Minutes of a Council Meeting Held September 2, 2014
Records of the regular council meeting, including discussions on permissive tax exemptions and zoning bylaw updates.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL
MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRESENT WERE: Acting Mayor Mattson Councillor Rast Councillor Rogers Councillor Screech
REGRETS: Mayor Hill
PRESENT ALSO: K. Anema, Chief Administrative Officer S. Jones, Director of Corporate Administration J. Rosenberg, Director of Engineering P. Hurst, Fire Chief J. Chow, Senior Planner J. Davison, Planner E. Bolster, Deputy Municipal Clerk
6 members of the public 0 member of the press
1. CALL TO ORDER
Acting Mayor Mattson called the meeting to order at 8:48 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Screech THAT the agenda be approved as presented. CARRIED
3. MINUTES, RECEIPT & ADOPTION OF
a) Minutes of the Council meeting held July 15, 2014 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Screech THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held July 15, 2014 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
b) Minutes of the Special Council meeting held July 29, 2014 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Screech THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held July 29, 2014 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
4. MAYOR'S REPORT
5. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
a) D. Trudel, Strawberry Vale and District Community Club – 11 High Street, Re: Permissive Tax Exemption Application Mr. Trudel noted that the Strawberry Vale and District Community Club is a self-sustaining community asset and funds that are generated through hall rental, bingo, etc. go back into maintaining the hall.
b) A. Farinu, The Redeemed Christian Church of God – Victoria Chapel – 287 Pallisier Avenue, Re: Permissive Tax Exemption Application Not in attendance
c) C. Power, Extreme Outreach Society - #102-284 Helmcken Road, Re: Permissive Tax Exemption Application Not in attendance
d) P. Daniel, Asset Manager, Dioceses of British Columbia, Anglican Synod of the Diocese of British Columbia – 40 High Street, Re: Permissive Tax Exemption Application Not in attendance
e) E. Horvath, The Salvation Army – 305 Island Highway, Re: Permissive Tax Exemption Application Ms. Horvath noted that proceeds from the Salvation Army Thrift Stores are put back into community programs that are run on the Island; she noted that as part of the Salvation Army’s lease at 305 Island Highway, they are to pay a portion of the property taxes.
f) B. Boucher, 40 Stoneridge Drive, Re: Unauthorized Non-Residential Vehicles Parking within Stoneridge Subdivision Mr. Boucher stated his concerns in regard to the number of people parking on Stoneridge Drive and Stoneridge Place that do not live in or visit the subdivision. He requested that three signs be installed to resolve this problem.
MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rast THAT three “Residential Only” parking signs be installed on Stoneridge Drive/Stoneridge Place. CARRIED
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD
7. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
8. REPORTS
8.1 STAFF REPORTS
a) Permissive Tax Exemptions
- Report dated August 18, 2014 from the Director of Finance Council and staff discussed legislative provisions for tax exemptions and duration for potential inclusion of various properties in the proposed Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw.
MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rast THAT the report dated August 18, 2014 from the Director of Finance titled “Permissive Tax Exemptions” be received for information. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rast THAT the permissive tax exemption be extended for ten years for All Saints Church, St. Columba Church, Strawberry Vale Community Hall, and View Royal Community Hall. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the Town revert back to the pre-2011 tax exemption status for both St. Columba Church and View Royal Community Hall. CARRIED
b) Extreme Outreach Society Grant in Aid
- Report dated August 18, 2014 from the Director of Finance MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Screech THAT the report dated August 18, 2014 from the Director of Finance titled “Extreme Outreach Society Grant in Aid” be received for information. CARRIED
c) Information Technology Strategic Plan (2015-2019)
- Report dated August 18, 2014 from the Director of Finance MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rast THAT the report dated August 18, 2014 from the Director of Finance titled “Information Technology Strategic Plan (2015-2019)” be received for information. CARRIED
d) 94 Talcott Road – Youth Custody Centre Site Information Report
- Report dated August 6, 2014 from the Planner MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the report dated August 6, 2014 from the Planner titled “94 Talcott Road – Youth Custody Centre Site Information Report” be received for information. CARRIED
8.2 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RESOLUTIONS
8.3 OTHER REPORTS
a) Minutes of the Capital Regional District Board meeting held June 11, 2014 MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Screech THAT the minutes of the Capital Regional District Board meeting held June 11, 2014 be received. CARRIED
b) Minutes of the Capital Regional Hospital District Board meeting held June 11, 2014 MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Screech THAT the minutes of the Capital Regional Hospital District Board meeting held June 11, 2014 be received. CARRIED
