Victoria public meetings in 2024

Council (to follow COTW)

The Victoria City Council will consider and vote on several bylaws, including a heritage designation for 522 St. Charles Street and the adoption of 2025 solid waste and utility rate bylaws that raise connection fees, special fees, and consumption charges for water, sewer, stormwater, and solid waste. The council will also review rezoning and development permit applications for properties on Empress Avenue, Government Street, and Menzies, as well as a development permit variance for Despard Avenue. A short‑term rental business licence appeal for 1403‑728 Yates Street and various closed‑meeting items will be addressed.

• Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 24-040 for 522 St. Charles Street
• Adoption of 2025 Solid Waste and Utility Rates Bylaws No. 24-089, 24-090, 24-091 increasing fees
• Rezoning Application No. 00784 for 1132 and 1134 Empress Avenue (Fernwood)
• Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00285 for 1542 Despard Ave and 1551 Montgomery Ave (removing sidewalk requirement)
• Short‑Term Rental Business License Appeal for 1403‑728 Yates Street

Council approved $2.18M in housing reserve fund grants for three affordable housing projects, directed staff to prepare speed limit reductions, and advanced rezoning for three properties. It also adopted several bylaws, including solid waste and utility rates, and confirmed appointments to regional boards and committees.

• Approved $262,500 grant to Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness for 34-unit supportive housing at 938 Mason St
• Approved $1,160,500 grant to Capital Region Housing Corp for 158-unit affordable rental at 926-930 Pandora Ave
• Approved $757,500 grant to M'akola Housing Society for 55-unit affordable rental at 210/220 Langford St and 824 Alston St
• Directed staff to prepare speed limit reduction amendments to Streets and Traffic Bylaw
• Advanced rezoning and development permit for 1132/1134 Empress St (5 new rental units, heritage designation)
• Advanced rezoning and development permit for 50 Government St (5-4 vote, opposed by 4 councillors)
• Advanced rezoning and development permit for 131-139 Menzies St (7-2 vote)
• Adopted 2025 solid waste and utility rate bylaws (unanimous)

Council

Victoria City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a bylaw that would designate the exterior of 1885 Government Street as protected heritage property. The meeting also includes presentations from residents regarding short-term rental processes, homelessness, and arts initiatives.

• Public hearing for Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 24-087 at 1885 Government Street
• Presentations on short-term rental principal residence license process
• Presentations on homelessness solutions and bylaw sweeps
• Presentations on arts and culture space initiatives
• Request for support for 716 Johnson St as an arts and culture hub

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider three rezoning applications: 1132 and 1134 Empress Avenue, 50 Government Street, and 131‑139 Menzies Street. It will also review staff reports on a draft financial plan with tax‑increase reduction options, enforcement costs for daytime sheltering, and a $250,000 grant request for the Other Guise Society. The council will vote on motions to close part of the meeting under the Community Charter and on appointments for the upcoming Crystal Pool referendum. Decisions will be recorded in the public minutes.

• Rezoning Application No. 00784 & Development Permit No. 00174 for 1132 and 1134 Empress Avenue (new three‑unit rental building)
• Rezoning Application No. 00861 & Development Permit No. 00251 for 50 Government Street (Council recommended to decline)
• Rezoning Application No. 00823 & Development Permit No. 00210 for 131‑139 Menzies Street (mixed‑use building)
• 2025‑2029 Draft Financial Plan – Tax Increase Reduction Options staff report
• $250,000 grant request for Other Guise Society under the Major Community Initiatives & Events Grant program

The Committee of the Whole approved a rezoning and development permit for 50 Government Street, allowing a 4.5-storey, 16-unit multiple dwelling building, after initially defeating a motion to decline the application. The approval includes conditions such as securing two affordable units at 95% of CMHC median market rates for 60 years, rental tenure in perpetuity, and various transportation demand measures. The committee also approved a rezoning for 1132-1134 Empress Avenue for a five-unit rental building and a rezoning for 131-139 Menzies Street for a 43-unit mixed-use building. Several other items were referred or received for information.

• Approved rezoning and development permit for 50 Government St. (5-4)
• Approved rezoning and development permit for 1132-1134 Empress Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning and development permit for 131-139 Menzies St. (7-2)
• Referred Other Guise Society grant to Jan. 13, 2025 Special Committee (unanimous)
• Referred minimum unit size report to next Committee of the Whole (unanimous)
• Received 2025-2029 Draft Financial Plan tax reduction options report (unanimous)
• Received daytime sheltering enforcement cost report (unanimous)
• Approved Council external and internal appointments (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a consent agenda and discuss several staff reports. The primary substantive item is the rezoning and development permit with variances for 710 Caledonia Avenue and 1961 Douglas Street, proposing to convert about 3,600 m² of office space to residential use and add 43 rental units. Council will also consider speed limit reductions on arterial and collector streets, applications to the Victoria Housing Reserve Fund, and a revised 2025 meeting schedule.

• Rezoning Application No. 00883 and Development Permit with Variances No. 00262 for 710 Caledonia Ave and 1961 Douglas St – conversion of 3,600 m² office to residential, 43 new rental units
• Staff report on speed limit reductions on arterial and collector streets
• Victoria Housing Reserve Fund applications – September 2024 intake
• Revised 2025 Committee and Council meeting schedule
• Consent agenda items including the above applications

The Committee of the Whole unanimously approved $2.18 million in grants from the Victoria Housing Reserve Fund to support the construction of 247 affordable and supportive housing units across three projects. The committee also directed staff to prepare speed limit reductions on arterial and collector streets, and recommended approval of a rezoning and development permit for a major mixed-use project at 710 Caledonia Avenue and 1961 Douglas Street.

• Approved $262,500 grant to Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness Society for 34-unit supportive housing at 938 Mason St (unanimous)
• Approved $1,160,500 grant to Capital Region Housing Corporation for 158-unit affordable rental at 926-930 Pandora Ave (unanimous)
• Approved $757,500 grant to M'akola Housing Society for 55-unit affordable rental at 210/220 Langford St & 824 Alston St (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare amendments to Streets and Traffic Bylaw to reduce speed limits on arterial and collector streets (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning and development permit for 710 Caledonia Ave & 1961 Douglas St, converting office space to 43 rental units (unanimous)
• Approved revised 2025 Committee and Council meeting schedule (unanimous)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council will consider bylaws for 2025 utility rate increases, a tax exemption for a heritage building at 1314-1318 Wharf Street, and updates to electric vehicle charging fees. The meeting will also include short-term rental license appeals and a closed session on employee relations.

• Bylaws for 2025 Solid Waste and Utility Rates (No. 24-089, 24-090, 24-091)
• Tax Exemption Bylaw for 1314-1318 Wharf Street (No. 24-070)
• Bylaw for Downtown Victoria Business Improvement Area (No. 24-082)
• Amendments to Streets and Traffic Bylaw for EV charging (No. 24-077)
• Short-Term Rental Business Licence Appeals (809-751 Fairfield Road, 609 Toronto Street)

Council approved a rezoning application for 710 Caledonia Avenue and 1961 Douglas Street, allowing taller buildings and reduced parking, with conditions including rental units and car-share contributions. They also approved a rezoning for 205 Quebec Street with housing and amenity contributions. Several bylaws were passed, including utility rates, tax relief, and electric vehicle strategy amendments.

• Approved rezoning for 710 Caledonia Ave & 1961 Douglas St (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for 205 Quebec St, 507 Montreal St, 210-224 Kingston St (6-2)
• Approved 2025 utility rate bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved Development Potential Tax Relief Eligibility Bylaw (7-1)
• Adopted Electric Vehicle Strategy amendment bylaws (unanimous)
• Adopted Business Improvement Area Bylaw (unanimous)
• Denied short-term rental licence appeal for 809-751 Fairfield Rd (unanimous)
• Denied short-term rental licence appeal for 609 Toronto St (6-1)

Council (to follow COTW)

Council will consider and vote on amendments to the Streets and Traffic Bylaw (No. 24‑077) and the City Parkades Electric Vehicle Charging Fees Bylaw (No. 24‑076) to enable EV charging infrastructure and set related fees. The council will also adopt rezoning and heritage designation bylaws for 1737 Rockland Avenue, including a development permit for two new single‑family dwellings on a newly created pan‑handle lot. Additionally, the council will adopt a rezoning amendment for 1055 Alston Street and approve a development permit for a mixed‑use building with one industrial unit and about 56 residential units. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as an interim housing needs report, a Freedom of Information and Privacy Bylaw, and motions on Caledonia Place and city‑owned assets in the North Park neighbourhood.

• Adopt Streets and Traffic Bylaw Amendment No. 24‑077 to permit EV charging cords on city property and set fees in EV charging zones.
• Adopt City Parkades Electric Vehicle Charging Fees Bylaw Amendment No. 24‑076 to update fees for DC fast chargers and enforce fees on private‑property stations.
• Approve Zoning Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 24‑013 and Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 23‑089 for 1737 Rockland Avenue, plus Development Permit No. 00226 for two single‑family homes.
• Approve Zoning Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 24‑061 and Development Permit No. 00234 for 1055 Alston Street to allow a mixed‑use building with ~56 residential units and one industrial unit.
• Consent agenda items: Interim Housing Needs Report; Freedom of Information and Privacy Bylaw; motions on Caledonia Place (“Tiny Town”) and consultation on city‑owned assets in North Park.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review staff reports regarding personnel appointments and legal designations. The body will discuss the appointment of three bylaw officers and the designation of fire department personnel under the Fire Safety Act of British Columbia.

