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REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 17, 2005 |
A Regular Meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on City Services and Budgets was held on Thursday, February 17, 2005, at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT: |
Councillor Tim Louis, Chair
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ABSENT: |
Mayor Larry Campbell (Leave of Absence)
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CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE: |
Judy Rogers, City Manager |
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE: |
Nicole Ludwig, Meeting Coordinator |
*Denotes absence for a portion of the meeting.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting of January 20, 2005, were adopted.
RECOMMENDATION
1. 620 East 61st Avenue - Warning to Prospective Purchasers (File 2701)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated January 21, 2005, in which the City Building Inspector recommended Council direct a 336D Notice be filed against the title to the property at 620 East 61st Avenue in order to warn prospective purchasers of By-law violations and to request approval to seek injunctive relief. The General Manager of Community Services recommended approval.
Peter Sweeney, Manager Building Inspection, was available to respond to questions.
MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT the City Clerk be directed to file a 336D Notice against the title to the property at 620 E 61st Avenue (Lot A, Blocks 8-11, District Lot 326A, Plan 15970) in order to warn prospective purchasers that there are contraventions of the Zoning and Development and Vancouver Building By-laws related to this building.
B. THAT the Director of Legal Services is hereby authorized, in her discretion, to commence a legal action or proceeding in relation to the premises located at 620 E 61st Avenue (Lot A, Blocks 8-11, District Lot 326A, Plan 15970) and may, in her discretion, seek injunctive relief in that action or proceeding, in order to bring this building into compliance with City By-laws.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Woodsworth absent for the vote)
2. 2188 Burquitlam Drive - Warning to Prospective Purchasers (File 2701)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated January 26, 2005, in which the City Building Inspector recommended Council direct a 336D Notice be filed against the title to the property at 2188 Burquitlam Drive in order to warn prospective purchasers of By-law violations. The General Manager of Community Services recommended approval.
Peter Sweeney, Manager Building Inspection, was available to respond to questions.
MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
THAT the City Clerk be directed to file a 336D Notice against the title to the property at 2188 Burquitlam Drive, Lot A of 20, Block 28 Fraserview Plan 15082, PID 007-696-361 in order to warn prospective purchasers that this building has been used as an illegal marijuana grow operation on two occasions and there are contraventions of the Vancouver Building and Electrical By-laws related to this unapproved use.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Woodsworth absent for the vote)
3. Nuisance Property at 2511 E 5th Avenue (File 2701)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated January 24, 2005, in which the City Building Inspector recommended Council declare the condition of the property at 2511 East 5th Avenue a nuisance and approve a resolution ordering the property owners to remove the garage addition constructed on the south side of the building without permits or approval, and remove all debris, miscellaneous items, and materials. It was also recommended that if the owners fail to comply, staff be authorized to remove, dispose of, or sell same, and proceeds be deducted from City costs and disbursements; remainder to be paid to the owners. It was also recommended the Director of Legal Services be authorized to commence legal actions if she deems it necessary to do so and that a 336D notice be filed against the title to the property in order to warn prospective purchasers of By-law violations.
Peter Sweeney, Manager Building Inspection, was available to respond to questions.
MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT Council declare that the condition of the property at 2511 E 5th Avenue, Lot 31, Block 11 South ½ of Section 33, THSL Plan 3385, PID 012-961-507 is a nuisance pursuant to Section 324A of the Vancouver Charter
B. THAT Council approve the Resolution attached to the Administrative Report dated January 24, 2005, entitled “Nuisance Property at 2511 E 5th Avenue”, and order the registered owners of the property to remove the addition constructed to the south side of the garage without permits or approval and remove all debris, miscellaneous items, materials within 30 days of a copy of the Resolution being served pursuant to Section 324A of the Vancouver Charter.
C. THAT in the event that the owners fail to comply with this order of Council, Council further orders and hereby authorizes the City Building Inspector to have all miscellaneous items/materials removed, disposed of or sold pursuant to Section 324A(2) of the Vancouver Charter. Council further orders that from the proceeds of such sale or disposal shall be deducted for the use of the city the actual costs and disbursements incurred by the city in carrying out the removal, sale and disposal and the remainder of such proceeds shall be paid by the city to the owner
D. THAT in the event of the failure of the owners to a) remove the unauthorized garage addition and/or b) allow the City Building Inspector and/or his designate access to the site to carry out the work as outlined in Recommendation C above, the Director of Legal Services is hereby authorized, in her discretion, to commence a legal action or proceeding in relation to the property located at 2511 E 5th Avenue, and may, in her discretion, seek injunctive relief in that action or proceeding in order to bring this property into compliance with the City By-laws and Council’s resolution
E. THAT the City Clerk be directed to file a 336D Notice against the Certificate of Title to the property at 2511 E 5th Avenue, in order to warn prospective purchasers that there are violations of the Zoning and Development, Vancouver Building, and Untidy Premises By-laws related to this property and that there is an order of Council against the property
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Woodsworth absent for the vote)
4. Family Court/Youth Justice Committee Membership 2005 (File 3118-1)
The Committee had before it a Report dated January 27, 2005, in which the Family Court/Youth Justice Committee recommended Council increase the current complement of members to 22 for the 2005 term. The City Manager recommended the report and its recommendation be referred to the Nomination Subcommittee.
