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July 18, 20231 PDF58 documents extracted

2023 07 18 Council Agenda - Agenda - Pdf

Minutes

MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2023

Official minutes from the Council meeting held on July 4, 2023, documenting decisions on development permits and budget adjustments.

Pages 6–123 key facts
Minutes

MINUTES OF A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2023

Minutes of a special meeting regarding closed-session matters involving municipal objectives and progress.

Pages 13–142 key facts
Form

PETITION & DELEGATION REQUEST FORM - Dr. Eileen Pepler

A formal request for Dr. Eileen Pepler to present to the Council regarding a Healthy Communities Needs Assessment Toolkit.

Page 153 key facts
Appendix

Additional information for the Presentation Form - Pepler Group

Supplementary information describing a tool that combines community data with predictive analytics to incorporate health into urban planning.

Page 162 key facts
Staff Report

TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL REPORT - Section 57 Notice on Title – 21 Eaton Avenue

Staff report recommending the filing of a Section 57 notice on the title of 21 Eaton Avenue due to illegal secondary suite construction and structural compromises.

Pages 17–204 key facts
Appendix

Attachment 1: Title Searches

Land Title Search prints for the property at 21 Eaton Avenue showing ownership history and registered charges.

Pages 21–263 key facts
Correspondence

Attachment 2: Letter from William Y. Kendon Re: 21 Eaton Avenue, Victoria – Update

Legal correspondence from Cox Taylor indicating that tenants have been relocated from the second secondary suite and plans for remediation are underway.

Pages 27–282 key facts
Correspondence

Attachment 3: Letter from Lindsay Chase Re: Bylaw Infractions at 21 Eaton Avenue

Formal notice from the Town to the property owner detailing bylaw infractions including illegal suites and unauthorized fill.

Pages 29–312 key facts
Appendix

Attachment 4: Geotechnical Memo - Coast Geotechnical

A geotechnical assessment of landscaping works, specifically tiered boulder retaining walls, at 21 Eaton Avenue.

Pages 32–343 key facts
Form

Attachment 5: Building Permit Application

Application to alter an existing structure at 21 Eaton Avenue to decommission the basement suite and reinstate it as crawlspace.

Pages 35–373 key facts
Correspondence

Attachment 6: Letter from Lindsay Chase Re: Building Permit No. 2683 – Restoration of crawlspace

Town response to the building permit application identifying deficiencies and missing information required for the crawlspace restoration.

Page 382 key facts
Correspondence

Attachment 7: Notice of Inspection, Bylaw Contraventions at 21 Eaton Avenue

Official notice to the property owners and tenants regarding a scheduled inspection for multiple bylaw contraventions.

Pages 39–422 key facts
Appendix

Attachment 8: Site Visit Report - 21 Eaton Ave

A photographic report detailing the findings of the June 26, 2023 site inspection, showing partially decommissioned fixtures and structural issues.

Pages 43–473 key facts
Presentation

Presentation: Section 57 Community Charter Notice for 21 Eaton Avenue

Slide presentation summarizing the history of contraventions at 21 Eaton Avenue and the recommendation for a Section 57 notice.

Pages 48–593 key facts
Correspondence

Letter dated July 4, 2023 to A. & L. Burns Re: Section 57 Notice under the Community Charter for 21 Eaton Avenue

Formal notification to the property owners that a Council resolution for a Section 57 notice will be sought at the July 18, 2023 meeting.

Page 602 key facts
Staff Report

Staff Report: Section 57 Notice on Title - 21 Eaton Avenue

A recommendation to file a notice on the property title of 21 Eaton Avenue due to an illegal secondary suite and significant bylaw contraventions.

Pages 62–655 key facts
Appendix

Attachment 1: Title Search Print - 21 Eaton Avenue

Official land title documents for the property at 21 Eaton Avenue showing ownership history and encumbrances.

Pages 66–714 key facts
Correspondence

Attachment 2: Letter from Cox Taylor re: 21 Eaton Avenue Update

Correspondence from legal counsel representing the property owners stating that tenants have been relocated and the suite is unoccupied.

Pages 72–733 key facts
Correspondence

Attachment 3: Bylaw Infractions at 21 Eaton Avenue Notice

A formal notice from the Town of View Royal to the homeowner detailing multiple bylaw infractions following a site inspection.

Pages 74–764 key facts
Appendix

Attachment 4: Geotechnical Memo - Residential Landscaping

A memo from Coast Geotechnical assessing the stability of newly constructed tiered boulder retaining walls at the property.

