TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Official minutes from the previous regular and special council meetings, detailing decisions on property tax write-offs and development permits.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL
MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012
VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRESENT WERE: Mayor Graham Hill Councillor Mattson Councillor Rast Councillor Rogers Councillor Screech
REGRETS:
PRESENT ALSO: K. Anema, Chief Administrative Officer S. Jones, Director of Corporate Administration L. Chase, Director of Development Services E. McCusker, Director of Engineering J. Chow, Senior Planner J. Davison, Planning Technician E. Bolster, Deputy Municipal Clerk
12 members of the public 0 members of the press
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Hill called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT agenda be amended to include items 11 (a); AND THAT the agenda be approved as amended. CARRIED
3. MINUTES, RECEIPT & ADOPTION OF
a) Minutes of the Council meeting held January 17, 2012 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held January 17, 2012 be adopted. CARRIED
b) Minutes of the Special Council meeting held January 18, 2012 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held January 18, 2012 be adopted. CARRIED
c) Minutes of the Special Council meeting held January 21, 2012 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held January 21, 2012 be adopted. CARRIED
d) Minutes of the Special Council meeting held January 31, 2012 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held January 31, 2012 be adopted. CARRIED
4. MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Hill gave an update in regard to the Island Corridor Foundation, Victoria Harbour Authority and regional trails initiatives within the Capital Regional District.
5. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
a) J. Connelly, Sales Manager, Nickel Brothers House Moving Ltd., Re: Request for Tree Alteration in Traffic Island on Helmcken Road
J. Connelly spoke to Council regarding the need to remove one tree from the traffic island on Helmcken Road by the Camden Green development in order to allow the use of this corridor for house moving purposes and requested that this removal be replaced with a planting that does not grow to exceed four feet in height.
Council questioned Mr. Connelly in regard to alternative routes; appropriate plantings in traffic islands; and axle weights.
MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
C-19-12 THAT staff work with Nickel Brothers House Moving Ltd. to remove the one tree as requested in the traffic island on Helmcken Road;
AND THAT staff review permitting issues in regard to the Truck Route Bylaw. CARRIED Councillor Rast voted in the negative
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD
7. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
8. REPORTS
8.1 STAFF REPORTS
a) Write Off of Property Taxes – Victoria Bowmen Association Lease
- Report dated January 30, 2012 from the Director of Finance
MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rast
C-20-12 THAT it be requested that the Honorable Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, confer the power to the Council for the Town of View Royal to write off the unpaid 2011 property taxes of the following property leased to the Victoria Bowmen Association from the Provincial Capital Commission:
- Roll No. 401.07684.41 up to $3,180.23. CARRIED
b) Environmental Development Permit No. 2011/15 – 283 Kerwood Road
- Report dated February 2, 2012 from the Senior Planner
The Senior Planner summarized the report for Council and noted the additional information in regard to the variances requested; examples of loose stack boulder retention; and recommendation options.
The applicant, G. Burke, provided Council with examples of similar works as proposed. Council, staff and the applicant discussed the following:
- stacking of boulders;
- landscaping; and
- stormwater management plan.
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
C-21-12 THAT Development Permit No. 2011/15 be approved to permit construction of retaining walls, a patio, and a stepped pathway with bank stabilization measures as per the plans attached to the January 3, 2012 staff report and subject to noticing as per the requirements of Bylaw 730;
AND THAT Development Permit 2011/15 include the following variances:
- Variances to the setback from the natural boundary of the sea specified in Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35 from 15 metres to 0 metres and the setback from the rear lot line specified in Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35 from 7.5 metres to 0 metres to legalize the siting of an existing stairway;
- Variance to the setback from the natural boundary of the sea specified in Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35 from 15 metres to 9.0 metres and setback from the side yard specified in Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35 from 2.14 metres to 1.0 metres to permit the siting of a patio. CARRIED
c) Rezoning Application – 1900 Watkiss Way
- Report dated February 3, 2012 from the Senior Planner
MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rast
C-22-12 THAT a Public Hearing be scheduled for February 21, 2012;
AND THAT prior to final reading of Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, Amendment Bylaw No. 819, 2011, a covenant be registered to require the following:
- $15,000 for the Coordinator of Volunteers position for 1.5 years;
- $1,824 for tools to be used in restoration of natural areas;
- Installation of a landscaped and irrigated median system, similar to the one at Camden Green, to be built at the entrance to the development on Watkiss Way that allows for dedicated left hand turn lanes from both directions;
- A security and risk assessment of the trees bordering the property; and should the report identify risks, that the applicant be responsible for any remediation costs to meet the recommendations of the assessment;
- Construction of the crosswalk at the driveway entrance with a surface treatment similar to what is provided currently in the school zone on Watkiss Way;
- Registration of a statutory right-of-way for public access through the property.
AND THAT, subject to final reading of Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, Amendment Bylaw No. 819, 2011, covenant FB101588 be modified to remove the requirement that only an Assisted Living Structure can be constructed on the parcel. CARRIED
d) Council Benefits
- Report dated January 13, 2012 from the Director of Finance
The Chief Administrative Officer gave a brief review of the report to Council; Council then discussed benefit preferences.
