How we process and release FOI requests
In compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of British Columbia, information in the records that falls under an exception or exemption in the Act, such as personal and confidential information, is severed from the record or "blacked out". Severed information in a document displays as a gray box. The section(s) of the Act applied to the severed information is in red text in the upper left corner of the grey box.
Beginning in 2016, we post all FOI responses with the exception of those that contain personal, third party, or City confidential information. We update releases monthly. The original request for records is contained in the response letter.
Information released in 2021
Documents and data are organized based on the date of released. Select the months below to see the information released.
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August
Release date Record type Request August 4 Other
Record of data collected for VanConnect “Dead Animal Pickup” requests, specifically: type of animal, date of pickup, location of pickup, and any additional data regarding this process. Date range: Jan 1, 2010 to Apr 30, 2021. August 4 Media PDF file (235 KB) City Manager Paul Mochrie's correspondence with Mayor Kennedy Stewart for June 24, 2021 to June 28, 2021. August 5 Individual PDF file (247 KB) Records related to concerns staff might have about the effect that the proposed development at 1780 East Broadway might have on mountain views from John Hendry Park (Trout Lake). August 5 Media PDF file (247 KB) Comprehensive data set breaking down heat-related calls by fire hall or dispatch area between June 25 and July 1 including any information on the severity of the call and age. August 6 Individual PDF file (865 KB) All emails, texts or direct messages from Councillor Carr to any other City Council Member or staff member of the City of Vancouver between 5pm and 8pm on June 29, 2021. August 6 Individual PDF file (831 KB) Records of noise complaints received about Robba Da Matti at 1906 Haro St, and who the complaints were sent to for June, July and August 2017 to 2019 and June, July 2021. August 9 Media PDF file (1.1 MB) Councillor Jean Swanson’s correspondence with Drug User Liberation Front and Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users for event she helped distribute heroin, cocaine and meth. August 10 Individual
Re. Stanley Park tennis courts: 1) Documents/ correspondence regarding programs prior to Tennis BC. 2) Correspondence regarding RFP and/or Vancouver Tennis Assn. 3) Tennis BC's contracts. Date range: Jan 1, 2019 to Feb 22, 2021. August 10 Union PDF file (3 MB) Securiguard contract or (if expired or not renewed) contract of new company. Date range: Apr 1, 2020 to Mar 31, 2021. August 12 Lawyer/other professional PDF file (171 KB) Records regarding intersection of E Hastings St and Penticton St, specifically: changes to bus and bike lane signage. Date range: Jul 16, 2020 to May 20, 2021. August 12 Individual PDF file (155 KB) Records regarding the amount of monies and other compensation paid out in 2021 to form City Manager Sadhu Johnston August 12 Lawyer/other professional PDF file (2.7 MB) All records, including applications and correspondence sent or received by the City, relating to DP Application 2020-00786 for permission to operate a Small Scale Pharmacy in conjunction with a Health Care Office at 633 East Hasting Street. August 12 Media PDF file (1.2 MB) All of Councillor Christine Boyle's email for June 25, 2021 to June 29, 2021 that contains any of the following words: heat, heat stroke, heat exhaustion, temperature, weather, hot weather, heat wave, heat dome, Environment Canada, climate change, and forecast. August 13 Individual PDF file (404 KB) Records regarding changes to parking regulations at 800 West 12th Street (across from main entrance of VGH). Date range June 27 to July 4, 2021. August 18 Lawyer/other professional PDF file (20 MB) Records regarding construction-related exemptions in the Vacancy Tax Bylaw. Date range: Jul 1, 2016 to Feb 1, 2021. August 24 Individual PDF file (9 MB) Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services needs analysis conducted in late 2018 by Darkhorse Analytics. August 24 Business PDF file (876 KB) Record of Report #SR1803094 for watermain testing at 3263 Pierview Crescent from Waterworks Operations. August 24 Individual PDF file (6 MB) Records regarding parking signage change in Jepson-Young Lane (between Gilford and Denman) and reasoning for removing previously valid street parking spots. August 24 Individual PDF file (1.8 MB) Records regarding steps City took to determine crosswalk at West 11th and Hemlock was not a danger to pedestrians and to not install warning lights. August 