1.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

2.

READING OF MINUTES

1.

Minutes from the Special Meeting held May 12, 2016

Draft_2016_5_12_Special

2.

Minutes from the Special Meeting held June 9, 2016

Draft_2016_06_09_Special

3.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL (Maximum 6)

1.

Barb Singer: Fisherman's Wharf Park

2.

John Vickers: Funding of free community festivals

3.

Taylor Mason: License cap and passenger capacity

4.

Gurdeep Stephens: GE FREE resolution

5.

Jim Jordan: GE Free Victoria Resolution

6.

Arzeena Hamir: GE Free Victoria

1_Arzeena Hamir_Presentation

4.

PROCLAMATIONS

1.

"Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" - September 2016

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month_September 2016

2.

"Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" - September 2016

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month_September 2016

5.

PUBLIC AND STATUTORY HEARINGS

1.

CANCELLED: Bylaws for Small Scale Commercial Urban Food Production

Council is considering a series of proposed amendments to City regulations to better support small-scale commercial urban food production, as part of the "Growing in the City" project.

1.

Addenda

Public Hearing

Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2012, Amendment Bylaw (No. 15) No. 16-063

The Council of the City of Victoria will consider adopting a Bylaw to amend the Official Community Plan to clarify that food production on private land is subservient to the density, built form, place character and land use objectives in the Official Community Plan.

1_Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2012, Amendment Bylaw (No. 15) No. 16-063

2_July 28, 2016 Council Report_Growing in the City

2.

Addenda

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1072) No. 16-064:

The Council of the City of Victoria will consider adopting a Bylaw to amend the Zoning Regulation Bylaw by adding definitions for small scale commercial urban food production, foodstand and greenhouse, amending the definition for home occupation, amending Schedule D – Home Occupation, to remove urban agriculture as a home occupation, as well as amending the general regulations by adding a Schedule L – Small Scale Urban Food Production.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1072) No. 16-064

3.

Addenda

Business Licence Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 31) No. 16-065

The Council of the City of Victoria will consider giving third reading to a Bylaw to amend the provisions of the Business Licence Bylaw to regulate and set fees for small-scale commercial urban food production.

Business Licence Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 31) No. 16-065

CANCELLED: Close of Hearing - Consideration of Approval

4.

Addenda

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

1. Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2012, Amendment Bylaw (No. 15) No. 16-063
2. Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1072) No. 16-064
3. Business Licence Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 31) No. 16-064

5.

Addenda

Bylaw Approval: To consider final approval, a motion to Adopt the following bylaws are in order:

1. Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2012, Amendment Bylaw (No. 15) No. 16-063
2. Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1072) No. 16-064

6.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

1.

Tony Beck: Resolution on a GE Free Victoria

2.

Rob Pearce: GMO and GE free Victoria

3.

Nick Murray: Pedicab Licenses

4.

Addenda

Late item: Joan Russow: Applying the Precautionary Principle with Respect to Genetically Engineered Plants

Joan Russow_Attachment

5.

Addenda

Late item: Deborah Rodger: Downtown Casino

6.

Addenda

Late item: Marion Pape: Victoria's Climate Plan Moving Forward

7.

Addenda

Late item: Frances Litman: Health and Genetically Engineered Foods

8.

Addenda

Late item: Tom Hackney: 100% Renewable Energy for Victoria by 2050

9.

Addenda

Late item: Michael Coon: GMO Free Victoria

7.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1.

Letter from Alice Finall, Mayor of North Saanich

A letter dated July 28, 2016 expressing gratitude for the City of Victoria's offer of financial support in their legal action with NavCanada.

Letter from Alice Finall, Mayor of North Saanich

2.

City of Victoria Youth Council 2015-2016 Annual Report Summary:

The Victoria Youth Council 2015-2016 Annual Report is a follow-up to their May 5, 2016 annual presentation to Committee of the Whole.

City of Victoria Youth Council 2015-2016 Annual Report Summary

8.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

1.

Committee of the Whole

1.

