Climate Emergency Accelerated Measures

Motion 7 · Standing Committee of Council on City Finance and Services, June 14, 2023

Carried Moved by Adriane Carr

Summary

Approved eight accelerated and additional measures to help close the gap between current trajectory and Vancouver's 2030 emissions reduction target of 50% below 2007 levels.
Current forecasts show only a 15% reduction under existing plans; with all planned CEAP and CleanBC actions combined, the projected reduction reaches 41%, still short of the target.
Measures span four areas: (A–B) complete walkable neighbourhoods, including aligning area plans with the Vancouver Plan and streamlining electrical servicing for missing middle housing; (C–D) active transportation and transit funding advocacy; (E–F) EV ecosystem strategy update and EV permitting improvements; (G–H) lower carbon limits for large commercial buildings and streamlined heat pump permitting for homes.
As amended, also includes EV public/private partnership study (E addition) and school capital advocacy letter (new I).
Four public speakers appeared in support before the vote.