24 Other PDF file (254 KB) Historical daily water consumption data for City from 1980 to 2021. August 24 Individual PDF file (170 KB) Contract between the City and Coastal Mental Heath Service that will regulate the management of the supportive housing facility that will be opening at 205 Kingsway. August 24 Individual PDF file (176 KB) Records on COV work on Clark Dr between Kingsway and E 23rd: which department, purpose, what technical work, how deep excavation, how much excavation, and piping. August 25 Individual PDF file (615 KB) Most recent Director of Planning Bulletin advising of the maximum Floor Space Ratio for multiple dwellings in RM-4 zone where a development did not have an elevator or common stairs. August 31 Individual PDF file (3 MB) Records regarding Request for Quotation No. PS20200316, specifically: 1) Vendor submissions, and 2) Contract awarded to the successful vendor. Date range: Aug 16, 2020 to Sept 30, 2020. August 31 Media PDF file (992 KB) Regarding a meeting on June 16, 2021 involving Mayor Kennedy Stewart and others, about "Staff briefing Iona Wastewater Treatment Plant". August 31 Individual PDF file (167 KB) Complaints of cigarette and marijuana smoke for 1086 Bute Street -
July
Release date Record type Request July 6 Other PDF file (321 KB) Records of complaints about the operation or location of The Praguery food trucks on Columbia Street north of West 1st Ave, and/or in Olympic Village from January 1, 2020 to May 2021. July 6 Development/License Application PDF file (1.8 MB) Record of public comments and input for the rezoning application at 3304 Kingsway. Date range: Mar 1, 2021 - Apr 29, 2021. July 6 Other/property related PDF file (4.4 MB) Record of environmental assessment for 5205 Ross Street. Record of environmental assessment for 5205 Ross St., and records related to Grow Op. July 6 Street/Traffic PDF file (286 KB) Street light data for 4 street lights at E. 62nd Av and Knight St; the time the lights come on and off on December 11, 2018; and record they were in good working condition. July 7 Development/License Application PDF file (634 KB) Letters of support and objections regarding 1766 Davie Street (DP-2021-00090). July 7 Other PDF file (234 KB) Records regarding lobbying by FortisBC to the City, Date range June 1, 2020 - June 3, 2021. July 7 Other/property related PDF file (211 KB) Record of total number of exemptions to the noise bylaw granted by the City of Vancouver for the Oakridge Mall building site at 650 West 41st Avenue. July 9 Other/property related:
All records, incl. (9) items, to / from CoV, Park Board, and Burrard Bridge Civic Marina, regarding the jib crane at Burrard Bridge Civic Marina. Date range: Nov 1, 2019 - Nov 17, 2020. July 9 Mayor/Council PDF file (340 KB) Record of 3D computer model in FBX 2018 format as noted in Referral Report of October 27, 2020, page 9 Figure 6. July 9 Other PDF file (284 KB) Correspondence related to the lease for the Vancouver Aquarium to and from Park Board Chair Camil Dumont, including transfer of the lease to Herschend Enterprises. July 12 Development/License Application:
Records regarding rezoning application for 3609-3687 Arbutus St.: All correspondence and application information between the developer/applicant and the City’s planning dept. Date range: from the time of inquiry for this site to Jan 21, 2021. July 12 Street/Traffic PDF file (1 MB) Record of correspondence (letters and emails) received regarding RV encampment at Grandview Hwy and Slocan St. Date range: Apr 1, 2021 - May 23, 2021. July 13 Development/License Application PDF file (332 KB) Data in a spreadsheet pertaining to a map included in the council report "CD-1 Rezoning: 3084 West 4th and 2010 Balaclava Street" as of January 1, 2021 July 13 Financial/Agreement PDF file (312 KB) Explain how COV calculates Return on Cost and identify items included in revenues, expenses and project/construction, refer to p. 4 of Shape your City document. https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/streamlining-rental-display-boards-May-2021-Section-1.pdf July 13 Other/property related PDF file (1 MB) Record of noise complaints for 252 East 1st Avenue. July 14 Other/property related:
Standards of Maintenance inspection reports, including the annual SRA inspection reports, for the Regent Hotel located at 160 East Hastings Street from January 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018. July 14 Other/property related PDF file (466 KB) Records regarding Millers Independent Grocer, 7190 Kerr St., including: any complaints, investigations, safety concerns, enforcement actions. Date range: Jan 1, 2000 - June 1, 2021. July 16 Financial/Agreement PDF file (754 KB) Public open space agreements or statutory rights of way in connection with public space (closed section of Robson St.) between Vancouver Art Gallery and Courthouse Lands (800 Hornby St) July 19 Other/property related PDF file (11 MB) Records, including memos, staff reports, internal/ external correspondence regarding City's decision to approve temporary pop-up plaza at 200-block Carrall St. Date range: Jan 1, 2020 - Feb 17, 2021. July 20 Street/Traffic
