Victoria public meetings in 2023

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider reports from the Committee of the Whole, including several rezoning and development permit applications, and to give readings to multiple bylaws. The agenda includes items on housing, heritage, cannabis retail, and utility rates. A portion of the meeting will be closed to the public for legal, personnel, and intergovernmental matters.

• Rezoning for 251 Esquimalt Road, 355 Catherine Street, 210 Kimta Road to increase density to 4.58:1 FSR and height to ~32 storeys
• Heritage designation for 1737 Rockland Avenue
• Adoption of 2024 water, solid waste, and sewer utility rate bylaws
• Development variance permit for 626 Gorge Road East to allow residential use of commercial units
• Development permit for garden suite at 965 Cowichan Street

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss land use applications, including a proposed 23-storey residential building at 937 View Street that staff recommend declining, and rezoning for townhouses at 2816 Irma Street and 448 Wilson/422 Edward Street. The committee will also consider reports on cannabis retail license recommendations, a housing grant reallocation, and council member motions on a washroom and youth services.

• 937 View Street: 23-storey, 269-unit rental building; variances for height (27m to 73.4m) and storeys (10 to 23); staff recommend decline
• 2816 Irma Street: rezoning for six townhouse units, recommend proceed to bylaw readings
• 448 Wilson Street and 422 Edward Street: rezoning for ~20-unit ground-oriented multiple dwelling, recommend proceed to bylaw readings
• Cannabis retail license recommendations for Flight Cannabis (182 Wilson St) and Burb Cannabis (568 Yates St)
• Reallocate Victoria Housing Reserve Fund grant for 3211-3223 Quadra Street

Council

Victoria City Council is meeting to hold public hearings and consider approvals for two rezoning and development permit applications: one for an 11-unit townhouse development at 624 and 628 Manchester Road, and another for a four-unit townhouse at 1326 Pandora Avenue. The agenda also includes requests from residents to address council about banning glue boards for mice, and a presentation about Bill 35.

• Public hearing and consideration of approval for rezoning and development permit with variances at 624 and 628 Manchester Road (11-unit townhouse development)
• Public hearing and consideration of approval for rezoning and development permit with variances at 1326 Pandora Avenue (four-unit townhouse)
• Requests to address council from six residents regarding banning mice glue boards
• Request to address council from Brendan Harris regarding Bill 35

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws and reports, including first three readings of the Missing Middle housing zoning amendment, 2024 utility rate increases, a market rental building tax exemption, and new property-in-custody rules. They will also decide on a temporary use permit for a limited-service hotel on Fisgard Street and endorse reports from recent Committee of the Whole meetings. The meeting includes a closed session for legal, land, and personnel matters.

• First three readings of Zoning Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 23-099 to implement missing middle housing
• First three readings of 2024 Solid Waste and Utility Rate Bylaws (23-095, 23-096, 23-097) increasing fees
• First three readings of Market Rental Building Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 23-102
• First three readings of Property in Custody Bylaw No. 23-105 and amendments (23-106)
• Temporary Use Permit for 539-545 ½ Fisgard Street for a limited-service hotel

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several land use applications, including a mixed-use project at 1050 Yates Street. Members are also considering updates to recreation fees, short term rental bylaws, and development cost charge policies.

• Development permit for two purpose-built rental buildings at 1050 Yates Street
• Rezoning applications for 1733, 1735, 1737 Fairfield Road and 1964 Fairfield/507 Foul Bay Road
• Proposed amendments to the Recreation Fees Bylaw (06-056)
• Development Cost Charges (DCC) review and policy direction
• Motion regarding fee changes to Short Term Rental Bylaws

Special Committee of the Whole

The Special Committee of the Whole will review the 2024 Draft Budget Public Engagement Summary Report. Members will also discuss the 2024-2028 Draft Financial Plan, including revenue tax policy and reserve funds.

• 2024 Draft Budget Public Engagement Summary Report
• 2024-2028 Draft Financial Plan
• Police Board 2024 Provisional Budget
• Greater Victoria Public Library (GVPL) Budget Package

Council (to follow COTW)

The Council will consider several rezoning and development permit applications for multi-family townhouses and rental units. They will also review amendments to the Vehicles for Hire Bylaw and adopt housing agreements for affordable rentals.

• Rezoning 624 and 628 Manchester Road for an 11-unit townhouse development
• Rezoning 1326 Pandora Avenue for a four-unit residential townhouse
• Amendment to Vehicles for Hire Bylaw regarding sightseeing vehicle parking stands
• Adoption of housing agreements for 710 Caledonia Avenue and 1961 Douglas Street
• Development permit for 827 Fort Street to increase rental units from 105 to 119

Council

Victoria City Council is holding public hearings and considering approvals for two rezoning and development permit applications: a new single-family dwelling with a secondary suite at 970 Walker Street, and a consolidation of two lots to build a six-storey residential building with a roof deck at 1039 and 1043 Meares Street. The agenda also includes several requests to address council from community groups and individuals on topics like cycling education, youth climate programs, and tourism economy.

• Public hearing and consideration of approval for rezoning and development permit with variances at 970 Walker Street (Bylaw No. 23-082)
• Public hearing and consideration of approval for rezoning and development permit with variances at 1039 and 1043 Meares Street (Bylaw No. 23-083)
• Requests to address council from Capital Bike, Youth Climate Corps, Fernwood Neighbourhood Resources Group, West Coast Association for Property Rights, and BC Hydro
• Poetry reading by Youth Poet Laureate Eva Haas

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a rezoning application for 133 and 135 Gorge Road East to allow mixed-use residential rental. Members will also discuss the Greater Victoria Public Library budget and the impacts of several BC Government Bills regarding housing and drug use.

• Rezoning Application No. 00843 for 133 and 135 Gorge Road East
• Victoria Police Department 2023 Quarter 3 Report
• Greater Victoria Public Library 2024 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
• Motion regarding online listings for Missing Middle Housing permits
• Discussion of BC Government Bills 35, 43, 44, 45, 46, and 47

Special Council

This is a special council meeting that will immediately move into a closed session, excluding the public, to discuss items related to labour relations, law enforcement, and solicitor-client privileged legal advice under Section 90 of the Community Charter. The agenda contains no public business items beyond the motion to close the meeting and approval of the closed agenda.

• Motion to close meeting to public under Community Charter Section 90(1)(c), (f), (i)
• Closed agenda item E.1: Labour Relations, Law Enforcement, Legal Advice

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider several development and rezoning items, including first three readings of housing agreement bylaws for affordable rental housing at 710 Caledonia Avenue and 1961 Douglas Street, and adoption of related OCP and zoning amendments. Council will also review reports from recent Committee of the Whole meetings, including development permits for 965 Cowichan Street and 854-880 Pandora Avenue, and a new development permit application for 822 Catherine Street. The meeting includes a closed session for legal advice and intergovernmental negotiations.

• First, second, and third readings of Housing Agreement Bylaws No. 23-012 and 23-017 for 710 Caledonia Avenue and 1961 Douglas Street
• Adoption of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 23-010 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 23-011 for 710 Caledonia Avenue and 1961 Douglas Street
• Approval of Development Permit with Variances No. 00205 for 710 Caledonia Avenue and 1961 Douglas Street
• Consideration of Development Permit with Variances No. 00243 for 822 Catherine Street
• Reports from COTW meetings on 965 Cowichan Street and 854-880 Pandora Avenue development applications

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several land-use and housing items, including a rezoning application for 515 Foul Bay Road, a request to discharge a housing covenant at 902 Foul Bay Road, and a grant application for 77 affordable housing units at 10 Chown Pl. The committee will also consider a petition to remove a block of Fell Street from the Taxed Boulevard Program and a motion to fund a councillor's attendance at a housing conference.

• Rezoning 515 Foul Bay Road from R1-G to site-specific zone for ground-oriented multiple dwellings
• Request to discharge covenant and housing agreement CB104564 at 902 Foul Bay Road
• Victoria Housing Reserve Fund grant for 77-unit affordable housing at 10 Chown Pl. Phase 2
• Petition to remove 1500-1600 block of Fell Street from Taxed Boulevard Program for 2024
• Motion to fund Councillor Loughton's attendance at Housing Central conference Nov 21-22, 2023

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several land use and staff reports, including a proposed Heritage Conservation Area on Lewis Street, a development variance at 626 Gorge Road East, a confined space rescue services agreement with Esquimalt, and a grant application for Gorge Road. Two council member motions address sheltering relocation and short-term rental regulations under provincial Bill 35. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and consent agenda items.

• Proposed Lewis Street Heritage Conservation Area and OCP amendment (Bylaw No. 48) forwarded to public hearing
• Development Variance Permit No. 00276 at 626 Gorge Road East to allow two commercial units for residential use
• 5-year Confined Space Rescue Services Agreement with Township of Esquimalt
• Authority for infrastructure grant application for Gorge Road
• Council motions on sheltering relocation and short-term rentals (Bill 35, Clause 36)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider reports from the Committee of the Whole, including updates on a rezoning application in Vic West and a motion on solidarity with gender-diverse residents. Council will also give readings to bylaws rezoning 410 Heather Street and 3145 Balfour Avenue, and adopt an amendment to the Parks Regulation Bylaw. The meeting will close to the public for discussions on land and legal matters.

• Rezoning 410 Heather Street from R-2 to R1-S34 (Bylaw No. 23-091)
• Rezoning 3145 Balfour Avenue from R1-B to R1-S2 (Bylaw No. 23-090)
• Adoption of Parks Regulation Bylaw Amendment (No. 18) No. 23-070
• Update on rezoning application No. 00729 at 251 Esquimalt Road, 355 Catherine Street, 210 Kimta Road
• Motion on solidarity with gender-diverse residents

Council

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider a rezoning and development permit application for 623/625 Avalon Road to allow a garden suite with an existing duplex. The agenda also includes several requests to address council on topics like extreme heat research, sister cities, and housing. The main decision item is the public hearing and third reading of Zoning Regulation Bylaw No. 23-086.

• Public hearing and third reading for Zoning Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 23-086 for 623/625 Avalon Road garden suite
• Requests to address council on extreme heat research, sister cities, Bill 35 impacts, and affordable housing
• Council chamber commitment to non-discrimination and inclusivity

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several land-use applications and reports. They will consider a rezoning and development permit for a 20-storey rental building at 854-880 Pandora Avenue, a garden suite at 965 Cowichan Street, and a proposed increase to the CRD's land assembly requisition. They will also hear a police budget presentation and an update on parks relocation efforts.

• Rezoning and development permit for 854-880 Pandora Avenue to allow a 20-storey mixed-use residential rental building
• Development permit with variances for a garden suite at 965 Cowichan Street
• Proposed CRD Bylaw No. 4551 to increase maximum requisition to $11,500,000 or $0.062 per $1,000 of property value
• Police Board Finance Committee budget consultation presentation
• Parks Relocation Coordinator update on shelters at Stadacona, Topaz, Hollywood, and Regatta Point parks

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council will consider several rezoning applications and bylaw amendments, including properties on Shelbourne, Walker, and Meares streets, and a parks bylaw amendment prohibiting overnight sheltering in four parks. The council will also receive reports from the Committee of the Whole and an update on the Saanich-Victoria Citizens' Assembly on Amalgamation. The meeting includes a closed session for legal, intergovernmental, and employee relations matters.

• Rezoning and development permit for 2540 and 2542 Shelbourne Street (Application No. 00828 and 00216)
• First and second readings of Bylaw No. 23-082 to rezone 970 Walker Street to R1-S33 (Restricted Small Lot With Secondary Suite)
• First and second readings of Bylaw No. 23-083 to rezone 1039 and 1043 Meares Street to R-112 (Multiple Dwelling Meares)
• First, second, and third readings of Bylaw No. 23-070 to add Hollywood Park, Regatta Point Park, Stadacona Park, and Topaz Park to parks where overnight sheltering is prohibited
• Report on the Saanich-Victoria Citizens' Assembly on Amalgamation

Council

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider a rezoning application for 182 Wilson Street, which would allow a cannabis retail store. The agenda includes a public hearing and potential third reading and adoption of the zoning bylaw. Several residents are also scheduled to address council on topics such as landlord licensing, a Shelbourne Street development, and concerns about Vic West Park.

• Public hearing and consideration of rezoning 182 Wilson St from SNC-1 to SNC-1C (cannabis) zone
• Bylaw No. 23-078: Zoning Regulation Bylaw Amendment for 182 Wilson St
• Resident request: Licensing of Landlord bylaw on hold
• Resident concern: 2540/2542 Shelbourne St development
• Resident concerns about Vic West Park and unhoused population

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss an update to a rezoning application for properties at 251 Esquimalt Road, 355 Catherine Street, and 210 Kimta Road, which would increase density and height, and to consider a motion on solidarity with gender-diverse residents. They will also hear a presentation from the Alliance to End Homelessness in the Capital Region.

• Rezoning update for 251 Esquimalt Road, 355 Catherine Street, and 210 Kimta Road to increase FSR from 2.0:1 to 4.58:1 and height from ~23 to ~32 storeys
• Council Member Motion: Declaration of Ongoing Solidarity with Gender-Diverse Residents of Victoria
• Presentation by Alliance to End Homelessness in the Capital Region

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to act on reports from the Committee of the Whole, including rental housing incentives and several development permits, and to adopt multiple bylaws covering permissive tax exemptions, officer amendments, a council code of conduct, and legal fee indemnification. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal advice, personnel, and intergovernmental negotiations.

• Adoption of Tax Exemption (Permissive) Bylaw, 2024-2025, No. 23-059 and No. 23-098 (Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group Society)
• Adoption of Officer Bylaw (Amendment No. 4), No. 23-092
• Adoption of Code of Conduct Bylaw, No. 23-058
• Adoption of Indemnification for Officers, Employees and Members of Council Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 2) No. 23-087
• Development permits with variances: 827 Fort Street, 822 Catherine Street, 3109 Highview Street

Council (to follow COTW)

The City Council will consider several bylaws, including a new Code of Conduct for elected officials and legal fee indemnification. The meeting also includes a rezoning application for Avalon Road and a short-term rental business licence appeal.

• Rezoning application for 623/625 Avalon Road
• Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 23-058
• Tax Exemption Bylaws for 2024-2025
• Short-term rental licence appeal for 2438 Chambers Street
• Road closure for Oswego Street and Pendray Street

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss land use and policy items. They will consider a rezoning and development permit application for 2540 and 2542 Shelbourne Street, with staff recommending denial. They will also review updates to the Patio Regulation Bylaw and seek direction on amendments before the 2024 patio season. The meeting includes a 10:16 AM earthquake 'Shakeout' exercise and approval of the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Rezoning and development permit for 2540 and 2542 Shelbourne Street (15 townhouse units, density increase to 1.02:1) — staff recommends denial
• Patio Bylaw Regulation report back and direction on amendments for 2024 patio season
• 2024 Committee of the Whole and Council meeting schedule approval
• Appointment of a Bylaw Officer and Business Licence Inspector
• 10:16 AM 'Shakeout' earthquake drill exercise

Council

Victoria City Council is meeting to hold public hearings and consider approvals for two rezoning applications: 419 & 421 Stannard Avenue (from single-family to two-family with accessory dwelling unit) and 2848 & 2852 Shelbourne Street (from single-family to traditional residential attached dwelling). The agenda also includes five requests to address council on topics such as housing, Pandora Avenue, and a cricket pitch at MacDonald Park.

• Rezoning 419 & 421 Stannard Avenue to R2-65 Zone (Bylaw No. 23-077)
• Rezoning 2848 & 2852 Shelbourne Street to RT Zone (Bylaw No. 23-080)
• Public hearing for Development Permit with Variances at both properties
• Requests to address council on Pandora Avenue homeless situation and housing crisis
• Request for cricket pitch installation at MacDonald Park, James Bay

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is deciding on a recommended approach for additional supports for non-profit rental projects and incentives for median-income affordable units, and is considering permissive property tax exemptions for non-profits for 2024-2025. It will also review three development permit applications with variances, an external audit plan, and two council member motions. Several items were moved from previous meetings.

• Rental Housing Incentives: report on supports for non-profit rental projects and median-income affordable units
• Permissive Tax Exemptions 2024-2025: applications from non-profit organizations for property tax exemptions
• 827 Fort Street: Development Permit with Variances No. 00244, increasing residential rental units from 105 to 119
• 822 Catherine Street: Development Permit with Variances No. 00243, simplifying building form and reducing storeys
• 3109 Highview Street: Development Permit with Variances No. 00238, new single-family dwelling on small lot

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to act on reports from the Committee of the Whole, including a rezoning application for 1514 and 1520 Foul Bay Road to allow townhouses, and a development variance permit for 1399 Stanley Avenue to reduce parking and add a rental unit. The council will also consider permissive tax exemptions and other items from committee reports. The meeting includes a closed session for items involving personal information, legal advice, and intergovernmental negotiations.

