MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022
Minutes from the regular council meeting on June 21, 2022, recording decisions on several staff reports, bylaws, and correspondence.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL
MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 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 D. Christenson, Director of Finance L. Chase, Director of Development Services I. Leung, Director of Engineering J. Chow, Senior Planner E. Bolster, Deputy Corporate Officer
2 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 and that today is National Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Lemon
THAT the agenda be approved as presented. CARRIED
3. MINUTES, RECEIPT & ADOPTION OF
a) Minutes of the Council meeting held June 7, 2022
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon
THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held June 7, 2022 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
b) Minutes of the Public Hearing held June 7, 2022
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon
THAT the minute of the Public Hearing held June 7, 2022 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
c) Minutes of the Public Hearing held June 7, 2022
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon
THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing held June 7, 2022 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
4. MAYOR’S REPORT
5. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
a) B. Gregg, SitePath Consulting Ltd., Re: Proposal for Communication Site at 94 Talcott Road
Mr. Gregg gave a presentation to Council regarding the proposed communications tower at 94 Talcott Road, specifically noting:
- the objective to ensure continued, dependable wireless service in the face of a required relocation;
- land use context and location adjacent to the Highway 1 corridor;
- site plan and tower profile as well as photo simulations;
- the consultation process set out by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and results; and
- a request for land use concurrence in the form of a resolution or letter.
Council and Mr. Gregg discussed the alternate sites, lease arrangements, negotiation process, areas of service, remuneration for towers within View Royal, equipment storage at the base of the tower, challenges associated in finding suitable locations, and shared tower structures.
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon
C-62-22 THAT, in response to Rogers Communications’ proposed 33.0-metre tall monopole tower at the BC Housing Management Commission’s property located at 94 Talcott Road, the Town provide a letter of land use concurrence to Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada noting that:
- the Town is satisfied with Rogers’ consultation process, as outlined in ISED’s default Public Consultation process;
- the proposed design and location are acceptable; and
- the Town has been consulted and concurs with the tower location;
AND THAT, as the Town no longer receives a grant for the property at 94 Talcott Road, the Mayor write to the BC Housing Management Commission to request the Town be provided with a portion of the monopole tower lease revenue. CARRIED
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD
7. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
8. REPORTS
8.1 STAFF REPORTS
a) Proposed Overhead Cable Car Gondola Transit Connector
- Report dated June 10, 2022 from the Director of Engineering
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
THAT the report dated June 10, 2022 from the Director of Engineering titled “Proposed Overhead Cable Car Gondola Transit Connector” be received. CARRIED
b) Helmcken Bay Pump Station Upgrade Tender Award
- Report dated June 14, 2022 from the Engineering Technologist
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
C-63-22 THAT the 2022 Helmcken Bay Sanitary Lift Station Upgrade Contract be awarded to G&E Contracting Ltd. in the amount of $552,300.00 plus GST. CARRIED
c) Elements Casino Liquor License Referral
- Report dated June 16, 2022 from the Director of Development Services
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
C-64-22 THAT the Town of View Royal opt out of the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch’s request for a resolution commenting on the application to amend the liquor license at Elements Casino Victoria located at 1708 Island Highway. CARRIED
8.2 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RESOLUTIONS
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
C-65-22 THAT the Town’s UBCM Island Rail Corridor resolution be sent to all Vancouver Island councils. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
C-66-22 THAT the Town of View Royal participate in the Capital Regional District led Regional Public Electric Vehicle Charging Network project grant application to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure (ICIP) CleanBC Communities Fund grant program;
AND THAT the Town of View Royal supply sites found in Attachment 1 of the June 9, 2022 Committee of the Whole report from the Senior Planner titled “Regional Public Electric Vehicle Charging Network Project Grant Application” to install four level 2 public EV charging stations. CARRIED
8.3 OTHER REPORTS
a) Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors meeting held May 12, 2022
Council discussed the 55+ BC Games and pickleball courts.
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
THAT the minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors meeting held May 12, 2022 be received. CARRIED
b) Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Annual General Meeting held June 17, 2021
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
THAT the minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Annual General Meeting held June 17, 2021 be received. CARRIED
9. CORRESPONDENCE
9.1 FOR ACTION
9.2 FOR INFORMATION
a) Letter dated June 13, 2022 from Z. Cobb, Founder & CEO, Shorefast, Re: South Island Prosperity Project
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Lemon
C-67-22 THAT the letter dated June 13, 2022 from Z. Cobb, Founder & CEO, Shorefast, Re: South Island Prosperity Project be forwarded to all Capital Regional District councils with a copy to the South Island Prosperity Project. CARRIED
b) Letter dated May 31, 2022 from T. Morrison, CREST Chair, Re: Synopsis of CREST’s Significant Milestones
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
THAT the letter dated May 31, 2022 from T. Morrison, CREST Chair, Re: Synopsis of CREST’s Significant Milestones be received for information. CARRIED
10. BYLAWS
a) Draft Amendment to Oath of Office Bylaw No. 901, 2014
- Report dated June 14, 2022 form the Director of Corporate Administration
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon
THAT the report dated June 14, 2022 from the Director of Corporate Administration titled “Draft Amendment to Oath of Office Bylaw No. 901, 2014” be received. CARRIED
- Oath of Office Bylaw No. 901, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1102, 2022 A Bylaw to Amend the Oath of Office Bylaw No. 901, 2014
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon
THAT Oath of Office Bylaw No. 901, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1102, 2022 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED
b) Town of View Royal Building Bylaw No. 786, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 1103, 2022 A Bylaw to Amend Building Bylaw No. 786, 2010
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT Town of View Royal Building Bylaw No. 786, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 1103, 2022 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED
c) Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1101, 2022 A Bylaw to Amend the Zoning Bylaw with Respect to Creating the CD-26: Comprehensive Development (Glentana Village) Zone
MOVED BY: Councillor Lemon SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
THAT Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1101, 2022 be adopted. CARRIED
11. NEW BUSINESS
12. QUESTION PERIOD
13. MOTIONS & NOTICES OF MOTION
14. RISING REPORT
15. CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION
16. TERMINATION
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Lemon
THAT this meeting now terminate.
Time: 7:55 p.m. CARRIED
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