REVISED AGENDA - VICTORIA CITY COUNCIL

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1 CENTENNIAL SQUARE, VICTORIA BC
To be held immediately following the Committee of the Whole Meeting
The City of Victoria is located on the homelands of the Songhees and Esquimalt People

A.
CONVENE COUNCIL MEETING

 

B.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

C.
READING OF MINUTES

 

D.
PROCLAMATIONS

 

E.
PUBLIC AND STATUTORY HEARINGS

 

E.1
Missing Middle Housing Initiative: Zoning Regulation Bylaw and Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendments and Policy Updates

This item has attachments. 
1.July 14, 2022 CTFCOTW Report_Missing Middle Housing Initiative.pdf
2.May 5, 2022 COTW Report_Missing Middle Housing Initiative.pdf
3.Report_Missing Middle Housing Initiative Bylaw Amendments and Policy Updates.pdf
4.Attachment A_Updated Tenant Assistance Policy.pdf
5.Attachment B_Blackline Official Community Plan.pdf
6.Correspondence_Letter from the Rockland Neighbourhood Association_Missing Middle Housing Initiative.pdf
7.Correspondence_Missing Middle Housing Initiative.pdf
8.Additional Correspondence_Missing Middle Housing Initiative.pdf
9.Letter from the James Bay Neighbourhood Association.pdf
10.Additional Correspondence 2_Missing Middle Housing Initiative.pdf
11.Additional Correspondence 3_Missing Middle Housing Initiative.pdf
12.Presentation_Missing Middle Housing.pdf
13.Additional Correspondence 4_Missing Middle Housing Initiative.pdf
14.Addendum_Additional Correspondence 5_Missing Middle Housing Initiative.pdf
15.Addendum_Letter from the Fernwood Community Association_Missing Middle Housing Initiative.pdf
16.Addendum_Additional Correspondence 6_Missing Middle Housing Initiative.pdf
17.Addendum_Additional Correspondence 7_Missing Middle Housing Initiative.pdf

Continuation of the Public Hearing adjourned on September 2, 2022 to September 8, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. for the purpose of deliberating on the Missing Middle Housing Initiative bylaws.


Link to the meeting materials from the September 2, 2022 Special Council Meeting


Council is considering four bylaws:

  1. A bylaw to amend the Official Community Plan to support implementation of the Missing Middle Housing Initiative, including supporting three storeys within Traditional Residential areas and establishing a new development permit area (DPA 15F, Missing Middle Housing) to regulate the design of Missing Middle developments.
  2. A bylaw to amend the Zoning Regulation Bylaw to permit houseplexes, corner townhouses, and heritage conserving infill housing forms
  3. A bylaw to amend the Land Use Procedures Bylaw to delegate approval of Development Permit applications without variances to the Director of Sustainable Planning and Community Development.
  4. A new Affordable Housing Standards Bylaw which would specify the qualifying incomes and maximum rent rates for below-market ownership and affordable rental housing.

Council is also considering approval of an updated Tenant Assistance Policy to specify the tenant assistance provisions necessary to qualify for a partial development permit fee refund, as would be established by the Land Use Procedures Bylaw amendment.

E.1.a
Consideration of Approval

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw No. 22-044.pdf
2.Bylaw No. 22-045.pdf
3.Bylaw No. 22-057.pdf
4.Bylaw No. 22-056.pdf
5.Missing Middle Design Guidelines (2022).pdf
6.Tenant Assistance Policy (July 2022).pdf
  • Motion to give 3rd reading to:
    • Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1278) No. 22-045
    • Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2012, Amendment Bylaw (No. 42) No. 22-044
  • Motion to adopt:
    • Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1278) No. 22-045
    • Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2012, Amendment Bylaw (No. 42) No. 22-044
    • Land Use Procedures Amendment Bylaw (No. 17) 22-057
    • Affordable Housing Standards Bylaw 22-056
  • Motion to approve:
    • Missing Middle Design Guidelines (2022)
    • Tenant Assistance Policy (July 2022)
  • Motion to rescind:
    • Tenant Assistance Policy (February 2022)

