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TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL MINUTES OF AN INAUGURAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2021

January 18, 2022Pages 7–169 sections

Minutes from the inaugural council meeting on December 7, 2021, detailing various committee and board appointments for the upcoming year.

3.a Minutes of the Council meeting held December 7, 2021
December 7, 2021Councillor Kowalewich served as Acting MayorAppointments for Standing Committees, CRD Board, and other external boards were finalizedMeeting terminated at 7:11 p.m.

TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL

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MINUTES OF AN INAUGURAL COUNCIL MEETING

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HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2021

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VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE - COUNCIL CHAMBERS

PRESENT WERE: Councillor Kowalewich, Acting Mayor Councillor Lemon Councillor Mattson Councillor Rogers

REGRETS: Mayor Screech

PRESENT ALSO: K. Anema, Chief Administrative Officer S. Jones, Director of Corporate Administration/Corporate Officer L. Chase, Director of Development Services J. Rosenberg, Director of Engineering S. Vella, Manager of Accounting E. Bolster, Deputy Corporate Officer 0 members of the public 0 members of the press

  1. CALL TO ORDER – Acting Mayor Kowalewich called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

  2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Lemon

THAT the agenda be approved as presented. CARRIED

  1. MINUTES, RECEIPT & ADOPTION OF

a) Minutes of the Council meeting held November 16, 2021

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held November 16, 2021 be adopted as presented. CARRIED

  1. MAYOR’S REPORT

Acting Mayor Kowalewich acknowledged that today is the 20th anniversary of Elements Casino’s opening in View Royal and reminded the public that the holiday lighting contest, Light up View Royal, is happening again this year.

a) Appointment of Committee of the Whole

Acting Mayor Kowalewich announced the Mayor’s appointments to the Standing Committees of Council, as outlined in Schedule A, a copy of which is attached hereto and forms a part of these minutes.

b) Appointment of Representatives to other Committees, Commissions and Boards

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Lemon

THAT the appointment of representatives to other Committees, Commissions and Boards as outlined in Schedule B, items 1 through 25, a copy of which is attached hereto and forms a part of these minutes, be endorsed. CARRIED

c) Miscellaneous Appointments

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Lemon

THAT the selection for miscellaneous appointments, as outlined in Schedule C – items 1 through 4, a copy of which is attached hereto and forms a part of these minutes, be endorsed. CARRIED

d) Approval of Tag Days

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Lemon

THAT the Tag Days for 2022, as outlined in Schedule D, a copy of which is attached hereto and forms a part of these minutes, be endorsed. CARRIED

e) Appointment of Liaisons and Alternate to Advisory Committees

Acting Mayor Kowalewich announced the selection for Liaisons and Alternates to the Community Development Advisory Committee and Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee as outlined in Schedule E – items 1 and 2, a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of these minutes.

  1. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS

  2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD

  3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

  4. REPORTS

8.1 STAFF REPORTS

8.2 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RESOLUTIONS

8.3 OTHER REPORTS

a) Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors meeting held October 14, 2021

Acting Mayor Kowalewich noted there was a grand opening for the Juan de Fuca hockey rink and childcare facility at West Shore Parks and Recreation on December 6, 2021. He stated that the West Shore Parks and Recreation 2022 budget has been approved by the Board of Directors.

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Lemon

THAT the minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors meeting held October 14, 2021 be received. CARRIED

  1. CORRESPONDENCE

9.1 FOR ACTION

9.2 FOR INFORMATION

  1. BYLAWS

a) Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1071, 2021, Amendment Bylaw No. 1082, 2021 A Bylaw to Amend Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1071, 2021

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

THAT Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1071, 2021, Amendment Bylaw No. 1082, 2021 be adopted. CARRIED

  1. NEW BUSINESS

  2. QUESTION PERIOD

  3. MOTIONS & NOTICES OF MOTION

  4. CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION

  5. TERMINATION

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon

THAT this meeting now terminate. Time: 7:11 p.m. CARRIED

MAYOR CORPORATE OFFICER

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SCHEDULE A

STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL

  1. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Members: All members of Council

Chairs of Sub-committees:

  • Mayor David Screech, Chair, Finance & Administration
  • Councillor Gery Lemon, Chair, Protective Services & Community Services
  • Councillor Ron Mattson, Chair, Planning & Development
  • Councillor John Rogers, Chair, Parks, Recreation & Environment
  • Councillor Damian Kowalewich, Chair, Public Works & Transportation
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SCHEDULE B

OTHER COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS

THAT the following be appointed as Directors, Representatives, Liaisons, Delegates and Alternates effective December 2021 to December 2022, except where the term is listed otherwise:

  1. CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT ARTS COMMISSION Representative: Councillor Gery Lemon

  2. CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT BOARD Director: Mayor David Screech Alternate: Councillor Damian Kowalewich

  3. CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT CLIMATE ACTION STEERING COMMITTEE Representative: Councillor Gery Lemon Alternate: Councillor John Rogers

  4. CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL BOARD Director: Mayor David Screech Alternate: Councillor Damian Kowalewich

  5. CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT HOUSING TRUST FUND COMMISSION Representative: Mayor David Screech

  6. CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY COMMISSION Representative: Councillor John Rogers Alternate: Mayor David Screech

  7. CAPITAL REGION EMERGENCY SERVICE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INC. (CREST) Director: Mayor David Screech

  8. COLQUITZ/GORGE WATERSHED SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA INITIATIVE Representative: Councillor Ron Mattson

  9. ESQUIMALT HARBOUR ADVISORY COMMITTEE Representative: Councillor Ron Mattson

  10. FRIENDS OF COLE ISLAND SOCIETY Representative: Councillor John Rogers

  11. GORGE WATERWAY INITIATIVE Citizen Representative: Angela Hanes (to November 2022)

  12. GREATER VICTORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY Representative: Councillor Gery Lemon

  13. JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT/MUNICIPAL COMMITTEE Representative: Councillor Damian Kowalewich

  14. JUAN DE FUCA WATER DISTRIBUTION COMMISSION Representative: Councillor John Rogers Alternate: Councillor Ron Mattson

  15. MUNICIPAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION Delegate: Mayor David Screech Alternate: Councillor John Rogers Alternate: Councillor Ron Mattson

  16. PARENTS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE Representative: Councillor Damian Kowalewich

  17. POLICE BUILDING LIAISON COMMITTEE Representative: Mayor David Screech

  18. SOUTH ISLAND PROSPERITY ASSOCIATION Representative: Mayor David Screech

  19. TE’MEXW TREATY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Representative: Mayor David Screech Alternate: Councillor Gery Lemon

  20. VICTORIA FAMILY COURT AND YOUTH JUSTICE COMMITTEE Representative: Councillor Ron Mattson Citizen Representative: Adam Flint

  21. VIEW ROYAL READING CENTRE Representative: Mayor David Screech

  22. WESTSHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Representative: Councillor Damian Kowalewich

  23. WESTSHORE COMMUNITY POLICING ADVISORY COMMITTEE Representative: Councillor Gery Lemon

  24. WESTSHORE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Representative: Councillor Damian Kowalewich

  25. WESTSHORE PARKS AND RECREATION OWNERS Representative: Mayor David Screech

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SCHEDULE C

MISCELLANEOUS APPOINTMENTS

  1. ACTING MAYOR

2022

  • December 2021 to February 2022: Councillor Damian Kowalewich
  • March 2022 to May 2022: Councillor Gery Lemon
  • June 2022 to August 2022: Councillor John Rogers
  • September 2022 to November 2022: Councillor Ron Mattson

  1. SIGNING OFFICERS Mayor David Screech or Acting Mayor

  2. AUDITORS MNP LLP Suite 400, MNP Place, 345 Wallace Street Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5B6

  3. BANKERS TD Canada Trust Branch 9955 309 Burnside Road West Victoria, BC

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SCHEDULE D

(Note: Tag Days are designated days for local clubs and organizations to fundraise within the municipality.)

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
  • BC Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society
  • BC Lions Society
  • Canadian Cancer Society
  • Child-Find Victoria
  • Diabetes Canada
  • Girl Guides of Canada
  • Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon
  • Kiwanis Club
  • Parent Support Services Society of BC
  • Rotary International
  • Royal Canadian Legion (Poppy Campaign)
  • Scouts Canada
  • The Salvation Army
  • United Way
  • Vancouver Island Multiple Sclerosis Society
  • View Royal Firefighters’ Association
  • West Shore Chamber of Commerce

Any Cadet Group of the Armed Forces Any other Auxiliary to the Service Clubs herein stated

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SCHEDULE E

ADVISORY COMMITTEES – 2022

THAT the following be appointed as Liaisons and Alternates for the year 2022:

  1. PARKS, RECREATION & ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
  • Liaison: Councillor Ron Mattson
  • Liaison: Councillor Gery Lemon
  • Alternate: Mayor David Screech
  1. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
  • Liaison: Councillor John Rogers
  • Liaison: Councillor Damian Kowalewich
  • Alternate: Mayor David Screech
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