A.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

B.

READING OF MINUTES

1.

Minutes from the daytime meeting held September 7, 2017

DRAFT_2017_09_07_Daytime

2.

Minutes from the daytime meeting held September 14, 2017

DRAFT_2017_09_14_Daytime

C.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

1.

Jordan Reichert: Ban the Retail Sale of Live Animals in Victoria

Jordan Reichert_Attachment

2.

Addenda

Chris Zmude: How Cannabis and the City Destroy Small Businesses

Late Item: Attachment

LATE_Chris Zmude_Attachment

3.

Mary Davies: Lack of confidence in mayor and council and request for mayor involvement in zoning changes to do with short term rentals

4.

Dave Davies: AirBnB

5.

Addenda

Late Item: Anjali Appadurai: Climate Accountability Letter

D.

PROCLAMATIONS

E.

PUBLIC AND STATUTORY HEARINGS

1.

Temporary Use Permit Application No. 00563 for 732 Tyee Road

Council is considering an application to authorize the issuance of a temporary use permit to allow for the retail sale of cannabis.

a.

Addenda

Opportunity for Public Comment

Temporary Use Permit No. 00563

The Council of the City of Victoria will consider issuing a Temporary Use Permit for the land known as 732 Tyee Road, for the purpose of allowing a storefront cannabis retailer.

Legal description of the land:

Lot 181, District Lot 119, Esquimalt District, Plan 13755

Late Item: Correspondence

1_Rezoning 00563_732 Tyee Road_April 13, 2017 COTW Report

2_Rezoning 00563_Correspondence

3_LATE_Rezoning 00563_Correspondence

4_LATE LATE_Rezoning 00563_Correspondence

Close of Opportunity for Public Comment - Consideration of Approval

b.

Temporary Use Permit Approval: To approve the temporary use permit, the following motion is in order:

That Council authorize the issuance of Temporary Use Permit Application No. 00002 for 732 Tyee Road in accordance with:

1. Plans date stamped January 31, 2017.
2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements.
3. The Temporary Use Permit lapsing three years from the date of this resolution.

2.

Rezoning, Development Permit, and Development Variance Permit Application No. 00564 for 2695 Capital Heights

Council is considering a rezoning application for a small lot house.

a.

Addenda

Public Hearing

Rezoning Application No. 00564

To rezone a portion of the land known as 2695 Capital Heights, as shown on the attached map, from the R-2 Zone, Two Family Dwelling District, to R1-S2 Zone, Restricted Small Lot (Two Storey) District, to permit a new small lot house.

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

Legal description: Lot 12, Section 4, Victoria District, Plan 11117

Existing Zone: R-2 Zone, Two Family Dwelling District

Late Item: Minutes from the Oaklands Community Association, Correspondence & Presentation

1_Rezoning 00564_2695 Capital Heights_Results of Oaklands CALUC Meeting

2_Rezoning 00564_2695 Capital Heights_July 27, 2017 COTW Report

3_Rezoning 00564_Correspondence

4_LATE_Rezoning 00564_Minutes from the Oaklands Community Association Meeting

5_LATE_Rezoning 00564_Correspondence

6_LATE LATE_Rezoning 00564_Correspondence

7_LATE LATE_Rezoning 00564_Presentation

b.

Development Variance Permit Application No. 00564

The Council of the City of Victoria will also consider issuing a development variance permit for the land known as 2695 Capital Heights for the purposes of reducing the rear yard setback from 7.50m to 1.01m for the existing single family dwelling.

DP & DVP 00564_2695 Capital Heights_July 27, 2017 COTW Report

c.

Development Permit Application No. 00564

The Council of the City of Victoria will also consider issuing a development variance permit for the land known as 2695 Capital Heights, in Development Permit Area 15A: Intensive Residential – Small Lot for the purposes of approving the exterior design and finishes for the small lot house as well as landscaping.

Close of Hearing - Consideration of Approval

d.

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

1. Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1116) No. 17-095

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1116) No. 17-095

e.

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

1. Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1116) No. 17-095

f.

Development Variance Permit Approval: To approve the development variance permit, the following motion is in order:

That Council authorize the issuance of a Development Variance Permit Application for 2695 Capital Heights, in accordance with:

1. Plans date stamped June 9, 2017.
2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances:
   1. reduce the rear setback from 7.50m to 1.01m.
3. The Development Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution.

g.

Development Permit Approval: To approve the development permit, the following motion is in order:

That Council authorize the issuance of a Development Permit Application for 2695 Capital Heights, in accordance with:

1. Plans date stamped June 9, 2017.
2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements.
3. The Development Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution.

