MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017
Official minutes from the council meeting on January 17, 2017, covering public participation regarding Christie Point redevelopment and various staff reports.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL
MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017 VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRESENT WERE: Mayor Screech Councillor Mattson Councillor Rast Councillor Rogers
REGRETS: Councillor Weisgerber
PRESENT ALSO: K. Anema, Chief Administrative Officer S. Jones, Director of Corporate Administration P. Hurst, Director of Protective Services L. Chase, Director of Development Services J. Rosenberg, Director of Engineering M. Dillabaugh, Director of Finance E. Bolster, Deputy Corporate Officer 92 members of the public 3 members of the press
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Screech called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED BY: Councillor Rast
THAT the agenda be amended to include item 8.1 (b)(1)(a), 8.1(c)(1)(a) and 9.2(b); AND THAT the agenda be approved as amended. CARRIED
3. MINUTES, RECEIPT & ADOPTION OF
a) Minutes of the Council meeting held December 6, 2016
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED BY: Councillor Mattson
THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held December 6, 2016 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
b) Minutes of the Special Council meeting held December 13, 2016
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED BY: Councillor Mattson
THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held December 13, 2016 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
4. MAYOR’S REPORT
5. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
a) M. Wright and A. Jordan-Mills, Christie Point Advocates, 3005 Craigowan Road, Re: Redevelopment of Christie Point
M. Wright and A. Jordan-Mills gave a presentation to Council in regard to the redevelopment of Christie Point, specifically the community at Christie Point; Realstar’s redevelopment proposal; and concerns around displacement, traffic and the environment. They requested that Council take the community and residents into consideration when reviewing the proposed rezoning application.
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD
a) Resident, 2842 Criagowan Road, discussed his concerns in regard to the redevelopment of Christie Point specifically, previous applications for this site; feasibility of the site; displacement of residents; affordable housing; timelines for redevelopment; consultation with First Nations and Federal/Provincial agencies; and bird sanctuary conservation.
The Mayor noted that he is not aware of an official application coming before Council previously for redevelopment of Christie Point. He stated that there are tools to ensure that the site remains as rental housing and that Realstar has advised him that, should the application be approved, it will be a phased redevelopment. He noted that an approximate timeline could be two years, if the application is approved, from approval to completion.
b) M. Denton, 14-2951 Craigowan Road, stated she is in support of the redevelopment of Christie Point and feels affordable housing is not the responsibility of the private sector.
c) A. Jordan-Mills, Craigowan Road, noted that the Christie Point Advocates are lobbying for inclusive and responsible development and are not opposed to redevelopment.
d) A. Hadley, 192 Werra Road, stated there is an opportunity for a land exchange between Realstar and the Town whereby Christie Point could be preserved and used for park while View Royal Park could be used for eight-storey buildings. As well, she stated her concerns in regard to traffic, light and sound pollution and requested that the number of units be limited.
e) D. Critchley, 132 St. Giles Street, spoke in regard to his concerns about the redevelopment of Christie Point, specifically height of the proposed buildings and impact to greenspace. He described the amount and distribution of amenity funds he would like to see provided by Realstar.
f) D. Faulks, 196 Werra Road, spoke to Council in regard to his concerns about the redevelopment of Christie Point, specifically light pollution and traffic volume increase.
g) M. Bragg, 2931 Criagowan Road, Community Garden Coordinator, Christie Point, stated his concerns in regard to displaced residents at Christie Point and suggested that the affordable housing amenity donation proposed by Realstar be put solely towards affordable housing for Christie Point’s current residents.
h) Resident, 2931 Craigowan Road, stated his concerns in regard to displaced residents and his desire to have more information provided by Realstar Group regarding the future proposed rental rates.
i) R. Plesnick, 221 Stormont Road, stated his concerns in regard to traffic along Rudyard and Stormont Roads and expressed a desire to see more done in this area.
j) K. McGrath, 279 Rudyard Road, spoke in regard to the Rudyard Road and Stormont Road traffic report on the agenda for discussion and described the level of support in the community for installation of timed control gates on Rudyard Road at Helmcken Road to prevent left turns onto Rudyard from Helmcken.
k) V. Blogg, 1121 Skeena Place, Secretary-Treasurer, Portage Inlet Sanctuary Colquitz Estuary Society, spoke in regard to her concerns about the redevelopment of Christie Point, specifically social issues and impacts on the environment. She discussed the tenets of the Stewardship Centre for BC’s Green Shores Program and posited measures to protect the environment.
