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UPDATED AMENDED AGENDA

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

  MEETING OF THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2018, AT 9:00 A.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

CITY HALL, 1 CENTENNIAL SQUARE

Located on the traditional territory of the Esquimalt and Songhees People

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

READING OF MINUTES

 

 

1.

 

 

Minutes from the Meeting held January 11, 2018

 

DRAFT_2018_01_11_COTW Minutes

 

 

 

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

 

2.

 

 

Potential Animal Control Bylaw Amendments

 

Referred from the February 22, 2018 Committee of the Whole Meeting

 

 

 

 

a.

 

 

Council Member Report: Proposed Animal Control Bylaw Amendments

--Councillor Thornton-Joe

 

1_Report_Proposed Animal Control Bylaw Amendments

2_Appendix A_BC SPCA Model Animal Responsibility Bylaws Sept 2017

3_Appendix B_BCSPCA News Story

4_Appendix C_Animal Control Bylaw 11-044 (consolidated)

5_Appendix D_Surrey dog responsibility bylaw review

6_Appendix E_Duncan Animal Control

7_Appendix F_City of Vancouver Animal Control Bylaw No. 9150

8_Appendix G_City of Vancouver Guidelines for Keeping of Backyard Hens

9_Appendix H_Vehicles for Hire bylaw 03-060

 

 

 

 

b.

 

 

Council Member Motion: Proposed Animal Control Bylaw Amendment - Banning Sales in Pet Stores

--Councillor Thornton-Joe

 

Council Member Motion - Animal Control Bylaw - Banning Sales in Pet Stores

 

 

 

 

c.

 

 

Resource Implications of Potential Animal Control Bylaw Amendments

--C. Coates, City Clerk

 

A report providing information regarding resource implications of amending the Animal Control Bylaw.  

 

Recommendation: That Council receive this report for information.

 

1_Report_Resource Implications of Potential Animal Control Bylaw Amendments

2_Attachment_Council Member Motion - Animal Responsibility Bylaws

 

 

 

 

LAND USE MATTERS

 

 

3.

 

 

Temporary Use Permit Application No. 00007 for 629 & 653 Chatham Street (Downtown)

--J. Tinney, Director of Sustainable Planning & Community Development

 

A report providing information and recommendations regarding an application to allow a surface parking lot for up to 38 stalls with associated landscaping for a period of up to three years.

 

Recommendation:That Council decline Temporary Use Permit Application No. 00007 for the property located at 629 and 635 Chatham Street.

 

Late Item:  Presentation

 

1_Report_TUP 00007 for 629 and 635 Chatham Street

2_Attachment A & B_Maps

3_Attachment C_Letter to Mayor and Council

4_Attachment D_Plans

5_LATE_Presentation

 

 

[Addenda]

 

 

4.

 

 

Strategic Direction: Inclusionary Housing and Density Bonus Policy

--J. Tinney, Director of Sustainable Planning & Community Development

 

A report providing information and recommendations regarding the development of a new inclusionary housing policy that will best meet Council's objectives in achieving affordable housing units in projects.

 

Late Item: Presentation

 

Recommendation:That Council: 1. Consider the following strategic approaches in the development of a new Inclusionary Housing and Density Bonus Policy and direct staff to: a) Establish affordable housing targets and levels of affordability to guide community amenity contribution negotiations; b) Prioritize City objectives for community amenity contributions given limits on bonus density; c) Develop a framework for consideration of higher densities above those envisioned in the Official Community Plan in support of affordable housing goals; d) Develop a framework for the provision of bonus density in exchange for on-site affordable housing units, where feasible, within areas of the City through the zoning bylaw in a manner consistent with the Local Government Act; e) Retain a consultant to update the economic analysis that informed the Density Bonus Policy (2016) to inform the above considerations, and; 2. Direct staff to consult with stakeholders and the Community Association Land Use Committees on a draft policy.

 

1_Report_Strategic Direction Inclusionary Housing and Density Bonus Policy

2_Attachement A_Density Bonus Policy

3_Attachment B_Draft Insionary Housing Policy

4_Attachment C_Density Bonus and Affordable Housing Policy Analysis and Recommendations, April 2016

5_LATE_Presentation

 

 

[Addenda]

 

 

5.

 

 

Victoria Housing Fund Application for the North Park Manor at 875 North Park Street (North Park)

--J. Tinney, Director of Sustainable Planning & Community Development

 

A report providing information and recommendations regarding an applicationfrom the North Park Manor Society to assist in the construction of three infill housing units.

 

Late Item: Presentation

 

Recommendation:That Council approve a Victoria Housing Fund grant to the North Park Manor Society in the amount of $30,000 to assist in the construction of three bachelor units of housing for low and medium income seniors at the North Park Manor, located at 875 North Park Street, subject to the following conditions: 1. The grant will be disbursed to the applicant once the Housing Fund Grant Agreement and Housing Agreement have been executed by the applicant. 2. The North Park Manor Society enters into a Housing Fund Grant Agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor that includes the requirements that: a) the North Park Manor Society will identify the City of Victoria as a contributor on publications, documents, and public events related to the development, completion and operation of the project; b) upon project completion, North Park Manor Society will submit a final report to the Sustainable Planning and Community Development Department; and c) the grant is to be repaid by the North Park Manor Society if the project does not proceed as proposed. 3. The North Park Manor Society enters into a Housing Agreement securing the housing units at rental levels consistent with the Victoria Housing Fund Guidelines in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and Director of Sustainable Planning and Community Development.

