2021 05 04 Council Agenda - Agenda - Pdf
Town of View Royal Council Meeting Agenda
Official agenda for the May 4, 2021 Council meeting, including instructions for electronic participation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minutes of the Council meeting held April 20, 2021
Official record of the proceedings and decisions from the previous Council meeting held on April 20, 2021.
Staff Report: 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements and Audit Report
A report from the Director of Finance presenting the draft 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements for Council approval before submission to the Inspector of Municipalities.
Town of View Royal Consolidated Financial Statements Year ended December 31, 2020
The draft financial results for the Town of View Royal for the 2020 fiscal year.
Independent Auditor's Report
Draft audit opinion from MNP LLP regarding the fair presentation of the Town's financial statements.
Town of View Royal 2020 Audit Findings Report to the Mayor and Council December 31, 2020
Detailed report from the auditors summarizing the audit process, materiality levels, and significant matters.
Presentation: 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements
A slide deck presenting financial ratios and high-level data from the 2020 financial statements.
Presentation: Audit Findings Report
MNP LLP's slide deck summarizing the audit process and results for the Mayor and Council.
Staff Report: Development Permit Application No. 2021/04 – 7 Erskine Lane
A report from the Senior Planner regarding an application to construct a 71-unit apartment building with associated variances.
Attachment 1: Location Plan - 7 Erskine Lane
Map showing the location of the proposed development at 7 Erskine Lane relative to Victoria General Hospital.
Attachment 2: Applicant Letter, January 25, 2021
A letter from VDA Architecture Limited explaining the design rationale and how the project fits with the OCP.
Attachment 3: Architectural Plans – VDA Architecture Limited
Site plans, floor plans, elevations, and perspective renderings for the 7 Erskine Lane development.
Attachment 4: Proposed Exterior Treatment
A visual guide to the materials and colors proposed for the exterior of the building.
Attachment 5: Landscape Plan – LADR Landscape Architecture
Detailed landscape and site lighting plans for the property.
Attachment 6: Tree Management Plan
Arborist plan detailing tree removal and retention strategies for the site.
Attachment 7: Civil Design Brief - Islander Engineering
Engineering report addressing site access, rainwater management, and water supply requirements.
Attachment 8: Conceptual Site Servicing Plan
Technical drawing showing the underground utilities and servicing connections for the development.
Attachment 9: Sustainability Checklist
A completed questionnaire outlining the environmental and social sustainability features of the project.
Attachment 10: Follow up Applicant Letter
Letter addressing specific concerns raised by the Committee of the Whole regarding exterior walls, graffiti, and materials.
Attachment 11: Development Permit Guideline review
Evaluation of how the project complies with Intensive Mixed-Use development permit area guidelines.
Attachment 12: Zoning Review
A detailed table comparing project specifications against RM-3 Mixed Residential zoning requirements.
Presentation: DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2021/04 – 7 Erskine Lane
Staff slide presentation summarizing the development proposal and requested variances for Council.
CRD Correspondence regarding Water Distribution - 7 Erskine Lane
Letter from the Capital Regional District outlining requirements for water supply and fire protection for the new development.
Staff Report: Greater Victoria Crossing Guards Association - 2021 Grant-in-Aid
A report regarding a conditional grant of $23,550 for crossing guard services.
Attachment 1: Crossing Guards Email Correspondence
Emails from the GVCGA President clarifying funding needs and the impact of WorkSafe assessment increases.
Attachment 2: Table 1 Wages & Benefits, 2019, 2020, 2021
Detailed breakdown of the costs to provide crossing guards at specific intersections in View Royal.
Staff Report: Webcasting Review
A review of the Town's live webcasting operations and recommendation to discontinue the chat feature for regular meetings.
Presentation: Webcasting Review
Slide presentation detailing webcasting statistics and the logic behind the proposed changes to the participation model.
Correspondence from District of Saanich: Old Growth Logging
A letter from Saanich requesting View Royal endorse their resolution to defer logging in at-risk old-growth forests.
District of Saanich Minutes excerpt regarding Old Growth Logging
Excerpt of minutes from a Saanich Council meeting showing the debate and vote on the logging resolution.
CRD Correspondence: Municipal Consent for Bylaw No. 4375
Letter from the CRD seeking View Royal's consent for a borrowing bylaw related to wastewater infrastructure.
CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT BYLAW NO. 4375
The draft CRD bylaw to authorize borrowing for wastewater treatment facilities.
CRD Staff Report: Core Area Wastewater Loan Authorizations
Internal CRD report explaining the need for borrowing bylaws 4374 and 4375.
CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT BYLAW NO. 4374
CRD bylaw for borrowing already included in the approved Liquid Waste Management Plan.
Appendix B: CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT BYLAW NO. 4375
A copy of Bylaw 4375 provided as an appendix to the CRD staff report.
CRD FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN - Core Area Wastewater
List of capital projects to be funded by the borrowing bylaws.
Correspondence from Cathie Blanchard: Bylaws 1060 and 1061
A resident's letter expressing disappointment with land use designations and height limits on Island Highway.
Correspondence from CRD Chair: RGS Amendment Adoption
Announcement of the adoption of Regional Growth Strategy amendments regarding population projections.
CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT BYLAW NO. 4328
The CRD bylaw updating population and employment projections for the region to 2038.
Staff Report: 2021 Tax Rates
Report providing final tax rates and ratios to meet the revenue targets of the 2021-2025 Financial Plan.
Tax Report Schedule 1: Municipal property tax rates and ratios
Table showing tax rates per class for 2020 vs proposed 2021.
Tax Report Schedule 2: Summary of impact on $100,000 assessed value (2020)
Comparison of tax changes per property class based on a $100,000 baseline assessment.
Tax Report Schedule 3: Sample property comparatives
Actual impact analysis for specific real-world property folios in View Royal.
Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1072, 2021
Legal bylaw to levy tax rates for municipal, regional district, and hospital purposes in 2021.
Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1070, 2021
Bylaw to update the rates for residential garbage and household food waste collection.
Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1071, 2021
Legal bylaw to adopt the five-year consolidated financial plan (2021-2025).