A.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

B.

READING OF MINUTES

1.

Minutes from the daytime meeting held November 9, 2017

DRAFT_2017_11_09_Daytime

2.

Minutes from the daytime meeting held November 23, 2017

DRAFT_2017_11_23_Daytime

3.

Minutes from the daytime meeting held December 7, 2017

DRAFT_2017_12_07_Daytime

C.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

1.

Karen Muntean: Public Art Procurement Process Re: "Triangle Island"

2.

Rachelle Keeley: Short Term Rental Proposal

3.

Beverly Booth: Short Term Rental Proposal

4.

Robert McConnell: Negative Impacts of Proposed Cook Street Cycle Lanes

5.

Mary Davies: Misinformation Being Provided to Citizens and Council Members

6.

Donna Dickson: Enforcing New Internet Laws

D.

PROCLAMATIONS

E.

PUBLIC AND STATUTORY HEARINGS

1.

Rezoning Application No. 00584 for 818-826 Johnson Street

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

a.

Addenda

Public Hearing

Rezoning Application No. 00584

To rezone the land known as 818-826 Johnson Street from the CA-HG Zone, Harris Green District, to the CA-83, Harris Green (Cannabis) 2 District, to permit a storefront cannabis retailer.

New Zone: CA-83, Harris Green (Cannabis) 2 District

Legal description: Lot 391, Victoria City

Existing Zone: CA-HG Zone, Harris Green District

Late Item: Correspondence

1_Rezoning 00584_818-826 Johnson Street_August 10, 2017 COTW Report

2_Rezoning 00584_818-826 Johnson Street_Correspondence

3_LATE_Rezoning 00584_818-826 Johnson Street_Correspondence

4_LATE LATE_Rezoning 00584_818-826 Johnson 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. 1115) No. 17-094

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1115) No. 17-094

c.

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

1. Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1115) No. 17-094

2.

Development Variance Permit Application No. 00197 for 501-503 Government Street

Council is considering an application to increase commercial floor space within the existing main building.

a.

Addenda

Opportunity for Public Comment

Development Variance Permit No. 00197

The City of Victoria will be considering the issuance of a Development Variance Permit for the land known as 501-503 Government Street for the purpose of varying certain requirements of the Zoning Regulation Bylaw namely: Section 4.32.7: increasing the permitted commercial floor space from 45 square meters to 95 square meters for the purpose of creating a commercial kitchen within an existing dwelling.

Legal description of the land: Parcel D (DD 3613241) of Lots 1746 and 1747, Victoria City

Late Item: Correspondence

1_DVP 00197_501-503 Government Street_November 9, 2017 COTW Report

2_LATE_DVP 00197_501-503 Government Street_November 9, 2017_Correspondence

Close of Opportunity for Public Comment - Consideration of Approval

b.

Development Variance Permit Approval: To approve the development variance permit, the following motion is in order:

That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit Application No. 00197 for 501-503 Government Street, in accordance with:

1. Plans date stamped August 25, 2017.
2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances:
   1. increase the maximum commercial floor area from 45m2 to 95m2.
3. The Development Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution.

3.

Development Variance Permit Application No. 00184 for 1265 Vista Heights

Council is considering an application to construct a new single family dwelling with a secondary suite.

a.

Opportunity for Public Comment

Development Variance Permit No. 00184

The City of Victoria will be considering the issuance of a Development Variance Permit for the land known as 1265 Vista Heights for the purposes of constructing a single family dwelling.

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

         increase the maximum parking stall area grade from 8% to 10.50%

         decrease the front setback from 7.5m to 5.0m

         permit a roof deck.

Legal description of the land:

Lot 210, Block 11, Section 4, Victoria City, Plan 299

1_DVP 00184_1265 Vista Heights_September 21, 2017 COTW Report

2_DVP 00184_1265 Vista Heights_Correspondence

Close of Opportunity for Public Comment - Consideration of Approval

b.

Development Variance Permit Approval: To approve the development variance permit, the following motion is in order:

That Council authorize the issuance of Development Variance Permit Application No. 00184 for 1265 Vista Heights, in accordance with:

1. Plans date stamped August 23, 2017.
2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances:
   1. relaxation to permit a roof deck
   2. reduce the front yard setback from 7.50m to 5.00m
   3. increase the maximum parking stall area grade from 8% to 10.50%.
3. Registration of a Section 219 Covenant on title to ensure the roof deck is used solely for the purposes pertaining to sustainable environmental initiatives, including but not limited to, solar panels and green roofs.
4. The Development Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution.

