MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Minutes from the Town of View Royal Council meeting held on February 6, 2018, detailing attendance, agenda approval, adoption of previous minutes, Mayor's report, public participation, and various staff reports and committee resolutions.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRESENT WERE: Mayor Screech Councillor Kowalewich Councillor Mattson Councillor Rogers Councillor Weisgerber
REGRETS:
PRESENT ALSO: S. Jones, Acting CAO/Director of Corporate Administration L. Chase, Director of Development Services D. Christenson, Director of Finance P. Hurst, Director of Protective Services J. Chow, Senior Planner E. Bolster, Deputy Corporate Officer
20 members of the public 0 members of the press
CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Screech called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber THAT the agenda be approved amended to include items 8.1(a)(4)(a-d); 8.1(f) and 9.1(t); AND THAT the agenda be approved as amended. CARRIED
MINUTES, RECEIPT & ADOPTION OF a) Minutes of the Council meeting held January 23, 2018 MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held January 23, 2018 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
MAYOR'S REPORT
PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD a) I. Forbes, 118 Chancellor Avenue, expressed appreciation for the tsunami information session held February 5, 2018 and the consideration that Council will give to implementing a mass notification system in 2018. He requested that Council consider an assessment of the January 23, 2018 tsunami warning response, including communications. He noted that all residents need to take personal responsibility for their emergency preparedness and his neighbourhood intends to develop a neighbourhood-specific plan.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
- REPORTS 8.1 STAFF REPORTS a) Development Permit No. 2017/03 – 1342/1352 Trans-Canada Highway 1. Report dated January 30, 2018 from the Senior Planner The Senior Planner gave an overview of the report to Council, noting the variances requested and changes made to the application since the December 12, 2017 special Council meeting. In response to a question, it was noted that no parking variances have been requested and it would be difficult to enforce covenants regarding the use of interior space, such as a garage. 2. Comments from the Applicant E. Barker, Architect, and B. Forth, Landscape Architect, noted that since the previous meeting there have been amendments made to the form and character of the development including the addition of more natural materials, muted colours, a stone fence feature, removal of corrugated siding, and enhanced landscaping. 3. Comments from the Public a) C. Olague, 48 Camden Avenue, thanked the applicant for efforts made to come to a positive conclusion. b) A. Faulkner-Killam, 26 Bastion Square, attorney for developer, urged Council to evaluate the application in light of the Town's development permit guidelines. 4. Correspondence a) Email dated February 6, 2018 from C. Olague, Re: Development Permit No. 2017/03 – 1342/1352 Trans-Canada Highway MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the email dated February 6, 2018 from C. Olague, Re: Development Permit No. 2017/03 - 1342/1352 Trans-Canada Highway be received. CARRIED b) Email dated February 6, 2018 from H. & M. Traa, 77 St. Giles Street, Re: Development Permit No. 2017/03 – 1342/1352 Trans-Canada Highway MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the email dated February 6, 2018 from H. & M. Traa, 77 St. Giles Street, Re: Development Permit No. 2017/03 – 1342/1352 Trans-Canada Highway be received. CARRIED c) Letter dated February 2, 2018 from E. Ulanowski, Senior Administrative Secretary, Real Estate Division, Capital Regional District, Re: Development Permit No. 2017/03 – 1342/1352 Trans-Canada Highway MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the letter dated February 2, 2018 from E. Ulanowski, Senior Administrative Secretary, Real Estate Division, Capital Regional District, Re: Development Permit No. 2017/03 - 1342/1352 Trans-Canada Highway be received. CARRIED d) Email dated February 2, 2018 from C. Olague, Re: Development Permit No. 2017/03 – 1342/1352 Trans-Canada Highway MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the email dated February 2, 2018 from C. Olague, Re: Development Permit No. 2017/03 - 1342/1352 Trans-Canada Highway be received. CARRIED MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers C-18-18 THAT Development Permit No. 2017/03 be approved; AND THAT Development Permit No. 2017/03 include the following variances: 1. variance to the minimum siting of Block A from the front lot line (St. Giles Street) from 5.0m to 3.3m; 2. variance to the minimum siting of 5.0 from the flanking lot line (Trans-Canada Highway) to 4.7m for Block A and 2.6m for Block B; 3. variance to the maximum width of one driveway crossing for Block A from 7m to 8.5m; 4. variance to permit the siting of parking spaces in the front yard (St. Giles Street) from 1.2m to 0m for five spaces; 5. variance to the parking space gradient from 6% to 7% for nine parking spaces; 6. variance to the width of a maneuvering aisle from 7.6m to 6.0m for the central driveway; and 7. variance to the siting of accessory structures from 1.2m from a lot line to 0m for a community mailbox and for recycling and solid waste structures. AND FURTHER THAT Development Permit No. 2017/03 include the following conditions: 1. Prior to building permit issuance, a s. 219 Land Title Act covenant shall be registered to prohibit vehicle parking in the main driveway. The driveway is also to be marked and/or signed accordingly. 