Roundup of Business at City Council for the week of September 11, 2023
City Council met this week to hear and discuss a variety of topics during Council, and Standing Committee on City Finance and Services.
Tuesday, September 12
This week’s Council began with the approval of the following reports and referral reports on consent:
- 2024 Interest Rate on Property Tax Arrears PDF file (41 KB)
- 3575 Kaslo Street – Approval for an Increased Capital Grant Due to Cost Escalation for 74-Space Childcare Facility PDF file (1068 KB)
- Rezoning: 5504-5536 Victoria Drive PDF file (588 KB)
- Rezoning: 4721 Oak Street PDF file (684 KB)
- Rezoning: 2821-2869 East 49th Avenue PDF file (628 KB)
- Rezoning: 2005-2045 West 49th Avenue PDF file (527 KB)
- Rezoning: 2753-2769 East 49th Avenue PDF file (524 KB)
- Report Back - Amping up the Arts Event License Policy to Support Arts & Culture in Vancouver PDF file (187 KB)
- Allowing Wine-on-Shelf Sales in Vancouver Grocery Stores – Amendments to Zoning and Development By-law PDF file (171 KB)
After that, Council approved the following report and referral report:
- By-law Amendments to Encourage Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging at Gas Stations and Parking Lots PDF file (83 KB)
- Rezoning: 6081-6083 Collingwood Place PDF file (490 KB)
Council then approved By-laws 1-14 PDF file (18 MB), and the following administrative motions:
- Approval of Form of Development – 1325 West 70th Avenue PDF file (530 KB)
- Approval of Form of Development – 4575 Granville Street PDF file (5 MB)
Council also approved a new business item entitled "Support for Securing Collision Conference in Vancouver".
On Tuesday evening, a Public Hearing was held where Council approved:
- CD-1 Text Amendment: 1111 East 7th Avenue, 1155 East Broadway and 2350 Glen Drive PDF file (24 KB)
- CD-1 Rezoning: 5235-5275 Kersland Drive PDF file (17 KB)
- CD-1 Rezoning: 351-359 West 16th Avenue PDF file (18 KB)
- CD-1 Rezoning: 3747-3761 Renfrew Street PDF file (19 KB)
Wednesday, September 13
The Standing Committee on City Finance and Services began with the approval of the following reports on consent:
- 2024 Business Licence, Vehicle for Hire and Animal Control Fees PDF file (576 KB)
- Quarterly Capital Budget Adjustments and Closeouts PDF file (307 KB)
- Contract Award for Architectural Consulting for Redevelopment of the Vancouver Aquatic Centre PDF file (136 KB)
- Clarifications of Construction and Project Values in the Building By-law PDF file (223 KB)
- 1039 Mainland Street – 1097130 BC Ltd (“Banter Room”) Dual Licence - Liquor Primary Licence Application Liquor Establishment Class 2 PDF file (642 KB)
- 2023 UBCM Conference – Sponsorship of Programming PDF file (119 KB)
Following that, the Standing Committee approved the following reports and member’s motion:
- Approach to Identifying Opportunities for Increased Revenues for the 2024 Budget PDF file (71 KB) - with an amendment
- Requests for Leaves of Absence PDF file (88 KB)
- Changes to Business Licence Hearing Panels PDF file (183 KB)
- Addressing the Hotel Supply Gap to Support Tourism Economy and Reduce Pressure on Local Housing PDF file (88 KB)
A Council meeting was convened immediately following the Standing Committee meeting in which Council approved the recommendations and actions of the preceding Standing Committee on City Finance and Services.
Thursday, September 14
A Public Hearing will convene on Thursday, September 14 at 1 pm, for Council to consider Adding Missing Middle Housing and Simplifying Regulations – Amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law PDF file (147 KB)
The next regular meeting of Council is scheduled for Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 9:30am. Find agendas and meeting reports on council.vancouver.ca.