DISTRICT OF MINUTES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS METCHOSIN MUNICIPAL HALL 4450 HAPPY VALLEY ROAD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2005 at 6:55 p.m. ______

Present: Mayor Watson in the Chair; Councillors Cooper, Dalzell and Gramigna. Also present were A. Hicik, Acting CAO and C. Clark, Recording Secretary.

Regrets: Councillor Kahakauwila

AGENDA, ADDITIONS & APPROVAL

05-02-15 Moved and Seconded by Councillors Cooper and Gramigna: “That the agenda be approved with the following amendments: delete 5.a) 7. add 6.k) Report from J. Bradley, Planner, February 7, 2005 Re: Metchosin 2005 OCP Review.” Carried

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Mitchell Frank Mitchell, 530 Witty Beach Road OCP Review  obviously there will be staff members involved  is 6 members of the community enough? We need a full variety.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

P&E a) Planning & Environment Committee meeting held January 24, 2005

05-02-16 Moved and Seconded by Councillors Gramigna and Cooper: “That the minutes be adopted with the following amendments: resolution 05-01-60, under the comments, replace ‘sources’ with ‘services’; and resolution 05-01-62, Councillor Cooper was also opposed.” Carried

Council b) Council meeting held January 24, 2005

05-02-17 Moved and Seconded by Councillors Gramigna and Cooper: “That the minutes from the Council meeting held January 24, 2005 be adopted.” Carried

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

a) Recommendations from the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting January 24 Business 1. Application of R. Irwin Consulting Ltd. on behalf of Metchosin Properties Ltd. Park for OCP Amendment & Rezoning of Part of Section 38, Goldstream District to Permit a Business Park, 3360-04-03

05-02-18 Moved and Seconded by Councillors Gramigna and Dalzell: “That Council hold an informal venue to receive public input relevant to the application of R. Irwin Consulting Ltd., on behalf of Metchosin Properties Ltd., for OCP Amendment & Rezoning of Part of Section 38, Goldstream District, to Permit a Business Park, through the Planning & Environment Committee meeting to be held on March 21, 2005, and that staff issue notifications to adjacent property owners within 60-meters of the subject parcel, as well as an advertisement in the Goldstream Gazette, notifying of a Public Information Meeting to be held on March 21, 2005, in conjunction with the Planning & Environment Committee meeting at 6:30.” Carried

Council Minutes - 2 - February 7, 2005

OCP 2. Report from Jay Bradley, Planner, Jan 18, 2005, 6440-01 re Development Trends, Process to Consider Development Variances and OCP Amendments in the District of Metchosin

05-02-19 Moved and Seconded by Councillors Gramigna and Cooper: “That Council ask staff to draft a policy in regard to holding informal public information meetings prior to consideration of first reading for OCP amendments and rezoning applications.” Carried

05-02-20 Moved and Seconded by Councillors Gramigna and Dalzell: “That a ‘Fees and Costs’ and ‘Development Cost Charge’ review be undertaken prior to the adoption of the new financial plan in 2005.” Carried

RZ-04-01 3. Report from Jay Bradley, Planner, 2005 Jan. 18, 3360-04-01 Application of B. Ledwidge & N. Solera, 5076 William Head Road to Rezone Lot 3, Section 33 & 34, Metchosin District, Plan 28437, from RU/AG to RU

05-02-21 Moved and Seconded by Councillors Gramigna and Cooper: “That Council direct staff to draft amendments to the Land Use Bylaw and the Official Community Plan, for the rezoning application 04-01, of B. Ledwidge & N. Solera, for Lot 3, Sections 33 & 34, Metchosin District, Plan 28437, on William Head Road, to be presented to Council in February.” Carried

DP-05-01 4. Report from Jay Bradley, Planner 2005 Jan. 19, 3060-05-01 Application of D. Ruckle for a Development Permit for 3613 Farhill Road Lot 9, Block 7, Section 53, District, Plan 1496 in Order to Build a Covered Parking Structure and Outbuilding-Workshop

