THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF CENTRAL SAAN/CH

REGULAR COUNCIL — 7:00 P.M. Monday, April 16, 2007 Central Saanich Municipal Council Chamber

PRESENT: Mayor Jack Mar Councillors Bryson, Garrison, Graham, King, Mason, and Thompson Gary C. Nason, Administrator Sara C. Ribeiro, Municipal Clerk Hope V. Burns, Director of Planning & Building Services Nirmal Bhattacharya, Municipal Engineer Rosalyn Tanner, Director of Financial Services Roy Thomassen, Chief Building Inspector

The Administrator, Gary C. Nason, noted the addition of the following items to the Agenda:

> Correspondence from H Ciro Re: Buckerfields site to be included under Section VII — Correspondence (Action Required or Recommended) as New Item No. 9. > Information for consideration in conjunction with Resolution No. 391.07 for previous motion(s) and/or correspondence that the District may have fon/varded to the Cowichan Valley Regional District in regards to the previous development application that was

considered in the mid-1990s for the Bamberton Site to be included under Section VIII — Reports of Committees, Standing Committees, Special Planning & Development Committee April 10, 2007. > Updated “Final Balances of Funding Resources Available” for consideration in

conjunction with Resolution No. 399.07 to be included under Section VIIK — Reports of Committees, Standing Committees, Special Administration & Finance Committee April 10, 2007. > Staff Memorandum dated April 16, 2007, from the Director of Planning & Building

Services entitled “First Steps — OCP Review” to be included under Section IX — Staff Memoranda and Reports as New Item No. 2. > Information submitted by Councillor Thompson Re: CRD Environment Committee to be

included under Section XII — New Business / Other Competent Business as New Item No. 4.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:

404.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GARRISON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MASON That the Agenda for the Regular Council Meeting held on April 16, 2007, be approved as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

405.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KING SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MASON That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on April 2, 2007, be adopted as circulated. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES: Nil.

RISE & REPORT:

Mayor Mar advised that at the In Camera Special Council Meeting held on April 10, 2007, Council re-nominated Mr. Peter Parsons for appointment to the Victoria Airport Authority Board of Directors for a final two-year term, expiring on December 31, 2009. 406.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR THOMPSON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MASON That Council ratify the re-appointment of Mr. Peter Parsons to the Victoria Airport Authority Board of Directors for a ?nal two-year term, expiring on December 31, 2009, and the Victoria Airport Authority be advised accordingly. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

PUBLIC INQUIRIESAND ANSWERS THERETO:

Michael Fleming, 6999 West Saanich Road, inquired about the current status of the Agritourism project that commenced in 2006. The Director of Planning & Building Services overviewed the current status of the project, advising the Bylaw was defeated in 2006. Council provided a brief comment on the status of the Bylaw.

PRESENTATIONS / PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS:

1. Canadian Wildlife Service Re: Conservation Plan for Sensitive Lands on Cordova Spit

3) Correspondence dated April 3, 2007, from the Canadian Wildlife Service Re: Conservation Plan for Sensitive Lands on Cordova Spit

The Administrator, Gary C. Nason, briefly overviewed the correspondence.

Tom Wood and Ken Cossey of the Canadian Wildlife Service overviewed their correspondence, advising the project is to develop plans and implement in multi- jurisdictional areas to manage and restore the vulnerable coastal dune ecosystem.

A discussion occurred between Council, and Staff and representatives of the Canadian Wildlife Service responded to questions from Council.

407.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR THOMPSON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR GRAHAM That the correspondence be received and Council indicate its support for the proposed project including a reasonable level of Staff time and in-kind services support as the Districts contribution to the project. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CORRESPONDENCE (Action Required or Recommended):

1. Proposed Upcoming Road Race in Central Saanich

3) Self Transcendence 28”‘Annual Triathlon/Duathlon, August 5, 2007

It was noted that a representative of Self Transcendence was not in attendance at the meeting to address their correspondence.

The Administrator, Gary C. Nason, briefly overviewed the race, advising of no Staff concerns.

