The Town of Sidney Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting on April 7, 2026, where officials are set to review several land use and community funding decisions. The meeting is set to begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall Council Chambers, located at 2440 Sidney Avenue.
The Committee of the Whole meeting agenda features a proposal for a seawall at 2353 Harbour Road. This project aims to stabilize a slope that has experienced erosion and landslip events in recent years, which have caused damage to the foundations of a local townhouse complex. Council members will also consider a zoning amendment request for 2270 Harbour Road, which seeks to allow non-marine commercial businesses in an area currently designated for marine industrial use. Town staff have recommended denying this request, citing concerns that it could set a precedent and shift the character of the working harbour. This proposal has faced opposition from local marine industry operators, including Van Isle Marina and Sea Power Marine Centre.
Additionally, the council will review applications for 2026 community grants. Organizations have requested a total of $49,850 in funding, while the town has a set budget allocation of $20,000 for these requests. The funding categories cover a range of local initiatives, including recreation, culture, social services, and environmental projects.
The town acknowledges that these proceedings take place on the traditional territory of W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations. Residents who wish to participate in the Committee of the Whole meeting can attend in person or join via Zoom. To participate electronically, residents must register by contacting the administration department at 250-656-1139 or via email at [email protected] before 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting.
