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 2020
Documents and data are organized based on the date of released. Select the months below to see the information released.
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November
Release date Record type Request November 6 Other PDF file (1.5 MB) The pre-enquiry submission under the Moderate Income Rental Housing Pilot Project for 3084 W. 4th and 2010 Balaclava. November 17 Development/License Application PDF file (3 MB) Records re. 1670 E 10th Ave. (DP-2020-00489), specifically: any discussions re. zoning bylaw 11.6.2e., and response/feedback letters. Date range: Jun 8, 2020 - Oct 10, 2020. November 19 Financial/Agreement PDF file (2.5 MB) All unclaimed cheques issued by the City from January 1, 2005 to July 15, 2020, including: 1) Chq Number; 2) Chq Date; 3) Amount; 4) Receiver’s name; 5) Address of recipient. November 20 Electronic records containing residential and commercial building and sub/trade permits applied for from January 1, 1990 (or as far back as possible) to July 7, 2020. November 20 Financial/Agreement PDF file (60 KB) Records re. ISIN: CA921577RN48; CUSIP: 921577RN4; Issue: Nov 6, 2020; Maturity: Nov 6, 2030, including whether: Prospectus; Offering Circular; or Private Placement. November 25 Street/Traffic PDF file (883 KB) Record of confirmation that traffic restrictions were in place preventing any stopping or parking along Granville St., from 16th Ave to 10th Ave. Date: November 23, 2016, 7:00 am to 9:30am. November 25 Other PDF file (234 KB) IT search for correspondence between Vancouver School Board and City of Vancouver using "Cavell" as a keyword. Date range: Jan 1, 2016 - Oct 31, 2018. November 25 Other/property related PDF file (25 KB) Geotechnical reports for the current development at 1575 E 5th Ave. Date range: Jan 1, 1980 - Nov 9, 2020 November 25 Other/property related PDF file (25 KB) Geotechnical reports for the current development at 1856 E Georgia St. Date range: Jan 1, 1980 - Nov 9, 2020. -
October
Release date Record type Request October 2 Other PDF file (7 MB) The internal LAP (Leisure Access Program) policy manual. October 6 Other/property related PDF file (582 KB) Records of film permits issued for filming on the 5500-block of West Boulevard. Date range: Sept 1, 2017 - Sept 23, 2020. October 8 Other PDF file (1 MB) Records re. Leisure Access Program: 1) Current referral form; 2) Package sent to Approved 3rd Party Referral Orgs.; 3) Income assessment criteria. (See 2019-154). October 13 Mayor/Council PDF file (858 KB) Records re. Council Motion B.6 "Transparency and Accountability at Little Mountain" approved Feb 12, 2020: 1) Mayor's Office; 2) Contract; 3) Mayor's letter. October 15 Other PDF file (662 KB) Records re. discarded used needles collected from Parks: Emery Barnes, David Lam, Coopers, George Wainborn, specifically: numbers, location, date. Date range: Jan 1, 2018 - Sept 10, 2020. October 15 Financial/Agreement PDF file (1 MB) Re. $316,805 furniture costs from Brooks Corning, Heritage Office and COI: All purchase orders and invoices, incl. delivery and installation. October 15 Business/BIA PDF file (32 KB) Records of: 1) Contracts between CoV, Recycle BC, GFL Environmental, and 2) Performance and compliance. Date range: Oct 1, 2016 - Oct 6, 2020. October 15 Mayor/Council PDF file (35 KB) Record of detailed breakdown of Cllr. Michael Wiebe's local expenses and discretionary expenses (i.e. amounts paid for each location). Date range: Jan 1, 2019 - May 31, 2020. October 16 Other/property related PDF file (91 KB) All records re. environmental conditions of property at 1376 Bute St., incl. (5) specified types of records. Date range: from as far back as possible to Aug 12, 2020. October 16 Fire and Rescue PDF file (1 MB) Record of the (most recent) Fire Underwriters Survey for the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services. October 16 Mayor/Council PDF file (2.5 MB) All of Cllr. Sarah Kirby-Yung's email, social media/messaging app DMs, on any platform, re. "I (heart) J.K. Rowling" billboard, transgender rights, Pattison Outdoor. Date: Sept. 11, 2020 - Sept. 14, 2020. October 20 Business/BIA PDF file (25 KB) Records of all housing agreements (incl. drafts, proposed, final agreements) emailed to/from Sandra Singh. Date range: Jan 1, 2017 - Aug 21, 2020. October 21 Other/property related PDF file (1 MB) Records of complaints to 3-1-1 re. 1225 Cardero St. Date range: Apr 6, 2018 - Oct 2, 2020. October 26 Other/property related PDF file (12 MB) Specified Records regarding 439 + 451 Powell Street, Date range: Jan 1, 2011 - Jun 15, 2015 October 26 Other/property related PDF file (792 KB) Records re. cannabis "farmers market" operating in front of Vancouver Art Gallery: number of complaints/calls: 1) before, 2) after dismantled by police. Date range: Jan 1, 2016 - Feb 28, 2018. October 26 Other/property related PDF file (708 KB) Records re. plan/solution for a sick tree, case file # 13896755. Date range: Mar 15, 2020 - Oct 9, 2020. October 27 HR PDF file (761 KB) Records re. Extended Health/Dental: 1) Total amounts paid out per benefit, 2) Number of employees in each employee group covered. Date range: 2018 & 2019. October 28 Mayor/Council PDF file (1 MB) All records of correspondence to/from info@kennedystewart.ca. Date range: Jul 1, 2020 - Sept. 14, 2020 (Records from Mayor's website, linked from civic website.) October 28 Other/property related PDF file (40 KB) List of questions from the online survey conducted by the City of Vancouver regarding the Broadway