At its September 28, 2020 In Camera meeting Council passed the following resolution:

That Council direct staff to post all executed agreements to date pertaining to the Esquimalt Town Square Project to the Municipal website for public information.

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Morrison: 1. That Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to establish an internal Climate Working Group to make recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team on climate action strategies for the municipality;
2. That Council direct staff to prepare a report to Council on the implications of implementing the BC Step Code in the municipality;
3. That Council direct staff to prepare the necessary amendments to the Parking Bylaw, 1992, No.2011 to require electric vehicle (EV) ready construction in all new residential buildings (as detailed in Appendix A) to come into force by July 1, 2021; and
4. That Council endorse the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) as the official external advisory body for the Climate Action Plan. 

Amendment Motion:

Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Brame: That the Main Motion be amended to add as bullet no. 5:
That Council refer the Climate Emergency Response Report accordingly to the Townships other Advisory Committees to provide input on relevant parts of the plan.  Carried Unanimously.

The vote was taken on the Main Motion as Amended and declared Carried Unanimously.

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Morrison: That Council give first, second and third readings to Tax Exemption (Non-Profit Organizations) Bylaw, 2020, No. 3004, as attached to Staff Report FIN-20-017.  Carried Unanimously.

Moved by Councillor Hundleby, seconded by Councillor Morrison: That Council: 1. Receive the correspondence from Mayor Helps, City of Victoria, dated August 31, 2020, Re: 1980 Firefighting Mutual Aid Agreement. 2. Direct staff to prepare a report for Council consideration.  Carried Unanimously.

Moved by Councillor Hundleby, Seconded by Councillor Morrison: That Council request that the consultant ensure the public engagement materials include strong visuals of the proposed system including the district energy component and more clearly explain the revenue sources and their degree of certainty.  Carried Unanimously.

Moved by Councillor Morrison, Seconded by Councillor Armour: That Council undertake a review of the Tree Protection bylaw with an eye to incorporating urban forest health and climate adaptation. Carried Unanimously.

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Brame: 1. That Council resolves that Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2018, No. 2922, Amendment Bylaw No. 3005 attached as Appendix ‘A’ of Staff Report DEV-20-062, which would amend the ‘Proposed Land Use Designations’ map, thereby changing the designation of 842 Carrie Street [PID 000-385-336, Lot 14, Section 10, Esquimalt District, Plan 276] shown cross-hatched on Schedule ‘A’ of Bylaw No. 3005, from ‘DPA No. 6 - Multi-Family Residential’ to ‘DPA No. 3 - Enhanced Design Control Residential’ be given first reading; and 2. That Council resolves that Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 3006 attached as Appendix ‘B’ to Staff Report DEV-20-062, with an amendment to exlude secondary suites in the smaller building, which would amend Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, by changing the zoning designation of 842 Carrie Street [PID 000-385-336, Lot 14, Section 10, Esquimalt District, Plan 276], shown cross-hatched on Schedule ‘A’ of Bylaw No. 3006, from Single Family Residential [RS-1] to Comprehensive Development District No. 141 [CD. No. 141], be given first reading.  Carried Unanimously.

Email from Lapis Homes, dated July 29, 2020, Re: Esquimalt Policies - Middle Housing

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Hundleby: That Council direct staff to prepare a staff report that responds to the questions raised by Ryan Jabs, President, Community Builder, Lapis Homes in his letter dated July 29, 2020, Re:  Esquimalt Housing - Middle Housing which included 1.  Sprinkler systems in small buildings and  2.  Underground systems in small buildings; and to also provide a comparison between the existing Township of Esquimalt and City of Victoria policies.  Carried Unanimously.

Staff Report No. DEV-20-057

Moved by Councillor Helliwell, seconded by Councillor Brame:  That Council, having considered Sections 475 and 476 of the Local Government Act, authorize staff to circulate the Official Community Plan amendment concept plan, attached as Appendix “B” to Staff Report DEV-20-057, detailing the proposed development of the Public Safety Building to be located at:
Street Address: 1237 Esquimalt Road (West Lot)
PID: 006-386-407
Legal Description: Lot 273, Suburban Lot 40, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854
Street Address: 1237 Esquimalt Road (East Lot)
PID: 006-386-423
Legal Description: Lot 274, Suburban Lot 40, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854
Street Address: 510 Park Place
PID: 006-385-991
Legal Description: Lot 275, Suburban Lot 40, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854
Street Address: 500 Carlisle Avenue
PID: 029-349-320
Legal Description: Lot 1, Suburban Lot 40, Esquimalt District, Plan EPP36750
To those persons, organizations, and authorities identified in Appendix “A” of Staff Report DEV-20-057.
Note: The Township of Esquimalt has submitted a Reference Plan to the Land Titles Office that would consolidate the four lots into one lot with the following Legal Description: Lot A, Suburban Lot 40, Plan EPP103969.  Carried Unanimously.

Staff Report No. DEV-20-054

Moved by Councillor Hundleby, seconded by Councillor Brame:
1.  That Council resolves that Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 2999, attached as Appendix A to Staff Report DEV-20-054, which would amend Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, by changing the zoning designation of 481 South Joffre Street [PID 003-150-909, Lot 4, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 4729], shown cross-hatched on Schedule ‘A’ of Bylaw No. 2999, from Two Family/ Single Family Residential [RD-3] to Comprehensive Development District No. 141 [CD. No. 141], be given third reading; and
2.  That, as the applicant wishes to assure Council that uses and development will be restricted and amenities provided as identified in Staff Report DEV-20-054, the applicant has voluntarily agreed to register a Section 219 Covenant on the title of 481 South Joffre Street [PID 003-150-909, Lot 4, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 4729] in favour of the Township of Esquimalt providing the lands shall not be subdivided, built upon or used (as appropriate to the requirement, as drafted by the Township’s solicitor at the applicant’s expense) in the absence of all of the following:
•  this will not be used for tourist accommodation;
•  the property will not be subdivided, and
•  the DADU, (“garden suite”) will be provided with amenities on the site in perpetuity, including: a well lit path to the entrance; 20 metres of landscaped open space at grade (patio space); a screened garbage and recycling area; and a screened bicycle storage area.
To this end, Council direct staff and legal counsel for the Township to coordinate with the property owner to ensure a Section 219 Covenant addressing the aforementioned issues is registered against the property title, in priority to all financial encumbrances, prior to returning Amendment Bylaw No. 2999 to Council for consideration of adoption.  Carried Unanimously.

Staff Report No. DEV-20-055

Moved by Councillor Brame, seconded by Councillor Helliwell:  That Council resolves that Bylaw No. 3000, attached as Appendix A to Staff Report No.DEV-20-055, which would amend Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, by changing the zoning designation of 876 Dunsmuir Road [PID 001-586-971, Lot 77, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 265], shown cross-hatched on Schedule “A” of Bylaw No. 3000, from Two Family Residential [RD-1] to Comprehensive Development District No. 142 [CD. No. 142], be given third reading.  Carried Unanimously.

Staff Report No. DEV-20-056 

Moved by Councillor Helliwell, seconded by Councillor Brame:  That Council resolves that Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 3002” (Appendix “A”), as attached to Staff Report DEV-20-056, which would delete Section 67.100 (4) of the Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, be given third reading and adoption.  Carried Unanimously.

Staff Report No. ADM-20-014

Moved by Councillor Brame, seconded by Councillor Helliwell:  That Council adopt the Township of Esquimalt 2019 Annual Report as attached to Staff Report ADM-20-014.  Carried Unanimously.

Councillor Armour Absent

Moved by Councillor Brame, Seconded by Councillor Hundleby: That Council resolves that Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 3003 [Appendix A] as attached to Staff Report DEV-20-053, which would amend Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, by adding text as detailed in the contents of amending Bylaw No. 3003, be given third reading and adoption.  Carried Unanimously.

Councillor Armour Absent

Moved by Councillor Brame, Seconded by Councillor Helliwell: That Council resolves that Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 3003 [Appendix A] as attached to Staff Report DEV-20-053, which would amend Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, by adding text as detailed in the contents of amending Bylaw No. 3003, be given third reading and adoption.  Carried Unanimously.

