Gastown Historic Area Planning Committee
The committee works to preserve and protect the heritage and character of the historic Gastown area.
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) update
We're transitioning to virtual advisory body meetings as an interim response to the health emergency. These meetings will be convened by electronic means as authorized by Ministerial Order No. M139, Local Government Meetings and By-law Process (COVID-19) Order No. 2.
The next meeting will be held on September 16, 2020
A link to join the live meeting broadcast will be posted below 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Virtual meetings will be held using Cisco WebEx Events. No software download is required, simply use the link below to view the meeting live through your web browser.
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Following the meeting, minutes will be posted online and can be found in the ‘Meetings’ tab below.
Terms of reference
The committee works to preserve and protect the heritage and character of the Gastown area (zone HA-2) by:
- Advising the Director of Planning on matters relating to Gastown
- Working with all City departments to develop and implement policies and programs that affect Gastown
Meeting frequency
The committee generally meets on the third Wednesday of each month, except August, at a location in Gastown. Meetings typically start at 4:00pm and run for 3 hours.
Time commitment
Members may also serve on the Design Review Subcommittee or on another issue-related subcommittee, requiring about three additional hours a month. Significant preparation time is required for all meetings.
Attendance requirement
Members may miss no more than four consecutive meetings without obtaining leave of absence from the committee. Membership will be terminated following the fourth such absence.
Membership
The Committee consists of 10 members, representing the following groups in Gastown:
- One community architect representative
- Two community business representatives
- One community engineer representative
- One community heritage representative
- One community hospitality representative
- One community resident owner
- One community resident tenant
- Two local property owners
Membership of the committee will be inclusive of low income residents.
Members are appointed by City Council for one-year and two-year terms. A newly-elected Council may reappoint members in a one-year term for one additional year. No member may serve more than four years.
Members
Terms expiring December 31, 2020:
- Viktorija Barakauskas (Community Engineer)
- Mahbod Biazi (Local Property Owner)
- Sarah Chesterman (Community Resident Tenant)
- Brady Dunlop (Community Architect)
- Clarence Lowe (Community Business Representative)
- Peter Meiszner (Community Resident Owner)
- Natalie Telewiak (Local Property Owner)
- Jurian ter Horst (Community Heritage Representative)
- Vacant (Community Hospitality Representative)
- Vacant (Community Heritage Representative)
Liaisons
- City Council: Councillor Colleen Hardwick
- City Council: Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung
- Vancouver School Board: Trustee Janet Fraser
- Staff: Hugh McLean, Planner
Resources for advisory committee members
- Accessible events checklist and resources
Helps for planning events that are equally accessible and inclusive, including for people with disabilities, seniors, and people who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ - Code of Conduct Policy PDF file (140 KB)
Sets minimum expectations for the behaviour of Council officials, staff, and advisory body members in carrying out their functions - Guidelines for Advisory Bodies PDF file (260 KB)
Explains the roles and responsibilities of members and liaisons and provides an overview of member procedures - Diversity on Advisory Bodies PDF file (30 KB)
Establishes targets to achieve diverse demographic composition on advisory bodies. - Procedure Bylaw PDF file (206 KB)
Regulates the procedures of Council and its committees and other bodies
Contact the Gastown Historic Area Planning Committee
Staff contact
Hugh McLean
Planner
Phone: 604-873-7056