MINUTES OF THE JOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

MINUTES OF THE JOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ELECTRONICALLY ON TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2022

PRESENT: J. Baker – CDAC R. Baker – CDAC D. Faulks – CDAC A. Flint – CDAC D. Lark – CDAC J. Melvin – CDAC D. Brown – PREAC I. Brown – PREAC L. Jeaurond – PREAC E. Kuiack – PREAC R. Painter – PREAC D. Kowalewich – Council Liaison - CDAC J. Rogers – Council Liaison – CDAC G. Lemon – Council Liaison – PREAC R. Mattson – Council Liaison – PREAC

REGRETS: M. Ayala – CDAC K. Fabris – CDAC D. Faulks – CDAC K. Porter – CDAC H. Sharma – CDAC R. Bickel – PREAC

ALSO PRESENT: S. Jones, Director of Corporate Administration L. Chase, Director of Development Services J. Chow, Senior Planner B. Lubberts, Deputy Director of Engineering J. Paterson, PREAC Recording Secretary A. Heimburger, CDAC Recording Secretary 2 members of the public 0 members of the press

1. CALL TO ORDER

The Director of Corporate Administration called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and self-introductions were made.

2. WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS

a) Advisory Committee Orientation – Director of Corporate Administration

The Director of Corporate Administration gave a presentation to the Advisory Committee members covering the following orientation items:

• background regarding the Town of View Royal including age and population;
• Strategic Plan priorities;
• Advisory Committees’ purpose, mandates, and areas of responsibility;
• procedures, including number of members, number of meetings per year, quorum and joint meetings;
• digital Committee meetings using the Teams meeting platform until June 30, 2022 then a possible return to in-person meetings;
• Advisory Committee handbook;
• flow of information between Council and the Advisory Committees;
• roles of Chairs, Council liaisons, and staff;
• conflict of interest considerations; and
• the on-line budget engagement tool for residents.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

MOVED BY: R. Painter SECONDED: D. Brown

THAT the agenda be approved as presented. CARRIED

3. MINUTES, RECEIPT & ADOPTION OF

a) Minutes of the Joint Advisory Committee meeting held November 23, 2021

MOVED BY: D. Brown SECONDED: I. Brown

THAT the minutes of the Joint Advisory Committee meetings held November 23, 2021 be adopted. CARRIED

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

MOVED BY: D. Brown SECONDED: I. Brown

THAT the minutes of the Joint Advisory Committee meetings held January 25, 2022 be adopted. CARRIED

5. CHAIR’S REPORT

6. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS

a) A. Krupper, Executive Director, Capital Bike, Re: Active Transportation and Cycling Infrastructure for All Ages and Abilities

Mr. Krupper provided a presentation to the Committee regarding Capital Bike’s programs and services that are available for people of all ages and abilities to assist in the promotion of biking. He noted their flagship programs and bike skills training help benefit the community by building confidence and knowledge to help riders feel safe while riding on public roads.

The Committee discussed Dutch roundabouts, municipalities working together to create synergy and link bike trails in their active transportation plans, and funding and grants.

7. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

8. REPORTS

8.1 STAFF REPORTS

a) Draft Community Climate Action Strategy

The Senior Planner gave a brief presentation to the Committee regarding the Draft Community Climate Action Strategy and noted targets that Council has set to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Committee discussed the need for electric vehicle charging stations in new developments, reduction of energy use in buildings, tree protection and planting, incentives, promoting community engagement, corridors and gateways for future population, transit passes, transportation impact assessments, and easy access to services.

9. CORRESPONDENCE

10. NEW BUSINESS

11. CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION

12. TERMINATION

MOVED BY: D. Faulks SECONDED: R. Baker

THAT this meeting now terminate at 8:04 p.m. CARRIED

CHAIR

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