• Rezoning of 1514 and 1520 Foul Bay Road from R1-B to RT zone for townhouses (Bylaw No. 23-084)
• Development variance permit for 1399 Stanley Avenue to reduce parking from 70 to 59 spaces and visitor parking from 6 to 3
• Permissive tax exemptions
• Missing Middle Housing Initiative six-month review
• Closed meeting for legal, personnel, and intergovernmental matters

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, including a rezoning for a cannabis retail use at 182 Wilson Street, a delegation of minor variance approvals, and an amendment to a housing agreement with BC Housing. The meeting also includes a closed session for items related to personnel, legal advice, and intergovernmental negotiations.

• Rezoning 182 Wilson Street to new SNC-1C Zone for cannabis retail (Bylaw No. 23-078)
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 23-085 to delegate minor variances to Director of Sustainable Development and Community Planning
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 23-088 amending housing agreement with Provincial Rental Housing Corporation, reducing required rental units from 19 to 18
• Closed meeting for items under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (c), (i) and 90(2)(b)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider reports from the Committee of the Whole, including several rezoning and development permit applications, and to give readings to bylaws on minor variance delegation, housing agreements, and a houseplex district. The council will also vote on two development permits with variances and may close part of the meeting for confidential matters.

• Rezoning for 1702 Quadra St/862 Fisgard St, 1900 Richmond Rd/Ashgrove St, 3145 Balfour Ave, and 633 Belton Ave (R-111 Houseplex District)
• Bylaw to delegate minor variances to the Director of Sustainable Development and Community Planning (Bylaw No. 23-085)
• Housing agreement amendments for BC Housing (reduce units 19 to 18), 1419 Mallek Crescent (rent increases), and 3035 Cook St (affordability)
• Development permit with variances for 956 Heywood Ave (4-storey, 5 units) and 2300-2312 Douglas St (retail and self-storage)
• Permissive tax exemptions 2024-2025 and Seattle trade mission motion

Council

Victoria City Council is meeting to hold public hearings and consider approvals for two rezoning applications: one at 1905 Lee Avenue to subdivide and build a new single-family dwelling, and another at 1516 Camosun Street and 1270/1286 Pandora Avenue for a five-storey residential building. The agenda also includes requests to address council on topics like landlord licensing, Stadacona Park, climate change, and public order.

• Public hearing and consideration of rezoning at 1905 Lee Avenue (Bylaw No. 23-072)
• Public hearing and consideration of rezoning at 1516 Camosun Street and 1270/1286 Pandora Avenue (Bylaw No. 23-075)
• Requests to address council on landlord licensing, Stadacona Park, climate change, bus service, public disorder, and smoking bans

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several staff reports and council motions, including a six-month review of the Missing Middle Housing Initiative, permissive tax exemptions for 2024-2025, and a motion to expand the ban on illicit drugs near child-focused spaces. The meeting also includes a closed session for solicitor-client privilege and negotiations with other governments. Items on the consent agenda include a request to remove statutory rights-of-way at Dockside properties and preliminary input on CRD transportation governance.

• Six-month review of Missing Middle Housing Initiative with recommended amendments
• Permissive tax exemptions for 2024-2025 for non-profit organizations
• Motion to expand ban on illicit drug possession/use within 30 metres of child-focused spaces
• Request to remove/amend statutory rights-of-way at 359, 363 & 369 Tyee Rd, 343 Tyee Rd, 90 Esquimalt Rd, 358 Harbour Rd (Dockside)
• Council member motion on Mayor Alto attending Seattle Trade Mission, Oct 2-4, 2023

Council

Victoria City Council is holding public hearings and considering approval of two zoning bylaw amendments: one to encourage childcare facility creation across the city, and another to rezone properties at 340-346 Mary Street and 247-253 Russell Street for a cannabis retailer. The council will also hear six requests to address it on topics including pedestrian safety, battery-operated train testing, the Centennial Square fountain, herons in Beacon Hill Park, social assistance, and a community 'freedge'.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 23-065 and 23-066 to allow childcare facilities in all zones with restrictions
• Public hearing on Bylaw 23-069 to rezone 340-346 Mary St and 247-253 Russell St to M1-RC for cannabis retail
• Request by Nevin Thompson to focus on pedestrian safety
• Request by Stephen Kong on testing battery-operated train technology in the Capital Regional District
• Request by Mary E. Doody Jones to keep the fountain at Centennial Square

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several land-use applications, including a 13-storey mixed-use rental building at 1702 Quadra Street and 862 Fisgard Street, a seniors' rental building at 1900 Richmond Road, and a small-lot subdivision at 3145 Balfour Avenue. Staff recommend waiving public hearings for these projects. The committee will also receive a Victoria Police Department budget consultation and discuss updates to the Ship Point Master Plan.

• Rezoning for 13-storey, 88-unit rental building at 1702 Quadra/862 Fisgard
• Rezoning for seniors' rental building at 1900 Richmond Road/Ashgrove
• Rezoning for small-lot subdivision at 3145 Balfour Avenue
• Temporary use permit for hotel at 539-545 1/2 Fisgard Street
• Victoria Police Department 2024 budget consultation

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider reports from the Committee of the Whole, including several rezoning and development permit applications, housing agreements, and bylaw amendments. Key items include a housing reserve fund application for workforce housing at 2558 Quadra Street, rezoning for properties on Stannard Avenue, Shelbourne Street, and Lee Avenue, and a temporary use permit amendment to allow a seasonal shelter at 1450 and 1452 Elford Street to operate year-round. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal, land, employee relations, and intergovernmental matters.

• 2558 Quadra Street: Victoria Housing Reserve Fund application for online accommodation platform funds to support workforce housing
• Rezoning applications for 419 & 421 Stannard Avenue (R1B to R2-65) and 2848 & 2852 Shelbourne Street (R1-B to RT)
• Housing agreement amendments for 1419 Mallek Crescent (78 units) and 3035 Cook Street (50 units) to adjust rents and ensure affordability
• Road closure bylaw for Oswego Street and Pendray Street related to Belleville Terminal
• Temporary use permit amendment for 1450 and 1452 Elford Street to allow year-round operation of a seasonal youth cold weather shelter

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several land-use applications, including a development permit for two residential towers at Dockside Green with about 291 condominium units, and a grant application for a 40-unit affordable workforce housing project at 2558 Quadra Street. The committee will also hear the Victoria Police Department's Q2 2023 report, consider increased funding for a City-led Canada Day celebration, and discuss motions on speed/red light cameras and travel to a summit. Several items are on the consent agenda, including minutes and minor permits.

• Development permit for two towers with ~291 condos at 343 Tyee Rd, 90 Esquimalt Rd, 350-358 Harbour Rd (Dockside Green)
• Victoria Housing Reserve Fund grant for 40-unit workforce housing at 2558 Quadra Street
• Rezoning and development permit for single-family dwelling at 410 Heather Street (James Bay)
• Increased funding of $250,000 for 2024 Canada Day celebration plus $75,000 from Festival Investment Grant
• Motion to advocate for speed and red light cameras at locations with over 20 casualty crashes (2018-2022)

The Committee approved a $2.5 million grant for a 40-unit affordable workforce housing project at 2558 Quadra Street. Council also authorized development permits for two residential towers in Victoria West and a variance for a residential rental unit in Fernwood.

• Approved $2,500,000 grant to Greater Victoria Housing Society for 40-unit workforce housing at 2558 Quadra Street (Unanimous)
• Authorized Development Permit No. 000626 for two residential towers at 343 Tyee Road, 90 Esquimalt Road and 350-358 Harbour Road (Unanimous)
• Authorized Development Variance Permit No. 00284 for 1399 Stanley Avenue to reduce parking spaces and add one rental unit (Unanimous)
• Authorized Statutory Right of Way agreement for water service vault at 10 Bastion Square (Unanimous)
• Confirmed Councillor Marg Gardiner as 5th Alternate Municipal Director to the CRD Board 2022-2026 (Unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor Alto to attend Strong Cities Global Summit in New York City, including airfare up to Cdn$1,400 (Unanimous)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws and land-use applications. Key items include adopting the OCP 2023 Refresh and related zoning amendments, introducing new rules for self-storage facilities, and voting on rezonings for properties on Camosun Street, Pandora Avenue, and Lee Avenue. The council will also decide on a temporary use permit for a Van Gogh exhibit and a development permit for 956 Heywood Avenue. The meeting includes a closed session for legal, land, and personnel matters.

• Adoption of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 23-038 and related zoning bylaws (23-016, 23-049, 23-048)
• 1st/2nd readings of bylaws to prohibit self-storage facilities and vehicle storage lots in certain zones (23-073, 23-074)
• Rezoning for 1516 Camosun St and 1270/1286 Pandora Ave to increase density (Bylaw 23-075)
• Rezoning for 1905 Lee Ave to subdivide into two lots (Bylaw 23-072)
• Temporary use permit renewal for Van Gogh exhibit at 355 Catherine St and 210 Kimta Rd

Council authorized a development permit for 1006 Wharf Street with specific variances and adopted several OCP and zoning amendments. Multiple bylaws regarding childcare space and storage facilities were given first, second, or third readings. A temporary use permit for 355 Catherine Street and 210 Kimta Road was also approved.

• Approved Development Permit with Variances for 1006 Wharf Street (8-0)
• Adopted Official Community Plan Bylaw 2012 Amendment No. 52 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 23-016 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw 2018 Amendment No. 23-049 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Streets and Traffic Bylaw Amendment No. 23-048 (Unanimous)
• Gave first and second readings to storage facility zoning amendments (8-0)
• Gave first and second readings to rezoning for 1905 Lee Avenue (8-1)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit for 355 Catherine Street and 210 Kimta Road (8-1)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and decide on several land-use applications, including a request to extend liquor service hours at 727 Yates Street, a proposal to make a seasonal youth cold-weather shelter at 1450/1452 Elford Street operate year-round, and a rezoning for a new home at 970 Walker Street. The committee will also hear a presentation from Island Health, review a report on a business façade beautification program, and consider a code of conduct for council members. Several council member motions are on the agenda, including ones about Canada Day celebrations, neighbourhood assignments, and attendance at upcoming conferences.

• 727 Yates Street: application to extend liquor service to 2 a.m. daily (food primary licence with entertainment endorsement, 90-person occupant load)
• 1450/1452 Elford Street: temporary use permit amendment to allow year-round operation of a seasonal youth cold-weather shelter
• 355 Catherine Street/210 Kimta Road: temporary use permit renewal for Van Gogh exhibit tent until October 31, 2023
• 970 Walker Street: rezoning and development permit for a new single-family dwelling with secondary suite, recommended to proceed to public hearing
• 2300/2310/2312 Douglas Street: development permit for a four-storey building with retail and self-storage

The Committee of the Whole approved a temporary use permit for 355 Catherine Street and advanced a rezoning application for 970 Walker Street. Council also authorized a partnership with the Downtown Victoria Business Association for a facade beautification program and approved travel costs for three councillors to attend the UBCM 2023 Convention.

• Approved Temporary Use Permit No. 00029 for 355 Catherine Street and 210 Kimta Road (8-0)
• Advanced rezoning and development permit for 970 Walker Street to public hearing (8-0)
• Authorized partnership with Downtown Victoria Business Association for Business Façade Beautification Reimbursement Program (8-0)
• Approved Neighborhood Assignment Policy for Councillors (8-0)
• Authorized $2,989 for Councillor Loughton to attend UBCM 2023 Convention (8-0)
• Authorized $2,170 for Councillor Coleman to attend UBCM 2023 Convention (8-0)
• Authorized $2,989 for Councillor Caradonna to attend UBCM 2023 Convention (8-0)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider reports from recent Committee of the Whole meetings, including amendments to a housing agreement for BC Housing, ticket bylaw changes, and several rezoning and development permit applications. Council will also vote on adopting three bylaws: a delegation bylaw, a council procedures bylaw, and a rezoning for a cannabis retailer on Mary and Russell Streets. A report recommends prohibiting new self-storage facilities and vehicle storage lots, with a waiver of public hearing. The meeting also includes a closed session for labour relations and intergovernmental negotiations.

• Amendment to Housing Agreement for BC Housing
• Ticket Bylaw and Bylaw Adjudication Notice Bylaw amendments
• Rezoning and development permit for 1514 and 1520 Foul Bay Road (South Jubilee)
• Adoption of Delegation Bylaw No. 23-079 and Council Procedures Bylaw No. 23-061
• Rezoning 340-346 Mary St and 247-253 Russell St for cannabis retailer (Bylaw No. 23-069)

Council approved a rezoning application and development permit with variances for a project at 1514 and 1520 Foul Bay Road. The board also directed staff to tighten short-term rental regulations and update the city's ticket bylaws.

• Approved rezoning and development permit for 1514 and 1520 Foul Bay Road (7-1)
• Directed staff to amend BC Housing agreement to reduce rental units from 19 to 18 (Unanimous)
• Approved updates to Ticket Bylaw and Bylaw Notice Adjudication Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Directed City Solicitor to restrict principal residence short-term rentals to four bookings per year (Unanimous)
• Approved increasing non-principal resident operator short-term rental fee to at least $2,500 (Unanimous)
• Approved increasing 'Operating without a Business Licence' fine from $500 to $1,000 (Unanimous)
• Directed City Manager to review base Council remuneration by December 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Supported extension of hours to 2 a.m. daily for Saint Franks at 727 Yates Street (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including two rezoning applications that staff recommend declining, a governance review update, and proposed amendments to short-term rental regulations. The committee will also consider a motion regarding attendance at the UBCM 2023 Convention.

• Rezoning and development permit for 205 Quebec St, 507 Montreal St, and 210-224 Kingston St: mixed-use with 17-storey tower and townhouses; staff recommend decline.
• Rezoning and development permit for 1514 and 1520 Foul Bay Rd: two four-unit townhouse buildings; staff recommend decline.
• Report on short-term rental bylaw and zoning amendments to improve regulation.
• Governance review update with recommendations from MNP Governance Review.
• Motion for Councillor Hammond to attend UBCM 2023 Convention in Vancouver, Sept 18-22.

The Committee referred a proposed 17-storey tower and townhouse development in James Bay back to staff for a more contextual proposal. A rezoning and development permit application for two townhouse buildings on Foul Bay Road was also advanced. Council authorized funding for Councillor Hammond to attend a municipal convention.

• Referred rezoning for 205 Quebec St, 507 Montreal St, and 210-224 Kingston St back to staff for a modified proposal (6-3)
• Approved authorization and $1,765.85 in costs for Councillor Hammond to attend the Union of BC Municipalities 2023 Convention (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning and development permit application for 1514 and 1520 Foul Bay Road to permit two four-unit townhouse buildings (5-4)
• Approved agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from July 6, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)

Council (to follow COTW)

Council unanimously approved the progression of rezoning and development permit applications for two properties. The city also delegated market leasing authority for city lands to the Director of Strategic Real Estate and updated committee policies.

• Approved rezoning and development permit process for 1039 & 1043 Meares Street (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning and development permit process for 624 and 628 Manchester Road (unanimous)
• Delegated authority to Director of Strategic Real Estate for leases up to $150,000/year (unanimous)
• Authorized amended Reciprocal Fire Services Mutual and Automatic Aid Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Committee Establishment and Committee Terms of Reference policies (unanimous)
• Authorized $1,765.85 for Councillor Hammond to attend UBCM 2023 Convention (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Delegation Bylaw No. 23-079 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 6, 2023 meeting (8-0)

Council

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider a new bylaw regulating fences, with a public hearing and potential adoption. The agenda also includes several requests to address council on topics like landlord licensing, a development at Kingston and Quebec streets, and the Point in Time homeless count. Most other agenda sections are procedural or empty.

• Public hearing and consideration of Fence Regulation Bylaw No. 23-025 and Ticket Bylaw Amendment No. 23-071
• Development proposal at 210-224 Kingston St, 205 Quebec St, 507 Montreal St (files CLC00358, REZO084)
• Rezoning and development permit at 1042 Richardson Street (REZ00753, DPV00158)
• Request to address council on licensing of landlord bylaw on hold
• Presentation of Point in Time count 2023 results

Council approved the Regulation of Fences Bylaw No. 23-025, which incorporates fence regulations into the Zoning Regulation Bylaw and Zoning Bylaw 2018. Council also adopted an amendment to the Ticket Bylaw to reflect these changes. No members of the public spoke during the public hearing.

• Approved third reading of Regulation of Fences Bylaw No. 23-025 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Regulation of Fences Bylaw No. 23-025 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ticket Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 14) No. 23-071 (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several staff reports, including awarding sightseeing vehicle parking stand licences, amending a housing agreement with BC Housing, and updating the Ticket Bylaw and Bylaw Adjudication Notice Bylaw. The agenda also includes three council member motions regarding attendance at the UBCM 2023 Convention. Minutes from previous meetings will be read.