Report from the August 18, 2016 COTW Meeting

2016_8_18_COTW_Report

2.

Addenda

Report from the August 25, 2016 COTW Meeting

Late Item: Report

2016_8_25_COTW_Report

9.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

10.

BYLAWS

1.

First Reading

1.

Archives Use Bylaw No. 16-060

1. A report recommending first, second, and third reading of bylaw No. 16-060.

2. A bylaw amendment to reduce the licensing fees and simplify the licensing process.

3. Minutes from the May 12, 2016 Council Meeting.

4. Report from the May 12, 2016 Committee of the Whole Meeting.

1_Report_Archives Use Bylaw

2_Appendix A_Archives Use Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 2) No. 16-060

3_Appendix B_Minutes from the May 12, 2016 Council Meeting

4_Appendix C_Report from the May 12, 2016 Committee of the Whole Meeting

2.

Housing Agreement (1032 North Park Street) Bylaw No. 16-072

1. A report recommending first, second, and third reading of bylaw No. 16-072.

2. A bylaw to authorize an agreement for the availability of rental housing for the lands known as 1032 North Park Street, Victoria, BC.

1_Report_Victoria Housing Reserve Fund Housing Agreement_The Sahota_1032 North Park Street

2_Housing Agreement (1032 North Park Street) Bylaw No. 16-072

2.

Second Reading

1.

Archives Use Bylaw No. 16-060

2.

Housing Agreement (1032 North Park Street) Bylaw No. 16-072

3.

Third Reading

1.

Archives Use Bylaw No. 16-060

2.

Housing Agreement (1032 North Park Street) Bylaw No. 16-072

4.

Adoption

1.

Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 16) No. 16-057

A bylaw amendment to require development of safety procedures as a requirement of pedicab licensing, increase the number of available pedicab licences, restrict the number of pedicab licences that can be held or managed by one person, and require a business name to be prominently displayed on each pedicab.

Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 16) No. 16-057

11.

CORRESPONDENCE

1.

Letter from Ekaterina Gregory, President of the Victoria Khabarovsk Association

A letter dated July 3, 2016 advising that at the Victoria Khabarovsk Association's Annual General Meeting on June 22, 2016, Board members made a decision to dissolve the Association.

Letter from Ekaterina Gregory, President of the Victoria Khabarovsk Association

2.

Letter from Greg Moore, Chair of the Metro Vancouver Board

A letter dated July 18, 2016 regarding an implementation of an Extended Producer Responsibility program for mattresses and other bulky furniture to assist with the recycling and disposal of these items.

Letter from Greg Moore, Chair of the Metro Vancouver Board

3.

Addenda

Late Item:Letter from Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society

A letter dated August 21, 2016 requesting support for the recognition of certain land marks and sites for their historic value to the BC Japanese community.

LATE ITEM_Letter from Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society

12.

NEW BUSINESS

1.

To set Public Hearings for the Meeting of September 8, 2016

1.

Bylaws for Marijuana-Related Businesses

a. Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1070) No. 16-058

b. Land Use Procedures Bylaw, 2016, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1) No. 16-059

2.

Development Permit with Variances and Development Variance Permit No. 00004 for 1421 Fairfield Road

2.

1.

Addenda

Late Item:Applying the Precautionary Principle with Respect to Genetically Engineered Plants

--Councillors Isitt and Loveday

A Council member motion regarding the City of Victoria placing itself on record opposing genetically engineered plants and calling for action by the Federal and Provincial governments to introduce mandatory labelling and place restrictions.

1_Councillor Motion_Applying the Precuationary Principle with Respect to Genetically Engineered Plants

2_Letter from First Unitarian Church of Greater Victoria_Social Responsibility Coalition

3_Canadian Chamber of Commerce_Definition of the Precautionary Principle

4_Gilles-Eric Seralini et al_Long Term Toxicity_2014

5_Petition Supporting GE Free Declaration

6_Petition Supporting GE Free Decleration_Additional Signatures

13.

QUESTION PERIOD

14.

ADJOURNMENT