APPENDIX B: PRELIMINARY LEFT TURN LANE DESIGN
Engineering drawing showing the proposed left turn lane design on Island Highway at the intersection of Prince Robert Drive.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL
MINUTES OF A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2023
VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRESENT WERE: Mayor Tobias Councillor Brown Councilor MacKenzie Councillor Mattson Councillor Rogers
REGRETS: Councillor Kowalewich Councillor Lemon
PRESENT ALSO: S. Jones, Director of Corporate Administration L. Taylor, Director of Development Services I. Leung, Director of Engineering D. Christenson, Director of Finance T. Preston, Superintendent, West Shore RCMP E. Bolster, Deputy Corporate Officer
13 members of the public 0 members of the press
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tobias called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
The Mayor acknowledged that this meeting is being held on the traditional territory of the Songhees Nation and Esquimalt Nation.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Brown
THAT the agenda be amended to include item 10(a); 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 May 9, 2023
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor MacKenzie
THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held May 9, 2023 be adopted as amended. CARRIED
4. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
a) Capital Regional District Executive Leadership Team, Re: Capital Regional District
Chair C. Plant, Capital Regional District (CRD) introduced the CRD Executive Leadership Team (Leadership Team) to the Committee. The Leadership Team gave a presentation to the Committee regarding the CRD, specifically, a regional government overview, the Capital Regional District itself, CRD services, financials, and major projects.
The Committee and the Leadership Team discussed regional trails network projects, signage at the Mill Hill Regional Park, wastewater treatment plant, arts and culture within the West Shore, BC Transit Commission, housing strategy, and water supply costs.
b) J. Cullington, President, Juan de Fuca Performing Arts Centre Society, Re: Proposed West Shore Arts and Culture Centre
Ms. Cullington provided a brief background on the proposed West Shore Arts and Culture Centre, expected to cost approximately $40 million, not including land or parking. She noted that municipalities are not expected to pay much of the capital cost, but operating costs are envisioned to be shared by five municipalities and cost $7/person. She requested that View Royal designate a member of Council to participate in an ad hoc intermunicipal advisory committee for the proposed centre.
The Committee and Ms. Cullington discussed required footprint of building and property, timeline for financial commitment decisions, and need for this type of facility in the West Shore.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.1 PROTECTIVE SERVICES & COMMUNITY SERVICES – Councillor Brown, Chair
6.1.1 Chair’s Report
6.1.2 Business Arising from Previous Minutes
6.1.3 Reports
STAFF REPORTS
a) West Shore RCMP Update
- Verbal report from Supt. Preston
The Superintendent gave a report to the Committee regarding statistics, calls for service, removal of school liaison officers in Greater Victoria School District (GVSD) No. 61, and open files in View Royal.
The Committee and Supt. Preston discussed statistics and removal of the school liaison officer program from GVSD No. 61.
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
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