Vancouver's next two HEAT shelters for the homeless will open before affected communities are fully consulted, said a city councillor.

City staff remain in contact with direct stakeholders of two proposed sites in Kitsilano and the West End, which will open in less than two weeks, according to Coun. Kerry Jang.

However, any formal talks with the community and neighbours of the sites, such as an open house, have yet to take place.

"As soon as the [shelters] are ready we'll have the open house, you know what I mean?" Jang said.

Asked to clarify, Jang responded, "After people move in."

Shelter operators implemented a reservation system for clients to prevent line-ups, direct call line for concerned neighbours and a 40-person capacity limit at shelters in response to last year's complaints over incidents at the HEAT shelters.

There is no shortage of demand for shelter spaces as two sites at 677 East Broadway and 1435 Granville Street operated at full capacity over the weekend.

Dharm Makwana reports for Vancouver 24 hours.