Council Meeting

Bear spray sales regulations enacted, developer contribution rates recalibrated, and five rezoning applications referred to public hearing, including two West End towers.

• In Camera Meeting Authorization 8–0 Carried
• Approve Nomination Subcommittee Minutes Nov 28 2022 8–0 Carried
• Approve Nomination Subcommittee Minutes Feb 6 2023 8–0 Carried
• Approve Special Council Minutes Feb 28 2023 8–0 Carried
• Approve Special Council Minutes Mar 1 2023 8–0 Carried
• Approve Auditor General Committee Minutes Mar 2 2023 8–0 Carried
• Approve Special Council In Camera Minutes Mar 6 2023 8–0 Carried
• Approve Nomination Subcommittee Minutes Mar 10 2023 8–0 Carried
• Approve Council Minutes Mar 28 2023 8–0 Carried
• Approve Council PSPC Minutes Mar 29-30 2023 8–0 Carried
• Approve Nomination Subcommittee Minutes Mar 31 2023 8–0 Carried
• Adopt Consent Agenda Reports 2-4 and Referral Reports 1-5 9–0 Carried
• Recalibration of CAC Targets 9–0 Carried
• Sites for 2023 Alcohol Consumption in Public Plazas On Consent
• Auditor General Committee Recommendations Transmittal On Consent
• UBCM Emergency Preparedness Fund Application On Consent
• Refer Density Bonus Contributions Recalibration to Public Hearing On Consent
• Refer Cambie Corridor Townhouse Rezoning to Public Hearing On Consent
• Refer CD-1 Rezoning 1040-1080 Barclay Street to Public Hearing On Consent
• Refer CD-1 Rezoning 855-865 West 10th Avenue to Public Hearing On Consent
• Refer CD-1 Rezoning 208 East 54th Avenue to Public Hearing On Consent
• Reconsider Vote on By-laws 1, 2 and 4-9 9–0 Carried
• Amend By-law 2 Bear Spray Record Requirements 9–0 Carried
• Enact By-laws 1 and 4-9 9–0 Carried
• Enact By-law 2 Bear Spray License Amendment (as amended) 9–0 Carried
• Enact By-law 3 Bear Spray Ticket Offences 9–0 Carried
• Leave of Absence for Klassen 9–0 Carried
• Refer Climate Resilience Multi-Family Buildings Motion 9–0 Referred
• Refer Wine-on-Shelf Grocery Stores Motion 9–0 Referred
• Refer Arts Event License Policy Motion 9–0 Referred
• Refer Mayor's Budget Task Force Motion 9–0 Referred
• Leave of Absence for Kirby-Yung 9–0 Carried
• Leave of Absence for Mayor Sim 9–0 Carried
• Leave of Absence for Dominato 9–0 Carried
• Adjourn Meeting 9–0 Carried

Standing Committee of Council on City Finance and Services

Mayor Ken Sim's Budget Task Force approved to review city spending ahead of the 2024 budget, with amendments to invite Park Board participation; proposals to protect frontline services and climate programs from cuts were defeated.

• Adopt Consent Agenda Items 9–0 Carried
• Vary Agenda Order 9–0 Carried
• New Leases Child Care Centres On Consent
• 2023 Cultural Grants Operating 8–0 Carried
• Expanding TNS Business Licence On Consent
• Annual Procurement Report 2022 On Consent
• Climate Resilience Multi-Family Buildings 9–0 Carried
• Wine-on-Shelf Grocery Stores 9–0 Carried
• Extend Meeting Past 12:30 pm 9–0 Carried
• Arts Event License Amendment to Amendment (Boyle) 9–0 Carried
• Arts Event License Amended Amendment 9–0 Carried
• Amping Up Arts Event License 9–0 Carried
• Extend Meeting to 12:30 pm 9–0 Carried
• Budget Task Force Amendment - Frontline Services 3–6 Defeated
• Budget Task Force Amendment to Amendment - Park Board Invite 8–1 Carried
• Budget Task Force Amended Amendment - Park Board 9–0 Carried
• Budget Task Force Amendment to Amendment - VPB Invite 3–6 Defeated
• Budget Task Force Amendment - Include VPD 3–6 Defeated
• Budget Task Force Amendment - No Climate Cuts 3–7 Defeated
• Mayor's Budget Task Force 9–0 Carried
• Approve Committee Report Items 1-8 9–0 Carried
• Adjourn Council Meeting 9–0 Carried

Public Hearing

Housekeeping amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law and several other city by-laws were approved, correcting errors, updating terminology, and clarifying regulations with no public opposition.