Record (spreadsheet) outlining: number of parking infraction tickets in resident parking zones broken down by zone and month from January 1, 2018 to April 30, 2021. July 21 Other/property related PDF file (2.5 MB) Record of most recent and full City Inspection Report for the Flint Hotel, 1516 Powell St. July 21 Other PDF file (417 KB) 311 calls regarding early morning helicopter noise on June 22, 2021 with street name and block number for the location of the call. July 21 Mayor/Council PDF file (2.5 MB) Mayor and Council feedback reports (source: VanConnect App, 3-1-1, in-person, mail, and mayorandcouncil@vancouver.ca and the Mayor’s direct email address), which include, but are not limited to, the City branch notified, feedback type, topic, phone, email, whether the citizen requested a response, case details and event notes July 21 Mayor/Council PDF file (5.9 MB) All of Mayor Kennedy Stewart's email for June 25, 2021 to June 29, 2021 that contains any of the following words: heat, heat stroke, heat exhaustion, temperature, weather, hot weather, heat wave, heat dome, Environment Canada, climate change, and forecast. July 22 Other/property related PDF file (8 MB) Record of annual property inspection notes for 450 E Cordova St. (Oppenheimer Lodge). Date range: Jan 1, 2006 - Apr 27, 2021. July 22 Street/Traffic PDF file (287 KB) Records on COV work on Clark Dr between Kingsway and E 23rd: which department, purpose, what technical work, how deep excavation, how much excavation, and piping. July 22 Other/property related PDF file (226 KB) Regarding the Empty Homes Tax 2020 Assessment Year, record showing, the Total number of homes that paid the Empty Homes Tax and the Income generated by the City. July 27 Street/Traffic PDF file (882 KB) Record of parking signage changes including temporary alterations due to City works for the Jepson Young Lane between Denman and Chilco Streets, from April 1 to May 31, 2021. July 27 Other/property related PDF file (848 KB) Request for records for each property included in the 2019 Property Tax Sale for several categories. July 27 Other PDF file (332 KB) Records regarding the Heather Bay view cone since its creation up to and including present date. July 27 Other/property related PDF file (277 KB) Number of Strata Corporations in Vancouver, number Strata Corporations greater than 50 units & number of permits issued for new buildings greater than 50 units. July 28 Other/property related PDF file (3.3 MB) Record of citizen feedback to 3-1-1 or VanConnect regarding issues or concerns at Grandview Park. Date range: Jan 1, 2019 - May 10, 2021. July 28 Other< PDF file (248 KB)/a> The number of residential plumbing and sanitary, sewer lin permits issued to: Ashton Service Group/Ashton Mechanical, from January 1, 2019 to June 15, 2021. July 28 Mayor/Council PDF file (239 KB) Councillor Jean Swanson’s correspondence with legal and medical professionals regarding her distribution of heroin, cocaine and meth on July 14, 2021. July 29 Other PDF file (1.1 MB) Correspondence between CoV (@vancouver.ca) and Circle Productions Ltd. (@circleprod.com). Date range: Mar 1, 2021 - Apr 7, 2021. -
June
Release date Record type Request June 1 Other/property related:
SRA inspection records for list of 34 buildings from 2019 or 2020, whenever it was done last. June 1 Development/License Application PDF file (5 MB) Records regarding development application for Cannabis retail store at 3357 W. 4th Ave: 1) applicant submissions, support and objection letters, notices regarding status of DP, from December 20, 2016, to March 8, 2021 June 1 Other/property related:
Record of public feedback for permit application for 2895 W 33rd Ave (DP-2020-00743). Date range: Aug 1, 2020 - Mar 8, 2021 June 1 Other/property related PDF file (134 KB) CoV's record-keeping policy regarding requirements to keep all engineering assessments for public facility or building code violations, especially if an insurance claim was made. June 1 Other/property related PDF file (156 KB) Reports regarding David Livingstone Elementary School: 1) Hazardous Materials; 2) Hazardous Materials Inspection; 3) Post Abatement Inspection; and, 4) WorkSafeBC Notice of Project. Date range: Jan 1, 2016 - May 24, 2021. June 4 Mayor/Council PDF file (1 MB) Mayor and Council feedback reports via (6) sources. Date range: Apr 16, 2021 - Apr 19, 2021. June 8 Other/property related PDF file (4.6 MB) Records