MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Official minutes from the February 18, 2020, council meeting, covering budget deliberations, strategic plan approval, and various grant-in-aid requests.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL
MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020 VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRESENT WERE:
- Mayor Screech
- Councillor Kowalewich
- Councillor Lemon
- Councillor Rogers
REGRETS:
- Councillor Mattson
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
- P. Hurst, Director of Protective Services
- S. Vella, Manager of Accounting
- E. Bolster, Deputy Corporate Officer
- 3 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 Kowalewich
THAT the agenda be approved as presented CARRIED
3. MINUTES, RECEIPT & ADOPTION OF
a) Minutes of the Public Hearing held February 4, 2020
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing held February 4, 2020 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
b) Minutes of the Council meeting held February 4, 2020
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held February 4, 2020 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
4. MAYOR’S REPORT
5. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD
a) J. Skrlac, 288 Eltham Road, spoke to Council on behalf of the View Royal Climate Coalition regarding the Coalition’s funding request and expenses for the May 9, 2020 “Caring for Mother Earth” event.
7. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
8. REPORTS
8.1 STAFF REPORTS
a) Gorge-Colquitz Special Management Area Collaborative
- Report dated February 4, 2020 from the Director of Development Services
MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Lemon
C-24-20 THAT a letter be sent to the Gorge-Colquitz Special Management Area Collaborative noting that the Town will remain involved in the Gorge-Colquitz Special Management Area Collaborative with Councillor Mattson continuing as the Town’s liaison. CARRIED
b) 2020-2024 Five Year Financial Plan Deliberations
Introduction and Overview The Director of Finance gave an introduction and overview of the 2020-2024 Five Year Financial Plan including the budget schedule and process. She provided an orientation to the budget binder and described various budget components. The Director noted the proposed financial plan has a 3.78% tax increase indicated at this time.
Non-core Requests The Committee discussed the non-core budget requests and supported those listed in the draft budget (Schedule 2.1) with the following exceptions, notations and amendments:
General Government Services:
- Community survey (N-37) – project not approved;
- Digital signature certificate services (N-59) – project not approved;
- Electronic access to archives repository (N-33) – project to be funded from surplus for 2020 and from taxation for subsequent years;
- IT Strategic Plan update (N-28) – include additional $22,000 for the project in 2023; and
- Truth and reconciliation awareness (N-68) – project to be funded from surplus for 2020 only and not approved for subsequent years.
Protective Services:
- Wildfire fuel management plan (N-78) – project start deferred to 2022, after completion of Community wildfire protection plan update in 2021(N-76).
8.2 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RESOLUTIONS
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
C-25-20 THAT staff investigate ride-hailing coming to the region and prepare a report that includes related bylaw implications, intermunicipal cooperation and financial incentives for environmental considerations and accessibility provisions. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
C-26-20 THAT the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan be approved in principle; AND THAT the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan be made available for public information. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
C-27-20 THAT the consideration of annual contributions to the policing reserve be referred to the 2020-2024 Financial Plan discussions. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
C-28-20 THAT the funding of a public tree planting program be referred to the 2020-2024 budget discussions. CARRIED
8.3 OTHER REPORTS
9. CORRESPONDENCE
9.1 FOR ACTION
a) Letter dated February 4, 2020 from Mayor Vagramov, City of Port Moody, Re: Creation of National Pharmacare Program for all Canadians
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
THAT the letter dated February 4, 2020 from Mayor Vagramov, City of Port Moody, Re: Creation of National Pharmacare Program for all Canadians be received. CARRIED
b) Letter dated February 10, 2020 from J Locke, President, Victoria Electric Vehicle Club and J. Roston, Plug-in Richmond, Re: Reducing GHG Emissions by Requiring Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in New Construction
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
THAT the letter dated February 10, 2020 from J. Locke, President, Victoria Electric Vehicle Club and J. Roston, Plug-in Richmond, Re: Reducing GHG Emissions by requiring electric vehicle infrastructure in new construction be received. CARRIED
c) Letter dated February 14, 2020 from J. Devonshire and J. Skrlac, Re: Funding Request for Proposed Community Event "Caring for Mother Earth”
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
C-29-20 THAT receipts from a representative of the group organizing the Caring for Mother Earth event be provided to the Town for reimbursement to a maximum of $3,000 from the grant-in-aid budget for the May 9, 2020 “Caring for Mother Earth” community event;
