MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2017
Minutes from the previous Council meeting documenting approvals, petitions, staff reports, and resolutions passed.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL
MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 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 S. Jones, Director of Corporate Services J. Rosenberg, Director of Engineering D. Christenson, Director of Finance J. Chow, Senior Planner J. Davison, Planner E. Bolster, Deputy Corporate Officer 15 members of the public 0 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 Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT the agenda be amended to include items 9.2(e-i), 11(a-b) and 14 – closed meeting resolution;
AND THAT the agenda be approved as amended. CARRIED
3. MINUTES, RECEIPT & ADOPTION OF
a) Minutes of the Special Council meeting held June 13, 2017
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held June 13, 2017 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
b) Minutes of the Council meeting held June 6, 2017
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held June 6, 2017 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
c) Minutes of the Public Hearing for Bylaws No. 972 and 973 held June 6, 2017
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing for Bylaws No. 972 and 973 held June 6, 2017 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
d) Minutes of the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 974 held June 6, 2017
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 974 held June 6, 2017 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
4. MAYOR’S REPORT
5. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
a) J. Sanderson, Gorge Swim Fest Society, Re: Use of the Surplus Slide from Newstead Park as Part of Swimming Infrastructure Improvement in the Gorge Waterway
Mr. Sanderson noted that the installation of the slide will help build infrastructure for public use and enjoyment within the Gorge Waterway and increases View Royal’s connection to this amenity. It was noted that the slide is not CSA approved to today’s standards.
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
C-63-17 THAT the surplus slide from Newstead Park be given to the Gorge Swim Fest Society upon removal;
AND THAT the Gorge Swim Fest Society be solely responsible to obtain any and all slide installation related approvals from agencies having jurisdiction, as and if required. CARRIED
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD
a) D. Critchley, 132 St. Giles Street, spoke to Council in regard to the height of the proposed buildings at Christie Point. He provided Council copies of photographs taken of a 26m high balloon flown at the site.
b) A. Fodchuk, Co-Chair, Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee, spoke to Council in regard to a proposed amendment to a motion from the May 23, 2017 Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee as follows:
“THAT the Committee recommend to Council that a working sub-committee of the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee to identify and evaluate needed (new and existing informal) trails in View Royal by an objective set of evaluation criteria be approved.”
She also requested that the Parks Master Plan Strategy 16(5) – Goal 4: Connect People and Places with Nature become a short-term priority as opposed to a mid-term priority.
7. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
8. REPORTS
8.1 STAFF REPORTS
a) Thetis Vale Phase 7 – Road Naming
- Report dated June 15, 2017 from the Planner
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rast
C-64-17 THAT “Road A” as identified within Figure 1 attached to the report from the Planner dated June 15, 2017 be named Pitt Place;
AND THAT “Road B” as identified within Figure 1 attached to the report from the Planner dated June 15, 2017 be named Tuzo Court. CARRIED
b) Parks Master Plan
- Report dated June 13, 2017 from the Director of Development Services
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Rast
C-65-17 THAT Strategy 16(5) – Goal 4: Connect People and Places with Nature in the draft Parks Master Plan be amended from a “mid term/long term” to “short term/mid term” priority. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
C-66-17 THAT the June 2017 Parks Master Plan be adopted as amended;
AND THAT the 2017 Parks Master Plan action list be brought forward as part of the 2018 budget deliberations. CARRIED
c) Invasive Species Removal Program Temporary Sign
- Report dated June 14, 2017 from the Engineering Clerk
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rast
C-67-17 THAT the placement of one temporary sign one week prior to each invasive species removal event be approved. CARRIED
d) Draft Annual Report for Year Ended December 31, 2016
- Report dated June 15, 2017 from the Executive Assistant
The Director of Corporate Administration noted that the adoption of the 2016 Annual Report will be advertised in the newspaper and come forward for consideration of adoption on July 18, 2017.