l) J. Skrlac, 288 Eltham Road, spoke in regard to her concerns about the redevelopment of Christie Point, specifically light pollution and bird life. She stated that the current development proposal is disproportionate for this site. She encouraged Council to take a long-term perspective on the application.
m) Residents, 3915 Craigowan Road, spoke in regard to their concerns about the redevelopment of Christie Point, specifically rental affordability and tree protection.
n) Resident, 2931 Craigowan Road, referenced the Christie Point Advocates’ on-line survey and stated her concern regarding the impact to seniors with pets needing to relocate should the Christie Point redevelopment application be approved.
o) J. Beukema, 2737 Shoreline Drive, spoke in regard to his concern about the redevelopment of Christie Point, specifically traffic during construction and hours of construction. He requested that Council engage and communicate with residents whenever possible.
p) K. Dunn, 3028 Admirals Road, spoke in regard to her concern about the redevelopment of Christie Point, specifically engaging other municipalities that would be impacted by the development.
q) S. Dana, 311 Stewart Avenue, spoke in regard to his concerns about the redevelopment of Christie Point, specifically traffic and his desire to see Council ensure responsible development.
r) M. Molloy, 3005 Craigowan Road, stated she is not opposed to redevelopment at Christie Point but rather opposed to the building height being more than four storeys.
7. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
8. REPORTS
8.1 STAFF REPORTS
a) Tree Removal Application – 73 Norquay Road
- Report dated December 21, 2016 from the Parks Supervisor
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers
C-01-17 THAT the removal of two (2) trees at 73 Norquay Road be approved; AND THAT, as per the Town’s Tree Protection Bylaw No. 695, that four (4) trees be replanted (2:1 ratio) for these two (2) trees to be removed. CARRIED
b) Traffic Concerns on Rudyard Road and Stormont Road
- Report dated December 13, 2016 from the Director of Engineering
a) Letter dated January 15, 2017 from L. Pakos, 336 Glenairlie Drive, Re: Traffic Concerns on Rudyard Road and Stormont Road
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers
C-02-17 THAT options for both temporary (for potential installation in 2017) and permanent (for potential installation in 2018) no left turns from Helmcken onto Rudyard be brought forward during the 2017 budget deliberations;
AND THAT the option of posting no parking and no stopping signage on the north side of Rudyard Road and potentially installing concrete no posts and retaining Commissionaires for monitoring and enforcement be brought forward during the 2017 budget deliberations. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED BY: Councillor Mattson
C-03-17 THAT a permanent solution to prevent parking near the stop sign on Rudyard Road by Helmcken Road be brought forward during the 2017 budget deliberations. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers
THAT the letter dated January 15, 2017 from L. Pakos, 336 Glenairlie Drive, Re: Traffic Concerns on Rudyard Road and Stormont Road be received. CARRIED
c) Trucking Agreement between the Town of View Royal and the Esquimalt Nation
- Report dated January 11, 2017 from the Director of Engineering
a) Email dated January 16, 2017 from owners of 126 Hallowell Road, Re: Trucking Agreement between the Town of View Royal and the Esquimalt Nation
The Director of Engineering gave an overview of the report to Council.
It was noted that particulate regulations cannot be enforced on First Nation land but particulates could potentially be monitored off-site which could then trigger the Ministry of Environment’s interest to investigate.
It was noted that monitoring would not trace the source which would make it impossible to determine if particulates were coming from on-Reserve operations or associated traffic.
The Agreement would allow the Town to exercise some control over the development impacts on Esquimalt Nation land through input into related mitigation.
It was noted that the Town has engaged residents and their concerns over the past eighteen months; the work by staff was acknowledged.
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers
C-04-17 THAT staff be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Esquimalt Nation to allow Esquimalt Nation to utilize Hallowell Road as a trucking route;
AND THAT the Town’s authorized signatories be permitted to execute the agreement. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers
THAT the email dated January 16, 2017 from the owners of 126 Hallowell Road, Re: Trucking Agreement between the Town of View Royal and the Esquimalt Nation be received. CARRIED
d) 2016 Regional Growth Strategy Referral
- Report dated January 11, 2017 from the Director of Development Services
The Director of Development Services gave a summary of the report to Council.
Council and staff discussed the Capital Regional District’s (CRD) Growth Policy Area Boundary in relation to the Town’s Urban Growth Boundary.
