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Council · Regular

May 7, 2026

VICTORIA CITY COUNCIL

14:32 – 16:41 · 2h 9m
9 present · 0 absent
Marianne Alto Mayor — Christopher Coleman Councillor — David Thompson Councillor — Jeremy Caradonna Councillor — Krista Loughton Councillor — Margaret Gardiner Councillor — Matt Dell Councillor — Stephen Hammond Councillor Electronic Susan Kim Councillor —
Staff & officers present
A. Johnston Assistant Director of Development Services — A. Klus Legislative Coordinator — B. Roder Deputy City Clerk — C. Kingsley City Clerk — C. Mycroft Manager of Intergovernmental & Media Relations — D. Newman Director of Parks and Recreation — G. Gordon Senior Planner — J. Jenkyns City Manager — Kristal Stevenot Senior Planner - Heritage — P. Rantucci Director of Community Safety, Wellbeing & Partnerships — R. Kenny Assistant Director of Transportation — S. Johnson Director of Communications and Engagement — S. Thompson Deputy City Manager / Chief Financial Officer —

Revisions

  1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
    • · Motion 1 added: That the agenda be approved.
    • · Motion 2 added: That the following Consent Agenda items be approved: F.1 Minutes from the Evening Council meeting held March 12, 2026; F.2 Minutes from the Council (to follow Committee of the Whole) Meeting held April 2, 2026; G.1.a.c 538 Yates Street (SU…
    • · Motion 3 added: That Council after giving notice, consider the following motion: 1. “That Council authorize issuance of Development Variance Permit Application No. 00294 for 780 Kings Road approving the following variances for the proposed signage... 2. T…
    • · Motion 4 added: To postpone consideration of this item to the daytime Council meeting of June 11, 2026.
    • · Motion 5 added: That Council: 1. Approve the 2025 Financial Statements
    • · Motion 6 added: That the 2026 Committee and Council Meeting schedule be amended to cancel the June 4, 2026 Committee of the Whole and Council (to Follow COTW) meetings.
    • · Motion 7 added: That Council direct staff to allocate $20,000, from the My Great Neighbourhood grant, towards the 2026 non-profit operators of FernFest, subject to the City approving the event application and associated permits.
    • · Motion 8 added: That Council amend section 2.c.ii.4 of the resolution passed on March 12, 2026, to increase the amount of the contribution to the EcoPASS program as follows: o Contribution to the BC Transit EcoPASS program in the amount of $40,279 for use…
    • · Motion 9 added: That Council gives first, second, and third readings to Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1365) No. 26-036.
    • · Motion 10 added: That Council, after adopting the necessary zoning bylaw amendment, if it is adopted, consider the following motion as amended from March 12, 2026: 1. "That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit with Variances No. 00301 for 1…
    • · Motion 11 added: That Council direct staff to discuss with the applicant options for climate-responsive uses for the rooftop, prior to returning to Council for final adoption.
    • · Motion 12 added: That the following bylaw be given first, second and third readings: 1. Zoning Bylaw 2018, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1366), No. 26-042.
    • · Motion 13 added: That the following bylaw be adopted: 1. Zoning Bylaw 2018, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1366), No. 26-042.
    • · Motion 14 added: That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit with Variances No. 00308 for 19 Menzies Street, in accordance with plans submitted to the Planning and Development department on January 8, 2026, subject to: a. Proposed development…
    • · Motion 15 added: That the following bylaw be adopted: 1. Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2026, No. 26-040.
    • · Motion 16 added: That the following bylaw be adopted: 1. Tax Bylaw, 2026, No. 26-030
    • · Motion 17 added: That the following bylaw be adopted: 1. Development Potential Annual Property Tax Relief Bylaw, 2026, No. 26-032
    • · Motion 18 added: That the following bylaw be adopted: 1. Business Improvement Area Rate Bylaw, 2026, No. 26-033
    • · Motion 19 added: That the following bylaw be adopted: 1. Boulevard Tax Bylaw, 2026, No. 26-031
    • · Motion 20 added: That Council convene a closed meeting that excludes the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter for the reason that the following agenda items deal with matters specified in Sections 90(1) and/or (2) of the Community Charter...
    • · Motion 21 added: That the Council Meeting be adjourned at 4:41 p.m.
    • · Attendance added: Marianne Alto (present)
    • · Attendance added: Jeremy Caradonna (present)
    • · Attendance added: Matt Dell (present)
    • · Attendance added: Margaret Gardiner (present)
    • · Attendance added: Stephen Hammond (remote)
    • · Attendance added: Susan Kim (present)
    • · Attendance added: Krista Loughton (present)
    • · Attendance added: David Thompson (present)
    • · Attendance added: Christopher Coleman (present)
    • · Attendance added: S. Thompson (present)
    • · Attendance added: C. Kingsley (present)
    • · Attendance added: S. Johnson (present)
    • · Attendance added: P. Rantucci (present)
    • · Attendance added: C. Mycroft (present)
    • · Attendance added: A. Johnston (present)
    • · Attendance added: B. Roder (present)
    • · Attendance added: D. Newman (present)
    • · Attendance added: R. Kenny (present)
    • · Attendance added: G. Gordon (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kristal Stevenot (present)
    • · Attendance added: A. Klus (present)
    • · Attendance added: J. Jenkyns (present)
    • · Participation added: Susan Kim recuse
    • · Participation added: Krista Loughton recuse
    • · Participation added: Susan Kim arrive
    • · Participation added: Krista Loughton arrive
    • · Participation added: Susan Kim recuse
    • · Participation added: Susan Kim arrive