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Verbal Report from Mayor Desjardins, Re: Email from Lois Blackmore, dated June 26, 2020, Re: Request for Approval of Signage

Moved by Mayor Desjardins, seconded by Councillor Morrison: That Council, in addition to referring the Email from Lois Blackmore, dated June 26, 2020, Re: Request for Approval of Signage, to the Parks and recreation Advisory Committee, also approve wording on the plaque to acknowledge “Jim Barlup”, as the creator of the Rhododendron hybrid planted in the new Rhododendron area of Gorge Park, Esquimalt.  Carried Unanimously.

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Staff Report No. DEV-20-052

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Brame: That Council resolve not to require dedication of park land or any monetary equivalent in lieu of park land dedication pursuant to Section 510 (6) (a) of the Local Government Act, given the unique circumstances related to the proposed subdivision.  Carried Unanimously.

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Staff Report No. DEV-20-049

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Brame: That Council authorize the Mayor and the Chief Administrative Officer to execute the Reciprocal Easements, Section 219 Covenant, Equitable Charges and Cost Sharing Agreement and associated Land Titles documents, for the subdivision of the Esquimalt Town Square substantially in the form as attached to Staff Report No. DEV-20-049 as Appendix "A".  Carried Unanimously.

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Staff Report No. DEV-20-051

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Morrison: That Council approve Development Permit No. DP000142 for a four-parcel subdivision (three lots and a remainder parcel) at 1235 Esquimalt Road; PID 029-349-311; legally described as Lot 1 Section 11 Suburban Lot 40 Esquimalt District Plan EPP32782; attached as Schedule "A" to Staff Report DEV-20-051, and instruct staff to issue the Development Permit and register a notice on title.  Carried Unanimously.

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Staff Report No. DEV-20-048

Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Armour: That Council direct staff to proceed with alternative options 2 & 3 as outlined in Staff Report DEV-20-048:
1. Initiate an inspection of the property for the purposes of assessing the heritage value, the heritage character or the need for conservation of real property.
2. Place an order temporary protection on the property. Carried Unanimously.

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Staff Report No. DEV-20-050

Moved by Councillor Brame, seconded by Councillor Hundleby:
1. That Council approve Development Permit No. DP000139 [Appendix A] authorizing a detached garage as illustrated in the plans prepared by Matthew Smith representing Inner Vision Design, stamped "Received April 30, 2020" and sited in accordance with the BC Land Surveyor's Site Plan prepared by Explorer Land Surveying, stamped "Received May 6, 2020", and staff be directed to issue the permit, and register the notice on the title of the property located at PID 003-795-284; Lot D, Section 10, Esquimalt District, Plan 1027 [923 Craigflower Road]; and
2. That Council approve Development Variance Permit No. DVP00102 [Appendix B] authorizing a detached garage as illustrated in the plans prepared by Matthew Smith representing Inner Vision Design, stamped "Received April 30, 2020" and sited in accordance with the BC Land Surveyor's Site Plan prepared by Explorer Land Surveying, stamped "Received May 6, 2020", and including the following variances to Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No.2050, and Parking Bylaw,1992, No. 2011, and staff be directed to issue the permit and register the notice on the title of the property located at PID 003-795-284; Lot D, Section 10, Esquimalt District, Plan 1027 [923 Craigflower Road]:
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Section 34 (6)(b) - Building Height: A 1.0 metre increase to the requirement that no Accessory Building shall exceed a Height of 3.6 metres [i.e. from 3.6 metres to 4.6 metres].
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Section 34 (8)(b) - Lot Coverage: A 1.3% increase to the requirement that all Accessory Buildings and Structures combined, shall not cover more than 10% of the Area of a Parcel [i.e. from 10% to 11.3%].
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Section 34 (9)(a)(i) - Siting Requirements - Principal Building: A 5.0 metre reduction to the requirement that no Principal Building shall be located within 7.5 metres of the Front Lot Line [i.e. from 7.5 metres to 2.5 metres].
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Section 34 (9)(b)(ii) - Siting Requirements - Accessory Building: A 0.5 metre reduction to the requirement that no Accessory Building shall be located within 1.5 metres of an Interior Side Lot Line nor 3.6 metres of an Exterior Side Lot Line [i.e. from 1.5 metres to 1.0 metre].
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Section 34 (9)(b)(iii) - Siting Requirements - Accessory Building: A 0.5 metre reduction to the requirement that no Accessory Building shall be located within 1.5 metres of a Rear Lot Line [i.e. from 1.5 metres to 1.0 metre].
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Section 34 (9)(b)(iv) - Siting Requirements - Accessory Building: A 0.8 metre reduction to the requirement that no Accessory Building shall be located within 2.5 metres of a Principal Building [i.e. from 2.5 metres to 1.7 metres].
Parking Bylaw, 1992, No. 2011, Section 14 (1) - Dimensions of Off-Street Parking Spaces: A 0.4 metre reduction to the requirement that Parking Spaces provided in conjunction with any single family or two family land use shall be a minimum of 2.6 metres wide by 5.5 metres deep provided that up to 50% of the total required Parking Spaces may be design for small cars by reducing the depth of the stall to 4.5 metres [i.e. from 2.6 metres wide to 2.2 metres wide].  Carried Unanimously.

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Staff Report No. FIN-20-014

Moved by Councillor Vermeulen, seconded by Councillor Armour: That Council approve revised Council Policy FIN-16 Permissive Tax Exemptions, as attached to Staff Report FIN-20-014.  Carried Unanimously.

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Staff Report No. FIN-20-008

Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Vermeulen: As per the current public health authority restrictions regarding large social gatherings, the Township of Esquimalt will not accept or approve any local grant applications for community events involving large social gatherings for the remainder of 2020.  Carried Unanimously.

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Staff Report No. FIN-20-005

Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Vermeulen: As per the current public health authority restrictions regarding large social gatherings, the Township of Esquimalt will not accept or approve any local grant applications for community events involving large social gatherings for the remainder of 2020.  Carried Unanimously.

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Staff Report No. FIN-20-013

Moved by Councillor Brame, seconded by Councillor Morrison: That Council receive and approve the 2019 Statement of Financial Information as attached to Staff Report No. FIN-20-013.  Carried Unanimously.

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Staff Report No. ADM-20-019

Moved by Councillor Hundleby, seconded by Councillor Armour: That Council:
1. Direct staff to implement a meeting format commencing August 17, 2020 whereby "in person" attendance by members of Council is limited to a maximum of 4 persons including the Mayor, on a rotational basis; and
2. That meetings continue to be held excluding "in-person" attendance of the public, attached as Option 4, of Staff Report ADM-20-019, until such time as the applicable requirements or recommendations under the Public Health Act can be met.  Carried. (Councillor Vermeulen opposed)

