MINUTES OF A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Official record of the previous Committee of the Whole meeting, covering discussions on the Christie Point Redevelopment and public safety reports.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL
MINUTES OF A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016
VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRESENT WERE: Mayor Screech Councillor Rogers Councillor Rast Councillor Weisgerber
REGRETS: Councillor Mattson
PRESENT ALSO: K. Anema, Chief Administrative Officer S. Jones, Director of Corporate Administration M. Dillabaugh, Director of Finance P. Hurst, Fire Chief/Director of Protective Services J. Davison, Planner Staff Sgt. T. Beck, West Shore RCMP E. Bolster, Deputy Corporate Officer 40 members of the public 1 members of the press
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Screech called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the agenda be amended to include item 8(b-c);
AND THAT the agenda be approved as amended. CARRIED
3. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS, ADOPTION OF
a) Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held October 11, 2016
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held October 11, 2016 be adopted. CARRIED
4. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
a) H. Grey-Wolf, Vice President, Development, Realstar Management, Re: Christie Point Redevelopment
H. Grey-Wolf, Realstar Management, described the company’s background and noted that Realstar Management took ownership of Christie Point in 2014.
She stated that Realstar Management saw that the buildings required extensive work and subsequently engaged residents at Christie Point since the beginning of the redevelopment proposal through site meetings. Ms. Grey-Wolf indicated that Realstar Management is committed to exceeding the Residential Tenancy Act requirements for displaced residents and outlined some of the assistance the company is proposing to implement.
Ms. Grey-Wolf introduced F. D’Ambrosio, architect for Realstar Management, who gave a PowerPoint presentation to the Committee in regard to the redevelopment of Christie Point. Mr. D’Ambrosio specifically highlighted:
- community context and public engagement;
- intent to replace deteriorated buildings and increase amount of market rental housing integrated within the unique natural setting on already disturbed sites;
- proposed building design including perspective renderings and luminance levels;
- landscape, site and parking plans;
- areas of concern and proposed solutions; and
- density being in compliance with the Town’s Official Community Plan.
Ms. Grey-Wolf stated she feels this redevelopment is in keeping with the vision of the Town’s Official Community Plan in terms of density and noted that the proposed buildings’ heights have been reduced from nine to six storeys based on community feedback. She stated that Realstar Management feels this development offers social, economic and environmental benefits and it will make public access available to the green areas of the property. This proposed 520 unit development is to be a LEED certified building and will provide $200,000 in sidewalk and street lighting improvements in the area as well as $500,000 towards a signalized intersection at Shoreline Drive and Island Highway.
The Committee and Ms. Grey-Wolf discussed:
- proposed building articulation and massing;
- possibility of including affordable rental housing units;
- construction timing to minimize impact to wildlife;
- proposed 540 parking spots;
- traffic impact study;
- community amenities;
- potential for phased construction to minimize tenant impact; and
- the potential to grant first right of refusal to existing tenants for the new units at existing rental rates with a view to gradually increasing these to the new market rental rates.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD
a) T. Eckstein, 12 Phillion Place, President, Portage Inlet Protection Society and member of Gorge Waterway Initiative, stated his concerns in regard to the proposed Christie Point redevelopment specifically parking, visual impact, damage to and loss of existing trees, and environmental integrity of the site.
b) V. Blogg, 1121 Skeena Place, Portage Inlet Sanctuary Colquitz Estuary Society and member of Gorge Waterway Initiative, stated her concerns in regard to the proposed Christie Point redevelopment specifically impact to the bird sanctuary in the Portage Inlet; height and density of buildings; and lighting.
c) L. Critchley, 132 St. Giles Street, stated her concerns in regard to the proposed Christie Point redevelopment specifically impact to the bird sanctuary and wildlife in the Portage Inlet; previous Council’s allowing the degradation of bird habitat; reflection of light from windows which birds will fly into; massing; and height.
d) S. Januszewski, 192 Werra Road, stated his concerns in regard to the proposed Christie Point redevelopment specifically light coming from the proposed development; removal of trees; protection of wildlife, greenspace; density; traffic; and noise. He also requested that today’s presentation be made available to the public through either the Town’s website or Realstar Management’s website.
H. Grey-Wolf, Realstar Management, noted this presentation will be made available on the Christie Point Website (christiepoint.ca).
e) S. Lees, 2806 Murray Drive, stated his objection to the potential redevelopment of Christie Point and stated his concern in regard to the lack of affordable housing. Upon his urging to reject the application, it was confirmed by the Mayor that the Town has not received any application for this potential redevelopment project.
f) D. Faulks, 196 Werra Road, stated he is concerned about the traffic impact from the Christie Point redevelopment proposal and feels there is a need to encourage the utilization of the E&N Rail.
g) D. Critchley, 132 St. Giles Street, stated his concerns in regard to the proposed Christie Point redevelopment specifically parking; protection of bird sanctuary; preservation of trees; affordable rental housing; noise levels; livability; and traffic impacts.
h) S. Custock, 110 Chancellor Avenue, stated her concerns in regard to the proposed Christie Point redevelopment, specifically wildlife preservation and density.
i) G. Blogg, 1121 Skeena Place, President, Portage Inlet Sanctuary Colquitz Estuary Society, stated his concerns in regard to the proposed Christie Point redevelopment, specifically size and scope of the project; preservation of the bird sanctuary in Portage Inlet; noise pollution; impact on water vegetation; and visual impact/loss of privacy.
j) J. Nodwell, 110 Chancellor Avenue, stated his concerns in regard to the proposed Christie Point redevelopment, specifically traffic impacts; lighting; and rental rate increases.
