REVISED AGENDA - VICTORIA CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 6:30 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, City Hall, 1 Centennial Square

The City of Victoria is located on the homelands of the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations

​Council is committed to ensuring that all people who speak in this chamber are treated in a fair and respectful manner. No form of discrimination is acceptable or tolerated. This includes discrimination because of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or economic status. This Council chamber is a place where all human rights are respected and where we all take responsibility to create a safe, inclusive environment for everyone to participate.​

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A.

POETRY (to begin at 6:15 p.m.)

Reading by Eva Haas, Youth Poet Laureate

B.

TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

C.

INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

D.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

E.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

E.1

Sanna Pellatt, Property Rights Association of B.C.: Legal non-conforming short term rentals (In-person)

E.2

Chantille Viaud, Fernwood Neighbourhood House: Community Centres in Victoria (In-person)

Addendum: Presentation

E.3

Tracey Gibson, James Bay Community Centre: Getting to know James Bay Community Centre (In-person)

E.4

Suzanne Cole, Burnside Gorge Community Association: Get to know Burnside Gorge Community Centre (In-person)

E.5

John Cameron Scott, Friends of Centennial Square: Love of Victoria, Centennial Square and Old Town (In-person)

Addendum: Presentation

E.6

Ilda Turcotte, Greater Victoria Teachers' Association: School Police Liaison Program (In-person)

Addendum: Supporting Materials

F.

PUBLIC AND STATUTORY HEARINGS

Participation is available by the following ways:

1. Watch the meeting live at the following link:
   • victoria.ca/councilmeetings
2. Submit written comments:
   • Email:
   • Mail: Legislative Services, #1 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC V8W 1P6
   • Drop off: to the Ambassador in City Hall Lobby (entrance off Pandora Avenue)
   • Written submissions must be received by 12:00 p.m. the date of the meeting
3. Submit pre-recorded video:
   • Email submission to
     • Maximum 5 minutes in length
     • Must be received by 2:00 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting
4. Speak live – via telephone
   • Email
     • Maximum 5 minutes to address Council
     • Register by 2:00 p.m. the day before the meeting
     • Alternatively, you may watch the meeting live stream and call to speak during the public hearing by calling 778-698-2440: participation code 1551794#.
5. Attend in-person
   • Council Chambers, Victoria City Hall, 1 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC

For more information on participating in Public Hearings, go to: victoria.ca/city-government/mayor-council/public-notices-hearings

F.1

Draft Five Year Financial Plan 2024-2028

Addendum: Correspondence

Link to Your City Budget

Link to City of Victoria Draft Five Year Financial Plan 2024-2028

Link to 2024 Draft Budget Summary

Council is providing an opportunity for residents to provide input on the Draft Five Year Financial Plan 2024-2028.

F.1.a

Opportunity for Public Comment & Consideration of Approval

• Motion to adopt:
  • Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2024 No. 24-032
  • Tax Bylaw, 2024 Bylaw No. 24-029
  • Business Improvement Area Rate Bylaw, 2024 Bylaw No. 24-030
  • Boulevard Tax Bylaw, 2024 Bylaw No. 24-031

F.2

557-561 Fisgard Street: Heritage Designation Application No. 000205

Link to the January 18, 2024 COTW Agenda

Council is considering an application to designate the building located at 557-561 Fisgard Street, as protected heritage property, under Heritage Designation Bylaw (557-561 Fisgard Street) No. 24-006.

F.2.a

Public Hearing & Consideration of Approval

• Motion to give 3rd reading to:
  • Heritage Designation (557-561 Fisgard Street) Bylaw No. 24-006
• Motion to adopt:
  • Heritage Designation (557-561 Fisgard Street) Bylaw No. 24-006

F.3

565 Fisgard Street: Heritage Designation Application No. 000207

Link to the January 18, 2024 COTW Agenda

Council is considering an application to designate the building located at 565 Fisgard Street, as protected heritage property, under Heritage Designation (565 Fisgard Street) Bylaw No. 24-007.

F.3.a

Public Hearing & Consideration of Approval:

• Motion to give 3rd reading to:
  • Heritage Designation (565 Fisgard Street) Bylaw No. 24-007
• Motion to adopt:
  • Heritage Designation (565 Fisgard Street) Bylaw No. 24-007

G.

CLOSED MEETING, IF REQUIRED

H.

ADJOURNMENT