A.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

B.

READING OF MINUTES

1.

Minutes from the daytime meeting held February 2, 2017

DRAFT_2017_02_02_Daytime

2.

Minutes from the daytime meeting held February 16, 2017

DRAFT_2017_02_16_Daytime

3.

Minutes from the daytime meeting held February 23, 2017

DRAFT_2017_02_23_Daytime

4.

Minutes from the evening meeting held February 23, 2017

DRAFT_2017_02_23_Evening

5.

Minutes from the daytime meeting held March 9, 2017

DRAFT_2017_03_09_Daytime

6.

Minutes from the daytime meeting held March 23, 2017

DRAFT_2017_03_23_Daytime

7.

Minutes from the evening meeting held March 23, 2017

DRAFT_2017_03_23_Evening

C.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

1.

Marg Gardiner: LIVE on Douglas Street

2.

Gregory Damant: LIVE on Douglas Street

3.

Peter Johannknecht: LIVE on Douglas Street

4.

Andy Guiry: LIVE on Douglas Street

5.

Ken Kelly: LIVE on Douglas Street

6.

Adam Zonnis: Solution to the Housing Crisis

D.

PROCLAMATIONS

1.

"Parkinson's Awareness Month" - April 2017

Parkinson's Awareness Month

2.

"St. George Day" - April 23, 2017

St. George Day

3.

"Human Values Day" - April 24, 2017

Human Values Day

4.

"Speech and Hearing Awareness Month" - May 2017

Speech and Hearing Month

5.

"Global Love Day" - May 1, 2017

Global Love Day

6.

Addenda

Late Item: “Child Abuse Prevention Month" - April 2017

Child Abuse Prevention Month

7.

Addenda

Late Item: “Earth Day" - April 22, 2017

Earth Day

E.

PUBLIC AND STATUTORY HEARINGS

1.

Rezoning Application No. 00502 and Development Permit Application No. 000453 for 727-729 Johnson Street

Council is considering a rezoning application proposing the construction of a 2 storey addition to the existing building and converting the office building to ground floor retail and residential above.

a.

Addenda

Public Hearing

Rezoning Application No. 00502

To rezone the land known as 727-729 Johnson Street from the CA-4 Zone, Central Area Commercial Office District to the CA-78 Zone, Central Area (Garesche) District, to permit a commercial and residential mixed-use building.

New Zone: CA-78 Zone, Central Area (Garesche) District

Legal description: Lot 33 Victoria City

Existing Zone: CA-4 Zone, Central Area Commercial Office District

Late Item: Correspondence

1_Rezoning 00502 & DP 000453_727-729 Johnson Street_January 12, 2017 Council Report

2_Rezoning 00502_727-729 Johnson Street_May 19, 2016 COTW Report

3_LATE_Rezoning 00502_727-729 Johnson Street_Correspondence

b.

Development Permit Application No. 000453

The Council of the City of Victoria will also consider issuing a development permit for the land known as 727-729 Johnson Street, in Development Permit Area 2: Core Business for the purposes of approving the exterior design and finishes for the mixed-use building.

DP 000453_727-729 Johnson Street_May 19, 2016 COTW Report

Close of Hearing - Consideration of Approval

c.

Bylaw Approval: To consider approval of the application, a motion for Third Reading of the bylaw is in order:

1. Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1083) No. 17-010

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1083) No. 17-010

d.

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

1. Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1083) No. 17-010
2. Housing Agreement (727-729 Johnson Street) Bylaw No. 17-009

Housing Agreement (727-729 Johnson Street) Bylaw No. 17-009

e.

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

That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit Application No. 000453, in accordance with:

1. Plans for Rezoning Application No. 00502 and Development Permit Application No. 000453, stamped August 18, 2016;
2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements;
3. The Development Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution.

2.

Rezoning Application No. 00530 for 546 Yates Street

Council is considering an application to rezone the property to allow for the retail sale of cannabis.

a.

