Council Meeting
Meeting Overview
The Council held a Regular Meeting where key decisions were made regarding land use and infrastructure dedication. Council defeated a motion urging federal action on the Chilean Navy Ship La Esmeralda but passed a resolution affirming commitment to human rights and expressing sympathy to victims of the Pinochet regime. Council directed staff to rezone the 'Hydro Lands' corridor to a new restrictive P-8 Utility Zone. Extensive debate occurred over the closure and dedication of Heddle Avenue, where Council selected Option 3A for the southerly boundary and passed motions to amend and re-read the associated bylaw, while also ensuring a conditional temporary easement for 512 Prince Robert Drive. Several municipal bylaws were adopted, including amendments to the Animal Control Bylaw and the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre Fees Bylaw.
Key Decisions
- Council approved the meeting agenda after adding three items related to the Chilean Navy Ship and Heddle Avenue.
- THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held June 21, 2011 be adopted.
- Motion urging authorities to cancel the ship's visit failed.
- Council passed a motion affirming human rights and extending sympathy to victims, without urging federal action.
- THAT the email dated July 3, 2011 from P. Bennetts, Re: Chilean Navy Ship, La Esmeralda, be received.