Standing Committee on City Finance and Services agenda
May 20 and 21, 2026
Updated: May 22, 2026
Date and location
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:30 am
Reconvening on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3 pm
In person:
Council Chamber
Third Floor, City Hall
453 West 12th Ave
Online:
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On May 20, 2026, Council completed the Presentation item, Reports 1 to 3 and Motions 1 to 7. Due to time constraints, Council will reconvene on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 3 pm in the Council Chamber and electronically to continue consideration of Motion 8, beginning with speaker #119 and Motion 9.
The @VanCityClerk X account experienced technical issues on May 20 and 21, 2026. The livestream of the Standing Committee meetings was available via the link above.
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ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATION - Eid al-Adha
MATTERS ADOPTED ON CONSENT
PRESENTATIONS
1. VanStat: Facilities Condition and Maintenance
REPORTS
1. Tree Inspection Policy
2. Contract Award for Consultant Services for Cambie Bridge Seismic Upgrade and Rehabilitation Program
3. Amendments to Impounding and Vehicles for Hire By-laws – Towing Rates
COUNCIL MEMBERS’ MOTIONS
1. Carrying on Joe Fortes’ Legacy: Universal Access to Basic Swimming Lessons and Expansion of Aquatic Infrastructure as Core Public Safety Policy
2. Supporting Italian Day on Commercial Drive in 2026
Recommendation A requires at least 2/3 affirmative votes of all Council members under section 206(1) of the Vancouver Charter
3. Managing and Mitigating Development Pressure on Existing Small Business, Arts, and Non-Profit Uses
4. Understanding and Prioritizing Sex Worker Safety Policies and Resources
5. Work to Live, Live Near Work: Affordable Workforce Housing for Healthcare Workers
6. Preparing Community Centres for Post-Disaster Use
7. Building the Evidence Base for Sustained Investment in Vancouver’s Arts and Culture Sector
8. Eliminating Regulatory Barriers to Housing Affordability Through Alignment with the Provincial Building Code
9. Review and Refinement of Multiplex Housing Policies Based on Early Implementation Experience
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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 City Finance and Services
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Approval of recommendations and actions.
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