Central Saanich public meetings in 2022

Regular Council Meeting

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Council approved moving to the community engagement phase of a waste collection feasibility study and directed staff to prepare a bylaw for zero-carbon construction by 2025. Other actions included denying a shoreline development permit and updating the Fees and Charges Bylaw.

• Approved moving Waste Collection Feasibility Study to Phase 2 engagement (5-1)
• Directed staff to prepare Building Bylaw no. 2014 amendment for zero carbon/high step code by 2025 (5-1)
• Denied Development Permit 3060-20-19/21 for 543 Senanus Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2 2129, 2023 (4-2)
• Approved staffing resources for 2023 Financial Plan with reduced planner role overlap (Unanimous)
• Gave Third Reading to Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2076 for 7420 Veyaness Road (Unanimous)
• Gave Third Reading to Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2091 for 6676 Woodward Drive (Unanimous)
• Resolved to seek recommendations to extend camping season at Island View Beach Regional Campground (Unanimous)

Public Hearing

Central Saanich Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on two proposed Land Use Bylaw amendments. The first would rezone 7420 Veyaness Road from Rural Estate to Neighbourhood Institutional to allow a nature-based childcare centre. The second would rezone part of 6676 Woodward Drive to allow one new residential lot with access from Benvenuto Avenue, along with an Intensive Residential Development Permit. Council will make decisions at a future regular meeting.

• Bylaw No. 2076: Rezone 7420 Veyaness Road from RE-2 to P-1A for a Nature-Based Early Education Learning Centre
• Bylaw No. 2091: Rezone portion of 6676 Woodward Drive from R-1 to R-1XS to create 1 new lot with access from Benvenuto Avenue
• Intensive Residential Development Permit with variances to setbacks for 6676 Woodward Drive
• Consideration of municipal land and Woodward Drive right-of-way analysis for 6676 Woodward

The council held a public hearing to hear presentations and resident feedback regarding two bylaw amendments. No decisions were recorded in the minutes regarding the approval or denial of the applications.

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will review reports regarding potential land use changes for vertical farming systems. The commission will also consider a development permit variance for 7335 Seabrook Road and a rezoning application for 1251 Garden Gate Drive.

• Vertical Farming Systems report regarding controlled environment structures
• 7335 Seabrook Road: Development Permit with variances for lot coverage
• 1251 Garden Gate Drive: Rezoning application to increase lot coverage for an accessory building

The Advisory Planning Commission approved a development permit application for 7335 Seabrook Road and a rezoning application for 1251 Garden Gate Drive. The Commission also recommended a three-year staff follow-up report on vertical farming systems.

• Recommended staff report back to Council after three years on vertical farming issues (Unanimous)
• Supported development permit application for 7335 Seabrook Road with landscape changes (Unanimous)
• Supported rezoning application for 1251 Garden Gate Drive to increase lot coverage (Unanimous)
• Approved December 7, 2022 agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted May 18, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Adopted August 17, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Adopted September 21, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Central Saanich Council will decide on several items, including directing staff to draft a bylaw allowing accessory dwellings in agriculture and rural zones, awarding a $384,733.12 contract for the Brentwood Bay Sewer project, and adopting three bylaw amendments. They will also consider a motion calling on the CRD to improve the Lochside Regional Trail and address safety conflicts.

• Award $384,733.12 contract to Stantec Consulting for Brentwood Bay Sewer project
• Direct staff to prepare bylaw permitting detached accessory dwellings up to 90m² in agriculture and rural zones
• Adopt Rey Road Traffic Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 2108
• Adopt Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment No. 2125 (reduces farm-based business license fees from $100 to $25 first year, $10 subsequent)
• Motion to call on CRD to improve Lochside Regional Trail safety and renew License of Use agreement

Council directed staff to prepare bylaws allowing detached accessory dwelling units up to 90m2 in agriculture and rural zones and removing restrictions on modular homes. A $384,733.12 contract for the Brentwood Bay Sewer project was awarded to Stantec Consulting. Council also reduced farm-based business license fees from $100 to $25 for the first year.

• Approved $384,733.12 contract to Stantec Consulting for Brentwood Bay Sewer services (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare bylaws permitting detached accessory dwellings up to 90m2 in agriculture/rural zones (Unanimous)
• Approved removing prohibitions on modular homes (CSA A-277 standard) throughout the District (Unanimous)
• Reduced farm-based business licenses from $100 to $25 for the first year (5-1)
• Adopted updated Media Relations Policy (5-1)
• Filed Notice against Title for 1935 Jeffree Road under Section 57 of the Community Charter (Unanimous)
• Adopted Rey Road Traffic Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 2108, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Resolved to call upon CRD for safety improvements and a new License of Use agreement for Lochside Regional Trail (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Central Saanich Council is holding a regular meeting with several land-use decisions, including a temporary use permit for Sea Cider, rezonings for properties on Veyaness Road and Woodward Drive, and a development permit for Seabrook Road. The council will also consider notices on title for two properties, a financial report, and several notices of motion. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Temporary Use Permit for Sea Cider at 2487 Mt. St. Michael Road for a 185 m² indoor lounge
• Rezoning Bylaw 2076 for 7420 Veyaness Road, with child care amenity waiver and covenant
• Rezoning Bylaw 2091 for 6676 Woodward Drive, with $7,500 amenity contributions
• Development Permit with variances for 7335 Seabrook Road (panhandle lot)
• Notices on title for 6281 Elaine Way and 7540 Central Saanich Road

Council approved a two-year temporary use permit for an indoor lounge at Sea Cider Farm, contingent on traffic safety coordination. The board also resolved to request a delay in approvals for the Bamberton Land Development mining activities and addressed several zoning and title notices.

• Approved 2-year temporary use permit for Sea Cider indoor lounge (Unanimous)
• Resolved to request Ministry of Energy & Mines delay Bamberton Land Development approvals (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for child care facility at 7420 Veyaness Road (Unanimous)
• Approved first and second reading of Oil to Heat Pump Financing Bylaw 2126 (Unanimous)
• Approved first and second reading of rezoning for 6676 Woodward Drive (Unanimous)
• Filed Notice on Title for 6281 Elaine Way and 7540 Central Saanich Road (Unanimous)
• Resolved to request Central Saanich Mayor be appointed to Victoria Regional Transit Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved submission to BC Electoral Boundaries Commission regarding Brentwood Bay (4-2)

Special (Open) Council

This is a special open council meeting of the District of Central Saanich, held on November 9, 2022. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and a presentation by the Chief Administrative Officer providing orientation for council. No other business is listed.

• Council orientation by the Chief Administrative Officer

The meeting consisted of a Council orientation session provided by the Chief Administrative Officer and the Senior Management Team. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made.

• Approved the agenda for the November 9, 2022 Special (Open) Council meeting (Unanimous)

Inaugural Council Meeting

This is the inaugural meeting of Central Saanich's newly elected council. Members will be sworn in, the mayor will give an address, and council will vote on committee appointments and meeting schedules for 2022-2023. Election results will also be formally declared.

• Oaths of office for Mayor Ryan Windsor and six councillors
• Proposal to establish Environment, Healthy Communities, and Age Friendly Communities standing committees
• Recommendation to approve 2022-2026 council appointments
• Proposal to change November 14, 2022 council meeting start time to 6:00 p.m.
• Declaration of 2022 local election results

The inaugural Council meeting focused on administrative setup and appointments. Council approved the 2022-2026 external committee appointments and established three new standing committees. The 2023 meeting schedule was also approved.

• Approved 2022-2026 Council external committee appointments (Unanimous)
• Established Environment, Healthy Communities, and Age Friendly Communities Standing Committees for a two year term (Unanimous)
• Appointed Councillors King and Thompson to the new standing committees (Unanimous)
• Amended November 14, 2022 meeting start time to 6:00 p.m. (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Council meeting schedule (Unanimous)

Board of Variance

The Central Saanich Board of Variance is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from October 6, 2022, and to consider one new business item: a variance request for a new dwelling at 8336 West Saanich Road to reduce exterior side yard setbacks. A motion recommends approval of the variance. No unfinished business is listed.