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT the report dated January 13, 2012 from the Director of Finance titled “Council Benefits” be received. CARRIED
e) Private Dock Development Guidelines – Public Consultation Plan Report
- Report dated January 30, 2012 from the Planning Technician
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
C-23-12 THAT Council consider approval of the Private Dock Development Guidelines Public Consultation Plan as attached to the report from the Planning Technician at the February 7, 2012 Council meeting. CARRIED
f) 2011 Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program Report
- Report dated February 2, 2012 from the Senior Planner
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Screech
THAT the report dated February 2, 2012 from the Senior Planner titled “2011 Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program Report” be received for information. CARRIED
8.2 COMMITTEE REPORTS
8.3 OTHER REPORTS
a) Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors meeting held December 1, 2011
MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT the minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors meeting held December 1, 2011 be received. CARRIED
9. CORRESPONDENCE
9.1 FOR ACTION
a) Letter dated January 24, 2012 from B. O'Neill, President, CUPE BC Division, Re: Proposed Canada European Union Trade Agreement (CETA)
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Screech
THAT the letter dated January 24, 2012 from B. O’Neill, President, CUPE BC Division, Re: Proposed Canada European Union Trade Agreement (CETA) be received. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT a letter be sent to the Federal Government requesting that the Federal Government not limit its infrastructure funding for local government projects to public private partnerships and that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Town’s Member of Parliament. CARRIED Councillor Rast voted in the negative
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT a letter be sent to the Provincial Government requesting the Provincial Government to issue a clear, permanent exemption for BC local governments from the Canada-EU CETA agreement and give local governments the freedom to decide whether or not they will be bound by the agreement and that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Town's Member of Parliament and the Town’s Member of the Legislative Assembly. CARRIED Councillor Rast voted in the negative
b) Letter dated January 6, 2012 from A. Cocco, President, Carly Lane Strata (VIS5822), Re: Draft Chilco Trails Plan
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Screech
THAT the letter dated January 6, 2012 from A. Cocco, President, Carly Lane Strata (VIS5822), Re: Draft Chilco Trails Plan be received. CARRIED
c) Letter dated October 28, 2011 K. Roessingh, Chair, Greater Victoria Public Library Board, Re: 2012 Budget and Five Year Financial Plan – PROVISIONAL
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Screech
THAT the letter dated October 28, 2011 from K. Roessingh, Chair, Greater Victoria Public Library, Re: 2012 Budget and Five Year Financial Plan – Provisional be received. CARRIED
9.2 FOR INFORMATION
a) Letter received January 26, 2012 from W. Hofstatter, Wood First Advisory, WoodWorks!, Re: Adoption of a Wood First Commitment
MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT the letter received January 26, 2012 from W. Hofstatter, Wood First Advisory, WoodWorks!, Re: adoption of a Wood First Commitment be received for information. CARRIED
b) Letter dated January 16, 2012 from D. Boot, President, Small Modern Living and D. Melville, Owner, EcoTec Homes by Westco Construction Ltd., Re: Show Home on Display in View Royal
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Screech
THAT a show home from EcoTec Homes by Westco Construction Ltd. be placed on display within the Town of View Royal. DEFEATED Councillors Mattson, Rast and Mayor Hill voted in the negative
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
THAT the letter dated January 16, 2012 from D. Boot, President, Small Modern Living and D. Melville, Owner, EcoTec Homes by Westco Construction Ltd., Re: show home on display in View Royal be received for information. CARRIED
c) Letter dated January 12, 2012 from D. Black, President, COPE 378, Re: Smart Meters
MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT the letter dated January 12, 2012 from D. Black, President, COPE 378, Re: smart meters be received for information. CARRIED
d) Letter dated January 10, 2012 from D. Edgar, President, British Columbia Retired Teachers’ Association, Re: Survey Results for Volunteer Role of Retired Teachers in BC
MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT the letter dated January 10, 2012 from D. Edgar, President, British Columbia Retired Teachers’ Association, Re: survey results for volunteer role of retired teachers in BC be received for information. CARRIED
10. BYLAWS
- Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 821, 2012 A Bylaw to Provide for the Borrowing of Money in Anticipation of Revenue
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 821, 2012 be adopted. CARRIED
11. NEW BUSINESS
a) For Profit Business Assessments – Victoria General Hospital
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Screech
THAT the Town write to BC Assessment requesting a review of assessments of the for-profit businesses operating out of Victoria General Hospital. CARRIED
12. RISING REPORT
13. QUESTION PERIOD
a) M. Todd, 2820 Barker Road, questioned Council in regard to tree removal at 2101 Munn Road where there is an application for a proposed Telus communications tower.
The Director of Development Services noted that if the development permit is approved, a selective number of trees will be removed and a replacement tree plan required.
14. MOTIONS & NOTICES OF MOTION
15. CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
THAT there is a need to have a meeting closed to the public and persons other than the immediate members of Council, officers and employees of the Town, and those identified under Section 91 (2) of the Community Charter shall be excluded on the basis of Section 90 (1)(g) and (m) and Section 90 (2)(b) of the Community Charter. CARRIED
16. TERMINATION
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
THAT this meeting terminate. Time: 8:21 p.m. CARRIED
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