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.1 PROTECTIVE SERVICES & COMMUNITY SERVICES – Councillor Rast, Chair
6.1.1 Chair’s Report
6.1.2 Business Arising from Previous Minutes
6.1.3 Reports
Staff Reports a) Public Safety Report for September – October 2016
- Report dated November 2, 2016 from the Director of Protective Services
The Director of Protective Services gave an overview of the report to the Committee.
The Committee and the Director discussed calls to Choices Transitional Home; naloxone on fire trucks; bylaw enforcement; and impact on response times due to the McKenzie Overpass Project.
The Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer will meet with Mr. D. Evans, Our Place Society, to discuss false alarm calls at Choices Transitional Home.
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the report dated November 2, 2016 from the Director of Protective Services titled “Public Safety Report for September - October 2016” be received. CARRIED
b) West Shore RCMP Detachment Quarterly Mayor’s Report for July 1 – September 30, 2016
Staff Sgt. T. Beck reviewed the report for the Committee.
The Committee and Sgt. Beck discussed Choices Transitional Home; statistics; and changes within the unit.
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT the West Shore RCMP Detachment Quarterly Mayor’s Report for July 1 – September 30, 2016 be received. CARRIED
6.1.4 New Business
6.2 FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION – Mayor Screech, Chair
6.2.1 Chair’s Report
6.2.2 Business Arising from Previous Minutes
6.2.3 Reports
STAFF REPORTS a) Capital Project Update
- Report dated October 28, 2016 from the Director of Finance
The Committee and the Chief Administrative Officer discussed the completion of the Shoreline Drive kayak launch; the purchase of body cameras; and installation of a flag pole at Town Hall.
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the report dated October 28, 2016 from the Director of Finance titled “Capital Project Update” be received for information. CARRIED
b) Electronic Agendas and Devices Policy
- Report dated November 2, 2016 from the Deputy Corporate Officer
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
COW-27-16 THAT the Committee recommend to Council that Electronic Agendas and Devices Policy No. 0100-044 be adopted. CARRIED
c) Chief Administrative Officer Update
- Report dated November 3, 2016 from the Chief Administrative Officer
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the report dated November 3, 2016 from the Chief Administrative Officer titled “Chief Administrative Officer Update” be received for information. CARRIED
OTHER REPORTS
6.2.4 New Business
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
7.1 PARKS, RECREATION & ENVIRONMENT – Councillor Rogers, Chair
7.1.1 Chair’s Report
7.1.2 Business Arising from Previous Minutes
7.1.3 Reports
STAFF REPORTS COMMITTEE REPORTS OTHER REPORTS
7.1.3 New Business
7.1.5 Correspondence
7.2 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT – Councillor Weisgerber, Chair
7.2.1 Chair’s Report
7.2.2 Business Arising from Previous Minutes
7.2.3 Reports
STAFF REPORTS COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.2.4 New Business
7.3 PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION – Councillor Mattson, Chair
7.3.1 Chair’s Report
7.3.2 Business Arising from Previous Minutes
7.3.3 Reports
STAFF REPORTS COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.3.4 New Business
8. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Letter received October 29, 2016 from A. Lowe, Chair, Greater Victoria Spirit Committee and Mayor Helps, City of Victoria, Re: Spirit of Canada 150 – Victoria Celebrations
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT the letter received October 29, 2016 from A. Lowe, Chair, Greater Victoria Spirit Committee and Mayor Helps, City of Victoria, Re: Spirit of Canada 150 – Victoria Celebrations be received. CARRIED
b) Letter dated October 14, 2016 from B. Reems, Manager, Legislative and Information Services, Capital Regional District, Re: Island Corridor Foundation Review
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Rast
COW-28-16 THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the Town of View Royal Council endorse the eighteen recommendations as presented in aKd Resource’s report titled “Governance and Financial Review of the Island Corridor Foundation for the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities” dated September 2, 2016. CARRIED
c) Letter dated November 8, 2016 from B. Bishop Fetherstonhaugh, Chair, View Royal Community Association, Re: Redevelopment of Christie Point
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT the letter dated November 8, 2016 from B. Bishop Fetherstonhaugh, Chair, View Royal Community Association, Re: Redevelopment of Christie Point be received. CARRIED
9. QUESTION PERIOD
10. MOTIONS & NOTICES OF MOTION
11. CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION
12. TERMINATION
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT this meeting terminate. Time: 5:40 p.m. CARRIED
MAYOR CLERK
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