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THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF WEST VANCOUVER SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MUNICIPAL HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER

JUNE 8, 2020

COUNCIL:

Mayor M. Booth and Councillors C. Cameron, N. Gambioli, P. Lambur, W. Soprovich, S. Thompson, and M. Wong attended the meeting via electronic communication facilities. STAFF:

P. Cuk, Manager, Legislative Operations/Deputy Corporate Officer; and C. Grundy, Legislative Services Clerk. N. Leemhuis, Chief Administrative Officer; M. Chan, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/Director, Corporate Services; M. Panneton, Director, Legislative Services/Corporate Officer; M. McGuire, Manager, Current Planning & Urban Design; and S. Mikicich, Manager, Economic Development, attended the meeting via electronic communication facilities. CALL TO ORDER

1. The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m.

Mayor Booth provided information regarding the public input process for electronic Council meetings and public hearings.

Councillor Gambioli joined the meeting via electronic communication facilities at 6:02 p.m. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

2. Approval of June 8, 2020 Special Council Meeting Agenda

MOVED by Soprovich, seconded by Wong:

THAT new Item 10, regarding Extension of the Woodfibre LNG Environmental

Certificate, be added to the agenda under New Business.

CARRIED

MOVED by Soprovich, seconded by Wong:

THAT the June 8, 2020 special Council meeting agenda be amended by:

adding a proposed bylaw for consideration and updating the recommendation for Item 6 regarding Update on Economic Development Plan Implementation and Local Economic Recovery;

AND THAT the agenda be approved as amended.

CARRIED

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ADOPTION OF MINUTES

3. Adoption of Council Meeting Minutes

MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Soprovich:

THAT the following minutes be adopted as circulated:

May 25, 2020 special (3 p.m. open session) and special (6 p.m. open session) Council meetings.

CARRIED

DELEGATIONS

4. Cathy Peters, regarding Child Sex Trafficking in BC and How to Stop It (File: 0120-01)

C. Peters spoke relative to Child Sex Trafficking in BC and How to Stop It, and

responded to Council’s questions.

MOVED by Cameron, seconded by Thompson:

THAT the delegation from Cathy Peters, regarding Child Sex Trafficking in BC and How to Stop It, be received for information with thanks.

CARRIED

REPORTS

5. Proposed Official Community Plan Amendment and Rezoning – 2195 Gordon Avenue (File: 1010-20-19-112 / 1610-20-5068/5057)

Staff provided a presentation and procedural information, and responded to Council’s questions.

MOVED by Soprovich, seconded by Gambioli:

THAT opportunities for consultation on the proposed Official Community Plan amendment, with persons, organizations, and authorities, as outlined in the report from the Senior Community Planner dated May 22, 2020, be endorsed as sufficient consultation for purposes of section 475 of the Local Government Act.

Council members commented. The question was called on the motion. In response to a Council member’s request, a poll vote was held on the motion:

Councillor Cameron YEA Councillor Gambioli YEA Councillor Lambur YEA Councillor Soprovich YEA Councillor Thompson NAY Councillor Wong YEA Mayor Booth YEA

CARRIED Councillor Thompson voted in the negative


MOVED by Soprovich, seconded by Cameron:

THAT proposed “Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4985, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 5057, 2020” be read a first time.


Councillor Cameron YEA Councillor Gambioli YEA Councillor Lambur YEA Councillor Soprovich YEA Councillor Thompson NAY Councillor Wong YEA Mayor Booth YEA

CARRIED Councillor Thompson voted in the negative


THAT proposed “Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 5068, 2020” be read a first time. Discussion ensued. MOVED by Lambur, seconded by Thompson:

THAT

1. staff be directed to remove the rental-only restriction from Area A and report back to Council with modified bylaws and other considerations as may be required; and

2. further consideration of this item be deferred until such time as this work is completed.

