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Roundup of Business at City Council for the week of June 1, 2026

June 5 2026 –

City Council met this week to hear and discuss a variety of topics during Council and Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities meetings.

Tuesday, June 2

This week’s meeting began with the presentation of the proclamation for Italian Heritage Month and the approval of the following reports and referral reports on consent:

After that, Council approved the following reports:

Council then approved By-laws 1-20 (16.3 MB), By-laws 21-42 (3.9 MB), and administrative motion, Fast-Tracking Rental Housing – Updates to Residential Rental Districts (16.8 MB).

The following reports will be considered when Council reconvenes on Tuesday, June 9:

On Tuesday evening, a public hearing was held where Council approved 2026 Financing Growth Update: Bill 16 Compliance Update to Density Bonus Provisions & Inclusionary Zoning. (10 KB)

Vancouver ODP Amendment and CD-1 Rezoning: 1745 West 8th Avenue (113 KB) was referred to the Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities meeting on Wednesday, June 3. 

Wednesday, June 3

The Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities began with the presentation of the proclamation for World Refugee Day and the approval of the following reports on Consent:

After that, the Standing Committee received a presentation on VanStat: Facilities Condition and Maintenance (2 MB) and approved the following reports and Council members’ motions: 

Council members’ motion, Protecting Tenants at 75 East 8th Avenue Through the Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy Review (318 KB), was referred to staff.

Council members’ motion, More than Zero: Integrity and Accountability for Staff and Department Changes (322 KB), was not approved.

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 Policy and Strategic Priorities.

After that, Council approved the following:

The next regular meeting of Council is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 9:30 am. Find agendas and meeting reports on council.vancouver.ca.