Minutes of the Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting held Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Committee minutes record the selection of chairs and discussions on plastic bag bans and block party policies.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL
MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2017 VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE – MEETING ROOM 2
PRESENT:
- S. Ali
- J. Baker
- A. Hanes
- G. Mathies
- J. Skrlac
- Councillor Mattson
ABSENT:
- D. Faulks
- K. Porter
ALSO PRESENT:
- J. Rosenberg, Director of Engineering
- J. Smith, Recording Secretary
- 0 members of the public
- 0 members of the press
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS
a) Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair
Councillor Mattson welcomed new and re-appointed members.
The Chair and Vice-Chair were selected for the CDAC
MOVED BY: A. Hanes SECONDED: J. Skrlac THAT S. Ali be appointed as Chair of the CDAC CARRIED
MOVED BY: S. Ali SECONDED: J. Skrlac THAT G. Mathies be appointed as Vice-Chair of the CDAC CARRIED
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOVED BY: J. Skrlac SECONDED: J. Baker THAT the agenda be amended to add items 10. (b-d); AND THAT the agenda be approved as amended. CARRIED
4. MINUTES, RECEIPT & ADOPTION OF
a) Minutes of the Community Development Advisory Committee meeting held January 24, 2017
MOVED BY: G. Mathies SECONDED: A. Hanes THAT the minutes of the Community Development Advisory Committee meeting held January 24, 2017 be adopted. CARRIED
5. CHAIR’S REPORT
6. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
7. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
8. REPORTS
8.1 STAFF REPORTS
8.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
a) Minutes of the Council meeting January 17, 2017 MOVED BY: A. Hanes SECONDED: G. Mathies THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held January 17, 2017 be received. CARRIED
b) Minutes of the Council meeting February 7, 2017 MOVED BY: A. Hanes SECONDED: G. Mathies THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held February 7, 2017 be received. CARRIED
c) Minutes of the Special Council meeting February 21, 2017 MOVED BY: A. Hanes SECONDED: G. Mathies THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held February 21, 2017 be received. CARRIED
d) Minutes of the Council meeting March 7, 2017 MOVED BY: A. Hanes SECONDED: G. Mathies THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held March 7, 2017 be received. CARRIED
e) Minutes of the Council meeting March 21, 2017 MOVED BY: A. Hanes SECONDED: G. Mathies THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held March 21, 2017 be received. CARRIED
f) Minutes of the Council meeting April 4, 2017 MOVED BY: A. Hanes SECONDED: G. Mathies THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held April 4, 2017 be received. CARRIED
g) Minutes of the Special Council meeting April 18, 2017 MOVED BY: A. Hanes SECONDED: G. Mathies THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held April 18, 2017 be received. CARRIED
h) Minutes of the Council meeting May 2, 2017 MOVED BY: A. Hanes SECONDED: G. Mathies THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held May 2, 2017 be received. CARRIED
i) Minutes of the Council meeting May 9, 2017 MOVED BY: A. Hanes SECONDED: G. Mathies THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held May 9, 2017 be received. CARRIED
j) Minutes of the Council meeting May 16, 2017 MOVED BY: A. Hanes SECONDED: G. Mathies THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held May 16, 2017 be received. CARRIED
k) Minutes of the Council meeting June 6, 2017 MOVED BY: A. Hanes SECONDED: G. Mathies THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held June 6, 2017 be received. CARRIED
l) Minutes of the Special Council meeting June 13, 2017 MOVED BY: A. Hanes SECONDED: G. Mathies THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held June 13, 2017 be received. CARRIED
m) Minutes of the Council meeting June 20, 2017 MOVED BY: A. Hanes SECONDED: G. Mathies THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held June 20, 2017 be received. CARRIED
n) Minutes of the Council meeting July 4, 2017 MOVED BY: A. Hanes SECONDED: G. Mathies THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held July 4, 2017 be received. CARRIED
o) Minutes of the Council meeting July 18, 2017 MOVED BY: A. Hanes SECONDED: G. Mathies THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held July 18, 2017 be received. CARRIED
p) Minutes of the Council meeting August 8, 2017 MOVED BY: A. Hanes SECONDED: G. Mathies THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held August 8, 2017 be received. CARRIED
q) Minutes of the Council meeting September 5, 2017 MOVED BY: A. Hanes SECONDED: G. Mathies THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held September 5, 2017 be received. CARRIED
r) Minutes of the Council meeting September 19, 2017 MOVED BY: A. Hanes SECONDED: G. Mathies THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held September 19, 2017 be received. CARRIED
9. CORRESPONDENCE
MOVED BY: A. Hanes SECONDED: J. Baker THAT the letter dated May 15, 2017 from D. White, Founding Board Member, Re: World Oceans Day Canada be received for information. CARRIED
10. NEW BUSINESS
a) Single Use Plastic Bag Ban
The Committee discussed the elimination of single use plastic bags, specifically:
- what other municipalities are doing;
- View Royal have been leaders with compost;
- impact on local/small business; and
- timeline for implementation.
MOVED BY: J. Skrlac SECONDED: J. Baker
CDAC-01-17 THAT the Committee recommend to Council that they support the ban of single-use plastic bags as per the CRD Single Use Plastic Ban - Draft Model Bylaw with an appropriate notice period provided to local businesses that would be impacted. CARRIED
b) Block Party Policy
The Committee discussed establishing a process to encourage block party events in local neighbourhoods, specifically:
- grants being an appropriate incentive; and if so, should there be a limit to the number of events and restrictions on what the money could be used for;
- should events promote a purpose in addition to social, such as disaster management;
- additional costs the Town would incur such as staff time and supplies;
- compare the Town’s current process (informal) to other municipalities; and
- promotion of events.
MOVED BY: G. Mathies SECONDED: S. Baker
CDAC-02-17 THAT the Committee recommend that staff email the Community Development Advisory Committee members examples of other municipal processes for review prior to their next meeting. CARRIED
c) 2018 Financial Plan
The Director of Engineering discussed the financial plan process, and advised the Committee that this year the Town would be hosting a specific budget meeting for public participation.
d) Canada Day 2018 Event
Councillor Mattson advised the Committee that Volunteer View Royal is considering organizing another Canada Day Event and is looking for the Committee’s input on planning and assistance with the event. It is expected the event would be hosted at the same location (Craigflower Manor) using the same template for planning based on previous success. Councillor Mattson will confirm that the Highland Games Society is also willing to participate.
MOVED BY: A. Hanes SECONDED: J. Skrlac
CDAC-03-17 THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the Community Development Advisory Committee assist Volunteer View Royal and the Highland Games Society to plan and participate in a 2018 Canada Day Celebration. CARRIED
11. CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION
12. TERMINATION
MOVED BY: A. Hanes SECONDED: J. Skrlac THAT this meeting now terminate at 8:07 p.m. CARRIED
CHAIR RECORDING SECRETARY