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Staff Report No. DEV-20-047

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Vermeulen:
1. That Council, upon considering comments made at the public hearing, resolves that Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2018, No. 2922, Amendment Bylaw No. 2964, attached to Staff Report DEV-20-047 as Appendix A, which would:
• amend Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2018, No. 2922 by changing Schedule 'B', being the Proposed Land Use Designations Map by changing the designation of 616 Constance Avenue [PID 000-713-465  Lot 95, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854], 620 Constance Avenue [PID 000-819-832 Lot 4, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 3135], 619 Nelson Street [PID 006-393-608 Lot 84, Suburban Lots 44 and 45, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854], 623 Nelson Street [PID 006-278-647 Lot 3, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 3135], and 1326 Miles Street [PID 006-375-723 Lot 96, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854] + [PID 006-375-693 Lot 85, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854], all shown cross hatched on Schedule 'A' of Bylaw No. 2964, from 'High Density Residential' to 'Commercial/Commercial Mixed-Use'; and
• amend Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2018, No. 2922 by changing Schedule 'H', being the Development Permit Areas Map by changing the designation of 616 Constance Avenue [PID 000-713-465  Lot 95, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854], 620 Constance Avenue [PID 000-819-832 Lot 4, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 3135], 619 Nelson Street [PID 006-393-608 Lot 84, Suburban Lots 44 and 45, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854], 623 Nelson Street [PID 006-278-647 Lot 3, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 3135], and 1326 Miles Street [PID 006-375-723 Lot 96, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854] + [PID 006-375-693 Lot 85, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854], all shown cross hatched on Schedule 'A' of Bylaw No. 2964, from Development Permit Area No.6 - Multi-Family Residential to Development Permit Area No.4 - Commercial be given third reading;
2.  That Council, upon considering comments made at the public hearing, resolves that Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 2965, attached to Staff Report DEV-20-047 as Appendix B, which would amend Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050 by changing the zoning designation of 616 Constance Avenue [PID 000-713-465  Lot 95, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854], 620 Constance Avenue [PID 000-819-832 Lot 4, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 3135], 619 Nelson Street [PID 006-393-608 Lot 84, Suburban Lots 44 and 45, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854], 623 Nelson Street [PID 006-278-647 Lot 3, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 3135], and 1326 Miles Street [PID 006-375-723 Lot 96, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854] + [PID 006-375-693 Lot 85, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854], all shown cross hatched on Schedule 'A' of Bylaw No. 2965, from RM-1 [Multiple Family Residential] to CD No. 121 [Comprehensive Development District No. 121], be given third reading; and
3.  That, as the applicant wishes to assure Council that uses and development will be restricted and amenities provided as identified in Staff Report DEV-20-047, the applicant has voluntarily agreed to register a Section 219 Covenant on the titles of 616 Constance Avenue [PID 000-713-465  Lot 95, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854], 620 Constance Avenue [PID 000-819-832 Lot 4, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 3135], 619 Nelson Street [PID 006-393-608 Lot 84, Suburban Lots 44 and 45, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854], 623 Nelson Street [PID 006-278-647 Lot 3, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 3135], and 1326 Miles Street [PID 006-375-723 Lot 96, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854] + [PID 006-375-693 Lot 85, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854] in favour of the Township of Esquimalt providing the lands shall not be subdivided, built upon or used (as appropriate to the requirement, as drafted by the Township's solicitor at the applicant's expense) in the absence of all of the following:
• Lot consolidation of 616 Constance Avenue, 620 Constance Avenue, 619 Nelson Street, 623 Nelson Street, and 1326 Miles Street prior to development as the proposed CD No.121 Zone does not work unless the parcels are consolidated
• Undergrounding of the electric power lines along Constance Avenue and Nelson Street adjacent to the subject property
• 8 affordable dwelling units
• 3 special needs dwelling units
• Group daycare for children
• Building to be designed and constructed to conform to the requirements of Step 4 (R2000) of the BC Energy Step Code
• The building be constructed to include a minimum of six 3-bedroom (or more) dwelling units
• Right of way in the southeast corner to allow for privately owned publicly accessible open space
• Right of way and public walkway between Constance Avenue and Nelson Street on the northern part of the subject property
• A minimum of 17 visitor parking spaces will be provided and remain
• 100 shares for a membership for a shared vehicle service for the residents
• 88 bus passes for one year for residents
• 2 operational automobiles to be owned and maintained by the owner of the building for sole use of the residents at the building owner's expense.
Council direct staff and legal counsel for the Township to coordinate with the property owner to ensure a Section 219 Covenant addressing the aforementioned issues is registered against the property title in priority to all financial encumbrances, and with Mayor and CAO authorized to execute said Covenant, prior to returning Amendment Bylaw No. 2964 and Amendment Bylaw No. 2965 to Council for consideration of adoption.  Carried Unanimously.

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Notice of Motion re: streets and sidewalk cleaning by Mayor Barbara Desjardins and Councillor Meagan Brame 

Moved by Councillor Brame, seconded by Mayor Desjardins:
WHEREAS: Esquimalt is a mature community with mature street infrastructure, aging sidewalks, curb and gutter, cracked sealing on streets,
AND WHEREAS: ongoing Maintenance helps prolong infrastructure and reduces frequency of costly repair,
AND WHEREAS: Council has in the past increased the operational budget to allow for
vegetation to be cleared twice a year on Esquimalt road but subsequently stopped
allocating funds for this ongoing maintenance, and did not provide funds for other streets
which have developed considerable vegetation,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: Council request a staff report providing options for a program for maintenance of weeds in sidewalks, and concrete curb and road interface, including options how to maintain, priority of maintenance, frequency of maintenance, and cost of implementation of such a program for council’s consideration.  Carried Unanimously.

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Email from Lois Blackmore, dated June 26, 2020, Re: Request for Approval of Signage

Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Vermeulen: That the communications from Lois Blackmore, dated June 26, 2020, Re: Request for Approval of Signage, be forwarded to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee for discussion.  Carried Unanimously.

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Bylaw No. 3001

Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Armour: That Advisory Planning Commission Bylaw, 2012 No. 2792, Amendment Bylaw 2020, No. 3001, be adopted.  Carried Unanimously.

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Staff Report No. DEV-20-046

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Morrison: 1. That Council resolves that Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 3002” (Appendix “A”), as attached to Staff Report DEV-20-046, which would delete Section 67.100 (4) of the Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, be given first and second readings, and
2. That Council waive the Public Hearing pursuant to Local Government Act, Section 464(2) for Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 3002 and direct staff to proceed with appropriate public notification and return the bylaw to Council for consideration of third reading and adoption.  Carried Unanimously.

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Staff Report No. DEV-20-036

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Morrison:
1. That Council resolves that Bylaw No. 3000, attached as Appendix A to Staff Report No. DEV-20-036, which would amend Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, by changing the zoning designation of 876 Dunsmuir Road [PID 001-586-971, Lot 77, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 265], shown cross-hatched on Schedule “A” of Bylaw No. 3000, from Two Family Residential [RD-1] to Comprehensive Development District No. 142 [CD. No. 142], be given first and second reading; and,
2. That, as the applicant wishes to assure Council that uses and development will be restricted and amenities provided as identified in Staff Report DEV-20-036, the applicant has voluntarily agreed to register a Section 219 Covenant on the title of 876 Dunsmuir Road [PID 001-586-971, Lot 77, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 265] in favour of the Township of Esquimalt providing the lands shall not be subdivided, built upon or used (as appropriate to the requirement, as drafted by the Township’s solicitor at the applicant’s expense) in the absence of all of the following:
• The number of dwelling units in the new development will remain at no more than four [4] units, as stated in Bylaw No. 3000,
• One (1) visitor parking space will be provided and remain as illustrated in the Site Plan, attached in Appendix D of Staff Report DEV-20-036,
• Provision of a BC Transit pass to a designated resident of each of the four townhomes for a period not less than one year,
• Installation of a Level 2 electric vehicle charging station in each of the four [4] and at the  one [1] visitor parking space,
• One bicycle locker will be provided for each unit and will include a minimum of one electrical outlet, and
• A constraint on the future strata corporation that the rental of the units will not be restricted.
To this end, Council direct staff and legal counsel for the Township to coordinate with the property owner to ensure a Section 219 Covenant addressing the aforementioned issues is registered against the property title, in priority to all financial encumbrances, prior to returning Amendment Bylaw No. 3000 to Council for consideration of adoption].
3. That Council waive the Public Hearing pursuant to Local Government Act, Section 464(2) for Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 3000, attached as Appendix A to Staff Report No. DEV-20-036 and direct staff to proceed with appropriate public notification and return the bylaw to Council for consideration of third reading.  Carried Unanimously.

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Staff Report No. DEV-20-036

Moved by Councillor Brame, seconded by Councillor Vermeulen:
1. That Council resolves that Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 3003 [Appendix A] as attached to Staff Report DEV-20-041, which would amend Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, by adding text as detailed in the contents of amending Bylaw No. 3003, be given first and second readings; and
2. That Council waive the Public Hearing pursuant to Local Government Act, Section 464(2) for Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 3003 and direct staff to proceed with appropriate public notification and return the bylaw to Council for consideration of third reading and adoption.  Carried Unanimously.