2. No structures (e.g. retaining walls) or trees that would restrict vehicle turning movements out of individual driveways and parking spaces be placed within 0.8m of either side of the main driveway. 3. A security deposit acceptable to the Town for on-site landscaping is to be provided prior to building permit issuance. CARRIED b) 101 Presley Place (formerly 430 Six Mile Road) – Development Permit No. 2017/09 – Form and Character 1. Report dated January 29, 2018 from the Planner The Director of Development Services gave an overview of the report to Council. Council and staff discussed that future signage for the upper level businesses of the building would be addressed through a development permit application process at that time. 2. Comments from the Applicant 3. Comments from the Public 4. Correspondence MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers C-19-18 THAT Development Permit No. 2017/09 as described within the report from the Planner titled "131 Presley Place (formerly 430 Six Mile Road) Development Permit No. 2017/09 Form and Character" be approved; AND THAT Development Permit No. 2017/09 include the following variance: * variance to Land Use Bylaw, 1990, No. 35 Section 48.7.b.v, which does not permit a fascia sign elevation that is higher than that of any point on the window sill of any window in the second storey of the building. CARRIED c) Strategic Plan Priorities 2018 – Update 1. Report dated January 24, 2018 from the Chief Administrative Officer MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Mayor Screech THAT "collaborate with neighbouring municipalities to improve public communications for emergency/disaster events” be added as an action and specifically "acquire a regional mass notification system" be added as an initiative to the “Maintain Strong Relationships with our Neighbours" Strategic Plan Priority. DEFEATED Mayor Screech and Councillors Kowalewich, Mattson and Weisgerber voted in the negative MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber C-20-18 THAT "collaborate with neighbouring municipalities to improve public communications for emergency/disaster events" be added as an action and specifically "acquire a mass notification system” be added as an initiative to the "Maintain Strong Relationships with our Neighbours” Strategic Plan Priority. CARRIED MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Mattson C-21-18 THAT the updated Strategic Plan Priorities for 2018 be approved as amended. CARRIED MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson C-22-18 THAT Ted Robbins, General Manager of Integrated Water Services, Capital Regional District, be invited to a future Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the Capital Regional District's plans for post-disaster water supply and distribution. CARRIED d) Appointment of Bylaw Enforcement Officer and Business License Inspector 1. Report dated February 2, 2018 from the Fire Chief MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the previous appointment of Enzo Calla to the position of Bylaw Enforcement Officer and Business License Inspector be hereby rescinded; AND THAT Mark Groulx be appointed as Bylaw Enforcement Officer and Business License Inspector. CARRIED e) 2018 UBCM Emergency Operations Centre Grant Application Approval 1. Report dated February 2, 2018 from the Emergency Management Officer MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers C-23-18 THAT the application for the 2018 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Emergency Operations Centre Grant be approved. CARRIED f) Comments on Letters Received Re: “View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 1. Report dated February 6, 2018 from the Director of Protective Services The Director of Protective Services gave an overview of the report to Council. Council and staff discussed neighbourhood notification that was undertaken; potential acquisition of a mass notification system; numerous past and upcoming public education events; the need for individuals to familiarize themselves with other agencies' plans as specific to their needs; View Royal's leadership in the region vis a vis emergency and disaster preparedness; and the requirement for individuals to make their own preparations for potential emergency and disaster events. MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber THAT the report dated February 6, 2018 from the Director of Protective Services titled "Comments on Letters Received Re: “View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018” be received for information. CARRIED
