A.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

B.

MINUTES

1.

Regular Council Meeting Minutes of June 11, 2015

2015_06_11.pdf

C.

PRESENTATION

1.

2014 Annual Report

•         Presentation by the Director of Civic Engagement and Strategic Planning

•         Questions from the audience

To view the full-scale version of the Annual Report please go to:

 http://www.victoria.ca/annualreport

1_2014 Annual Report_Staff Report.PDF

2_CoV Annual Report 2014.pdf

D.

PROCLAMATIONS

1.

"Pride Week" - June 28th - July 5th, 2015

Pride Week.PDF

E.

COMBINED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION

1.

2822 and 2826 Cedar Hill Road

Council is considering an application to authorize the creation of three small lots to enable the construction of one new small lot house.

1.

Public Hearing - Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1041)

To rezone the lands known as 2822 and 2826 Cedar Hill Road from the R1-B Zone, Single Family Dwelling District, to the R1-S2 Zone, Restricted Small Lot (Two Storey) District, to permit subdivision and construction of a new small lot single family dwelling.

New Zone:R1-S2 Zone, Restricted Small Lot (Two Storey) District

Legal Descriptions:

(a)2822 Cedar Hill Road, legally described as Parcel B (DD 170400I) of Lot 16, Sections 20 and 30, Victoria District, Plan 741, except that part thereof lying to the northeast of a straight boundary extending from a point on the southeast boundary of said Lot distant 3.17 feet from the most easterly corner of said Lot to a point on the northeasterly boundary of said Lot distant 41.79 feet from the said most easterly corner; and

(b)2826 Cedar Hill Road, legally described as Amended Parcel A (DD 171707I) of Lots 16 and 17, Sections 29 and 30, Victoria City, Plan 741

Existing Zone:R1-B Zone, Single Family Dwelling District

Late Item: PowerPoint Presentation

1_Rezoning 00467_2822 2826 Cedar Hill.pdf

2_Rezoning 00467_2822 2826 Cedar Hill_Oaklands CALUC Minutes.pdf

3_LATE_Rezoning 00467_2822 2826 Cedar Hill_Presentationpdf.pdf

2.

Hearing - Development Permit Application

The Council of the City of Victoria will also consider issuing a Development Permit for the lands known as 2822 and 2826 Cedar Hill Road, in Development Permit Area 15A: Intensive Residential – Small Lot, for the purposes of approving the exterior design and finishes for the new small lot single family dwelling as well as landscaping, and associated variances with respect to setbacks of the new small lot single family dwelling and the two existing single family dwellings.

The Development Permit will vary the following requirements of the Zoning Regulation Bylaw R1-S2 Zone, Restricted Small Lot (Two Storey) District:

Proposed Lot A

•Part 1.23(8)(c): Side yard setback from 2.4m to 0.33m

•Part 1.23(8)(c): Side yard setback from 2.4m to 1.77m

•Schedule “C” Section 12(ii): Maximum grade of a parking stall area from 8% to 13.5%.

Proposed Lot B

•Part 1.23(8)(a): Front yard setback from 6m to 3.36m

•Part 1.23(8)(c): Side yard setback from 2.4m to 1.5m

•Part 1.23(8)(c): Side yard setback from 2.4m to 1.79m.

Proposed Lot C

•Part 1.23(8)(a): Front yard setback from 6m to 4.62m

•Part 1.23(8)(c): Side yard setback from 2.4m to 1.5m

•Part 1.23(8)(c): Side yard setback from 2.4m to 1.66m

• Schedule “C” Section 12(ii): Maximum grade of a parking stall area from 8% to 14.6%.

DPwV 00467_2822 2826 Cedar Hill.pdf

3.

Bylaw Approval: To consider approval of the application, a motion for Third Reading of the bylaw is in order:

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1041)

15-044_2822 Cedar Hill_Zoning.pdf

4.

Bylaw Approval: To consider final approval of the application, a motion to Adopt the bylaw is in order:

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1041)

5.

