Victoria City Council - 26 May 2016 - Agenda - Html

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UPDATED AMENDED AGENDA - VICTORIA CITY COUNCIL

MEETING OF MAY 26, 2016, AT 6:30 P.M.

Council Chambers, City Hall, 1 Centennial Square

Located on the traditional territory of the Esquimalt and Songhees People

 

Victoria Conservatory of Music - Violin Performance by Kevin Chen

 

A.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

B.

READING OF MINUTES

 

1.

Minutes from the Special Meeting held April 21, 2016

2016_4_21_Special

 

 

C.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL (Maximum 6)

 

1.

Gary Parker:  Proposed "micro housing" within the vacant lot on the 2500

block of Cook St. for the residents of the tent city encampment

Gary Parker

 

 

2.

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Chris Grieve:  Protect Victoria's character homes - our character homes don't belong in the landfill.

 

Late Item: Presentation

Chris Grieve

Chris Grieve_Attachment

LATE ITEM_Chris Grieve_Presentation

 

 

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Lara Hurrell: Protect Victoria's character homes - our character homes don't belong in the landfill.

 

Late Item: Presentation

Lara Hurrell

LATE ITEM_Lara Hurrell_Presentation

 

 

4.

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Late Item: Carolyn Whittaker: Banning plastic checkout bags in Victoria.

Carolyn Whittaker

 

 

5.

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Late Item: Margaret McCullough: Plastic Bag ban.

Margaret McCullough

 

 

6.

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Late Item: Trudy Norman: Information update.

Trudy Norman

 

 

D.

PROCLAMATIONS

 

1.

"Orca Awareness Month" - June 2016

Orca Month

 

 

2.

"Intergenerational Day Canada" - June 1, 2016

Intergenerational Day Canada

 

 

3.

"ALS Awareness Month" (Lou Gehrig's Disease) - June 2016

ALS Awareness Month

 

 

4.

"National Animal Rights Day" - June 4, 2016

National Animal Rights Day

 

 

5.

"National Tourism Week" - May 29 to June 4, 2016

National Tourism Week

 

 

6.

"World Oceans Week" - June 1 to June 8, 2016

World Oceans Week

 

 

7.

"Word Oceans Day and Rivers to Oceans Week" - June 8, 2016 and June 8 to June 14, 2016

World Oceans Day and Rivers to Oceans Week

 

 

8.

"Medical Marijuana Day" - June 11, 2016

Medical Marijuana Day

 

 

9.

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Late Item: "Brain Injury Awareness Month" - June 2016

Brain Injury Awareness Month

 

 

10.

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Late Item: "Built Green Day" - June 8, 2016

Built Green Day

 

 

E.

PUBLIC AND STATUTORY HEARINGS

 

1.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE SELKIRK WATERWAY AND THE GORGE WATERWAY

 

Council is considering a zoning amendment to allow overnight anchoring and mooring of vessels on a limited basis on the Gorge Waterway

 

a.

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Public Hearing

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (1066) No. 16-050

The purpose of this bylaw is to amend the regulations in the GWP Zone, Gorge Waterway Park District in the Zoning Regulation Bylaw to allow overnight anchoring and mooring of vessels on a limited basis.

 

Late Item: Correspondence

Gorge Waterway Zoning Bylaw Amendment_Report

LATE ITEM_Gorge Waterway Zoning Bylaw Amendment_Correspondence

 

 

    

Close of Hearing - Consideration of Approval

 

b.

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. 1066) No. 16-050

16-050 Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1066) No. 16-050 Gorge Waterway Park District

 

 

c.

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

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1066) No. 16-050

 

 

2.

HERITAGE DESIGNATION APPLICATION No. 00158 FOR 1802 - 1826 GOVERNMENT STREET

 

Council is considering designating as protected heritage the property located at 1802-1826 Government Street

 

a.

Public Hearing

Heritage Designation (1802 - 1826 Government Street) Bylaw No. 16-047

Under the provisions of the Local Government Act, the City of Victoria intends to designate the exterior of the building located at 1802-1826 Government Street, legally described as Lot 477 and Lot 478, Victoria City, as protected heritage property, under Heritage Designation (1802-1826 Government Street) Bylaw No. 16-047.

 

HD 000158_1802-1826 Government Street_Report

 

 

     

Close of Hearing - Consideration of Approval

 

b.

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

Heritage Designation (1802 - 1826 Government Street) Bylaw  No. 16-047

16-047  HD 1802 1826 Government Street

 

 

c.

