I 6:00 P.M., COMMITTEE ROOM 2 — Closed meeting
governance
Council carried a motion to close the meeting under the Community Charter provisions for personal information about identifiable people being considered for municipal positions and for labour or employee relations.
Agreement- The motion to close the meeting was carried.
Carried, unanimous
Routine: close the meeting to the public to discuss personal information and employee-relations matters.
Official wording: That the meeting be closed in accordance with the Community Charter, Part 4, Division 3, Section 90 (1) (a) and (c) as the matters relate to personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality; and labour relations or other employee relations.
B ADOPTION OF MINUTES
governance
Council adopted minutes from the listed Committee of the Whole, Council, special Council and public hearing meetings.
Agreement- The adoption motion was carried.
Carried, unanimous
Routine: approve the minutes of the seven listed Council and committee meetings from April 27 through May 12, 2026.
Official wording: That Council adopt the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting of April 27, 2026; Special Council meeting of April 27, 2026; Special Council – Public Hearing meeting of April 28, 2026; Council meeting of May 4, 2026; Committee of the Whole meeting of May 11, 2026; Special Council meeting of May 11, 2026; and Special Council meeting – Public Hearing of May 12, 2026.
C.1 Reconsideration of Council Resolution – 767 Audley Street – Rezoning Application
zoning development
The Mayor requested reconsideration of Council’s May 4 decision on the 767 Audley Street rezoning. Council carried a motion directing staff to provide notice for the rezoning application, which would change the site from the C-6UD Uptown Douglas Highway Commercial Zone to the C-6DE Douglas East Zone.
Agreement- Council carried the motion to direct staff to provide notice for the application.
Carried 8 to 1
Direct staff to give the required notice for a proposed zoning change at 767 Audley Street. The change would allow auto-related businesses on the property; this vote authorizes notice, not the final rezoning.
Official wording: That Council direct staff to provide notice for the Rezoning Application (REZ00805) for 767 Audley Street to rezone the property from C-6UD (Uptown Douglas Highway Commercial) Zone to the C-6DE (Douglas East Highway Commercial) Zone to permit auto-related uses.
D.1 FINAL READING - SUBDIVISION BYLAW AND BUILDING BYLAW AMENDMENTS
utilities infrastructure
Council gave final readings to amendments removing stormwater detention bonding from the Building Permit process for new building construction.
Agreement- Bylaw No. 10283 received final reading.
- Bylaw No. 10284 received final reading.
Carried 8 to 1
Give final approval to the Building Bylaw change removing stormwater detention bonding from the building-permit process for new construction.
Official wording: That Bylaw No. 10283 be given Final Reading.
Carried, unanimous
Give final approval to the Subdivision Bylaw change removing stormwater detention bonding from the building-permit process for new construction.
Official wording: That Bylaw No. 10284 be given Final Reading.
D.2 3989 AND 3991 SHELBOURNE STREET - FINAL READING
housing
Council gave final reading to the rezoning for a six-storey apartment building at 3989 and 3991 Shelbourne Street and approved the associated development permit.
Agreement- Bylaw No. 10245 received final reading.
- Development Permit DPR01046 was approved and issued.
Carried, unanimous
Give final approval to the zoning change for 3989 and 3991 Shelbourne Street, allowing a six-storey residential building.
Official wording: That Bylaw No. 10245 be given Final Reading.
Carried 8 to 1
Approve and issue the development permit for the proposed six-storey residential building at 3989 and 3991 Shelbourne Street.
Official wording: That Development Permit DPR01046 be approved and issued.
D.3 FINAL READING - OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW, 2023, AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2026, NO. 10280
zoning development
Council rescinded an earlier motion and approved the updated Shelbourne Valley Plan for inclusion in the Official Community Plan. It gave final reading to Bylaw No. 10280 and rescinded the 2017 Shelbourne Valley Action Plan.
Agreement- The earlier April 28 motion was rescinded.
- The amendment incorporating the updated Shelbourne Valley Plan was approved.
- Bylaw No. 10280 received final reading.
- The 2017 Shelbourne Valley Action Plan was rescinded.
Carried 8 to 1
Cancel Council’s earlier approval motion so Council can consider the updated Shelbourne Valley Plan changes in their revised form.
Official wording: That the April 28, 2026 motion stating: ‘That the amendment to the Official Community Plan Bylaw to include the updated Shelbourne Valley Plan and housekeeping amendments be approved.’ be rescinded.