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Staff Report No. DEV-20-041

Moved by Councillor Brame, seconded by Councillor Vermeulen:
1. That Council resolves that Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 3003 [Appendix A] as attached to Staff Report DEV-20-041, which would amend Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, by adding text as detailed in the contents of amending Bylaw No. 3003, be given first and second readings; and
2. That Council waive the Public Hearing pursuant to Local Government Act, Section 464(2) for Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 3003 and direct staff to proceed with appropriate public notification and return the bylaw to Council for consideration of third reading and adoption.  Carried Unanimously.

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Staff Report No. DEV-20-040 

Moved by Councillor Hundleby, seconded by Councillor Armour:
1. That Council resolves that Bylaw No. 2950 attached as Appendix ‘A’ of Staff Report DEV-20-040, which would amend the Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2018, No. 2922  by:
• changing Schedule ‘B’, being the Proposed Land Use Designations Map by changing the designation of 636 Drake Avenue [PID 002-923-211; Lot 3 of Suburban Lot 41, Esquimalt District, Plan 25565] and 640 Drake Avenue [PID 002-923-157; Lot 2, Suburban Lots 50 and 41, Esquimalt District, Plan 25565], shown cross-hatched on Schedule ‘A’ of Amendment Bylaw No. 2950, from ‘Low Density Residential’ to ‘Townhouse Residential’; and
• changing Schedule ‘H’, being the Development Permit Areas Map by changing the designation of 636 Drake Avenue [PID 002-923-211; Lot 3 of Suburban Lot 41, Esquimalt District, Plan 25565] and 640 Drake Avenue [PID 002-923-157; Lot 2, Suburban Lots 50 and 41, Esquimalt District, Plan 25565], shown cross-hatched on Schedule ‘A’ of Amendment Bylaw No. 2950, from Development Permit Area No. 3 - Enhanced Design Control Residential to Development Permit Area No. 6 - Multi-Family Residential be adopted.
2. That Council, resolves that Bylaw No. 2951 attached as Appendix ‘B’ of Staff Report DEV-20-040, which would amend Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050 by changing the zoning designation of 636 Drake Avenue [PID 002-923-211; Lot 3 of Suburban Lot 41, Esquimalt District, Plan 25565] and 640 Drake Avenue [PID 002-923-157; Lot 2, Suburban Lots 50 and 41, Esquimalt District, Plan 25565] shown cross-hatched on Schedule ‘A’ of Amendment Bylaw No. 2951, from RD-1 [Two Family Residential] to CD No. 116 [Comprehensive Development District No. 116], be adopted.  Carried Unanimously.

All Present

Staff Report No. DEV-20-042

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Brame: That Council approves Development Variance Permit No. DVP00103 [Appendix A] including the following variances to Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050 and Parking Bylaw, 1992, No. 2011, specifically for the proposed Lot ‘B’ as delineated in the surveyor’s site plan provided by James Worton, B.C.L.S., stamped “Received May 26, 2020”, and staff be directed to issue the permit and register the notice on the titles of the properties located at PID 005-164-194, Lot 1, Block 1,Section 10, Esquimalt District, Plan 11214 [1085 Gosper Crescent] and PID 005-916-445, Lot 40, Section 10, Esquimalt District, Plan 5726 [1093 Gosper Crescent]:
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, 30 (1) - Area, Shape and Dimension of Lots:  Exemption from the prohibition that no subdivision shall be created in any Zone so that any Parcel created by the subdivision has an area or dimension less than that set out for the Zone in which it is located as specified by this bylaw.
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, 34 (2) - Parcel Size: Reduction for the minimum Parcel Size for Parcels created by subdivision from 530.0 square metres to 472.0 square metres.
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, 34 (9)(a)(iii) - Rear Setback: A 3.5 metre reduction to the requirement that no Principal Building shall be located within 7.5 metres of a Rear Lot Line.  [i.e. from 7.5 metres to 4.0 metres]
Parking Bylaw, 1992, No. 2011, (9)(4) - Exemption from the requirement that Parking Spaces in Residential zones shall be located no closer to the front lot line than the front face of the Principal Building.
Parking Bylaw, 1992, No. 2011, 13 (1)(i) - Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces: a reduction of required parking spaces from 1 space per dwelling unit to 1 space for a single family dwelling and its corresponding secondary suite.  Carried Unanimously.

All Present

Staff Report No. DEV-20-044

Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Armour: That Council approve Development Permit No. DP000140, attached as Appendix A to Staff Report DEV-20-044, consistent with the architectural plans provided by Victoria Design Group, stamped “Received June 3, 2020”, and sited in accordance with the BC Land Surveyor’s site plan provided by Glen Mitchell Land Surveying Inc., stamped “Received June 12, 2020”, and staff be directed to issue the Permit and register the notice on the title of the property located at 485 Head Street [PID 002-376-059, Lot A, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 26678].  Carried Unanimously.

All Present

Staff Report No. DEV-20-043

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Vermeulen: That Council approve Development Variance Permit No. DVP00104 [Appendix A] including the following variances to Parking Bylaw, 1992, No. 2011, and staff be directed to issue the permit and register the notice on the title of the property located at PID 002-702-193, Lot 5, Section 2, Esquimalt District, Plan 27374 except that part in Plan 916 BL [856 Isbister Street]:
Parking Bylaw, 1992, No. 2011, (9)(4) - Exemption from the requirement that Parking Spaces in Residential zones shall be located no closer to the front lot line than the front face of the Principal Building.  Carried Unanimously.

All Present

Staff Report No. DEV-20-039

Moved by Councillor Brame, seconded by Councillor Armour: That Council resolves that Development Variance Permit No. DVP00105 [Appendix A of staff report DEV-2-039] authorizing changes to the retaining walls in the south-west corner of the subject property, as sited on the survey plan prepared by Summit Land Surveying, the Engineering drawings by Farhill Engineering Ltd., and consistent with the architectural plans provided by T-Square Design, all stamped “Received June, 3, 2020” and including the following relaxations to Zoning Bylaw 1992, No. 2050, be approved, and staff be directed to issue the permit and register the notice on the title of the property located at 955 Colville Road [PID 030-922-852; Lot A, Section 10, Esquimalt District, Plan EPP96394]’’:
Vary Section 22 (2) Fences and Retaining Walls: To reduce the required height to horizontal separation ratio to allow the 1.5 metre walls to exist less than 3 metres apart [i.e. from 1:2 ratio to 1:0.40].
Vary Section 67.99 (12)(a) Retaining Walls: Allow a 0.5 metre increase to the permitted height of a retaining wall, provided they are located within 4.3 metres of the Rear Lot Line [i.e. from 1.5 metres to 2.0 metres].  Carried Unanimously.

All Present

Staff Report No. DEV-20-045

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Morrison:
1. That Council resolves that Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 2994, attached as Appendix A to Staff Report DEV-20-045, which would amend Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, by changing the zoning designation of 1048 Tillicum Road [PID 005-010-390, Lot D, Section 10, Esquimalt District, Plan 11683], shown cross-hatched on Schedule ‘A’ of Bylaw No. 2994, from Two Family Residential [RD-1] to Comprehensive Development District No. 132 [CD. No. 132], be given third reading, and
2. That, as the applicant wishes to assure Council that uses and development will be restricted and amenities provided as identified in Staff Report DEV-20-045, the applicant has voluntarily agreed to register a Section 219 Covenant on the title of 1048 Tillicum Road [PID 005-010-390, Lot D, Section 10, Esquimalt District, Plan 11683] in favour of the Township of Esquimalt providing the lands shall not be subdivided, built upon or used (as appropriate to the requirement, as drafted by the Township’s solicitor at the applicant’s expense) in the absence of all of the following:
• The existing buildings will only be used for their current uses prior to demolition,
• The number of dwelling units in the new development will remain at no more than five [5] units, as stated in Bylaw No. 2994,
• Three (3) visitor parking spaces will be provided and remain as illustrated in the Site Plan, SK-1, attached in Appendix D of Staff Report DEV-20-045,
• Installation of an electric vehicle charging station in each of the five [5] private garages and at each of the three [3] visitor parking spaces,
• Installation of screening around the garbage and recycling area,
• Installation of two visitor bicycle lockups within the parking area, and
• A constraint on the future strata corporation that the rental of the units will not be restricted.
To this end, Council direct staff and legal counsel for the Township to coordinate with the property owner to ensure a Section 219 Covenant addressing the aforementioned issues is registered against the property title, in priority to all financial encumbrances, prior to returning Amendment Bylaw No. 2994 to Council for consideration of adoption.  Carried Unanimously.