F.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

F.1
Rise and Report

 

F.1.a
From the Closed Meeting held September 1, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Attachment 1 Rise and Report_License Agreement for Royal Athletic Park.pdf

Rise and Report: Royal Athletic Park decision to lease to Harbour Cats


That Council;

  1. Approve a licence agreement with the Harbour Cats baseball club for use of the Royal Athletic Park on a five year term with an option to renew the term for a further three years on the terms as outlined in this report, and direct the City Solicitor to prepare a legal agreement to the satisfaction of the Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor;
  2. Rise and report on this decision at the discretion of the Mayor

F.2
Letter from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General

This item has attachments. 
1.2022_08_22_Letter from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions.pdf

Referred from the September 1, 2022 Daytime Council meeting.


A letter dated August 22, 2022 from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General regarding the allocation of police resources for patients apprehended under the Mental Health Act.

G.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

 

H.
BYLAWS

 

H.1
Bylaw for 3198 Quadra Street: Rezoning Application No. 00808

This item has attachments. 
1.Report_Bylaw Intro_3198 Quadra St.pdf
2.Addendum_Bylaw No. 22-086.pdf

Addendum: Revised Bylaw

A report recommending:

  • 1st and 2nd readings of:
    • Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1287) No. 22-086

 


The application is ready to proceed to Public Hearing and proposes to rezone from the C1-S Zone, Limited Commercial Service Station District, to a site-specific zone in order to permit a storefront cannabis retailer.

H.2
Bylaw for 808-812 View Street, 1205-1225 Blanshard Street and 805 Yates Street: Rezoning Application No. 00791 and Development Permit No. 000605

This item has attachments. 
1.Report_Bylaw Intro_808-812 View St, 1205-1225 Blanshard St.pdf
2.Addendum_Bylaw No. 22-083.pdf

Addendum: Revised Bylaw


A report recommending:

  • 1st and 2nd readings of:
    • Zoning Bylaw 2018, Amendment Bylaw (No. 14) No. 22-083

 


The application is ready to proceed to a public hearing and proposes to rezone from the Central Business District 1 Zone to a Central Business District 1 Zone with site specific regulations to increase density.

H.3
Bylaw for Road Closure: Jewish Cemetery Project

This item has attachments. 
1.Report_Road Closure Bylaw No. 22-081 – 2750 Cedar Hill Road.pdf
2.Appendix A_Bylaw No. 22-081.pdf
3.Appendix B_Public Engagement June and July 2022.pdf
4.Appendix C_Historical Correspondence submitted as part of Public Feedback July 2022.pdf

Addenda: Revised Appendix B & C


A report recommending:

  • 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings of:
    • Cedar Hill Road Closure and Dedication Removal Bylaw, 2022 No. 22-081

 


The purpose of this Bylaw is to close to traffic certain portions of a public highway known as Cedar Hill Road and remove the dedication of such highway.

H.4
Bylaw for Zoning Regulation of Self-Storage Facilities and Vehicle Storage

This item has attachments. 
1.Report_Bylaw Intro_Zoning Regulation of Self-Storage Facilities.pdf
2.Bylaw No. 22-082.pdf

A report recommending:

  • 1st and 2nd readings of:
    • Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1286) No. 22-082

 


The purposes of this Bylaw are to amend the Zoning Regulation Bylaw to prohibit self-storage facilities and the use of storage lots for vehicles intended for sale, rent, or  lease in certain industrial zones by adding and amending definitions in Schedule A – Definitions and amending the permitted uses contained in the M-1, M-2, M-3, M-2-A, M-3-BP,and M-G industrial zones in addition to the S-1 service zone.

