November 10, 2026
Town of Sidney Council Meeting Highlights: November 9, 2026
Sidney BC
Highlights from regular Council meetings provide a brief summary of some items of broad public interest. The summary is not inclusive of all agenda items. Please refer to sidney.civicweb.net/Portal for the full agenda, minutes, and webcast.
Council emphasizes community engagement in new strategic planning process
Council approved a process for developing its Strategic Plan that includes opportunities for community input before strategic planning discussions begin in January 2027.
Community members will be invited to share their priorities through a public engagement process launching in late November. While suggestions will primarily be received in writing, Council will also host a Meet and Greet table during Sidney Holiday Shopping Night on November 27 (exact location to be confirmed), providing an informal opportunity for residents to connect with Council and share priorities they would like Council to consider.
All suggestions received will be compiled and shared publicly in advance of strategic planning discussions to help inform Council’s consideration of potential priorities.
The first strategic planning session will be held in camera to allow staff to brief Council on confidential matters. Subsequent strategic planning discussions will be conducted in open meetings.
The Strategic Plan establishes Council’s priorities for its four-year term beyond regular municipal operations. The plan is reviewed annually to monitor progress and update priorities as needed.
Mayor’s Report Resolutions Video
Council approves renewal of commercial subleases on Beacon Wharf following condition assessment
Council approved new three-year subleases for the Satellite Fish Company and Pier Bistro on Beacon Wharf following a recent condition assessment of the wharf. The assessment did not identify any immediate critical structural concerns that would affect consideration of the lease renewals. In 2021, after strong community participation in a long-term planning process for the aging landmark, Council resolved to maintain Beacon Wharf for as long as practical.
Staff Report Video
Community engagement planned for Bowerbank Road Neighbourhood Bikeway
The Town of Sidney will be seeking community feedback in February and March 2027 on the future of the Bowerbank Road Neighbourhood Bikeway.
Following the removal of the southbound traffic diversion at Bowerbank Road and Piercy Avenue in October 2026, Council has directed staff to gather community perspectives on the remaining bikeway measures, identify areas of concern, and explore potential improvements. Engagement opportunities will include neighbourhood mailouts, pop-up events near Siddall Road and Bowerbank Road, an online survey, and opportunities to submit written feedback.
Community input, along with updated traffic counts and technical analysis, will help inform potential next steps for Council to consider in April 2027.
W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council delegation highlights importance of ongoing partnership with Town of Sidney
To mark the beginning of the Town of Sidney’s new Council term, Adam Olsen, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip First Nation), and Ned Taylor, Local Government Program Manager for the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council, appeared before Council to express optimism about relationship-building and collaboration in the years ahead.
The Town is at an important early stage in its reconciliation journey as work begins under the Memorandum of Understanding signed in July 2026 between the Town of Sidney, W̱JOȽEȽP and W̱SÍ,ḴEM (Tseycum First Nation). The Memorandum of Understanding establishes a framework for working together on shared priorities, including environmental stewardship, economic development, increasing the visibility of Indigenous arts and culture, and the protection of ancestral sites.
Memorandum of Understanding Video