8.2 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RESOLUTIONS
8.3 OTHER REPORTS a) Minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee meeting held January 30, 2018 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT the minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee meeting held January 30, 2018 be received. CARRIED MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT staff relocate the pedestrian/bike trail in View Royal Park so it does not pass through the playground area. DEFEATED Mayor Screech and Councillors Mattson and Weisgerber voted in the negative MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT the recommendation from the Parks, Recreation and Environment Committee regarding the relocation of a pedestrian/bike trail in View Royal Park be received. CARRIED MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson C-24-18 THAT the installation of a pedestrian bridge over Craigflower Creek from Parkcrest Drive easement into View Royal Park by 2022 be referred to the 2018 budget deliberations. CARRIED MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber C-25-18 THAT the installation of user pay electric vehicle charging stations at View Royal Town Hall and Centennial Park in 2018 be referred to staff for comment and potential policy development. CARRIED MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson C-26-18 THAT the completion of the circular path within Eagle Creek Trail in 2018 be referred to the 2018 budget deliberations. CARRIED MOVED BY: Mayor Screech SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the recommendation from the Parks, Recreation and Environment Committee regarding the Land Manager Pollinator Plant Workshop be received. CARRIED b) Minutes of the Community Development Advisory Committee meeting held January 30, 2018 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber THAT the minutes of the Community Development Advisory Committee meeting held January 30, 2018 be received. CARRIED c) Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors meeting held December 14, 2017 MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Weisgerber THAT the minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors meeting held December 14, 2017 be received. CARRIED
- CORRESPONDENCE 9.1 FOR ACTION a) Letter dated January 31, 2018 from D. & J. Bee, 120 Chancellor Avenue, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT the letter dated January 31, 2018 from D. & J. Bee, 120 Chancellor Avenue, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 be received. CARRIED b) Letter dated January 31, 2018 from J. & B. Muntor, 100 Chancellor Avenue, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT the letter dated January 31, 2018 from J. & B. Muntor, 100 Chancellor Avenue, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 be received. CARRIED c) Letter dated January 31, 2018 from L. Wood, 104 Chancellor Avenue, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT the letter dated January 31, 2018 from L. Wood, 104 Chancellor Avenue, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 be received. CARRIED d) Letter dated January 31, 2018 from I. Fouracres, 148 St. Giles Street, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT the letter dated January 31, 2018 from I. Fouracres, 148 St. Giles Street, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 be received. CARRIED e) Letter dated January 31, 2018 from D. & M. Davies, 156 St. Giles Street, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT the letter dated January 31, 2018 from D. & M. Davies, 156 St. Giles Street, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 be received. CARRIED f) Letter dated January 31, 2018 from C. & J. Pedersen, 164 St. Giles Street, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT the letter dated January 31, 2018 from C. & J. Pedersen, 164 St. Giles Street, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 be received. CARRIED g) Letter dated January 31, 2018 from S. Walia, 125 St. Giles Street, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT the letter dated January 31, 2018 from S. Walia, 125 St. Giles Street, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 be received. CARRIED h) Letter dated January 31, 2018 from Resident, 127 St. Giles Street, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT the letter dated January 31, 2018 from Resident, 127 St. Giles Street, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 be received. CARRIED i) Letter dated January 31, 2018 from R. Koller, 114 Chancellor Avenue, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT the letter dated January 31, 2018 from R. Koller, 114 Chancellor Avenue, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 be received. CARRIED j) Letter dated January 31, 2018 from S. Custock & J. Nodwell, 110 Chancellor Avenue, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT the letter dated January 31, 2018 from S. Custock & J. Nodwell, 110 Chancellor Avenue, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 be received. CARRIED k) Letter dated January 31, 2018 from W. Garside, 138 St. Giles Street, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT the letter dated January 31, 2018 from W. Garside, 138 St. Giles Street, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 be received. CARRIED l) Letter dated January 31, 2018 from J. & D. Schramek, 96 Chancellor Avenue, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT the letter dated January 31, 2018 from J. & D. Schramek, 96 Chancellor Avenue, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 be received. CARRIED m) Letter dated January 31, 2018 from I. Forbes & A. Olsen, 118 Chancellor Avenue, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT the letter dated January 31, 2018 from I. Forbes & A. Olsen, 118 Chancellor Avenue, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 be received. CARRIED n) Letter dated January 31, 2018 from M. Beland, 130 St. Giles Street, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT the letter dated January 31, 2018 from M. Beland, 130 St. Giles Street, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 be received. CARRIED o) Letter dated January 31, 2018 from J. Powell, 140 St. Giles Street, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT the letter dated January 31, 2018 from J. Powell, 140 St. Giles Street, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 be received. CARRIED p) Letter dated January 31, 2018 from D. & L. Critchley, 132 St. Giles Street, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT the letter dated January 31, 2018 from D. & L. Critchley, 132 St. Giles Street, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 be received. CARRIED q) Letter dated January 31, 2018 from D. Mackay, 126 St. Giles Street, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT the letter dated January 31, 2018 from D. Mackay, 126 St. Giles Street, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 be received. CARRIED r) Letter dated January 31, 2018 from D. & A. Snowden, 128A St. Giles Street, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT the letter dated January 31, 2018 from D. & A. Snowden, 128A St. Giles Street, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 be received. CARRIED s) Letter dated January 31, 2018 from D. Turner, 129 St. Giles Street, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT the letter dated January 31, 2018 from D. Turner, 129 St. Giles Street, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 be received. CARRIED t) Letter dated January 31, 2018 from L. Riches, 92 Chancellor Avenue, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT the letter dated January 31, 2018 from L. Riches, 92 Chancellor Avenue, Re: View Royal Response to Tsunami Warning on January 23, 2018 be received. CARRIED
9.2 FOR INFORMATION a) Letter dated January 26, 2018 from I. Bourhill, Director of Planning, City of Colwood, Re: Rezoning Application RZ-17-004 MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers C-27-18 THAT a letter of objection be sent to the City of Colwood regarding their application to rezone the land located at the corner of Ocean Boulevard and Island Highway for the following reasons: * the current use of the land as a park and ride provides a valuable facility that contributes to regional transportation solutions and resultantly makes a positive contribution to reductions in the region's greenhouse gas emissions; * the park and ride provides overflow parking for events at the neighbouring public recreation facility; and * an alternative park and ride site with the same or greater number of stalls has not been identified to replace this critical facility. AND THAT Council seek clarity from the City of Colwood as to the circumstances and/or conditions under which this land became road right of way and also how, as a result of those circumstances and/or conditions, ownership would necessarily be conferred to the City of Colwood upon creation of title. CARRIED
BYLAWS a) Financial Plan Bylaw No. 967, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 987, 2018 A Bylaw to Amend Financial Plan Bylaw No. 967, 2017 MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT Financial Plan Bylaw No. 967, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 987, 2018 be adopted. CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
QUESTION PERIOD a) S. Januszewski, 192 Werra Road, inquired as to the likelihood of water coming from Esquimalt Harbour into Portage Inlet overland in the event of a tsunami.
MOTIONS & NOTICES OF MOTION
CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers 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)(k) – municipal service. CARRIED
RISING REPORT
TERMINATION MOVED BY: Councillor Weisgerber SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT this meeting now terminate. Time: 8:42 p.m. CARRIED
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