MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION & ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING - SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Minutes covering plastic bag restrictions, parking challenges at Thetis Lake, and tree planting amendments.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL
MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION & ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ELECTRONICALLY ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE EMERGENCY PROGRAM ACT MINISTERIAL ORDER NO. M192
PRESENT: R. Painter, Chair S. Januszewski, Vice Chair R. Bickel D. Brown I. Brown M. Cittone Councillor Lemon, Council Liaison Councillor Mattson, Council Liaison
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ALSO PRESENT: K. Bowbyes, Deputy Director of Engineering J. Paterson, Recording Secretary 0 members of the public 0 members of the press
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOVED BY: D. Brown SECONDED: S. Januszewski
THAT the agenda be approved as presented. CARRIED
3. MINUTES, RECEIPT & ADOPTION OF
a) Minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee meeting held May 25, 2021
MOVED BY: I. Brown SECONDED: S. Januszewski
THAT the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee meeting held May 25, 2021 be adopted. CARRIED
4. CHAIR’S REPORT
5. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
7. REPORTS
7.1 STAFF REPORTS
7.2 COUNCIL REPORTS
a) Minutes of the Council meetings held May 4, 2021 to July 20, 2021
MOVED BY: S. Januszewski SECONDED: D. Brown
THAT the minutes of the Council meetings held May 4, 2021 to July 20, 2021 be received. CARRIED
8. CORRESPONDENCE
9. NEW BUSINESS
a) Implementation of Plastic Bag Bylaw
The Deputy Director of Engineering noted that in light of the provincial government changes introduced in July 2021, staff are bringing forward a bylaw to Council regarding restrictions on single-use plastic bags. The hope is to have the bylaw in place by April 22, 2022 (Earth Day).
b) Parking Challenges in the Thetis Vale/Chilco Neighbourhood re: Thetis Lake Regional Park
The Committee discussed parking issues in and around Thetis Lake Regional Park and that during the heat wave, overflow parking was an issue in neighbouring residential areas. The Deputy Director of Engineering noted that View Royal has no jurisdiction over the Six Mile corridor. He stated that BC Transit will be adding a route to Thetis Lake and the Town and Capital Regional District will be installing a bus stop.
MOVED BY: D. Brown SECONDED: I. Brown
PREAC-07-21 THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the Capital Regional District’s auxiliary Bylaw Officers be contracted for work by the Town during their non-CRD shift hours over the summer months for parking enforcement in the Chilco area neighbourhood.
c) Tree Planting Plans in View Royal
The Deputy Director of Engineering gave an overview of the proposed amendments to the Tree Protection Bylaw.
The Committee discussed inventory for protected trees, tree planting standards, development requirements, and the tree replacement maintenance period.
MOVED BY: I. Brown SECONDED: R. Bickel
PREAC-08-21 THAT the Committee recommend to Council that as part of the Tree Protection Bylaw amendments, developers be required to replace trees on a three to one ratio; AND THAT all replacement trees be maintained for a period of two years instead of one year. CARRIED
d) Divest From Fossil Fuels
The Committee discussed the possibility of developing an investment program for sustainable investing. The Deputy Director of Engineering noted that this subject is already listed as Project Summary N-66 for consideration in 2022 as part of the 2021 – 2025 Financial Plan.
e) Community Climate Action Strategy Engagement Workshops
The Chair provided information on the upcoming Community Climate Action Strategy engagement workshops and encouraged all members to register.
10. CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION
11. TERMINATION
MOVED BY: I. Brown SECONDED: D. Brown
THAT this meeting now terminate at 8:27 p.m. CARRIED
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