2023 09 05 Council Agenda - Agenda - Pdf
Town of View Royal Council Meeting Agenda
Agenda for the regular council meeting on September 5, 2023, including public participation details and a list of reports and bylaws to be discussed.
Minutes of a Special Council Meeting Held on Monday, July 17, 2023
Minutes from a special council meeting focused on the Official Community Plan (OCP) strategic planning workshop and public engagement strategies.
Minutes of a Council Meeting Held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Minutes covering regular council business, including the adoption of the Zero Carbon Step Code and a mural design selection for the Helmcken Road Trestle.
Minutes of a Special Council Meeting Held on Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Minutes for a brief special council meeting primarily consisting of a closed session.
Petition & Delegation Request Form - Dr. Eileen Pepler
Request form for a delegation regarding the Healthy Communities Needs Assessment Toolkit.
Additional information for the Presentation Form: Pepler Group
Supplementary information explaining the methodology and benefits of the Healthy Communities Needs Assessment Toolkit.
Petition & Delegation Request Form - Miller and Austin
Request form for a delegation to propose a new Wildlife Attractant Bylaw.
Details of presentation: Wildlife Attractant Bylaw Proposal
Written statement detailing bear sightings near Thetis Lake and the need for bear-proof waste containers and stricter bylaw enforcement.
Presentation: Addressing Human - Wildlife Conflict in View Royal
Slideshow presentation advocating for the development of a Wildlife Attractants Bylaw and the provision of bear-proof waste bins.
Petition & Delegation Request Form - Emily Sinclair (CRD)
Request form for a delegation from the Capital Regional District regarding transportation governance.
Presentation: Transportation Governance Engagement Workbook
CRD presentation regarding regional transportation goals, current governance features, and proposed levels of change.
Staff Report: CRD Transportation Governance Workbook
Staff recommendation for Council to complete the CRD's transportation governance questionnaire and return it for the September 12 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Appendix A: CRD Transportation Governance Engagement Workshop Package
The complete workbook package from the CRD, including a questionnaire to determine preferences for regional transportation decision-making.
Appendix B: Staff input to CRD Questionnaire
Detailed staff technical input and context for each question in the CRD Transportation Governance questionnaire.
Presentation: Staff Report – CRD Transportation Governance Workbook
Staff summary slides providing Council with a guide on how to complete the CRD workbook questionnaire.
Staff Report: Development Variance Permit 2023-08 – 1517 Admirals Road
Staff report recommending a parking variance at the Canadian Tire site to accommodate a new restaurant tenant.
Attachment 1: Site Plan - Canadian Tire 1519 Admirals Rd.
Architectural site plan showing the proposed expansion and vehicle/bicycle parking breakdowns.
Attachment 2: Letter from Canadian Tire REIT regarding DVP Application
Letter from the property owner explaining the reason for the variance and the history of the restaurant use at unit 102.
Attachment 3: Technical Memo - Parking Assessment by McElhanney
Detailed technical assessment of parking demand and bylaw requirements for the Canadian Tire expansion.
Presentation: Development Variance Permit 2023-08 – 1517 Admirals Road
Staff summary presentation for the parking variance application at the Canadian Tire site.
Staff Report: Atkins Roundabout – Construction Contract Awards
Staff recommendation to award construction and administration contracts for the Six Mile Road at Atkins Road roundabout.
Attachment: Tender Review and Recommendation for Award - Atkins Roundabout
McElhanney's review of the three construction tenders received for the roundabout project.
Attachment: Project Summary C-018 Six Mile Road improvements
Detailed project description and cost/benefit analysis for the Six Mile corridor improvements.
Correspondence: Email from Evelyn Schumacher regarding Juan de Fuca 55+ Activity Centre
A request for a donation (basket or funds) for a craft fair raffle to support the Activity Centre.
Correspondence: Letter from District of Saanich regarding Mental Health Calls for Service
Saanich Council resolution advocating for increased provincial funding for police to handle mental health calls and the Integrated Mobile Crisis Response Team (IMCRT).
Correspondence: Letter from UBCM regarding Provincial Response to 2022 Resolutions
Provincial government's response to the 2022 resolution regarding the family physician crisis in View Royal and Saanich.
Staff Report: First, Second and Third Reading of Building Bylaw No. 1111
Staff report introducing a new comprehensive building bylaw to replace the existing 12-year-old bylaw.
Attachment A: Building Bylaw Update Report (COW March 7, 2023)
Earlier staff report detailing the key changes in the proposed Building Bylaw, including intake screening, certified professionals, and fee changes.
Building Bylaw No. 1111, 2023
Complete text of the proposed bylaw for the administration of the Building Code and regulation of construction in View Royal.
Staff Report: First, Second and Third Reading of Amendments to Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958
Report recommending fee updates to align with the new Building Bylaw and ensure cost recovery.
Attachment A: Building Bylaw Update Report (Duplicate Content)
Duplicate of the March 7 COW report regarding the building bylaw update.
Draft Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1119
Draft version of the proposed amendments to the Fees and Charges Bylaw attached to the staff report.
Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1119, 2023
Official amendment bylaw document establishing new rates for building permits, plumbing permits, and security deposits.
Staff Report: First, Second and Third Reading of Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw Amendment No. 1120
Report recommending updates to fine amounts for building code violations to align with neighbouring municipalities.
Attachment A: Building Bylaw Update Report (Duplicate Content)
Duplicate of the March 7 COW report regarding the building bylaw update.
Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, Amendment Bylaw No. 1120, 2023
Bylaw amendment document detailing the new fine schedule for building and construction offenses.
Staff Report: Municipal Officials Indemnification Bylaw No. 1121, 2023
Report proposing a replacement bylaw for municipal official indemnification to update legal references.
Attachment “A”: Municipal Officials Indemnification Bylaw No. 654, 2006
Copy of the 2006 indemnification bylaw being replaced.
Attachment “B”: Local Government Act Excerpt (Immunities and Indemnities)
Legislative excerpt from the Local Government Act providing the legal authority for municipal indemnification.
Municipal Officials Indemnification Bylaw No. 1121, 2023
The new bylaw document providing legal protection for Town officials against claims arising from their duties.
Staff Report: Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958 – Sewer Rates
Annual review of sanitary sewer user fees, recommending a 2% volumetric rate decrease for 2023.
Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1122, 2023
Official document setting the new sewer usage fees and minimum premise charges.
Item to be Added to Agenda: Regulating Temperatures in Rental Units
Request from Councillor Brown to explore ways to regulate minimum and maximum temperatures in rental housing during extreme weather.
Item to be Added to Agenda: 2023 Council Calendar Update
Request from Councillor Rogers to add the 2023 Council/Committee of the Whole calendar to the agenda.
Item to be Added to Agenda: Galloping Goose Trail Extension Petition
Motion from Councillor Rogers to petition the CRD and MOTI to extend trail widening and lighting to the Helmcken Overpass.
Map: GGT Trail Widening Extension Area
Visual map showing the existing 5th priority trail section and the proposed extension to Helmcken.
Presentation: CRD Regional Trails Widening and Lighting Project Funding Model
CRD slideshow regarding the funding strategy for regional trail enhancements.
Site Map: Victoria General Hospital / Helmcken Road Area
Aerial map of the project area near Victoria General Hospital and Highway 1.
Item to be Added to Agenda: Admirals Road Bike Lane Petition
Motion from Councillor Rogers to ask the CRD to work with Songhees First Nation to petition for bike lane funding on Admirals Road.