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Appendix

Council Committee's FOLLOW UP ACTIONS LIST

April 11, 2023Pages 24–382 sections

A detailed multi-page table tracking the progress and comments for outstanding Council resolutions across various departments.

3 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS, ADOPTION OF
Status of ride-hailing investigationStatus of $18,000 grant in aid for the Scottish Cultural Centre building permit feesStatus of Active Transportation Network PlanStatus of $41,000 crossing guard funding agreement with School District No. 61

Council Committee's FOLLOW UP ACTIONS LIST

Page 24–38
Meeting Date Item/Ref Topic/Action Who Department Comments
Council 2020-02-18 C-25-20 THAT staff investigate ride-hailing coming to the region and prepare a report that includes related bylaw implications, intermunicipal cooperation and financial incentives for environmental considerations and accessibility provisions. Laura Busby; Brad Cameron Protective Services In progress.
Council 2020-11-03 C-116-20 THAT staff work with the developer of 9 Erskine Lane, the Capital Regional District (CRD) and the owner of 2 Hospital Way to install a gravel trail over the CRD property that bisects 9 Erskine Lane and is a right-of-way over 2 Hospital Way. Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks Have an agreement in principle from owners of 2 Hospital Way. Next step is to work with CRD and hospital owners to develop SRW document. Pathway unlikely to be formally opened during construction due to public safety concerns.
Council 2021-02-16 C-18-21 THAT due to the potential increase in pedestrian and vehicle traffic from the Shoreline School expansion, staff ask ICBC to undertake a safety audit at the intersection of Shoreline Drive and Island Highway; AND THAT a traffic study be Complete for the intersection of Shoreline Drive and Island Highway. Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks In progress. Staff have engaged a traffic engineer to review the intersection, and have engaged ICBC with respect to the safety audit. The draft consultant report is being reviewed by staff.
Council 2021-03-16 C-26-21 THAT the remaining building permit fees, totaling $18,000, for the Scottish Cultural Centre to be constructed at 1801 Admirals Road be recorded as paid on behalf of the Victoria Highland Games Association and be recorded as a grant in aid; AND THAT the Town of View Royal enter into an agreement with the Victoria Highland Games Association that will facilitate the Town’s use of the Scottish Cultural Centre, once Complete, for a predetermined number of hours at a substantially reduced rate. Dawn Christenson; Sarah Jones Administration; Finance In progress. Grant in aid applied to building permit fees; legal agreement being prepared. Communicated with organization in Oct. 2022 and Jan. 2023.
Council 2021-06-01 C-69-21 THAT the notice of motion regarding reducing parking requirements for new developments from Councillor Rogers be referred to staff. Leanne Taylor Development Services This item has been added to Development Services work plan for 2023-24 as a non-core project. Research would be undertaken in 2023 with reports and recommendations coming forward in 2024.
Council 2021-10-19 C-112-21 THAT staff report at a future date on off-leash park and playground opportunities in the central and east Burnside Neighbourhood and the west Hospital Neighbourhood. Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks Staff engaged with the local neighbourhood working group of the Burnside Watkiss area. A report to the Committee of the Whole will be forthcoming
Council 2021-11-16 C-123-21 THAT in response to the changes anticipated with Bill 26, a report be prepared to establish an approach with respect to public hearings for rezoning applications that are consistent with the official community plan. Stirling Scory; Development Services Report brought to COW in July. Work on amendment bylaw regarding notification methods in progress. Reports on further delegation will be brought forward in 2023.
Council 2022-01-18 C-07-22 THAT the recommendation from the November 23, 2021 Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee meeting (PREAC-11-21) regarding removal of invasive species (ivy) from trees be referred to staff. Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks Staff have consulted with the Town's invasive removal agents and arborists regarding the feasibility of removing invasives from trees (educational). Staff now looking at the feasibility of implementation.
Council 2022-03-01 C-19-22 THAT the application for the 2022 Union of British Columbia Municipalities’ (UBCM) Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) Emergency Operations Centre Grant be approved. Troy D. Mollin; Protective Services In progress.