3.

Rezoning Application No. 00588, Development Variance Permit Application No. 00195, and Heritage Designation Application No. 000167 for 1002 Vancouver Street

Council is considering a rezoning application to convert the existing building into a multiple dwelling consisting of approximately 78 supportive housing units and 15 affordable rental units. Concurrent with heritage designation and development variance permit for parking

a.

Addenda

Public Hearing

Rezoning Application No. 00588

The purpose of this Bylaw is to rezone the land known as 1002 Vancouver Street from the R-K Zone, Medium Density Attached Dwelling District, to the R-84 Zone, Mount Edwards Court Residential District, to permit 78 supportive housing units and 15 affordable rental housing units.

New Zone: R-84, Mount Edwards Court Residential District

Legal description: Lot 1, Victoria City, Plan 35568

Existing Zone: R-K Zone, Medium Density Attached Dwelling District

Late Item: Correspondence & Presentation

1_Rezoning 00588_1002 Vancouver Street_July 27, 2017 COTW Report

2_Rezoning 00588_1002 Vancouver Street_September 21, 2017 Council Update Report

3_Form C_SRW

4_Form C_Landscape Covenant

5_Form C_Section 219 Covenant

6_Rezoning 00588_Correspondence

7_LATE_Rezoning 00588_Correspondence

8_LATE LATE_Rezoning 00588_Correspondence

9_LATE LATE_Rezoning 00588_Presentation

b.

Development Variance Permit Application No. 00195

The Council of the City of Victoria will also consider issuing a development variance permit for the land known as 1002 Vancouver Street. The intent of this Application is to reduce the number of parking spaces required for the development.

The Development Variance Permit will vary the following requirements of the Zoning Regulation Bylaw Schedule “C” – Off-Street Parking:

         Reduce the required number of parking spaces from 21 to 12.

DVP 00195_1002 Vancouver Street_July 27, 2017 COTW Report

c.

Heritage Designation Application No. 000167

Under the provisions of the Local Government Act, the City of Victoria intends to designate the exterior of the building located at 1002 Vancouver Street, legally described as Lot 1, Victoria City, Plan 35568, as protected heritage property, under Heritage Designation (1002 Vancouver Street) Bylaw No. 17-088.

HD 000167_1002 Vancouver Street_July 27, 2017 COTW Report

Close of Hearing - Consideration of Approval

d.

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

1. Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1114) No. 17-092
2. Heritage Designation (1002 Vancouver Street) Bylaw No. 17-088

1_Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1114) No. 17-092

2_Heritage Designation (1002 Vancouver Street) Bylaw No. 17-088

e.

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

1. Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1114) No. 17-092
2. Heritage Designation (1002 Vancouver Street) Bylaw No. 17-088
3. Housing Agreement (1002 Vancouver Street) Bylaw (2017) No. 17-093

Housing Agreement (1002 Vancouver Street) Bylaw (2017) No. 17-093

f.

Development Variance Permit Approval: To approve the development variance permit, the following motion is in order:

That Council authorize the issuance of Development Variance Permit Application No. 00195 for 1002 Vancouver Street, in accordance with:

1. Plans date stamped May 23, 2017.
2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for a variance to reduce the required number of parking spaces from 21 to 12 for supportive and affordable rental housing.
3. The Development Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution.

F.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

G.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1.

Letter from the City of Colwood

A letter of response dated September 13, 2017 advising that Councillor Cynthia Day will participate in the McPherson Playhouse / Royal Theatre Working Group.

Letter from the City of Colwood

2.

Letter from the District of North Saanich

A letter of response dated September 13, 2017 advising that Councillor Murray Weisenberger will participate in the McPherson Playhouse / Royal Theatre Working Group.

Letter from the District of North Saanich

3.

Letter from the District of Metchosin

A letter of response dated September 21, 2017 advising that they will not be participating in the McPherson Playhouse / Royal Theatre Working Group.

Letter from the District of Metchosin

4.

Letter from the Deputy Solicitor General

A letter of response dated September 21, 2017, advising of the work being conducted by the provincial government for planning the safe implementation of legalized cannabis.

Letter from the Deputy Solicitor General

5.

Letter from the Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier

A letter of response dated September 25, 2017 advising that the BC Government is working on taking action to improve housing affordability for renters and buyers, including considering the City's request to extend tax authority for vacant and derelict residential buildings to local governments.

Letter from the Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier

6.

Letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

A letter of response dated September 25, 2017, advising that the new government is committed to amending the Residential Tenancy Act to provide stronger protections for renters.

Letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

7.

Letter from the Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training

A letter of response dated September 25, 2017, giving thanks for the letter of congratulations on the appointment as Minister.

Letter from the Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training

8.

Rise and Report from Closed Meeting for Information

a.

From the June 8, 2017 Closed Council Meeting:

Land - 1295 Gladstone Avenue - Replacing the Pole

1. That Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Statutory Right of Way with British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority and Telus Communications Inc. at 1295 Gladstone Avenue, in a form satisfactory to the City Clerk, subject to the publication of the statutory notices required by the Community Charter.
2. That Council rise and report should the above recommendation be approved.

b.

From the June 8, 2017 Closed Council Meeting:

Land - 1295 Gladstone Avenue - Relocating the Pole

1. That Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Statutory Right of Way with British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority and Telus Communications Inc. at 1295 Gladstone Avenue, in a form satisfactory to the City Clerk, subject to the publication of the statutory notices required by the Community Charter.
2. That Council rise and report should the above recommendation be approved.

H.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

1.

Committee of the Whole

a.

Report from the October 5, 2017 COTW Meeting

2017_10_05_COTW_Report

b.

Addenda

Late Item: Report from the October 12, 2017 COTW Meeting

1_2017_10_12_COTW_Report

2_Attachment_2017_10_12_COTW_Amended 2018 Committee and Council Meeting Schedule

I.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

J.

BYLAWS

1.

Bylaw for Parks Regulation Bylaw Amendments

A report recommending first, second, and third readings of Bylaw No. 17-099.

Bylaw Introduction Report_Bylaw No. 17-099

a.

Parks Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 8) No. 17-099

A bylaw amendment to provide better regulations necessary for proper management and operations of municipal parks.

Recommendation:That Council give first, second, and third reading to Bylaw No. 17-099

Parks Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 8) No. 17-099

2.

Bylaw for 2018-2019 Permissive Property Tax Exemption

A report recommending first, second, and third readings of Bylaw No. 17-103.

Bylaw Introduction Report_Bylaw No. 17-103

a.

Tax Exemption (Permissive) Bylaw, 2018-2019 No. 17-103

A bylaw to provide tax exemption for land or improvements which qualify for a permissive exemption under section 224 of the Community Charter.

Recommendation: That Council give first, second, and third readings to Bylaw No. 17-103.

Tax Exemption (Permissive) Bylaw, 2018-2019 No. 17-103

3.

Bylaws for Update and Consolidation of Building and Plumbing Bylaws

A report recommending first, second, and third readings of Bylaws No. 17-112 and No. 17-113.

Bylaw Introduction Report_Bylaw No- 17-112 and No- 17-113

a.

Building and Plumbing Regulation Bylaw No. 17-113

A bylaw to regulate the construction, alteration, repair, and demolition of buildings and other structures by providing for a limited and interim spot-checking of health and safety aspects of the work and a permitting system for the purpose of keeping records.

Recommendation: That Council give first, second, and third readings of Bylaw No. 17-113.

Building and Plumbing Regulation Bylaw No. 17-113

b.

Miscellaneous Bylaw Consequential Amendments Bylaw No. 17-112

A bylaw to update various bylaws as a consequence of the repeal of Building Bylaw No. 93-111, thePlumbing Bylaw No. 04-067, and the Plumbing Permit Fees Bylaw No. 88-024, and the adoption of the newBuilding and Plumbing Regulation Bylaw No. 17-113.

Recommendation: That council give first, second, and third readings to Bylaw No. 17-112.

Miscellaneous Bylaw Consequential Amendments Bylaw No. 17-112

4.

Bylaw for Land Use Procedures Bylaw Amendments

A report will be presented to the October 12, 2017 Committee of the Whole meeting recommending first, second, and third readings of Bylaw No. 17-107.

a.

Land use Procedures Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 6) No. 17-107

A bylaw to clarify the notification area for temporary use permits.

Recommendation: That Council give first, second, and third readings to Bylaw No. 17-107.

Land Use Procedures Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 6) No. 17-107

5.

Bylaws for Heritage Designation Application, Tax Exemption Application, and the Associated Housing Agreement for 506 Fort Street

A report recommending first and second reading of Bylaw No. 17-032, and first, second, and third reading of Bylaws No. 17-104 and No. 17-105.

Bylaw Introduction Report_Bylaw No. 17-032, No. 17-104, and No. 14-105

a.

Heritage Designation (506 Fort Street) Bylaw No. 17-032

A bylaw to designate the exterior of the building located at 506 Fort Street to be protected heritage property.

