A.

POETRY READING

1.

Yvonne Blomer, Poet Laureate

B.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

C.

MINUTES

1.

Regular Council Meeting Minutes of July 23, 2015

D.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

1.

Amendment to the 2015 Financial Plan

Under Bylaw No. 15-063 Council intends to increase the Johnson Street Bridge Replacement Project Budget by $2.554 million, to be funded from the Building and Infrastructure Reserve Fund.  Prior to considering adoption of this bylaw the Council is seeking public input on the bylaw.

E.

PROCLAMATIONS

1.

"Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" - September 2015

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.PDF

2.

"Literacy Month" - September 2015

Literacy Month.PDF

3.

"Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" - September 2015

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.PDF

4.

"Kidsport Week" - September 6-13, 2015

Kidsport Week.PDF

5.

"Environmental Public Health Week" - September 21-25, 2015

Environmental Public Health Week.pdf

F.

COMBINED APPLICATIONS

1.

324 Chester Avenue

 Council is considering an application to permit a garden suite above an existing garage.

1.

Public Hearing - Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1042)

To rezone the land known as 324 Chester Avenue from the R1-B Zone, Single Family Dwelling District, to the R1-B-GS2 Zone, Single Family Dwelling with Garden Suite for Plus Sites District, to permit a garden suite above an existing garage.

New Zone:R1-B-GS2 Zone, Single Family Dwelling with Garden Suite for Plus Sites District

Legal Description:Lot A, Fairfield Farm Estate, Victoria City, Plan VIP85250

Existing Zone:R1-B Zone, Single Family Dwelling District

1_Rezoning 00471_324 Chester.PDF

2_Rezongin 00471_324 Chester_Presentation.pdf

2.

Hearing - Development Permit with Variances Application

The Council of the City of Victoria will also consider issuing a Development Permit for the land known as 324 Chester Avenue, in Development Permit Area 15E: Intensive Residential – Garden Suites, for the purposes of approving the exterior design and finishes for the garden suite as well as landscaping and associated variances with respect to the height of the garden suite.

The Development Permit will vary the following requirements of the Zoning Regulation Bylaw R1-B-GS2 Zone, Single Family Dwelling with Garden Suite for Plus Sites District:

•         Part 1.113.4(a): Height of a garden suite from 5.5m to 5.6m

•         Part 1.113.4(b): Number of storeys of a garden suite from 1.5 storeys to 2 storeys.

DVwV 00471_324 Chester.PDF

3.

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. 1042)

15-045_Chester.PDF

4.

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

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1042)

5.

Application Approval: To approve the Development Permit with Variances for the application, the following motion is in order:

"That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00471 for 324 Chester Avenue, in accordance with:

1.Plans date stamped March 27, 2015.

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

a.Part 1.113.4(a): Increase the height of a garden suite from 5.5m to 5.6m;

b.Part 1.113.4(b): Increase the number of storeys of a garden suite from 1.5 storeys to 2 storeys.

3. Final plans to be generally in accordance with the plans identified above to the satisfaction of the Assistant Director, Development               Services Division, Sustainable Planning and Community Development."

2.

1002-1008, 1012 Pandora Avenue

Council is considering an application to permit construction of a mixed-use residential and commercial building of up to six-storeys on the former St. Andrews School site.

1.

Public Hearing - Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1005)

To rezone the land known as 1002-1008 and 1012 Pandora Avenue from the CA-1 Zone, Pandora Avenue Special Commercial District and the R-2 Zone, Two Family Dwelling District, to the CA-75 Zone, Pandora Vancouver Mixed Use District., to permit a mixed use commercial and residential building.

