Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities agenda
May 27, 2020 (Reconvening June 2, 2020 at 3 pm)
Date and location
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 9:30 am
RECONVENING: Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 3 pm
Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall
Note:
- Members of the public may attend at the Council Chamber in City Hall to hear the meeting proceeding, but are strongly urged to listen to the proceedings via the City's website.
- Health protocols associated with COVID-19 will be observed for all members of the public and any speakers in attendance.
UPDATE ON JUNE 2, 2020:
For Item 9 - Short Term Landlords - Long Term Protections for Renters and Hotel, the Committee concluded hearing from speakers and referred debate decision to the Council meeting following the Standing Committee on City Finance and Services meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.
UPDATE ON MAY 27, 2020:
On May 27, 2020, the Committee approved items 1 to 4 and concluded hearing from speakers on item 5 – Enhancing COVID-19 Revenue Streams for Smaller Unlicensed Restaurants and Cafes via Temporary Liquor Licensing. At the reconvened Standing Committee on Tuesday, June 2, Council will continue with debate and decision on item 5, followed by:
6. Allowing Responsible Alcohol Consumption in Vancouver Parks and Beaches
7. Designating Public Space for Responsible Consumption of Alcohol
8. Defining Social Housing Consistently and Transparently in the City of Vancouver
9. Short Term Landlords - Long Term Protections for Renters and Hotel
Note: Unfinished Business Item 1 - REZONING: 2776 Semlin Drive and 2025 East 12th Avenue has been referred to the Council meeting on June 9, 2020.
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ROLL CALL
MATTERS ADOPTED ON CONSENT
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Development and Permit Process Improvements
a. Presentation - Development and Permit Process Improvements
The Report below is for referral to Public Hearing
b. Referral Report - Regulation Redesign - Amendments to Zoning & Development and Parking By-laws
NOTE: As the presentation is for information and the report is a referral to Public Hearing, no speakers will be heard on items 1a. and 1b.
2. Enabling Mass Timber Construction
3. Reallocation of Road Space to Support Shared Use During Pandemic
At the Council meeting on May 12, 2020, Council referred the following motion to the Standing Committee on City Finance and Services meeting on May 13, 2020, in order to hear from speakers. Subsequently, due to time constraints, the motion was deferred to the Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities meeting on May 27, 2020 for the Committee to continue debate and decision.
4. Recalibrating the Housing Vancouver Strategy post COVID-19
At the Council meeting on May 12, 2020, Council referred the following motion to the Standing Committee on City Finance and Services meeting on May 13, 2020, in order to hear from speakers. Subsequently, due to time constraints, the motion was deferred to the Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities meeting on May 27, 2020 to hear from speakers, and for the Committee to engage in debate and decision.
REFERRED ITEMS
At the Council meeting on May 26, 2020, Council referred the following motions to the Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities meeting on May 27, 2020, in order to hear from speakers.
5. Enhancing COVID-19 Revenue Streams for Smaller Unlicensed Restaurants and Cafes via Temporary Liquor Licensing
6. Allowing Responsible Alcohol Consumption in Vancouver Parks and Beaches
7. Designating Public Space for Responsible Consumption of Alcohol
8. Defining Social Housing Consistently and Transparently in the City of Vancouver
9. Short Term Landlords - Long Term Protections for Renters and Hotel
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NOTICE
A Council meeting will be convened immediately following the Standing Committee meeting.
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
ROLL CALL
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. Standing Committee of Council on Policy and Strategic Priorities
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 (Reconvening on June 2, 2020 at 3pm)
Approval of recommendations and actions.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. REZONING: 2776 Semlin Drive and 2025 East 12th Avenue
At the Public Hearing on May 26, 2020, Council heard from speakers for the above-noted application and referred debate and decision as Unfinished Business to the Council portion following the Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities meeting on May 27, 2020.
URGENT BUSINESS
1. Adoption of the CCRC minutes from May 22, 2020
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Updated Agenda - June 2, 2020 (reconvened from May 27, 2020) 