TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015
Minutes from the previous regular council meeting detailing motions passed regarding development permits, bylaws, and correspondence.
MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015 VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRESENT WERE:
Mayor Screech Councillor Mattson Councillor Rast Councillor Rogers Councillor Weisgerber
REGRETS:
PRESENT ALSO:
K. Anema, Chief Administrative Officer S. Jones, Director of Corporate Administration L. Chase, Director of Development Services J. Rosenberg, Director of Engineering P. Hurst, Fire Chief/Director of Protective Services J. Chow, Senior Planner J. Davison, Planner E. Bolster, Deputy Municipal Clerk
15 members of the public 0 members of the press
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Screech called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the agenda be approved as presented. CARRIED
3. MINUTES, RECEIPT & ADOPTION OF
a) Minutes of the Council meeting held January 20, 2015
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held January 20, 2015 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
4. MAYOR'S REPORT
5. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
a) J. Turner, Victoria Waterbus Inc., Re: Introduction of Victoria Waterbus
Mr. Turner spoke to Council in regard to the Victoria Waterbus initiative including estimated costs and timeline for implementation.
He is requesting Council's support in proposing the Victoria Waterbus to developers as well as a decrease in taxes.
Council and Mr. Turner discussed size of vessels; time allotment to destinations; and number of docks proposed.
b) Dr. L. Gaines, Re: Colony of Rabbits on the Median at the Helmcken Overpass
E. Gray and Dr. L. Gaines spoke to Council in regard to the rabbits on the median at the Helmcken Overpass, which falls within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. They are requesting Council's support for a humane rescue.
MOVED BY: Mayor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the Town write to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure encouraging the Ministry to work with the rescue group to support the humane rescue of the rabbits on the median at the Helmcken Overpass. CARRIED
c) N. Johnson, President, View Royal Fastball Association, Re: View Royal Fastball Association - Financial Assistance
Mr. Johnson discussed the need for temporary funding to jumpstart the View Royal Fastball program; increased funding to the View Royal Parks Department; and increased sponsorship opportunities.
Council and Mr. Johnson discussed number of leagues in the Capital Region; comparison of Centennial Park's field to others in the region; and sponsorship opportunities.
Council suggested that Mr. Johnson consider applying to the Town for a grant-in-aid and that staff will bring forward a report to a future Committee of the Whole meeting regarding sponsorship signage at the View Royal's Centennial Park.
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD
7. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
8. REPORTS
8.1 STAFF REPORTS
a) Development Variance Permit No. 2015/01 – 305/309/313/317/319/325/329/333/337/341/345/349 Glenairlie Drive
- Report dated January 26, 2015 from the Senior Planner
The Senior Planner gave a review of the development variance application to increase rear yard fence heights on Glenairlie Drive as a result of the installation of the Capital Regional District's E & N Rail Trail.
Comments from the Applicant n/a
Comments from the Public n/a
Correspondence a) Email dated January 28, 2015 from P. & C. Peereboom, 329 Glenairlie Drive, Re: Development Variance Permit No. 2015/01
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the email dated January 28, 2015 from P. & C. Peereboom, 329 Glenairlie Drive, Re: Development Variance Permit No. 2015/01 be received. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
C-13-15 THAT Development Variance Permit No. 2015/01 (305/309/313/317/319/325/329/333/337/341/345/349 Glenairlie Drive) be approved. CARRIED
b) Tree Removal Application – 283 Pallisier Avenue
- Report dated January 29, 2015 from the Parks Supervisor
The Director of Engineering gave an overview of the report to Council.
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
C-14-15 THAT the removal of one (1) tree at 283 Pallisier Avenue be approved;
AND THAT as per the Town's Tree Protection Bylaw No. 695, that two (2) trees be replanted at a 2:1 ratio for this one (1) tree being removed. 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 December 4, 2014
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
THAT the minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors' meeting held December 4, 2014 be received. CARRIED
9. CORRESPONDENCE
9.1 FOR ACTION
a) Letter dated January 15, 2015 from D. Lemelin, National President, Canadian Union of Postal Workers, Re: Request for Support to Save Canada Post
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
THAT the letter dated January 15, 2015 from D. Lemelin, National President, Canadian Union of Postal Workers, Re: request for support to save Canada Post be received. CARRIED
9.2 FOR INFORMATION
10. BYLAWS
a) Bylaw No. 914, 2015, Being a Bylaw to Expend Monies in the DCC Drainage Reserve
- Report dated January 28, 2015 from the Director of Finance
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the report dated January 28, 2015 from the Director of Finance titled "Bylaw No. 914, 2015, Being a Bylaw to Expend Monies in the DCC Drainage Reserve" be received. CARRIED
- Development Cost Charge Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 914, 2015 A Bylaw to Authorize the Expenditure of Monies in the DCC Reserve Fund (Drainage)
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT Development Cost Charge Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 914, 2015 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED
b) MTI Bylaw No. 643 Amendment Bylaw No. 910 and Soil Deposit/Removal Bylaw No. 869 Amendment Bylaw No. 915
- Report dated January 28, 2015 from the Planner
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the report dated January 28, 2015 from the Planner titled "MTI Bylaw No. 643 Amendment Bylaw No. 910 and Soil Deposit/Removal Bylaw No. 869 Amendment Bylaw No. 915" be received. CARRIED
- Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 910, 2015 A Bylaw to Amend Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 910, 2015 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED
- Soil Deposit/Removal Bylaw No. 869, 2013, Amendment Bylaw No. 915, 2015 A Bylaw to Amend Soil Deposit/Removal Bylaw No. 869, 2013
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
THAT Soil Deposit/Removal Bylaw No. 869, 2013, Amendment Bylaw No. 915, 2015 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED
c) Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 912, 2015 A Bylaw to Amend Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014 with Respect to the CD-19B Subzone in Thetis Vale Phase 6, 2429 Chilco Road
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 912, 2015 be given third reading and adoption. CARRIED
d) Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 913, 2015 A Bylaw to Amend Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014 with Respect to the Rezoning of 408, 421, 441 and 445 Nursery Hill Drive from CD-9C to CD-9CS
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 913, 2015 be given third reading and adoption. CARRIED
e) Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 909, 2015 A Bylaw to Provide for the Borrowing of Money in Anticipation of Revenue
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 909, 2015 be adopted. CARRIED
f) Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 911, 2015 A Bylaw to Amend Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 911, 2015 be adopted. CARRIED
11. NEW BUSINESS
12. QUESTION PERIOD
13. MOTIONS & NOTICES OF MOTION
14. CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION
15. RISING REPORT
16. TERMINATION
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT this meeting terminate. Time: 7:53 p.m. CARRIED
MAYOR
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