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ππΉππΈ Opinions are my own. Retweets are not endorsements. she/they. Free Palestine. Peace and unity in Korea in our lifetimes. "Part-time" City Councillor in BC. Renter.
@susankimyyj.bsky.socialThis 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
@susankimyyj.bsky.socialThat 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.
@susankimyyj.bsky.socialAmendment 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.
@susankimyyj.bsky.socialBack to the motion at hand. Carried with Gardiner and Hammond opposed.
@susankimyyj.bsky.socialAmendment to motion to refer to replace "storeys" to "density" carries. Amended motion to refer fails with Hammond, Gardiner, Caradonna in favour.
@susankimyyj.bsky.socialHey, look, a few of us in #yyj and Saanich got together to urge BC parties to do the right thing, even while we're busy running around campaigning. The Community Housing Fund matters so so so so so much.
@zacdevries.bsky.social @tealepb.bsky.social @peterrosegibbs.bsky.social
@susankimyyj.bsky.socialMotion 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."
@susankimyyj.bsky.socialMotion to amend the previous resolution carried unanimously.
@susankimyyj.bsky.socialBylaw 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."
@susankimyyj.bsky.socialBylaw for 932 Balmoral update carries.
@susankimyyj.bsky.socialWe'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.
@susankimyyj.bsky.socialA very stacked consent agenda gets passed, so we move along to time-sensitive items from COTW earlier today.
@susankimyyj.bsky.socialAnnnnd a few of us got teary eyed. I will miss Chris as a colleague very very much.
@susankimyyj.bsky.socialMayor 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.
@susankimyyj.bsky.socialLast 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."
@susankimyyj.bsky.socialCOTW concludes. Back for daytime Council at 3:25pm.
@susankimyyj.bsky.socialCarried with Hammond opposed.
@susankimyyj.bsky.socialColeman: 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.
@susankimyyj.bsky.socialKim'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.
@susankimyyj.bsky.socialGardiner concerned this is inappropriate, telling someone how to operate their property. Motion arising carries with Gardiner opposed.
