Victoria City Council - 28 Jul 2016 - Agenda - Html

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UPDATED AMENDED AGENDA - VICTORIA CITY COUNCIL

MEETING OF JULY 28, 2016, AT 6:30 P.M.

Council Chambers, City Hall, 1 Centennial Square

Located on the traditional territory of the Esquimalt and Songhees People

 

Violin Performance by Rebecca Reader-Lee and Clara Sui, accompanied by Forte Zhang on piano.

 

 

A.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

B.

READING OF MINUTES

 

1.

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Minutes from the meeting held June 9, 2016

 

Late Item: Minutes

DRAFT_2016_06_09

 

 

C.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL (Maximum 6)

 

1.

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Late Item: Richard Almond: Casino

 

 

2.

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Late Item: Rhya Lornie: Proposal for Casino in Downtown Victoria

 

 

3.

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Late Item: Saumyata Kaushik: Objecting the location of new Casino

 

 

4.

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Late Item: Nick Murray: Pedicab Licenses

Nick Murray_Pedicab Licences_Attachment

 

 

5.

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Late Item: Kevin N. Stuart: Pedicabs

 

 

D.

PROCLAMATIONS

 

1.

"World Hepatitis Day" - July 28, 2016

World Hepatitis Day

 

 

E.

PUBLIC AND STATUTORY HEARINGS

 

1.

Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00003 for 944 Heywood Avenue

 

Council is considering a development permit with variances to permit the construction of two small lot houses.

 

a.

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Hearing

Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00003

The Council of the City of Victoria will consider issuing a Development Permit with Variances for the land known as 944 Heywood Avenue, in Development Permit Area 15A: Intensive Residential – Small Lot, for purposes of constructing two small lot houses.

 

The Development Permit will vary the following requirements of the Zoning Regulation Bylaw:

 

Proposed Lot A

         Reduce the front yard setback of the from 6.00m to 3.20m

         Reduce the rear yard setback of the from 6.00m to 1.61m

         Permit parking to be located between the building and the front lot line

 

Proposed Lot B

         Reduce the front yard setback from 6.00m to 3.50m

         Reduce the rear yard setback from 6.00m to 4.57m

 

Late Item:Correspondence

1_DPwV 00003_944 Heywood Avenue

2_DPwV 00003_944 Heywood Avenue_Correspondence

3_Late_DPwV 00003_944 Heywood Avenue_Late Correspondence

4_DPwV 00003_944 Heywood Avenue_Late Late Correspondence

5_DPwV 00003_944 Heywood Avenue_Late Late Late Correspondence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Close of Hearing - Consideration of Approval

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit Application No. 00003 for 944 Heywood Avenue, in accordance with:

 

1. Plans date stamped May 18, 2016.

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

Proposed Lot A

  1. Part 1.23 (8)(a): Reduce the front yard setback of the from 6.00m to 3.20m;
  2. Part 1.23 (8)(b): Reduce the rear yard setback of the from 6.00m to 1.61 m;
  3. Schedule "C" (3): Permit parking to be located between the building and the front lot line;

Proposed Lot B

  1. Part 1.23 (8)(a): Reduce the front yard setback from 6.00m to 3.50m;
  2. Part 1.23 (8)(b): Reduce the rear yard setback from 6.00m to 4.57m;

 

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

 

 

F.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

 

G.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

1.

Letter dated June 9, 2016 from Minister Jean-Yves Duclos

A letter of response to the City's letter dated April 27, 2016 regarding a national conversation on a Basic Income Guarantee for all Canadians.

Letter dated June 9, 2016 from Minister Jean-Yves Duclos

 

 

2.

Letter dated July 5, 2016 from Minister and Deputy Premier Rich Coleman

A letter of response to the City's letter dated February 9, 2016 requesting that the Residential Tenancy Act and Regulations be reviewed and amended to increase protections for tenants who may be subject to eviction for renovations.

Letter dated July 5, 2016 from Minister and Deputy Premier Rich Coleman

 

 

3.

Letter dated June 13, 2016 from Davyd McMinn, Vice President of Ross Bay Villa Society

A letter conveying the Board of Ross Bay Villa Society's appreciation for Council's approval of the Society's application for a Strategic Plan Grant.

Letter dated June 13, 2016 from Davyd McMinn, Vice President of Ross Bay Villa Society

 

 

4.

Letter dated July 6, 2016 from Premier Christy Clark

A letter of response to the City's letter, detailing Council's commitment to the Barrier-Free BC program.

Letter dated July 6, 2016 from Premier Christy Clark

 

 

H.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

 

1.

Committee of the Whole

 

1.

Report from the July 21, 2016 COTW Meeting

2016_7_21_COTW

 

 

2.

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Report from the July 28, 2016 COTW Meeting

 

Late Item: Report

2016_7_28_COTW

 

 

I.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

 

J.

BYLAWS

 

1.

First Reading

 

1.

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Archives Use Bylaw No. 16-060 (Deferred)

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.

 

 

2.

Bylaws for Marijuana-Related Businesses

 

 

a.

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

1. A bylaw amendment to define "storefront marijuana retailer" as a use and to restrict the location of this use.

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

 

 

b.

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

1. A bylaw amendment to impose application fees for certain types of applications.

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

 

 

c.

Marijuana-Related Business Regulation Bylaw No. 16-061

1. A proposed bylaw to provide for the regulation of marijuana-related businesses to minimize any adverse effects that operation of such businesses may have on the safety, health, and well-being of the community in anticipation of changes to the federal laws regarding distribution of marijuana.

Marijuana-Related Business Regulation Bylaw No. 16-061

 

 

d.

