TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022

TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL

MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING

HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 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 J. Chow, Senior Planner E. Bolster, Deputy Corporate Officer

8 members of the public 0 members of the press

1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Screech called the meeting to order at 7:38 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 Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Lemon

THAT the agenda be amended by adding items 11(a-b); AND THAT the agenda be approved as amended. CARRIED

3. MINUTES, RECEIPT & ADOPTION OF

a) Minutes of the Special Council meeting held May 31, 2022

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held May 31, 2022 be adopted as presented. CARRIED

b) Minutes of the Public Hearing held May 17, 2022

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing held May 17, 2022 be adopted as presented. CARRIED

c) Minutes of the Council meeting held May 17, 2022

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held May 17, 2022 be adopted as presented. CARRIED

d) Minutes of the Special Council meeting held April 26, 2022

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held April 26, 2022 be adopted as presented. CARRIED

4. MAYOR’S REPORT

The Mayor thanked Mr. LaFortune, Ms. Huber, Esquimalt Nation and Songhees Nation, staff, and the Fire Department for working together to make the totem pole raising ceremony on May 28, 2022 a success. He noted the totem pole is a beautiful piece of public art that is a display of friendship and community.

He also thanked staff, local businesses, and Elements Casino for a successful Volunteer Appreciation Dinner that was also held on May 28, 2022.

5. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS

6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD

7. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

a) UBCM Resolution

1. Family Physician Crisis

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Lemon

C-55-22 THAT the following resolution be forwarded to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities 2022 Convention:

“WHEREAS British Columbia’s system of family physicians is in crisis and it is estimated that close to one million British Columbians – 20 percent of the population – is without a family doctor and therefore without longitudinal care;

AND WHEREAS many senior citizens, people with chronic health concerns and those requiring prescription refills and regular health check-ups are without a reliable means of care as doctors leave their practices through retirement and for other health care opportunities, walk-in clinics close and hospital emergency rooms are overwhelmed;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that UBCM call on the Province of BC to address this crisis with the urgency of any state of emergency and work with the Doctors of BC and Divisions of Family Practice throughout British Columbia for a solution that will rebuild the family practice system so that citizens of BC can be confident of having a doctor to call their own.” CARRIED

8. REPORTS

8.1 STAFF REPORTS

a) Environmental Development Permit No. 2022/04 – 53 Knollwood Road

1. Report dated June 2, 2022 from the Senior Planner The Senior Planner gave an overview of the report to Council.

2. Comments from the Applicant D. Ko, Tyco Design, applicant, and J. Michiel, owner, and Council discussed the location, anticipated longevity, and appearance of the gabion wall; depth of the wall at a king tide; and landscaping, including tree planting.

3. Comments from the Public

4. Correspondence

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich

C-56-22 THAT Development Permit Application No. 2022/04 be approved as per the June 2, 2022 report from the Senior Planner titled “Environmental Development Permit No. 2021/04 – 53 Knollwood Road”;

AND THAT Development Permit Application No. 2022/04 include the following conditions:

1. Work in the development permit area is to be: a. monitored by a Registered Professional Biologist; b. conducted in accordance with the report titled “Environmental Review for 53 Knollwood Road, Victoria, BC” prepared by Fish-KW Environmental, dated April 12, 2022; and c. concluded with a letter of completion from the Registered Professional Biologist indicating how the recommendations of the Environmental Review were met.
2. Areas where storm water is to be conveyed downslope by pipe must be constructed and restored under the direction of a Registered Professional Biologist and a geotechnical engineer;
3. Retaining walls and other slope stability works are to be designed by a geotechnical engineer, inspected and certified that they will be safe for the use intended in accordance with the “Proposed Retaining Walls & Pool” report prepared by Ryzuk Geotechnical dated November 16, 2021 with updated plans dated April 12, 2022; and
4. A security deposit for landscaping and protection of the natural environment must be provided prior to commencing alteration of land.

AND FURTHER THAT Development Permit Application No. 2022/04 include the following variances:

1. Variance to Section 4.8.9 of Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014 to vary the maximum permitted height of retaining walls from 1.2m to 2.0m; and
2. Variance to Section 4.8.10 of Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014 to vary the minimum height to horizontal separation ratio for unreinforced walls from 1:2 to 1:1.5. CARRIED

b) Temporary Sign Permit No. 2022/02 – 258 Helmcken Road

1. Report dated June 2, 2022 from the Senior Planner

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich

C-57-22 THAT Sign Permit No. 2022/02 be approved for a period of two years as per the June 2, 2022 report from the Senior Planner titled “Temporary Sign Permit No. 2022/020 – 258 Helmcken Road”. CARRIED

c) Disposition of Park Land to the Capital Regional District – AAP Determination and Certification and Notice of Disposition

1. Report dated May 31, 2022 from the Corporate Officer

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

C-58-22 THAT the Notice of Disposition provided as Attachment “B” to the Corporate Officer’s May 31, 2022 report titled “Disposition of Park Land to the Capital Regional District – AAP Determination and Certification and Notice of Disposition” be approved. CARRIED

d) Active Transportation Network Plan Update – Engagement Strategy

1. Report dated June 1, 2022 from the Director of Engineering The Director of Engineering gave a summary of the report to Council.

Council and staff discussed timing, advertising, survey content, and engagement options.

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich

THAT the report dated June 1, 2022 from the Director of Engineering titled “Active Transportation Network Plan Update – Engagement Strategy” be received for information. CARRIED

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 April 14, 2022

Council discussed the construction of the skatepark, use of the lawn bowling greens, aquatic programming, energy report, reopening of the Seniors’ Centre, and discounted rate opportunities.

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

THAT the minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors meeting held April 14, 2022 be received. CARRIED