MeetingsMon, Jul 15, 20242h 30m2022–2026 Council
Regular Council
Summary
- Awarded Amy Road–West Shore Parkway roundabout contract to Allterra for $1,059,599; approved budget increase to $1,298,500.
- Approved removing strata-title requirement for multi‑family rezonings; accepted 10% rented below‑benchmark, $7,500/unit, owner pays conversion costs.
- Gave first, second and third readings to zoning for townhomes at 775 Latoria Road (Bylaw 2165).
- Approved funding request of $75,825 for West Shore regional parks and recreation facilities master plan.
- Gave first, second and third readings to FOI bylaw adding $10 application fee; Guiry and Wagner opposed.
Decisions
What council voted on, in agenda order.
Allowed consideration of first, second and third readings to rezone 3321 Luxton Road.
10.1.1 · 3321 Luxton Road Rezoning Application
Moved by Wagner, seconded by SzpakAllowed consideration of three readings to amend amenity contributions for 2787 Lakeview Terrace.
10.1.2 · 2787 Lakeview Terrace Amenity Amendment
Moved by Wagner, seconded by SzpakAdopted ending the strata‑title requirement and accepted alternatives including a $7,500 per unit contribution.
11.1 · Multi-Family Building Stratification
Moved by Szpak, seconded by YacuchaRejected the amendment removing the rental housing agreement requirement.
11.1 · Multi-Family Building Stratification
DefeatedMoved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderAllowed consideration of three readings to permit a 93‑child daycare at 1331 Westhills Drive.
11.2 · Z24-0009 - 1331 Westhills Drive
Moved by Szpak, seconded by YacuchaApproved the proposed strata titling for 2165 and 2167 Belamy Road.
11.3 · 2165 and 2167 Belamy Road - Strata Titling Previously Occupied Duplex
Moved by Szpak, seconded by WagnerApproved an encroachment easement for 2940 Irwin Road and authorized Mayor and CAO to sign.
11.4 · 2940 Irwin Road Encroachment Easement
Vote 7–0Moved by Harder, seconded by YacuchaAwarded Amy Road roundabout contract for $1,059,599 and approved project budget increase to $1,298,500.
11.5 · Award of Construction Contract for Amy Road - West Shore Parkway Roundabout Improvements
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by HarderApproved the lease with Westshore Primary Care Society for 313-877 Goldstream Ave and authorized signing.
11.6 · Westshore Primary Care Society Lease Agreement for 313-877 Goldstream Ave
Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by WagnerDirected staff to prepare an RFP for a collaborative West Shore recreation facilities master plan.
11.7 · West Shore Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by MorleyApproved $75,825 funding for the West Shore Regional Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan project.
12.1 · West Shore Regional Parks & Recreation Facilities Master Plan Funding Request
Vote 7–0Moved by Guiry, seconded by YacuchaAdopted the bylaw.
14.1 · Bylaw No. 2114
Vote 7–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by WagnerAdopted the OCP and zoning bylaws for 2207 Millstream Road.
14.2 · Bylaw Nos. 2149 & 2150
Vote 7–0Moved by Szpak, seconded by GuiryGave first, second and third readings to the zoning bylaw for 775 Latoria Road.
14.3 · Bylaw No. 2165
Vote 7–0Moved by Yacucha, seconded by GuiryGave first, second and third readings to the Freedom of Information bylaw amendment.
14.4 · Bylaw No. 2195
Vote 5–2Opposed: Wagner, GuiryMoved by Yacucha, seconded by Szpak
Agenda
31 items · select one for details, debate and documents
Summary
Chair called the meeting to order.
Summary
Territorial acknowledgement was read.
Summary
Meeting conduct rules were read by the Corporate Officer.
Summary
Council approved the agenda as amended (added item 5 and swapped items 11.6 and 11.7).
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the agenda as amended, by adding item 5 and switching item 11.6 and 11.7 and renumbering accordingly.
Summary
Staff presented upcoming master plan engagement dates (presenters: Braden Hutchins & Donna Petrie).
Motions (1)
Presentation by staff (informational).
Summary
Delegations addressed the Council (see sub-item 6.1 for details).
Who spoke (2)
- Rachel SansomSupports · 775 Litoria Road rezoning
Supports the revised proposal, describing creek protection, a planted buffer, treated stormwater, tree safeguards, and a trail for safe school access. - Keegan DuravichSupports · Tree retention
Explains that side-strip trees are unsuitable for retention after prior root damage, while significant trees along Latoria Road and in the park will be protected.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Summary
Delegation (Rachael Sansom) responded to questions regarding the 775 Latoria Road development application.