• Appointment of Madison McNeill, Emily Bolender, and Tara Richelle as Bylaw Officers
• Designation of persons to carry out duties for the Victoria Fire Department per the Fire Safety Act of British Columbia

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council will consider approving bylaws for heritage designations at 1885 Government Street and 1601 Douglas Street, as well as rezoning applications for 1276 and 1278 Gladstone Avenue and 515 and 519 Rithet Street. The meeting will also include a motion to close part of the session to the public for law enforcement and intergovernmental negotiations.

• Heritage designation bylaw for 1885 Government Street (No. 24-087)
• Heritage designation bylaw for 1601 Douglas Street (No. 24-079)
• Rezoning bylaw for 1276 and 1278 Gladstone Avenue (No. 24-071)
• Rezoning bylaw for 515 and 519 Rithet Street (No. 24-085)
• Motion to close meeting to public under Community Charter

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will continue budget deliberations for 2025 utility rates and hear presentations on the Greater Victoria Public Library and Victoria Police Department. The agenda also includes a motion to update park sheltering rules and a liquor licence application for a Craft Beer Market.

• Motion to prepare 2025 water, sewer, storm drain and solid waste rate bylaws
• Council Member Motion on sheltering in parks and the Parks Regulation Bylaw
• Council Member Motion on unregulated substances known as date-rape drugs
• Liquor Licence Application for 450 Swift Street (Craft Beer Market)
• Update on rezoning application for 205 Quebec Street, 507 Montreal Street, and 210-224 Kingston Street

Council (to follow COTW)

The Victoria City Council will consider reports from the Special Committee of the Whole and the regular Committee of the Whole, adopt the Development Cost Charges Bylaw (No. 24‑053), and discuss motions to close part of the meeting under the Community Charter. Additional items include a progress report on provincial housing targets and a motion to extend input on the 2025 budget.

• Adoption of Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 24‑053
• Progress Report 2 on Provincial Housing Targets
• Council Member Motion: 2025 Budget Input Extension
• Motion to close part of the meeting under Community Charter Section 90 (labour relations, law enforcement, confidential negotiations)
• Intergovernmental/Law Enforcement and Employee Relations items referenced under Section 90

Council

The meeting consists of public requests to address Council and an open house featuring presentations from various community organizations. No legislative decisions or policy votes are listed on the agenda.

• Public request regarding a proposed province-wide ban on the sale and use of fireworks
• Public requests regarding homelessness, housing, city finances, and roads and signals
• Open house presentations from 12 organizations, including the Alliance to End Homelessness and the Victoria Symphony

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing progress on provincial housing targets and an interim housing needs report. Members are discussing policies for non-profit affordable housing and the future of city-owned assets in the North Park neighbourhood.

• Grant request of $250,000 from Other Guise Society to refinance 716 Johnson Street
• Proposed Development Cost Charge Grant Policy for non-profit rental housing projects
• Discussion on transitioning Tenant Assistance Policy to a Tenant Protections Bylaw
• Proposed revisions to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Bylaw
• Motion to extend public input for the 2025 draft budget

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing land use variance permits and covenant amendments. Members will also discuss emergency winter weather planning and motions regarding downtown parking and storage for unhoused residents.

• Proposed amendment to allow 24-hour operation of gas bar and convenience store at 1321 Yates Street
• Development Variance Permit for 1542 Despard Avenue and 1551 Montgomery Avenue to remove sidewalk construction requirements
• Development Variance Permit for 1535 and 1537 Despard Avenue to remove frontage improvement requirements
• Motion to survey Downtown Core Area businesses on parking and street use needs
• Motion to relocate the storage facility for unhoused Victorians from 926/930 Pandora Avenue

Council (to follow COTW)

The Victoria City Council will consider adopting Amendment Bylaw No. 24-046, which adds conditions for operating passenger‑directed vehicle services and updates language to be gender neutral. The council will also review rezoning and development permit applications for properties on Richmond Road, Birch Street, Pembroke Street, and Broughton Street, and discuss a new storage facility location for unhoused residents. Additional motions include advocacy to the province for small businesses and public engagement on the 2025 budget.

• Adoption of Amendment Bylaw No. 24-046 to the Business Licence Bylaw (adds conditions for passenger‑directed vehicle services and gender neutral language)
• Rezoning Application No. 00862 and Development Permit No. 00252 for 2002 Richmond Road, 1903 & 1909 Birch Street, and 1769 Pembroke Street (Jubilee)
• Rezoning Application No. 00874 and Development Permit No. 00272 for 837 Broughton Street (Downtown)
• Proposal for a new location for a storage facility for unhoused Victorians
• Council member motions: advocacy to the province for small businesses and public engagement on 2025 budget considerations

Special Committee of the Whole

The Special Committee of the Whole will receive staff reports on the 2025 Draft Budget public‑engagement results and the 2025‑2029 Draft Financial Plan, which includes the provisional police budget. It will consider a motion to close part of the meeting under Community Charter Section 90 for employee‑relations matters. The committee will approve the agenda, address any new business, and adjourn.

• Staff Report – 2025 Draft Budget Public Engagement Summary Report (PDF attachments)
• Staff Report – 2025‑2029 Draft Financial Plan (PDF attachments, includes provisional police budget)
• Motion to close the meeting under Community Charter Section 90(1)(c) for employee‑relations
• Consideration of closed minutes
• New Business – Employee Relations – Community Charter Section 90(1)(c)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council will approve the agenda, consider post-meeting minutes, and vote on a Development Permit with Variances for 309-329 Belleville Street. The meeting will also include a motion to close portions of the session to the public.

• Approval of Bylaw No. 24-074 (Council Procedures)
• Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00278 (309-329 Belleville Street)
• Approval of October 10, 2024 Committee of the Whole Report
• Motion to close meeting to public under Community Charter Section 90
• Approval of post-meeting minutes from July 11 and October 10, 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the rezoning application and development permit for 837 Broughton Street, proposing a higher‑density, seven‑storey residential building with ground‑floor live‑work uses. Staff reports on the 2025 draft budget public‑engagement results and the 2025‑2029 draft financial plan will be presented and discussed. Motions on public engagement for the 2025 budget and an update to the Emergency Weather Response Plan will also be considered.

• Rezoning Application No. 00874 and Development Permit with Variances No. 00272 for 837 Broughton Street – rezone from CHP‑OB to a higher‑density zone for a seven‑storey residential building with live‑work ground floor
• Staff report: 2025 Draft Budget Public Engagement Summary Report
• Staff report: 2025‑2029 Draft Financial Plan
• Staff report: approval of the 2025 Committee and Council meeting schedule
• Council Member Motion: request for public engagement on 2025 budget core services and programs

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is considering a rezoning application to build a six-storey rental residential building with commercial uses at grade. The body will also discuss advocacy for small businesses and commercial tenants.

• Rezoning Application No. 00862 and Development Permit No. 00252 for 2002 Richmond Road, 1903/1909 Birch Street, and 1769 Pembroke Street
• Proposal for a six-storey rental residential building with commercial uses at grade and a surface parking lot
• Council Member Motion regarding an advocacy letter to the Province to support small businesses and commercial tenants
• Proclamation of Small Business Month
• 10:17 AM 'Shakeout' Exercise

Council (to follow COTW)

The Victoria City Council meeting will approve the agenda, consider minutes from the September 26 council meetings, and receive reports from the Committee of the Whole. It will vote on several bylaws, including a rezoning and development permit for 1035 Russell Street that would allow eight corner townhouses, an amendment to the Council Procedures Bylaw, and a rezoning for 133 and 129/135 Gorge Road East. The council will also review applications for 1885 Government Street and a liquor primary license for 516 Fisgard Street, and will hold closed‑session items under the Community Charter.

• Rezoning and Development Permit for 1035 Russell Street (R‑2 to Missing Middle Corner Townhouses, eight units)
• Amendment to Council Procedures Bylaw (rescind and re‑pass 3rd reading of Amendment No. 1, No. 24‑074)
• Rezoning and Development Permit for 133 and 129/135 Gorge Road East (creation of CD‑20 zone)
• 1885 Government Street: rezoning, development permit with variances, and heritage designation applications
• Liquor Primary License application for 516 Fisgard Street

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a staff report regarding a proposed tax relief pilot program for 2025. The program aims to reduce the municipal tax rate on a portion of the assessed land value for specific property classes.

• Development Potential Tax Relief Pilot Program for Light Industry (Class 5) and Business and Other (Class 6) properties

Council (to follow COTW)

The Victoria City Council will review a rise and report from the October 3 closed council meeting and reports from the Committee of the Whole. It will conduct first, second, and third readings of Amendment Bylaw No. 35 to the Business Licence Bylaw, adding conditions for passenger‑directed vehicle services and gender‑neutral language. The council will also consider a short‑term rental business licence appeal for the property at 409‑595 Pandora Avenue. Additional motions on city costs for Touchdown Pacific and a minimum residential unit size citywide will be discussed.