• Award three sightseeing vehicle parking stand licences, each for a two-year contract with an option for a two-year extension
• Amend housing agreement with BC Housing to reference new owner, reduce rental units by one, and allow residency agreements
• Amend Ticket Bylaw and Bylaw Adjudication Notice Bylaw to update offences
• Council member motions for Councillor Kim, Thompson, and Gardiner to attend UBCM 2023 Convention in Vancouver, Sept 18-22

The Committee of the Whole approved the allocation of sightseeing vehicle parking stands to Wilson’s Transportation Ltd and an amendment to a BC Housing agreement. They also authorized travel costs for three councillors to attend a convention and directed staff to update ticket and adjudication bylaws.

• Approved allocating sightseeing vehicle parking stands 1, 2, and 3 to Wilson’s Transportation Ltd starting January 1, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved amending BC Housing agreement to reduce rental units from 19 to 18 (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to update Ticket Bylaw and Bylaw Notice Adjudication Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Authorized $3,755 for Councillor Kim to attend UBCM 2023 Convention (Unanimous)
• Authorized $3,755 for Councillor Dave Thompson to attend UBCM 2023 Convention (Unanimous)
• Authorized $5,170 plus carbon footprint costs for Councillor Gardiner to attend UBCM 2023 Convention (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 4, June 15, and June 29, 2023 meetings (Unanimous)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a rezoning application for a cannabis retailer, amendments to the financial plan and parks regulations, and reports from the Committee of the Whole. The agenda also includes a closed meeting for legal and personnel matters.

• Rezoning 3198 Quadra Street for storefront cannabis retailer (Bylaw 22-086)
• Amendment to Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2023 (Bylaw 23-064)
• Parks Regulation Bylaw amendment to prohibit overnight sheltering at Hollywood, Regatta Point, Stadacona, and Topaz Parks (Bylaw 23-070)
• Council Procedures Bylaw (Bylaw 23-061)
• Revised policy for Requests to Address Council

Council adopted an amendment to the Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw and approved a zoning amendment for 3198 Quadra Street. The body also allocated sightseeing vehicle parking stands to Wilson’s Transportation Ltd and authorized travel costs for three councillors to attend a convention.

• Approved Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2023, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1) (8-1)
• Approved Zoning Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1287) for 3198 Quadra Street (Unanimous)
• Allocated sightseeing vehicle parking stands 1, 2, and 3 to Wilson’s Transportation Ltd (Unanimous)
• Authorized Heritage Alteration Permit No. 000258 for 396/470 Belleville Street (Unanimous)
• Approved travel costs for Councillors Kim ($3,755), Thompson ($3,755), and Gardiner ($5,170+) to attend UBCM 2023 (Unanimous)
• Passed Council Procedures Bylaw No. 23-061 through first, second, and third readings (Unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Parks Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 18) (8-1)
• Referred Parks Regulation Bylaw amendments regarding Hollywood and Irving Parks back to staff (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss land use and staff reports. Two rezoning applications are recommended to proceed to public hearings: one for a six-storey residential building at 1039 & 1043 Meares Street, and another for an 11-unit townhouse development at 624 and 628 Manchester Road. The committee will also consider staff reports on a mural license agreement, delegation of authority for leasing city lands, an amended fire services agreement, and a CRD water supply bylaw. A council member motion on committee policies is also on the agenda.

• Rezoning and development permit for 1039 & 1043 Meares Street (six-storey residential building)
• Zoning amendment and development permit for 624 and 628 Manchester Road (11-unit townhouse)
• Mural license agreement with Yen Wo Society for 1713 Government Street (10-year term, 5-year renewal)
• Delegation of authority to Director of Strategic Real Estate for commercial leasing of city lands
• Amended Reciprocal Fire Services Mutual and Automatic Aid Agreement with Esquimalt, Saanich, and Oak Bay

The Committee unanimously approved moving two rezoning and development permit applications for residential buildings to public hearings. It also authorized new and renewed mural license agreements and a delegation of authority for commercial leasing of City lands.

• Approved moving rezoning and development permit for 49-unit building at 1039 & 1043 Meares Street to public hearing (Unanimous)
• Approved moving rezoning and development permit for 11-unit townhouse project at 624 & 628 Manchester Road to public hearing (Unanimous)
• Authorized 10-year mural license agreement with Yen Wo Society for 1713 Government Street (Unanimous)
• Authorized 5-year license renewals for 16 Concrete Canvas murals in Rock Bay (Unanimous)
• Instructed City Solicitor to prepare bylaw delegating commercial leasing authority to Director of Strategic Real Estate for leases up to $150,000/year (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (Unanimous)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to act on reports from the Committee of the Whole, including rezoning and development permit applications for multiple properties across the city. Council will also give readings to two bylaws: one amending the 2023 Five Year Financial Plan and another aligning the Ticket Bylaw with the proposed Fence Regulation Bylaw. The meeting includes a closed session for legal and intergovernmental matters.

• Rezoning and development permits for 419/421 Stannard Ave, 623/625 Avalon Rd, 903 Sherk St, 429 Vancouver St, 206 St. Charles St, 1555 Hillside Ave, 480/492 Esquimalt Rd, 182 Wilson St, 1516 Camosun St/1270-1286 Pandora Ave, 1326 Pandora Ave, 1737 Rockland Ave
• First, second, and third readings of Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2023, Amendment Bylaw No. 23-064
• First, second, and third readings of Ticket Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 14) No. 23-071
• Mural License Agreements
• Proposed Capital Regional District Water Supply Local Service Area Establishment Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw No. 4541

Council unanimously approved several development permits and directed staff to prepare zoning bylaw amendments for multiple properties. Decisions included rezoning applications for Stannard Avenue, Avalon Road, and Esquimalt Road, as well as various development permits with variances.

• Approved rezoning and development permit with variances for 419 and 421 Stannard Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning and development permit with variance for 623/625 Avalon Road (Unanimous)
• Authorized Development Permit No. 000628 for 903 Sherk Street (Unanimous)
• Authorized Development Permit with Variances No. 00194 for 429 Vancouver Street (Unanimous)
• Authorized Development Permit with Variances No. 00218 for 206 St. Charles Street (Unanimous)
• Authorized Development Permit No. 00615 for 1555 Hillside Avenue (Unanimous)
• Instructed staff to prepare Zoning Regulation Bylaw Amendment for 480 and 492 Esquimalt Road (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda and reported resolutions from July 6, 2023 closed meeting (Unanimous)

Council

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider two public hearing items: a heritage designation amendment for the Abkhazi Garden property at 1964 Fairfield Road, and a development variance permit for a deck extension at C-3052 Washington Avenue. The agenda also includes six requests to address council on topics such as rental property maintenance, Stadacona Park, taxi services, housing affordability, a development application, and accessible parking.

• Public hearing and consideration of Heritage Designation (1964 Fairfield Road) Amendment Bylaw No. 23-007
• Public hearing and consideration of Development Variance Permit Application No. 00281 for C-3052 Washington Avenue
• Requests to address council on rental property maintenance, Stadacona Park, taxi savers, housing affordability, development at 210-224 Kingston St, and accessible parking

Council adopted a heritage designation bylaw amendment for 1964 Fairfield Road. Additionally, a development variance permit was authorized for a deck extension at C-3052 Washington Avenue.

• Adopted Heritage Designation (1964 Fairfield Road) Amendment Bylaw No. 23-007 (Unanimous)
• Authorized Development Variance Permit No. 00281 for C-3052 Washington Avenue to reduce rear yard setback to 6.03m (Unanimous)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider several items, including first and second readings of bylaws to encourage childcare space creation, adoption of a rezoning for 1025 Summit Avenue, and adoption of a parks bylaw amendment prohibiting overnight sheltering in Beacon Hill and Central Parks. Council will also consider a development variance permit for 805 Cook Street and reports from recent Committee of the Whole meetings. The meeting will close to the public for items related to legal, personnel, and intergovernmental matters.

• First and second readings of Bylaws 23-065 and 23-066 to amend zoning and land use procedures to encourage childcare facilities
• Adoption of Bylaw 23-027 to rezone 1025 Summit Avenue from R1-B to R1-S2 for a small lot house
• Adoption of Bylaw 23-063 to prohibit overnight sheltering in Beacon Hill Park and Central Park
• Development variance permit for 805 Cook Street to increase suites from 21 to 24 and reduce parking and unit size
• Reports from June 15, June 22, and July 6 Committee of the Whole meetings

Council approved rezoning and development permits for properties on South Turner Street and Heywood Avenue. The city also voted to prohibit sheltering in Stadacona Park by November 1, 2023, and paused the Citizen-led Heritage Conservation Areas Policy.

• Approved rezoning and development permit for 27 South Turner Street (Unanimous)
• Approved development permit variances for 956 Heywood Avenue (7-2)
• Directed staff to prohibit sheltering in Stadacona Park by November 1, 2023 (7-2)
• Directed staff to bring forward Zoning Regulation for Self-Storage Facilities and Vehicle Storage (Unanimous)
• Granted HMCS Malahat Freedom of the City for September 23, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Endorsed Vancouver Island Housing Leadership Network’s calls to action (Unanimous)
• Paused Citizen-led Heritage Conservation Areas Policy pending OCP 10-Year Review (6-3)
• Confirmed interim eligibility criteria for the Tax Incentive Program (TIP)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a heritage alteration permit for the Belleville Steamship Terminal, annual reviews of the Official Community Plan and Housing Strategy, an earthquake early warning grant agreement, and two council member motions on city security and faster housing approvals. The agenda includes both reports for discussion and motions that may be voted on.

• Heritage Alteration Permit Application No. 000258 for 396 and 470 Belleville Street (Belleville Steamship Terminal) to allow a temporary addition for redevelopment
• Official Community Plan Annual Review 2022 report
• Victoria Housing Strategy Annual Review 2022 report
• Earthquake Early Warning Contribution Agreement with NRCAN grant to lead regional EEW project
• Council Member Motion on enhanced city security in certain neighbourhoods and motion to enable faster approvals for new housing

The Committee decided to allow land-use applications to proceed without review by the Heritage Advisory Panel and Advisory Design Panel until August 31, 2023, or until new members are onboarded. Other actions included approving a heritage permit for the Belleville Steamship Terminal and an earthquake warning project agreement.

• Approved bypassing Heritage Advisory Panel and Advisory Design Panel for land-use applications until Aug 31, 2023, or new member onboarding (8-1)
• Approved Heritage Alteration Permit No. 000258 for 396 / 470 Belleville Street (Unanimous)
• Authorized execution of agreements for the Regional Earthquake Early Warning Project (Unanimous)
• Denied motion to have staff advise on costs for security near sheltering sites and supportive housing (2-6)
• Received 2022 Official Community Plan Annual Review for information (Unanimous)
• Received 2022 Victoria Housing Strategy Annual Review for information (Unanimous)

Special Council (to follow COTW)

This special Victoria City Council meeting has one substantive item: a bylaw amendment to the Parks Regulation Bylaw. Council will consider giving 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings to Bylaw No. 23-063, which would prohibit overnight sheltering at all times in Beacon Hill Park and Central Park. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with agenda approval and adjournment.

• Bylaw No. 23-063: Parks Regulation Bylaw Amendment (No. 17)
• Adds Beacon Hill Park and Central Park to locations where overnight sheltering is prohibited at all times
• Council to consider 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings of the amendment

Council gave first, second, and third readings to an amendment for the Parks Regulation Bylaw. The meeting was a special session held immediately following the Committee of the Whole.

• Approved first, second, and third readings of Parks Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 17) No. 23-063 (6-1)

Special Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole unanimously approved several development permits for residential and commercial projects. It also advanced two rezoning applications for garden suites and a duplex to the public hearing stage.

• Approved rezoning and development permit for garden suite at 623/625 Avalon Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit No. 000628 for addition/alteration at 903 Sherk Street (Unanimous)
• Approved waiver of public comment and conditional development permit for 429 Vancouver Street (Unanimous)
• Approved waiver of public comment and conditional development permit for 206 St. Charles Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit No. 00615 for retail building at 1555 Hillside Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning and conditional development permit for duplex and garden suite at 419 and 421 Stannard Avenue (Unanimous)

Special Council

This special council meeting includes public hearings and consideration of third reading for two rezoning applications. The first involves a mixed-use development with three residential towers (16-21 storeys) at 710 Caledonia Avenue and 1961 Douglas Street. The second proposes an eight-storey, 90-unit supportive housing building at 722 and 726 Discovery Street. Council will also consider related Official Community Plan and zoning bylaw amendments.

• Public hearing and third reading for OCP Amendment Bylaw 23-010 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 23-011 for 710 Caledonia Ave and 1961 Douglas St (three towers, 16-21 storeys)
• Public hearing and third reading for Zoning Amendment Bylaw 23-018 for 722 and 726 Discovery St (eight-storey, ~90-unit supportive housing)
• Development Permit with Variances applications for both sites to be considered at a later date

Council gave third reading to bylaws allowing a 21-storey mixed-use development at 710 Caledonia Avenue and 1961 Douglas Street. Council also gave third reading to a rezoning application for a 90-unit supportive housing building at 722 and 726 Discovery Street.

• Approved third reading for Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 23-010 (unanimous)
• Approved third reading for Zoning Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 23-011 for 710 Caledonia Ave and 1961 Douglas St (unanimous)
• Approved third reading for Zoning Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 23-018 for 722 and 726 Discovery St (6-1)

Council

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a rezoning application for a five-storey, 39-unit long-term supportive housing building at 1046 and 1048 North Park Street, a development variance permit for two single-family dwellings at 1768 Chandler Avenue, and the 2022 Annual Report. The agenda also includes public hearing opportunities for these items and requests to address council on topics like downtown parking, tenant advisory, and pedicab licensing.

• Rezoning and development permit for 39-unit supportive housing at 1046-1048 North Park Street (Bylaw No. 23-056)
• Development variance permit for two single-family dwellings with secondary suites at 1768 Chandler Avenue
• 2022 Annual Report with audited financial statements
• Public hearing participation options for written, video, phone, or in-person comments
• Requests to address council on parking, tenant advisory, cannabis, pedicabs, public safety, and rental housing

Council approved a rezoning application for a 39-unit long-term supportive housing building and granted a development variance permit for two single-family dwellings. The 2022 Annual Report was received for information.

• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 00272 for 1768 Chandler Avenue to allow two single-family dwellings (Unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Zoning Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 23-056 for a 39-unit supportive housing building at 1046 and 1048 North Park Street (Unanimous)
• Received the 2022 Annual Report for information (Unanimous)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to act on items from the Committee of the Whole, including heritage permits for properties on Johnson Street, a variance permit update for Cook Street, a market rental revitalization tax incentive program, and waste reduction policies. The council will also proclaim Indigenous Survivors Day and consider two UBCM resolutions on biodiversity and homelessness prevention. The meeting includes a motion to close part of the session to the public for legal, land, and labour matters.

• Heritage Alteration Permit Application No. 00248 for 579-589 Johnson Street
• Heritage Designation Application No. 000201 for 579 Johnson Street
• Development Variance Permit Application No. 00270 update for 805 Cook Street
• Market Rental Revitalization Tax Incentive Program
• Motion to close meeting under Community Charter Section 90 for land, litigation, and labour

Council authorized a heritage alteration permit for 579-589 Johnson Street and endorsed a tax incentive program for rental apartment upgrades. The meeting also included approvals for a development variance on Cook Street and several provincial resolutions regarding biodiversity and homelessness.

• Approved Heritage Alteration Permit No. 00248 for 579-589 Johnson Street (Unanimous)
• Designated 579 Johnson Street as a Municipal Heritage Site (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 00270 for 805 Cook Street (8-1)
• Endorsed Market Rental Revitalization Tax Incentive Program for 1960s-70s apartments (Unanimous)
• Approved new Proclamation Policy for request procedures (Unanimous)
• Endorsed UBCM resolution for Local Natural Areas Protection Fund (8-0)
• Endorsed UBCM resolution for emergency homelessness prevention strategies (Unanimous)
• Authorized $3,703.50 for Councillor Gardiner to attend Canadian Capital Cities Organization Conference (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a motion to prohibit overnight sheltering at all times in Topaz Park, Hollywood Park, and Regatta Point Park. The agenda also includes briefings on the city's heritage program and tax incentive program, updates on the Saanich-Victoria Citizens' Assembly on Amalgamation, and several council member motions, including one on emergency homelessness prevention strategies.