Council 2022-04-05 C-30-22 THAT the Portage Park Signage pilot project as per the attached Town of View Royal Draft Parks Sign Strategy for Portage Park be implemented; AND THAT public input be collected around the 2022 Portage Park pilot project and a report be provided to Council six months after installation; AND FURTHER THAT any remaining 2022 budget be spent on View Royal Park signage as per the attached Tow of View Royal View Royal Park Sign Strategy example. Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks Signage locations have been identified. Currently looking at manufacturing options.
Council 2022-04-05 C-31-22 THAT the recommendation from the March 22, 2022 Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee meeting the use of Dutch-style roundabouts in future developments where feasible (PREAC-01-22) be referred to the Active Transportation Plan. Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks Active Transportation Network Plan project is currently in progress.
Council 2022-04-19 C-37-22 THAT the Advisory Committees continue to meet electronically on the Microsoft Teams meeting platform until at least December 31, 2022; AND THAT the December 31, 2022 date for Advisory Committee electronic meetings be re-evaluated in the fall of 2022. Sarah Jones; Julie Paterson; Administration Advisory Committee members surveyed in August 2022; responses reviewed and report being prepared; majority lean towards continuation of electronic meetings. Potential changes being considered by Council to committee structure may change meeting format.
Council 2022-09-06 C-83-22 THAT staff review the Town’s cannabis business license fees. Jeff Chow; Development Services Research underway.
Council 2022-11-15 C-101-22 THAT Section 12 (2) of Procedure Bylaw No. 677, 2007, limiting the number of times a Council member may participate electronically in a meeting each calendar year to three, be deleted; AND THAT the topic of Council attendance at meetings be referred to staff for inclusion in a letter of expectations. Sarah Jones; Administration Complete on 2023 01 17 with adoption Procedure Bylaw No. 677, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 1109, 2022.
Council 2022-11-15 C-91-22 THAT Development Permit 2022-05 be approved as per the report dated November 4, 2022 from the Community Planner titled “Development Permit with Variances DP 2022-05 – 1519 Admirals Road”; AND THAT Development Permit 2022-05 include the following variances:
• variance to Section 4.6.2(c) of Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014 to locate an accessory structure in the front yard;
• variance to Section 5.10 of Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014 to reduce the total number of loading spaces from 5 to 2;
• variance to Section 5.10 of Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014 to reduce the total number of parking spaces from 283 spaces to 247 spaces;
• variance to Section 6.7 of Sign Bylaw No. 950, 2018 to reduce the minimum vertical distance from grade a sign may be located from 2.4 m to 1.34 m; and
• variance to Section 7.2(b) of Sign Bylaw No. 950, 2018 to increase the maximum character size from 45 cm to 137 cm;
AND FURTHER THAT Development Permit 2022-05 include the following conditions:
• a security deposit of $86,328.00 at 120% of the quoted landscape works ($71,940.00) be provided prior to issuance of a Building Permit
• a cash-in-lieu payment of $504,000.00 for a total of 42 parking spaces be provided prior to issuance of a building permit
• that a s. 219 covenant must be registered prior to issuance of Development Permit 2022-05, that specifies the landowner’s responsibility to develop an on-site underground sewer attenuation
Stirling Scory; Development Services Draft covenant underway to secure sewer system/water management on-site.
Council 2022-11-15 C-92-22 THAT the applicant provide two level 3 electric vehicle charging stations on site for 1519 Admirals (DP 2022-05). Stirling Scory; Development Services Item to be secured in Development Permit.
Council 2022-11-15 C-93-22 THAT action item C-029-19, the laning design and pedestrian crossing at the Helmcken Road/Watkiss Way intersection, be deferred until the Active Transportation Network Plan is finalized (Spring 2023). Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks Active Transportation Network Plan project is currently in progress.
Council 2022-11-15 C-96-22 THAT Council utilize the Federal Government’s National Infrastructure Fund to fund the installation of the constructed wetland and salt marsh as part of the 2022 riparian improvement project at View Royal Park if the Town is successful in securing the funding. Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks Complete. Application has been submitted.
