Council Meeting
Meeting Overview
The February 3, 2015, Regular Council meeting addressed several community issues, including land use variances, wildlife management, and transportation initiatives. Council approved a development variance permit for multiple properties on Glenairlie Drive to increase rear yard fence heights following the installation of the E&N Rail Trail. Additionally, a request for the humane rescue of a rabbit colony at the Helmcken Overpass was supported, with Council resolving to write to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. Other significant discussions involved a presentation on a proposed Victoria Waterbus service and a funding request from the View Royal Fastball Association. Legislative actions included the adoption or advancement of several bylaws, including the DCC Drainage Reserve Expenditure Bylaw, amendments to the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw, and soil deposit regulations. Council also approved zoning amendments for properties on Chilco Road and Nursery Hill Drive. Procedural items, such as the adoption of previous minutes and the receipt of correspondence regarding Canada Post, were also completed.
Key Decisions
- Council agreed to write to the provincial government to support a humane rabbit rescue.
- Council approved the fence height variance for the listed properties.
- Council approved the tree removal and replacement.
- Council approved the first three stages of the drainage spending bylaw.
- Council approved the first three readings for the ticketing amendment.