2022 01 18 Council Agenda - Agenda - Pdf
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL MINUTES OF AN INAUGURAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2021
Minutes from the inaugural council meeting on December 7, 2021, detailing various committee and board appointments for the upcoming year.
PETITION & DELEGATION REQUEST FORM - Mark Stitt
A formal request by Mark Stitt to address council regarding the location of an accessory building in a flanking yard.
Front and Flanking Yard 55 Fenton Place Restrictions Presentation Materials
Supporting documents and photographs for the delegation regarding 55 Fenton Place, arguing for the necessity of an accessory building in the flanking yard due to site constraints.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL REPORT: Electric Vehicle Charging User Fees
Staff report recommending the implementation of user fees for Town-owned electric vehicle charging stations to cover maintenance and electricity costs.
Electric Vehicle Charging User Fees Presentation Slides
Slide deck summarizing EV charging usage data and comparing fee structures across other local municipalities.
MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION & ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Minutes from the November advisory committee meeting covering parks wayfinding, fossil fuel divestment, and invasive species removal.
RE: Wounded Warrior Run BC 2022
Correspondence from Wounded Warrior Run BC requesting awareness support and a $2,000 donation for their 2022 event.
Letter regarding Eradication of Lymantria Moth Population
Notification from the Ministry of Forests regarding planned aerial spray treatments for gypsy moths in the View Royal area.
Re: Elected Officials - Parental Leave
Correspondence and policy draft from the District of North Saanich regarding parental leave provisions for elected officials.
Correspondence regarding Increasing size of Council - John and Seona Stephen
Email from residents opposing the increase in council size from 5 to 7 members due to unnecessary costs.
Correspondence regarding # of councilors - Jane Devonshire
Correspondence suggesting that the council size issue be put to a referendum and that funds be redirected to climate action.
Correspondence regarding Increase in View Royal council - Brian Tetlow
Email from a resident supporting the increase of council to a mayor plus six council members.
Correspondence regarding Increased council size - Jim Powell
Email from a resident opposing the council size increase, citing sufficient representation ratios in neighboring municipalities.
Correspondence regarding COUNCIL SIZE - Robert and Patricia Herbert
Email objecting to the proposal of adding two new councillors and renovating council chambers.
Correspondence regarding Consideration of Increase to Council Size - Ken H. Newman
Email in favor of increasing the council size to seven members for better decision making and workload sharing.
Correspondence regarding 7 counsellors - Dan McDonald
Correspondence critical of the council expansion process and seeking more transparency on the township-to-city conversion.
Correspondence regarding No to Adding extra Council - Heather Nguyen
Email from taxpayers opposing the addition of new council members based on the size of the town.
Fwd: Notice of VFCYJC Annual General Meeting on January 19, 2022
Email notice regarding the upcoming AGM for the Victoria Family Court and Youth Justice Committee and their transition to a delegated commission.
Notice of Annual General Meeting - Victoria Family Court and Youth Justice Committee
Meeting notice for the AGM of the Victoria Family Court and Youth Justice Committee scheduled for January 19, 2022.
Procedures, Policies, and Community Charter Working Group Report
A report reviewing procedures and policies relating to formalizing meetings and following CRD policies for the VFCYJ committee.
PRIORITIES-GRANTS WORK GROUP MINUTES OF MEETING
Minutes from the Priorities-Grants Work Group meeting discussing grant criteria, application forms, and submission dates.
CRD Review of Youth and Family Court Committee Service: Recommendations as a result of consultation
Letter from CRD Corporate Services detailing recommendations for the reorganization of the Victoria Youth and Family Court Committee into a delegated commission.
Schedule 'A' - Mandate and Objectives Summaries
Summaries of proposed and existing mandates for the Family Court Committee based on various Acts and city models.
APPENDIX H - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMMITTEE REORGANIZATION
Specific list of recommendations for the reorganization of the VFCYJ Committee, including mandate definitions and meeting schedules.
Priorities Sub-Committee Form for Good and Services Submissions
Blank application form for grant and extraordinary committee expense submissions.
Memo Re: Priorities Application Form updating
Memorandum from Marcie McLean regarding updates to the Priorities Application Form and grant uptake timing.
SUCCESSION PLANNING-MEETINGS WORK GROUP REPORT
Report reviewing policies regarding member term limits, succession planning, and meeting frequency for the VFC&YJC.
Correspondence from Justice Services Branch to Cynthia Day
Response from the A/Assistant Deputy Minister regarding the transition of the committee to a delegated commission.
Email: Happy New Year and 2021 Green Team Recap
Email from Amanda Evans summarizing the accomplishments of the Greater Victoria Green Team in 2021.
Connecting Communities Through Hands-on Conservation - 2021 Impacts
Visual impact report and media coverage highlights for Green Teams Canada in the Lower Mainland and Greater Victoria.
Greater Victoria Green Team Report: View Royal 2018 - 2021
A detailed table and testimonial report of Green Team activities specifically within the Town of View Royal from 2018 to 2021.
Email: Not in favour of increasing council
Citizen email expressing opposition to the proposal of increasing the size of the town council.
Letter from UBCM re: 2019-B154 Groundwater Extraction
Correspondence from the UBCM President regarding a request to follow up with the provincial government on groundwater extraction issues.