• Variance request to reduce exterior side yard setbacks for a new dwelling at 8336 West Saanich Road
• Adoption of agenda for November 3, 2022 meeting
• Adoption of minutes from October 6, 2022 Board of Variance meeting

The Board of Variance approved a request to reduce exterior side yard setbacks for a new dwelling at 8336 West Saanich Road. The decision followed discussions regarding lot narrowness and the protection of existing trees.

• Approved variance to reduce exterior side yard setbacks for a new dwelling at 8336 West Saanich Road (2-1)
• Approved November 3, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted October 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Variance

The Central Saanich Board of Variance will meet to consider one new business item: a request to vary the fence height at 7020 Wallace Drive from 1.3 metres to 2.2 metres along the property's Wallace Drive frontage and front yard. The board will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No unfinished business is listed.

• Variance request for fence height at 7020 Wallace Drive: from 1.3 m to 2.2 m along Wallace Drive frontage and front yard
• Adoption of agenda for October 6, 2022 meeting
• Adoption of minutes from September 1, 2022 meeting

The Board of Variance unanimously approved a variance to allow a 2.2-metre fence along the Wallace Drive frontage and front yard at 7020 Wallace Drive, exceeding the standard 1.3-metre limit. The applicant cited privacy needs and neighbour support; board members noted safety concerns for school children and existing precedents in the area. The board also carried a motion to have staff look into providing credentials for board members.

• Approved variance to increase fence height from 1.3 m to 2.2 m at 7020 Wallace Drive (frontage and front yard) — carried unanimously.
• Approved motion to request staff investigate providing credentials for board members — carried unanimously.

Regular Council Meeting

Central Saanich Council is meeting to decide on several items, including applying for a BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant for Wallace Drive bike lanes, introducing a bylaw to set a community garden water rate, and considering three notices of motion on carbon budgeting, closing Early Place to through traffic, and changing newsletter distribution. Council will also receive information on 2023 permissive tax exemptions and direct staff to include an Accessibility Plan in the 2023 budget.

• Approve BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant application for Wallace Drive bike lanes between West Saanich Road and Stelly's Cross Road, total project cost $953,000
• Introduce and read Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 2125 for community garden water rate
• Motion to ask CRD to adopt a carbon budgeting policy
• Motion to close Early Place to through traffic for a one-year trial
• Motion to transition District newsletter to electronic distribution, saving about $8,500 per year

Council unanimously approved submitting a BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant application for Wallace Drive bike lanes between West Saanich Road and Stelly's Cross Road, with a total project cost of $953,000. Council also unanimously directed staff to include an Accessibility Plan in the 2023 budget and work plan, and referred a resident's correspondence about the Prosser Housing Project to staff for response. A notice of motion to transition the District's newsletter to digital-only was defeated 1-6 after an amendment failed 2-5.

• Approved $953K grant application for Wallace Drive bike lanes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to include Accessibility Plan in 2023 budget (unanimous)
• Referred Prosser Housing Project correspondence to staff (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to transition newsletter to digital-only (1-6)
• Defeated amendment to partially transition newsletter (2-5)
• Approved Community Garden Water Rate bylaw amendment (unanimous)
• Approved motion to CRD board for carbon budgeting policy (unanimous)
• Approved trial closure of Early Place to through traffic for one year (unanimous)

Special (Open) Council

This special meeting is primarily a Committee of the Whole session to consider the second draft of the Official Community Plan (OCP). Council will decide whether to endorse the draft for referral to external agencies and to proceed with public input, with a final draft bylaw to be prepared later. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Second Draft of Official Community Plan endorsed for external agency referrals
• Next steps for OCP project, including public input, endorsed
• Staff to prepare Final Draft OCP Bylaw for Council's first reading consideration

Council unanimously endorsed the second draft of the Official Community Plan for external referrals and public input, and directed staff to prepare a final draft bylaw for first reading. A motion to require 20% adaptive housing in multifamily units over three units was postponed to the next stage of the plan. Council also approved a $500,000 grant application for natural infrastructure and wetland enhancements at the District-owned parcel in Maber Flats.

• Endorsed second draft of Official Community Plan for follow-up referrals to external agencies
• Endorsed next steps including gathering public input on the second draft
• Directed staff to prepare a polished Final Draft Official Community Plan Bylaw for first reading after receiving referral comments and public input
• Postponed consideration of a motion to require 20% adaptive housing in multifamily units greater than three units until the next stage of the plan
• Approved submission of an application to the Federal Natural Infrastructure Grant – Small Projects Stream for $500,000 in wetland enhancements at the District-owned parcel in Maber Flats

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will consider two rezoning applications referred by Council for comment: a child care facility at 7420 Veyaness Road (with traffic concerns) and a rezoning and development variance permit at 6676 Woodward Drive. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• 7420 Veyaness Road – rezoning for child care facility, comment on traffic at White Road & Veyaness Road
• 6676 Woodward Dr – rezoning application 3360-20-4/21 and development variance permit 3060-20-13/21
• Adoption of minutes from May 18 and August 17, 2022 meetings

The September 21, 2022 meeting of the Central Saanich Advisory Planning Commission was adjourned without any business being conducted because a quorum was not present within 30 minutes of the scheduled start time. No decisions were made, and no items were discussed.

Regular Council Meeting

The Central Saanich Council is meeting to decide on several land-use items, including renewing a temporary use permit for a cannabis retail store, adopting bylaws for properties on Woodward Drive and East Saanich Road, and considering a new parking strategy for the Keating Business District. Council will also hear a proposal from the Saunders Family Foundation and introduce three notices of motion, including one asking the CRD to adopt a carbon budgeting policy.

• Renewal of Temporary Use Permit #3100-21-1/19 for cannabis retail at 6765 Veyaness Road for up to three years
• Adoption of Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2091 (6676 Woodward Drive) and referral to Advisory Planning Commission
• Adoption of Bylaws No. 2104 and 2106 for 7925 East Saanich Road, including heritage designation
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 2078 for a memory care facility at 7005 East Saanich Road
• Introduction of motion to close Early Place to through traffic for one year

Council adopted three bylaws: Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2104 and Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 2106 for 7925 East Saanich Road, and Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2078 for a memory care facility at 7005 East Saanich Road. A motion to reconsider a healthcare worker housing clause was carried, and a $15,000 scholarship was established in memory of former Assistant Chief Forrest Owens.

• Adopted Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2104 (7925 East Saanich Road) (unanimous)
• Adopted Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 2106 (7925 East Saanich Road) (unanimous)
• Authorized Development Permit 3060-20-17/21 (7925 East Saanich Road) (unanimous)
• Adopted Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2078 for memory care facility at 7005 East Saanich Road (unanimous)
• Authorized Development Permit 3060-20-11/20 (7005 East Saanich Road) (unanimous)
• Postponed indefinitely a clause on securing housing for essential healthcare workers (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 one-time donation to Forrest Owens Memorial Scholarship (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Temporary Use Permit at 6765 Veyaness Road for three years (unanimous)

Board of Variance

The Central Saanich Board of Variance will consider a proposal to renovate existing buildings at 8244 West Saanich Road that are within the setback to the natural boundary of the sea. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from the June 2, 2022 meeting.

• Proposal to renovate existing buildings within sea setback at 8244 West Saanich Road
• Adoption of June 2, 2022 minutes

The Board of Variance considered a proposal to renovate existing buildings sited within the setback to the natural boundary of the sea at 8244 West Saanich Road. After hearing from a neighbour who opposed the deck extension and discussion among members, the motion to approve the proposal was defeated on a vote of 2 opposed (Andy Chase, Elaine Hodgson) and 1 in favour (David Kelbert).

• Denied renovation of buildings within sea setback at 8244 West Saanich Road (2-1)
• Approved agenda as circulated (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will consider a rezoning application for 7420 Veyaness Road to allow a child care facility, with a focus on traffic impacts at White Road and Veyaness Road. The commission will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the May 18, 2022 meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Rezoning application 3360-20-13/20 for 7420 Veyaness Road
• Child care facility proposal referred for comment on traffic (White Road & Veyaness Road)
• Adoption of May 18, 2022 meeting minutes

The August 17, 2022 Advisory Planning Commission meeting was adjourned without conducting any business because quorum was not achieved within 30 minutes of the scheduled start time. No decisions were made.

• Meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum

Regular Council Meeting

Central Saanich Council is meeting to consider several items, including rezoning applications for a child care facility at 7420 Veyaness Road and a memory care facility at 7005 East Saanich Road, as well as a motion on housing for healthcare workers. The council will also receive mid-year and financial reports, and discuss a regional parks loan authorization bylaw.

• Rezoning for child care facility at 7420 Veyaness Road (Bylaw 2076) for first reading
• Third reading for memory care facility rezoning at 7005 East Saanich Road (Bylaw 2078)
• Motion to explore housing options for essential healthcare workers
• Adoption of Bylaw 2124 for oil-to-electric heat pump financing program
• Municipal consent for CRD Bylaw 4506, $25,000,000 regional parks loan

Council rescinded all prior motions related to the 7103 Brentwood Drive rezoning and development permit, effectively restarting that application. A motion to explore District-provided housing for essential healthcare workers was defeated 1-5, though several related motions were approved. Council also consented to a CRD regional parks borrowing bylaw and gave third reading to a memory care facility rezoning.

• Rescinded all motions for 7103 Brentwood Drive rezoning and development permit (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to study District housing for essential healthcare workers (1-5)
• Approved invitation to Saunders family foundation to present on healthcare network (unanimous)
• Approved expanding Policy 3(e) to include healthcare amenity benefits in OCP draft (unanimous)
• Approved inviting other Saanich Peninsula councils to partner on family physician crisis (unanimous)
• Approved staff review of First Nations healthcare programs and potential meeting (unanimous)
• Consented to CRD Regional Parks Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 4506 for $25M borrowing (unanimous)
• Adopted Oil to Electric Heat Pump Financing Program Bylaw Amendment No. 2 (unanimous)

Public Hearing

This is a public hearing for a proposed rezoning and development permit with variances for a 68-unit senior's memory care facility at 7005 East Saanich Road. Council will hear public comments on the application, which includes requests for variances on setbacks, building height, parking, fence height, and off-street loading. No decision will be made at this hearing; Council will deliberate at a future Regular Council Meeting.

• Rezoning and development permit application for 7005 East Saanich Road
• Proposed 6-floor, 68-unit memory care facility with communal facilities on each floor
• Variances requested for setbacks, building height, parking, fence height, and off-street loading
• Underground parking and covered bike parking included in proposal

The public hearing was held on August 8, 2022, to consider Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2078. The applicant presented the application and answered questions from Council. No decision was made at the hearing; it was closed at 7:23 p.m.

• Public hearing for Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2078 held and closed

Special (Open) Council

This is a special open Council meeting that will immediately move into a closed session to discuss preliminary negotiations for a proposed municipal service and confidential talks with senior governments. The only public item is an update on the SENĆOTEN Place Naming Initiative.

• Closed meeting under Community Charter sections 90(1)(k) and 90(2)(b) for service negotiations and confidential government talks
• Update on SENĆOTEN Place Naming Initiative (staff memo attached)

The Central Saanich Council and Tsartlip First Nation Council held a joint special meeting. The agenda was approved unanimously, and the council moved into a closed session for preliminary negotiations. In open session, they discussed the SENĆOTEN Place Naming Initiative, but no formal decisions were made on it.

• Approved the agenda for the July 27, 2022 special meeting (unanimous)
• Closed the meeting to the public for negotiations under Community Charter s.90(1)(k) and s.90(2)(b) (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Central Saanich Council is meeting to decide on several items, including renewing a temporary use permit for cannabis retail at 6765 Veyaness Road, introducing a rezoning bylaw for 7103 Brentwood Drive, and endorsing a new MODO car share partnership. They will also discuss the next steps for the Official Community Plan (OCP) review, including scheduling a special meeting for August 22 to consider a second draft. Additionally, Council will consider motions to establish a one-year Modo Project Team and install a secure bike/e-bike facility at Municipal Hall.

• Renewal of Temporary Use Permit #3100-21-1/19 for cannabis retail at 6765 Veyaness Road for three years
• First reading of Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2122 for 7103 Brentwood Drive rezoning, with $22,500 Community Amenity Contribution
• Third reading and adoption of Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2111 for 1932 Mt Newton Cross Road rezoning
• Introduction and third reading of Bylaw 2124 for Oil to Electric Heat Pump Financing Program amendment
• Motion to install secure bike/e-bike facility at Municipal Hall and explore e-bike parking elsewhere

Council adopted Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2111 for 1932 Mt Newton Cross Road, completing the rezoning. Council also gave first and second reading to a rezoning and development permit for 7103 Brentwood Drive, referring it to the Advisory Planning Commission and public hearing. A motion to amend the Council Correspondence Policy was defeated in a 3-3 tie.

• Adopted Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2111 (1932 Mt Newton Cross Road) (unanimous)
• Gave first and second reading to Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2122 (7103 Brentwood Drive) and forwarded to public hearing (unanimous)
• Referred 7103 Brentwood Drive development proposal to Advisory Planning Commission for comment (unanimous)
• Required $22,500 Community Amenity Contribution for 7103 Brentwood Drive prior to final adoption (unanimous)
• Introduced and gave three readings to Bylaw 2124, Oil to Electric Heat Pump Financing Program Local Area Service Bylaw Amendment No. 2 (unanimous)
• Endorsed new MODO car share partnership and usage model (unanimous)
• Established one-year Modo Project Team with Councillor Jensen as lead (5-1)
• Approved installing secure bike/e-bike facility at Municipal Hall (5-1)

Regular Council Meeting

Central Saanich Council will consider awarding a construction contract for the Benvenuto Avenue Multi-Use Pathway, renew a mutual aid agreement with the Victoria Airport Authority, and discuss rezoning applications for a memory care facility and a property on Mt. Newton Cross Road. The agenda also includes motions on healthcare worker housing, a Modo car-share project, and an e-bike facility at Municipal Hall, plus a closed meeting.

• Award $302,222.50 contract to Copcan Civil LP for Benvenuto Avenue Multi-Use Pathway
• Renew Mutual Aid Agreement with Victoria Airport Authority for five years
• Rezoning and DP for 7005 East Saanich Road (memory care facility) with $121,000 amenity contribution
• Rescind and re-give second reading of Bylaw No. 2111 for 1932 Mt. Newton Cross Road
• Motions on healthcare worker housing, Modo project, and e-bike facility

Council unanimously awarded the construction contract for the Benvenuto Avenue Multi-Use Pathway to Copcan Civil LP for $302,222.50, and renewed the mutual aid agreement with the Victoria Airport Authority for five years. Council also supported a grant application for extreme heat risk assessment, gave second reading to a rezoning for a memory care facility at 7005 East Saanich Road, and rescinded and re-approved second reading for a rezoning at 1932 Mt Newton Cross Road. Two notices of motion were introduced but not voted on, and a motion on healthcare worker shortage was postponed to August 8, 2022.

• Awarded $302,222.50 construction contract to Copcan Civil LP for Benvenuto Ave Multi-Use Pathway (unanimous)
• Renewed Mutual Aid Agreement with Victoria Airport Authority for 5 years (unanimous)
• Supported UBCM grant application for extreme heat risk assessment (unanimous)
• Gave second reading to Bylaw 2078 for 7005 East Saanich Road rezoning, referred to public hearing (unanimous)
• Required $121,000 amenity contribution for 7005 East Saanich Road (unanimous)
• Rescinded second reading of Bylaw 2111 for 1932 Mt Newton Cross Road, then gave second reading as amended (unanimous)
• Postponed healthcare worker shortage motion to August 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to meet with tennis and pickleball groups about Centennial Park conflicts (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Central Saanich Council will review and potentially approve several key financial and planning items, including the 2022 Asset Management Plan, 2023 Budget Guidelines, and grant applications for infrastructure and technology projects. The meeting also includes a rezoning application for 1932 Mt Newton Cross Road, a notice of motion on healthcare worker housing, and a motion on heat-wave response supports.