• Motion to prohibit overnight sheltering in Topaz Park, Hollywood Park, and Regatta Point Park
• Heritage Program Briefing with multiple attachments including design guidelines
• Tax Incentive Program report on challenges and opportunities
• Motion to endorse UBCM resolution on emergency homelessness prevention strategies to protect renters
• Proclamation for Indigenous Survivors Day on June 30, 2023

The Committee approved a pause on the Citizen-led Heritage Conservation Areas Policy until the Official Community Plan 10-Year Review is complete. They also endorsed a resolution for the Union of BC Municipalities regarding emergency homelessness prevention and authorized travel for a council member.

• Paused Citizen-led Heritage Conservation Areas Policy nominations and processing (6-3)
• Endorsed resolution for emergency homelessness prevention strategies for UBCM Conference (Unanimous)
• Authorized $3,703.50 for Councillor Gardiner to attend Canadian Capital Cities Organization Annual Conference (Unanimous)
• Approved Indigenous Survivors Day Proclamation for Council consideration (Unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from March 2, 2023 special COTW meeting (Unanimous)
• Received Heritage Program Briefing report for information (Unanimous)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to act on reports from the Committee of the Whole, including a liquor licence change for Artemis, a rezoning update for 1905 Lee Avenue, and proposed parks regulation amendments. The agenda also includes several council member motions and a closed session for legal, land, and employee relations matters.

• 560 Johnson Street: Liquor Primary Licence structural change (extended hours) for Artemis, Unit 27
• 1905 Lee Avenue: Rezoning Application No. 00710 and Development Permit with Variances No. 00563
• Cultural Infrastructure Grant Program 2023 Report
• Proposed Parks Regulation Bylaw Amendments
• Closed meeting for labour relations, land disposition, litigation, and legal advice

Council approved financial plan amendments for park infrastructure and awarded 2023 Cultural Infrastructure Grants. The city also moved to prohibit overnight sheltering in Beacon Hill Park and Central Park. Additionally, Council supported extended liquor license hours for Artemis at 560 Johnson Street.

• Approved $750,000 for Centennial Square Action Plan (7-2)
• Approved $300,000 for recreational swim platform (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Cultural Infrastructure Grant funding (unanimous)
• Approved extended liquor hours for Artemis at 560 Johnson Street (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prohibit overnight sheltering in Beacon Hill Park and Central Park (unanimous)
• Endorsed creation of a Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan (unanimous)
• Directed staff to list policy disincentives for new attached homes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare Council Procedures Bylaw amendments (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss land use applications, including a rezoning for a four-unit building at 27 South Turner Street (recommended for refusal) and an update on a development permit at 956 Heywood Avenue. They will also hear the Victoria Police Department's Q1 2023 report, consider bylaw amendments to prohibit overnight sheltering in Beacon Hill and Central Parks, and review funding for the Cultural Infrastructure Grant Program. Several council member motions are on the agenda, including one on self-storage zoning and another endorsing housing calls to action.

• Rezoning application for 27 South Turner Street to allow a four-unit building (including two rental units), recommended for decline
• Update on development permit for 956 Heywood Avenue for a four-storey, five-unit building, recommended to proceed to public comment
• Proposed parks bylaw amendments to prohibit overnight sheltering at all times in Beacon Hill Park and Central Park
• Cultural Infrastructure Grant Program 2023 funding report
• Council motion to grant Freedom of the City to HMCS Malahat on September 23, 2023

The Committee approved moving forward with a rezoning application and development permit for a four-dwelling unit building at 27 South Turner Street, subject to specific plan revisions. Other actions included awarding cultural infrastructure grants and granting Freedom of the City to the HMCS Malahat.

• Approved funding for the 2023 Cultural Infrastructure Grant program (Unanimous)
• Granted Freedom of the City to HMCS Malahat for September 23, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with Rezoning Application No. 00818 for 27 South Turner Street subject to plan revisions regarding trees, garage removal, and accessibility (Unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with Development Permit with Variances No. 000619 for 27 South Turner Street subject to rezoning approval (Unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from COTW meetings held March 6, March 16, May 18, and June 1, 2023 (Unanimous)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider two rezoning applications: one for a mixed-use development with three residential towers at 710 Caledonia Avenue and 1961 Douglas Street, and another for an eight-storey supportive housing building at 722 and 726 Discovery Street. The agenda also includes proclamations for International Medical Cannabis Day and World Refugee Day, and a closed meeting for land matters. Most items are routine or procedural.

• Rezoning for 710 Caledonia Avenue and 1961 Douglas Street: three towers (16-21 storeys) with commercial podium, OCP amendment and development permit
• Rezoning for 722 and 726 Discovery Street: eight-storey, ~90 supportive housing units
• Proclamation: International Medical Cannabis Day
• Proclamation: World Refugee Day
• Closed meeting under Section 90(1)(e) for land acquisition/disposition

Council granted first and second readings for rezoning and Official Community Plan amendments at three different locations. The city also endorsed two proclamations and held a closed meeting to discuss land acquisition or disposition.

• Approved first and second readings for OCP and Zoning bylaws for 710 Caledonia Avenue and 1961 Douglas Street (Unanimous)
• Approved first and second reading for Zoning Regulation Bylaw for 722 and 726 Discovery Street (Unanimous)
• Endorsed 'International Medical Cannabis Day' proclamation (Unanimous)
• Endorsed 'World Refugee Day' proclamation (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda and May 11, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to close meeting to the public to discuss land matters under Section 90(1)(e) (Unanimous)

Council

Victoria City Council is meeting to hold public hearings and consider approvals for three major items: a rezoning and development permit for a seven-storey rental building at 450 Dallas Road, a rezoning for townhouses at 349 Kipling Street and 1400 Fairfield Road, and a series of Official Community Plan (OCP) amendments as part of the 2023 Refresh. The agenda also includes requests to address council on topics such as the 950 Kings development, climate change, and homelessness. The meeting includes procedural items like approval of minutes and proclamations.

• Public hearing and consideration of 450 Dallas Road: seven-storey, ~54-unit rental building, retaining existing 12-storey building; bylaws 23-030, 23-031, 23-032
• Public hearing and consideration of 349 Kipling St and 1400 Fairfield Rd: consolidate two lots for nine townhouse units; bylaw 23-033
• Public hearing and consideration of OCP 2023 Refresh amendments; bylaws 23-036, 23-038, 23-016, 23-049, 23-048
• Requests to address council on 950 Kings and community amenities, climate change/development, unhoused neighbours, and downtown garbage/recycling/parking

Council approved the rezoning and development permit for a 54-unit rental building at 450 Dallas Road. A rezoning application for nine attached dwellings at 349 Kipling Street and 1400 Fairfield Road received third reading. The meeting also included public presentations regarding community amenities and unhoused neighbors.

• Approved Official Community Plan and Zoning amendments for 450 Dallas Road (Unanimous)
• Adopted Housing Agreement (450 Dallas Road) Bylaw No. 23-032 (Unanimous)
• Authorized Development Permit with Variances for 450 Dallas Road (Unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Zoning Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 23-033 for 349 Kipling Street and 1400 Fairfield Road (8-1)

Committee of the Whole

Victoria's Committee of the Whole meets June 8, 2023, to discuss land-use permits, a proposed tax incentive for rental building upgrades, and waste reduction. Items include a heritage alteration permit for a five-storey mixed-use building at 579-589 Johnson Street, a variance to add suites at 805 Cook Street, and a proposed Market Rental Revitalization Tax Exemption Program. The committee will also consider proclamations and a motion on self-storage zoning.

• Heritage Alteration Permit No. 00248 for 579-589 Johnson Street: five-storey mixed-use residential building, demolition of Shotbolt Chemist building, heritage designation of W.G. Cameron Building
• Heritage Designation Application No. 000201 for 579 Johnson Street (W.G. Cameron building, 1888 exterior)
• Development Variance Permit No. 00270 for 805 Cook Street: increase suites from 21 to 24, reduce parking and minimum dwelling unit size
• Market Rental Revitalization Tax Exemption Program: proposed pilot to incentivize mechanical equipment electrification and seismic upgrades of multi-unit rental buildings
• Council Member Motion: Bylaw for Zoning Regulation of Self-Storage Facilities and Vehicle Storage

The Committee approved a heritage alteration permit for a mixed-use residential building at 579-589 Johnson Street and a development variance for 805 Cook Street. It also endorsed a tax exemption pilot for rental building upgrades and adopted a new proclamation policy.

• Approved Heritage Alteration Permit No. 00248 for 579-589 Johnson Street (Unanimous)
• Approved heritage designation for 579 Johnson Street (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to remove Shotbolt Building (585-587 Johnson Street) from Heritage Registry (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 00270 for 805 Cook Street to increase suites to 24 and reduce parking (Unanimous)
• Endorsed tax exemption pilot for electrification and seismic upgrades in 1960s-70s rental buildings (Unanimous)
• Denied amendment to expedite the rental tax incentive pilot project (2-7)
• Approved new Council Policy for proclamation requests (Unanimous)
• Forwarded World Refugee Day Proclamation to Council (Unanimous)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council meets June 1, 2023, following the Committee of the Whole, to consider reports, bylaws, proclamations, and a closed session. Key items include first and second readings of a rezoning bylaw for a five-storey, 39-unit supportive housing building at 1046 and 1048 North Park Street, adoption of bylaws for passenger directed vehicle licensing fees, and reports from recent COTW meetings. The meeting also includes proclamations for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, World Refrigeration Day, and ALS Awareness Month, plus a closed meeting for legal, land, and personnel matters.

• Rezoning Application No. 00832 for 340-346 Mary Street and 247-253 Russell Street (Vic West)
• Development Variance Permit No. 00281 for C-3052 Washington Avenue (Burnside)
• Statutory Right of Way Agreement acquisition at 612 Constance Avenue (Township of Esquimalt)
• Bylaw No. 23-056: first and second readings for 1046 and 1048 North Park Street rezoning (39-unit supportive housing)
• Adoption of Bylaws No. 23-053, 23-054, 23-055 for municipal licensing of passenger directed vehicles

Council approved moving forward with rezoning and development permits for non-market housing at 722 and 726 Discovery Street. Other actions included approving a rezoning application for Mary and Russell Streets and maintaining Government Street as a pedestrian zone.

• Approved rezoning for 340-346 Mary St and 247-253 Russell St (7-1)
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 00281 for C-3052 Washington Avenue (Unanimous)
• Reconfirmed support for maintaining Government Street as a pedestrianized zone (Unanimous)
• Authorized Statutory Right of Way agreement for water meter at 612 Constance Avenue (Unanimous)
• Advanced rezoning and development permit for non-market housing at 722 and 726 Discovery Street (Unanimous)
• Endorsed proclamations for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, World Refrigeration Day, and ALS Awareness Month (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss land use matters, including rezoning applications, a liquor licence extension, and several council member motions. The most consequential item is a rezoning to allow an eight-storey, 90-unit supportive housing building at 722 and 726 Discovery Street. The committee will also consider a housing accelerator fund application and motions on attached homes and community safety.

• Rezoning at 722 and 726 Discovery St for 8-storey, ~90-unit supportive housing building
• Rezoning at 1905 Lee Ave to subdivide into two small lots with new single-family dwelling
• Liquor primary licence extension for Artemis at 560 Johnson St (extended hours Thu-Sat)
• Authorization for CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund application
• Council member motion on disincentives to attached homes

The Committee approved a request to extend operating hours for Artemis at 560 Johnson Street and supported a funding application to the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund. Council also moved to support a Truth and Reconciliation Day event and advanced a rezoning application for supportive housing on Discovery Street.

• Approved extended hours for Artemis at 560 Johnson Street (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare Zoning Regulation Bylaw amendment for 1905 Lee Avenue (Unanimous)
• Supported funding application to CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $50,000 for Truth and Reconciliation Day 2023 event (Unanimous)
• Forwarded motion for first and second readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw for 722 and 726 Discovery Street (Unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from six previous COTW meetings (Unanimous)
• Forwarded ALS Awareness Month Proclamation to daytime Council meeting (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is deciding on a rezoning application for a cannabis retailer at 340-346 Mary Street and 247-253 Russell Street, with staff recommending it be declined. It will also discuss updating the regulatory framework for passenger directed vehicles (ride-hailing) and consider several proclamations and a development variance permit.

• Rezoning Application No. 00832 for 340-346 Mary Street and 247-253 Russell Street to allow a storefront cannabis retailer up to 25% of building area; staff recommend decline
• Development Variance Permit No. 00281 for C-3052 Washington Avenue to enlarge an existing deck; recommended to proceed to public comment
• Report on municipal licensing of passenger directed vehicles, seeking direction on updating the regulatory framework
• Statutory Right of Way agreement for a City water meter vault at 612 Constance Avenue in Esquimalt
• Proclamations for Safe Boating Awareness Week, Public Works Week, and International Medical Cannabis Day

The Committee approved a rezoning application for properties on Mary and Russell Streets subject to specific frontage works. It also directed staff to update the regulatory framework and fee structure for Passenger Directed Vehicles. Additionally, the Committee reaffirmed support for maintaining Government Street as a pedestrianized zone.

• Approved rezoning for 340-346 Mary St and 247-253 Russell St (7-2)
• Directed staff to set a $140 corporate rate for Passenger Directed Vehicles
• Approved $0 license rate for wheelchair accessible and $30 for zero emissions ride-hailing vehicles
• Authorized a Statutory Right of Way agreement for a water meter vault at 612 Constance Avenue
• Reconfirmed support for maintaining Government Street as a pedestrianized zone (Unanimous)
• Approved forwarding proclamations for Safe Boating Awareness Week and Public Works Week to Council
• Approved forwarding proclamation for International Medical Cannabis Day to June 8 Council meeting
• Authorized issuance of Development Variance Permit No. 00281 for C-3052 Washington Avenue

Council

Council directed staff to amend the housing agreement for a proposed 40-unit supportive housing facility at 225 Russell Street. The decision includes specific requirements for resident prioritization, security, and conflict resolution. Consideration of the related OCP and rezoning bylaws was postponed until the agreement is amended.

• Approved amended housing agreement for 225 Russell Street to secure building as supportive housing (8-1)
• Approved requirement for BC Housing to prioritize residents aged 55+ and/or Indigenous persons (8-1)
• Approved requirement for BC Housing to provide 24/7/365 neighbourhood security services on the exterior until the community determines it is no longer needed (7-2)
• Approved requirement for BC Housing to create a conflict resolution strategy with Russell Street neighbours (5-4)
• Postponed consideration of OCP/Rezoning bylaws for 225 Russell Street until housing agreement is amended (Unanimous)
• Postponed rezoning and permit applications for 450 Dallas Road to a future date
• Postponed rezoning and permit applications for 349 Kipling Street and 1400 Fairfield Road to a future date

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to adopt the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, consider reports from Committee of the Whole meetings, and give readings to several bylaws. Key items include rezoning at 251 Esquimalt Road, changes to off-street parking regulations, and a review of inclusionary housing policy. The council will also consider amendments to the Official Community Plan and zoning bylaws, as well as new fees for passenger directed vehicles. A closed meeting is scheduled for labour relations, legal advice, and intergovernmental negotiations.

• Adoption of 2023-2026 Strategic Plan
• Rezoning application No. 00729 for 251 Esquimalt Road, 355 Catherine Street, and 200-210 Kimta Road (Roundhouse)
• Transforming Off-Street Parking Regulations and Policies
• Inclusionary Housing & Community Amenity Policy three-Year Review
• Bylaws for Municipal Licencing of Passenger Directed Vehicles (Bylaws 23-053, 23-054, 23-055)

Council unanimously adopted the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and approved a complex rezoning and OCP amendment process for the Roundhouse lands. A majority of Council also directed staff to review off-street parking regulations and approved the 2023 Inclusionary Housing and Community Amenity Policy.

• Adopted 2023-2026 Strategic Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved OCP amendment exploration and 60-day consultation for 251 Esquimalt Road, 355 Catherine Street, and 200-210 Kimta Road (Unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor Alto to join the Canadian Urban Transit Association’s Transit Board Members Committee (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to develop an interim Transportation Demand Management program and review off-street parking regulations (6-3)
• Approved Inclusionary Housing and Community Amenity Policy 2023 and rescinded the 2019 policy (Unanimous)
• Rescinded the 2016 Density Bonus Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved updated rates and income limits for affordable rental and homeownership units (Unanimous)
• Endorsed six proclamations including 'Never Give Up Day' and 'Public Works Week' (Unanimous)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a request for reconsideration of a May 4 decision regarding remedial action at 2122 Cook Street, adoption of the 2023 Business Improvement Area rate bylaw, and amendments to the Patio Regulation Bylaw. The agenda also includes reports from recent Committee of the Whole meetings, a letter from the UBCM President, and a motion to close the meeting for discussions on labour relations, land, and intergovernmental negotiations.