408.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GRAHAM SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MASON That the District grant conditional approval for the above event subject to acceptable 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

2. J Carroll, Strata Meadowview Court Re: Walkway in the Vicinity of 7865 East Saanich Road

3) Correspondence dated March 28, 2007, from Jan Carroll, Co-Chair of Strata Council Meadowview Court Re: Walkway in the Vicinity of 7865 East Saanich Road

It was noted that Jan Carroll was not in attendance at the meeting to address her correspondence.

Regular Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2007 Page 2 of 12 The Administrator, Gary C. Nason, briefly overviewed the correspondence.

The Municipal Engineer, Nirmal Bhattacharya, overviewed the concerns raised by Ms. Carroll in her correspondence.

A brief discussion occurred between Council and Staff responded to questions from Council.

409.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MASON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR GARRISON That the correspondence be received and referred to Staff for review and appropriate action or recommendation as may be required. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. J Richardt Re: Municipal Vehicle Idling

3) Correspondence dated March 30, 2007, from Joan Richardt Re: Municipal Vehicle Idling

It was noted that Joan Richardt was not in attendance at the meeting to address her correspondence.

410.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GRAHAM SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR GARRISON That the correspondence be received and referred to Staff for review and appropriate action as may be required. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. D Snobelen Re: Water Quality in Graham Creek

3) Correspondence dated April 2, 2007, from Dave Snobelen Re: Water Quality in Graham Creek

It was noted that Dave Snobelen was not in attendance at the meeting to address his correspondence.

The Municipal Engineer, Nirmal Bhattacharya, overviewed the correspondence.

The Administrator, Gary C. Nason, provided Council with an update on Peninsula Streams.

411.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GARRISON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MASON That the correspondence be received and referred to Staff for review and appropriate action as may be required. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

412.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GRAHAM SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR KING That the letter also be fon/varded to the Integrated Storm Water Management Plan process for reference and information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. F Witthoeft Re: 2007 Budget] Property Tax Increases

3) Correspondence dated April 3, 2007, from Frank Witthoeft Re: 2007 Budget / Property Tax Increases

Frank Witthoeft, 2361 Tanner Ridge Place, spoke to his correspondence and noted some observations to the budget process: (1) the level of knowledge required to participate in the budget process; (2) there are too many numbers; and (3) it is a complicated process that needs to be simplified. Essentially, the public need to know what the increases are.

A discussion occurred between Council and Staff responded to questions from Council.

The correspondence was received for information without a motion.

Regular Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2007 Page 3 of 12 6. E Widenmaier, PPCLI Association VI Branch Re: Upgrade or Relocation of Cenotaph at Municipal Hall

a) Correspondence dated April 2, 2007, from Ed Widenmaier, President, PPCLI Association VI Branch Re: Upgrade or Relocation of Cenotaph at Municipal Hall

It was noted that Ed Widenmaier was not in attendance at the meeting to address his correspondence.

A brief discussion occurred between Council.

The correspondence was received for information without a motion.

7. City of Victoria Re: Urban Agriculture

a) Correspondence dated March 27, 2007, from the City of Victoria Re: Urban Agriculture

It was noted that a representative from the City of Victoria was not in attendance to address their correspondence.

A brief discussion occurred between Council.

413.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR THOMPSON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR GRAHAM That the correspondence be received and Council indicate its support for the City of Victoria ’s commitments and initiatives as indicated in the resolution, with Victoria to be further advised of Central Saanich Council’s strong support for Saanich Peninsula and other regional rural agricultural operations, and Victoria be requested to also encourage and support these particular operations. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8. Correspondence Pertaining to Phillips Brewing Co. Ltd. Proposed Use of the Vantreight Property Located at Martindale and Welch Roads:

a) P Hansen, 3190 Martindale Road, April 4, 2007 b) Dr. J Maysmith, 6683 Welch Road

It was noted that Paul Hansen and Dr. John Maysmith were not in attendance at the meeting to address their correspondence.

The Administrator, Gary C. Nason, overviewed the matter.

A brief discussion occurred between Council and Staff responded to questions.

The Director of Planning & Building Services, Hope V. Burns, advised the applicant will not be proceeding with this application.

