G.1 Community Safety Wellbeing Plan Implementation Update
A presentation will update Council on work to put the City’s Community Safety Wellbeing Plan into action. The agenda does not give details about specific measures or changes.
Committee of the Whole - 2026/10/08
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AI summary · check against sourcesA proposed seven-storey residential building at 475 Kingston Street is the meeting’s biggest land-use item.
On October 8, Council will consider three rezoning applications, including a proposal to add a seven-storey strata residential building at 475 Kingston Street. The agenda also includes a community safety plan update and four motions on police patrols, election transparency, daytime spaces for unhoused residents, and Canada Post services. These are proposals and requests for Council consideration, not decisions already made. The agenda does not say whether the public can speak or submit comments on these items.
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On the agenda
H.1 840 Humboldt Street: Rezoning Application No. 00914 (Downtown)
The applicant seeks a change to the site’s zoning rules to allow personal services in the former chapel space at 840 Humboldt Street.
Staff recommend: Staff recommend approving the rezoning application.
H.2 2580 and 2582 Vancouver Street: Rezoning Application No. 00902 and associated Development Permit with Variances Application No. 000657 (Hillside/Quadra)
The applicant seeks new site-specific zoning rules for 2580 and 2582 Vancouver Street to allow increased density. The agenda does not state the proposed number of homes or other project details.
Staff recommend: Staff recommend approving the rezoning and associated development permit with variances.
H.3 475 Kingston Street: Rezoning Application No.00838 and associated Development Permit with Variances Application No. 000625 (James Bay)
The applicant proposes a seven-storey strata residential building at 475 Kingston Street. The application would change the site’s zoning to permit residential use and increase the maximum floor area allowed.
Staff recommend: Staff recommend approving the rezoning and associated development permit with variances.
I.1 Council Member Motion: Extending the Victoria Police Department’s “Bike and Beat” Initiative
The motion asks Council to support extending the Victoria Police Department’s Bike and Beat Initiative through February 28, 2027.
I.2 Council Member Motion: Transparency and Election Endorsements
The motion concerns greater transparency about Council members’ election endorsements and affiliations. The agenda does not set out specific disclosure rules being proposed.
I.3 Council Member Motion: Day Spaces for Unhoused Victoria Residents
The motion asks Council to work with Island Health, BC Housing, and other partners to create safer, more suitable places for unhoused residents to spend time during the day.
I.4 Council Member Motion: Advocacy for Canada Post Services
The motion asks the Mayor to write to the federal government urging a review of Canada Post’s mandate and services.