Committee of the Whole
Meeting Overview
The Committee of the Whole discussed several municipal reports, including protective services updates from the Fire Department and West Shore RCMP. A notable decision involved the Planning and Development section, where the Committee recommended that Council prepare amendment bylaws to regulate drug paraphernalia shops, following a discussion on the proximity of such sales to schools. Additionally, the Committee reviewed a Delegation Bylaw and recommended removing the Execution of Legal Documents policy from the manual. Other discussions included operational updates from the CAO regarding tree planting in View Royal Park and the implementation of night shifts for firefighters. The Committee also addressed administrative matters such as the 3rd quarter action list, secondary suite addressing in relation to community mailboxes, and an update to the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
Key Decisions
- The committee accepted the building and bylaw enforcement report.
- The committee accepted the fire department report.
- The committee accepted the animal control summary.
- The committee accepted the CREST letter.
- The committee recommended the adoption of the bylaw and removal of an old policy.