• 2023 Budget Guidelines include a 1.25% property tax increase for asset replacement and 0.25% for active transportation
• Grant applications: $3,025,267 for Sean Heights Fire Pump & Watermain Upgrades; $250,000 for GIS Updates
• Rezoning at 1932 Mt Newton Cross Road to increase floor area ratio
• Notice of motion to explore housing for essential healthcare workers
• Notice of motion on heat-wave response supports and grant alignment

Council approved the 2023 budget guidelines, including a 1.25% property tax increase for future asset replacement and a 0.25% increase for new and active transportation infrastructure. They also adopted the 2022 Asset Management Plan, the 2021 Annual Report, and the 2021 Statement of Financial Information. A motion to develop a Community Well-Being Policy and negotiate a Peninsula Streams contract was defeated, but grant programs were extended for one year. Council also adopted a Council Personal Leave Policy with leave up to six months, renewable.

• Approved 2023 Budget Guidelines with 1.25% tax increase for asset replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 Asset Management Plan and Long-Term Financial Strategy (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Annual Report (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Statement of Financial Information (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to develop Community Well-Being Policy and contract Peninsula Streams (3-4)
• Extended grant programs for one year (unanimous)
• Adopted Council Personal Leave Policy with up to six months leave, renewable (4-3)
• Approved grant applications for Sean Heights Fire Pump & Watermain Upgrades ($3,025,267) and GIS Updates ($250,000) (unanimous)

Public Hearing

This is a public hearing for one application: a zoning amendment, heritage designation, and development permit with variances for 7925 East Saanich Road. The proposal would renovate the existing building to add residential apartments and expand the commercial daycare space on the lower level, with variances for parking and building siting. Council will hear public comments and make a decision at a future regular council meeting.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2104 for 7925 East Saanich Road
• Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 2106 for 7925 East Saanich Road
• Development Permit with variances for parking and building siting
• Proposal to add residential apartments and expand commercial daycare space

The public hearing on June 13, 2022, was held for a proposal to redevelop 7925 East Saanich Road, including a zoning amendment, heritage designation, and development permit with variances. The proposal includes adding residential apartments and expanding daycare space. One member of the public spoke in support. No decisions were made; the hearing was closed after receiving input.

• Public hearing opened and closed for 7925 East Saanich Rd application
• No decisions made; hearing was for public input only

Regular Council Meeting

The Central Saanich Council is meeting to decide on several items, including approving an electric vehicle charging network with six stations, an updated fleet plan that increases EVs from 4 to 15, and amendments to the Elections Bylaw and Financial Plan Bylaw. They will also consider a covenant amendment for a property, a bylaw enforcement policy change, and two notices of motion regarding age-friendly community and healthcare worker housing.

• Approve covenant amendment to expand building envelope at 489 Dunmora Court
• Approve amended Bylaw Enforcement Policy No. 11.ADM for building bylaw violations
• Participate in CRD-led EV charging network grant, supply six Level 2 stations, allocate up to $43,000 from Climate Action Budget
• Approve updated 2022-2026 Fleet Vehicle Capital Plan with accelerated EV strategy (4 to 15 EVs)
• Introduce and read Elections Bylaw No. 2121 and Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2123 amendments

Council approved the updated 2022-2026 Fleet Vehicle Capital Plan, which increases the number of electric vehicles from 4 to 15, and granted early approval for the 2023 fleet plan to mitigate supply chain issues. Council also approved participation in a regional EV charging network grant, with six charging stations funded by up to $43,000 from the Climate Action Budget. Several other items were approved, including a covenant amendment for 489 Dunmora Court, an amended Bylaw Enforcement Policy, and adoption of bylaws for 1052 Clarke Road and 7925 East Saanich Road. Motions were introduced to apply for an Age-Friendly Communities Grant and to direct staff to report on healthcare worker housing.

• Approved updated 2022-2026 Fleet Vehicle Capital Plan with EV increase from 4 to 15 (5-1)
• Approved early approval for 2023 Fleet Capital Plan to mitigate supply chain issues (5-1)
• Approved participation in CRD-led EV charging network grant and six Level 2 charging stations (unanimous)
• Approved covenant amendment to expand building envelope at 489 Dunmora Court (unanimous)
• Approved amended Bylaw Enforcement Policy No. 11.ADM with low and medium violations treated the same (5-1)
• Adopted Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2085 for 1052 Clarke Road (5-1)
• Adopted Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 2070 for 1052 Clarke Road (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2104 and Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 2106 for 7925 East Saanich Road (unanimous)

OCP Advisory Committee

The OCP Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and consider comments and recommendations submitted by its members, following a Council motion to dedicate a meeting to deliberation. The committee will also review correspondence from B. Knowles about densifying the area, referred by Council. The agenda includes routine items like adopting the agenda and minutes from the March 9, 2022 meeting.

• Discussion of OCP Advisory Committee motions for deliberation, per Council motion from May 9, 2022
• Review of correspondence from B. Knowles re densifying the area, referred from May 24, 2022 Council meeting
• Adoption of minutes from March 9, 2022 OCP Advisory Committee meeting

Board of Variance

The Central Saanich Board of Variance will consider two variance applications: one for a rear yard setback reduction at 971 Creekside Court and one for a front yard setback relaxation at 7193 Seabrook Road. The board will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• 971 Creekside Court: rear yard setback variance from 7.5 m to 4.5 m (3 m variance)
• 7193 Seabrook Road: front yard setback relaxation of 1 m to widen a storage addition

The Board of Variance unanimously approved two variance applications. One allowed a 1-metre front yard setback relaxation at 7193 Seabrook Road to widen a storage addition, and the other permitted a 3-metre rear yard setback reduction at 971 Creekside Court. Both decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 1m front yard setback relaxation at 7193 Seabrook Road (unanimous)
• Approved 3m rear yard setback variance at 971 Creekside Court (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several construction contract awards for watermain and school zone projects. They are also considering a sewer regulation amendment and a new agriculture zone bylaw. Additionally, the agenda includes updates on SENĆOTEN place naming and rainbow crosswalk installations.

• School Zone Pedestrian Upgrade Project: $530,473.00 contract to Socor Contracting Ltd.
• Seabrook Watermain Replacement Project: $1,397,751.00 contract to Copcan Civil LP
• Fire Department SCBA replacement contract: $373,500 with Guillevin International
• Sewer Regulation Bylaw Amendment (Bylaw 2115, 2022)
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment (Bylaw 2110, 2022) for Maber Wetlands Agriculture Zone: A-2

Council awarded two construction contracts: $555,473 for school zone pedestrian upgrades to Socor Contracting Ltd. and $1,397,751 for the Seabrook watermain replacement to Copcan Civil LP. They also approved a $373,500 fire department breathing apparatus contract, a rainbow crosswalk, and a permissive tax exemption deadline change. A motion to request BC Housing prioritize specific resident profiles for the Prosser Road supportive housing project was defeated 2-5.

• Awarded $555,473 school zone pedestrian upgrade contract to Socor Contracting Ltd. (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,397,751 Seabrook watermain replacement contract to Copcan Civil LP (unanimous)
• Approved $373,500 SCBA replacement contract with Guillevin International (unanimous)
• Approved rainbow crosswalk at Bayside Middle School and rainbow benches at three schools (unanimous)
• Amended permissive tax exemption application deadline to July 31 (unanimous)
• Introduced and gave first, second, and third reading to Sewer Regulation Bylaw 2115 (unanimous)
• Introduced and gave first and second reading to Maber Wetlands Agriculture Zone Bylaw 2110 (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to request BC Housing prioritize specific resident profiles for Prosser Road housing (2-5)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission is reviewing a rezoning and development permit application for a memory care facility. The commission will comment on the overall application, a covered bike amenity, and a request to reduce building height from 6 to 5 stories.

• Rezoning and Development Permit for 7005 East Saanich Road (Memory Care Facility)
• Proposed reduction of building height from 6 stories to 5 stories
• Proposed covered bike amenity at 7005 East Saanich Road

The Advisory Planning Commission recommended approval of a six-story memory care facility at 7005 East Saanich Road, rejecting a five-story option. They also unanimously supported the facility as a needed community care resource and suggested engineering reviews for road safety and construction traffic planning.

