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July 29, 2021
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 29, 2021 A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 1:01 pm, in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall, for the purpose of convening a meeting which is closed to the public. This Council meeting was convened by electronic means as authorized under the Order of the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General of the Province of British Columbia – Emergency Program Act, updated Ministerial Order No. M192. PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Christine Boyle Councillor Rebecca Bligh Councillor Adriane Carr Councillor Melissa De Genova Councillor Lisa Dominato Councillor Pete Fry Councillor Colleen Hardwick Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung Councillor Jean Swanson Councillor Michael Wiebe ABSENT: Mayor Kennedy Stewart CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE: Paul Mochrie, City Manager Karen Levitt, Deputy City Manager CITY CLERK’S OFFICE: Katrina Leckovic, City Clerk David Yim, Meeting Coordinator WELCOME The Deputy Mayor acknowledged we are on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations and we thank them for having cared for this land and look forward to working with them in partnership as we continue to build this great city together. The Deputy Mayor also recognized the immense contributions of the City of Vancouver’s staff who work hard every day to help make our city an incredible place to live, work, and play. IN CAMERA MEETING MOVED by Councillor De Genova SECONDED by Councillor Wiebe THAT Council will go into meeting later this day which -
VEC Advisory Board - Updates and Next Meeting Attachments: 2021 02 - VEC Advisory Board Meeting Jan 2021 - Debrief Notes.Pptx.Pdf
From: "Mochrie, Paul" <[email protected]> To: "Direct to Mayor and Council - DL" CC: "lmpey, Patrice" <Patrice. [email protected]> "Levitt Karen" <[email protected]> "Marley, Eleena \(Vancouver Economic\)" <[email protected]> "City Manager's Correspondence Group - DL" Date: 2/28/2021 6:58:34 PM Subject: VEC Advisory Board - Updates and Next Meeting Attachments: 2021 02 - VEC Advisory Board meeting Jan 2021 - debrief notes.pptx.pdf Dear Honorary members of the VEC board, Thank you all again for your participation in the inaugural Advisory Board meeting on January 18. It was so inspiring to hear all the perspectives and experiences. See below and attached for a summary from the session, including the next Advisory Board meeting, May 17: 1. 1st Advisory Board meeting highlights The below 5 themes represent the critical issues and the recommended VEC focuses, as discussed by the groups. Further details are summarized in the attached deck for your interest 1. Adjust to COVID-19 impacts and recovery 2. Climate action, now 3. Commit to a just, equitable, diverse and inclusive (JEDI) economy 4. A diverse economy is a resilient economy 5. Affordability and liveability are economy cornerstones 2. Next Advisory Board Meeting [zJ May 17, 1:00 - 2:30 pm (Webex) You will receive a calendar hold soon. Please connect with me and CC Pearly ( [email protected]) with: [ Any recommended discussion questions for the next session [ Any comments on the previous format or ideas for the next Thanks again for your ongoing commitment to VEC and the Vancouver economy. Eleen a and I look forward to connecting again very soon. -
Council, June 8, 2021
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 8, 2021 A Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 9:37 am, in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall. This Council meeting was convened by electronic means as authorized under the Order of the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General of the Province of British Columbia – Emergency Program Act, updated Ministerial Order No. M192. PRESENT: Mayor Kennedy Stewart Councillor Rebecca Bligh Councillor Christine Boyle Councillor Adriane Carr Councillor Melissa De Genova Councillor Lisa Dominato Councillor Pete Fry Councillor Colleen Hardwick Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung Councillor Jean Swanson Councillor Michael Wiebe CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE: Paul Mochrie, City Manager Karen Levitt, Deputy City Manager CITY CLERK’S OFFICE: Katrina Leckovic, City Clerk Lesley Matthews, Chief, External Relations and Protocol Bonnie Kennett, Meeting Coordinator WELCOME The Mayor acknowledged we are on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations and we thank them for having cared for this land and look forward to working with them in partnership as we continue to build this great city together. The Mayor also recognized the immense contributions of the City of Vancouver’s staff who work hard every day to help make our city an incredible place to live, work, and play. Council Meeting Minutes, June 8, 2021 2 CONDOLENCES 1. Kamloops Residential School 215 Seconds of Silence The Mayor extended his sincere condolences regarding the confirmation from Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc that the bodies of 215 children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School were buried unceremoniously in graves – away from their families, culture, and lands. -