Pages 77–793 key facts
Form

Attachment 5: Building Permit Application - 21 Eaton Ave

Application documents for a building permit to decommission the basement suite and reinstate the crawlspace.

Pages 80–823 key facts
Correspondence

Attachment 6: Review of Building Permit No. 2683 Letter

A letter from the Director of Development Services identifying deficiencies in the building permit application for crawlspace restoration.

Page 832 key facts
Correspondence

Attachment 7: Notice of Inspection Letter

Official notification to the property owner and tenants regarding a scheduled bylaw compliance inspection.

Pages 84–873 key facts
Staff Report

Attachment 8: Site Visit Report - 21 Eaton Ave

Report and photographic evidence from the June 26, 2023 site inspection, showing partially decommissioned fixtures and non-compliant ceiling heights.

Pages 88–924 key facts
Staff Report

Staff Report: Request to Provide Liquor Service at Helmcken Centennial Park

Request for Council endorsement of a Special Event Permit for a charity baseball tournament fundraiser organized by the Westshore RCMP.

Pages 93–954 key facts
Form

Special Event Permit Application (BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch)

The provincial permit application for liquor service at the 'Cops for Cancer' charity tournament.

Pages 96–984 key facts
Form

Town of View Royal Centennial Park Rental Application

Municipal park rental form for the baseball tournament event.

Page 993 key facts
Staff Report

Staff Report: Packers Pump Station Tender Update

A report seeking Council's permission to award the Packers Pump Station construction tender ahead of schedule to prevent project delays.

Pages 100–1024 key facts
Appendix

Project Summary C-115 - Packers pump station upgrade

A one-page technical summary of the Packers pump station upgrade project including scope, objectives, and funding sources.

Page 1032 key facts
Appendix

Location Map: Packers Pump Station

Geographical map identifying the location of the Packers Pump Station near Trans-Canada Highway and Colwood Offramp.

Page 1041 key fact
Staff Report

Staff Report: Accessible BC Act - Municipal Requirements - Update

Updates on the progress toward meeting the requirements of the Accessible BC Act, recommending the formation of a joint intermunicipal staff advisory committee.

Pages 105–1124 key facts
Staff Report

Staff Report: Accessible BC Act - Municipal Requirements (March 2023)

A background report providing the initial summary of legislative requirements for accessibility and the proposal for a sub-regional advisory committee.

Pages 113–1183 key facts
Appendix

Accessible BC Act – Municipal Requirements Report Attachment “D”

A cover sheet for Attachment D related to the Accessible BC Act municipal requirements report.

Page 1762 key facts
Staff Report

TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL REPORT: ACCESSIBLE BC ACT – MUNICIPAL REQUIREMENTS - UPDATE

A staff report dated April 27, 2023, providing an update on the provincial requirements for accessibility and the status of the Intermunicipal Advisory Committee on Disability Issues (IACDI).

Pages 177–1804 key facts
Presentation

Presentation: Accessible BC Act – Municipal Requirements - Update

A PowerPoint presentation providing a pathway forward for meeting Accessible BC requirements through a joint intermunicipal staff accessibility advisory committee.

Pages 181–1973 key facts
Staff Report

TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL REPORT: HELMCKEN ROAD TRESTLE – MURAL DESIGN SELECTION

A staff report evaluating mural design submissions for the Helmcken Road trestle and recommending Jesse Campbell as the selected artist.

Pages 198–2015 key facts
Appendix

Helmcken Road Trestle Mural Proposals - Attachment "A"

A collection of design renderings and artist project proposals from Jesse Campbell, Collin Elder, and Jean Bradbury for the trestle mural project.

Pages 202–2144 key facts
Presentation

Presentation: Helmcken Road Trestle – Mural Design Selection

A PowerPoint presentation summarizing the mural selection process, public engagement results, evaluation criteria, and feedback from stakeholders like RCMP and ICBC.

Pages 215–2303 key facts
Staff Report

TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL REPORT: ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022

A staff report recommending the final adoption of the Town's 2022 Annual Report after it was made available for public review.

Pages 231–2323 key facts
Staff Report

Report to Committee of the Whole - Re: Accessible BC Act – Municipal Requirements (March 14, 2023)

The final page of a staff report dated March 14, 2023, regarding municipal requirements under the Accessible BC Act, including signatures for approval.