05-02-22 Moved and Seconded by Councillors Gramigna and Dalzell: “That with respect to the buildings and structures proposed, consisting of a covered parking structure and an outbuilding-workshop; that Development Permit 05-01 be issued, pertaining to Lot 9, Block 7, Section 53, Esquimalt District, Plan 1496, in substantial accordance with the following conditions: 1. That all conditions for construction of the buildings and mitigation of drainage, as confirmed by S.W. Moore’s (C.N. Ryzuk & Associates Ltd) letter dated January 05, 2005 (Schedule A), be adhered to. Specifically, that the applicant is required to install infiltration facilities or other source controls to intercept surface drainage from any impervious surfaces, to the satisfaction of the District’s Building Inspector. 2. That the parking structure ‘footprint’ not exceed 57.2 m2 (616 ft2) in area with a crushed aggregate surface or other source control to improve drainage infiltration. 3. That the outbuilding-workshop ‘footprint’ not exceed 186 m2 (approximately 2000 ft2) in area, with a 10% allowance for roof overhang. 4. That prior to the issuance of a Building Permit for either structure, the owner provide confirmation through a Surveyor’s Certificate that: a) The structures are set back from the top-of-bank of the foreshore slope at least 60-meters (approximately 197 feet); b) The structures are sited in compliance with the prescribed setbacks of the ‘Rural Residential 1’ (RR1) zone; and c) Accounting for the existing and proposed structures, the maximum permitted lot coverage (20%) under the RR1 zone will not be exceeded.” Carried

OCP 5. Report from Jay Bradley, Planner, Jan 18, 2005, 6440-05 re Prioritization of the Official Community Plan Modules

05-02-23 Moved and Seconded by Councillors Gramigna and Dalzell: “That the modules identified by Council be grouped around common themes, or ‘Focus Areas’ as identified in Diagram 1 of above referenced report, such that more than one module may be attended to at one time.” Carried

Council Minutes - 3 - February 7, 2005

05-02-24 Moved and Seconded by Councillors Gramigna and Cooper: “That the first priority to be undertaken for the OCP Review is the ‘Visioning Exercise,’ which will be undertaken through a comprehensive public consultation strategy as structured by the Planning Consultant and agreed to by Council. The goals of the ‘Visioning Exercise’ will be to identify the overall directives of the community, and any other ‘Focus Areas’ that the community wishes to attend to.” Carried

05-02-25 Moved and Seconded by Councillors Gramigna and Dalzell: “That following the Visioning Exercise and the initial consultation stages, staff be authorized to work directly on the preparation of a draft ‘Regional Context Statement’ to be submitted to Council for review and endorsement.” Carried

05-02-26 Moved and Seconded by Councillors Gramigna and Dalzell: “That ‘Secondary Housing’ be treated under Focus Area #1 (with Affordable Housing and Senior’s Housing) and ‘Light Industry’ be treated under Focus Area #2 (with Agri-business and Agricultural Land Reserve issues and Town Center Development) and that both Focus Areas 1 and 2 be attended to concurrently.” Carried

05-02-27 Moved and Seconded by Councillors Gramigna and Cooper: “That ‘Land Use/Regulation’ be treated as Focus Area #3 and ‘Physical Environment’ be treated as Focus Area #4 as the next order of priority to address the following modules concurrently:  Amenity Zoning  Development Permit Areas  Development Approval Information  Flood Protection  Protection of Farm Land (ALR)  Sensitive Ecosystems & Hazard Areas  Land Alteration Issues  Sand & Gravel Deposits.” Carried

