THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF CENTRAL SAANICH
REGULAR COUNCIL - 7:00 PM Tuesday, September 4, 2018 Council Chambers
The Open Regular Council meeting will continue at 7:00 p.m., following the closed session.
(Please note that all proceedings of Open Council Meetings are video recorded)
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CLOSED MEETING
2.1. Motion to Close: Recommendation: That Council convene a closed meeting pursuant to the following subsections of the Community Charter: Section 90 (1): (a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality;
And subsection 90 (2): (b) the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the municipality and a provincial government or the federal government or both, or between a provincial government or the federal government or both and a third party;
Following adoption of the above motion, the meeting will be closed to the public. RECONVENE TO OPEN MEETING AT 7:00 P.M.
3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We respectfully acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the W̱ SÁNEĆ people which includes W̱ JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip) and SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) First Nations.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4.1. Agenda of the September 4, 2018 Regular Council Meeting Recommendation: That the agenda of the September 4, 2018 Regular Council Meeting be approved as circulated.
5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
5.1. Minutes of the August 20, 2018 Regular Council Meeting Pg. 7 - 21 Recommendation: That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on August 20, 2018 be adopted as circulated.
6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES (including motions and resolutions)
7. RISE AND REPORT
No items.
8. PUBLIC QUESTIONS
9. PRESENTATIONS/PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS
No items.
10. CORRESPONDENCE (Action Required or Recommended)
11. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES/MAYOR'S REPORT
11.1. COTW (Committee of the Whole)
No items.
11.2. Select Committees of Council
No items.
11.3. All Other Committees
Regular Council Agenda September 4, 2018 Page 2 of 55 11.3.1. Advisory Planning Commission Pg. 22 - 26
Minutes of the August 1, 2018 Meeting.
For information.
11.4. Council Members Reports - External Bodies
12. STAFF REPORTS
No items.
13. BYLAWS
13.1. Other than Development Application Bylaws
13.1.1. Road Closer (Tixen) Bylaw No. 1961, 2018 Pg. 27 - 31 Recommendation: That Central Saanich Road Closure (Tixen) Bylaw No. 1961, 2018 be adopted.
13.2. Development Application Bylaws
No items.
14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14.1. Notice of Motion: Central Saanich Response to ALC Regulation Changes Pg. 32 - 37 Re Growing Cannabis on Farmland (Councillor Thompson and Councillor Paltiel)
Previously introduced at the August 20, 2018 Regular Council Meeting.
Staff Comments: The Agriculture Land Commission, on August 15, released an Information Bulletin regarding regulatory changes which apply Cannabis Production in the ALR (See attached Bulletin). The changes are associated with the type of facility/structure that Cannabis production can occur within in order to be considered a “Farm Use”. To summarize: • Cannabis production is a legal farm use, where it produced outdoors in a field, or inside a structure that has a base consisting entirely of soil.
Regular Council Agenda September 4, 2018 Page 3 of 55 o Structures that do not have a base consisting entirely of soil are structures that have a base consisting partly or entirely of other materials, such as structures with cement footings or a cement floor. o Structures that do not have a base consisting entirely of soil that are used for cannabis production are considered a non- farm use. These structures require a non-farm use application to the Agriculture Land Commission, which must first be considered by the Local Government. • Cannabis production is a legal farm use, where it is produced in an existing structure, constructed prior to July 13, 2018, which was constructed for the purpose of growing crops inside it. A structure that was constructed for another purpose, such as a livestock barn, cannot be converted to a cannabis production facility, since the original purpose was not crops. The existing structure does not have to have a base made entirely of soil. • Cannabis production is a legal farm use, where it is produced in a structure that was legally under construction prior to July 13, 2018, for the purpose of growing crops inside it. The structure under construction does not have to have a base made entirely of soil.
Background: • ALC Information Bulletin Recommendation: Whereas: The Province of BC and Agricultural Land Commission made a regulatory change effective immediately, giving authority to local and Indiginous governments to prohibit cement-based, industrial-style cannabis-production bunkers on ALR land in their communities;
And Whereas: According to a media release from the Ministry of Agriculture, the new framework allows local governments and First Nations to make decisions regarding cannabis production that align with local planning priorities in their community.
Therefore be it resolved: That Central Saanich Council ask staff to bring an amendment to the Agricultural zone that is consistent with the updated Provincial directive with respect to Cannabis production
15. NEW BUSINESS (Including Motions and Resolutions)
No items.
16. CORRESPONDENCE (Receive for General Information)
Regular Council Agenda September 4, 2018 Page 4 of 55 16.1. Green Communities Committee - August 15, 2018 Pg. 38 - 41 Re: Corporate Carbon Neutrality for the 2017 Reporting Year
16.2. Victoria Regional Transit Commission - August 20, 2018 Pg. 42 - 48 Re: Transit Future Plan Update
16.3. James Island Public Dock Pg. 49 - 54
Background: • Van Iersel, A - August 20, 2018 • Van Iersel, A - Follow up remarks • Cameron, J & Robertson, S - August 28, 2018
Staff Comments: A rare phenomenon has been taking place for approximately two weeks in which a large number of squid have conglomerated along the eastern shores of the Saanich Peninsula. A large number of people are fishing for the squid, particularly at night, from the James Island Dock. Residents have expressed concern about the number of vehicles and noise from the people fishing or simply coming down to the dock to view the phenomenon.
In response to concerns raised by residents adjacent to the James Island Dock, staff have responded as follows:
• Staff met with residents and had several phone calls regarding their concerns • Additional garbage cans were deployed to site to address garbage concerns. Staff worked overtime and on weekends to ensure the garbage cans did not overflow • Additional portable washrooms were deployed to site and the frequency of servicing the washrooms was increased • Central Saanich Police prioritized the James Island Dock area for patrols. The Police addressed parking violations and made their presence known on the dock to check on noise levels.
Council is advised that the people on James Island Dock are not rowdy and there is no loud music. The noise is simply due to people talking while they observe the squid, or while fishing.
Residents have also asked that the District consider closing James Island Dock from 11 PM – 6 AM. Should Council wish to pursue the residents' request to close the dock, staff should be directed to seek legal advice regarding implications of such closure.
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16.4. Syme, T & S - August 27, 2018 Pg. 55 Re: Traffic concerns on Hagan Road
Staff Comments: This correspondence has been forwarded to the Traffic Safety Committee for consideration and follow up.
17. ADJOURNMENT
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THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF CENTRAL SAANICH
Minutes of the REGULAR COUNCIL Meeting Monday, August 20, 2018 Council Chambers
PRESENT: Mayor Ryan Windsor Councillors Graham, Holman, Jensen, Paltiel and Thompson Liz Cornwell, Corporate Officer/Deputy CAO Paul Murray, Director of Financial Services Jarret Matanowitsch, Director of Planning & Building Services Brian Barnett, Director of Engineering and Public Works Chris Vrabel, Fire Chief Troy Zeigler, Manager of Finance Andrea Pickard, Planner
ABSENT: Councillor King
1. CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. CLOSED MEETING
2.1. Motion to Close:
655.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That Council convene a closed meeting pursuant to the following subsections of the Community Charter: Section 90(1): (a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality; (i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; 90 (2) (b): the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the municipality and a provincial government
Page 7 of 55 or the federal government or both, or between a provincial government or the federal government or both and a third party.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Following adoption of the above motion, the meeting was closed to the public at 6:30 p.m. The open meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Mayor stated that we respectfully acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the W̱ SÁNEĆ people which includes W̱ JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip) and SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) First Nations.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4.1. Agenda of the August 20, 2018 Regular Council Meeting
656.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That the agenda of the August 20, 2018 Regular Council meeting be approved as circulated. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
5.1. Minutes of the Public Hearing held on June 26, 2018
It was noted that the Public Hearing minutes should be amended in Section 3.4 to include the text on page 13 of the proponents presentation.
657.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That the minutes of the Public Hearing of June 26, 2018 be adopted as amended. CARRIED Opposed: Mayor Windsor and Councillor Graham
5.2. Minutes of the July 30, 2018 Regular Council Meeting
658.18 MOVED AND SECONDED
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Page 8 of 55 That the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on July 30, 2018 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.3. Minutes of the July 30, 2018 Public Hearing
659.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That the minutes of the Public Hearing held on July 30, 2018 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.4. Minutes of the July 31, 2018 Public Hearing
660.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That the minutes of the Public Hearing held on July 31, 2018 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.5. Minutes of the August 7, 2018 Reconvened Public Hearing
661.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That the minutes of the reconvened Public Hearing held on August 7, 2018 be adopted as circulated. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES (including motions and resolutions)
7. RISE AND REPORT
8. PUBLIC QUESTIONS
9. PRESENTATIONS/PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS
9.1. Emilie de Rosenroll, CEO, South Island Prosperity Project Re: 2018 AGM and Activities
The delegation provided highlights of programs and projects for 2017-2018, as follows:
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Page 9 of 55 • Increased membership private sector by 200% including 3 FN community • Smart South Island Readiness Assessment • 2017 Prosperity Index – publication including globally comparable key indicators • Indigenous connection program • Songhees Innovation Centre • Business Connect program– 16 growth oriented companies looking to globalize • China Business Delegation • Smart South Island Symposium and Innovation Challenge • Datan Group in South Island • Vision 2040 • Canada Smart Cities Challenge
The Mayor commended the South Island Prosperity Project on being a successful organization in a short period of time and acknowledged the work of organization.
662.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That clarification be requested from South Island Prosperity Project regarding private versus taxpayer contribution to their 2018 budget; and further requesting additional information regarding expenses for agrifood projects and any other projects benefiting the Saanich Peninsula. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
10. CORRESPONDENCE (Action Required or Recommended)
10.1. M. Hodgson, Event Co-ordinator of the Terry Fox Run - July 30, 2018 Re: Terry Fox Run
663.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That the District grant conditional approval and waive the permit fee for the 38th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run - Marathon of Hope on Sunday, September 16, 2018 subject to acceptable prior consultation with other impacted municipalities and co-ordination with any other events to take place during this same general time period, and further subject to the concurrence of the Police, Fire and Engineering and Public Works Departments, and no costs be incurred by the District for this event. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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10.2. Greater Victoria Housing Society - August 10, 2018 Re: Request for Financial Contribution to 7247 West Saanich Rd Affordable Housing
664.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That staff continue to work with the Greater Victoria Housing Society regarding their request for financial contribution to 7247 West Saanich Road development and that discussions with the Greater Victoria Housing Society include exploration of the Regional Housing First Program funding model.
665.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That the main motion be severed into two separate motions. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
666.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That staff continue to work with the Greater Victoria Housing Society regarding their request for financial contribution to 7247 West Saanich Road development CARRIED Opposed: Councillor Graham
667.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That discussions with the Greater Victoria Housing Society include exploration of the Regional Housing First Program funding model. DEFEATED Opposed: Mayor Windsor, Councillors Graham, Jensen Paltiel and Thompson
10.3. Central Saanich Community Association - August 13, 2018 Re: Electric Vehicle Task Force - Request
On invitation by the Chair, Sue Stroud, representative of the Central Saanich Community Association advised she had no comments and was present to answer questions from Council.
668.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That staff provide electrical consumption data to the Central Saanich Community Association when requested, and further that the Association be permitted to erect signage at the municipal hall electric vehicle charging station until the end of September, 2018 or completion of the survey.
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669.18 MOVED AND SECONDED Amendment Motion:
That the words "subject to approval by District staff" be inserted after the word "signage". CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
670.18 MOVED AND SECONDED Main Motion as Amended: That staff provide electrical consumption data to the Central Saanich Community Association when requested, and further that the Association be permitted to erect signage, subject to approval by District staff, at the municipal hall electric vehicle charging station until the end of September, 2018 or completion of the survey. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
10.4. D. Alldrick - Dog Bags in Centennial Park - August 13, 2018 Re: Request to Continue Providing Bags and Increase Dog License Fees
The Chair invited Mr. Alldrick to speak. Mr. Alldrick was not present to speak to his correspondence.
11. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES/MAYOR'S REPORT
11.1 COTW (Committee of the Whole)
11.2 Select Committees of Council
11.3 All Other Committees
11.4 Council Members Reports - External Bodies Councillors Holman, Jensen and Paltiel reported on activities since the last regular Council meeting.
12. STAFF REPORTS
12.1. Fire Dispatch and Communications Services Agreement
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Report from the Fire Chief dated August 15, 2018.
671.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That the Agreement between the District of Central Saanich and the District of Saanich, for the purposes of fire dispatch services commencing September 1, 2018 and expiring December 31, 2023, be approved. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
12.2. Brentwood Bay Sewer Grant
Report from the Director of Engineering dated June 29, 2018.
672.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That an application for grant funding for the Brentwood Bay Sewer Project through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Green Infrastructure - Environment Quality Sub-stream be submitted; and
That the District of Central Saanich commit to its $1.9 million share of the project cost (26.67% of $7.1 million) from Sewer Capital Reserve and General Road Reconstruction Capital funds in 2018/19/20 approved Financial Plan. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
12.3. Second Quarter Budget Report 2018
Report from the Manager of Finance dated August 15, 2018.
673.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That the 2018 Second Quarter Budget Report be received for information. CARRIED Opposed: Councillor Holman
12.4. 2019 Budget Approach
Report from the Director of Financial Services dated July 27, 2018 attached.
674.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That the 2019 – 2023 budget approach be endorsed as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Page 13 of 55 13. BYLAWS
13.1 Other than Development Application Bylaws 13.11. Cannabis Retail - Temporary Use Permit Regulations
Report from the Planner dated July 25, 2018.
675.17 MOVED AND SECONDED That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1958 be given second reading and referred to a public hearing. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
676.17 MOVED AND SECONDED That Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1959 be introduced and given first reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
677.17 MOVED AND SECONDED That Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1959 be given second reading and referred to a public hearing. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
678.17 MOVED AND SECONDED That Development Applications Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 1966 be introduced and given, first, second and third reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 13.12. Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1964, 2018 (Cordova Spit)
Public Hearing held July 31, 2018.
679.17 MOVED AND SECONDED That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1964 (Cordova Spit - Tixen) be read a third time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
680.17 MOVED AND SECONDED That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1964 (Cordova Spit - Tixen) be adopted.
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13.13. Alternative Approval Process - Tixen (Cordova Spit) Park Reservation Removal Bylaw No. 1962, 2018
Report from the Corporate Officer dated August 16, 2018.
681.17 MOVED AND SECONDED That the report from the Corporate Officer dated August 16, 2018 with respect to reporting the results of the Alternative Approval process for removal of park dedication - Cordova Spit Park (Tixen) be received noting that elector approval has been obtained as less than 10% of eligible electors submitted elector response forms by the August 16, 2018 deadline. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
682.17 MOVED AND SECONDED That Cordova Spit Park Reservation Removal Bylaw No. 1962, 2018 be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
683.17 MOVED AND SECONDED That an event be held to celebrate the transfer of Tixen (Cordova Spit) Park to the Tsawout First Nation. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
13.14. Road Closure (Tixen) Bylaw No. 1961, 2018
Report from the Chief Administrative Officer dated June 7, 2018.
684.17 MOVED AND SECONDED That Central Saanich Road Closure (Tixen) Bylaw No. 1961, 2018 be introduced and read a first time by title only. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
685.17 MOVED AND SECONDED That Central Saanich Road Closure (Tixen) Bylaw No. 1961, 2018 be read a second and third time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
13.2 Development Application Bylaws
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Page 15 of 55 13.21. Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1952, 2018 and Development Variance Permit - 7201 and 7217 Veyaness Road
686.17 MOVED AND SECONDED That Central Saanich Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1952, 2018 be adopted. CARRIED Opposed: Councillors Holman and Thompson
687.17 MOVED AND SECONDED That Development Variance Permit No. 3090-20-9/18 be issued. CARRIED Opposed: Councillors Holman and Thompson 13.22. Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1955, 2018 (483 Dunmora Court)
688.17 MOVED AND SECONDED That Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1955, 2018 be adopted. CARRIED Opposed: Councillor Holman 13.23. OCP & LUB Amendment Bylaws 1944 and 1945 and Development Permit - 1909 Prosser Road
689.17 MOVED AND SECONDED That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1944 be read a third time. CARRIED Opposed: Councillor Holman
690.17 MOVED AND SECONDED That Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1945 be read a third time. CARRIED Opposed: Councillor Holman
13.24. Bylaw No. 1960 - 8284 West Saanich Road - Third Reading
Public Hearing held July 30, 2018.
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691.17 MOVED AND SECONDED That Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1960, 2018 be read a third time. CARRIED Opposed: Councillor Holman
14. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14.1. Notice of Motion Submitted by Councillor Thompson - July 4, 2018 Re: Joint Council/APC Workshop in 2019
Previously introduced at the July 9, 2018 regular Council meeting. Postponed for consideration from the July 30, 2018 regular Council meeting.
692.18 MOVED AND SECONDED Whereas the District of Central Saanich is currently engaged in a Residential Infill and Densification Project scheduled to be completed in 2020;
Whereas a review of current practices in other municipalities will help Council and the APC evaluate infill and densification applications more effectively prior to completion of the project;
Therefore be it resolved, that Staff organize a joint Council/APC workshop early in 2019 to review infill/densification design concepts and examine practices in other municipalities, including infill zoning, as a component of the Residential Infill and Densification Project. CARRIED Opposed: Mayor Windsor and Councillor Holman
14.2. Notice of Motion Submitted by Councillor Holman - July 4, 2018 Re: Water Quality Testing
Previously introduced at the July 9, 2018 Regular Council Meeting.
Whereas the District of Central Saanich Council included a review of the implementation of the Integrated Stormwater Management Plan as one of their strategic priorities for 2016; and,
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Page 17 of 55 Whereas a presentation at the May 2018 Saanich Inlet Roundtable*, sponsored by Central Saanich, reported that: • Since 1997 CRD has been testing storm water outflows to measure impact of storm water on marineenvironment • Testing includes species abundance and diversity, bacteria, metals and PAHs (polycyclicaromatic hydrocarbons) • Source investigations: upstream sampling done when a problem is detected, to find and fix the source • Tod, Tseycum, TenTen, Chalet, Hagan creeks are tested twice/year • Discharge monitoring twice/year, wet and dryseason • Creek health monitoring – “5 in 30” testing done - wet and dry seasons (5 samples over a 30 day period in dry period, then after first flush of rain infall) • 2016 results, 31 discharges sampled, 8 that were over safe swimming levels(>200) • Creek WQmonitoring • Island Health also samples in the inlet, tests swimming beaches forfecals • Results can be seen athttps://www.theswimguide.org/
*see attached report, pages 39-45 for details file:///C:/Users/alici/Downloads/Ian%20Bruce%20Presentation%20- %20Saanich%20Inlet%20RT%20May%2017,%202018.pdf
Whereas current testing by Island Health has resulted in beach closures in the Saanich Inlet https://www.viha.ca/mho/recreation/beach_reports.html
Be it resolved that Council request Staff to report, at the earliest opportunity, on the options and measures the District can take to increase the regularity of water quality testing and reporting in the Saanich Inlet and the budget that would be required to do so.
693.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That the Notice of Motion regarding Water Quality Testing be referred to the Capital Regional District Saanich Peninsula Wastewater Commission for comment. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
15. NEW BUSINESS (Including Motions and Resolutions)
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15.1. 6792 Kirkpatrick Crescent - Development Permit
Report from Planner dated August 2, 2018,
694.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That Council approve Development Permit 3060-20-3/18 for a warehouse addition at 6792 Kirkpatrick Crescent. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
15.2. September 10, 2018 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Due to Council attendance at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities 2018 Convention, there will be no quorum for the September 10, 2018 Committee of the Whole meeting.
695.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That the Committee of the Whole meeting for September 10, 2018 be cancelled. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
15.3. Notice of Motion: Central Saanich Response to ALC Regulation Changes Re Growing Cannabis on Farmland (Councillor Thompson and Councillor Paltiel)
For Introduction WHEREAS: The Province of BC and Agricultural Land Commission made a regulatory change effective immediately, giving authority to local and Indiginous governments to prohibit cement-based, industrial-style cannabis- production bunkers on ALR land in their communities; AND WHEREAS: According to a media release from the Ministry of Agriculture, the new framework allows local governments and First Nations to make decisions regarding cannabis production that align with local planning priorities in their community. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That Central Saanich Council ask staff to bring an amendment to the Agricultural zone that is consistent with the updated Provincial directive with respect to Cannabis production
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For information.
16. CORRESPONDENCE (Receive for General Information) - From July 30, 2018 Council Agenda
16.1. Simmons, M - June 30, 2018 Re: Recreational Swimming Unsafe in Brentwood Bay
16.2. Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako - July 10, 2018 and City of Houston - July 23, 2018 Re: Support of the Province of B.C.'s Caribou Recovery Program
16.3. Re: Employer Health Tax Impact on Local Government City of Williams Lake - July 17, 2018 City of Williams Lake - July 17, 2018 District of Houston - August 14, 2018
16.4. Comer, D - July 17, 2018 Re: Traffic Concerns Jeffree Road and East Saanich Road
16.5. BC Transit - July 6, 2018 Re: BC Transit - Bus Route No. 75 and Brentwood Bay/Mill Bay Ferry
16.6. Stroud, S - Brentwood Bay Marine Community Society - July 24, 2018 and July 26, 2018 Re: License of Occupation
17. CORRESPONDENCE (Receive for General Information) - Received After July 30, 2018 Council Meeting
17.1. W. Cox - July 26, 2018 Re: Mosquitos and Ditches - Island View Beach Regional Park
17.2. C. Zimmer, Central Saanich Community Association - July 27, 2018 Re: Affordable Housing
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Page 20 of 55 17.3. V. Chant - August 3, 2018 Re: Vehicle Speed and Noise on Clarke Rd
17.4. Legislative Assembly of BC - August 14, 2018 Re: 2018 UBCM Official Opposition Meeting Opportunities
17.5. Scouts Canada - August 14, 2018 Re: 2018 Apple Day
18. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Liz Cornwell, Corporate Officer Ryan Windsor, Mayor
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Page 21 of 55 These Minutes have not been approved by the originating body
THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF CENTRAL SAANICH
Minutes of the ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at 6:30 PM Council Chambers
PRESENT: Members: John Hannam, Bill Lipp, Jerry Mussio, Jim Rondeau, Ron Spelt, Denise Tidman (Chair)
Council Liaisons:
Councillor Alicia Holman
Staff: Andrea Pickard, Planner Ivo van der Kamp, Planner Jill Walker, Recording Secretary
REGRETS: Rebecca Bissett, Allison Habkirk ABSENT: Courtland Sandover-Sly
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1. The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm.
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2.1. The agenda was adopted as presented.
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1. APC Minutes from June 20, 2018
APC 39.18 MOVED AND SECONDED
Page 22 of 55 That the minutes of the Advisory Planning Commission meeting June 20, 2018 be approved as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
4.1. None.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1. None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1. 1176 Clarke Road - Rezoning and Development Variance Permit
The Planner provided an overview of the staff report. A new landscape/site plan was distributed by the applicant, Spencer Meuser, to show more visual streetscape. Mr. Meuser also addressed the trees.
Discussion took place with particular attention to: price points of the dwellings suite parking (revised concept plan did not show suite parking as original plan did)
APC 40.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That the Advisory Planning Commission recommends to Council its support for the application as the proposal is consistent with OCP policies as it is considered affordable, infill housing and would result in densification within the Urban Settlement Area Boundary, close to a village centre. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APC 41.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That the Advisory Planning Commission recommend to Council its support for the variances as requested. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6.2. 6792 Kirkpatrick Crescent - Development Permit
The planner gave a brief overview of the application. The applicant, Rod
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Page 23 of 55 Parker, attended and spoke to the proposal. The Advisory Planning Commission had no concerns.
APC 42.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That the Advisory Planning Commission recommend to Council its support for this development permit. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6.3. 1575 Kersey Road - Zoning Amendment for Carriage House and Lot Coverage
The Planner gave a brief overview of the application. The applicant's consultant, Art Finlayson of Finlayson Bonet spoke to the application. The commission had the following comments: the design is more agreeable to the carriage house design(separate building) than adding secondary suite to existing house which would potentially be monstrous. a Carriage House is suited for this property which is large and provides space and privacy.
APC 43.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That the Advisory Planning Commission recommend to Council its support for the requested bylaw amendment and variances, and its support for a carriage house in lieu of a secondary suite. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6.4. Rezoning and Development Variance Permit Applications for 1146 Sluggett Road
The planner gave a brief overview of the application. The applicant's consultant Wil Peerboom of Victoria Design spoke to the application. The commission had the following comments: Parking is a concern as this type of design can create on street parking problems. With on site parking spaces, is there enough turning radius for all spots. Proposed parking area is a creative way to provide driveway/courtyard.
APC 44.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That the Advisory Planning Commission recommend to Council its support for the Land Use Bylaw amendment application to rezone the land from Residential Two Family R-2 to Small Lot Two Family Residential R-2S in order to
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APC 45.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That the Advisory Planning Commission recommend to Council its support for the variances as requested. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6.5. 6374 Rodolph Road - Zoning Amendment
The Planner gave a brief overview of the application and clarified that the property could be subdivided under the current zoning but is asking to rezone in order to retain the existing house.
APC 46.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That the Advisory Planning Commission recommend to Council its support for the Land Use Bylaw amendment from R-1 to R-1S in order to create one additional lot. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6.6. Rezoning and Development Variance Permit Applications for 6752 Barbara Drive and 2378 Keating Cross Road
The Planner gave a brief overview of the application. The applicant, Hans Anderssen, spoke to the proposal. After submitting his application to the District in May, 2018, Mr. Anderssen held a community meeting in June. Based on comments at that meeting, a revised application was submitted to the District on July 20, 2018. The commission had the following comments: size of the homes- full two storey? setback variances in relation to site orientation sight lines for surrounding neighbours into proposed development parking may be an issue for neighbourhood with increase of on-street cars. The commission had a unanimous concern that lack of adequate site parking may spill out onto Barbara Drive.
Mr. Anderssen addressed a few of the comments: requested setback variances are result of how the homes will be oriented to new private road when subdivided a 3 metre strip of land on Keating Cross Road, required by the District, reduces size of property to work with there may be an opportunity for scalloped parking on Barbara that
Advisory Planning Commission Minutes August 1, 2018
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APC 47.18 MOVED AND SECONDED That the Advisory Planning Commission recommend to Council it support for the Land Use Bylaw amendment as requested. DEFEATED 3 Opposed (Tidman, Hannam, Rondeau)
7. REPORTS ON PLANNING RELATED INITIATIVES
7.1. Healthy Watershed Committee for the Implementation of the Integrated Stormwater Management Plan (Ron Spelt)
No updates were provided.
8. NEXT MEETING
8.1. The date of the next APC meeting is tentatively set for Wednesday, September 19, 2018.
9. ADJOURNMENT
9.1. Upon motion, the meeting adjourned at 8pm.
Denise Tidman, Chair Ron Spelt, Vice Chair
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THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF CENTRAL SAANICH
BYLAW NO. 1961
A Bylaw to Close and Remove the Dedication as Highway of Plan 1800, 1913
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter, Council may, by bylaw, close a portion of a highway to traffic and remove the dedication of the highway, if prior to adopting the bylaw, Council publishes notices of its intention in a newspaper and provides an opportunity for persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw to make representations to Council;
AND WHEREAS Council deems it expedient to close to traffic and remove the dedication of highway of a portion of Sea Drive lying West of Brentwood Heights;
AND WHEREAS notices of Council’s intention to close that portion of highway to traffic was published in a newspaper and posted in the public notice posting place, and Council has provided an opportunity for persons who consider they are affected by the closure to make representations to Council;
AND WHEREAS the Council does not consider that the road closure will affect the transmission or distribution facilities or works of utility operators;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the District of Central Saanich, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1. Attached to this Bylaw as Schedule “A” and forming part of this Bylaw is a reduced copy of the reference plan of road closure (the “Road Closure Plan”).
2. The District hereby authorizes the closure to traffic and removal of highway XXX labeled “Road to be Closed” and outlined in bold on the Road Closure Plan (“the Closed Road”).
3. On deposit of the Road Closure Plan and all other documentation for the closure of the Closed Road in the Victoria Land Title Office, the Closed Road is closed to public traffic, it shall cease to be public highway, and its dedication as a highway is cancelled.
4. The Mayor and Corporate Officer are authorized to execute all plans and other documentation necessary to effect this road closure and cancellation of highway dedication, and registration of the title to the property in the name of the District of Central Saanich.
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5. This Bylaw may be cited as “Central Saanich Road Closure (Tixen) Bylaw No. 1961, 2018”.
READ A FIRST TIME on this 20th day of August, 2018.
READ A SECOND TIME on this 20th day of August, 2018.
READ A THIRD TIME on this 20th day of August, 2018.
NOTICE GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 40 (3) and 94 Of THE COMMUNITY CHARTER on this 24th day of August 2018, and this 29th day of August, 2018.
ADOPTED on this day of 2018.
Ryan Windsor Mayor
Liz Cornwell Corporate Officer
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Central Saanich Road Closure (Tixen) Bylaw No. 1961, 2018 Schedule “A”
Page 29 of 55 Page 30 of 55 Page 31 of 55 INFORMATION BULLETIN 04 CANNABIS PRODUCTION IN THE ALR
August 15, 2018
SCOPE OF THIS INFORMATION BULLETIN
This information bulletin provides guidance to assist in interpreting the Agricultural Land Commission Act, S.B.C. 2002, c. 36 (ALCA) and the Agricultural Land Reserve Use, Subdivision and Procedure Regulation, BC Reg. 171/2002 (the ALR Regulation), in relation to cannabis production in the agricultural land reserve (ALR). The ALCA and ALR Regulation will govern if inconsistent with this bulletin.
This information bulletin is directed only to interpretation of the ALCA and the ALR Regulation. All other applicable laws, regulations and bylaws related to cannabis production must also be complied with.
RECENT REGULATORY CHANGES
The ALR Regulation has recently been amended. The changes came into force on July 13, 2018. Section 2(2)(p) of the ALR Regulation, which designated as farm use “the production of marihuana in accordance with the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulation, SOR/2013-119 (Canada)”, has been repealed. The following has been added as section 2(2.5) to the ALR Regulation:
The lawful production of cannabis is designated as farm use for the purposes of the [ALCA] if produced outdoors in a field or inside a structure
(a) that has a base consisting entirely of soil, or
(b) that was, before the date on which this section came into force,
(i) constructed for the purpose of growing crops inside it, including but not limited to the lawful production of cannabis, or
(ii) under construction for the purpose referred to in subparagraph (i), if that construction
(A) was being carried out in accordance with all applicable authorizations and enactments, and
(B) continues without interruption from the date it began to the date the structure is completed, other than work stoppages considered reasonable in the building industry, and
that has not been altered since that date to increase the size of its base or to change the material used as its base.
Page 32 of 55 Section 2(1.1) of the ALR Regulation provides:
The activities designated under [section 2 of the ALR Regulation] as farm uses for the purposes of the [ALCA] must not be prohibited
(a) by any local government bylaw except a bylaw under section 552 of the Local Government Act, or
(b) by a law of the applicable treaty first nation government, if the activity is undertaken on treaty settlement lands.
GENERAL INTERPRETATIVE PRINCIPLES
The ALCA prohibits “non-farm use” of land in the ALR unless the owner of the land successfully makes an application to the Agricultural Land Commission for permission to undertake that use or that use is expressly permitted under section 3 of the ALR Regulation: ALCA, section 20. Sections 20(3), 25 and 34 of the ALCA and Part 10 of the ALR Regulation are among the provisions relevant to non-farm use applications.
A “non-farm use” is a “use of land other than a farm use”: ALCA, s. 1.
The form of cannabis production described in section 2(2.5) of the ALR Regulation is designated as farm use. Therefore, producing cannabis on the ALR in the manner described in section 2(2.5) of the ALR Regulation does not require a non-farm use application to the Agricultural Land Commission.
However, section 2(2.5) of the ALR Regulation does not designate as farm use:
• cannabis production that does not meet the description in section 2(2.5). Having regard to the regulatory framework, this information bulletin treats forms of cannabis production that are not described in section 2(2.5), together with all activities associated with forms of cannabis production not described in section 2(2.5), as non-farm uses.
• non-production activities associated with the cannabis production described in section 2(2.5). Having regard to the regulatory framework, this information bulletin treats those activities as non-farm uses except to the extent that they fall into exceptions found elsewhere in section 2 or 3 of the ALR Regulation.
PLACEMENT OF FILL IN THE ALR
Placement of fill onto land in the ALR for any reason related to cannabis production, whether it is a form of production described in section 2(2.5) of the ALR Regulation or not, cannot be undertaken without a successful non-farm use application to the Agricultural Land Commission. That is, if a producer wishes to place fill on the land even for the purpose of cannabis production described in section 2(2.5) of the ALR Regulation, he or she will not be able to do so without obtaining permission from the Agricultural Land Commission through a non-farm use application.
This is because section 20(2) of the ALCA generally defines the placement of fill as a non-farm use, subject to certain exceptions. Those exceptions do not apply to cannabis production.
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Page 33 of 55 Though sections 2(4) and (5) of the ALR Regulation designate as farm use certain fill placement related to uses designated under sections 2(2)-(2.2) of the ALR Regulation, cannabis production is addressed in section 2(2.5), so sections 2(4) and (5) do not apply. Please consult the Agricultural Land Commission’s Bylaw No. 2 – Placement of Fill in the ALR and Policy L-23 – Placement of Fill for Soil Bound Agricultural Activities.