Carried 8 to 1
Approve the updated Shelbourne Valley Plan for inclusion in Saanich’s Official Community Plan, align the plan’s land-use framework with it, and make related housekeeping changes.
Official wording: That the amendment to the Official Community Plan Bylaw to include the updated Shelbourne Valley Plan, update to the Official Community Plan land use framework to align with the Shelbourne Valley Plan, and housekeeping amendments be approved.
Carried 8 to 1
Give final approval to the Official Community Plan amendment incorporating the updated Shelbourne Valley Plan.
Official wording: That Bylaw No. 10280 be given Final Reading.
Carried 8 to 1
Retire the 2017 Shelbourne Valley Action Plan, which is being replaced by the updated plan.
Official wording: That the Shelbourne Valley Action Plan, 2017 be rescinded.
D.4 1853 AND 1855 FAIRBURN DRIVE - FINAL READING
housing
Council gave final reading to the rezoning for 12 three-storey attached homes in four buildings at 1853 and 1855 Fairburn Drive and approved the development permit.
Agreement- Bylaw No. 10224 received final reading.
- Development Permit DPR00965 was approved and issued.
Carried 7 to 2
Give final approval to rezone 1853 and 1855 Fairburn Drive for a development of 12 attached homes in four three-storey buildings.
Official wording: That Bylaw No. 10224 be given Final Reading.
Carried 7 to 2
Approve and issue the development permit for the 12 attached homes proposed at 1853 and 1855 Fairburn Drive.
Official wording: That Development Permit DPR00965 be approved and issued.
D.5 QUADRA MCKENZIE PLAN
zoning development
Council endorsed the Quadra McKenzie Plan, gave first reading to the bylaw adding it to the Official Community Plan, and called a public hearing. Council also agreed to consider the bylaw alongside the District’s Financial Plan and the Capital Regional District Core Area Liquid Waste Management Plan.
Agreement- Council endorsed the plan.
- Bylaw No. 10298 received first reading.
- A public hearing was called.
- Council approved the required consideration alongside the named financial and liquid-waste plans.
Carried 8 to 1
Endorse the Quadra McKenzie neighbourhood plan as the basis for the next steps to include it in the Official Community Plan.
Official wording: That Council endorse the Quadra McKenzie Plan (Attachment A).
Carried 8 to 1
Give the proposed Official Community Plan amendment for the Quadra McKenzie Plan its first formal reading, starting the bylaw process.
Official wording: That Bylaw No. 10298 be given First Reading.
Carried, unanimous
Schedule a public hearing so residents can comment on the Quadra McKenzie Plan.
Official wording: That a Public Hearing be called to further consider the Quadra McKenzie Plan.
Carried 8 to 1
Consider the proposed Quadra McKenzie Official Community Plan change alongside Saanich’s financial plan and the regional waste-management plans, as required for this type of decision.
Official wording: That Council consider “Official Community Plan, 2023, Bylaw Amendment, 2026, No. 10298,” in conjunction with the District of Saanich’s Financial Plan and the Capital Regional District (CRD) Core Area Liquid Waste Management Plan and Solid Waste Management Plan.
E.1 SAANICH AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESERVE FUND APPLICATION
housing
Council gave three readings to a bylaw amendment allowing non-profit affordable homeownership projects to be considered for grants from the Saanich Affordable Housing Reserve Fund. It approved a $227,500 grant to Habitat for Humanity Victoria for a 13-unit project at 1864 Feltham Road.
Agreement- Bylaw No. 10300 received first, second and third readings.
- Council approved the $227,500 grant for the 1864 Feltham Road project.
Carried, unanimous
Start the bylaw process to make non-profit affordable homeownership projects eligible for grants from Saanich’s Affordable Housing Reserve Fund.
Official wording: That Bylaw No. 10300 be given First Reading.
Carried, unanimous
Advance the proposed change that would let non-profit affordable homeownership projects be considered for reserve-fund grants.
Official wording: That Bylaw No. 10300 be given Second Reading.
Carried, unanimous
Advance the proposed eligibility change one step closer to final approval.
Official wording: That Bylaw No. 10300 be given Third Reading.
Carried, unanimous
Give Habitat for Humanity Victoria $227,500 toward its 13-home affordable ownership project on Feltham Road, provided the eligibility bylaw is adopted. Change the reserve-fund bylaw and policy so non-profit affordable ownership projects can be considered for grants, and do not use the fund to pay Development Cost Charges.
