TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019

TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL

MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING

HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019

VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE - COUNCIL CHAMBERS

PRESENT WERE: Mayor Screech Councillor Lemon Councillor Mattson Councillor Rogers

REGRETS: Councillor Kowalewich

PRESENT ALSO: K. Anema, Chief Administrative Officer S. Jones, Director of Corporate Administration D. Christenson, Director of Finance L. Chase, Director of Development Services J. Rosenberg, Director of Engineering J. Davison, Community Planner E. Bolster, Deputy Corporate Officer 9 members of the public 0 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 Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

THAT the agenda be amended to include item 10(c);

AND THAT the agenda be approved as amended. CARRIED

3. MINUTES, RECEIPT & ADOPTION OF

a) Minutes of the Council meeting held October 15, 2019

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon

THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held October 15, 2019 be adopted as presented. CARRIED

4. MAYOR’S REPORT

a) Presentation of the Government Finance Officers’ Association Certificate of Recognition for Budget Preparation to D. Christenson, Director of Finance

The Mayor recognized the Town for receiving the Government Finance Officers’ Association Certificate of Recognition for budget preparation and presented the certificate to the Director of Finance, D. Christenson.

5. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS

6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD

a) C. Kitson, 17-14 Erskine Lane, spoke to Council regarding the proposed development at 7 Erskine Lane, specifically density, reduction of on-street parking opportunities, intersection improvements at Watkiss Way and Erskine Lane, and preferred siting of the sidewalk that is to be constructed.

b) P. Shergold, 5-14 Erskine Lane, spoke to Council regarding the proposed development at 7 Erskine Lane and asked that developer contributions be used to widen Erskine Lane.

7. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

8. REPORTS

8.1 STAFF REPORTS

a) Recreational Cannabis Regulation

1. Report dated October 31, 2019 from the Community Planner

The Community Planner gave an overview of the report to Council.

Council and staff discussed changes to definitions in the Zoning Bylaw, the current prohibition on home growing of recreational cannabis, the setting of appropriate business license fees to cover municipal costs, the provision of guidelines to set expectations for potential rezoning applicants, and buffers to schools, parks and playgrounds.

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

C-134-19 THAT the report dated October 31, 2019 from the Community Planner titled “Recreational Cannabis Regulation” be postponed to the next scheduled Council meeting. CARRIED

8.2 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RESOLUTIONS

8.3 OTHER REPORTS

a) Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors meeting held September 12, 2019

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

THAT the minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors meeting held September 12, 2019 be received. CARRIED

9. CORRESPONDENCE

9.1 FOR ACTION

a) Letter dated October 23, 2019 from Chair C. Plant, Capital Regional District (CRD) Board, Re: Capital Regional District 2018 Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw 4017 Amendment (Proposed Bylaw 4328) - Referral

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

C-135-19 THAT the Town write to the Capital Regional District noting the Town accepts the proposed amendment to the Capital Regional District 2018 Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw 4017 Amendment (proposed Bylaw 4328);

AND THAT the Town looks forward to the formal referral that will seek support of adoption. CARRIED

9.2 FOR INFORMATION

10. BYLAWS

a) Proposed Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2019

1. Report dated October 31, 2019 from the Development and Asset Technologist and Corporate Officer

The Director of Corporate Administration gave an overview of the report to Council.

Council and staff discussed complaints surrounding residential parking, inability for residents to install traffic calming devices on their own, educational materials to be developed and distributed, boulevard parking restrictions, ditch in-fill as a boulevard modification activity, and the timing of auctions for impounded vehicles.

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

THAT the report dated October 31, 2019 from the Development and Asset Technologist and Corporate Officer titled “Proposed Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2019” be received. CARRIED

2. Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2019 A Bylaw to Regulate the use of Streets and Public Land in the Town of View Royal

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

THAT Streets Bylaw No. 980, 2019 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED

3. Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 1027, 2019 A Bylaw to Amend Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

THAT Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 1027, 2019 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED

4. Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1026, 2019 A Bylaw to Amend Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

THAT Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1026, 2019 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED

5. Parks and Public Places Bylaw No. 986, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 1030, 2019 A Bylaw to Amend Parks and Public Places Bylaw No. 986, 2018

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

THAT Parks and Public Places Bylaw No. 986, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 1030, 2019 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED

6. Noise Control Bylaw No. 523, 2003, Amendment Bylaw No. 1031, 2019 A Bylaw to Amend Noise Control Bylaw No. 523, 2003

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

THAT Noise Control Bylaw No. 523, 2003, Amendment Bylaw No. 1031, 2019 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED

b) Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1033, 2019 – 7 Erskine Lane

1. Report dated October 31, 2019 from the Senior Planner

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Lemon

C-136-19 THAT coincident with final reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1033, 2019, a covenant be registered on the lands to secure the following prior to issuance of a building permit:

1. A community amenity contribution of $3500.00 per residential unit; and

2. A requirement for approval by the Director of Engineering for off-site works and road dedication with consideration to the August 28, 2019 7 Erskine Lane Conceptual Servicing/Access Plan prepared by Islander Engineering. CARRIED

3. Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1033, 2019 A Bylaw to Amend the Town of View Royal Zoning Bylaw with Respect to Rezoning 7 Erskine Lane

Council and staff discussed road widths on Erskine Lane, use of the community amenity contribution, and density.

The Director of Engineering noted that the development will meet requirements of the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw for street typology.

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Lemon

C-137-19 THAT consideration of first and second reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1033, 2019 be postponed until the next scheduled Council meeting. CARRIED

c) Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1034, 2019 A Bylaw to Amend Cannabis Regulations within Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Lemon