All Present

Staff Report No. EPW-20-017

Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Armour: That Council direct staff to work with the property owner of 905 Shearwater Street in relation to Staff Report No. EPW-20-17 to submit a newapplication to address concerns regarding reducing green space & landscaping. Carried Unanimously.

All Present

Staff Report No. EPW-20-018

Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Vermeulen: That Council approve Option No. 1 as outlined in Staff Report No. EPW-20-018 for BAP00044 and the expenditure of funds in the amount of $14,500 be allocated from the contingency fund.  Carried. (Councillor Brame & Hundleby opposed)

All Present

Staff Report No. EPW-20-015

Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Hundleby: That Council approve the implementation of Traffic Order 1315 “No Parking Restriction” along Reeve Place, as outlined in Staff Report No. EPW-20-015.  Carried Unanimously.

All Present

Staff Report No. EPW-20-016

Moved by Councillor Brame, seconded by Councillor Armour: That Council approve the implementation of Traffic Order 1316 “No Parking Restriction” along Colville Road, as outlined in Staff Report No. EPW-20-016.  Carried Unanimously.

All Present

Staff Report No. EPW-20-019

Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Armour: That Council receive the interim report for information and direct staff to commence a public engagement process. 
Moved by Mayor Desjardins, seconded by Councillor Morrison: That the motion be amended to include the following:
2. That the Pivotal IRM Consultant Report and Staff Report No. EPW-20-019 be referred to the Enivronmental Advisory Committee’s next meeting for review and discussion and that the Pivotal IRM representatives be requested to provide the presentation to the Committee for their input.  Carried Unanimously.
The vote was taken on the Main Motion as Amended and declared Carried Unanimously.

All Present

Staff Report No. CSS-20-013

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Vermeulen: That Council authorize the Public Safety Building Working Group to award the Design Services contract for the Public Safety Building to HCMA Architecture and Design as a single source provider, subject to HCMA Architecture and Design meeting the identified criteria as outlined in Staff Report No. CSS-20-013.  Carried Unanimously.

Rise and Report - 2020 Committee Appointments

At its June 1st and June 15th, 2020 In Camera meetings, Council made the following appointments to Committees for the terms indicated below:

Environmental Advisory Committee:
Brian Cant 2 years - July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022

Advisory Planning Commission Design Review Committee:
Elizabeth Balderston 2 years - July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022

Staff Report No. DEV-20-038

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Vermeulen: That Council consider approving Capital Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw 4328 for Municipal Acceptance related to population projections subject to the following conditions:
1) That the Capital Regional Board first approve an amendment to Section 3.9 (Regional Context Statement - Population Projections) of  the Township of Esquimalt’s Official Community Plan;
2) That the Capital Regional District commit in writing to paying the legal fees incurred by the Township of Esquimalt to have the proposed amendment to the Regional Context Statement drafted by its legal counsel;  and
3) That the Capital Regional District send a letter to all member municipalities stating that the Capital Regional District only recognizes the population projections at the sub-regional level as per the proposed amendment to the Regional Growth Strategy and does not recognize the population projections for individual municipalities.
Amendment Motion:
Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Armour: That the Main Motion be amended to include as item no. 4):
That in addition to part 3) the letter also be sent to the Urban Development Institute, all Chambers of Commerce within the CRD, and all School Districts within the CRD.  Carried Unanimously.
The vote was taken on the Main Motion as amended and declared Carried with Councillor Hundleby opposed.

 Staff Report No. DEV-20-032

Moved by Councillor Brame, seconded by Councillor Morrison: That Council resolves that Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 2999, attached as Appendix A to Staff Report DEV-20-026, which would amend Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, by changing the zoning designation of 481 South Joffre Street [PID 003-150-909, Lot 4, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 4729], shown cross-hatched on Schedule ‘A’ of Bylaw No. 2999, from Two Family/ Single Family Residential [RD-3] to Comprehensive Development District No. 141 [CD. No. 141], be given first and second reading.  Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Brame: That Council waive the Public Hearing pursuant to Local Government Act, Section 464(2) for Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 2999 and direct staff to proceed with appropriate public notification and return the bylaw to Council for consideration of third reading.  Carried Unanimously.

Staff Report No. DEV-20-033

Moved by Councillor Brame, seconded by Councillor Morrison: That Council resolves that Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 2999, attached as Appendix A to Staff Report DEV-20-026, which would amend Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, by changing the zoning designation of 481 South Joffre Street [PID 003-150-909, Lot 4, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 4729], shown cross-hatched on Schedule ‘A’ of Bylaw No. 2999, from Two Family/ Single Family Residential [RD-3] to Comprehensive Development District No. 141 [CD. No. 141], be given first and second reading.  Carried Unanimously.

Staff Report No. DEV-20-026

Moved by Councillor Brame, seconded by Councillor Morrison: That Council resolves that Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 2999, attached as Appendix A to Staff Report DEV-20-026, which would amend Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, by changing the zoning designation of 481 South Joffre Street [PID 003-150-909, Lot 4, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 4729], shown cross-hatched on Schedule ‘A’ of Bylaw No. 2999, from Two Family/ Single Family Residential [RD-3] to Comprehensive Development District No. 141 [CD. No. 141], be given first and second reading.  Carried Unanimously.

Staff Report No. DEV-20-034

Moved by Councillor Brame, seconded by Councillor Armour: That Council resolves that Amendment Bylaw No. 2948, attached as Appendix A to Staff Report DEV-20-034, which would amend Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050 by changing the zoning designation of PID 003-446-093, Lot C, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 21636 [916 Old Esquimalt Road] and PID 003-446-395, Lot D, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 21636 [920 Old Esquimalt Road] shown cross hatched on Schedule ‘A’ of Bylaw No. 2948, from RD-3 [Two Family/Single Family Residential] to CD No. 115 [Comprehensive Development District No. 115], be adopted.  Carried Unanimously.

Staff Report No. EPW-20-014

Moved by Councillor Brame, seconded by Councillor Armour: That Council approve the Boulevard Alteration Permit No. 00044 as outlined in Staff Report No. EPW-20-014, to construct a stairway at 937 Mesher Place.  Carried Unanimously.

Staff Report No. ADM-20-018

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Vermeulen: That Council give first, second and third readings to Advisory Planning Commission Bylaw, 2012, No. 2792, Amendment Bylaw No. 3001, 2020.  Carried Unanimously.

Staff Report No. ADM-20-016

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Morrison: That Council amend Council Policy-47 Terms of Reference - Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC), to increase the membership to nine (9) full voting members for a one (1) year period only commencing July 1, 2020 until June 30, 2021.  Carried Unanimously.

Staff Report No. ADM-20-017

Moved by Councillor Hundleby, seconded by Councillor Morrison: That Council direct staff to proceed with services for the installation of an audio upgrade in Council Chambers by Pacific Audio Works and approve the allocation of funding in the amount of $8749.08 from contingency funds. 
Amendment Motion:
Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Vermeulen: That the Main Motion be amended to strike $8749.08 and replace with $20,000.  Carried Unanimously.
The vote was taken on the Main Motion as amended and declared Carried Unanimously.

Staff Report No. CSS-20-012

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Brame: That Council receive this report for information and direct staff to seek proposals for the design phase of the Public Safety Building.  Carried Unanimously.

