Council agenda
October 6, 2020
October 5, 2020
Date and location
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 9:30 am
Reconvening October 13, 2020 at 9:30 am
Reconvening October 21, 2020 at 3 pm
Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall
PLEASE 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 or follow Twitter @VanCityClerk.
- Health protocols associated with COVID-19 will be observed for all members of the public in attendance.
On October 6, 2020, Council recessed and will reconvene on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at 9:30 am, and continue with Report 6.
Council also agreed to deal with Unfinished Business 1, Reports 2 and 4 and Motion B1 on October 21, 2020 at 3 pm.
On October 13, 2020, Council referred debate and decision for Report 6 to the Council meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, as Unfinished Business.
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ROLL CALL
IN CAMERA MEETING
THAT Council will go into meetings later this week which are closed to the public, pursuant to Section 165.2(1) of the Vancouver Charter, to discuss matters related to paragraphs:
(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the city or another position appointed by the city;
(c) labour relations or other employee relations;
(e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the Council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the city;
(j) information that is prohibited, or information that if it were presented in a document would be prohibited, from disclosure under section 21 [disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party] of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act;
(k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of an activity, work or facility that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the Council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the city if they were held in public.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2. Council – September 15, 2020
3. Public Hearing – September 15, 2020
MATTERS ADOPTED ON CONSENT
PRESENTATIONS
1. Vancouver Plan Phase 1 Report: Public Engagement Summary, Provisional Goals and Update on COVID-19 Community Recovery Actions
- Report (report revised on October 5, 2020)
- Report (report revisions highlighted - October 5, 2020)
- Staff Presentation
2. Presentation: Temporary Patio and Road Reallocation Updates
(a) Zoning and Development By-law Amendment to allow Temporary Patios for Businesses on Private Property
(b) Extending Temporary Expanded Service Areas (TESAs)
(c) Extension to the Temporary Patio Program through COVID-19 Recovery
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Short Term Actions to Preserve and Expand Access to Mental Health Resources and Housing in Grandview-Woodlands
At the Council meeting on September 15, 2020, Council referred the following motion to the Standing Committee on City Finance and Services meeting on September 16, 2020, in order to hear from speakers. Subsequently, due to time constraints, the meeting reconvened on September 29, 2020 and again on September 30, 2020. Following hearing from speakers on September 30, Council referred debate and decision on the motion to the Council meeting on October 6, 2020, as Unfinished Business.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Appointment of Council Representative to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board
2. Changes to 2020 Council Meetings Schedule
REPORTS
1. New Sublease for Community Legal Assistance Society - #300 – 1140 West Pender Street
Recommendation A requires two-thirds affirmative votes of all Council members under Section 206(1) of the Vancouver Charter.
2. 2020 Animal Welfare Grant
Recommendation requires two-thirds affirmative votes of all Council members under Section 206(1) of the Vancouver Charter.
3. Seksik Early Care and Learning Centre (321 Princess Avenue): Funding Approval and Authorization to Enter Legal Agreement(s)
Recommendation A requires two-thirds affirmative votes of all Council members under Section 206(1) of the Vancouver Charter.
4. Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Implementation Grant Allocation - 2020
Recommendations A through C require two-thirds affirmative votes of all Council members under Section 206(1) of the Vancouver Charter.
5. Funding Application to Investing in Canada Infrastructure (Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure) Program for the Sunset Seniors Centre Project
6. Modification of Lease for Supporting Women’s Alternatives Network (SWAN Vancouver) Society, and Lease for RainCity Housing and Support Society for Overdose Prevention Site, both at 1101 Seymour Street
Recommendations A and C require two-thirds affirmative votes of all Council members under Section 206(1) of the Vancouver Charter.
7. Vancouver Heritage Register Administrative Update
REFERRAL REPORTS
1. CD-1 Rezoning: 24 East Broadway and 2520 Ontario Street
2. CD-1 Rezoning: 203-263 West 49th Avenue
3. Amendment to the Regional Context Statement Official Development Plan By-law for 1580 Vernon Drive
4. Rezoning: 376-406 West 45th Avenue
5. CD-1 Rezoning: 3701-3743 West Broadway
- Report (report revised on October 5, 2020)
BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to enact a Housing Agreement for 3600 East Hastings Street
2. A By-law to enact a Housing Agreement for 3680 East Hastings Street
3. A By-law to enact a Housing Agreement for 6137 Cambie Street
4. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to rezone an area from RS-1 t RM-8A (435-475 West 28th Avenue)
(Councillor Hardwick will need to review the proceedings to be eligible to vote)
5. A By-law to amend CD-1 (643) By-law No. 11661
(Councillor De Genova will need to review the proceedings to be eligible to vote)
6. A By-law to amend Sign By-law No. 11879 (686-688 East 22nd Avenue, 3811-3891 Fraser Street and 679 East 23rd Avenue)
(All Council members eligible to vote)
7. A By-law to amend Noise Control By-law No. 6555 (686-688 East 22nd Avenue, 3811 3891 Fraser Street and 679 East 23rd Avenue)
8. A By-law to amend Sign By-law No. 11879 (3429-3469 Fraser Street)
(All Council members eligible to vote)
9. A By-law to amend Noise Control By-law No. 6555 (3429-3469 Fraser Street)
10. A By-law to amend Vehicles for Hire By-law No. 6066
Regarding Impoundment Towing Rates and Release and Storage Fees
MOTIONS
A. Administrative Motions
None.
B. Council Members’ Motions
1. Requests for Leaves of Absence
2. Prohibition of “No Pets” Clauses in Rental Contracts
3. Rent Forgiveness Program
4. Ensuring Equity for Speakers Using Translation
5. Calling on the Federal and Provincial Governments to Make Emancipation Day an Official Holiday
6. Endorsement of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
7. A Closer Look at Tiny Homes and Shelters
8. Improving the Circularity of Vancouver’s Economy
9. Sustaining Public Safety as a Core Service in the City of Vancouver
10. Protecting Tenants - Taking Action Against Renovictions
NOTICE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS’ MOTIONS
NEW BUSINESS
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
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