 

1_Report_VHF for the North Park Manor at 875 North Park Street

2_Attachment 1_Application to the Victoria Housing Fund

3_Attachment 2_Letter to Mayor Council

4_Attachment 3_Project Eligibility Evaluation Form

5_Attachment 4 _Aerial Map

6_LATE_Presentation

 

 

[Addenda]

 

 

STAFF REPORTS

 

 

6.

 

 

Sightseeing Vehicle Parking Stands – Management Review Update

--F. Work, Director of Engineering & Public Works

 

A report providing information and recommendations regarding amendments to the Vehicles for Hire Bylaw, specific to motor sightseeing vehicle parking stands, to promote a more sustainable use of public space.

 

Deferred to a future March Committee of the Whole Meeting

 

 

[Addenda]

 

 

7.

 

 

Parking Stand  Allocations for Horse Drawn Vehicles

--C. Coates, City Clerk

 

A report providing information and recommendations regarding three horse drawn vehicle parking stands.

 

Deferred to a future March Committee of the Whole Meeting

 

 

[Addenda]

 

 

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

8.

 

 

Attendance at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference, May 31 - June 3, 2018

--Councillor Alto

 

A Council member motion providing recommendations regarding a request to attend the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference.

 

Recommendation:That Council authorize the attendance and associated costs for Councillor Alto to attend the FCM Conference to be held in Halifax, NS, May 31 through June 3, 2018. 

 

1_Motion_Attendance at the Federation of Municipalities Annual Conference, May 31 – June 3, 2018

2_Attachment_Conference Attendance Request Spreadsheet

 

 

 

 

9.

 

 

Attendance at the Association of Vancouver Island Coastal Communities 2018 Annual Convention and Annual General Meeting – April 13-15, 2018

--Mayor Helps

 

A Council member motions providing recommendations regarding a request to attend the Association of Vancouver Island Coastal Communities (AVICC) 2018 Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM).

 

Recommendation:That Council authorize the attendance and associated costs for Mayor Helps to attend the AVICC Conference to be held in Victoria, April 13-15, 2018. 

 

1_Motion_Attendance at the AVICC 2018 Annual Convention and AGM – April 13-15, 2018

2_Attachment_Conference Attendance Request Spreadsheet

 

 

 

 

10.

 

 

Attendance at the FCM 2018 Annual Conference and Trade Show -- May 30 – June 3, 2018

--Mayor Helps

 

A Council member motions providing recommendations regarding a request to attend the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) 2018 Annual Conference and Trade Show.

 

Deferred

 

1_Motion_Attendance at the FCM 2018 Annual Conference and Trade Show - May 30 – June 3, 2018

2_Attachment_Conference Attendance Request Spreadsheet

 

 

 

 

11.

 

 

Late Item:Further Support for the 2020 North American Indigenous Games

--Mayor Helps & Councillor Alto

 

A Council member motion providing recommendations regarding support for the 2020 North American Indigenous Games.

 

Recommendation:That, should the Songhees Nation be awarded the 2020 North American Indigenous Games, the City of Victoria will: 1. contribute to the 2020 NAIG up to $225,000 in each of its 2019 and 2020 budget years, from 2018 and 2019 budget surpluses;

2. enourage its municipal neighbours to contribute per capita amounts of the same range (approximately $2.50/per person for two years);

3. work with the 2020 NAIG organizing committee(s) to facilitate use of city sports facilities as needed.

 

Further Support for the 2020 North American Indigenous Games

 

 

[Addenda]

 

 

12.

 

 

Late Item:Advocacy for Youth Programs Funding for Quadra Village Community Centre

--Councillors Isitt & Loveday

 

A Council member motion providing recommendations regarding funding for youth programs deliver by the Quadra Village Community Centre.

 

Recommendation:That Council request that the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Victoria-Swan Lake, copying the provincial Minister of Children and Family Development, requesting that funding be identified and allocated within provincial jurisdiction to ensure continuity and improvements over time for youth programs delivered by the Quadra Village Community Centre.

 

1_Report_Advocacy for Youth Programs Funding for QVCC

2_Attachment 1_Memorandum on QVCC Youth Programs Funding

 

 

[Addenda]

 

 

ADJOURNMENT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

 

 

CONVENE COUNCIL MEETING

 

 

 

MOTION TO CLOSE THE MARCH 8, 2018, COUNCIL MEETING TO THE PUBLIC

That  Council convene a closed meeting that excludes the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter for the reason that the following agenda items deal with matters specified in Sections 90(1) and/or (2) of the Community Charter, namely:

         Section 90 1(a)  personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality;

         Section 90 1(k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public.

 

 

 

APPROVAL OF CLOSED AGENDA

 

 

 

READING OF CLOSED MINUTES

 

 

1.

 

 

Minutes from the closed Meeting held December 14, 2017

 

 

 

 

2.

 

 

Minutes from the closed Meeting held January 11, 2018

 

 

 

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

 

3.

 

 

Proposed Municipal Service

--S. Thompson, Director of Finance

--P. Bruce, Fire Chief

--P. Rantucci, Head of Strategic Real Estate

--J. Huggett, Project Advisor

 

 

 

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

4.

 

 

Appointment

--C. Coates, City Clerk

 

 

 

 

CONSIDERATION TO RISE & REPORT

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

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