• Amendment Bylaw No. 35 to the Business Licence Bylaw – first, second, and third readings to add conditions for passenger‑directed vehicle services and gender‑neutral language
• Short‑Term Rental Business Licence Appeal for 409‑595 Pandora Avenue – review of appellant and licence inspector submissions
• Council motion on city costs to host Touchdown Pacific (from COTW report)
• Council motion on minimum residential unit size citywide (from COTW report)
• Rise and Report from the closed council meeting held October 3, 2024 (Attachment A)

Council

The City Council meeting consists primarily of procedural items and requests from five individuals to address the body. No legislative decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Request from Jan Firstbrook regarding the value of mature trees
• Request from Tracy Ryan regarding City of Victoria Senior Centre Funding for Silver Threads Service
• Request from Erik Haensel regarding Centennial Square Revitalisation
• Request from Janet Simpson regarding Sequoia in Centennial Square
• Request from Kathy Bligh, RNBSN regarding Sustainable Development Goals

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss land use applications, including a rezoning request for a residential rental building and a liquor license application. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2024 external audit plan and a progress update on the Corporate Plan.

• 1885 Government Street: Rezoning, development permit, and heritage designation for a six-storey residential rental building with ground floor commercial
• 516 Fisgard Street: Application for a new Liquor Primary License with service hours up to 1:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday
• 2024 External Audit Plan presentation by BDO Canada LLP
• Council Procedures Bylaw Update motion to align procedures with current practices
• Corporate Plan Progress Update regarding the 2024-2026 plan

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to vote on several bylaws, including a new Business Improvement Area and a zoning amendment for a townhouse project. The body will also review a short-term rental business licence appeal and a 2025 permissive tax exemption.

• Adoption of Zoning Regulation Bylaw No. 23-076 for an 11-unit townhouse development at 624 and 628 Manchester Road
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings of Business Improvement Area Bylaw 2024 (No. 24-082) to establish a Downtown Victoria Business Improvement Area
• Adoption of Tax Exemption (Permissive) Bylaw 2025 (No. 24-050)
• Short-term rental business licence appeal for 3150 Balfour Avenue
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings of Council Procedure Bylaw Amendment Bylaw (No. 1) No. 24-074

Council

The meeting consists primarily of procedural items and a series of requests from individuals and organizations to address the council. No formal legislative decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Request from Diana Smardon regarding housing
• Request from Jen Reimer regarding unfinished gas station at 308 Menzies Street
• Request from Sue MacPherson regarding police actions
• Update from Mandy Niddrie on Royal & McPherson Theatres Society leadership transition
• Request from Cynthia Werbik regarding rental parameters and city bylaw

The September 26, 2024 meeting was largely procedural, with no substantive decisions made. Council approved the agenda and adjourned unanimously, and heard public delegations on topics including an unfinished gas station, police actions, and short-term rental bylaws.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m. (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will approve the agenda, adopt minutes from July 18 and September 5, and consider a staff report endorsing funding applications for capital projects. Council members will hear motions requesting a cost report for hosting Touchdown Pacific 2024 and proposing a city‑wide minimum residential unit size of 33m 2 as part of zoning modernization. Decisions will be recorded in the meeting minutes.

• Approval of agenda
• Consent agenda: minutes from July 18 and September 5, 2024
• Staff report: endorsement of funding applications to support capital projects
• Motion: request staff report on city costs to host Touchdown Pacific 2024
• Motion: implement minimum residential unit size of 33m 2 citywide

Council (to follow COTW)

The council will review and vote on several bylaws, including a 2025 permissive tax‑exemption bylaw and rezoning and development permits for 1042 and 1044 Richardson Street. It will also consider rezoning of 1702 Quadra Street/862 Fisgard Street, a Rock Bay revitalization tax‑exemption, and a short‑term rental licence appeal for 1468 Rockland Avenue. Parts of the meeting will be closed under the Community Charter.

• Bylaw No. 24-049: Rezoning 1042 and 1044 Richardson Street from R‑K to R‑117 to permit a six‑storey residential building with about 20 units
• Bylaw No. 24-005: Rezoning 1702 Quadra Street/862 Fisgard Street to allow a 13‑storey mixed‑use building with 88 residential units, three live‑work units, and one commercial unit
• Bylaw No. 24-050: Adoption of the 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw
• Bylaw No. 24-067: Adoption of the Rock Bay Site Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw
• Short‑Term Rental Business Licence Appeal for 1468 Rockland Avenue

Council

The Victoria City Council will hold public hearings and consider third‑reading motions on two rezoning applications. One proposes a four‑storey, 29‑unit multiple‑dwelling at 1733‑1737 Fairfield Road with an Official Community Plan amendment. The other seeks to rezone 1964 Fairfield Road and 507 Foul Bay Road, change permitted uses, add a public‑facilities designation, and designate 507 Foul Bay Road as heritage property. Additional items include several resident requests to address council on topics such as electric golf‑cart tours and natural‑asset management.

• Rezoning Application No. 00821 for 1733, 1735, 1737 Fairfield Road – 4‑storey, 29‑unit multiple dwelling and OCP amendment (bylaw 24‑055, 24‑056).
• Rezoning Application No. 00845 for 1964 Fairfield Road and 507 Foul Bay Road – change uses, OCP amendment, heritage designation (bylaws 24‑057, 24‑058, 24‑051).
• Public hearing and consideration of third‑reading motions for the above bylaws.
• Requests to address council: electric golf‑cart sightseeing pilot, housing & homeless parks, natural‑asset management, Bowker Creek watershed benefits, and STR inspection policy.
• Approval of agenda and procedural items (music performance, territorial acknowledgement, introductions).

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a staff report seeking Council direction to ask the Ministry of Municipal Affairs to write off overcharged property taxes for 2023 and 2024. It will also consider applications from non‑profit groups for permissive property tax exemptions for 2025 and a motion to reimburse a council member’s travel expenses to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Convention. Presentations from the Victoria Police Department and the Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board on the 2024 Q2 report and the 2025 provisional budget will be shown.

• Property Tax Write‑Off – request to Ministry for 2023‑2024 overcharges
• Permissive Tax Exemptions 2025 – applications from non‑profits and recommended bylaw
• Council Member Motion – reimbursement for UB​CM Convention travel expenses (Sept 16‑20, 2024)
• Victoria Police Department 2024 Q2 Report presentation
• Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board 2025 Budget Consultation presentation

Council (to follow COTW)

The council meeting, held after the Committee of the Whole, will approve the agenda and hear reports from the COTW. It will consider several bylaws, including a Rock Bay Site Revitalization Tax Exemption (Bylaw No. 24-067) and amendments for 500 Sumar Street housing and zoning (Bylaws No. 24-062 and 24-063). Additional items are amendments to the Single‑Use Items Reduction Bylaw (Bylaws No. 24-072, 24-073) and a Council Remuneration Bylaw (No. 24-075). The meeting also includes a motion to close part of the session under Community Charter Section 90.

• Rock Bay Site Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 24‑067
• Housing Agreement and Zoning Regulation Bylaw Amendment for 500 Sumas Street (Bylaws 24‑062, 24‑063)
• Single‑Use Items Reduction Bylaw amendments (Bylaws 24‑072, 24‑073)
• Council Remuneration Bylaw No. 24‑075
• Motion to close the meeting under Community Charter Section 90

Council gave first, second, and third readings to the Rock Bay Site Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw and to zoning and housing agreement bylaws for 500 Sumas Street, all unanimously. It also adopted amendments to the Ticket Bylaw (8-1) and the Council Remuneration Bylaw (6-3), and approved a property tax write-off of $30,916.31. The meeting then moved into closed session for confidential matters.

• Approved property tax write-off of $30,916.31 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring forward 2025 permissive tax exemption bylaw (8-0, Coleman recused)
• Authorized Councillor Kim's UBCM conference expenses, estimated $2,425.80 (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Rock Bay Site Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 24-067 (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 24-062 for 500 Sumas Street (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 24-063 for 500 Sumas Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw Notice Adjudication Amendment Bylaw No. 24-072 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ticket Bylaw Amendment No. 24-073 (8-1, Gardiner opposed)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider minutes from three prior meetings and approve a consent agenda. It will review a heritage designation application for 1601 Douglas Street and a development permit with variance for 309‑329 Belleville Street, each with recommendations for further action. Three council member motions will also be considered: adding a Q&A item with the Mayor and General Manager, an update on the Mayor’s Community Safety and Wellbeing Initiative, and a proposal for incentives for temporary sheltering on surface parking lots.

• Heritage Designation Application No.000210 for 1601 Douglas Street (Downtown)
• Development Permit with Variance Application No.00278 for 309‑329 Belleville Street (James Bay)
• Council Member Motion to add a standing Q&A agenda item with the Mayor and General Manager
• Council Member Motion requesting an update on the Mayor’s Community Safety and Wellbeing Initiative
• Council Member Motion proposing incentives for temporary sheltering on surface parking lots

Council (to follow COTW)

The council meeting will approve the agenda, review minutes from recent meetings, and receive reports from the Committee of the Whole. It will consider several bylaws, including a council remuneration bylaw, rezoning and development permit updates for 1055 Alston Street and 1005 Chamberlain Street, a housing agreement for 1708 Quadra Street, and a single‑use items reduction bylaw. The council will also review a development permit with variances for 250 Douglas Street. Some items will be discussed in closed session under the Community Charter.

• Council Remuneration Bylaw, No. 24-075 – update to council members' pay
• Rezoning and Development Permit for 1055 Alston Street – Bylaw No. 24-061
• Rezoning and Development Permit for 1005 Chamberlain Street – Bylaw No. 24-042
• Housing Agreement for 1708 Quadra Street – Bylaw No. 24-044
• Development Permit with Variances for 250 Douglas Street – Application No. 00241

Council gave first, second, and third readings to several bylaws, including a rezoning for 1055 Alston Street that reduces vehicle parking and adds transportation demand measures, and a rezoning for 1005 Chamberlain Street that reduces setbacks and parking. It also adopted the Single-Use Items Reduction Bylaw and advanced amendments to enforcement bylaws. The meeting closed to the public for confidential matters.

