A.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

B.

READING OF MINUTES

1.

Minutes from the daytime meeting held April 6, 2017

DRAFT_2017_04_06_Daytime

2.

Minutes from the evening meeting held April 13, 2017

DRAFT_2017_04_13_Evening

C.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

1.

Addenda

Jimmy Miller: "Skatespot" and Skatepark Advocacy Withdrawn

2.

Addenda

Carla Hyslop: Skateboarding as a (Mentally) Health Activity Withdrawn

3.

Kristina Leach: Daycare Crisis in Victoria

4.

John McLaren: Improvement in the Federal Government's Processing of Refugee Sponsorship

5.

Kira Kelly: Low Barrier Housing

6.

David MacDonald: Homelessness Mythtakes

D.

PROCLAMATIONS

1.

"Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" - May 2017

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

2.

"Putting Investors First Month" - May 2017

Putting Investors First Month

3.

"Huntington Awareness Month" - May 2017

Huntington Awareness Month

4.

"Cruise Industry Day" - May 2, 2017

Cruise Industry Day

5.

"Highland Games Week" - May 16 to 22, 2017

Highland Games Week

6.

Addenda

Late Item: “Speech and Hearing Awareness Month" - May 2017

Speech and Hearing Awareness Month

E.

PUBLIC AND STATUTORY HEARINGS

1.

Development Variance Permit Application No. 00183 for 2625 Shakespeare Street

Council is considering a Development Variance Permit for approval of additions and secondary suite, the proposal requires variance for additional floor area, rear yard and side yard setback for previous unapproved additions.

a.

Hearing

Development Variance Permit No. 00183

The City of Victoria will consider the issuance of a Development Variance Permit for the land known as 2625 Shakespeare Street for the purposes to allow for previous alterations that were completed without permits and to allow for a secondary suite. The Development Permit will vary the following requirements of the Zoning Regulation Bylaw:

•         Reduce the rear yard setback from 8.38m to 7.6m

•         Reduce the side yard setback from 1.52m to 1.5m

•         Increase the maximum floor area added to a building when installing a secondary suite from 20m2 to 67.8m2

Legal description of the land:

Lot 19, Block 5, Section 48, Victoria District, Plan 835

DVP 00183_2625 Shakespeare Street_February 9, 2017 COTW Report

Close of Hearing - Consideration of Approval

b.

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

That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit Application No. 00183 for

2625 Shakespeare Street, in accordance with:

1. Plans date stamped January 24, 2017.

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

1. reduce the rear yard setback from 8.38 metres to 7.6 metres;
2. reduce the side yard setback (east) from 1.52 metres to 1.5 metres;
3. increase the allowable extension of enclosed floor area for secondary suites from 20 square metres to 67.8 square metres.

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

2.

Development Permit Application with Variances No. 00027 for 1070 Joan Crescent

Council is considering a Development Permit with Variance for roof projection over the property line to allow the construction of the visitor centre.

a.

Hearing

Development Permit with Variance No. 00027

The Council of the City of Victoria will consider issuing a Development Permit with Variances for the land known as 1070 Joan Crescent, in Development Permit Area 15C, Intensive Residential – Rockland, for the purpose of allowing a roof overhang of the proposed visitor centre to encroach 0.80 m into adjacent property at 1044 Joan Crescent, commonly referred to as Craigdarroch Castle.

The Development Permit will vary the Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Introduction and General Regulations, Part 19, to permit a portion of a building (roof overhang) to be erected partly on one lot and partly on another lot.

Legal description of the land:

Parcel L (Being a consolidation of lots 127 and 128, See CA4773883), Section 74, Victoria District, Plan 985

DPV 00027_1070 Joan Crescent_February 9, 2017 COTW Report

Close of Hearing - Consideration of Approval

b.

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

That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit with Variance Application

No. 00027 for 1070 Joan Crescent, in accordance with:

1. Plans date stamped December 28, 2016.
2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements, except for Introduction and General Regulations, Section 19, to permit a portion of a building (roof overhang of 0.80m) to be erected partly on one lot and partly on another lot.
3. The Development Permit lapsing two years from the date of the original permit (DP No. 000448, expiry date January 14, 2018).
4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit the appropriate encroachment agreement be executed to the satisfaction of the Director of Sustainable Planning and Community Development.

3.

Rezoning Application No. 00458 for 149 Montreal Street

Council is considering a rezoning application to allow for the proposal of a daycare building.

a.