Location
775 Latoria Road
Documents (1)
Presentation/response materials by the applicant (R. Sansom) for the 775 Latoria Road rezoning/development proposal addressing questions on creek protection, tree protection, rock face safety, permeable pavement, park interface and site access.
775 Latoria Road - Response to Questions / Proposed Townhomes (Presentation)
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Page 3–13Proposed Townhomes – View from Latoria
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Page 3–13Proposed Townhomes - Elevations
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Page 3–13Response to Questions
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Page 3–13Safe Pedestrian Access and Creek Protection
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Page 3–13Managed Greenspace
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Page 3–13Tree Protection
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Page 3–13Permeable Pavement?
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Page 3–13Contiguous Parkland
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Page 3–13Summary
Members of the public spoke on multiple agenda items (including 14.3, 10.1, 11.1, 11.6 and 11.7).
Who spoke (9)
- Steve Niesh (Latoria Road)Mixed · 775 Latoria Road development
Supports creek-protection commitments, but asks council to make restoration and runoff controls rezoning conditions and add green infrastructure. - A residentConcerned · Luxton Road traffic and Transportation Master Plan
Opposes added Luxton Road development without traffic safety measures, requesting traffic calming, enforcement, truck controls, sidewalks, and better master plan engagement timing. - Chad BrydenMixed · Multifamily building stratification
Supports removing multifamily stratification, but asks council to reduce the proposed amenity contribution from $7,500 to $2,500 for affected projects. - L PlompMixed · Facilities plan, primary-care lease, and 775 Latoria Road
Supports regional facilities planning and the primary-care lease; asks for replacement trees, rain gardens, and resident power washing to address Latoria development impacts. - Joel Leodakis (Reddington Avenue)Mixed · Multifamily building stratification
Supports ending stratification, but asks council to lower the proposed per-unit amenity contribution, citing housing viability and federal rental incentives. - Lisa FauxallConcerned · Transportation Master Plan engagement
Questions council's commitment to public engagement, citing sidewalk decisions and inaccessible meetings, and raises concerns about engagement spending amid tax increases. - Jim HartshornOpposes · Multifamily building stratification
Opposes the stratification requirement and asks council to reconsider proposed fees and seek economic analysis of their effects on housing viability. - Sean Fox (Vancouver)Supports · Multifamily building stratification
Supports ending stratification and asks council to limit per-unit fees, warning added costs threaten rental-project viability and may burden tenants. - Chris Sapine (representing Gordon Gordon)Supports · Multifamily building stratification
Supports repealing the stratification requirement, arguing eligibility for the federal GST rebate would help rental projects remain viable and deliver housing.
Summarized from the meeting video. Names use checked registry spellings; unconfirmed names appear as “A resident”.
Summary
Council adopted the consent agenda items (received/adopted as listed).
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt the recommendations for each item of the Consent Agenda as presented.
Summary
No items were removed from the consent agenda.
Summary
Committee resolutions from the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee were considered (see sub-items).
Summary
Council considered recommendations from the Sustainable Development Advisory Committee relating to two development matters.
Summary
Council authorized proceeding to First, Second and Third Readings of Bylaw No. 2180 to rezone 3321 Luxton Road, subject to contributions and conditions including road dedications, engineering works, covenants and environmental/construction requirements.
Location
3321 Luxton Road
Motions (1)
THAT Council proceed with consideration of First, Second, and Third Reading of Bylaw No. 2180 to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 3321 Luxton Road from RR2 to RM2A, after the notification process has been completed, and subject to the terms and conditions set out in the report; and delegate authority for a setback variance if required.
Summary
Council authorized proceeding with First, Second and Third Readings of Bylaw No. 2188 to amend amenity contributions for 2787 Lakeview Terrace, subject to covenants and conditions including electric heat pumps and low carbon concrete.
Location
2787 Lakeview Terrace
Motions (1)
THAT Council proceed with consideration of First, Second, and Third Reading of Bylaw No. 2188 to amend the amenity contributions for the property located at 2787 Lakeview Terrace, after the notification process has been completed, and subject to the terms and conditions set out in the report.
Summary
Council considered a series of staff reports (see sub-items for decisions).
Summary
Council resolved to no longer require multi‑family housing to be strata‑titled as a condition of rezoning and to accept specified alternatives for previously‑strata‑titled buildings (including a housing agreement, $7,500/unit amenity contribution, and assumption of costs to extinguish covenants).
Motions (2)
That Council establish that, going forward, Council will no longer require that multi‑family housing be strata titled as a condition of rezoning; and that for buildings that have agreed by covenant to be strata‑titled, that the City will accept as an equivalent: (a) a housing agreement (10% rental at 10% below benchmark for 25 years); (b) $7,500 per dwelling unit towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund; and (c) that the applicant assumes costs associated with extinguishing the covenant and converting title where necessary.