Council 2022-11-15 C-97-22 THAT the request for an additional speed hump on Glentana Road be denied; AND THAT Stage 1 – Traffic Calming Measures commence in accordance with the Town’s Traffic Calming Policy No. 5200-016; AND FURTHER THAT any other subsequent traffic calming infrastructure stipulated under Stage 2 of Traffic Calming Policy No. 5200-016 be deferred until the Town’s Active Transportation Network Plan be finalized. Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks The Active Transportation Network Plan project is currently in progress.
Council 2022-12-06 C-103-22 THAT the merging of the View Royal Emergency Radio Communications with the Colwood Emergency Radio, under one coordinator that will serve both municipalities, be approved. Troy D. Mollin; Protective Services Both Councils have approved the merger. The agreement is in progress.
Council 2022-12-06 C-104-22 THAT the Town of View Royal renew the agreement with the City of Colwood for a joint Emergency Support Services Program to provide emergency support services to both municipalities and mutual aid to others during the term of the agreement (August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2027); AND THAT the Mayor and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the agreement substantially in the form attached to the December 6, 2022 Council meeting agenda. Troy D. Mollin; Protective Services In progress.
Council 2022-12-06 C-105-22 THAT the Town of View Royal enter into a contract for the provision of Animal Control Services with the Capital Regional District for the years 2023-2025 with the possibility of an extension in 2026 and 2027; AND THAT the Mayor and Corporate Officer be authorized to sign the agreement substantially in the form attached to the December 6, 2022 Council meeting agenda. Paul Hurst; Protective Services In progress.
Council 2022-12-06 C-106-22 THAT the Town of View Royal apply for a Provincial Infrastructure Planning Program Grant to help fund a Drainage Master Plan Update in 2023. Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks Grant Application has been submitted.
Council 2022-12-06 C-107-22 THAT Council supports, in principle, the concept of the recommendation from the November 22, 2022 Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee meeting to establish a speed limit policy for neighbourhood streets to reduce the speed limit from 50 kilometres/hour to 30 kilometres/hour with a view to reducing greenhouse gas emissions (PREAC-03-22); AND THAT staff report back to Council on the concept once the Active Transportation Network Plan is in place. Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks Active Transportation Network Plan is in progress.
Council 2023-01-17 C-01-23 THAT the Town enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Greater Victoria School District No. 61 for the ongoing provision of crossing guards at View Royal Elementary School and Eagle View Elementary School; AND THAT the Greater Victoria School District No. 61 be responsible for the administration of crossing guard services with the Town to provide funding not to exceed $41,000 for the 2023/2024 school year; AND FURTHER THAT the operations and funding for crossing guard services be negotiated in the memorandum of understanding. Kim Anema; Administration Complete.
Council 2023-01-17 C-02-23 THAT the Town apply for a Provincial Infrastructure Planning Program Grant to help fund the proposed 2023 non-core project titled “Strategic Asset Management Plan”. Steven Vella; Ben Lubberts; Engineering & Parks; Finance Complete.
Council 2023-01-17 C-03-23 THAT the Town apply for the UBCM Asset Management Planning Grant to help fund the proposed 2023 non-core project titled “Sustainable Infrastructure Replacement Plan – Data Integration”. Steven Vella; Ben Lubberts; Engineering & Parks; Finance Complete.
Council 2023-01-17 C-04-23 THAT a grant application for the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) be supported for the Coastal Adaptation Plan as per the January 11, 2023 report from the Senior Planner titled “Coastal Adaptation Plan – Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Grant Application”; AND THAT staff proceed to apply for and, if approved, manage the grant funding. Jeff Chow; Development Services
Council 2023-01-17 C-05-23 THAT grant opportunities for climate change and its effects on urban forestation and parks be sought. Jeff Chow; Development Services
Council 2023-01-17 C-06-23 THAT the Town of View Royal approve a budget of $186,720 funding from the Town’s Police Capitalization Reserve which represents the Town’s proportionate share (15.56%) of the total budget of $1,200,000 required to further define the project requirements and goals, to arrive at a point where a decision on whether the Policing Facilities Expansion Project should proceed can be made. Dawn Christenson; Kim Anema; Administration; Finance Complete. Capital project C-136 included in Proposed 2023-2027 Financial Plan.