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
THAT the report dated June 15, 2017 from the Executive Assistant titled “Draft Annual Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2016” be received. CARRIED
8.2 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RESOLUTIONS
From the June 13, 2017 Committee of the Whole meeting
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
C-68-17 THAT Shoreline Community School Association receive a $20,000 grant-in-aid. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
C-69-17 THAT the following resolution be forwarded to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities 2017 Convention:
“WHEREAS the 2017 federal budget proposes to remove the tax exemptions beginning in 2019 for the 1/3 non-accountable expense allowances paid to members of provincial and territorial legislative assemblies and to certain municipal office-holders, including mayors, councilors, directors and alternate directors;
AND WHEREAS the impact of this change is that the full amount of remuneration will now be subject to income taxes and Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions and, resultantly, may be considered a disincentive to the holding of public office:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that UBCM urge the federal government to abandon its proposal to tax the 1/3 non-accountable expense allowances paid to members of provincial and territorial legislative assemblies and to certain municipal office-holders.” CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
C-70-17 THAT the View Royal Park Community Garden Society receive a $1,000 grant-in-aid for pollinator beds constructed and installed to Town standards;
AND THAT any fruit trees to be planted be clustered together with these pollinator beds;
AND THAT the View Royal Park Community Garden Society be responsible for all maintenance in and around the pollinator beds and fruit trees;
AND FURTHER THAT the View Royal Community Garden Society’s “View Royal Park Urban Agriculture Project and Five Year Plan Proposal” be referred to the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
C-71-17 THAT the receipt of a 5.12ha parcel on Lund Road as a community amenity contribution from Limona Construction be supported;
AND THAT no additional information be required prior to consideration of readings for the proposed bylaws so that a public hearing can be held in late July. CARRIED Councillor Mattson voted in the negative
8.3 OTHER REPORTS
a) Minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee meeting held May 23, 2017
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee meeting held May 23, 2017 be received. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the recommendation from the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee regarding writing BC Hydro requesting the installation of a Level 3 electric vehicle charging station at the Helmcken Road Park and Ride be received. CARRIED Councillor Rogers voted in the negative
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
C-72-17 THAT staff investigate options for a natural playground structure in Garry Oak Meadows Park. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
C-73-17 THAT a working sub-committee of the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee to identify and evaluate needed (new and existing informal) trails in View Royal by an objective set of evaluation criteria be approved. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
C-74-17 THAT a habitat group be invited to provide a presentation to the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee regarding natural habitat in urban areas. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
C-75-17 THAT neighbouring residents of the Chilco Trail area be invited to a walkthrough of the next phase of the Chilco Trails with the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee members prior to the next phase of the Chilco Trails being finalized;
AND THAT supporting documentation for the Chilco Trails be forwarded to the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee members prior to the walk. CARRIED
Council suggested that the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee may wish to appoint one of their members to the Gorge Waterway Initiative.
9. CORRESPONDENCE
9.1 FOR ACTION
a) Letter received June 8, 2017 from C. Richman, Chair, Capital Region Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP), Re: CRISP Statement: May 2017
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
THAT the letter received June 8, 2017 from C. Richman, Chair, Capital Region Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP), Re: CRISP Statement: May 2017 be received. CARRIED
9.2 FOR INFORMATION
a) Letter received June 13, 2017 from L. Cole, 2861 Craigowan Road, Re: Christie Point Redevelopment
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the letter received June 13, 2017 from L. Cole, 2861 Craigowan Road, Re: Christie Point Redevelopment be received for information. CARRIED
b) Email dated June 13, 2017 from L. Johnston, Kingham Place, Re: Christie Point Redevelopment
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the email dated June 13, 2017 from L. Johnston, Kingham Place, Re: Christie Point Redevelopment be received for information. CARRIED
c) Email dated June 13, 2017 from M. Denton, 2951 Craigowan Road, Re: Christie Point Redevelopment
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the email dated June 13, 2017 from M. Denton, 2951 Craigowan Road, Re: Christie Point Redevelopment be received for information. CARRIED
d) Letter dated June 12, 2017 from L. Spyker, 46 Kingham Place, Re: Christie Point Redevelopment
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the letter dated June 12, 2017 from L. Spyker, 46 Kingham Place, Re: Christie Point Redevelopment be received for information. CARRIED