New Zone:CA-75 Zone, Pandora Vancouver Mixed Use District

Legal Description:Lot 1, Suburban Lot 15, Victoria City, Plan 22437

Lot 2, Suburban Lot 15, Victoria City, Plan 22437

except Parcel A (DD C70855)

Existing Zone:CA-1 Zone, Pandora Avenue Special Commercial District R-2 Zone, Two Family Dwelling District

Late Items: 

•         Staff Report - Mason Street Access Restrictions

•         Correspondence

1_Rezoning 00381_1002 1008,1012_Pandora_June 2015 Report.PDF

2_Rezoning 00381_1002 1008, 1012 Pandora_2014 Request to Postpone Public Hearing.PDF

3_Rezoning 00381_1002 1008, 1012Pandora_September 2014 Report.pdf

4_Rezoning 00381_1002 1008,1012 Pandora_July 2014 Report.pdf

5_Rezoning 00381_1002 1008,1012 Pandora_April 2014 Report.pdf

6_Rezoning 00381_1002 1008,1012 Pandora_June 2013 Report.pdf

7_Rezoning 00381_1002 1008,1012 Pandora_May 2013 Report.pdf

8_Rezoning 00381_1002 1008,1012 Pandora_April 2013 Report.pdf

9_Rezoning 00381_1002 1008,1012 Pandora_Correspondence_2012 to 2014.pdf

10_Rezoning 00381_1002 1008,1012 Pandora_Correspondence_2015.pdf

11_Rezoning 00381_1002 1008, 1012 Pandora_2014 and 2015 Petitions.PDF

12_LATE_Rezoning 00381_1002 1008, 1012 Pandora_Mason Street Access Restrictions Report.pdf

13_LATE_Rezoning 00381_1002 1008, 1012 Pandora_CORRESPONDENCE.pdf

14_LATE_LATE_Rezoning 00381_1002 1008, 1012 Pandora_CORRESPONDENCE.pdf

15_Rezoning 00381 1002 - 1008, 1012 Pandora_Presentation

2.

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. 1005)

14-067_Pandora Zoning.PDF

3.

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

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1005)

Housing Agreement (1002-1008, 1012 Pandora Avenue) Bylaw

14-069_Pandora Housing.PDF

4.

Application Approval: To approve the Development Permit for the application, the following motion is in order:

That Council approve a Development Permit for 1002, 1008, 1012 Pandora Avenue, in accordance with:

1. Plans for Rezoning Application No. 00381 and Development Permit Application No. 000351, stamped June 8, 2015;
2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements;
3. The Development Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution.

G.

HEARINGS - REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

H.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1.

List of Unfinished Business for the Council Meeting of August 27, 2015

List of Unfinished Business.pdf

2.

Development Permit with Variances Application No. 000385 for 759 Yates Street

The purpose of this report is to update Council on the status of conditions set by Council for the application, and to recommend the application proceed to public hearing.  The application is to authorize a parking variance.

DPwV 000385_759 Yates_August 2015 Report.pdf

3.

Development Permit with Variances Application No. 000388 for 80 Saghalie Road

The purpose of this report is to update Council on the status of conditions set by Council for the application, and to recommend the application proceed to public hearing. The application is to authorize an existing office building on-site and subdivision of the lands.

DPwV 000388_80 Saghalie_August 2015 Report.PDF

4.

Development Permit with Variances Permit Application No. 000352 for 2353 Douglas Street

The purpose of this report is to update Council on the status of conditions set by Council for the application, and to recommend the application proceed to public hearing. The application is to authorize the design and exterior finishes of the building and landscaping, including a trellis instead of a landscape strip.

DPwV 000352_2353 Douglas_August 2015 Report.pdf

5.

Rezoning Application No. 00461 and Heritage Alteration Permit 00192 for 816 Government Street and 811-813 Wharf Street

The purpose of this report is to update Council on the status of conditions set by Council for the application, and to recommend the application proceed to public hearing. The application is to authorize the conversion of a historic building to residential and commercial uses including new uses including brewery, distillery and liquor retail store.

Rezoning 00461_816 Government_August 2015 Report.PDF

6.

Development Permit Application No. 000418 for 254 Belleville Street

The purpose of this report is to update Council on the status of conditions set by Council for the application, and to recommend the application be approved. The application is to authorize the siting of a food truck on the Victoria Clipper Terminal site.

DPwV 000418_254 Belleville_August 2015 Report.PDF

7.

