UPDATED AMENDED AGENDA

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

  MEETING OF THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2018, AT 9:00 A.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

CITY HALL, 1 CENTENNIAL SQUARE

Located on the traditional territory of the Esquimalt and Songhees People

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

READING OF MINUTES

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1.

Potential Animal Control Bylaw Amendments

a.

Late Item: Council Member Report: Proposed Animal Control Bylaw Amendments

--Councillor Thornton-Joe

1_Report_Proposed Animal Control Bylaw Amendments

2_Appendix A_BC SPCA Model Animal Responsibility Bylaws Sept 2017

3_Appendix B_BCSPCA News Story

4_Appendix C_Animal Control Bylaw 11-044 (consolidated)

5_Appendix D_Surrey dog responsibility bylaw review

6_Appendix E_Duncan Animal Control

7_Appendix F_City of Vancouver Animal Control Bylaw No. 9150

8_Appendix G_City of Vancouver Guidelines for Keeping of Backyard Hens

9_Appendix H_Vehicles for Hire bylaw 03-060

b.

Late Item: Council Member Motion: Proposed Animal Control Bylaw Amendment - Banning Sales in Pet Stores

--Councillor Thornton-Joe

Council Member Motion - Animal Control Bylaw - Banning Sales in Pet Stores

c.

Resource Implications of Potential Animal Control Bylaw Amendments

--C. Coates, City Clerk

A report providing information regarding resource implications of amending the Animal Control Bylaw.

Referred from the February 15, 2018 Committee of the Whole Meeting

Recommendation: That Council receive this report for information.

1_Report_Resource Implications of Potential Animal Control Bylaw Amendments - Feb 15, 2018 COTW

2_Council Member Motion - Animal Responsibility Bylaws_December 7, 2017, COTW

LAND USE MATTERS

2.

Tax Incentive Application No. 00029 for 816 Government Street and 811-813 Wharf Street (Downtown)

--J. Tinney, Director of Sustainable Planning & Community Development

A report providing information and recommendations regarding an application for a 10-year tax exemption under the City’s Tax Incentive Program to assist in the rehabilitation of the heritage building at 816 Government Street / 811-813 Wharf Street (Post Office & Custom House).

Amended Item:  Report, page 5

Late Item:  Presentation

Recommendation:That Council instruct the City Solicitor to prepare a Tax Exemption Bylaw for 816 Government Street / 811-813 Wharf Streetfor 51.59% of assessed value for 10 years, pursuant to Section 392 of the Local Government Act with the following conditions: 1. That a covenant identifying the tax exemption be registered on the title to the property and any possible future strata titles. 2. That the final costs of seismic upgrading be verified by the Victoria Civic Heritage Trust.

1_AMENDED Report_TIP 00029 for 816 Government Street  811-813 Wharf Street

2_Attachment A_Map

3_Attachment B_Photos

4_Attachment C_Site Plans of Proposed Project

5_Attachment D_Letter from the Victoria Civic Heritage Trust

6_Attachment E_Analysis by BC Assessment Authority

7_Attachment F_City of Victoria 2017 and 2018 Tax Summary Provided by Finance Department

8_LATE Presentation_816 Government St TIP

3.

Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00069 for 1928 Oak Bay Avenue (South Jubilee)

--J. Tinney, Director of Sustainable Planning & Community Development

A report providing information and recommendations regarding an application for a two-story addition to the existing building to add seven dwelling units.

Late Item: Letter from Community Association, Correspondence and Presentation

Recommendation:That Council, after giving notice and allowing an opportunity for public comment at a meeting of Council, consider the following motion: “That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00069 for 1928 Oak Bay Avenue, in accordance with: 1. Plans date stamped February 7, 2018. 2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances: i. reduce the interior (east) setback from 2.40m to 0.00m; ii. reduce the flanking street (west) setback from 2.40m to 0.87m; iii. reduce the required number of parking stalls from 14 to 10. 3. The Development Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution.”