4.

Land Use Contract Discharge (Rezoning Application No. 00568) and Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00050 for 875 & 877 North Park Street

Council is considering an application to discharge an existing land use contract in order to convert the existing ground floor amenity space in the building into three affordable rental dwelling units.

a.

Addenda

Public Hearing

Land Use Contract Discharge (Rezoning No. 00568)

The Council of the City of Victoria will consider adoption of Bylaw No. 17-132 directing discharge of the land use contract at the following properties located in the City of Victoria:

         875 and 877 North Park Street

The termination of the land use contract will be effective immediately after adoption of the bylaw directing discharge of it.

Late Item: Correspondence

1_LUC Discharge_875 & 877 North Park Street_December 14, 2017 Council Report

2_LUC Discharge_875 & 877 North Park Street_November 23, 2017 Council Report

3_LUC Discharge_875 & 877 North Park Street_October 19, 2017 COTW Report

4_LUC Discharge_875 & 877 North Park Street_Correspondence

5_LATE_LUC Discharge_875 & 877 North Park Street_Correspondence

6_LATE LATE_LUC Discharge_875 & 877 North Park Street_Correspondence

b.

Development Permit with Variances No. 00050

The Council of the City of Victoria will consider issuing a Development Permit with Variance for the land known as 875 and 877 North Park Street, in Development Permit Area 3(HC), for purposes of approving minor exterior changes to the ground floor of the existing building.

The Development Permit will vary the following requirement of the Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Schedule C – Off-street Parking:

         Part A (10): reduce the required number of parking spaces from 84 to 52 parking spaces.

1_DPV 00050_875 & 877 North Park Street_October 19, 2017 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. Land Use Contract Discharge (875 and 877 North Park Street) Bylaw No. 17-132

Land Use Contract Discharge (875 and 877 North Park Street) Bylaw No. 17-132

d.

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

1. Land Use Contract Discharge (875 and 877 North Park Street) Bylaw No. 17-132
2. Housing Agreement (875 and 877 North Park Street) Bylaw (2017) No. 17-133

Housing Agreement (875 and 877 North Park Street) Bylaw (2017) No. 17-133

e.

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. 00050 for 875 and 877 North Park, in accordance with:

1. Plans date stamped August 2, 2017.
2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances:
   1. Schedule C, Part A (10): reduce the required number of parking spaces from 84 to 52 parking spaces.
3. The Development Permit lapsing two years from the date of this resolution.

5.

Rezoning Application No. 00581 for 2018-2030 Douglas Street & 649 Pembroke Street

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

a.

Public Hearing

Rezoning Application No. 00581

To rezone a portion of the land known as 2018-2030 Douglas Street and 649 Pembroke Street from the M-1 Zone, Limited Light Industrial District, to the M-1C Zone, Limited Light Industrial (Cannabis) District, to permit a storefront cannabis retailer.

New Zone: M-1C Zone, Limited Light Industrial (Cannabis) District

Legal description: Lot A, Lots 878, 881, 882, and 883, Victoria City, Plan 39860

Existing Zone: M-1 Zone, Limited Light Industrial District

1_Rezoning 00581_2018-2030 Douglas Street & 649 Pembroke Street_September 7, 2017 COTW Report

2_Rezoning 00581_2018-2030 Douglas Street & 649 Pembroke 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. 1118) No. 17-100

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1118) No. 17-100

c.

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

1. Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1118) No. 17-100

6.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw Amendment: Schedule D - Home Occupations

Council is considering an amendment to the Zoning Regulation Bylaw, in regards to Schedule D - Home Occupations, to allow more than one home occupation at a single dwelling, provided only one of the home occupations has customers that would attend and park at the dwelling; and to prohibit cannabis-related businesses.

a.

Public Hearing

Schedule D - Home Occupations

To amend Schedule D – Home Occupations of the Zoning Regulation Bylaw to increase the number of allowed home occupations at a single dwelling from one to three, provided only one of the home occupations has customers that would attend and park at the dwelling; and to prohibit cannabis-related businesses.

