Roundup of Business at City Council for the week of September 15, 2025
City Council met this week to hear and discuss a variety of topics during Council and Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities.
Tuesday, September 16
This week’s meeting began with the approval of the following items on consent:
- Changes to 2025 Council Meetings Schedule PDF file (240 KB)
- 2026 Interest Rate on Property Tax Arrears PDF file (225 KB)
- Modernizing Business Licence Land Uses and Policies – Amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law, Downtown Official Development Plan By-law and Licence By-law PDF file (1.6 MB)
- Alleviating Sewer Infrastructure Issues Through On-Site Rainwater Management PDF file (563 KB)
- Enabling Outdoor Cold Plunges and Saunas – Amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law and Licence By-law PDF file (3.1 MB)
- Rezoning: 1401-1455 East 49th Avenue PDF file (833 KB)
- CD-1 Rezoning: 11-15 East 4th Avenue PDF file (3 MB)
- CD-1 Rezoning - 270 East 13th Avenue PDF file (5 MB)
- Rezoning: 5770-5790 Granville Street PDF file (760 KB)
- CD-1 Rezoning - 1366 West 12th Avenue PDF file (2.9 MB)
- Rezoning: 678 West 30th Avenue PDF file (696 KB)
- CD-1 Rezoning: 1676 West 11th Avenue PDF file (2.4 MB)
- CD-1 Rezoning: 516-536 West Pender Street and 501-515 Richards Street PDF file (7.1 MB)
- CD-1 Rezoning: 1111 Broughton Street PDF file (3 MB)
- Modification to a Condition of Enactment for 3077 Maddams Street (formerly 1405 East 15th Avenue & 3047-3071 Maddams Street) PDF file (379 KB)
After that, Council approved the following items:
- Public Realm Advertising Framework PDF file (193 KB)
- Report back - 897 Granville Street – Sign By-law Amendment PDF file (3.2 MB)
- CD-1 Rezoning: 441 East Pender Street PDF file (1.5 MB)
Council also approved By-laws 1-5 and 8-21 PDF file (37.7 MB).
On Tuesday evening, a public hearing was held where Council heard presentation and public speakers on Standardized Apartment Districts and City-Initiated Zoning Changes to Implement Broadway Plan and Cambie Corridor Plan PDF file (25 KB). Debate and decision are referred to the Council meeting on October 7.
Wednesday, September 17
The Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities began with the approval of the following items on consent:
- 2026 Property Tax Exemption – Seniors Housing PDF file (83 KB)
- Grant to BC Housing to Support Continuation of Temporary Shelter at 15-27 West Hastings (Bud Osborn Shelter) PDF file (101 KB)
- Contract Award for Supply of Landfill Services PDF file (60 KB)
- Contract Award for Asphalt, Concrete, Soils, and Rock Crushing Services PDF file (54 KB)
- Proposed Amendment to Subdivision By-law No. 5208 – Reclassification of 1140 West 54th Avenue and 1140 West 55th Avenue PDF file (613 KB)
After that, the Standing Committee approved the following reports and Council members’ motion:
- 58 Alexander Street - Removal of Property from Single Room Accommodation (SRA) By-law Designation PDF file (272 KB)
- Contract Award for The Accelerated Water Meter Installation Program (Supply, Delivery & Installation of Water Meters & Boxes–Phase 1) PDF file (101 KB)
- City-Wide Design and Development Guidelines – Phase Two Actions PDF file (457 KB) – with an amendment
- Reopening Clark Drive: Protecting East Vancouver’s Livability and Port PDF file (26 KB) Access – with amendments
- Prioritizing the Completion and Delivery of Community Facilities and Infrastructure in the 2027–2030 Capital Plan PDF file (26 KB) – with amendments
- Accelerating the Turf Field Upgrade at Beaconsfield Park for Inclusion in the 2027-2030 Capital Plan PDF file (57 KB)
- Creating Connections: Advancing a Transformative Active Transportation Pathway in South Vancouver PDF file (51 KB)
- Beyond Arterials: Creating More Housing Options on Low-Traffic Streets PDF file (57 KB) – referred to staff
- Removing Obstacles Preventing Sustainable Food Systems in Vancouver PDF file (49 KB)
- Greening the City - Enhancing Livability and the Tree Canopy Through Healthy Afforestation PDF file (66 KB) – referred to staff
- Strengthening Public Trust and Transparency Through Full Disclosure of Total Council Compensation PDF file (61 KB) – with an amendment
The following items were not approved:
- Contract Award for Operator (Lease) for VanDusen Botanical Garden Restaurant PDF file (149 KB)
- Improving the Empty Homes Tax to Curb Speculation PDF file (17 KB)
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.
Council also approved By-law 1 PDF file (184 KB), and By-laws 2 and 3 PDF file (610 KB).
Thursday, September 18
An Auditor General Committee will convene on Thursday at 3 pm, for Council to consider the following items:
- Audit of Recreation Facility Asset Management PDF file (1.3 MB)
- 2026 Auditor General Committee Meeting Plan PDF file (52 KB)
A public hearing will convene on Thursday at 6 pm, for Council to consider the following items:
- Miscellaneous Amendments Concerning Various CD-1 By-laws PDF file (96 KB)
- CD-1 Rezoning: 45 East 16th Avenue PDF file (123 KB)
- CD-1 Rezoning: 2110 West 5th Avenue PDF file (129 KB)
The next regular meeting of Council is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 9:30 am. Find agendas and meeting reports on council.vancouver.ca.