Committee of the Whole
Meeting Overview
The Committee of the Whole met to receive updates on committee reports, including two verbal reports related to protective services (RCMP update and Public Safety Building). Key decisions included receiving staff reports on Capital Projects and the new draft Sign Bylaw (Bylaw No. 950). In the evening session, the Committee heard delegations regarding two specific development applications. Council passed motions to study the costs of widening the circular trail in View Royal Park for bicycle use (COW-30-17), and approved forwarding the OCP Amendment and Rezoning Application for Thetis Vale Phase 7 (formerly part of 2427 Chilco Road) to Public Hearing (COW-31-17). The meeting concluded with a motion recommending staff review modifications to the public notification process for development applications (COW-32-17).
Key Decisions
- The report providing an update on municipal capital projects was received.
- The report introducing the draft Sign Bylaw (Bylaw No. 950) was received.
- The Chief Administrative Officer's update report was received.
- Council recommended that staff estimate the cost of widening and modifying the surface of the View Royal Park circular trail to accommodate bicycles, for inclusion in future budget discussions.
- Council directed staff to receive the report, request additional information from the applicant, waive early consultation due to the minor nature of the proposal, and proceed with public hearing notifications to relevant agencies and First Nations.