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
Meeting will recess for a lunch break between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

A.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 

B.
CONSENT AGENDA
 

Proposals for the Consent Agenda:

  • E.2 - 45 Boyd Street: Development Variance Permit No. 00250 (James Bay)
  • F.2 - Proposed Amendments to Recreation Fees Bylaw (06-056)
  • F.4 - Appointment of Animal Control Officer: Brandon Whitters
  • F.5 - Appointment of Animal Control Officer: Ben Watson
  • H.3 - Council Member Motion: Attendance at the FCM Board Meeting

C.
READING OF MINUTES
 

D.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 

E.
LAND USE MATTERS
 

E.1
2615 Douglas Street: Rezoning Application No. 00680 and Development Variance Permit Application No. 00247 (Burnside)
This item has attachments. 

1.Report_Rez No. 00680 and DVP No. 00247_2615 Douglas.pdf
2.Attachment A_Subject Map_2615 Douglas.pdf
3.Attachment B_Aerial Map_2615 Douglas.pdf
4.Attachment C_Plans date stamped September 17, 2021_2615 Douglas.pdf
5.Attachment D_Letter from applicant to Mayor and Council dated September 15, 2021_2615 Douglas.pdf
6.Attachment E_CALUC Comments dated May 22, 2020, June 2, 2021 and October 13, 2021_2615 Douglas.pdf
7.Attachment F_Referral Comments from VicPD dated July 29, 2021_2615 Douglas.pdf
8.Attachment G_Email from Liquor Cannabis Regulatory Branch_2615 Douglas.pdf
9.Attachment H_Parking Study prepared by WATT Consulting Group dates September 2, 2021_2615 Douglas.pdf
10.Attachment I_Arborist Report prepared by Talbot MacKenzie Associates dated December 20, 2020_2615 Douglas.pdf
11.Attachment J_Neighbourhood Petition Package_2615 Douglas.pdf
12.Additional Petitions_2615 Douglas.pdf
13.Additional Petitions 2_2615 Douglas.pdf
14.Addendum_Presentation_2615 Douglas.pdf

Addendum: Presentation

A report regarding the Rezoning Application and Development Variance Permit Application for 2615 Douglas Street in order to permit a brewery, distillery, brewpub, liquor retail sales and commissary kitchen within the existing building, and recommending that it move forward to a Public Hearing.

E.2
45 Boyd Street: Development Variance Permit No. 00250 (James Bay)
This item has attachments. 

1.Report_Development Variance Permit No. 00250_45 Boyd.pdf
2.Attachment A_Subject Map_45 Boyd.pdf
3.Attachment B_Aerial Map_45 Boyd.pdf
4.Attachment C_Plans date stamped May 21, 2021_45 Boyd.pdf
5.Attachment D_Letter from applicant to Mayor and Council dated May 21, 2021_45 Boyd.pdf
6.Attachment E_Parking Study prepared by Watt Consulting Group dated November 30, 2020_45 Boyd.pdf
7.Addendum_Presentation_45 Boyd.pdf

Addendum: Presentation

A report regarding the Development Variance Permit Application for 45 Boyd Street proposing a vehicle parking variance resulting from the addition of eight units in the existing rental building (Albion Court), and recommending that it move forward to an Opportunity for Public Comment.

F.
STAFF REPORTS
 

F.1
City of Victoria Music Strategy (2022 – 2026)
This item has attachments. 

1.Report_City of Victoria Music Strategy (2022 – 2026).pdf
2.Appendix A_Victoria Music Strategy.pdf
3.Appendix B_Victoria Music Ecosystem Report, Sound Diplomacy.pdf
4.Appendix C_Engagement Summary.pdf
5.Appendix D_Implementation Framework.pdf
6.Presentation_City of Victoria Music Strategy.pdf

A report regarding the proposed Music Strategy and staff recommendations.

F.2
Proposed Amendments to Recreation Fees Bylaw (06-056)
This item has attachments. 

1.Report_Proposed Amendments to Recreation Fees Bylaw (06-056).pdf
2.Appendix A_Schedules A-I, 2022 Proposed Fees and Increase Amount.pdf
3.Appendix B_Regional Comparison of drop-in rates.pdf

A report regarding proposed changes to the Recreation Fees Bylaw effective February 1, 2022.

F.3
Third-Party Public Infrastructure Proposals
This item has attachments. 

1.Report_Third-Party Public Infrastructure Proposals.pdf
2.Appendix A_Skateable Bench at Vic West Park_Drawing Package.pdf
3.Appendix B_Entry Gate at Ross Bay Cemetery_Drawing Package.pdf
4.Appendix C_Lime Bay Park Beach Enhancement_Project Proposal.pdf
5.Appendix D_Fifth Street Playground_Project Proposal.pdf
6.Presentation_Third Party Public Infrastructure Proposals.pdf

Addendum: Presentation

A report regarding information on four proposals from community groups who are proposing additions or modifications to infrastructure on municipal property.

