MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 15, 2022

MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING

HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2022

VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE – COUNCIL CHAMBERS

PRESENT WERE: Mayor Screech Councillor Kowalewich Councillor Lemon Councillor Mattson Councillor Rogers

PRESENT ALSO: K. Anema, Chief Administrative Officer S. Jones, Director of Corporate Administration J. Rosenberg, Director of Engineering D. Christenson, Director of Finance L. Chase, Director of Development Services P. Hurst, Director of Protective Services E. Bolster, Deputy Corporate Officer 10 members of the public 0 members of the press

1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Screech called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

The Mayor acknowledged that the meeting is being held on the traditional territory of the Songhees Nation and Esquimalt Nation.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

MOVED BY: Councillor Lemon SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

THAT the agenda be amended to include items 9.1(c) and 9.2(d);

AND THAT the agenda be approved as amended. CARRIED

3. MINUTES, RECEIPT & ADOPTION OF

a) Minutes of the Council meeting held February 1, 2022

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held February 1, 2022 be adopted as presented. CARRIED

4. MAYOR’S REPORT

5. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS

a) T. Ebata, Ministry of Forest, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, RE: Aerial Spray Treatment of Lymantria (Gypsy) Moths

Mr. Ebata gave a comprehensive presentation to Council regarding the lymantria moth aerial spray program and the scheduled treatment plan for an approximately fifty-hectare area within the Town. Mr. Ebata requested that the Town’s website include a link to the Provincial government’s lymantria moth spray program information and that a copy of the Pesticide Use Permit be placed at the Town Hall for public inspection. He noted that everyone is invited to attend the March 1st virtual open house.

Council and Mr. Ebata discussed potential flight path obstructions, impact to other caterpillars, trapping program in BC, and timing of the three treatments.

b) Dr. D. Curry, The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, Re: Health Impacts of Natural Gas

Dr. Curry spoke to Council regarding the environmental and health impacts of natural gas, specifically fracking for gas in BC. She urged that no new gas connections be installed in buildings.

c) M. Cittone, View Royal Climate Coalition, Re: Low Carbon Energy Systems Bylaw

Mr. Cittone spoke to Council regarding low carbon new homes in View Royal and the Town helping to achieve climate change goals. He requested that Council consider adopting a low carbon energy system bylaw.

The Mayor indicated that the issue had already been forwarded to staff and the Director of Development Services confirmed that low carbon development will be considered with the upcoming BC Energy Step Code adoption.

D. Thompson, Governance Consultant, PolicyLink Research, spoke to Council regarding bylaws that had been adopted by other municipalities and noted he will forward this information to the Town.

6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD

7. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

8. REPORTS

8.1 STAFF REPORTS

a) 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan Deliberations

1. Introduction and Overview

The Director of Finance introduced and provided an overview of the 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan including the budget schedule and process. She presented an orientation to the budget book and described the various budget components. The Director noted the proposed Financial Plan has a 6.6% tax increase (before non-market change) indicated at this time.

Council and the Director of Finance discussed total assessments and non-market change; operating revenue and expenses; capital spending and funding; and use and size of reserves.

MOVED BY: Councillor Lemon SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

THAT the presentation from the Director of Finance regarding the 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan deliberations be received. CARRIED

8.2 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RESOLUTIONS

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon

C-13-22 THAT the draft 2022 West Shore Parks and Recreation budget be approved. CARRIED

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon

C-14-22 THAT the 2022-2026 Financial Plan include funding for one additional officer at the West Shore RCMP detachment commencing November 1, 2022. CARRIED

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon

C-15-22 THAT the report dated February 2, 2022 from the Senior Planner titled “Draft Community Climate Action Strategy” be received for information;

AND THAT the Draft Community Climate Action Strategy be forwarded to the Community Development and Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committees for feedback. CARRIED

8.3 OTHER REPORTS

a) Minutes of the Joint Advisory Committee meeting held January 25, 2022

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon

THAT the minutes of the Joint Advisory Committee meeting held January 25, 2022 be received. CARRIED

9. CORRESPONDENCE

9.1 FOR ACTION

a) Email dated January 31, 2022 from M. Holme, Manager, Destination Greater Victoria, Re: Greater Victoria Flower Count

MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

THAT the email dated January 31, 2022 from M. Holme, Manager, Destination Greater Victoria, Re: Greater Victoria Flower Count be received. CARRIED

b) Letter dated January 28, 2022 from Mayor Baird, Village of Cumberland, Re: Support for Private Members Bill C-16 Health-Based Approach to the Substance Use Act

MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

THAT the letter dated January 28, 2022 from Mayor Baird, Village of Cumberland, Re: Support for Private Members Bill C-16 Health-Based Approach to the Substance Use Act be received. CARRIED

c) Email dated February 9, 2022 from J McCliggott, Re: Request for Speed Hump

The Director of Engineering noted that a traffic counter was placed on Glentana Road and confirms that traffic is travelling at approximately 33 km/h.

