Roundup of Business at City Council for the week of May 18, 2026
City Council met this week to hear and discuss a variety of topics during Council and Standing Committee on City Finance and Services meetings.
Tuesday, May 19
This week’s meeting began with the presentation of the proclamation for Guru Nanak Jahaz (Komagata Maru) Remembrance Day and the approval of the following reports and referral reports on consent:
- Lease of a Portion of the Coal Harbour Seawalk, Adjacent to 333 Menchions Mews PDF file (336 KB)
- CD-1 Rezoning: 2244-2280 West 6th Avenue PDF file (653 KB)
- CD-1 Rezoning: 2120-2130 West 10th Avenue PDF file (691 KB)
- CD-1 Rezoning: 1880-1898 Main Street and 1851 Lorne Street PDF file (700 KB)
- CD-1 (847) Text Amendment: 133-159 West 49th Avenue (Formerly 131-163 West 49th Avenue) PDF file (225 KB)
- Vancouver ODP Amendment and CD-1 Rezoning: 1745 West 8th Avenue PDF file (506 KB)
After that, Council approved the following reports:
- Sign By-law Amendment - PNE Exhibition Park (2901 East Hastings Street) PDF file (848 KB)
- Capital Grant to More Than a Roof Housing Society for Development of Social Housing at 1395 Rolston Street PDF file (28 KB)
- Amendments to the Street and Traffic By-law to Authorize Large-Format Electronic Advertising Signs on Streets PDF file (395 KB)
- Directions Report: Consideration of Modification to Conditions of Approval 1450 West Georgia Street, 1157 Burrard Street, 1640-1650 Alberni Street & 1668-1684 Alberni Street PDF file (234 KB)
- CD-1 Rezoning: 717-743 West 28th Avenue PDF file (290 KB)
- CD-1 Rezoning: 4339-4387 Cambie Street and 506 West 27th Avenue PDF file (251 KB)
- Fast-Tracking Rental Housing – Updates to Residential Rental Districts PDF file (19.3 MB)
- CD-1 Rezoning: 1500-1580 West 3rd Avenue PDF file (407 KB)
Council then approved By-laws 1-14 PDF file (34.3 MB), and the following administrative motion, Fast-Tracking Rental Housing and Small Hotels – New Mixed-Use Commercial District PDF file (705 KB).
Wednesday, May 20
The Standing Committee on City Finance and Services began with the presentation of the proclamation for Eid al-Adha and the approval of report, Tree Inspection Policy PDF file (696 KB), on Consent.
After that, the Standing Committee received a presentation on VanStat: Facilities Condition and Maintenance PDF file (2 MB) and approved the following reports and Council members’ motions:
- Contract Award for Consultant Services for Cambie Bridge Seismic Upgrade and Rehabilitation Program PDF file (275 KB)
- Amendments to Impounding and Vehicles for Hire By-laws – Towing Rates PDF file (270 KB)
- Carrying on Joe Fortes’ Legacy: Universal Access to Basic Swimming Lessons and Expansion of Aquatic Infrastructure as Core Public Safety Policy PDF file (139 KB) – with amendments
- Supporting Italian Day on Commercial Drive in 2026 PDF file (117 KB)
- Managing and Mitigating Development Pressure on Existing Small Business, Arts, and Non-Profit Uses PDF file (166 KB) – with amendments
- Understanding and Prioritizing Sex Worker Safety Policies and Resources PDF file (140 KB) – with amendments
- Work to Live, Live Near Work: Affordable Workforce Housing for Healthcare Workers PDF file (117 KB) – with amendments
- Preparing Community Centres for Post-Disaster Use PDF file (118 KB) – with amendments
Council member’s motion, Building the Evidence Base for Sustained Investment in Vancouver’s Arts and Culture Sector PDF file (105 KB) was referred to staff.
The following council member’s motions were referred to a meeting on Thursday, May 21:
- Eliminating Regulatory Barriers to Housing Affordability Through Alignment with the Provincial Building Code PDF file (125 KB)
- Review and Refinement of Multiplex Housing Policies Based on Early Implementation Experience PDF file (122 KB)
Thursday, May 21
The Standing Committee on City Finance and Services reconvened with the approval of the following council member’s motions:
- Eliminating Regulatory Barriers to Housing Affordability Through Alignment with the Provincial Building Code PDF file (125 KB)
- Review and Refinement of Multiplex Housing Policies Based on Early Implementation Experience PDF file (122 KB) – with amendments
A Council meeting was convened immediately following the Standing Committee meeting during which Council approved the recommendations and actions of the preceding Standing Committee on City Finance and Services.
The next regular meeting of Council is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 9:30 am. Find agendas and meeting reports on council.vancouver.ca.