responders for COVID immunization;

b. ensure vaccination for the Vancouver fire fighters and police who work in the Downtown Eastside so that the highest risk staff are vaccinated as an immediate priority.

B. THAT this letter be cc’d to Dr. Penny Ballem, Executive Lead for the provincial rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations, and Dr. Patricia Daly, Chief Medical Officer of Vancouver Coastal Health.

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C. THAT the City’s communications department release this letter to local media.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (Vote No. 07159)

2. Request for Leave of Absence – Mayor Stewart

MOVED by Councillor Fry SECONDED by Councillor Carr

THAT Mayor Stewart be granted a leave of absence for Civic Business from meetings on April 14, 2021, from 9:30 am to 11:15 am, and from meetings on April 15, 2021, from 6 pm to 8 pm.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Request for Leave of Absence – Councillor Dominato

MOVED by Councillor Dominato SECONDED by Councillor Fry

THAT Councillor Dominato be granted a leave of absence for Civic Business from meetings on April 14, 2021, from 9:30 am to 1 pm.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Request for Leave of Absence – Councillor Dominato

MOVED by Councillor Fry SECONDED by Councillor Kirby-Yung

THAT Councillor Fry be granted a leave of absence for Civic Business from meetings on May 18, 2021, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 3 pm to 4:30 pm.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADJOURNMENT

MOVED by Councillor Hardwick SECONDED by Councillor Wiebe

THAT the meeting be adjourned.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Council adjourned at 11:21 am.

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