2025 03 04 Council Agenda - Agenda - Pdf
MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Official minutes from the regular council meeting held on February 18, 2025, recording decisions on sustainability, safety fencing, and social services grants.
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025
Minutes from a special council meeting focused on a closed session regarding municipal objectives and progress.
12 VICKERY ROAD - REMEDIAL ACTION (COUNCIL REPORT)
Staff report recommending Council initiate remedial action for a residential building at 12 Vickery Road due to ongoing safety violations and non-compliance with building bylaws.
Attachment 1 - Email dated March 27, 2023 from Mark Buesink
Correspondence from the structural engineer of record regarding non-code compliant variations in construction at 12 Vickery Road.
Attachment 2 - Correspondence regarding Request for 2nd Opinion
Emails between the owners and structural engineers seeking a second opinion on the project's structural soundess.
Attachment 3 - Email dated April 25, 2023 regarding third-party review
Email from the Building Inspector requesting a third-party review of the structural engineer's deficiency list.
Attachment 4 - Email dated May 1, 2023 regarding follow up to conversation
Email correspondence regarding the owner's concerns over failing 6x6 posts and the status of the engineering review.
Attachment 5 - REVIEW OF ENGINEERING DETAILS (UNISOL Report)
A third-party structural engineering review report identifying questionable workmanship and alignment issues at 12 Vickery Road.
Attachment 6 - Email dated June 16, 2023 from Thor Tandy
Email forwarding the structural review report and reiterating concerns about the project's workmanship.
Attachment 7 - Email dated July 23, 2023 (Owner Rebuttal)
A detailed rebuttal from property owner Anna Becker addressing the UNISOL structural review and defending the builder's work.
Attachment 8 - Building Code Compliance Report
Building Inspector's report summarizing the history of non-compliance and recommended enforcement actions.
Attachment 9 - Email dated February 29, 2024 (Owner Protest)
Email from the owner protesting the Building Department's refusal to conduct inspections until structural issues are resolved.
Attachment 10 - STOP WORK ORDER – 12 VICKERY RD
Formal notification of a Stop Work Order issued by the Town due to a lack of approved engineering field reviews.
Attachment 11 - Unsafe to Occupy Notice
Formal declaration that the dwelling at 12 Vickery Road is unsafe for occupancy.
Attachment 12 - Notice of Consideration of Registration of Community Charter Section 57 Against Title
Notification to the property owner that Council will consider registering a bylaw contravention notice on the property title.
Attachment 13 - Section 57 Notice Under the Community Charter
Notification that Council passed a resolution to register a Section 57 notice on the property title.
Notice of Contravention of Bylaw
Formal notice directed to the Registrar of Title regarding construction contraventions at 12 Vickery Road.
Local Government Filing - Bylaw Contravention Notice
The land title office filing confirmation for the Section 57 notice.
Attachment 14 - Follow-up letter regarding Section 57 Notice
A follow-up letter to the owner confirming the registration of the Section 57 notice and explaining the process for cancellation.
TITLE SEARCH PRINT
Official land title search record showing current owner and legal notations including the bylaw contravention notice.
Attachment 15 - Correspondence regarding Removal of Do Not Occupy Sign
Email from the Building Inspector refusing to remove the 'Do Not Occupy' sign until structural safety is established.
Attachment 16 - Footing Review (buepoint)
Structural engineering footing inspection report from 2020.
Attachment 17 - Foundation Review (buepoint)
Structural engineering foundation inspection report noting discontinuous rebar.
Attachment 18 - Municipal Water, Storm & Sewer Inspection Report
Town inspection report rejecting perimeter drain installation due to debris.
Attachment 19 - Municipal Footing Inspection Report
Town inspection report rejecting footings due to lack of engineering oversight.
Attachment 20 - Municipal Foundation Inspection Report
Town inspection report rejecting foundation work.
Attachment 21 - Municipal Water, Storm & Sewer Inspection Report (Re-inspection)
Second rejection of plumbing and drainage inspection.
Attachment 22 - Municipal Footing Inspection Report (Accepted)
Municipal record showing footing inspection successfully passed.
Attachment 23 - Municipal Foundation Inspection Report (Accepted)
Municipal record showing foundation inspection successfully passed.
Attachment 24 - Municipal Slab Inspection Report
Municipal record showing slab inspection successfully passed.
Attachment 25 - Municipal Water, Storm & Sewer Inspection Report (Accepted)
Municipal record showing perimeter drainage inspection successfully passed.
Attachment 26 - Preliminary Framing Review (buepoint)
Engineer's preliminary framing review listing numerous structural deficiencies.
