A.

POETRY READING

1.

Poetry Reading by Zoe Duhaime, Youth Poet Laureate

B.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

C.

PRESENTATION

1.

Late Item: Presentation of Mural by the Local Chapter of NatureKids

D.

MINUTES

1.

Regular Council Meeting Minutes of Thursday, August 27, 2015

2015_08_27

E.

PROCLAMATIONS

1.

"Recovery Day" - September 13, 2015

Recovery Day

2.

"Victoria Labyrinth Friendship Day" - September 16, 2015

Victoria Labyrinth Friendship Day

3.

"International Day of Peace" - September 21, 2015

International Day of Peace

4.

"MTO Disease Awareness Week" - September 20-26, 2016

MTO Disease Awareness Week

5.

"Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock Day" - October 2, 2015

Tour de Rock Day

F.

COMBINED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION

1.

816 Government Street and 811-813 Wharf Street

Council is considering an application to permit residential and commercial uses including brewery, distillery and liquor retail store in the historic Customs House building.

1.

Public Hearing - Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1044)

The purpose of this bylaw is to rezone the land known as 816 Government Street and 811-813 Wharf Street from the CA-3C Zone, Old Town District, to the CA-CH Zone, Central Area Customs House District, to permit increased density in exchange for heritage conservation measures, and to allow for an increase in the height of buildings in this zone. All the uses in the existing CA-3C, Old Town District will be permitted with the additional uses of brewery, distillery and liquor retail sales as an accessory use to a brewery or distillery.

New Zone:CA-CH Zone, Central Area Customs House District

Legal Description:Lots 1-8, Block 71, Section 18, Victoria City, Plan 219

Existing Zone:CA-3C Zone, Old Town District

Late Item: Correspondence and Presentation

1_Rezoning 00461_816 Government_August 2015 Report

2_Rezoning 00461_816 Government_April 2015 Report

3_Rezoning 00461_816 Government_Correspondence

4_LATE_Rezoning 00461_816 Government_Correspondence

5_LATE_Rezoning 00461_816 Government_Presentation

6_LATE LATE_Rezoning 00461_816 Government_Correspondence

2.

Public Hearing - Heritage Designation

Under the provisions of the Local Government Act, the City of Victoria intends to designate the exterior of the building known as the Post Office and Customs House Extensions that is situated on the lands with civic address 816 Government Street and 811-813 Wharf Street as protected heritage property, under Heritage Designation (816 Government Street and 811-813 Wharf Street).

HD 000150_816 Government_April 2015 Report

3.

Public Hearing - Heritage Revitalization Agreement

The Council of the City of Victoria will consider Heritage Revitalization Agreement (816 Government Street and 811-813 Wharf Street) for the purpose of authorizing a Heritage Revitalization Agreement between the City and the owner of the lands with civic address 816 Government Street and 811–813 Wharf Street, for the rehabilitation of the building known as the Post Office and Customs House Extensions.

4.

Hearing - Heritage Alteration Permit

The Council of the City of Victoria will be considering the issuance of a Heritage Alteration Permit with Variance for the land with civic address 816 Government Street and 811–813 Wharf Street in order to permit the rehabilitation of the building known as the Post Office and Customs House Extensions, to permit the redevelopment of the remainder of the lands with a new mixed use office, commercial and residential building and to vary the regulations under the CA-CH Zone, Central Area Customs House District of the Zoning Regulation Bylaw by increasing the maximum allowed height from 17.70m to 27.84m.

HAPwV 00192_816 Government_April 2015 Report

5.

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

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1044)

Heritage Designation (816 Government Street and 811-813 Wharf Street) Bylaw

Heritage Revitalization (816 Government Street and 811-813 Wharf Street) Bylaw

15-048_816 Government_zoning

15-059_816 Government_heritage

15-057_816 Government_HRA

6.

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

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1044)

Heritage Designation (816 Government Street and 811-813 Wharf Street) Bylaw

Heritage Revitalization (816 Government Street and 811-813 Wharf Street) Bylaw

Housing Agreement (816 Government Street and 811-813 Wharf Street) Bylaw

15-058_816 Government_housing

7.

