MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2018
Official record of the Council meeting held on May 1, 2018, documenting decisions on development permits, grants-in-aid, and contracts.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL
MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2018 VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRESENT WERE:
- Mayor Screech
- Councillor Kowalewich
- Councillor Rogers
- Councillor Weisgerber
REGRETS:
- Councillor Mattson
PRESENT ALSO:
- K. Anema, Chief Administrative Officer
- S. Jones, Director of Corporate Administration/Corporate Officer
- L. Chase, Director of Development Services
- J. Rosenberg, Director of Engineering
- D. Christenson, Director of Finance
- J. Chow, Senior Planner
- 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 7:11 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT the agenda be approved as presented. CARRIED
3. MINUTES, RECEIPT & ADOPTION OF
a) Minutes of the Council meeting held April 17, 2018
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held April 17, 2018 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
4. MAYOR’S REPORT
5. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD
7. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
8. REPORTS
8.1 STAFF REPORTS
a) Environmental Development Permit No. 2017/08 – 2427 Chilco Road
Report dated April 24, 2018 from the Senior Planner The Senior Planner gave an overview of the report to Council. A member of Council inquired about the type of smoke alarm that will be installed.
Comments from the Applicant M. Baier, applicant, noted that the smoke alarm will be what is required by the Building Code.
Comments from the Public
Correspondence
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
C-61-18 THAT Environmental Development Permit No. 2017/08 be approved;
AND THAT Environmental Development Permit No. 2017/08 include the following conditions:
Construction is to be in accordance with the recommendations of the May 13, 2016 Interface Fire Hazard Assessment prepared by Strathcona Forestry Consulting, including: a) removal of woody debris within 10m of the building; b) the use of fire-retardant roofing and soffits, and on the downhill side of the building, fire-retardant building cladding; and c) installation of a smoke alarm.
Construction is to be in accordance with the July 21, 2016 Arborist Report prepared by Talbot McKenzie and Associates, including temporary barrier fencing and construction hoarding to protect existing trees.
AND FURTHER THAT Environmental Development Permit No. 2017/08 include the following variances:
- variance to the minimum required siting of an accessory building from a rear lot line from 15.0m to 12.2m;
- variance to the minimum required siting of an accessory building from a side lot line from 15.0m to 8.4m;
- variance to the maximum length of an accessory building from 7.5m to 8.6m; and
- variance to the maximum height of an accessory building from 4.5m to 5.2m. CARRIED
b) Grants-in-Aid Requests – Shoreline Community Middle School and Shoreline Community School Association
- Report dated April 24, 2018 from the Director of Finance
Council and staff discussed clarity in regard to the crossing guard position; and funding.
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
C-62-18 THAT the grant-in-aid request from Shoreline Community School Association for youth programs in the amount of $20,000 be approved. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
C-63-18 THAT a letter be sent to Shoreline Community Middle School to request clarification regarding their grant-in-aid application for crossing guard position funding. requesting clarification in regard to the request for funding of the crossing guard position. CARRIED
c) Award of Contract – Centennial Park Playground Replacement Equipment
- Report dated April 25, 2018 from the Engineering Clerk The Director of Engineering summarized the report for Council.
Council and staff discussed timeline for completion and siting of the playground equipment.
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
C-64-18 THAT the 2018 Request for Proposal to design, supply and install Centennial Park playground equipment be awarded to Suttle Recreation Parks and Playground in the amount of $110,000.00 (excluding applicable taxes);
AND THAT design modifications to include toddler equipment within the approved budget be investigated. CARRIED
d) Chilco Trails Zones 3 and 4 – Award of RFP
- Report dated April 27, 2018 from the Chief Administrative Officer The Director of Development Services gave an overview of the report to Council.
Council noted that they support staff investigating options for completion of the trail onto Carly Lane.