CANNABIS PRODUCTION IN THE ALR
Section 2(2.5) of the ALR Regulation requires that to be designated as farm use, production of cannabis must meet various requirements including that the production is “lawful”. The production of cannabis is not lawful unless it is licensed by the Government of Canada (excluding exemptions for personal cultivation). As such producers need to be very careful about taking steps in reliance on section 2 of the ALR Regulation without first ensuring that federal preconditions (as well as preconditions that other governments may impose) are or will be met before production occurs.
Field Production
Lawful production of cannabis in the ALR outdoors in a field is designated as farm use and can be undertaken without a non-farm use application to the Agricultural Land Commission.
Soil Based Structure Production
Lawful production of cannabis in the ALR inside a structure that has a base consisting entirely of soil is designated as farm use and can be undertaken without a non-farm use application to the Agricultural Land Commission. Note:
• The base – that is, what the structure rests on – must be “entirely” of soil in order for production in it to qualify under section 2(2.5)(a) of the ALR Regulation. Production in a structure that has a base consisting partly of a material other than soil, even if the non- soil material constitutes a very small portion of the base, does not qualify under section 2(2.5)(a) of the ALR Regulation. Structures that do not have a base consisting entirely of soil are structures that have a base consisting partly or entirely of other materials, such as structures with cement footings or a cement floor.
• “Soil” means material native to the property, not material brought onto the property for the purpose of creating the base or for any other purpose. If imported onto the property, the material is “fill”, the placement of which requires a non-farm use application: ALCA, section 20.
Production in Existing Structures
Lawful production of cannabis in the ALR inside a structure that had been, before July 13, 2018, constructed for the purpose of growing crops inside it, including but not limited to the lawful production of cannabis, is designated as farm use and can be undertaken without a non-farm use application to the Agricultural Land Commission. Note:
• Existing structures used for the lawful production of cannabis do not have to have a base made entirely of soil.
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Page 34 of 55 • The structure must not have been altered on or after July 13, 2018 to increase the size of its base or to change the material used as its base.
• The structure must have been built for the purpose of growing “crops”. Livestock are not crops and, as such, production of cannabis in a converted livestock barn is not designated as farm use under section 2(2.5) of the ALR Regulation.
Production in Structures that Were Under Construction
If the requirements outlined in the bullet points set out later in this paragraph are met, lawful production of cannabis inside a structure (even if its base is not entirely soil) that was under construction before July 13, 2018 for the purpose of growing crops inside it, including but not limited to the lawful production of cannabis, is designated as farm use and can be undertaken without a non-farm use application to the Agricultural Land Commission. For a structure to have been “under construction” before July 13, 2018, ground disturbance (such as excavation for laying foundation) must have commenced before that date; it would not be sufficient for the property owner to have made a permit application or received a permit for construction before July 13, 2018. The further requirements for lawful cannabis production to be designated under this portion of section 2(2.5) of the ALR Regulation are as follows:
• The pre-July 13, 2018 construction was being carried out in accordance with all applicable authorizations and enactments.
• The construction must continue without interruption from the date it began to the date the structure is completed, other than work stoppages considered reasonable in the building industry.
• The construction must not be altered on or after July 13, 2018 to increase the size of the structure’s base or to change the material used as its base.
Other Cannabis Production
Cannabis production not described in section 2(2.5) of the ALR Regulation is not designated as farm use. Neither that production nor activities related to that production (such as the construction, maintenance or operation of a building or structure, or processing of the cannabis) can be undertaken without a successful non-farm use application to the Agricultural Land Commission.
CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING OR MAINTAINING CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITIES
A non-farm use application to the Agricultural Land Commission is not required in order to construct, maintain or operate a building, structure, driveway, ancillary service or utility that is necessary for the lawful production of cannabis described in section 2(2.5) of the Regulation: ALR Regulation, section 2(3). Note:
• Section 2(2.5)(a) of the ALR Regulation refers to lawful production of cannabis inside a structure “that has a base consisting entirely of soil”. Construction, maintenance or operation of the soil-based structure necessary for that production can be undertaken without applying to the Agricultural Land Commission.
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Page 35 of 55 • Section 2(2.5)(b) refers to lawful production of cannabis inside a structure that meets certain requirements addressed earlier in this information bulletin. Completion of the structure referred to in section 2(2.5)(b)(ii), and maintaining and operating either that structure or the structure referred to in section 2(2.5)(b)(i), can be undertaken without applying to the Agricultural Land Commission.
• Other than as described in section 2(2.5) of the ALR Regulation, a building or structure is unlikely to be necessary for the form of cannabis production described there, as section 2(2.5) already addresses where the production is located. Possible exceptions may be a small washroom facility or small office for a required supervisor no greater than necessary for that form of cannabis production to occur on the land.
• Though associated with the form of cannabis production described in section 2(2.5), construction, maintenance or operation (including for a conference centre) of a building, structure, driveway, ancillary service or utility that is not necessary for that production on the land, may not occur without a successful non-farm use application to the Agricultural Land Commission. Proponents of such uses should be prepared to justify in their application materials why such use, both in that nature/scale and at all, is appropriate in the ALR rather than, for example, in an industrial park outside the ALR.
Construction, maintenance or operation of a building, structure, driveway, ancillary service or utility necessary for a form of cannabis production that is not described in section 2(2.5) of the ALR Regulation cannot be undertaken without a successful non-farm use application to the Agricultural Land Commission.
STORING, PACKING, PREPARING OR PROCESSING CANNABIS
Storing, packing, preparing or processing cannabis yielded by the form of cannabis production described in section 2(2.5) of the ALR Regulation (and construction, maintenance or operation of a building, structure, driveway, ancillary service or utility necessary for that storing, packing, preparing or processing) can be undertaken without a non-farm use application to the Agricultural Land Commission if at least 50% of the cannabis being stored, packed, prepared or processed is produced on the “farm” (for this purpose being one or several parcels of land or tenured areas of Crown land that are being occupied or used together for designated or other farm uses), or produced by an association as defined in the Cooperative Association Act to which the owner of the farm belongs: section 2(2)(c) of the ALR Regulation.
Storing, packing, preparing or processing cannabis yielded by a form of production not described in section 2(2.5) of the ALR Regulation is not designated as farm use. These activities cannot be undertaken without a successful non-farm use application to the Agricultural Land Commission.
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Page 36 of 55 LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Local governments can have an important role to play in the regulatory framework related to cannabis production.
However, local government bylaws may not prohibit the lawful production of cannabis in the ALR if it is produced as described in section 2(2.5) of the ALR Regulation.
Local governments also play a role when non-farm use applications related to cannabis production and associated activities are made to the Agricultural Land Commission. Sections 25 and 34 of the ALCA are among the relevant provisions that they should consult.
FURTHER EXPLANATORY NOTES
Also note the following: • The word “necessary” (for a designated farm use) figures in several of the above- discussed scenarios. It is within the purview of the Agricultural Land Commission to determine whether and to what extent activities are “necessary”. • In determining whether an activity is “necessary” to a designated farm use, the Agricultural Land Commission may consider whether the nature and size of the activity are proportionate to the designated farm use. • If someone claims that an activity is “necessary” for a designated farm use that has not yet commenced, the Agricultural Land Commission may require satisfactory evidence that the proposed use is in fact going to occur, and that the nature and size of activity characterized as “necessary” (such as construction of a driveway) will in fact be necessary to that use. • Except for exemptions for personal cultivation, the “lawful” production of cannabis required for section 2(2.5) of the ALR Regulation requires licensing at the federal level. As noted earlier in this information bulletin, producers need to be very careful about taking steps in reliance on section 2 of the ALR Regulation without first ensuring that federal preconditions (as well as preconditions that other governments may impose) are or will be met before production occurs. • For the purposes of sections 2(2)(o) and 4 of the ALR Regulation, structures in which cannabis is produced are not considered to be “greenhouses”. Section 2(2.5) of the ALR Regulation does not use the term “greenhouse” for any of the structures it describes. This indicates that under the ALR Regulation the concepts were to be treated as distinct and not to be confused.