Amendment: Remove the housing agreement requirement (10% rental at 10% below benchmark for 25 years) from the package of accepted equivalencies.
Summary
Council authorized proceeding with First, Second and Third Readings of Bylaw No. 2184 to permit a 93‑child group daycare at 1331 Westhills Drive, subject to covenant amendments and parking changes.
Location
1331 Westhills Drive
Motions (1)
THAT Council proceed with consideration of First, Second, and Third Readings, following public notification, of Bylaw No. 2184 to amend the text of the Zoning Bylaw to allow for a group daycare with 93 children at 1331 Westhills Drive, subject to the terms and conditions set out in the report; AND amend Section 4.01.01 of Zoning Bylaw No. 300 to allow a flat rate of 118 parking stalls for all uses at 1331 Westhills Drive.
Summary
Council endorsed the proposed strata titling of the duplex at 2165 and 2167 Bellamy Road as shown on Form 1.
Location
2165 Bellamy Road
2167 Bellamy Road
Motions (1)
THAT Council endorse the proposed strata titling of the previously occupied duplex at 2165 and 2167 Bellamy Road, with the legal descriptions and unit entitlement as shown on Form 1.
Summary
Council authorized entering into an Encroachment Easement with the Bishop of Victoria Corporate Sole for 2940 Irwin Road and authorized execution by the Mayor and CAO.
Location
2940 Irwin Road
Motions (1)
THAT Council enter into an Encroachment Easement with the Bishop of Victoria Corporate Sole on the terms attached in respect to 2940 Irwin Road and authorize the Mayor and CAO to execute the agreement with such minor amendments as may be necessary.
Summary
Council awarded the construction contract for the Amy Road — West Shore Parkway roundabout improvements to Allterra Construction Ltd. for $1,059,599 plus GST and approved increasing the project budget to $1,298,500.
Financial impact
$1,059,599
Location
Amy Road
West Shore Parkway
Motions (1)
THAT Council award the construction contract for Amy Road — West Shore Parkway Roundabout Improvements to Allterra Construction Ltd. at an amount of $1,059,599 plus GST; AND THAT Council authorize the Mayor and CAO, or Corporate Officer, to execute this construction contract; AND THAT Council approve the Amy Road — West Shore Parkway Roundabout Improvements capital project 2024 budget increase from $658,337 to $1,298,500.
Summary
Council approved the lease agreement with Westshore Primary Care Society for 313-877 Goldstream Ave and authorized execution by the Mayor and CAO (or Corporate Officer).
Location
313-877 Goldstream Ave
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the lease agreement with Westshore Primary Care Society on the terms attached with such minor amendments as may be required and that Council authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer or Corporate Officer to execute the agreement.
Summary
Council directed staff to work with regional partners to prepare an RFP for a collaborative West Shore Recreation Facilities Master Plan.
Motions (1)
THAT Council direct staff to work with the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society, and the other West shore municipalities, to prepare an RFP for the development of a collaborative West Shore Recreation Facilities Master Plan.
Summary
Council considered correspondence items (see sub-item 12.1).
Summary
Council approved a funding request of $75,825 for the West Shore Regional Parks & Recreation Facilities Master Plan project.
Financial impact
$75,825
Motions (1)
THAT Council approve the funding request of $75,825 for the West Shore Region Parks & Recreation Facilities Master Plan project.
Summary
Notice of Motion from Councillor Guiry regarding consideration of Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ in upcoming design guideline reviews was presented.
Summary
Council considered a series of bylaws (see sub-items for actions).
Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 2114 (Officers Bylaw amendment).
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2114.
Summary
Council adopted Bylaw No. 2149 (OCP amendment) and Bylaw No. 2150 (Zoning amendment) for 2207 Millstream Road.
Location
2207 Millstream Road
Motions (1)
THAT Council adopt Bylaw No. 2149 and Bylaw No. 2150.
Summary
Council gave Bylaw No. 2165 first, second and third readings to amend the Zoning Bylaw for 775 Latoria Road.
Location
775 Latoria Road
Motions (1)
THAT Council give Bylaw No. 2165 first, second and third readings.
Summary
Council gave Bylaw No. 2195 first, second and third readings (Freedom of Information Bylaw amendment).
Motions (1)
THAT Council give Bylaw No. 2195 first, second and third readings.
Summary
Council adjourned the meeting; Councillors Guiry and Wagner opposed the adjournment motion.
Motions (1)
THAT Council adjourn the meeting.