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Council (to follow COTW)
The City Council will review a development permit application with variances for the Oaklands property. Members will also discuss the 2025 annual review of the Victoria Housing Strategy and update development cost charges.
- Development Permit with Variances Application No. 01142 for 2839 and 2845 Cedar Hill Road
- Victoria Housing Strategy Annual Review 2025
- Adoption of Amendment Bylaw No. 26-054 regarding Development Cost Charges
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss a council member motion requesting the mayor write to Island Health and the Minister of Health to cease operations of The Harbour safe consumption site. Also on the agenda: an update on the Market Rental Revitalization Tax Exemption pilot program with recommended adjustments, and direction on patio bylaw fee increases after a two-year freeze. A development variance permit for signage at 933 Douglas Street is recommended for approval.
- Motion to request closure of The Harbour safe consumption site
- Market rental revitalization tax exemption pilot update and adjustments
- Decision on scheduled patio licensing fee increases
- Development variance permit for 933 Douglas Street signage update
Council (to follow COTW)
Council will vote on amending the Development Cost Charges Bylaw to increase fees and the Delegation Bylaw to update encroachment agreements. They will also discuss a cannabis shop at 1010 Cook Street, a community garden on Johnson St Parkade, and the 28 Bastion Square motion. The zoning bylaw modernization phase two and the 2025 annual report are on the agenda. A closed session will address land, legal, labour, and intergovernmental matters.
- Amendment to Development Cost Charges Bylaw (No. 26-054) with inflation increase
- Zoning Bylaw Modernization - Phase Two discussion
- 1010 Cook Street - Recommendation for Altitude Cannabis
- Community garden pilot project on Johnson St Parkade rooftop
- Council Member Motion: 28 Bastion Square
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review a rezoning application for a residential rental building and updates to industrial zoning bylaws. Members will also discuss a potential amalgamation ballot question for Victoria and Saanich and a motion regarding senior property tax deferrals.
- Rezoning and development permit for a six-storey residential rental building at 1908 Foul Bay Road
- Licensing application for The Cannabis Room at 1545 Fort Street
- Phase Two of Zoning Bylaw Modernization focusing on light and heavy industrial zones
- Discussion on Victoria-Saanich amalgamation ballot for 2026 General Local Elections
- Motion to advocate for better provincial property tax deferral terms for seniors
Committee of the Whole
The committee will consider a development permit for 12 townhouses at 2839-2845 Cedar Hill Road, with staff recommending denial. They will also review the Victoria Housing Strategy Annual Review 2025 and consider endorsing interim housing goal posts for 2026-2028.
- Development permit with variances for 12 townhouses at 2839 and 2845 Cedar Hill Road (staff recommends decline)
- Victoria Housing Strategy Annual Review 2025 - endorsement of 10-year plan and interim housing goal posts
Council (to follow COTW)
The Council will consider adopting new bylaws to regulate street entertainment and licensing in public places. They will also review amendments to the Delegation Bylaw regarding anchor rod encroachment and additional delegations.
- Adoption of Street Entertainment Bylaw No. 26-043
- Adoption of Street Entertainment Miscellaneous Amendments Bylaw No. 26-044
- Delegation Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 26-050
- Closed session regarding land acquisition, litigation, and law enforcement