2022 02 01 Council Agenda - Agenda - Pdf
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Agenda for the Town of View Royal Council meeting held on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022
Minutes of the previous Council meeting documenting discussions on council size, EV charging fees, and rezoning applications.
Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, December 9th, 2021
Administrative minutes covering the society's board of directors meeting including administrator reports on recreation software and facility operations.
Minutes of the West Shore Parks & Recreation Society Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, November 18th, 2021
Society board minutes focusing on budget approval and major tenant advertising negotiations.
Letter dated January 20, 2022 from Assistant Deputy Min. K. Anderson, Ministry of Health, Re: BC Ambulance Response Times
Correspondence from the Ministry of Health responding to concerns about ambulance response times and staffing in Victoria.
Letter dated January 17, 2022 from Assistant Deputy Min. T. Faganello, Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Re: Changes to the Local Government Act - Public Hearings
Information from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs regarding legislative changes that remove the requirement for public hearings in specific zoning cases.
Letter dated January 26, 2022 from J. Clancy, 450 View Royal Avenue, Re: Official Community Plan
A resident proposal requesting the construction of a sidewalk along specific blocks of View Royal Avenue for public safety.
Staff Report: TREE PROTECTION BYLAW NO. 1069, 2022
Staff report recommending three readings for a new Tree Protection Bylaw and related housekeeping amendments.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL BYLAW NO. 1069: A BYLAW TO REGULATE THE ALTERING, CUTTING, DAMAGING OR REMOVING OF TREES
The full text of the proposed Tree Protection Bylaw No. 1069, outlining regulations for tree management on private and town property.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL BYLAW NO. 1084: A BYLAW TO AMEND MUNICIPAL TICKET INFORMATION BYLAW NO. 643, 2007
Amendment to existing ticket information bylaws to authorize enforcement of tree protection regulations.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL BYLAW NO. 1085, 2022: A BYLAW TO AMEND FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 958, 2016
Housekeeping amendment to set administrative fees for tree-related permits and re-inspections.
Staff Report: CONSIDERATION OF INCREASE TO COUNCIL SIZE
Staff report summarizing community engagement results and recommending three readings for a bylaw to increase Council from five to seven members.
Email from Cheryl Mackie, Re: Increase in Council Size - in favour
Resident email expressing support for increasing the size of Town Council.
Email from Don Macaulay, Re: View Royal Council Size
Resident correspondence questioning the necessity of a council size review and suggesting a ballot question.
Email from Robin & Sylvia May, Re: additional 2 council members
Residents expressing support for the addition of two council members to provide more objective input.
Correspondence from Denis Miron regarding Council Size Questions
Communication from a resident asking for specific details on the roles and diversity of the proposed new councillors.
Email from Bob and Susan Haines, Re: Council size
Resident feedback requesting the council size question be put to a public ballot.
Email from Robert Lemmon, Re: Increasing Town of View Royal Council to 7 Councillors
Resident email supporting the increase in Council members for better citizen representation.
Email from Ian D. Brown, Re: Expanding Council
Resident opposition to Council expansion, suggesting funds be diverted to climate mitigation initiatives.
Email from Linda Jeaurond, Re: proposed council increase from 4 to 6
Resident letter opposing the increase and questioning foundational population growth numbers used by the Town.
Email from M. Barry Fisher, Re: Open House, Jan 17,2022
Resident opposition to the increase, expressing concern about the creation of a 'top heavy' management structure.
Email from Barron Carswell, Re: View Royal Council Size
Resident letter recommending a non-binding ballot question to decide the council size issue.
Letter from Clarence L.W. Reser, Re: Proposal To Increase Council Size
Detailed letter of opposition citing concerns over property tax escalation and the efficiency of the current council size.
Email from John and Seona Stephen, Re: Increasing size of Council
Residents expressing that the increase in members and chamber modifications are unnecessary expenses.
Email from Jane Devonshire, Re: Letter to council re: # of councilors
Resident proposal to put the council size issue to a referendum and prioritize climate crisis action.
Email from Brian Tetlow, Re: Increase in View Royal council
Long-time resident expressing support for the increase to a mayor plus six council members.
Email from Jim Powell, Re: Open House - Increased council size
Resident letter opposing the increase, stating that Victoria and Saanich operate with similar ratios.
Email from Robert and Patricia Herbert, Re: COUNCIL SIZE
Residents objecting to the proposal due to unnecessary renovation and recurring membership expenses.
Email from Ken H. Newman, Re: Consideration of Increase to Council Size
Resident correspondence in favour of increased council size for improved decision making and shared workload.