Addenda

Public Hearing

Rezoning Application No. 00458

To amend the Zoning Regulation Bylaw for the R1-8 Zone, Montreal Day Care District, relating to the lands known as 149 Montreal Street 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 and parking.

Existing Zone: R1-8 Zone, Montreal Day Care District

Legal Description: Lot 1, Section 25, Beckley Farm, Victoria City, Plan 5275

Late Item: Correspondence

1_Rezoning 00458_149 Montreal Street_April 13, 2017 Council Report

2_Rezoning 00458_149 Montreal Street_January 26, 2017 Council Report

3_Rezoning 00458_149 Montreal Street_October 16, 2014 PLUC Report

4_Rezoning 00458_149 Montreal Street_Correspondence

5_LATE_Rezoning 00458_149 Montreal Street_Correspondence

6_LATE LATE_Rezoning 00458_149 Montreal Street_Correspondence

7_LATE LATE LATE_Rezoning 00458_149 Montreal 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:

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

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

c.

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

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

4.

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

Council is considering an amendment to the zoning bylaw, to increase the number of secondary suites while maintaining livability, safety, and affordability.

a.

Public Hearing

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

The purpose of this Bylaw is to amend the Zoning Regulation Bylaw by moving the parking requirements for Secondary Suites from Schedule J – Secondary Suite Regulations to Schedule C – Off-Street Parking, and by subsequently deleting the remainder of Schedule J in its entirety to reduce restrictions in zoning to the development of secondary suites.

This amendment bylaw will affect properties throughout the city that are in zones that allow single-family dwellings, with the exception of properties within “Small Lot Zones”. “Small Lot Zones” are defined as zones with the phrase “small lot” in their zone name or title. Therefore, the properties affected will be those in the R1-A, R1-B or R1-G zones, or any other zone that refers to the R1-A, R1-B or R1-G zone with respect to permitted uses. To check whether a particular property will be affected, please contact the Zoning Department at 250-361-0316 or zoning@victoria.ca. Zoning can also be found by looking up the property address on VicMap. To access VicMap, click the “VicMap” button on the homepage of the City of Victoria’s website: www.victoria.ca.

Victoria Housing Strategy Initiative_Secondary Suites_November 24, 2016 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:

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

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

c.

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

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

F.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

1.

Rebecca Siebert: Refugee Sponsorship and Settlement Processing Policy

2.

Michael Rae: Refugee Sponsorship and Settlement Process

3.

Addenda

Late Item: Tony Joe: Foreign Buyer Tax and Vacant Property Tax

4.

Addenda

Late Item: Emma Parston: Non-Resident Speculators Tax

5.

Addenda

Late Item: Charlie Ursell: Non-Resident Speculators Tax

6.

Addenda

Late Item: Kane Adams: Foreign Buyers Tax

7.

Addenda

Late Item: Lyndsey Easton: Foreign Buyers Tax

8.

Addenda

Late Item: Eric Swanson: Non-Resident Speculators Tax

9.

Addenda

Late Item: Mike Nugent: Affordable Housing and Foreign Buyer Tax

10.

Addenda

Late Item: Tara Skobel: All Wheels Park in Topaz Park Withdrawn

G.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1.

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

A letter dated March 30, 2017 advising that the City's application for an infrastructure planning grant has been approved for the Bowker Creek Daylighting Feasibility Study in the amount of $10,000.

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

2.

Letter from the Office of the Minister of Finance

A letter dated March 31, 2017 acknowledging receipt of the City's letter dated February 6, 2017 regarding support for Bill C-323 for the rehabilitation of historic buildings in Canada.

Letter from the Office of the Minister of Finance

3.

Letter from the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada

A letter of response dated March 7, 2017 regarding the clemency of Leonard Peltier.

Letter from the Minister of Justice and Attorney General for Canada

4.

Update Report - Rezoning Application No. 00513 and Development Permit Application No. 000460 for 701 Belleville Street

A report providing an update on the application, and recommending first and second readings of Bylaw No. 17-034, and first, second, and third readings of Bylaw No. 17-035.

Recommendation:

Rezoning Application No. 00513

1. That Council give first and second reading and direct staff to set the Public Hearing for

attached Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw No. 17-034 for 701 Belleville

Street.

2. That concurrent with first and second reading of the Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw No. 17-034, that Council give the necessary readings to Housing Agreement Bylaw

No. 17-035, and that Council consider enacting Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 17-035 if

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw No. 17-034 is approved.