AND THAT the Town’s logo be included in all advance and on-site promotional materials for this “Caring for Mother Earth” event;
AND FURTHER THAT Councillor Lemon be appointed as liaison for this “Caring for Mother Earth” event. CARRIED
d) Letter dated February 13, 2020 from J. Zweng, Re: Wounded Warrior Run BC – February 23 – March 1, 2020
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor
C-30-20 THAT a $1,000 grant-in-aid be provided to the Wounded Warrior Run BC to be funded from the grant-in-aid account. CARRIED
9.2 FOR INFORMATION
a) Letter dated February 4, 2020 from Mayor Helps, City of Victoria, Re: Capital Regional District to Amend the Hartland Landfill Tipping Fee and Regulation Bylaw to Increase the Tipping Fee for Disposal of International Solid Waste from Cruise Ships and Other Sources
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
THAT the letter dated February 4, 2020 from Mayor Helps, City of Victoria, Re: Capital Regional District to Amend the Hartland Landfill Tipping Fee and Regulation Bylaw to Increase the Tipping Fee for Disposal of International Solid Waste from Cruise Ships and Other Sources be received for information. CARRIED
b) Letter dated February 13, 2020 from A. Proton, Deputy Corporate Officer, City of Langford, Re: Capital Regional District (CRD) Regional Park Land Acquisition Fund
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
THAT the letter dated February 13, 2020 from A. Proton, Deputy Corporate Officer, City of Langford, Re: Capital Regional District (CRD) Regional Park Land Acquisition Fund be received for information. CARRIED
10. BYLAWS
a) Draft Amendment to Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007
- Report dated February 13, 2020 from the Deputy Corporate Officer
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
THAT the report dated February 13, 2020 from the Deputy Corporate Officer titled “Draft Amendment to Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007” be received. CARRIED
- Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 1039, 2020 A Bylaw to Amend the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw with Respect to Fines Pertaining to Drainage System and Disposition of Storm Water
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
THAT Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 1039, 2020 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED
b) Municipal Ticket Information Amendments - Bylaw No. 1040
- Report dated February 14, 2020 from the Director of Development Services
MOVED BY: Councillor Lemon SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT the report dated February 14, 2020 from the Director of Development Services titled “Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw Amendments – Bylaw No. 1040” be received. CARRIED
- Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 1040, 2020 A Bylaw to Amend Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007
MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Lemon
THAT Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 1040, 2020 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED
c) Official Community Plan No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 1024, 2019
A Bylaw to Amend the Town of View Royal Official Community Plan with Respect to the Regional Context Statement
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
THAT Official Community Plan No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 1024, 2019 be adopted. CARRIED
d) Business License Bylaw No. 952, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1037, 2020
A Bylaw to Amend Business License Bylaw No. 952, 2016
MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Lemon
THAT Business License Bylaw No. 952, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1037, 2020 be adopted. CARRIED
e) Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2015, Amendment Bylaw No. 1038, 2020
A Bylaw to Amend the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2015
MOVED BY: Councillor Lemon SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2015, Amendment Bylaw No. 1038, 2020 be adopted. CARRIED
11. NEW BUSINESS
12. QUESTION PERIOD
a) R. Rose, 293 Eltham Road, inquired as where to find the financial statement information on the Town’s website.
13. MOTIONS & NOTICES OF MOTION
14. CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon
THAT there is a need to have a meeting closed to the public and persons other than the immediate members of Council, officers and employees of the Town, and those identified under Section 91 (2) of the Community Charter shall be excluded on the basis of Section 90 (1)(a) – appointments and (e) – land. CARRIED
15. RISING REPORT
a) Advisory Committee Appointments
From the February 18, 2020 In-Camera meeting:
C-31-20 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
THAT Rob Black, Linda Jeaurond and Holly Wacker be appointed and Rick Baker be reappointed to the Community Development Advisory Committee from March 1, 2020 to February 28, 2022;
AND THAT Keith Armstrong and Steven Januszewski be appointment and Richard Bickel be reappointed to the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee from March 1, 2020 to February 28, 2022. CARRIED
16. TERMINATION
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Lemon
THAT this meeting now terminate. Time: 9:11 p.m. CARRIED
MAYOR CORPORATE OFFICER
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