Council agenda
November 24, 2020
November 20, 2020
Date and location
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
9:30 am
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 and any speakers in attendance.
Update:
- Council Members' Motion B1 was WITHDRAWN.
- Council Members' Motions B2, B3 and B4 were referred to the Standing Committee on City Finance and Services meeting on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at 9:30 am, in order to hear from speakers.
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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:
(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;
(i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose;
(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
1. Council (City Finance and Services) – October 22, 2020
2. Public Hearing – October 27, 28, 29, 2020
3. Court of Revision – Local Improvements – November 3, 2020
4. Council (Policy and Strategic Priorities) – November 4, 2020
5. Council – November 3, 5 and 17, 2020 (Added November 20, 2020)
6. Special Council (Motion to go In Camera) – November 17, 2020
MATTERS ADOPTED ON CONSENT
REPORTS
1. 2020 Cultural Grants - Cultural Impact Critical Assistance (CICA) COVID-19 Recovery Investment Grants
Recommendations A to D require two-thirds affirmative votes of all Council members under Section 206(1) of the Vancouver Charter
- Report (Appendix A revised on November 20, 2020)
2. Theatre Rental Grant Allocations – Spring 2021
Recommendation A requires two-thirds affirmative votes of all Council members under Section 206(1) of the Vancouver Charter
3. New Licence Agreement for Saa-ust (“Lift Up”) Centre, 44 East Cordova
Recommendation A requires two-thirds affirmative votes of all Council members under Section 206(1) of the Vancouver Charter
4. 2021 Land Assessment Averaging: Notice to BC Assessment Authority
5. Criteria for 100% Secured Rental and Below-Market Housing as an Alternative to Inclusionary Social Housing in the Burrard Corridor of the West End Community Plan
6. Enhanced Enforcement of Street Vending By-law No. 10868 – Amending the Ticket Offences By-law No. 9360
7. Contract Award for Consulting Services for Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre
8. Funding Application to Infrastructure Canada (Clean BC Communities Fund) – Queen Elizabeth Theatre Energy Retrofit
REFERRAL REPORTS
1. Employment Lands and Economy Review
a) Employment Lands and Economy Review Quick Start Actions: Zoning and Development By-law Amendments to Remove Barriers to New Work-only Artist Studios in Industrial Areas
b) Employment Lands and Economy Review Quick Start Actions: Mount Pleasant I 1 Amendment and New I-1C District Schedule
c) Employment Lands and Economy Review Quick Start Actions: Downtown-Eastside/Oppenheimer District Official Development Plan Text Amendment – Retail Continuity Policy Review for Flexibility of Ground Floor Uses
d) Employment Lands and Economy Review Quick Start Actions: Initial Zoning and Development By-law Amendments to Support Neighbourhood Grocery Stores
2. Zoning and Development By-Law Amendments for Mass Timber Construction
BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to amend Parking By-law No. 6059 regarding Change of Use Permits for Small Storefronts
2. A By-law to amend Regional Context Statement Official Development Plan By-law No. 10789 regarding 1580 Vernon Drive
3. A By-law to amend Mountain View Cemetery By-law No. 8719 regarding 2021 Mountain View Cemetery fees and charges
4. A By-law to designate certain real property as protected heritage property regarding 1215 West 16th Avenue (Baldwin Residence)
5. A By-law to amend Sign By-law regarding 631-635 Commercial Drive
6. A By-law to further amend the Mayor and Councillor Remuneration By-law regarding 2020 remuneration
7. A By-law to amend Building By-law No. 12511 to increase fees for 2021
8. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development Fee By-law No. 5585 regarding fees for 2021
9. A By-law to amend Electrical By-law No. 5563 regarding fees for 2021
10. A By-law to amend Subdivision By-law No. 5208 regarding fees for 2021
11. A By-law to amend Gas Fitting By-law No. 3507 regarding fees for 2021
12. A By-law to amend Noise Control By-law No. 6555 regarding fees for 2021
13. A By-law to amend Secondary Suite Inspection Fee By-law No. 6553 regarding fees for 2021
14. A By-law to amend Sign Fee By-law No. 11880 regarding fees for 2021
15. A By-law to amend Miscellaneous Fees By-law No. 5664 regarding fees for 2021
16. A By-law to amend Protection of Trees By-law No. 9958 regarding fees for 2021
17. A By-law to amend the Green Demolition By-law No. 11023 regarding fees for 2021
18. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to rezone an area to CD-1 regarding 5190-5226 Cambie Street
(All Council members, except for Councillors Carr and De Genova, will need to review the proceedings to be eligible to vote)
19. A By-law to enact a Housing Agreement for 3493 Commercial Street
20. A By-law to enact a Housing Agreement for 1956-1990 Stainsbury Avenue
21. A By-law to enact a Housing Agreement for 2538 Birch Street
22. A By-law to enact a Housing Agreement for 1649 East Broadway
23. A By-law to enact a Housing Agreement for 2601-2619 East Hastings Street
MOTIONS
A. Administrative Motions
1. Approval of Form of Development - 420 Hawks Avenue
2. Approval of Form of Development - 6137 Cambie Street
3. Approval of Form of Development - 8636-8656 Oak Street
4. Approval of Form of Development - 1805 Larch Street
B. Council Members’ Motions
1. Protecting Tenants from Real Estate Investment Trusts
2. Petition for the Removal of the Alma Street Building Line
3. Sustaining Vancouver’s Chinatown
4. Working with Senior Governments to Address the Overdose Crisis
NOTICE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS’ MOTIONS
NEW BUSINESS
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
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