H.5
Bylaw for 680 Montreal Street: Rezoning Application No. 00792

This item has attachments. 
1.Update Report_Rez Application No. 00792_680 Montreal.pdf
2.Attachment A_COTW Report dated June 2, 2022_680 Montreal.pdf
3.Attachment B_Minutes from COTW Meeting dated June 16, 2022_680 Montreal.pdf
4.Attachment C_Shadow Study_680 Montreal.pdf
5.Attachment D_Correspondence_680 Montreal.pdf
6.Bylaw No. 22-077.pdf

A report recommending:

  • 1st and 2nd readings of:
    • Zoning Reguation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1285) No. 22-077

 


The application is ready to proceed to a public hearing and proposes to allow the existing hotel use to continue once the provincially-legislated expiration of the Land Use Contract occurs on June 30, 2024. The applicant is also requesting an increase in density and site coverage over existing conditions, which would allow for a redevelopment of the north wing in the future.

H.6
Bylaws for 903, 911 & 1045 Yates Street, 910 View Street and 1205 & 1209 Quadra Street: Rezoning Application No. 00730, Associated Official Community Plan Amendment and Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00150 for 1045 Yates Street

This item has attachments. 
1.Update Report_Rez 00730 OCP Amendment DPV 00150_911 Yates.pdf
2.Attachment A_Jul 15, 2021 COTW Report and Attachments_911 Yates.pdf
3.Attachment B_Minutes from Jul 15, 2021 COTW_911 Yates.pdf
4.Attachment C_Council Ratification of Aug 5, 2021_911 Yates.pdf
5.Attachment D_Oct 28, 2021 COTW Report_911 Yates.pdf
6.Attachment E_Minutes from Oct 28, 2021 COTW_911 Yates.pdf
7.Attachment F_Council Ratification of Nov 25, 2021_911 Yates.pdf
8.Attachment G_Revised Plans Aug 4, 2022_911 Yates.pdf
9.Attachment H_Revised Rezoning Booklet_911 Yates.pdf
10.Attachment I_Urban Design Manual_911 Yates.pdf
11.Attachment J_Detailed Shadow Studies_911 Yates.pdf
12.Attachment K_Final Tenant Assistance Plan_911 Yates.pdf
13.Attachment L_Addendum to Pedestrian Wind Study_911 Yates.pdf
14.Attachment M_Exterior Mechanical Noise Review_911 Yates.pdf
15.Attachment N_Minutes from meeting with AAC_911 Yates.pdf
16.Attachment O_OCP Referral Correspondence_911 Yates.pdf
17.Attachment P_Correspondence_911 Yates.pdf
18.Bylaw No. 22-059.pdf
19.Bylaw No. 22-058.pdf
20.Bylaw No. 22-084.pdf
21.Bylaw No. 22-085.pdf

Addendum: Revised Report & Attachment I


A report recommending:

  • 1st reading of:
    • Zoning regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1279) No. 22-059
    • Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2012, Amendment Bylaw (No. 44) No. 22-058
  • 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings of:
    • Housing Agreement (900 Block Yates and 1045 Yates) Bylaw (2022) No. 22-084
    • Housing Agreement (1045 Yates) Bylaw (2022) No. 22-085
  • That Council consider the OCP Amendment Bylaw in conjunction with the City of Victoria  2017-2021 Financial Plan, the Capital Regional District Liquid Waste Management Plan and the Capital Regional District Solid Waste Management Plan pursuant to Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act, and deem those plans to be consistent with the proposed OCP Amendment Bylaw.
  • 2nd reading of:
    • Zoning regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1279) No. 22-059
    • Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2012, Amendment Bylaw (No. 44) No. 22-058
  • That Council refer the OCP Amendment Bylaw and Zoning Amendment Bylaw for consideration at a public hearing.

 


The application is ready to proceed to a public hearing and proposes to to rezone one and a half city blocks to a site-specific zone in order to construct a multi-phased mixed-use development including commercial, daycare, office and community uses with purpose built rental residential above.

H.7
Bylaws for Accessible Parking: Amendments to Land Use Procedures Bylaw and Victoria Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw No. 22-072.pdf
2.Bylaw No. 22-078.pdf
  • Adoption of:
    • Land Use Procedures Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 18) No. 22-072
    • Victoria Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 5) No. 22-078

 


The purpose of Bylaw No. 22-072 is to amend the Land Use Procedures Bylaw to delegate certain variances associated with accessible parking to the Director of Sustainable Development and Community Planning in all Development Permit Areas.


