UPDATED AMENDED AGENDA

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

  MEETING OF JULY 13, 2017, AT 9:00 A.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

CITY HALL, 1 CENTENNIAL SQUARE

Located on the traditional territory of the Esquimalt and Songhees People

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

READING OF MINUTES

1.

Minutes from the Meeting held June 8, 2017

2017_06_08_Minutes

2.

Minutes from the Meeting held June 22, 2017

2017_06_22_Minutes

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

3.

Postponed Motion from March 2, 2017 regarding the Composition of the Regional Water Supply Commission

--Councillor Isitt

A motion postponed at the March 2, 2017 Committee of the Whole meeting regarding the policy on voting at the CRD Water Supply Commission.

Recommendation: That Council postpone the following motion indefinitely: That Council adopt the policy that representation by population be retained at the Capital Regional District Water Supply Commission.

Postponed Motion from March 2, 2017 regarding the Composition of the Regional Water Supply Commission

4.

Royal and McPherson Theatre Society/City of Victoria Partners Project Phase Two

--Councillors Alto & Madoff

A Council member motion providing information and recommendations regarding an update on the City of Victoria Partners project for the Royal and McPherson Theatres Society.

Recommendation:That Council endorse the RMTS/City of Victoria Partners Project Phase Two as outlined in this report, and direct Councillors Alto and Madoff to continue facilitating the Project.

1_Motion_Royal and McPherson Theatre Society City of Victoria Partners Project Phase Two

2_Presentation

LAND USE MATTERS

5.

Downtown Public Realm Plan Adoption

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

A report providing information and recommendations regarding the adoption of the Downtown Public Realm Plan and steps for implementation.    

Late Item: Presentation

Recommendation: 1. That Council consider approving the City of Victoria Downtown Public Realm Plan, 2017 to replace the City of Victoria Downtown Beautification strategy and Kit-of-Parts, January 26, 1995. 2. That Council direct staff to amend the Subdivision and Development Services by-laws to reference the Downtown Public Realm Plan to direct frontage improvements for development within the downtown.

1_Report_Downtown Public Realm Plan Adoption

2_ Attachment 1_City of Victoria Downtown Public Realm Plan

3_Attachment 2_Summary of Feedback on Visual Victoria (Downtown Public Realm Plan Component)

4_Late_Presentation_Downtown Public Realm Plan

STAFF REPORTS

6.

BCLC Casino Victoria

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

A report providing information and recommendations regarding legislative requirements for public engagement for a potential casino in Victoria.

Late Item: Report

Recommendation: That Council direct staff to undertake the public engagement required under the Gaming Control Act in the form of a public hearing, to be held at the same time as the public hearing required for a rezoning application under the Local Government Act and Casino Rezoning Guidelines for the proposed gaming facility in Victoria.

1_Late_Report_BCLC Casino Victoria

2_Appendix A_Exerpts from the Gaming Control Act and its Gaming Control Regulations

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

NEW BUSINESS

7.

Regulation of Victoria Harbour Water Airport

--Councillors Isitt, Loveday, and Madoff

A Council member motion providing recommendations regarding a resolution for the regulation of the Victoria Harbour Water Airport.

Recommendation:THAT Council endorse the following resolution and request that the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the federal Minister of Transport, copying the Prime Minister, the Vancouver office of Transport Canada - Civil Aviation Division, and the Victoria Harbour Master, requesting favourable consideration: Resolution: Regulation of Victoria Harbour Water Airport WHEREAS Residents living in proximity to Victoria Harbour have expressed concern over the current ad-hoc regulation of the Victoria Harbour Water Airport, specifically the operation of the airport by the Government of Canada under interim regulations; AND WHEREAS The Government of Canada through the Minister of Transport has provided assurances to the City of Victoria and local residents that Canadian Aviation Regulations and Standards will be published in the Canada Gazette, providing an opportunity for public comment prior to adoption of permanent regulations for the Victoria Harbour Water Airport; AND WHEREAS Transitioning the Victoria Harbour Water Airport from an interim to a permanent regulatory framework is in the best interests of the community, to provide certainty for people residing in proximity to the harbour, as well as passengers, employees and businesses involved in Victoria Harbour Water Airport operations; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The City of Victoria requests that the Government of Canada move forward with publication of Canadian Aviation Regulations and Standards for the Victoria Harbour Water Airport, to allow for public comment prior to adoption of a permanent regulatory framework for the Victoria Harbour Water Airport, and provide certainty for residents, operators and passengers.

1_Motion_Regulation of Victoria Harbour Water Airport

2_Attachment 1_Minister of Transport Letter 2013

3_Attachment 2_Report of Standing Committee on Victoria Harbour Airport 2009

4_Attachment 3_Minutes of Standing Committee on Victoria Harbour Airport 2008

8.

Options for Rental Housing In Strata Property

--Councillor Isitt

A Council member motion providing recommendations regarding a resolution for options for rental housing in strata property.

