Regular Meeting of the Municipal Council of the District of North Saanich Monday, June 2, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
(Please note that all proceedings are recorded)
AGENDA
1. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD Rules of Procedure:
(a) Persons wishing to address Council must be either North Saanich residents or non-resident property owners. Name and address for identification must be given and also the topic involved; (b) Subjects must relate strictly to municipal matters or community concerns; (c) Subjects must be on topics which are not normally dealt with by municipal staff as a matter of routine; (d) Subjects must be brief and to the point; (e) Subjects shall be addressed through the Chair and answers given likewise. Debates with or by individual Council members will not be allowed; (f) No commitments shall be made by the Chair in replying to a question. Matters which may require action of the Council shall be referred to a future meeting of the Council. (g) Twenty minutes will be allotted for the Public Participation Period.
5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
(a) Minutes of the May 5, 2014 meeting of Council. 9 - 23 Staff recommendation: That the minutes of the May 5, 2014 meeting of Council be adopted. 2014-05-05 Council minutes.pdf
(b) Minutes of the May 12, 2014 special meeting of Council. 25 - 29 Staff recommendation: That the minutes of the May 12, 2014 special meeting of Council REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA June 2, 2014
be adopted. 2014-05-12 Sp minutes.pdf
6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
7. PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS
8. MAYOR'S REPORT
9. CORRESPONDENCE
(a) Correspondence dated April 30, 2014 from C. Ekdahl regarding 31 - 40 "Day of the Honey Bee." Ekdahl.pdf
(b) Correspondence dated May 4, 2014 from M. and C. Enright 41 regarding horse manure on roads and trails. Enright.pdf
(c) Correspondence dated May 7, 2014 from P. Quealey, Assistant 43 - 50 Deputy Minister, Emergency Management BC, regarding Earthquake Preparedness Consultation. Quealey.pdf
(d) Correspondence dated May 8, 2014 from J. Sinclair, BC 51 - 52 Federation of Labour, and G. MacPherson, Shipyard General Workers' Federation of BC, regarding BC shipbuilding industry. Sinclair.pdf
(e) Correspondence dated May 20, 2014 from C. Christopher, 53 - 54 Workers' Compensation Board Retirees Association, regarding ferry rates for seniors. Christopher.pdf
10. REPORTS
a) Staff Reports
i. Status of Section 57 Notices 55 - 62 Report dated May 19, 2014 from the Senior Building Inspector Staff recommendation: That Council maintain the current notices on Title of Properties registered under Section 57 of the Community Charter and only consider removal under conditions of Section 58 of the Community Charter. Report: Section 57 Notices.pdf
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b) Council Liaison Reports
c) CRD Report
d) Committee of the Whole Report
i. Committee of the Whole Report for May 12, 2014 63 - 69 86-COW That the report dated March 17, 2014 from the Chief Administrative Officer be received and that Staff be directed to request further discussions with the Town of Sidney regarding library services. 87-COW That the application be referred to staff for a report which is to include the letters on file and that it be rescheduled for another meeting of Committee of the Whole, and that the matter be referred to the Advisory Planning Commission. 88-COW That Council: 1. Give consideration to the draft Development Variance Permit DVP 2014-03 for Kolb Island to be issued subject to adoption of the zoning bylaw amendment and confirmation of a valid aquatic lease issued by the Ministry of Forestry, Lands and Natural Resources; and 2. Direct Staff to prepare a zoning bylaw amendment to rezone the subject area from M6 to M5 zone. 89-COW That Council receive the report for information and that the Bylaw Adjudication System not be implemented at this time. 90-COW That the report on Outstanding Bylaw Issues January - April 2014 and Summary of Animal Control Revenue received for January - March 2014 be received. 91-COW That on behalf of North Saanich Mayor and Council, Council directs staff to write a letter to the Minister of Children and Family Development, urging that the Victoria Youth Custody Services centre remains open and, further, that the Provincial Government consider re-purposing a part of this facility to accommodate female offenders remanded in custody from Vancouver Island Courts. 92-COW That the minutes of the April 23, 2014 Advisory Planning Commission meeting be received and referred to staff. 93-COW That the minutes of the May 1, 2014 Agricultural Advisory Commission meeting be received and referred to staff
2014-05-12 COW Report and Minutes.pdf
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ii. Committee of the Whole Report for May 26, 2014 71 - 78 94-COW That Staff suspend bylaw enforcement actions on matters which are the subject of the March 6, 2014 and May 13, 2014 staff reports until such time Council has considered a further report from Staff on those matters. 95-COW That Council approve the Development Permits for 831 and 839 Towner Park Road subject to the terms and conditions contained within the draft Development Permit with the exception of the requirements for screening of surf smelt, assessment of the site for forage fish spawning, and for the removal of blackberry and other invasive vegetation in schedule B. 96-COW That Council approve the Development Permit for seawall construction at 10639 Blue Heron Road subject to the terms and conditions specified in the draft Development Permit attached to the report. 97-COW That Council authorizes staff to prepare the necessary documents to add the property at 10350 McDonald Park Road to the District Sewer System. 98-COW That Council endorses the fire department's response to medical emergencies as outlined in the report. 100-COW That Council adopt the Agricultural Economic Development Implementation and Monitoring Plan as presented. 103-COW That a letter of support for the Elder’s Gathering be sent to Panorama Recreation Centre. 104-COW That staff prepare a list of all outstanding applications on waterfront properties in the development permit zone; these would include seawalls, wharfs, docks and boathouse repairs. 106-COW That Council refer the matter to Staff until a staff report is provided to Council. 108-COW That a complete list of section 57's that have been registered against North Saanich residents be prepared and presented to Council without further delay. 109-COW That the minutes of the April 9, 2014 Heritage Advisory Commission meeting, the April 15, 2014 Parks Advisory Commission meeting, and the April 23, 2014 North Saanich Free Ride Park Committee meeting be received and referred to Staff.
2014-05-26 COW Report and Minutes.pdf
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11. CAO'S REPORT
12. BYLAWS
(a) North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 (2011), Amendment 79 - 80 Bylaw No. 1325 (2013) Re: 9160 East Saanich Road That North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 (2011), Amendment Bylaw No. 1325 (2013) be finally adopted, signed by the Mayor and the Corporate Officer, and sealed with the Corporate Seal. Bylaw No. 1325.pdf
(b) North Saanich Elections Procedure Bylaw No. 1358 (2014) 81 - 82 That North Saanich Elections Procedure Bylaw No. 1358 (2014) be finally adopted, signed by the Mayor and the Corporate Officer and sealed with the Corporate Seal. Bylaw No. 1358.pdf
(c) North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 (2011), Amendment 83 - 84 Bylaw No. 1320 (2012) Re: 10664 and 10682 McDonald Park Road That North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 (2011), Amendment Bylaw No. 1320 (2012) be amended at second reading. Bylaw No. 1320.pdf
(d) North Saanich Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1130 85 - 86 (2007), Amendment Bylaw No. 1321 (2013) Re: 10664/10682 McDonald Park Road That North Saanich Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1130 (2007), Amendment Bylaw No. 1321 (2013) be amended at second reading. Bylaw No. 1321.pdf
(e) North Saanich Phased Development Agreement Bylaw No. 1367 87 - 95 (2014) Re: 10664/10682 McDonald Park Road That North Saanich Phased Development Agreement Bylaw No. 1367 (2014) be read a first and second time. Bylaw No. 1367.pdf
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. MOTIONS AND NEW BUSINESS
15. CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL'S INFORMATION
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(a) April 29, 2014 correspondence from B. and J. Slater re: local 97 - 98 improvement petition for sidewalk Slater.pdf
(b) April 29, 2014 correspondence from R. Johnman, City of 99 - 101 Burnaby re: alteration of the ALR Johnman.pdf
(c) April 29, 2014 correspondence from M. Turpin and staff 103 - 106 response re: Cy Hampson Park Turpin.pdf
(d) April 30, 2014 correspondence from D. Guscott, PRIMECorp, 107 - 108 re: update of organization responsible for oversight of the provincial police records management system Guscott.pdf
(e) May 1, 2014 correspondence from L. Copas, SPARC BC re: 109 - 113 Access Awareness Day June 7, 2014 Copas.pdf
(f) May 1, 2014 correspondence from J. and C. Thomas re: changes 115 to the regional growth strategy Thomas.pdf
(g) May 2, 2014 correspondence from Hon. S. Anton, Minister of 117 - 118 Justice re: emergency preparedness Anton.pdf
(h) May 2, 2014 correspondence from H. Berg, City of Richmond, 119 - 120 re: changes to the ALR Berg.pdf
(i) May 5, 2014 correspondence from M. Emms re: sub-division of 121 - 122 8598 Bourne Terrance Emms.pdf
(j) May 15, 2014 correspondence from E. Bolster, Town of View 123 Royal, re: proposed closure of the Victoria Youth Custody Centre Bolster.pdf
(k) May 15, 2014 correspondence from T. Cattell re: derelict vessels 125 Cattell.pdf
(l) May 23, 2014 correspondence from Hon. N. Yamamoto, 127 - 130 Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business, re: 2014 Open for Business Award Yamamoto.pdf
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16. IN CAMERA
(a) In accordance with Section 90(1) and (2) of the Community Charter, the remainder of the meeting will be held In Camera to consider: (a) one item regarding 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; (b) one item regarding the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and (c) two items regarding 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.
17. RISE AND REPORT
18. ADJOURNMENT
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Minutes of the Regular Council of the Municipal Council of the District North Saanich Monday, May 5, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor A. Finall Councillors D. Browne T. Daly C. McBride E. McMurphy C. Mearns C. Stock ATTENDING: Chief Administrative Officer R. Buchan Director of Financial Services T. Flynn Director of Planning and Community Services M. Brodrick Revenue Manager S. Munro Manager of Corporate Services C. Kingsley Deputy Clerk L. Coburn
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCMURPHY SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MEARNS
211 That the agenda be approved as amended. CARRIED
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD
(a) B. Mycroft, representing 9270 Lochside Drive, clarified the developer's intent to remove one storey from the proposed development and requested Council to refer the amended application to staff.
(b) D. Strongitharm, clarified an address he requested by included in the Notice of Motion brought by Councillor Mearns.
(c) G. Heatley, 2186 Neptune Place, addressed the issues raised in his letter regarding 8609 Bourne Terrace.
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(d) F. Hackett, 2285 Tryon Road, expressed concern about community amenity contribution policies.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
(a) Minutes of the April 7, 2014 meeting of Council (7:00 p.m.)
(b) Minutes of the April 7, 2014 special meeting of Council
(c) Minutes of the April 14, 2014 special meeting of Council
(d) Minutes of the April 28, 2014 meeting of Council
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR STOCK SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE
212 That the minutes of the April 7, 2014 special meeting, April 7, 2014 regular meeting, April 14, 2014 special meeting and April 28, 2014 special meeting of Council be adopted. CARRIED
MAYOR'S REPORT
(a) Mayor Finall noted her attendance at the following 1. April 16 Affordable Housing discussion hosted by MLA G. Holman and MP E. May; 2. April 24 Peninsula Chamber of Commerce meeting.
(b) Mayor Finall encouraged people to participate in the "Walk with your Doc" event May 7, 2014
MOVED BY: MAYOR FINALL SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MEARNS
213 That the Mayor's oral report be received. CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
(a) Correspondence dated March 31, 2014 from M. Elliott, Director of Development Services, Town of Sidney, regarding North Saanich Official Community Plan and Regional Context Statement Bylaw No. 1352
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR STOCK SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE
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214 That the correspondence dated March 31, 2014 from M. Elliott, Director of Development Services, Town of Sidney, regarding North Saanich Official Community Plan and Regional Context Statement Bylaw No. 1352 be received.
CARRIED
(b) Correspondence dated April 22, 2014 from G. Heatley regarding preliminary layout review for 8609 Bourne Terrace subdivision.