• Reconsideration request from owner of 2122 Cook Street regarding remedial action order
• Adoption of Business Improvement Area Rate Bylaw, 2023 No. 23-041 (levies taxes on Downtown Victoria BIA)
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd readings of Patio Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 23-052 (extends pandemic-era sidewalk/street permits)
• Council member motion: approval for participation on National Board of Federation of Canadian Municipalities
• Council member motion: City sponsorship for Hockey Day in Canada 2024

Council adopted a new strategy for the Official Community Plan (OCP) update to address housing needs and growth, reallocating $500,000 to fund the work. The city also approved several community garden licenses and a sponsorship for Hockey Day in Canada 2024.

• Approved revised 10-year OCP Update approach and $500,000 funding reallocation (7-2)
• Authorized licenses of occupation for four community gardens (Unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 cash and up to $100,000 in-kind sponsorship for Hockey Day in Canada 2024 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Business Improvement Area Rate Bylaw, 2023 No. 23-041 (Unanimous)
• Passed three readings of Patio Regulation Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 1) No. 23-052 (Unanimous)
• Amended Remedial Action Requirement Order for 2122 Cook Street with revised compliance dates (Unanimous)
• Supported Councillor Coleman for the BC Caucus of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (Unanimous)

Council

Council gave third reading approval to a zoning amendment for a six-unit houseplex at 633 Belton Avenue. A public hearing for a supportive housing rezoning application at 225 Russell Street was adjourned to a later date.

• Approved third reading of Zoning Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 23-034 for 633 Belton Avenue (6-3)
• Adjourned public hearing for 225 Russell Street rezoning application to May 18, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee approved a revised approach to the 10-year Official Community Plan (OCP) update to better address housing needs and growth. This includes rescinding a previous phased approach to village and corridor planning and reallocating $500,000 from the Victoria Housing Reserve to fund the review.

• Approved revised 10-year OCP Update and Implementation process (7-2)
• Reallocated $500,000 from Victoria Housing Reserve to fund OCP review (7-2)
• Rescinded July 8, 2021 direction for phased village and corridor planning (7-2)
• Approved zoning modernization and alignment work to streamline regulatory framework (7-2)
• Instructed Director to bring forward zoning bylaw amendments for house conversions (7-2)
• Approved forwarding World Refrigeration Day Proclamation to June 1st Council meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved forwarding World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Proclamation to June 1st Council meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, including the 2023 Five Year Financial Plan, tax rates, and business improvement area levies. They will also review reports from the Committee of the Whole, including rezoning updates and a motion on patio bylaws. The meeting includes proclamations and a closed session for labour and intergovernmental negotiations.

• Adoption of Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2023 No. 23-042
• Adoption of Tax Bylaw, 2023 No. 23-039
• Amendment to Business Improvement Area Rate Bylaw, 2023 No. 23-041
• Adoption of Boulevard Tax Bylaw, 2023 No. 23-040
• Rezoning updates for 710 Caledonia Avenue/1961 Douglas Street and 722/726 Discovery Street

Council unanimously referred two rezoning bylaws for public hearing that would allow a large mixed-use development with affordable rental housing, a daycare, and public plaza at 710 Caledonia Avenue and 1961 Douglas Street. A separate rezoning for 722 and 726 Discovery Street was also referred, contingent on plan revisions. Council extended temporary patio permissions to November 30, 2023, and declared 2122 Cook Street a hazard requiring remedial action.

• Referred Zoning Amendment Bylaw 23-011 and OCP Amendment Bylaw 23-010 for public hearing for 710 Caledonia/1961 Douglas (unanimous)
• Referred Zoning Amendment Bylaw 23-018 for public hearing for 722/726 Discovery Street, subject to plan revisions (unanimous)
• Extended patios under Business Recovery from Pandemic Bylaw to November 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Declared 2122 Cook Street a hazard and imposed remedial action requirements (unanimous)
• Endorsed proclamations for Moose Hide Campaign Day (May 11) and International Internal Audit Awareness Month (May 2023) (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is considering a rezoning application and Official Community Plan amendment for the Roundhouse properties at 251 Esquimalt Road, 355 Catherine Street, and 200-210 Kimta Road, with a recommendation to proceed to consultation. The agenda also includes several proclamations, a report on establishing a code of conduct for Council, a late item on remedial action at 2122 Cook Street, and motions regarding participation in external committees and patio bylaw opportunities.

• Rezoning Application No. 00729 and OCP amendment for 251 Esquimalt Rd, 355 Catherine St, 200-210 Kimta Rd (Roundhouse)
• Report seeking Council authorization for remedial action at 2122 Cook Street
• Council Member Motion to authorize Mayor Alto to join the Transit Board Members Committee
• Council Member Motion for Councillor Coleman to join the BC Caucus of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
• Council Member Motion for further investigation of patio regulation bylaw opportunities

The Committee of the Whole discussed and voted to advance a rezoning and OCP amendment application for the Roundhouse lands at 251 Esquimalt Road, 355 Catherine Street, and 200-210 Kimta Road. The motion directs staff to explore increasing density and height, conduct a 90-day public consultation, and refine the master plan with studies on heritage, transit, and parks. The item was not a final decision but a procedural step to move the application forward.

• Approved motion to explore OCP amendment for Roundhouse lands to increase density and height (unanimous)
• Directed 90-day public consultation with affected parties including Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, CRD, and School District 61
• Directed staff to refine master plan with studies on shadow, wind, heritage, transit, and park improvements
• Approved proclamations for Island Good Days Week, Never Give Up Day, Deafblind Awareness Month, Longest Day of Smiles, Moose Hide Campaign Day, and International Internal Audit Awareness Month (all unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor Alto's participation in Canadian Urban Transit Association's Transit Board Members Committee (unanimous)
• Authorized Councillor Coleman's participation on Federation of Canadian Municipalities BC Caucus (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to public under Section 90(1)(i) for solicitor-client privilege (unanimous)
• Extended meeting to 3:15 p.m. (unanimous)

Council

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider several development applications, including public hearings and opportunities for public comment. The agenda includes requests to address council from community members on topics like park management, land use, and tenant engagement. The main items are three development-related applications: a variance permit for properties on Despard Avenue, a rezoning and development permit for Simcoe Street, and a temporary use permit for Catherine Street and Kimta Road.

• Development Variance Permit No. 00263 for 1535 and 1537 Despard Avenue to remove a pergola and subdivide into two lots
• Rezoning Application No. 00759 and Development Permit No. 00200 for 557 Simcoe Street to allow two buildings with two-family dwellings each
• Temporary Use Permit No. 00026 for 355 Catherine Street and 210 Kimta Road to allow a commercial exhibit in a tent for up to 130 days
• Requests to address council from six individuals, including on Stadacona Park management and Quadra Village Community Centre land use
• Reading of minutes from the February 13, 2023 special council meeting

Council approved a rezoning and development permit for 557 Simcoe Street to allow two two-family dwellings. A development variance permit for 1535/1537 Despard Avenue was approved, and a temporary use permit for a commercial exhibit at 355 Catherine Street and 210 Kimta Road was granted.

• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 00263 for 1535/1537 Despard Avenue (6-3)
• Adopted Zoning Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 23-026 for 557 Simcoe Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit with Variances No. 00200 for 557 Simcoe Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit No. 00026 for 355 Catherine Street and 210 Kimta Road (Unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from Special Council meeting held February 13, 2023 (Unanimous)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, including the Five Year Financial Plan for 2023, the 2023 Tax Rates, and the Business Improvement Area and Boulevard Tax bylaws. The council will also review rezoning applications for 349 Kipling Street/1400 Fairfield Road and 450 Dallas Road, and consider extending paid parking hours. The meeting includes proclamations and reports from the Committee of the Whole, and will close to the public for legal and land matters.

• Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2023 No. 23-042 (1st, 2nd, 3rd readings)
• Tax Bylaw, 2023 No. 23-039 (1st, 2nd, 3rd readings)
• Rezoning for 349 Kipling St/1400 Fairfield Rd: townhouses, 9 units (1st, 2nd readings)
• Rezoning for 450 Dallas Rd: 7-storey rental building, ~54 units (1st, 2nd readings)
• Streets and Traffic Bylaw amendment: extend paid parking to 8:00 pm (adoption)

Council passed the 2023 Tax Rates, the Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, and the Business Improvement Area Rate Bylaw. The city also initiated a 10-year Official Community Plan update to address housing needs and growth. Additionally, Council approved funding for two neighborhood associations.

• Approved Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, 2023 No. 23-042 (Unanimous)
• Approved Tax Bylaw, 2023 No. 23-039 (Unanimous)
• Approved Business Improvement Area Rate Bylaw, 2023, No. 23-041 (Unanimous)
• Approved Boulevard Tax Bylaw, 2023, No. 23-040 (Unanimous)
• Approved $58,020 in contingency funding for North Park Neighbourhood Association and Downtown Residents Association (6-2)
• Endorsed 10-year Official Community Plan Update and Implementation process (Unanimous)
• Approved first and second readings for rezoning at 349 Kipling Street and 1400 Fairfield Road (Unanimous)
• Adopted Streets and Traffic Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw (No. 14) No. 23-045 (7-2)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including accepting the City's 2022 audited financial statements, approving licences of occupation for four new community gardens, and considering a motion to expand allowable patios on public space. The meeting also includes a closed session for labour relations and a late item on renewing a sculpture license agreement.

• 2022 audited financial statements presentation and request for acceptance per Community Charter s.167
• Approval of licences of occupation for four community gardens: Lewis Park Commons Garden, James Bay Berry Patch, Ross Bay Native Plant Garden, Fernwood Native Plant Meadow
• Council Member Motion to expand allowable patios on public space and include in policy/bylaw
• Renewal of five-year agreement with Province of BC for two sculptures at 1112 Wharf Street (Hands of Time License)
• Closed meeting under Section 90(1)(c) for labour relations

The Committee approved the city's 2022 audited financial statements and authorized licenses for four new community gardens. Council also directed staff to study the expansion of allowable patios on public spaces and closed streets.

• Approved 2022 Financial Statements (Unanimous)
• Authorized licenses for Lewis Park Commons Garden, Montreal Street Berry Patch, Ross Bay Native Plant Garden, and Fernwood Native Plant Meadow (8-0)
• Directed staff to amend Delegation Bylaw to allow Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities to approve new community garden licenses (8-0)
• Directed staff to report on expanding allowable patios on public spaces and closed streets (Unanimous)
• Authorized renewal of five-year agreement for two sculptures at 1112 Wharf Street (Unanimous)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, including amendments for building regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, rezoning for a six-unit houseplex at 633 Belton Avenue, fence regulations, supportive housing at 225 Russell Street, and extending paid parking until 8:00 pm. The council will also review reports from the April 6 Committee of the Whole meeting, which include rezoning and development permit applications for properties on North Park Street, Chandler Avenue, Yates Street, Dallas Road, and Mallek Crescent/Cook Street. The meeting will close to the public for legal advice under Section 90(1)(i) of the Community Charter.

• Building and Plumbing Regulation Bylaw amendment to implement Zero Carbon Step Code (Bylaw No. 23-037)
• Rezoning for 633 Belton Avenue to allow a six-unit houseplex (Bylaw No. 23-034)
• Regulation of Fences Bylaw (No. 23-025)
• Rezoning and housing agreement for supportive housing at 225 Russell Street (Bylaws 23-023, 23-022, 23-024)
• Streets and Traffic Bylaw amendment to extend paid parking to 8:00 pm (Bylaw No. 23-045)

Council established a prioritized roadmap for parks and recreation projects and approved several rezoning and development variance applications. The body also endorsed three public health and press freedom proclamations and updated housing agreements for Kiwanis Village Society of Victoria.

• Approved Parks Sequencing Plan prioritizing Crystal Pool and Centennial Square (8-1)
• Approved rezoning and development permit for 1046 and 1048 North Park Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit for 1768 Chandler Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit with Variance for 826 Yates Street (Unanimous)
• Advanced rezoning and development permit for 450 Dallas Road (Unanimous)
• Approved rental rate amendments and new housing agreement for Kiwanis Village Society (Unanimous)
• Endorsed proclamations for World Press Freedom Day, World Pulmonary Hypertension Day, and World Primary Immunodeficiency Week (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss land use matters, including updates on two rezoning applications that would allow a mixed-use development with three residential towers at 710 Caledonia Avenue and 1961 Douglas Street, and an eight-storey supportive housing building at 722 and 726 Discovery Street. The committee will also hear a presentation from the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority and consider travel expense approvals for four council members to attend the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference. Proclamations for Human Values Day and World Primary Immunodeficiency Week are on the consent agenda.

• Rezoning update for 710 Caledonia Avenue and 1961 Douglas Street: three towers (16-21 storeys) over commercial podium, public hearing recommended
• Rezoning update for 722 and 726 Discovery Street: eight-storey, ~90 supportive housing units, public hearing recommended
• Travel expenses for Mayor Alto and Councillors Coleman, Loughton, Caradonna to FCM conference in Toronto (May 24-28, 2023) and Ottawa meetings
• Proclamations for Human Values Day (April 24) and World Primary Immunodeficiency Week (April 22-29)
• Presentation by Greater Victoria Harbour Authority

The Committee referred a rezoning application for a mixed-use development featuring three residential towers to a public hearing. The proposal includes requirements for affordable housing, rental units in perpetuity, and various infrastructure improvements. Council also approved travel expenses for four members to attend the FCM conference.

• Referred Rezoning No. 00815 (710 Caledonia Ave/1961 Douglas St) to public hearing
• Approved $4,757.30 for Councillor Coleman to attend FCM conference (Unanimous)
• Approved $4,824.67 for Mayor Alto to attend FCM conference (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,450.00 for Mayor Alto to attend Federal Minister Meetings in Ottawa (Unanimous)
• Approved $4,946.95 for Councillor Loughton to attend FCM conference (Unanimous)
• Approved $4,946.95 for Councillor Caradonna to attend FCM conference (Unanimous)
• Forwarded World Primary Immunodeficiency Week Proclamation to Council (Unanimous)
• Received Greater Victoria Harbour Authority presentation for information (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and seek direction on the 2023 tax rates, an update to the 10-year Official Community Plan, and the Downtown Victoria Business Association's 2023 budget. The agenda also includes several proclamations, appointments, and a council member motion for additional funding for two neighbourhood associations.

• Report on Revenue and Tax Policy Benchmark Monitoring and 2023 Tax Rates
• 10-year Official Community Plan Update and Implementation
• Downtown Victoria Business Association 2023 Budget presentation
• Council Member Motion: Funding for North Park Neighbourhood Association and Downtown Residents Association
• Appointment of two new Animal Control Officers

The Committee approved the 2023 tax rates and endorsed a renewed 10-year Official Community Plan update to address the housing crisis. They also approved funding for two neighborhood associations and the appointment of two animal control officers.

• Approved 2023 tax rates: Residential 2.8109, Utility 34.7235, Major Industrial 10.6951, Light Industrial 10.6951, Business 10.6951, Rec/Non Profit 6.2949 (Unanimous)
• Endorsed 10-year Official Community Plan Update and Implementation process to address housing needs (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to report by end of May on resources needed to shorten OCP project timeline (7-1)
• Approved contingency funding for North Park Neighbourhood Association and Downtown Residents Association (5-2)
• Appointed Glen Shiels and Kyle Gros as Animal Control Officers (Unanimous)
• Forwarded proclamations for Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness, Huntington Disease Awareness, Polonia Day, and Tourism Week to Council (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 3, 2023 Citizens' Assembly Council Committee meeting (Unanimous)

Council

Victoria City Council is holding public hearings and considering approvals for two development items: a heritage designation for 54 Government Street and a rezoning/development permit for a new six-storey building with about 34 rental units and ground-floor commercial space at 1693-1699 Fort Street. The agenda also includes several requests to address council on topics like mobile food vending and a development proposal in the Kingston/Quebec/Montreal streets area.

• Public hearing and 3rd reading/adoption of Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 23-009 for 54 Government Street
• Public hearing for OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 23-001, Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 23-003, and Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 23-002 for 1693-1699 Fort Street
• Development Permit with Variances application for 1693-1699 Fort Street (six-storey, ~34 rental units, ground-floor commercial)
• Requests to address council: mobile food vending (Donair Dogs, Snap Dawg's), development proposal at 210-224 Kingston St, 205 Quebec St, 507 Montreal St, and a 17-storey building in James Bay near Fisherman's Wharf

Council approved a rezoning application and development permit for a six-storey mixed-use building at 1693-1699 Fort Street. The project will include ground floor commercial space and residential rental units. Council also designated 54 Government Street as a protected heritage property.

