TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2017

MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING

HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2017

VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE - COUNCIL CHAMBERS

PRESENT WERE: Mayor Screech Councillor Mattson Councillor Rast Councillor Rogers Councillor Weisgerber

REGRETS:

PRESENT ALSO: K. Anema, Chief Administrative Officer L. Chase, Director of Development Services J. Rosenberg, Director of Engineering P. Hurst, Director of Protective Services D. Christenson, Director of Finance J. Chow, Senior Planner J. Davison, Planner E. Bolster, Deputy Corporate Officer

81 members of the public 1 member 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 Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber

THAT the agenda be amended to include item 11(b);

AND THAT the agenda be approved as amended. CARRIED

3. MINUTES, RECEIPT & ADOPTION OF

a) Minutes of the Council meeting held June 20, 2017

MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held June 20, 2017 be adopted as presented. CARRIED

4. MAYOR’S REPORT

a) Presentation to R. Babin, Grade 4, A. Miller, Grade 3 and A. Snedden, Grade 1, Eagle View Elementary School, Re: Street Banner Contest

The Mayor presented a certificate of achievement, street light banner and View Royal pin to A. Miller, R. Babin and A. Snedden, students of Eagle View Elementary School who won the Street Light Banner contest.

The Mayor noted that the Canada 150 Celebration at the Craigflower Manor on July 1st was a success and thanked Councillor Mattson, Councillor Rast and Volunteer View Royal for all their hard work. He also acknowledged the recent planting of boulevard trees; and that the pride flag is now flying at the View Royal Town Hall.

10. BYLAWS

a) Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 976, 2017 A Bylaw to Amend the Town of View Royal Zoning Bylaw with Respect to Creating the CD-22 (Christie Point Residential) Zone and with Respect to the Rezoning of 2951 Craigowan Road (Christie Point)

Some members of Council discussed the advantages to the Christie Point redevelopment project being grandfathering of rents for tenants who have resided at Christie Point for ten years or longer; modification of building heights from the previous proposal; buildings being built on existing footprint; improvement to environment, road infrastructure and traffic in the area; and increase of rental units given the housing crisis in the region. Other members of Council noted the disadvantages being dislocation of existing tenants; views for adjacent residents being negatively impacted; excessive height and density; single road into the development; parking; sea level rise; tree loss; and increase in traffic.

Council noted that the impact to the bird sanctuary will be addressed at a later phase of the project; existing buildings are beyond repair; and that the Town’s Official Community Plan identifies Christie Point as a viable development site.

The Mayor thanked the community and developer for working through the process with the Town.

MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

THAT Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 976, 2017 be given third reading. CARRIED Councillors Rast and Rogers voted in the negative

5. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS

a) K. Hayes, 4-1938 West Park Lane, Re: Development of Thetis Lake Campground

Ms. Hayes spoke to Council in regard to the compensation package offered to residents of the 1938 West Park Lane by the owner; and noted she feels the owner is acting in bad faith in terms of his offer. She questioned whether the developer, Limona Construction, would be paying for the removal of the homes at the campground. She is requesting that her compensation package include the assessed value amount of her home and her mortgage and pad rent paid.

6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD

a) B.. Simon, 38-1938 West Park Lane, noted that he has lived at 1938 West Park Lane (Thetis Lake Campground) for thirty-five years and is not opposed to the development, but would like a grandfathering clause for compensation.

7. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

8. REPORTS

8.1 STAFF REPORTS

a) Results of Town of View Royal Canada 150 Street Banner Contest

1. Report dated July 4, 2017 from the Corporate Services Clerk

Council discussed street light banners being available for purchase to residents at the Town Hall; and the possibility of holding a street light banner contest on a regular basis.

MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

THAT the report dated July 4, 2017 from the Corporate Services Clerk titled “Results of Town of View Royal Canada 150 Street Banner Contest” be received for information. CARRIED

b) Proceeds from Sale of Land – Policy Amendment

1. Report dated June 26, 2017 from the Director of Finance

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

C-77-17 THAT the Reserve and Surplus Policy be amended as follows:

added to Section 1.3 (Capital Works and Land Acquisition Reserve):

“Net proceeds from the sale of real property will be contributed to this reserve as realized.”

added to Appendix A for Capital Works and Land Acquisition Reserve under the column labelled “Funding Source(s)”:

“Net proceeds from the sale of real property.” CARRIED

c) Waiver of Public Hearing for Request to Remove Covenant EK061366 on Meadow Vale Drive/Riverside Drive

1. Report dated June 29, 2017 from the Senior Planner

The Senior Planner gave a brief summary of the report to Council.