Council 2023-01-17 C-07-23 THAT Mayor Tobias and the Chief Administrative Officer, Kim Anema, be appointed to a Joint Police Facilities Steering Committee to be made up of the Mayors and Chief Administrative Officers of the Town of View Royal, City of Langford, and City of Colwood to oversee the process of advancement of further project definition and the public engagement process. Kim Anema; Administration Complete.
Council 2023-01-17 C-08-23 THAT staff provide information regarding the installation of street lighting on a.) the Galloping Goose Regional Trail near Watkiss Way and b.) St. Giles Street to the 2023 budget deliberations. Dawn Christenson; Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks; Finance Complete. Information presented at the Proposed 2023-2027 Financial Plan workshops in February.
Council 2023-01-17 C-09-23 THAT the report dated December 6, 2022 from the Deputy Director of Engineering and Manager of Accounting titled “Sustainable Infrastructure Replacement Plan and Draft Asset Management Policy Report” be received; AND THAT staff further develop the Town’s Asset Management Program in accordance with the AMBC Framework. Steven Vella; Ben Lubberts; Engineering & Parks; Finance In progress.
Council 2023-01-17 C-10-23 THAT both the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and BC Transit be requested to provide traffic studies relating to the impacts of the proposed traffic light, pedestrian use, and the potential park and ride facility at the Atkins area Rapid Transit Mobility Hub. Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks Staff have engaged BC Transit and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to provide studies and commentary on the crossing design and park and ride facility.
Council 2023-01-17 C-11-23 THAT BC Transit be invited to provide an update on the Rapid Transit Mobility Hub and the rapid transit project at an upcoming meeting in early 2023. Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks Staff have engaged BC Transit and will schedule BC Transit to present at a future meeting.
Council 2023-01-17 C-12-23 THAT the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer work with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to devise an agreement to fund a noise barrier fence to address TransCanada Highway noise in the Thetis Vale area. Kim Anema; Administration In progress.
Council 2023-01-17 C-13-23 THAT the email dated November 8, 2022 from K. Kirkpatrick, 2147 Highland Road, Re: Parking on Street in Excess of 72 hours be referred to staff. Paul Hurst; Protective Services In progress.
Council 2023-01-17 C-14-23 THAT the letter dated December 28, 2022 from H. Sharma, President, Strata Council VIS6081, Re: Small Playground for Kids on Nursery Hill Drive Locality be referred to staff for a report outlining options to come back to a future Committee of the Whole meeting. Ivan Leung; Leanne Taylor; Engineering & Parks; Development Services Staff have reviewed the proposed site and will be preparing a staff report
Council 2023-01-17 C-15-23 THAT staff source an immediate safety audit of Burnside Road West at Eaton Avenue as a starting point of restoring peace of mind to residents living nearby. Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks Staff have reviewed the site and will be implementing improvements to provide early warning of the curve shortly
Council 2023-01-17 C-16-23 THAT the Town of View Royal submit the following resolution to the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities for consideration at their 2023 Annual General Meeting and Convention: “ENABLE ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE AT CONVENTIONSTOWN OF VIEW ROYAL WHEREAS attendance is critical for participation yet it is increasingly difficult for municipalities and regional districts to meet the in-person requirements at the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC) and Union of British Columbia Municipalities’ (UBCM) conventions due to funding, time, and/or accessibility limitations; AND WHEREAS electronic participation is now commonplace for AVICC, UBCM, and council/regional district meetings, yet electronic participation at AVICC and UBCM conventions is not available but would facilitate remote communities, persons with accessibility issues, and support the collective credibility of attendance, particularly during resolutions debate: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities amend the convention attendance requirements to enable both in-person and electronic access. Elena Bolster; Sarah Jones; Administration Complete 2023 02 08.
