REVISED AGENDA - VICTORIA CITY COUNCIL

 

Meeting #:
Date:	Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 6:30 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.
Location:	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.

Music Performance

Performances by the Victoria Conservatory of Music:

• The VCM Reed Ensemble: Liz Bass, Ken Cooley, David Reihm, and Janis Thorkelssohn
• Solo Clarinet: Camilo Aybar, accompanied by Sandra Fletcher on Piano

Coached/Taught by Dr. Jack Edwards.

B.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

C.

READING OF MINUTES

C.1

Minutes from the daytime meeting held February 7, 2019

C.2

Minutes from the daytime meeting held March 21, 2019

Addendum

C.3

Minutes from the daytime meeting held April 18, 2019

C.4

Minutes from the daytime meeting held May 2, 2019

C.5

Minutes from the daytime meeting held May 16, 2019

C.6

Minutes from the daytime meeting held May 23, 2019

C.7

Minutes from the daytime meeting held June 6, 2019

Addendum

D.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

D.1

Kristy Luttman, Cleo Hunt, Justin Lan, and Joelle Lo: Single-Use Plastic Reduction Strategy in Victoria

D.2

Luke Mari: Victoria Rental Housing Stats

D.3

Geraldine Glattstein: Summer Access to Gonzales Beach for Dogs

D.4

Helen Leslie: Horse Carriage Industry

D.5

Elise Wren: Revitalization of 2713 Quadra Street - Parking Variance Application

D.6

Callum Haslam: Single Use Plastic Ban

D.7

Megan Ingram: Single Use Plastics in Victoria

E.

PROCLAMATIONS

E.1

"Small Business Month" - June 2019

Addendum

E.2

"International Medical Marijuana Day" - June 11, 2019

Addendum

E.3

"World Refugee Day" - June 20, 2019

Addendum

F.

PUBLIC AND STATUTORY HEARINGS

F.1

1068 Chamberlain Street: Development Permit with Variance Application No. 00110

Council is considering an application to construct a duplex with a secondary suite.

Addendum: Correspondence

F.1.a

Opportunity for Public Comment & Consideration of Approval

• Motion to approve development permit with variances

F.2

2832 and 2838 Shakespeare Street: Rezoning Application No. 00656 and Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00116

Council is considering an application to subdivide and rezone the existing two lots, and create a new small lot facing Morley Street.

F.2.a

Public Hearing & Consideration of Approval

• Motion to give 3rd reading to:
• Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1188) No. 19-056
• Motion to adopt:
• Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1188) No. 19-056
• Motion to approve development permit with variances

F.3

553 Raynor Avenue: Rezoning Application No. 00616

Council is considering an application for additional floor area in the existing house for a single-family dwelling with a secondary suite.

F.3.a

Opportunity for Public Comment & Consideration of Approval:

• Motion to give 3rd reading to:
  • Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1190) No. 19-059
• Motion to adopt:
• Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1190) No. 19-059

G.

REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL

G.1

Victoria Wheatley: Sustainable Plastics and Need for a Single Use Plastic Ban

G.2

Ruben Anderson: Fernwood Solar Bulk Buy

Addendum

G.3

Sean Kahil: Cyrstal Pool

Addendum

G.4

Lena Toncev: North Park

Addendum

G.5

Keith Rosenberg: Remembrance Day

Addendum

G.6

Carol Lewis: Single-Use Plastic Ban

Addendum

H.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

H.1

Letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

A letter of response dated May 10, 2019, regarding a recent resolution on the extension of a vacancy taxation authority to all local governments.

H.2

Letter from the Mayor of the Town of View Royal

A letter of response dated May 13, 2019, regarding Climate Action through a Major Expansion of Public Transit Ridership.

H.3

Letter from the President of the Union of BC Municipalities

A letter of response dated May 14, 2019, regarding the 2019 resolutions endorsed by City Council.

H.4

Letter from the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Addendum

A letter of response dated June 3, 2019, regarding Provincial climate leadership.

H.5

Rise and Report

H.5.a

From the September 6, 2018 Closed Council Meeting

That Council authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a lease renewal with the Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling Club for part of 720 Belleville Street for a period of three years commencing September 21, 2018, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, subject to the publication of the statutory notices required by the Community Charter.

H.5.b

From the September 20, 2018 Closed Council Meeting

That Council authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a licence, in a form satisfactory to the City Clerk, for a portion of the land located at 1321 Waddington Alley with II Terrazzo Ristorante Ltd. (Inc. # BC0652303) for a period of five years commencing October 1, 2018 at a base rent of $5,800.00 per annum, plus GST, subject to the publication of the statutory notices required by the Community Charter.

H.5.c

From the September 20, 2018 Closed Council Meeting

That Council authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an easement with School District 61, in a form satisfactory to the City Clerk and the City Solicitor, for access and egress of a City lot at 3017 Quadra Street, adjacent to Quadra Elementary School.

