Events, decisions, and reports at City Council for the week of April 11, 2022
Vancouver City Council met electronically this week to hear and discuss a variety of topics during Council and Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities.
Tuesday, April 12
This week’s Council began with the approval on consent of the following reports:
- CD-1 Rezoning: 7969-7989 Cambie Street PDF file (1.7 MB)
- CD-1 Rezoning 1668-1684 Alberni Street PDF file (6 MB)
- Rezoning: 160 West 44th Avenue PDF file (775 KB)
- Miscellaneous Text Amendments Concerning Various CD-1 By-law PDF file (82 KB)
- CD-1 Rezoning: 4949-5255 Heather Street and 657-707 West 37th Avenue (Heather Lands) PDF file (6.5 MB)
- Amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law in the FC-1 District, and to the Downtown-Eastside/Oppenheimer District Official Development Plan (DEOD ODP) By-law to Increase Social Housing and Encourage Heritage Conservation PDF file (2.6 MB)
- Encouraging EV Charging at Gas Stations and Parking Lots - Climate Emergency PDF file (200 KB)
Council then approved the following reports:
- Proposed Amendments to Election By-law No. 9070 PDF file (90 KB)
- Vancouver Police Board Budget Increase PDF file (1.7 MB) - with amendments
- 2022 Cultural Grants (Operating) PDF file (173 KB)
Council also approved By-laws 1 to 10 PDF file (13 MB). They then approved the following Administrative and Council Members’ Motions:
- Approval of Form of Development – 2924 Venables Street PDF file (11 MB)
- Requests for Leaves of Absence PDF file (15 KB)
The following motions were referred to the Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities on Wednesday, April 13:
- Asking for a Change to the Vancouver Charter to Allow the City to Levy a Progressive Property Tax PDF file (21 KB)
- Lock It or Lose It: Improving Secure Bike Infrastructure in the City of Vancouver PDF file (30 KB)
- Free Parking and Other Measures to Address Public Safety and the Revitalization of Chinatown PDF file (48 KB)
- Supporting the Innovation Economy PDF file (26 KB)
- Enabling a Recovery Community Centre in the City of Vancouver PDF file (49 KB)
Council then approved the new business item, Graffiti Abatement.
The motion, Rejecting the Increase to the 2021 Police Budget PDF file (22 KB), was withdrawn, and the motion, 2022 Civic Election Ballot Question to Measure Vancouver Elector Support for a 2030 Winter Olympic Bid PDF file (52 KB), did not pass as it did not receive a seconder.
On Tuesday evening, a Public Hearing was held where Council approved:
- Rezoning: 5337 - 5387 Willow Street and 826 West 37th Avenue PDF file (26 KB)
- CD-1 Rezoning: 6409-6461 Cambie Street and 505 West 49th Avenue PDF file (22 KB)
- Amendment to the Regional Context Statement Official Development Plan By-law for 1325 -1333 East Georgia Street PDF file (24 KB)
- CD-1 Rezoning: 2406-2484 Renfrew Street PDF file (31 KB)
Wednesday, April 13
The Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities began with the approval on consent of the following:
- Contract Award for Prequalified Contractors for Sewer Pump Station Projects PDF file (61 KB)
- Contract Award for Consulting Services for the PNE Amphitheatre Renewal Project Phase 1 and Phase 2 PDF file (53 KB)
The Standing Committee then approved the following reports and referred items:
- Wildlife Feeding Regulation By-law PDF file (189 KB)
- Relief and Rehabilitation of Aggressive Dog Designation PDF file (278 KB) - with amendments
- Animal Welfare Grant PDF file (65 KB)
- City Wharf By-law PDF file (653 KB)
The Standing Committee also dealt with the following referred motions:
- Asking for a Change to the Vancouver Charter to Allow the City to Levy a Progressive Property Tax PDF file (136 KB) – lost
- Lock It or Lose It: Improving Secure Bike Infrastructure in the City of Vancouver PDF file (78 KB) - with amendments
- Free Parking and Other Measures to Address Public Safety and the Revitalization of Chinatown PDF file (97 KB) - with amendments
The following motions were referred to the Standing Committee on City Finance and Services meeting on Wednesday, April 27:
- Supporting the Innovation Economy PDF file (70 KB)
- Enabling a Recovery Community Centre in the City of Vancouver PDF file (97 KB)
A Council meeting was convened immediately following the Standing Committee meeting, approving the recommendations and actions of the preceding Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities.
Thursday, April 14
A Public Hearing will convene on Thursday, April 14 at 6pm, for Council to consider the following agenda items:
- CD-1 Rezoning: 5-15 West 2nd Avenue and 1751 Ontario Street PDF file (29 KB)
- Zoning and Development By-law Amendments to support the Patio Program for Businesses on Private Property PDF file (23 KB)
- Regulating Self Storage Uses in Industrial Districts PDF file (25 KB)
- CD-1 Rezoning: 1477 West Broadway PDF file (29 KB)
The next regular meeting of Council is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26 at 9:30am.