2015 01 20 Council Agenda
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Agenda for the regular council meeting on January 20, 2015, including minutes approval, reports, and bylaws.
MINUTES OF AN INAUGURAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2014
Minutes from the inaugural meeting where the Mayor and Council were sworn into office and various appointments were made.
SCHEDULE A - STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
List of standing committee members and chairs for 2015.
SCHEDULE B - OTHER COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
Appointments of representatives to regional boards and committees for the year 2015.
SCHEDULE C - MISCELLANEOUS APPOINTMENTS
Rotational schedule for Acting Mayor and appointments for signing officers, auditors, and bankers.
SCHEDULE D - TAG DAYS - 2014-2015
List of approved local clubs and organizations designated to fundraise within the municipality.
SCHEDULE E - ADVISORY COMMITTEES - 2015
Liaison and alternate appointments for advisory committees for 2015.
Mayor David Screech Inaugural Address, View Royal, December 2, 2014
The inaugural speech by Mayor David Screech outlining the priorities for the upcoming four-year term.
MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2014
Minutes from a special council meeting focused on the adoption of a road closure bylaw for part of Cheam Road.
MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2014
Minutes from a council meeting featuring staff presentations on Town business and a board member appointment.
PETITION & DELEGATION REQUEST FORM - Victoria Children's Choir
Request from Boudewyn van Oort to speak in support of a commemorative choir tour to the Netherlands.
Victoria Children's Choir tour through the Netherlands "Bridging Generations"
Fact sheet regarding the choir's planned tour and its objectives.
PETITION & DELEGATION REQUEST FORM - Our Horizon
Request from Rob Shirkey to present an informational proposal regarding climate change warning labels on gas pumps.
ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT - 333A STEWART AVE (DOCK)
Report recommending approval of a development permit and variance for a new dock structure in Esquimalt Harbour.
Subject Property Map - 333A Stewart Ave
Property map showing the location of 333A Stewart Avenue.
333A Stewart Ave Subject Property Orthophoto
Aerial photograph of the subject property site.
Letter from Gary Mathies re: Proposed dock at 333A Stewart Avenue
Letter from the applicant outlining the proposed dock construction and recreational use.
Proposed Dock 333a Stewart Avenue Photo and Airphoto Illustrations
Visual representations of the shoreline and proposed dock location.
Proposed Dock 333a Stewart Avenue Site Plan and Section
Detailed engineering drawing and site section for the proposed dock construction.
Staff Photos - 333A Stewart Ave
Photographs taken by town staff showing the current condition of the shoreline at the property.
Environmental Assessment Letter - Gormican Environmental Services
Professional biological assessment regarding the potential impact of the proposed dock on the intertidal environment.
PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY CHECKLIST - 333A Stewart Ave
Completed sustainability checklist for the development application.
Esquimalt Harbour - Small Project Environmental Screening Report
Federal environmental screening report for the dock project submitted to the Department of National Defence.
Letter from Brian Richards re: Support for 333A Stewart Ave Dock
Letter of support from a neighboring property owner.
Proposed Dock and Landscaping 333a Stewart Avenue Revised Site Plan
Revised site plan including landscaping details for the proposed project.
Private Dock Development Guidelines for Esquimalt Harbour
Regulatory guidelines for dock development in the federally-controlled portion of the harbour.
TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT - 1900 WATKISS WAY
Report regarding an application for a temporary sign permit for a real estate project at 1900 Watkiss Way.
Subject Property Map - 1900 Watkiss Way
Property map indicating the location of 1900 Watkiss Way at the intersection of Burnside Road West and Watkiss Way.
1900 Watkiss Way Subject Property Orthophoto
Aerial orthophoto showing the project site and surrounding intersections.
1900 Watkiss Way Proposed Lot 1 Landscape Plan
Site plan showing the proposed location of the temporary signage.
Sign support frame sketch
Hand-drawn sketch of the sign support frame structure.
Illustrations of sign content - 1900 Watkiss Way
Graphic mockups of the proposed real estate advertising signs.
DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT 2014/04 - 2427 Chilco Road
Report concerning a variance to legalize the height and siting of an unfinished accessory building.
Attachment 1. Location and Zoning Map - 2427 Chilco Road
Zoning map showing the property and surrounding Mill Hill Park area.
Attachment 2. Applicant letter - The Limona Group
Letter from the developer regarding the subdivision and variance application.
Attachment 3. Proposed Lot 1 Site Plan - 2427 Chilco Road
Detailed survey and site plan for the proposed lot subdivision.
Attachment 4. Photos of Accessory Building - 2427 Chilco Road
Photographs showing the north and south elevations of the accessory structure.