Official wording: That Council: 1. Approve a Capital Grant in the amount of $227,500 from the Saanich Affordable Housing Reserve Fund to Habitat for Humanity Victoria for the project at 1864 Feltham Road for 13 units of affordable homeownership housing, subject to the adoption of the Saanich Affordable Housing Reserve Fund Bylaw, 2024, Amendment Bylaw, 2026, No. 10300. 2. Approve the Saanich Affordable Housing Reserve Fund Bylaw, 2024, Amendment Bylaw, 2026, No. 10300 to amend the Saanich Affordable Housing Reserve Fund Bylaw, 2024, No. 10061, (Attachment 1) to allow non-profit affordable homeownership projects to be considered for a reserve fund grant. 3. Approve the amendment to the Saanich Affordable Housing Reserve Fund Policy (Attachment 2) to allow non-profit affordable homeownership projects to be considered for a reserve fund grant. 4. That the Saanich Affordable Housing Reserve Fund not be used to offset Development Cost Charges.
E.2 526, 528, 530 AND 532 NORMANDY ROAD - REZONING AND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION
housing
Council advanced the rezoning for a six-storey apartment building at 526–532 Normandy Road through third reading and approved the rezoning, subject to conditions before final reading. A motion to send parking and the street loading zone back for discussion was defeated. Council also directed staff to report back on how the second parking level meets the site and asked the Administrative Traffic Committee to review parking, vehicle access and bylaw enforcement on Normandy Road.
Agreement- Bylaw No. 10279 received first, second and third readings.
- Council approved the rezoning, with requirements to be completed before final reading and development permit ratification.
- Council directed staff to report on the second-level parking interface.
- Council requested an Administrative Traffic Committee review of parking, access and enforcement on Normandy Road.
- Council agreed to continue past 10 p.m.
Disagreement- A motion to refer parking and the street loading zone back to staff for discussion was defeated; Council instead advanced the application and made separate follow-up requests.
Carried 7 to 2
Begin the bylaw process to rezone the Normandy Road properties for a proposed six-storey apartment building.
Official wording: That Bylaw No. 10279 be given First Reading.
Carried 5 to 4
Advance the proposed rezoning for the Normandy Road apartment project to its second formal reading.
Official wording: That Bylaw No. 10279 be given Second Reading.
Defeated 4 to 5
Send the application back to staff to discuss the proposed parking and street loading zone with the applicant.
Official wording: That the application be referred to staff to discuss with the applicant regarding parking and the street loading zone.
Carried 8 to 1
Allow the Council meeting to continue after 10 p.m. so it can keep dealing with the agenda.
Official wording: That the meeting continue past 10 p.m.
Carried 8 to 1
Ask staff to report back on how the second level of parking would meet and appear alongside the rest of the development, allowing Council to consider that design issue further.
Official wording: That Council refer the development permit to staff to report back to Council regarding the interface of the second level of parking.
Carried 5 to 4
Give the Normandy Road rezoning bylaw its third reading, advancing it toward final approval.
Official wording: That Bylaw No. 10279 be given Third Reading.
Carried 5 to 4
Approve changing the Normandy Road properties from single-family zoning to apartment zoning, enabling the proposed six-storey residential project to proceed through the remaining approvals.
Official wording: That the application to rezone 526, 528, 530 and 532 Normandy Road from the RS-8 (Single Family Dwelling) Zone to the RA-11 (Apartment) Zone be approved.
Carried, unanimous
Before final approval, require all homes in the Normandy Road project to remain rentals for 50 years or the life of the building. Also require a three-year transit-pass benefit for each home, transit information for new residents, and parking to be rented separately from the homes.
Official wording: That prior to Final Reading of the Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Ratification of the Development Permit the following be completed: a. Registration of a Housing Agreement to secure 100% of the units in the development to be maintained as rental units for 50 years, or the life of the building. b. Registration of a covenant to secure the following Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures: Through the EcoPASS program, or any future replacement program for BC Transit, provide every dwelling unit access to a public transit fund equivalent to the value of one monthly adult pass for a minimum of a 3-year term; Provide new residents with a transit welcome packet within 30 days of occupancy containing redeemable benefit codes, and marketing information on program eligibility, specific transit routes, and schedules associated with the project site; and All residential parking is to be unbundled and leased separately from the dwelling units.
Carried, unanimous
Ask the Administrative Traffic Committee to review Normandy Road parking, access in and out, and bylaw enforcement in light of this project and expected future growth.
Official wording: That Council request that the Administrative Traffic Committee (ATC) review parking, egress, and bylaw enforcement on Normandy Road as a result of the proposed application and future growth.