Application Approval: To approve the Development Permit with Variances for the application, the following motion is in order:

That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00467 for 2822 and 2826 Cedar Hill Road, in accordance with:

1.Plans date stamped March 31, 2015,

2.Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances:

a.Part 1.23(8)(c): Reduce the side yard setback of proposed Lot A from 2.4m to 0.33m.

b.Part 1.23(8)(c): Reduce the side yard setback of proposed Lot A from 2.4m to 1.77m.

c.Part 1.23(8)(a): Reduce the front yard setback of proposed Lot B from 6m to 3.36m.

d.Part 1.23(8)(c): Reduce the side yard setback of proposed Lot B from 2.4m to 1.5m.

e.Part 1.23(8)(c): Reduce the side yard setback of proposed Lot B from 2.4m to 1.79m.

f.Part 1.23(8)(a): Reduce the front yard setback of proposed Lot C from 6m to 4.62m.

g.Part 1.23(8)(c): Reduce the side yard setback of proposed Lot C from 2.4m to 1.5m.

h.Part 1.23(8)(c): Reduce the side yard setback of proposed Lot C from 2.4m to 1.66m.

i.Schedule "C" Section 12(ii): Increase the maximum grade of a parking stall area on proposed Lot A from 8% to 13.5%.

j.Schedule "C" Section 12(ii): Increase the maximum grade of a parking stall area on proposed Lot B from 8% to 14.6%.

3.Final plans to be generally in accordance with the plans identified above to the satisfaction of the Assistant Director, Development Services Division, Sustainable Planning and Community Development.

F.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION WITH VARIANCES

1.

195 Bay Street

Council is to consider an application to authorize an exterior deck and enclosed storage room.

1.

Hearing - Development Permit with Variances Application No. 000421

The Council of the City of Victoria will consider issuing a Development Permit with Variances for the land known as 195 Bay Street, in Development Permit Area 13: Core Songhees, for purposes of approving the exterior design and finishes of the proposed deck and enclosed storage room for the Leonardo Da Vinci Centre as well as landscaping, and associated variances with respect to setbacks.

The Development Permit will vary the following requirements of the Zoning Regulation Bylaw SSC Zone, Songhees Social Club District:

•Part 10.28, Section 3: Reduce the minimum setback of the eastern internal boundary from 5m to 4.10m and on the southern internal boundary from 5m to 3.6m.

Legal Description of the Land:Lot 1, District Lot 119, Esquimalt District, Plan 45914

Late Item: PowerPoint Presentation

DPwV 000421_195 Bay.pdf

2_LATE_DPwV 000421_195 Bay_Presentation.pdf

2.

Application Approval: To approve the Development Permit with Variances for the application, the following motion is in order:

That Council consider authorizing the issuance of Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00421 for 195 Bay Street, in accordance with:

1.Plans date stamped May 4, 2015.

2.Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances:

a.Part 10.28, Section 3: Reduce the minimum setback of the eastern internal boundary from 5m to 4.10m and on the southern internal boundary from 5m to 3.6m.

3.The Development Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution.

G.

HERITAGE DESIGNATION APPLICATION

1.

624 Battery Street

Council is to consider an application to designate the house as a municipal heritage property.

1.

Public Hearing - Heritage Designation Application No. 000144

Under the provisions of the Local Government Act, the City of Victoria intends to designate the exterior of the building located at 624 Battery Street, legally described as Lot 18, Beckley Farm, Victoria City, Plan 248, as protected heritage property, under Heritage Designation (624 Battery Street) Bylaw No. 15-046.

HD 000144_624 Battery.pdf

2.

Bylaw Approval: To consider approval of the application, a motion for Third Reading of the bylaw is in order:

Heritage Designation (624 Battery Street) Bylaw

15-046_Battery_Heritage.pdf

3.

Bylaw Approval: To consider final approval of the application, a motion to Adopt the bylaw is in order:

Heritage Designation (624 Battery Street) Bylaw

H.

HEARINGS - REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

1.

Aida Mashari, Facilitator, BC Self Advocacy Foundation, re: Creating and Supporting Customized Employment for People with Diversabilities/Disabilities

Request_BC Self Advocacy Foundation.pdf

2.

Cynthia Carter, HepC BC Hepatitis C Education and Society, re: Hepatitis C in Victoria

Request_Cynthia Carter.pdf

3.

Late Item:

Kai Yates, Victoria Pet Food Bank & Feral Cat Rehabilitation Society, known as Safars, re: Micro-houses & solutions for pets

LATE Request_Kai Yates.PDF

4.

Late Item:

Jason Grenier, Divest Victoria, re: Investment of Municipal Funds

LATE_Request_Jason Grenier.pdf

I.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1.

List of Unfinished Business for the Council Meeting of Thursday, June 25, 2015

List of Unfinished Business.pdf

2.

Rezoning Application No. 00421 for 1315 Richardson Street

The purpose of this report is to update Council on the status of conditions set by Council for this application, and to recommend the application proceed to public hearing. The application is to permit a one-and-a-half storey garden suite

Rezoning 00421_1315 Richardson_June 2015 Report.PDF

3.

