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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

They would! It’s in their election platform.

Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

This evening's Council meeting isn't taking place anymore due to lack of quorum. The next time you'll see Council is when the new group gets sworn in the first week of November. <3

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

That concludes the bylaws for today. Onto two short-term rental business license appeals. First one is for C-602 Esquimalt Road. Council has granted reconsideration. Second is 335 Wilson Street. Council has voted to deny reconsideration of the business license.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Amendment bylaw for tenant protection during redevelopment carries. Amendment bylaw for market building revitalization tax exemption carries. Amendment bylaw for 1276y/1278 Gladstone housing agreement carries. Bylaw for advisory panels carries.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Back to the motion at hand. Carried with Gardiner and Hammond opposed.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Amendment to motion to refer to replace "storeys" to "density" carries. Amended motion to refer fails with Hammond, Gardiner, Caradonna in favour.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Motion to move preliminary readings... Caradonna and Hammond are moving to refer the motion to get staff to work with the proponents to cap the tallest building at 18 storeys. Caradonna: "I think it's an aesthetic mistake."

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Motion to amend the previous resolution carried unanimously.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Bylaw for the Christchurch proposal to be "updated to reflect a request to explore additional density to support affordable housing and to add clarity and a level of efficiency to administer the application and MDA."

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Bylaw for 932 Balmoral update carries.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

We're moving along with today's items, nothing contentious. Gardiner's council member motion was not adopted at COTW today so it doesn't need consideration now. Daytime space motion ratified WOOHOO.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A very stacked consent agenda gets passed, so we move along to time-sensitive items from COTW earlier today.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Annnnd a few of us got teary eyed. I will miss Chris as a colleague very very much.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Mayor Alto offers the floor to Councillor Coleman to speak during the Chair's Remarks so he may reflect on his years of service. Stopping typing now because I want to listen.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Last daytime Council meeting of this term. Mayor Alto starts with a land acknowledgment and a thank you to staff for their adaptability over the last four years in maintaining the City's relationship with the two nations. "Unlike any other relationship any other corporation or municipality has."

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

COTW concludes. Back for daytime Council at 3:25pm.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Coleman: This came up at Vic West neighbourhood association. They had their own perspective. FCM's perspective is that no unfunded municipal burden should be applied, local communities should be included, and constitutional right on rights of way. Vic West concerns are accessibility and security.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Kim's motion on advocacy for Canada Post up for discussion. Kim motivates, Alto seconds and speaks in favour by naming Council has in the past been in support of postal workers. Hammond names that there are issues with Council not staying in their lane. Gardiner concurs.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Gardiner concerned this is inappropriate, telling someone how to operate their property. Motion arising carries with Gardiner opposed.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Loughton has a motion arising. "That Council direct staff to engage with the CEO and board of Our Place Society to explore opportunities to make greater use of the currently underutilized community centre and courtyard to increase capacity and provide additional space..."

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Caradonna: What problem is this solving? Alto: Not enough day spaces. Caradonna: Possible it's going to be lower barrier? Alto: Yes, it's possible. Caradonna: Not envisioned to be an overnight shelter? Alto: Correct. Caradonna: So this doesn't solve all problems, but some? Alto: Correct.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Caradonna: How does a day space materially differ from a drop-in daytime shelter? Alto: Shelter has ability to have people stay overnight. Day space does not.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Gardiner's amendment fails. Gardiner moves to delete #2. Carried unanimously. Alto moves an amendment to the opening sentence. "... AND REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL, subject to:" Carried unanimously.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Kim motivates against because the rest of the motion already has a report back to Council anyway. The point is moot. Thompson echoes the sentiment. Alto suggests a path forward with a sequence of amendment votes.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Gardiner attempts an amendment now, replacing 2. "2) THAT PENDING CONFIRMATION OF 1 ABOVE, STAFF RETURN TO COUNCIL WITH A REPORT INDICATING POSSIBLE LOCATIONS FOR A DAY SPACE, ANTICIPATED COST OF THE FACILITY, AND SOURCES OF FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A FACILITY."