Page 2333 key facts
Appendix

ACCESSIBLE BRITISH COLUMBIA ACT [SBC 2021] CHAPTER 19

A copy of the provincial legislation establishing the framework for accessibility committees, plans, and public feedback mechanisms for prescribed organizations.

Pages 234–2433 key facts
Appendix

Attachment “B” - Intermunicipal Advisory Committee on Disability Issues (I.A.C.D.I.) TERMS OF REFERENCE

Terms of reference for the IACDI, a committee advocating for people with disabilities and advising municipal councils in the West Shore and Capital Regional District.

Pages 244–2474 key facts
Other

‘Nothing about us, without us’: West Shore accessibility committee breaks down barriers

A news article by Justin Samanski-Langille for the Goldstream Gazette profiling the Intermunicipal Advisory Committee on Disability Issues and its long-serving chair, Marnie Essery.

Pages 248–2503 key facts
Appendix

Attachment “D” - CAPITAL WEST ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE

Proposed terms of reference for a new joint intermunicipal accessibility advisory committee representing several West Shore municipalities.

Pages 251–2563 key facts
Staff Report

TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION REPORT - ACCESSIBLE BC ACT – MUNICIPAL REQUIREMENTS (March 29, 2023)

Staff report providing an update on legislative requirements and seeking support for the formation of a joint sub-regional accessibility advisory committee.

Pages 257–2673 key facts
Appendix

ACCESSIBLE BRITISH COLUMBIA ACT [SBC 2021] CHAPTER 19 (Attachment Copy)

Duplicate copy of the Accessible British Columbia Act included as an attachment to the March 29 staff report.

Pages 268–2771 key fact
Appendix

Intermunicipal Advisory Committee on Disability Issues (I.A.C.D.I.) TERMS OF REFERENCE (Attachment Copy)

Duplicate copy of the IACDI Terms of Reference included as an attachment to the March 29 staff report.

Pages 278–2811 key fact
Other

‘Nothing about us, without us’: West Shore accessibility committee breaks down barriers (Attachment Copy)

Duplicate copy of the Goldstream Gazette news article included as an attachment to the March 29 staff report.

Pages 282–2842 key facts
Appendix

Attachment “D” - CAPITAL WEST ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE (Attachment Copy)

Duplicate copy of the proposed joint committee Terms of Reference included as an attachment to the March 29 staff report.

Pages 285–2892 key facts
Correspondence

Email dated July 7, 2023 from T. Blackstock, Re: Nursery Hill Park

Correspondence from a resident requesting the planting of snowberry bushes at Nursery Hill Park to improve privacy and address safety and nuisance concerns from the public trail.

Page 3174 key facts
Correspondence

Correspondence from Island Rail Corporation Re: Rebuilding Contemporary Rail For the Next 7 Generations

A letter from Dave Hayden of Island Rail Corporation discussing the future of rail on Vancouver Island and requesting a joint meeting with regional mayors.

Pages 318–3194 key facts
Correspondence

Email from Gwyer Webber Re: Vancouver Island Rail Transit

An email providing an update on the Vancouver Island Rail Transit proposal, including an underground option to downtown Victoria and estimated travel times.

Page 3204 key facts
Other

Vancouver Island Rail Transit Proposal

A comprehensive proposal for passenger rail service on Vancouver Island, including cost estimates, route maps, rolling stock details, and travel time tables.

Pages 321–3384 key facts
Correspondence

Email from Wendy Ackinclose Re: Building in View Royal

A letter from a resident supporting the mayor's suggestion to put a six-month hold on building developments in View Royal.

Page 3393 key facts
Bylaw

TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL BYLAW NO. 1118

A bylaw to amend the Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1113, 2023, by substituting updated financial, capital, and reserve schedules.

Page 3403 key facts
Appendix

Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1118, 2023 Schedule 'A' - Consolidated Financial Plan

Financial schedule detailing projected revenue and expenses for the Town of View Royal for the years 2023 to 2027.

Page 3413 key facts
Appendix

Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1118, 2023 Schedule 'B' - Consolidated Capital Plan

Capital plan schedule outlining sources of revenue and expenditures for municipal capital projects from 2023 to 2027.

Page 3423 key facts
Appendix

Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1118, 2023 Schedule 'C' - Consolidated Reserves Plan

Schedule detailing the planned transfers into and out of municipal reserve funds for various services and capital works.

Page 3432 key facts