I.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

I.1

Committee of the Whole

I.1.a

Report from the June 6, 2019 COTW Meeting

Link to the June 6, 2019 COTW Agenda

I.1.a.a

902, 906 & 910 McClure Street (Abigail's Hotel) - Rezoning Application No. 00648, Development Permit with Variance Application No. 000530, & Heritage Designation Application No. 00181 (Fairfield)

I.1.a.b

Mayor Helps Travel Request- Tour of Ambrose Place, Edmonton, Alberta on June 17-18

I.1.a.c

Mayor Helps Travel Request - Wellbeing Cities Forum, Montreal, Quebec on June 18-20

I.1.a.d

Greater Victoria Harbour Authority Presentation

I.1.a.e

North Park Neighbourhood Association Presentation

I.1.a.f

1708 Coronation Avenue - Rezoning Application No. 00663 and Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00663 (North Jubilee)

I.1.a.g

2921 Gosworth Road - Update Report for Rezoning Application No. 00649 and Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00096 (Oaklands)

I.1.a.h

589 Toronto Street - Rezoning Application No. 00661 (James Bay)

I.1.a.i

561 & 565 Toronto Street - Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00091 (James Bay)

I.1.a.j

701 Tyee Road (Railyards) - Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00080 (Victoria West)

I.1.a.k

2713 Quadra Street - Development Permit with Variance Application No. 00112 (Hillside/Quadra)

I.1.a.l

Update: Growing in the City Urban Food Program

I.1.a.m

Food Bearing, Pollinator and Native Plant Species Landscape Design Guidelines

I.1.a.n

Topaz Park Improvement Plan and Victoria High School Sport Field Project

I.1.a.o

Police Board Special Events Budget

I.1.a.p

Jobs for the Future 2041 Action Plan

I.1.b

Report from the June 13, 2019 COTW Meeting

Link to the June 13, 2019 COTW Agenda

Addendum: Report

I.1.b.a

Conference Attendance Request for Councillor Dubow at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities

I.1.b.b

1st Quarter Update - VicPD

I.1.b.c

External Grant Review Committee - Grant Allocations

I.1.b.d

Presentation: City Family - Janice Simcoe

I.1.b.e

1712 and 1720 Fairfield Road (Rhodo) - Update on Rezoning Application No. 00618 and Development Variances Application No. 00098 (Gonzales)

I.1.b.f

603-607 Pandora Avenue (Plaza Hotel) - Heritage Alteration Permit Application No. 00235 (Downtown)

I.1.b.g

Application of Equity and Affordability Policies

J.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

K.

BYLAWS

K.1

Bylaws for 919 and 923 Caledonia Avenue, Rezoning Application

A report recommending:

• 1st and 2nd readings of:
• Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1192) No. 19-061
• Heritage Designation (919 Caledonia Avenue) Bylaw No. 19-044
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings of:
  • Housing Agreement (919 and 923 Caledonia Avenue) Bylaw (2019) No. 19-062

 

The application is ready to proceed to Public Hearing and proposes to retain and heritage-designate the existing single-family dwelling and construct a multiple-dwelling building consisting of residential rental units and an underground parkade.

K.2

Bylaws for 210 Gorge Road East, Rezoning Application

A report recommending:

• 1st and 2nd readings of:
• Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1167) No. 18-095
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings of:
  • Housing Agreement (210 Gorge Road) Bylaw (2019) No. 18-096
• Consideration of updated development permit with variances motion

 

The application is ready to proceed to Public Hearing and proposes to construct a six-storey, multiple-dwelling building consisting of rental units and supportive housing units.

K.3

Bylaw for Miscellaneous Bylaws Consequential Amendments

A report recommending:

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings of:
  • Miscellaneous Bylaws Consequential amendments Bylaw 2019, No. 19-067

 

The purpose of the bylaw is to amend a number of City Bylaws as a consequence of the adoption of the Zoning Bylaw 2018, No. 18-072.

K.4

Land Use Procedures Bylaw

Adoption of:

• Land Use Procedures Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 10) No. 19-037

 

The purpose of the bylaw is to amend the Land Use Procedures Bylaw to:

1. clarify certain provisions in relation to fees and process;
2. add row numbers for ease of reference in Schedule D;
3. add a type of parking variance and Development Permit Area 15F to the list of delegated permits in Schedule D; and
4. update and clarify the items required in a landscape security estimate in Schedule E.

K.5

Bylaw for Vancouver Island Inter-Community Business Licensing

Addendum

A report recommending:

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings of:
  • Vancouver Island Inter-Community Business Licensing Bylaw No. 19-064

 

The purpose of the bylaw is to establish the City of Victoria's participation in an inter-community business licensing framework on Vancouver Island.

L.

CORRESPONDENCE

L.1

Letter from the Mayor of the District of Sechelt

Addendum

A letter dated June 5, 2019, regarding a call to Action from the Town of Gibsons Mayor Bill Beamish, shíshálh Nation Chief Warren Paull, Sunshine Coast Regional District Chair Lori Pratt, and the District of Sechelt Mayor Darnelda Siegers to help promote naloxone distribution and training in B.C. communities.

M.

NEW BUSINESS

M.1

Solar Panels for 1240 Gladstone Avenue

N.

QUESTION PERIOD

O.

ADJOURNMENT