City Council meetings and decisions

COVID-19 update

Meetings are held online (unless otherwise posted)

Following updated guidance issued on September 10, 2021, there is a maximum allowable capacity for public in-person participation permitted in the Council Chamber for local government meetings and public hearings under the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) Order on Gatherings and Events External website, opens in new tab.

We continue to encourage public participation via telephone during COVID-19 to assist in limiting contact with others. This is also the most efficient way to speak to Council.

As of August 25, 2021, masks are mandatory External website, opens in new tab in all indoor public spaces, even if you are vaccinated, until further notice.

• Get agendas and minutes
• Watch meetings online

Ways to participate

• Comment about Council and standing committee meeting agenda items
• Comment about public hearing agenda items (rezoning and heritage)
• You can now either speak at a meeting:
  • By phone(recommended)
  • In-person

Stay informed about upcoming meetings

• Sign up for emails about upcoming meetings and agendas
• Follow @VanCity Clerk on Twitter External website, opens in new tab

We'll continue to notify you as normal about public hearings for rezoning applications and heritage designations:

• Newspaper ad
• Mailed postcard to residents and businesses within two blocks of the site
• Site sign
• Application webpages

Questions? Email speaker.request@vancouver.ca or call 3-1-1.