TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2017
Minutes from the regular council meeting held on May 16, 2017, discussing grant-in-aid requests, development permits, and several bylaw readings.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL
MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 16, 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 R. Marshall, Assistant Chief, Administration & Community Services J. Chow, Senior Planner J. Davison, Planner E. Bolster, Deputy Corporate Officer 51 members of the public 1 members of the press
1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Screech called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT the agenda be approved as presented. CARRIED
3. MINUTES, RECEIPT & ADOPTION OF
a) Minutes of the Council meeting held May 2, 2017
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held May 2, 2017 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
4. MAYOR’S REPORT
5. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
a) D. Brown, 309 Bessborough Avenue, View Royal Volunteer Fire Fighter, Re: Donation in Support of View Royal Volunteer Firefighter Participating in 2017 Tour de Rock
D. Brown noted that he has been selected to participate in the 2017 Tour de Rock – a 1,000 km ride on Vancouver Island in support of children and families dealing with pediatric cancer. He is hoping to raise a total of $25,000 and is requesting a $2,500 donation from the Town towards his campaign.
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rast
C-47-17 THAT a $2,500 grant-in-aid in support of D. Brown’s campaign for the 2017 Tour de Rock be approved. CARRIED
b) B. McElroy, Capital Region Action Team for Sexually Exploited Youth, Re: Issue of Sexually Exploited Youth
B. McElroy, Capital Region Action Team for Sexually Exploited Youth (CRAT), gave a PowerPoint presentation to Council in regard to:
- reasons youth become exploited;
- CRAT’s focus;
- overview of youth ages in the sex trade;
- statistics on trafficking victims;
- myths and reality; and
- what municipalities can do to assist.
He is requesting a grant-in-aid in support of the Capital Region Action Team for Sexually Exploited Youth.
Council and B. McElroy discussed presentations to schools and alternate funding sources. Council requested that CRAT make a grant-in-aid application to the Town.
c) J. Newnham, 9-2931 Craigowan Road, Christie Point Advocates, Re: Christie Point Advocates Online Petition
J. Newnham, Christie Point Advocates, spoke to Council in regard to the results of the Christie Point Advocates’ online and paper petitions and presented the petitions to Council.
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD
a) V. Blogg, 1121 Skeena Place, Portage Inlet Sanctuary Colquitz Estuary Society (PISCES), spoke to Council in regard to the redevelopment of Christie Point, specifically preservation of trees and bird sanctuary; required setbacks; need for a review by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for impacts to the waterway; light pollution; building heights; and bird strikes.
b) K. Lees, 2829 Murray Drive, requested that Council listen to the concerns of the constituents when it comes to the redevelopment of Christie Point, specifically building height; size of development that works for the community; study required to assess impacts; completion of a third party assessment; and floor space ratios.
c) D. Babiuk, 2834 Murray Drive, noted his support of the Christie Point Advocates’ petition. He noted he is seeking transparency; clarity in regard to floor space ratios; indication of new rental rates to be imposed by the developer; land lift analysis; and hopes the redevelopment respects the unique attributes of the property.
d) V. Lindholm, 2879 Ashley Road, read aloud a letter to the Town from the District of Saanich regarding the redevelopment of Christie Point. She noted her opposition to the redevelopment, specficially impact to habitat; bird strikes; preservation of natural area; and the need for safe cycling and walking routes.
e) S. Hodges, 1101 Skeena Place, spoke in regard to redevelopment of Christie Point, specifically light pollution; birds; and increase in noise. He feels Christie Point should be a park.
f) D. Critchley, 132 St. Giles Street, stated his opposition to the redevelopment of Christie Point.
g) G. Blogg, 1121 Skeena Place, President, PISCES, stated his opposition in regard to the redevelopment of Christie Point, specifically light pollution; preservation of bird sanctuary; and the impacts the proposed development will have.
He noted that View Royal is part of the David Suzuki Foundation’s “blue dot” movement as it endorsed a declaration recognizing the right to a healthy environment.
h) S. Januszewski, 192 Werra Road, spoke in regard to his opposition in regard to the redevelopment of Christie Point and asked for clarification in regard to the process of the rezoning application.
i) D. Faulks, 196 Werra Road, read aloud a copy of B. Buchan’s (66 Kingham Place) letter received at the Town Hall on May 15, 2017 regarding the redevelopment of Christie Point.
7. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
8. REPORTS
8.1 STAFF REPORTS
a) Form and Character Development Permit No. 2017/01 – 1681 Island Highway – Mad Man McKay
- Report dated May 9, 2017 from the Planner The Planner gave a brief summary of the report to Council.