05-02-28 Moved and Seconded by Councillors Gramigna and Dalzell: “That ‘Recreation’ be treated as Focus Area #5 and ‘Transportation’ be treated as Focus Area #6, and that concurrently, the following topics be addressed under these Focus Areas as the next order or priority:  Youth Facilities  Trails and Bike Paths  Parks and Green Space  Road Standards in New Subdivisions  Road Network Planning  Maintenance Issues.” Carried

Housing 6. Letter from D. Amos, Chair, Board of Directors, CRD, Dec. 13, 2004 Trust Fund re Draft Establishing Bylaw, Regional Housing Trust Fund

05-02-29 Moved and Seconded by Councillors Gramigna and Cooper: “That Metchosin endorses the Regional Affordable Housing Trust Fund and ask staff to review the draft bylaw for the February 21st Council meeting.”

Councillor Dalzell said that it states that the project must be affordable because of the location to public transit, shopping, schools, recreation and community facilities. Projects must be located within the Regional Urban Containment and Servicing Policy Area outlined in the CRD Regional Growth Strategy. Councillor Gramigna said that this is a very important step that Metchosin is taking and not just recognizing the problem but taking financial responsibility to help address this very very important issue.

Motion was Put Carried Opposed: Councillor Dalzell

Council Minutes - 4 - February 7, 2005

REPORTS

Mayor a) Mayor's Report

Should have reported earlier that Councillor Kahakauwila is absent due to illness. Would like to draw everyone’s attention to the painting given to the District of Metchosin to commemorate the 20th anniversary. It was painted by a local artist – Dunc Malcolm. The Bilston Farm property has been sold. The purchaser has not been disclosed yet. The CRD is happy they were able to protect the environment, establish a service road and add $120,000 to the parkland acquisition fund. The purchaser plans to make the property a working farm.

WSP&RS b) Report from A. Hicik, Treasurer, February 2, 2005, 0360-20-90 - West Shore Parks & Recreation Society’s 2005 Budget

05-02-30 Moved and Seconded by Councillors Gramigna and Cooper: “That Council authorize full participation in the ongoing operation of all current West Shore functions, including Bear Mountain Arena; and that Council approve the West Shore Parks & Recreation Society’s 2005 budget.”

Councillor Dalzell said that she will not be supporting the motion because there was a referendum run and it came back that the Metchosin residents did not want to participate in the Bear Mountain Arena and one would assume that also be the operation cost of it. Councillor Gramigna said that the reason he made this motion is because it does respect the referendum that was held here in Metchosin, not participating in the capital. It’s time to step up to the fact and recognize that Metchosin residents do participate in the Bear Mountain arena. This community in the last municipal election stated that it would equally pay as other members of the community in Albert Head did in the way of equalization. The West Shore Parks and Recreation Society does an excellent job contributing to the betterment of not only our community, but that of the West Shore. Mayor Watson said that the issue of the referendum was for the borrowing bylaw, which was to pay for the capital. She supports full participation in operations.

Motion was Put Carried Opposed: Councillor Dalzell

Broom & c) Report from S. Wong, Roads Coordinator, January 27, 2005, 5400-05 Gorse - Annual Broom & Gorse Removal to Reduce Fire Hazard

05-02-31 Moved and Seconded by Councillors Cooper and Dalzell: “That Council approve the Broom and Gorse Removal on March 6, 2005.” Carried Unanimously

05-02-32 Moved and Seconded by Councillors Gramigna and Dalzell: “That Council appropriate funds not to exceed $250 for the mailout to aid in the effort to remove broom and gorse in Metchosin.” Carried Unanimously

HAC d) Minutes of the Highways Administration Committee Meeting Jan. 25, 2005, 0118-45C

Considered

Building e) Building Inspection Department Permit Revenue - Year to Date 2005, 3790-02

Considered

Public f) Public Communication Report Statistics for January

Considered

CRD g) Minutes of the Capital Regional District Board Meeting January 12, 2005, 0370-20-10

Considered

CRD h) Minutes of the Capital Regional District Board Meeting January 26, 2005, 0370-20-10