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
C-65-18 THAT Western Watershed Designs Inc. be awarded the contract to construct Chilco Trails Zones 3 and 4 for a total cost of $94,500.00 including GST. 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 March 8, 2018
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT the minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors meeting held March 8, 2018 be received. CARRIED
9. CORRESPONDENCE
9.1 FOR ACTION
a) Letter dated April 25, 2018 from P. Thorkelsson, Chief Administrative Officer, District of Saanich, Re: Extension of Fire Dispatch and Communications Services Agreement
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
C-66-18 THAT the Town of View Royal enter into the Extension of Fire Dispatch and Communications Services Agreement with the District of Saanich. CARRIED
9.2 FOR INFORMATION
a) Letter dated April 25, 2018 from D. Ashmore, Wilfert Road, Re: Elements Casino Variance Requests
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT the letter dated April 25, 2018 from D. Ashmore, Wilfert Road, Re: Elements Casino Variance Requests be received for information. CARRIED
b) Letter dated April 12, 2018 from Min. S. Robinson, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Re: Development Cost Charges on New Developments
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT the letter dated April 12, 2018 from Min. S. Robinson, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Re: Development Cost Charges on New Developments be received for information. CARRIED
10. BYLAWS
a) Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 996, 2018 and Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 997, 2018 – First and Second Reading – Lot A Tuzo Court
- Report dated April 25, 2018 from the Senior Planner
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT the report dated April 25, 2018 from the Senior Planner titled “Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 997, 2018 – First and Second Reading – Lot A Tuzo Court” be received. CARRIED
b) Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 996, 2018 A Bylaw to Amend the Town of View Royal Official Community Plan with Respect to Land Use Designation of Remainder Lot A, Section 98, Esquimalt District, Plan EPP55112 (Tuzo Court)
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 996, 2018 be given first and second reading. CARRIED
c) Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 997, 2018 A Bylaw to Amend the Town of View Royal Zoning Bylaw with Respect to the Rezoning of Remainder Lot A, Section 98, Esquimalt District, Plan EPP55112 (Tuzo Court)
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 997, 2018 be given first and second reading. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
C-67-18 THAT A Public Hearing be scheduled for Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 996, 2018 and Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 997, 2018. CARRIED
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
C-68-18 THAT staff notify BC Hydro, BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, BC Transit, Canada Post, Capital Regional District, Esquimalt First Nation, Fortis BC, School District No. 621, Shaw Cable, Songhees First Nation, and Telus of the public hearings for Bylaws No. 996 and 997;
AND THAT a security deposit be received concurrent with fourth reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 997, 2018 for 120% of the cost for 133m of 1.2m high black chain link fencing to be installed in the parkland. CARRIED
d) Election Procedures Bylaw No. 989, 2018 A Bylaw to Establish Procedures for the Conduct of Local Government Elections and Other Voting
MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT Election Procedures Bylaw No. 989, 2018 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED
e) Automated Vote Counting System Authorization and Procedure Bylaw No. 480, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 990, 2018 A Bylaw to Amend Automated Vote Counting System Authorization and Procedure Bylaw No. 480, 2002
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
THAT Automated Vote Counting System Authorization and Procedure Bylaw No. 480, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 990, 2018 be given first, second and third reading. CARRIED
f) Sign Bylaw No. 950, 2018 A Bylaw to Regulate Signs within the Town of View Royal
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
THAT Sign Bylaw No. 950, 2018 be adopted. CARRIED
g) Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 991, 2018 A Bylaw of the Town of View Royal Relating to the Rates for the Collection and Disposal of Residential Garbage and Household Food Waste
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 991, 2018 be adopted. CARRIED
h) Land Use Bylaw No. 35, 1990, Amendment Bylaw No. 992, 2018 A Bylaw to Amend the Town of View Royal Land Use Bylaw with Respect to Repealing Division 2 Signs
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Kowalewich
THAT Land Use Bylaw No. 35, 1990, Amendment Bylaw No. 992, 2018 be adopted. CARRIED
i) Tax Rates Bylaw No. 995, 2018 A Bylaw to Levy Rates for Municipal, Regional District and Hospital Purposes for the Year 2018
MOVED BY: Councillor Kowalewich SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber
THAT Tax Rates Bylaw No. 995, 2018 be adopted. CARRIED
11. NEW BUSINESS
12. QUESTION PERIOD
a) A. Mitchell, 208 Hart Road, inquired as to a.) the potential for widening Island Highway near Parsons Bridge to allow more room for cyclists and b.) the frequency of bike lane sweeping on Island Highway.
The Director of Engineering noted that Island Highway is swept every two weeks.
13. MOTIONS & NOTICES OF MOTION
14. CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION
15. RISING REPORT
16. TERMINATION
MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers
THAT this meeting now terminate. Time: 7:44 p.m. CARRIED
MAYOR
CORPORATE OFFICER
Related Documents
(7)Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011
Bylaw No. 811 · Referenced in 2 sections
Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014
Bylaw No. 900 · Referenced in 2 sections
Election Procedures Bylaw No. 989, 2018
Bylaw No. 989 · Referenced in 1 section
Automated Vote Counting System Authorization and Procedure Bylaw No. 480, 2002
Bylaw No. 480 · Referenced in 1 section
Sign Bylaw No. 950, 2018
Bylaw No. 950 · Referenced in 1 section
Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016 - Schedule A
Bylaw No. 958 · Referenced in 1 section
Land Use Bylaw No. 35, 1990
Bylaw No. 35 · Referenced in 1 section