Attachment 27 - Handwritten Municipal Inspection Report
Handwritten report from Building Inspector Gutierrez noting partial approval of framing.
Attachment 28 - Detailed Framing Review and Markup (buepoint)
Detailed structural review report with plans marked up to show deficiencies and required corrections.
Attachment 29 - Municipal Sheathing / Rain screen Inspection Report
Municipal record rejecting sheathing and rain screen inspection.
Attachment 30 - Correspondence regarding Inspection Cancellation
Email from Building Inspector Patterson cancelling an inspection until approved engineering reports are provided.
Attachment 31 - Relevant Sections of the Community Charter
Excerpts of the Community Charter pertaining to municipal remedial action powers.
Attachment 32 - PLUMBING PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
Standard blank municipal application form for plumbing permits.
Attachment 33 - BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
Standard blank municipal application form for new construction building permits.
Correspondence from Anna Becker RE: 12 Vickery 3rd party report
Email and rebuttal document (Attachment #4) from property owner Anna Becker regarding the UNISOL engineering review and the construction qualifications of John Becker.
REVIEW OF ENGINEERING DETAILS SPECIFIED FOR NEW STRUCTURE AT 12 VICKERY RD, VICTORIA, BC
A third-party engineering review conducted by UNISOL Engineering Ltd. regarding structural concerns and construction workmanship at 12 Vickery Road.
Correspondence from Anna Becker RE: Insulation and vapour barrier inspection
Email from property owner (Attachment #5) addressing inspection delays and the installation of 7x7 parallam posts at 12 Vickery Road.
Email Correspondence from John Becker RE: 12 Vickery Road foundation wall
Correspondence (Attachment #6) between the property owner and buepoint consulting ltd. regarding rebar specifications and concrete pouring for the foundation.
DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT 2024-04 – 406 CREED ROAD STAFF REPORT
Staff report recommending that Council authorize a variance to reduce the rear yard setback from 6.0m to 3.03m to accommodate an existing deck.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT & ENGAGEMENT REPORT – 406 CREED ROAD
Background planning report (Attachment 1) detailing the history of unpermitted deck construction and the analysis of zoning compliance for 406 Creed Road.
Letter from Applicant RE: 406 Creed Road New Deck Construction
Letter from the property owner apologizing for proceeding with deck construction without the necessary building permit and requesting a setback variance.
BC LAND SURVEYORS SITE PLAN AND DECK PLAN FOR 406 CREED ROAD
Technical drawings (Attachment 2) showing the site survey and architectural details for the proposed sundeck at 406 Creed Road.
Presentation: DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT 2024-04 – 406 Creed Rd
Council presentation slides summarizing the purpose, analysis, and recommendations for the 406 Creed Road development variance permit.
Support Letter for Neighbor’s Deck Construction/Expansion – Tarsem Komal
Letter of support from a long-time neighbor for the deck project at 406 Creed Road.
DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT 2023-10 - 1 HOSPITAL WAY STAFF REPORT
Staff report recommending approval of five variances to facilitate construction of an electrical energy centre at Victoria General Hospital.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COMMITTEE OF WHOLE REPORT – 1 HOSPITAL WAY
Comprehensive planning report (Attachment 1) regarding the proposed Electrical Energy Centre, covering site details, tree impacts, and required variances.
Stantec Letter RE: Victoria General Hospital Electrical Energy Centre DVP Application
Architectural rationale and summary of requested variances for the hospital's new energy infrastructure project.
Architectural and Civil Plans: VICTORIA GENERAL HOSPITAL ELECTRICAL ENERGY CENTRE
Detailed technical drawing set (Attachment 2) including overall site plans, floor plans, and building elevations for the new hospital facility.
PROVINCIAL AGRICULTURAL LAND COMMISSION REASONS FOR DECISION – FILE 69721
Legal decision (Attachment 3) from the ALC approving an asphalt access route on ALR land for the hospital energy centre.
ALC Schedule A: Decision Map – File 69721
Annotated map showing the conditionally approved access road and security fenced area within the ALR boundary.
GYE + ASSOCIATES SITE WORK REPORT – PROJECT 22-018
Arborist field report (Attachment 4) documenting site conditions and root impacts during geotechnical test pit excavations at the hospital.
URBAN FOREST SITE DESCRIPTION / PLAN – 1 HOSPITAL WAY
Ecological poster (Attachment 5) providing a visual and descriptive overview of the forest stratums and urban forest values at the VGH site.