Council members commented and staff provided procedural information. The question was called on the deferral motion. In response to a Council member’s request, a poll vote was held on the deferral motion:

Councillor Wong NAY Councillor Thompson YEA Councillor Soprovich NAY Councillor Lambur YEA Councillor Gambioli NAY Councillor Cameron NAY Mayor Booth NAY

DEFEATED Mayor Booth and Councillors Cameron, Gambioli, Soprovich, and Wong

voted in the negative


The question was called on the main motion. In response to a Council member’s request, a poll vote was held on the main motion:

Councillor Cameron YEA Councillor Gambioli YEA Councillor Lambur NAY Councillor Soprovich YEA Councillor Thompson NAY Councillor Wong YEA Mayor Booth YEA

CARRIED Councillors Lambur and Thompson voted in the negative


THAT proposed “Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4985, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 5057, 2020” has been considered in conjunction with the District’s Five-Year Financial Plan 2019–2023 and Metro Vancouver’s Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan.

In response to a Council member’s request, a poll vote was held on the motion:

Councillor Wong YEA Councillor Thompson YEA Councillor Soprovich YEA Councillor Lambur YEA Councillor Gambioli YEA Councillor Cameron YEA Mayor Booth YEA

CARRIED MOVED by Soprovich, seconded by Cameron:

THAT proposed “Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 5068, 2020” and proposed “Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4985, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 5057, 2020” be presented at a public hearing scheduled for July 14, 2020 at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber, and that statutory notice be given of the scheduled public hearing.

Staff responded to a Council member’s question and provided information relative to the proposed public hearing start time. Mayor Booth proposed an amendment to the main motion. As the amendment was accepted by Councillors Soprovich and Cameron, as the mover and seconder of the main motion, the proposed amendment was incorporated into the main motion as a friendly amendment and did not require a vote; the amended motion follows:

THAT proposed “Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 5068, 2020” and proposed “Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4985, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 5057, 2020” be presented at a public hearing scheduled for July 14, 2020 at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber, and that statutory notice be given of the scheduled public hearing.


Council members commented and staff responded to a Council member’s question. The question was called on the main motion as amended. In response to a Council member’s request, a poll vote was held on the motion:

Councillor Cameron YEA Councillor Gambioli YEA Councillor Lambur NAY Councillor Soprovich YEA Councillor Thompson YEA Councillor Wong YEA Mayor Booth YEA

CARRIED Councillor Lambur voted in the negative

Mayor Booth declared a short recess at 7:57 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 8:03 p.m. with the following members of Council and staff present:

Mayor M. Booth and Councillors C. Cameron, N. Gambioli, W. Soprovich, S. Thompson, and M. Wong via electronic communication facilities;

N. Leemhuis (Chief Administrative Officer); M. Panneton (Director, Legislative Services/ Corporate Officer); M. McGuire (Manager, Current Planning & Urban Design); and S. Mikicich (Manager, Economic Development), via electronic communication facilities; and

P. Cuk (Manager, Legislative Operations/Deputy Corporate Officer); and C. Grundy (Legislative Services Clerk). 6. Update on Economic Development Plan Implementation and Local

Economic Recovery (File: 2580-10-2020)

Staff provided a presentation. Council members commented and staff responded to Council’s questions.

Councillor Lambur returned to the meeting via electronic communication facilities at 8:10 p.m. Councillor Soprovich left the meeting at 8:27 p.m. and returned to the meeting via electronic communication facilities at 8:28 p.m. Councillor Lambur left the meeting at 8:37 p.m. and returned to the meeting via electronic communication facilities at 8:40 p.m.

MOVED by Gambioli, seconded by Wong:

THAT

1. The report dated May 25, 2020 providing an update on Economic Development Plan implementation and local economic recovery be received for information;

2. A Council representative be appointed to the Economic Recovery Task Force, as described in Appendix ‘A’ to this report;

3. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting social distancing requirements, Council endorse a program to facilitate the creation of temporary patios for pubs, restaurants, food services and retail businesses,


and in connection with such program and any patios (including eating/drinking areas and outdoor retail space) permitted thereunder:

a) to the extent that any temporary patio created under this program impacts the applicant’s ability to comply with on-site parking requirements specified in the District of West Vancouver Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, temporarily suspend enforcement of such requirements until the earlier of November 1, 2020 and the date on which Council adopts a resolution to cancel such suspension;

b) temporarily suspend enforcement of the requirement to obtain development or other permits in connection with temporary patios, other than a licence of occupation where the temporary patio will be located on District property, until the earlier of November 1, 2020 and the date on which Council adopts a resolution to cancel such suspension; and

c) until the earlier of November 1, 2020 and the date on which Council adopts a resolution to cancel such suspension, waive any fees that would otherwise be required in connection with the creation or expansion of such temporary patio areas, and staff is directed to prepare a bylaw to amend the Fees and Charges Bylaw No 5025, 2019 to this effect if necessary;

4. Pre-approval be provided to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch for requests for temporary patios for liquor primary and manufacturer establishments; and

5. Staff provide regular updates on the number of applications and report back to Council at the conclusion of the program.

In response to Council’s request, staff provided a summary of the motion. The question was called on the motion.

CARRIED


THAT proposed “Temporary Patio Delegation Bylaw No. 5083, 2020” be read a first, second, and third time.

CARRIED


THAT proposed “Temporary Patio Delegation Bylaw No. 5083, 2020” be adopted.

CARRIED 7. Proposed Alternative Tax Collection Scheme Bylaw No. 5078, 2020

(File: 1610-20-5078)

Councillor Gambioli left the meeting at 8:48 p.m.

MOVED by Lambur, seconded by Soprovich:

THAT proposed “Alternative Tax Collection Scheme Bylaw No. 5078, 2020” be read a first, second, and third time.

CARRIED Councillor Gambioli absent at the vote


MOVED by Lambur, seconded by Cameron:

THAT proposed “Alternative Tax Collection Scheme Bylaw No. 5078, 2020” be adopted.

CARRIED Councillor Gambioli absent at the vote

8. Preliminary Development Proposal for 2204 Bellevue Avenue and

177 22nd Street (File: 1020-01)

Councillor Gambioli returned to the meeting via electronic communication facilities at 8:50 p.m.

Staff and D. Newby (Principal, Perkins and Will) provided presentations. Staff,

D. Newby, and B. Langereis (President, Delta Group) responded to Council’s

questions. A Council member commented.

MOVED by Cameron, seconded by Gambioli:

THAT the preliminary development proposal for 2204 Bellevue Avenue and 177 22nd Street, as outlined in the report dated May 20, 2020 from the Planning Technician proceed to public consultation prior to the adoption of the Ambleside Municipal Town Centre Local Area Plan in accordance with Council’s Preliminary Development Proposal and Public Consultation Policy.


Councillor Cameron YEA Councillor Gambioli YEA Councillor Lambur YEA Councillor Soprovich NAY Councillor Thompson YEA Councillor Wong YEA Mayor Booth YEA

CARRIED Councillor Soprovich voted in the negative

BYLAWS

9. Proposed Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 5052, 2020 (File: 1610-20-5052)

MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Soprovich:

THAT proposed “Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 5052, 2020” be adopted.

CARRIED


NEW BUSINESS

10. Extension of Woodfibre LNG Environmental Certificate (File: 0332-01)

MOVED by Soprovich, seconded by Gambioli:

WHEREAS on July 21, 2014, the District of West Vancouver passed the

following resolution:

1) the District of West Vancouver Council advise the environmental assessment office of our concerns regarding super tanker safety, rogue waves, foreshore erosion, conflicting waterway uses, and the LNG terminal in Howe Sound and tanker traffic, in response to their request for feedback on the Woodfibre LNG project; and

2) the District of West Vancouver be included in any existing and future committees, working groups and consultative bodies regarding the tanker traffic and location and operation of the LNG plant; and that

3) the District of West Vancouver Council write to the federal government with a suggestion to ban the passage of LNG tankers in the waters of Howe Sound;

WHEREAS on May 12, 2020, Nina Leemuis, Chief Administrative Officer of the District of West Vancouver (DWV) sent a letter to the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO), as the EAO had not advised nor consulted the DWV of Woodfibre LNG’s application for an extension to the deadline of their EAC;