• Approved Council Remuneration Bylaw No. 24-075 (6-3)
• Approved rezoning for 1055 Alston Street (7-2)
• Approved development permit with variances for 1055 Alston Street (6-3)
• Approved rezoning for 1005 Chamberlain Street (8-0, Thompson recused)
• Approved development permit with variances for 1005 Chamberlain Street (8-0, Thompson recused)
• Adopted Single-Use Items Reduction Bylaw No. 23-013 (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw Notice Adjudication Amendment Bylaw No. 24-072 (unanimous)
• Approved Ticket Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 24-073 (8-1)

Council

The Victoria City Council meeting will address two safety petitions for Vic West Park, a presentation on homeless issues, and several proposals to amend the Parks Regulation Bylaw and the Streets and Traffic Bylaw. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as approval of the agenda and a closed meeting if required.

• E.1 – Stephanie Baragon: Third safety petition for Vic West Park (in‑person)
• E.2 – Brian Ogilvie: Third safety petition for Vic West Park (in‑person)
• E.3 – Janie Rollins, Victoria Committee to End Homelessness: Homeless issues (in‑person)
• E.4 – Nicholas Olson: Parks Regulation Bylaw (in‑person)
• E.5 – Shea Smith: Parks Regulation Bylaw, Streets and Traffic Bylaw (in‑person)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing recommendations for councillor salary and benefit adjustments. Members are also discussing a proposed approach to sanctioned sheltering areas in city parks and grant applications for community initiatives.

• Council Remuneration Task Force report on salary and benefit adjustments
• Motion for a staff-recommended approach to sanctioned sheltering in parks
• 2024/25 Major Community Initiatives and Events Grant applications
• Support and expansion of the Mobile Youth Services Team (MYST) and CRED Program
• Travel reimbursement requests for the Union of BC Municipalities and CCCO conferences

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council will consider rezoning applications for Fairfield Road and Foul Bay Road, as well as amendments to short-term rental and patio regulation bylaws. The meeting will also include a closed session.

• Rezoning 1733, 1735, 1737 Fairfield Road and 1964 Fairfield Road, 507 Foul Bay Road
• Short-Term Rental Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 24-060
• Short-Term Rental Regulation Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 24-059
• Patio Regulation Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 24-043
• Closed meeting under Community Charter Section 90

Council

Victoria City Council will hold a public hearing to consider Bylaw No. 24-039, which would designate the exterior of the building at 515 Foul Bay Road as protected heritage property. Several members of the public are scheduled to address the council regarding the Parks Regulation Bylaw and other city policies.

• Public hearing for Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 24-039 at 515 Foul Bay Road
• Public comments on Parks Regulation Bylaw
• Public comments on Christ Church Cathedral Bells Special Bylaw Exception
• Public comments on Bastion Square Court House/ St. Charles Speed Limit
• Public comments on city policy core principles

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider land‑use matters, including a rezoning application (No. 00868) and development permit with variances (No. 00267) for 515 and 519 Rithet Street in James Bay to allow a five‑storey multi‑unit strata residential building. It will also review a Heritage Tax Incentive Program application (No. 00037) for seismic upgrades and restoration of heritage buildings at 1314‑1318 Wharf Street. Additional items include a staff report on the council meetings calendar and several council member motions on travel reimbursement, evening meeting use, Truth and Reconciliation Day support, and unsheltered Victorians.

• Rezoning Application No. 00868 and Development Permit with Variances No. 00267 for 515‑519 Rithet St – proposed five‑storey multi‑unit strata building
• Heritage Tax Incentive Program Application No. 00037 for 1314‑1318 Wharf St – seismic upgrade and restoration of heritage‑designated buildings
• Council Member Motion requesting reimbursement for travel to the Union of BC Municipalities 2024 Convention (Sept 16‑20, 2024, Vancouver)
• Council Member Motion to amend policies for better use of evening council meetings after public hearings
• Council Member Motion to provide in‑kind support and waive fees for the 2024 Truth and Reconciliation Day event at Royal Athletic Park

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council will consider several bylaw amendments, including changes to patio regulations, short‑term rental rules, social service centre zoning, and land‑use procedures. The council will also vote on temporary borrowing bylaws that would authorize $32 million for transportation infrastructure, $3 million for public washroom improvements, and $18 million for park redevelopment. Additional items include a delegation bylaw and motions to close part of the meeting under the Community Charter.

• Adoption of temporary borrowing bylaws authorizing $32 M for transportation, $3 M for public washrooms, and $18 M for park redevelopment
• Amendment to the Patio Regulation Bylaw to designate part of Mary Park as a sidewalk and set usage fees
• Amendment to the Short‑Term Rental Regulation Bylaw to align with the Short‑Term Rental Accommodations Act
• Social Service Centres Zoning Amendment Bylaw to permit social service centres in all zones
• Land Use Procedures Bylaw amendment to update public hearing procedures and related fees

Council (to follow COTW)

The Victoria City Council will consider several bylaws, including a temporary borrowing package that authorizes $32 million for transportation improvements, $3 million for public washroom upgrades, and $18 million for park redevelopment. It will also review amendments to the Land Use Procedures Bylaw, a rezoning application for 515 Foul Bay Road, and a Development Cost Charges Bylaw. Additional items include a development variance permit for 1115 Johnson Street and related motions on travel expense reimbursements. Some agenda items will be discussed in a closed session under the Community Charter.

• Temporary Borrowing Bylaws: $32 M transportation, $3 M washrooms, $18 M parks (Bylaws No. 24-064, 24-065, 24-066)
• Rezoning Bylaw for 515 Foul Bay Road (Application No. 00807, Bylaw No. 24-048)
• Amendment Bylaw for Land Use Procedures (Bylaw No. 24-021)
• Development Cost Charges Bylaw authorizing charges for sewer, water, drainage, roads and parks (Bylaw No. 24-053)
• Development Variance Permit Application No. 00286 for 1115 Johnson St, 1110 and 1120 Yates St (Fernwood)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a motion to end daytime sheltering in parks and streets, a development variance for 1115 Johnson Street and adjacent Yates Street properties, and a rezoning application for Battery and Niagara Streets that would raise the floor‑space ratio and permit a six‑storey assisted‑living building. A tax‑incentive application for 2659 Douglas Street will be reviewed, with a recommendation to decline the request. Staff reports will seek Council approval for a cannabis retail licence at 340 Mary Street, an amendment to the Patio Regulation Bylaw, and updates to the short‑term rental regulation. Additional motions will request reimbursement for travel expenses to municipal conferences.

• Rezoning Application No. 00810 for 674‑678 Battery St, 675‑685 Niagara St, 50 Douglas St – increase FSR from 1.6:1 to 2.45:1 and allow a six‑storey assisted‑living building
• Development Variance Permit Application No. 00286 for 1115 Johnson St and 1110/1120 Yates St – changes to bicycle parking layout
• Tax Incentive Program Application No. 000033 for 2659 Douglas St – request for tax exemption for seismic upgrades (recommended to be declined)
• Recommendation for Victoria Cannabis Company Farmgate at 340 Mary St – request for provincial cannabis retail licence
• Amendment to Patio Regulation Bylaw No. 23‑035 to include part of Mary Street Park for an outdoor patio

Committee of the Whole

The Committee will review a revised rezoning application for 205 Quebec, 507 Montreal, and 210-224 Kingston Street. This update includes a reduction in tower height from 17 to 14 storeys. The agenda also includes a request to waive a public hearing for short-term rental zoning amendments.

• Rezoning application for 205 Quebec, 507 Montreal, and 210-224 Kingston Street
• Request to waive public hearing for short-term rental zoning amendments
• Authorization for the 2024-2034 Community Works Fund Agreement
• Motion regarding UBCM travel expense reimbursement

Council

The Victoria City Council meeting includes several scheduled requests for members of the public to address the chamber. Topics include the Victoria Living Wage, Centennial Square redevelopment, and a potential $200,000,000 pool regarding homelessness. No formal decisions or motions are listed on this agenda.

• Public comment on Victoria Living Wage
• Discussion of Centennial Square redevelopment and updates
• Inquiry regarding a potential $200,000,000 pool for homelessness
• Address regarding 2155 Dowler

Council (to follow COTW)

The Victoria City Council will consider a loan authorization of up to $168,900,000 for the replacement of the Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre. The agenda also includes discussions regarding heritage designations and new housing developments.

• Loan authorization up to $168,900,000 for Crystal Pool replacement
• Heritage designation for 515 Foul Bay Road
• Development permit for 18 townhouse units at 902 Foul Bay Road
• Housing Reserve Fund application for 1132 Johnson Street
• Development permit application for 250 Douglas Street

Council (to follow COTW)

The Council will review reports from previous committee meetings, including a rezoning application for Gladstone Avenue. Members will also consider adopting an amendment to the Parks Regulation Bylaw. This amendment would prohibit sheltering in Irving Park and Vic West Park.