Considered

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GVPL i) Minutes of the Public Library Board Mtg. Dec. 14, 2004, 0360-20-35

Considered

GVPL j) Minutes of the Greater Victoria Public Library Board Meeting held January 11, 2005

Considered

OCP k) Report from J. Bradley, Planner, February 7, 2005, 6440-05 Re: Metchosin 2005 OCP Review

A motion was made by Councillor Dalzell that Council authorizes the establishment of a Task Force comprised of 15 members to assist Council, staff and the Planning consultants, by providing advice on matters of process and substance in identifying issues, concerns and information to be addressed in the OCP and that elected officials be increased to 3 and selected members of the public be increased to 10. There was no seconder.

05-02-33 Moved and Seconded by Councillors Gramigna and Cooper: “That Council authorizes the establishment of a Task Force comprised of 10 members to assist Council, staff and the Planning consultants, by providing advice on matters of process and substance in identifying issues, concerns and information to be addressed in the Official Community Plan.”

Councillor Dalzell said that the task force should be increased to 15.

Motion was Put Carried Opposed: Councillor Dalzell

05-02-34 Moved and Seconded by Councillors Gramigna and Cooper: “That Council authorizes staff to issue advertisements, including an advertisement in the Goldstream Gazette, for the purpose of requesting applications for 6 resident members of the OCP Task Force, and that upon receipt of the applications, Council will decide who sits on the Task Force.” Carried

CORRESPONDENCE

Green a) Letter from T. Flanders, Municipal Clerk, District of , 3020-20-35 Space - Request to Support the Preservation of Significant Green Space with the District of Metchosin

Considered

Crown b) Letter from Minister Coell, Ministry of Community, Aboriginal & Women’s Services, Grant Jan. 26/05 Free Crown Grant Application for Sections 25, 28 and 95, 3020-20-35

05-02-35 Moved and Seconded by Councillors Gramigna and Dalzell: “That staff be directed to send a letter to the municipalities that supported the District of Metchosin in their application for a free crown grant for Sections 25, 28 & 95.” Carried

Housing c) Electronic Correspondence from S. Weiss, Jan 25/05, 6410-10-05 - Regional Housing Affordability Trust Fund - Kudos

Considered

Film d) Letter from S. Dowey, City of North Vancouver, Jan. 19/05, 0135-09 - Possible Loss of the Film Industry to

Considered

Housing e) Letter from S. Stovel, Quality of Life CHALLENGE Steering Working Group, Jan. 14/05 - Regional Housing Trust Fund 6410-10-05

Considered

Council Minutes - 6 - February 7, 2005

Green f) Letter from S. Bowden, District of , Jan. 26/05, 302030-20-35 Space - Preservation of Significant Green Space within the District of Metchosin

Considered

Green g) Letter fro Mayor Evans, District of , Jan. 26/05, 3020-20-35 Space - Request to support the Preservation of Significant Green Space (Sections 25, 28 and 95)

Considered

OTHER BUSINESS

Policy 100.03 a) Draft Policy Agenda Correspondence C-100.03

05-02-36 Moved and Seconded by Councillors Cooper and Gramigna: “That Council adopt policy C-100.03 COUNCIL - Agenda Correspondence.” Carried

Recreation b) Memo to Council from A. Hicik, Acting CAO, Feb. 3/05 - Volunteers for Ad-hoc Recreation Committee

05-02-37 Moved and Seconded by Councillors Dalzell and Cooper: “That resolution 05-01-25: That Council approve a mail out explaining the objectives as identified in Councillor Gramigna’s memo dated December 14, 2004 and included in the mail-out we ask for volunteers for the committee. be rescinded. Carried

ADJOURN

05-02-38 Moved and Seconded by Councillors Cooper and Dalzell: “That the meeting be adjourned at 8:10 p.m.”

Carried

CERTIFIED CORRECT

______MAYOR A/CLERK