THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF CENTRAL SAANICH
Regular Council Meeting
AGENDA

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

All Council meetings are being conducted in a hybrid in-person and virtual format.

 

If you wish to speak or make a submission to Council, you can email , call 250-652-4444 or deliver via the front reception prior to 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting.  Questions to Council will be placed under correspondence for action.

 

(Please note that all proceedings of Open Council Meetings are live streamed and video recorded on the District's website.)

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We respectfully acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ people which includes W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip) and SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) First Nations.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

3.1

Agenda of the May 12, 2025 Regular Council Meeting

• Recommendation:

  That the agenda of the May 12, 2025 Regular Council meeting be approved as circulated.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes from the April 28, 2025 Regular Council Meeting

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes from the April 28, 2025 Regular Council meeting be adopted as circulated.

5.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES (including motions and resolutions)

6.

RISE AND REPORT

7.

PUBLIC QUESTIONS

8.

PRESENTATIONS/PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS

8.1

2024 Audited Financial Statements

Presentation by Lenora Lee, KPMG on the 2024 Audit Findings report. 

For information.

9.

CORRESPONDENCE (Action Required or Recommended)

9.1

Corr Seewald, J re Letter of Support - April 24, 2025

Correspondence from the Central Saanich Lawn Bowling Club dated April 24, 2025 regarding a request for letter of support for a grant application. 

Staff recommendation: That the District write a letter of support for the Central Saanich Lawn Bowling Club for their BC Gaming Grant application.

9.2

Corr Holland, D re Changes to Booking with HandyDART - April 27, 2025

Correspondence from D. Holland dated April 27, 2025 regarding concerns with HandyDART.

Staff recommendation: That the correspondence from D. Holland dated April 27, 2025 be referred to the Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Accessible Transportation Advisory Committee.

10.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES/MAYOR'S REPORT

10.1

COTW (Committee of the Whole)

10.2

All Other Committees of Council

10.3

Council Members Reports - External Bodies

11.

STAFF REPORTS

11.1

2024 Audited Financial Statements

Report from the Interim Director of Financial Services/Chief Financial Officer.

• Recommendation:

  That the 2024 Audited Financial Statements be accepted.

11.2

7180 East Saanich Road – Temporary Use Permit

Report from the Director of Planning and Building Services.

• Recommendation:

  That with regard to Temporary Use Permit Application PL001757 for 7180 East Saanich Road, staff schedule an opportunity to be heard at a future Council meeting.

11.3

Q1 2025 Traffic Safety Committee Update

Report from the Director of Engineering.

For information.

11.4

Q1 2025 Strategic Implementation Plan Progress

Report from the Chief Administrative Officer.

For information.

11.5

Q1 2025 Strategic Implementation Plan - Capital Update

Report from the Director of Engineering.

For information.

11.6

Community Partnerships Update 2024-2025

Report from the Chief Administrative Officer. 

For information.

12.

BYLAWS

12.1

Other than Development Application Bylaws

12.1.1

Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2234, 2025

Report from the April 28, 2025 RCM.

• Recommendation:

  That Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2234, 2025 be adopted.

12.1.2

Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2235, 2025

Report from the April 28, 2025 RCM.

• Recommendation:

  That Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2235, 2025 be adopted.

12.1.3

Light Industrial Zoning Bylaw Update

From the April 28, 2025 RCM.

Attachments:

• Bylaw No. 2223
• Bylaw No. 2233

• Recommendation:

  That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2223 (I1 - Light Industrial Zoning) be adopted.

• Recommendation:

  That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2233 (CD-1 Zoning) be adopted.

12.2

Development Application Bylaws

12.2.1

7840 Lochside Dr. – Rezoning, Development Permit and Subdivision (Mixed-Use)

Report from the Director of Planning and Building Services.

• Recommendation:
  1. That the Rezoning and Development Permit with Variances applications for the project at 7840 Lochside Drive be referred to the Advisory Planning Commission.
  2. That notice of First Reading be given and that, with regard to Development Permit Application 3060-20-23/23 (7840 Lochside Dr), staff schedule an Opportunity to be Heard on the following variances:
     • To increase the maximum height for a Residential Apartment building on proposed Lot 1 from 15.0 m to 21.7 m;
     • To reduce the rear yard setback for the residential building on Lot 1 from 10.5 m to 6.0 m;
     • To reduce the side (north) yard setback for the residential building on Lot 1 from 6.0 m to 3.6 m;
     • To reduce the side (south) yard setback for the residential building on Lot 1 from 6.0 m to 3.0 m;
     • To reduce the side (south) yard setback for the H+R building on Lot 1 from 6.0 m to 0.13 m;
     • To increase the maximum height for the amenity building on Lot 2 from 4.5 m to 5.7 m;
     • To increase the maximum height for the commercial unit on Lot 2 from 4.5 m to 6.3 m;
     • To reduce the side (east) yard setback for the amenity building on Lot 2 from 6.0 m to 0.9 m;
     • To reduce the side (east) yard setback for the commercial unit on Lot 2 from 6.0 m to 0.6 m;
     • To reduce the overall vehicular parking requirement from 420 to 316 stalls;

13.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

14.

