TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021
The agenda for the July 20, 2021 Council meeting, including details for public participation via phone and webcast during the COVID-19 pandemic.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021 @ 7:00 PM VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AGENDA
Please note, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town Hall has limited access at this time and for the protection of the community, Council and staff, this meeting will be held without the public present under the Province's Ministerial Order No. M192. This meeting will be live webcast commencing at 7:00 p.m. and may be viewed by clicking on the following link:
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If you would like to participate in the meeting by phone, please see information below:
Phone:
778-402-9227 and use Conference ID: 377 569 687#
You may provide your written comments to the Town via email to info@viewroyal.ca or drop them off at the Town Hall or put them in the Town's mail drop box (located to the left of the main doors at Town Hall, 45 View Royal Avenue), up until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 for inclusion in the July 20, 2021 agenda.
If you have any questions, please contact the Administration Department at 250-479-6800.
CALL TO ORDER (Mayor Screech)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA (motion to approve)
MINUTES, RECEIPT & ADOPTION OF (motion to adopt)
a) Minutes of the Council meeting held July 6, 2021
MAYOR’S REPORT
PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
a) G. Mann, GT Mann Contracting, Re: Proposed Development at 167, 169 and 171 Island Highway
b) S. Wright, CleanBC Community Energy Coach, Re: Introduction of the Community Energy Coach Program
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD
BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
REPORTS
8.1 STAFF REPORTS
a) Revised Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Schedule
- Report dated July 14, 2021 from the Deputy Corporate Officer
Staff Recommendation: THAT the revised Council and Committee of the Whole 2021 meeting schedule be adopted.
b) Annual Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2020
- Report dated July 15, 2021 from the Executive Assistant
Staff Recommendation: THAT the Annual Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2020 be adopted.
c) Official Community Plan Consultation and Local Government Legislative Requirements
- Report dated July 14, 2021 from the Community Planner
Staff Recommendation: THAT Council endorse the Engagement Strategy dated July 12, 2021 from EcoPlan International as attached to the Community Planner's July 14, 2021 report titled "Official Community Plan Consultation and Local Government Legislative Requirements", to address and fulfill the Official Community Plan consultation requirements within Section 475 of the Local Government Act.
d) Community Climate Action Strategy Award of Contract
- Report dated July 15, 2021 from the Senior Planner
Staff Recommendation: THAT Council approve the award of contract for the Community Climate Action Strategy to Community Energy Association for a total cost of up to $70,000.
e) Letter of Support for CRD Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Grant
- Report dated July 15, 2021 from the Senior Planner
Staff Recommendation: THAT a letter be sent to Natural Resources Canada in support of the Capital Regional District's grant proposal for a Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness initiative.
8.2 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RESOLUTIONS
a) From the July 13, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting:
Procedure Bylaw No. 677, 2007, Upcoming Amendment for Electronic Meetings
THAT, in anticipation of Provincial government regulation that will amend the Community Charter and in support of a hybrid Council meeting model, the Committee recommend to Council that:
- the required amending bylaw to Procedure Bylaw No. 677, 2007 to facilitate electronic regular and committee meetings and public hearings be prepared, and
- the Advisory Committees continue to meet electronically on the Microsoft Teams Meeting platform until the end of 2021 when their meetings can once again be held fully in-person only on an alternating basis in Council Chambers. (COW-25-21)
Incentive for Installation of Heat Pumps - Councillor Mattson
THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the 2021-2025 Financial Plan be amended to include $6,000 for a heat pump rebate incentive program. (COW-26-21)
Oil/Gas to Heat Pumps Campaign - Councillor Lemon
THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the Town's heat pump rebate incentive program delivery options and related promotional information approach be referred to staff. (COW-27-21)
8.3 OTHER REPORTS
(motion to receive)
CORRESPONDENCE
9.1 FOR ACTION
a) Email dated July 13, 2021 from N. Wathanafa, Constituency Assistant to Hon. Mitzi Dean, Re: 2022 Budget Consultation
b) Email dated July 9, 2021 from a resident, Re: Cooling Centres in View Royal
c) Email dated July 12, 2021 from I. Brown, 328 Stewart Avenue, Re: Global Overheating and Heat Pumps
d) Letter received July 2, 2021 from C. Power, Executive Director, Extreme Outreach Society, Re: Financial Assistance
9.2 FOR INFORMATION
a) Letter dated July 9, 2021 from Mayor Helps, City of Victoria, Re: Release and Monitoring of Repeat Offenders
BYLAWS
NEW BUSINESS
QUESTION PERIOD
MOTIONS & NOTICES OF MOTION
a) Thetis Lake Transportation Improvements - Councillor Rogers
CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION
RISING REPORT
TERMINATION
Next Regular Council Meeting: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.