• Recommended approval of six-story building (5-2, opposed: Richard Primrose, Susan Zedel)
• Rejected five-story option (opposed: Kathryn Parfitt, Megan Parrish, Jim Rondeau, Shauna Sundher, Megan van Campen)
• Suggested Engineering review of road safety at Island View Road and East Saanich Road (unanimous)
• Supported application for dementia care facility (unanimous)
• Suggested staff work with proponent on construction traffic plan (unanimous)
• Suggested staff explore EV-chargers on site (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Central Saanich Council is meeting to adopt minutes, receive the 2021 audited financial statements, and consider several staff reports and bylaws. Key items include a proposed speed limit reduction in Tanner Ridge, awarding a pavement management contract, and adopting the Five Year Financial Plan and Tax Rates bylaws. The agenda also includes notices of motion on a scramble intersection, correspondence transparency, and the family physician crisis.

• Consider lowering speed limit to 35 km/h in Tanner Ridge Subdivision
• Award 2022 Pavement Management Contract to Island Asphalt Company for $558,945 plus GST
• Adopt Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2113, 2022 and Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2114, 2022
• File notices on title for properties at 2118 Panaview Heights, 6681 and 6693 Tamany Drive
• Second reading for bylaws at 7925 East Saanich Road, including development permit and heritage designation

Council approved lowering the speed limit in the Tanner Ridge Subdivision to 35 km/h with signs at five access points, forwarding the matter to the Traffic Safety Committee (6-1). It also awarded the 2022 pavement management contract to Island Asphalt Company for $558,945 plus GST, and adopted several bylaws including the Five Year Financial Plan and Tax Rates. A motion to refer a scramble intersection study to the Traffic Safety Committee was defeated, but a revised motion directing staff to report on costs while concurrently forwarding to the committee carried unanimously.

• Lowered Tanner Ridge Subdivision speed limit to 35 km/h with signs at five access points (6-1)
• Approved 2022 Pavement Management Contract with Island Asphalt Company for $558,945 plus GST (unanimous)
• Adopted Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2113, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2114, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Central Saanich Financing for Heating System Retrofits Local Area Service Amended Bylaw No. 2112, 2022 (unanimous)
• Amended Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference and invited four local First Nations to join (unanimous)
• Directed staff to report on costs to convert West Saanich Rd and Wallace Dr to a scramble intersection, funded from reserves, with concurrent referral to Traffic Safety Committee (unanimous)
• Approved all correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council be included in open agenda Section 15, except in camera (4-3)

Board of Variance

The Central Saanich Board of Variance is meeting to consider one new business item: a variance application for a rooftop patio guardrail at 742 Brentwood Heights that would exceed the maximum permitted building height by 0.2m (8 inches). The board will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Variance request for rooftop patio guardrail height at 742 Brentwood Heights
• Proposed guardrail height: 0.2m (8 inches) over maximum permitted building height
• Adoption of April 7, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board of Variance unanimously approved a minor variance for a rooftop patio guardrail at 742 Brentwood Heights, allowing it to exceed the maximum permitted building height by 0.2m (8 inches). The applicants presented their proposal, and the Board noted no negative correspondence and support from neighbours. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 9:06 a.m.

• Approved rooftop patio guardrail height variance at 742 Brentwood Heights (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular meeting of Central Saanich Council covering routine approvals, staff reports, and several bylaws. Key items include introducing the 2022 financial plan and tax rates bylaws, appointing election officers, and considering a rezoning and development permit for a memory care facility. Council will also hear notices of motion on a scramble intersection and correspondence transparency.

• Rezoning and development permit with variances for a memory care facility at 7005 East Saanich Road
• Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2113, 2022 - first, second, and third reading
• 2022 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2114 - first, second, and third reading
• Appointment of Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officers for 2022 elections
• Notice of motion to study converting West Saanich Rd and Wallace Dr to a scramble intersection

Council adopted Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2103 for 1183 Marchant Road, allowing infill development, with one councillor opposed. They also gave first, second, and third readings to the Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2113 and the 2022 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2114. A rezoning and development permit application for 7005 East Saanich Road (memory care facility) received first reading and was referred to the Advisory Planning Commission. Council also appointed election officers and a committee liaison, and directed staff to report on a scramble intersection at West Saanich Rd and Wallace Drive.

• Adopted Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2103 for 1183 Marchant Road (5-1)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2113 (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to 2022 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2114 (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to rezoning and development permit for 7005 East Saanich Road (unanimous)
• Referred 7005 East Saanich Road application to Advisory Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Emilie Gorman as Chief Election Officer and Pamela Martin and Janice Schmidt as Deputy Chief Election Officers (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Paltiel as Council Liaison to Peninsula and Area Agricultural Committee (unanimous)
• Directed staff to report on costs for a scramble intersection at West Saanich Rd and Wallace Drive

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to elect a chair, orient new members, and decide whether to keep the 4:00 p.m. meeting start time. The main item is a referral from Council to comment on a zoning amendment and development permit for 7925 East Saanich Road, including requested variances, community amenity contribution, and parking.

• Annual election of Commission Chair
• Discussion on continuing 4:00 p.m. meeting start time
• Review of Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2104 and Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 2106 for 7925 East Saanich Road
• Input requested on accessible parking stall type and parking in general
• New member orientation materials

Special (Open) Council

This special open Council meeting is primarily a Committee of the Whole session to consider adopting the 2022-2026 Financial Plan (the 2022 budget). Council will also vote on directing staff to report on charging station options for police fleet vehicles before installing a level 3 charger. The agenda includes routine procedural items and resolutions carried over from an earlier committee meeting.

• Adoption of the 2022-2026 Financial Plan (2022 budget) as amended
• Direct staff to report on alternatives for police fleet EV charging infrastructure before level 3 charger installation
• Include entirety of Mt Newton Cross Road in Central Saanich Road pathway design work
• Direct staff to bring back a policy on naming and sponsorship policies

Special (Open) Council

This is a special open Council meeting focused on the 80% draft Official Community Plan (OCP). Council will review proposed formatting and layout changes, consider motions from previous Committee of the Whole meetings, and hold a roundtable with OCP Advisory Committee members to introduce new motions. Upcoming public engagement for April to May 2022 is also on the agenda for information.

• Review of 80% draft Official Community Plan
• Proposed formatting and layout changes to OCP
• Motions from Feb 24, Mar 17, Mar 31 COTW meetings
• OCP Advisory Committee roundtable and motion opportunity
• Upcoming public engagement April-May 2022

The meeting was a joint session with the OCP Advisory Committee to review the 80% draft Official Community Plan. Staff presented summaries of public engagement, the project timeline, and proposed formatting changes to make the draft more concise. Council and committee members provided feedback, and no formal decisions were made beyond approving the agenda.

• Approved the April 13, 2022 special meeting agenda (unanimous)

Community Economic Recovery Task Force

The Community Economic Recovery Task Force met and received presentations on small business supports, the West Quesnel Business Improvement Association, and the municipal role in economic recovery. They held roundtable discussions on whether to develop a BIA in the District, how to fund it, and how to better support businesses. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and discussion-focused.

• Approved agenda as circulated (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from February 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Public Hearing

Central Saanich Council is holding a public hearing on Bylaw No. 2103 to rezone 1183 Marchant Road from R-1 to R-1XS for a proposed 3-lot residential infill subdivision, along with a Development Permit with variances for side and rear yard setbacks. The hearing is the opportunity for affected property owners and the public to speak on the application before Council makes a decision at a future regular meeting.

• Rezoning 1183 Marchant Road from R-1 Large Lot Single Family Residential to R-1XS Residential Infill
• Proposed 3-lot subdivision
• Development Permit with variances to side yard and rear yard setbacks
• Public hearing for Bylaw No. 2103

The public hearing was held to consider rezoning 1183 Marchant Road from R-1 to R-1XS for a proposed 3-lot infill subdivision, along with a development permit with variances for side and rear yard setbacks. No decision was made at the hearing; it was closed after receiving public input, with the matter to be decided at a future council meeting.

• Public hearing opened and closed for Bylaw No. 2103 and Development Permit with Variances at 1183 Marchant Road

Regular Council Meeting

Council approved a covenant amendment for 7069 East Saanich Road, replacing elevation drawings for Lots C and D. They also gave third reading to a rezoning bylaw for 1183 Marchant Road, referred a rainbow crosswalk request to staff and the Traffic Safety Committee, and adopted the Fees and Charges Bylaw 2109.