Development Permit Application No. 000460

That Council consider the following motion after the Public Hearing for Rezoning Application

No.00513, if it is approved:

"That Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit Application No. 000460 for 701

Belleville Street, subject to a Statutory Right-of-Way being registered on the title of the property to

the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Public Works, in accordance with:

1. Plans date stamped March 24, 2017.

2. Development meeting all Zoning Regulation Bylaw requirements.

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

Rezoning 00513 & DP 000460_701 Belleville Street_Update Report

H.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

1.

Committee of the Whole

a.

Report from the April 20, 2017 COTW Meeting

2017_04_20_COTW_Report

b.

Addenda

Report from the April 27, 2017 COTW Meeting

Late Item: COTW Report

2017_04_27_COTW_Report

I.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

J.

BYLAWS

1.

First Readings

a.

Rezoning Application No. 00552 for 695 Alpha Street

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1089) No. 17-026

1. A report recommending first and second readings of Bylaw No. 17-026.
2. A bylaw to rezone the land known as 695 Alpha Street to the C1-CC Zone, Limited Commercial (Cannabis) District.

Recommendation: First and Second Readings of Bylaw No. 17-026.

1_Bylaw Introduction Report_Bylaw No. 17-026

2_Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1089) No. 17-026

b.

Rezoning Application No. 00513 for 701 Belleville Street

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1095) No. 17-034

1. A bylaw to rezone the lands known as 701 Belleville Street.

Recommendation: First and Second Readings of Bylaw No. 17-034.

Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1095) No. 17-034

c.

Housing Agreement Bylaw for 701 Belleville Street

Housing Agreement (701 Belleville Street) Bylaw No. 17-035

1. A bylaw to authorize an agreement for rental housing for seniors.

Recommendation: First, Second and Third Readings of Bylaw No. 17-035.

Housing Agreement (701 Belleville Street) Bylaw No. 17-035

d.

Addenda

Vehicles for Hire

Vehicles For Hire Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 18) No. 17-040

1. A bylaw to allocate Motor Vehicle Sightseeing Parking Stand 3.

Recommendation: First, Second, and Third Readings of Bylaw No. 17-040.

Late Item: Bylaw

Vehicles For Hire Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 18) No. 17-040

2.

Adoption

a.

2017 Business Improvement Area Bylaw

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

A bylaw to levy taxes on taxable property located in the Downtown Victoria Business Improvement Area.

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

b.

2017 Boulevard Tax Bylaw

Boulevard Tax Bylaw, 2017, No. 17-037

A bylaw to assess the cost of maintenance boulevards in the City.

Boulevard Tax Bylaw, 2017, No. 17-037

c.

Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw

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

A bylaw to adopt the annual financial plan for the year 2017.

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

d.

Tax Rate Bylaw 2017

Tax Bylaw, 2017, No. 17-039

A Bylaw to impose tax rates and taxes for the year 2017.

Tax Bylaw, 2017, No. 17-039

e.

Motorized Sightseeing Vehicle Parking Stands, Vehicles For Hire Bylaw

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

A bylaw to extend the current Motor Sightseeing Vehicle Parking Stands 1,2, and 4 allocations to December 31, 2017.

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

K.

CORRESPONDENCE

1.

Letter from the Founder of Creating Homefulness Society

A letter dated April 5, 2017 requesting that the City send a letter of support to the BC Agricultural Land Commission on the Woodwynn Farms, farm-based treatment program.

Letter from Woodwynn Farms Creating Homefulness Society

2.

Addenda

Late Item: Letter from Generation Squeeze

A letter dated April 20, 2017 expressing the organization's support for asking the province to apply the Foreign Buyers' Tax to Victoria and the Capital Regional District.

Letter from Generation Squeeze

3.

Addenda

Late Item: Letter from the James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA)

A letter dated April 18, 2017 requesting that the City of Victoria partner with the JBNA to host a Conveyancing Technical Forum to discuss the Capital Regional District wastewater project conveyance system.

Letter from the James Bay Neighbourhood Association

L.

NEW BUSINESS

1.

Advocacy to Improve the Refugee Sponsorship and Settlement Process

--Councillor Isitt and Councillor Loveday

Report_Advocacy to Improve the Refugee Sponsorship and Settlement Process

M.

QUESTION PERIOD

N.

ADJOURNMENT