Addenda

Public Hearing

Rezoning Application No. 00530

To rezone the land known as 546 Yates Street from the CA-3C Zone, Old Town District, to the CA-79 Zone, Old Town (Cannabis) District, to permit a storefront cannabis retailer.

New Zone: CA-79, Old Town (Cannabis) District

Legal description: Lot 1 of Lots 175, 176, 186 and 187, Victoria City, Plan 30210

Existing Zone: CA-3C Zone, Old Town District

Late Item: Correspondence

1_Rezoning 00530_546 Yates Street_February 16, 2017 COTW Report

2_Rezoning 00530_546 Yates Street_Correspondence

3_LATE_Rezoning 00530_546 Yates Street_Correspondence

4_LATE LATE_Rezoning 00530_546 Yates Street_Correspondence

Close of Hearing - Consideration of Approval

b.

Bylaw Approval: To consider approval of the application, a motion for Third Reading of the bylaw is in order:

1. Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1088) No. 17-024

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1088) No. 17-024

c.

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

1. Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1088) No. 17-024

3.

Victoria Housing Strategy Implementation - Garden Suites

Council is considering simplifying the administrative processes to make it easier and more appealing for homeowners to develop garden suites.

a.

Addenda

Public Hearing

Official Community Plan Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 17) No. 17-025

The purpose of this Bylaw is to amend the Official Community Plan to add new design guidelines to Development Permit Area 15E: Intensive Residential – Garden Suites to address privacy considerations for development of garden suites.

Late Item: Correspondence and Facebook Post Responses

1_Victoria Housing Strategy Implentation_Garden Suites_March 9, 2017 Council Report

2_Victoria Housing Strategy Implentation_Garden Suites_October 27, 2016 COTW Report

3_Victoria Housing Strategy Implentation_Garden Suites_Garden Suite Enquiries

4_Victoria Housing Strategy Implentation_Garden Suites_Correspondence

5_LATE_Victoria Housing Strategy Implentation_Garden Suites_Correspondence

6_LATE LATE_Victoria Housing Strategy Implentation_Garden Suites_Correspondence

7_LATE_Victoria Housing Strategy Implentation_Garden Suites_Facebook Post Responses

8_LATE LATE LATE_Victoria Housing Strategy Implentation_Garden Suites_Correspondence

9_LATE_Victoria Housing Strategy Implentation_Garden Suites_Facebook and Twitter Post Responses

b.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1081) No. 17-001

The purpose of this Bylaw is to amend the Zoning Regulation Bylaw by:

1. adding a new Schedule M – Garden Suite Regulations that will regulate garden suite eligibility, size and placement;
2. amending the definition of “garden suite” to clarify that a garden suite must be attached to a foundation; and
3. amending zones R1-A, R1-B, and R1-G to include garden suites as a permitted use, accessory to a single-family dwelling. This amendment also affects multiple other zones that may refer back to the regulations in these aforementioned Zones.

Most properties in the City will be affected by this change, as these amendment bylaws will affect properties throughout the city that are zoned for single-family dwellings (R1-A, R1-B, R1-G, and other zones that refer to these zones). To check whether a particular property will be affected, please contact the Zoning Department at 250-361-0316 or zoning@victoria.ca.

Close of Hearing - Consideration of Approval

b.

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

1. Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2012, Amendment Bylaw (No. 17) No. 17-025
2. Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1081) No. 17-001

1_Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2012, Amendment Bylaw (No. 17) No. 17-025

2_Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1081) No. 17-001

c.

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

1. Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2012, Amendment Bylaw (No. 17) No. 17-025
2. Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1081) No. 17-001
3. Land Use Procedures Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 4) No. 17-023

Land Use Procedures Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 4) No. 17-023

d.

Policy Approval: To consider approval of the policy, a motion to Adopt the policy is in order:

1. Policy Regarding Preservation of Garden Suites as Rentals

Policy Regarding Preservation of Garden Suites as Rentals

F.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

1.

