- Council will be asked, for I think the first time, to formally endorse incineration ("waste-to-energy") as the preferred option for Metro Vancouver's future solid waste strategy, with a further recommendation that such facilities be integrated into district energy systems.
- What looks to be an interesting presentation on financing affordable housing from Vancity.
- A Temporary Use Permit for the Lion's Gate Christian Academy to use some vacant waterfront land in the Harbourview area for their school. The information presented to council indicates that the City will likely lose about $34K in tax revenue if this proceeds. Given that the school and landowner are not interested in permanently locating there, and that the permit under consideration would only last for two years, I don't think that's too big a price to pay. I would feel differently if this were a permanent request.
- Bylaw 8086 is for a final vote. This one requires that all new multifamily developments in the City must hook up to the Lonsdale Energy Corporation district heating system, unless the Finance Director of the City says that the costs of hooking up are too high. I'm surprised that this has not prompted further discussion since my understanding is that hydronic heating is more expensive for developers to install than other (eg baseboard electric) systems.
- Contributing $50-60,000 toward the cost of installing a sprinkler system in the brightly-coloured heritage building at 8th Street and St. Andrews. Along with the project would be some streetscape upgrades as well as an official heritage designation for the property.
- The City's 2009 Annual Municipal Report has been prepared and will be the subject of a Public Hearing on July 12th. I'll comment more about this later.
Finance issues at CNV council this week
The agenda for Monday's council meeting is available. There are a number of interesting issues up for discussion:
