TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2016

TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL

MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2016

VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE - COUNCIL CHAMBERS

PRESENT WERE:

• Mayor Screech
• Councillor Mattson
• Councillor Rast
• Councillor Rogers

REGRETS:

• Councillor Weisgerber

PRESENT ALSO:

• K. Anema, Chief Administrative Officer
• S. Jones, Director of Corporate Services
• M. Dillabaugh, Director of Finance
• L. Chase, Director of Development Services
• J. Rosenberg, Director of Engineering
• R. Marshall, Fire Inspector
• E. Bolster, Deputy Municipal Clerk
• 11 members of the public
• 1 member 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 Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rast

THAT the agenda be amended by including item 11(a);

AND THAT the agenda be approved as amended. CARRIED

3. MINUTES, RECEIPT & ADOPTION OF

a) Minutes of the Council meeting held December 1, 2015

MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held December 1, 2015 be adopted as presented. CARRIED

b) Minutes of the Special Council meeting held December 15, 2015

MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

THAT minutes of the Special Council meeting held December 15, 2015 be adopted as presented. CARRIED

4. MAYOR’S REPORT

The Mayor welcomed the new Director of Finance, M. Dillabaugh.

Presentation of Donation for Mellor Park: a) C. Keeling, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation b) D. Fraser, Manager, Westshore U-Lock Mini Storage c) P. Laughlin, Omicron – unable to attend d) D. Wong, Six Mile Pub – unable to attend

The Mayor was presented with cheques from the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation and Westshore U-Lock Mini Storage and in return, provided certificates of appreciation to these businesses. These donations will be used toward amenities in Mellor Park.

5. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS

a) J. Miller, Westshore Skatepark Coalition Executive, Re: Location for a Skatepark in View Royal

Mr. Miller spoke to Council in regard to the need for a skatepark in the Western Communities to replace the now closed and removed one at the former Belmont Secondary School site.

The Coalition is hoping to find a location for a skatepark within the Western Communities and would like the Town’s involvement, including in the securing of funds. The Coalition would also like to increase public awareness around skateparks and their many user groups.

Council and Mr. Miller discussed the safety of skateparks; the possibility of siting a new skatepark at the Juan de Fuca Recreation site; the Town having already committed funds toward a skatepark; and the potential to create several smaller skateparks as opposed to one large skatepark. Council encouraged the Coalition to attend the Town’s Parks Master Plan Open House on February 3, 2016.

MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

THAT the Town write to the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society (WSPRS) expressing the Town’s support and willingness to work together with other member municipalities for the construction of a skatepark within the Westshore and forward a copy of the letter to other member municipalities of the WSPRS;

AND THAT the Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee be referred the matter to discuss possible skatepark locations. CARRIED

b) A. Batko, 311-286 Wilfert Road, Re: Proposal for a Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Mr. Batko spoke to Council in regard to his medical issues and use of cannabis oil for treatment.

He would like to open a medical marijuana dispensary that would include the sale of cannabis oil in View Royal. Mr. Batko is currently enrolled in Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s online course about the professional management of medical marijuana for medical purposes in Canada and has found a possible location for a dispensary on Island Highway which is not close to school sites.

Council and Mr. Batko discussed alternate locations within the Capital Region for a dispensary and that medical marijuana dispensaries are not yet legal in Canada. He requested that in the future, should the Town’s Zoning Bylaw allow for medical marijuana dispensaries, that he be given the first opportunity to open a dispensary in View Royal.

6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD

7. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

8. REPORTS

8.1 STAFF REPORTS

a) Environmental Development Permit with Variances No. 2015/18 – 55 Tovey Crescent

1. Report dated January 13, 2016 from the Planner

The Director of Development Services showed the PowerPoint slides for this application. Councillor Mattson suggested that there be a restrictive covenant put in place that would prohibit future subdivision of this property.

2. Comments from the Applicant J. Keay, Keay Cecco Architecture Ltd., spoke to Council in regard to variances and setbacks.

3. Comments from the Public

4. Correspondence

MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

C-01-16 THAT Development Permit No. 2015/18 be approved as per the plans attached to the report from the Planner dated January 13, 2016;

AND THAT Development Permit No. 2015/18 include the following variances:

• variance to the setback from the natural boundary of the sea from 15m to 9.8m;
• variance to the maximum permitted floor area from 372m² to 535m². CARRIED Councillor Mattson voted in the negative

8.2 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RESOLUTIONS

MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

THAT the Town write to the RCMP Vancouver Island District Superintendent requesting that he attend a future in-camera meeting to discuss the status of the Westshore RCMP Inspector and/or that position. CARRIED

MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

THAT the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society 2016 budget be approved. CARRIED

MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

THAT the Town write to the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society to ask that the Society contact the Juan de Fuca Water Distribution Commission requesting that recreation facilities have decreased rates for water consumption given the significant impact to taxpayers. CARRIED

MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

C-02-16 THAT the 2016 draft budget proposal for restoration in View Royal Parks be deferred to the 2016 budget process. CARRIED

MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

THAT the Town write to Rear Admiral Giles Couturier, CFB Esquimalt, requesting that the Town be informed in the future, when possible, of helicopter manoeuvres scheduled to take place at night to facilitate advance communication to View Royal residents via social media by the municipality. CARRIED

MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Rogers

THAT the Town write to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure requesting that the McKenzie Interchange Project provide both current and future transit needs (including light rail transit). CARRIED

MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

C-03-16 THAT the View Royal Reading Centre receive a $10,000 grant-in-aid as a portion of their anticipated 2016 grant-in-aid. CARRIED Councillor Rogers voted in the negative

MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Mattson

THAT the Capital Regional District’s (CRD) Regional Parks – Draft Regional Trails Management Plan be forwarded to the advisory committees for comment;

AND THAT the Town advise the CRD that the Town will provide feedback to them in February. CARRIED

MOVED BY: Councillor Rast SECONDED: Councillor Mattson