Council Meeting/Documents/Letter dated December 14, 2020 from J. Marr, CRD, Re: Development Permit - 2000 West Park Lane
Correspondence
Letter dated December 14, 2020 from J. Marr, CRD, Re: Development Permit - 2000 West Park Lane
July 19, 2022Pages 165–1673 sections
Correspondence from the Capital Regional District (CRD) Integrated Water Services regarding water supply and fire flow requirements for the project.
December 14, 2020Fire flow requirement: 10,000 L/min2000 West Park Lane
STRATEGIC PRIORITY - ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
GOALS:
- Respond to the declared climate action emergency by reducing greenhouse gas emissions in our community
- Support climate change mitigation and adaptation measures with an emphasis on transportation systems and energy efficient buildings
- Accelerate a transition to low carbon transportation modes within the Town
- Support community preparation for climate change impacts with respect to sea level rise, storm surge, forest fires, food security, and other extreme weather events
| 2021 PROJECTS & INITIATIVES | OUTCOME |
|---|---|
| Update and adopt an amendment to the 2012 Community Climate Action Plan | The Community Climate Action Strategy was initiated August 2021 with anticipated completion February 2022. |
| Update Tree Protection Bylaw to recognize loss of tree canopy in land development | In progress. Scheduled to be presented to Committee of the Whole on January 11, 2022. |
| Engage a building energy auditor to assess all municipal buildings and develop a strategy to improve the energy efficiency of the buildings, with supplementary funding from BC Hydro/Fortis | The project proposal is included in the 2022-2026 Financial Plan. |
| Develop resident owner program to improve energy efficiency of existing housing stock (i.e. oil or gas furnace, window replacement) | Complete. Grant program for heat pump conversion initiated October 1, 2021. |
| Develop and implement a municipal fleet and equipment policy to prioritize low-emission vehicles and equipment | The policy update in progress. |
| Work with car-share companies to establish presence in View Royal | Staff initiated contact with MODO and met in August 2021. Issues identified in successful co-op implementation include density, and avoiding gaps in service areas. |
| Develop a sea-level rise and storm surge mitigation and adaptation policy | Initial policy developed and approved by Council. Additional refinement likely in response to latest IPCC report. |
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY - FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY & SERVICE EXCELLENCE
GOALS:
- Confidence in the fiscal health and financial sustainability of the Town
- Diversified revenue base
- Predictable property tax and user fee increases
- Citizen satisfaction with services and value
| 2021 PROJECTS & INITIATIVES | OUTCOME |
|---|---|
| Complete Asset Management Plan, considering options to minimize infrastructure deficit | Asset replacement funding plan report presented in June 2021. Long-term financial model to support Asset Management decisions and Asset Management Policy development are included in the 2022-2026 Financial Plan. |
| Develop Long-term Financial Plan that incorporates implications of Asset Management Plan and funding choices | The project proposal is included in the 2022-2026 Financial Plan. Costs may be offset if further grant applications are approved. |
| Continue to improve relationships with the business community to build business friendly reputation - annual business mixer; Island-wide mobile business licence; online business licence renewals and applications; consider expanded Home Occupation definition; engage with South Island Prosperity Project annually | Online business licence search and renewal functionality was launched in November 2020. Annual business mixer was cancelled in 2021 due to COVID-19. |
| Include future staffing level requirements for all five-years in the financial plan | This is included in the 2022-2026 Financial Plan. |
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY - GOOD GOVERNANCE
GOALS:
- Strong and active citizen participation in community engagement in Town of View Royal meetings, open houses, survey, budget development
- Strong constructive relationships with neighbouring municipalities, Songhees Nation, Esquimalt Nation, and in relations at the CRD
- Respectful, constructive Council relationships
| 2021 PROJECTS & INITIATIVES | OUTCOME |
|---|---|
| Explore partnership with West Shore Parks & Recreation Society for programming in View Royal’s parks and neighbourhoods | Delayed to 2022 due to COVID-19. |
| Arrange intermunicipal events celebrating park connections between Colwood, Esquimalt, Langford, Saanich, CRD Parks and View Royal | Delayed to 2022 due to COVID-19. |
| Develop an acknowledgement of traditional territories in Town of View Royal and develop policy regarding its use | Complete. Policy 0100- 052 was approved by Council on February 16, 2021. Territorial acknowledgements are in place for Council meetings. |
| Develop Council code of conduct | Complete. |
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Extracted from: 2022 07 19 Council agenda - Agenda - Pdf