The correspondence was received for information without a motion.

9. H Ciro Re: Buckerfields Site

a) Correspondence dated April 13, 2007, from Hugo Ciro Re: Buckerfields Site

It was noted that Hugo Ciro was not in attendance at the meeting to address his correspondence.

The Director of Planning & Building Services, Hope V. Burns, overviewed the correspondence and the proposal.

A brief discussion occurred between Council, and Staff answered questions.

414.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GRAHAM SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MASON That the correspondence be received and the letter writer be advised that Council is welcome to consider an appropriate rezoning application for this particular property. BEFORE THE QUESTION WAS CALLED, it was

Regular Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2007 Page 4 of 12 *AMENDMENT* 415.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR THOMPSON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR BRYSON That the foregoing motion be amended to read “Council is willing” not “Council is welcome” CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

THE QUESTION WAS CALLEDON THE MAINMOTION, AS AMENDED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:

Standing Committees:

1. Special Planning & Development Committee Meeting — April 10, 2007

1. Minutes of the Special Planning & Development Committee Meeting held April 10, 2007

416.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR THOMPSON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MASON That the Minutes of the Special Planning & Development Committee Meeting held on April 10, 2007, be amended to note Council/or Graham’s con?ict of interest for Resolution No. 393.07, and the Minutes be approved as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) Re: Proposed Amendment to Mill Bay / Malahat OCP and Zoning Bylaw

417.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR THOMPSON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MASON That Council, in response to the Cowichan Valley Regional District’s Notice of Bylaw Amendment Referral dated March 19, 2007, for approximately 8 km of property south of MillBay adjacent to the Trans-Canada Highway and Saanich lnlet (Bamberton property), indicate prior to the deadline of April 27, 2007, that approval of the development application as proposed is not recommended due to the following reasons: 1. Traf?c concerns and transportation impacts. 2. The potential for urban sprawl. 3. Potential impacts on the water quality of the Saanich Inlet. 4. The steep topography of the site. 5. Environmental impacts on the sensitive ecosystem in the area. CARRIED OPPOSED: COUNCILLOR GARRISON

418.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR THOMPSON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR KING That Staff be requested to retrieve any previous motion(s) and / or correspondence that the District may have fon/varded to the Cowichan Valley Regional District in regards to the previous development application that was considered in the mid-1990s for the Bamberton site. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

419.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR THOMPSON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MASON That the Tsartlip Band Council be advised that Council willbe considering, at the Regular Council Meeting of April 16, 2007, motions with respect to the proposed Bamberton development, and representatives from the Band Council be invited to attend the Meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

420.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR THOMPSON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MASON That the Cowichan Valley Regional District’s Notice of Bylaw Amendment Referral dated March 19, 2007, for this particular development application be fon/varded to the Saanich /nlet Protection Society for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Regular Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2007 Page 5 of 12 2. Special Administration & Finance Committee Meeting — April 10, 2007

1. Minutes of the Special Administration & Finance Committee Meeting held April 10, 2007

421.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GARRISON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR BRYSON That the Minutes of the Special Administration & Finance Committee Meeting held on April 10, 2007, be approved as circulated. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. 2007 Annual Budget I Five Year Financial Plan — Review and Decisions on 2007 Recommended Supplementals

422.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GARRISON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MASON That Council reaf?rm the following recommendation from the Administration & Finance Committee which was passed at the March 26, 2007, Committee Meeting, as amended by Resolution No. 397.07, with the amended recommendation in its entirety to now read as follows:

“That for the purposes of ?nalization of the 2007 Annual Budget and Five Year Financial Plan, Council endorse the funding of 50% of the 2007 Core Capital from property taxation with the remaining 50% to be funded from Accumulated Reserves and Surplus.” BEFORE THE QUESTION WAS CALLED, it was

A brief discussion occurred between Council and Staff responded to questions from Council.