• Approved Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 23-009 for 54 Government Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 23-001 for 1693-1699 Fort Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 23-003 for 1693-1699 Fort Street (Unanimous)
• Adopted Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 23-002 for 1693-1699 Fort Street (Unanimous)
• Authorized Development Permit No. 00766 for 1693-1699 Fort Street with 11 variances, including height increase to 20.20m and parking reduction from 36 to 9 spaces (Unanimous)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider reports from the Committee of the Whole, including a time-sensitive motion on a rezoning at 225 Russell Street, and to potentially approve appointments and tax rates. The council will also give readings to three bylaws aimed at reducing single-use items and requiring reusable service ware for on-site dining. A closed meeting is scheduled for personnel, legal, and land matters.

• 225 Russell Street rezoning application No. 00801, OCP amendment and development permit with variances (Vic West)
• Appointment of Animal Control Officers
• Revenue and Tax Policy Benchmark Monitoring and 2023 Tax Rates
• Single-Use Items Reduction Bylaw No. 23-013, Ticket Bylaw Amendment No. 23-043, Bylaw Notice Adjudication Amendment No. 23-044
• Proclamation of Tourism Week, April 24-30, 2023

Council approved the 2023 tax rates for residential, business, and industrial properties. The city also passed three readings of the Single-Use Items Bylaw and appointed two animal control officers.

• Approved 2023 tax rates: Residential 2.8109, Utility 34.7235, Major/Light Industrial and Business 10.6951, Rec/Non Profit 6.2949 (Unanimous)
• Passed first, second, and third readings of Single-Use Items Bylaw No. 23-013 and related ticket/adjudication amendments (Unanimous)
• Appointed Glen Shiels and Kyle Gros as Animal Control Officers (Unanimous)
• Advanced rezoning and housing agreement for 225 Russell Street to public hearing (Unanimous)
• Endorsed 'Tourism Week' proclamation for April 24 to April 30, 2023 (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several land-use applications, including a rezoning and development permit for a five-storey, 39-unit supportive housing building at 1046 and 1048 North Park Street, and updates on rezoning for 450 Dallas Road and 225 Russell Street. The committee will also consider motions on building decarbonization, downtown safety, and parks planning. The agenda includes consent items, minutes, and proclamations.

• Rezoning and development permit for 1046 and 1048 North Park Street: five-storey, 39-unit supportive housing
• Update on rezoning and OCP amendment for 450 Dallas Road: seven-storey, 54-unit rental building
• Update on rezoning and OCP amendment for 225 Russell Street: supportive housing
• Housing agreement amendments for 1419 Mallek Crescent and 3035 Cook Street (Kiwanis Village)
• Motion to expedite Zero Carbon Step Code adoption for new buildings

The Committee approved a multi-year parks sequencing plan and an additional $500,000 for the 2023 budget to fund downtown safety and revitalization. Several development permits and rezoning applications were advanced for further council consideration. The Committee also directed staff to expedite the adoption of the Zero Carbon Step Code for new buildings.

• Approved parks sequencing plan including immediate priorities like Crystal Pool Replacement and Centennial Square revitalization (Unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 budget increase for Downtown Late Night Task Force, foot patrols, and revitalization (8-1, 8-1, 7-2, 7-2)
• Approved expedited Zero Carbon Step Code adoption for new buildings starting Nov 1, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit for 1768 Chandler Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit with Variance for 826 Yates Street (Unanimous)
• Approved housing agreement amendments for 1419 Mallek Crescent and 3035 Cook Street (Unanimous)
• Advanced rezoning and development permits for 1046/1048 North Park St, 450 Dallas Rd, and 225 Russell St (Unanimous)
• Approved participation in Phase 2 of the Regional Household Affordability and Prosperity Project (8-0)

Council (to follow COTW)

Council approved an additional $500,000 for the 2023 budget to fund a downtown late-night task force, police foot patrols, and revitalization projects. The city also adopted several zoning and housing bylaws and established a new timeline for the Zero Carbon Step Code for new buildings.

• Approved $500,000 for downtown safety and revitalization, increasing property tax by approx. 6.3% (7-2)
• Adopted Official Community Plan and Zoning amendments for 903, 911 & 1045 Yates, 910 View, and 1205 & 1209 Quadra Streets (8-1)
• Authorized Development Permit with Variances No. 00150 for 1045 Yates Street (8-1)
• Gave first and second readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 23-026 for 557 Simcoe Street (Unanimous)
• Approved expedited adoption of Zero Carbon Step Code for new buildings starting November 1, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Authorized travel costs for Mayor Alto and Councillor Loughton to attend AVICC in Nanaimo (Unanimous)
• Supported participation in Phase 2 of the Regional Household Affordability and Prosperity Project (Unanimous)
• Denied amendment to add $423,250 for police board staffing and services to 2023 budget (4-5)

Citizens' Assembly Council Committee

The Victoria Citizens' Assembly Council Committee is holding a joint meeting with Saanich committees to receive a briefing and discuss next steps for the Saanich-Victoria Citizens Assembly. The agenda includes only this briefing item and adjournment, with a presentation attached.

• Joint meeting of Victoria and Saanich committees
• Briefing and next steps for Saanich-Victoria Citizens Assembly
• Presentation: Saanich-Victoria Citizens Assembly_Presentation_FINAL.pdf

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council meets to act on items from recent Committee of the Whole meetings, including budget survey results and financial plan recommendations. Council will also consider several bylaws, including a rezoning for a six-storey building with rental units and a patio regulation bylaw.

• First and second readings of rezoning and OCP amendment for 1693-1699 Fort Street (six-storey, ~34 rental units, ground-floor commercial)
• First and second readings of heritage designation bylaw for 54 Government Street
• Adoption of Patio Regulation Bylaw No. 23-035
• Correction to a budget resolution transcription error from Feb 17, 2023
• Proclamations for World Down Syndrome Day, World Menstrual Health Day, and National Women in Leadership Day

Council directed staff to create a bylaw restricting single-use straws and utensils to 'by request' only and requiring reusable products for on-premises dining. The City also approved several financial allocations, including a $150,000 grant for the Victoria Music Strategy and $110,000 annually for the Greater Victoria Rent Bank.

• Approved bylaw to restrict single-use items and require reusables for on-premises dining (Unanimous)
• Allocated $150,000 grant for Victoria Music Strategy (Unanimous)
• Approved paid on-street and parkade parking from 8am-9am and 7pm-8pm (7-2)
• Approved $110,000 annual funding (2023-27) for Greater Victoria Rent Bank (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 pilot project for shelter storage (8-1)
• Approved hosting the 2025 UBCM AGM with up to $99,000 in-kind contribution (Unanimous)
• Adopted Patio Regulation Bylaw No. 23-035 (Unanimous)
• Approved first and second readings for Heritage Designation at 54 Government Street (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the 2023 draft budget and the 2023-2027 draft financial plan, including public feedback and remaining recommendations. They will also consider travel expense approvals for council members attending conferences.

• 2023 Draft Budget public engagement summary
• 2023-2027 Draft Financial Plan and appendices
• Additional motion report-backs on financial plan
• Travel expenses for Councillor Kim to AVICC in Nanaimo
• Travel expenses for Mayor Alto to UBCM Housing Summit

The Committee of the Whole approved expanding paid parking hours in the downtown core to fund beautification and safety. Council also authorized several travel expenses, a grant for the Victoria Music Strategy, and funding for a rent bank and outdoor sheltering pilot project.

• Approved paid on-street and parkade parking from 8am-9am and 7pm-8pm (7-2)
• Approved $150,000 grant for Victoria Music Strategy from contingency (Unanimous)
• Approved $110,000 annually (2023-27) for Greater Victoria Rent Bank (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 pilot project to mitigate harm around outdoor sheltering (8-1)
• Approved removing $500k from Parking Reserve and $1M from Debt Reduction Reserve to reduce property tax increase, to be restored in 2024 (6-3)
• Approved travel expenses for Councillor Kim ($1,390), Councillor Loughton ($1,150), and Mayor Alto ($1,207) (Unanimous)
• Approved direct-award and other grants as outlined in report appendices (Unanimous)
• Denied additional $1.5M allocation for Parks, Recreation and Facilities budget (3-6)

Special Council

This is a special meeting of Victoria City Council with one substantive item: a letter from the Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board regarding its 2023 budget request, with the budget request document attached. The rest of the agenda is procedural (approval of agenda, reading of minutes, adjournment). Council will discuss or decide on the police board's budget request.

• Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board letter re budget
• Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board 2023 budget request

Council decided the City of Victoria will not pay its portion of $1,705,795 for specific items in the 2023 Police Board draft budget. Council separately recommended that several of these positions and a camera pilot be considered for the 2024 and 2025 budgets.

• Refused to pay $1,705,795 for specific 2023 Police Board budget items (6-3)
• Recommended Financial Analyst, Records Supervisor, and Training Specialist positions for 2024 budget (8-1)
• Recommended Police File Archivist position and Body worn camera pilot for 2025 budget (8-1)
• Approved agenda as amended (Unanimous)
• Closed meeting to the public to receive legal advice under Section 90(1)(i) of the Community Charter

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing staff reports and motions, including a proposed bylaw to reduce single-use items, a feasibility study for replacing the Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre, and a request to extend the Tiny Homes Village licence. The agenda also includes several proclamations, a request to remove boulevards from the Taxed Boulevard Program, and a council member motion to request security protection for residents.

• Single-Use Items Reduction Bylaw approval and implementation
• Project plan for feasibility study and costing of Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre replacement
• Tiny Homes Village licence extension with Our Place Society until September 30, 2023, at 940 Caledonia Avenue
• Removal of 1400 Block Thurlow Road, 2000 Block Belmont Avenue, and 400 Block Chester Avenue from Taxed Boulevard Program
• Council member motion to send letter to Premier Eby requesting security protection for Victoria residents

The Committee approved extending the Tiny Home Village licence until September 30, 2023, and directed staff to create a bylaw to reduce single-use items. It also approved $1.778M for a Crystal Pool replacement study and forwarded several proclamations to Council. A motion to request additional provincial protection near supportive housing was defeated.

• Approved Tiny Home Village licence extension to Sept 30, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring forward a bylaw reducing single-use straws, utensils, and stir sticks (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,778,000 for Crystal Pool Replacement Project feasibility study (Unanimous)
• Approved removal of 1400 block Thurlow Rd, 2000 block Belmont Ave, and 400 block Chester Ave from Taxed Boulevard Program (Unanimous)
• Defeated motion to send letter to Premier David Eby requesting more protection near supportive housing (2-7)
• Forwarded Global Love Day, GBS/CIDP Awareness Month, and Chinese People's Railroad Day proclamations to Council (Unanimous)

Council

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider two rezoning applications, each with a public hearing. The first would allow a six-unit houseplex at 1114/1116 McClure Street, and the second would permit a new small lot house at 1025 Summit Avenue. The agenda also includes several requests to address council on topics like evictions, music venues, and treatment of the unhoused.

• Public hearing and consideration of approval for rezoning 1114/1116 McClure Street to allow a six-unit houseplex (Bylaws 23-014 and 23-015)
• Public hearing and bylaw reading for rezoning 1025 Summit Avenue to R1-S2 zone for a new small lot house (Bylaw 23-027)
• Requests to address council on eviction of pregnant and new mothers, music venues, humane treatment of the unhoused, and neighbourhood houses

Council approved the rezoning and development permit for a six-unit houseplex at 1114/1116 McClure Street. A rezoning application for 1025 Summit Avenue received third reading. Several residents addressed the council regarding housing, music venues, and youth programming.

• Approved Zoning Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 23-014 for 1114/1116 McClure Street (Unanimous)
• Adopted Housing Agreement (1114 McClure) Bylaw No. 23-015 (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit with Variance No. 00185 for 1114/1116 McClure Street, reducing parking from 10 to 6 stalls (Unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Zoning Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 23-027 for 1025 Summit Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (Unanimous)
• Permitted five speakers to address Council (Unanimous)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to act on reports from recent Committee of the Whole meetings, including a proposed patio regulation bylaw, the 2023-2027 draft financial plan, a tiny homes village licence extension, and a feasibility study for the Crystal Pool replacement. The council will also hold a closed meeting to discuss land, legal advice, and intergovernmental negotiations.

• Patio Regulation Bylaw No. 23-035: first, second, and third readings to regulate patios in highways, parks, and public places
• 2023-2027 Draft Financial Plan report from March 6 Special COTW
• Tiny Homes Village licence extension
• Project plan for Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre replacement feasibility study and costing
• 2330 Government Street: outdoor patio area application for Vancouver Island Brewing

Council approved funding for the Crystal Pool replacement and extended the Tiny Home Village licence until September 30, 2023. Several motions were passed directing staff to analyze financial implications for music, parking, and housing initiatives. The city also approved an outdoor patio for Vancouver Island Brewing.

• Approved $1.778M for Crystal Pool Replacement Project from Buildings and Infrastructure Reserve
• Extended Tiny Home Village licence at 940 Caledonia Avenue until September 30, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved outdoor patio for Vancouver Island Brewing at 2330 Government Street (Unanimous)
• Approved OCP Updates and amendments to neighbourhood boundaries (8-1)
• Directed staff to analyze $150,000 grant for Victoria Music Strategy (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to analyze paid on-street/parkade parking from 8-9am and 7-8pm (7-2)
• Directed staff to analyze $110,000 annual funding for Greater Victoria Rent Bank (8-0)
• Removed 1400 block Thurlow Road, 2000 block Belmont Avenue, and 400 block Chester Avenue from Taxed Boulevard Program (Unanimous)

Special Committee of the Whole

The Special Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the 2023-2027 Draft Financial Plan, including utility rates, reserve funds, and tax policies. The agenda includes unfinished business on this plan, with attached budget requests from the Greater Victoria Public Library and the Victoria Esquimalt Police Board. No final decisions are listed; the item appears to be under discussion or review.

• 2023-2027 Draft Financial Plan
• Appendix A - Financial Sustainability, Reserve Fund and Tax policies
• Appendix B - 2023 Utilities Budget and Rates
• Appendix C - Greater Victoria Public Library Budget Request
• Appendix D - Victoria Esquimalt Police Board 2023 Budget Request

The Committee of the Whole approved several requests for staff to analyze the financial implications of new grants, expanded paid parking hours, and a storage pilot project for people sheltering. Council also approved annual funding for the Greater Victoria Rent Bank and a review of specific reserve funds to potentially lower the 2023 tax lift.

• Approved request for staff to comment on financial implications of a $150,000 Victoria Music Strategy grant (Unanimous)
• Approved request for staff to comment on financial implications of paid on-street and parkade parking from 8am-9am and 7pm-8pm (6-2)
• Approved request for staff to comment on financial and operational implications of a $50,000 storage pilot project for people sheltering (7-1)
• Approved request for staff to comment on allocations among the Parking, Development Stabilization, and Debt Reduction reserve funds to lower 2023 tax lift (5-3)
• Approved $110,000 annual allocation (2023-27) to Greater Victoria Community Social Planning Council for the Rent Bank (Unanimous)
• Denied request for staff to comment on reducing the 2023 City budget by 0.75% (4-4)

Special Committee of the Whole

This is a special Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss unfinished business, primarily the 2023-2027 Draft Financial Plan and related budget requests. The agenda includes attachments on financial sustainability, utility rates, library and police budgets, and reserve fund restrictions. No land use matters, staff reports, or new business are listed.

• 2023-2027 Draft Financial Plan
• Appendix A - Financial Sustainability, Reserve Fund and Tax policies
• Appendix B - 2023 Utilities Budget and Rates
• Appendix C - Greater Victoria Public Library Budget Request
• Appendix D - Victoria Esquimalt Police Board 2023 Budget Request

The Special Committee of the Whole unanimously approved the 2023–2026 Strategic Plan. The plan establishes eight priority areas including climate action, housing, transportation, and truth and reconciliation to guide city operations through 2026.

• Approved 2023–2026 Strategic Plan (Unanimous)
• Added support for urban agriculture, gardening, food security, and food sovereignty to Economic Health priorities (Unanimous)
• Added support for recreation, youth, and professional sports to Arts and Culture priorities (Unanimous)
• Approved goal to beautify, support, and enhance downtown and urban villages (5-4)
• Approved goal to work with partner agencies to create life opportunities for unhoused people (Unanimous)
• Approved goal to accelerate Victoria 3.0 for local economy resilience (Unanimous)
• Approved continued exploration of governance reforms including MNP report and citizens' assembly (Unanimous)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to act on reports from the Committee of the Whole, including several property applications and a motion to update the Climate Leadership Plan. The council will also give first and second reading to a bylaw correcting the legal description of a heritage designation at 1964 Fairfield Road. The meeting includes a closed session for legal, labour, and intergovernmental matters.

• Heritage designation bylaw amendment for 1964 Fairfield Road (Bylaw No. 23-007)
• 54 Government Street: Heritage Designation Application No. 000204
• 1050 Pandora Avenue: Tax Incentive Program Application No. 00032
• 1693-1699 Fort Street: Rezoning and OCP amendment update
• 910 Government Street: New liquor primary licence for Axe and Grind

Council approved the heritage designation of 54 Government Street and gave first and second readings to several bylaws regarding zoning and fence regulations. A liquor primary license application for Axe and Grind was supported despite local opposition. One tax incentive application was referred back to the Committee of the Whole.

