Recorded votes on EC2025-0524
Main motion at the Regular Meeting of Council, May 27, 2025. Carried 12–1.
Resolution
That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2025-0524, the following be adopted: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to return to Infrastructure and Planning Committee by Q3 2026 with a report and recommendations that: Evaluates the existing Density Bonusing provisions intended to incentivize the creation of Affordable Housing Units in the Greater Downtown and any other communities where it has been used, including but not limited to the: Processes through which the City and development proponents negotiate density bonusing items, costs, and terms for approval and for the life of the housing units; Type(s) of affordable housing provided; Number of affordable housing units achieved to date; Number of years that units are maintained as affordable units; Amount of rental subsidy provided to tenants, if any; Amount of staff time and administrative resources required to negotiate Special Development Agreements and Housing Agreements, and continued monitoring and enforcement to ensure compliance with the agreements; and A jurisdictional scan of density bonusing programs, including the methods and outcomes of density bonusing in exchange for affordable housing units, or cash in lieu for affordable housing units;
How each member voted
| Seat | Member | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jyoti Gondek | Yes |
| Ward 1 | Sonya Sharp | Yes |
| Ward 3 | Jasmine Mian | Yes |
| Ward 4 | Sean Chu | Yes |
| Ward 5 | Raj Dhaliwal | Yes |
| Ward 7 | Terry Wong | No |
| Ward 8 | Courtney Walcott | Yes |
| Ward 9 | Gian-Carlo Carra | Yes |
| Ward 10 | Andre Chabot | Yes |
| Ward 11 | Kourtney Penner | Yes |
| Ward 12 | Evan Spencer | Yes |
| Ward 13 | Dan McLean | Yes |
| Ward 14 | Peter Demong | Yes |
Recorded votes on EC2025-0524
| Meeting | Motion | Result |
|---|---|---|
May 27, 2025 (this vote) Regular Meeting of Council | Main motion Council direct Administration to return to Infrastructure and Planning Committee by Q3 2026 with a report and recommendations that: Evaluates the existing Density Bonusing provisions intended to in… | Carried 12–1 |
May 27, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council | Main motion Council direct Administration to return to Infrastructure and Planning Committee by Q3 2026 with a report and recommendations that: Proposes necessary amendments to relevant City policies, the Land… | Carried 8–5 |
May 27, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council | Main motion Council direct Administration to return to Infrastructure and Planning Committee by Q3 2026 with a report and recommendations that: Identifies opportunities to be more strategic, effective and effi… | Carried 9–4 |