Arborist Report for Development: VGH, 1 Hospital Way
Detailed tree management plan and impact assessment (Attachment 6) for the hospital expansion project.
CERTIFICATION (Arborist Report - Gye + Associates)
Certification and peer review page for an arboricultural report regarding trees at Victoria General Hospital.
Tree Management Plan (Township of View Royal) - Victoria General Hospital
Technical map and preservation measures for the Victoria General Hospital site, detailing tree retention and removals.
Tree Inventory Tables, View Royal - Victoria General Hospital
A detailed data table listing individual trees by ID, species, and status (retained or removed) for the VGH project.
DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT 2023-10 - 1 Hospital Way Presentation
Council presentation slides summarizing the purpose and specific variances requested for a new electrical energy centre at Victoria General Hospital.
2319 CHILCO ROAD TREE PERMIT
Staff report addressing an appeal from a Strata regarding tree replanting requirements at 2319 Chilco Road due to poor soil conditions.
ATTACHMENT 1 - STRATA CORRESPONDENCE OCT. 1, 2024
Letter from the Stonecliffe Strata Corporation explaining the site history and constraints that make standard tree replanting difficult.
ATTACHMENT 2 - TREE REGROWTH AREA
A site map provided by the Strata identifying specific zones where native trees have naturally regenerated.
DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN RFP
Report seeking Council approval to release a Request for Proposal for a new municipal Drainage Master Plan.
ATTACHMENT 1 - DRAFT Request for Proposals (2025/ Project N-098) Drainage Master Plan Update
The draft bid document outlining technical objectives, scope of work, and timelines for the updated drainage study.
APPENDIX A - OPTIONAL WORK (Drainage Catchment Maps)
A series of geographic maps detailing storm water infrastructure across five specific municipal catchments.
ATTACHMENT 2 - Project Summary N-098
A one-page project charter summary providing financial and objective details for the drainage plan update.
HOUSING TARGET REPORT UPDATE – REPORTING PERIOD 1.1 AUGUST 1, 2024 TO JANUARY 31, 2025
Staff report detailing the Town's progress on provincial housing targets for the first six-month reporting period.
ATTACHMENT 1 - HOUSING TARGET PROGRESS REPORT FORM
The completed British Columbia provincial reporting form documenting specific housing permit and completion data.
Housing Target Report Update – Reporting Period 1.1 Presentation
Council presentation slides summarizing the legislative requirements and findings of the Housing Target Report.
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN REVIEW – PROJECT UPDATE: COMMUNITY GROWTH SURVEY & ENGAGEMENT UPDATE
Project update report requesting approval of the draft Community Growth Survey for use during upcoming public engagement.
ATTACHMENT 1 - Community Growth Survey
Draft of the online public survey instrument designed to gather community input on growth, housing, and land use policy.
Draft Community Growth Survey (Partial)
Draft questionnaire for the View Royal 2050: Our Future View community growth survey, used for public engagement.
Official Community Plan Review – Community Growth Survey & Engagement Update Presentation
Slide presentation updating Council on the OCP Advisory Committee feedback and the schedule for the March Engagement Week.
Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors Meeting - January 16th, 2025
Minutes from the WSPR Board meeting detailing the election of officers, financial audits, and project updates.
MINUTES OF AN OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Minutes of the advisory committee meeting regarding the draft Land Use and Housing Survey and planning for the March Engagement Week.
Letter from Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General - Ref. 675349
Correspondence from Minister Garry Begg to South Island Mayors regarding police dispatch costs and the transition to E-Comm 9-1-1.
WSPR STAFF REPORT - 2025 January Progress Report - West Shore Regional Parks & Recreation Facilities Master Plan
Staff report providing a status update on the facilities master plan project, which is currently in the engagement phase.
Final Report for Town of View Royal Grant in Aid 2024 - CRFAIR
Grant acquittal report detailing how the 2024 Grant in Aid was used to facilitate community garden and food network roundtables.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL ITEM(S) TO BE ADDED TO AGENDA - Don Brown
Handwritten request by Councillor Don Brown to add an item to the agenda regarding lowering flags in support of the Ukrainian people.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL ITEM(S) TO BE ADDED TO AGENDA - John Rogers
Request by Councillor John Rogers to initiate heritage protection for the Six Mile Pub following news of its court-ordered sale.
Newspaper article: Judge orders sale of B.C.'s oldest pub
Article from the Vancouver Sun detailing a court-ordered liquidation of the Six Mile Pub due to disputes between owners.
Parson’s Bridge Park Document
Historical background and location information for Parson's Bridge Park and its connection to the Six Mile Pub.