Ltr to Mayor Stewart June 26 2019
June 26, 2019 Via email: [email protected] Kennedy Stewart, Mayor 3rd Floor, City Hall 453 West 12th Ave Vancouver BC V5Y 1V4 Dear Mayor Stewart and City Councillors, Re BCGEU Statement on Proposed Short-Term Rental Motions for Vancouver City Council On behalf of over 79,000 members of the BCGEU, thousands of whom live and work in Vancouver, I am writing to express our opposition to the proposed changes to short-term rental regulations brought forward by Councillors Fry and De Genova. We are concerned about the effects the proposed motions will have on the availability of long-term rental supply as well as the impact on workers in the hotel industry. We regularly hear from our members how difficult it is to afford to live and work in Vancouver. Many are left with no option but to leave the region and in some cases, our province altogether. The current regulations restricting short-term rentals to primary residence must remain in force to ensure desperately needed long term rental supply is not lost to the more lucrative short-term rental industry (such as Airbnb). Research from the McGill University School of Urban Policy shows that the regulations on short-term rentals in Vancouver returned roughly 300 apartments to the long-term rental market, citing these regulations as some of the most effective in North America. We also oppose the proposal to allow developers to convert whole floors in rental buildings to rent out as hotel suites. This not only temporarily reduces the supply of long-term rentals but also impacts the quality of work for hotel workers who remain in a precarious position with short-term rental agreements. -
Mayor Kennedy Stewart Vancouver, British
June 30, 2021 TO: Mayor Kennedy Stewart Vancouver, British Columbia Copy: Councillors: Rebecca Bligh Pete Fry Christine Boyle Colleen Hardwick Adriane Carr Sarah Kirby-Yung Melissa De Genova Jean Swanson Lisa Dominato Michael Wiebe From: Larry Will Reference: https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/greens-party-adriane-carr-calls-for- leaf-blower-ban-in-vancouver Dear Mayor Stewart: This letter will be of interest to you because it deals with gasoline powered lawn care products, something that is presently being addressed in Vancouver. It appears that Councillors Adriane Carr and Sarah-Young are trying to convince you that these products should be eliminated from use in your city by 2025. I am personally not a stakeholder in this issue, nor am I trying to interfere with any regulatory decision you deem necessary to control these products. I live and work in the US. Nevertheless, I am a source of facts about the design and use of Page 2 of 6 cordless and gasoline powered lawn care products that will be enlightening to you. I know the issue is the gasoline powered engine, but what I will be talking about here is primarily the leaf blower because this is the impetus of this effort. Most of the facts I share with you will be applicable to all gasoline powered lawn care products. I single out the leaf blower in this area because it is the only device that has deliberately been sound attenuated by design. I am a retired Vice President of Engineering for Echo Inc., a leading manufacturer of powered handheld lawn care products, with a business presence in London, Ontario (https://www.echo.ca/). -
April 22, 2020 To: Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister Of
April 22, 2020 To: Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada Cc: Members of Parliament Re: Green, just recovery and creating resilient local governments Climate Caucus is a non-partisan network of more than 250 Mayors, Councillors, and Regional Directors working collaboratively across Canada to build equitable, regenerative, and resilient communities through fact-based, science-driven policy. This letter is endorsed by the Climate Caucus members whose signature appears below, and others whose endorsement will follow. We appreciate the difficult and essential work that you are doing to sustain individuals, communities, and businesses through the immediate Covid-19 crisis. We agree that Canada must ensure the health and safety of all citizens, particularly those hardest hit by disruption including Indigenous communities, racialized people, women, low-income earners (many of whom we now recognize as essential workers), seniors, and people with disabilities. Local governments play a critical role for precisely these individuals, communities and businesses. As you know, local governments have lost significant revenue in this crisis and are being forced to cut spending and to layoff staff in order to balance our budgets, as required by law. This cutback not only undermines federal and provincial economic recovery efforts; it undermines our efforts to respond to the climate emergency. While some politicians and members of the public yearn to return to the pre-Covid “normal”, Climate Caucus members stress that the old “normal” was a planet losing its ability to support life, with an economic model that disregards planetary limits. The old “normal” was a global population suffering from gross inequity, exacerbated by decades of failing to take decisive action on climate change. -
