October 30, 2024

Town of Sidney Council Meeting Highlights: October 28, 2024

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.

 

Town secures long-term operator for Sidney Street Market on Beacon Avenue

Following a successful Sidney Street Market season in 2024 operated by local company, Kaemac Services, Council have opted to extend the market agreement with Kaemac Services for up to six years, creating further stability around the popular annual event.

The Sidney Street Market began in 2000 and brings thousands of people to downtown Sidney every Thursday evening throughout the summer for shopping, dining, live entertainment, and the opportunity to connect with others.
Staff Report                   Video

Council considers pedestrian safety and parking challenges along Allbay Road

In response to concerns about employee parking and pedestrian safety on Allbay Road, Council has directed staff to advance initiatives that better balance the need for marine industrial staff parking with pedestrian safety and neighbourhood character. Staff have been asked to bring forward a plan with costs and project timing to the 2025 budget process for Council approval that involves expanding the gravel shoulders on both sides of Allbay Road on municipally-owned land, creating parking on one side of the road and a pedestrian path on the other.

Staff Report                   Video