Committee of the Whole
Meeting Overview
The Committee of the Whole meeting reviewed several key reports, including updates on capital projects and the strategic plan. Key recommendations forwarded to Council included renewing the Animal Control Agreement with the CRD for four years and adopting the Master Sanitary Sewer Plan. The Committee also recommended formally opposing a Temporary Commercial Permit in Saanich for a property adjacent to View Royal. Planning items included receiving reports related to a Development Variance Permit application at 231 Heddle Avenue and a Town Initiated Development Permit for 2379 Lund Road. The meeting included a delegation regarding the Elements Casino operations and a discussion on high-traffic intersections (Six Mile Road/Island Highway and Watkiss Way/Helmcken Road).
Key Decisions
- The minutes from the December 11, 2018 Committee of the Whole meeting were adopted.
- The Committee recommended that Council renew the Animal Control Contract with the Capital Regional District for a four-year term.
- The report detailing the status of current capital projects was received for information.
- The report summarizing the Strategic Plan progress for the 4th Quarter was received for information.
- The report providing an update on the outstanding action items for the 4th Quarter was received for information.