2023 02 07 Council Agenda - Agenda - Pdf
MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023
Official minutes recording the proceedings, resolutions, and votes of the previous Council meeting held on January 17, 2023.
COUNCIL REPORT: COUNCIL ATTENDANCE AT CONVENTIONS
A report from the Director of Corporate Administration detailing the budget and historical spending for Council members to attend professional development conventions.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT: DRAFT OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN UPDATE – RESTART PLAN
A report recommending that Council restart the Official Community Plan (OCP) update project, which was paused for the 2022 municipal election.
Attachment 1: Planning & Development Report - Draft Official Community Plan (June 9, 2022)
An older staff report from June 2022 that initially introduced the draft OCP to the Committee of the Whole for feedback and referral to open houses.
Town of View Royal OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN DRAFT JUNE 2022
The comprehensive draft of the new Official Community Plan, covering vision, land use, transportation, housing, economic development, and environmental policies.
Staff Report: Draft Official Community Plan Update - Restart Plan
A comprehensive report outlining proposed changes to the Official Community Plan (OCP), focusing on the growth framework, land use designations, and community objectives.
Glossary of Terms
A comprehensive glossary of terms used in the Official Community Plan, covering environmental, housing, and planning terminology.
Appendix A: Regional Context Statement Policy Analysis
An analysis of how the View Royal OCP aligns with the Capital Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) vision and population projections.
Schedules
Maps and framework designations including Land Use, Community Development, and Development Permit Areas.
Staff Report: ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK PLAN UPDATE
An update report regarding the progress of the Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP) and the results of the second round of public engagement.
Report dated February 1, 2023 from the Director of Engineering and Parks re: Active Transportation Network Plan Update
A staff report providing an update on the Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP), summarizing public engagement results and outlining next steps for the draft plan.
Active Transportation Network Plan: What We Heard Report #2 - January 2023
A comprehensive engagement summary report prepared by WATT Consulting Group detailing feedback from 337 survey responses and 29 bikeshop participants regarding active transportation priorities.
MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION & ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ELECTRONICALLY ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023
Official minutes from the advisory committee meeting covering recommendations for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and updates to local trail maps.
Letter dated December 19, 2022 from R. Harrison and M. Skolski, Strata Plan EPS680, Re: Request for Flashing Speed Sensor Signs on Burnside Road W.
A formal request from residents of Strata Plan EPS680 for speed-sensor signs near Eagle View Elementary due to safety concerns from commuting traffic.
Email dated January 17, 2023 from R. Alford & C. Yam, City of Victoria Youth Council, Re: Funding of U-Passes
A proposal from the City of Victoria Youth Council requesting collaboration and funding for free bus passes (U-PASS) for youth under 19 in View Royal.
Email dated February 7, 2023 from the Hammerer Family, Re: Draft Official Community Plan
Long-term residents expressing opposition to the OCP update, citing concerns about increased density and traffic on Helmcken Road.
Email dated February 7, 2023 from D. Coleman, Re: OCP Restart Plan
A letter from a resident imploring the Council to reject the OCP draft, alleging flawed community engagement processes and restricted feedback options.
Letter dated February 7, 2023 from C. McDougald, Re: OCP Restart Plan
Correspondence detailing frustrations with the OCP update process, specifically regarding inaccuracies in the Housing Needs Assessment and poor map availability.
Email dated February 7, 2023 from C. & G. Lavoie, Re: OCP Restart Plan
Residents expressing alarm over the bias toward densification in the OCP draft and a lack of parking provisions in new projects.
Letter dated February 6, 2023 from D. Wilson, Re: OCP Restart Plan
A detailed 8-page critique of the OCP project, identifying errors in the Housing Needs Report (HNR) and Land Economics Study (LES), and calling for a redo of the HNR.
Email dated February 6, 2023 from J. Devonshire, Re: Fossil Fuel Non Proliferation Treaty Endorsement
Short email from a resident supporting the Town's endorsement of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Letter received February 6, 2023 from D. Macaulay, Re: OCP Restart Plan
Resident correspondence opposing the OCP restart, highlighting concerns about tall buildings overlooking harbor neighborhoods and changes to zoning on Bessborough Avenue.
Email dated February 6, 2023 from B. & S. Haines, Re: OCP Restart Plan
Residents urging the council to reject the recommendation to move forward with the OCP update due to a lack of public involvement opportunities.
Email dated February 6, 2023 from J. Devonshire, Re: OCP Restart Plan
Correspondence suggesting that $3,000 previously allocated for a cancelled Fall Fair be diverted to fund a Town-led community event for OCP visioning.
Email dated February 6, 2023 from J. & T. Dellaviola, Re: OCP Restart Plan
Residents requesting more time for community consultation, noting that the 11% growth from 2016-2021 already demonstrates substantial development pressure.
Email dated February 6, 2023 from L. Jeaurond, Re: OCP Restart Plan
Detailed objection to the OCP update and ATNP process, recommending updates to the Transportation Master Plan and additional 'walk workshops' for pedestrians.
Letter dated February 5, 2023 from J. Estrin, Re: OCP Restart Plan
A consultant's critique of the OCP draft, describing it as a 'templatized' and 'cookie cutter' plan with inaccurate data and unreadable formatting.
Email dated February 5, 2023 from S. Presho, Re: OCP Restart Plan
Resident expressing major concerns regarding the OCP draft's impact on tree canopy and environment, particularly in the Pallisier and Island Hwy areas.
Letter dated February 5, 2023 from C. Blanchard, View Royal Climate Coalition, Re: OCP Restart Plan
The View Royal Climate Coalition provides a list of 11 recommendations to be addressed before considering the OCP update complete.
Email dated February 5, 2023 from N. Garry, Re: OCP Restart Plan
Resident expressing concern that Council is moving forward with an OCP update based on an outdated and flawed Housing Needs Report.
Email dated February 4, 2023 from L. Liwiski, Re: OCP Restart Plan
Resident inquiry regarding the loss of green space and building heights for future condo and commercial developments.
Letter dated February 3, 2023 from J. Darby, Re: OCP Restart Plan
Resident letter proposing that the draft OCP be archived and a new Housing Needs Assessment be conducted based on current census data.
Email dated February 3, 2023 from I. Brown, Re: OCP Restart Plan
A letter recommending amendments to the OCP to require parkland acquisition for all new developments and to set a strict building height limit of six storeys.
2023 02 07 Special Council Agenda - Agenda - Pdf
AGENDA TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
Meeting agenda for the Town of View Royal Special Council Meeting including instructions for public participation and a list of items to be discussed.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL REPORT: FINANCIAL PLANNING ORIENTATION
A staff report from the Director of Finance providing an overview of the 2023-2027 Financial Plan orientation and upcoming budget workshops.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL FINANCIAL PLAN ORIENTATION PRESENTATION
Slide presentation detailing the municipal budget process, legislation, financial sustainability principles, and the organization of the 2023-2027 budget package.