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

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

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(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 July 14, 2025 Regular Council Meeting

• Recommendation:

  That the agenda of the July 14, 2025 Regular Council meeting be approved as circulated.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes from the June 23, 2025 Special (Open) Council Meeting

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes from the June 23, 2025 Special (Open) Council meeting be adopted as circulated.

4.2

Minutes from the June 23, 2025 Public Hearing

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes from the June 23, 2025 Public Hearing be adopted as circulated.

4.3

Minutes from the June 23, 2025 Regular Council Meeting

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes from the June 23, 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

9.

CORRESPONDENCE (Action Required or Recommended)

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 Corporate Energy and Emission Reporting

Report from the Director of Planning and Building Services. 

For information.

11.2

Corporate Building and Fleet Energy and Emissions Assessments

Report from the Director of Planning and Building Services.

• Recommendation:
  1. Direct staff to refer the Facilities Energy and Emissions Strategy to the Facilities Long-Term Asset Management Plan (FLAMP) and the 5-Year Vehicle Capital Plan and Accelerated Electrification Strategy for alignment and integration; and further, that the outcomes be incorporated into the update to the Asset Management Plan (AMP)(2026) and, reflected in the 5-Year Financial Plan, including both capital and operating considerations.
  2. Direct staff to explore the Community Energy Association carbon credit program.

11.3

1183 Verdier – Letter of Indemnification in lieu of Landscape Security

Report from the Director of Planning and Building Services.

• Recommendation:

  That, for the project at 1183 Verdier Avenue, a Letter of Indemnification for landscaping works be accepted in lieu of a landscape security.

11.4

Elector Process - Redevelopment

Report from the Director of Corporate Services/Corporate Officer.

• Recommendation:
  1. Reaffirm support for the current process for the Civic Redevelopment Project, as originally established and consistently followed to date, and,
  2. Direct staff to bring forward the “What We Heard” report from the current phase of engagement as soon as possible to inform Council’s selection of a preferred option for the renewal or redevelopment of the Civic Redevelopment Project.

12.

BYLAWS

12.1

Other than Development Application Bylaws

12.1.1

Noise and Zoning Bylaw Amendments for Heat Pumps

Report from the June 23, 2025 RCM. 

• Recommendation:
  1. That Noise Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2225 be given first and  second reading.
  2. That Noise Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2225 be given third reading.
  3. That Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2226 be given first and second reading.
  4. That Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2226 be given third reading.

12.2

Development Application Bylaws

12.2.1

1934 Hovey Rd – OCP Amendment, Rezoning and Development Permit

Public Hearing held March 5 and 6, 2025. Conditions have now been met, so consideration approval can now occur.

• Recommendation:

  That OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2205, 2024 (1934 Hovey Road) be adopted.

• Recommendation:

  That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2206, 2024 (1934 Hovey Road) be adopted.

• Recommendation:

  That Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 2207, 2025 (1934 Hovey Rd) be adopted.

• Recommendation:

  That Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 2228, 2025 (1934 Hovey Rd) be adopted.

• Recommendation:

  That Development Permit Application 3060-20-10/23 (1934 Hovey Road), be approved.

12.2.2

1445 Benvenuto Ave - Rezoning Application (Restaurant)

Public Hearing held April 22, 2024. Registration of covenant has now been completed and consideration of adoption may now occur. 

• Recommendation:

  That Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2156 (1445 Benvenuto Avenue) be adopted.

12.2.3

1183 Verdier Ave – Affordable Housing Project

• Recommendation:

  That introduction through to adoption of Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 1587, 2007, be repealed.

13.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

14.

NEW BUSINESS (Including Motions and Resolutions)

14.1

August 2025 Regular Council Meeting

• Recommendation:

  That the August 11, 2025 Regular Council Meeting be cancelled.

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. The District has submitted a "Notice of Complaint" to the Farm Industry Review Board to ascertain whether or not the operations are considered "normal farm practices". 

15.2

Corr Dennis-Orr, S re 7840 Lochside Drive - June 21, 2025

For information.

15.3

Corr Crowder, B re Speed Reduction Proposal - June 23, 2025

For information.

15.4

Leadership Council re Notice of Motion regarding expansion of Keating Business District - June 23, 2025

For information. 

15.5

Corr Frumento, S re CS Speed Regulation Bylaw - June 24, 2025

For information.

15.6

Corr Frumento, S re Support for Speed Regulation Bylaw - June 24, 2025

For information.

15.7

Corr Gosselin, J re Community Events and New Requirements - June 25, 2025

For information.

15.8

Corr Victoria Regional Pickleball Association re Contributing to Pickleball Court Development - June 26, 2025

For information.

15.9

Hebden, H re Fire Smart Chipping Event - July 2, 2025

For information.

15.10

CRD re Arts and Culture 2024 Impact Report - July 3, 2025

For information.

15.11

Heuman, B re Request for Full Removal of Remaining John Dean Provincial Park Signage - July 5, 2025

For information.

15.12

Corr Davison, J re Development Proposal 7840 Lochside Drive - July 7, 2025

For information.

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:

  • (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.

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

17.

ADJOURNMENT