Council Member Request for Addition to Meeting Agenda: Allowing Short Term Rentals in the Hospital Zone

Council Member Request for Addition to Meeting Agenda

Council Member Name: Don Brown

Date submitted: Feb 3 2026

Item Details:

Council/Committee of the Whole Meeting Date Requested: Feb 3 2026

Agenda Topic (short title): ALLOWING SHORT TERM RENTALS IN THE "HOSPITAL" ZONE

Background/Context (brief summary of the matter, previous related discussions, or relevant background):

• SHORTAGE OF ACCOMMODATION FOR PEOPLE COMING TO VGH FOR ELECTIVE SURGERIES
• SHORTAGE OF ACCOMMODATION CLOSE BY FOR PEOPLE WANTING TO VISIT VGH PATIENTS
• ACCOMMODATION NEEDED FOR SHORT TERM FOR MEDICAL STAFF

Is this item for information only or are you proposing a motion for action?

• Information only: [ ] Yes [x] No

If no, list motion here: THAT COUNCIL AMEND THE VR ZONING BYLAW TO ALLOW SHORT TERM RENTALS IN THE "HOSPITAL" ZONE

Supporting Materials:

• No
• Yes – list in order you wish for them to appear in the agenda
  1. NO HOTELS IN VR
  2. NO HOTELS CLOSE TO VGH
  3. HOTELS IN THE AREA ARE VERY EXPENSIVE NEIGHBOUR MUNICIPALITIES ALLOW SHORT TERM RENTALS
  4. LETTERS OF SUPPORT

Please submit this completed form and all supporting materials to the Deputy Corporate Officer by noon on the Wednesday prior to the meeting. Note: This form will be distributed with the agenda package and will be part of the permanent meeting record.