The purpose of Bylaw No. 22-078 is to amend the Victoria Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw to insert accessible and van accessible parking stall specifications where off-site accessible parking stalls are provided as part of the works and services of a development or subdivision.

H.8
Bylaw for Tax Exemption (Permissive) 2023-2025

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw No. 22-079.pdf
  • Adoption of:
    • Tax Exemption (permissive) Bylaw, 2023-2025 No. 22-079

 


The purpose of this bylaw is to provide tax exemption for lands or improvements which qualify for a permissive exemption under section 224 of the Community Charter.

H.9
Bylaw for 235 Russell Street and 247 Russell Street: Rezoning Application No. 00798 and Rezoning Application No. 00799

This item has attachments. 
1.Update Report_Rez No. 00798 and No. 00799_235 and 247 Russell Street.pdf
2.Attachment A_Amended Schedule 1 Map_235 and 247 Russell Street.pdf
3.Bylaw No. 22-076.pdf

Addendum: New Item 


A report recommending:

  • Rescind 2nd reading of:
    • Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1284), No. 22-076
  • Amend Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1284), No. 22-076 by replacing schedule 1 - Map with revised schedule 1 - Map attached to the staff report dated September 6, 2022 from the Director of Sustainable Planning and Community Development.
  • 2nd reading as amended of:
    • Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1284), No. 22-076

 


The application is ready to proceed to Public Hearing and proposes to permit additional light industrial uses such as manufacturing, processing and assembly.

I.
NEW BUSINESS

 

I.1
940 Caledonia Avenue: Temporary Use Permit Application No. 00023

This item has attachments. 
1.Jul 28, 2022 COTW Report_940 Caledonia Ave.pdf
2.Additional Correspondence 1_940 Caledonia Ave.pdf
3.Addendum_Additional Correspondence 2_940 Caledonia Ave.pdf

Addendum: Additional Correspondence 2


Council is considering an application to renew the TUP for an additional six months (October 2022 to March 2023) and continue operating the 30 single-occupancy tiny home units as temporary transitional housing (known as Tiny Town) on a portion of the Royal Athletic Park (RAP) parking lot.

I.1.a
Consideration of Approval

 
  • Motion to approve:
    • Temporary Use Permit Application No. 00023

I.2
Short Term Rental Business Licence Appeal for 105-1234 Wharf Street

This item has attachments. 
1.Report_STR Appeal_105-1234 Wharf St.pdf
2.Appendix A_Short-Term Rental Regulation Bylaw_105-1234 Wharf St.pdf
3.Appendix B_Short-term Rental Business Licence Appeal Process Policy_105-1234 Wharf St.pdf
4.Appendix C_Appellant’s Submission_105-1234 Wharf St_Redacted.pdf
5.Appendix D_Licence Inspector’s Response to Appellant’s Submission_105-1234 Wharf St.pdf
6.Appendix E_Appellant’s Response to the Licence Inspector_105-1234 Wharf St.pdf

A report regarding documents from the Appellants and the City’s Licence Inspector for Council’s consideration under the Short-term Business Licence Appeal Process Policy for a short-term rental unit located at 105-1234 Wharf Street.

J.
CLOSED MEETING

 

MOTION TO CLOSE THE SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING TO THE PUBLIC


That Council convene a closed meeting that excludes the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter for the reason that the following agenda items deal with matters specified in Sections 90(1) and/or (2) of the Community Charter, namely:


Section 90(1) A part of a council meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following:

  • Section 90(1)(i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose;
  • Section 90(1)(n) the consideration of whether a council meeting should be closed under a provision of this subsection or subsection (2).

K.
APPROVAL OF CLOSED AGENDA

 

L.
READING OF CLOSED MINUTES

 

M.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

N.
CORRESPONDENCE

 

O.
NEW BUSINESS

 

P.
CONSIDERATION TO RISE & REPORT

 

Q.
ADJOURNMENT

 
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