MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2012
Formal record of the July 3, 2012 Council meeting, including a defeated motion for a smart meter moratorium and approval of amenities for 140 Hallowell Road.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL
MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2012 VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRESENT WERE:
- Mayor Graham Hill
- Councillor Mattson
- Councillor Rast
- Councillor Rogers
- Councillor Screech
REGRETS:
None
PRESENT ALSO:
- K. Anema, Chief Administrative Officer
- S. Jones, Director of Corporate Administration
- L. Chase, Director of Development Services
- J. Chow, Senior Planner
- J. Crockett, Corporate Services Clerk
- 25 members of the public
- 0 members of the press
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hill called the meeting to order at 7:56 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT agenda be amended to include items 5 b), 9.2 c) and d); AND THAT the agenda be approved as amended. CARRIED
3. MINUTES, RECEIPT & ADOPTION OF
a) Minutes of the Council meeting held June 19, 2012 MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held June 19, 2012 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
4. MAYOR’S REPORT
5. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
a) David Witzer, 1501 Glentana, on behalf of C. Bunting, Resident, Re: Moratorium and Opt-out Option with Respect to the BC Hydro Smart Meter Installation Program
Mr. Witzer spoke to Council regarding the BC Hydro Smart Metre Program and requested that Council support Colwood by passing a motion to call a moratorium on mandatory installation of BC Hydro’s smart metres and to request an opt-out option.
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT Council request BC Hydro to place a moratorium on the mandatory installation of wireless smart metres until the major issues and problems identified regarding wireless smart metres are independently assessed and acceptable alternatives can be made available at no added cost to the consumer. DEFEATED Mayor Hill, Councillors Rast, Rogers and Screech voted in the negative
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Screech
C-98-12 THAT Council write to the Ministry of Health requesting that options be made available to wireless smart metres. CARRIED
b) F. Blundell, Resident, To clarify reasons for opposing the alternate approval process
Mr. Blundell expressed his concerns with the process of borrowing money for the new Public Safety Building. He requested that Council undertake a referendum.
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD
n/a
7. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
8. REPORTS
8.1 STAFF REPORTS
a) 140 Hallowell Road – Thetis Cove
- Report dated June 25, 2012 from the Director of Development Services
The Director of Development Services provided an overview of the report, including background information for the site. She clarified what constitutes an amenity as opposed to what is simply a requirement of a development.
Council and staff discussed the phasing for the provision of amenities and bonding.
MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
C-99-12 THAT staff proceed to draft a new Master Development Agreement to secure a combination of physical amenities and cash in lieu of amenities valued at $2,356,000.00 and as described in the report dated June 25, 2012 from the Director of Development Services “140 Hallowell Road – Thetis Cove”;
AND THAT staff prepare the necessary the Land Use Bylaw amendment bylaws to remove section 15 from the CD-8 zone;
AND THAT the requirement to hold a Public Hearing be waived and instead that notice of the bylaws be provided for the September 4, 2012 Council meeting;
AND FURTHER THAT once a new Master Development Agreement is registered against the title of the property, that the current covenant be released. CARRIED
8.2 COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) From the Committee of the Whole meeting held June 12, 2012
Recommendations:
- Official Community Plan and Rezoning Application “Eagle Creek Village” – 21, 23 and 29 Helmcken Road; 1650 Little Road; and Part of 1 Hospital Way
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Screech
C-100-12 THAT the Official Community Plan and Rezoning Application “Eagle Creek Village” – 21, 23 and 29 Helmcken Road; 1650 Little Road; and Part of 1 Hospital Way be deferred to the July 17, 2012 Council meeting. CARRIED
8.3 OTHER REPORTS
- Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors Meeting held Thursday, May 10, 2012
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Screech
THAT the minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors Meeting held Thursday, May 10, 2012 be received. CARRIED
- Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors Meeting held Thursday June 13, 2012
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Screech
THAT the minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors Meeting held Thursday June 13, 2012 be received. CARRIED
9. CORRESPONDENCE
9.1 FOR ACTION
9.2 FOR INFORMATION
a) Email dated June 22, 2012 from D. Mitchell, Director, Fire Services, E-Comm 9-1-1, Re: Fire Dispatch Transition
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the email dated June 22, 2012 from D. Mitchell, Director, Fire Services, E-Comm 9-1-1, Re: Fire Dispatch Transition be received for information. CARRIED
b) Letter dated June 19, 2012 from S. Ireland, 3551 Barker Road, Re: Comparison of Fire Apparatus
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the letter dated June 19, 2012 from S. Ireland, 3551 Barker Road, Re: Comparison of Fire Apparatus be received for information. CARRIED
c) Letter dated June 29, 2012 from Corporate Officer to B. Saladana Re: Concerns regarding the Alternative Approval Process for Bylaw No. 826
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the letter dated June 29, 2012 from Corporate Officer to B. Saladana Re: Concerns regarding the Alternative Approval Process for Bylaw No. 826 be received for information. CARRIED