Council 2023-02-07 C-18-23 THAT the report dated February 1, 2023 from the Director of Engineering and Parks be tabled to the February Committee of the Whole meeting. Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks Complete. Item discussed at the 2023 02 14 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Council 2023-02-07 C-19-23 THAT the Town of View Royal endorse the “Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative”. Elena Bolster; Administration Complete. Wrote to the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty organization to notify that Council endorsed.
Council 2023-02-07 C-20-23 THAT an update to the View Royal Parks and Trails map be referred to the 2023 budget deliberations. Dawn Christenson; Ivan Leung; Finance; Engineering & Parks Complete. Information presented at the Proposed 2023-2027 Financial Plan workshops in February.
Council 2023-02-07 C-21-23 THAT the letter dated December 16, 2022 from R. Harrison and M. Skolski, Strata Plan EPS680, Re: Request for Flashing Speed Sensor Signs on Burnside Road W. be referred to staff. Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks The Town has entered into the CRD's Ready, Step, Roll program with Eagle View Elementary. Staff will work with the CRD and the school throughout the year.
Council 2023-02-15 Direction THAT the "park" items from the February 15, 2023 Special Committee of the Whole Budget meeting be brought back to Council for consideration. Dawn Christenson; Finance Complete. Parking lot items were considered at the March 14, 2023, Committee of the Whole.
Council 2023-02-15 Direction Truth and Reconciliation (N-068) provide additional details regarding anticipated deliverables. Leanne Taylor; Development Services
Council 2023-02-15 Direction Stormont Road Traffic Calming (N-081) - additional details to be provided on other potential options. Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks In progress.
Council 2023-02-15 Direction Urban Forestry Strategy (N-074) - request for proposals terms of reference to be provided to Council prior to release. Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks
Council 2023-02-16 Direction Bus shelter installation program (C-139) - reduce 2023 budget by 50% (from $90,000 to $45,000) and then bring forward in 2024 to re-evaluate, potential funding partner to be sought. Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks This will be brought forward as part of the 2023 Budget finalization.
Council 2023-02-16 Direction Traffic signal upgrades - collector road intersections (C-140) - of the three proposed projects, remove 1) Helmcken Road at Chancellor Avenue, as that will be addressed at the time 38 Helmcken Road is redeveloped. Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks This will be brought forward as part of the 2023 Budget finalization.
Council 2023-02-17 C-17-23 THAT discussion regarding the draft Official Community Plan be referred to a future Committee of the Whole meeting to consider next steps in updating the Plan. Elena Bolster; Administration Complete. Discussed at the 2023-02-14 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Council 2023-02-21 C-22-23 THAT the draft 2023 West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Budget be approved. Dawn Christenson; Elena Bolster; Finance; Administration Complete. WSPRS notified that budget was approved by Council. The Proposed 2023-2027 Financial Plan includes sufficient funding for View Royal's share of WSPRS requisition.
Council 2023-02-21 C-23-23 THAT the Greater Victoria Public Library 2023 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan be tabled to the March 7, 2023 Council meeting. Elena Bolster; Administration Complete.
Council 2023-02-21 C-24-23 THAT the proposed advisory committee structure discussion be referred to the Town’s March 6, 2023 Strategic Planning session. Sarah Jones; Administration Included on agenda though time constraints prevented discussion. Will be added to next Strategic Planning session agenda.
Council 2023-02-21 C-25-23 THAT the Town approve, in principle, a revision of the existing Community Garden Policy No. 5200-015 to better align with the policies in neighbouring municipalities including:
• a shift of administrative and management responsibilities from the Town to a non-profit community garden society;
• clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and expectations of the Town and a non-profit community garden society, and plot holders;
• a requirement for a land use agreement between the Town and a non-profit community garden society; and
• the use of generalized language in anticipation of future community gardens to be developed in View Royal;
AND THAT staff work with the current non-profit society (View Royal Park Community Garden Society) on any proposed policy changes so that a mutually beneficial agreement can be reached.
Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks Engineering is engaging with the View Royal Park Community Garden Association to discuss.
