REVISED AGENDA - VICTORIA CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, June 27, 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 Nation and Esquimalt Nation

​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

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

Susan Sheehy: Issues and Resolutions necessary before a ratification on removal of 3 sheltering parks (In-person)

E.2

Tanya Dodd: Restrictions on primary residence license for short term rentals (In-person)

E.3

Aneri Garg, Stand.Earth: Cruise ship pollution measures (Audio/Video)

E.4

Kaitlyn Chewka, Oak Bay Summer Swim Club: Crystal Pool Replacement Project - Community Impact (In-person)

E.5

Kevin Stuart, Pedicab Operator: Amendments to Alternative Vehicle Bylaw: 500W -> 750W, tandem carriage -> 6 people (3 per carriage) provided safely seated (Audio/Video)

E.6

Steven Ross: Short term rental regulation (In-person)

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

2023 Annual Report

Link to 2023 Annual Report

The Annual Report provides a summary of the 2023 financial and operational activities for the City of Victoria. The report contains achievements, departmental reports, the audited financial statements as well as other financial and statistical information to assist citizens in understanding the City of Victoria’s performance in 2023.

F.1.a

Opportunity for Public Comment & Consideration of Approval:

• Motion to receive for information
  • 2023 Annual Report

G.

CLOSED MEETING, IF REQUIRED

H.

ADJOURNMENT