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR DALY SECONDED: COUNCILLOR STOCK
215 That the correspondence dated April 22, 2014 from G. Heatley regarding preliminary layout review for 8609 Bourne Terrace subdivision be forwarded to the Director of Infrastructure Services for a report. CARRIED
(c) Correspondence dated April 8, 2014 from J. Eastman, University Secretary, University of Victoria, regarding Dunsmuir property and response dated April 29, 2014 from Mayor Finall.
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR STOCK
216 That the correspondence dated April 8, 2014 from J. Eastman, University Secretary, University of Victoria, regarding Dunsmuir property and response dated April 29, 2014 from Mayor Finall be received. CARRIED
(d) Correspondence dated April 1, 2014 from G. Holman, MLA Saanich North and the Islands, regarding the expansion of geoduck aquaculture.
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCMURPHY SECONDED: COUNCILLOR STOCK
217 That Council communicate its concerns to the federal government about the impact of the geoduck aquaculture expansion in waters off the Saanich Peninsula. CARRIED
(e) Correspondence dated April 2, 2014 from I. Hoffmann, Recording Secretary, Peninsula Agricultural Commission, regarding nesting geese.
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCMURPHY SECONDED: COUNCILLOR STOCK
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218 That residents be notified of the opportunity to have volunteers addle the eggs of non- transient Canada geese. CARRIED
(f) Correspondence dated April 16, 2014 from James and Helen Dunlop regarding a section 57 notice and the reply dated April 24, 2014 from the Acting Senior Building Officer.
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BROWNE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE
219 That the issue of the section 57 notices on properties in North Saanich be referred to staff for a comprehensive report. CARRIED
(g) Copy of correspondence dated April 24, 2014 from Grant and Frann MacLean to the CRD regarding the North Saanich OCP.
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCMURPHY SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE
220 That the correspondence from G. and F. MacLean be received. CARRIED
REPORTS
Staff Reports
Electronic Access to Election Documents Report dated April 22, 2014 from the Manager of Corporate Services
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCMURPHY SECONDED: COUNCILLOR BROWNE
221 That Council proceed with Bylaw No. 1358 to provide electronic access to Nomination Documents and Disclosure Statements. CARRIED
Council Liaison Reports
Councillor Daly reported on a meeting of the Saanich Peninsula Wastewater Treatment Commission.
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR DALY SECONDED: COUNCILLOR STOCK
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222 That report #2014-02 to the Saanich Peninsula Wastewater Treatment Commission regarding Scope for Feasibility Review and Business Case Analysis of Receiving Septage and report #2014-03 regarding Saanich Peninsula Wastewater Strategic Plan be referred to the next Tri-Municipal meeting. CARRIED
Committee of the Whole Report for April 14, 2014
(a) 68 -COW Rezoning/OCP Amendment, Development Variance Permit, and Development Application for 9270 Lochside Drive
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MEARNS SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE
223 That the application for a Rezoning/OCP Amendment, Development Variance Permit, and Development Permit Application for 9270 Lochside Drive be referred back to staff and to the Advisory Planning Commission at the appropriate time. CARRIED
OPPOSED: MAYOR FINALL, COUNCILLOR MCMURPHY
(b) 69 -COW Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Commission and Environmental Advisory Commission
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MEARNS
224 That the minutes of the April 3, 2014 Agricultural Advisory Commission meeting and the March 19, 2014 Environmental Advisory Commission meeting be received and referred to Staff. CARRIED
(c) Minutes of the April 14, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting.
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR BROWNE
225 That the minutes of the April 14, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting be adopted. CARRIED
Committee of the Whole Report for April 28, 2014
Councillor Daly left the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
(a) 72 -COW 2014 Budget
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MOVED BY: COUNCILLORMCBRIDE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR STOCK
226 That Council approves the 2014 Budget and directs staff to draft the 2014 to 2018 Financial Plan Bylaw. CARRIED Councillor Daly returned to the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
(b) 74 -COW 2014 Municipal Property Taxes
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MEARNS
227 That Council approve a 0% tax change for all property classes as outlined in Table 1 of the report dated April 22, 2014 from the Revenue Manager in setting the 2014 Tax Rates and the 2014 Tax Rate Bylaw proceed to the first three readings. CARRIED
(c) Appendix I Chart of Grants in Aid Requests for 2014
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR STOCK
228 That Appendix I Grants in Aid Requests for 2014 be approved. CARRIED
(d) 81 -COW Notice of Motion re: Saanich Inlet
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR STOCK
229 That Council: 1. Endorse the petition from the Saanich Inlet Protection Society requesting the House of Commons to protect Saanich Inlet by adding it to the list of designated zones where discharge of raw sewage is not allowed; 2. Forward this resolution to our local member of Parliament, Elizabeth May, for her attention and action; and 3. That copies of the Petition be made available to the residents at the municipal hall. CARRIED
(e) 82 -COW Minutes of the PAC and HAC
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MEARNS
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230 That the minutes of the March 13, 2014 Parks Advisory Commission meeting and the March 5, 2014 Heritage Advisory Commission meeting be received and referred to Staff. CARRIED
(f) Minutes of the April 28, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting.
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR STOCK
231 That the minutes of the April 28, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting be adopted. CARRIED
Neighbourhood Meeting Report
Report from the Dean Park/Southeast Quadrant Neighbourhood Meeting held January 29, 2014.
MOVED BY: MAYOR FINALL SECONDED: COUNCILLOR STOCK
232 That the report from the Dean Park/Southeast Quadrant Neighbourhood Meeting held January 29, 2014. CARRIED CAO'S REPORT
BYLAWS Councillor Daly left the meeting at 8:42 p.m. (a) North Saanich Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1360 (2014)
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MEARNS SECONDED: COUNCILLOR BROWNE
233 That North Saanich Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1360 (2014) be read a first time.
CARRIED
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BROWNE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE
234 That North Saanich Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1360 (2014) be read a second time.
CARRIED
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MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BROWNE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MEARNS
235 That North Saanich Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1360 (2014) be read a third time. CARRIED
(b) North Saanich Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1361 (2014)
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MEARNS SECONDED: COUNCILLOR BROWNE
236 That North Saanich Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1361 (2014) be read a first time. CARRIED
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR BROWNE
237 That North Saanich Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1361 (2014) be read a second time.
CARRIED
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BROWNE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MEARNS
238 That North Saanich Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1361 (2014) be read a third time. CARRIED
Councillor Daly returned to the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
(c) North Saanich Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 118 (1971), Amendment Bylaw No. 1362 (2014)
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR STOCK
239 That North Saanich Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 118 (1971), Amendment Bylaw No. 1362 (2014) be read a first time. CARRIED
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR STOCK SECONDED: COUNCILLOR BROWNE
240 That North Saanich Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 118 (1971), Amendment Bylaw No. 1362 (2014) be read a second time. CARRIED
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MEARNS SECONDED: COUNCILLOR BROWNE
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241 That North Saanich Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 118 (1971), Amendment Bylaw No. 1362 (2014) be read a third time. CARRIED
(d) North Saanich Southeast Quadrant Sewer Collection System Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1033 (2003), Amendment Bylaw No. 1363 (2014)
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR STOCK SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MEARNS
242 That North Saanich Southeast Quadrant Sewer Collection System Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1033 (2003), Amendment Bylaw No. 1363 (2014) be read a first time. CARRIED
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR STOCK SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MEARNS
243 That North Saanich Southeast Quadrant Sewer Collection System Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1033 (2003), Amendment Bylaw No. 1363 (2014) be read a second time. CARRIED
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR STOCK SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE
244 That North Saanich Southeast Quadrant Sewer Collection System Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1033 (2003), Amendment Bylaw No. 1363 (2014) be read a third time. CARRIED
(e) North Saanich Deep Cove/Patricia Bay/McDonald Park Sewer Collection System Local Area Service (Sewer Area No. 3) Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1140 (2007), Amendment Bylaw No. 1364 (2014)
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MEARNS
245 That North Saanich Deep Cove/Patricia Bay/McDonald Park Sewer Collection System Local Area Service (Sewer Area No. 3) Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1140 (2007), Amendment Bylaw No. 1364 (2014) be read a first time. CARRIED
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR STOCK SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE
246 That North Saanich Deep Cove/Patricia Bay/McDonald Park Sewer Collection System Local Area Service (Sewer Area No. 3) Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1140 (2007), Amendment Bylaw No. 1364 (2014) be read a second time.
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CARRIED
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MEARNS SECONDED: COUNCILLOR BROWNE
247 That North Saanich Deep Cove/Patricia Bay/McDonald Park Sewer Collection System Local Area Service (Sewer Area No. 3) Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1140 (2007), Amendment Bylaw No. 1364 (2014) be read a third time. CARRIED
(f) North Saanich Sewer Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1002 (2002), Amendment Bylaw No. 1365 (2014)
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MEARNS
248 That North Saanich Sewer Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1002 (2002), Amendment Bylaw No. 1365 (2014) be read a first time. CARRIED
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR STOCK SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE
249 That North Saanich Sewer Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1002 (2002), Amendment Bylaw No. 1365 (2014) be read a second time. CARRIED
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MEARNS
250 That North Saanich Sewer Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1002 (2002), Amendment Bylaw No. 1365 (2014) be read a third time. CARRIED
(g) North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 (2011), Amendment Bylaw No. 1359 (2014)
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR STOCK SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MEARNS
251 That North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 (2011), Amendment Bylaw No. 1359 (2014) be read a first time. CARRIED
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR STOCK SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MEARNS
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252 That North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 (2011), Amendment Bylaw No. 1359 (2014) be read a second time. CARRIED
(h) North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255, Amendment Bylaw No. 1347 (2013)
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MEARNS
253 That North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255, Amendment Bylaw No. 1347 (2013) be finally adopted, signed by the Mayor and the Corporate Officer and sealed with the Corporate Seal. CARRIED
(i) North Saanich Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1130 (2007) Amendment Bylaw No. 1352 (2014)
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR DALY SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE
254 That North Saanich Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1130 (2007) Amendment Bylaw No. 1352 (2014) be amended at second reading to strike the following from Section 16.2.1 Paragraph 4: "in the OCP designated Rural Protection Area identified in Figure 2" CARRIED
(j) North Saanich Elections Procedures Bylaw No. 1358 (2014)
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR STOCK SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MEARNS
255 That North Saanich Elections Procedures Bylaw No. 1358 (2014) be read a first time. CARRIED
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR STOCK SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE
256 That North Saanich Elections Procedures Bylaw No. 1358 (2014) be read a second time. CARRIED
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCMURPHY SECONDED: COUNCILLOR BROWNE
257 That North Saanich Elections Procedures Bylaw No. 1358 (2014) be read a third time. CARRIED
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
MOTIONS AND NEW BUSINESS
(a) Councillor Mearns requests Councils consideration of the following motion: That Council instruct staff to hold public hearings and third reading for: 1. McDonald park development at 10682 and 10664 McDonald Park Road; 2. The Reay Creek lands at 9317 Canora Road and 9270, 9274, 9280, and 9285 Rideau Avenue; these hearings to be held prior to June 1, 2014.
Councillor Mearns withdrew his motion.
(b) Mayor Finall requests Councils consideration of the following motion: WHEREAS the Capital Region is working to support agriculture and farming through the Regional Sustainability Strategy and the Regional Food Systems Sub-Strategy AND WHEREAS individual municipalities have begun efforts to work regionally to support these aims BE IT RESOLVED that the District of North Saanich work in concert with the CRD and other regional municipalities to support a regional farm trust and farm land acquisition fund to acquire a supply of farm land, and including land already acquired, for lease to farmers, including incubator farm plots for new farmers. AND FURTHER RESOLVED that the CRD Board be notified of this resolution and encouraged to work actively toward this initiative.
MOVED BY: MAYOR FINALL SECONDED: COUNCILLOR STOCK
258 That that the District of North Saanich work in concert with the CRD and other regional municipalities to support a regional farm trust and farm land acquisition fund to acquire a supply of farm land, and including land already acquired, for lease to farmers, including incubator farm plots for new farmers and that the CRD Board be notified of this resolution and encouraged to work actively toward this initiative.
Subsidiary Motion MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR DALY SECONDED: COUNCILLOR STOCK
259 That the initiative to work in concert with the CRD and other regional municipalities to support a regional farm trust and farm land acquisition fund be referred to the Tri- Municipal meeting. CARRIED
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MEARNS SECONDED: COUNCILLOR STOCK
260 That the initiative also be referred to the District Agricultural Advisory Commission.
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CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE FOR COUNCIL'S INFORMATION
(a) Correspondence dated April 4, 2014 from A. Bryson, Board Chair, CRD, regarding Forum of Councils November 2013 workshop.
(b) Correspondence dated April 2, 2014 from Mayor D. Walters, City of Pitt Meadows, regarding Medical Marihuana Zoning Text Amendment.
(c) Correspondence dated April 14, 2014 from S. Stinson, BC Commuter Challenge Coordinator, regarding the 2014 BC Commuter Challenge.
(d) Copy of correspondence dated April 24, 2014 from Mayor J. Van Laerhoven, District of Kent, to the Minister of Environment regarding Multi Material BC Stewardship Program.
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCMURPHY SECONDED: COUNCILLOR BROWNE
261 That the correspondence listed in section 15 of the agenda for May 5, 2014 be received. CARRIED
IN CAMERA
(a) In accordance with Section 90(1) of the Community Charter, the remainder of the meeting will be held In Camera to consider one item regarding 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
(b) In accordance with Section 90(2) of the Community Charter, the remainder of the meeting will be held In Camera to consider 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.
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR STOCK SECONDED: COUNCILLOR BROWNE
262 That the meeting commencing at 9:08 p.m. be closed to the public. CARRIED
RISE AND REPORT
Council rose and reported on the following motion;
Clerk Mayor
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39-IC That the application from Ross Imrie by received and he be appointed to the Parks Advisory Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCMURPHY SECONDED: COUNCILLOR BROWNE
263 That the meeting be adjourned at 9:34 p.m. CARRIED
CERTIFIED CORRECT APPROVED AND CONFIRMED
Curt Kingsley Alice Finall Manager of Corporate Services Mayor
Clerk Mayor
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District of North Saanich 2014 Budget Appendix I Grant In Aid Requests for 2014
Staff Recommendation Council Approved ORGANIZATION Granted in 2013 Requested in 2014 2014 2014 Returning Applicants in 2014 Beacon Community Services - Youth Employment Program 1,500 2,000 1,500 1,500 Beacon Community Services - Volunteer Services 1,500 2,000 1,500 1,500 British Columbia Aviation Museum 200 500 200 500 Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 Friends of Dominion Brook Park 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 Gtr Victoria Bike to Work Society 200 200 200 200 Navy League of Canada - Saanich Peninsula Branch (Cadets) 1,500 1,500 1,500 2,000 Need 2 Suicide Prevention Education & Support 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 Palm Court Light Orchestra 500 500 500 500 Peninsula Celebrations Society 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,500 Peninsula Dry Grad Society/Parklands & Stellys 500 1,500 500 500 Peninsula Streams Society - Core Funding 5,000 10,000 5,000 5,500 Peninsula Streams Society - Creatures of Habitat 1,000 2,000 1,000 1,500 Saanich Marine Rescue Society 2,500 5,000 2,500 2,500 Saanich Peninsula Piranha Swim Club 1,000 2,500 1,000 1,000 Saanich Inlet Lifeboat Society 1,250 4,000 1,250 1,750 Sidney Museum & Archives (Society of Saanich Pen. Museums) 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 Sponsoring Committee Society - 676 Kittyhawk Air Cadet Squadron 1,500 2,000 1,500 2,000 Volunteer Victoria 200 600 200 200 Sub-total 29,350 45,300 29,350 32,650 New Applicants in 2014 Farmer 2 Farmer 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 Cats Cradle Animal Rescue 0 5,000 Parkland Alumni Association 0 8,000 250 Vancouver Island South Film & Media Commission 0 1,000 Sub-total 0 15,000 1,000 1,250 Non-returning applicants in 2014 Canadian Search & Disaster Dog Association 600 0 0 Laren Society: Journey from the Inside Out 200 0 0 Peninsula Stroke Recovery & Activity Centre 500 0 0 Saanich Community Legacy Foundation - Little Spirits Garden 200 0 0 SeaChange Marine Conservation Society 1,800 0 0 Sidney Anglers Association 1,000 0 0 Target Theatre Society 250 0 0 Sub-total 4,550 0 0 0
TOTAL 33,900 60,300 30,350 33,900
PROPOSED BUDGET 33,900 33,900 33,900 33,900
BUDGET REMAINING FOR GRANTS IN AID 3,550 0
Clerk Mayor
Page 23 of 130 Page 24 of 130 Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Municipal Council of the District North Saanich Monday, May 12, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor A. Finall Councillors D. Browne (6:10) T. Daly C. McBride E. McMurphy C. Mearns C. Stock ABSENT: ATTENDING: Chief Administrative Officer R. Buchan Director of Financial Services T. Flynn Director of Planning and Community Services M. Brodrick (7:02) Revenue Manager S. Munro Manager of Corporate Services C. Kingsley Deputy Clerk L. Coburn
The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council added a public participation period to the agenda.
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR STOCK SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MCMURPHY
264 That the agenda be approved as amended. CARRIED
IN CAMERA
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCMURPHY SECONDED: COUNCILLOR STOCK
265 That, in accordance with Section 90(1) of the Community Charter, part of the meeting commencing at 6:01 p.m. will be held In Camera to consider two items regarding labour relations or other employee relations and one item regarding the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. CARRIED MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR STOCK
Clerk Mayor
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266 That the meeting be recessed at 6:50 p.m. until the close of Committee of the Whole.
CARRIED The meeting was resumed at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 (2011), Amendment Bylaw No. 1325 (2013)
Mayor Finall called the Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 1325 to order at 7:00 p.m. She advised that the purpose of the Hearing was to afford all persons who believed their interest in property may be affected by Bylaw No. 1325, being “North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255, Amendment Bylaw No. 1325 (2013)” an opportunity to be heard and to make written submissions. She then outlined the procedure for the Public Hearing and called for those who wished to address Council on this matter to do so.
M. Mawson, 7942 Polo Park Crescent, representing the owners, provided a summary of the history of the rezoning request for 9160 East Saanich Road. He noted that all pre-conditions required by staff and approved by Council have been fulfilled.
Mayor Finall called three times for anyone who wished to speak on the matter to do so. As there was no one else in attendance who wished to make a presentation regarding Bylaw No. 1325, the Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 1325 was declared closed at 7:05 p.m.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD
As there was no one who wished to address Council the public participation period was closed at 7:08 p.m.
REPORTS
Council Acceptance and Approval of 2013 Audited Financial Statements Report dated May 6, 2014 from the Director of Financial Services
The Director of Financial Services gave a presentation on her report dated May 6, 2014.
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MEARNS SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE
267 That the 2013 Audited Financial Statements be received. CARRIED
BYLAWS
a) North Saanich Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1360 (2014)
Councillor Daly left the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
Clerk Mayor
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MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR STOCK SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE
268 That North Saanich Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1360 (2014) be finally adopted, signed by the Mayor and the Corporate Officer and sealed with the Corporate Seal. CARRIED
b) North Saanich Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1361 (2014)
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BROWNE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR STOCK
269 That North Saanich Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1361 (2014) be finally adopted, signed by the Mayor and the Corporate Officer and sealed with the Corporate Seal. CARRIED Councillor Daly returned at 7:35 p.m.
c) North Saanich Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 118 (1971), Amendment Bylaw No. 1362 (2014)
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR STOCK SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE
270 That North Saanich Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 118 (1971), Amendment Bylaw No. 1362 (2014) be finally adopted, signed by the Mayor and the Corporate Officer and sealed with the Corporate Seal. CARRIED
d) North Saanich Southeast Quadrant Sewer Collection System Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1033 (2003), Amendment Bylaw No. 1363 (2014)
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR STOCK SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE
271 That North Saanich Southeast Quadrant Sewer Collection System Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1033 (2003), Amendment Bylaw No. 1363 (2014) be finally adopted, signed by the Mayor and the Corporate Officer and sealed with the Corporate Seal. CARRIED
e) North Saanich Deep Cove/Patricia Bay/McDonald Park Sewer Collection System Local Area Service (Sewer Area No. 3) Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1140 (2007), Amendment Bylaw No. 1364 (2014)
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BROWNE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MEARNS
Clerk Mayor
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272 That North Saanich Deep Cove/Patricia Bay/McDonald Park Sewer Collection System Local Area Service (Sewer Area No. 3) Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1140 (2007), Amendment Bylaw No. 1364 (2014)) be finally adopted, signed by the Mayor and the Corporate Officer and sealed with the Corporate Seal. CARRIED
f) North Saanich Sewer Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1002 (2002), Amendment Bylaw No. 1365 (2014)
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR STOCK SECONDED: COUNCILLOR BROWNE
273 That North Saanich Sewer Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1002 (2002), Amendment Bylaw No. 1365 (2014) be finally adopted, signed by the Mayor and the Corporate Officer and sealed with the Corporate Seal. CARRIED
g) North Saanich Elections Procedure Bylaw No. 1358 (2014)
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR STOCK SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MCMURPHY
274 That third reading of North Saanich Elections Procedure Bylaw No. 1358 (2014) be rescinded.
CARRIED MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCMURPHY SECONDED: COUNCILLOR STOCK
275 That North Saanich Elections Procedure Bylaw No. 1358 (2014) be amended at second reading by striking section 6(2). CARRIED MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCMURPHY SECONDED: COUNCILLOR BROWNE
276 That North Saanich Elections Procedure Bylaw No. 1358 (2014) be read a third time as amended.
CARRIED
BYLAWS CONTINUED
h) North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 (2011), Amendment Bylaw No. 1325 (2013) [re: 9160 East Saanich Road]
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCMURPHY SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MEARNS
Clerk Mayor
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277 That North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 (2011), Amendment Bylaw No. 1325 (2013) be read a third time. CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
Notice dated April 24, 2014 from G. Horth, General Manager, Capital Region Emergency Services Telecommunications (CREST) Incorporated regarding Annual General Meeting.
Councillor Browne confirmed that he will attend the CREST Annual General meeting.
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR STOCK SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MEARNS
278 That the meeting be recessed at 7:40 p.m. CARRIED
The part of the meeting closed to the public under s. 90(1) of the Community Charter resumed at 9:40 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BROWNE SECONDED: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE
279 That the meeting be adjourned at 9:53 p.m. CARRIED
CERTIFIED CORRECT APPROVED AND CONFIRMED
Curt Kingsley Alice Finall Manager, Corporate Services Mayor
Clerk Mayor
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From: Clinton Ekdahl
Please find attached a letter I wish to be sent to Council for their review at their next meeting. Thank you.
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Good day Your Worship and Councillors:
Over five years ago, I began an ambitious campaign to change the world and to transform the way people viewed their place in it. This is the fifth time I have written to this Council; and I hope that you will continue to be a part of the change I speak of. I write again about the alarming Honey Bee decline in Canada.
Many people have yet to realise how important Honey Bees are to our way of life. This is troubling because Honey Bees are responsible for a third of all food we eat. Honey Bees are responsible for 70 percent of our food crop pollination. They are also critical in dairy, beef and pork production. They are a keystone species; the very cornerstone to the sustainability of our agriculture and the primary basis of stability for our fragile environment. This issue is ever more severe because Honey Bees continue to die at alarming and catastrophic rates in Canada and in every country where they are raised.