This amendment bylaw will affect residential properties throughout the City. To check how a particular property will be affected, please contact the Zoning Department at 250-361-0316 or zoning@victoria.ca.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw Amendments_Schedule D - Home Occupations_November 16, 2017 COTW Report

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. 1123) No. 17-110

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1123) No. 17-110

c.

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

1. Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1123) No. 17-110

F.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

1.

Dwayne Leskewitch: Local Community Development Issues

2.

Jordan Reichert: Horse Drawn Carriages in Victoria

3.

Dave Davies: Addressing Perceived Bias

4.

Margaret McCullough: Plastic Bag Reduction

5.

Rachael Montgomery: Check-Out Bag Regulation

6.

Addenda

Late Item: Carolyn Whittaker: Check-Out Bag Regulation

7.

Addenda

Late Item: Douglas Curran: Local Government Act and CACs

8.

Late Item: Chris Zmuda: Negligent of City

G.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1.

Letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

A letter of response dated December 5, 2017, regarding a request for amendments to the Local Government Act and the Assessment Act.

Letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

2.

Letter from the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy

A letter of response dated December 6, 2017, regarding the work the City of Victoria is doing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Letter from the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy

3.

Letter from the Mayor of the Town of View Royal

A letter dated December 8, 2017, addressed to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, regarding a regional transportation system.

Letter from the Mayor of the Town of View Royal

4.

Letter from the Corporation of the Township of Esquimalt

A letter dated December 8, 2017, addressed to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, regarding a regional transportation system with the Capital Regional District.

Letter from the Corporation of the Township of Esquimalt

5.

Letter from the District of Sooke

A letter of response dated December 8, 2017, regarding the City of Victoria's checkout back regulation bylaw.

Letter from the District of Sooke

6.

Addenda

Late Item: Letter from the Mayor of the City of Powell River

A letter dated December 28, 2017, addressed to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, regarding support for the City of Victoria's single-use checkout bag initiative.

Letter from the Mayor of the City of Powell River

7.

Rise and Report from Closed Meeting for Information

a.

From the November 16, 2017 Closed Council Meeting:

That Council:

1. Reappoint to the External Grant Review Committee for a one year term:
   1. Louise MacDonald
   2. Danella Parks from September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018.
2. Reappoint to the External Grant Review Committee for a two year term:
   1. Shannon Alderdice
   2. Melissa Avdeeff
   3. Margaret Eckenfelde

from September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2019

3. Rise and report on the appointments once the applicants have been notified.

H.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

1.

Committee of the Whole

a.

Report from the January 4, 2018 COTW Meeting

2018_01_04_COTW_Report

b.

Addenda

Report from the January 8, 2018 COTW Meeting

Late Item: Report

2018_01_08_COTW_Report

c.

Addenda

Report from the January 11, 2017 COTW Meeting

Late Item: Report

2018_01_11_COTW_Report

I.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

J.

BYLAWS

1.

Temporary Borrowing Bylaw, 2018

A report recommending first, second, and third readings of Bylaw No. 18-010.

Bylaw Introduction Report_Bylaw No. 18-010

a.

Temporary Borrowing Bylaw, 2018 No. 18-010

A bylaw to provide for the borrowing of money that may be necessary to meet the current lawful expenditures of the City.

Recommendation: That Council give first, second, and third readings to Bylaw No. 18-010.

Temporary Borrowing Bylaw, 2018 No. 18-010

2.

Bylaw for Checkout Bag Regulations

a.

Checkout Bag Regulation Bylaw No. 18-008

A bylaw to regulate the business use of single use checkout bags to reduce the creation of waste and associated municipal costs, to better steward municipal property, including sewers, streets, and parks, and to promote responsible and sustainable business practices that are consistent with the values of the community.

Recommendation: That Council adopt Bylaw No. 18-008.

Checkout Bag Regulation Bylaw No. 18-008

K.

CORRESPONDENCE

1.

Addenda

Late Item: Letter from the City of Parksville

A letter dated December 19, 2017 regarding the prevention of quagga and zebra mussels.

Letter from the City of Parksville

2.

Addenda

Late Item: Letter from the City of West Kelowna

A letter dated December 13, 2017 regarding cannabis tax revenue.

Letter from the City of West Kelowna

L.

NEW BUSINESS

M.

QUESTION PERIOD

N.

ADJOURNMENT