Special Council (Business Licence Hearing) Agenda
November 18, 2025
Date and location
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
9:30 am
In person:
Council Chamber
Third Floor, City Hall
453 West 12th Ave
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ROLL CALL
1. Business Licence No. 24-159393 (Short Term Rental)
605-1050 Burrard Street
On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, a Special Council (Business Licence Hearing) will take place in the Council Chamber to determine whether the Deputy Chief Licence Inspector’s decision to not support the issuance of a 2025 business licence (“Business Licence”) to Arya Mahdavi-
Baramchi (the “Applicant”) for a short-term rental accommodation at 605-1050 Burrard Street (the “Premises”) pursuant to section 25.1 (3) of the City of Vancouver’s Licence By-Law No. 4450, should be upheld, overturned, or attach conditions to the Business Licence.
Robert LeBlanc, Litigation Counsel, Legal Services, will represent the City of Vancouver.
James Vander Woude, Lawyer, Citadel Law Corporation, will represent the Applicant.
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