*AMENDMENT* 423.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GARRISON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MASON That the foregoing motion read as follows:

“That for the purposes of ?nalization of the 2007 Annual Budget and Five Year Financial Plan, Council endorse the funding of 50% of the 2007 Core Capital from property taxation with the remaining 50% to be funded from Accumulated Reserves and Surplus.” CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

THE QUESTION WAS CALLEDON THE MAINMOTION AS AMENDED, CARRIED OPPOSED: COUNCILLORS BRYSON, GRAHAM,AND KING

3. Prioritization of “Brentwood Bay Revite — Install Underground Wiring” Supplemental

424.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GARRISON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR GRAHAM

That the Infrastructure Supplemental entitled “Brentwood Bay Revite — Install Underground Wiring” in the amount of $434,000.00 be prioritized to the year 2009, with it to be indicated in the Five Year Financial Plan documents that the project is subject to receipt of grant funding from BC Hydro as well as appropriate works and services and/or /atecomer contributions from affected property owners. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

425.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GARRISON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR KING That Council reaf?rm its previous decisions with respect to approved Operational, Equipment, and Infrastructure Supplementary Budget Requests to be included in the 2007 Annual Budget, as listed in the updated spreadsheet entitled “Revised Approved Supplementary Requests”. BEFORE THE QUESTION WAS CALLED, a lengthy discussion occurred between Council.

Regular Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2007 Page 6 of 12 *AMENDMENT* 426.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BRYSON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR KING That the foregoing motion include the following wording after “Revised Approved Supplementary Requests”: “with the deletion from the 2007 Annual Budget of the Infrastructure Supplemental entitled “Police Men’s Shower Room Renovation” in the amount of $6,000.00.” CARRIED OPPOSED: MAYOR MAR, COUNCILLORS GARRISON AND MASON

*DEFEATED* 427.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MASON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR GRAHAM That the foregoing main motion be amended to include the addition of the 2007 Supplemental entitled “Butterfield Gardens Restoration” at a cost of $2,500.00. DEFEATED OPPOSED: MAYOR MAR, COUNCILLORS BRYSON, GARRISON, AND THOMPSON

THE QUESTION WAS CALLEDON THE MAINMOTION, AS AMENDED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Tax Policy and Tax Rates

428.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GARRISON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR THOMPSON That Council endorse for the 2007 taxation year the ‘equalized percentage” adjustment of the variable property tax rate class multiples for general municipal purposes as depicted in the spreadsheet entitled “Creating Similar Tax lncreases Between Property Classes”. CARRIED OPPOSED: COUNCILLORS BRYSON, GRAHAM,AND KING

5. 2007 Water and Sewer Utility Rates and Fees

429.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GARRISON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MASON That the Staff Memorandum dated April 4, 2007, from the Director of Financial Services entitled “2007 Water and Sewer UtilityRates Bylaws” be received, and: 1. The Sewer User Rate be increased to $0.60 per cubic meter, and the minimum charge per period be increased to $30.00 per billing period. 2. The Fixed Water Rate for users residing in Central Saanich be increased to $44.00 per billing period. 3. The Fixed Water Charge for non-resident users be increased to $88.00 per billing period. 4. The Water Consumption rate be increased to $0. 6095 per cubic meter. 5. Council forward the Utility Bylaw Amendment Bylaws to the Regular Council Meeting of April 16, 2007, for introduction and three readings. 6. This issue be reviewed in depth in the ?nal quarter of 2007 as part of the early 2008 Budget consideration. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Advisory Committees I Others: Nil.

Regular Status Reports from Members of Council Who Participate on Advisory Bodies, Committees Boards or Commissions:

1. Capital Regional District (CRD) — Mayor Mar advised Council of the upcoming Forum of Councils to be held on Saturday, May 5, 2007. Councillor Thompson advised he attended the Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting and of the success of organized recycling in View Royal and Oak Bay. Additionally, on April 24, 2007, there is a meeting to outline the tourism development plan.

2. Memorandum dated April 2007 from Councillor King — Councillor King overviewed his memorandum of April 2007.

Regular Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2007 Page 7 of 12 3. Newman Farm Master Plan — Councillor Mason advised Council of the Public Open House on Thursday, April 19, 2007.

4. Official Community Plan Process — Councillor Thompson advise the first meeting of the Steering Committee was held on April 13, 2007.