• Amendment to Parks Regulation Bylaw prohibiting sheltering in Irving Park and Vic West Park
• Rezoning and development permit application for 1276 and 1278 Gladstone Avenue
• Development Cost Charges Review consultation results
• Victoria Housing Strategy Annual Review Report 2023
• Appointment of Bylaw Officers

Committee of the Whole

The committee will consider an updated concept design for the Centennial Square revitalization project and a request to appoint Bylaw Officers. Members will also discuss motions regarding financial relief for residents affected by crime and support for a hockey tournament bid. Additionally, the Victoria Police Department will present its 2024 first-quarter report.

• Centennial Square Revitalization Concept Design Update
• Motion: Financial relief for residents affected by crime and social disorder
• Motion: Support for the Victoria Hockey Legacy Society Bid
• Victoria Police Department 2024 Q1 report
• Appointment of Bylaw Officers as Business Licence Inspector

Committee of the Whole

The committee will review a grant application for a 140-unit affordable housing project at 1132 Johnson Street. Also on the agenda is a development permit for a bike shelter at 250 Douglas Street and the establishment of a task force to review council remuneration.

• Affordable housing grant application for 1132 Johnson Street
• Development permit for a bike shelter at 250 Douglas Street
• Establishment of a task force to review council remuneration
• 2024-2026 Corporate Plan update

Council

The Council will consider receiving the 2023 Annual Report for information, which summarizes the city's financial and operational activities. Several residents are also scheduled to address Council regarding topics including short-term rentals, park removals, and the Crystal Pool Replacement Project.

• Consideration of the 2023 Annual Report
• Public comments regarding removal of three sheltering parks
• Public comments regarding short-term rental regulations
• Public comments regarding Crystal Pool Replacement Project impact
• Proposed amendments to the Alternative Vehicle Bylaw for pedicabs

Council (to follow COTW)

The Victoria City Council will review several rezoning applications for residential developments and a new tax exemption for affordable rental housing. The agenda includes amendments to prohibit sheltering at Irving Park and Vic West Park. Council will also consider withholding building permits for hotel projects at 707 Courtney Street and 529 Pandora Avenue.

• Rezoning of 133 and 135 Gorge Road East for rental housing
• Prohibiting sheltering at Irving Park and Vic West Park
• Rezoning 1212 Vista Heights to a two-family dwelling district
• Withholding building permits for hotel developments at 707 Courtney Street and 529 Pandora Avenue
• Affordable Rental Housing Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw

Committee of the Whole

The Committee is reviewing a rezoning application for 1276 and 1278 Gladstone Avenue to allow for higher density and commercial uses. The agenda also includes discussions on development cost charge reviews, new community grant programs, and motions regarding transit-oriented development and social service zoning.

• Rezoning of 1276 and 1278 Gladstone Avenue from 0.30:1 to 1.52:1 FSR
• Review of Development Cost Charges (DCC) consultation results
• Approval of the new Major Community Initiatives and Events Grant Program
• Motion to explore temporary zoning for social service centres
• Motion regarding BC Bill 47 and Transit-Oriented Development Areas

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council will consider several zoning amendments, including updates related to provincial housing legislation. The agenda also includes a new tax exemption program for affordable rental housing and a review of a single-use items reduction bylaw.

• Rezoning 1011 Fort Street to Meares Street Residential District
• Zoning amendments for small-scale multi-unit housing and transit areas
• Establishment of an Affordable Rental Housing Revitalization Tax Exemption
• Amendment to the Single-Use Items Reduction Bylaw
• Rezoning Mary Street and Russell Street for a Cannabis District

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a feasibility study for the Crystal Pool Replacement Project, including site options and borrowing needs. The agenda also includes discussions on new guidelines for family-sized housing and a new community events grant program. Additionally, council members will consider motions regarding provincial transit legislation.

• Crystal Pool Replacement Project feasibility study
• Family Housing Policy and Advisory Design Guidelines
• Major Community Initiatives and Events Grant Program approval
• Encroachment agreement for 1601 Douglas Street
• Motion regarding BC Bill 47 and Transit-Oriented Development Areas

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider reports from recent Committee of the Whole meetings, including rezoning applications and policy updates. The agenda includes first, second, and third readings and adoption of several zoning amendment bylaws, including one for 1011 Fort Street and others required by provincial housing legislation. Council will also consider adopting three loan authorization bylaws totaling $53 million for transportation, public washroom, and parks projects. The meeting will close to the public for items related to litigation, legal advice, and intergovernmental relations.

• Rezoning and development permit applications for 1035 Russell Street, 1055 Alston Street, 902 Foul Bay Road, and 1124 Vancouver Street
• Bylaw No. 24-034: Rezone 1011 Fort Street to new CA-96 zone
• Bylaws No. 24-035 and 24-036: Amendments for small-scale multi-unit housing and transit-oriented areas per Bills 44 and 47
• Loan authorization bylaws: $32M transportation, $3M public washrooms, $18M parks
• Council motions on UBCM resolutions: universal basic income, vacancy control, council remuneration standards

Council

The Victoria City Council meeting includes several requests for members of the public to address the chamber. Topics include Glenlyon Norfolk School, traffic concerns, and a plan for tourists and businesses. A musical performance by the Victoria Conservatory of Music is also part of the agenda.

• Presentation on 'A Win/Win Plan for Tourists, Businesses and the Community'
• Public addresses regarding Glenlyon Norfolk School
• Public addresses regarding traffic concerns
• Presentation regarding the We Unify Conference at Victoria Conference Centre

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is considering rezoning and development permit applications for properties at 1035 Russell Street, 1055 Alston Street, and 902 Foul Bay Road, which would add housing units in Vic West and Gonzales. The committee will also discuss amendments to the Purchasing Policy, a proposed expansion of the Delegation Bylaw, a statutory right-of-way agreement for a water meter at 1124 Vancouver Street, and a council member motion on parking outside the downtown neighbourhood. The 2025 Budget Engagement Report item has been deferred to a later date.

• 1035 Russell Street: rezoning to allow 8 townhouse units
• 1055 Alston Street: rezoning for mixed-use building with ~56 residential units
• 902 Foul Bay Road: amendments to approved permit for 18 townhouse units
• Purchasing Policy proposed amendments
• 1124 Vancouver Street: statutory right-of-way for water meter

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider reports from the Committee of the Whole, including the Downtown Victoria Business Association 2024 budget, a rezoning update for 1042 Richardson Street, and a bylaw amendment prohibiting certain public hearings following provincial housing legislation. Council will also vote on third reading and adoption of bylaws for supportive housing at 225 Russell Street, and adoption of bylaws increasing parking fines and street occupancy fees. The meeting includes a closed session for items related to labour, land, and legal matters.

• Third reading and adoption of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 23-023 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 23-022 for 225 Russell Street (R-109 zone, supportive housing)
• Adoption of Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 23-024 for 225 Russell Street
• Approval of Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00189 for 225 Russell Street
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 24-023, 24-024, 24-033 to increase parking fines and street occupancy fees
• Report on Downtown Victoria Business Association 2024 budget

Council

This is a public-input-heavy agenda with no staff reports or decision items listed. Council will hear six in-person requests to address council, covering short-term rental rules, church parking lot taxation, Amphion Street repairs, Vic West Park safety concerns, medical marijuana day, and a school-community history matter. No votes or staff recommendations are on the agenda.

• E.1: Ingrid Taggart on short-term rental of principal residence by-law
• E.2: Sue Goldsack on taxation of church parking lots, with supporting petition
• E.3: Carl Cachia on repairs to Amphion Street sidewalk, lines, road
• E.4: Stephanie Baragon and Brian Ogilvie on safety concerns about Vic West Park overnight sheltering
• E.5: Ted Smith on International Medical Marijuana Day

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a rezoning application for 320 Cook Street and 1075 Pendergast Street, an update on dedicated bus lanes on Douglas Street, a request for a ten-year renewal of the Downtown Victoria Business Association's Business Improvement Area, and a proposed CRD bylaw to borrow $50 million for regional parks projects. The committee will also hear a presentation from BC Transit on regional transit.

• Rezoning and variance permit for 320 Cook Street and 1075 Pendergast Street (Fairfield)
• Douglas Street downtown dedicated bus lane update
• Downtown Victoria Business Association BIA renewal request (10-year)
• CRD Bylaw No. 4588: $50,000,000 loan for Regional Trestles Renewal, Trails Widening and Lighting Project
• BC Transit presentation on regional transit

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider several items, including rezoning applications for properties on Chatham, Store, Cook, Pendergast, and Richardson streets, as well as bylaw amendments to increase parking fines and street occupancy fees. Council will also hear an appeal for a transient accommodation business licence at 867 Humboldt Street. The meeting includes a closed session for legal and intergovernmental matters.

• Rezoning and OCP amendment for 530 Chatham St and multiple Store St properties (Application No. 00796)
• Rezoning and development variance permit for 320 Cook St and 1075 Pendergast St (Applications No. 00854 and 00288)
• Bylaw No. 24-026 to rezone 1661/1663 Richardson St to allow stratification of a two-family dwelling
• Bylaws 24-023, 24-024, 24-033 to increase parking fines and street occupancy fees
• Transient accommodation business licence appeal for 867 Humboldt St

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider reports from the Committee of the Whole, including the 2023 audited financial statements and a progress report on provincial housing targets. Council will also vote on bylaw amendments to increase parking fines and street occupancy fees, and on two development permits: a four-storey self-storage building at 621-629 Princess Avenue and 624 Pembroke Street, and a 15-unit townhouse development at 2848-2852 Shelbourne Street. The meeting includes a closed session for items related to land, legal advice, and personnel.