NEW BUSINESS (Including Motions and Resolutions)

14.1

Notice of Motion Submitted by Councillor Riddell - May 3, 2025

Notice of motion regarding the Saanich Peninsula Outreach Team.

For introduction. 

WHEREAS the Saanich Peninsula Outreach Team (SPOT) provides vital, relationship-based, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive primary care to complex and underserved populations on the Saanich Peninsula, with a focus on the W̱SÁNEĆ communities and others experiencing multiple barriers to accessing health services;

AND WHEREAS SPOT has already attached over 400 high-needs patients and provides walk-in care to many more through its interim arrangement at the Peninsula Health Unit, including ongoing support for individuals receiving addictions treatment and those living with complex mental health challenges, in a region with no dedicated addictions medicine clinic, and very limited access to community psychiatric services;

AND WHEREAS proactive, community-based care for complex patients has been shown to reduce emergency room visits, hospital admissions, and reliance on emergency services by addressing issues earlier and in a coordinated fashion;

AND WHEREAS the Central Saanich Police Service has withdrawn from the regional Integrated Mobile Crisis Response Team and has identified SPOT as a promising and needed service to help fill this gap in local mental health response;

AND WHEREAS over the past year, Central Saanich Police officers have spent between 67 and 232 hours per month waiting at Royal Jubilee Hospital while residents are assessed under the Mental Health Act—a costly and operationally challenging burden for a small police service;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the District of Central Saanich Council direct the Mayor to write a letter to the Honourable Josie Osborne, Minister of Health advocating for:

1. The implementation of the promised alternative payment arrangements for SPOT physicians;
2. Immediate funding for the required allied health professionals;
3. Continued and expanded access to unoccupied clinic space at the Peninsula Health Unit to support service delivery;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Mayor’s letter be copied to Rob Botterell, M.L.A., the Honourable Lana Popham, M.L.A. Minister of Food and Agriculture, the Mayors and Councils of Sidney and North Saanich, and the Central Saanich Police Board and Chief of Police.

14.2

Notice of Motion Submitted by Mayor Windsor - May 5, 2025

Notice of motion regarding expanding the Keating Business District.

For introduction.

WHEREAS the Keating Business District is a vital employment and business centre on southern Vancouver Island, where space is limited and in high demand as indicated through low vacancy, and industrial leasing rates that are on-par with Toronto and Vancouver.

AND WHEREAS expanding the Keating Business District provides increased tax assessment base, helping to reduce taxes for residents, enabling the District to better provide service and infrastructure to its residents and rural community.

AND WHEREAS the Official Community Plan, in Policy 4.4.28, provides direction to consider expanding the Keating Business District to include existing Rural lands north of the extraction pit, which are contiguous with the existing Keating Business District.
 
AND WHEREAS the Canadian economy is experiencing unprecedented challenges, and strengthening our economy and job creation must be a priority.
 
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the District of Central Saanich initiate a process to include the Rural designated lands that are north of the gravel extraction area and immediately contiguous with the Keating Business District, within the Urban Containment Boundary and designate the land use and zoning for the purpose of expanding the Keating Business District.

15.

CORRESPONDENCE (Receive for General Information)

15.1

Corr Hourigan, B re Bylaw Complaint

For information.

Staff Note: The District has been investigating the scope of operations since September 2022, including consulting with other enforcement agencies. The investigation remains open and concerns reported continue to be documented and reviewed as part of the file. As an active file,  the District cannot disclose specifics at this time. Additional information about this matter can also be sought out by contacting the Ministry of Environment and Agricultural Land Commission directly for status on their respective legislation. The Farm Industry Review Board is also another available agency to provide support and clarification about noise and dust (which may be protected under the Right to Farm Act) resulting from this operation.

15.2

Corr Wodlinger, K re Speed Limit on Wallace - April 29, 2025

For information.

15.3

Corr Wear, A re Drugged and Inebriated People in Public Spaces - May 2, 2025

For information.

Staff note: Correspondence has been shared with Police Services.

15.4

Corr Barton, C re Motion to Evaluate 4 Pickleball Courts at Centennial Park - May 5, 2025

For information.

Staff Note: Staff bring a report back to Council in June. 

16.

CLOSED MEETING

16.1

Motion to Close

• Recommendation:

  That Council convene a closed meeting pursuant to the following subsections of the Community Charter:

  90(1) A part of a council meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following:

  • (c) labour relations or other employee relations;
  • (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality;
  • (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality.

  90(2) A part of a council meeting must be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to one or more of the following

  • (b) the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the municipality and a provincial government or the federal government or both, or between a provincial government or the federal government or both and a third party.

  Following adoption of the above motion, the meeting will be closed to the public.

17.

ADJOURNMENT