5. Association of Vancouver Island Coastal Communities (AVICC) — Councillor Graham provided Council with an update from the recent AVICC meeting. He advised of concerns regarding the natural specimens in the Georgia Straight, a preliminary discussion on subsidized affordable housing and increasing density, and the possibility of waiving Development Cost Charges for affordable housing and social housing projects. The issue of property transfer tax was discussion and he spoke against that matter.

STAFF MEMORANDA AND REPORTS:

1. Recommended Notices on Title

a) 6349 West Saanich Road — Second Dwelling and Unauthorized Secondary Suite

The Director of Planning & Building Services, Hope V. Burns, overviewed the process and advised converted barns are not permitted as secondary suites.

The Chief Building Inspector, Roy Thomassen, overviewed the Staff Memorandum and responded to questions from Council.

Mr. Purewal, 6349 West Saanich Road, advised he purchased this house in November 2006 and the complaint was received prior to his purchase. He and his family will move into this house upon the sale of their current house. He has no objection with a notice being filed with the Land Title Office. His intention is to legalize the suite and to obtain the necessary permits.

A discussion occurred between Council and Staff responded to questions from Council.

430.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GARRISON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR GRAHAM That the Staff Memorandum dated March 27, 2007, from the Chief Building

Inspector entitled “Notice on Title — 6349 West Saanich Road — Second Dwelling and Unauthorized Secondary Suite” be received, and that: 1. The District of Central Saanich Municipal Clerk ?le a notice with the Land Title Of?ce and Survey Authority of BC stating that a Resolution has been made under Section 57 of the Community Charter by the Council related to the property legally described as Lot A, Section 16, Range 1 East, South Saanich District, Plan 43525, PID 003-971-511 having a civic address of 6349 West Saanich Road, and that further information respecting the resolution may be inspected at the of?ce of the Municipal Building Inspection Division during regular of?ce hours; and, 2. A further recommendation be made that if the owner fails to resolve the violation by obtaining a building permit and complying with the municipal bylaws, then at a future Council Meeting, Council consider imposing a remedial action order on the owner. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

b) 2016 Seamount Place — Suite Constructed Without Permits

The Chief Building Inspector, Roy Thomassen, overviewed the Staff Memorandum and responded to questions from Council.

Roy Battilana, 2061 Seamount Place, advised he was notified by the Building Inspector as his property at 2016 Seamount Place is not owner occupied. There is ample parking for five at this property but only two cars on site. He is providing two opportunities for affordable housing. He is willing to upgrade the existing suites to current required levels and standards; however, he is unable to live there.

A discussion occurred between Council and Staff responded to questions from Council.

Regular Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2007 Page 8 of 12 431.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KING SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR BRYSON That the Staff Memorandum dated March 21, 2007, from the Chief Building

Inspector entitled “Notice on Title — 2016 Seamount P/ace — Suite Constructed Without Permits” be received, and that: 1. The District of Central Saanich Municipal Clerk ?le a notice with the Land Title Of?ce and Survey Authority of BC stating that a Resolution has been made under Section 57 of the Community Charter by the Council related to the property legally described as Lot 9, Section 10, Range 3 East, South Saanich District, Plan 22989, PID 003-227-286 having a civic address of 2016 Seamount Place, and that further information respecting the resolution may be inspected at the of?ce of the Municipal Building Inspection Division during regular of?ce hours,‘ and, 2. A further recommendation be made that if the owner fails to resolve the violation by obtaining a building permit and complying with the municipal bylaws, then at a future Council Meeting, Council consider imposing a remedial action order on the owner .CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. First Steps — OCP Review

a) Staff Memorandum dated April 16, 2007, from the Director of Planning & Building

Services entitled “First Steps — OCP Review”

The Director of Planning & Building Services, Hope V. Burns, overviewed the Staff Memorandum.

A discussion occurred between Council and Staff responded to questions from Council.