• Bylaw amendments to increase parking fines and street occupancy fees (Bylaws 24-023, 24-024, 24-033)
• Development Permit with Variances for a four-storey self-storage building at 621-629 Princess Avenue and 624 Pembroke Street
• Development Permit with Variances for a 15-unit townhouse development at 2848-2852 Shelbourne Street
• Rezoning and heritage designation applications for 515 Foul Bay Road and 522 St. Charles Street
• 2023 Audited Financial Statements and Progress Report on Provincial Housing Targets

Council

This is a regular Victoria City Council meeting on May 9, 2024, with a music performance and territorial acknowledgement. The main business is hearing requests to address council from several individuals, including Friends of Centennial Square members about Centennial Square, and others about short-term rental bylaws and a Janion Hotel business license. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily a public input session.

• Public input on Centennial Square by Ken Johnson, Brian Kendrick, and Chris Gower (Friends of Centennial Square)
• Public input on legal short-term rentals by Cynthia Werbik (Director of Property Rights Association)
• Public input on STR bylaws in Victoria by Alison Clark
• Public input on Janion Hotel transient accommodation business license by Debra Sheets (Janion Hotel Limited)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider the City's 2023 audited financial statements, a progress report on provincial housing targets, and amendments to the Land Use Procedures Bylaw to align with Bill 44. It will also receive an update on the rezoning application for 1042 Richardson Street, which staff recommend declining. The meeting includes a motion to close part of the meeting to the public for labour relations.

• 2023 audited financial statements for acceptance
• Progress report on provincial housing targets (Oct 2023-Mar 2024)
• Land Use Procedures Bylaw amendments to prohibit certain public hearings under Bill 44
• Update on rezoning and development permit for 1042-1044 Richardson Street; staff recommend declining
• Closed meeting for labour relations under Section 90(1)(c) of Community Charter

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is considering a rezoning application for 530 Chatham Street and six Store Street properties to create a comprehensive development zone allowing residential and other uses, with a recommendation to send it back for plan changes. The committee will also discuss bylaw amendments mandated by provincial housing bills and a report on Bastion Square lighting and tripping repairs.

• Rezoning Application No. 00796 for 530 Chatham St and 1824, 1900, 1907, 1908, 1924, 2010 Store St from M-3, M3-G, CA-3C zones to a comprehensive development zone
• Bylaw amendments pursuant to provincial Bills 44, 46, and 47 on housing and transit-oriented areas
• Proposed Amenity Cost Charge Bylaw consultation
• Bastion Square Revitalization funds for lighting upgrades and tripping hazard repairs

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council will consider reports from the April 18 Committee of the Whole, including rezoning applications for 1212 Vista Heights and 1011 Fort Street, and updates to the Electric Vehicle Strategy. Council will also vote on adopting bylaws for rezoning at 480/492 Esquimalt Road (mixed-use) and 2848/2852 Shelbourne Street (seven-unit townhouses). The meeting will close to the public for items involving labour relations, legal advice, and negotiations.

• Rezoning and development permit for 1212 Vista Heights (Hillside/Quadra)
• Rezoning for 1011 Fort Street (Downtown)
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 24-012 for 480 & 492 Esquimalt Road (mixed-use with rental residential)
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 23-080 for 2848 & 2852 Shelbourne Street (seven-unit townhouses)
• Motion to close meeting for labour, legal, and negotiation matters

Council

The City Council is reviewing the Draft Five Year Financial Plan 2024-2028. They are also considering two applications to designate properties on Fisgard Street as protected heritage property.

• Draft Five Year Financial Plan 2024-2028
• Tax Bylaw, 2024 (Bylaw No. 24-029)
• Heritage Designation for 557-561 Fisgard Street (Bylaw No. 24-006)
• Heritage Designation for 565 Fisgard Street (Bylaw No. 24-007)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several land use applications, including rezoning and development permits for properties on Foul Bay Road, Princess Avenue, St. Charles Street, and Richardson Street. They will also consider a council member motion to reimburse conference costs. The committee will review recommendations from staff on each application.

• 515 Foul Bay Road: rezoning, development permit with variances, and heritage designation to allow three ground-oriented multiple dwelling buildings and retain a heritage house conversion
• 621-629 Princess Avenue and 624 Pembroke Street: development permit with variances for a four-storey self-storage building with ground-floor commercial space
• 522 St. Charles Street: rezoning and heritage designation to permit subdivision and retain a three-unit house conversion
• 1042-1044 Richardson Street: rezoning to allow a six-storey, 20-unit rental building; staff recommend declining after below-market units were removed
• Council member motion to reimburse additional costs for Councillor Loughton's attendance at the AVICC conference

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider several rezoning and development permit applications, including a proposed 20-storey rental building at 854-880 Pandora Avenue and a mixed-use building at 480 & 492 Esquimalt Road. Council will also vote on repealing a housing agreement for 1314 and 1318 Wharf Street and amending the Market Rental Building Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw. The meeting includes reports from the Committee of the Whole and a closed session for legal and negotiation matters.

• Rezoning and development permit for 854-880 Pandora Avenue: 20-storey rental building
• Rezoning for 480 & 492 Esquimalt Road: mixed-use with commercial, industrial, work-live, and rental residential
• Repeal of Housing Agreement for 1314 and 1318 Wharf Street
• Amendment to Market Rental Building Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw (No. 24-028)
• Closed meeting for legal advice and negotiations (Sections 90(1)(i), 90(1)(k), 90(2)(b))

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, most notably first, second, and third readings of the 2024 Five Year Financial Plan (Bylaw No. 24-032) and the 2024 Tax Rates Bylaw (No. 24-029). Council will also consider first readings for the Business Improvement Area Rate, Boulevard Tax, and other bylaws, including repealing a housing agreement at 1314 and 1318 Wharf Street and rezoning 623/625 Avalon Road. The meeting includes reports from the Committee of the Whole on items like a tax incentive application for 1050 Pandora Avenue and municipal licensing of passenger-directed vehicles. The agenda also includes a motion to close the meeting to the public for land and intergovernmental relations matters.

• First readings of 2024 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 24-032
• First readings of 2024 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 24-029
• Repeal of Housing Agreement at 1314 and 1318 Wharf Street (Bylaw No. 24-022)
• Rezoning of 623/625 Avalon Road to R2-65 Zone (Bylaw No. 23-086)
• Motion to close meeting for land acquisition and intergovernmental negotiations

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss land use applications, staff reports, and council member motions. Key items include rezoning for a duplex at 1212 Vista Heights and converting commercial space to residential at 1011 Fort Street, as well as motions to reduce reliance on parks sheltering and amend the Parks Regulation Bylaw for Irving Park. The committee will also consider an EV strategy update, a grant application for climate adaptation, and potential funding for a women's basketball event.

• Rezoning and development permit for a new duplex at 1212 Vista Heights
• Rezoning to convert ground floor commercial space to two residential units at 1011 Fort Street
• Electric Vehicle Strategy bylaw updates, including charging station fees
• UBCM Disaster Risk Reduction – Climate Adaptation grant application
• Council member motions to phase out sheltering at Irving Park and Vic West Park

Council

This is a regular Victoria City Council meeting on April 11, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. The agenda is largely procedural, with no staff reports or decision items listed; the main substantive portion is a series of public requests to address Council, all focused on homelessness, human rights, and bylaw treatment of unhoused people sheltering in parks.

• Six public speakers on homelessness and bylaw treatment of unhoused people in parks
• Music performance by Moondog Trio from Victoria Conservatory of Music
• Territorial acknowledgement and approval of agenda
• Closed meeting if required

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council meets April 11, 2024, following the Committee of the Whole, to consider several items. Council will vote on adopting a bylaw to rezone 2540 and 2542 Shelbourne Street to allow attached dwellings, and a bylaw amendment enabling the Director of Business and Community Relations to approve Festival Investment Grant allocations. They will also receive reports from recent Committee of the Whole meetings, including 2024 tax rates and a council member motion on AVICC conference reimbursement, and consider a notice of motion asking the mayor to write to the province about council compensation. The meeting will close to the public for items involving land, appointments, legal advice, and intergovernmental relations.

• Adoption of Bylaw No. 24-009: rezoning 2540 and 2542 Shelbourne Street to RT-2 Zone for attached dwellings
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 24-025: amending Delegation Bylaw to let Director approve Festival Investment Grant allocations
• Report from April 4, 2024 COTW meeting, including motion on AVICC conference reimbursement
• Revenue and Tax Policy Benchmark Monitoring and 2024 Tax Rates report
• Notice of motion to ask province to change council compensation approval process

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss land use, tax policy, and climate goals. They will consider a rezoning and development permit for 1005 Chamberlain Street, review 2024 property tax rates, and discuss updating the Climate Leadership Plan to align with the province's net-zero by 2050 target. A motion to create commemorative street signs for Doug Hudlin is also on the agenda.

• Rezoning Application No. 00834 and Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00236 at 1005 Chamberlain Street (Gonzales)
• Report on Future of Victoria's Employment Lands to inform Industry, Arts and Innovation District Action Plan and OCP update
• 2024 property tax rates and Revenue and Tax Policy benchmark monitoring
• Climate Leadership Program update recommending alignment of 2050 GHG targets with provincial net-zero commitment
• Council Member Motion to create three commemorative street signs honoring Doug Hudlin

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to act on reports from the Committee of the Whole, including several rezoning and heritage designation bylaws. Council will also consider amendments to the Council Remuneration Bylaw and the Delegation Bylaw, plus a closed meeting for legal and law enforcement matters.