of: 1) Clark-Knight Corridor Whole Route Analysis; 2) the Corridor Plan that was developed based on Point #1. Date range: Analysis completed 2003-2005, and Plan shortly after. June 9 Mayor/Council PDF file (840 KB) Record of all of Mayor Stewart's video greetings for protocol shot Jan. 14, 2021, the name(s) of contractor and costs of scripting, producing, and editing the videos. June 9 Mayor/Council PDF file (313 KB) Record of all of Mayor Stewart's video greetings shot Jan. 25, 2021, the name(s) of contractor and costs of scripting, producing, and editing the videos. June 9 Development/License Application PDF file (4 MB) Neighbourhood notification results for 7215 Main St. development permit application (DP-2020-00829). Date range: Dec 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021. June 9 Development/License Application PDF file (6.5 MB) Neighbourhood notification results for 188 East Woodstock Ave. development permit application (DP-2021-00051). Date range: Feb 1, 2021 - Apr 27, 2021. June 9 Development/License Application PDF file (17 MB) Neighbourhood notification results for 3737 Rupert St. development permit application (DP-2020-00937). Date range: Feb 1, 2021 - Apr 27, 2021. June 11 Other/property related PDF file (166 KB) Records regarding 1480 Howe St. (Vancouver House)/ underneath Granville Bridge: 1) Contractors who applied for (3) types of permits, and 2) Any work done by CoV. Date range: Jan 1, 2017 - Dec 31, 2020. June 14 Other/property related PDF file (124 KB) Records regarding Landscape Department’s practice requiring 3 feet CRZ setback outside a tree barrier, in addition to Tree Protection Bylaw #9958, Schedule A, requirements. Date range: Jan 1, 2013 - Apr 30, 2021. June 14 Other PDF file (587 KB) Records regarding meeting between CoV, Canada Mortgage & Housing Corp., BC Housing, Coastal Health, and Residential Tenancy Branch to discuss sale of 333 E. Pender (Grace Seniors Home). Date Range: Apr 12, 2021 - May 4, 2021. June 14 Financial/Agreement PDF file (26 KB) Records regarding staff pay reductions since May 1, 2020: 1) Summary percentage for each union + bargaining unit; 2) Estimated savings; 3 )Any related briefing notes/ memos created between Aug 1, 2020 - Sept 30, 2020. June 14 Other/property related PDF file (316 KB) Records regarding Gibby's Field, 1400-block E 18th Ave.: 1) Nature of the work being done by the Engineering, Streets Design department. 2) The file on this lot. June 14 Financial/Agreement PDF file (50 KB) DCL reports provided to council for 2018, 2019, and 2020. June 14 Business/BIA PDF file (24 KB) Records regarding whether Pacifica Treatment Centre at 1755 East 11th has held a business license in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s (up to 1996) June 16 Financial/Agreement PDF file (7 MB) Current and past contracts the City has with PayByPhone. June 18 Mayor/Council PDF file (504 KB) Mayor Stewart's letter to Josie Osborne and David Eby requesting "Local Choice" legislation, per Feb. 10 motion (B.6), Local Elections, or confirmation letter is not yet sent. June 21 Mayor/Council PDF file (28 KB) Record of 3D computer model in FBX 2018 format, regarding Virtual Open House for City-initiated rezoning proposal for City-owned land at 625-777 Pacific St, referencing linked documents. June 23 HR PDF file (61 KB) Current data (as of June 7, 2021) on how many CUPE 15 employees at the City are full time, part time and auxiliaries. June 23 Street/Traffic PDF file (26 KB) Records regarding City Emergency Parking Program – Survey and the statement under the “Why” section: “Burning gas and diesel in vehicles is a major contributor to climate change – accounting for 40% of carbon pollution in Vancouver”: June 23 Financial/Agreement PDF file (29 KB) Record of the cost and source of heating and electricity for City Hall for the year 2020. June 24 Financial/Agreement PDF file (14 MB) Records regarding property tax cash payments: 1) Total amount for each year; 2) Details (6 items) of each payment; 3) Internal discussions regarding this practice. Date range: Jan 1, 2012 - Jan 25, 2021 June 25 Street/Traffic PDF file (2.6 MB) Schematic drawing of W. 4th Ave. from the intersection of Fir St. to Pine St. including measurements regarding the Granville Bridge off-ramp. June 25 Financial/Agreement PDF file (24 KB) List of City employee positions provided with free parking spots, stalls, or passes in 2020. Date range – January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020. -
May
Release date Record type Request May 3 Other PDF file (900 KB) 1) Job descriptions: a) Director, Organizational Development & Strategic Initiatives; b) Chief Equity Officer; c) HRCOr; 2) CUPE 15 contact info involved in negotiations; 3) CUPE 15 Collective agreement. May 5 Other:
Records re.: 1) Decision to close Stanley Park to cars; 2) Implementation of plan to close/reduce access of Stanley Park to cars, including: (3) specified types of communication. Date range: Mar 6, 2020 - Jun 8, 2020 May 5 Other/property related PDF file (2 MB) Records regarding reports, observations, investigations, erasures, repairs and any other course of action taken by the City in response to discriminatory graffiti. Date range: Jan 1, 2008 - Feb 1, 2021. May 5 Financial/Agreement PDF file (1 MB) Records of agreements regarding Coal Harbour School, Childcare, Affordable Housing Project, referenced in Council Meeting Nov. 25, 2020, RTS No. 14035, Recommendation A. May 5 Other:
Records regarding Gil Kelley (GM - PDS): 1) Calendar of meetings, and 2) Requests to work remotely. Date range: Mar 1, 2020 - Feb 4, 2021. May 5 Financial/Agreement PDF file (14 MB) Record of cost breakdown for prefabricated toilet, "Portland Loo" to be installed in Coopers' Park. Date range: Jan 1, 2021 - Mar 23, 2021. May 5 Development/License Application PDF file (136 KB) Record of recent Transportation Assessment and Management Study, and Transportation Demand Management Plan regarding 480 Broughton St (RZ-2020-00063). May 5 Street/Traffic PDF file (166 KB) Records regarding intersection of W 4th Ave and Burrard St.: 1) Speed limits, 2) Any spot speed surveys, and
3) Average speed and speed compliance. Date range: Jan 1, 2017 - Dec 31, 2020.May 6 Financial/Agreement PDF file (2 MB) RFP or sole-source Notices of Intent under which Maria Stanborough of C+S planning group was awarded contract to facilitate the City's Short-term Rentals Community Working Group. Date range: Jan 1, 2020 - Nov 15, 2020. May 6 Other/property related PDF file (161 KB) Records regarding Gregor Robertson wedding and photo shoot in Stanley Park: permit application, approval, related correspondence (including any invoices/ proof of payment). Date range: Dec 1 - 31, 2020. May 10 Mayor/Council PDF file (9 MB) All correspondence between Mayor's Office (including, but not limited to, Mayor Stewart, Neil Monckton, Alvin Singh and Anita Zaenker) and David Loukidelis. Date range: Jan 15, 2021 - Feb 10, 2021. May 11 Other/property related:
Records regarding 1255 Main St.: any planning reports that have conditions of issuing Development Permit DP208380. Date range: Jan 1, 1988 - Dec 31, 1991. May 17 Other/property related PDF file (5 MB) Record of any studies that examine the current and future use, and configuration of the downtown rail yards. Date range: Jan 1, 2016 - Dec 6, 2020. May 19 Other/property related:
Records regarding all industrial dischargers who had exceedances / infractions with sewer use bylaw and/or terms of permit for wastewater discharge to sanitary sewer. Date range: Jan 1, 2015 - Jan 21, 2021.(Excel list) May 19 Mayor/Council PDF file (15 MB) All written submissions sent to Mayor + Council regarding Mayor's Nov. 24, 2020 motion "Work with Senior Governments to Address the Overdose Crisis". Date range: Sept. 1, 2020 - Mar 3, 2021. May 21 Other/property related PDF file (8 MB) Records regarding Inspired Cannabis' application for Cannabis Retail Store at 220 Davie St, specifically: (2) categories of records. Date range: Mar 1, 2021 - Apr 9, 2021. May 21 Development/License Application PDF file (5 MB) Letters submitted to the City regarding the application DP-2021-00021, for 220 Davie Street. May 25 Street/Traffic PDF file (4 MB) Records regarding sidewalk, south side of 2800-blk W 16th Ave: 1) Inspection report from May 27, 2019. 2) Repairs, from Dec 21, 2019 - Apr 7, 2021. May 25 Financial/Agreement PDF file (156 KB) Records regarding City's ethical purchasing policy; has City: 1) Dropped vendor(s) due to labour rights abuses in factories. 2) Contacted supplier(s) regarding labour standards compliance, and worked with them to improve its labour standards. May 25 Other/property related PDF file (849 KB) District Building Inspectors maps for the years 2012, 2013 and 2015. May 25 Other PDF file (155 KB) Records regarding political representation and diversity, specifically: visible minority numbers in the 1990s and 1980s in the City of Vancouver. May 26 Other PDF file (1 MB) Records regarding parking signage on 1000-block E 10th Ave, specifically: work order(s) / email(s) dispatching work crews. Date range: Feb 10, 2021 - Feb 26, 2021. May 26 Development/License Application PDF file (7 MB) Public comments received for 726 Kingsway Cannabis Retail development application (DP-2021-00233), between April 13, 2021 to April 26, 2021. May 27 Other:
Recycling and Reuse Compliance Report(s) for Green Demolition, submitted under Unbuilders Deconstruction Inc. Date range: Jan 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020. May 27 Street/Traffic PDF file (943 KB) Table enumerating the entire fleet of vehicles used by the Vancouver Police Department in 2021, including equipment number, year, make, model. -