1_Report_DPV 00069 for 1928 Oak Bay Avenue

2_Attachment A & B_Maps

3_Attachment C_Plans

4_Attachment D_Letter to Mayor and Council

5_LATE_CALUC Letter

6_LATE_Correspondence

7_LATE Presentation_1928 Oak Bay

4.

Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00045 for 777 Herald Street(Downtown)

--J. Tinney, Director of Sustainable Planning & Community Development

A report providing information and recommendations regarding an application for a twenty-six storey, mixed-use building containing approximately 176 residential units and one ground-floor commercial unit.

Late Item:  Presentation

Recommendation: That Council, after giving notice and allowing an opportunity for public comment at a meeting of Council, consider the following motion: “That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit with Variance Application No. 00045 for 777 Herald Street, in accordance with: 1. Plans date stamped January 24, 2018 2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances: i. increase the height from 72 metres to 75 metres ii. reduce the massing step back from 13.2m to 2.1m, measured at the upper most storey of the building iii. reduce the minimum site area from 4480m2 to 2100m2 3. The Development Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution.

1_Report_DPV 00045 for 777 Herald Street

2_Attachment A & B_Maps

3_Attachment C_Plans

4_Attachment D_Letter to Mayor and Council

5_Attachment E_Letter from the Applicant Regarding Phasing

6_Attachment F_ADP Minutes

7_Attachment G_Correspondence

8_LATE Presentation_777 Herald

STAFF REPORTS

5.

Deferred to March 8, 2018

David Foster Harbour Pathway Extension - Johnson Street Bridge Underpass - Report to follow

--F. Work, Director of Engineering & Public Works

A report providing information and recommendations on the proposed design and construction of a proposed David Foster Harbour Pathway pedestrian underpass beneath the new Johnson Street Bridge.

6.

Short Term Rentals Business Regulations

--C. Coates, City Clerk

A report providing information and recommendations regarding proposed short term rental business regulations.

Amended Item:  Report & Presentation

Recommendation:That Council: 1. Approve of the proposed short term rental annual business licence fee of $150 for principal residence and $1,500 for all other short-term rentals; 2. Direct staff to bring forward the Short Term Rental Regulation Bylaw at the February 22, 2018 Council meeting for introductory readings; and, 3. Direct staff to report back to Council in Quarter 4 of 2018 with an update on the short term rental program, including budget implications.

1_AMENDED Report_Short Term Rental Regulations- Proposed Business License Fees

2_Appendix A_STR Regulation Bylaw

3_Appendix B_November 23, 2017 COTW Report

4_Appendix C_September 21, 2017 COTW Report

5_LATE_Presentation

7.

Commentary on the CRD Proposed Transportation Service Bylaw

--F. Work, Director of Engineering & Public Works

A report providing information and recommendations on the proposed Transportation Establishment Bylaw (4093).

Late Item:  Report and Attachments

Recommendation: That Council receive this report for information and consider the risks and uncertainties associated with the bylaw's lack of clarity, roles and responsibilities as well as the important absence of BC Transit and Provincial transportation membership, which impair the CRD's ability to influence some of the most important regional transportation challenges.

1_Late Report_Commentary on the CRD Proposed Transportation Service Bylaw

2_Attachment 1_CRD Bylaw 4093

3_Attachment 2_CRD Letter January 12, 2018 - Council Support for Bylaw 4093

4_Attachment 3_FAQ Regional Transportation Bylaw

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

NEW BUSINESS

8.

Advocacy and Local Action for Treatment and Recovery for People with Addiction

--Councillor Loveday

A Council member motion providing recommendations regarding advocacy and local action for treatment and recovery options.

Recommendation:That Council request that the Mayor write to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions requesting that the Province open publicly funded and financially accessible treatment and recovery rooms and facilities on lower Vancouver Island. And That Council direct staff to report back with options for allowing sober housing for people in recovery within residential zones.

Advocacy and Local Action for Treatment and Recovery for People with Addiction

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9.

Attendance at Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC) Conference

--Councillor Isitt

A Council member motion providing recommendations regarding a request to attend the AVICC Conference in April.

Recommendation: That Council authorize the attendance and associated costs for Councillor Isitt to the AVICC conference to be held in Victoria, April 13 to 15, 2018. The approximate cost for attending is: Registration $320.25 & Incidentals $50.00 - Approximate Cost $370.25.