G. Martino, one of the owners of 200 Cheam Road, spoke to Council in regard to retention of the CRD’s Growth Policy Area Boundary and invited Council to walk his family’s property.
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers
C-05-17 THAT “Capital Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1, 2016” not be accepted;
AND THAT Council objects to Map 3: Regional Growth Management Concept Plan and policy statements relating to the definitions of the land use designations as they imply a hierarchy between the Regional Growth Strategy and Local Government planning, and due to errors on the map as it pertains to View Royal as illustrated in the staff report dated January 3, 2017;
AND FURTHER THAT Council objects to provisions 2.2.2 and 2.2.4 for the following reasons:
- That provision of water service will increase sprawl in rural areas and is contrary to the objectives of the overall Regional Growth Strategy which supports complete and compact communities;
- That additional development on rural and resource lands is at the expense of development on lands within the Urban Containment Boundary;
- That additional residential development on rural and resource lands will contribute to further transportation challenges in the region, and does not allow for efficient public transportation, increases greenhouse gas emissions, and does not provide for jobs/housing balance;
- That rural development will further contribute to GHG emissions by freeing a high-carbon built form. CARRIED Mayor Screech voted in the negative
8.2 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RESOLUTIONS
From the January 10, 2017 Committee of the Whole meeting:
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED BY: Councillor Rast
C-06-17 THAT the extension of the Private Garden Agreement from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2020 with 14 Erskine Lane Strata VIS3076 for a private use garden within Game Nature Park be approved. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED BY: Councillor Rast
THAT the recommendation regarding the 2016 Regional Growth Strategy Referral from the January 10, 2017 Committee of the Whole meeting be received. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED BY: Councillor Rast
C-07-17 THAT the Town of View Royal support the rezoning bylaw amendment application (Z16-0020) to permit a 90 child group daycare at 2780 Veterans Memorial Parkway as described in the referral from the City of Langford. CARRIED
From the December 13, 2016 Committee of the Whole meeting:
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED BY: Councillor Rast
C-08-17 THAT Esquimalt and Songhees Nations be contacted for name suggestions for Portage Inlet Linear Connector Park. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED BY: Councillor Rast
C-09-17 THAT the park at Watkiss Way near Helmcken Road be named “Eagle Creek Park”. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED BY: Councillor Rast
C-10-17 THAT Tawny Park be renamed “Baur Park” after Joseph Baur. CARRIED
8.3 OTHER REPORTS
a) Minutes of the November 17, 2016 West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors meeting
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED BY: Councillor Rast
THAT the minutes of the November 17, 2016 West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors meeting be received. CARRIED
9. CORRESPONDENCE
9.1 FOR ACTION
a) Email dated December 15, 2016 from F. Loro, Stewardship Coordinator, Peninsula Streams Society, Re: Millstream Fishway Project
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers
C-11-17 THAT the Town provide a letter of support to the Peninsula Streams Society in support of their Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnership Program grant application. CARRIED
b) Letter dated December 15, 2016 from Mayor Carol Hamilton, City of Colwood, Re: CRD Service Review
It was noted that should the City of Colwood have particular concerns about specific Capital Regional District (CRD) services, these should be brought forward.
Council requested that the Town obtain information, including costs, from the CRD regarding the provision of services by municipality and bring that information forward to a future Committee of the Whole meeting.