• Approved covenant amendment CA8489478 for 7069 East Saanich Road (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Land Use Bylaw Amendment No. 2103 for 1183 Marchant Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Fees and Charges Bylaw 2109 (unanimous)
• Referred rainbow crosswalk correspondence to staff and Traffic Safety Committee (4-2 on amendment, unanimous on amended motion)
• Deferred Design Guidelines review to next Council term (unanimous)
• Directed staff to report on amending business license fees for farm uses (unanimous)
• Changed April 25, 2022 meeting start time to 6:00 p.m. (4-2)

Board of Variance

The Central Saanich Board of Variance is meeting to consider one new business item: a variance request for 8143 Lochside Drive to relax north and south side yard setbacks for a new dwelling with a secondary suite. The board will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the February 3, 2022 meeting. No unfinished business is listed.

• Variance request for 8143 Lochside Drive to relax north and south side yard setbacks
• Construction of a new dwelling with secondary suite at 8143 Lochside Drive
• Adoption of February 3, 2022 meeting minutes

The Central Saanich Board of Variance unanimously denied a request to relax side yard setbacks at 8143 Lochside Drive for a new dwelling with a secondary suite. Board members cited a lack of demonstrated hardship and noted the building could have been designed to avoid the variance. The meeting also approved the agenda and adopted previous minutes.

• Denied variance for side yard setbacks at 8143 Lochside Drive (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted February 3, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Special (Open) Council

This is a special open Council meeting focused on the 2022 draft financial plan and capital budget presentations, covering roads, drainage, facilities, parks, trails, vehicles, equipment, and water/sewer utilities. Council will also consider a staff recommendation to begin preparing a bylaw amendment to restrict Maber Flats properties to agricultural use only. The meeting includes a closed session for solicitor-client privileged advice.

• 2022 Draft Financial Plan and Capital Budget presentations
• Capital budget areas: Roads, Drainage, Facilities, Parks and Trails, Vehicles, Equipment, Water Utility, Sewer Utility
• Maber Flats Wetland Agriculture Zone: staff report recommending bylaw amendment to prohibit non-agricultural uses
• Direction to Building Inspector to flag conflicting building permit applications
• Closed meeting under Community Charter s.90(1)(i) for solicitor-client privilege

Council unanimously directed staff to prepare a bylaw amending Land Use Bylaw No. 2072, 2021 to prohibit all uses except agriculture on Maber Flats properties listed in the report. The Building Inspector must bring any conflicting building permit applications to Council for consideration. Council also approved adding Mt. Newton Cross Road to the Central Saanich Road pathway design work and directed staff to develop naming and sponsorship policies.

• Directed preparation of bylaw to restrict Maber Flats lands to agriculture only (unanimous)
• Directed Building Inspector to report conflicting building permit applications to Council (unanimous)
• Included Mt. Newton Cross Road in Central Saanich Road pathway design work (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring back naming and sponsorship policies (unanimous)

Special (Open) Council

This is a special open council meeting where the main item is continued discussion of the draft Official Community Plan (OCP), following a report from the February 24, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Continued discussion of the draft Official Community Plan (OCP)

Council discussed the 80% draft Official Community Plan and approved several amendments to its policies, mostly in the Environment and Climate Action sections. One motion to remove wording about 25% water level coverage was defeated, and a motion to remove a BC Step Code comment failed on a tie vote. The meeting was extended past 9 p.m. to complete the discussion.

• Approved rewording policy 9 in Environment section (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to remove 25% water level coverage wording in policy 15 (1-3)
• Approved adding other groups to partnerships list in policy 19 (unanimous)
• Approved amending policy 20 to include implementation and First Nations (unanimous)
• Approved replacing 'fish' with 'salmon' in policy 24 (unanimous)
• Approved removing 'negative' from policy 36 (unanimous)
• Approved adding smart growth principle to Climate Action section (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to remove BC Step Code comment from policy 7 (2-2)

Special (Open) Council

This is a special open council meeting of Central Saanich, BC, held on March 31, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Regular Council Meeting

This Regular Council Meeting agenda for Central Saanich, BC on 2022-03-28 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The agenda text is limited to system-generated placeholders and interface labels with no actual agenda items listed.

Special (Open) Council

This is a special open meeting of Central Saanich Council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Council unanimously adopted Bylaw No. 2107 for the Oil to Heat Pump Financing Program. During Committee of the Whole, Council discussed the 80% draft Official Community Plan and made several decisions on policy changes, all contingent on public input. No final OCP adoption occurred.

• Adopted Oil to Heat Pump Financing Program Bylaw No. 2107 (unanimous)
• Deferred removal of specific height reference in policy five until after public input (unanimous)
• Moved advocacy policies from OCP section 4.1 to another document (opposed by Newton, Thompson)
• Added policy supporting low impact settlement patterns on agricultural land (unanimous)
• Added language for multi/inter-generational housing on farm properties (unanimous)
• Amended policy 20 to include annual/biannual meetings with farming community (unanimous)
• Removed advocacy policy section in Agriculture, with policy 28 to strategic planning and policy 29 as FCM resolution (opposed by Thompson)
• Removed advocacy policy sections in Rural Lands and Parks and Open Space (opposed by Newton, Thompson)

Regular Council Meeting

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document contains no substantive business for the council to consider.

Council gave second reading to Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2103 for 1183 Marchant Road and referred it to a public hearing, with conditions including contributions to amenity funds. The council also approved the 2022 Grant in Aid applications, delegated road race approvals to staff, and introduced several other bylaws and motions. All decisions were carried, with Councillor King opposing the Marchant Road motion and the road race delegation.

• Approved second reading of Bylaw 2103 for 1183 Marchant Road, referred to public hearing (opposed: King)
• Approved 2022 Grant in Aid applications as recommended (unanimous)
• Delegated road race application approvals to staff (opposed: King)
• Approved soil removal/deposit application for 2520 Hackett Crescent (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Oil to Heat Pump Financing Bylaw No. 2107 (unanimous)
• Introduced Bylaws 2104 and 2106 for 7925 East Saanich Road, referred to Advisory Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Directed staff to establish Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Newton as voting member to accessibility committee (unanimous)

OCP Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Central Saanich OCP Advisory Committee meeting on 2022-03-09 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.

The committee discussed multiple draft sections of the Official Community Plan, including economic development, parks, environment, climate action, heritage, transportation, infrastructure, governance, and temporary use permits. No formal decisions were made; the discussion was for information and feedback only.

• Approved agenda as circulated (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of February 17, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Special (Open) Council

The Special Council meeting on March 7, 2022, was primarily a Committee of the Whole session for operating budget presentations from various departments, including Planning, Engineering, Public Works, Parks, Facilities, Water, and Sewer. The only substantive decision was a unanimous motion to direct staff not to proceed with the 2022 Covid Safe Restart grant, which was carried from the committee to the council meeting. No other formal decisions were made; the rest was informational.

• Directed staff to not proceed with 2022 Covid Safe Restart grant (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

This agenda for the Central Saanich Regular Council Meeting on February 28, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

Council approved nine 2022 capital projects, a $14,000 affordable housing contribution to Salish Sea Housing Society, a soil removal application, and several policies. They also supported a BC wildfires petition and postponed a rezoning application due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved nine 2022 capital projects (unanimous)
• Approved $14,000 housing contribution for 28-unit development at 7611 Central Saanich Rd (unanimous)
• Approved soil removal application for 2515 Hackett Crescent (unanimous)
• Adopted Community Sharing Libraries policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Visual ID Policy (unanimous)
• Opened pickleball courts July-October annually (unanimous)
• Supported BC Wildfires Petition (unanimous)
• Postponed rezoning at 1183 Marchant Rd to next meeting (unanimous)

Special (Open) Council

This is a special (open) meeting of Central Saanich Council scheduled for February 24, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

Council unanimously approved revisions to the Official Community Plan (OCP) engagement and approval process, extending it by three months to September 2022, scheduling a joint Council-OCP Committee meeting in late April, and planning an in-person indoor event in May with storyboards and maps. They also approved hosting an open house roundtable with the agricultural community by mid-March 2022 and set March 17 and March 31, 2022, as special council meeting dates to review the draft OCP. The meeting included a presentation on the 80% draft OCP and council feedback on several sections.