c) Minutes of the Capital Regional District Board meeting held July 9, 2014 MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Screech THAT the minutes of the Capital Regional District Board meeting held July 9, 2014 be received. CARRIED
d) Minutes of the July 22, 2014 Transportation Advisory Committee meeting held July 22, 2014 MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the minutes of the July 22, 2014 Transportation Advisory Committee meeting held July 22, 2014 be received. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rast THAT the recommendation from the July 22, 2014 Transportation Advisory Committee regarding Traffic Calming Guidelines be received. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the recommendation from the July 22, 2014 Transportation Advisory Committee regarding parking on Stormont Road be received. CARRIED
9. CORRESPONDENCE
9.1 FOR ACTION
a) Letter dated July 31, 2014 from Mayor D. Fortin, City of Victoria, Re: Pilot School Travel Planning Coordinator Position for the Greater Victoria School District No. 61 MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the Town write a letter of support to the Capital Regional District in regard to the Pilot School Travel Planning Coordinator position for the Greater Victoria School District No. 61. CARRIED
9.2 FOR INFORMATION
a) Letter dated August 18, 2014 from Susan Jones, President, Capital Region Municipal Amalgamation Society, Re: Non-Binding Question as part of the Municipal Election MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rast THAT the letter dated August 18, 2014 from Susan Jones, President, Capital Region Municipal Amalgamation Society, Re: non-binding question as part of the Municipal Election be received for information. CARRIED
b) Letter dated July 11, 2014 from J. Schlosar, Assistant Deputy Minister, Local Government Division and G. MacIsaac, Executive Director, Union of British Columbia Municipalities, Re: Town of View Royal Achieving Corporate Carbon Neutrality MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rast THAT the letter dated July 11, 2014 from J. Schlosar, Assistant Deputy Minister, Local Government Division and G. MacIsaac, Executive Director, Union of British Columbia Municipalities, Re: Town of View Royal achieving Corporate Carbon Neutrality be received for information. CARRIED
c) Letter dated July 6, 2014 from B. Campbell, Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites, Re: Town of View Royal’s Ongoing Support of Canada Day Festivities MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rast THAT the letter dated July 6, 2014 from B. Campbell, Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site, Re: Town of View Royal’s ongoing support of Canada Day Festivities be received for information. CARRIED
10. BYLAWS
a) Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 896, 2014 A Bylaw to Amend the Official Community Plan with Respect to the Designation of 2427 Chilco Road MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Screech
THAT Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 896, 2014 be given third reading. CARRIED
b) Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, Amendment Bylaw No. 897, 2014 A Bylaw to Amend the Land Use Bylaw with Respect to the Zoning of 2427 Chilco Road to the A-1, A-3, CD-16 and P-3 Zones Council noted that the applicant has agreed to: a.) provide $50,000 for trail development; b.) have Mr. G. Woodworth register a covenant on the “homestead” property to prevent future subdivision; c.) register a Right of First Refusal in favour of the Town and/or the Capital Regional District; and d.) work with staff regarding speed humps in the area.
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Screech THAT Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, Amendment Bylaw No. 897, 2014 be given third reading. CARRIED
c) Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 898, 2014 A Bylaw to Amend the Official Community Plan with Respect to the Designation of 102 Atkins Road MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Screech THAT Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 898, 2014 be given third reading. DEFEATED Councillors Mattson, Rogers and Screech voted in the negative
d) Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, Amendment Bylaw No. 899, 2014 A Bylaw to Amend the Land Use Bylaw with Respect to the Zoning of 102 Atkins Road to the RM-1 Zone MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, Amendment Bylaw No. 899, 2014 be given third reading. DEFEATED Councillors Mattson, Rogers and Screech voted in the negative
e) Draft Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014 – Update Report in Advance of September 16, 2014 Public Hearing
- Report dated August 28, 2014 from the Planner MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Screech THAT Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014 be amended at second reading to reflect the following changes:
- C-7 Business Park Commercial base Density – changed from 0.4 to 1.0
- Added 45m of garage space floor area exemption to the CD-16 zone
- Changed title page to reflect Bylaw 900 instead of 894
- Subzones in P-6 changed from “Subzone 1,2,3” to “Subzone A, B, C” for consistency with other subzones
- Changes to CD-6 (Casino) zone table and Schedule 2 (Zoning Map) to reflect recent zoning amendments
- Changes to illustrations for clarity, style and consistency
- Changes to Schedule 2 Zoning Map as related only to 2427 Chilco Road CARRIED
11. NEW BUSINESS
12. QUESTION PERIOD
13. MOTIONS & NOTICES OF MOTION
14. CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION
15. RISING REPORT
16. TERMINATION
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Screech THAT this meeting terminate. Time: 9:35 p.m. CARRIED