• Miscellaneous Amendments – Zoning and Development By-law and Various Other By-laws and Land Use Documents 9–0 Carried

Council Meeting

Accessibility committee established, property tax distribution set at 57% residential, pedestrian scramble crossings approved for trial, and housing agreements enacted for multiple Langara Gardens buildings.

• In Camera Meeting Authorization 10–0 Carried
• Adopt Minutes April 11 2023 10–0 Carried
• Adopt Minutes April 12 2023 10–0 Carried
• Adopt Minutes Public Hearing April 13 2023 10–0 Carried
• Matters Adopted on Consent 10–0 Carried
• Changes to 2023 Meeting Schedule On Consent
• 2022 Property Tax Exemptions On Consent
• Vancouver Heritage Foundation Annual Report 2022 On Consent
• Kerrisdale Park Track Field Licence Agreement On Consent
• Disaster Risk Reduction Funding Application On Consent
• Oak Park Permanent Public Park Designation On Consent
• Extend Meeting to 12:30 pm 10–0 Carried
• Suspend Procedure By-law Speaking Time 10–0 Carried
• Accessibility Strategy Implementation Update 10–0 Carried
• 2023 Property Tax Distribution 10–0 Carried
• Water Works By-law Decorative Fountains 10–0 Carried
• Enact By-law CD-1 Fraser Street 9–0 Carried
• Enact By-law Liquor on City Land 10–0 Carried
• Enact By-law Zoning Miscellaneous Amendments 9–0 Carried
• Enact By-law DTES Oppenheimer ODP Housekeeping 10–0 Carried
• Enact By-law Sewer Watercourse Housekeeping 10–0 Carried
• Enact By-law Water Works Housekeeping 10–0 Carried
• Enact By-law Sign By-law Housekeeping 9–0 Carried
• Enact By-law Sign Fee Housekeeping 9–0 Carried
• Enact By-law Zoning Housekeeping Amendments 9–0 Carried
• Enact Housing Agreement 512 West King Edward 10–0 Carried
• Enact Housing Agreement 500-650 West 57th Building F2 10–0 Carried
• Enact Housing Agreement 500-650 West 57th Building C1 10–0 Carried
• Enact Housing Agreement 500-650 West 57th Building E1 10–0 Carried
• Enact By-law Subdivision 2009-2037 Stainsbury 10–0 Carried
• Enact By-law Subdivision 692 West 29th 10–0 Carried
• Enact Inter-municipal TNS Licence Agreement 10–0 Carried
• Enact Inter-municipal TNS Business Licence Scheme 10–0 Carried
• Form of Development 319-359 West 49th 10–0 Carried
• Form of Development 180 East 35th Avenue 10–0 Carried
• Budget Resolution 10–0 Carried
• Minor Amendments to Land Use Documents 10–0 Carried
• Miscellaneous Amendments to Land Use Documents 10–0 Carried
• Requests for Leaves of Absence 10–0 Carried
• Piloting Pedestrian Scramble Crossing Trial 10–0 Carried
• Protecting People on Cornwall Avenue 10–0 Carried

Public Hearing

Three rental housing rezonings approved, adding dozens of new secured market rental units in Mount Pleasant, Dunbar, and Arbutus Ridge.

• Waive Presentation: 657-685 East 18th Avenue 9–0 Carried
• Approve Rezoning: 657-685 East 18th Avenue 9–0 Carried
• Waive Presentation: 5995-6015 Dunbar Street 9–0 Carried
• Approve Rezoning: 5995-6015 Dunbar Street 9–0 Carried
• Approve CD-1 Rezoning: 3205 Arbutus Street 9–0 Carried
• Adjourn Meeting 9–0 Carried

Standing Committee of Council on Policy and Strategic Priorities

Council greenlit rezoning studies for two large Cambie Corridor care-home sites, and directed the Mayor to write to the provincial Health Minister about long-term care capacity.

• Adopt Items 6 and 8 on Consent 10–0 Carried
• 110 Water Street Liquor Licence Endorsement 10–0 On Consent
• 1133 Robson Street Liquor Licence Endorsement On Consent
• Extend Meeting and Vary Item 3 Order 10–0 Carried
• Second Round of Questions to Staff 9–0 Carried
• Shawn Oaks and Louis Brier Rezoning Directions 10–0 Carried
• Amendment – Mayor Letter to BC Health Minister 10–0 Carried

Public Hearing

• Waive Presentation: 1045 Burnaby Street 7–0 Carried
• CD-1 Rezoning: 1045 Burnaby Street 7–0 Carried
• CD-1 Rezoning: 4065 Victoria Drive 7–0 Carried
• Rezoning: 2126 W 34th Ave et al. 7–0 Carried
• Adjourn Public Hearing 7–0 Carried

Council Meeting