REVISED AGENDA - VICTORIA CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 6:30 P.m. - 7:30 P.m.

Council Chambers, City Hall, 1 Centennial Square

The City of Victoria is located on the homelands of the Songhees and Esquimalt People

​Council is committed to ensuring that all people who speak in this chamber are treated in a fair and respectful manner. No form of discrimination is acceptable or tolerated. This includes discrimination because of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or economic status. This Council chamber is a place where all human rights are respected and where we all take responsibility to create a safe, inclusive environment for everyone to participate.​

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A.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

B.

Poetry Reading

By Poet Laureate, John Barton

C.

READING OF MINUTES

D.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

D.1

Alyssa Savage: A history of the Diverters

Addenda: New Speaker, Presentation

D.2

Ryan Painter: Single-Use Cup Fee

Addenda: New Speaker, Presentation

D.3

Allison Hobbs: Changes that have been made to Greater Victoria

Addendum: New Speaker

D.4

Marianne Sorensen and Michael McPherson: Request for Dedicated Pickleball Courts in James Bay

Addenda: New Speaker, Report, Petition

D.5

Luke Penseney: Provision of new dedicated pickleball courts in James Bay/South Fairfield to replace lost court access in Todd Park

Addendum: New Speaker

E.

PROCLAMATIONS

F.

PUBLIC AND STATUTORY HEARINGS

Participation is available by the following ways:

1. Watch the meeting live at the following link:
   • https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/city/mayor-council-committees/council-committee-meetings.html
2. Submit written comments:
   • Email:
   • Mail: Legislative Services, #1 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC V8W 1P6
   • Drop off: to the Ambassador in City Hall Lobby (entrance off Pandora Avenue)
   • Written submissions must be received by 2:00 p.m. the date of the meeting
3. Submit pre-recorded video:
   • Email submission to
     • Maximum 5 minutes in length
     • Must be received by 2:00 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting
4. Pre-register to speak live – via telephone
   • Email
     • Maximum 5 minutes to address Council
     • Register by 2:00 p.m. the day before the meeting
     • Alternatively, you may watch the meeting live stream and call to speak during the public hearing by calling 778-698-2440: participation code 1551794#.
5. Attend in-person
   • Council Chambers, Victoria City Hall, 1 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC

For more information on participating in Public Hearings, go to: https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/news-events/public-notices/public-hearings.html

F.1

210 Gorge Road: Development Variance Permit Application No. 00277

Council is considering an application to reduce the minimum unobstructed height clearance between the floor and any mechanical equipment for a vehicle parking space and drive aisle that is located underground or covered by a roof from 2.1m to 2m.    

F.1.a

Opportunity for Public Comment & Consideration of Approval

• Motion to approve development variance permit

F.2

888 Fort Street: Development with Variance Permit No. 00186

Council is considering a Development Permit with Variance for the land known as 888 Fort Street, in Development Permit Area 2 (HC) Core Business, for purposes of installing screening associated with radiocommunications antenna. 

F.2.a

Opportunity for Public Comment & Consideration of Approval

• Motion to approve development permit with variance

F.3

1022 Summit Avenue: Rezoning Application No. 00790

Addendum: Correspondence 2

Council is considering an application to rezone the land known as 1022 Summit Avenue from the R1-B Zone, Single Family Dwelling District, to the R1-HC Zone, Three Family House Conversion District, to permit a house conversion for three residential units.

F.3.a

Public Hearing & Consideration of Approval:

• Motion to give 3rd reading to:
  • Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1270) No. 22-017
• Motion to adopt:
  
  • Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1270) No. 22-017

F.4

Bylaws for Rapid Deployment of Affordable Housing

Addenda: Additional Correspondence, Additional Correspondence 2, Additional Correspondence 3

Council is considering an application to amend the Land Use Procedures Bylaw to delegate development approvals for non-market affordable housing to the Director of Sustainable Development and Community Planning in all Development Permit Areas. 

Council is considering an application to amend the Zoning Regulation Bylaw and the Zoning Bylaw 2018 to establish a maximum floor space ratio for qualifying affordable housing developments.

F.4.a

Public Hearing & Consideration of Approval

• Motion to give 3rd reading to:
  • Maximum Floor Space Ratio for Affordable Housing Bylaw No. 22-019
• Motion to adopt:
  • Land Use Procedures Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 15) No. 22-021
  • Maximum Floor Space Ratio for Affordable Housing Bylaw No. 22-019

G.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

H.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

I.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

J.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

K.

BYLAWS

L.

CORRESPONDENCE

M.

NEW BUSINESS

N.

QUESTION PERIOD

O.

ADJOURNMENT