A.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

B.

MINUTES

1.

Regular Council Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2015

C.

PROCLAMATIONS

1.

"World Hepatitis Day" - July 28, 2015

World Hepatitis Day.PDF

2.

Late Item:

"Dart Coon Club Day" - August 9, 2015

LATE_Dart Coon Day.PDF

D.

REZONING APPLICATION

1.

1315 Richardson Street

 Council is considering an application to permit the construction of a garden suite.

1.

Public Hearing - Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1018)

To amend the Zoning Regulation Bylaw to rezone the land known as 1315 Richardson Street from the R1-B Zone, Single Family Dwelling District, to the R1-B-GS2 Zone, Single Family Dwelling with Garden Suite District, to permit the construction of a garden suite.

New Zone:R1-B-GS2 Zone, Single Family Dwelling with Garden Suite District

Legal Description:Lot 9, Fairfield Farm Estate, Victoria City, Plan 1440

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

Late Item: Correspondence

1_Rezoning 00421_1315 Richardson_June 2015 Report.PDF

2_Rezoing 00421_1315 Richardson_October 2014.pdf

3_Registered Statutory Right of Way.pdf

4_Rezoning 00421_1315 Richardson_Presentation.pdf

5_LATE_Rezoning 00421_1315 Richardson_Correspondence.pdf

2.

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. 1018)

14-093_1315 Richardson.PDF

3.

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

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1018)

E.

COMBINED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION

1.

62 Cambridge Street

Council is considering an application to permit a new small lot single family house.

1.

Public Hearing - Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1045)

To rezone the land known as 62 Cambridge Street from the R1-B Zone, Single Family Dwelling District, to the R1-S1, Restricted Small Lot (Single Storey) District, and a new zone to permit subdivision and construction of a new small lot single family dwelling.

New Zones:R1-S1 Zone, Restricted Small Lot (Single Storey) District

R1-39, Cambridge Single Family Dwelling District

Legal Description:Lot 18, Fairfield Farm Estate, Victoria City, Plan 960

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

Late Item: Correspondence and Presentation

1_Rezoning_00479_62_Cambridge_Street_Report.PDF

2_Rezoning_00479_62_Cambridge_CALUC_Minutes.pdf

3_LATE_Rezoning 00479_62 Cambridge_Correspondence.pdf

4_LATE_Rezoning 00479_62 Cambridge_Presentation.pdf

2.

Hearing - Development Permit with Variances Application

The Council of the City of Victoria will also consider issuing a Development Permit for the land known as 62 Cambridge Street, 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.

The Development Permit will vary the following requirements of the Zoning Regulation Bylaw, R1-S1 Zone, Restricted Small Lot (Single Storey) District:

•         reduce the front yard setback from 6.00m to 3.50m

•         reduce the side yard setback from 2.40m to 1.50m

Development_Permit_00479_62_Cambridge_Street_Report.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. 1045)

15-060_62 Cambridge.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. 1045)

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. 00479 for 62 Cambridge Street, in accordance with:

1.Plans date stamped April 20, 2015.

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

a.Part 1.22, Section 8(a): reduce the front yard setback of Lot B from 6.00m to 3.50m;

b.Part 1.22, Section 8(c): reduce the side yard setback of Lot B from 2.40m to 1.50m.

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

F.

HERITAGE ALTERATION PERMIT APPLICATION

1.

135 Medana Street

Council is considering an application to permit renovations to a deck on a Heritage Designated house.

1.

Hearing - Heritage Alteration with Variances Permit

The City of Victoria will be considering the issuance of a Heritage Alteration Permit with a variances for the land known as 135 Medana Street and varying the Zoning Regulation Bylaw namely:

•         To allow the rear yard setback requirement to be changed from 10.7m to 4.03m.

•         To allow the placement of an accessory building (garage) in the side yard.

Legal Description of the Land:Lot 15, Beckley Farm, Victoria City, Plan 753

Late Item: Presentation

1_HAPwV 00203_135 Medana.PDF

2_LATE_HAP 00203_135 Medana_Presentation.pdf

2.

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

That Council consider authorizing the issuance of Heritage Alteration Permit No. 00203 for 135 Medana Street subject to:

1.Plans date stamped April 21, 2015.

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

a.Rear yard setback relaxed from 10.7m to 4.03m.

b.Relaxation of accessory building requirements to permit existing accessory building to be located in the side yard (due to rear deck addition projecting beyond the front of the accessory building).

3. Final plans to be generally in accordance with the plans identified above to the satisfaction of staff.

G.

HERITAGE DESIGNATION APPLICATION

1.

1713 Government Street

Council is considering designating the exterior and original interior elements of the Yen Wo Society Building.

1.