Council and staff discussed the 30m boundary from Craigflower Creek; encroachments into Thetis Lake Regional Park; and the notification process.

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber

C-78-17 THAT the requirement for a public hearing for the request to remove Covenant EK061366 be waived so that the proposal can be considered at the regular Council meeting on July 18, 2017 with public notice. CARRIED

8.2 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RESOLUTIONS

8.3 OTHER REPORTS

9. CORRESPONDENCE

9.1 FOR ACTION

a) Letter dated June 26, 2017 from J. Wadsworth, Planning Manager, BC Transit, Re: Request to Participate in an Island Highway Transit Priority and Park & Ride Study

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

C-79-17 THAT Town of View Royal staff participate with BC Transit in the Island Highway Priority and Park & Ride Study. CARRIED

b) Letter dated June 21, 2017 from Chair Desjardins, Capital Regional District Board, Re: Notification of Agreement to a Non-Binding Dispute Resolution Process for 2016 Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) Bylaw 4017

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber

THAT the letter dated June 21, 2017 from Chair Desjardins, Capital Regional District Board, Re: Notification of Agreement to a Non-Binding Dispute Resolution Process for 2016 Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) Bylaw 4017 be received. CARRIED

9.2 FOR INFORMATION

a) Letter dated June 16, 2017 from D. Stocks, President, Juan de Fuca Performing Arts Centre Society, Re: Current Work Plan

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber

THAT the letter dated June 16, 2017 from D. Stocks, President, Juan de Fuca Performing Arts Centre Society, Re: Current Work Plan be received for information. CARRIED

10. BYLAWS - continued

a) Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. 2017/01 and Rezoning Application No. 2017/02 – Bylaws for 1938 West Park Lane

1. Report dated June 29, 2017 from the Senior Planner

The Senior Planner reviewed the report for Council.

Council and staff discussed sidewalk and walkways being to a better standard; funding for a roundabout at Atkins Road; use of development cost charges; and loss of trees.

Council and the applicants, M. Johnston and M. Baier and owner, E. Gieringer, discussed development cost charges and amenities; fire smart requirements; removal of existing trailers; sidewalks; compensation to existing tenants; and the Lund Road property.

Council noted the need for an improved compensation package for existing residents; and increase in density.

MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber

C-80-17 THAT, having considered appropriate consultation, both early and ongoing, with various persons, organizations and authorities considered to be potentially affected, in consideration of and compliance with the Local Government Act, staff be directed to email a copy of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 978, 2017 to BC Hydro, BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, BC Transit, Canada Post, Capital Regional District, Esquimalt First Nation, FortisBC, School District No. 61, Shaw Cable, Songhees First Nation, and Telus;

AND THAT coincident with final reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 979, 2017, a covenant be registered on the lands to require the following:

a. Transfer of ownership of Lot A, Plan EPP55974 to the Town by December 31, 2018; b. Prior to issuance of any building permit on the subject property:

• approval of detailed civil engineering plans (the works) by the Director of Engineering for an asphalt walkway with concrete curb on West Park Lane and a concrete curb and sidewalk on Six Mile Road north of Trans Canada Highway; and
• either completion of the works or a security deposit of 120% construction cost. CARRIED Councillor Mattson voted in the negative

MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

THAT a Public Hearing be scheduled for July 18, 2017 for Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 978, 2017 and Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 979. CARRIED

2. Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 978, 2017 A Bylaw to Amend the Official Community Plan with Respect to the Designation of 1938 West Park Lane

MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber

THAT Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 978, 2017 be given first and second reading. CARRIED Councillor Mattson voted in the negative

3. Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 979, 2017 A Bylaw to Amend the Town of View Royal Zoning Bylaw with Respect to Creating the CD-23: Comprehensive Development (Thetis Lake) Zone and with Respect to the Rezoning of 1938 West Park Lane

MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber

THAT Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 979, 2017 be given first and second reading. CARRIED Councillor Mattson voted in the negative

11. NEW BUSINESS

a) Property Taxes – 1938 West Park Lane – Councillor Mattson

Council discussed the possibility of waiving property taxes at 1938 West Park Lane.

b) Thetis Lake Lifeguards

MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

C-81-17 THAT the Town write a letter to the CRD Parks Committee requesting that lifeguards be reinstated at Thetis Lake for the 2018 summer season. CARRIED

12. QUESTION PERIOD

13. MOTIONS & NOTICES OF MOTION

14. CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION

MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: 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)(c) – labour, (e) – land and (g) – litigation. CARRIED

15. RISING REPORT

16. TERMINATION

MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

THAT this meeting now terminate. Time: 8:20 p.m. CARRIED

MAYOR CLERK