Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities agenda
September 17, 2025
Date and location
September 17, 2025
9:30 am
In person:
Council Chamber
Third Floor, City Hall
453 West 12th Ave
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ROLL CALL
MATTERS ADOPTED ON CONSENT
REPORTS
1. 2026 Property Tax Exemption – Seniors Housing
2. 58 Alexander Street - Removal of Property from Single Room Accommodation (SRA) By-law Designation
3. Grant to BC Housing to Support Continuation of Temporary Shelter at 15-27 West Hastings (Bud Osborn Shelter)
Recommendation A requires at least 2/3 affirmative votes of all Council members under Section 206(1) of the Vancouver Charter
4. Contract Award for Supply of Landfill Services
5. Contract Award for Asphalt, Concrete, Soils, and Rock Crushing Services
6. Proposed Amendment to Subdivision By-law No. 5208 – Reclassification of 1140 West 54th Avenue and 1140 West 55th Avenue
7. Contract Award for Operator (Lease) for VanDusen Botanical Garden Restaurant
8. Contract Award for The Accelerated Water Meter Installation Program (Supply, Delivery & Installation of Water Meters & Boxes–Phase 1)
9. City-Wide Design and Development Guidelines – Phase Two Actions
At the Standing Committee on City Finance and Services meeting on July 23, 2025, Council referred this item back to staff for additional work and directed it be brought back to the Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities meeting on September 17, 2025. Staff's original report, together with an updated memo, are attached for consideration.
COUNCIL MEMBER'S MOTIONS
1. Reopening Clark Drive: Protecting East Vancouver’s Livability and Port Access
2. Prioritizing the Completion and Delivery of Community Facilities and Infrastructure in the 2027–2030 Capital Plan
3. Accelerating the Turf Field Upgrade at Beaconsfield Park for Inclusion in the 2027-2030 Capital Plan
4. Creating Connections: Advancing a Transformative Active Transportation Pathway in South Vancouver
5. Beyond Arterials: Creating More Housing Options on Low-Traffic Streets
6. Removing Obstacles Preventing Sustainable Food Systems in Vancouver
7. Improving the Empty Homes Tax to Curb Speculation
8. Greening the City - Enhancing Livability and the Tree Canopy Through Healthy Afforestation
9. Strengthening Public Trust and Transparency Through Full Disclosure of Total Council Compensation
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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, September 17, 2025
Approval of recommendations and actions.
BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to exempt from taxation certain lands and improvements pursuant to section 396 of the Vancouver Charter
Subject to approval of Report 1
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