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

"That Council authorize the issuance of the Heritage Alteration Permit Application No. 00192 for 816 Government Street, in accordance with:

1. Plans titled "Revised Drawings" and date stamped July 22, 2015.
2. Heritage Building Proposed Interventions date stamped April 7, 2015.
3. Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw.
4. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for a variance to the height permitted in the proposed new zone from 17.70m to 27.84m as recommended in Rezoning Application No. 461 for 816 Government Street and 811-813 Wharf Street.
5. Final plans to be generally in accordance with plans identified above as amended to the satisfaction of staff.
6. The Heritage Alteration Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution."

G.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS WITH VARIANCES

1.

2353 Douglas Street

Council is considering an application to authorize the design and exterior finishes of the building and landscaping, including a trellis instead of a landscape strip.

1.

Hearing - Development Permit with Variances

The Council of the City of Victoria will consider issuing a Development Permit with Variances for the land known as 2353 Douglas Street, in Development Permit Area 7A, Corridors, for purposes of reducing the width of required landscaped area from 0.60m to Nil for a trellis and climbing vines.

Legal Description of the Land: Parcel A (DD 242616-I) of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, Section 3, Victoria District Plan 779.

Late Item: Presentation

1_DPwV 000352_2353 Douglas_August 2015 Report

2_DPwV 000352_2353 Douglas_August 2014 Report

3_LATE_DPwV 000352_2353 Douglas_Presentation

2.

Application Approval: To approve the application, the following motion is in order:

"That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit with Variances Application No. 000352 for 2353 Douglas Street, in accordance with:

1. Plans date stamped May 8, 2014, and June 4, 2014.
2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements with the following variance:

•Schedule “C”, Section 7.2 (h) relaxation of the width of landscaped area requirement from 0.60m to Nil for a trellis and climbing vines.

3. Final plans to be generally in accordance with the plans identified above to the satisfaction of staff.
4. The Development Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution."

2.

759 Yates Street

Council is considering an application to authorize a parking variance.

1.

Hearing - Development Permit with Variances

The City of Victoria will be considering the issuance of a Development Variance Permit for the land known as 759 Yates Street. The intent of this Application is to reduce the number of parking spaces required for the development.

Legal Descriptions of the Land:

Lot 105, Victoria City

Lot 106, Victoria City

Lot 12, Victoria City

Late Item: Correspondence and Presentation

1_DPwV 000385_759 Yates_August 2015 Report

2_DPwV 000385_759 Yates_April 2015 Report

3_DPwV 000385_759 Yates_December 2014 Report

4_LATE_DPwV 000385_759 Yates_Correspondence

5_LATE_DPwV 000385_759 Yates_Presentation

2.

Application Approval: To approve the application, the following motion is in order:

“That Council authorize the issuance of Development Variance Permit Application No. 000385 for 759 Yates Street in accordance with:

1. Plans date stamped March 23, 2015.
2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances:

a.Part 6.8, Section 6(ii): Reduce parking requirement from 0.7 parking spaces per residential unit (18 parking spaces) to 0 parking spaces per residential unit (0 parking spaces);

3. Registration of a legal agreement on title securing 72 Class 1 bicycle parking spaces in the building to the satisfaction of staff.”

3.

80 Saghalie Road

Council is considering an application to authorize an existing office building on-site and subdivision of the lands.

1.

Hearing - Development Permit with Variances

The Council of the City of Victoria will consider issuing a Development Permit with Variances for the land known as 80 Saghalie Road, in Development Permit Area 13: Core Songhees, for the purposes of permitting an existing office building and allowing the lands to be subdivided.

Legal Description of the Land: Lot 4, District Lot 119, Esquimalt District, Plan VIP74716

Late Item: Correspondence

1_DPwV 000388_80 Saghalie_August 2015 Report

2_DPwV 000388_80 SaghalieRoad_June 2015 Report

3_DPwV 000388_80 Saghalie_Registered Restrictive Covenant_Title

4_DPwV 000388_80 Saghalie_Correspondence

5_LATE_DPwV 000388_80 Saghalie_Correpondence

6_LATE LATE_DPwV 000388_80 Saghalie_Correspondence

7_LATE LATE_DPwV 000388_80 Saghalie_Presentation

2.