Ticket Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 9) No. 16-069

1. A bylaw amendment to reflect the new offences created under the Marijuana-Related Business Regulation Bylaw.

Ticket Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 9) No. 16-069

 

 

3.

Bylaws for Small Scale Commercial Urban Food Production

1. A report recommending first and second readings of bylaws No. 16-063, 16-064, and 16-065; and recommending first, second, and third reading of bylaws No. 16-066, 16-067, and 16-068.

2. February 25, 2016 Committee of the Whole Report, Part 1 and Part 2.

 

Please note attachments #1 through #6 (bylaws), noted in the report can be found attached below.

1_Growing in the City_Proposed Bylaw Amendments_Report

2_Attachment 7_Growing in the City_Part 1 & Part 2_February 25, 2016 COTW Reports

 

 

a.

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

1. A bylaw amendment 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.

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

 

 

b.

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

1. A bylaw amendment to add definitions for small-scale commercial urban food production, foodstand, and greenhouse, and amending the definition of home occupation and general regulations.

Attachment 2_Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1072) No. 16-064

 

 

c.

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

1. A bylaw amendment to regulate and set fees for small-scale commercial urban food production.

Attachment 3_Business Licence Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 31) No. 16-065

 

 

d.

Sign Bylaw, 1992, Amendment Bylaw (No. 13) No. 16-067

1. A bylaw amendment to allow permanent signage for outdoor markets on City property.

Attachment 4_Sign Bylaw, 1992, Amendment Bylaw (No. 13) No. 16-067

 

 

e.

Pesticide Use Reduction Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1) No. 16-066

1. A bylaw amendment to regulate pesticide uses which constitute noxious or offensive business activities in connection with small-scale commercial urban food production.

Attachment 5_Pesticide Use Reduction Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1) No. 16-066

 

 

f

Streets and Traffic Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 6) No. 16-068

1. A bylaw amendment to permit and regulate gardening on boulevards.

Attachment 6_Streets and Traffic Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 6) No. 16-068

 

 

2.

Second Reading

 

1.

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Archives Use Bylaw No. 16-060 (Deferred)

 

 

2.

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

 

 

c.

Marijuana-Related Business Regulation Bylaw No. 16-061

 

 

d.

Ticket Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 9) No. 16-069

 

 

3.

Bylaws for Small Scale Commercial Urban Food Production

 

 

a.

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

 

 

b.

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

 

 

c.

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

 

 

d.

Sign Bylaw, 1992, Amendment Bylaw (No. 13) No. 16-067

 

 

e.

Pesticide Use Reduction Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1) No. 16-066

 

 

f.

Streets and Traffic Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 6) No. 16-068

 

 

3.

Third Reading

 

1.

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Archives Use Bylaw No. 16-060 (Deferred)

 

 

2.

Bylaw for Marijuana-Related Businesses

 

 

a.

Ticket Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 9) No. 16-069

 

 

3.

Bylaws for Small Scale Commercial Urban Food Production

 

 

a.

Sign Bylaw, 1992, Amendment Bylaw (No. 13) No. 16-067

 

 

b.

Pesticide Use Reduction Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1) No. 16-066

 

 

c.

Streets and Traffic Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 6) No. 16-068

 

 

4.

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

1. A report recommending third reading of bylaw No. 16-057 and providing information on public consultation.

2. 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.

 

Late Item: Appendix B - Pedicab Consultation Submissions

 

1_Pedicab Bylaw Amendments and Consultation Results_Report

2_Appendix A_Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 16) No. 16-057

3_LATE_Appendix B_Pedicab Consultation Submissions

4_Appendix C_Pedicab Operators' Statement

5_Appendix D_Pedicab Facebook Discussion

 

 

4.

Adoption

 

1.

Cyril Close Local Area Service Bylaw, 2016 No. 16-045

1. A bylaw to establish a Local Area Service for the construction of a landscaped island in the cul-de-sax of Cyril Close and to establish a parcel tax to pay for the cost of the island.

Cyril Close Local Area Service Bylaw, 2016 No. 16-045

 

 

K.

CORRESPONDENCE

 

1.

Letter dated June 2, 2016 from Member of Parliament, Matt Jeneroux

A letter encouraging the City to promote the Canada 150 Infrastructure Fund within the community.

Letter dated June 2, 2016 from Member of Parliament, Matt Jeneroux

 

 

2.

Letter dated June 8, 2016 from Mayor Shirley Ackland, of the Town of Port McNeill

A letter requesting Council's support of a Union of BC Municipalities 2016 resolution that the Provincial Government fully fund post-secondary education.

Letter dated June 8, 2016 from Mayor Shirley Ackland of the Town of Port McNeill

 

 

3.

Letter dated July 8, 2016 from BC Hydro

A letter advising that BC Hydro is participating in the 2016 UBCM Convention in Victoria and senior managers will be available for meetings during the convention.

Letter dated July 8, 2016 from BC Hydro

 

 

4.

Letter dated July 11, 2016 from MLA Selina Robinson

A letter advising that all Opposition MLAs will be in attendance at the 2016 UBCM Convention in Victoria, and will be available for meetings during the convention.

Letter dated July 11, 2016 from MLA Selina Robinson

 

 

5.

Letter dated July 15, 2016 from Isobel Mackenzie of the Office of the Seniors Advocate

A letter asking for consideration of increased safety initiatives targeted at senior pedestrians, including the  lowering of speed limits in appropriate areas.

Letter dated July 15, 2016 from Isobel Mackenzie of the Office of the Seniors Advocate

 

 

L.

NEW BUSINESS

 

1.

To set a Public Hearing for the Meeting of August 25, 2016

 

a.

Small Scale Commercial Urban Food Production Bylaws

 

 

M.

QUESTION PERIOD

 

N.

ADJOURNMENT

 

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