Public Hearing

Dozens of West End residents opposed a proposed 25-storey hotel at 2030 Barclay Street near Stanley Park, citing conflicts with the West End Community Plan, traffic and safety concerns, and inadequate community consultation; the hearing was recessed to March 12.

• Second Round of Questions — Heather Lands 8–0 Carried
• Refer Heather Lands Debate to March 31 6–2 Referred
• Approve CD-1 Rezoning 3295-3333 Commercial Drive 8–0 Carried
• Extend Meeting Past 10 PM 7–0 Carried
• Approve CD-1 Rezoning 3553-3563 East Hastings Street 8–0 Carried
• Approve CD-1 Rezoning 2219-2285 Cambie Street 8–0 Carried
• Adjourn Public Hearing 7–0 Carried

Park Board Meeting

A nature-based attractions program including a canopy walk and zip line at Queen Elizabeth Park was approved, along with a recreation software contract renewal.

• Suspend Rules – Speaker Time Reduction 7–0 Carried
• Suspend Rules – Late Speaker Registration 4–1 Carried
• Adjourn and Reconvene March 10 4–3 Carried
• Adopt Committee Minutes – February 23, 2026 7–0 Carried
• QE Park Attractions – Business Opportunity 7–0 Carried
• Recreation Management System – Contract Award 6–0 Carried
• Lost Lagoon Tidal Reconnection – Concept Endorsement 4–0 Carried

Council Meeting

A proposed 40-storey mixed-use rental and social housing development on East Hastings referred back to staff over concerns about height, lack of rapid transit, and insufficient community amenities.

• In Camera Meeting Authorization 9–0 Carried
• Adopt Public Hearing Minutes Feb 3 and 10 11–0 Carried
• Adopt Public Hearing Minutes Feb 10 9–0 Carried
• Adopt AGC Minutes Feb 12 9–0 Carried
• Adopt Public Hearing Minutes Feb 12 and 26 9–0 Carried
• Adopt Nomination Subcommittee Minutes Feb 17 11–0 Carried
• Adopt Public Hearing Minutes Feb 24 9–0 Carried
• Adopt Public Hearing Minutes Feb 26 9–0 Carried
• Adopt Reports 1–4 and 8–11 on Consent 11–0 Carried
• Second Round of Questions – East Hastings Rezoning 8–0 Carried
• CD-1 Rezoning Three East Hastings Sites Main Motion Referred
• Amendment to Referral – Heights, Densities and Building Forms 10–1 Carried
• Amendment to Referral – Deeper Affordability 9–0 Carried
• Referral – East Hastings Rezoning Back to Staff 10–0 Carried
• Approve 2026-27 BIA Budgets On Consent
• Approve 2026 Graffiti Abatement Grants On Consent
• Vancouver Charter BIA Renewal Amendment On Consent
• FCM, UBCM, LMLGA Membership Fees On Consent
• 2026 Community Services and Social Grants – Amendment Champlain Heights 10–1 Carried
• Extend Meeting Past Noon – Report 5 9–0 Carried
• 2026 Community Services Grants – Amendment U Lost on Separation 4–4 Defeated
• 2026 Community Services Grants A–T Approved 9–1 Carried
• 2026 Property Tax Relief and Averaging 11–0 Carried
• Outstanding Motions Amendment – Transfer Items to Appendix A 3–7 Defeated
• Outstanding Council Motions Update 8–2 Carried
• CHIP Grant ALT Commercial Housing Society On Consent
• Granville Street Summer Patios Fee Waiver On Consent
• Nomination Subcommittee Schedule 2026 On Consent
• AGC Recommendations – Land Sales and Whistleblower On Consent
• Enact By-laws 1 to 21 11–0 Carried
• Leaves of Absence 11–0 Carried
• Business Licence Hearing Panel Change 11–0 Carried
• Car Free Days – Amendment to Amendment D and E 11–0 Carried
• Car Free Days – Meiszner Amendment (A–C) 11–0 Carried
• Car Free Days 2026 Grant – Final Motion 11–0 Carried
• Adjournment 11–0 Carried

Public Hearing

Vancouver's first-ever citywide Official Development Plan adopted after a lengthy public hearing, with the meeting adjourned past 10 pm and remaining speakers, debate, and final votes referred to the following evening.

• Second Round of Questions to Staff 10–0 Carried
• Additional Round of Questions to Staff 10–0 Carried
• Extend Meeting Past 10 pm (Full) 7–4 Defeated
• Extend Meeting to Determine Reconvening Date 11–0 Carried
• Refer Item to March 11 9–2 Carried
• ODP Amendment – 320-360 West 2nd Ave 11–0 Carried
• Vancouver Official Development Plan Adoption 11–0 Carried
• Adjourn Meeting 9–0 Carried

Park Board Meeting

Standing Committee of Council on City Finance and Services

Grants approved for Chinatown safety programs and a FIFA World Cup pedestrian zone on Granville Street; a motion to explore publicly owned grocery stores was defeated.