Public Hearing - Heritage Designation Application No. 000151

Under the provisions of the Local Government Act, the City of Victoria intends to designate the exterior and original interior elements of the building located at 1713 Government Street, legally described as Lot 7, of Lots 602 and 603, Victoria City, Plan 2779, as protected heritage property, under Heritage Designation (1713 Government Street) Bylaw.

Heritage_Designation_000151_1713_Government_Report.PDF

2.

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

Heritage Designation (1713 Government Street) Bylaw

15-054_1713 Government_Heritage.pdf

3.

Amend the Bylaw

That Council amend Heritage Designation (1713 Government Street) Bylaw by renumbering the bylaw as Bylaw No. 15-053

4.

Third Reading as Amended

That Council give third reading as amended to Heritage Designation (1713 Government Street) Bylaw

5.

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

Heritage Designation (1713 Government Street) Bylaw

H.

HEARINGS - REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

1.

Rob (Changes the Clown) Duncan, Clowns Against Child Poverty, Municipal Divestment

Request_Rob (Changes the Clown) Duncan.pdf

2.

Eric Blueschke, re: Divest Victoria

Request_Eric Blueschke.pdf

3.

Laurel Collins, re: Divest Victoria - Municipal Divestment from Fossil Fuels

Request_Laurel Collins.pdf

4.

Kelly Kurta, Greater Victoria Festival Society, re: Council Member to sit on Board of Directors, and City of Victoria Float for Parades

Request_Kelly Kurta.pdf

5.

Bianca Bodley, Biophilia Collective, re: Banning Plastic Checkout Bags in Victoria

Request_Bianca Bodley.pdf

6.

Anne a.k.a. Bag Monster Gibson, re: Banning Single-use Plastic Checkout Bags in Victoria

Request_Anne Gibson.pdf

7.

Jill Doucette, Synergy Enterprises, re: Plastic Bag Ban

Request_Jill Doucette.pdf

8.

Late Item:

Nicholas Rabbitt, Mountain Equipment Co-op, re: Banning Plastic Bags

LATE_Request_Nicholas Rabbitt.pdf

9.

Late Item:

Melanie Wagner-Collins, re: Banning Plastic Checkout Bags in Victoria

LATE_Request_Melanie Wagner-Collins.pdf

10.

Late Item:

Larry Wartels, Social Environmental Alliance, re: Divest Victoria

LATE_Request_Larry Wartels.pdf

11.

Late Item:

Charles Joerin, re: My Thoughts on the Pending Proposal to Develop St. Andrew's Property

LATE_Request_Charles Joerin.pdf

12.

Late Item:

Simka Marshall, CCSS, UVSS, CFS-BC, re: Adult Basic Education

LATE_Request_Simka Marshall.pdf

I.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1.

List of Unfinished Business for the Council Meeting of Thursday, July 23, 2015

List of Unfinished Business.pdf

2.

Community Garden Volunteer Coordination Grants

The purpose of this motion is to approve Community Garden Volunteer Coordination Grants

Community Garden Volunteer Grants Motion.PDF

Community Garden Volunteer Coordinator Applications.pdf

3.

2015 Strategic Plan Grant Applications that Impact Public Space

The purpose of this report is to provide Council with further information on the 2015 Strategic Plan Grant applications proposed for public space.

Late Item: Correspondence from Island Transformations re: Ivy Right-of-Way Enhancements Application (Appendix B)

Final Consideration of Grants has been postponed to Wednesday, August 5th.

Impact on Public Space Report.PDF

Appendix A_List of Grant Applications.PDF

Appendix B_Island Transformations.PDF

Appendix C_Downtown Blanshard Advisory Committee.PDF

Appendix D_Victoria Conservatory of Music.PDF

Appendix E_James Bay Neighbourhood Association.PDF

Appendix F_Fairfield Gonzales Community Association.PDF

Appendix G_Cook Street Village Activity Centre.PDF

Impact on Public Space Grant Applications.pdf

LATE_Appendix B_Island Transformations_Correspondence.pdf

4.

Late Item:

2015 Strategic Plan Grant Applications over $10,000 and Answers to Questions Asked

Final Consideration of Grants has been postponed to Wednesday, August 5th.

Grant Questions Asked.pdf

1_Central Middle Scholl_Answers.pdf

2_Communica Dialogue_Answers.pdf

3_Community Social Planning Council_Answers.pdf

4_Downtown Blanshard Advisory Committee_Answers.pdf

5_Ecole Margaret Jenkins School Advisory Committee.pdf

6_Fairfield Gonzales Community Association_Answers.PDF

7_FED Restaurant Society_Answers.pdf

8_Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition_Answers.pdf

9_Greater Victoria Placemaking Network_Answers.pdf

10_LifeCycles Project Society_Answers.pdf

11_InterArts Centre for Maker_Answers.pdf

12_James Bay New Horizons_Answers.PDF

13_Literacy Victoria_Answers.pdf

14_Threshold Housing Society_Answers.pdf

15_Umbrella Society_Answers.pdf

16_Victoria Sexual Assault Centre_Answers.pdf

17_Victoria Conservatory of Music_Answers.pdf

Eligible Applications over $10,000.pdf

5.