1_Council Motion_Attendance at Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Conference

2_Attachment_Conference Attendance Spreadsheet

10.

Follow up on Council Motion re: Human Rights and Non-Discrimination

--Mayor Helps, Councillors Alto & Loveday

A Council member motion providing recommendations regarding a proposed policy positions for human rights and non-discrimination.

Recommendation:That Council adopt the policy position, actions and materials laid out in the Appendices to this report.

1_Report_Follow up on Council Motion re Human Rights and Non-Discrimination

2_Appendix A_Anti Discrimination Poster

3_Appendix B_Outreach Engagement Strategy 2017

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11.

Late Item:Sheltering Prohibition in Reeson Park and Quadra Park

--Mayor Helps & Councillor Lucas

A Council member motion providing recommendations regarding a proposed prohibition on sheltering in Reeson Park and Quadra Park.

Recommendation:That subject to the Province agreeing to keep: The Out of the Rain (St Andrew's Presbyterian - 680 Courtney) 30 Mats youth 15-25 only, slated to close April 15th And the Cool Aid Seasonal Shelter - 755 Pandora – Mats, Co-Ed, slated to close March 31st – open beyond a seasonal basis or the equivalent number of spaces at other locations, Council direct staff to amend the Parks Regulation Bylaw to prohibit overnight sheltering (camping) in Reeson Park and Quadra Park.

Sheltering Prohibition in Reeson Park and Quadra Park

Workshop

12.

Draft Fairfield Neighbourhood Plan

--J. Tinney, Director of Sustainable Planning & Community Development

A report providing information and recommendations regarding the public feedback and next steps.

Amended Items: Revised Report, Attachments B, E and G

Late Item:  Correspondence, Proposed Council Members Motion Arising, & Presentation

Recommendation: That Council 1. Direct staff to prepare a revised Fairfield Neighbourhood Plan, including revisions outlined in Table 1 of this report, in response to feedback from the community and any additional feedback from Council. 2. Conduct expanded community engagement on the next version of the plan and proposed Official Community Plan amendments needed to align with the draft plan. 3. Refer the draft Fairfield Neighbourhood Plan and associated design guidelines to the Advisory Design Panel and the Heritage Advisory Panel for comment.

1_Report_Council Workshop - Draft Fairfield Neighbourhood Plan

2_Attachment A_Draft Fairfield Neighbourhood Plan, November 2017

3_REVISED_Attachment B_Workshop Matrix - Key Issues and Proposed Revisions

4_Attachment C_Fairfield Key Directions Brochure, November 2017

5_Attachment D_Draft Design Guidelines for Cook Street Village, November 2017

6_REVISED_Attachment E_Engagement Summary Fairfield Draft Plan Feb 2018

7_Attachment F_Synthesis of Feedback

8_REVISED_Attachment G_Raw Feedback on Draft Fairfield Neighbourhood Plan

9_LATE_Correspondence

10_LATE_Proposed Council Member Motions Arising

11_LATE Presentation_Fairfield Plan

ADJOURNMENT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

CONVENE COUNCIL MEETING

MOTION TO CLOSE THE FEBRUARY 22, 2018 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)(k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public;

•         Section 90(2)(b) the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the municipality and a provincial government or the federal government or both, or between a provincial government or the federal government or both and a third party.

APPROVAL OF CLOSED AGENDA

READING OF CLOSED MINUTES

1.

Minutes from the closed Meeting held December 14, 2017

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

CORRESPONDENCE

NEW BUSINESS

2.

Deferred to March 1, 2018

Proposed Municipal Service

--P. Rantucci, Head of Strategic Real Estate

--S. Thompson, Director of Finance

3.

Intergovernmental Relations

--Mayor Helps, Councillors Coleman & Young

4.

Late Item:  Proposed Municipal Service

--P. Bruce, Fire Chief

5.

Late Item:  Intergovernmental Relations

--T. Soulliere, Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities

CONSIDERATION TO RISE & REPORT

ADJOURNMENT