• Approved heritage designation for 54 Government Street (Unanimous)
• Referred Tax Incentive Program Application No. 00032 for 1050 Pandora Avenue back to Committee of the Whole (6-3)
• Gave first and second readings to OCP and Zoning amendments for 1693-1699 Fort Street (Unanimous)
• Supported liquor primary license for Axe and Grind at 910 Government Street (8-1)
• Gave first and second reading to Regulation of Fences Bylaw No. 23-025 (Unanimous)
• Extended Safety Initiative Reimbursement agreement with Downtown Victoria Business Association to Dec 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Gave first and second readings to Heritage Designation Amendment Bylaw for 1964 Fairfield Road (Unanimous)
• Endorsed proclamation for Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a range of items including the Victoria Police Department's Q4 2022 report, an update on the Childcare Implementation Plan, and several council member motions on climate and governance. The agenda also includes routine proclamations and a grant application for emergency support services.

• Victoria Police Department 2022 Q4 Report presentation
• Childcare in Victoria – update on short-term implementation plan actions
• Council Member Motion: Low GHG / Electric Energy Systems in New Buildings
• Council Member Motion: Updating the Climate Leadership Plan
• Emergency Support Services UBCM grant application for up to $30,000

The Committee approved a bid to host the 2025 UBCM AGM and directed staff to amend zoning bylaws to increase childcare availability. Council also requested a staff report on increasing the ambition of the Climate Leadership Plan and approved several proclamations.

• Approved bid to host 2025 UBCM AGM, including up to $99,000 in-kind room rental (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to amend Zoning Regulation and Land Use Procedures Bylaws to encourage childcare spaces (8-0)
• Approved application for UBCM grant up to $30,000 for Emergency Support Services modernization (Unanimous)
• Approved attendance and costs of $2,430 for two councillors to attend Civic Governance Forum (Unanimous)
• Requested staff report on resource implications for increasing Climate Leadership Plan ambition (Unanimous)
• Forwarded proclamations for World Down Syndrome Day, World Menstrual Health Day, and National Women in Leadership Day to March 16 Council meeting (Unanimous)
• Forwarded Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month proclamation to March 2 Council meeting (Unanimous)
• Tabled Low GHG / Electric Energy Systems in New Buildings item to April 13 meeting (Unanimous)

Special Committee of the Whole

This special Committee of the Whole meeting is focused on the 2023-2027 Draft Financial Plan, including budget requests from the Greater Victoria Public Library and the Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board. Council will also discuss financial sustainability, reserve fund, and tax policies, as well as report-backs on financial plan motions. The meeting is a working session, not a final decision-making vote.

• 2023-2027 Draft Financial Plan review
• Appendix A - Financial Sustainability, Reserve Fund and Tax policies
• Appendix B - 2023 Utilities Budget and Rates
• Appendix C - Greater Victoria Public Library Budget Request
• Appendix D - Victoria Esquimalt Police Board 2023 Budget Request

The Committee of the Whole amended the city's strategic goal, guiding values, and specific priorities for the 2023–2026 period. Key updates include a revised city vision, new commitments to evidence-based policy, and accelerated targets for housing and climate action.

• Approved revised city goal: 'By 2026, Victoria will be a dynamic, inclusive, more affordable, safer, intentionally transformed city...' (Unanimous)
• Added guiding value: 'Use evidence-based policies' (Unanimous)
• Approved priority to 'Accelerate decarbonization of new and existing buildings' (7-2)
• Approved priority to 'Accelerate the reduction of emissions from transportation and waste' (Unanimous)
• Approved priority to 'Increase tenant protections, within the City’s authority and in partnership with other governments and agencies' (Unanimous)
• Approved priority to 'Accelerate mixed-use planning to better integrate residential, commercial, and community services' (8-1)
• Approved priority to 'Accelerate our work of realizing complete, compact communities' (Unanimous)
• Approved priority to 'Accelerate investment in community centres and seniors’ centres' (Unanimous)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council meets to act on reports from recent Committee of the Whole meetings, including a proposed revival of the Crystal Pool Replacement Project process and preparation for a public referendum, and potential changes to the 2023-2027 Draft Financial Plan. The council will also consider a motion to update the Climate Leadership Plan, which was moved to March 2, 2023. The meeting includes a closed session for land-related matters under Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter.

• Council Member Motion: Enabling the revival of the Crystal Pool Replacement Project process and preparation for a public referendum
• 2023-2027 Draft Financial Plan – Potential Changes
• 2022 Climate Leadership Plan Progress Report Update
• Council Member Motion: Updating Climate Leadership Plan (moved to March 2, 2023)
• Closed meeting for land acquisition/disposition under Section 90(1)(e)

Council approved several adjustments to the 2023 Draft Financial Plan, including increasing on-street and parkade parking rates effective May 1, 2023. The city also directed staff to explore a public referendum for a new recreation and aquatic centre. Additionally, funding was allocated to Our Place Society and the Pandora Caretakers program.

• Approved extending paid on-street and parkade parking from 6pm to 7pm (5-3)
• Approved $0.50 hourly rate increase for Centennial, Johnson, View, Broughton, and Yates parkades (5-3)
• Approved $0.50 per hour increase for all on-street parking zones (Unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 total allocation to Our Place Society for operating hours and storage (6-2)
• Approved up to $80,000 to extend Pandora Caretakers program through December 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to report on reviving the Crystal Pool Replacement Project and a public referendum (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Climate Leadership Plan Progress Report and related grant applications (Unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Krista Loughton to CRD RMTS Advisory Committee until December 31, 2024 (Unanimous)

Council

Council approved the meeting agenda and heard public comments regarding the Draft Five Year Financial Plan 2023-2027. Residents provided feedback on police staffing, accessibility, climate funding, and the Crystal Pool replacement project. No substantive votes on the financial plan were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Permitted five speakers to address Council (Unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:53 p.m. (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole unanimously rejected an application to add a 33-person outdoor patio at 2330 Government Street. Council also directed staff to begin the process of amending the Official Community Plan 2012 and exploring electric energy requirements for new buildings.

• Denied outdoor patio application for Vancouver Island Brewing at 2330 Government Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Official Community Plan 2012 amendments to update policies and neighborhood boundaries (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to report on mechanisms requiring electric energy systems in developments requiring rezoning (Unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from January 16 and January 19, 2023 meetings (Unanimous)
• Received 2022 Election Candidate Campaign Financial Disclosure Statements report for information (Unanimous)

Special Committee of the Whole

The Special Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the 2023-2027 Draft Financial Plan, including potential changes to reduce the property tax increase. The agenda includes unfinished business on the draft plan and a staff report on potential changes, with attachments covering utility rates, library and police budget requests, and reserve fund policies.

• 2023-2027 Draft Financial Plan and potential changes to reduce property tax increase
• Appendix B - 2023 Utilities Budget and Rates
• Appendix C - Greater Victoria Public Library Budget Request
• Appendix D - Victoria Esquimalt Police Board 2023 Budget Request
• Appendix A - Parking Zone Map for potential tax changes

The Special Committee of the Whole unanimously approved several adjustments to the draft 2023 Financial Plan. These include increasing on-street and parkade parking rates, reducing specific expenditure budgets, and reallocating funds to community and safety programs.

• Approved $0.50/hour increase for on-street parking and parkades effective May 1, 2023
• Approved extending paid on-street and parkade parking from 6pm to 7pm
• Reduced expenditure budgets for Communications and Engagement ($82,000), Business and Community Relations ($220,000), and Solid Waste ($100,000)
• Approved $100,000 for Our Place Society for operating hours and storage programs
• Approved extending Pandora Caretaker's program to Dec 31, 2023, for up to $80,000
• Approved $65,000 for Safety Initiative Reimbursement Agreement from contingency budget
• Paused Dogs in Parks review ($400,000) and Beacon Hill Park Circulation and Accessibility Study ($450,000)
• Denied daily fee for secure bicycle parking adjacent to City Hall (7-1)

Special Council

Council is deliberating a rezoning application to allow a multi-phased mixed-use development. The project includes commercial, daycare, office, and community uses with purpose-built rental residential above.

• Rezoning of 903, 911 & 1045 Yates Street, 910 View Street at 1205 & 1209 Quadra Street
• Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 22-058 amendment
• Zoning Regulation Bylaw No. 22-059 amendment
• Housing Agreement (900 Block Yates and 1045 Yates) Bylaw No. 22-084
• Housing Agreement (1045 Yates) Bylaw No. 22-085

Council approved the third reading of an Official Community Plan amendment and rezoning for a multi-phased development at the 900 block and 1045 Yates Street. The approval is subject to agreements regarding electric energy systems, bike parking, and vehicle parking limits. Final adoption of the bylaws and development permit was postponed pending legal agreements.

• Approved third reading of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 22-058 (8-1)
• Approved third reading of Zoning Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 22-059 (8-1)
• Mandated exclusive use of electricity for energy systems in project phases two and three
• Required at least 2,500 bike parking stalls with 50% e-bike charging access
• Limited overall residential parking to 0.34 stalls per unit (0.52 for phase 1)
• Required 15 carshare cars and dedicated parking spaces
• Denied right of first refusal for existing non-anchor commercial tenants (unanimous)
• Postponed final adoption of bylaws and Development Permit No. 00150 (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

Victoria's Committee of the Whole is reviewing land-use applications, including a rezoning for a six-storey building with 34 rental units at 1693-1699 Fort Street, a heritage designation at 54 Government Street, a tax incentive for seismic upgrades at 1050 Pandora Avenue, and a liquor licence for Axe and Grind at 910 Government Street. The committee will also hear a Greater Victoria Public Library budget presentation, discuss an Urban Forest Master Plan update, and consider 2023 Festival Investment Grant allocations. Staff reports cover fence regulation, extending a safety initiative agreement with the Downtown Victoria Business Association, and proclamations for Purple Day and Heritage Week.

• 1693-1699 Fort Street: rezoning and OCP amendment for six-storey building with ~34 rental units and ground-floor commercial space
• 1050 Pandora Avenue: ten-year tax incentive application for seismic upgrading of heritage-designated Parkway Apartments, recommended to be declined
• 910 Government Street: new liquor primary licence for Axe and Grind, hours 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily, occupant load 80
• 54 Government Street: heritage designation application for exterior, recommended for approval
• Festival Investment Grant 2023 allocations and Urban Forest Master Plan update

The Committee approved a rental housing development at 1693-1699 Fort Street and allocated $390,470 for 2023 festival grants. Council also designated 54 Government Street as a heritage site and denied a tax incentive for 1050 Pandora Avenue. A liquor license for Axe and Grind was supported with modified hours.

• Approved heritage designation for 54 Government Street (Unanimous)
• Denied Tax Incentive Program Application No. 00032 for 1050 Pandora Avenue (6-3)
• Approved first and second readings for rezoning and OCP amendment for 34 rental units at 1693-1699 Fort Street (Unanimous)
• Approved liquor primary license for Axe and Grind at 910 Government Street with hours of 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. (Unanimous)
• Approved $390,470 in Festival Investment Grant allocations for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved first and second reading of Regulation of Fences Bylaw No. 23-025 (Unanimous)
• Extended Safety Initiative Reimbursement agreement with Downtown Victoria Business Association until December 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Postponed motion regarding electric energy systems in new buildings to February 23, 2023 (Unanimous)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to approve the agenda, adopt minutes, and issue proclamations for Purple Day and Heritage Week. The main substantive item is a rezoning and development permit application for 1025 Summit Avenue, which is recommended for first and second readings. Council will also receive reports from recent Committee of the Whole meetings, including the 2023-2027 Draft Financial Plan and Festival Investment Grant allocations, and will move into a closed meeting for land, legal, and intergovernmental matters.

• Rezoning and development permit for 1025 Summit Avenue (Bylaw No. 23-027) - first and second readings recommended
• 2023-2027 Draft Financial Plan report from February 6 Special COTW
• Festival Investment Grant 2023 Allocations report
• Proclamations: Purple Day (March 26, 2023) and Heritage Week (Feb 20-26, 2023)
• Closed meeting for land acquisition/disposition, legal advice, and intergovernmental negotiations

Council ordered the development of a new 2023 draft budget and Police Board budget that caps property tax increases at inflation (6.96%). The city also approved festival grants and a rezoning bylaw for 1025 Summit Avenue.

• Directed staff and Police Board to develop 2023 draft budgets capping property tax increases at 6.96% (8-1)
• Approved 2023 Festival Investment Grant allocations totaling $390,470 (Unanimous)
• Gave first and second readings to Zoning Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 23-027 for 1025 Summit Avenue (Unanimous)
• Endorsed 'Purple Day' proclamation for March 26, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Endorsed 'Heritage Week' proclamation for February 20 to February 26, 2023 (Unanimous)

Special Council

This special council meeting continues a public hearing and considers approval of a rezoning application for 1.5 city blocks at 903, 911 & 1045 Yates Street, 910 View Street, and 1205 & 1209 Quadra Street. The proposal would create a site-specific zone for a multi-phased mixed-use development with commercial, daycare, office, community uses, and purpose-built rental housing. Council will vote on third reading and adoption of related bylaws, plus a development permit with variances.

• Rezoning Application No. 00730 for 903, 911 & 1045 Yates Street, 910 View Street, 1205 & 1209 Quadra Street
• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 22-058
• Zoning Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 22-059
• Housing Agreement Bylaws No. 22-084 and No. 22-085
• Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00150

Council held a public hearing regarding a rezoning application and development permit for a multi-phased mixed-use project at Yates and View Streets. No final decision was made on the applications; the hearing was adjourned to a future date.

• Adjourned public hearing for Rezoning Application No. 00730 and Development Permit No. 00150 to February 16th (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several council member motions, including reviving the Crystal Pool replacement project and preparing for a public referendum, sending a letter to Premier Eby about security protection, and endorsing a resolution on safe drug supply. They will also receive a progress report on the 2022 Climate Leadership Plan. The agenda includes a consent item for an additional council appointment to a CRD advisory committee.

• Motion to revive Crystal Pool Replacement Project and prepare for public referendum
• Motion to send letter to Premier Eby requesting provincial funding for additional security protection
• 2022 Climate Leadership Plan Progress Report Update
• Motion to endorse AVICC resolution on safe drug supply
• Motion for additional Council appointment to CRD Royal and McPherson Theatres Service Advisory Committee

The Committee unanimously directed staff to report on reviving the planning and budgeting process for a new recreation and aquatic centre, including a public referendum. Council also approved a resolution for the AVICC regarding safe drug supply and a request to the Premier for increased security at supportive housing facilities.

• Approved staff report on reviving Crystal Pool replacement planning and organizing a public referendum (Unanimous)
• Endorsed AVICC resolution advocating for increased access to safe drug supply (Unanimous)
• Approved sending a letter to Premier David Eby requesting provincial funding for additional security at supportive housing facilities (Unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Krista Loughton to the CRD Royal and McPherson Theatres Service Advisory Committee until December 31, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Received 2022 Climate Leadership Plan Progress Report and supported UBCM grant application for Disaster Risk Reduction (8-0)
• Authorized extension of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) partnership agreement (8-0)

Council

Council held a public hearing regarding a rezoning application for several properties on Yates and View Streets to allow for a multi-phased mixed-use development. No final decision was made on the application; the hearing was adjourned to February 13, 2023.

• Approved agenda as amended (Unanimous)
• Permitted five speakers to address Council (Unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing for Rezoning Application No. 00730 to February 13, 2023 (Unanimous)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council meets to consider reports from recent Committee of the Whole meetings, including several rezoning and development permit applications, a park washrooms accessibility assessment, and a motion to send a letter to Premier Eby requesting security protection for residents. The meeting also includes a motion to close part of the meeting to the public for items related to land, legal advice, intergovernmental relations, and employee relations.

• 2848 and 2852 Shelbourne Street: Rezoning Application No. 00768 and Development Permit with Variances Application No. 000595 (Oaklands)
• 633 Belton Avenue: Rezoning Application No. 00811 and Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00196 (Victoria West)
• 349 Kipling Street and 1400 Fairfield Road: Rezoning Application No. 00702 and Development Permit with Variances Application No. 00219 (Fairfield)
• 601 Su'it Street: Update on Rezoning Application No. 00678 and Heritage Alteration Permit with Variance Application No. 00012 (Fairfield)
• Motion to close meeting to public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(c), (e), (i), and 90(2)(b)

Council approved the progression of rezoning and development permit applications for properties on Shelbourne Street, Belton Avenue, Kipling Street/Fairfield Road, and Su'it Street. The city also agreed to host the 2024 AVICC AGM and Convention and endorsed a resolution for a safe drug supply. Additionally, a workplan to address park washroom accessibility barriers by 2030 was approved.

