Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities agenda
April 1, 2026
revised April 2, 2026
Date and location
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
9:30 am
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Council Chamber
Third Floor, City Hall
453 West 12th Ave
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ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATION - Sikh Heritage Month Proclamation
MATTERS ADOPTED ON CONSENT
REPORTS
1. 2026 Animal Welfare Grant
Recommendation requires at least 2/3 affirmative votes of all Council members under Section 206(1) of the Vancouver Charter
2. 245 East Broadway Street – Vernon Block – Façade Grant
Recommendation A requires at least 2/3 affirmative votes of all Council members under Section 206(2) of the Vancouver Charter
3. Housekeeping and Miscellaneous Updates to the Vancouver Building By-law and the Electrical By-law
4. Contract Award for the Provision of a Recreation Management System
COUNCIL MEMBERS’ MOTIONS
1. Supporting the 2026 Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade and Festival
Clause A requires at least 2/3 affirmative votes of all Council members under Section 206(1) of the Vancouver Charter
2. Fostering Inclusive and Diverse Democracy Through Harassment Prevention
3. Reversing the Costly Ban on Supportive Housing
4. Creating a City of Vancouver Festival Support Fund
5. Strengthening Vancouver’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Human Rights Action Plan with Measurable Standards, Reporting, and Monitoring
6. Establishing a City Comptroller By law for Budget Efficiency and Asset Management Framework
7. Funding Our Services with Taxes on Major Landholders and Investors
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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, April 1, 2026
Approval of recommendations and actions.
URGENT BUSINESS
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