• Approved revised OCP engagement process, extending timeline to September 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved joint Council-OCP Committee meeting in late April 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved in-person indoor event in May 2022 with storyboards and maps (unanimous)
• Approved hosting agricultural community roundtable on draft OCP by mid-March 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved March 17 and March 31, 2022 special council meetings to review draft OCP (unanimous)

Special (Open) Council

This is a special open council meeting focused on the draft 2022 Financial Plan. Council will receive a budget introduction from the Director of Financial Services and hear operating budget presentations from several departments, including Administration, Finance, Fire, and Police. The agenda is primarily informational, with no votes scheduled on the budget itself.

• Draft 2022 Financial Plan budget introduction
• Operating budget presentations for Administration, Finance, IT, Corporate and Community Services, Fire, and Police
• Meeting held at Fire Hall 1, 1512 Keating Cross Road

The Special Council meeting was held to introduce the Central Saanich Draft 2022 Financial Plan and receive presentations on operating budgets from all departments, including Administration, Financial Services, Information Technology, Corporate and Community Services, Fire Services, and Police Services. No decisions were made on the budget; the presentations were for information only. The meeting was procedural, with the agenda approved and the meeting adjourned without substantive votes.

• Approved the agenda for the February 22, 2022 Special (Open) Council meeting as circulated.
• Recessed the Council meeting and convened a Committee of the Whole meeting.
• Received the Central Saanich Draft 2022 Financial Plan introduction and budget presentation for information.
• Received operating budget presentations from Administration, Financial Services, Information Technology, Corporate and Community Services, Fire Services, and Police Services for information.
• Adjourned the Committee of the Whole and reconvened the Special (Open) Council meeting.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.

OCP Advisory Committee

The Central Saanich OCP Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the agenda, adopt the minutes from January 12, 2022, and hold a general discussion on the draft Official Community Plan. No decisions on the plan are listed; the discussion is the main substantive item.

• General discussion on draft Official Community Plan
• Approval of February 17, 2022 agenda
• Adoption of January 12, 2022 minutes

The committee discussed the draft Official Community Plan section by section, offering feedback on policy restrictiveness, land use designations, and language. No formal decisions were made; the next meeting is scheduled for March 2022.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted January 12, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to approve its agenda and adopt minutes from January 19, 2022. The main item of new business is a development variance permit application for an accessory building at 6321 Elaine Way, referred by Council for the Commission's comment. An Opportunity to be Heard is also scheduled for a future Council meeting.

• Development Variance Permit Application 3090-20-2/21 for 6321 Elaine Way (accessory building) referred for comment
• Council scheduled an Opportunity to be Heard for the variance permit at a future meeting
• Adoption of January 19, 2022 meeting minutes

Community Economic Recovery Task Force

The Community Economic Recovery Task Force is meeting to hear presentations from the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank, Beacon Community Services, and the Central Saanich Emergency Program, followed by a roundtable discussion on social health impacts and opportunities. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and adoption of the January 18, 2022 minutes.

• Presentation by Tyler Elder, Operations Manager, Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank
• Presentation by Tricia Guelette (CEO), Elaine Venables, and Alice Van Blokland of Beacon Community Services
• Presentation by Fire Chief Kenn Mount and Lisa Banfield on the Central Saanich Emergency Program
• Discussion on emergency preparedness promotion and a 'Building Stronger Neighbourhood' program
• Discussion on supporting community events during the pandemic and mental health supports for employees

Special (Open) Council

This is a special open council meeting that is expected to immediately move into a closed session. The only substantive items are the approval of the agenda and a motion to close the meeting to the public under Community Charter sections related to personal information about a municipal position holder and confidential negotiations with senior governments. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Motion to approve the February 14, 2022 special council agenda
• Motion to close meeting under Community Charter Section 90(1) (personal info about officer/employee/agent)
• Motion to close meeting under Community Charter Section 90(2)(b) (confidential negotiations with provincial/federal government)

The council met in a special open session on February 14, 2022, and approved the agenda as circulated. It then voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a) and 90(2)(b), which cover personal information about a potential appointee and confidential negotiations with senior governments. The meeting was closed and reopened multiple times, with no substantive decisions made in open session, and adjourned at 10:14 p.m.

• Approved the agenda for the February 14, 2022 special meeting as circulated.
• Closed the meeting to the public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a) and 90(2)(b) to discuss personnel and confidential negotiations.
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:14 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting

Central Saanich Council is meeting to consider several items, including development permits for two apartment buildings at 2515 Hackett Crescent and a 6-storey condominium with 14 townhouses at 2520 Hackett Crescent, both part of the Marigold development. Council will also vote on a $14,000 affordable housing contribution to the Salish Sea Housing Society, adopt two bylaws (Animal Control amendment and Oil to Heat Pump Financing), and hear a presentation on the Mount Newton Interchange. A notice of motion seeks withdrawal from the Victoria Family Court and Youth Justice Committee, and another requests a staffing analysis.

• Development permit for two rental buildings at 2515 Hackett Crescent with conditions including $15,000 for pedestrian improvements at Lochside Drive and James Island Road
• Development permits for 6-storey condominium and 14 townhouses at 2520 Hackett Crescent
• $14,000 affordable housing contribution to Salish Sea Housing Society for 28-unit development at 7611 Central Saanich Road
• Adoption of Animal Control Bylaw No. 2097 and Oil to Heat Pump Financing Program Bylaw No. 2105
• Notice of motion to withdraw from Victoria Family Court and Youth Justice Committee

Council authorized issuance of Development Permit 3060-20-14/21 for 2515 Hackett Crescent (Marigold Phase II), subject to a covenant requiring all units be rental housing, no further subdivision, EV charging stations, bus tickets, a $15,000 pedestrian improvement contribution, modo memberships, a pedestrian right of way, and visitor parking restrictions. Council also approved a $14,000 affordable housing contribution to Salish Sea Housing Society for 7611 Central Saanich Road, but deferred it until a letter of support from Tsawout First Nation is received. Additionally, Council authorized development permits for 2520 Hackett Crescent (Marigold Phase III) without a car share covenant, which was defeated.

• Authorized Development Permit 3060-20-14/21 for 2515 Hackett Crescent with rental housing and other conditions (unanimous)
• Deferred $14,000 affordable housing contribution to Salish Sea Housing Society until Tsawout First Nation letter received (carried, opposed by Thompson)
• Authorized Development Permits 3060-20-11/21 and 3060-20-12/21 for 2520 Hackett Crescent (carried, opposed by King)
• Defeated amendment to require car share arrangement for each unit at 2520 Hackett Crescent (opposed by Mayor and 3 councillors)
• Approved staff to continue phase 2 of Keating Business District Parking Study (unanimous)
• Approved staff engagement with construction industry on BC Energy Step Code upper steps (unanimous)
• Approved application for up to $5,000 grant for C2C event and outreach to Tsartlip and Tsawout Nations (unanimous)
• Adopted Animal Control Bylaw No. 2097 and Oil to Heat Pump Financing Program Bylaw No. 2105 (unanimous)

Board of Variance

The Central Saanich Board of Variance will consider two variance applications at its February 3, 2022 meeting. The board will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the October 7, 2021 meeting. Both applications seek relaxations of required setbacks for residential properties.

• 6458 Loganberry Place: 4.5m relaxation of front yard setback for addition and existing shed
• 8244 West Saanich Road: variance to required 10m setback from top of bank for dwelling rebuild, garage, deck, and patio
• 8244 West Saanich Road: late items include meeting diagrams and staff memo

The Central Saanich Board of Variance approved all three variance requests on the agenda. It approved a variance for an existing shed and a 4.5m front yard setback relaxation for an addition at 6458 Loganberry Place, and a variance to vary the top-of-bank setback for reconstruction at 8244 West Saanich Road. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved variance for existing shed at 6458 Loganberry Place (unanimous)
• Approved 4.5m front yard setback relaxation for addition at 6458 Loganberry Place (unanimous)
• Approved top-of-bank setback variance for reconstruction at 8244 West Saanich Road (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Central Saanich Council is meeting to decide on several development items, including approving a soil removal application for Harvest Ridge, denying a variance for an accessory building at 6321 Elaine Way, and authorizing development permits for the Marigold Phase III project at 2520 Hackett Crescent. Council will also consider a letter of support for a $25,000 EcoAction funding request, a 12-month extension to a mutual aid agreement, and the introduction of an Oil to Heat Pump Financing Program bylaw. Additionally, they will discuss the Official Community Plan review, a motion to redirect CRD climate action funds, and a motion to support fare-free transit for Grade 7 students.

