2019 05 07 Council Agenda - Agenda - Pdf
AGENDA TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019
Agenda for the Town of View Royal municipal council meeting held on May 7, 2019.
MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2019
Official minutes from the previous council meeting detailing approvals, delegations, and staff reports discussed.
2018 Consolidated Financial Statements and Audit Results
A report to Council presenting the audited draft 2018 financial statements prepared by Grant Thornton LLP.
Draft Consolidated Financial Statements Year ended December 31, 2018
The draft consolidated financial statements for the Town of View Royal for the fiscal year 2018.
Town of View Royal Report to Council Audit strategy and results For the year ended December 31, 2018
Audit strategy and results report from Grant Thornton LLP identifying significant risks and findings from the 2018 fiscal year.
Appendix E – Draft management representation letter
A draft letter from Town management to the auditors confirming the integrity of the financial information provided for the audit.
COMMUNITY SATISFACTION AND ENGAGEMENT SURVEY – FINAL REPORTS
A report summarizing the results and methodology of a recent community satisfaction survey conducted by NRG Research.
Community Satisfaction Survey Report
Full executive summary and analysis of the Community Satisfaction Survey findings.
Appendix – Telephone Survey
The standardized questionnaire used for the telephone portion of the community satisfaction survey.
TELEPHONE SURVEY VERBATIM RESPONSES
A comprehensive list of anonymous raw comments provided by residents during the telephone survey.
OPEN LINK ON-LINE SURVEY VERBATIM RESPONSES
Unedited comments from the online community satisfaction survey link.
Community Satisfaction Survey Online Results
Statistical analysis specifically targeting the 132 respondents who used the online open link survey.
OPEN LINK ON-LINE SURVEY VERBATIM RESPONSES (Cont.)
Additional verbatim responses from the online survey segment.
UBCM Asset Management Planning Grant Application Approval
Report seeking approval to apply for a grant to fund the preparation of an asset management revenue plan.
Asset Management Planning Program 2019 Program & Application Guide
The guide for local governments applying for asset management planning grants in British Columbia.
Asset Management Planning Program 2019 Application Form
The completed grant application form for the Town of View Royal's Asset Management Revenue Plan.
CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS – PROPOSAL FOR ADVERTISING SIGNS AT CRAIGFLOWER MANOR
A request to permit two temporary 4'x8' signs at Craigflower Manor to promote Canada Day events.
2018 CLIMATE ACTION REVENUE INCENTIVE PROGRAM
A report detailing corporate GHG emissions and progress toward Climate Action Charter goals.
Climate Action Revenue Incentive (CARIP) Public Report for 2018
The official public report document summarizing the town's climate actions and progress towards carbon neutrality.
Town of View Royal - Corporate Emissions 2018
Worksheet calculating greenhouse gas emissions from direct municipal energy sources.
Town of View Royal - Contractor Emissions 2018
Worksheet calculating emissions from contracted municipal services.
Net Tonnes Diverted From Landfill - Organic Waste Composting
Calculation table for carbon credits earned through the diversion of kitchen scraps and yard waste.
CARIP Reporting: Carbon Neutral Balancing Credits (ICI Kitchen Scraps) 2018
Email correspondence from CRD outlining balancing credits available for local governments for 2018 reporting.
Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, March 14th, 2019
Minutes from the WSPRS meeting discussing facility valuations, fees, and the Administrator's report.
Letter from Mayor Helps Re: Climate Action Through a Major Expansion of Public Transit Ridership
Correspondence from the City of Victoria requesting support for a pilot program to eliminate transit user fees for youth under 18.
Letter from Chief Sam Re: Colquitz/Gorge Watershed Special Management Area Initiative
Invitation to collaborate on a partnership to protect salmon and herring runs in the Colquitz/Gorge watershed.
Colquitz/Gorge Watershed Special Management Area Concept Paper
A detailed proposal from the Songhees Nation for a cooperative multi-agency management area for the watershed.
Letter from Chair Plant Re: Assessment of Local Government Interest in a Regional Foodland Access Program
Request from the CRD for feedback on whether View Royal wishes to participate in a regional foodlands trust.
Capital Regional District Regional Foodlands Access Program Feasibility Study
A study investigating tools to increase farmer access to land, specifically recommending a Foodlands Trust.
Feasibility Study and Business Case SUPPORTING APPENDICES
Supporting technical data and examples for the Foodlands Access Program study.
Letter from L. Geggie Re: CRD Foodlands Access Program Feasibility Study
Letter from CRFAIR urging municipal support for the regional foodlands trust proposal.
Selection of letters of support for a Regional Food and Farmland Trust
A compilation of letters from local farmers and residents supporting the creation of a farmland trust.
Email from Jason Austin Re: CRD Proposal for Farmlands Trust
Critical feedback from a local farmer regarding the CRD Foodlands Trust proposal, suggesting an alternative voucher system.
Second Letter from Jason Austin Re: CRD Proposal for Farmlands Trust
Detailed arguments from Jason Austin against the current CRD proposal, citing inaccuracies and high administrative costs.
Letter from Mayor Haynes Re: Funding for the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre
Letter requesting View Royal write to the Province to advocate for continuous funding for the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre.
Notice of Application for a Food Primary Licence - 1002 Blanshard Street
A public notice regarding an application to extend service hours at 1002 Blanshard Street.
Email from S. Thompson Re: Tax Exempt Housing Projects
Information shared by the City of Victoria regarding permissive tax exemptions for affordable housing properties in 2018.
Email from B. & D. Westwood Re: free Public Transit
Citizen email expressing opposition to the City of Victoria's initiative for free public transit.
Email from G. Gower Re: Totem Pole at Portage Inlet
Correspondence regarding the poor condition and needed restoration of a totem pole in a local park.
Email from D. Anderson Re: free Public Transit
Strongly worded letter opposing the 'costly, ridiculous schemes' of Victoria regarding free transit.
Letter from Hidden Oak Strata Re: Proposed Eagle's Nest Development
Letter and petition from Hidden Oak residents opposing the density and height of the Eagle's Nest development.
Letter from Chief Sam Re: Watershed SMA Initiative Announcement
Official announcement from Songhees Nation regarding their initiative to form a partnership for watershed management.
Email from S. Clarke Re: Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre Fees and Charges 2019-2020
Notification and staff report regarding approved fee increases for West Shore Parks and Recreation facilities.
Email from Marc Hankewich Re: 7 Erskine Lane
Resident questions regarding pedestrian safety and traffic calming related to a new development on Erskine Lane.
Letter from Victoria Foundation Re: Victoria's Vital Signs
Offer from the Victoria Foundation to present findings from their 2018 annual report to View Royal Council.
Email from Linda Jeaurond Re: Climate Action and Foodland Access
Letter from a resident supporting both the expansion of transit and the regional foodlands access program.
Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1019, 2019
A bylaw to establish municipal, regional district, and hospital property tax rates for 2019.
Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1021, 2019
Amendment to garbage collection fees for residential and food waste.
Cash in Lieu of Parking Reserve Bylaw No. 1022, 2019
A bylaw establishing a reserve fund for money received in lieu of off-street parking requirements.