Application Approval: To approve the application, the following motion is in order:

"That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit with Variances Application No. 000388 for 80 Saghalie Road in accordance with:

1. Plans date stamped March 13, 2015.
2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances:

a. Part 10.42.27 - Increase the allowable maximum floor area for Commercial use from 190.00m² to 938.40m²;

b. Part 10.42.31 - Reduce the minimum required open site space from 50% to 45%;

c. Part 10.42.32 - Allow commercial uses on all floors rather than only the ground floor;

d. Part 10.42.34 (a) - Allow required parking to be located on-site rather than being enclosed;

e. Schedule C, Section C(5) - Reduce the required number of parking stalls from 14 to 8.

3. Register a legal agreement on title to limit the commercial use of the buildings and guarantee the future removal of the trailers within 15 to 20 years to the satisfaction of staff.
4. Final plans in to be accordance with the plans identified above the satisfaction of the staff.”

4.

755 Caledonia Avenue

Council is considering an application to permit increased residential uses on the first storey.

1.

Hearing - Development Permit with Variances

The Council of the City of Victoria will consider issuing a Development Permit with Variances for the land known as 755 Caledonia Avenue, in Development Permit Area 2 (Heritage Conservation), Core Business, for the purpose of increasing the permitted amount of residential use on the first storey

Legal Description of the Land: Lot 1 of Lots 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 723, 724, 725, 726, 727, 728 and 729, Victoria City, Plan VIP83911 except that part in Plan VIP86828.

Late Item: Presentation

1_DPwV 000425_755 Caledonia_July 2015 Report

2_DPwV 000425_755 Caledonia_Juyly 2015 Plans

3_LATE_DPwV 000425_755 Caledonia_Presentation

2.

Application Approval: To approve the application, the following motion is in order:

“That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit Application No. 000425 for 755 Caledonia, in accordance with:

1. Plans date stamped May 7, 2015.
2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances:

a.Section 6.8.1(e) Increase of up to 435m2 in permitted residential use on the first storey.

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

H.

HEARINGS - REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

1.

Kelly Kurta, Greater Victoria Festival Society, re: October 25 Government Street Closure for Wicked Halloween!

Request_Kelly Kurta

I.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1.

List of Unfinished Business for the Council meeting of September 10, 2015

List of Unfinished Business

2.

Rezoning Application No. 00478 for 370 and 384 Harbour Road

The purpose of this report is to update Council on the status of conditions set by Council for the application, and to recommend the application proceed to public hearing. The application is to authorize 49 non-market residential units.

Rezoning 00478_380 384 Harbour_August 2015 Report

3.

Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00409 for 370 and 384 Harbour Road

The purpose of this report is to update Council on the status of conditions set by Council for the application, and to recommend the application proceed to public hearing. The application is to authorize the exterior design and finishes.

DPwV 000409_370 384 Harbour_August 2015 Report

4.

Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2012, Amendment Bylaw (No. 16) - Subdivision Exemptions and Administrative Approvals

The purpose of this report is to update Council on the status of conditions set by Council for the bylaw, and to recommend the application proceed to public hearing. The bylaw will exempt the subdivision of land in specific Development Permit and Heritage Conservation Areas from the requirement to obtain a Development Permit or Heritage Alteration Permit. 

OCP Subdivision

5.

Rezoning Application No. 00388 and Development Permit Application No. 000298 for 1082 Richmond Avenue

The purpose of this report is to update Council on the status of conditions set by Council for the application, and to recommend that the bylaws be adopted and the Development Permit approved following the Public Hearing held on November 27, 2014. The application is to authorize a four-storey, strata-titled apartment building.

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

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1009)

Bylaw Approval: To consider approval of the Housing Agreement, a motion to rescind third reading of the Housing Agreement Bylaw is in order:

Housing Agreement Bylaw (1082 Richmond Avenue)

Bylaw Approval: To consider approval of the Housing Agreement a motion to amend the Housing Agreement is in order:

That Council amend Housing Agreement (1082 Richmond Avenue) Bylaw by replacing Schedule A with the revised Schedule A.