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August L5,2018
'itv';:4, His Worship Mayor Rypn Windsor and Councillors E.GE District of Central Saanich 2 o ?'ols 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Rd Aug Distl iLrt Saanichton BC V8M 249 c)1 1.he orPi;In'ìic'ri ThE C '- :.:;,1 -11rìch of Üe"'''l '
Dear Mayor Windsor and Councillors:
On behalf of the joint Provincial-Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Green Communities Committee (GCC), we would like to extend our congratulations for successfully achieving your goal of corporate carbon neutrality for the 2OL7 repor1.ing year.
As a signatory to the Climate Action Charter, you have demonstrated your commitment to work with the Province of British Columbia and UBCM to take action on climate change and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in your community and corporate operations.
The work that your local government has undertaken to reduce and offset its corporate emissions demonstrates significant climate leadership and sets the stage for broader climate action in the community. Your leadership and commitment continues to be essential to ensuring the achievement of our collective climate action goals.
The GCC was established under the Charter to support local governments in achieving their climate goals. ln acknowledgement of the efforts of local leaders, the GCC is again recognizing the progress and achievements of local governments such as yours through the multi-level Climate Action Recognition Program. A description of this program is enclosed for your reference.
As a Charter signatory who achieved Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 recognition, and additionally met the goal of corporate carbon neutrality for the 2OL7 reporting year, you have been awarded Level 4 recognition -'Achievement of Carbon Neutrality'.
ln recognition of your significant achievements, the GCC is pleased to provide you with carbon neutral branding for use on official websites and letterheads. An electronic file with the 2017 logo will be provided to your Chief Administrative Officer via email. Also enclosed is a 8C Climate Action Community 2077 - Climate Leoder - Carbon Neutralwindow decal, for use on public buildings. .../2
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Congratulations again on your cont¡nually improving a'chievement. We applaud your leadership and wish you continued success in your ongoing commitment to the goal of corporate carbon neutraliÇ, and your efforts to reduce emissions in the broader community.
Sincerely, 4 fiÌ'-Jc*<, Tara Faganello Gary Maclsaac Assistant Deputy Minister Executive Director Local Government Division Union of British Columbia Municipalities Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Enclosures
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GCC Communiqué on the Climate Action Recognition Program
B.C. local governments continue to play a critical role in reducing GHG emissions across the province. ln acknowledgment of the ongoing efforts of B.C. local government leaders, the joint Provincial-UBCM Green Communities Committee (GCC) is pleased to continue the Climate Action Recognition Program (Recognition Progrøm) for the 2017 reporting year. This multi-level program provides the GCC with an opportun¡tyto review and publicly recognize, on an annual basis, the progress and achievements of each Climate Action Charter (Chonerl signatory on their Charter commitrnents. Recognition is provided according to the following:
Level 7: Demonstratíng Progress on Chorter CÒmmÍtments Local govèrnments who demonstrate progress on fulfilling one or more of lheir Chorter commitments receive a letter from the GCC acknowledging their accomplishments.
Level2: Meosuríng GHG Emissíons Local governments that achieve level 1, have completed a corporate carbon inventory for the reporting year and demonstrate that they are familiar with their communitv's communitv energv and emissions inventorv receive a letter from the GCC and a'BC Climate Action Community 201.7 logo, for use on websites, letterhead, etc.
Level 3: Accelerotíng Progress on Chorter Commítments Local governments that achieve levels L and 2 and demonstrate significant corporate or community-wide climate action to reduce GHG emissions in the reporting year receive a letter from the GCC and a'BC Climote Action Community 20L7 - Climate Leøde/ logo, for use on websites, letterhead, etc.
Level 4: Achievement of Corbon Neutrality Local governments that achieve carbon neutralitv in the reporting year receive a letter from the GCC and a'BC Climote Action Community 2077 - Climate Leader - Carbon Neutral' logo, for use on websites, letterhead, etc.
To be eligible for the Recognition Program,local governments must fulfill the public reporting requirements (including reporting progress to carbon neutrality) of the Climate Action Revenue lncentive Program (CAR¡P). Recognition levels for the Recognition Program are based on the information included in each local government's annual CARIP public report. For more information on CARIP and the public reporting requirements go to:
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AUG 2 2 ?fr18 Victoria Regional Transit Commission The Corp-oration c¡f the t)istr icî ! of Central .!-,¿,i¡ltir;li August 20,2018 Councillor Susan Brice - I Chair D¡str¡ct of Saanich
Mayor Richard Atwell D¡str¡ct of Saanich
Mayor Allce Finall Distr¡ct of Notth Saanich Mayor & Councilors Mayor Lisa Helps District of Central Saanich City of Victor¡a 1903 Mount Newton Cross Road, Saanichton BC V8M 249 Mayor Barb Desjardins Townsh¡p of Esquímalt
Mayor Carol Hamilton City of Colwood Re: Transit Future Plan Update
Mayor Maja Tait D¡str¡ct of Sooke The Victoria Region's Transit Future Plan provides a vision for transit over the next 25 years to support the economic, social and environmental sustainabil¡ty Councillo¡ Geoff Young goals of the region. The Transit Future Plan was based on local government land City of Victoria use and transportation plans including the Regional Growth Strategy and Official Community Plans.
As a way to keep our local partners informed about the progress towards the vision of the Transit Future Plan and implementation of the Transit Future Network, an annual update report is attached. The Transit Future Update Report highlights transit improvement initiatives completed in the last year as well as initiatives that are being planned for the next several years.
A number of transit improvements were made in 2017118 that work towards the goals and visions outlined in the Transit Future Plan. Most notable was the work on the rapid transit corridor connecting downtown Victoria and the Westshore. Three bus lane projects commenced construction in 2017: City of Victoria southbound lanes from Tolmie to Hillside, northbound Ministry lanes from Saanich to Burnside Bridges and the McKenzie lnterchange shoulder lanes. ln addition to the construction of these projects, a study is underway to identify transit priority improvements from Goldstream to Highway 1 along the lsland Highway Corridor. These projects will reduce travel time for customers making transit a more attractive travel option.
ln addition to infrastructure projects, a 20,000-hour service expansion was introduced in September 2017 . This allowed for new services in the Westshore and Peninsula, and addressed overcrowding and reliability issues on existing routes in the Core. The two cent gas tax increase that was approved by the Province will enable continued investment into the transit system. genda It' Review & Res 0 Another success worth noting is the increase in transit mode share. The 2017 Origin/Destination study found a 20o/o increase in reported in Other transit travel the t" capital region from 6.5% to7.8o/o. The increase in transit travel be attributed C: MaYor & Cot¡irurll can to the service and infrastructure investments made over the last five years. C: . _Ç: On the horizon for the Victoria Regional Transit System is NextRide. The Victoria fleet is being equipped with Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) technology so that -C:File
Page 42 of 55 customers can time. ln addition to benefiting the customers, AVL information will provide use their phones BC Transit with the data to better direct buses for schedule reliability and will to track where allow us to push alerts out to customers in case of detours, accidents and other their bus is in the events that may impact regular service. system in real A further expansion of 10,000 hours will be introduced in September 2018. This expansion will include a new crosstown route to provide improved service to Camosun lnterurban campus. ln addition, there will be a number of schedule and routing changes to community routes on the Peninsula and enhanced
connections between downtown and the Victoria I nternational Airport.
The Transit Commission remains committed to working with municipalities to make transit a viable and attractive transportation choice for transit customers in Central Saanich and the region as a whole. lf council is looking for additional information, we'd be please to send a representative to attend a council meeting to discuss regionaltransit and the Transit Future Plan.
Together, with your support, we will continue to provide transportation solutions that connect people and communities to a more sustainable future.