- Comments from the Applicant
- Comments from the Public
- Correspondence
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
C-48-17 THAT Development Permit No. 2017/01 be approved as per the plans attached to the report from the Planner dated May 9, 2017;
AND THAT Development Permit No. 2017/01 include the following variances to Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014:
- Variance to the length of an accessory building from 7.5 m to 10.8m (Section 4.6.2.a)
- Variance to the width of an accessory building from 7.5m to 7.8m (Section 4.6.2.a)
- Variance to the lot coverage of all accessory buildings from 60m² to 85m² CARRIED
b) Extension of Fire Dispatch Contract with District of Saanich
- Report dated May 11, 2017 from the Fire Chief
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
C-49-17 THAT the extension of the current Fire Dispatch Contract with the District of Saanich for the period of June 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 be authorized;
AND THAT the authorized signatories be permitted to sign on behalf of the Town. CARRIED
c) 2016 Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program
- Report dated April 26, 2017 from the Senior Planner
The Senior Planner gave a summary of the report to Council.
Council and staff discussed carbon offsets for planting trees; the amount of carbon offsets to be purchased; the reduction in emissions from the previous year; and a request for a summary of carbon offset investments in the 2018 report.
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Mattson
C-50-17 THAT up to $1,320 in carbon offsets be purchased from the Quadra Island Forestland Conservation Project by June 1, 2017 so that the Town will be officially carbon neutral in operations for the 2016 reporting year. CARRIED
8.2 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RESOLUTIONS
8.3 OTHER REPORTS
9. CORRESPONDENCE
9.1 FOR ACTION
a) Letter dated April 24, 2017 from B. Reems, Senior Manager, Legislative & Corporate Services, Capital Regional District, Re: Foreign Purchaser Property Transfer Tax
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT a letter of support be sent to the Capital Regional District regarding the Foreign Purchaser Property Transfer Tax. DEFEATED Mayor Screech, Councillors Rast, Rogers and Weisgerber voted in the negative
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
C-51-17 THAT a letter be sent to the Capital Regional District noting that, while Council does not support the idea of a foreign buyer transfer tax at this time, Council does fully support the exploration of ideas on how to cool down the current real estate climate and would encourage meetings between the Capital Regional District Mayors and the Province to this effect. CARRIED
9.2 FOR INFORMATION
a) Letter dated May 5, 2017 from L. Mainwaring and J. Edwards, 37 Cahilty Lane, Re: Development at Thetis Lake Campground
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT the letter dated May 5, 2017 from L. Mainwaring and J. Edwards, 37 Cahilty Lane, Re: Development at Thetis Lake Campground be received for information. CARRIED
b) Letter dated May 3, 2017 from C. Edge, Executive Director, Victoria Residential Builders Association, Re: Energy Efficiency Options
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Rast
C-52-17 THAT the letter dated May 3, 2017 from C. Edge, Executive Director, Victoria Residential Builders Association, Re: Energy Efficiency Options be referred to staff for comment. CARRIED
c) Notice dated May 1, 2017 from City of Colwood, Re: Development Variance Permit Application DVP-17-007
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the notice dated May 1, 2017 from City of Colwood, Re: Development Variance Permit Application DVP-17-007 be received for information. CARRIED
d) Letter received May 4, 2017 from R. Bickel, 4-1500 Glentana Road, Re: Development at 105, 106, 107 and 108 Glentana Road
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the letter received May 4, 2017 from R. Bickel, 4-1500 Glentana Road, Re: Development at 105, 106, 107 and 108 Glentana Road be received for information. CARRIED
e) Letter received May 1, 2017 from B. & S. Kalyn, 2227 Meadowvale Drive, Re: Covenant EK061366
Council requested that a letter be sent to B. & S. Kalyn stipulating that although Council has no intention of altering the development permit areas, there is consideration in removing Covenant EK061366.
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the letter received May 1, 2017 from B. & S. Kalyn, 2227 Meadowvale Drive, Re: Covenant EK061366 be received for information. CARRIED
f) Notice received April 27, 2017 from the City of Victoria, Re: Notice of Application for a Permanent Change to a Food Primary Liquor Licence: Request to add Entertainment Endorsement for Patrol Participation – 850 Blanshard Street
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the notice received April 27, 2017 from the City of Victoria, Re: Notice of Application for a Permanent Change to a Food Primary Liquor Licence: Request to add Entertainment Endorsement for Patrol Participation – 850 Blanshard Street be received for information. CARRIED
10. BYLAWS
a) Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 701, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 970, 2017
- Report dated May 2, 2017 from the Deputy Corporate Officer
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT the report dated May 2, 2017 from the Deputy Corporate Officer titled “Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 701, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 970, 2017” be received. CARRIED
- Juan de Fuca Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 701, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 970, 2017 A Bylaw to Amend Juan de Fuca Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 701, 2007
MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT Juan de Fuca Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 701, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 970, 2017 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED
b) Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication – 2901 Herbate Road
- Report dated May 9, 2017 from the Deputy Corporate Officer
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT the report dated May 9, 2017 from the Deputy Corporate Officer titled “Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication – 2901 Herbate Road” be received. CARRIED
- Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 971, 2017 A Bylaw to Close to all Types of Traffic and Remove the Dedication of Highway at 2901 Herbate Road
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Rast
THAT Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 971, 2017 be given first, second and third readings. CARRIED
c) Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. 2017/02 and Rezoning Application No. 2016/02 – Bylaws for 1342/1352 Trans-Canada Highway
- Report dated May 10, 2017 from the Senior Planner
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
C-53-17 THAT the report dated May 10, 2017 from the Senior Planner titled “Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. 2017/02 and Rezoning Application No. 2016/02 – Bylaws for 1342/1352 Trans-Canada Highway” be received;
AND 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. 972, 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. 973, 2017, a covenant be registered on the lands to require the following:
a. prior to issuance of a building permit, approval of detailed and civil engineering plans (the works) by the Director of Engineering for an asphalt trail on Camden Avenue between St. Giles Street and the Galloping Goose Regional Trail, with separation from the road and any necessary ditch enclosures, all to the Town's specifications;
b. completion of the works in the above noted plans or a security deposit for 120% to secure the construction of the works;
c. consolidation of the lands comprising the entire site into one lot. Until then, those lands are not to be sold or otherwise transferred separately; and
d. clause for discharge at the property owner's expense once the Director of Development Services is satisfied all conditions of the covenant have been met.