Minutes of a Meeting of the Capital Regional Hospital District Board - October 8, 2014
Minutes from the regional hospital board regarding the 2015-2024 Ten Year Capital Plan.
Minutes of a Meeting of the Capital Regional District Board - October 8, 2014
Minutes covering core area liquid waste management, grants-in-aid, and various regional bylaws.
MINUTES GREATER VICTORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD - October 28, 2014
Minutes detailing financial statements, 2015 provisional budget, and branch facilities planning.
Minutes of a Meeting of the Capital Regional District Board - November 12, 2014
Minutes discussing community works fund allocations and regional trail demonstration projects.
Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board - November 20, 2014
Minutes covering the 2015 draft budget and third-quarter financial review.
MINUTES GREATER VICTORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD - November 25, 2014
Minutes from the year-end library board meeting regarding branch proposals and financial statements.
Email from Rick Plesnik re: Traffic from Stormont Road to Island Highway
Complaint from a resident regarding 'rat running' and safety issues at the intersection of Stormont Road and Island Highway.
Letter from Cynthia Day re: Closure of the Victoria Youth Custody Services Centre
Formal letter opposing the closure of the local youth custody facility and highlighting service gaps.
Letter from Tony Miller re: Consideration of Amendment to Fencing Bylaws
Resident request to amend fencing bylaws to prevent neighbors from blocking views and light.
Letter from Kitty Lloyd re: Gorge Waterway Initiative (GWI)
Request for GWI to be included as a referral group for development proposals along Portage Inlet.
Letter from Mayor Gwen Johansson re: Referral of Site C Dam Project
Letter from the District of Hudson's Hope requesting a moratorium on the Site C Dam project.
News Clipping: Vaughn Palmer on power dilemmas
Newspaper column discussing the choices between the Site C dam and independent power producers.
Open Letter to BC Minister of Energy and Mines re: Site C Dam
Formal submission arguing that the Site C project should be referred to the BC Utilities Commission.
DRAFT TERMS OF REFERENCE for BCUC Review of Site C
Proposed framework for a utility commission inquiry into the economic effects of the dam project.
Letter from Tony Heemskerk re: Amalgamation Governance Study
Letter congratulating Council and urging cooperation with a provincially-led governance study.
CAPITAL REGION AMALGAMATION STUDY GUIDELINES
List of ten guidelines for the proposed study team examining municipal structures in the region.
Email from Donna Scott and Bill Hassall re: Development at 430 Six Mile Road
Local residents expressing strong opposition to a proposed rezoning and commercial development.
Letter from Gordie Logan re: Presentation on CREST
Offer from the regional emergency communications agency to present its services to the new Council.
Letter from Brad Woodside re: FCM Membership Renewal
Invitation for the municipality to renew its membership in the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
Letter from Lisa Raitt re: Reinstatement of VIA Rail Passenger Service
Federal response regarding $7.5 million committed to rail safety repairs on Vancouver Island.
BYLAW NO. 906 - Amending Financial Plan Bylaw No. 887
Bylaw amendment to update the Town's current five-year financial plan.
Schedule "A" Town of View Royal 5 Year Financial Plan (2014-2018)
Financial spreadsheet detailing revenues, expenses, and capital expenditures for the municipality.
STAFF REPORT - BYLAW NO 909, 2015 BORROWING IN ANTICIPATION OF REVENUE
Request for authorization to borrow funds to manage cash flow until annual taxation revenue is received.
BYLAW NO. 909 - Revenue Anticipation Borrowing
Enabling bylaw for short-term municipal borrowing.
STAFF REPORT - ADDRESSING BYLAW No. 825 and MTI BYLAW No. 643
Report recommending a formal mechanism to regulate street naming and civic addressing within the town.
POLICY MANUAL - Addressing Policy 6400-039
New administrative policy for consistently assigning civic addresses to lots.
BYLAW NO. 825 - A BYLAW TO REGULATE ADDRESSING
Comprehensive bylaw defining terms and responsibilities for municipal street addressing.
BYLAW NO. 911 - Amending Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643
Amendment to include new fines related to addressing violations in the ticket bylaw.
SCHEDULE 16 - MTI ADDRESSING FINES
Table showing specific offences and the corresponding $100 fines for addressing issues.
BYLAW NO. 912 - Rezoning CD-19B Subzone
Bylaw to permit residential duplexes in the Thetis Vale subzone.
Zoning Map Schedule 1 - Nursery Hill Road
Map illustrating the specific lots designated for rezoning to CD-9CS.
BYLAW NO. 913 - Rezoning Nursery Hill Road
Bylaw to rezone specific properties from CD-9C to CD-9CS to permit low-density suites.