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED BY: Councillor Mattson
THAT the letter dated December 15, 2016 from Mayor Carol Hamilton, City of Colwood, Re: CRD Service Review be received. CARRIED
c) Email dated November 29, 2016 from R. James, Chair, Hotel Association of Greater Victoria, Re: Request to Rescind Provincial Tax Regulation 78(1)(b)
- Letter dated November 21, 2016 from R. James, Chair, Hotel Association of Greater Victoria, Re: Request to Rescind Provincial Tax Regulation 78(1)(b)
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED BY: Councillor Mattson
THAT the email dated November 29, 2016 from R. James, Chair, Hotel Association of Greater Victoria, Re: Request to Rescind Provincial Tax Regulation 78(1)(b) be received. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED BY: Councillor Mattson
THAT the letter dated November 21, 2016 from R. James Chair, Hotel Association of Greater Victoria, Re: Request to Rescind Provincial Tax Regulation 78(1)(b) be received. CARRIED
d) Letter dated November 18, 2016 from L. Barnes, Administrator, West Shore Parks & Recreation, Re: West Shore Parks and Recreation Society 2017 Budget
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers
C-12-17 THAT the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society 2017 budget be approved. CARRIED
9.2 FOR INFORMATION
a) Letter dated December 20, 2016 from D. Stocks, President, Juan de Fuca Performing Arts Centre Society, Re: 2016 Funding Received
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED BY: Councillor Mattson
THAT the letter dated December 20, 2016 from D. Stocks, President, Juan de Fuca Performing Arts Centre Society be received for information. CARRIED
b) Email dated January 17, 2017 from M. Denton, 14-2951 Craigowan Road, Re: Christie Point Redevelopment
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED BY: Councillor Mattson
THAT the email dated January 17, 2017 from M. Denton, 14-2951 Craigowan Road, Re: Christie Point Development be received for information. CARRIED
10. BYLAWS
a) Fees and Charges Bylaw, No. 958, 2016 A Bylaw to Regulate the Fees and Charges of the Town of View Royal
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED BY: Councillor Rast
THAT Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016 be adopted. CARRIED
b) Reserve and Surplus Policy and Bylaw No. 959, 960 and 961
- Report dated January 11, 2017 from the Director of Finance
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers
THAT the report dated January 11, 2017 from the Director of Finance titled “Reserve and Surplus Policy and Bylaw No. 959, 960 and 961” be received. CARRIED
- Reserve Fund for Future Operating Expenditures Bylaw No. 959, 2017 A Bylaw of the Town of View Royal Relating to a Reserve Fund for Future Operating Expenditures
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED BY: Councillor Mattson
THAT Reserve Fund for Future Operating Expenditures Bylaw No. 959, 2017 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED
- Capital Renewal Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 960, 2017 A Bylaw of the Town of View Royal Relating to a Reserve Fund for the Renewal of Capital Assets
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED BY: Councillor Mattson
THAT Capital Renewal Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 960, 2017 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED
- Park Improvement Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 961, 2017 A Bylaw of the Town of View Royal Relating to a Reserve Fund for Purpose of Expenditure Associated with Park Improvements
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED BY: Councillor Rast
THAT Park Improvement Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 961, 2017 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED
c) Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 962, 2017 – First and Second Reading
- Report dated January 11, 2017 from the Senior Planner
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers
THAT coincident with final reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 962, 2017, a covenant be registered to require that any patios in the south east corner of the parcel legally described as “Lot 2, Sections 9 and 100, Lake and Esquimalt Districts, Plan EPP28565, except Part in Plan 44696” be open for patron use from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. CARRIED
- Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 962, 2017 A Bylaw to Amend the Town of View Royal Zoning Bylaw with Respect to Amending the CD-20: Comprehensive Development (Eagle Creek Village) Zone
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers
THAT Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 962, 2017 be given first and second reading. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers
THAT a Public Hearing be scheduled for Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 962, 2017 on February 7, 2017. CARRIED
d) Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 963, 2017 and Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 964, 2017 – First and Second Reading
- Report dated January 11, 2017 from the Senior Planner
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers
THAT early and ongoing consultation regarding Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 963, 2017 not be conducted given the minor nature of the proposal. CARRIED
- Official Community Plan No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 963, 2017 A Bylaw to Amend the Official Community Plan with Respect to the Land Use Designation of Block 27, Section 9, Esquimalt District, Plan 1407 (1266 Burnside Road West)
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers
THAT Official Community Plan No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 963, 2017 be given first and second reading. CARRIED
- Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 964, 2017 A Bylaw to Amend the Zoning Bylaw with Respect to the Zoning of Block 27, Section 9, Esquimalt District, Plan 1407 (1266 Burnside Road West)
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers
THAT Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 964, 2017 be given first and second reading. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED BY: Councillor Mattson
THAT a Public Hearing be scheduled for Official Community Plan No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 963, 2017 and Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 964, 2017 on February 7, 2017;
AND THAT staff notify BC hydro, BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, BC Transit, Canada Post, Capital Regional District, Esquimalt Nation, Fortis BC, School District No. 61, Shaw Cable, Songhees Nation and Telus of the Public Hearing for the two bylaws. CARRIED
11. NEW BUSINESS
12. QUESTION PERIOD
13. MOTIONS & NOTICES OF MOTION
14. CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED BY: 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)(e) – land and (k) – municipal service. CARRIED
15. RISING REPORT
16. TERMINATION
MOVED: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
THAT this meeting now terminate. Time: 9:30 p.m. CARRIED
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