Recommendation: That Council give first and second readings to Bylaw No. 17-032.

Heritage Designation (506 Fort Street) Bylaw No. 17-032

b.

Tax Exemption (506 Fort Street) Bylaw No. 17-105

A bylaw to assist in the preservation and rehabilitation of the heritage building located at 506 Fort Street, by exempting the building from municipal property taxes for 4 years.

Recommendation: That Council give first, second, and third readings to Bylaw No. 17-105.

Tax Exemption (506 Fort Street) Bylaw No. 17-105

c.

Housing Agreement (506 Fort Street) Bylaw No. 17-104

A bylaw to authorize an agreement for rental housing for the lands known as 506 Fort Street.

Recommendation: That Council give first, second, and third readings to bylaw No. 17-104.

Housing Agreement (506 Fort Street) Bylaw No. 17-104

6.

Bylaw for Rezoning Application No. 00586 for 304 Cook Street

A report recommending first and second readings of Bylaw No. 17-102.

Bylaw Introduction Report_Bylaw No. 17-102.docx

a.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1120) No. 17-102

A bylaw amendment to rezone the land known as 304 Cook Street to the CR-3M-2 Zone, Commercial Residential Apartment (Sutlej) District.

Recommendation: That Council give first and second readings to Bylaw No. 17-102.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1120) No. 17-102

7.

Bylaw for Rezoning Application No. 00571 for 2639-2641 Quadra Street

A report recommending first and second reading of Bylaw No. 17-079.

Bylaw Introduction Report_Bylaw No. 17-079

a.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1109) No. 17-079

A bylaw to rezone the land known as 2639-2641 Quadra Street to the C1-QC Zone, Quadra Village (Cannabis) District.

Recommendation: That Council give first and second readings to Bylaw No. 17-079.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1109) No. 17-079

8.

Bylaws for Rezoning Application No. 00554 and Permit Approval for Development Permit Application No. 00491 for 345 Quebec Street

The required legal agreement has now been registered, so adoption of the bylaw and approval of the permit can occur.

a.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1113) No. 17-085

A bylaw to rezone the land known as 345 Quebec Street to the R3-Q Zone, Quebec Street Multiple Dwelling District.

Recommendation: That Council adopt Bylaw No. 17-085.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1113) No. 17-085

b.

Housing Agreement (345 Quebec Street) Bylaw (2017) No. 17-089

A Bylaw to authorize an agreement for rental housing for the lands known as 345 Quebec Street.

Recommendation: That Council adopt Bylaw No. 17-089.

Housing Agreement (345 Quebec Street) Bylaw (2017) No. 17-089

c.

Development Permit Approval: To approve the development permit, the following motion is in order:

That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit Application No. 000491 for 345 Quebec Street in accordance with:

1. Plans dated June 5, 2017;
2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements;
3. The Development Permit Lapsing two years from the date of this resolution.

9.

Addenda

Late Item: Bylaw for 848 and 852-856 Yates Street and 845 and 849 Johnson Street

a.

Addenda

Housing Agreement (848 Yates) Bylaw (2017) No. 17-091

A bylaw to authorize an agreement for rental housing for the lands known as 848 and 852-856 Yates Street and 845 and 849 Johnson Street.

Recommendation: That Council adopt Bylaw No. 17-091

Housing Agreement (848 Yates) Bylaw (2017) No. 17-091

K.

CORRESPONDENCE

1.

Letter from the City of Langford

A letter dated September 9, 2017, requesting that the CRD establish an advisory committee to provide recommendations an priorities to the BC Transit and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

Letter from the City of Langford

2.

Letter from the Parliamentary Secretary for Multiculturalism

A letter dated September 20, 2017, requesting that the City submit a written submission to provide input on the re-establishment of the B.C. Human Rights Commission to address inequality and discrimination.

Letter from the Parliamentary Secretary for Multiculturalism

L.

NEW BUSINESS

1.

Addenda

Late Item: Council Member Motion: Regional Transit

--Mayor Helps

A Council member motion regarding regional transportation issues.

Recommendation: That Council endorse the following motion and forward to the CRD Board through the CRD Transportation Committee:

"That the Board direct CRD staff to create a transportation advisory group of the 13 mayors and the Director of the Juan de Fuca Electoral area for the purposes of establishing a common vision and transportation priorities for the region with a focus on a vision for transit and the necessary amendments to Provincial legislation to enable the 13 mayors and the Director of the Juan de Fuca Electoral area to sit as the Transit Commission."

Council Member Motion_Regional Transit

M.

QUESTION PERIOD

N.

ADJOURNMENT