• First and second readings for heritage designation bylaws at 557-561 and 565 Fisgard Street
• First, second, and third readings for rezoning at 2816 Irma Street to allow six townhouse units
• Adoption of rezoning and development permit for 1514 and 1520 Foul Bay Road
• Update on rezoning for 854-880 Pandora Avenue for a 20-storey mixed-use rental building
• Amendment to Council Remuneration Bylaw to align pay with comparator cities

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss land use, staff reports, and council member motions. The main land use item is an update on a Heritage Tax Incentive Program application for the heritage building at 1050 Pandora Avenue, with a recommendation to decline it. Staff also seek approval for bylaw changes on passenger directed vehicle licensing and a $150,000 transfer for Bastion Square upgrades. Several motions cover conference attendance and a request to reinstate school police liaison officers.

• 1050 Pandora Avenue: Heritage Tax Incentive Program Application No.00032, recommended to be declined
• Municipal Licencing of Passenger Directed Vehicles: bylaw changes to remove duplication with provincial legislation
• Bastion Square: transfer of $150,000 from BSRA Trust to 2024-2028 Financial Plan for capital upgrades
• Motion: letter to School District 61 requesting reinstatement of School Police Liaison Officer program
• Motions: approval and expenses for councillors attending FCM and AVICC conferences

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a rezoning application for a 13-storey mixed-use residential building at 1702 Quadra Street. Council will also receive reports from recent Committee of the Whole meetings, including items on an electric scooter program and conference motions. The meeting will close to the public for items related to solicitor-client privilege, property security, and intergovernmental negotiations.

• Rezoning Bylaw No. 24-005 for 1702 Quadra St: 13-storey mixed-use building with 88 residential units, 3 live-work units, and 1 commercial unit
• Report from March 7, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting, including electric scooter pilot and AVICC conference motions
• Report from March 14, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting, including a motion on Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act
• Mayor's report on Community Safety and Wellbeing Initiative
• Closed meeting for items under Section 90(1)(d), 90(1)(i), and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss staff reports and council member motions, including a review of council remuneration, a $100,000 grant for Our Place Society, and several motions on advocacy and conference reimbursements. The agenda also includes items on horse-drawn vehicle parking stands and a statutory right-of-way acquisition.

• $100,000 grant to Our Place Society for operating hours and storage program
• Review of Council Remuneration report
• Parking stands for horse drawn vehicles under Vehicles for Hire Bylaw
• Statutory right-of-way agreement for 664 Admirals Road
• Motion to request province delay Bill 35 Short Term Rental Accommodations Act

Council

This is a regular council meeting with a public input period. Council will hear from residents on several topics, including a proposed development at Fort and Davie, the Official Community Plan update, and a request for a code of conduct complaint against a councillor. No decisions are scheduled on these items; the agenda is primarily procedural.

• Public hearing request: Tymac Industries noise on Dallas Road
• Public hearing on REZ00859, proposed development at Fort and Davie
• Public comment on OCP Update, Engagement and Polling
• Request for Code of Conduct complaint against Councillor Jeremy Caradonna
• Update on work with unhoused in Victoria accessing recovery options

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider several rezoning and development permit applications, including first readings for bylaws at 133 and 129/135 Gorge Road East and at 1900 Richmond Road and nearby Ashgrove Street properties, plus adoption of bylaws for 722 and 726 Discovery Street. The agenda also includes reports from the Committee of the Whole, a liquor licence application, a zero waste update, and a motion about Centennial Square. The meeting will close to the public for items related to labour, land, legal advice, and intergovernmental relations.

• First readings for Bylaw No. 24-008: rezoning 133 and 129/135 Gorge Road East to new CD-20 zone
• First readings for Bylaw No. 24-002: rezoning 1900 Richmond Road and 1921-1935 Ashgrove Street to C1-R zone
• Adoption of Bylaws No. 23-018 and 24-016 for 722 and 726 Discovery Street, including affordable housing agreement
• Report on 586 Johnson St liquor primary licence application
• Closed meeting for labour, land, legal, and intergovernmental matters

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a presentation on a proposed regional water supply development cost charge, a staff report on the provincial electric kick scooter pilot project, and four council member motions. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the February 15, 2024 meeting and a consent agenda with the motions.

• Presentation on proposed CRD Regional Water Supply Development Cost Charge Program
• Staff report seeking endorsement for City participation in Provincial Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project
• Motion to authorize Councillor Caradonna's attendance and costs for AVICC 2024 Conference in April 2024
• Motion to authorize Councillor Thompson's attendance and costs for AVICC 2024 Conference in April 2024
• Motion requesting staff report on Centennial Square fountain, monoliths and tiara before design concept report

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a liquor primary licence for Forged Axe Throwing at 586 Johnson St, a development permit for a self-storage facility at 621-629 Princess Ave, and the Zero Waste Victoria 2024-2027 action plan. The committee will also consider council member motions for travel to conferences. The agenda includes consent items and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Liquor primary licence for Forged Axe Throwing at 586 Johnson St, with proposed hours Sunday-Thursday 9 a.m.-12 a.m. (patio until 10 p.m.) and Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-1 a.m. (patio until 11 p.m.), occupant load 74, staff recommend approval.
• Development permit with variances for 621-629 Princess Ave: lot consolidation and four-storey self-storage building with ground-floor commercial-industrial space, staff recommend declining.
• Zero Waste Victoria update and proposed 2024-2027 action plan.
• Council member motions for travel to FCM Annual Conference (Calgary, June 6-9), Columbia Institute High Ground Forum (Vancouver, March 22-23), and AVICC 2024 (Victoria, April 12-14).
• Consent agenda includes minutes from Feb 8, 2024, and the liquor licence application.

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider reports from recent Committee of the Whole meetings, including rezoning and housing agreement items, and to give readings to three loan authorization bylaws totaling $53 million for capital projects. Council will also consider a development variance permit for a new home on Redfern Street and may adopt a bylaw amending parks and recreation fees. The meeting includes a closed session for land and intergovernmental matters.

• Loan Authorization Bylaws: $32M for transportation, $3M for public washrooms, $18M for parks redevelopment (Bylaws 24-018, 24-019, 24-020)
• Adoption of Parks and Recreation Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 24-017
• Rezoning application for 1661 and 1663 Richardson Street (No. 00864)
• Request to discharge housing agreement at 1314 and 1318 Wharf Street
• Development variance permit for new dwelling at 1638 Redfern Street (No. 00222)

Council

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider a Development Permit with Variances for a mixed-use building with ground-floor commercial and rental residential units at 937 View Street. The agenda also includes public comment periods on several topics, including legal non-conforming uses, BC Hydro cable replacement projects, retail cannabis bylaws, and homelessness. The meeting includes a public hearing for the View Street application and opportunities for public input.

• Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00051 for 937 View Street (mixed-use building)
• Public comments on BC Hydro's Victoria to Esquimalt and Victoria to Saanich cable replacement projects
• Public comments on retail cannabis bylaw
• Public comments on legal non-conforming short-term rentals
• Public comments on homelessness

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws and reports, including affordable housing agreements, a supportive housing project, and an update on a rezoning application. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and a closed meeting for confidential negotiations.

• Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 24-016 for 722 and 726 Discovery Street to authorize affordable housing
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 23-056 for 1046 and 1048 North Park Street to allow a five-storey, 39-unit supportive housing building
• Parks and Recreation Fees Bylaw Amendment No. 24-017 to revise facility fees
• Update on rezoning and development permit applications for 133 and 129/135 Gorge Road East
• Closed meeting under Section 90(2)(b) for intergovernmental negotiations

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a rezoning application for 1661/1663 Richardson Street, receive the Victoria Police Department's Q4 2023 report, and discuss amendments to the Business Façade Beautification Reimbursement Program. A council member motion asks the mayor to request tax revenue information from Finance BC. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings.

• Rezoning Application No. 00864 for 1661/1663 Richardson Street from single-family to two-family dwelling, with recommendation to waive public hearing
• Victoria Police Department 2023 Quarter 4 Report presentation
• Amendment to Business Façade Beautification Reimbursement Program (DVBA Partnering Agreement)
• Council Member Motion: request Mayor Alto to ask Finance BC for property tax revenue data for City of Victoria properties
• Consent agenda includes minutes from Jan 15 and Feb 1, 2024 meetings

Council

Victoria City Council is meeting to hold public hearings and consider approvals for two heritage-related items: designating 1737 Rockland Avenue as protected heritage property, and amending the Official Community Plan to create a Heritage Conservation Area on Lewis Street. The agenda also includes several requests to address council on topics like homelessness, property rights, short-term rentals, AI, and Centennial Square.

• Public hearing and 3rd reading of Heritage Designation (1737 Rockland Avenue) Bylaw No. 23-089
• Public hearing, 3rd reading, approval of guidelines, and adoption of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (No. 48) No. 23-021 for Lewis Street Heritage Conservation Area
• Requests to address council on homelessness and affordable housing, property rights, short-term rentals, AI, Centennial Square, and homeless encampments

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council meets to act on reports from recent Committee of the Whole meetings, including the 2024-2028 Draft Financial Plan, the OCP 10-Year Update Draft Directions, and motions on brain injury awareness and emergency bridge funding for a housing outreach program. Council will also consider a bylaw to amend parks and recreation fees. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential intergovernmental negotiations.