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

Heritage Designation (1802 - 1826 Government Street) Bylaw  No. 16-047

 

 

F.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

 

1.

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Late Item: Rachael Montgomery: Banning single-use plastic checkout bags in Victoria.

Rachael Montgomery

 

 

2.

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Late Item: Solomon Lindsay: MicroHousing Victoria on the Cook St. Site.

Solomon Lindsay

 

 

3.

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Late Item: Diane McNally: Attorney General proclamation June is Orca Month BC.

 

Diane McNally

 

 

G.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

1.

Letter dated May 9, 2016 from the Department of Finance Canada

A letter advising that correspondence from the City regarding a request that the Government of Canada take action to support the refurbishment and retention of affordable housing, has been forwarded to another Minister for response.

May 9, 2016 letter from Department of Finance, Canada

 

 

2.

Letter dated May 12, 2016 from the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development

A response to the City's letter dated February 9, 2016, regarding concerns over the availability of affordable housing for seniors.

May 12, 2016 letter from Minister of Families, Children, and Social Development

 

 

3.

Letter dated May 13, 2016 from the Office of the Prime Minister

A letter advising that correspondence from the City has been received in support for a guaranteed minimum income for Canadians and forwarded to another Minister.

May 13, 2016 letter from the Office of the Prime Minister

 

 

4.

Letter dated May 18, 2016 from MLA Oak Bay- Gordon Head

A letter providing information regarding the Environmental Bill of Rights Act, 2016.

May 18, 2016 letter from Andrew Weaver, MLA Oak Bay-Gordon Head

 

 

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Late Item: Victoria Housing Reserve Fund Application: The Sahota, 1032 North Park Street, Request for Additional Information

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

 

A report providing additional information on whether an increase in the grant would result in further reduction of rents within the affordable housing project.

Victoria Housing Reserve Fund Application_The Sahota_1032 North Park Street_Additional Information

 

 

H.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

 

1.

Committee of the Whole

 

1.

Report from the Meeting held May 19, 2016

Report from May 19 COTW Meeting

 

 

2.

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Report from the Meeting held May 26, 2016

 

Late Item: Report

Report from May 26 COTW Meeting

 

 

I.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

 

J.

BYLAWS

 

1.

First Reading

 

1.

Sidewalk Cafes Regulation Bylaw No. 16-038

A report providing details on noise mitigation measures for the proposed amended Sidewalk Cafes Regulation Bylaw.

 

An amended bylaw proposing to update the Sidewalk Cafe Regulation Bylaw so that the City may authorize the placement of movable and fixed structures on sidewalks within the City of Victoria.

Sidewalk Cafe Bylaw Update_Potential Noise and Safety Issues

16-038 - Sidewalk Cafes Regulation Bylaw No. 16-038

 

 

2.

Ticket Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 9) No. 16-043

A bylaw proposing to amend the Ticket Bylaw to reflect changes to offences under the Sidewalk Cafes Regulation Bylaw.

Ticket Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw

 

 

2.

Second Reading

 

1.

Sidewalk Cafes Regulation Bylaw No. 16-038

 

 

2.

Ticket Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 9) No. 16-043

 

 

3.

Third Reading

 

1.

Sidewalk Cafes Regulation Bylaw No. 16-038

 

 

2.

Ticket Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 9) No. 16-043

 

 

4.

Adoption

 

1.

Parks Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 7) No. 16-049

16-049  Parks Regulation Bylaw Amendment Bylaw

 

 

K.

CORRESPONDENCE

 

1.

Letter dated April 13, 2016 from the Victoria Dragon Boat Festival Society Chair re: Nomination for Honorary Life Member

A letter advising that the City of Victoria has been selected to receive the Honorary Life Member award for 2016.

May 13, 2016 letter from Victoria Dragon Boat Festival Society

 

 

2.

Letter dated April 28, 2016 from the Mayor of the District of North Saanich

A letter providing an update on legal action with NavCanada and a request that the City consider support for this action.

April 28, 2016 letter from Mayor Alice Finall

 

 

3.

Letter dated May 9, 2016 from the BC Transit Vice President

A letter providing information regarding impacts of the change to 40km/h within the City.

May 9, 2016 letter from Brian Anderson

 

 

L.

NEW BUSINESS

 

1.

To Set Public Hearings for the Meeting of June 9, 2016

1.  Development Variance Permit No. 00168 for 360 Bay Street

2.  Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00008 for 943 Collinson Street

3.  Development Variance Permit Application No. 00174 for 1535 Davie Street

 

 

M.

QUESTION PERIOD

 

N.

ADJOURNMENT

 

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