Late Item:

Additional 2015 Strategic Plan Grant Information

•         All Applications Received

•         Ineligible Applications Received

•         Strategic Objective Outcomes Summary

•         Grant Policy

Final Consideration of Grants has been postponed to Wednesday, August 5th.

Eligible Applications.pdf

Ineligible Applications.pdf

Strategic Objective to Outcomes.pdf

Grant Policy.pdf

J.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE

1.

Governance and Priorities Committee

1.

Late Item:

Committee Report from the meeting of July 16, 2015

LATE_GPC_2015_07_16_Reports.pdf

2.

Planning and Land Use Committee

1.

Late Item:

Committee Report from the meeting of July 23, 2015

LATE LATE_PLUC_2015_07_23_Report.pdf

K.

MOTIONS

1.

To Set Hearings for the Council Meeting of Thursday, August 27, 2015

1. Rezoning Application No. 00471 for 324 Chester Avenue
2. Rezoning Application No. 00381 for 1002-1008, 1012 Pandora Avenue

Notice of Public Hearings.pdf

L.

QUESTION PERIOD

M.

NEW BUSINESS

1.

Request for an Amendment to Housing Agreement (555-575 Pembroke Street) Bylaw

The purpose of this report is to provide information to Council about a request to amend Housing Agreement Bylaw (555-575 Pembroke Street) so that it only applies to the residential units.

Late Item: Revised Housing Agreement

Request to Amend Housing Agreement Bylaw_Pembroke.PDF

LATE_Revised Housing Agreement.PDF

2.

Requests to attend Canadian Capital Cities Organization Conference -Councillors Alto and Thornton-Joe

Two reports to authorize travel expenses for Councillor Alto and Councillor Thornton-Joe to attend the Canadian Capital Cities Organization Conference in Winnipeg.

CCCO_Alto.PDF

CCCO_Thornton-Joe.PDF

3.

Referral from East Side Select Committee - Additional Sites for Sewage Treatment Facility

A referral from the from East Side Select Committee to consider including two CRD pump stations as potential sewage treatment facility sites in Victoria.

East Side Referral.PDF

4.

Support for Adult Basic Education

The purpose of this motion is to express support for Adult Basic Education and to request funding to be reinstated by the Province.

2015_07_23_Adult Education Motion.pdf

5.

Amendments to the Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2015

The purpose of this report is to propose amendments to Schedules 3 and 4 of the Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2015 to increase the Johnson Street Bridge Replacement Project Fund.

Amendment to Five Year Financial Plan Report.PDF

6.

Late Item:

Request to attend Economic Development Destination Trade Mission – Mayor Helps

The purpose of this report is to authorize travel expenses for Mayor Helps to attend the Economic Development Destination Trade Mission in San Francisco

LATE_Economic Development Destination_Helps 2.PDF

7.

Late Item:

Request to attend International Downtown Association Conference and Economic Development Destination Trade Mission - Councillor Lucas

The purpose of this report is to authorize travel expenses for Councillor Lucas to attend the International Downtown Association Conference and Economic Development Destination Trade Mission in San Francisco

LATE_International Downtown Assoc_Lucas.PDF

N.

BYLAWS

1.

First Reading

1.

Housing Agreement (2014 Government Street) Bylaw

The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize an amendment to an agreement for rental housing for 577 Pembroke Street, 2014 Government Street and 2018 Government Street

Late Item: Revised Housing Agreement

15-062.PDF

LATE_Revised Housing Agreement.PDF

2.

Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2015, Amendment Bylaw (No.1)

The purpose of this bylaw is to propose amendments to Schedules 3 and 4 of the Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2015 to increase the Johnson Street Bridge Replacement Project Fund.

15-063_Amend 2015 Financial Plan Bylaw.pdf

2.

Second Reading

1.

Housing Agreement (2014 Government Street) Bylaw

2.

Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2015, Amendment Bylaw (No.1)

3.

Third Reading

1.

Housing Agreement (2014 Government Street) Bylaw

2.

Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2015, Amendment Bylaw (No.1)

4.

Adoption

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)(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.

1.

MINUTES

1.

Regular Closed Council Meeting Minutes of July 23, 2015

2.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE

1.

Late Item:

Special Closed Governance and Committee Report from the meeting of July 23, 2015

3.

NEW BUSINESS

1.

Victoria Float Plane Terminal Ltd. - Landlord Consent

The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval to enter into a Landlord Consent Agreement with Victoria Float Plane Terminal Ltd.

P.

ADJOURNMENT