Colwood, BC

Council

Colwood Council is meeting to decide on several development-related items, including four variance permits for properties on Ryder Hesjedal Way, Pelican Drive, and Goldfinch Road, and a rezoning at 420 Tamarack Road. They will also consider a bylaw to delegate development permit authority, receive reports on the Age-Friendly Community Plan and Website Action Plan, and endorse the 2027 budget approach. Public comments are invited, with restrictions on matters already subject to a public hearing.

• DVP00022: 3615 Ryder Hesjedal Way — increase fascia sign height from 1.2m to 1.5m
• DVP00019: 3569 Ryder Hesjedal Way — refer back to staff for design revisions
• DVP00023: 446 Pelican Drive — allow upper floor above garage as principal residence
• DVP00018: 221 Goldfinch Road — increase driveway width from 7.0m to 22.8m for duplexes
• Bylaw 2115: 420 Tamarack Road rezoning (CD44) — first, second, third reading

Planning and Land Use Committee

Heritage Commission

Emergency Planning Committee

Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee

Council

Parks and Environment Committee

Planning and Land Use Committee

Council

The Regular Council Meeting scheduled for October 13, 2026 has been cancelled because Council Chambers will be used for Advanced Voting on October 14, 2026. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to Advanced Voting Day preparation

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Waterfront Stewardship Committee

Inaugural Meeting of Council

Council

Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee

Council

Notice of In-Camera Meeting

The Colwood City Council will convene a special meeting that will start open to the public but will quickly move to a closed, in‑camera session. The council will pass a resolution to exclude the public because the agenda includes personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a municipal position. The meeting is being held under Community Charter sections 90(1) and 91(1).

• Resolution to close the meeting under Community Charter section 90(1) for personnel privacy
• Discussion of personal information about an individual considered for a municipal role

Council

Colwood Council will consider adopting land use bylaws, awarding a contract for modular public works buildings, and placing a moratorium on certain development permits pending an OCP amendment.

• Award contract for Public Works modular office & washroom buildings to Lane One Homes Ltd. for $678,290
• Consider moratorium on Form and Character Development permits for developments with four units or less
• Adopt Colwood Land Use Bylaw No. 151, 1989, Amendment Bylaw No. 227 (SSMUH)
• Adopt Sewer Local Area Service Enlargement Amendment Bylaws for Wishart Road and Woodpark Drive
• Receive report on initiation of Intensive Residential Development Permit OCP Amendment project

Special Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is considering recommending that Council receive the Metchosin Road Corridor Study, direct staff to develop a public engagement process for road cross sections, review results with the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and authorize $50,000 for ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd. to conduct the engagement and committee review.

• Metchosin Road Corridor Study – staff recommends receiving study, developing public engagement, and authorizing $50,000 for ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd.

Notice of Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Colwood City Council will hold a Special Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the Metchosin Road Corridor Study. The meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers.

• Metchosin Road Corridor Study discussion
• Special Committee of the Whole meeting
• Council Chambers, 3300 Wishart Road

Notice of In-Camera Meeting

Colwood City Council will hold a special in-camera meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM at 3300 Wishart Road. The public session will immediately close to discuss matters covered under the Community Charter, including solicitor-client privilege and preliminary municipal service negotiations. This notice is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific agenda items or pending decisions.

• Special in-camera meeting scheduled for July 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
• Public exclusion authorized under Community Charter sections 90(1)(i), 90(1)(k), and 90(2)(b)
• Topics may involve solicitor-client privilege or preliminary municipal service negotiations
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, 3300 Wishart Road, Colwood, BC

Planning and Land Use Committee

The committee will review a request to increase building height from 15 to 24 metres at 3569 Ryder Hesjedal Way. They will also consider a sign height variance for 3615 Ryder Hesjedal Way and receive an annual planning update.

• Development Variance Permit: 3569 Ryder Hesjedal Way (increase building height to 24m)
• Development Variance Permit: 3615 Ryder Hesjedal Way (increase sign height to 1.5m)
• Planning Annual Update

Special Council

Council will vote on forwarding the partial exclusion of Colwood Creek Park from the Agricultural Land Reserve to the ALC. Other business includes directing staff to improve the city website, investigate speed-control measures for Kelly Road playground zone, and consider hardscaping traffic circles and cul-de-sac islands. Several bylaws are up for adoption, including amendments to land use and parking regulations.

• Forward ALR partial exclusion application for Colwood Creek Park to ALC
• Direct staff to overhaul city website as core governance infrastructure
• Investigate speed-control measures (speed humps, Actibump) for Kelly Road playground zone
• Explore converting traffic circles and cul-de-sac islands to low-maintenance hardscaping
• Adopt Off-Street Parking Regulations Bylaw No. 1909-3 (SSMUH) and Public Notice Bylaw No. 2117

Notice of Special Council Meeting

The Colwood City Council is holding a special meeting to consider items that were not addressed at the June 22 regular council meeting. Several of these items have legislative deadlines of June 30, 2026, requiring immediate council attention. The agenda contains no specific items listed, only a notice of the meeting purpose.

