REVISED AGENDA - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 1 CENTENNIAL SQUARE
The City of Victoria is located on the homelands of the Songhees and Esquimalt People
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, public access to City Hall is not permitted. This meeting may be viewed on the City’s webcast at www.victoria.ca
Meeting will recess for a lunch break between 12:30 p.m. and 1:15 p.m.

A.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 

B.
CONSENT AGENDA
 

Proposals for the Consent Agenda:

  • C.1 - Minutes from the Meeting of October 22, 2020
  • C.2 - Minutes from the Special Committee of the Whole meeting held November 10, 2020
  • C.3 - Minutes from the meeting held November 19, 2020
  • C.4 - Minutes from the Special Committee of the Whole meeting held November 23, 2020
  • C.5 - Minutes from the Special Committee of the Whole meeting held November 30, 2020
  • C.6 - Minutes from the meeting held December 10, 2020
  • C.7 - Minutes from the meeting held December 3, 2020
  • F.1 - 727 Yates Street - Tax Incentive Program Application No. 00031 (Downtown)
  • G.5 - Appointment of Bylaw Officer - Chris Goldsmith
  • G.6 - Appointment of Bylaw Officer - Amy Acheson
  • G.7 - Appointment of Animal Control Officer
  • G.8 - Proclamation: Black History Month

C.
READING OF MINUTES
 

C.1
Minutes from the Meeting of October 22, 2020
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - COTW_Oct22_2020 - English.pdf

C.2
Minutes from the Special Committee of the Whole meeting held November 10, 2020
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - Special Committee of the Whole_Nov10_2020 - English.pdf

C.3
Minutes from the meeting held November 19, 2020
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - COTW_Nov19_2020 - English.pdf

C.4
Minutes from the Special Committee of the Whole meeting held November 23, 2020
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - Special Committee of the Whole_Nov23_2020 - English.pdf

C.5
Minutes from the Special Committee of the Whole meeting held November 30, 2020
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - Special Committee of the Whole_Nov30_2020 - English.pdf

C.6
Minutes from the meeting held December 10, 2020
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - COTW_Dec10_2020 - English.pdf

C.7
Minutes from the meeting held December 3, 2020
This item has attachments. 

1.Post-Meeting Minutes - COTW_Dec03_2020 - English.pdf

D.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 

E.
Presentations
 

E.1
Presentation to Pamela Martin, Council Secretary
 

Addendum: New Item

E.2
Greater Victoria Harbour Authority - Update on GVHA and draft 2019/2020 Financial Statements
This item has attachments. 

1.Presentation_Greater Victoria Harbour Authority.pdf

A presentation regarding the operations and initiatives of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority.

F.
LAND USE MATTERS
 

F.1
727 Yates Street - Tax Incentive Program Application No. 00031 (Downtown)
This item has attachments. 

1.Report_Tax Incentive Program Application No. 00031_727 Yates Street.pdf
2.Attachment A_Subject Map_727 Yates Street.pdf
3.Attachment B_Aerial Map_727 Yates Street.pdf
4.Attachment C_Photos_727 Yates Street.pdf
5.Attachment D_Architectural Plans dated October 7, 2020_727 Yates Street.pdf
6.Attachment E_Architectural Plan H.1, dated November 30, 2020_727 Yates Street.pdf
7.Attachment F_Hall Block Conservation Plan_727 Yates Street.pdf
8.Attachment G_Letter from the Victoria Civic Heritage Trust, dated November 6, 2020_727 Yates Street.pdf
9.Attachment H_Letter from Primex Investments Ltd. date stamped October 7, 2020_727 Yates Street.pdf
10.Attachment I_Seismic Upgrading Strategy by BMZ Structural Engineers, dated September 22, 2020_727 Yates Street.pdf
11.Addendum_Presentation_727 Yates Street.pdf

Addendum: Presentation

A report regarding the proposed application for a ten-year partial tax exemption under the City's Tax Incentive Program  to assist in the seismic upgrading of the heritage designated building know as the Hall Block at 727 Yates Street.

G.
STAFF REPORTS
 

G.1
Heritage Property Tax Exemptions – Summary of Exemptions since 2006
This item has attachments. 

1.Report_Heritage Property Tax Exemptions – Summary of Exemptions since 2006.pdf
2.Appendix A_Summary of Heritage Exemption since 2006.pdf

Addendum: Updated Report and Attachments

A report outlining a summary of heritage tax exemptions granted over the last number of years.

G.2
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Grant Funding Application
This item has attachments. 

1.Report_Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Grant Funding Application.pdf

A report regarding the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) - COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream (CVRIS) seeking Council support of the application submitted by January 27, 2021 up to $2.1 million in grant funding for the Government Street North Bicycle Master Plan Project.

G.3
Motor Vehicle Act Pilot – Reduced Default Speed Limits on Local Roads
This item has attachments. 

1.Report_Motor Vehicle Act Pilot – Reduced Default Speed Limits on Local Roads.pdf
2.Appendix A_MVA Speed Reduction Pilot Engagement Summary.pdf
3.Appendix B_Email Submissions.pdf

A report regarding an application to the Province of BC to participate in the Motor Vehicle Act Pilot Program on speed reduction, pending approval of resources in the 2021 Financial Plan.

G.4
Emergency Social Services Grant – Meegan Community Care Tent
This item has attachments. 

1.Addendum_Report_Emergency Social Services Grant – Meegan Community Care Tent.pdf
2.Addendum_Attachment A_Site Location.pdf

Addendum: New Item

A report regarding an update to Council on proposed changes to the Emergency Social Services grant for the ”Meegan Community Care Tent”.

G.5
Appointment of Bylaw Officer - Chris Goldsmith
This item has attachments. 

1.Report_Appointment_Bylaw Officer_Chris Goldsmith.pdf

A report regarding the proposed Bylaw Officer appointment for Chris Goldsmith.

G.6
Appointment of Bylaw Officer - Amy Acheson
This item has attachments. 

1.Report_Appointment_Bylaw Officer_Amy Acheson.pdf

A report regarding the proposed Bylaw Officer appointment for Amy Acheson.

G.7
Appointment of Animal Control Officer
This item has attachments. 

1.Report_Appointment of Animal Control Officer.pdf

A report regarding the proposed appointment of Animal Control Officer for Neil Lundin.

G.8
Proclamation: Black History Month
This item has attachments. 

1.Report_Proclamation_Black History Month.pdf
2.Appendix A_Proclamation_Black History Month.pdf
3.Appendix B_List of Previously Approved Proclamations.pdf

A report regarding the proclamation for Black History Month, February 2021.

H.
NOTICE OF MOTIONS
 

I.
NEW BUSINESS
 

I.1
Council Member Motion: Reallocation of Funds to Housing Reserve
This item has attachments. 

1.CMM_Reallocation of Funds to Housing Reserve.pdf

A Council Member Motion regarding the proposed reallocation of $10,000 in the 2021 Financial Plan from the Council Meeting Catering line item to the Housing Reserve Fund.

I.2
Council Member Motion: Refer proposed Jubilee Route to Oak Bay Council for Input
This item has attachments. 

1.Addendum_CMM_Refer proposed Jubilee Route to Oak Bay Council for Input.pdf
2.Addendum_Attachment 1_Additional Info Jubilee.pdf

Addendum: New Item

A Council Member Motion regarding the proposed referral of Jubilee route options of the Richardson bike route to Oak Bay Council for their input.

J.
ADJOURNMENT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 

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