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

Monday, May 27, 2024 at 7:00 P.m. - 10:00 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 May 27, 2024 Regular Council Meeting

• Recommendation:

  That the agenda of the May 27, 2024 Regular Council meeting be approved as circulated.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes from the May 13, 2024 Regular Council Meeting

• Recommendation:

  That the minutes from the May 13, 2024 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

Victoria Airport Authority - 2023 Annual Report - May 21, 2024

Presentation by the Victoria Airport Authority on their 2023 Annual Report.

For information.

9.

CORRESPONDENCE (Action Required or Recommended)

9.1

Corr CRD re Municipal Consent for Bylaw No. 4588 - April 15, 2024

Correspondence from the CRD dated April 15, 2024 requesting municipal consent for Bylaw No. 4588, a bylaw to authorize the borrowing of fifty million dollars ($50,000,000) for the purpose of financing the Regional Trestles Renewal, Trails Widening and Lighting Project.

• Recommendation:

  That Council [consent/not consent] to the CRD adopting Bylaw No. 4588, “Regional Parks Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1, 2024”. 

9.2

Corr VanDyke, P re Newman Field Proposal - April 22, 2024

Correspondence from The Rotary Club of Sidney by the Sea dated April 22, 2024, requesting to enter into an agreement with the District to develop Newman Field as an "All Abilities" accessible allotment garden.

Staff recommendation: That the correspondence be referred to staff to report back to Council.

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

Q1 2024 Strategic Implementation Plan Progress

Report from the Chief Administrative Officer.

For information.

11.2

Q1 Traffic Safety Committee Update

Report from the Director of Engineering.

For information.

11.3

2024 Emergency Operations Centre Equipment and Training Grant

Report from the Fire Chief.

• Recommendation:

  That Council support by resolution a $60,000.00 joint application between The District of Central Saanich and the District of North Saanich for the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund – Emergency Operations Centre Training and Equipment.

11.4

2070 Keating Cross Road – Road Dedication for Cunnanes Lane

Report from the Director of Planning and Building Services.

• Recommendation:

  That a frontage exemption to the I-1 Zone from 30.0 m to 18.291 m and to the 10% frontage requirement in S.512 of the Local Government Act from 24.229 m to 18.291 m to create a fee simple lot for a road reserve parcel for 2070 Keating Cross Road be approved.

11.5

Public Input for Development Applications - Council Policy

Report from the May 13, 2024 RCM.

Attachment: Correspondence

• Recommendation:

  That Council Policy 03.PLAN Public Input For Development Applications be adopted.

11.6

Revisions to Council Correspondence Policy

Report from the Director of Corporate Services/Corporate Officer.

• Recommendation:

  That the Council Correspondence Policy, as revised, be adopted.

12.

BYLAWS

12.1

Other than Development Application Bylaws

12.1.1

Heat Pump Financing Program Local Area Service Bylaw Amendment No. 12

Report from the May 13, 2024 RCM.

Attachment: Bylaw No. 2201

• Recommendation:

  That Central Saanich Financing for Heating System Retrofits Local Area Service Bylaw Amendment No.12, 2201, 2024, be adopted.

12.1.2

Laon Authorization Bylaws for 2024 and 2025 Financial Plan

Report from the Director of Financial and Information Technology Services/ Chief Financial Officer.

• Recommendation:
  1. That Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2198, 2024 be introduced and given first reading.
  2. That Bylaw No. 2198, 2024 be read a second and third time.
  3. That Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2199, 2024 be introduced and given first reading.
  4. That Bylaw No. 2199, 2024 be read a second and third time.
  5. That Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2200, 2024 be introduced and given first reading.
  6. That Bylaw No. 2200, 2024 be read a second and third time.

12.1.3

Bill 44 - Draft Zoning for Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing inside the UCB

Report from the Director of Planning and Building Services.

• Recommendation:
  1. That second reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2196, 2024 (Bill 44 – Housing Amendments for Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing, Inside Urban Containment Boundary) as read and amended May 13, 2024, be rescinded.  
  2. That Bylaw No. 2196 be given second reading, as amended. 
  3. That as directed on May 13, 2024, a public hearing on No 2196, 2024 be scheduled for June 10th to consider permitting more than the minimum number of prescribed housing units of Bill 44. 

12.1.4

Bill 44 - Housing Outside the Urban Containment Boundary - Follow Up

Report from the Director of Planning and Building Services.

• Recommendation:

  That Staff be directed to amend Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2172, 2024 (Bill 44 – Outside of the Urban Containment Boundary) to maintain single family dwelling use in the A-3, A-5 and A-7 zones and include a secondary suite as a permitted use in these zones, as well as only permitting a secondary suite, as opposed to an accessory dwelling unit, in the RE-5 zone.

12.2

Development Application Bylaws

12.2.1

7701 East Saanich Road - Rezoning and Development Permit

Public Hearing held July 10, 2023. Associated bylaws were adopted on January 22, 2024 at the Regular Council Meeting. Approval of the Development Permit is outstanding.

• Recommendation:

  That Development Permit No. 3060-20-8/22 (7701 East Saanich Road) be authorized for issuance.

13.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

14.

NEW BUSINESS (Including Motions and Resolutions)

14.1

Notice of Motion Submitted by Councillor Paltiel - May 22, 2024

Notice of motion regarding accessibility at Island View Beach.

For introduction.

WHEREAS it is reported that the Island View Beach Regional Park receives over 325,000 visits per year;

WHEREAS the Capital Regional District has not officially updated the Island View Beach Park Management Plan since 1989;

WHEREAS the District of Central Saanich is working within its strategic plan to prioritize accessibility improvements for residents of varying ages and abilities;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the District of Central Saanich reach out to the Capital Regional District via the Regional Parks Committee to consider the development and potential partnership with the District on park accessibility improvements around three major areas:

1. parking facilities;
2. Trails and kiosks; and
3. Development of a wheelchair accessible foreshore (beach) access.

14.2

June 2024 Meeting Calendar

For information.

14.3

UBCM 2024 Community Excellence Awards

• Recommendation:

  That the District make a submission to the 2024 Community Excellence Awards for Excellence in Governance related to the Integrated Planning and Reporting program. 

15.

CORRESPONDENCE (Receive for General Information)

15.1

Corr Schibli, K&T re Parking on Marchant Road - May 8, 2024

For information.

15.2

Corr Reimer, D re Referendum on Sidewalks - May 13, 2024

For information.

15.3

District of Saanich re PAAC Governance Review - May 15, 2024

For information.

15.4

Corr Neal, M&M re Multi-Unit Housing Plan for Arthur Drive - May 18, 2024

For information.

15.5

Corr Frumento, S re Detour During Construction on Wallace - May 22, 2024

For information. 

15.6

Corr Keay, S&W re Multi-Unit Housing Plan for Marigold - May 22, 2024

For information.

15.7

CREST - 2023 Annual Report - May 23, 2024

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;
  • (c) labour relations or other employee relations;
  • (i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and
  • (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