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Helmcken Road Trestle Mural Themes and Public Polling
First seen: May 2, 2023
Last seen: May 2, 2023
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May 2, 2023Council
Full RecordingHelmcken Road Trestle - Mural Themes
Council finalized themes and approved extended public polling for the Helmcken Road trestle mural project, ensuring the poll includes a question about whether the project should proceed.
"Council provided additional thematic suggestions for the public poll, including 'waterfront/ocean/harbour,' 'map of the town,' and 'heritage' (E&N Railway, First Nations villages). Councillor Mattson and Rogers raised concerns about the potential for driver distraction and the optics of proceeding with a 'nice-to-have' project during a period of high tax increases. Staff clarified the project is funded 100% by casino revenue. Council voted to extend the public polling deadline to May 31, 2023, and requested staff consult with RCMP/ICBC regarding safety/distraction concerns."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the mural themes of: multi-modal transportation/active transportation; Craigflower Creek; trees/forest; children at study and play; Coast Salish/First Nations; View Royal's three sailboat logo; map of the Town of View Royal highlighting notable places; heritage (E & N Railway, First Nations villages, fishing from bridges); and waterfront/ocean/harbour be the subject of polling to May 31, 2023 for the Public art acquisition mural project (N-093); AND THAT the poll also include a question as to whether the project should be undertaken."
Moved by: Gery Lemon
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
Sid Tobias
Don Brown
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
Alison MacKenzie
Ron Mattson
John Rogers