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March 2026

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City Council
  • 8 present
  • 7 motions
  • 23 speakers
Agenda

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 β€” 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
Speakers Michael Burak
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Park Board
  • 6 present
  • 7 motions
  • 19 speakers
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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
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City Council
  • 11 present
  • 36 motions
  • 6 speakers
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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
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City Council
  • 11 present
  • 8 motions
  • 28 speakers
Agenda

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
Speakers Nathan Davidowicz, Laura Carey, Stanley Lee, Russil Wvong, Brennan Bastyovanszky, Peter Dowdy, Ke Jiang, Michelle Spencer, Tom Digby, Simone Aardema, Pamela Fitzpatrick, Haakon Koyote, Candace O'Connor, FranΓ§oise Raunet, Cameron Thorn, Patrick Condon, Kristen Severson, Ross Neil, Melanie Cheng, Mike Mangan, Hugh Stimson, Colleen Hardwick, Sharon Saunders, Masoud Sanai, Peter Waldkirch, Lewis N Villegas, Stephen Bohus, Tanya Webking
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