F.1 1899 COCHRANE STREET - REZONING AND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION
housing
Council advanced a proposal for eight three-storey attached homes in two buildings at 1899 Cochrane Street. It gave the rezoning bylaw three readings, approved the rezoning and development permit, and made final reading and permit ratification conditional on registration of a covenant.
Agreement- Bylaw No. 10281 received first, second and third readings.
- Council approved the rezoning and Development Permit DPR01069.
- Final reading and permit ratification were made conditional on registering a covenant.
Carried 7 to 2
Begin the bylaw process to rezone 1899 Cochrane Street for the proposed eight attached homes.
Official wording: That Bylaw No. 10281 be given First Reading.
Carried 7 to 2
Advance the proposed rezoning for the eight-home Cochrane Street project to its second formal reading.
Official wording: That Bylaw No. 10281 be given Second Reading.
Carried 7 to 2
Give the Cochrane Street rezoning bylaw its third reading, advancing it toward final approval.
Official wording: That Bylaw No. 10281 be given Third Reading.
Carried 7 to 2
Approve changing 1899 Cochrane Street from single-family zoning to neighbourhood mixed-residential zoning, clearing the way for the proposed eight attached homes subject to remaining steps.
Official wording: That Zoning Bylaw, 2003, Amendment Bylaw, 2026, No. 10281 to rezone 1899 Cochrane Street from the RS-6 (Single Family Dwelling) Zone to the RM-7 (Neighbourhood Residential Mixed) Zone be approved.
Carried 7 to 2
Approve the development permit for the proposed eight attached homes at 1899 Cochrane Street.
Official wording: That Development Permit DPR01069 for 1899 Cochrane Street be approved.
Carried, unanimous
Hold off on final approval until a legal agreement secures $30,720 in community contributions for affordable housing, parks, and local amenities, and protects the mature Ponderosa pine during site work and construction.
Official wording: That Final Reading of the Zoning Bylaw Amendment and ratification of the Development Permit for 1899 Cochrane Street be withheld pending registration of a covenant to secure the following: a) Provision of Community Amenity Contributions totaling $30,720, broken down as follows: i. $9,216.00 (30%) to the Saanich Affordable Housing Fund. ii. $6,144.00 (20%) to the Local Park Acquisition Fund (Area 2); and iii. $15,360.00 (50%) to Local Amenity Fund (Area 2). b) Retention and protection of the mature Ponderosa Pine in the northeast corner of the site throughout all phases of site preparation and development by adhering to the project arborist mitigation techniques outlined in the Talmack Urban Forestry report dated August 21, 2025, and any updated version thereof which may be required as work on site progresses.
F.3 5025 CORDOVA BAY ROAD - DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR AN ACCESSORY BUILDING
zoning development
Council rejected the variance application for the non-conforming accessory building at 5025 Cordova Bay Road. The requested variances covered spacing, setbacks, height, storeys, a basement and maximum lot coverage.
Agreement- Development Variance Permit DVP00542 was rejected.
Carried 8 to 1
Reject the requested exceptions to building rules for the non-conforming accessory building at 5025 Cordova Bay Road.
Official wording: That Development Variance Permit DVP00542 be rejected.
G.1 REINSTATING THE COMMUNITY HOUSING FUND
housing
Council carried a motion asking the Union of British Columbia Municipalities to call on the Province to reopen the Community Housing Fund, honour applications from the 2025 intake and provide stable, predictable capital funding for non-market and below-market rental housing.
Agreement- The motion calling for the Community Housing Fund to be reinstated was carried.
Carried, unanimous
Ask the Union of BC Municipalities to urge the Province to reopen the Community Housing Fund, honour applications from its 2025 intake, and provide dependable capital funding for non-market and below-market rental housing.
Official wording: WHEREAS the Province of British Columbia has indefinitely paused new intakes to the Community Housing Fund, the primary capital program supporting the delivery of non-market and below-market rental housing by municipalities, non-profit housing providers, housing co-operatives, First Nations, and Indigenous-led housing societies; AND WHEREAS this pause has stranded affordable housing projects across British Columbia, including projects already in planning, pre-development, or application stages, leaving municipalities and non-profit housing partners with sunk costs, delayed projects, and reduced capacity to meet community housing needs and non-market provincial housing targets; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that UBCM call on the Province of British Columbia to immediately reinstate the Community Housing Fund, honour applications submitted through the 2025 intake, and provide stable, predictable capital funding for non-market and below-market rental housing.