Taylor Mason: Licence Cap in Vehicle for Hire Bylaw

2.

Donald Smith: 844 Johnson Street

3.

David MacDonald: The Elephant in the Chamber

4.

Audrey Thomas: Sleeping in Cars

5.

Penny Lawson: Sleeping in Cars Issue

6.

Addenda

LATE ITEM: Julia Veintrop: Personal Risks Cannabis Business Regulations Place on Me

7.

Addenda

LATE ITEM: Kira Kelly: Low Barrier Housing Withdrawn

G.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1.

Letter from the Minister of Environment and Climate Change

A letter dated March 21, 2017 in response to the City's letter dated February 6, 2017 expressing support of the Private Member's Bill C-323.

Letter from the Minister of Environment and Climate Change

2.

Letter from the Minister of Technology, Innovation, and Citizens' Services

A letter dated March 28, 2017 in response to the City's letter dated March 6, 2017 regarding the future of the building located at 28 Bastion Square.

Letter from the Minister of Technology, Innovation, and Citizens' Services

3.

Rise and Report from Closed Meeting for Information

a.

From the August 25, 2016 Special Closed Council Meeting:

That Council direct staff to include an animal control service review in the Operational Plan for Q4 2016 and Q1 2017, and further to approve a rise and report on undertaking the service review.

b.

From the February 23, 2017 Closed Council Meeting:

That Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Statutory Right of Way at 1041 Chamberlain Street in a form satisfactory to the City Clerk.

c.

Addenda

LATE ITEM: From the April 6, 2017 Closed Council Meeting:

That Council approve the following citizen appointments to the External Grant Review Committee:

1. Shannon Alderice
2. Melissa Avdeeff
3. Margaret Eckenfelder
4. Louise MacDonald
5. Patricia Jelinski or Danella Parks (United Way)

H.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

1.

Committee of the Whole

a.

Report from the April 6, 2017 COTW Meeting

2017_04_06_COTW_Report

b.

Addenda

Report from the April 13, 2017 COTW Meeting

Late Item: COTW Report

2017_04_13_COTW_Report

I.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

1.

Notice of Motion for April 27, 2017 Council Meeting

Advocacy to Improve the Refugee Settlement Process

--Councillor Isitt and Councillor Loveday

Notice of Motion_Advocacy to Improve the Refugee Settlement Process

J.

BYLAWS

1.

First Reading

a.

Rezoning Application No. 00499 for 968 Walker Street & 722 Pine Street

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1090) No. 17-028

1. A report recommending first and second readings of Bylaw No. 17-028
2. A bylaw to rezone the lands known as 968 Walker Street and 722 Pine Street.

1_Bylaw Introduction Report_Bylaw No. 17-028

2_Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1090) No. 17-028

b.

Victoria Housing Strategy Implementation - Secondary Suites - Part 1 Regulatory Changes

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1085) No. 17-017

1. A report recommending first and second readings of Bylaw No. 17-017
2. A bylaw to amend the Zoning Regulation Bylaw to reduce the restrictions in zoning to the development of secondary suites.

1_Bylaw Introduction Report_Bylaw No. 17-017

2_Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1085) No. 17-017

c.

Rezoning Application No. 00458 for 149 Montreal Street

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1071) No. 17-015

1. A report recommending first and second readings of Bylaw No. 17-015
2. A bylaw to add as a permitted use a day care that accommodates not more than 32 children and adding regulations relating to floor area, building height, setbacks, site coverage, and parking for 149 Montreal Street.

1_Bylaw Introduction Report_Bylaw No. 17-015

2_Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1071) No. 17-015

d.

2017 Business Improvement Area Bylaw

Business Improvement Area Rate Bylaw, 2017, No. 17-036

1. A report recommending first, second, and third readings of Bylaw No. 17-036.
2. A bylaw to levy taxes on taxable property located in the Downtown Victoria Business Improvement Area.

1_Bylaw Introduction Report_Bylaw No. 17-036

2_Business Improvement Area Rate Bylaw, 2017, No. 17-036

e.