Plan. The last day of the survey was July 28, 2019. October 28 Other PDF file (48 KB) Record of total number of non-bargaining unit staff that make up the City's Protective Services as of Oct 21, 2020. October 28 Other/property related PDF file (35 KB) All records re. planning for work on sidewalks and curbs at 1400-block of E 37th Ave., and along south end of Kensington Park, incl. (4) points. (No date range) October 29 Other PDF file (36 KB) Records re. Vancouver/Victoria Showcase NCAA basketball tournaments: 1) Correspondence to/from David Munro, Howard Kelsey, Sadhu Johnston; 2) CMO memos/reports to staff and council. Date range: Feb. 2, 2020 - Sept. 1, 2020. October 29 Financial/Agreement PDF file (35 KB) Contracts and employment information with the City regarding Daniella Fergusson from January 1, 2010 to October 14, 2020. October 29 Financial/Agreement PDF file (25 KB) Contracts and employment information with the City regarding Christina Laffin from January 1, 2010 to October 14, 2020. October 29 Other PDF file (24 KB) Record regarding the presence and operations of the federal designated quarantine site (DQS) in Vancouver. October 30 Other PDF file (9 MB) Correspondence and receipts of all travel-related expenses for the City Manager. Date range: Jan 1, 2018 - Jun 22, 2020. October 30 Other PDF file (248 KB) Records, specifically 1) email, 2) receipts, 3) invoices, and 4) contracts that show if anyone on list received new office furniture (such as chairs, desks or lamps). -
September
Release date Record type Request September 2 Other PDF file (1 MB) Record of notice (oral or written) made to City and Park Board regarding pump track, ramp, jump or the like in Grays Park between July 1 - July 20, 2020. September 2 Other PDF file (28 KB) Records (including email) regarding safety assessment of a pump track or other bike features in Grays Park. Date range: July 1 - July 20, 2020. September 2 Business/BIA PDF file (25 KB) Records of all housing agreements (including drafts, proposed, final agreements) emailed to/from Francie Connell. Date range: Jan 1, 2016 - Aug 21, 2020. September 9 Other/property related PDF file (1 MB) Regarding 1296 W. Broadway project: 1) Agreement to report energy use, 2) Agreement for provision of public art, 3) Sewer service, 4) Fire flow, and 5) Approved development app. Date range: Nov 28, 2017 - Apr 3, 2019. September 9 Other PDF file (3 MB) Park Board Ranger reports May 9 + 10, 2020: 1) Information passed to next shift regarding issues that need to be addressed by the incoming team; and 2) Reports regarding incidents. September 11 Other/property related PDF file (6.5 MB) All completed comment forms from the City's Secured Rental Policy Open Houses. Date range Mar 12, 2020 - Jul 27, 2020. September 15 Development/License Application PDF file (15 MB) Regarding 3450 E Hastings St (DP-2020-00041): Comments and letters received. Date range: Jan 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020. September 15 Other PDF file (3.5 MB) 1) Current documentation extending Nov. 1, 1908 Indenture (lease) between His Majesty King Edward VII and CoV; 2) Documentation / Agreements granting legal authority to Park Board to regulate traffic in Stanley Park. September 15 Other/property related PDF file (2.3 MB) Records regarding maintenance and repair of north side of W. 12th Ave. between Burrard St. and Cypress St., incl.: work order summaries, reports, complaints, measurements. Date range: Jan 1, 2016 - Aug 1, 2020. September 15 Development/License Application PDF file (13 MB) Records regarding Choom Holdings application for 1391 Richards St. (Cannabis Store), including: 1) Submissions; 2) "Relaxations" of by-laws; 3) Undue hardship claim; 4) Support/opposition letters. Date range: Dec 1, 2019 - May 31, 2020. September 15 Development/License Application PDF file (4 MB) Records regarding Lightbox Enterprises application for 106-1120 Hamilton St. (Cannabis Store), including: 1) Submissions; 2) "Relaxations" of by-laws; 3) Undue hardship claim; 4) Support/opposition letters; 5) Reasons for refusal. Date range: Mar 1, 2020 - Aug 12, 2020. September 22 Other PDF file (7 MB) Daily briefing notes & situation reports regarding coronavirus, held at the level of City Manager, Mayor's Office and Emergency Preparedness/Management department. Date range: Feb 22, 2020 - Mar 13, 2020. September 22 Street/Traffic PDF file (91 KB) Records indicating travel direction(s) for the roadway of the Main Street exit of the Georgia Viaduct. Date: Oct. 25, 2016. September 25 Street/Traffic PDF file (1.5 MB) Records re. complaints, inspection, maintenance, repairs, contracts of the road along Penticton St. between. Grant St and Graveley St. Date range: Jan 1, 2015 - Aug 17, 2020 September 25 Applicant's own PI PDF file (2.5 MB) Record of "excessive light" complaint filed with Property Use (Case No.: 13845986). Date range: Jan 1, 2020 - Aug 17, 2020. September 25 Development/License Application PDF file (4.7 MB) Records of letters received regarding DP-2020-00316 application. Date range: May 15, 2020 - Jul 31, 2020. September 25 Development/License Application PDF file (2 MB) Community feedback regarding Cannabis Retail Store application for location at 8546 Granville Street (DP-2020-00029). Date range: Mar 2, 2020 - Apr 15, 2020. September 25 Other PDF file (31 KB) Mental health complaints the City has received for the West End: record of complaints categorized by type and residential area; comparative statistics related to previous years. January 1, 2020 to September 22, 2020. September 