{ "city": "Sidney", "state": "BC", "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/sidney/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-21", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Special Council", "headline": "Sidney council to hold closed meeting on employee matters", "summary": "The Town of Sidney Special Council meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2026. The agenda consists of procedural items and a motion to move into a closed (in-camera) session to discuss confidential personal information about a municipal employee and other employee matters. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the open agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/document/59994/Special%20Council%20-%2010%20Aug%202026%20(to%20go%20In-Camera).pdf?handle=4953E22656D04D498207AA38B325F470", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=873" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider new Amenity Cost Charge bylaw and housing progress report", "summary": "The Town of Sidney Regular Council meeting on August 10, 2026, will address unfinished business from July 13, including a financial feasibility analysis and stakeholder consultation on density bonus provisions in Zoning Bylaw No. 2275, and a Housing Target Order progress report for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Council will also give first, second, and third readings to Bylaw No. 2302, which imposes Amenity Cost Charges on developments. Other items include a policing update, two development variance permit applications, a contract award for sidewalk and road improvements, and a request to support Radio Sidney's FM broadcasting license application.", "agenda_url": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/document/59996/Regular%20Council%20-%2010%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=22A856DAC0DC4A47BF929D57EC9BE4E2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=780" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss accessibility updates and park improvements", "summary": "The Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee will review its accessibility plan and track council referrals. The meeting includes updates on the Right Fit Program, Wain Road Park, and Sidney Wayfinding Markings.", "agenda_url": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/document/59133/Saanich%20Peninsula%20Accessibility%20Advisory%20Commit.pdf?handle=18228DAAA82D433C992080C680F508C7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=796" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Sidney Council discusses rezoning, residential developments, and infrastructure contracts", "summary": "The Council will consider a zoning amendment for a four-storey apartment building at 9972 Third Street. Other items include development permits for Fifth Street, a temporary use permit for an extreme weather shelter at St. Andrew Anglican Church, and several municipal contracts.", "agenda_url": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/document/58995/Regular%20Council%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=D6BC765635CC4824902A9E95B1B5C287", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=779" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to decide on temporary extreme weather shelter at St. Andrew's Church", "summary": "Council will consider a temporary use permit for an extreme weather response shelter at St. Andrew's Church (9691 Fourth Street) for three winter seasons. Also up for discussion: adoption of bylaws for speed limits and land use procedures, a zoning amendment for a 4-storey residential building at 9972 Third Street with park and amenity contributions, and renewal of tax exemption for Rest Haven Lodge.", "agenda_url": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/document/58767/Regular%20Council%20-%2022%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=772D7029BB9E4DF1BD7D6B49C4E7DAA1", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=778" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to vote on new tenant protection rules and OCP amendment", "summary": "Council will hold a public hearing and consider third reading and adoption of Bylaw 2315, which would amend the Official Community Plan to establish a Tenant Protection Development Permit Area, expand Temporary Use Permit areas, and align height limits. They will also consider new speed limits of 20 km/h and 30 km/h on certain roads and lanes, and approve in principle a revised concept plan for the Sidney Transit Hub.", "agenda_url": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/document/58511/Regular%20Council%20-%2008%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=754F816F99C74E80A1A49DCB4882DCAA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=777" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Advisory Planning Commission", "headline": "APC reviews 4-unit development at 9616 Sixth Street", "summary": "The Advisory Planning Commission is discussing Development Permit DP100859 for a four-unit residential project at 9616 Sixth Street. The proposal includes two buildings with two dwelling units each, with no variances requested. The commission will provide a recommendation to Council on the form and character of the development.", "agenda_url": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/document/58310/2026%20June%2002%20APC%20Agenda%20Package.pdf?handle=F561B7D228E1466789B6D085139F9B09", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=868" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Regular Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Council to consider approving revised Sidney Transit Hub concept plan", "summary": "The committee will hear presentations on the Victoria Regional Transit Plan and Sidney Transit Hub, with a recommendation to approve in principle the revised concept plan for the hub. They will also consider a development variance for a subdivision at 9522 Lochside Drive, a public bench dedication policy update introducing a $4,000 fee for Bevan Fishing Pier benches, and a new traffic calming policy.", "agenda_url": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/document/58316/Regular%20Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2001%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=158BB83D187B4F16AD112F4754F7ECB5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=833" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee", "headline": "Accessibility committee reviews Central Saanich development guidelines", "summary": "The Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss the District of Central Saanich's Development Permit Guidelines, receive updates on accessible parking in Sidney, and hear a verbal report on accessibility