News Article: City looking for ways to block bottling of groundwater in Salmon Arm
News article regarding the City of Salmon Arm's efforts to prohibit commercial groundwater bottling via zoning bylaws.
Email: Proposal to Increase Size of View Royal Town Council
Detailed email from Rick Baker supporting the increase of Council size to seven members to enhance community engagement.
Letter re: Capital Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Indicator Report
Cover letter from the CRD Board Chair transmitting the annual Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) Indicator Report.
REPORT TO PLANNING AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE - Regional Growth Strategy Indicator Report
Staff report providing an overview of the 20 indicators used to measure progress toward RGS targets and objectives.
Regional Growth Strategy Indicator Report 2021 (Cover Page)
Cover page and blank page for the 2021 RGS Indicator Report.
RGS INDICATORS – AT A GLANCE
Infographic dashboard showing the status of various RGS indicators across categories like Growth, Environment, and Transportation.
Regional Growth Strategy Indicator Report 2021 - Contents and Overview
The contents page and overview section of the detailed 2021 RGS Indicator Report.
RGS Indicator Report - CRD 2021
A detailed report from the Capital Regional District monitoring progress toward the 2038 targets of the Regional Growth Strategy (RGS).
Email dated December 5, 2021 from L. Pakos, Re: Increase in Council Size
An email expressing support for adding two additional members to the View Royal Council to better distribute the committee workload.
Letter dated January 14, 2022 from C. Reser, Re: Increase in Council Size
A formal letter strongly opposing the proposal to increase council size, citing it as an unnecessary misuse of taxpayer funds.
Email dated January 17, 2022 from Barron Carswell, Re: View Royal Council Size
An email suggesting that the decision to increase Council size should be put to taxpayers as a non-binding ballot question in the 2022 election.
Email dated January 17, 2022 from Denis Miron, Re: Questions for the open house
An email submitted for an open house questioning the specific responsibilities of new councillors and how they would represent diverse demographics.
Email dated January 17, 2022 from Barry Fisher, Re: Open House, Jan 17, 2022
An email opposing the increase in council members, arguing it would lead to a 'top heavy' and bloated operation that consumes excessive management time.
Email dated January 18, 2022 from margaret and Ian Brown, Re: Expanding Council
An email opposing council expansion and recommending those funds be used for climate mitigation initiatives like heat pumps and electric vehicles.
Email dated January 18, 2022 from Linda Jeaurond, Re: proposed council increase from 4 to 6
An email suggesting the council increase proposal be put on the fall election ballot, citing other budgetary concerns like IT upgrades and 911 dispatching costs.
REZONING APPLICATION 2021/01 – 167, 169, AND 171 ISLAND HIGHWAY
Staff report recommending that Council give first and second reading to a rezoning bylaw for a proposed 5-storey, 82-unit apartment building.
Attachment 1 Site Location Plan
A map showing the location of the subject properties at 167, 169, and 171 Island Highway relative to Portage Park and Four Mile Brewpub.
Attachment 2 Air photo
An aerial photograph highlighting the three lots involved in the rezoning application for 167, 169, and 171 Island Highway.
Attachment 3 Justification Letter
A letter from Urban West Architecture justifying the proposed multi-residential development, detailing design principles, sustainability, and OCP compliance.
Attachment 4 Architectural Plans
A set of architectural drawings for 'Portage Park Residences,' including site plans, renderings, elevations, and floor plans.
Attachment 4: Portage Park Residences - Level 5 & Roof Plans, Unit Plans, Elevations, and Sections
A set of architectural drawings by Urban West Architecture for the Portage Park Residences project, detailed for rezoning purposes.
Attachment 5: Portage Park Residences - Landscape Concept Plan
A landscape concept plan for the development site detailing softscape features, tree retention/removal, and proposed plantings.
Attachment 6: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011 - Relevant Official Community Plan Policies
An extract of specific policies from the Official Community Plan used to evaluate the proposed development's alignment with town land use and sustainability goals.
Attachment 7: Portage Park Residences - Traffic Impact Assessment
A technical report by WATT Consulting Group analyzing existing traffic conditions and projecting the impact of the proposed 87-unit development on the surrounding road network.
Attachment 8: Conceptual Servicing Brief - 167/169/171 Island Highway
An engineering assessment of the storm, sanitary, and water infrastructure requirements for the Portage Park Residences development.
APPENDIX E: CRD WATER INFORMATION
Supporting technical documentation regarding CRD water infrastructure and hydrant flow curves for the proposed development at 167/169/171 Island Highway.
APPENDIX F: FUS FIRE FLOW CALCULATION
Technical fire flow calculations based on the Underwriters Guide for the development at 167-171 Island Highway.
MEMORANDUM: Transportation Demand Management Review
A consultant report from Watt Consulting Group reviewing the transportation context and proposing strategies to reduce parking demand for the 82-unit multi-family building.
Attachment 10: Aerial Rendering and Street Views (A020-A024)
Architectural visualizations and material palettes for the Portage Park Residences project prepared by Urban West Architecture.
PRESENTATION: REZONING 2021/01 - 167, 169, 171 Island Highway
A staff slide deck explaining the purpose of Rezoning 2021/01, the proposed CD-27 zone, and staff recommendations for the project.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL BYLAW NO. 1083
A bylaw to amend the zoning for 167, 169, and 171 Island Highway to create the CD-27 Comprehensive Development (Island Highway - Portage) Zone.