Rezoning Application No. 00404 and Development Permit No. 000323 for 2636, 2638 and 2642 Shelbourne Street

The purpose of this report is to update Council on the status of conditions set by Council for the application, and to recommend the bylaw be adopted and the Development Permit be approved. The application is to authorize a 12-unit townhouse development.

Rezoning 00404_2636 2638 2642 Shelboune_August 2015 Report.pdf

Rezoning 00404_2636 2638 2642 Shelboune_14-077.pdf

I.

REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE

1.

Governance and Priorities Committee

1.

Late Item:

Committee Report from the meeting of August 20, 2015

GPC Report_2015_08_20.pdf

2.

Late Item:

Motion - Accessibility Working Group - Council Appointments

LATE Accessiblity_Working_Group_Council_Appointments.pdf

2.

Planning and Land Use Committee

1.

Late Item:

Committee Report from the meeting of August 27, 2015

LATE PLUC Report_2015_08_27.pdf

J.

MOTIONS

1.

To Set Hearings for the Council Meeting of Thursday, September 10, 2015

1. Rezoning Application No. 00461 for 816 Government Street
2. Development Permit with Variances Application No. 000352 for 2353 Douglas Street
3. Development Permit with Variances Application No. 000385 for 759 Yates Street
4. Development Permit with Variances Application No. 000388 for 80 Saghalie Road
5. Development Permit with Variances Application No. 000425 for 755 Caledonia Avenue

K.

BYLAWS

1.

First Reading

1.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1046)

The purpose of this bylaw is to rezone the land known as 2280 Forbes Street to permit a two-lot subdivision and construction of one new small lot house

15-064_2280 Forbes_Zoning.PDF

2.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1044)

The purpose of this bylaw is to rezone the land known as 816 Government Street to permit increased density in exchange for heritage conservation measures and permit additional uses of brewery, distillery and liquor retail store

15-048_816 Government_Zoning.PDF

3.

Heritage Designation (816 Government and 811-813 Wharf Street) Bylaw

The purpose of this bylaw is to designate the exterior of the building known as the Customs House as protected heritage property

15-059_816 Government_Heritage.PDF

4.

Heritage Revitalization Agreement (816 Government Street) Bylaw

The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize a Heritage Revitalization Agreement for 816 Government Street and 811-813 Wharf Street

15-057_816 Government_HRA.pdf

5.

Housing Agreement (816 Government Street) Bylaw

The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize a Housing Agreement for 816 Government Street and 811-813 Wharf Street

15-058_816 Government_Housing.pdf

2.

Second Reading

1.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1046)

2.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1044)

3.

Heritage Designation (816 Government and 811-813 Wharf Street) Bylaw

4.

Heritage Revitalization Agreement (816 Government Street) Bylaw

5.

Housing Agreement (816 Government Street) Bylaw

3.

Third Reading

1.

Housing Agreement (816 Government Street) Bylaw

4.

Adoption

1.

Housing Agreement (2014 Government Street) Bylaw

The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize an amendment to an agreement for rental housing for 577 Pembroke Street. 2014 Government Street and 2018 Government Street

15-062_2014 Government_Housing.PDF

2.

Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2015 Amendment Bylaw (No. 1)

The purpose of this bylaw is to propose amendments to Schedules 3 and 4 of the Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2015 to increase the Johnson Street Bridge Replacement Project Fund

15-063_Five Year Financial.PDF

L.

QUESTION PERIOD

M.

NEW BUSINESS

N.

CLOSED MEETING

That Council convene a closed meeting that excludes the public under Section 12(6) of the Council Bylaw for the reason that the following agenda items deal with matters specified in Sections 12(3) and/or (4) of the Council Bylaw; namely:

•         Section 12(3)(a) Personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the City or another position appointed by the City;

•         Section 12(3)(e) The acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the Council considers that disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the City;

•         Section 12(3)(g) Litigation or potential litigation affecting the City

1.

Late Item:

Reports of the Committee:  Closed Governance & Priorities Committee meeting of August 20, 2015

2.

Late Item:

Appointment - Accessibility Working Group

3.

Late Item:

Minutes from the Regular Closed Meeting held July 23, 2015

O.

ADJOURNMENT