Roundup of Business at City Council for the week of May 27, 2024
City Council met this week to hear and discuss a variety of topics during Council, and Standing Committee on City Finance and Services.
Tuesday, May 28
This week’s Council meeting began with the approval of the following reports and referral reports on consent:
- New Agreements for the following Childcare Centres: 3 Corners Childcare Centre, International Village Children's Centre and Learning Tree Daycare and Lease Amendment for the following Neighbourhood House: Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House PDF file (140 MB)
- Grant to Amicae Co-op for Below Market Lease at 1047 Barclay Street PDF file (142 MB)
- 515 & 521 Hawks Avenue – Notice on Title PDF file (425 KB)
- Business Licence Hearing Panels - September to December 2024 PDF file (164 KB)
- Amendments to Restricted Zones (RT-7, RT-9, CD-1 371 and CD-1 463) to Comply with Bill 44 - Provincial Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) Legislation PDF file (7.2 MB)
- Amendments to the First Shaughnessy District Schedule and Heritage Conservation Area Official Development Plan (HCA ODP) to Comply with Bill 44 – Provincial Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) Legislation PDF file (28.4 MB)
After that, Council heard the 2023 YVR Annual Update PDF file (2 MB), and approved Arbutus Greenway – Establishment of City Land for Street and Public Space Purposes PDF file (2.3 MB) (with amendments).
Council also approved By-laws 1 to 17 PDF file (10.5 MB), and administrative motion, Approval of Form of Development: 192 North Renfrew Street (formerly 2901 East Hastings Street) PDF file (25.4 MB).
Wednesday, May 29
The Standing Committee on City Finance and Services began with the approval of the following reports:
- Adaptable Housing Design in the Building By-law PDF file (243 KB)
- Theatre Rental Grant Allocations – Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 PDF file (187 KB)
After that, the Standing Committee approved the following reports, and member’s motions:
- 2025-2029 Budget Outlook PDF file (233 KB) - with amendments
- Enabling Third-Party Investment in EV Charging Infrastructure on City Streets PDF file (189 KB)
- 2024 Cultural Grants (CASC, Capacity, Cultural Spaces) PDF file (385 KB)
- Cultural Tourism Events Fund PDF file (354 KB)
- Requests for Leaves of Absence PDF file (57.2 KB)
- Taking Action to Protect and Expand Arts and Culture Spaces - with amendments PDF file (119 KB)
- Piloting Pod Hotels in Vancouver PDF file (97.4 KB)
- Allocating Additional Funds to Accelerate Pedestrian Safety Measures PDF file (187 KB) - with amendments
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, May 30
A Public Hearing will convene on Thursday, May 30 at 6 pm, for Council to consider the following:
- CD-1 Rezoning: 1805 Victoria Drive PDF file (111 KB)
- CD-1 Rezoning: 5350-5430 Heather Street PDF file (114 KB)
- CD-1 Rezoning: 8815-8827 Selkirk Street PDF file (123 KB)
- Rezoning: 4635-4675 Arbutus Street PDF file (111 KB)
- CD-1 Rezoning: 130-150 West Broadway and 2520 Columbia Street PDF file (126 KB)
The next regular meeting of Council is scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 9:30 am. Find agendas and meeting reports on council.vancouver.ca.