Cherie Williams, Past Vice-Chair, reviewed the report.
MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
THAT the Family Court/Youth Justice Committee recommend that Council review applications submitted from interested individuals to sit on the Family Court/Youth Justice Committee, with a view to increasing membership to 22 for the 2005 term.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Woodsworth absent for the vote)
5. Heather Civic Marina 2005 Moorage Rates and Other Fees (File 1757)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated January 19, 2005, in which the General Manager of Corporate Services and the Director of Finance sought Council approval of moorage rates and other fees and charges at the Heather Civic Marina for the period from April 1, 2005, to March 31, 2006.
Liz Jones, Financial Analyst, indicated the numbers in the column labeled “% Change from 2004” in the table in Appendix A of the aforementioned report should read 2.7% and 2.9% for the Burrard Civic Marina –Vancouver location. The original numbers in the report include GST.
MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
THAT the moorage rates and boat lift fees at the Heather Civic Marina be increased by 3.0% effective April 1, 2005, as detailed in Appendix B of the Administrative Report dated January 19, 2005, entitled “Heather Civic Marina 2005 Moorage Rates and Other Fees”, reflecting adjustments for market conditions and for inflationary increases in anticipated expenses.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Woodsworth absent for the vote)
6. Vancouver Economic Development Commission (VEDC) 2005 Business Plan and Budget (File 3143)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated February 3, 2005, in which the General Manager of Corporate Services sought approval for the Vancouver Economic Development Commission 2005 Business Plan and Budget, and to enter into a contract with the VEDC for the provision of economic development services. The City Manager recommended approval.
Estelle Lo, General Manager of Corporate Services introduced speakers from the VEDC and reviewed the report.
Melanie Conn, Chair VEDC, and Ken Veldman, Director of Business Development VEDC, reviewed the 2005 budget and responded to questions regarding the recommendations, year to year vs. long-term planning, links with local businesses and business organizations, sustainability, environmental excellence, website navigation, tax rates, the labour component of businesses and the implications of policy vs. strategy in terms of economic development.
MOVED by Councillor Stevenson
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
THAT Council approve, in principle, renewal of the annual contract with the Vancouver Economic Development Commission (VEDC) for the 2005 fiscal year at a cost of $616,000; source of funds to be the 2005 Operating Budget, subject to approval of the 2005 Operating Budget.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Woodsworth absent for the vote)
7. Sustainable and Ethical Purchasing Policy (File 6001)
The Committee had before it a Policy Report in which the General Manager of Corporate Services, in conjunction with the Corporate Management Team, provided recommendations for changes to the Ethical Purchasing Policy (EPP) and Supplier Code of Conduct (SCC) recommended by the EPP Task Force. The report also outlined a work plan for policy implementation, and concluded by identifying some of the primary financial and human resource implications.
Terry Corrigan, Director of Financial Services reviewed the report. Larry Berglund, Manager, Materials Management, and Thomas Osboda, Manager, Sustainability Program, were available to respond to questions.
The following expressed support for the proposed policy
Miriam Pelacios, OXFAM
Roxanne Cave, Ten Thousand Villages Store
Michael Markwick
Penny Parry, Maquila Solidarity Network
Vas Gunaratna, Unite Here
Sister Elizabeth Kelliher
A summary of speakers’ comments follows:
· the policy is an important step in achieving justice;
· the policy balances the sense of justice and prudence necessary for human sustainability;
· residents of Vancouver are willing to pay the price to have a clear conscience;
· this is the beginning of systemic change and is a response to people-created exploitation of people;
· other municipalities and organizations are looking to the City for leadership on this;
· sweatshops exist in Vancouver, not just abroad;
· the policy allows for justice, honesty and fairness to all;
MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT subject to Recommendation F, Council modify the Ethical Purchasing Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct related to the purchase of apparel and fair trade certified agricultural products approved in principle at its meeting of December 16, 2004 as contained in Appendix A and B to the Policy Report dated February 7, 2005, entitled “Sustainable and Ethical Purchasing Policy”, respectively;
B. THAT subject to Recommendation D, Council direct staff to implement the Ethical Purchasing Policy in accordance with the work plan outlined in the aforementioned Policy Report;
C. THAT subject to Recommendation D, Council direct staff to implement the work plan outlined in the aforementioned Policy Report as Phase II of the development of a comprehensive Sustainable and Ethical Procurement Policy;
D. THAT Council approve the creation of one full time permanent position in corporate purchasing department to provide support to all City departments and boards to implement and for ongoing administrative support of the Ethical Purchasing Policy related to the purchase of apparel and fair trade certified agricultural products and to develop and implement a comprehensive Sustainable and Ethical Purchasing Policy that incorporates broader environmental and social objectives as Phase II at an estimated annual cost of $68,000, ($51,000 for 2005) subject to classification by the General Manager of Human Resources; and one time additional $20,000 be provided for consulting and other required services to support the implementation of the recommended Ethical Purchasing Policy and development of a comprehensive Sustainable and Ethical Procurement Policy; funding to be provided in the 2005 annual operating budget without offset;
E. THAT Council approve an increase in the 2005 operating budget of $185,000 ($246,000 for full year) for Park Board and $151,000 ($284,500 for full year) for all other City departments to cover estimated increase in costs of apparel and agricultural products resulting from the implementation of the Ethical Purchasing Policy; funding to be provided in the 2005 annual operating budget without offset;
F. THAT all contractual provisions required to be placed into the City’s procurement documentation to implement the recommended Ethical Purchasing Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct be reviewed and approved by the Director of Legal Services prior to their use in any procurement document.