432.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BRYSON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR THOMPSON That the Staff Memorandum dated April 16, 2007, from the Director of Planning &

Building Services entitled “First Steps — OCP Review” be received, and a copy of the Memorandum be posted on the District’s website, and Council con?rm the dates of May 17, 2007, for the next OCP Steering Committee Meeting, and May 30, 2007, for the OCP Review Public Open House. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BYLAWS:

For Consideration of First Three Readings:

1. “Central Saanich Sewer Fee Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1580, 2007” [A Bylaw to Amend the Sewer User Charge Basic Rate.]

433.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GARRISON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR GRAHAM That Bylaw No. 1580, cited as “Central Saanich Sewer Fee Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1580, 2007” be authorized to receive three readings at the same meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

434.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GARRISON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR GRAHAM That Bylaw No. 1580 be given ?rst reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

435.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GARRISON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR GRAHAM That Bylaw No. 1580 be given second reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

436.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GARRISON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR GRAHAM That Bylaw No. 1580 be given third reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Regular Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2007 Page 9 of 12 2. “Central Saanich Waterworks Regulation Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1581, 2007” [A Bylaw to Amend the Basic Water Charges and the Water Consumption Charges.]

437.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GARRISON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR GRAHAM That Bylaw No. 1581, cited as “Central Saanich Waterworks Regulation Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1581, 2007” be authorized to receive three readings at the same meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

438.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GARRISON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR GRAHAM That Bylaw No. 1581 be given ?rst reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

439.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GARRISON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR GRAHAM That Bylaw No. 1581 be given second reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

440.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GARRISON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR GRAHAM That Bylaw No. 1581 be given third reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Nil.

NEW BUSINESS / OTHER COMPETENT BUSINESS:

1. Notice of Motion Submitted by Councillor Thompson Re: Secondary Suites

Councillor Thompson overviewed his Notice of Motion and responded to questions from Council.

441.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR THOMPSON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MASON That Staff be requested to review Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) for secondary / garden suites and report back to Council on possible bene?ts for Central Saanich residents seeking building permits to legalize existing suites. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Summer 2007 Schedule for Special (Open) Council Meetings

The Administrator, Gary C. Nason, overviewed the past practice of Council to hold three meetings during the summer months, and provided Council with three options of proposed meeting dates.

442.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MASON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR GRAHAM That Council approve the 2007 Summer Meeting Schedule for Special Open Council Meetings as follows: > Tuesday, July 3, 2007 > Monday, July 23, 2007 > Monday, August 13, 2007 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Calendar of Meetings — May 2007

The Administrator, Gary C. Nason, overviewed the May 2007 Calendar of Meetings.

The May 2007 Calendar of Meetings was received for information without a motion.

Regular Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2007 Page 10 of 12 4. Reconsideration of Resolution No. 378.07 from the April 2, 2007, Regular Council Meeting

Mayor Mar brought back for reconsideration, pursuant to s. 131 of the Community Charter, the following resolution that was defeated on April 2, 2007:

That Council authorize the issuance of a Development Variance Permit Application for a Secondary Suite at 6181 B West Saanich Road to vary the requirements for the construction of a secondary suite to allow for a breezeway connection, subject to registration of a restrictive covenant on title to ensure that future house plans comply with the plans as submitted.

A lengthy discussion occurred between Council.

*DEFEATED* 443.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GRAHAM SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR GARRISON That Council authorize the issuance of a Development Variance Permit Application for a Secondary Suite at 6181 B West Saanich Road to vary the requirements for the construction of a secondary suite to allow for a breezeway connection, subject to registration of a restrictive covenant on title to ensure that future house plans comply with the plans as submitted. DEFEATED OPPOSED: MAYOR MAR, COUNCILLORS BRYSON, KING,AND THOMPSON

5. Information Submitted by Councillor Thompson Re: CRD Environment Committee

Councillor Thompson overviewed the CRD Environment Committee information prepared for Council and responded to questions from Council.

444.07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR THOMPSON SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR GRAHAM That Council endorse the submission of Councillor Thompson’s correspondence dated March 3, 2007, with supporting background documentation, to the CRD Environment Committee for information and review. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CORRESPONDENCE (Receive for General Information)

1. Correspondence Pertaining to the Community Action on Energy Efficiency — “Gold” Grant: a) Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, March 28, 2007 b) C Engelstoft, April 3, 2007

Monopoly Madness 2007 Re: Results of 15"‘ Anniversary Monopoly Madness!