Email from Heather Nguyen, Re: No to Adding extra Council
Residents opposing the addition of new members based on the size of the town.
Email from Dan McDonald, Re: 7 counsllors
Resident email expressing frustration with the timing of the decision and perceived lack of meaningful consultation.
Email from Scott Sedman, Re: Not in favour of increasing council
Short resident message opposing the increase, citing the current population ratio as adequate.
Email from Rick Baker, Re: Proposal to Increase Size of View Royal Town Council
Lengthy support letter from a volunteer committee member focusing on enhanced community engagement.
Email from Linda Pakos, Re: Additional Council Members
Resident email supporting the increase to allow for additional voices and opinions.
Email from Deb Thurlbeck, Re: 2 more councillors
Resident opposition calling the proposal a waste of tax dollars.
Email from Carol Halligan, Re: Counsellors
Resident skepticism about having a separate council for 11,000 people, suggesting municipality consolidation instead.
Email from Alison Whyte, Re: Adding Councillors
Resident email supporting expansion for vital diversity of opinion.
Email from Nancy Kessick, Re: Increase in council
Resident email supporting the increase as an opportunity to better liaise with citizens on climate and development.
Email from David Pollock, Re: adding council members
Resident opposition stating that expansion reinforces the need for amalgamation.
Email from Mrs. Linda Jeaurond, Re: Regarding council size bylaw
Resident pleading for climate change prioritization over increasing council size.
Email from Ryan Painter, Re: I support increasing council size
Supportive resident note citing population growth projections as rationale for more councillors.
Email from Jim Powell, Re: Council Size
Resident letter from November 2021 opposing the increase and chamber open houses.
Email from Bob and Susan Haines, Re: Make Council size a 2022 Referendum Question
Formal request from residents to let voters decide the council size through a referendum.
Appendix: Community Flyer - INCREASE COUNCIL SIZE FROM 5 TO 7?
Informational sheet summarizing arguments against the council size increase and calling for a referendum.
Letter from Anthony Miller, Re: November 11 2021 Notice of Intent
Letter asking Council to exercise restraint and postpone the motion during the pandemic.
Email from Tony Miller, Re: Increase in council size
Opposition letter stating that larger government should just lead to amalgamation.
Email from Sue-Anne Carter, Re: Council Size Increase
In-depth support from a resident focusing on the 'rubber hits the road' reality of Council debate dynamics.
Letter from Paul & Gayle Mantell, Re: Proposed Development at #8 & #10 Erskine Lane
Resident letter opposing height increases and density in a specific local development project.
Email from The Shergolds, Re: Proposed amendment to zoning # 10 Erskine Lane
Opposition to zoning amendments at 10 Erskine Lane based on emergency evacuation concerns.
Email from Melissa Murray, Re: Support for additional councillors in VIew Royal
Resident letter supporting Council growth to better reflect community changes.
Email from Ryan Painter, Re: Support for expanding the number of councillors (April 2021)
Early support correspondence emphasizing the vital role of local representation and gender diversity.
DRAFT: COUNCIL SIZE INCREASE BYLAW NO. 1086, 2022
Draft version of the bylaw to increase Council size for signature by Mayor and Corporate Officer.
Presentation: CONSIDERATION OF INCREASE TO COUNCIL SIZE
Staff presentation deck summarizing the proposal, community feedback stats, and 2018 election data.
Email from Bob and Susan Haines (Jan 31 2022), Re: Council Size
Residents stating they are still not convinced and feel the change is being 'sneaked in'.
Email from Jeannie Miller (Jan 31 2022), Re: Considering increase in size of council
Resident reiterating urgency NOT to increase size.
Email from Mark Cafley and Nancy Brooks, Re: Changes to View Royal Council
Detailed opposition letter citing concerns about strategic or political motivation during a health emergency.
Email from DON MACAULAY (Feb 1 2022), Re: Changing View Royal Council Size
Resident expressing disappointment with perceived bias in the staff report regarding voter intelligence.
Email from Barney and Jose Pratt, Re: New Council Members
Resident letter stating they have heard 'no talk' in favour of more councillors in the community.
COUNCIL SIZE INCREASE BYLAW NO. 1086, 2022
Final copy of the bylaw increase for reading at the February 1, 2022 meeting.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL BYLAW NO. 1083: A BYLAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BYLAW CD-27
Amendment to creating a Comprehensive Development (Island Highway - Portage) Zone for specific land parcels.
Zoning Map Schedule 1: Bylaw No. 1083, 2022
Map showing subject properties and surrounding context for the CD-27 zoning amendment.