• Renter Services Grants 2026 (initial vote) 10–0 Carried
• Reconsideration of Report 1 Vote 10–0 Carried
• Renter Services Grants 2026 (reconsidered) 10–0 Carried
• Chinatown Strategic Priority Grants 10–0 Carried
• FIFA Granville Street Grant Amendment 10–0 Carried
• FIFA Granville Street Activation Grant 10–0 Carried
• Right to Food and Food Infrastructure 5–5 Defeated
• Extend Meeting Past Noon 10–0 Carried
• Shared Mobility Amendment (Klassen) 10–0 Carried
• Shared Mobility Regional Bike-Share Motion 10–0 Carried
• Approve Standing Committee Recommendations 10–0 Carried
• Mayor Sim Leave of Absence 10–0 Carried
• Councillor Orr Leave of Absence 10–0 Carried
• Street Vending By-law Amendment Enactment 10–0 Carried
• Adjourn Council Meeting 10–0 Carried

Public Hearing

Special Board Meeting

Board Committee Meeting – March 30, 2026

Concept plans approved for turf fields at Columbia Park and Beaconsfield Park, with the Beaconsfield field amended to target a minimum 60-metre width; Bard on the Beach granted a 10-year marina storage lease, and the 2026 outdoor pools reservation model endorsed with modest access changes.

• Suspend Rules – Speaker Time Reduction 5–1 Carried
• Adopt Committee Minutes March 9 & 10 6–0 Carried
• Vancouver Aquarium Development Permit – Consent 6–0 Carried
• Columbia Park Renewal Concept Plan 6–0 Carried
• Beaconsfield Park Turf Field – Width Amendment 6–0 Carried
• Beaconsfield Park Turf Field – Defer to Q2 2026 Defeated
• Beaconsfield Park Turf Field Concept Plan 6–0 Carried
• Extend Meeting 5–0 Carried
• Bard on the Beach Marina Storage Lease 6–0 Carried
• Vancouver Aquarium Development Permit On Consent
• 2026 Outdoor Pools Operational Plan 4–2 Carried

Council Meeting

Heather Lands rezoning approved with attainable home ownership component despite council concerns about provincial funding certainty; grants for SRO cooling and warming rooms also approved, switching funding source to the empty homes tax.

• In Camera Authorization 10–0 Carried
• Adopt Minutes: Public Hearing Feb 17 & Mar 4 11–0 Carried
• Adopt Minutes: Council Feb 24 11–0 Carried
• Adopt Minutes: Council (PSP) Feb 25 11–0 Carried
• Adopt Minutes: Public Hearing Mar 5 11–0 Carried
• Adopt Minutes: Council Mar 10 11–0 Carried
• Adopt Minutes: Public Hearing Mar 10 & 11 11–0 Carried
• Adopt Minutes: Council (CFS) Mar 11 11–0 Carried
• Adopt Minutes: Public Hearing Feb 19, Mar 5 & 12 11–0 Carried
• Vary Agenda Order 11–0 Carried
• Adopt Consent: Front-ender Agreement 11–0 Carried
• Heather Lands CD-1 Rezoning Approval 11–0 Carried
• Referral to In Camera Withdrawn 9–0 Carried
• Enact By-law 14: Vancouver ODP 11–0 Carried
• Enact By-laws 1–13, 15–16 11–0 Carried
• Changes to 2026 Council Schedule 11–0 Carried
• ODP In-stream Rezoning Consultation 11–0 Carried
• Villages ODP Amendment Consultation – Amendment Adding BIAs 11–0 Carried
• Villages ODP Amendment – Amendment Adding Tenant Orgs 4–4 Defeated
• Villages ODP Amendment Consultation 8–0 Carried
• SRO Grants Amendment to Amendment 11–0 Carried
• SRO Grants Amendment (EHT Funding Source) 11–0 Carried
• SRO Upgrading and Cooling/Warming Retrofit Grants 9–0 Carried
• Champlain Heights GICB Funding Application 10–0 Carried
• Front-ender Agreement Amendment On Consent
• Brewery Lounge Non-Enforcement Extension 10–0 Carried
• CD-1 (363) Referral to Public Hearing 10–0 Carried
• Regulatory Changes re Vancouver ODP 10–0 Carried
• Requests for Leaves of Absence 10–0 Carried
• Adjourn Meeting 10–0 Carried

Regular Park Board Meeting