Council Meeting
Meeting Overview
The View Royal Council meeting on February 17, 2015, addressed several key infrastructure and environmental matters. Major decisions included the approval of a $150,000 capital budget for 2015 annual pavement rehabilitation on Island Highway and the authorization of $130,000 for culvert replacements along the E&N Rail Trail. Council also approved an Environmental Development Permit with variances for 77 Caton Place and endorsed a declaration regarding the 'Right to a Healthy Environment' following a series of public delegations. Additional business included the formal adoption of several bylaws related to municipal ticket information, development cost charges, and soil removal. Council also made various appointments to the Planning and Development, Transportation, and Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committees, as well as the Board of Variance. A notable decision from the rising report included an increase in the service pay for volunteer firefighters from $250 to $275 per year of service.
Key Decisions
- Council agreed to support a motion calling for an independent environmental review of the Trans Mountain project.
- Council approved the development permit and associated variances and conditions for 77 Caton Place.
- Council approved the $150,000 budget and the night-time work schedule for paving.
- Council approved the funding for culvert upgrades.
- Council forwarded policing priorities for review.