28 Other/property related PDF file (4 MB) Records regarding St. Augustine School + Broadway Subway Project regarding (3) specified matters. Date ranges: 1) Jan 1, 2013 - Dec 31, 2015, and 2) Jan 1, 2017 - Aug 31, 2019. September 28 Other PDF file (915 KB) Current list of approved third party referral agencies for the LAP (Leisure Access Program). September 28 Development/License Application PDF file (835 KB) All replies to the Neighbourhood Notification issued regarding the Board of Variance hearing for La Canapa Boutique (2549 Main Street) to be held on September 8, 2020. September 29 Other PDF file (25 KB) Record of complaint emailed on Oct 1, 2009 to Will Johnson by applicant addressing the 2007 BC Place Roof collapse. September 29 Development/License Application PDF file (1.7 MB) Community feedback re. Cannabis Retail Store application at 1259 Kingsway (DP-2020-00077). Date range: Apr 2, 2020 - May 15, 2020. -
August
Release date Record type Request August 4 Mayor/Council PDF file (944 KB) All records regarding Mayor's meeting with John Furlong, on Feb 27, 2020. Date range: Feb 12, 2020 - Mar 12, 2020. August 4 Mayor/Council PDF file (1.4 MB) Regarding Council Member's Motion B.4: All correspondence between staff and Council, as well as recommendations and notes. Date range: May 1 - 15, 2020. August 4 Financial/Agreement PDF file (605 KB) All unclaimed cheques issued by the City of Vancouver from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019 and still outstanding by July 8, 2020. August 4 Other/property related PDF file (605 KB) Regarding City-owned residential property at 316 E 8th Ave.: (4) financial metrics and heritage listing info. Date range: June 1, 2015 - May 31, 2020. August 5 Other PDF file (44 KB) Definitions of all view cones and view corridors, in 3 dimensions, including but not limited to elevation information and digital GIS or other geo-referenced models. August 5 Other:
Records related to projects along the Cambie corridor (generally from 49th to 65th Avenue, between Oak and Main Street). August 6 Mayor/Council PDF file (285 KB) Records regarding June 29, 2020 phone call between Mayor Stewart and Ambassador Cong Peiwu of People's Republic of China, including: (10) itemized items. Date range: Jun 10, 2020 - Jul 23, 2020. August 11 Other/property related
Any documents re. engineering and construction of pedestrian/bike pathway along False Creek seawall, DE408507 and BU429878. Date range: Dec 1, 2004 - May 5, 2020. August 11 Development/License Application PDF file (2 MB) Opposition letters received regarding 2983 Rupert Street (DP-2020-00191). August 11 Street/Traffic PDF file (287 KB) All issued parking tickets, incl.: location, date, time, by-law, ticket number, ticket status, and description. Date range: Jan. 1, 2010 - Dec. 31, 2019. August 12 Other PDF file (232 KB) Investigation Report on bullying and harassment, by Gabriele Scorer. Date range: May 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019. August 12 Other/property related PDF file (233 KB) Most recent policies/procedures used to determine "land lift" in calculation of Community Amenity Contributions required to be paid in connection with (4) types of development/rezoning applications. August 17 Other PDF file (233 KB) Records regarding previous and/or current policies and procedures for: investigation and prosecution of offences under Protection of Trees By-law. Date range: March 1, 2016 - July 23, 2020. August 20 Business/BIA:
Records regarding Park Board RFP (Stanley Park Tennis Courts): 1) Decision to select final applicant, and 2) Communication between PB staff and Tennis BC re. provision of services. Date range: Jan 1, 2019 - May 5, 2020. August 20 Mayor/Council PDF file (2 MB) Regarding Anti-racism Roundtable: agenda, minutes, list of invitees + attendees (full names + affiliations), briefing notes/material, script, talking points, presentation material, audio recording, transcript, handwritten notes. Date: May 25, 2020. August 24 Other PDF file (26 KB) Records regarding "Gassy Jack" Deighton statue donation to City of Vancouver, including (4) specified points. Date range: Jan. 1, 1970 - July 23, 2020. August 25 Mayor/Council PDF file (2 MB) All correspondence (regardless of medium and platform) between Gwen Hardy and Neil Monckton and Alvin Singh. Date range: Nov 9, 2019 - Jun 1, 2020. August 25 Other/property related PDF file (3 MB) Most recent + signed: 1) Housing Agreement (Provincial Rental Housing Corp); 2) MOU (BC Housing); 3) Agreement(s) regarding The View (250 Powell St, 211 Gore Ave, 275 Cordova St). August 27 Other PDF file (13 MB) All of Michelle Collens's emails to/from any persons using the following domains: @NHL.com; @Canucks.com; and, @Aquilini.com. Date range: Apr 15, 2020 - May 5, 2020. August 27 Other PDF file (2 MB) All of Michelle Collens's correspondence to and from any persons using domains: @NHL.com, @Canucks.com, @Aquilini.com. Date range: May 6, 2020 - Jun 18, 2020. August 28 Other PDF file (888 KB) Complaints sent to Mayor and Council correspondence and 311 regarding the bollards located along the Arbutus Greenway (including the intersection at W 8th Ave). Date range: Jan 1, 2015 - May 27, 2020. -
July