Rise and Report - 2020 Committee Appointments

At its May 25, 2020 In Camera meeting, Council made the following
appointments to Committees for the terms indicated below:

Environmental Advisory Committee:
Meredith James 2 years - July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022
Francois Brassard 2 years - July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022
Eleanor Calder 2 years - July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022

Advisory Planning Commission Design Review Committee:
Xeniya Vins 2 years - July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022

Email from MNP LLP Re: Province Seeking Local Government Feedback on Trail Priorities

Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Brame: That Council direct staff to forward the communications from Kathleen Van Ekris, Manager, Consulting Services, MNP LLP, dated May 27, 2020, Re: Province Seeking Local Government Feedback on Trail Priorities to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and the Environmental Advisory Committee for members to complete the survey as referenced in the correspondence.  Carried Unanimously.

Email from Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch Re: Policy Directive - Temporary Expanded Service Area Authorization

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Morrison: That Council review and approve all individual requests for liquor primary and manufacturer expansions prior to licensees submitting their applications to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch as outlined in Council Policy No. ADMIN-53 "Amendment to Existing Liquor License".  Carried Unanimously.

Staff Report No. DEV-20-029

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Morrison: That Council authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to execute the Section 219 Covenant (Appendix “A”) that would link the two proposed lots (Appendix B”) until the Comprehensive Development Zone No. 114 [CD No. 114] (Appendix “C”) is amended to allow a density of three (or more) dwelling units in the zone or the existing suite has been removed.  Carried Unanimously.

Staff Report No. DEV-20-027

Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Brame: That Council approves Development Variance Permit No. DVP00101 [Appendix A] including the following variances to Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No.2050, and staff be directed to issue the permit and register the notice on the title of the property located at PID 006-375-324, Lot 59, Suburban Lot 37, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854 [eastern lot at 1336 Wood Street]:
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Section 34 (9)(a)(ii) - Side Setback: to reduce the total Setback of all Side Yards not less than 3 metres instead of the currently required 4.5 metres.  Carried Unanimously.

Staff Report No. DEV-20-026

Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Armour: That Council approves Development Variance Permit No. DVP00100 [Appendix A] including the following variances to Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No.2050, and staff be directed to issue the permit and register the notice on the title of the property located at PID 006-375-294, Lot 58, Suburban Lot 37, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854 [western lot at 1336 Wood Street]:
Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Section 34 (9)(a)(ii) - Side Setback: to reduce the total Setback of all Side Yards not less than 3 metres instead of the currently required 4.5 metres.  Carried Unanimously.

Staff Report No. DEV-20-025

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Morrison: That Council, having considered Sections 475 and 476 of the Local Government Act, authorize staff to circulate the Official Community Plan Amendment - Development Concept Plan, attached as Appendix ‘B’ to Staff Report No. DEV-20-025, detailing the proposed development at 842 Carrie Street [PID 000-385-336, Lot 14, Section 10, Esquimalt District, Plan 276] to those persons, organizations, and authorities identified in Appendix ‘A’ of Staff Report No. DEV-20-025.  Carried Unanimously.

Staff Report No. DEV-20-031

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Morrison: Subject to any Ministerial Order, that Council authorizes the Corporate Officer to schedule a Public Hearing for Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 2988 attached as Appendix A to Staff Report No. DEV-20-031, which would amend Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, by changing the zoning designation of 874 Fleming Street [PID 002-900-246, Lot B, Section 10, Esquimalt District, Plan 25267], shown cross-hatched on Schedule ‘A’ of Bylaw No. 2988, from Multiple Family Residential [RM-4] to Comprehensive Development District No. 130 [CD. No.130], mail notices and advertise for same in the local newspaper.  Carried Unanimously.

Staff Report No. DEV-20-030

Moved by Councillor Helliwell, seconded by Councillor Brame: That Council waive the Public Hearing pursuant to Local Government Act, Section 464(2) for Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 2994 attached as Appendix A to Staff Report No. DEV-20-030 which would amend Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, by changing the zoning designation of 1048 Tillicum Road [PID 005-010-390, Lot D, Section 10, Esquimalt District, Plan 11683], shown cross-hatched on Schedule ‘A’ of Bylaw No. 2994, from Two Family Residential [RD-1] to Comprehensive Development District No. 132 [CD. No.132].  Carried Unanimously.

Staff Report No. FIN-20-010

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Morrison: That Council receive and approve the Township’s audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2019 as attached to Staff Report FIN-20-010.  Carried Unanimously.

Staff Report No. FIN-20-009

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Brame: That Council approve funding of $5000 to Rainbow Kitchen Society with funds allocated from the local grant account, as attached to Staff Report FIN-20-009.
Amendment Motion:
Moved by Councillor Hundleby, seconded by Councillor Vermeulen: That the Main Motion be amended to strike $5,000 and replace with $10,000.  Defeated. (Mayor Desjardins, Councillor Armour, Brame, and Morrison opposed)
The vote was taken on the Main Motion and declared Carried Unanimously.

2020 Committee Re-appointments from May 4, 2020, In Camera meeting

At its May 4, 2020 In Camera meeting, Council made the following
re-appointments to Committees, Commissions and Boards, for the terms
indicated below:

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee:
Gillian Larsen 1 year - July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
Shona Redman 2 years - July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022
Ben Barnes 2 years - July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022
Lassah Johnson
Youth Rep - 1 year - July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021

Environmental Advisory Committee:
Rebecca Wolf-Gage
Youth Rep - 1 year - July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021

Advisory Planning Commission:
Michael Angrove - 2 years - July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022
Helen Edley - 2 years - July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022
Filippo Ferri - 2 years - July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022
Marie Fidoe - 2 years - July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022 

Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Vermeulen:
1. That Council direct staff to prepare a letter of support in principle to Mayor Haynes in response to his letter dated March 11, 2020, Re: Invitation to Collaborate on BC Motor Vehicle Act Pilot Project; and
2. That Council request further details of the project.  Carried. (Councillor Hundleby opposed)

Moved by Councillor Brame, seconded by Councillor Hundleby: That Council consent to the CRD adopting Bylaw No. 4304, "Liquid Waste Management Core Area and Western Communities Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1, 1995, Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 2020.  Carried Unanimously.

Moved by Councillor Brame, seconded by Councillor Morrison: That Council direct staff to prepare a staff report providing clarity of the process to address concerns as outlined in the letter from Kate Hughes and various Esquimalt residents dated May 3, 2020.  Carried Unanimously.

Staff Report No. DEV-20-024

Moved by Councillor Brame, seconded by Councillor Hundleby: That Council resolves that Development Permit No. DP000130 [Appendix A of staff report DEV-20-024] authorizing the design of a two-family dwelling (duplex) to be constructed in accordance with the BCLS Site Plan prepared by Brent Mayenburg, Wey Mayenburg Land Surveying Inc., stamped “Received February 10, 2020”, is consistent with the architectural plans prepared by Adapt Design stamped “Received February 19, 2020”, and the landscape plan prepared by Small and Rossell, Landscape Architects Inc., stamped “Received February 4, 2020” be approved, and (subject to receipt of the required landscape security) staff be directed to issue the permit, and register the notice on the title of the property located at 469 Sturdee Street [PID 008-289-123, Lot 16, Suburban Lot 48, Esquimalt District, Plan 822].  Carried Unanimously.

Staff Report No. DEV-20-023

Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Brame: That Council resolves that Development Permit No. DP000133 [Appendix A of staff report DEV-20-023] authorizing the design of the proposed six-unit residential building, consistent with the B.C. Land Surveyor’s Site Plan prepared by Summit Land Surveying stamped ‘Received Jan 28, 2020’, the architectural drawings prepared by Christine Lintott Architects, stamped ‘Received March 18, 2020’, and the landscape plan prepared by Imagine Garden Design and Landscapes stamped “Received March 18, 2020” be approved, and staff be directed to issue the permit, and register the notice on the title of the property located at 937 Colville Road [PID 003-679-144, Lot 4, Block 1, Section 10, Esquimalt District, Plan 6277].  Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Brame, seconded by Councillor Vermeulen: That Council resolves that Development Variance Permit No. DVP00097 [Appendix B of staff report DEV-20-023] authorizing an increase to the permitted height for the proposed building consistent with the B.C. Land Surveyor’s Site Plan prepared by Summit Land Surveying stamped ‘Received Jan 28, 2020’, and the architectural drawings prepared by Christine Lintott Architects, stamped ‘Received March 18, 2020’’, and including the following relaxations to Zoning Bylaw 1992, No. 2050, be approved, and staff be directed to issue the permit and register the notice on the title of the property located 937 Colville Road [PID 003-679-144, Lot 4, Block 1, Section 10, Esquimalt District, Plan 6277];
Zoning Bylaw 1992, No. 2050, Section 67.113, [CD No. 126], (6) Building Height: An increase to the permitted height of a building from 9.1 metres to 9.5 metres measured from grade to the midpoint between the eaves and the highest ridge, for a variance of 0.4 metres.  Carried Unanimously.