CANCELLED - Waterfront Stewardship Committee

This meeting of the Waterfront Stewardship Committee has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Notice of In-Camera Meeting

This special meeting of Colwood City Council is entirely closed to the public, with the sole purpose of discussing labour relations or other employee relations under the Community Charter. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Council will immediately vote to exclude the public and proceed in camera for labour/employee relations

Notice of Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to continue discussion on the Council Procedure Bylaw. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Continued discussion of Council Procedure Bylaw No. 1890, 2021

Special Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing proposed revisions to the Council Procedure Bylaw, including changes to agenda publication timelines, use of a consent agenda, limits on debate and speaking time, and public participation processes. A written submission from the Royal Bay Homeowners Association opposes several proposed changes, arguing they reduce transparency and democratic access.

• Consider remaining decision points for Council Procedure Bylaw update (from June 8 deferral)
• Proposed reduction of written submissions from public record
• Consent agenda for unanimous committee recommendations only
• Speaking time limits: two five-minute speeches per member, plus five-minute Q&A before motions
• Agenda packages to be distributed by end of day Wednesday prior to meeting

Council and Public Hearing

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is reviewing 2026 project priorities for the Transportation Safety Initiatives Program. Key discussions include converting buffered bike lanes to protected ones and improving pedestrian infrastructure on Wishart Road.

• Concrete sidewalk construction on Wishart Road (Owens Road to Tipton Avenue)
• Buffered-to-Protected Bike Lane Conversion Program priorities
• Proposed $100,000 annual budget for 2027 Safety Transportation Initiatives
• Funding for upgrading, replacing, or removing end-of-life City-owned signage

Special Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider recommending changes to the Council Procedure Bylaw to modernize the framework. Proposed updates include changes to agenda timelines, public participation processes, and the use of consent agendas. A local homeowners association has submitted a formal objection, arguing these changes reduce transparency and public access.

• Proposed revisions to Council Procedure Bylaw regarding public participation and written submissions
• Discussion on agenda publication timelines and limits on debate/speaking time
• Proposal to remove workshops from the Procedure Bylaw
• Review of the use of consent agendas for unanimous committee recommendations
• Written submission from Royal Bay Homeowners Association opposing the bylaw changes

Council

Council will decide on a $344,766 contract for constructing the South Colwood Dog Park and endorse a policy work plan prioritizing an OCP update and several projects. Bylaw amendments include rezoning 221 Goldfinch Road and adopting SSMUH-related changes. Three notices of motion address website improvements, speed-control on Kelly Road, and hardscaping traffic circles.

• Award $344,766 contract to Landscape Structures Inc. for South Colwood Dog Park construction
• Endorse policy program including OCP update, Intensive Residential Development Permit, Outlook Park Management Plan, and Age Friendly Plan
• Rezoning at 221 Goldfinch Road: abandon old bylaw, give first three readings to new CD45 bylaw
• First readings for SSMUH-related Land Use Bylaw and Off-Street Parking Regulations amendments
• Notices of motion on website infrastructure, Kelly Road speed-control investigation, and traffic circle hardscaping

Notice of Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Colwood City Council will hold a Special Committee of the Whole on June 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting is convened to discuss the Council Procedure Bylaw. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Council Procedure Bylaw – discussion

CANCELLED - Planning and Land Use Committee

This meeting was cancelled. No decisions or discussions occurred.

CANCELLED - Parks and Environment Committee

This meeting of the Parks and Environment Committee has been cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural items with no substantive business.

Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee

This is a regular meeting of the Capital West Accessibility Advisory Committee, comprised of representatives from seven municipalities. The agenda contains only procedural information and links to a full agenda package; no specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

Council

Council will consider a hybrid approach to Form and Character Development Permits, retaining delegated authority for minor permits while requiring council approval for larger or master‑planned community projects. The meeting also includes a $477,204 contract award for playground equipment at Herm Williams Park, Meadows Park South and Meadows Park Green, and approval of a Development Variance Permit for 392 Royal Bay Drive. Staff will present the Sewer Expansion Community Survey results and a Policy Project Update memo. The agenda also contains routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• Award Landscape Structures Inc a $477,204 contract for playground equipment at Herm Williams Park, Meadows Park South and Meadows Park Green
• Approve Development Variance Permit No. DVP00016 for 392 Royal Bay Drive with required grass‑crete pavers
• Receive results of the Sewer Expansion Community Survey and staff draft sewer conversion program
• Receive staff memo titled "Policy Project Update" for information
• Amend Development Permit Delegation Bylaw No. 1742, 2018 to adopt a hybrid council‑approval approach for Form and Character permits and master‑planned community projects

CANCELLED - Heritage Commission

This Heritage Commission meeting has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.