Council 2023-02-21 C-26-23 THAT R. Tooke, Manager, Sustainability, Assets, and Support Services, from the City of Victoria’s Engineering and Public Works Department be invited to make a presentation to a future Committee of the Whole meeting regarding Victoria’s “Demolition and Waste and Deconstruction Bylaw”. Leanne Taylor; Development Services
Council 2023-02-21 C-27-23 THAT Council not proceed with the current version of the draft Official Community Plan. Leanne Taylor; Development Services
Council 2023-02-21 C-28-23 THAT a day-long, facilitated Council workshop be held to review the 2011 Official Community Plan and to consider next steps. Leanne Taylor; Development Services
Council 2023-02-21 C-29-23 THAT a report be provided to a future Committee of the Whole meeting regarding options for inclusionary housing, including exploration of a requirement for a predetermined percentage of units in new multi-family developments to be affordable housing. Leanne Taylor; Development Services
Council 2023-02-21 C-30-23 THAT a report be provided on the pros and cons of the proposed traffic light at Atkins Road/Island Highway which includes:
- impacts to resident stakeholders;
- assessment of the broad implications of installing a traffic light and the proposed rapid transit mobility hub including projected traffic impacts on Six Mile Road, Burnside Road, and the Island Highway from the traffic light and/or mobility hub; and
- information about the impact of the traffic light and/or the mobility hub on the commercial/residential potential of the Atkins Neighbourhood Centre;
AND THAT this report be available for public information.
Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks Engineering is engaging with BC Transit and their Engineer with respect to the traffic signal
Council 2023-02-21 C-31-23 THAT the Town write to BC Transit with a copy to the Victoria Regional Transit Commission’s West Shore representative requesting that, beginning in 2024, BC Transit implement the service priorities for Routes 24, 40, and 46 as identified in BC Transit’s 2021 Esquimalt-View Royal Local Area Transit Plan; AND THAT the Township of Esquimalt, District of Saanich, Songhees Nation, and Esquimalt Nation be invited to participate in this request. Elena Bolster; Administration Complete. Letter sent to Esquimalt and Songhees Nations, District of Saanich and Township of Esquimalt on 2023-02-27.
Council 2023-02-21 Direction Development of road ends (C-114) - details on these projects to be provided as each one comes up with a view to including a component of consultation. Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks Direction is superceded by C-49-23.
Council 2023-02-21 Direction Watkiss Way Community Park development (C-122) – details on how the funds are proposed to be spent to be provided after the consultation and preliminary designs have been complete. Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks
Council 2023-03-07 C-32-23 THAT the Greater Victoria Public Library 2023 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan be approved. Dawn Christenson; Finance Complete.
Council 2023-03-07 C-33-23 THAT the Town of View Royal renew/extend the Dispatch Service Agreement with the City of Surrey for a period of five years; AND THAT the Town’s signatories be authorized to execute the necessary related documents. Paul Hurst; Protective Services
Council 2023-03-07 C-34-23 THAT the Helmcken Centennial Park Master Plan (N-064) Non-Core Project (total $55,000) be deferred to 2024 Dawn Christenson; Leanne Taylor; Development Services; Finance Complete. Change is incorporated in the proposed 2023-2027 Financial Plan.
Council 2023-03-07 C-35-23 THAT all environmental services capital projects be approved. Dawn Christenson; Finance Complete. Items are incorporated in the proposed 2023-2027 Financial Plan.
Council 2023-03-07 C-36-23 THAT the Legislative – Conferences account (1-2-01100-260) for 2023 be reduced to $5,000 to facilitate the Mayor’s attendance at the union of British Columbia Municipalities annual conference in September. Dawn Christenson; Finance Complete. Change is incorporated in the proposed 2023-2027 Financial Plan.
Council 2023-03-07 C-37-23 THAT $100,000 be contributed in 2023 to the Police Operating Reserve to facilitate the smoothing of the debt service costs relating to the West Shore RCMP detachment expansion (C-137). Dawn Christenson; Finance Complete. Change is incorporated in the proposed 2023-2027 Financial Plan.