Staff Report No. DEV-20-025

Moved by Councillor Brame, seconded by Councillor Armour: 1.  That Council resolves to rescind second reading, amend, and read anew a second time Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 2965, attached to Staff Report DEV-20-025 as Appendix B, which would amend Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050 by changing the zoning designation of 616 Constance Avenue [PID 000-713-465  Lot 95, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854], 620 Constance Avenue [PID 000-819-832 Lot 4, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 3135], 619 Nelson Street [PID 006-393-608 Lot 84, Suburban Lots 44 and 45, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854], 623 Nelson Street [PID 006-278-647 Lot 3, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 3135], and 1326 Miles Street [PID 006-375-723 Lot 96, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854] + [PID 006-375-693 Lot 85, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854], all shown cross hatched on Schedule ‘A’ of Bylaw No. 2965, from RM-1 [Multiple Family Residential] to CD No. 121 [Comprehensive Development District No. 121];
2. Subject to any Ministerial Order, that Council authorizes the Corporate Officer to schedule a Public Hearing for Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2018, No. 2922, Amendment Bylaw No. 2964 and Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 2965, mail notices and advertise for same in the local newspaper; and
3.  That, as the applicant wishes to assure Council that uses and development will be restricted and amenities provided as identified in Staff Report DEV-20-025, the applicant has voluntarily agreed to register a Section 219 Covenant on the titles of 616 Constance Avenue [PID 000-713-465  Lot 95, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854], 620 Constance Avenue [PID 000-819-832 Lot 4, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 3135], 619 Nelson Street [PID 006-393-608 Lot 84, Suburban Lots 44 and 45, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854], 623 Nelson Street [PID 006-278-647 Lot 3, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 3135], and 1326 Miles Street [PID 006-375-723 Lot 96, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854] + [PID 006-375-693 Lot 85, Suburban Lot 44, Esquimalt District, Plan 2854] in favour of the Township of Esquimalt providing the lands shall not be subdivided, built upon or used (as appropriate to the requirement, as drafted by the Township’s solicitor at the applicant’s expense) in the absence of all of the following:
· Lot consolidation of 616 Constance Avenue, 620 Constance Avenue, 619 Nelson Street, 623 Nelson Street, and 1326 Miles Street prior to development as the proposed CD No.121 Zone does not work unless the parcels are consolidated
· Undergrounding of the electric power lines along Constance Avenue and Nelson Street adjacent to the subject property
· 8 affordable dwelling units
· 3 special needs dwelling units
· Group daycare for children
· Building to be designed and constructed to conform to the requirements of Step 4 (R2000) of the BC Energy Step Code
· The building be constructed to include a minimum of six 3-bedroom (or more) dwelling units
· Right of way in the southeast corner to allow for privately owned publicly accessible open space
· Right of way and public walkway between Constance Avenue and Nelson Street on the northern part of the subject property
· A minimum of 17 visitor parking spaces will be provided and remain
· 100 shares for a membership for a shared vehicle service for the residents
· 88 bus passes for one year for residents
· 2 operational automobiles to be owned and maintained by the owner of the building for sole use of the residents at the building owner’s expense.

Council direct staff and legal counsel for the Township to coordinate with the property owner to ensure a Section 219 Covenant addressing the aforementioned issues is registered against the property title in priority to all financial encumbrances, and with Mayor and CAO authorized to execute said Covenant, prior to returning Amendment Bylaw No. 2964 and Amendment Bylaw No. 2965 to Council for consideration of adoption.  Carried. (Councillor Morrison opposed)

Staff Report No. FIN-20-006

All Present

Staff Report No. FIN-20-007

Email from T. Mark Miller, dated April 4, 2020, Re: Pirate Ship Morgana Daily Parade Proposal

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Vermeulen: That Council approve funding of $50.00 to cover insurance costs for one day to help facilitate the Pirate Ship Morgana's Parade within Esquimalt.

Amendment Motion:
Moved by Mayor Desjardins, seconded by Councillor Morrison: That the Main Motion be amended to add "on Saturday May 9th, 2020, between the hours of 10am and 5pm."  Carried Unanimously.

The vote was taken on the Main Motion as amended and declared Carried Unanimously.

Moved by Councillor Brame, seconded by Councillor Morrison: That Council resolves that Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 2994, attached as Appendix A to Staff Report DEV-20-022, which would amend Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, by changing the zoning designation of 1048 Tillicum Road [PID 005-010-390, Lot D, Section 10, Esquimalt District, Plan 11683], shown cross-hatched on Schedule ‘A’ of Bylaw No. 2994, from Two Family Residential [RD-1] to Comprehensive Development District No. 132 [CD. No. 132], be given second reading.  Carried. (Councillor Hundleby opposed).

April 27, 2020 - Regular Council

Moved by Councillor Brame, seconded by Councillor Morrison:
That Council:
1. receive the Esquimalt Climate Emergency Response Report as attached to Staff Report No. DEV-20-021 for information;
2. refer the Report to the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) for review and comments;
3. refer the correspondence from Francois Brassard, Esquimalt Climate Organizers, dated April 26, 2020, regarding the Climate Emergency Response and the correspondence from Duncan Cavens dated April 27, 2020 regarding the Climate Emergency Response, to the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) for review and comments; and
4. direct staff to prepare a staff report for Council consideration incorporating the comments from the EAC and outlining the feasibility and cost implications associated with implementing the Report’s recommendations.  Carried Unanimously.

April 27, 2020 - Regular Council

Moved by Councillor Vermeulen, seconded by Councillor Morrison: That Council adopt the 2019 Esquimalt Fire Department Annual Report as attached to Staff Report FIRE-20-002.  Carried Unanimously.

Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Hundleby:
1. That Council resolves that Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 2994, attached as Appendix A to Staff Report DEV-20-019, which would amend Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, by changing the zoning designation of 1048 Tillicum Road [PID 005-010-390, Lot D, Section 10, Esquimalt District, Plan 11683], shown cross-hatched on Schedule ‘A’ of Bylaw No. 2994, from Two Family Residential [RD-1] to Comprehensive Development District No. 132 [CD. No. 132], be given first and second reading; and
2. That Council authorizes the Corporate Officer to schedule a public hearing for Zoning Bylaw 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 2994, and to advertise for same in the local newspaper.
3. That, as the applicant wishes to assure Council that uses and development will be restricted and amenities provided as identified in Staff Report DEV-20-019, the applicant has voluntarily agreed to register a Section 219 Covenant on the title of 1048 Tillicum Road [PID 005-010-390, Lot D, Section 10, Esquimalt District, Plan 11683] in favour of the Township of Esquimalt providing the lands shall not be subdivided, built upon or used (as appropriate to the requirement, as drafted by the Township’s solicitor at the applicant’s expense) in the absence of all of the following:
• The existing buildings will only be used for their current uses prior to demolition,
• The number of dwelling units in the new development will remain at no more than five [5] units, as stated in Bylaw No. 2994,
• Three (3) visitor parking spaces will be provided and remain as illustrated in the Site Plan, SK-1, attached in     Appendix D of Staff Report DEV-20-019,
•  Installation of an electric vehicle charging station in each of the five [5] private garages and at each of the three [3] visitor parking spaces,
•  Installation of screening around the garbage and recycling area,
•  Installation of two visitor bicycle lockups within the parking area, and
• A constraint on the future strata corporation that the rental of the units will not be restricted.