Standing Senate Committee on National Finance Re: Green, Just
June 04, 2020 To: Standing Senate Committee on National Finance Re: Green, just recovery and creating resilient local governments Climate Caucus is a non-partisan network of more than 250 Mayors, Councillors, and Regional Directors working collaboratively across Canada to build equitable, regenerative, and resilient communities through fact-based, science-driven policy. This letter is endorsed by the Climate Caucus members whose signatures appear below. We appreciate the difficult and essential work that the federal government has undertaken to sustain individuals, communities, and businesses through the immediate Covid-19 crisis. We agree that Canada must ensure the health and safety of all citizens, particularly those hardest hit by disruption including Indigenous communities, racialized people, women, low-income earners (many of whom we now recognize as essential workers), seniors, and people with disabilities. Local governments play a critical role for precisely these individuals, communities and businesses. As you know, local governments have lost significant revenue in this crisis and are being forced to cut spending and to lay off staff in order to balance our budgets, as required by law. This cutback not only undermines federal and provincial economic recovery efforts; it undermines our efforts to respond to the climate and ecological emergency. While some politicians and members of the public yearn to return to the pre-Covid “normal”, Climate Caucus members stress that the old “normal” was a planet losing its ability to support life, with an economic model that disregards planetary limits. The old “normal” was a global population suffering from gross inequity, exacerbated by decades of failing to take decisive action on climate change. -
Council Meeting Minutes
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 21, 2020 A Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at 9:30 am, in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Kennedy Stewart Councillor Rebecca Bligh Councillor Christine Boyle Councillor Adriane Carr Councillor Melissa De Genova Councillor Lisa Dominato Councillor Pete Fry Councillor Colleen Hardwick Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung Councillor Jean Swanson Councillor Michael Wiebe CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE: Sadhu Johnston, City Manager CITY CLERK’S OFFICE: Katrina Leckovic, City Clerk Terri Burke, Meeting Coordinator WELCOME The Mayor acknowledged we are on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations and we thank them for having cared for this land and look forward to working with them in partnership as we continue to build this great city together. The Mayor also recognized the immense contributions of the City of Vancouver’s staff who work hard every day to help make our city an incredible place to live, work, and play. PROCLAMATION – Lunar New Year The Mayor proclaimed the week of January 25 to 31, 2020, as Lunar New Year Celebration Week in the city of Vancouver and invited the following people to the podium to accept the Proclamation and say a few words: • Chinatown Business Association - Jun Ing • Chinese Cultural Centre - Fred Kwok • Vancouver Chinatown Merchants Association - Willie Chan • SUCCESS - Terry Yung • Chinese Freemasons - Cecil Fung • Shon Yee - Bunn Lam Council Meeting Minutes, January 21, 2020 -
Council: 2021 Feb 9
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 2021 A Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 9:32 am, in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall. This Council meeting was convened by electronic means as authorized under the Order of the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General of the Province of British Columbia – Emergency Program Act, updated Ministerial Order No. M192. PRESENT: Mayor Kennedy Stewart Councillor Rebecca Bligh Councillor Christine Boyle Councillor Adriane Carr Councillor Melissa De Genova Councillor Lisa Dominato Councillor Pete Fry* Councillor Colleen Hardwick Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung Councillor Jean Swanson Councillor Michael Wiebe* CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE: Paul Mochrie, Acting City Manager CITY CLERK’S OFFICE: Rosemary Hagiwara, Acting City Clerk Bonnie Kennett, Meeting Coordinator * Denotes absence for a portion of the meeting. WELCOME The Mayor acknowledged we are on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations and we thank them for having cared for this land and look forward to working with them in partnership as we continue to build this great city together. The Mayor also recognized the immense contributions of the City of Vancouver’s staff who work hard every day to help make our city an incredible place to live, work, and play. PROCLAMATION – LUNAR NEW YEAR The Mayor proclaimed the week of February 12 to 18, 2021, as Lunar New Year Celebration Week in the city of Vancouver. Council Meeting Minutes, February 9, 2021 2 IN CAMERA -
Council Meeting Minutes