Council and staff discussed traffic calming, the existence of a traffic calming policy, cost for a speed bump, and current speed limit on Glentana Road.

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Lemon

C-16-22 THAT the email dated February 9, 2022 from J. McCliggott requesting a speed bump on Glentana Road be forwarded to a future Committee of the Whole meeting. CARRIED

9.2 FOR INFORMATION

a) Letter dated February 2, 2022 from Mayor Helps, City of Victoria, Re: Complex-Care Housing in Greater Victoria

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon

THAT the letter dated February 2, 2022 from Mayor Helps, City of Victoria, Re: Complex-Care Housing in Greater Victoria be received for information. CARRIED

b) Letter dated February 2, 2022 from Mayor Helps, City of Victoria, Re: Bill 21 – An Act Respecting the Laicity of the State

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon

THAT the letter dated February 2, 2022 from Mayor Helps, City of Victoria, Re: Bill 21 – An Act Respecting the Laicity of the State be received for information. CARRIED

c) Letter dated January 28, 2022 from Mayor McKay, District of Stewart, Re: BC Wildfires Petition – Letter of Support

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon

THAT the letter dated January 28, 2022 from Mayor McKay, District of Stewart, Re: BC Wildfires Petition – Letter of Support be received for information. CARRIED

d) Email dated February 10, 2022 from A. Nightingale, Host, Victoria Natural History Society Birders’ Night, Re: Bird Friendly Cities Presentation

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon

THAT the email dated February 10, 2022 from A. Nightingale, Host, Victoria Natural History Society Birders’ Night, Re: Bird Friendly Cities Presentation be received. CARRIED

10. BYLAWS

a) Checkout Bag Regulation Bylaw

1. Report dated January 28, 2022 from the Corporate Officer

The Corporate Officer gave an overview of the report to Council.

Council and staff discussed the rationale for the non-phased fee structure and whether there should be an exemption for drive-thru restaurants as is done in the District of Saanich though not in other area municipalities. It was noted that the focus for compliance will be on education.

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

THAT the report dated January 28, 2022 from the Corporate Officer titled “Checkout Bag Regulation Bylaw” be received. CARRIED

2. Checkout Bag Regulation Bylaw No. 1087, 2022 A Bylaw to Regulate the Provision of Checkout Bags

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Lemon

THAT Checkout Bag Regulation Bylaw No. 1087, 2022 be given first, second, and third reading. CARRIED

3. Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 1088, 2022 A Bylaw to Amend Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

THAT Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 1088, 2022 be given first, second, and third reading. CARRIED

b) Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1089, 2022 A Bylaw to Amend Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon

THAT Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1089, 2022 be given first, second, and third reading. CARRIED

c) Council Size Increase Bylaw No. 1086, 2022 A Bylaw to Increase the Number of Council Members

MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Lemon

THAT Council Size Increase Bylaw No. 1086, 2022 be adopted. CARRIED Councillors Mattson and Rogers opposed

d) Tree Protection Bylaw No. 1069, 2022 A Bylaw to Regulate the Altering, Cutting, Damaging or Removing of Trees within the Town of View Royal

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

THAT Tree Protection Bylaw No. 1069, 2022 be adopted. CARRIED

e) Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 1084, 2022 A Bylaw to Amend Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

THAT Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 1084, 2022 be adopted. CARRIED

f) Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1085, 2022 A Bylaw to Amend Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

THAT the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1085, 2022 be adopted. CARRIED

11. NEW BUSINESS

12. QUESTION PERIOD

13. MOTIONS & NOTICES OF MOTION

14. CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich

THAT there is a need to have a meeting closed to the public and persons other than the immediate members of Council, officers, and employees of the Town, and those identified under Section 91 (2) of the Community Charter shall be excluded on the basis of Section 90 (1)(a) – appointment and (k) – municipal service. CARRIED

15. RISING REPORT

MOVED BY: Councillor Lemon SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

C-17-22 a) Advisory Committee Appointments

From the February 15, 2022 In-Camera meeting:

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon

THAT David Lark and Jared Melvin be appointed and Rick Baker be reappointed to the Community Development Advisory Committee from March 1, 2022 to February 29, 2024;

AND THAT Linda Jeaurond and Echo Kuiack be appointed and Richard Bickel be reappointed to the Parks, Recreation, and Environment Advisory Committee from March 1, 2022 to February 29, 2024. CARRIED

16. TERMINATION

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich

THAT this meeting now terminate. Time: 9:55 p.m. CARRIED

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MAYOR

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CORPORATE OFFICER