Council 2023-03-07 C-38-23 THAT the draw from accumulated surplus be reduced to $150,000, resulting in a municipal property tax increase of 9.97%. Dawn Christenson; Finance Complete. Change is incorporated in the proposed 2023-2027 Financial Plan.
Council 2023-03-21 C-39-23 THAT the report dated March 15, 2023 titled “2022 General Local Election Review” from the Corporate and Deputy Corporate Officers be tabled to a future Committee of the Whole meeting where all Council members are present. Sarah Jones; Administration To be provided to May or June 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Council 2023-03-21 C-40-23 THAT the Stormont Road traffic calming (C-081) project in the amount of $8,000 be included in the 2023-2027 Financial Plan. Dawn Christenson; Finance Complete.
Council 2023-03-21 C-41-23 THAT the Coastal Adaptation Plan (N-089) in the amount of $110,000 be included in the 2023-2027 Financial Plan; AND THAT Council be apprised of the results of the pending grant application. Dawn Christenson; Leanne Taylor; Finance; Development Services Complete.
Council 2023-03-21 C-42-23 THAT N-025 (Official Community Plan review), N-036 (Community Engagement Strategy), and N-106 (Public Engagement – Garden Suite Policy) remain in the 2023-2027 Financial Plan as proposed; AND THAT work on these projects not commence until Council considers a staff report regarding retention of a contractor for engagement activities. Dawn Christenson; Leanne Taylor; Finance; Development Services In progress. Projects are included in the 2023-2027 Financial Plan.
Council 2023-03-21 C-43-23 THAT the Off-street parking review (N-099) in the amount of $75,000 be included in the 2023-2027 Financial Plan. Dawn Christenson Finance Complete.
Council 2023-03-21 C-44-23 THAT the Public art acquisition – mural (N-093) project in the amount of $37,000 be included in the 2023-2027 Financial Plan. Dawn Christenson Finance Complete.
Council 2023-03-21 C-45-23 THAT Public Safety Building landscaping (C-085) project be reduced from $55,000 to $35,000 and be included in the 2023-2027 Financial Plan. Dawn Christenson Finance In progress. This change will be included in the 2023-2027 Financial Plan bylaw for Council consideration on April 18, 2023.
Council 2023-03-21 C-46-23 THAT the report dated March 6, 2023 from the Corporate Officer titled “Accessible Act – Municipal Requirements” be tabled to the May 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting. Sarah Jones; Administration Report being provided to April 4, 2023 Council meeting due to timeline for accessibility plan completion.
Council 2023-03-21 C-47-23 THAT the following 2023 Grants in Aid be approved in accordance with Policy No. 1600-012 – Grants in Aid:
• School District No. 61 - $41,000
• 3rd Arbutus Scout Group - $810
• FED Urban Agriculture Society - $750
• Juan de Fuca Performing Arts Centre Society - $2,000
• Peninsula Streams Society - $7,600
• Spectrum Community School Dry Grad - $500
• The Bike Victoria Society - $500
• Vancouver Island South Film and Media Commission - $2,000
• Victoria Sexual Assault Centre - $2,000
• African Heritage Association of Vancouver Island - $500
• Ocean Ambassadors Canada - $1,000
• Victoria Brain Injury Society - $500
Dawn Christenson; Sarah Morgan; Finance In progress.
Council 2023-03-21 C-48-23 THAT the Development of road ends (C-114) projects continue in the 2017 Parks Master Plan prioritized order and as described in the C-114 Project Summary; AND THAT details on the Thomas Park Drive and Stillwater Road road ends projects be provided prior to work commencing; AND FURTHER THAT volunteers be asked to assist with the removal of invasive species at Thomas Park Drive and Stillwater Road sites. Ivan Leung; Engineering & Parks Our invasive species removal team has been contacted regarding doing work at Thomas Park Drive. Road end design details will be provided once budget approved
Council 2023-03-21 C-49-23 THAT rezoning application 2022/05 for 296 Eltham Road and 242 Helmcken Road be denied. Jeff Chow; Development Services
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