Release date Record type Request July 2 Other PDF file (4 MB) Council Report that accompanied "Industrial Lands Policies, adopted by City Council March 14, 1995". July 2 Mayor/Council PDF file (25 KB) Re. Park Lane Strata VR611, Champlain Heights: method used to calculated "unit entitlements" for all strata lots, incl. (3) categories of records. (no date range) July 3 Mayor/Council PDF file (1 MB) Council Report on 1660 E Broadway "The Rio Theatre", whereby one-time conditional grant of $375,000 was approved at In camera Council meeting on July 25, 2018. July 6 Development/Licence Application PDF file (6 MB) All records incl. email, letters and documents re. rezoning application for 1778 Davie St to allow a Cannabis Retail Store. Date range: Jan 1, 2019 - Jun 12, 2020 July 7 Business/BIA PDF file (31 KB) All policies/procedures/bylaws re. marina moorage agreement/contract requirements (excluding published contract). Date range: Jan 1, 2018 - May 25, 2020. July 10 Mayor/Council PDF file (2 MB) 1) All correspondence re. Blackout Tuesday and 2) The decision to limit social media activity on June 2, 2020, from (4) specified depts. Date range: May 30, 2020 - June 3, 2020. July 13 Mayor/Council related PDF file (30 KB) All correspondence re. Surrey Police Board sent or received by (3) specified departments. Date range: Jan 1, 2020 - May 25, 2020. July 13 Mayor/Council PDF file (29 KB) All correspondence sent or received regarding the Surrey Police Transition between January 1, 2020 and May 25, 2020. July 13 Mayor/Council PDF file (29 KB) All correspondence sent/received from Mayor, and/or City Council and City Manager's Office re. Surrey Police Transition between Jan 1, 2020 - May 25, 2020. July 14 Other PDF file (163 KB) Any communication re. 2019 Vancouver Police Board Street Check Review report, by Pyxis Consulting. Date range: Jan 1, 2018 - Jun 29, 2020. July 15 Other PDF file (4 MB) Correspondence to/from OIPC re. s.71, categories of records available without request, including completed survey + supporting documentation, per OIPC’s report Jun 11, 2020. July 17 Business/BIA PDF file (754 KB) The company registered to operate transport under the Vehicle for Hire licence plate 8857. Date: September 22, 2019. July 17 Other/property related PDF file (1 MB) Process map used for building permit applications for new single family homes + laneway houses, including all steps from plan submission to building permit issuance, and information from (4) depts. July 22 Development/Licence Application PDF file (848 KB) Re. 3365 Commercial Dr. and 1695 - 1775 E. 18th Ave: Names of staff responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on plans for DP-2017-00181. Date range: Feb 23, 2017 - Apr 20, 2018. July 22 Development/Licence Application All records re. 86 Smithe St. (DP-2020-0199): 1) List of (3) categories of records, and 2) All documents re. Canadian Cannabis Media Corporation. Date range: Mar 10, 2020 - Jun 17, 2020. July 22 Development/Licence Application PDF file (2 MB) All public feedback re. development permit application for Cannabis Retail Store at 2549 Main St. Date range: Notification period up to April 22, 2020. July 23 Street/Traffic PDF file (1 MB) Records specifying the road configuration at Blenheim Street and Point Grey Road as of August 7, 2016. July 24 Other/property related PDF file (3 MB) Tenant Relocation Plan materials re. 1875 Yew St, including but not limited to initial application and interim reports. Date range: May 1, 2019 - Jun 11, 2020. July 24 Development/Licence Application PDF file (893 KB) Re. 2880 Venables St, Notre Dame Regional Secondary School: biologist report re. removing row of poplar trees along Kaslo St. (DP-2018-00128). Date range: May 25, 2020 - Jun 10, 2020. July 24 Mayor/Council PDF file (86 KB) All Mayor and Councillor correspondence re. protests on Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts with i) City staff and ii) VPD. Dates: Jun 12 - Jun 15, 2020. July 27 Financial/Agreement PDF file (10 MB) Financial Review completed by Ernst & Young for PS20190360, Consulting Services for Baseline Financial Review. July 27 Mayor/Council PDF file (29 KB) All correspondence* re. Surrey Police Dept and/or Surrey Police Transition to/from Mayor's Office and/or Sadhu Johnston. Date range: Jan 1, 2020 - May 25, 2020. *excluding general public July 28 Other PDF file (3 MB) Most recent record (i.e. report) that shows the City of Vancouver's position on the usage of garburators. July 28 Mayor/Council PDF file (29 KB) All correspondence sent or received between the City of Surrey and the City of Vancouver regarding Surrey Police Department between January 1, 2020 and May 25, 2020 July 29 Business/BIA PDF file (11 MB) Current contract with the provider of parking enforcement handhelds and/or parking citation processing and collection services. July 29 Development/Licence Application PDF file (19 MB) Re. 555 W. Cordova development application: All feedback forms received, incl. those submitted at Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Open House. Date range: Feb 18, 2020 - Jun 16, 2020 July 30 Other/property related PDF file (12 MB) Procedures and equipment used to conduct noise by-law violation testing in regard to mechanical unit noises (Noise Control By-law 6555). (No date range) -
June
