MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022
Minutes from the regular council meeting which included discussions on grant-in-aid requests, climate action strategy, and fire dispatch contracts.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL
MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 17, 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 S. Jones, Director of Corporate Administration D. Christenson, Director of Finance L. Chase, Director of Development Services I. Leung, Director of Engineering P. Hurst, Director of Protective Services J. Chow, Senior Planner E. Bolster, Deputy Corporate Officer 10 members of the public 0 members of the press
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Screech called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m.
The Mayor acknowledged that the meeting is being held on the traditional territory of the Songhees Nation and Esquimalt Nation.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOVED BY: Councillor Lemon SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
THAT the agenda be approved as presented. CARRIED
3. MINUTES, RECEIPT & ADOPTION OF
a) Minutes of the Council meeting held May 3, 2022
MOVED BY: Councillor Lemon SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held May 3, 2022 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
b) Minutes of the Special Council meeting held May 10, 2022
MOVED BY: Councillor Lemon SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
THAT the minute of the Special Council meeting held May 10, 2022 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
4. MAYOR’S REPORT
5. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
a) K. Gray, Mill Bay and District Conservation Society, Re: Request for Grant-in-Aid
Mr. Gray gave a presentation to Council regarding the Mill Bay and District Conservation Society’s Coho Enhancement project. He requested a grant-in-aid to assist in purchasing a shipping container to house project equipment at Shawnigan Lake School.
Council and Mr. Gray discussed the project, engagement with Peninsula Streams, funding sources, and other government support.
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
C-47-22 THAT a $1,500 grant in aid be provided to the Mill Bay and District Conservation Society towards the purchase of a shipping container to house equipment for their Coho Enhancement Project. CARRIED
b) G. Pearce, Municipal Consultant, Re: Proposed Overhead Cable Car Gondola Transit Connector
Mr. Pearce gave a presentation to Council regarding a proposed overhead cable car gondola transit connector to address commuter traffic issues between the Westshore and Esquimalt. He requested that the Town contribute $20,000 toward a joint pre-feasibility study with neighbouring municipalities as well as federal and other local agencies to improve year-round public transit.
Council and Mr. Pearce discussed potential security concerns for CFB Esquimalt, content of the joint pre-feasibility study, route options, and funding.
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Lemon
C-48-22 THAT the overhead cable car gondola transit connector proposal be referred to staff. CARRIED
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD
7. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
8. REPORTS
8.1 STAFF REPORTS
a) Community Climate Action Strategy
- Report dated May 11, 2022 from the Senior Planner
The Senior Planner gave a summary of the report to Council.
Council and staff discussed targets, budget for implementation work in future years, compact development, tree retention, transportation, the need for a climate lens, some activity already being undertaken, renewable natural gas, fuel switching, the need for the community to take action, the role of the municipality in informing the community, and the discomfort that will accompany the changes required to reach targets.
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the Community Climate Action Strategy be amended by removing section 1.1 (compact forms of development);
AND THAT the Community Climate Action Strategy be adopted as amended. DEFEATED Mayor Screech and Councillors Kowalewich, Lemon and Rogers opposed
MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Lemon
C-49-22 THAT the Community Climate Action Strategy be adopted. CARRIED Councillor Mattson opposed
b) Fire Department Dispatch Contract
- Report dated May 13, 2022 from the Chief Administrative Officer
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Lemon
C-50-22 THAT the Town of View Royal amend the Fire Dispatch Contract with the City of Surrey;
AND THAT staff be authorized to execute the contract amendment substantially in the form attached to the Chief Administrative Officer’s report dated May 13, 2022 titled “Fire Department Dispatch Contract”. CARRIED
8.2 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RESOLUTIONS
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon
C-51-22 THAT the Town of View Royal continue considering requests for gated access into Town parks on a case-by-case basis. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon
C-52-22 THAT a dedicated special Committee of the Whole meeting be scheduled for May 31, 2022 to review the Draft Official Community Plan prior to referral to Council’s advisory committees. CARRIED
8.3 OTHER REPORTS
9. CORRESPONDENCE
9.1 FOR ACTION
9.2 FOR INFORMATION
10. BYLAWS
a) Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1101, 2022 to Rezone the Glentana Village Land Use Contract Area
- Report dated May 12, 2022 from the Senior Planner
Council and staff discussed the statutory requirement for five per cent park dedication or cash-in-lieu if condominium stratas apply to become bare land stratas, and how the portion of Portage Park within the Land Use Contract area is already zoned for park.
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon
THAT the report dated May 12, 2022 from the Senior Planner titled “Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1101, 2022 to Rezone the Glentana Village Land Use Contract Area” be received. CARRIED
- Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1101, 2022 A Bylaw to Amend the Zoning Bylaw with Respect to Creating the CD-29: Comprehensive Development (Glentana Village) Zone
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon
THAT Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 20104, Amendment Bylaw No. 1101, 2022 be given first and second reading. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon
C-53-22 THAT a Public Hearing for Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1101, 2022 be scheduled for June 7, 2022. CARRIED
b) Election Procedures Bylaw No. 989, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 1075, 2022 A Bylaw to Amend Election Procedures Bylaw No. 989, 2018
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Lemon
THAT Election Procedures Bylaw No. 989, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 1075, 2022 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED Councillor Rogers opposed
c) Sign Bylaw No. 950, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 1076, 2022 A Bylaw to Amend Sign Bylaw No. 950, 2018
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Lemon
THAT Sign Bylaw No. 950, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 1076, 2022 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED Councillor Rogers opposed
d) Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1093, 2022 A Bylaw to Amend the Zoning Bylaw with Respect to Amending the CD-12: Comprehensive Development (Erskine Lane) Zone
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1093, 2022 be given third reading. CARRIED
11. NEW BUSINESS
a) Temporary Use Permit No. 2022/01 – 2 Hospital Way
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
C-54-22 THAT a Public Hearing be scheduled for June 7, 2022 for Temporary Use Permit No. 2022/01 at 2 Hospital Way. CARRIED
12. QUESTION PERIOD
13. MOTIONS & NOTICES OF MOTION
14. RISING REPORT
15. CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
THAT there is a need to have a meeting closed to the public and persons other than the immediate members of Council, officers and employees of the Town, and those identified under Section 91 (2) of the Community Charter shall be excluded on the basis of Section 90(1)(e) – land. CARRIED
15. TERMINATION
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
THAT this meeting now terminate. Time: 9:09 p.m. CARRIED
MAYOR ____________________
CORPORATE OFFICER ____________________
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