April
Release date Record type Request April 8 Other/property related PDF file (156 KB) Records regarding 480 Broughton St application (DP-2020-00849), Katelyn Crabtree communication with: 1) Squamish, Musqueam, and Tsleil -Walututh First Nations 2) CoV employees. Date range: Oct 1, 2020 - Mar 29, 2021. April 12 Other PDF file (156 KB) Record of documents, including (7) types of communication, regarding special access to COVID-19 testing or vaccination for executives, management, officials, staff and families. Date range: Mar 1, 2020 - Mar 25, 2021. April 14 Other/property related PDF file (5 MB) Public Comments received for DP-2020-00909. Date range: Jan 29, 2021 - Mar 1, 2021. April 14 Other PDF file (7 MB) Records regarding sale of air space above 690 Burrard (Christ Church Cathedral) to 666 Burrard (Park Place), including (3) specified items. Date range: prior to transfer date to Oct 26, 2020. April 15 Development/License Application PDF file (6 MB) Records regarding application for Cannabis Retail Store/Compassion Club at 494 W 39th Ave.: 1) Applicant submissions; 2) Support/objection letters; 3) Status notices. Date range: Nov 19, 2018 - Jan 17, 2021. April 16 Other PDF file (135 KB) City of Vancouver datasets for the Vancouver Homeless Count from 2010-2020. April 20 Other/property related PDF file (20 MB) 1) List of addresses of homeowners who have taken over public properties 2) Record of how City manages the process 3) List of penalties corresponding to the addresses in part one. Date range: Jan 1, 2010 - Jan 31, 2020. April 20 Other PDF file (2 MB) Record of the preliminary application submitted to Health Canada on March 1 outlining the "Vancouver Model" of drug decriminalization. April 20 Other PDF file (141 KB) The MOU signed by the City, the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, and the Province regarding encampments, as announced April 6, 2021. April 20 Other PDF file (143 KB) The MOU signed by the Province, CoV, and Park Board regarding ending "the Strathcona Park encampment and help prevent encampments in the future", as per news release April 6, 2021. April 23 Financial/Agreement PDF file (170 KB) Records regarding affordable and subsidized housing projects, specifically, (5) monthly statistics regarding tenant rent payments, for years 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. April 28 Other PDF file (2 MB) Record of all COVID enforcement warnings and tickets issued by the City's COVID team, broken down by month. (no date range) April 28 Financial/Agreement PDF file (170 KB) Record of all invoices submitted by Elettra Communications. Date range: Dec 17, 2019 - Dec 31, 2020. April 28 Other/property related PDF file (19 MB) Email correspondence regarding 380-390 W 8th Ave. mezzanines, to and from: Gil Kelley, Theresa O’Donnell, and Austin Norrie. Date range: Jan 1, 2018 - Oct 15, 2020. April 28 Other/property related:
Record of applications, correspondence, reports or inspections regarding any work done at 1055 W Hastings St. parkade. Date range: Jan 1, 2011 - Dec 31, 2017. -
March
Release date Record type Request March 1 Development/License Application PDF file (4 MB) Records regarding application by Canna-Place for Cannabis Retail Store/Compassion Club at 5890 Cambie St: 1) Applicant submissions; 2) Support/objection letters; 3) Status notices. Date range: Nov 19, 2018 - Jan 17, 2021. March 1 Development/License Application PDF file (7 MB) Record of applicant submissions regarding permit application for new construction at 5888 Cambie St. Date range: Jan 1, 2018 - Jan 17, 2021. March 1 Other PDF file (831 KB) Records regarding how the penalty amount of parking violations are determined and set for By-law 2952. March 3 Other/property related:
Records regarding conversion of previously designated tennis courts and surrounding areas into pickleball courts at Queen Elizabeth Park, including (9) categories of documents. Date range: Jan 1, 201 - Dec 3, 2020. March 9 Other PDF file (754 KB) Re. FOI 2020-657 and 2020-617: 1) Is VFD included. 2) Percentage of employees live in Vancouver/ other cities. 3) If laid off employees are included. 3) Avg. annual salary for each city by group (VPD, VPL, VFD). March 9 Other PDF file (5 MB) Record of correspondence showing reasons for decision to take the Burrard Civic Marina jib crane out of service. Date range: Jan 1, 2018 - Sept 25, 2020. March 15 Mayor/Council PDF file (130 KB) All correspondence between Mayor's Office (including, but not limited to, Mayor Stewart, Neil Monckton, Alvin Singh and Anita Zaenker) and Penny Ballem, Date range: Jan 10, 2021 - Feb 10, 2021. March 16 Other/property related PDF file (18 MB) Records regarding complaints, investigation and enforcement at: Regal Hotel, 1046 Granville; Astoria Hotel, 769 E. Hastings; and Cobalt Hotel, 917 Main. Date range: Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 31, 2021. March 17 Street/Traffic:
Records regarding non-consent vehicle towing: 1) Impound request time; 2) Hundred block/ street where vehicle towed; 3) Reference to bylaw regarding the violation; 4) Vehicle make/ model. Date range: Jan 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2020. March 17 Development/License Application PDF file (13 MB) Records regarding 86 Smithe St. development application: (8) categories of records. Date range: Mar 1, 2020 - Jan 29, 2021. March 17 Street/Traffic PDF file (150 KB) Information regarding any changes to street lamps installed or removed at intersection of E 54th + Nanaimo St., and specifically 5 meters east of Nanaimo. Date range: Dec 11, 2017 - Feb 23, 2021. March 17 Other/property related PDF file (1 MB) Records regarding 1269, 1285, 1295 W 8th Ave.: 1) Statements of Heritage Significance, and 2) Minutes/ reports from (2) Heritage Register Subcomittee meetings. Dates: May 21, 2015, Jul 8, 2015, Jul 15, 2019. March 18 Other PDF file (149 KB) Record of all briefing notes created for the BC Hydro executive team. Date range: Dec 2, 2020 - Feb 10, 2021. March 18 Other/property related PDF file (150 KB) Record of any studies that examine the current and future use, and configuration of the downtown rail yards. Date range: Dec 7, 2020 - Mar 3, 2021. March 19 Mayor/Council PDF file (15 MB) Records re. Councillor Wiebe: 1) Report by Raymond Young regarding alleged conflicts of interest, by votes on May 13 + 27, 2020. 2) Any advice by City's legal staff regarding potential conflicts of interest. Date range: May 13, 2020 - Feb 4, 2021. March 22 Financial/Agreement PDF file (5 MB) Records regarding the 2021 VPD budget, the COV 2020 and 2021 budget, pay raises and non-union salaries in 2020, and 2019 Financial Report, respecting $55 million deferred payroll costs. March 23 Mayor/Council PDF file (2 MB) Mayor and Council feedback reports (VanConnect App, 3-1-1, in-person, mail, email), including case details and event notes. Date range: Dec 30, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021. March 25 Mayor/Council PDF file (6 MB) Mayor and Council feedback reports (VanConnect App, 3-1-1, in-person, mail, email), incl. case details and event notes. Date range: Oct 30, 2020 - Nov 1, 2020. March 25 Street/Traffic:
Record of data (Excel) on daily usage and costs of electric vehicle charging at (3) specified stations, including (4) daily statistical reports. Date range: Jan 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020. March 25 Mayor/Council:
Regarding Mayor Stewart's Jan. 21, 2021 video greeting for Global Climate Adaptation Summit: a copy of the video, name(s) of contractor, and costs of scripting, producing, and editing the videos. March 25 Mayor/Council PDF file (131 KB) Record of Mayor Kennedy Stewart's 2021 workplan (as per the Jan. 11, 2021 meeting to discuss the workplan). March 25 Other PDF file (129 KB) Records regarding "Adoption Rats" tweet Feb. 16, 2021, including (6) categories of communication. Date range: Feb 14, 2021 - Feb 16, 2021. March 30 Financial/Agreement PDF file (1 MB) Detailed summary record (list) of City's investment portfolio, specifically all financial securities held, maturity dates, yields, and CUSIP. Date range: Dec 31, 2020 - Jan 21, 2021. March 30 Other/property related PDF file (4 KB) 1) Record confirming CoV owns sidewalk adjacent to 500-blk Burrard St. 2) Most recent inspection policies regarding inspecting City sidewalks for snow + ice. 3) If no records regarding point two above, record as to why there is no snow + ice inspection policy, including any Council decisions/ resolutions, Council meeting minutes, budgetary considerations, etc. (no date range) March 30 Other/property related PDF file (5 MB) Records regarding 3792 W 4th Ave: 1) Erosion control plans, and 2) Complaints and violations. Date range: as far back as possible to Feb 18, 2021. March 30 Fire and rescue PDF file (756 KB) The call volume at each of the 20 Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services Halls for the following dates: 1) March 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020; 2) March 1, 2020 to February 28, 2021. March 30 Street/Traffic PDF file (150 KB) Records regarding PayByPhone "lag time", specifically: 1) If the City is aware of this problem, and, if so, 2) What steps are being taken to correct the problem. Date range: Feb 1, 2021 - Feb 15, 2021. -
February