Release date Record type Request June 2 Mayor/Council PDF file (186 KB) All correspondence received by Mayor, Melissa de Genova, and Sarah Kirby-Yung, re. 1) 2010 Winter Olympics 10th Anniversary, and 2) suggestion that Vancouver should bid for 2030 Winter Olympics. Date range: Feb 25 - Mar 17, 2020. June 2 Street/Traffic PDF file (164 KB) Any records of: 1) road construction, and 2) lane closures at intersection of Nanaimo and Pandora. Date: Sept 8, 2018 June 2 Other/property related PDF file (965 KB) Public correspondence related to DP-2019-00494 at 2145 Kingsway (Cannabis Retail Store Permit). Date of application refusal: November 12, 2019. June 2 Other PDF file (4 MB) Engineering Services Strategic Plan 2017-2020. June 4 Other PDF file (719 KB) 1. A list of all the URL categories blocked on the City network, with examples of websites under each of the categories, and 2. Additional instructions to City employees regarding responsible website use. Date range: Sept 1, 2019 to Mar 1, 2020 June 5 Mayor/Council PDF file (29 KB) Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung's daily calendar and agenda for Feb 14, 2020 to Mar 31, 2020. June 5 Mayor/Council related PDF file (307 KB) Councillor Melissa De Genova's daily calendar and agenda for Feb 14, 2020 to Mar 31, 2020. June 8 Other/property related PDF file (3 MB) Re. rezoning application for 3084 W 4th Ave and 2010 Balaclava St., submitted Jan 21, 2020: 1) Arborist report, and 2) CAD files: (i) Original proposed building, and (ii) Original proposed building shadow study. June 11 Development/Licence Application PDF file (165 KB) Record of Perpetual Taxi licences sold to taxi drivers/taxi companies: 1) Number of licences sold; 2) Cost of licences; 3) Terms and conditions of licences. Date range: Jan 1, 1980 - Dec 31, 1986. June 19 Street/Traffic related PDF file (1 MB) All Street & Traffic Bylaw s.17.5(c)(ii) tickets issued for violations at W 13th Ave and Birch St. Date range: May 13, 2000 - May 13, 2020. June 19 Other/property related PDF file (466 KB) Report from sewage backup and flooding at retail level of 700 W Broadway. Date: May 29, 2020. June 23 Other PDF file (2 MB) Lane closure(s) due to construction at West Georgia and Burrard, on February 4, 2020 at 9:30 am. June 26 Street/Traffic PDF file (937 KB) Traffic Management Manual Figures 8.6, 8.7, and 8.10 that were referenced on pages 1 and 4 in the responsive record package for 2020-269. -
May
Release date Record type Request May 4 Mayor/Council PDF file (181 KB) All correspondence received by Mayor, Melissa de Genova, and Sarah Kirby-Yung, re. 1) 2010 Winter Olympics 10th Anniversary, and 2) suggestion that Vancouver should bid for 2030 Winter Olympics. Date range: Feb 20, 2020 - Feb 24, 2020. May 6 Other/property related PDF file (5 MB) Heritage Revitalization Application for 2856 West 3rd Avenue, Development Permit DE416750. Date range: Jan 1, 2013 - Dec 31, 2014. May 12 Other PDF file (4 MB) All email sent and received by Gil Kelley and Sadhu Johnston related to the Squamish First Nations plans to develop reserve land at the foot of the Burrard Bridge. May 12 Other PDF file (173 KB) All records from all Sport Hosting Vancouver meetings re. NHL, Canucks, and venues for training and games in 2020. Date range: Apr 15, 2020 - May 5, 2020. May 13 Other PDF file (94 KB) Any documents detailing methods used to prevent corrosion in water mains, incl.: 1) Analyses, 2) Policy for replacement/rehabilitation, 3) Cathodic protection systems. Date range: up to Mar 31, 2020. May 13 Other/property related PDF file (209 KB) Architectural floor plans from 1982-1983 for the historical "Denman Place Hotel" located at 1733 Comox St. May 19 Mayor/Council related PDF file (493 KB) Chinatown COVID-19 Event Feb 17, 2020, event proposal including all messages, media plans, speaking notes, provincial/federal correspondence, etc. Date range: Feb 3, 2020 - Feb 17, 2020. May 22 Financial/Agreement PDF file (6 MB) Records related to the Hastings Racecourse Lease Agreement renewal. May 26 Mayor/Council PDF file (185 KB) All documents prepared and received by Mayor's Office regarding formation of new ethnic community volunteer patrols for VPD. Date range: Sept 1, 2019 - May 9, 2020. May 27 Other/property related PDF file (2 MB) The "Letter of Inquiry" to develop the Bay Parkade (Seymour St site). Date range: Jan 1, 2017 - Feb 14, 2020. May 28 Other/property related PDF file (7 MB) Geotechnical report by Thurber Engineering Ltd. regarding lands at 480 Broughton St., part of the Coal Harbour Phase II project. Date range: Jan 1, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017. May 28 Other/property related PDF file (889 KB) Records regarding installation/commission of backup power generator for building: Strata Plan EPS 2285 - 2689 Kingsway. Date range: Jan 1, 2012 - Dec 31, 2016. May 28 Development/Licence Application PDF file (3 MB) Feedback letters regarding application to open Retail Cannabis Store at 2976 W. Broadway, DP 2020-00081. Date range: Jan 1, 2020 - Apr. 17, 2020. May 28 Mayor/Council PDF file (5 MB) Slide deck that Mayor Stewart reviewed at the noon press briefing on May 14, 2020. May 29 Financial/Agreement PDF file (31 KB) Records of City's last negotiated pay reduction with each union and bargaining unit. -
April
Release date Record type Request April 1 Other/property related PDF file (1 MB) All communications re: proposed rezoning of 2538 Birch St (formerly 1296 W. Broadway), incl. individual emails and CoV online feedback form. Date range: Sept 23, 2019 - Feb 12, 2020. April 1 Other/property related PDF file (12 MB) All internal/external communication sent/rec'd by Holly Sovdi, Zane Hill & John Grottenberg re. 1296 W. Broadway/2538 Birch St. Date range: Mar 1, 2018 - Oct 22, 2019. April 2 Financial/Agreement PDF file (2 MB) Copy of consent agreement between VFRS and BCEHS. April 2 Mayor/Council PDF file (173 KB) The agenda, minutes and audio recording of a City Council conference call held during the morning of March 18, 2020 about the coronavirus outbreak and related matters. April 9 Other PDF file (11 MB) All correspondence between Gwen Hardy