Development Permit with Variances Application No. 000401 for 1046 North Park

The purpose of this report is to update Council on the status of conditions set by Council for this application, and to recommend the application proceed to public hearing.  The application is to permit a six unit residential building.

DPwV 000401_1046 North Park_June 2015 Report.PDF

4.

Utility Retroactive Adjustments Bylaw Amendments

The purpose of this report is to inform Council about a draft bylaw that implements the direction given by Council July 10, 2014 to institute a refund mechanism for overbilled accounts and a fee for the activation or deactivation of a water meter.

Utility Retroactive Adjustments Report.PDF

5.

Reserve Fund Bylaw

The purpose of this report is to inform Council about a draft bylaw that responds to Council's direction of March 10, 2015 to restructure the City's Reserve Funds.

Reserve Fund Report.PDF

6.

Recreation Fees

The purpose of this report is to inform Council about a draft bylaw that responds to Council's direction of May 21, 2015 to bring into effect a 1% fee increase, with exceptions.

Recreation Fees Bylaw Report.PDF

J.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE

1.

Governance and Priorities Committee

1.

Late Item:

Committee Report from the meeting of June 18, 2015

LATE_GPC_2015_06_18_Report.pdf

2.

Planning and Land Use Committee

1.

Late Item:

Committee Report from the meeting of June 25, 2015

LATE LATE_PLUC_2015_06_25_Report.pdf

K.

MOTIONS

1.

To Set Public Hearings for the Council Meeting of Thursday, July 9, 2015 for:

1. Rezoning Application No. 00451 for 1049 Richmond Avenue
2. Rezoning Application No. 00477 for 819 Yates Street
3. Development Permit with Variances Application No. 000401 for 1046 North Park Street
4. Development Permit with Variances Application No. 000390 for 1555 Jubilee Avenue
5. Development Permit with Variances Application No. 000422 for 1143 Grant Street
6. Development Permit with Variances Application No. 000411 for 1990 Fort Street

Notice of Public Hearing.pdf

L.

BYLAWS

1.

First Reading

1.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1043)

The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize increased density and to authorize secure bicycle storage for 819 Yates Street.

15-051_819 Yates_Zoning.PDF

2.

Waterworks Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 9)

The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize a fee for water meter activation and deactivation, and to provide a mechanism to refund overbilled accounts.

Late Item: Corrected Bylaw

15-049_Waterworks.PDF

15-049_Waterworks_Corrected.PDF

3.

Reserve Fund Bylaw

The purpose of this bylaw is to restructure the City's Reserve Funds.

15-050_Reserve Fund.PDF

4.

Housing Agreement (819 Yates Street) Bylaw

The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize amendments to the Housing Agreement for 819 Yates Street.

15-052_819 Yates Housing.PDF

5.

Recreation Fees Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 9)

The purpose of this bylaw is to revise the fees for the use of recreation facilities.

15-054_Recreation Fees.PDF

2.

Second Reading

1.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1043)

2.

Waterworks Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 9)

3.

Reserve Fund Bylaw

4.

Housing Agreement (819 Yates Street) Bylaw

5.

Recreation Fees Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 9)

3.

Third Reading

1.

Waterworks Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 9)

2.

Reserve Fund Bylaw

3.

Housing Agreement (819 Yates Street) Bylaw

4.

Recreation Fees Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 9)

4.

Adoption

1.

Housing Agreement (960-962 Yates Street) Bylaw

The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize a housing agreement for rental housing at 960-962 Yates Street.

15-047_960 962 Yates Housing.PDF

M.

QUESTION PERIOD

N.

CLOSED MEETING

That Council convene a closed meeting that excludes the public under Section 12(6) of the Council Bylaw for the reason that the following agenda items deal with matters specified in Sections 12(3) and/or (4) of the Council Bylaw; namely:

Section 12(3)(a) -Personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the City or another position appointed by the City.

Section 12(3)(e) -The acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land and/or improvements, if the Council considers that disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the City.

Section 12(3)(i) -The receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

Section 12(3)(k) -Negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a City 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.

1.

MINUTES

1.

Closed Regular Council Meeting Minutes of June 11, 2015

2.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE

1.

Late Item:

Closed Governance and Priorities Committee Report from the meeting of June 18, 2015

2.

Late Item:

Closed Planning and Land Use Committee Report from the meeting of June 25, 2015

3.

NEW BUSINESS

1.

Employee Relations - Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) - verbal

2.

Appointment of Approving Officer

O.

ADJOURNMENT