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Hammond's amendment carried unanimously.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Kim: Island Health is keen to do this too in order to get it right. Coleman: Let's do an assessment of all places that do work, like Bridge St, Camas Court, St Edwards, etc.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Hammond's second amendment up for discussion/vote. "D. DEVELOPMENT OF A SITE-SPECIFIC NEIGHBOURHOOD PROTECTION AND MITIGATION PLAN, TO BE REPORTED TO COUNCIL BEFORE IMPLEMENTATION, IDENTIFYING THE MEASURES AND RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ADDRESS POTENTIAL IMPACTS ON THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY..."

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Amendment to amendment adopted with Coleman, Hammond, Gardiner, Alto opposed. Amendment, as modified, carried with Coleman opposed.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Caradonna raises a grammatical issue that messes with the clarity of the intention, so once more we may have to defeat the amendment^2 to clean up the language once more. Staff suggesting not necessary basically because they've explained they understand the intention.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Amendment to amendment fails based on Thompson's feedback "Pandora" only is narrow. Loughton tries again with same language with a broadening tweak "PEOPLE WHO ARE UNHOUSED" instead of specifying Pandora-specific.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Gardiner says she can't support amendment to amendment because it "only convolutes it" and we don't know the site yet.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Loughton motivating, referencing out Our Place's courtyard's day space is not allowed for use anymore, so wants input to make sure it's done in a way that ensures people will use the space.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Gardiner asking about drug use on site. Alto says it's to be determined, having anticipated this question. Loughton amendments amendment to include consultation with "FRONTLINE OUTREACH WORKERS AND INDIVIDUALS SHELTERING ON PANDORA"

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Hammond: Will Council receive cost estimates? Alto: Yes, that's in #2 of the motion language. Hammond wanted to refer this, but is instead proposing amendments. "C. MEANINGFUL CONSULTATION... BEFORE A LOCATION IS FINALIZED, D. DEVELOPMENT OF A SITE-SPECIFIC NEIGHBOURHOOD PROTECTION... PLAN..."

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Hammond: Any potential site/neighbourhood will be consulted? Alto: Answer would have to be yes.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Hammond: Are people required to use these spaces or is it voluntary? Alto: Need to advance a variety of actions. If you have a place to go, the conversation changes dramatically where you can insist folks can go there. Not the case right now.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Kim speaks in favour. Hammond asks if Island Health has given firm commitments. Alto says not in writing. Hammond: Latest polls show we could have a different prov govt. Any discussion with opposition reps? Alto: Actually, yes. With current leaders of 4 different parties!

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Alto moves a motion for dayspaces for unhoused Victoria residents. Seconded by Kim. Alto: This looks at a gap in the social service system.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Gardiner's Council Member Motion "regarding greater transparency from Council on their election endorsements and affiliations" doesn't get seconded so it gets drops.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Further questions. Nothing noteworthy. Carried unanimously.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Kim asks if the $ would go towards expanding "Bike and Beat" enforcement towards public health issues. Alto: Will maintain focus on petty crimes.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

This brings us onto the Council Member Motions. Alto's motion requesting Council support extending the VicPD "Bike and Beat" initiative with surplus $ (already allocated to them) focusing on supporting downtown businesses. Proposes that a portion of unused CRU $ be reallocated.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Back to the main motion, as amended. Gardiner and Coleman motivate in favour. Carried unanimously.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Amendment to amendment fails with Kim, Alto, Gardiner, Loughton, Hammond opposed. Alto moves amendment to amendment to clean up language and provide geographic clarity. Carried unanimously. Back to amended amendment, which is carried unanimously.

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Caradonna does amendment^2 so that $70k of voluntary monetary contributions go towards JB generally, and remaining $30k for Peter Pollen Park rehabilitation.

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