and Neil Monckton and Alvin Singh, Date range: October 8, 2019 - November 8, 2019. April 14 Other PDF file (2 MB) Re: 10th Anniversary 2010 Winter Olympics gala at Jack Poole Plaza: 1) All correspondence of all elected/appointed officials re: ticketing, and 2) all invoices and receipts for tickets to gala. Date range: Feb. 22, 2020. April 14 Other/property related PDF file (3 MB) Equivalencies or alternative solutions used/will affect construction work on the 25th floor, in 1066 W Hastings St (Oceanic Plaza). Date range: Jan 1, 1975 (or building completion) - Dec 31, 1994. April 14 Development/License Application PDF file (295 KB) All written comments re: Development Permit application DP-2019-00978 (cannabis retail) for property at 829 Davie St. Date range: Dec 2, 2019 - Mar 10, 2020. April 14 Other/property related PDF file (27 KB) Equivalencies or alternative solutions for 408 E Kent Ave. S., units 109 + 111, prior to Dec 31, 1994. April 15 HR PDF file (724 KB) Job descriptions in Civic Engagement and Communications: Multimedia Designers (4), Graphic Technician, Communications Coordinator I and II. April 16 Mayor/Council PDF file (2 MB) All communications (incl. social media) to/from Mayor re: political/social/cultural activities of Chinese government/cultural assns. Date range: Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019. April 17 Mayor/Council PDF file (2 MB) All correspondence re: 10th Anniversary 2010 Winter Olympics between Mayor’s Office and organizers. Date range: Feb. 22, 2020. April 20 Development/Licence Application PDF file (6 MB) All written comments re: Development Permit application DP-2019-00976 (cannabis retail) for property at 3623 E Hastings St. Date range: Dec 2, 2019 - Mar 10, 2020. April 20 Fire and Rescue PDF file (772 KB) Fire inspections and reports for Bauhaus Restaurant, located at 1 West Cordova St. Date range: Jan 1, 2015 - Mar 24, 2020. April 21 Development/Licence Application PDF file (4 MB) All responses to Affinity Cannabis Store Inc.’s provincial cannabis application notice that were placed on window at 5403 Victoria Dr., from Feb 1, 2020 - Mar 6, 2020. April 21 Development/Licence Application PDF file (433 KB) Any community comments received re: new Cannabis Retail store application DP-2019-00848, at 3121 W. Broadway, up to April 2, 2020. April 22 Street/Traffic PDF file (2 MB) In regards to the totem bicycle counter/scoreboard located near the south end of the Burrard Bridge, copies of all work orders and correspondence related to maintenance and repairs, from January 1, 2019 to January 7, 2020. April 22 Development/Licence Application PDF file (11 MB) Re: Parking spaces compliance at 977 W 8th Ave.: 1) Number of required/accessible spaces, 2) date/number/layout of developed underground spaces upon inspection, and 3) date occupancy permitted following inspection of the permitted work. April 23 Other PDF file (9 MB) Copies of any documents related to the City of Vancouver's $24,000 fine of Onni Group in May, 2017 for illegal short-term rentals at The Level. April 23 Mayor/Council PDF file (161 KB) Mayor and Council Order to close bars and restaurants on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2020. April 23 Development/Licence Application PDF file (2 MB) Neighbourhood notification results for 7220 Main Street, Development Permit DP-2020-00052. Date range: Mar 1, 2020 - Apr 10, 2020. April 24 Development/Licence Application PDF file (16 MB) All documents and plans related to BP-2018-05371 and BP-2019-01801, Location address 95 E 14th Ave. Date range: December 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019. April 24 Other/property related PDF file (234 KB) Records regarding the most recent tree installation at 1400 E 18th Avenue. April 27 Other/property related PDF file (2 MB) Records regarding backup power generator installation and commission at 2689 Kingsway, from 2013 to 2016. April 28 Other/property related PDF file (5 MB) Records re: trees cut down at 1400 E 18th Ave, including related information (4) sub-points. (Related to 2019-626). Date range: Jan 1, 2017 - Feb 18, 2020 April 29 Other PDF file (159 KB) List of Internal Audit's 89 outstanding recommendations (to be completed by 2021), per p. 11 of Presentation to Council January 22, 2020. April 30 Mayor/Council:
Correspondence to and from City staff, and between Council members and the public on allowing permanent residents to vote in municipal elections, Apr. 1 - Dec. 1, 2018 and Sep. 1 - Nov. 1, 2019 -
March
Release date Record type Request March 2 Other PDF file (1 MB) RFP and outline of work contract for construction of Kitsilano Community Centre whirlpool slated to commence December 2019. March 2 Other/property related PDF file (1.7 MB) 311 request for and results of a tree trimming at 975 E Broadway including any related notes and correspondence from all Departments related to the matter. March 4 Other PDF file (752 KB) All records regarding the processing and handling of file 2020-026. March 5 Development/License Application PDF file (6.6 MB) All records regarding responses by the public for DP application 2019-00718 at 460 Granville St., date range September 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019. March 6 Other PDF file (2 MB) Full Report from the Internal Audit Department’s Park Restaurant Leases Review from March 2018. March 6 Other PDF file (901 KB) Full report of the Audit of the Property Endowment Fund from January 2018. March 11 Other/property related PDF file (3.8 MB) Sewage inspection reports 1660 E. Georgia, 'The Rose