Emergency Planning Committee

The Emergency Planning Committee will receive updates from the Assistant Fire Chief on several ongoing initiatives, including the 2026 Hike to Higher Ground, Emergency Preparedness Fair, Emergency Operations Centre UBCM Grant, Indigenous engagement requirements, and the FireSmart Coordinator position. Committee members will also review agency reports from engineering, emergency communications, and emergency support services.

• 2026 Hike to Higher Ground update
• 2026 Emergency Preparedness Fair update (May 3)
• Emergency Operations Centre UBCM Grant 2025 update
• Indigenous Engagement Requirements update
• FireSmart Coordinator position update

Council

Council will discuss the implementation of Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing and the approval of the 2025 Annual Financial Statements. The body is also considering traffic calming on Hatley Drive and a partial ALR exclusion for Colwood Creek Park.

• Approval of 2025 Annual Financial Statements
• Proposed amendments to Colwood Land Use Bylaw No. 151 and Off-Street Parking Regulation Bylaw No. 1909 for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing
• Third reading of rezoning for 532, 538, and 542 Latoria Road to increase minimum units from 100 to 107
• Adoption of Tax Rate Bylaw No. 2113, 2026
• Proposed 18-month maintenance of current access restrictions on Hatley Drive

Planning and Land Use Committee

The Planning and Land Use Committee will discuss and possibly recommend to Council a rezoning application for 420 Tamarack Road, which would allow a comprehensive development with conditions including conservation covenants and park improvements. They will also consider a development variance permit for 392 Royal Bay Drive to modify cul-de-sac radius and driveway width.

• Rezoning application for 420 Tamarack Road with conditions including conservation covenant, subdivision, off-site works, and Gamble Park improvements.
• Development variance permit for 392 Royal Bay Drive to reduce cul-de-sac radius from 15m to 11m and increase driveway width from 7m to 10.1m.
• Public participation opportunities for written and verbal comments.

Special Committee of the Whole

The Special Committee of the Whole will review $2.2M in already-approved Growing Communities Fund allocations and consider directing the remaining $2.9M toward eligible parks and recreation projects. Staff have presented a menu of potential projects including playground replacements and parking upgrades. Council will provide direction on which projects to advance for further refinement and cost estimates.

• Consider remaining $2.9M of Growing Communities Fund (total $6.642M)
• Review approved $2.2M in parks allocations (Lookout Lake, Colwood Creek Park)
• Playground replacement at Herm Williams Park ($300,000)
• Parking and electrical upgrades for EV readiness and washroom servicing
• Deadline to spend funds by March 2028

Notice of In-Camera Meeting

The Colwood City Council will hold a special meeting closed to the public. The session is designated for discussing confidential matters including labour relations, land acquisition or disposition, and government negotiations.

• Discussion of labour or employee relations
• Acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land
• Confidential negotiations with provincial or federal governments

Council

The Colwood City Council will adopt the Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2112 covering 2026‑2030 and the Tax Rate Bylaw No. 2113 for 2026. It will also consider two development variance permits for properties at 3555 Producers Way and 3501 Olympian Way, and approve $44,500 in Grant‑in‑Aid funding for community groups. Additional items include sewer service enlargement amendments and a motion on the Growing Communities Fund.

• Adoption of Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2112 (2026‑2030)
• Adoption of Tax Rate Bylaw No. 2113 for 2026
• Approval of Development Variance Permit DVP00017 for 3555 Producers Way (height to 29 m, roof coverage to 20 %, retaining wall to 5.3 m)
• Approval of Development Variance Permit DVP000010 for 3501 Olympian Way (setback reduced to 5.5 m)
• Grant‑in‑Aid funding of $44,500 to 30 community organizations

Notice of Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Special Committee of the Whole will meet on April 27, 2026 to discuss the Growing Communities Fund. No specific proposals, dollar amounts, or decisions are listed in the notice. The full agenda will be posted later on the city’s meeting portal.

• Discussion of the Growing Communities Fund

Waterfront Stewardship Committee

The Waterfront Stewardship Committee receives an update on the Colwood Waterfront Multi-Use Pathway project, which has a budget of $6,695,100 and is now in the permitting and design phase. The committee also provides feedback on the Draft Biodiversity Conservation Strategy and will recommend that Council endorse the strategy as a guiding document.

• Colwood Waterfront Multi-Use Pathway project update – $6,695,100 budget, revised 50% design complete, permitting timeline reduced to 4-6 months.
• Draft Biodiversity Conservation Strategy – committee to provide feedback and recommend Council endorsement.
• DND Lot removed from project scope due to ongoing environmental remediation.
• Beachlands Path Connector – staff working with developer on connection.
• Public participation period for comments on agenda items.