Release date Record type Request February 3 Development/Licence Application PDF file (274 KB) Record of permit issue dates and addresses for all Laneway House Permits from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2016*. *Data that is not publicly available on the City’s Open Data Portal. February 3 Other PDF file (146 KB) Record of total number of tickets issued, including fines and warnings, regarding wildlife feeding in Stanley Park, each year for the last (3) years. Date range: Jan 1, 2018 - Jan 19, 2021. February 3 Other PDF file (144 KB) Record of any complaints regarding Cedar Island Re-Manufacturing (New Westminster): air quality, noise levels, workplace safety. Date range: Jun 1, 2018 - Jan 28, 2021. February 5 HR PDF file (1 MB) Most recent job description of a District Building Inspector as of January 5, 2021. February 5 Public comments regarding Development Application DP-2020-00904 at 3429 Kingsway. February 5 Development/License Application PDF file (1 MB) Record of objections regarding Change of Use for DP-2020-00705 at 1032 Robson Street up to January 7, 2021. February 17 Other PDF file (155 KB) Record of any report(s) that project or predict damage or casualties from falling glass in downtown Vancouver, due to earthquake. Date range: Jan 1, 2018 - Jan 28, 2021. February 17 HR PDF file (156 KB) Records regarding elected officials and employees receiving/ trying to receive COVID-19 vaccine before their turn: 1) Total number caught/ warned. 2) Any disciplinary action. Date range: Dec 15, 2020 - Feb 3, 2021. February 18 Mayor/Council PDF file (157 MB) Re. "Statement from Mayor Stewart on extremism within Board of Non-Partisan Association," (Jan 28, 2021): correspondence between Mayor Stewart and (4) individuals re. (7) points. February 23 Other PDF file (2 MB) Records regarding the January 8, 2021 information bulletin on Quirky calls to Vancouver’s 3-1-1 in 2020, for the following calls: Dog - 6/23/2020, Trees - 10/20/2020 and Dumping mattress - 12/7/2020. February 26 Other/property related PDF file (135 KB) Record of statistics on HART’s (Hoarding Action Response Team) work, for example how many cases were handled in 2019 and any outcomes. February 26 Record of addresses of all legal secondary suites, as of Feb 23, 2021. -
January
Release date Record type Request January 4 Other/property related PDF file (12 MB) Records regarding application/approval for changing property use at 1847 Pendrell St, from hotel to multiple conversion dwelling, including (2) points. Date range: Jan 1, 2015 - Sept 30, 2016. January 5 Other/property related:
All records regarding geotechnical and hydrogeological reports for developments at 4052 Ash St, 523 W King Ed Ave, 4055 Cambie St (prev. 4083 + 4099 Cambie St). Date range: Jan 1, 2000 - July 16, 2020. January 5 Records regarding the renovation of City Edge Housing Co-op (3620 City Edge Place). Date range: Jun 25, 2020 - Oct 27, 2020. January 6
Business/BIA PDF file (37 KB)Record of name of the organizer for the Parade of Lost Souls event in 2017. January 7 Business/BIA PDF file (2 MB) Records of all contracts and agreements between the City of Vancouver and Tourism Vancouver. Date range: Jan 1, 2017 - Sept 16, 2020. January 12 Other/property related PDF file (1 MB) Record of geotechnical report for property at 453 E 23rd Ave. Date range: Jan 1, 2012 - Dec 31, 2015. January 14 Other/property related PDF file (149 KB) Record of document(s) relied upon by Park Board to project that CPI would be 2% for 2021 (Nov 30, 2020 meeting), regarding setting rates and fees for Burrard Civic Marina moorage. January 15 Business/BIA PDF file (577 KB) 1) Records of contract between CoV and Karen Ward, Drug Policy Advisor, incl. three points, and 2) Whether position was put to tender. Date range: Jan 1, 2010 - Oct 3, 2020. January 15 Other/property related PDF file (504 KB) Record of communication sent to strata corp. EPS 1133 at 2300 Kingsway, regarding barricades that were installed in the mews. Date range: Apr 6, 2019 - Dec 1, 2020. January 15 Development/License Application PDF file (373 KB) Records regarding refusal of DP-2020-00344 at 321 W Pender St. Date range: May 1, 2020 - Dec 1, 2020. January 18 Other PDF file (17 MB) Regarding Hub Cycling: funding applications and approvals, invoices, proof of payment for years: 2019 ($141,209); 2018 ($98,070); 2017 ($43,785). January 18 Other/property related PDF file (302 KB) All records regarding DP-2020-00768 at 7963 Granville St. Date range: Sept 1, 2020 - Dec 11, 2020. January 20 Other PDF file (2 MB) Records regarding surveying conducted by Geoterra at Everett Crowley Park on Sept. 23, 2020. January 22 Mayor/Council PDF file (165 KB) Records regarding Town Hall on Anti-Black Racism (Sept 24, 2020): 1) Chat transcript; 2) Who censored comments?; 3) Was Criminal Code regarding Hate Speech consulted?
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