Bylaw Approval: To consider approval of the Housing Agreement a motion for Third Reading of the amended bylaw is in order:

Housing Agreement Bylaw (1082 Richmond Avenue)

Development Permit Approval:

That Council approve a Development Permit for 1082 Richmond Avenue, in accordance with:

1. Plans for Rezoning Application No. 00388 and Development Permit No. 000298, stamped September 19, 2014;
2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, and;
3. Final plans to be generally in accordance with plans identified above to the satisfaction of the Director of Sustainable Planning and Community Development.

1_Rezoning 00388_1082 Richmond_August 2015 Report

2_14-075_1082 Richmond_zoning

3_14-076_1082 Richmond_amended housing

J.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE

1.

Governance and Priorities Committee

1.

Late Item: Report from the meeting of September 3, 2015

GPC_2015_09_03_Reports

2.

Planning and Land Use Committee

1.

Late Item: Report from the meeting of September 10, 2015

LATE LATE_PLUC_2015_09_10_Report

K.

MOTIONS

1.

To Set Public Hearings for the Council Meeting of Thursday, October 1, 2015

1. Official Community Plan Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 16) - Subdivision Exemptions and Administrative Approvals
2. Rezoning Application No. 00480 for 2280 Forbes Street
3. Rezoning Application No. 00478 for 370 and 384 Harbour Road
4. Development Variance Permit Application No. 00149 for 1362 Dallas Road
5. Development Variance Permit Application No. 00153 for 239 Menzies Street

L.

BYLAWS

1.

First Reading

1.

Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2012, Amendment Bylaw (No. 16)

The purpose of this bylaw is to exempt the subdivision of land in specific Development Permit and Heritage Conservation Areas from the requirement to obtain a Development Permit or Heritage Alteration Permit.

15-065_Subdivision

2.

Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2012, Amendment Bylaw (No. 17)

The purpose of this bylaw is to allow changes to the existing siting requirements for 49 non-market residential rental units for the land known as 370 and 384 Harbour Road.

15-067_Harbour_OCP

3.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1047)

The purpose of this bylaw is to amend the regulations relating to attached dwellings in Development Area D and to provide a new definition for "Affordable Housing".

15-066_Harbour_Zoning

4.

Housing Agreement (370 and 384 Harbour Road) Bylaw

The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize a Housing Agreement for 370 and 384 Harbour Road.

15-068_Harbour_Housing

5.

Tax Exemption (Permissive) Bylaw, 2016 and Staff Report

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

Permissive Tax Bylaw Report

15-071 2016 Permissive Tax Exemptions

6.

Tax Exemption (Permissive) Bylaw, 2016 City Occupied Property

The purpose of this bylaw is to provide a tax exemption for City occupied lands which qualify for a permissive exemption under Section 224 of the Community Charter.

15-072 2016 Permissive Tax Exemptions_City occupied_

2.

Second Reading

1.

Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2012, Amendment Bylaw (No. 16)

2.

Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2012, Amendment Bylaw (No. 17)

3.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1047)

4.

Housing Agreement (370 and 384 Harbour Road) Bylaw

5.

Tax Exemption (Permissive) Bylaw, 2016

6.

Tax Exemption (Permissive) Bylaw, 2016 City Occupied Property

3.

Third Reading

1.

Housing Agreement (370 and 384 Harbour Road) Bylaw

2.

Tax Exemption (Permissive) Bylaw, 2016

3.

Tax Exemption (Permissive) Bylaw, 2016 City Occupied Property

M.

QUESTION PERIOD

N.

NEW BUSINESS

1.

2016 Committee and Council Meeting Schedule

2016 meeting schedule

2.

Late Item: Referral from CRD Core Area Liquid Waste Management Committee -

Issue 3 - Scope and Application of Role of Fairness & Transparency Advisor

CRD Referral

CRD_2015_09_09_Letter re_FTA Referral_Victoria

O.

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 deals 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)(c) - Labour relations or employee relations.

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(4)(b) -The consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the City 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.

1.

MINUTES

1.

Regular Closed Council Meeting Minutes of Thursday, August 27, 2015

2.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE

1.

Late Item: Closed Governance and Priorities Committee Report from the meeting of September 3, 2015

3.

NEW BUSINESS

1.

Intergovernmental Relations

Late Item: Report

2.

Nomination to the GVHA Board of Directors

P.

ADJOURNMENT