e) Letter dated June 14, 2017 from S. Custock and J. Nodwell, 110 Chancellor Avenue, Re: Christie Point Redevelopment
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the letter dated June 14, 2017 from S. Custock and J. Nodwell, 110 Chancellor Avenue, Re: Christie Point Redevelopment be received for information. CARRIED
f) Letter received June 15, 2017 from A. Morris, Re: Christie Point Redevelopment
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the letter received June 15, 2017 from A. Morris, Re: Christie Point Redevelopment be received for information. CARRIED
g) Email received June 19, 2017 from C. Leahy, Capital Regional District, Re: Community Energy and Emissions Inventory
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the email received June 19, 2017 from C. Leahy, Capital Regional District, Re: Community Energy and Emissions Inventory be received for information. CARRIED
h) Letter received June 19, 2017 from A. & C. Watson, 63 Fenton Place, Re: Christie Point Redevelopment
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the letter received June 19, 2017 from A. & C. Watson, 63 Fenton Place, Re: Christie Point Redevelopment be received for information. CARRIED
i) Email dated June 20, 2017 from J. & B. Munton, 100 Chancellor Avenue, Re: Christie Point Redevelopment
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the email dated June 20, 2017 from J. & B. Munton, 100 Chancellor Avenue, Re: Christie Point Redevelopment be received for information. CARRIED
10. BYLAWS
a) Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 973, 2017 A Bylaw to Amend the Town of View Royal Zoning Bylaw with Respect to the Rezoning of 1342 and 1352 Trans-Canada Highway
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 973, 2017 be given third reading. CARRIED
b) Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 974, 2017 A Bylaw to Amend the Town of View Royal Zoning Bylaw with Respect to the Rezoning of 105, 106, 107 and 108 Glentana Road
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 974, 2017 be given third reading. CARRIED Councillor Rast voted in the negative
11. NEW BUSINESS
a) Rezoning – 2951 Craigowan Road (Christie Point)
Council and staff discussed the proposed redevelopment of 2951 Craigowan Road (Christie Point), specifically:
- advertising of the Public Hearing;
- Town website information;
- provision of display boards at Town Hall;
- road improvements;
- building heights;
- tree removal and rate of growth estimates;
- affordable housing amenity contribution;
- parking;
- development in the 15m setback area;
- conceptual images of “build out” at other vantage points;
- Island Highway improvements;
- tenant relocation package;
- economic benefits/amenities;
- proposed traffic changes;
- preparation of an FAQ sheet;
- development permit areas;
- road width;
- provision of electric vehicle charging stations; and
- re-use of the existing footprint.
Council noted that the information discussed above will be provided on the Town’s website.
As well, the Mayor read aloud an email from Realstar, applicant, dated June 20, 2017 describing an amended proposed tenant relocation package which would provide a grandfathering of rents for tenants who have lived at Christie Point for over ten years (approximately 33 units) and lump sum compensation to tenants. The email also noted the potential for the Town to provide a tax exemption (municipal portion only) for the grandfathered units. The email from Realstar will also be provided on the Town’s website.
Council and staff discussed Realstar’s proposed tenant relocation package; tax exemption; and grandfathering of rents.
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT information as discussed regarding the rezoning of 2951 Craigowan Road (Christie Point) be received. CARRIED
b) Canada 150
Councillor Mattson requested that there be a “Council” booth at the Canada 150 Celebrations at the Craigflower Manor on July 1, 2017. The Council agreed that they would participate in shifts at such a booth.
12. QUESTION PERIOD
a) M. Molloy, 3005 Craigowan Road, questioned Council in regard to the grandfathering of rents with the tenant relocation package for the Christie Point redevelopment and the $1,000,000 amenity towards the Capital Region Housing Trust Fund.
b) D. Babiuk, 2834 Murray Drive, questioned Council in regard to the tenant relocation package and whether the allowance of a tax exemption set a precedent for the municipality.
13. MOTIONS & NOTICES OF MOTION
14. CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
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
MOVED BY: Councillor SECONDED: Councillor
THAT this meeting now recess at 8:41 p.m. CARRIED
15. RISING REPORT
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
From the June 20, 2017 In-Camera Council meeting:
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
C-76-17 THAT, upon adoption of Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication, Bylaw No. 971, 2017, Council dispose of approximately 522m2 unopened road dedication adjacent to 2901 Herbate Road for $20,000.00 to the owner of 2901 Herbate Road;
AND THAT consolidation of the subject property with 2901 Herbate Road be a condition of the disposition;
AND THAT all related costs be borne by the owner of 2901 Herbate Road, including but not limited to appraisal; legal, Land Title and Survey Authority of BC, survey and advertising;
AND THAT the Town’s authorized signatories be permitted to execute the required documentation;
AND FURTHER THAT these recommendations be brought forward immediately following the In-Camera meeting as a rising report to the regular Council meeting on June 20, 2017. CARRIED
16. TERMINATION
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT this meeting now terminate. Time: 8:58 p.m. CARRIED
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