To this end, Council direct staff and legal counsel for the Township to coordinate with the property owner to ensure a Section 219 Covenant addressing the aforementioned issues is registered against the property title, in priority to all financial encumbrances, prior to returning Amendment Bylaw No. 2994 to Council for consideration of adoption].

AMENDMENT MOTION:

Moved by Councillor Hundleby, seconded by Councillor Helliwell:  That the main motion be amended to strike parts (2) & (3) of the main motion and proceed with first reading only of Amendment Bylaw No. 2994.  Carried. (Councillors Armour & Morrison opposed)

The vote was taken on the Main Motion as amended and declared Carried Unanimously.

Moved by Councillor Helliwell, seconded by Councillor Vermeulen: 
1. That Council approves Development Permit No. DP 000137 [Appendix A] authorizing the accessory building addition as illustrated on the architectural drawings prepared by T-Square Design & Consulting, and sited as detailed on the survey plan prepared by Wey Mayenburg Land Surveying Inc., both stamped "Received February 4, 2020", and staff be directed to issue the permit, and register the notice on the title of the property located at PID 005-354-048, Lot 2, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 9574 [449 Lampson Street]; and

2. That Council approves Development Variance Permit No. DVP00098 [Appendix B] authorizing the accessory building addition as illustrated on the architectural drawings prepared by T-Square Design & Consulting, and sited as detailed on the survey plan prepared by Wey Mayenburg Land Surveying Inc., both stamped "Received February 4, 2020", and including the following variances to Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No.2050, and staff be directed to issue the permit and register the notice on the title of the property located at PID 005-354-048, Lot 2, Section 11, Esquimalt District, Plan 9574 [449 Lampson Street]:

Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Section 40 (8)(a) - Lot Coverage: to allow that all Principal Buildings, Accessory Buildings and Structures combined, shall not cover more than 30.4% of the Area of a Parcel instead of the currently allowed 30% within the RD-3 zone;

Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Section 40 (8)(b) - Lot Coverage: to allow that all Accessory Buildings and Structures combined, shall not cover more than 15.6% of the Area of a Parcel instead of the currently allowed 10% within the RD-3 zone.  Carried Unanimously.

Moved by Councillor Helliwell, seconded by Councillor Armour:  1. That Council adopts Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2018, No. 2922, Amendment Bylaw No. 2967, attached to Staff Report DEV-20-017 as Appendix A, which would amend Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2018, No. 2922 by changing Schedule 'H', being the Development Permit Areas Map by changing the designation of 681 Admirals Road [PID 007-801-963 Lot 25 Block 4 Suburban Lot 50 Esquimalt District Plan 1153] + [PID 007-801-980 Lot 26 Block 4 Suburban Lot 50 Esquimalt District Plan 1153], and 685 Admirals Road [PID 007-802-013 Lot B (DD G17083), Suburban Lot 50, Esquimalt District, Plan 1153], all shown cross hatched on Schedule 'A' of Bylaw No. 2967, from Development Permit Area No. 3 - Enhanced Design Control Residential to Development Permit Area No. 6 - Multi-Family Residential;

2. That Council adopts Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, Amendment Bylaw No. 2968, attached to Staff Report DEV-20-017 as Appendix B, which would amend Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050 by changing the zoning designation of 681 Admirals Road [PID 007-801-963 Lot 25 Block 4 Suburban Lot 50 Esquimalt District Plan 1153] + [PID 007-801-980 Lot 26 Block 4 Suburban Lot 50 Esquimalt District Plan 1153], and 685 Admirals Road [PID 007-802-013 Lot B (DD G17083), Suburban Lot 50, Esquimalt District, Plan 1153], all shown cross hatched on Schedule 'A' of Bylaw No. 2968, from RD-3 [Two Family/Single Family Residential] to CD No. 123 [Comprehensive Development District No. 123].  Carried Unanimously.

Moved by Councillor Hundleby, seconded by Councillor Vermeulen:
1. That Council, upon considering comments made at the two Public Hearings (December 2, 2019 and March 16, 2020), resolves that Amendment Bylaw No. 2950, (attached to Staff Report DEV-20-013 as Appendix A), which would amend the Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2018, No. 2922 by:

•changing Schedule ‘B’, being the Proposed Land Use Designations Map by changing the designation of 636 Drake Avenue [PID 002-923-211; Lot 3 of Suburban Lot 41, Esquimalt District, Plan 25565] and 640 Drake Avenue [PID 002-923-157; Lot 2, Suburban Lots 50 and 41, Esquimalt District, Plan 25565], shown cross-hatched on Schedule ‘A’ of Amendment Bylaw No. 2922, from ‘Low Density Residential’ to ‘Townhouse Residential’; and

•changing Schedule ‘H’, being the Development Permit Areas Map by changing the designation of 636 Drake Avenue [PID 002-923-211; Lot 3 of Suburban Lot 41, Esquimalt District, Plan 25565] and 640 Drake Avenue [PID 002-923-157; Lot 2, Suburban Lots 50 and 41, Esquimalt District, Plan 25565], shown cross-hatched on Schedule ‘A’ of Amendment Bylaw No. 2922, from Development Permit Area No. 3 - Enhanced Design Control Residential to Development Permit Area No. 6 - Multi-Family Residential.

2.That Council, upon considering comments made at the two Public Hearings (December 2, 2019 and March 16, 2020), resolves that Amendment Bylaw No. 2951 as amended (attached to Staff Report DEV-20-013 as Appendix B), which would amend Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, by changing the zoning designation of 636 Drake Avenue [PID 002-923-211; Lot 3 of Suburban Lot 41, Esquimalt District, Plan 25565] and 640 Drake Avenue [PID 002-923-157; Lot 2, Suburban Lots 50 and 41, Esquimalt District, Plan 25565] from RD-1 [Two Family Residential] to CD No. 116 [Comprehensive Development District No. 116], be given third reading; and

3. That, as the applicant wishes to assure Council that uses and development will be restricted and amenities provided as identified in Staff Report DEV-20-013, the applicant has voluntarily agreed to register a Section 219 Covenant on the title of 636 Drake Avenue [PID 002-923-211; Lot 3 of Suburban Lot 41, Esquimalt District, Plan 25565] and 640 Drake Avenue [PID 002-923-157; Lot 2, Suburban Lots 50 and 41, Esquimalt District, Plan 25565] in favour of the Township of Esquimalt providing the lands shall not be subdivided, built upon or used (as appropriate to the requirement, as drafted by the Township’s solicitor at the applicant’s expense) in the absence of all of the following:

•Lot consolidation of 636 Drake Avenue [PID 002-923-211; Lot 3 of Suburban Lot 41, Esquimalt District, Plan 25565] and 640 Drake Avenue [PID 002-923-157; Lot 2, Suburban Lots 50 and 41, Esquimalt District, Plan 25565] prior to development, as the proposed CD No.116 Zone does not work unless the parcels are consolidated

•buildings to meet a minimum BC Energy Step Code Level 3
•The existing buildings will only be used for their current uses prior to demolition
•The number of dwelling units in the new development will remain at no more than seven [7] units, as stated in Amendment Bylaw No. 2951

• One (1) visitor parking space and three (3) flexible strata parking spaces will be provided and remain as illustrated in the landscaping plan, attached in Appendix E of Staff Report No. DEV-20-013
• An electric vehicle charging station in each of the seven [7] private garages
• A common outdoor social area with benches, and a wood arbour
• A common screened garbage area
• A drainage field area with overflow to retain a percentage of the stormwater on site
• A visitor bicycle parking area with a bike rack, and
• A constraint on the future strata corporation that rental of the units will not be restricted

3. Council direct staff and legal counsel for the Township to coordinate with the property owner to ensure a Section 219 Covenant addressing the aforementioned issues is registered against the property title, in priority to all financial encumbrances, prior to returning Amendment Bylaws No. 2950 and No. 2951 to Council for consideration of adoption.  Carried. (Councillor Armour opposed)

Council Morrison Absent (Meeting)

Councillor Brame Absent 
(Meeting)