WHEREAS the BC Environmental Assessment Office published a new Certificate Extension Policy on 22 April 2020 that requires any EA extension application to detail “new information that has come to light since the original EAC was granted that could change the conclusions reached in the EAO’s assessment of the project”;

WHEREAS the International Panel on Climate Change published a Special Report in October 2018 that finds it necessary to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, and that doing so will require “rapid and far- reaching” changes in all aspects of society so that net human-caused emissions of CO2 fall by 45%

of 2010 levels by 2030 and reach ‘net zero’ by 2050;

WHEREAS the Province of BC has adopted the GHG Reduction Act and the CleanBC plan and commits B.C. by legislation to achieve GHG emissions reductions of 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050 (over a 2007 baseline);

WHEREAS the District of West Vancouver declared a Climate Emergency on July 8, 2019, and established goals to reduce its emissions of CO2e/year in-line

with the IPCC goals of 45% reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050; and

WHEREAS the estimated GHG emissions of the Woodfibre LNG facility are estimated to be 129,400 tonnes CO2e/year based on their submission to the

EAO and there are no current plans in place to mitigate or offset these emissions to achieve net zero;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1) the Council of the District of West Vancouver not support an extension of the Environmental Certificate for Woodfibre LNG unless the extension includes a condition that Woodfibre LNG must meet the IPCC targets for its operation


within the District of Squamish to reduce its GHG emissions by 45% by 2030 and 100% by 2050; and

2) this resolution be included in the District of West Vancouver’s feedback to the EAO as part of our response to Woodfibre LNG’s application for an extension to their EA certificate.


Councillor Cameron YEA Councillor Gambioli YEA Councillor Lambur YEA Councillor Soprovich YEA Councillor Thompson YEA Councillor Wong YEA Mayor Booth YEA

CARRIED

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

11. Consent Agenda Items

L. Jones (address not provided) commented relative to Item 11.1 regarding

Sustainable Buildings Policy Harmonization, including: greenhouse gas

emissions; climate change; benefits of trees; and tree removal during property

development; and spoke in support of the preliminary development proposal for

2204 Bellevue Avenue and 177 22nd Street. Mayor Booth commented regarding

Council’s future consideration of the ongoing LIDAR study and Interim Tree

Bylaw No. 4892, 2016.

MOVED by Lambur, seconded by Cameron:

THAT the Consent Agenda items as follows be approved:

Item 11.1 regarding Sustainable Buildings Policy Harmonization; and

Item 11.2 regarding Correspondence List.

Councillor Thompson left the meeting at 9:58 p.m. and returned to the meeting at 9:59 p.m. via electronic communication facilities.

Staff responded to a Council member’s question. The question was called on the motion.

CARRIED 11.1. Sustainable Buildings Policy Harmonization (File: 0332-03 / 0282-20-0014)

THAT

1. “Sustainable Buildings Policy 02-80-386”, approved on April 23, 2018, be rescinded; and

2. Proposed “Sustainable Buildings Policy 0014”, attached as Appendix A to the report dated May 20, 2020 from the Senior Planner, be approved.


11.2. Correspondence List (File: 0120-24) THAT the correspondence list be received for information.

Council Correspondence Update to May 15, 2020 (up to 8:30 a.m.)

Referred for Action

(1) May 12, 2020, regarding “protection of home owners” (Referred for consideration and response)

(2) May 13, 2020, regarding “When are we finally going to fix the cellular phone reception in this community?” (Referred for consideration and response)

Referred for Action from Other Governments and Government Agencies

No items.

Received for Information

(3) 7 submissions, May 7-15, 2020, regarding Active Transportation Infrastructure Request

(4) My Sea to Sky, May 8, 2020, regarding “RE: Woodfibre LNG's request to extend their EA certificate”

(5) May 9, 2020, regarding Boulevard Pavers in Altamont

(6) May 9, 2020, regarding “Regarding traffic issues in Horseshoe Bay.”

