Township of Esquimalt

The chief administrative officer said the council priorities plan was largely complete, with projects either finished or at the stage intended for this point in the term. Reports highlighted practical pressures and next …

At the final meeting of the council term, council approved a $150,000 first-phase budget to study future uses for the temporary fire hall and possible changes to municipal hall; the consultant’s contract is $61,200, excl…

Council heard that Esquimalt needs about $130.5 million over 20 years to renew storm pipes, and that even raising annual stormwater spending to $3.6 million would leave a large renewal backlog. A development-capacity stu…

Council heard a sharp divide over whether to temporarily let a seniors-housing leasing office use part of the health-clinic space promised at 899 Esquimalt Road. After residents raised concerns about accessibility, parki…

Council held a closed session under the Community Charter to discuss personal information about an identifiable individual. The public meeting resumed at 6:50 p.m. Council then reported that Ken Armour had been appointed…

Council adopted new rules for deer fencing, including limits on fence height and materials intended to protect wildlife. It paused a proposed seven-home subdivision at 1073 Colville Road until an engineering report, prep…

The meeting focused on housing proposals, traffic and parking trade-offs, council pay, and support for a new scientific laboratory. The most detailed debate concerned a request for an extra driveway at 646 Head Street: s…

No agenda or minutes were provided for this meeting. As a result, the items discussed, decisions made, and next steps cannot be established. No motions were listed.

The committee heard a regional tourism group’s case for making Esquimalt more ready to welcome hotel investment, including through future land-use planning and clearer development processes. Discussion then turned to a p…

Council approved a permit for eight townhouses at 903 Admirals Road after a divided public debate over the loss of mature trees and whether the revised landscaping did enough to protect them. Several councillors supporte…