Sincerely, EGEilViËJ
AUG 2 2 2018 ïho of is ri.i cr ":i%îff [i urhe,D Susan Brice, Chair Victoria Regional Transit Commission cc: Commission Members Attachment: Victoria Regional Transit Future Plan: 2018 Annual Progress Update
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AUG 2 2 2018 Victoria Regional Transit Future Plan: 2018 Annual Progress Update Thc: Ccipoiülion oí t!¡e Llis;iiici ol Cent The Transit Future Plan was approved by the Victoria Regional Transit Commission in May 2011 after receiving endorsement from the Capital Regional District Board and twelve of the area's thideen municipalities. \ g The Plan provides a vision for transit in the region over the next 25 years to support the economic, social and environmental sustainability goals of the region. The Transit Future Plan was based on local government land use and transportation plans including the Regional Growth Strategy, TravelChoices and Official Community Plans. The key components of the Transit Future Plan include: . A ridership target that reflects a doubling of transit mode share from 6 per cent to 12 per cent . A description of the future transit network, including the \ identification of key transit corridors \/ . Four layers of transit services, including Rapid Transit, t, Frequent Transit, Local Transit and Targeted Transit services , . Short, medium and long{erm investments required to achieve I the vision Key Priorities 1. Restructuring and optimizing existing resources 2. Establishing criticaltransit facilities to support future expansion 3. Developing the rapid and frequent transit network Vision Statement
"To be a leader of integrated transportation solutions connecting people and communities to a more sustainable future" Goals
1. Transit is an attractive alternative to the private vehicle . Fast and direct . Convenient and reliable . Easy to use . Comfortable . Accessible to everyone 2 The transit system reduces our impact on the environment . Support a sustainable urban form . Support a sustainable transportation network . lnvestigate new vehicle technologies 3 The transit system is efficient . Maximize ridership for the amount of resources used . Match transit services levels to demand . Match transit vehicles to demand
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AUG 2 2 2018 Key Accomplishments in 20'17118 Tho Corpc.rrallon of ti¡i: Dist¡ir:i Service Amenities: Meeting customer needs now and in the future ol Central Saar¡ich r lnvested in schedule maintenance of existing routes to address rmm ove and reliability issues by increasing the frequency and timing of existing scheduled trips o Matched seasonal service levels (e.9. during December) to better align with demand and allow for additional improvements to schedule reliability . lntroduced a new route, 46 DockyardA/úesthills, that provides commuter service for Westshore residents between Westhills and Dockyard and improvements to Route 39 to provide better crosstown connections between Westhills, Royal Oak and UVic . lntroduced a new route, 82 Saanichton/Sidney, that provides service to the Tsawout First Nations Community . Completed the James Bay LocalArea Transit Plan and implemented changes to routes 2 James Bay and the 3/10 Jubilee to provide more consistent service to the neighbourhood . Equipped many buses with security cameras (CCTV) and automatic passenger counter (APC) technology. lt is expected that Victoria's fleet will go live with Next Ride real-time in spring 2019 . lmproved transit signage across the region
Infrastructure: Getting transit the space and place it needs o Opened up a new transit exchange at Westhills YMCA in Langford to support growth in the Westshore . lnitiated a planning and design study with Colwood and View Royalto continue building the rapid transit spine with transit priority treatments on the lsland Highway ¡ lnitiated a planning study to look at additional park and ride capacity in the Westshore . Worked with the Ministry of Transportation and lnfrastructure to improve bus stops on Hwy 14, identify options to increase park & ride and install a queue jump lane on Hwy 14 and Jacklin Road . lnitiated a planning study with the Ministry of Transportation and lnfrastructure and the District of Saanich for a multi-modal transit exchange at Uptown . Completed a planning study with the University of Victoria to upgrade the exchange to improve customer amenities and build additional capacity . Commenced construction on the City of Victoria portion of the southbound bus lane between Tolmie and Hillside (anticipated completion 2018) . Supported the Ministry of Transportation and lnfrastructure on their portion of the northbound bus lanes o Saanich Rd to Burnside Bridges (anticipated completion 2018) o Shoulder lanes as part of the McKenzie interchange project (anticipated completion 2019) . lnitiated planning for a new handyDART facility to support future investments in handyDART service levels . Added 34 new bus shelters to bus stops around the region
Livable Communities: Ensuring integration with land use and other active transportation . Continued to work regularly with local governments around the region to integrate and coordinate transit plans with transportation and land use plans . Reviewed Official Community Plans from a transit perspective . Continued work on the Burnside/Gorge and Jubilee LocalArea Transit Plans
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AUG 2 2 20t8
Tho Corporalion of ttre Distr.ict aarlich o Participated in the University of Victoria's Cycling Master Plan Regional District's Active and Safe Routes to School program and the District of Saanich's Active Transportation Plan . Provided feedback for 81 development referrals across the region
Funding and Decision Making: Strengthening community investment and involvement . Supported the business case for a 2 cent increase (3.5 cents to 5.5 cents) in the dedicated motor fuel tax to support transit investments in the region . lntroduced the EcoPASS for new developments in the District of Saanich and added 43 annual passes . Extended the U-PASS program to secondary schools in the region and introduced the program to two private schools that resulted in over 400 students receiving passes
Next Stops: Priority Actions fo¡ 2018119
. Expand service through a crosstown bus route that connects Royal Oak, Camosun lnterurban, Tillicum Mall, Hillside Mall, Camosun Lansdowne and UVic, using
GorgeiHillside . . lmprove transit reliability on the Peninsula, improve transit service to the airport and introduce service to the Dean Park neighbourhood . Continue to work with the City of Victoria, District of Saanich and Ministry of Transportation and lnfrastructure to construct and implement the bus lane projects on Douglas and Highway 1 . Continue to work with the Town of View Royal and City of Colwood to move transit priority concepts to detailed design on the lsland Highway . Commence a planning study with the City of Langford on transit priority treatments on frequent transit corridors in Langford o Work with the Royal Jubilee Hospital and City of Victoria on a study for a transit hub at the Royal Jubilee Hospital . Complete the Burnside/Gorge and Jubilee LocalArea Transit Plans, and commence Sooke, Esquimalt and Cordova Bay/Broadmead LocalArea Transit Plans . Launch Next Ride real-time customer information on conventional buses across the region ¡ Continue developing plans for a new handyDART facility to support future investments in handyDART service levels r Continue working with the District of Saanich and Ministry of Transportation and lnfrastructure on planning for a multi modaltransit exchange at Uptown . Work with the Ministry of Transportation and lnfrastructure to develop concepts for southbound bus lanes from Burnside to Saanich Road . Support the Province in the development of plans for the E&N that maximize its use a transportation corrid or . Plan for transit service expansion for 201912020 and 202012021 . Support planning for a third operating facility to allow for conventional service improvements . Work with the Ministry of Transportation and lnfrastructure on Highway 17 transit improvements . Work with local government partners to add 40 new shelters to the transit system
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Trans¡t Future Strategic Route Map: Key Actions and Milestones The Corporal ion of rhe Lf ¡ tral Saar¡ich
201 1 Transit Future Expanded exchanges at Complete Bus Lanes in the Complete Bus- on - Plan approved by area UVic and Downtown to City of Victoria and work w¡th shoulder lanes west of governments, sets long meet future growth the Province to extend the the inierchange to the term vision for region's northbound bus-lane from Westshore and an lnitial sect¡on of Douglas trans¡t Tolmie Ave to Saanich Rd eastbound/southbound St. Priority Bus Lanes lane from McKenzie to 2012 Expanded Park & implemented from Open Bus-on-shoulder Tolmie R¡de Capacity at Downtown to Tolmie lanes as part of the McKenzie McTavish lnterchange Avenue lnterchange Open a new conventional transit 2014 Service Review New website and online Planning for bus priority facility to meet future sets priority actions for trip planner implemented infrastructure on the lsland system growth next 5-7 years and Hwy ¡n partnership with New Transit Future included the Colwood and View Royal Open a new Uptown maps and bus stop development of service Exchange and signage implemented Expand service on standards and reconfigure routes crosstown routes and performance guidelines Transit service improve service rel¡abil¡ty Establish a Jubílee eff¡ciency changes to Transit Hub in the better reallocate service lmplement Smart Bus ForUFoul Bay area to match demand program including NextRide real{ime information for lmplement Rapld Bus Development of the customers Lines and Stât¡ons Frequent Transit Network lncrease park & ride Continue to develop and capacity in lhe Westshore improve service 15 UVic Express future frequencies and deploy Rapid Transit route Continue to add bus shelters transit prior¡ty extended to to the system measureg on Rapid and EsquimalUDockyard Complete Local Area Trans¡t Frequent lines New service to Bear Plans for: Continue to add bus Mountain introduced o Jameg Bay, Jubilee, shelteß to the transit Burn-Tillìcum areas Wêstshore Local Area system (Year 1) Trans¡t Plan completed o Sooke, Esquimalt, a fntroduce new routes: Establ¡shed a new Broadmead/Cordova McKenz¡e/Admirals Westhills Terminal Bay (Year 2) Crosstown o Peninsula and Uptown Added over 250 Open a New bus (Year 3) Sooke shelters to the transit Terminal/Exchange/Park system a Open an expanded & Ride handyDART transit facility Three-year fare Provide Additional to meet future system growth strategy finalized and Terminal/Park & Ride on implemented New Routes: Gorge Hillside Highway {7 Crosstown and in lhe SmartBus program, Westshore including real-time information technology lmplement transit priority approved measures on McKenzie and lsland Highway Complele plans for trans¡t prior¡ty measure on other frequent trans¡t corr¡dors
Work with the City of Victoria to refresh on-street customer information and to improve on-street amenities on Douglas Street to move towârds Râoidbus seruice ) Ongoing Activities: . Working with area local governments to ensure coord¡nation and integration of land use and transportat¡on planning . Service mon¡toring and changes to improve rel¡ab¡lity, better match service to demand and ensure existing system resources used wisely . Marketinq and outreach activities to Dromote the serv¡ce and qain new customers
Page 48 of 55 Mayor Ryan Windsor and August 20,2018 Council Members The Corporation of the District of CentralSaanich 1903 Mt Newton Cross Road EGEIVE V8M 2A9 AUG 2 0 2018
The Corporation of Dear Mayor and Council Members the Districl of Central Saanich
Re: Oneoine issues at James lsland lic Dock and Surroundins Area
I wrote to council in September of 2OI7 and spoke at the council meeting that November. As a result of this communication there was a lot of positive change thanks to the help of Council and Mr. Brian Barnett. Unfortunately through there continues to be significant problems with respect to parking and litter at the dock.