d) Letter dated June 27, 2012 from Barry Saladana, resident Re: Public Safety Building – Alternative approval process concerns
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the letter dated June 27, 2012 from B. Saladana resident, Re: Public Safety Building – Alternative approval process concerns by received for information. CARRIED
10. BYLAWS
a) Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 701, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 829, 2012 A Bylaw to Amend Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 701, 2007
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Screech
THAT the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 701, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 829, 2012 be adopted. CARRIED
b) View Royal Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 834, 2012
A Bylaw to Amend the Official Community Plan with Respect to the Designation of 1930 Valley View Place, Wilfert Park, Welland Legacy Park and the Northwest Portion of Thetis Lake Properties
MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the View Royal Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 834, 2012 be given third reading. CARRIED
c) Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, Amendment Bylaw No. 833, 2012
A Bylaw to Amend the Land Use Bylaw with Respect to the Zoning of Craigflower Creek Park, 1930 Valley View Place, Glenairlie Park and Welland Legacy Park Properties
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Screech
THAT the Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, Amendment Bylaw No. 833, 2012 be given third reading. CARRIED
d) Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, Amendment Bylaw No. 816, 2011
A Bylaw to Amend the Town of View Royal Land Use Bylaw with Respect to Creating a Local Institutional (P-9) Zone
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Screech
THAT the Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, Amendment Bylaw No. 816, 2011 be given third reading. CARRIED Councillor Mattson voted in the negative
e) Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, Amendment Bylaw No. 835, 2012
A Bylaw to Amend the Land Use Bylaw with Respect to the Zoning of 40 High Street and 287 Pallisier Avenue to the Draft P-9 (Local Institutional) Zone
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, Amendment Bylaw No. 835, 2012 be given third reading. CARRIED Councillor Mattson voted in the negative
f) Rezoning Application – 231, 235, 237 A&B and 241 Island Highway
- Report dated June 27, 2012 from the Senior Planner
Council and staff discussed proposed permitted uses in the RT-1 zone.
- Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, Amendment Bylaw No. 837, 2012 A Bylaw to Amend the Town of View Royal Land Use Bylaw with Respect to Creating an Attached Residential (RT-1) Zone
MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT the Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, Amendment Bylaw No. 837, 2012 be given first and second reading. CARRIED Councillor Mattson voted in the negative
- Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, Amendment Bylaw No. 838, 2012 A Bylaw to Amend the Land Use Bylaw with Respect to the Zoning of 231, 235, 237, A&B and 241 Island Highway to the RT-1 (Attached Residential) zone
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, Amendment Bylaw No. 838, 2012 be given first and second reading. CARRIED Councillor Mattson voted in the negative
MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT a Public Hearing be set for July 17, 2012 for Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, Amendment Bylaw No. 837, 2012 and Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, Amendment Bylaw No. 838, 2012. CARRIED Councillor Mattson voted in the negative
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Rast
C-101-12 THAT a covenant be registered prior to final reading of Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35, Amendment Bylaw No. 838, 2012 to secure community amenity contributions offered by the applicant for Portage Park improvements including volunteer coordinator work and/or playground equipment. CARRIED Councillor Mattson voted in the negative
11. NEW BUSINESS
n/a
12. QUESTION PERIOD
a) L. Pakos, 336 Glenairlie, asked about irrigation of the medians on Island Highway. b) S. Dana, 311 Stewart Avenue, inquired about DND licence requirements. He asked about building inspection for new structures vis a vis a secondary suites. c) S. Brown, 1322 Pheasant Lane, asked about regulations and enforcement for potential future community gardens in View Royal Park.
13. MOTIONS & NOTICES OF MOTION
n/a
14. RISING REPORT
a) Private Dock Guidelines – Public Advisory Groups Structure
From the Special In-Camera Council Meeting held June 12, 2012
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT Kirsten Skov, Lori Simek, Greg Burke, Barry Saladana, Fred Kirke, Lynne Sager, Bill Stavdal, JC Scott and Bob Haines be appointed to the Waterfront Landowners’ Public Advisory Group. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT staff recruit one representative from the Planning and Development Advisory Committee and one from the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee to sit on the Waterfront Users’ Public Advisory Group. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT Councillor Rast be appointed as the Council liaison to the Waterfront Users’ Public Advisory Group;
AND THAT Councillor Screech be appointed as the Council liaison to the Waterfront Landowners’ Public Advisory Group. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT Dawn McCooey be appointed as an alternate for Lynne Sager to the Waterfront Landowners’ Public Advisory Group. CARRIED
15. CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Rast
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)(m) and Section 90 (2)(b) of the Community Charter. CARRIED
16. TERMINATION
MOVED BY: Councillor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT this meeting terminate. Time: 9:24 p.m. CARRIED
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