2017 Boulevard Tax Bylaw

Boulevard Tax Bylaw, 2017, No. 17-037

1. A report recommending first, second, and third readings of Bylaw No. 17-037.
2. A bylaw to assess the cost of maintenance boulevards in the City.

1_Bylaw Introduction Report_Bylaw No. 17-037

2_Boulevard Tax Bylaw, 2017, No. 17-037

f.

Addenda

LATE ITEM: Motorized Sightseeing Vehicle Parking Stands, Vehicles For Hire Bylaw

Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 17) No. 17-038

1. A report recommending first and second readings of Bylaw No. 17-038.
2. A bylaw to extend the current Motor Sightseeing Vehicle Parking Stands 1,2, and 4 allocations to December 31, 2017.

1_Bylaw Introduction Report_Bylaw No. 17-038

2_Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 17) No. 17-038

g.

Addenda

LATE ITEM: Tax Rate Bylaw 2017

Tax Bylaw, 2017, No. 17-039

1. Bylaw No. 17-039 to receive first, second, and third readings, which is a bylaw to impose tax rates and taxes for the year 2017.

Tax Bylaw, 2017, No. 17-039

2.

Second Reading

a.

Rezoning Application No. 00499 for 968 Walker Street & 722 Pine Street

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1090) No. 17-028

b.

Rezoning Application No. 00458 for 149 Montreal Street

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1071) No. 17-015

c.

Victoria Housing Strategy Implementation - Secondary Suites - Part 1 Regulatory Changes

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1085) No. 17-017

d.

2017 Business Improvement Area Bylaw

Business Improvement Area Rate Bylaw, 2017, No. 17-036

e.

2017 Boulevard Tax Bylaw

Boulevard Tax Bylaw, 2017, No. 17-037

f.

Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw

Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2017, No. 16-084

1. A report recommending second and third reading of Bylaw No. 16-084
2. A bylaw to adopt the annual financial plan for the year 2017.

1_Bylaw Introduction Report_Bylaw No. 16-084

2_Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2017, No. 16-084

g.

Addenda

LATE ITEM: Motorized Sightseeing Vehicle Parking Stands, Vehicles For Hire Bylaw

Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 17) No. 17-038

h.

Addenda

LATE ITEM: Tax Rate Bylaw 2017

Tax Bylaw, 2017, No. 17-039

3.

Third Reading

a.

2017 Business Improvement Area Bylaw

Business Improvement Area Rate Bylaw, 2017, No. 17-036

b.

2017 Boulevard Tax Bylaw

Boulevard Tax Bylaw, 2017, No. 17-037

c.

Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw

Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2017, No. 16-084

d.

LATE ITEM: Motorized Sightseeing Vehicle Parking Stands, Vehicles For Hire Bylaw

Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 17) No. 17-038

e.

Addenda

LATE ITEM: Tax Rate Bylaw 2017

Tax Bylaw, 2017, No. 17-039

4.

Adoption

K.

CORRESPONDENCE

1.

Letter from the Mayor of the City of White Rock

A letter dated March 6, 2017, written to the Minister of Finance expressing concerns regarding the equitability of the BC Homeowner Grant legislation, in which the City of Victoria was carbon copied.

Letter from the Mayor of the City of White Rock

2.

Letter from the Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour

A letter dated March 10, 2017 regarding the BC Jobs Plan 5-Year Update.

Letter from the Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour

3.

Letter from the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and the Minister Responsible for Translink

A letter dated March 28, 2017, written to the Capital Regional District (CRD) regarding the notification of refusal to accept Bylaw 4017 "Capital Regional District Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) Bylaw No. 1, 2016" and directing the CRD and other affected local governments to engage in a dispute resolution process, in which the City of Victoria was carbon copied.

Letter from the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and the Minister Responsible for Translink

L.

NEW BUSINESS

M.

QUESTION PERIOD

N.

ADJOURNMENT