• 2024-2028 Draft Financial Plan
• OCP 10-Year Update Draft Directions
• Parks and Recreation Fees Bylaw Amendment (No. 14) No. 24-017
• Motion: Emergency Bridge Funding for Housing Outreach Program
• Closed meeting under Section 90(2)(b) for intergovernmental negotiations

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider draft directions for the Official Community Plan 10-year update, a request to discharge a housing agreement at 1314-1318 Wharf Street, and several council member motions. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and consent agenda items.

• OCP 10-year Update Draft Directions seeking endorsement for public engagement
• Request to repeal Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 21-062 for 1314 and 1318 Wharf Street
• Motion to redeclare Victoria the 'Cycling Capital of Canada'
• Motion for emergency bridge funding for Quadra Village Community Centre's Housing Outreach Program
• Motion endorsing federal Bill C-277 on brain injury awareness

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider several items, including first, second, and third readings of two rezoning bylaws: one for 2540 and 2542 Shelbourne Street to allow 15 townhouse units, and another for 27 South Turner Street to permit a duplex with two secondary suites. The council will also receive reports from the Committee of the Whole, including heritage designation permits for properties on Fisgard Street and council member motions on low-traffic streets, closed meeting transparency, and noise exposure. The meeting will close to the public for items related to legal advice and intergovernmental negotiations.

• Rezoning for 2540 and 2542 Shelbourne Street: from R1-B to RT-2, 15 townhouse units (Bylaw No. 24-009)
• Rezoning for 27 South Turner Street: from R-2 to R2-66, duplex with two secondary suites (Bylaw No. 24-004)
• Heritage designation permits for 557-561 and 565 Fisgard Street
• Council member motion on accelerating greener, quieter, low-traffic streets
• Closed meeting for legal advice and intergovernmental relations

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including applications for two UBCM emergency preparedness grants worth up to $30,000 each, a motion to align Victoria's bike network with Saanich's Shelbourne protected lane, and a motion requesting access to the Noise Exposure Forecast for Victoria Harbour Airport. The committee will also receive a presentation from BC Assessment and consider minutes from previous meetings.

• Application for two UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grants, each up to $30,000, for Emergency Support Services and Emergency Operation Centre
• Council Member Motion on aligning Victoria's transportation network with Saanich's Shelbourne protected bike lane
• Council Member Motion requesting access to the Noise Exposure Forecast (NEF) for Victoria Harbour Airport
• Presentation from BC Assessment
• Approval of minutes from December 14, 2023 and January 18, 2024 Committee of the Whole meetings

Special Committee of the Whole

The Special Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the 2024-2028 Draft Financial Plan, including public engagement results, motion reportbacks, and additional requests. They will also review a comparison of permissive exemptions and grants, including direct award grants. The meeting is a working session, not a final decision-making body.

• 2024-2028 Draft Financial Plan review
• Public engagement summary report on 2024 draft budget
• Motion reportbacks on the draft financial plan
• Additional requests for the 2024 financial plan
• Permissive exemptions and grants comparison, including direct award grants

Council (to follow COTW)

The Victoria City Council will review reports from the January 11 Committee of the Whole meeting and consider a rezoning bylaw for 1737 Rockland Avenue. The Rockland Avenue proposal involves subdividing the property to create a new panhandle lot for two single-family dwellings.

• Rezoning and development permit for 1737 Rockland Avenue (Bylaw No. 24-013)
• Development permit update for 937 View St
• Development permit for 1638 Redfern St
• Statutory Right of Way Agreement Acquisition for 1132 Johnson Street
• Motion regarding green roofs, rooftop solar, and rooftop patios

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation regarding the 2024 provisional budget from the Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board. Additionally, a Council Member motion will be discussed concerning travel costs for the Columbia Institute High Ground Civic Governance Forum.

• Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board - 2024 Provisional Budget presentation
• Council Member Motion regarding travel costs for Columbia Institute High Ground Civic Governance Forum

Council

Council is continuing a public hearing and deliberating on a rezoning application for properties at 251 Esquimalt Road, 355 Catherine Street, and 210 Kimta Road. The application seeks to increase density and height and establish new design guidelines. Council will consider giving third reading to two bylaws: an Official Community Plan amendment and a zoning regulation amendment. Adoption of the bylaws is scheduled for a later date.

• Rezoning application No. 00729 for 251 Esquimalt Rd, 355 Catherine St, 210 Kimta Rd
• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 23-109
• Zoning Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 23-110
• Public hearing continued from January 15, 2024

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council meets to consider several items including an OCP amendment to designate part of Lewis Street as a Heritage Conservation Area, adoption of a housing agreement for affordable rental housing at 1132 Johnson Street, a temporary borrowing bylaw for 2024, and a development permit with variances for the Red Fish Blue Fish restaurant at 1006 Wharf Street. The meeting also includes a closed session for items related to labour relations, land, legal advice, and intergovernmental negotiations.

• OCP Amendment Bylaw (No. 48) No. 23-021 for Lewis Street Heritage Conservation Area
• Housing Agreement (1132 Johnson Street) Bylaw No. 24-003 for affordable rental housing
• Temporary Borrowing Bylaw 2024 No. 24-001
• Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00232 for 1006 Wharf Street (Red Fish Blue Fish)
• Closed meeting under Community Charter Sections 90(1)(c), (e), (f), (i) and 90(2)(b)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss heritage designation permits for 557-561 and 565 Fisgard Street, recommending they proceed to public hearings. It will also consider motions on low-traffic street pilots, transparency of closed meetings, and a Code of Conduct review.

• Heritage designation permits for 557-561 and 565 Fisgard Street
• Motion to pilot road closures for greener, quieter streets
• Motion to increase transparency of closed meeting matters
• Motion to review the Code of Conduct and public access requests
• Motion on travel costs for Canadian Capital Cities Organization Winter Conference

Special Committee of the Whole

This special Committee of the Whole meeting focuses on the 2024-2028 Draft Financial Plan, including report-backs on budget motions and additional funding requests. Council will also consider a motion to close part of the meeting to the public due to potential litigation. The meeting runs from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a lunch break, and includes a territorial acknowledgement and approval of the agenda.

• 2024-2028 Draft Financial Plan review and discussion
• Report-backs on 2024 Financial Plan motions, including Appendix B: AEHCR funding request letter
• Additional 2024 Financial Plan requests, including Silver Threads and VCHT budget requests
• Motion to close meeting to public under Section 90(1)(g) for potential litigation
• Public engagement summary report for 2024 draft budget

Special Council

This special council meeting continues a public hearing on a rezoning application for 251 Esquimalt Road, 355 Catherine Street, and 210 Kimta Road. Council will consider increasing density and height for the site and establishing new design guidelines, with motions to give third reading to an Official Community Plan amendment and a zoning bylaw amendment. The hearing was adjourned from January 11, 2024, and will include pre-recorded submissions and council deliberation.

• Rezoning application No. 00729 for 251 Esquimalt Rd, 355 Catherine St, 210 Kimta Rd
• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 23-109
• Zoning Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 23-110
• Public hearing continuation from January 11, 2024

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss land use applications, including a revised development permit for a 23-storey residential building with about 269 rental units at 937 View Street, which staff recommend declining. They will also consider rezoning and development permits for 27 South Turner St and 1638 Redfern St, a right-of-way acquisition at 1132 Johnson Street, a grant application, and a motion on green roofs. The agenda includes approval of minutes from eight prior meetings.

• 937 View St: 23-storey, ~269 rental units, staff recommend decline
• 27 South Turner St: rezone to allow 4-unit building with 2 rental units, staff recommend approval
• 1638 Redfern St: development permit for demolition/rebuild of single-family dwelling, staff recommend approval
• 1132 Johnson Street: statutory right-of-way acquisition for sidewalk and utilities
• UBCM Complete Communities Grant application seeking Council support

Council

Victoria City Council meets January 11, 2024, with a public hearing on a rezoning application for 251 Esquimalt Road, 355 Catherine Street, and 210 Kimta Road to increase density and height and establish new design guidelines. Council will consider giving third reading to two bylaws (OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 23-109 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 23-110). Six public delegations are scheduled on topics including small business, homelessness and extreme weather, bylaw treatment of unhoused people, short-term rentals, retail cannabis, and a development project report.

• Public hearing: Rezoning Application No. 00729 for 251 Esquimalt Road, 355 Catherine Street, 210 Kimta Road — density/height increase and design guidelines
• Third reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 23-109 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 23-110
• Delegation: Cynthia Werbik on small business in Victoria
• Delegation: Dirk VanderWal (Victoria Real Estate Board) on short-term rental
• Delegation: Rosetta Duncan (Burnside Cannabis) on retail cannabis bylaw

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws and development applications, including a rezoning for 27 South Turner St, a housing agreement for 1132 Johnson St, and a temporary borrowing bylaw. They will also discuss development permits for properties on Yates, Wilson/Edward, and Shelbourne streets, and a rezoning on Rockland Ave. The meeting includes a closed session for legal, personnel, and negotiation matters.

• Rezoning update for 27 South Turner St (James Bay)
• Housing Agreement Bylaw for 1132 Johnson St (affordable rental housing)
• Temporary Borrowing Bylaw 2024 (No. 24-001)
• Development Permit with Variances for 1050 Yates St (15 and 25 storey rental buildings)
• Development Permit with Variances for 448 Wilson St and 422 Edward St (20-unit dwelling)