• Members of the public who wish to participate are encouraged to submit comments online or participate via telephone. If attending in person, health protocols associated with COVID-19 will be observed in Council Chamber and City Hall. Members of the public are strongly encouraged to attend remotely.
  • As of August 25, 2021, masks are mandatory in all indoor public spaces, even if you are vaccinated, until further notice.

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

1. Council (Policy and Strategic Priorities) – October 21, 26, 27 and 28, 2021

2. Council – November 2, 2021

3. Council (City Finance and Services) – November 3, 2021

 

MATTERS ADOPTED ON CONSENT

PRESENTATIONS

1. Draft Metro 2050 Regional Growth Strategy Update

Jonathan Coté, Mayor, City of New Westminster, Jerry Dobrovolny, Commissioner/CAO, Metro Vancouver, and Heather McNell, General Manager, Regional Planning and Housing Services, Metro Vancouver, to present on the above-noted matter.

2. Transport 2050 Presentation to Vancouver City Council

Andrew McCurran, Director Strategic Planning and Policy, Translink to present on the above noted matter.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Streamlining Rental Around Local Shopping Areas - Amendments to the C-2, C 2B, C-2C and C-2C1 Zones and Creation of New Rental Zones for Use in Future Rezoning Applications in Surrounding Low Density Areas Under the Secured Rental Policy

On November 2, 4 and 9, 2021, Vancouver City Council held a Public Hearing on the above noted matter, and following the close of the speakers list and receipt of public comments, referred closing comments, questions of staff, debate and decision to the Council meeting to be held on November 16, 2021, as Unfinished Business.

The following previously distributed materials refer:


(Councillors De Genova, Dominato, Hardwick and Swanson will need to review the proceedings they missed to be eligible to vote)

 

COMMUNCATIONS

1. Changes to 2022 Council Meetings Schedule

 

REPORTS

1. City Comments on the Draft Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) Metro 2050

2. Rupert and Renfrew Station Area Planning and Enhanced Rezoning for 3200 East Broadway and 2625 Rupert Street

3. Renewal of Lease and Licence Arrangements for City-Owned Properties at 215 West 1st Avenue and 2150 Maple Street

Recommendations A and B requires two-thirds affirmative votes of all Council members under Section 206(1) of the Vancouver Charter.

4. 2021 Cultural Grants (Operating and Capital) and Artist Studio Awards

Recommendations A to G requires two-thirds affirmative votes of all Council members under Section 206(1) of the Vancouver Charter.

5. Approval of a Grant and Authorization to enter into Legal Agreements for a Childcare Project with Vancouver Native Housing Society at 1766 Frances Street

Recommendations A and B requires two-thirds affirmative votes of all Council members under Section 206(1) of the Vancouver Charter.

6. Closure and Exchange of a Portion of Road Adjacent to 1002 Station Street, Lot 1, District Lot 2037, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan EPP105034 (“Lot 1”)

7. Business Licence Hearing Panels – January to July 2022

 

REFERRAL REPORTS

1. CD-1 Rezoning: 5590 Victoria Drive

2. CD-1 Rezoning: 8804 Osler Street

3. CD-1 Rezoning: 750 Southwest Marine Drive

4. CD-1 Rezoning: 185-193 Southwest Marine Drive

5. CD-1 Rezoning: 534-550 Cambie Street

6. Miscellaneous Amendments Concerning Various CD-1 By-laws

7. CD-1 Rezoning: 3304 Kingsway

8. CD-1 Rezoning: 1369-1381 Kingsway

9. CD-1 Rezoning: 1640-1650 Alberni Street

BY-LAWS

By-laws 1 to 7 PDF

1. A By-law to Amend Zoning and Development By-law 3575 to allow certain changes in use without the requirement for a development permit
(Councillors Bligh, Dominato, Swanson and Mayor Stewart will need to review the proceedings to be eligible to vote)

2. A By-law to amend Building By-law No. 12511 Regarding Reduction in Upgrade Triggers for Certain Uses and Major Occupancies

3. A By-law to amend Parking By-law NO. 6059 Regarding Parking Regulations for Change of Use


4. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to rezone an area to CD-1 (349 East 6th Avenue)
(All Council members present for this item at Public Hearing)

5. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to rezone an area to CD-1 (5740 Cambie Street)
(All Council members present for this item at Public Hearing)

6. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to rezone an area to CD-1 (8725 French Street)
(All Council members present for this item at Public Hearing)

7. A By-law to enact a Housing Agreement for 2924 Venables Street

 

MOTIONS

A. Administrative Motions

1. Approval of Form of Development – 203-263 West 49th Avenue

2. Approval of Form of Development – 815-825 Commercial Drive and 1680 Adanac Street

3. Approval of Form of Development – 485 W 42nd Avenue (formerly 5740 Cambie Street)

4. Resolution - Closure and Exchange of a Portion of Road Adjacent to 1002 Station Street, Lot 1, District Lot 2037, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan EPP105034 (“Lot 1”)

Subject to the approval of Report 6

 

B. Council Members’ Motions

1. Request for Leave of Absence

2. Updating the Requirement for Members of Council to Rise to Speak at Council Meetings

3. Saving Lives with Community Defibrillators and First Aid

4. Supporting Crisis Centres Supporting Community Needs

5. Affirming Vancouver’s Commitment to Climate Action through Membership in C40

6. Budget Transparency and Accountability in Municipal Election Years

7. Working Collaboratively to Become a Restorative City


NOTICE OF COUNCIL MEMBER’S MOTIONS

NEW BUSINESS

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

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