2023 01 17 Council Agenda - Agenda - Pdf
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
The formal agenda for the January 17, 2023, Council Meeting, including procedural information and a list of items for discussion.
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2022
Record of a special meeting regarding municipal objectives and progress, which moved immediately into a closed session.
MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2022
Detailed record of the regular council meeting covering development permits, emergency services merging, and amendments to park bylaws.
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2022
Record of a special meeting focusing on correspondence regarding camping in parks and the tabling of Bylaw No. 1095.
PETITION & DELEGATION REQUEST FORM - Monique Booth
Request to address Council regarding the continuation of funding for crossing guard services at View Royal Elementary.
Letter regarding Crossing Guard Services Funding dated September 14, 2022
Letter from former Mayor David Screech to SD61 informing them that the Town will fund crossing guards for one final year.
PROVINCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING GRANT FOR THE STRATEGIC ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN
Staff report recommending an application for a provincial grant to fund a strategic roadmap for the Town's Asset Management Program.
UBCM ASSET MANAGEMENT PLANNING GRANT FOR THE SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT PLAN DATA INTEGRATION
Staff report regarding a grant to integrate data from the Sustainable Infrastructure Replacement Plan (SIRP) into the Town’s asset management system.
Re: 2022 Asset Management Planning – Approval in Principle
Approval in principle letter from UBCM regarding the Sustainable Infrastructure Replacement Plan - Data Integration project grant.
COASTAL ADAPTATION PLAN – UNION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA MUNICIPALITIES (UBCM) GRANT APPLICATION
Report seeking endorsement to apply for funding for a plan to address coastal flooding risks, sea level rise, and tsunamis.
Project Summary: Coastal Adaptation Plan
Technical attachment detailing the scope, objectives, and costs for the Coastal Adaptation Plan.
POLICING FACILITIES EXPANSION PROJECT
Staff report recommending the approval of a budget and committee appointments to advance the expansion of the West Shore RCMP detachment.
West Shore Detachment Options Analysis (Appendix 1)
Feasibility study report analyzing options for redeveloping the existing RCMP site versus building a new facility.
Preliminary Project Plan West Shore RCMP Detachment (Appendix 2)
Document outlining the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) method and indicative timelines for the RCMP facility expansion.
Policing Facilities Expansion Project Presentation
A slide deck presentation summarizing the background, requirements, and recommendations of the Policing Facilities Expansion Project.
Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors Meeting held November 24, 2022
Record of a regional board meeting discussing budget, staffing, and project updates like the Westshore Skatepark.
Email from Susan Low regarding Ending Leafblower Use
Correspondence requesting a ban on leaf-blowers due to noise, wildlife disturbance, and health impacts.
Response from Director of Engineering regarding Leafblower Use
Staff response to the public concern over leaf-blowers, citing operational efficiency and safety in clearing public spaces.
Letter from H. Sharma regarding Small Playground on Nursery Hill Drive
Renewed request from a Strata President for a children's play area in the Nursery Hill neighborhood, including photos of the site.
Letter from H. Sharma regarding Small Playground (Original 2021 Request)
The original correspondence and site photos from September 2021 requesting the playground.
Email response to Strata VIS6081 regarding Application for Kids Playground
The Town's 2021 response to the playground request, noting historical requests for parking in that area and funding challenges.
Letter from SD61 regarding Crossing Guard Service Funding
Request from the Board of Education for continued funding of crossing guard services at specific intersections.
Letter from Victoria Foundation regarding Victoria’s Vital Signs Report
Notification of the release of the 17th edition of the Vital Signs report measuring regional vitality.
Correspondence regarding Crossing Guard Funding (Items b through r)
A series of emails from various View Royal residents advocating for the retention of crossing guard funding.
Spongy Moth Eradication Program Notification and Update
Correspondence from the Ministry of Forests regarding an aerial spray program to eradicate spongy moths in View Royal.
Letter from Shaw regarding Network Infrastructure
Correspondence from Shaw regarding the acquisition of their wireline business by Rogers and their commitment to local network infrastructure.
Correspondence regarding Crossing Guard Funding (Items j through o)
Additional resident emails supporting crossing guards and safe routes to school, including requests for active transportation improvements.
Crossing Guard Service Funding - Student Artwork and Email
Email from Monique Booth transmitting artwork from students supporting the crossing guard program.
Resident Emails regarding Crossing Guards (Items q through u)
Further emails from taxpayers urging the council to continue funding the crossing guard at Helmcken Road.
Letters from Students of View Royal Elementary School
Handwritten letters from Grade 2 and 3 students pleading with Council to keep their school crossing guard for safety.
Email and Artwork from Drew Coleman and Emilia
Parent letter regarding traffic safety concerns and a supporting drawing from his daughter.
Correspondence regarding Crossing Guards, Sidewalks, and Infrastructure
Letter from a senior resident requesting crossing guard funding and sidewalk construction on Watkiss Way and Burnside Road.
Letters from Leblanc family and Lindsay Byers regarding Crossing Guards
Direct questions from parents asking councillors if they will support the joint partnership with SD61.
Email and Pilot Program Documents from Linda Jeaurond
Detailed historical context of the crossing guard program and a call for Council to follow the best practices of neighboring municipalities.
Letter from Minister of Transport regarding the Island Rail Corridor Project
Response from the Federal Minister of Transport regarding funding for the restoration of the former E&N railway line.
Procedure Bylaw No. 677, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 1109, 2022
A bylaw to amend the rules regarding electronic participation by council members.
Email from Councillor Lemon regarding Road Safety - Burnside Road at Eaton Avenue
Request for a safety audit following a vehicle crash incident at the intersection of Eaton Avenue and Burnside Road.
ITEM(S) TO BE ADDED TO AGENDA - Councillor Rogers
Motion by Councillor Rogers to review the policy and budget for Council attendance at conventions.