Parking has been an ongoing issue despite the new signs that have been put up. The best example of this is the past week starting Sunday evening August l-9th and up to last night, Sunday August 1-2th. lt may yet continue. Approximately 50 cars were lined up on both sides of James lsland Road and on Turgoose including the blocking of the entrance to Turgoose Terrace where I live. I called the non-emergency police number on two occasions and appreciated the police coming but the practice of inappropriate and illegal parking has continued. Last night after I believe the police had been there, cars were still illegally parked throughout the night in the no parking zone. From what I can tell it appears that there is a major squid run on, and people are coming from everyone to fish forthem in the late evenings. Having the police come is helpful but, but there needs to be parking enforcement to help send the message that people using the dock need to be courteous in using the dock and surrounding areas. lf there is no enforcement such as a parking ticket things simply will not change.
With respect to litter there needs to be more frequent and timely pick up the trash that is left behind. ln the summer the dock is very heavily used by the public and despite my continuing effort to keep the area clean myself, it is a major problem especially on the weekends. Often the trash cans are full and people then start leaving their waste next to the cans or simply leaving it next to the fence or in the bush. When this happens I report it but it may still take some time to see it removed. lt would be appreciated if Central Saanich staff in addition to promptly empting out the waste bins could help keep the whole area clean by picking up any litter that is in the immediate area.
On a related issue it is my understanding that there is supposed to be a limit on the number of folks using the dock at any one time, This too does not appear to be enforced which certainly contributes to the extra parking and litter problems.
I really would prefer not to have to regularly call the police or your staff about the ongoing problems. lt would be far better if there were regular monitoring of the dock and enforcement action taken.
Please assist our community by addressing the continuing problems such that the enjoyment of the public dock does not inappropriately impact those that live in the surrounding area.
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Yours Truly
Arn van lersel 8004 Turgoose Terrace Saanichton B.C. V8M V4
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Tho Corporation of the District of Central Saanlch
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Page 50 of 55 Remarks re: James lsland Dock issues
Central Saanich Council September 4,2OLB o Further to my letter of August 20th we the residents of Turgoose Terrace and lower James lsland Road have been through the worst period of abuse related to the use of the James lsland dock. o The major issues include illegal and inappropriate parking, excessive garbage, late night noise and general disturbance of residents from enjoying their property. o What we now need is further action to immediately address the issues and to prevent further disruption. Specifically we need the following:
t. Regular monitoring of the dock area and the immediate ticketing of illegally parked cars. There needs to be a real consequence of not obeying the parking restrictions. Asking people repetitively to move their cars without consequences does not work and is a waste of police/bylaw officer time. lf you park illegally in downtown Victoria you get a ticket not simply being asked to move your car. 2. There needs to be a no parking sign on the east side entrance to Turgoose Terrace (in line with the one on the west side) so that access to Turgoose is not impeded. Parking at the entrance is currently creatíng a danger and liability with respect to vehicles and large trucks e.g. fire trucks not being able to get safely into the street. 3. Garbage collection needs to be increased particularly in busy periods and staff should be asked to pick up any garbage they see lying in the
a rea. 4. Gates need to be put up at the dock itself such that access can be restricted to between 11:00pm and 6:00am consistent with the parking restriction at the bottom of James lsland Road. A sign can be put on the gate in terms of safe operating hours as well as an emergency contact number should that be required.
Page 51 of 55 o We would like to work with Central Saanich staff to put these and any other staff recommend solution into force as soon as possible. We do not want to see a continuation of the issues that we are currently facing.
Thank you.
Page 52 of 55 Katelyn Patterson
From: Central Saanich via Central Saanich
Submitted on Tuesday, August 28,2018 - 11:03 Submitted by anonymous user: 107.18'1.189.87 Submitted values are: E@EIVE AUG 2I 2018 Subject: Fishing at James lsland Pier Tho Corporaiio;r of the Districl First & Last Name: Scot Robertson & Judy Cameron of Central Saanich Phone N umber: Address: 20 - 2654 Lancelot Place Email: Message: 28 Aug 2018
Dear Mayor Windsor and Council
Re: Fishing at James lsland Pier
We are writing to express our concern regarding the squid jigging that has been taking place on the pier at the foot of James lsland Road. As you are no doubt well aware, this has been ongoing for at least ten days, and will, I suspect, continue for at least another ten days if the forecast for the duration of the squid run is accurate.
We reside at 2164 Lancelot Place and overlook the James lsland dock. Each evening, commencing at around 5:30 pm people begin to flock to the pier and by 8:00 pm or so, there are often what we estimate to be 80 to 100 people there. The result is a level of noise that continues into the early hours of the morning. Aside from the general hub-bub that occurs on the pier, the parking situation on James lsland Road verges on the chaotic. The No Parking signs are ignored. The doors of the portable toilets that have been installed slam all night long. Car alarms have gone off, All in all, it has been what we can only describe as barely controlled chaos, that has been highly disruptive. ln response, we have attempted the following
1. Contacted Fisheries and Oceans. No result.
2. Contacted Central Saanich By Law Enforcement. Referred to Central Saanich Engineering. Spoke with Brian Barnett who, while sympathetic, could offer no real assistance.
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Page 53 of 55 3. Contacted Central Saanich Police. While they have responded with regular patrols, these have had minimal lasting impact.
4. Contacted Mayor Windsor. Again, while the mayor was sympathetic, he could offer no real solutions or relief from the problem. ln short, the situation remains unchanged. Our suggestion, for what it may be wodh, is to "close" the pier betweerr the hours of 11:00 pm and 6:00 am. This is done in some parks in Central Saanich and elsewhere to try and prevent the type of disruption that is now occurring on the James lsland Pier. We request that you and Council consider this at the upcoming council meeting.
Thank you in advance for your understanding. We remain,
Yours sincerely,
Scot Robertson and Judy Cameron
20-2654 Lancelot Place
Saanichton
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AUG 2 8 zOIE August 27 ,20'J.8, Tlo lcrncrriio¡ rí'lrr ll.':'1.' aô4+f1'1rÌ1rìi.'. Mayor and Council of Central Saanich, ^¡
Subject: Traffic concerns on Hagan Road in Brentwood Bay
A recent traffic analysis on Hagan Road between Marchand and Wallace indicated about 8000 traffic movements in the first week of April this year, with 50% exceeding the 40 kph speed limit,
Traffic is still zooming by, and a few weeks ago there was a rather gruesome deer strike incident in front of our house. Afawn and mother were hit, fawn killed instantly, mom barely survived, but was put down by a police officer with his sidearm. Point is, the mother was dragged at least 25 ft by the vehicle, so I strong suspect speed was a factor. We did not see the event, but we heard the impact.
1. We would strongly urgethe loweringthe posted speed limitto 30 kph on Hagan. Fourof our immediate neighbours agree, three of them have children'
2. The establishment of some sort of current technology to create zones to calm the traffic to be looked at in next year's budget. Effective traffic calming methods have certainly progressed from the standard "speed bumps" like the ones found on Sluggett Rd.
Fall school term is approaching with students using Hagan to go to-and-from class, and the PysEd classes jogging about, my neighbours and I are concerned, As Brentwood Drive, Amwell Drive, Greig Avenue and a few other nearby streets have a posted 30 kph limit, could we not have the same for Hagan? lt would be a good start (based on early April traffic monitoring study), followed up by installation of some physical traffic calming measures in 20L9.
Thanking you in advance,
Ted and Susan Syme
6991 Hagan Rd.
Brentwood Bay
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