• Approved rezoning and development permit process for 2848 and 2852 Shelbourne Street (6-3)
• Approved rezoning and development permit process for 633 Belton Avenue (6-3)
• Approved rezoning and development permit process for 349 Kipling Street and 1400 Fairfield Road (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning and heritage alteration permit process for 601 Su'it Street (7-2)
• Approved workplan to address park washroom accessibility barriers by 2030 (8-1)
• Approved hosting 2024 AVICC AGM and Convention with up to $28,000 in-kind and $1,000 cash contributions (Unanimous)
• Endorsed AVICC resolution advocating for increased access to safe drug supply (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare bylaw amendments to delegate minor variances to the Director of Sustainable Planning and Community Development (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the 2023-2027 Draft Financial Plan, including utility rates, reserve funds, and budget requests from the Greater Victoria Public Library and the Victoria Esquimalt Police Board. They will also hold a strategic planning session based on a 2023 survey report. No final decisions are noted on the agenda.

• 2023-2027 Draft Financial Plan review
• Appendix B - 2023 Utilities Budget and Rates
• Appendix C - Greater Victoria Public Library Budget Request
• Appendix D - Victoria Esquimalt Police Board 2023 Budget Request
• Strategic Planning Session with 2023 survey report

The Committee of the Whole convened a closed meeting to discuss employee relations and intergovernmental negotiations. A notice of motion was read into the record regarding provincial funding for housing facility protection. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved the agenda as amended (Unanimously)
• Approved closing the meeting to the public to discuss labor and intergovernmental relations (Unanimously)
• Read Notice of Motion into the record regarding provincial funding for housing facility protection

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider several items, most notably the Missing Middle Housing Initiative, which includes four bylaws and two policies. Council will also review a development variance permit application for 1535/1537 Despard Avenue and issue proclamations. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential intergovernmental negotiations.

• Third reading and adoption of OCP Amendment Bylaw 22-044 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 22-045 (Missing Middle Housing)
• Adoption of Land Use Procedures Amendment Bylaw 22-057 and Affordable Housing Standards Bylaw 22-056
• Approval of Missing Middle Design Guidelines (2022) and Tenant Assistance Policy (July 2022)
• Development variance permit application for 1535/1537 Despard Avenue to subdivide into two lots
• Proclamations for Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and Chamber of Commerce Week

Council approved several bylaws and policies under the Missing Middle Housing Initiative, including amendments to the Zoning Regulation Bylaw and Official Community Plan. The approved zoning changes include reduced maximum heights for houseplexes and a modified monetary contribution for bonus density. Council also adopted the Affordable Housing Standards Bylaw and a new Tenant Assistance Policy.

• Adopted Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 22-044 (6-3)
• Adopted Zoning Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 22-045 with height and lot width reductions (6-3)
• Adopted Land Use Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 22-057 (6-3)
• Adopted Affordable Housing Standards Bylaw 22-056 (6-3)
• Approved Missing Middle Design Guidelines (2022) and Tenant Assistance Policy (July 2022) (6-3)
• Rescinded Tenant Assistance Policy (February 2022) (6-3)
• Supported Victoria Curling Club's application to transition to a liquor primary licence (Unanimous)
• Authorized public comment process for Development Variance Permit No. 00263 at 1535/1537 Despard Avenue (Unanimous)

Council

This is a regular Victoria City Council meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The main substantive items are six requests to address council, including a proposed amendment to Recycling Bylaw No. 12-086 and several presentations on community programs and awareness weeks. No decisions or detailed reports are listed on the agenda.

• Request to address council: Liban Adam on helping the elderly
• Request to address council: Michael P. Doherty on proposed amendment to Recycling Bylaw No. 12-086
• Request to address council: Maria Varem on Greater Victoria Green Team Volunteer Program
• Request to address council: Kaitlin Warren on Green Teams of Canada's Partnership Model
• Request to address council: Sally Chaster and Sara Maksymowicz on Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2023

Council approved the amended agenda and permitted six speakers to address the meeting. No substantive policy decisions or bylaws were voted upon during the session.

• Approved amended agenda (Unanimous)
• Permitted six speakers to address Council (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review an updated staff report recommending denial of a rezoning and heritage alteration permit for 601 Su'it Street. The agenda also includes several proclamations, a climate action orientation session, and a motion to host the AVICC conference in 2024.

• Rezoning Application No. 00678 and Heritage Alteration Permit with Variance Application No. 00012 at 601 Su'it Street – staff recommend denial
• Proclamations for Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and Chamber of Commerce Week
• Climate Leadership Plan orientation session
• Council Member Motion to host AVICC AGM and Convention, April 12-14, 2024 at Victoria Conference Centre

The Committee approved moving forward with a rezoning application and heritage alteration permit for 601 Su'it Street, subject to several conditions including an arborist report and bike infrastructure. The Committee also approved hosting the 2024 AVICC convention and forwarded four awareness proclamations to Council.

• Approved hosting the 2024 AVICC AGM and Convention with up to $28,000 in-kind and $1,000 cash contributions (Unanimous)
• Approved advancing Rezoning Application No. 00678 for 601 Su'it Street subject to conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved advancing Heritage Alteration Permit with Variances Application No. 00012 for 601 Su'it Street subject to conditions (Unanimous)
• Defeated motion to decline Rezoning Application No. 00678 and Heritage Alteration Permit No. 00012 (2-7)
• Forwarded Eating Disorders Awareness Week Proclamation to Council (Unanimous)
• Forwarded Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week Proclamation to Council (Unanimous)
• Forwarded International Holocaust Remembrance Day Proclamation to Council (Unanimous)
• Forwarded Chamber of Commerce Week Proclamation to Council (Unanimous)

Special Committee of the Whole

This is a special Committee of the Whole meeting focused on a strategic planning session. The main item is a presentation of the 2023 Strategic Plan Survey Report, which will inform the city's strategic priorities. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of 2023 Strategic Plan Survey Report

The Committee conducted a strategic planning session led by Paragon Strategic Services Ltd. The meeting focused on discussing priorities such as density, environmental impacts, and transportation. No formal votes on policy or spending were recorded during the workshop.

• Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to close meeting to the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter (Unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:34 p.m. (Unanimous)

Special Committee of the Whole

The Special Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the 2023-2027 Draft Financial Plan, including utility rates, reserve funds, and budget requests from the Greater Victoria Public Library and the Victoria Esquimalt Police Board. The committee will also consider report-backs on financial plan motions. This is a working session to discuss the draft plan before any final decisions.

• 2023-2027 Draft Financial Plan review
• Appendix B - 2023 Utilities Budget and Rates
• Appendix C - Greater Victoria Public Library Budget Request
• Appendix D - Victoria Esquimalt Police Board 2023 Budget Request
• Appendix A - Financial Sustainability, Reserve Fund and Tax policies

The Committee reviewed a draft financial plan and a proposed 8.99% tax increase. Members discussed budget increases for police, bylaw services, and people and culture, as well as infrastructure and social service funding. No formal votes on the budget were recorded.

• Approved the agenda (Unanimously)
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:47 a.m. (Unanimously)

Committee of the Whole

Victoria's Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and provide direction on several land-use applications and staff reports. The agenda includes four rezoning and development permit applications, with staff recommending that two be declined and one proceed to bylaw readings. The committee will also review an accessibility audit of park washrooms and consider delegating minor variances to staff.

• 2848 and 2852 Shelbourne Street: rezoning to RT for a 7-unit townhouse, staff recommends decline
• 633 Belton Avenue: rezoning for a 6-unit houseplex, staff recommends decline
• 349 Kipling Street and 1400 Fairfield Road: rezoning for 9 townhouse units, staff recommends proceed to bylaw readings
• 355 Catherine Street and 210 Kimta Road: temporary use permit for a 130-day Beyond Van Gogh exhibition
• Park washrooms accessibility audit of 18 public washroom buildings

Council approved moving forward with rezoning and development permits for three residential projects at Shelbourne Street, Belton Avenue, and Kipling Street/Fairfield Road. The committee also directed staff to implement a workplan to address accessibility barriers in 18 public park washrooms by 2030.

• Approved proceeding with 7-unit townhouse development at 2848 and 2852 Shelbourne Street (6-3)
• Approved proceeding with 6-unit houseplex at 633 Belton Avenue (6-3)
• Approved proceeding with 9-unit townhouse development at 349 Kipling Street and 1400 Fairfield Road, requiring electrified core mechanical systems (Unanimous)
• Approved workplan to address accessibility barriers in 18 public park washrooms by 2030 (8-1)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit for Beyond Van Gogh arts exhibition at 355 Catherine Street and 210 Kimta Road (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare bylaw amendments to delegate minor variances to the Director of Sustainable Planning and Community Development (Unanimous)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council meets to act on items from recent Committee of the Whole meetings, including a rezoning and development permit for 1025 Summit Avenue, a temporary use permit for properties in Victoria West, a liquor primary licence change for KWENCH, and a council member motion on housing affordability. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal advice under the Community Charter.

• 1025 Summit Avenue: Rezoning Application No. 00780, Development Permit with Variances No. 00172, Development Variance Permit No. 00269
• 355 Catherine Street and 210 Kimta Road: Temporary Use Permit with Variances Application No. 00026 (Victoria West)
• Application for Liquor Primary Licence Structural Change for KWENCH at 2031 Store Street
• Council Member Motion: Near-term Measures to Encourage More Housing and Affordability
• My Great Neighbourhood Grant 2022 Program Summary

Council approved several zoning and permit applications and increased funding for the My Great Neighbourhood Grant 2022 Program. A majority of Council also directed staff to report on measures to increase housing affordability, including potential bylaw amendments for more suites and reduced parking requirements.

• Approved rezoning and permit applications for 1025 Summit Avenue (Unanimous)
• Increased My Great Neighbourhood Grant 2022 funding for Placemaking and Community Resiliency to $7,500 and Community Activity to $1,500 (Unanimous)
• Supported liquor license application for KWENCH at 2031 Store Street to increase capacity to 400 and extend hours to 12:00 a.m. (8-1)
• Directed staff to report on expanding house conversions, permitting three suites in detached/duplex zones, and removing minimum parking requirements (7-2)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit and temporary structure for 355 Catherine Street and 210 Kimta Road (Unanimous)

Special Committee of the Whole

This is a special Committee of the Whole meeting dedicated to a strategic planning session. The agenda contains only this single item, with no attached reports or details, so it is largely procedural and provides no specific decisions or proposals.

• Strategic Planning Session

The Committee of the Whole held a workshop to discuss strategic planning and decision-making themes. Council identified climate change, housing, homelessness, and public health and sheltering as points of significance for the Strategic Plan. No formal votes on policy or funding were taken.

• Adjourned meeting at 3:26 p.m. (Unanimous)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider a temporary borrowing bylaw for 2023, which would allow the city to borrow money for current lawful expenditures. The agenda also includes a motion to close part of the meeting to the public for discussions on labour relations and intergovernmental negotiations, as well as several items to be handled in the closed session. Most of the agenda is procedural, with the borrowing bylaw being the only substantive public item.

• Adoption of Temporary Borrowing Bylaw, 2023 No. 23-008
• Motion to close meeting under Community Charter Section 90(1)(c) for labour relations
• Motion to close meeting under Community Charter Section 90(2)(b) for intergovernmental negotiations
• Closed meeting items: intergovernmental relations (Q.1, Q.2, Q.4), legal advice (Q.3), employee relations (Q.5)

Council unanimously approved the agenda and adopted a temporary borrowing bylaw. The remainder of the meeting was held in a closed session to discuss confidential legal and intergovernmental matters.

• Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted Temporary Borrowing Bylaw, 2023 No. 23-008 (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to close meeting to the public for labour relations, legal advice, and intergovernmental negotiations (Unanimous)

Council

Victoria City Council is meeting to consider two rezoning applications, each with a public hearing. The first would allow a floating sauna at 700 Government Street, and the second would allow the existing hotel use at 680 Montreal Street to continue past 2024 with increased density. The agenda also includes several requests from residents to address council on topics such as bathroom access, homelessness, and fireworks bans.

• Public hearing on rezoning 700 Government Street to permit a floating sauna facility (Bylaw No. 22-094)
• Public hearing on rezoning 680 Montreal Street to continue hotel use and increase density (Bylaw No. 22-077)
• Requests to address council on 24/7 bathroom access on the 900 block Pandora
• Requests to address council on banning fireworks
• Poetry readings by Poet Laureate John Barton and Youth Poet Laureate Eli Mushumanski

Council approved a rezoning application and development permit for a recreational facility at 700 Government Street. Additionally, Council approved a rezoning application for 680 Montreal Street to allow existing hotel use to continue after a land use contract expires. Both decisions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted Zoning Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 22-094 for 700 Government Street (Unanimous)
• Authorized Development Permit No. 000616 for 700 Government Street (Unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 22-077 for 680 Montreal Street (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (Unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole unanimously supported an application by the Victoria Curling Club to transition from a liquor primary club license to a liquor primary license. The decision maintains existing operating hours and an occupant load of 181 people.

• Approved support for Victoria Curling Club liquor license transition (Unanimous)

Council (to follow COTW)

Victoria City Council is meeting to approve the agenda, read minutes from prior meetings, and consider reports from the Committee of the Whole. Key items include a motion to attend a Canadian Capital Cities Organization meeting, first readings of a temporary borrowing bylaw, and rezoning and housing agreement bylaws for 1114 and 1116 McClure Street to allow a six-unit houseplex. The meeting will also close to the public for items involving personal information, labour relations, and legal advice.

• Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 23-008 for current lawful expenditures
• Rezoning Bylaw No. 23-014 for 1114 and 1116 McClure Street (R1-B to new zone for six-unit houseplex)
• Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 23-015 for 1114 McClure Street
• Council Member Motion to attend Canadian Capital Cities Organization Winter Meeting in Ottawa, Jan 31-Feb 2, 2023
• Closed meeting under Community Charter Section 90(1)(a), (c), and (i)

Council passed a bylaw allowing the City to borrow money for cash flow needs before July property tax collections. The body also approved a housing agreement and initial rezoning for 1114 and 1116 McClure Street. Additionally, funding was authorized for two councillors to attend a meeting in Ottawa.

• Approved Temporary Borrowing Bylaw, 2023 No. 23-008 (Unanimous)
• Approved first and second readings of Zoning Regulation Bylaw Amendment (No. 1289) No. 23-014 for 1114 and 1116 McClure Street (Unanimous)
• Approved first, second, and third readings of Housing Agreement (1114 McClure) Bylaw (2023) No. 23-015 (Unanimous)
• Authorized $3,822.02 for Councillors Loughton and Gardiner to attend the Canadian Capital Cities Organization Winter Meeting (Unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from meetings held July 14, Sept 22, Oct 6, Nov 10, Nov 17, Nov 24, Dec 1, and Dec 8, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Deferred employee relations discussion to January 12, 2023

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider two rezoning applications, a liquor licence change, a grant program summary, and several council member motions. The meeting includes a deferred item for 2848 and 2852 Shelbourne Street and a recommendation to approve the 1025 Summit Avenue rezoning. Staff reports cover the My Great Neighbourhood Grant program and a liquor primary licence structural change for KWENCH at 2031 Store Street. Council member motions address housing affordability, a dock at Arm Street Park, and attendance at a winter meeting in Ottawa.

• Rezoning 1025 Summit Avenue from R1-B to R1-S2 (restricted small lot, two storey) recommended for approval
• Deferred rezoning of 2848 and 2852 Shelbourne Street from R1-B to RT (traditional residential attached) for multi-residential development
• Liquor primary licence structural change application for KWENCH at 2031 Store Street
• My Great Neighbourhood Grant 2022 program summary and policy changes
• Council member motion on near-term measures to encourage more housing and affordability

The Committee directed staff to report on expanding housing options, including permitting three suites in detached homes and removing minimum parking requirements. Council also approved a liquor license change for KWENCH and authorized travel for two councillors. A proposal to upgrade Arm Street Park was referred to the budget process.

• Directed staff to report on amending House Conversion Regulations and permitting three suites in detached/duplex zones (6-3)
• Directed staff to report on removing minimum parking requirements for most Victoria homes (6-3)
• Directed staff to report on advocating for the phase-out of grandfathered year-round short-term rentals (6-3)
• Approved liquor license application for KWENCH to increase occupant load to 400 and extend hours to 12:00 a.m. (8-1)
• Approved $1,911.01 per person for Councillors Loughton and Gardiner to attend a meeting in Ottawa (Unanimous)
• Referred Arm Street Park upgrade to the Strategic Planning and Budget process (5-4)
• Approved budget increases for My Great Neighbourhood Grant Placemaking and Community Resiliency categories (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning and development permits for 1025 Summit Avenue (Unanimous)