F.4
Appointment of Animal Control Officer: Brandon Whitters
This item has attachments. 

1.Report_Appointment of Animal Control Officer_Brandon Whitters.pdf

A report regarding the proposed appointment of Brandon Whitters as Animal Control Officer.

F.5
Appointment of Animal Control Officer: Ben Watson
This item has attachments. 

1.Report_Appointment of Animal Control Officer_Ben Watson.pdf

A report regarding the proposed appointment of Ben Watson as Animal Control Officer.

F.6
Canada Day 2022
This item has attachments. 

1.Report_Canada Day 2022.pdf

A report requesting direction from Council regarding the Canada Day 2022 event program.

G.
NOTICE OF MOTIONS
 

H.
NEW BUSINESS
 

H.1
Council Member Motion: Advocate to Province re: Allowable Rental Increases Reflect Taxes and Charges
This item has attachments. 

1.CMM_Advocate to Province_Allowable Rental Increases Reflect Taxes and Charges.pdf

Addendum: Addition of Report

Motion referred from the October 26, 2021 Special COTW meeting.

H.2
Council Member Motion: Making Victoria a Bird Friendly City
This item has attachments. 

1.CMM_Making Victoria a Bird Friendly City.pdf

A Council Member Motion regarding the proposed development of bird friendly design guidelines.

H.3
Council Member Motion: Attendance at the FCM board meeting, Ottawa, Nov. 24 to Nov. 25, 2021
This item has attachments. 

1.Council Member Motion_Attendance at the FCM board meeting, Ottawa, Nov. 24 to Nov. 25, 2021.pdf

Addendum: New Item

A Council Member Motion regarding Councillor Dubow's attendance at the FCM board meeting, Ottawa, Nov. 24 to Nov. 25, 2021.

H.4
Council Member Motion: Support for the Arts on View Society
This item has attachments. 

1.CMM_Support for the Arts on View Society.pdf

Addendum: New Item

A Council Member Motion regarding support for the Arts on View Society.

H.5
Remaining Budget Motions
 

Addendum: New Items

H.5.a
Council Member Motion: Funding a Facility Programming Study for Oaklands Community Center
This item has attachments. 

1.CMM_Funding a Facility Programming Study for Oaklands Community Center .pdf

A Council Member Motion regarding Funding a Facility Programming Study for Oaklands Community Center.

H.5.b
Council Member Motion: New Assessed Revenue and Lekwungen Land Acknowledgement
This item has attachments. 

1.CMM_New Assessed Revenue and Lekwungen Land Acknowledgement.pdf

A Council Member Motion regarding New Assessed Revenue and Lekwungen Land Acknowledgement.

H.5.c
Council Member Motion: Partnership to Animate the Public Realm Downtown
This item has attachments. 

1.CMM_Report_Partnership to Animate the Public Realm Downtown.pdf
2.Attachment 1_Works produced by the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership.pdf

A Council Member Motion regarding the partnership proposed by the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership in order to animate the Public Realm Downtown.

H.5.d
RAP and Recreation Fee Bylaw
 

"Staff to report back on the implications an associated budget to the motion passed by council July 8th, 2021 to amend the Recreation Fee Bylaw No.06-056 to allow community groups to book Royal Athletic Park at low or no cost and/or a re-envisioning of how RAP can be opened for public use following findings of the 1996 Local Area Plan and the example of community based recreation programs held by city staff and the North Park Neighbourhood Association in 2020 and 2021."

H.5.e
Safety Initiative Reimbursement Program
 

"That Council direct staff to report back on the implications of allocating up to $65,000 from 2021 surplus for a one-time program operated in partnership with a local business improvement association to help support the security of Victoria's businesses or residential dwellings with small grants for up to a 50% reimbursement for safety or security initiatives."

H.5.f
Engagement regarding Grant to End Violence BC Prevention Training Program
 

"That Council includes as part of public engagement on the 2022 budget a $50,000 grant to End Violence BC for a prevention training program, geared towards the hospitality industry and late-night venues, to deliver on council’s strategic priority of addressing sexualized violence in our community."

H.5.g
Staff Recommendations
 

  1. Direct staff to bring forward the Five-year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2022 to the November 4, 2021 daytime Council meeting for consideration of first reading.
  2. Direct staff to bring forward bylaws outlining sewer utility, stormwater utility and water utility user fee increases for 2022 to the November 18, 2021 daytime Council meeting for consideration of first, second and third readings.
  3. Upon completion of public consultation, direct staff to bring forward direct-award grants and other grants as outlined in this report for consideration of approval
  4. Upon completion of public consultation, consider funding additional grant requests, supplementary requests, resource requirements for financial plan motion report backs and 2022 Strategic Plan action items, as determined by Council

I.
ADJOURNMENT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
 

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