Recommendation:That Council endorse the following resolution and request that the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the provincial Minister Responsible for Housing and Members of the Legislative Assembly representing constituencies in the Capital Region, forwarding a copy of the resolution and requesting favourable consideration: Resolution: Options for Rental Housing in Strata Property WHEREAS Many communities in British Columbia face acute housing affordability and housing availability challenges, with low vacancy rates and escalating housing prices contributing to economic insecurity for seniors, youth and people with low to moderate incomes who cannot afford safe, stable rental housing; AND WHEREAS Provisions in the Strata Property Act have enabled strata councils to introduce bylaws that restrict rental housing as a permitted use, resulting in many dwelling units remaining vacant or underutilized rather than contributing toward the supply of rental housing in local communities; AND WHEREAS more than 20 percent of property owners who responded to a recent City of Vancouver survey cited rental restrictions in strata bylaws as the reason why these units were unoccupied; THEREFORE BE RESOLVED THAT the Province of British Columbia amend the Strata Property Act to prohibit bylaws restricting rental housing in strata-titled residential property, while retaining the authority of strata councils to introduce bylaws to restrict short-term vacation rentals.

Motion_Options for Rental Housing in Strata Property

9.

Late Item:Supplementary Material on Short-Term Rental Regulatory Framework

--Councillor Isitt

A Council member motion regarding supplementary material on Short-Term Rental Regulatory Framework.

Recommendation: That Council refer this report and the attachments to staff, and request that the following provisions be incorporated into the City of Victoria's regulatory and business licensing framework for Short-Term Rentals: One host=One listing; Proof of the host's identity and municipal address; Proof of a current police background check; Proof that the property is the host's principal/primary residence; Proof that the listed space is in a habitable room in the principal/primary residence; Proof that the host has sufficient insurance coverage; Proof that the mortgage terms are not violated, if an owner; Proof that short-term rentals are permitted in the host's condominium declaration, if a condominium resident; Proof that the host's strata council rules permit short-term rentals, if a condominium resident; Proof that the listing does not violate existing zoning by-laws, building codes, fire codes and health and safety standards; Submission of site and floor plans accurately depicting the size and location of the existing dwelling; Submission of the number and location of the designated off and on-street parking spaces and the number of vehicles allowed for overnight guests, if applicable; Submission of a list of responsible contact persons; Submission of a list of all online platforms used to advertise the listing.

1_Motion_Supplementary Material on STR Regulatory Framework

2_Attachment 1_Vancouver_Regulating Short-Term Rentals

3_Attachment 2_Toronto_Proposed Regulations for Short-Term Rentals

Workshop

10.

Council Workshop - Draft Gonzales Neighbourhood Plan

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

A report providing information and recommendations regarding the draft Gonzales Neighbourhood Plan.

Late Item: Presentation, Correct Engagement Summary, and Correct Correspondence

Recommendation: That Council: 1. Provide initial feedback on the draft Gonzales neighbourhood Plan. 2. Refer the draft Gonzales Neighbourhood Plan and draft Design Guidelines for Intensive Residential Development - Townhouse and Rowhouse to the Advisory Design Panel for comment. 3. Refer the draft Gonzales Neighbourhood Plan to the Heritage Advisory Panel for comment. 4. Direct staff to create Gonzales-specific guidelines or exemptions for the proposed Heritage Conservation Areas that address feedback from homeowners, community and Heritage Advisory Panel.

1_Report_Council Workshop - Draft Gonzales Neighbourhood Plan

2_Attachment 1_Gonzales_NP_DRAFT

3_Attachment 2_Map and Description of Proposed HCAs

4_Attachment 3_Summary of Property Owner Feedback on HCAs

5_Attachment 4_Guidelines For Townhouses  Rowhouses Gonzales

6_Attachment 5_CORRECTED_Engagement Summary

7_CORRECTED_Correspondence

8_Late_Presentation_Gonzales Neighbourhood Plan Workshop July 13 2017

ADJOURNMENT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

CONVENE COUNCIL MEETING

MOTION TO CLOSE THE JULY 13, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING TO THE PUBLIC

That Council convene a closed meeting that excludes the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter for the reason that the following agenda items deal with matters specified in Sections 90(1) and/or (2) of the Community Charter, namely:

•         Section 90(1)(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality;

•         Section 90(1)(e)the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; and

•         Section 90(1)(i)the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose;

•         Section 90(2)(b) the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the municipality 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.

APPROVAL OF CLOSED AGENDA

READING OF CLOSED MINUTES

1.

Minutes from the Closed Meeting held June 8, 2017

2.

Minutes from the Closed Meeting held June 22, 2017

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

CORRESPONDENCE

NEW BUSINESS

3.

Appointments

--C. Coates, City Clerk

4.

Land

--P. Rantucci, Head of Strategic Real Estate

5.

Late Item: Legal Advice

--T. Zworski, City Solicitor

6.

Late Item: Intergovernmental Negotiations

--J. Johnson, City Manager

CONSIDERATION TO RISE & REPORT

ADJOURNMENT