• Approve Soil Removal and Deposit Application for Harvest Ridge development
• Deny Development Variance Permit for accessory building at 6321 Elaine Way
• Authorize Development Permits for Marigold Phase III (6-storey condo and 14 townhouses) at 2520 Hackett Crescent
• Provide letter of support for Peninsula Streams Society's $25,000 EcoAction funding application
• Introduce Bylaw No. 2105 (Oil to Heat Pump Financing Program) for first, second, and third reading

Council approved the Soil Removal and Deposit Application for the Harvest Ridge development and adopted Land Use Bylaw Amendment No. 2080 for 7067 East Saanich Road, issuing the associated development permit. Council also referred the 80% Official Community Plan draft to a Committee of the Whole meeting, approved a 12-month extension of the Peninsula Fire and Emergency Program Mutual Aid agreement, and gave first, second, and third reading to Bylaw No. 2105 (Oil to Heat Pump Financing Program). A decision on development permits for 2520 Hackett Crescent was postponed to February 14, 2022.

• Approved Soil Removal and Deposit Application for Harvest Ridge (unanimous)
• Adopted Land Use Bylaw Amendment No. 2080 for 7067 East Saanich Road (unanimous)
• Issued Development Permit 3060-20-4/21 for Harvest Ridge (unanimous)
• Referred 80% OCP draft to Committee of the Whole for discussion (unanimous)
• Approved 12-month extension of Peninsula Fire and Emergency Program Mutual Aid agreement (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Bylaw No. 2105 (Oil to Heat Pump Financing Program) (unanimous)
• Postponed consideration of Development Permits for 2520 Hackett Crescent to Feb 14, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Peninsula Streams Society EcoAction application (unanimous)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to review a rezoning and development permit application for infill development at 1183 Marchant Road. Council has referred the applications for comment, and the commission will consider specific questions about amenities, density, driveways, and building placement. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and adoption of previous minutes.

• Rezoning Application 3360-20-7/21 and Development Permit Application 3060-20-18/21 for 1183 Marchant Road
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2103 (1183 Marchant Road) given First Reading
• Commission to consider amenities, density options, driveway merging, and moving dwelling on Lot C north
• Adoption of minutes from December 15, 2021 meeting

The Advisory Planning Commission reviewed a rezoning and development permit application for infill development at 1183 Marchant Road. The Commission unanimously recommended that Council approve the development as presented, with the exception of repositioning the proposed dwelling on Lot C an additional 2.5 feet north from the south property line. The Commission also passed motions expressing comfort with the proposed amenities, density, and driveway design. Additionally, the Commission unanimously asked Council to consider inviting the APC Chair to meetings where the Commission's comments are being heard.

• Recommended approval of 1183 Marchant Road development with condition to reposition Lot C dwelling 2.5 ft north (unanimous)
• Comfortable with amenities as proposed (unanimous)
• Comfortable with density as proposed (unanimous)
• Comfortable with driveway design (unanimous)
• Asked Council to consider inviting APC Chair to meetings where Commission comments are heard (unanimous)

Community Economic Recovery Task Force

The Community Economic Recovery Task Force is meeting to hear presentations on tourism and agriculture, and to discuss economic recovery and innovation. The agenda includes approving the meeting agenda and adopting minutes from previous meetings. The main business is discussion, not decisions.

• Presentation by Calum Matthews, Tourism Vancouver Island, on the value and state of tourism
• Presentation by Heather Stretch, Saanich Organics, on agriculture
• Breakout discussion on agri-tourism opportunities in Central Saanich
• Discussion on key attributes of Central Saanich to market for tourism and business visitation
• Next meeting scheduled for February 15, 2022

The Community Economic Recovery Task Force met and heard presentations on small business supports, economic innovation, tourism, and agriculture. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and included discussion on agri-tourism and economic opportunities. The minutes have not yet been approved.

• Approved agenda as circulated (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from November 16, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from December 7, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Special (Open) Council

This is a special open council meeting where the main item is a presentation and discussion of the Asset Management Plan Financial Strategy, reported by the Director of Financial Services. The council will also consider changing the start time of the January 24 regular meeting to 6:00 p.m., and will then move into a closed meeting to discuss labour relations.

• Asset Management Plan Financial Strategy presentation (report from Director of Financial Services)
• Motion to change January 24, 2022 Regular Council meeting start time to 6:00 p.m.
• Closed meeting under Community Charter s.90(1)(c) for labour relations

The Special Council meeting on January 17, 2022, was primarily informational, featuring a presentation by Urban Systems on the Asset Management Plan financial strategy. No substantive decisions were made; the only actions were procedural, including approving the agenda, convening and adjourning the Committee of the Whole, changing the January 24 Regular Council meeting start time to 6:00 p.m., and closing the meeting to discuss labour relations.

• Approved agenda as circulated (unanimous)
• Convened Committee of the Whole meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned Committee of the Whole and reconvened Council (unanimous)
• Changed January 24, 2022 Regular Council meeting start time to 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to public for labour relations discussion (unanimous)

OCP Advisory Committee

The Central Saanich OCP Advisory Committee is meeting to review an 80% draft of the Official Community Plan, discuss upcoming public engagement, and receive a project update. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and adoption of previous minutes.

• Presentation of the 80% draft Official Community Plan (late item)
• Discussion of upcoming public engagement for the OCP
• Project update on the OCP process

The committee received a presentation on the 80% draft of the Official Community Plan, discussing concerns about commercial nodes and First Nations land information. They also reviewed upcoming public engagement sessions and requested members attend and provide feedback before the February 2022 meeting. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the agenda and minutes.

• Approved agenda as circulated (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of November 24, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Central Saanich Council is meeting to consider several development applications, including a development permit for two rental apartment buildings at 2515 Hackett Crescent, a rezoning for infill development at 1183 Marchant Road, and adoption of a rezoning at 6301 Elaine Way. The agenda also includes a BC Transit presentation on the Peninsula Local Area Transit Plan, bylaw amendments, and a motion to redirect CRD climate action funds. The meeting will close to the public for a labour relations matter.

• Development permit with variances for two rental apartment buildings at 2515 Hackett Crescent, with conditions including rental-only units and EV charging stations
• Rezoning and development permit for infill development at 1183 Marchant Road, with potential amenity fund contributions totaling $15,000
• Adoption of rezoning bylaw and development permit for 6301 Elaine Way (panhandle lot)
• Animal Control Bylaw amendment (No. 2097) regarding feeding wildlife
• Motion to redirect $20,889/year from CRD Climate Action service to District's Climate Leadership Plan

Council postponed a decision on a development permit for two rental apartment buildings at 2515 Hackett Crescent to the February 14, 2022 meeting, and asked staff to report back on Ecopasses. The postponement motion passed with Councillors Jensen and Newton opposed. Council also approved an amended Bylaw Enforcement Policy, extended a janitorial contract, and gave readings to an Animal Control Bylaw amendment.

• Postponed decision on 2515 Hackett Crescent development permit to Feb. 14, 2022 (opposed: Jensen, Newton)
• Approved amended Bylaw Enforcement Policy No. 11.ADM (opposed: Newton)
• Approved one-year janitorial contract extension with Pacific Coast Commercial Cleaning Inc. (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Animal Control Bylaw No. 2097, as amended (unanimous)
• Referred rezoning and development permit for 1183 Marchant Road to Advisory Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Rescinded first reading of Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 2086 for 788 Sea Drive (opposed: King)
• Adopted Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2081 and issued Development Permit for 6301 Elaine Way (opposed: King)
• Approved motion to review emergency preparedness resources (unanimous)