Apt Ltd.' for last two years. Date range: Jan 1, 2018 - Feb 11, 2020. March 13 Development/License Application PDF file (1.2 MB) Objections received re. DP-2019-00585 application (Cannabis Store), at site 2076 Kingsway. March 17 Other PDF file (1.5 MB) Copy of 'Potential Future Right of Way (ROW) dedication identified in City of Vancouver Fir Street Alignment Memo' from map on page 119 on Mott MacDonald "City of Vancouver Streetcar Feasibility Study" of May 3, 2019. March 17 Street/Traffic PDF file (164 KB) Total parking permits purchased in 2015; 2016; 2017; 2018; and 2019 for: (a) All zones; (b) Broadway zone; and, (c) Commercial Dr zone. Date range January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019. March 17 Other PDF file (173 KB) Bold Actions for Climate Emergency at Orpheum: total number of attendees per tickets scanned, ripped or collected at venue entrances, Date: February 3, 2020. March 17 Other PDF file (630 KB) Bold Actions for Climate Emergency at Orpheum: costs of labour; sound; visual; lighting; set; music; talent/speakers; transportation; advertising; catering; merchandise: (a) dollar amounts; (b) recipient names. Date: February 3, 2020. March 17 Other/property related PDF file (658 KB) Monthly rental fees and corresponding unit sizes (in area and designation i.e., 'bachelor' or number of bedrooms) for 228 E 7th Ave. (aka Residences on Seventh). Date range: January 1, 2016 - February 7, 2020. March 17 Street/Traffic PDF file (1.7 MB) Fines issued to Vancouver residents for violation of s.84, Street & Traffic bylaw 2849, & accuracy/policy compliance of penalization. Date range: Jan 1, 2018 - Jan 1, 2020. March 17 Street/Traffic PDF file (201 KB) Service/maintenance record parking meter # 540621 (600 Abbott St), and training record of officer #0477. Date range: Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019. March 17 Street/Traffic PDF file (177 KB) All records regarding designation of northbound curb lane of 1100 Burrard to 900 Burrard as a bus/bike/HOV lane. Date range: Aug 1, 2013 - Aug 31, 2017. March 17 Mayor/Council PDF file (11.9 MB) All Mayor and Council feedback reports, including: City branch notified, feedback type, topic, requester name/ph/email, whether requested a response, case details, event notes. Date range: Feb 20, 2020 - Feb 24, 2020. March 17 Other PDF file (605 KB) 1) All FOI Office and City Archives email correspondence from Feb 21, 2020 - Mar 5, 2020, and 2) Finding aid for: (a) Vancouver Sun and (b) The Province, for specified date ranges. March 17 Animal Control PDF file (784 KB) 1) Intake/disposition of cats broken down by month for 2019; 2) Intake/disposition of dogs broken down by month for 2019; 3) Current number dog/cat "breeding" license holders. March 17 Other PDF file (137 KB) Video/audio files for Parts I & II of Agenda item 3 (Ramping Up Vancouver’s Climate Action in Response to Climate Emergency) from Jan. 16, 2019 Standing Committee on City Finance & Services. March 24 Mayor/Council PDF file (168 KB) The agenda, minutes and audio recording of a City Council conference call held during the morning of March 16, 2020 about the coronavirus outbreak and related matters. March 27 Street/Traffic PDF file (7.3 MB) Records related to the gas main upgrade by FortisBC beneath 1st Avenue from May 1, 2018 to November 1, 2018. March 27 Other PDF file (205 KB) Records regarding the names and education of security personnel for Gathering Place at 609 Helmcken St. from January 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020. March 31 Other PDF file (173 KB) Correspondence between COV and owner with email "@holburn.ca" regarding 500 Dunsmuir Street, from January 1, 2018 to February 3, 2020. March 31 Other/property related PDF file (797 KB) Invoices for renovation of property 5 E. 8th Ave. If not City-owned, provide sale records. Date range: Jan 1, 2010 - Feb 21, 2020. March 31 Other PDF file (27 KB) All Vancouver Economic Commission records re. bid to host 2030 Olympic Games, incl. emails, reports, memos, briefing notes. Date range: Jan 1, 2019 - Feb. 21, 2020. March 31 Animal Control PDF file (660 KB) Table outlining number of dog bites by type of dog and cross in the City of Vancouver, from January 1, 2019 to March 3, 2020. -
February
Release date Record type Request February 4 Mayor/Council PDF file (409 KB) Correspondence to and from Mayor Kennedy Stewart and the Consulate of the People's Republic of China in Vancouver, from November 5, 2018 to December 30, 2019. February 4 Other PDF file (21 MB) Records related to the Chinese Culture and Arts Festival held on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 6:00 pm to Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 9:00 pm at 800 Robson Plaza. February 12 Financial/Agreement PDF file (6 MB) Sadhu Johnston’s expense reports for the period of November 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. February 12 Financial/Agreement PDF file (175 KB) Memorandum(s) of Understanding between the City of Vancouver and BC's Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. February 18 Development/Licence Application:
Planning staff internal correspondence and any inquiries from the public related to DE419497, 3133 West Broadway. February 19 Financial/Agreement PDF file (178 KB) Agreement negotiated between the City, the Point Grey Golf and Country Club, and the Southlands Riding and Polo Club, pursuant to a report to Council, dated July 20, 1999. February 19 Other PDF file (11 MB) The report prepared by PWL Partnership Landscape for RFP No. PS20161417. February 20 Financial/Agreement PDF file (267 KB) Regarding the $4,316.76 billed by Van City Studios for web design and development, May 21, 2019, request is for a copy of the invoice(s), contract and a description of the deliverables. February 21 Other/property related PDF file (3 MB) Environmental assessment records for 3950 and 3984 Oak St: construction permits, lists of tenants, environmental permits, oldest and most recent site plans, erosion control plans and violations or complaints against the property. February 25 Other PDF file (15 MB) Full texts of all audits from City's internal audit branch from April 8, 2019 to January 3, 2020; and a list or plan of all areas and topics due to be audited. February 25 Mayor/Council: Copies of correspondence between the public and Mayor and Council regarding amendment "L" which requests staff prepare a report to amend the Rental Housing Stock Official Development Plan. February 25 Other/property related:
Records including emails, complaints, communications, city orders, notices or reports regarding 2910 Renfrew St (could also be 2910 - 2916 Renfrew St or the Ropongi Café). February 25 Other PDF file (534 KB) Civic Engagement and Communications Dept.: all positions; titles; pay grades; hourly rates incl: (a) Comm Coord I, II and III, (b) Graphics Tech, (c) Multimedia Designer, (d) Web Designer. February 26 Other/property related PDF file (2 MB) Letters listed on the environmental search report for 1249 Adanac Street for: January 20, 1994, February 18, 1994 and October 20, 1997. February 26 Other/property related PDF file (122 KB) Memorandum of understanding between the City of Vancouver and Airbnb. February 27 Other/property related PDF file (10 MB) Copies of letters from the Environmental search letter for 1550 West 75th Avenue from the following dates: February 28, 1996, December 18, 2002, July 17, 2006, July 11, 2007, July 13, 2007 and July 16, 2007. February 27 Other (1 MB) PDF file Full Report from the Internal Audit Department’s Nat Bailey Stadium Review from June 2019. February 27 Development/Licence Application (17 MB) PDF file Records related to DP-2018-00038 at 1289 Nicola Street, from January 1, 2017 to November 12, 2019. February 28 Other/property related (2 MB) PDF file Equivalency reports or alternative solutions related to 1055 Dunsmuir Street, from January 1, 1981 to December 31, 1994. February 28 Other/property related (5 MB) PDF file Records related to the plumbing project at Southvan Manor at 6545 Alberta Street, from January 1, 2014 to January 22, 2020. -
January
Release date Record type Request January 6 Other PDF file (239 KB) Record of requirements for obtaining a permit for filming a medium/large production on private property in 2015. January 9 Mayor/Council PDF file (256 KB) Copies of media and social media monitoring reports and copies of the copywriting and editing deliverables related to services required from Elettra Communications by the Office of the Mayor. January 14 Other:
Report on Streetcar Feasibility Study presented on November 15, 2019. January 15
Street/Traffic PDF file (164 KB)Records confirming there was no inside parking lane closure southbound on Cambie South of the lane and 10th Ave on August 8, 2019. January 16 Other PDF file (14 MB) Records related to climate liability, climate lawsuits, climate litigation, and climate accountability that the Council recently discussed and passed a motion on. January 16 Other/property related PDF file (156 KB) Equivalency reports or alternative solutions related to suite 413-1055 Dunsmuir St, from January 1, 1981 to December 31, 1994. January 22 Business/BIA PDF file (152 KB) Information that lead to the refusal of development application DP-2019-00353, 1120 Davie St from Sept. 23 to December 30, 2019. January 22 Other/property related PDF file (168 KB) Records for 831 and 833 Granville St including original plans or permits regarding building construction, demolition, grading or filling and certificates of occupancy. January 22 Development/Licence application PDF file (18 MB) Board of Variance documentation related to: 1. DP-2016-00684 at 1182 Thurlow St; 2. DP-2018-01053 at 1208 Davie St; and 3. DP-2018-00688 at 1238 Burrard St. January 24 Other PDF file (176 KB) Regarding the Greenest City 2020 brand, identity and logo, memos, briefing notes, business cases and cost-benefit analyses about elimination of "2020" from the brand. January 24 Financial/Agreement PDF file (1 MB) All invoices submitted by Elettra Communications from June 20, 2019 to December 16, 2019. January 28 Other PDF file (372 KB) Number of phone complaints made to 311 on Halloween (October 31) for 2018 and 2019 relating to fireworks noise. January 28 Other/property related PDF file (348 KB) Environmental Inspection Report dated January 27, 2014 for 5455 Balsam Street. January 29 Financial/Agreement PDF file (1.5 MB) Regarding the total $11,062.50 billed by Alex Chan, through invoices 2-6, request is for a copy of the invoices, contract and deliverables. January 30 Mayor/Council PDF file (164 KB) Regarding services required from Elettra Communications, copies of media monitoring and social media monitoring reports and deliverables from January 1, 2019 to March 31, 2019. January 31 Other PDF file (4 MB) Sadhu Johnston’s daily calendar and agenda for December 1, 2019 to January 7, 2020. January 31 Other/property related PDF file (1.3 MB) Letters of objection for DP-2019-00733 at 1788 Davie Street.
Information released in previous years
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