G. THAT in the proposed workplan referred to in the Policy Report dated February 7, 2005, entitled “Sustainable and Ethical Purchasing Policy”, the following words be added to Item c) under the section entitled “Research and Development”:
Staff to report back to Council on the establishment of an advisory task force, recommending its membership composition and roles, no later than April 30, 2005.
carried
AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Sullivan
THAT the motion be amended by striking out the entire motion and substituting the following:
THAT the City support the principles for ethical purchasing and direct staff to incorporate them into the City’s purchasing policies and implement them to the extent possible without direct impact on staffing requirements and limited increased costs to the City, and
THAT Council Communicate to the Government of Canada its support for international policy that protects and puts in place the principles described in the City’s policies.
not put
The Chair ruled Councillor Sullivan’s amendment was out of order. Councillor Sullivan challenged the decision of the Chair.
The Chair then put the question
Shall the decision of the Chair be sustained?
CARRIED
(Councillors Ladner and Sullivan opposed)
A two-thirds majority of those present is required to overrule the ruling of the Chair. Therefore the ruling of the Chair was sustained.
Councillor Louie’s original motion was put and CARRIED, with Councillor Ladner opposed and Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote.
The Committee adjourned at 11:39 a.m.
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CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 17, 2005 |
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, February 17, 2005, at 11:39 a.m., in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall, following the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting, to consider the recommendations and actions of the Committee.
PRESENT: |
Deputy Mayor Raymond Louie
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ABSENT: |
Mayor Larry Campbell (Leave of Absence)
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CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE: |
Judy Rogers, City Manager |
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE: |
Nicole Ludwig, Meeting Coordinator |
*Denotes absence for a portion of the meeting.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Roberts
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Deputy Mayor Louie in the Chair.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Report of Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets
February 17, 2005
Council considered the report containing the recommendations and actions taken by the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets. Its items of business included:
1. 620 East 61st Avenue - Warning to Prospective Purchasers
2. 2188 Burquitlam Drive - Warning to Prospective Purchasers
3. Nuisance Property at 2511 E 5th Avenue
4. Family Court/Youth Justice Committee Membership 2005
5. Heather Civic Marina 2005 Moorage Rates and Other Fees
6. Vancouver Economic Development Commission (VEDC) 2005 Business Plan and Budget
7. Sustainable and Ethical Purchasing Policy
MOVED by Councillor Stevenson
THAT the recommendations and actions taken by the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets at its meeting of February 17, 2005, as contained in items 1 to 7, be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Louis
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Roberts
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
NEW BUSINESS
1. Leave of Absence - Councillor Stevenson (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Ladner
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
THAT Councillor Stevenson be granted a Leave of Absence for Civic Business on March 3, 2005
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Tsunami Preparedness Grant Application (File 1756)
MOVED by Councillor Stevenson
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
WHEREAS,
1. the Province of British Columbia is providing one million dollars to coastal communities at risk from tsunamis to ensure they are properly prepared;
2. the funding has been identified for use in identifying risks, developing enhanced response plans, upgrading communications and warning systems, and supporting public education programs;
3. the City of Vancouver has been identified as included in a group of 47 coastal communities for which funding may be applied for in the amount of $10,000.00;
4. the City of Vancouver is a municipality that strives to achieve the highest level of emergency preparedness possible, within available funding;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Vancouver City Council direct staff to make application on behalf of the City of Vancouver to the province in the required format for $10,000.00 to be used for the purpose of education and public awareness related to tsunami preparedness.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Leave of Absence – Councillor Bass (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Woodsworth
THAT Councillor Bass be granted a Leave of Absence for Civic Business on March 3, 2005
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Ladner absent for the vote)
The Council adjourned at 11:43 a.m.
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