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 26, 2019 A Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at 9:36 am in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Kennedy Stewart Councillor Rebecca Bligh* Councillor Christine Boyle Councillor Adriane Carr Councillor Melissa De Genova Councillor Lisa Dominato* Councillor Pete Fry Councillor Colleen Hardwick Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung* Councillor Jean Swanson Councillor Michael Wiebe* CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE: Sadhu Johnston, City Manager CITY CLERK’S OFFICE: Katrina Leckovic, City Clerk Terri Burke, Meeting Coordinator * Denotes absence for a portion of the meeting. WELCOME The Mayor acknowledged we are on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations and we thank them for having cared for this land and look forward to working with them in partnership as we continue to build this great city together. The Mayor also recognized the immense contributions of the City of Vancouver’s staff who work hard every day to help make our city an incredible place to live, work, and play. PUBLIC NOTICE – The Mayor advised that pursuant to Section 164.1(2) of the Vancouver Charter, public notice is hereby given that Council will give consideration to amend Procedure By-law No. 12577 at its Council meeting on December 10, 2019, to correct numbering. PROCLAMATION – International Year of Indigenous Languages The Mayor proclaimed 2019, as the International Year of Indigenous Languages and invited the following people to the podium to accept the proclamation and say a few words: Council Meeting Minutes, November 26, 2019 2 • Larry Grant - Musqueam Indian Band; • Gabriel George - Tsleil-Waututh Nation. -
March 11, 2021 Vancouver City Council: Mayor Kennedy Stewart City Councillor Rebecca Bligh City Councillor Christine Boyle City
March 11, 2021 Vancouver City Council: Mayor Kennedy Stewart City Councillor Rebecca Bligh City Councillor Christine Boyle City Councillor Adriane Carr City Councillor Melissa De Genova City Councillor Lisa Dominato City Councillor Pete Fry City Councillor Colleen Hardwick City Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung City Councillor Jean Swanson City Councillor Michael Wiebe Via Email Dear Mayor Stewart and Vancouver City Councillors, Re: July 2020 Motion titled “Decriminalizing Poverty and Supporting Community-led Safety Initiatives” We write to you as representatives of community organizations, including organizations identified in the July 2020 Motion Decriminalizing Poverty and Supporting Community-led Safety Initiatives1 (“the Motion”). We are renewing our call on the City to divest from policing and invest in community-based services, specifically non-police interventions that support people who are impacted by homelessness, toxic drug supply, mental health distress, and those working in informal economies and criminalized industries, such as sex work. This motion recognizes that many groups, organizations, and individuals in the City already have the skills and abilities to lead community-led safety initiatives. The expenditures associated with this Motion, and 1 Vancouver City Council, “Standing Committee of Council on Policy and Strategic Priorities” (2020, July 22, 23, 24 & 27), online: City of Vancouver: https://council.vancouver.ca/20200722/documents/pspc20200722min.pdf, resolution B, page 17. Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. future related work, must be made available to directly-impacted groups and organizations and supported with transparent reporting, including line item details. The work of decriminalizing poverty, defunding police, and investing in community-led safety initiatives remains an urgent priority for our organizations. -
GVSDD Board Regular Meeting Minutes
GREATER VANCOUVER SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD) Board of Directors held at 10:50 a.m. on Friday, February 26, 2021 in the 28th Floor Boardroom, 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Burnaby, Chair, Director Sav Dhaliwal Richmond, Director Malcolm Brodie* North Vancouver City, Vice Chair Director Richmond, Director Harold Steves* Linda Buchanan* Surrey, Director Linda Annis* Anmore, Director John McEwen* Surrey, Director Doug Elford* Burnaby, Director Pietro Calendino* Surrey, Director Laurie Guerra* Burnaby, Director Mike Hurley* Surrey, Director Doug McCallum* Coquitlam, Director Craig Hodge* Surrey, Director Mandeep Nagra* Coquitlam, Director Richard Stewart* Surrey, Director Allison Patton* Delta, Director George Harvie* Vancouver, Director Christine Boyle* Delta, Director Dylan Kruger* Vancouver, Director Adriane Carr* Electoral Area A, Director Jen McCutcheon* Vancouver, Director Melissa De Genova* Langley City, Director Gayle Martin* Vancouver, Director Lisa Dominato* Langley Township, Director Jack Froese* Vancouver, Alternate Director Pete Fry* for Langley Township, Director Kim Richter* Kennedy Stewart Maple Ridge, Director Mike Morden* Vancouver, Director Colleen Hardwick* New Westminster, Director Jonathan Coté* Vancouver, Director Michael Wiebe* North Vancouver District, Director Lisa Muri* West Vancouver, Director Mary-Ann Booth* Pitt Meadows, Director Bill Dingwall* White Rock, Director