features at the new TownePlace Suites by Marriott and Victoria International Airport. The committee will also review a tracking sheet of its recommendations to councils.", "agenda_url": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/document/58233/2026-05-28%20SPAAC%20Agenda.pdf?handle=6DC5720E213B46CE99C5249347B96A1E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=867" }, { "date": "2026-05-25", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider allowing non-marine retail/office at 2270 Harbour Rd", "summary": "Council will give first and second reading to Bylaw 2316, a zoning amendment to allow non-marine retail and office uses in four commercial units at 2270 Harbour Road in the Marine Industrial (W1) zone. Staff report on initial public engagement for replacing Town Hall, and a request to close Beacon Avenue for a Pride Month event on June 13, 2026. Development applications for 9616 Sixth Street (four-unit residential) and 2384 Orchard Avenue (variance for four units) are also discussed.", "agenda_url": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/document/58242/Regular%20Council%20-%2025%20May%202026.pdf?handle=962791E7CD464607841F3823C4748F55", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=776" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Regular Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Council reviews four-unit housing proposals, including variance for setback at 2384 Orchard Ave", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will hear presentations and public comments on two development applications for four-unit residential buildings. One at 9616 Sixth Street seeks a standard development permit, while the other at 2384 Orchard Avenue requires a variance to reduce the front setback and increase lot coverage. The committee may recommend forwarding the Sixth Street application to the Advisory Planning Commission, but asks the Orchard Avenue applicant to redesign plans to better comply with zoning.", "agenda_url": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/document/58149/Regular%20Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2019%20May%202026.pdf?handle=34FCF9A492594E41A0FCC5AFF3CB1E02", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=832" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Special Council", "headline": "Council goes into closed session for personnel and annual report", "summary": "This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the primary action being a motion to exclude the public to discuss confidential matters regarding Town officers and employees, as well as municipal annual reporting. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/document/58019/Special%20Council%20-%2011%20May%202026.pdf?handle=61AEE850BF124F28974CED5F14923773", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=862" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Regular Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee to consider trial conversion of tennis court to pickleball courts", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from the Saanich Peninsula Environmental Coalition and consider a staff recommendation to convert one tennis court at Iroquois Park to two dedicated pickleball courts for a trial period. The conversion is fully funded by the pickleball community, and staff will report back on noise impacts and user experience before a permanent decision.", "agenda_url": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/document/57879/Regular%20Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2004%20May%202026.pdf?handle=8EF098C096F54DBE910EABEAB2892889", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=831" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Special Council", "headline": "Council to meet in closed session for confidential third-party business info", "summary": "This special council meeting agenda consists only of approval of the agenda and a motion to exclude the public to discuss confidential matters under section 90.1(j) of the Community Charter. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/document/57881/Special%20Council%20-%2004%20May%202026.pdf?handle=8856B603808B4165874723C66E78B620", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=864" }, { "date": "2026-04-29", "body": "Emergency Planning Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss cold weather policy, heat response plan", "summary": "The Emergency Planning Committee will discuss updates on senior care facility evacuation drills, the extreme cold weather policy and warming centre, and emergency access routes. They will also review the heat response plan and ongoing grants for FireSmart, EOC equipment, and disaster water supply.", "agenda_url": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/document/57840/April%2029%202026%20EPC%20Agenda%20Package.pdf?handle=8AFCD6E82AA04ADC91F60BA2B25F61D4", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=866" }, { "date": "2026-04-23", "body": "Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee", "headline": "Central Saanich reviews draft design guidelines for new development permit areas", "summary": "The committee is reviewing an informational update on Central Saanich’s draft Development Permit Area design guidelines, which propose updated standards for environmental protection and residential form. Staff will run a public engagement phase from April through June before drafting a bylaw for council approval. The advisory committee will review the materials and provide formal input alongside other planning commissions.", "agenda_url": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/document/57610/2026-04-23%20SPAAC%20Agenda.pdf?handle=4F2FBF25BCE14AB398A4436F54998C43", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=861" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Advisory Planning Commission", "headline": "Commission reviews 75-unit apartment rezoning at 9972 Third St", "summary": "The Advisory Planning Commission is considering a rezoning application to change the eastern portion of 9972 Third Street from RM6-R to RM7, along with development variance and development permit applications, to allow a four-storey, 75-unit apartment building. The commission will provide comments and a recommendation to Council on the form and character of the development. The meeting also includes the election of a Chair and Vice Chair, adoption of previous minutes, and review of items disposition by Council.", "agenda_url": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/document/57157/2026%20April%2007%20APC%20Agenda%20Package.pdf?handle=74DA8840998A4B98966C37CE0C11CFD0", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sidney.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=859" } ] }