AND FURTHER THAT coincident with final reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 973, 2017, the applicant provide a community amenity contribution of $15,000 to the Town for neighbourhood improvements to be determined by the Town in the area bounded by Chancellor Avenue, Helmcken Road, Burnside Road West, Eaton Avenue, St. Giles Street and Trans-Canada Highway. CARRIED
- Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 972, 2017 A Bylaw to Amend the Official Community Plan with Respect to the Designation of 1342 and 1352 Trans-Canada Highway
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 972, 2017 be given first and second reading. CARRIED
- 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 first and second reading. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
C-54-17 THAT a Public Hearing be scheduled for June 6, 2017 for Official Community Plan No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 972, 2017 and Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 973, 2017. CARRIED
d) Rezoning Application No. 2016/06 – Zoning Amendment Bylaw and Housing Agreement Authorization Bylaw for 105, 106, 107 and 108 Glentana Road
- Report dated May 10, 2017 from the Senior Planner
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
C-55-17 THAT the report dated May 10, 2017 from the Senior Planner titled “Rezoning Application No. 2016/06 – Zoning Amendment Bylaw and Housing Agreement Authorization Bylaw for 105, 106, 107 and 108 Glentana Road” be received;
AND THAT coincident with final reading of Zoning Bylaw 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 974, 2017, a covenant be registered on the lands to require the following:
a. Prior to issuance of a building permit, approval of plans by the Director of Engineering for:
a minimum 1.2m wide pedestrian trail and any required chain link fencing in Portage Park north of 108 and 118 Aldersmith Place, all to the Town's specifications;
a Town vehicle-accessible route in the adjoining unbuilt road allowance west of 108 Glentana Road, with locking bollards at each end of the road allowance, all to the Town's specifications; and fencing to the Town's specifications along the remaining perimeter of the unbuilt road allowance.
b. Prior to issuance of a building permit, completion of the pedestrian trail and Town vehicle accessible route or a security deposit of 120% of the construction cost to ensure completion.
c. Consolidation of the lands comprising the entire site into one lot. Until then, those lands are not to be sold or otherwise transferred separately.
d. Clause for discharge of the covenant at the property owner's expense once the Director of Development Services is satisfied all conditions of the covenant have been met. CARRIED
- 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 Rast SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 974, 2017 be given first and second reading. CARRIED
- Housing Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 975, 2017 A Bylaw to Enter into a Housing Agreement under Section 483 of the Local Government Act
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT Housing Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 975, 2017 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
C-56-17 THAT a Public Hearing be scheduled for June 6, 2017 for Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 974, 2017. CARRIED
e) Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 965, 2017 A Bylaw to Close to all Types of Traffic and Remove the Dedication of Highway for Land North of 1352 Trans-Canada Highway
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 965, 2017 be adopted. CARRIED
11. NEW BUSINESS
a) West Shore Parks and Recreation Society 2017 Annual General Meeting
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
C-57-17 THAT Mayor Screech be appointed as the Town of View Royal owner representative to the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society 2017 Annual General Meeting to be held on June 22, 2017. CARRIED
12. QUESTION PERIOD
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)(k) – municipal service. CARRIED
15. RISING REPORT
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
From the May 16, 2017 In-Camera Council meeting:
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
C-58-17 THAT Council agrees with the Capital Regional District’s selection of McKeachie Dispute Resolution Services as a mediator and their proposed Non-Binding Dispute Resolution Process with respect to the Regional Growth Strategy;
AND THAT Mayor Screech, the Director of Development Services and the Chief Administrative Officer be appointed as the Town’s representative for the mediation process. CARRIED
16. TERMINATION
MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT this meeting now terminate. Time: 9:09 p.m. CARRIED
MAYOR
CLERK
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