Fundraising — Correspondence dated March 15, 2007, from Monopoly Madness 2007 Re: Results of 15"‘Anniversary Monopoly Madness! Fundraising.

Copy of Correspondence from Tourism Victoria to the Prime Minister and the Premier

Re: Social Problems in Greater Victoria — Copy of correspondence dated March 21, 2007, from Tourism Victoria to the Prime Minister and the Premier Re: Social Problems in Greater Victoria

Copy of Correspondence from the City of North Vancouver to UBCM Re: “Smoking Prohibition in Bus Shelters Bylaw, 2007, No. 7854” and “City of North Vancouver Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw, 1992, No. 6300, Amendment Bylaw, 2007, No.

7855” (Smoking Prohibition in Bus Shelters) — Copy of correspondence dated March 27, 2007, from the City of North Vancouver to UBCM Re: “Smoking Prohibition in Bus Shelters Bylaw, 2007, No. 7854” and “City of North Vancouver Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw, 1992, No. 6300, Amendment Bylaw, 2007, No. 7855” (Smoking Prohibition in Bus Shelters).

Hallmark Society Re: 33"‘ Annual Hallmark Society Awards Night at St. Ann’s

Academy Auditorium, 835 Humboldt Street, on May 1, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. — Correspondence dated March 28, 2007, from the Hallmark Society Re: 33”‘Annual Hallmark Society Awards Night at St. Ann’s Academy Auditorium, 835 Humboldt Street, on May 1, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.

Regular Council Meeting Minutes April 16, 2007 Page 11 of 12 6. Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Re: Floatplane Noise and

Safety Issues — Correspondence dated March 298 2007, from Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Re: Floatplane Noise and Safety Issues.

7. School District No. 63 (Saanich) Re: Snow Removal Practices — Correspondence dated March 28, 2007, from School District No. 63 (Saanich) Re: Snow Removal Practices.

8. Correspondence from the Union of BC Municipalities: a) Opportunity to Comment on Changes to the Ultimate Limitation Period, March 29, 2007 b) Invitation to Final Treaty Agreements: Examining Local Government Interests to be held in Richmond on May 23-24, 2007 c) Invitation to BC Local Government Leadership Forum to be held in Vancouver on June 13-15, 2007

9. BC Hydro Re: Invitation to Participate in the Turn It Off Challenge — Correspondence dated April 5, 2007, from BC Hydro Re: Invitation to Participate in the Turn It Off Challenge.

10. Central Coast Regional District Re: Continuation and Expansion of BC Ferries Route

40, Discovery Coast Passage, Port Hardy to Bella Coola — Correspondence dated March 30, 2007, from the Central Coast Regional District Re: Continuation and Expansion of BC Ferries Route 40, Discovery Coast Passage, Port Hardy to Bella Coola.

11. BC Transit Re: Transit Priority Update — Correspondence dated Spring 2007, from BC Transit Re: Transit Priority Update.

12. Ministry of Community Services and Minister Responsible for Seniors’ and Women’s

Issues Re: Workshop Report of Building Effective Regional Districts — UBCM

Convention Workshop held October 23, 2006 — Correspondence dated April 5, 2007, from the Ministry of Community Services and Minister Responsible for Seniors’ and

Women’s Issues Re: Workshop Report of Building Effective Regional Districts — UBCM Convention Workshop held October 23, 2006.

13. Minutes of Various Committees, Boards and Commissions: a) Greater Victoria Public Library Board, February 27, 2007 b) Capital Regional District Board, March 28, 2007 c) Capital Regional Hospital District Board, March 28, 2007 d) Central Saanich Police Board, March 8, 2007 e) Peninsula Committee Task Force, February 21, 2007

Correspondence items nos. 1-13 were received for information without a motion.

ADJOUNRMENT:

On motion, the Regular Council Meeting held on April 16, 2007, adjourned at 9:23 p.m.

Jack Mar Sara C. Ribeiro Mayor Municipal Clerk

Recorded by: Sara C. Ribeiro Municipal Clerk

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