(7) May 10, 2020, regarding “Beautification of our Waterfront” (Homeless Individual in John Lawson Park)

(8) 8 submissions, May 10-14, 2020, regarding COVID-19

(9) Force of Nature Alliance, May 11, 2020, regarding Climate Action

(10) May 12, 2020, regarding “Teen left seriously injured in West Vancouver assault | North Shore News”

(11) May 14, 2020, regarding “Re: Protecting public land use South West corner of Marine Drive and The Dale”

Received for Information from Other Governments and Government Agencies

(12) P. Weiler, M.P. (West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country), May 8, 2020, regarding “COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund for Cultural, Heritage and Sport Organizations”

Responses to Correspondence

(13) Director of Community Relations & Communications, May 8, 2020, response regarding COVID-19

(14) Director of Community Relations & Communications, May 8, 2020, response regarding “Jogging and Covid-19”

(15) Manager of Roads & Transportation, May 12, 2020, response regarding “MOTORCYCLE ABUSE”


(16) Senior Manager of Cultural Services, May 14, 2020, response regarding “Donation of art”

Council Correspondence Update to May 22, 2020 (up to 8:30 a.m.)

Referred for Action

(1) May 16, 2020, regarding “COVID 19 Precautions” (Referred for consideration and response)

(2) 2 submissions, May 19, 2020, regarding Building Permit Extension Request (Referred for consideration and response)

(3) May 20, 2020, regarding “Additional density at Park Royal” (Proposed: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4985, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 5064, 2020; Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 5065, 2020; Housing Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 5066, 2020; and Development Permit 19-047 for Gateway Residences Development at 707 & 723 Main Street) (Referred for consideration and response)

(4) May 21, 2020, regarding “Climate Emergency and Pandemic Risk of 5 floor expansion at each of 2 Towers at Park Royal South” (Proposed: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4985, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 5064, 2020; Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 5065, 2020; Housing Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 5066, 2020; and Development Permit 19-047 for Gateway Residences Development at 707 & 723 Main Street) (Referred for consideration and response)

Referred for Action from Other Governments and Government Agencies

No items.

Received for Information

(5) 4 submissions, May 15-19, 2020, regarding COVID-19

(6) 13 submissions, May 15-20, 2020, regarding Active Transportation Infrastructure

(7) 29 submissions, May 16-21, 2020, regarding Proposed: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4985, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 5064, 2020; Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 5065, 2020; Housing Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 5066, 2020; and Development Permit 19-047 for Gateway Residences Development at 707 & 723 Main Street

(8) May 20, 2020, regarding “Vagrant or Vagrants in John Lawson Park.”

Received for Information from Other Governments and Government Agencies

(9) P. Weiler, M.P. (West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country) (4 submissions), May 15-21, 2020, regarding COVID-19

Responses to Correspondence

(10) Director of Planning & Development Services, May 20, 2020, response to 2 submissions regarding Building Permit Extension Request.


OTHER ITEMS / NOTICES OF MOTION

12. No items. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS

13. Reports from Mayor and Councillors

Councillor Wong reported on: June 6, 2020 as National Health & Fitness Day and June as National Health & Fitness Month; and the cancellation of this year’s Heritage Club Games due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Councillor Soprovich reported on participation with Councillors Thompson and Wong in West Vancouver’s Five-Mile Run.

Mayor Booth announced that this is N. Leemhuis’ last Council meeting as Chief Administrative Officer for the District of West Vancouver, thanked her for her years of hard work, congratulated her for her many accomplishments, and wished her well on her upcoming retirement. Council members relayed their thanks and congratulations.

Councillor Soprovich left the meeting at 10:14 p.m. and returned to the meeting via electronic communication facilities at 10:17 p.m.

MOVED by Wong, seconded by Cameron:

THAT the oral reports from the Mayor and Councillors be received for information.

CARRIED PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

14. Public Questions and Comments

There were no questions or comments.

ADJOURNMENT

15. Adjournment of June 8, 2020 Council Meeting

MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Wong:

THAT the June 8, 2020 Council meeting be adjourned. (10:22 p.m.)

CARRIED Certified Correct:

[Original signed by Mayor]

MAYOR

[Original signed by Corporate Officer]

CORPORATE OFFICER

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