There are many explanations offered to illuminate causes of Honey Bee disappearances. The most sinister among them is irresponsible pesticide use, such as neonicotinoids: clothianidin, thiamethoxam and imidacloprid. This matter is currently a source of passionate debate between Canadian Beekeepers and Federal and Provincial Governments. Yet, the average person continues to be left in the dark regarding these concerns which have direct and profound impact on the health of not only wildlife but all citizens of this country. Bernard Vallat, the Director-General of The World Organisation for Animal Health, warned, that "Bees contribute to global food security, and their extinction would represent a terrible biological disaster." Indeed, the demise of the Honey Bee would ensure the extinction of thousands of dependant animal and plant species, bring about the collapse of the food chain and guarantee the destruction of sustainable agriculture, our economy and the environment. As Honey Bees continue to perish, this represents a severe threat to the security of our Nation.
According to the Canadian Honey Council, "The value of honey bees to pollination of crops is estimated at over $2 billion annually." The Canadian Association of Professional Apiarists (CAPA) suggested that Canada sustained a national average of honey bee deaths of 29.3 % in 2011. Another source indicated that in 2012 almost 99,000 hives died or became unproductive. Also according to CAPA, in 2013 the national average of honey bee deaths was 28.6%. This same 2013 report confirms that one Canadian province lost almost half of its bees and no province was shown to have a sustainable loss of 15% or lower. The national loss of honey bees is twice what is considered sustainable. Alarmingly, Honey Bees have been disappearing at
Page 32 of 130 percentages considered unsustainable for over fifteen years. Yet, the populace is largely unaware of this threat or what it truly represents.
The primary of all known solutions to this crisis is education, awareness and proactive government participation. Without understanding that there is a problem, we have seen that the general public will take for granted the severity of this global crisis. It is for this reason that I began the "Day of the Honey Bee" campaign in 2009. While it proudly originated in Saskatoon Saskatchewan, it did not end until it spread from coast to coast and found root in provinces and municipalities representing over 25% of the country. I had an inspired dream that if municipal governments across Canada were to be unified by a collective, singular proclamation in dedication to the Honey Bee, that more people, through media attention, would be made aware of their alarming decline ...... And resolve to take necessary action to save this critically important creature and prevent a permanent loss of color and vitality in our world. It was further hoped that this support would galvanise the Federal Government to take necessary steps to safeguard this important insect pollinator.
With the support of over 70 municipal governments, May 29, 2010 was recognised as the first annual "Day of the Honey Bee". It was recognised in official declaration by three provinces- Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia. This important venture was also recorded in the Legislative Assembly Hansard of Alberta.
The Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada suggested, "That the Government (of Canada) follow in the footsteps of the Province of Saskatchewan ...... by proclaiming May 29, 2010 as the National Day of the Honey Bee and that this be reported to the House." As a result, "Day of the Honey Bee" is currently a Motion in the House of Commons, submitted by Mr. Alex Atamanenko, Member of Parliament for BC Southern Interior.
In 2011, "Day of the Honey Bee" was endorsed for a second time by Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia; and supported by 163 municipal governments across Canada. In 2012, this day was celebrated by three provinces; and 179 municipal governments; while many were issued in perpetuity! Last year, almost 200 municipal governments issued a proclamation and this day was an even greater success. Additionally, many municipalities sent letters of endorsement to their Provincial Government and the Federal Government of Canada, calling for a declaration of a new National Day in Canada. In other words, since 2010 there have been 328 municipal governments and 3 provincial governments which have supported "Day of the Honey Bee"- or what represents almost 30% of Canada.
Furthermore, because of this amazing support, more people learned about the plight of Honey Bees. All across Canada, hundreds of activities and events were
Page 33 of 130 planned for May 29th and the week surrounding this date. The potential that this day possesses is undeniable. If given official support by this Council "Day of the Honey Bee" can serve to educate the people, stimulate local economy, farmer's markets and fairs; produce revenue for local beekeepers, as well as generate research funding.
Nonetheless, even though almost a third of the population of Canada has supported the establishment of this day, I have not been able to gain the same level of success with many other Provincial Governments or the Federal Government of Canada. However, it is my hope that with my words, you may contribute to this continued success with the wisdom and authority your station affords.
And now therefore, I do humbly request the following:
(a) That your Worship and Council, on behalf of your citizenry, resolve to proclaim May 29th, 2014 as the fifth annual "Day of the Honey Bee;" and, further, if bylaw allows, that this proclamation be issued in perpetuity (see sample Proclamation below); (b) That in the event proclamations are not issued as a matter of policy, that your Worship and Council please consider, for the purposes of educational awareness, making an exemption to that policy in order to greater serve the broader public interest; (c) That if there is a municipal ban on beekeeping within your influence, that in collaboration with your provincial apiarist and respecting provincial regulations, that your Worship and Council resolve to lift this ban and formally sanction "backyard" or hobbyist beekeeping within your jurisdiction; (d) That your Worship and Council resolve to support the establishment of a recognised "Day of the Honey Bee" by your Provincial Government, by writing a letter of endorsement to your respective Member of the Legislative Assembly, and the Minister of Agriculture for your province and your local media (See Form Letter below). (e) That your Worship and Council resolve to support a recognised "National Day of the Honey Bee" by the Federal Government of Canada, by writing a letter of endorsement to your respective Members of Parliament, to Alex Atamanenko, Member of Parliament for BC Southern Interior. [email protected]; and the Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (See Form Letter below). (f) And that in the event a proclamation, endorsement and or response are issued, that the original be sent to the address and contact information provided in this correspondence below; for the purpose of keeping accurate tally and record; and that if copies of your response are to be sent to apiarists, beekeeper-groups or other parties, that they be given copies.
Page 34 of 130 By these requests, it is my goal that through collective proclamation, more of your citizenry will be made aware of the dire threats facing the Honey Bee; not only in your region but your province, across Canada and the world.
I thank you for your time and your considerations,
Sincerely,
Clinton Shane Ekdahl Founder of "Day of the Honey Bee" 1040 University Drive Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N-OK3 1 (306) 651- 3955 (Residence) 1 (306) 381-3172 (Cell) [email protected]
Page 35 of 130 Sample Proclamation:
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Clinton Shane Ekdahl has applied to Council to proclaim May 29, 2014 as Day of
the Honey Bee and that this day serves the broader public interest; herea.r1 A third of all the food Mankind consumes exists because of the tireless work of Honey Bees and seventy percent of our food crops are pollinated and partially, if not completely, dependent upon this keystone species; herea.r1 Honey Bees are disappearing at alarming and unsustainable rates all over the world for reasons not fully explained by science; but with the most likely cause being pesticides; herea.r, Survival of the Honey Bee is surely linked with our own; herea.r1 This issue transcends all trivial human barriers of nationality, language, skin color, income, identity, ability, disability, sexuality, gender, religion, age, politics or membership; herea.r1 328 jurisdictions representing almost 30 percent of Canadians have already endeavored to support "Day of the Honey Bee;"
W'Jfi'ere.fore 1 I, ------Mayor of ------do hereby declare May 29, 2014 as "Day of the Honey Bee" and in issuing this proclamation, ask our citizens to recognise this day.
Official Municipal Seal.
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The Honourable Gerry Ritz Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 1341 Baseline Road Ottawa, Ontario K1A OC5:
(c.c. This to your respective Members of the Legislative Assembly and the Minister of Agriculture for your province and your local media.)
Dear Honourable Gerry Ritz,
I, (Your name here), the Mayor of, (Your municipality name here) share a vision with the Founder of "Day of the Honey Bee," Clinton Shane Ekdahl of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, of a future that requires change. We have received correspondence from Mr. Ekdahl that has convinced us of the merits of supporting a federally recognised "National Day of the Honey Bee" in Canada.
By the authority of my Office, I can speak for the citizens of (Your Municipality name here) and we have endeavored to support this important venture by issuing a Proclamation supporting "Day of the Honey Bee" in our jurisdiction. We have taken this important step because many people still do not realise how important the Honey Bee is to our way of life. This is troubling because Honey Bees are responsible for one of every three bites of food we eat and they are responsible for a vast percent of our food crop pollination. Like Mr. Ekdahl, we agree that Honey Bees are a keystone species; the very cornerstone to the sustainability of our agriculture and the basis of stability for our fragile environment. However, Honey Bees are dying at rates that are not sustainable or acceptable.
Mr. Ekdahl has informed us that there are many explanations offered to shed light on the cause or causes of Honey Bee disappearances; foremost among them being irresponsible pesticide use, such as neonicotinoids: clothianidin, thiamethoxam and imidacloprid. Yet, the average person has been left in the dark regarding these concerns which have direct and profound impact on the health of not only wildlife but all citizens of this country. We wonder what safeguards the Federal Government is taking to ensure the safety and survival of this critically important species.
We believe that the primary of all known solutions is education, awareness and active governmental participation in a resolution to this crisis. We have resolved to take more necessary action to advance education and awareness of the issues facing the
Page 39 of 130 Honey Bee by participating in the "Day of the Honey Bee" initiative and informing our citizens of their importance.
We have joined 327 other jurisdictions, by issuing a Proclamation dedicated to the Honey Bee and we are among almost 30 percent of the population of Canada that has already supported this venture since its inception in 2010.
Because of our support, more people will learn about the plight of Honey Bees. (If you want to add anything specific that the Council or the community is doing this May 29th, you can detail it here) The potential that this day possesses to stimulate our local economy, farmer's markets and generate revenue for thousands of beekeepers; as well as produce research funding, if given official support by the Federal Government, is encouraging as well as incontrovertible.
And now therefore, I (Your Name Here) the Mayor of (Name of municipality) and with full support of Council and our Citizenry do humbly request:
(g) That your Honour, on behalf of all Canadian citizens, resolve to proclaim May 29th, 2014 as the first annual "National Day of the Honey Bee;" and that this proclamation be issued in perpetuity for the benefit of all future generations; (h) That, for the purposes of assisting Honey Bee survival, vitality and species continuation, a public statement be issued from your Office encouraging municipal governments to antiquate Beekeeping prohibitions and encourage "backyard" or "Hobbyist" beekeeping across Canada; (i) That in immediate moratorium be placed on Neonicotinoid pesticides until their safe use is ensured; U) That in the event a proclamation and or response are issued, that it be made public so that all Canadian citizens understand the impact that Honey Bees have on our way of life and the consequences that we would face, should their disappearances continue.
By these requests, it is our collective goal that through such proclamation, more of the populace will be made aware of the dire threats facing the Honey Bee across Canada and the world.
I thank you for your time and your considerations,
Sincerely,
(Signature Here)
(Official Municipal Seal Here)
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Dear Mayor and Council, I am writing to you to bring attention to a problem we have expenencmg for some time. The problem is that of pollution in our environment as a result of the horses that are frequently ridden around our neighborhood. We have lived here for the past 25 years and it is a beautiful area. I have routinely cleaned up the mess left along the front and down the trail at one side of our property. It has become a little busier over the years and from time to time as the weather improves it becomes worse to the point that we have had visitors complaining that they cant drive down John Road without getting horse manure all over the cars. Please don't get the wrong idea that we object to the presence of the horses. That is not the case. We actually enjoy seeing them in the area. The issue is that the droppings left behind are quite extensive as can be seen in the DVD I have enclosed. We always afford maximum consideration to the horses when we pass in the cars and slow down so as not to scare the animals or jeopardize the riders in any way. We are only asking for that same consideration from the people riding the horses that they clean up after themselves. It is not my job and really I have had enough of it after 25 years. The majority of the folk riding the area do not actually live here and I am certain they would complain very loudly if we were to go into their neighborhoods and leave this kind of mess. Perhaps they could employ a teenager to go around after each weekend and clean up the roads and trails. The manure could even be sold as fertilizer as I often see it fore sale at the roadside. This would not be a major problem to solve but I think it is time for the horse lovers to take this responsibility. There is an associated problem with dogs but far less so than the horses due to the amount of excrement they produce. Ironically I have heard horse riders complaining about the dog droppings along the trail. I hope that we can reach a suitable resolution to this problem. I look forward to your response.
Yours Truly, Martin and Charlene Enright. 1341 John Road. Sidney B.C. V8L 5S8
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May 7, 2014
Her Worship Alice Finall Mayor of the District of North Saanich 1620 Mills Road North Saanich BC V8L 5S9
Dear Mayor Finall and Councillors:
I am writing to follow-up on the Honourable Suzanne Anton's letter of May 2, 2014, regarding the province-wide Earthquake Preparedness Consultation, chaired by Mr. Henry Renteria (the Chair), former director of California's Office of Emergency Services. The goal of this initiative is to develop recommendations for government on improving British Columbians' preparedness for a disastrous seismic event (See attached Backgrounder document).
A cornerstone of this process will be engagement of local authorities and First Nations through meetings in selected communities between May and July 2014. The goal of these meetings will be to provide the Chair with an opportunity to cooperatively identify top priority issues and recommendations with respect to catastrophic earthquake preparedness. A list of questions which will be used to stimulate discussions during these meetings is attached.
It is worth noting that many coastal communities have already provided extensive valuable feedback to Emergency Management British Columbia (EMBC) regarding earthquake and tsunami preparedness issues and priorities. Most recently, the 2014 Community Earthquake and Tsunami Fora served to highlight the continued need for individual awareness and ongoing preparedness efforts. Specific feedback from these fora, and from previous engagement on this issue, has already been provided by EMBC to the Chair, to help inform further discussion.
Attached is a schedule of upcoming Earthquake Preparedness Consultation meetings in communities. I encourage you to arrange for representation at the meeting closest to your community, and to provide feedback as the consultation process unfolds.
Each meeting will include:
1. An introductory briefing on the Earthquake Preparedness Consultation. 2. Group (and/or small group) discussion beginning with the questions attached. 3. A summary of top issues/recommendations. .../2
Ministry of Justice Office of the Assistant Deputy Minister Mailing Address: Location: Emergency Management BC PO Box 9201 STN PROV GOVT Block A- Suite 200 Victoria BC V8W 9J1 2261 Keating X Road Saanichton BC V8M 2A5 Telephone: 250 952-5013 Facsimile: 250 952-4871
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Please note that in the Capital Regional District, Metro Vancouver, and in the Fraser Valley Regional District, separate meetings have been provided for senior officials/senior representatives due to the large number of expected participants.
RSVPs including name, title, and the specific meeting to be attended, can be sent to the following e-mail: ([email protected]). Please refer to the attached schedule for the maximum number of representatives per organization, and the RSVP deadline for each meeting. If space permits, EMBC staff will contact you to identify additional representatives you may wish to include.
Local authority and First Nations representatives unable to attend at a scheduled community session are encouraged to: a) Provide written responses to the attached guiding questions, or submit any other applicable input through [email protected] or, b) Contact the EMBC project lead, Mr. Cameron Lewis (250-952-5040 or [email protected]) to discuss alternative means of providing feedback.
Any questions regarding this initiative can also be directed to Mr. Lewis.
Preparing British Columbia for a catastrophic earthquake and/or tsunami is a priority activity for EMBC. I look forward to your input as we collectively and jointly work to enhance our preparedness.
Thank you for your support. Since� � // !.{}/I_{� Al/l t}1{jt:t:::::::fttu ··--·--�;;" J:�r--I, -- Patrick B. QuealeY. , Assistant Deputy Minister pc: Mr. Rob Buchan, Chief Administrative Officer
Attachments:
• Earthquake Preparedness Consultation Backgrounder
• Community Meeting Schedule
• Earthquake Preparedness Consultation: Discussion Questions
Page 44 of 130 Earthquake Preparedness Consultation 2014 Bacl On March 25, 2014, the Auditor General of British Columbia released the report titled "Catastrophic Earthquake Preparedness" which focuses on Emergency Management BC's (EMBC's) planning and reporting with respect to this eventuality. The report includes nine recommendations to government. The Ministry of Justice has accepted all nine of the Auditor General's recommendations and action is being taken to address the recommendations. (See the recommendations and the Ministry of Justice's responses in the Auditor General's full report http://www.bcauditor.com/pubs). However, it is worth noting that the Auditor General's report focuses only on one part of British Columbia's emergency management system- EMBC. In British Columbia, emergency management is a shared responsibility between the public, all levels of government, and numerous stakeholders. Thus, enhancing British Columbia's preparedness for a catastrophic earthquake will necessarily involve all parties. On March 11, 2014, it was announced that during the April to July timeframe, there will be extensive consultation with British Columbia stakeholders regarding issues, priorities, and opportunities in the area of catastrophic earthquake preparedness. These consultations will culminate in a report, with recommendations, to the BC Government by the end of the year. Mr. Henry Renteria (the Chair), former Director of California's Office of Emergency Services, will lead this consultation. The following link provides a news release and project Terms of Reference, etc: (http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2014/03/earthquake-consultation-to-improve-public safety.html ). Please feel free to share this news release and the terms of reference with other interested stakeholders. Work is currently underway to identify the specific stakeholders that the Chair will reach out to. Geographically, the Earthquake Preparedness Consultation (the Consultation) will be focussed on areas at highest risk for catastrophic earthquake, but input from stakeholders across BC is welcomed. The Consultation is just one line of effort within EMBC that is contributing to enhanced preparedness for a catastrophic earthquake. There are essentially three lines of enhanced effort in this regard, in addition to ongoing EMBC activities that contribute to catastrophic event preparedness: 1. The Consultation chaired by Mr. Henry Renteria (discussed above). 2. A public education campaign focused on earthquake preparedness, to be launched this summer. This campaign will be a joint effort between EMBC and Government Communications and Public Engagement within the provincial government. Planning for Page 45 of 130 this campaign is underway. Questions can be directed to EMBC's public education coordinator, Ms. l With respect to #1 above, the Consultation, EMBC and the Chair are currently in the process of arranging for meetings and other stakeholder feedback opportunities. Questions or suggestions can be directed to the EMBC project lead, Mr. Cameron Lewis (250-952-5040 or [email protected]). Page 46 of 130 Earthquake Preparedness Consultation: COMMUNITY SESSIONS- Locations and Venues May-July 2014 . . ' - . Venue - - Groups Date Time Location - Size tm'IW Nelson/ Revelstoke/ 27 Tues 1:00pm -3:00pm May 20,2014 etc. Conference Call Prince George/ Ft St. Fo ur (4) 10:00am- noo n Jo hn/ Fraser Ft. representative May 20,2014 > Conference Call Lo cal Go vt & First 1'0 28 Wed George/etc. maximum per 2 Nations staff reps. Cariboo/Bella Coola/ lo cal authority 1:00pm- 3:00pm May 20,2014 etc. Conference Call or First Nation Co ast Capri Hotel 29 Thurs 10:00am- noo n Kelowna May20,2014 1171 HarveyAvenue, Kelowna - .___,...___ - -- ...... __.... ------.. - ·�-- .. I. � • - ....., - ,. " - - - - � - � - �- Best Western 17 Tues 2:00pm-4:00pm Terrace May 27, 2014 4553 Greig Avenue,Terrace, Fo ur (4) Prince Rupert Hotel representative QJ 10:00am- noo n Prince Rupert Local Go vt & First May 27,2014 c: 18 Wed :::l 118-6th St. Prince Rupert maximum per ...., Nations staff reps. lo cal authority Eric Ro ss Roo m or First Nation 19 Thurs 10:00am- noo n Queen Charlotte Charlotte Co mmunity Centre May 27, 2014 134 Bay Street :..:l I c� • --- -� � - - . - ··- . ··-" -- - -·- . . - � - -· - ·-- -- " ' - •. - I - --· � -- . - � � ... - .. -- •;• -- . - • RSVP to [email protected] by session RSVP date listed in above. table Page 47 of 130 Page 11 May 5, 2014 EMBC- Earthquake Preparedness Consultation 2014 Earthquake Preparedness Consultation: COMMUNITY SESSIONS- Locations and Venues Cont. May- July 2014 ... tiOOGw - Date Time Location Venue Group Size 10:00am- Nanaimo Co nference Centre Nanaimo June 17, 2014 11:30am 101 Go rdon Street, Nanaimo 8 Tues Best Western Barclay Ho tel Fo ur (4) 3:00pm- 4:30pm Po rt Alberni representative June 17, 2014 42 77 Stamp Ave. Po rt Alberni Local Govt & First maximum per Co mo x Valley Regional District Nations staff reps. 8:30am - lO:OOam Co urtenay local authority June 17, 2014 600 Co mo x Ro ad, Courtenay or First Nation 9 Wed Po rt McNeill Regional Arena 3:00pm- 4:30pm Po rt McNeill June 17, 2014 2205 Campbell Way, Po rt McNeill Three (3) • Mayors/ representative June 17, 2014 CRD Grand Pacific Co uncillor/ CA O/ 8:30am - 10:30am maximum per (Morning Session) 463 Belleville Street,Victoria • Chief/ Co uncillor/ Please Note: ::: lo cal authority ::::s 11 Fri Other AM Session ... or First Nation June 17, 2014 CRD Grand Pacific 1:00pm -4:00pm 463 Belleville Street,Vict oria (A fternoo n Session) Fo ur (4) Please Note: representative PM Session Justice Institute of BC Lo cal Go vt & First 9:00am- noo n maximum per 15 Tues New Westminster Nations staff reps. June 24, 2014 715 McBride Blvd, New Westminster lo cal authority or First Nation Ramada Plaza Abbotsford Hotel & 16 Wed 9:00am-noo n Abbotsford June 24, 2014 Co nference Centre I Fraser Valley Regional District 45950 Three (3) 21 Man lO:OOam- noo n Chilliwack • Mayors/ June 30, 2014 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack representative I Co uncillor/ CA O/ maximum per Metro Vancouver • Chief/ Co uncillor/ 22 Tues 10:00am-noo n Burnaby lo cal authority June 30, 2014 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby Other or First Nation -· - . c '-. ... - . - � --[_r- -· .. --"'-- - ·- - - - . -- _...__.,__::;__ • RSVP to [email protected] by session RSVP in table date listed above. Page 48 of 130 Page I 2 May 5, 2014 EMBC- Earthquake Preparedness Consultation 2014 2014 Earthqual Discussion Questions The Earthquake Preparedness Consultation, initiated by the provincial government, is collecting input from stakeholders across British Columbia regarding how British Columbians can become more prepared for a catastrophic earthquake. The Chair, Mr. Henry Renteria, will be providing recommendations to the provincial government, by December 31, 2014, based on this stakeholder input. While these recommendations will be delivered to the provincial government, preparedness is a shared responsibility between all stakeholders, including the public, all levels of government, non governmental organizations, and the private sector. Thus, these recommendations are expected to consider actions by a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders. The questions below are intended to provide a starting place for a discussion of top challenges, opportunities, and priorities with respect to British Columbia's earthquake preparedness. 1. In your opinion, is your community adequately prepared for a catastrophic earthquake? a. If not, what would you say are the top three preparedness gaps or challenges? b. What specific recommendations would you offer to address these gaps or challenges? 2. In your opinion, is British Columbia as a whole adequately prepared for a catastrophic earthquake? a. If not, what would you say are the top three preparedness gaps or challenges? b. What specific recommendations would you offer to address these gaps or challenges? Page 1 of 2 Page 49 of 130 3. Given the importance of individual and family preparedness for disasters such as a catastrophic earthquake, are there specific recommendations you could offer for increasing the public's preparedness? 4. Are there key policy issues which should be addressed by governments as part of enhancing British Columbians' preparedness for a catastrophic earthquake? (e.g. legislative or regulatory changes, changes to land use planning policies, changes to financial compensation provisions, industry regulation, etc.). If so, what are the top issues, and what recommendations would you offer? 5. How can alignment of disaster preparedness plans and activities between different governments, agencies and stakeholders be enhanced? 6. To ensure that progress and successes to date on enhancing earthquake preparedness in British Columbia are recognized, are there particular projects or best practices that should be acknowledged and built upon? 7. Is there additional information or perspective you would like to bring to the Chair's attention? Page 2 of 2 Page 50 of 130 B.C. 200- 5118 Joyce Street Jim Sinclair Vancouver, BC V5R 4H1 President FEDERATION TEL (604) 430-1421 Irene Lanzinger OF LABOUR FAX (604) 430-5917 Secretary-Treasurer {CLC) Website: www.bcfed.ca BCFED E-Mail: [email protected] Mayor CAO /. May 8, 2014 l Corporate Officef .. \ : ! • ' . i ) l i AcriON �tilAgenda ,... , , ,, l' 1,, , U}l Mayor Alice Finall r ----· t· ,J I • ·t - 0 Info Pk District North Saanich .. 0 Reading File 1620 Mills Road l;,"'" t 1 "f ,m H ·�,\'lr Dear Mayor: Re: Commitment to BC Shipbuilding Industry Institutional procurement is a powerful, and often underutilized, economic development strategy. Over the past three or four years, both the federal government and the BC government have adopted new industrial development strategies aimed at renewal of the BC shipbuilding and repair industry and its skilled workforce. In a report produced by the Columbia Institute "Made-in-BC Ferries, the economic benefits of local ship procurement", March 2014, economic modeling shows there are significant social and economic benefits of building new ships in BC. In July 2013, BC Ferries announced it will put three new intermediate class ferries into service by 2016/2017. The economic modeling results showed the following direct, indirect and induced impacts of BC shipyard construction of the three ferries: • A cumulative increase in provincial real gross domestic product (GOP) of $378.5 million (2013 dollars); • A $200 million increase in consumer expenditure; • An average annual increase in employment of 1 ,063 workers over three years; • A $249.7 million increase in personal disposable income; • An increase in government tax revenue of $66 million at the federal level and $36 million at the provincial level; and • For every 100 jobs created in the BC shipyard and repair industry, an additional 135 jobs are created in the province. As well, the renewal of a skilled shipbuilding and repair labour force is also integral to the BC government's new industrial strategy to rebuild a once burgeoning marine manufacturing sector in BC. One action leading to this renewal would be to mandate the percentage of apprenticeships required on major public projects. The LNG Working Page 51 of 130 May 8, 2014 Page 2 Commitment to BC Shipbuilding Industry Group, for example, recommended that 25 percent of the overall workforce be apprentices on these projects and that government should consider having a minimum number of apprentices on public infrastructure projects. This recommendation was accepted by government. The federal government has made a commitment to the BC shipbuilding industry. We are asking that the provincial government share the same commitment. Coordination of federal and provincial procurement is essential to bring the full benefits of shipbuilding in British Columbia. In closing, we ask you to show support by passing a resolution requesting that the provincial government ensure that shipbuilding is done in British Columbia. Sincerely, JIM SINCLAIR GEORGE MACPHERSON President President B.C. Federation of Labour Shipyard General Workers' Federation of BC Encl. JS/mz/km 0500-141et js made-in-be ferries mayors/km/ �iifpe Page 52 of 130 Janice LeBlanc From: Carol Christopher 7968- 161A Street Surrey, B.C. V 4N OK3 May 20, 2014 <> Dear Sir or Madam: As you may be aware, the BC Ferry Authority has recently reduced a long-standing fare incentive to encourage BC seniors traveling at low-ridership times of the week from free to half regular fare. While this incentive was in place it led to increased tourist and family travel to Vancouver Island and the mainland. This resulted in revenue generation for the Ferry Corporation and its partners tlu·ough on-board and terminal retail sales. More importantly, it has brought more business to the entire Island economy as well as to mainland businesses by encouraging seniors travel between the Island and the mainland. The loss of this incentive as of April 1, 2014, while it may look like the Ferry Corporation is taking steps to increase revenue, will do the opposite. Please find attached a letter that is being sent to the B.C. FetTy Authority on behalf of the retired employees of WorkSafe BC requesting the return of free ferry fares for BC seniors riding between Monday and Thursday. We ask that you would add your voice to our campaign, by communicating your displeasure to the Ferry Authority over this matter. Not only are seniors being unjustly served by the ferry rate increase, but the economy of many mainland businesses and Vancouver Island communities including, but not limited to, Nanaimo and Victoria, are being harmed by this action by BC Ferries. Your help in this would be greatly appreciated. CIRCULA Thanlc you very much. Mayor 1-CAO Sincerely, Corpora e Officer Carol A. Christopher ACTION ti'councilAgenda Secretary � Workers' Compensation Board Retirees Association o Reading file . o staffaerommenda uon encl. c.c. Other Goverrunent Departments City Mayors Chambers of Commerce 1 Page 53 of 130 7968- 161A Street Surrey, B.C. V4N OK3 May 5, 2014 Mr. Mike Corrigan President & C.E.O. B.C. Ferry Authority Suite 500 1321 Blanshard Street Victoria, B.C. V8W OB7 Dear Sir: We, the undersigned Directors of the WCB Retirees Association, are writing on behalf of all ow· members to relay to you that, as a group of seniors, we are very disappointed with the recent ferry rate increase. We strongly support the return of the ferry being free for seniors riding between Monday and Thursday. Seniors today are active and those living on the West Coast of British Columbia rely heavily on the ferries to travel to Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, the Sw1shine Coast where many have retired, or the smaller islands. Some of our members on the mainland have family and/or friends on either Vancouver Island or one of the other islands, and with the increase in the ferry rate can no longer visit them as often as they would like. Additionally, many seniors attend various craft or music fairs, go camping, skiing, golfmg or fishing or take out of town visitors to Butchart Gardens. Conversely, many seniors Jiving on one of the Islands or the Sunshine Coast travel to the mainland to attend specialist appointments, undergo medical procedtU"es, visit grandchildren, attend the theater, or spm1s events. Many of them also travel to the United States, the interior of the Province and the rest of Canada, and if living on Vancouver Island, rely on the feny service to get them to the mainland. We believe the increase in ferry fares is a real hardship to those seniors Jiving on a modest pension. We believe the Joss of revenue from seniors' food purchases, coffees or meals in the cafetelia would offset any fare increase the Ferry Corporation will realize from increasing the seniors' ferry fare. We wonder if the loss of tourism to the Island· and to the mainland due to fewer p�ople riding the ferry was taken into consideration when the rates were changed. We would greatly appreciate if you would take our concerns into consideration and reinstate the free ferry rides for seniors from Monday to Thursday. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Maryanne Schultz Carol Sallenback Carol Christopher . .... / Presi�en� Treasurer // .V Secretary f , ? ' ,.{ ��J�� t'(�-:..1...: t o . ( A.)<_..d.r t.;., j1?' . L /�Ic.') .) Margaret �� Carole Peterson Wendy Pantages /) Director �/ Directm nLt,fll)!l<--t _.-u";¥T ' ·:i/ -/ J iinmcli�Lv-vV Eldon Johnson R Director re'1or Director �i 1 · I I � �"��l-� �'75:/��,_. JJ/11 Gat)' Spencer Director c. c. Other Government Departments/Officials City Mayors, Tourist Bltl"eaus Other Retiree Associations, C.A.R.P. ""· Page 54 of 130 �� District of ..� . North Saanich STAFF REPORT � To: Rob Buchan Date: May 19, 2014 Chief Administrative Officer From: John Post File: Various 3220 Sr. Building Inspector Re: Status of Section 57 Notices RECOMMENDATION(S): That Council maintain the current notices on title of properties registered under Section 57 of the Community Charter and only consider removal under conditions of section 58 of the Community Charter. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLICATIONS: The Strategic Plan of 2013 to 2015 lists under Operating Philosophy: 1) The District of North Saanich Council and staff will: 2) be ethical, open, honest and fair; 6) be consistent in application of policy, bylaws and regulations; 7) be flexible, innovative and progressive in our effortsto improve results while being tolerant of appropriate risks; PURPOSE: A motion was made at the March 3, 2014 Council meeting: 'That Council consider a review of all Section 57's presently shown on title of properties in North Saanich; this would include a complete inventory of these items prepared by staff." This report indicates how many Section 57 notices are on title of properties in the District. INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND: Section 57 of the Community Charter allows Council to consider a resolution that directs the Corporate Services Officer to file a notice in the Land Title Office when the Building Inspector provides a written recommendation that a Notice on Title should be filed where the following conditions are observed: a) Construction has begun on a property without a valid building permit b) Construction deficiencies noted during an inspection have not been corrected c) Covering construction without required inspections d) A permit has expired and the owner refuses to reapply for a new permit e) A required occupancy certificate has not been acquired to close off a building permit. A Notice on Title serves as notice to anyone searching the title of a property that the property in question may be in breach of local government bylaws or regulations. It is an enforcement tool and serves to encourage compliance with the District of North Saanich Bylaws, the BC Building Page 55 of 130 Rob Buchan, Chief Administrative Officer Page 2 Re: Section 57 notices Code and other building regulations and to reduce risk to the District of North Saanich for construction work done by property owners, business owners or contractors without building permits and inspections. A notice on title protects the District and taxpayers from liability that can be associated with the matter. The Notice on Title itself does not disclose the details of any breach of bylaw or regulations, but rather, specifies that further information may be obtained from the local government office. A notice on title does not prevent the sale of a property. There are currently 52 properties in the District with a Section 57 notice on title. The District started to register them in 2001 when it was determined that a large number of properties (over 400) had issues with lack of building permits, non-compliance with District bylaws or the BC Building Code or incomplete building permits. Most property owners that were identified have complied with the regulations and avoided having a notice placed on title. Many property owners who have had notices placed on title have taken out new building permits, corrected the infractions and had the notice removed from title. Attached as appendix A is section 57 and 58 of the Community Charter. Options: Council must: a) leave all section 57 notices on title or, b) authorize removal of an individual section 57 notice only when the property owner applies for removal and due consideration is given to the reason it was approved originally. (See section 58 of Community Charter in appendix B). FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: There is no cost to property owners for the filing or removal of a notice on title. The District's cost is approximately $30 for both registration and removal, not including staff time. LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: There is liability exposure for the District in instances where building permits have been issued but final approval through the inspection process has not been given. In situations where compliance has not been achieved, the best approach to limiting the District's liability is placing a Notice on the Title of the affected property. The District also has a duty of care with respect to future property owners in ensuring all available remedies have been sought to resolve all outstanding deficiencies on a building project. A Notice on Title alerts potential buyers prior to purchasing a property that there are outstanding deficiencies. SUMMARY/CONCLUSION: Section 57 notices are an effective way of informing any interested party that there are outstanding issues with a particular property. It is also an effective tool that assists staff in gaining compliance with District bylaws and the BC Building Code. Page 56 of 130 Rob Buchan, Chief Administrative Officer Page 3 Re: Section 57 notices RECOMMENDATION(S): That Council maintain the current notices on title of properties registered under Section 57 of the Community Charter and only consider removal under conditions of section 58 of the Community Charter. Appendix A- Section 57 and 58 from the Community Charter. Appendix B- Municipal Insurance Association opinion. Respectfully submitted, Concurrence: ob Buchan Chief Administrative Officer Concurrence: Mark Brodrick Director of Planning. Page 57 of 130 5/14/2014 Community Charter Note against land title that building regulations contravened 57 (1) A building inspector may recommend to the council that it consider a resolution · under subsection (3) if, during the course of carrying out duties, the building inspector (a) observes a condition, with respect to land or a building or other structure, that the inspector considers (i) results from the contravention of, or is in contravention of, (A) a municipal bylaw, (B) a Provincial building regulation, or (C) any other enactment that relates to the construction or safety of buildings or other structures, and (ii) that, as a result of the condition, a building or other structure is unsafe or is unlikely to be usable for its expected purpose during its normal lifetime, or (b) discovers that (i) something was done with respect to a building or other structure, or the construction of a building or other structure, that required a permit or an inspection under a bylaw, regulation or enactment referred to in paragraph (a) (i), and (ii) the permit was not obtained or the inspection not satisfactorily completed. (2) A recommendation under subsection (1) must be given in writing to the corporate officer, who must (a) give notice to the registered owner of the land to which the recommendation relates, and (b) after notice under paragraph (a), place the matter before the council. (3) After providing the building inspector and the owner an opportunity to be heard, the council may confirm the recommendations of the building inspector and pass a resolution directing the corporate officer to file a notice in the land title office stating that (a) a resolution relating to that land has been made under this section, and (b) further information about it may be inspected at the municipal hall. (4) The corporate officer must ensure that all records are available for the purpose of subsection (3) (b). (5) If the registrar of land titles receives a notice under subsection (3) and http:/fwww.bcla'NS.ca/ciiAx/documenULOC/complete/statreg/--%20C%20--/41_Community"/o20Charter%20[SBC%202003]%20c.%2026/00_AcV03026_03.l<111i#sec... 1/2 Page 58 of 130 5/14/2014 Community Charter payment of the prescribed fee, the registrar must make a note of the filing against the title to the land that is affected by the notice. (6) The note of a filing of a notice under this section is extinguished when a new title to the land is issued as a result of the deposit of a plan of subdivision or a strata plan. (7) In the event of any omission, mistake or misfeasance by the registrar or an employee of the registrar in relation to the making of a note of the filing under subsection (5), or a cancellation under section 58, after the notice is received by the land title office, (a) the registrar is not liable and neither the Provincial government nor the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia is liable vicariously, (a.1) the assurance fund or the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia as a nominal defendant is not liable under Part 19.1 of the Land Title Act, and (b) the assurance fund or the minister charged with the administration of the Land Title Act as a nominal defendant is not liable under Part 20 of the Land Title Act. (8) Neither the building inspector nor the municipality is liable for damage of any kind for the doing of anything, or the failure to do anything, under this section or section 58 that would have, but for this subsection, constituted a breach of duty to any person. (9) The authority under this section is in addition to any other action that a building inspector is authorized to take in respect of a matter referred to in subsection (1). http://w.Nw.bclalNS.ca/ciiAx/documenULOC/complete/statreg/--%20C%20--/41_CommunitY'/o20Charter%20[SBC%202003]%20c.%2026/00_AcU03026_03.m1#sec... 212 Page 59 of 130 5/14/2014 Corrm.JnityCharter Cancellation of note against land title 58 (1) On receiving a report from a building inspector that the condition that gave rise to the filing of the notice under section 57 (3) has been rectified, the corporate officer must file a cancellation notice and, on receiving the notice, the registrar of land titles must cancel the note against the title to which it relates. (2) An owner of land with respect to which a notice has been filed under section 57 (3), may apply to the council for a resolution that the note be cancelled. (3) After hearing an applicant under subsection (2), the council may pass a resolution directing the corporate officer to file a cancellation notice. ( 4) If a resolution has been passed under subsection (3), the corporate officer must file a cancellation notice in the land title office and, on receiving the notice, the registrar of land titles must cancel the note against the title to which it relates. (5) If the council does not pass a resolution under subsection (3), the owner may apply to the Supreme Court and notify the municipality to attend before the court to show cause why the note should not be cancelled. (6) On an application under subsection (5), after reviewing any evidence that the owner and the municipality may adduce, the court may make an order directing the registrar to cancel the note made under section 57 (5) and, on receiving the order, the registrar of land titles must cancel the note accordingly. http://wvw.J.bclam.ca/ciiAlddocumenVLOC/complete/statreg/--%20C%20--/41_Communit]%20Charter%20[SBC%202003)%20c.%2026/00_AcV03026_03.xrrl#sec... 1/1 Page 60 of 130 John Post From: Theresa Flynn Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 2:58 PM To: Rob Buchan; JohnPost Subject: Fwd: MIA Referral reSection 57 notice removal Attachments: Dunlop 57 notice removal request. pdf; ATT00001.htm Hi Read the last sentence in first paragraph. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Susan Ackerman Hi Theresa, I think that if the District removes theSection 57 notice, knowing that the code infraction has not been rectified, it opens itself up to increased liability exposure if a loss were to occur due to this infraction. As the infraction involves stairs this could mean a slip, trip and/or fall claim. It is also important to remember that it would make defending a claim very hard and that the District's deductible would be on the line for investigation/defense and/or indemnity costs. Please feel free to contact me if you wish to discuss this matter any further. Regards, Susan Ackerman, CIP, CRM Risk Management Advisor Municipal Insurance Association #390-1050 HomerStreet Vancouver, BC V6B 2W9 Phone: (604) 683-6266 Fax: (604) 683-6244 The information transmitted herein is confidential and may contain privileged information. It is intended solely for the person or entity to which it is addressed. Any review, retransmission, dissemination, taking of any action in reliance upon, or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please notify the sender and delete or destroy all digital and printed copies. 1 Page 61 of 130 From: Theresa Flynn [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2014 2:26PM To: Susan Ackerman Subject: FW: MIA Referral Good afternoon, Council is thinking about removing aSection 57 notice from a property without the building code violation being addressed. Would you be able to advise me on the possible risks on doing so before we write a report to council on the issue. Thank you. Theresa Flynn Director of Financial Services District of N01th Saanich Phone: 250-655-5496 From: JohnPost Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2014 2:10PM To: Theresa Flynn Subject: FW: MI A Referral From: Rob Buchan Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2014 11:39 AM To: Theresa Flynn Cc: JohnPost Subject: MIA Referral Hi Theresa John will be sending you copies of correspondence from Mr. Dunlop regarding aSection 57 notice removal request. Can you please ask MIA for their comments on any liability the district may incur if Council elects to remove the notice without addressing the building code issue. A quick turn around on this would be very helpful. Thanks Rob 2 Page 62 of 130 DISTRICT OF NORTH SAANICH Recommendations arising from the meeting of Committee of the Whole Monday, May 12, 2014 Vancouver Island Regional Library 86-COW That the report dated March 17, 2014 from the Chief Administrative Officer be received and that Staff be directed to request further discussions with the Town of Sidney regarding library services. Rezoning Application for 8513 Bourne Terrace 87-COW That the application be referred to staff for a report which is to include the letters on file and that it be rescheduled for another meeting of Committee of the Whole, and that the matter be referred to the Advisory Planning Commission. Rezoning and Development Variance Permit Applications to upgrade the existing moorage system for 2500 Kolb Island 88-COW That Council: 1. Give consideration to the draft Development Variance Permit DVP 2014-03 for Kolb Island to be issued subject to adoption of the zoning bylaw amendment and confirmation of a valid aquatic lease issued by the Ministry of Forestry, Lands and Natural Resources; and 2. Direct Staff to prepare a zoning bylaw amendment to rezone the subject area from M6 to M5 zone. Bulletin 29 UBCM Bylaw Adjudication System 89-COW That Council receive the report for information and that the Bylaw Adjudication System not be implemented at this time. Outstanding Bylaw Issues January - April 2014 and Summary of Animal Control Revenue received for January - March 2014 90-COW That the report on Outstanding Bylaw Issues January - April 2014 and Summary of Animal Control Revenue received for January - March 2014 be received. Page 63 of 130 Motion: Victoria Youth Custody Services Centre 91-COW That on behalf of North Saanich Mayor and Council, Council directs staff to write a letter to the Minister of Children and Family Development, urging that the Victoria Youth Custody Services centre remains open and, further, that the Provincial Government consider re-purposing a part of this facility to accommodate female offenders remanded in custody from Vancouver Island Courts. Minutes 92-COW That the minutes of the April 23, 2014 Advisory Planning Commission meeting be received and referred to staff. 93-COW That the minutes of the May 1, 2014 Agricultural Advisory Commission meeting be received and referred to staff. Staff recommendation: That the minutes of the May 12, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting be adopted. Page 64 of 130 Municipal Hall 1620 Mills Road North Saanich, B.C. Minutes of the Committee of the Whole of the Municipal Council of the District North Saanich Monday, May 12, 2014 at 7:43 p.m. PRESENT: Chair C. McBride Mayor A. Finall Councillors D. Browne T. Daly E. McMurphy C. Mearns C. Stock ABSENT: ATTENDING: Chief Administrative Officer R. Buchan Director of Financial Services T. Flynn Director of Planning and Community Services M. Brodrick Manager of Corporate Services C. Kingsley Deputy Clerk L. Coburn The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:43 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MEARNS 84-COW That Council approve the agenda as circulated. CARRIED 3. PRESENTATIONS Vancouver Island Regional Library Service in North Saanich and Sidney Rosemary Bonnano, Executive Director, VIRL, and Adrian Maas, Director of Finance, VIRL, explained the process leading to the creation of the Consolidated Facilities Master Plan. L. Soellner, John Road, asked if the VIRL had considered purchasing empty schools. Clerk Mayor Page 65 of 130 Committee of the Whole 2014-05-12 An unidentified member of the audience sought clarification on the demographics of the library user base. MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCMURPHY 85-COW That the report by Ms. Bonnano and Mr. Maas of the Vancouver Island Regional Library be received. CARRIED 4. REFERRALS / REPORTS (a) Vancouver Island Regional Library Report dated March 17, 2014 from the Chief Administrative Officer MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BROWNE 86-COW That the report dated March 17, 2014 from the Chief Administrative Officer be received and that Staff be directed to request further discussions with the Town of Sidney regarding library services. CARRIED (b) Rezoning Application for 8513 Bourne Terrace Report dated April 11, 2014 from the Planner P. Finlayson, owner of 8513 Bourne Terrace, clarified the history of application and advised Council of numerous letter of support he has provided last year. R. Huysmans, 8515 Bexley Terrace, expressed support for the application. MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR DALY 87-COW That the application be referred to staff for a report which is to include the letters on file and that it be rescheduled for another meeting of Committee of the Whole, and that the matter be referred to the Advisory Planning Commission. CARRIED OPPOSED: MAYOR FINALL, COUNCILLOR MCMURPHY (c) Rezoning and Development Variance Permit Applications to upgrade the existing moorage system for 2500 Kolb Island Report dated April 30, 2014 from the Planner Clerk Mayor Page 66 of 130 Committee of the Whole 2014-05-12 B. Taylor, applicant, representing the applicant Mr. and Mrs. Langard, provided some clarification of the proposal. MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BROWNE 88-COW That Council: 1. Give consideration to the draft Development Variance Permit DVP 2014-03 for Kolb Island to be issued subject to adoption of the zoning bylaw amendment and confirmation of a valid aquatic lease issued by the Ministry of Forestry, Lands and Natural Resources; and 2. Direct Staff to prepare a zoning bylaw amendment to rezone the subject area from M6 to M5 zone. CARRIED (d) Bulletin 29 UBCM Bylaw Adjudication System Report dated April 16, 2014 from the Bylaw Enforcement Officer MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR STOCK 89-COW That Council receive the report for information and that the Bylaw Adjudication System not be implemented at this time. CARRIED (e) Outstanding Bylaw Issues January - April 2014 and Summary of Animal Control Revenue received for January - March 2014 Report from the Bylaw Enforcement Officer dated May 2014 MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BROWNE 90-COW That the report on Outstanding Bylaw Issues January - April 2014 and Summary of Animal Control Revenue received for January - March 2014 be received. CARRIED 5. NOTICE OF MOTION Mayor Finall requests Council's consideration of the following motion: MOVED BY: MAYOR FINALL WHEREAS the Provincial Government is proposing closure of the Victoria Youth Custody Services centre, located in the Town of View Royal; Clerk Mayor Page 67 of 130 Committee of the Whole 2014-05-12 AND WHEREAS this is the only provincial youth custody facility on Vancouver Island and young offenders remanded or sentenced from Vancouver Island Courts will be sent to custody facilities elsewhere in the Province; AND WHEREAS there are no custody facilities for women on Vancouver Island and all female offenders remanded or sentenced from Vancouver Island Courts are sent to custody facilities elsewhere in the Province; AND WHEREAS effective access to family and community supports is integral to rehabilitation planning for Vancouver Island youth and women in custody; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED 91-COW That on behalf of North Saanich Mayor and Council, Council directs staff to write a letter to the Minister of Children and Family Development, urging that the Victoria Youth Custody Services centre remains open and, further, that the Provincial Government consider re-purposing a part of this facility to accommodate female offenders remanded in custody from Vancouver Island Courts. CARRIED 6. MINUTES Advisory Planning Commission meeting 2014-04-23 MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BROWNE 92-COW That the minutes of the April 23, 2014 Advisory Planning Commission meeting be received and referred to staff. CARRIED Agricultural Advisory Commission meeting 2014-05-01 MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BROWNE 93-COW That the minutes of the May 1, 2014 Agricultural Advisory Commission meeting be received and referred to staff. CARRIED 7. ADJOURNMENT Council by unanimous consent adjourned the meeting at 9:34 p.m. CARRIED Clerk Mayor Page 68 of 130 Committee of the Whole 2014-05-12 CERTIFIED CORRECT APPROVED AND CONFIRMED Curt Kingsley Conny McBride Manager Corporate Services Chair Clerk Mayor Page 69 of 130 Page 70 of 130 DISTRICT OF NORTH SAANICH Recommendations arising from the meeting of Committee of the Whole Monday, May 26, 2014 Legal Issues re: 11195 Chalet Road - The Muse 94-COW That Staff suspend bylaw enforcement actions on matters which are the subject of the March 6, 2014 and May 13, 2014 staff reports until such time Council has considered a further report from Staff on those matters. 831 and 839 Towner Park Road - Development Permit Area No. 1 Marine Uplands and Foreshore and No. 4 Steep Slopes 95-COW That Council approve the Development Permits for 831 and 839 Towner Park Road subject to the terms and conditions contained within the draft Development Permit with the exception of the requirements for screening of surf smelt, assessment of the site for forage fish spawning, and for the removal of blackberry and other invasive vegetation in schedule B. Proposed Seawall Renovation at 10639 Blue Heron Road 96-COW That Council approve the Development Permit for seawall construction at 10639 Blue Heron Road subject to the terms and conditions specified in the draft Development Permit attached to the report. Addition of 10350 McDonald Park Road to our Sewer System. 97-COW That Council authorizes staff to prepare the necessary documents to add the property at 10350 McDonald Park Road to the District Sewer System Fire Department Response to Medical Emergencies 98-COW That Council endorses the fire department's response to medical emergencies as outlined in the report. Agricultural Economic Development Strategy - Implementation Plan 100-COW That Council adopt the Agricultural Economic Development Implementation and Monitoring Plan as presented. Request for Letter of Support for Elder's Gathering 103-COW That a letter of support for the Elder’s Gathering be sent to Panorama Recreation Centre. Page 71 of 130 Outstanding applications on waterfront properties in the Development Permit Zone 104-COW That staff prepare a list of all outstanding applications on waterfront properties in the development permit zone; these would include seawalls, wharfs, docks and boathouse repairs. Section 57 on 11127 Chalet Road 106-COW That Council refer the matter to Staff until a staff report is provided to Council. Section 57’s registered against North Saanich Residents 108-COW That a complete list of section 57's that have been registered against North Saanich residents be prepared and presented to Council without further delay. Minutes 109-COW That the minutes of the April 9, 2014 Heritage Advisory Commission meeting, the April 15, 2014 Parks Advisory Commission meeting, and the April 23, 2014 North Saanich Free Ride Park Committee meeting be received and referred to Staff. Staff recommendation: That the minutes of the May 26, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting be adopted. Page 72 of 130 SUBJECT TO ADOPTION DISTRICT OF NORTH SAANICH Minutes of the meeting of the District of North Saanich Committee of the Whole Monday, May 26, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Chair C. McBride Mayor A. Finall Councillors D. Browne T. Daly E. McMurphy C. Mearns ABSENT: Councillor C. Stock ATTENDING: Acting Chief Administrative Officer P. O’Reilly Director of Planning and Community Services M. Brodrick Director of Emergency Services G. Wilton Manager of Corporate Services C. Kingsley Planner C. Breen Administration Officer J. Gretchen 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councillor McMurphy withdrew her Notice of Motion 5(a) from the agenda. The agenda was approved as amended by unanimous consent. 3. PRESENTATIONS D. O’Gorman, Staff Sergeant, Sidney/North Saanich RCMP Staff Sergeant O’Gorman gave an overview of policing operations of the First Quarter 2014 and addressed questions from Council. H. Gartshore, 8516 Moxon Terrace, inquired about panhandling in the area. 4. REFERRALS / REPORTS (a) Legal Issues re: 11195 Chalet Road - The Muse Report dated May 13, 2014 from the Director of Planning and Community Services. Page 1 of 6 Clerk Chair COW 2014-05-26 Page 73 of 130 SUBJECT TO ADOPTION C. Lott, solicitor representing the owners of 11195 Chalet Road, provided background information and clarification on the progress to date with regards to the Municipal compliance issues. He expressed support to suspend bylaw enforcement actions to give the opportunity for the owners to proceed with the application in regards to the number of parking places on the property and to continue discussions with the ALC on the use issue. MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR DALY 94-COW That Staff suspend bylaw enforcement actions on matters which are the subject of the March 6, 2014 and May 13, 2014 staff reports until such time Council has considered a further report from Staff on those matters. CARRIED OPPOSED: COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE, COUNCILLOR MEARNS (b) 831 and 839 Towner Park Road - Development Permit Area No. 1 Marine Uplands and Foreshore and No. 4 Steep Slopes Report dated May 8, 2014 from the Planner. F. Hackett, 2285 Tryon Road, expressed concern at the cost of fees associated with development applications and expressed support for the application. B. Johnson, 10746 Madrona Drive, expressed concern with the requirements for development for waterfront properties and the costs associated with the requirements. T. Izard, 9376 Ardmore Drive, expressed concern with the requirement and associated costs with Qualified Environmental Professional reports for waterfront developments and concern with Development Permit Areas. R. Kennedy, 831 Towner Park Road, spoke in support of his application and the work that is being proposed. MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MEARNS 95-COW That Council approve the Development Permits for 831 and 839 Towner Park Road subject to the terms and conditions contained within the draft Development Permit with the exception of the requirements for screening of surf smelt, assessment of the site for forage fish spawning, and for the removal of blackberry and other invasive vegetation in schedule B. CARRIED (c) Proposed Seawall Renovation at 10639 Blue Heron Road Report dated May 21, 2014 from the Planner. B. Johnson, 10746 Madrona Drive, expressed concern about the sewer and the harm to fish from outfalls. Page 2 of 6 Clerk Chair COW 2014-05-26 Page 74 of 130 SUBJECT TO ADOPTION T. Izard, 9376 Ardmore Drive, expressed concern with the restriction on the height of the seawall because of an increasing threat of storm surges due to climate change, and that repairs to seawalls should not be subject to reports stated in the guidelines of Development Permit Areas. F. Hackett, 2285 Tryon Road, noted her support for the application and for the process to be expedited. J. Rooke, 2100 Randles Lane, expressed support for the application and recommended that the regulations of waterfront owners be reviewed. MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCMURPHY 96-COW That Council approve the Development Permit for seawall construction at 10639 Blue Heron Road subject to the terms and conditions specified in the draft Development Permit attached to the report. CARRIED (d) Addition of 10350 McDonald Park Road to our Sewer System. Report dated May 12, 2014 from the Director of Infrastructure Services. B. Johnson, 10746 Madrona Drive, inquired if the property owner is paying the same amount to connect to the sewer as the initial costs originally paid by homeowners. MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR DALY 97-COW That Council authorizes staff to prepare the necessary documents to add the property at 10350 McDonald Park Road to the District Sewer System. CARRIED (e) Fire Department Response to Medical Emergencies Report dated April 28, 2014 from the Director of Emergency Services. MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCMURPHY 98-COW That Council endorses the fire department's response to medical emergencies as outlined in the report. CARRIED (f) Agricultural Economic Development Strategy - Implementation Plan Report dated April 17, 2014 from the Planner. B. Johnson, 10746 Madrona Drive, expressed concern about the associated cost with the proposed project. B. Greene, 1500 Munro Road, provided information on the average annual income earned by North Saanich farmers. She noted that large farmers participated in the development of the report and that farmers have expressed the desire for an agrologist. Page 3 of 6 Clerk Chair COW 2014-05-26 Page 75 of 130 SUBJECT TO ADOPTION J. Upward, 10287 Wilson Road, noted information on the earnings of the average farm, that marine industry is down and he expressed concern about the poultry facility near his property. F. Hackett, 2285 Tryon Road, suggested farmers in the community share the cost to hire an agrologist. MOVED BY: MAYOR FINALL 99-COW That Council: 1. Adopt the Agricultural Economic Development Implementation and Monitoring Plan as presented; 2. Consider adding action items 2.4 and 2.5 to the 2015 Community and Planning Services Work Plan, and 3. Consider adding 3.2 and 4.3 to the District’s Strategic Plan under Strategic Priority #3 as a short-term priority. Council considered each distinct part of the motion. 100-COW That Council adopt the Agricultural Economic Development Implementation and Monitoring Plan as presented. CARRIED 101-COW That Council consider adding actions items 2.4 and 2.5 to the 2015 Community and Planning Services Work Plan. DEFEATED OPPOSED: COUNCILLOR DALY, COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE, COUNCILLOR MEARNS 102-COW That Council consider adding 3.2 and 4.3 to the District’s Strategic Plan under Strategic Priority #3. DEFEATED OPPOSED: COUNCILLOR DALY, COUNCILLOR MCBRIDE, COUNCILLOR MEARNS (g) Request for Letter of Support for Elder's Gathering Correspondence dated May 16, 2014 from I. Hennigar, Senior Manager, Panorama Recreation Centre. MOVED BY: MAYOR FINALL 103-COW That a letter of support for the Elder’s Gathering be sent to Panorama Recreation Centre. CARRIED Page 4 of 6 Clerk Chair COW 2014-05-26 Page 76 of 130 SUBJECT TO ADOPTION NOTICES OF MOTION (a) Outstanding applications on waterfront properties in the Development Permit Zone MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MEARNS 104-COW That staff prepare a list of all outstanding applications on waterfront properties in the development permit zone; these would include seawalls, wharfs, docks and boathouse repairs. CARRIED OPPOSED: MAYOR FINALL, COUNCILLOR MCMURPHY (b) Section 57 on 11127 Chalet Road Councillor Mearns left the meeting at 10:50 p.m. due to a conflict of interest. MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BROWNE 105-COW That Council removes the section 57 from the title on 11127 Chalet Road lot 10A Block 3 section 20 range 2 West North Saanich District plan 1538. Also that a final occupancy permit be issued to the above address. WITHDRAWN L. Soellner, 1705 John Road, noted that the BC Building Code is the law and that Council has a duty to be concerned about all residents. H. Gartshore, 8516 Moxon Terrace, noted that a staff report had been previously requested on this matter. MOVED BY: MAYOR FINALL 106-COW That Council refer the matter to Staff until a staff report is provided to Council. CARRIED Councillor Mearns returned to the meeting at 10:57 p.m. MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR MCMURPHY 107-COW That Council continue proceedings beyond 11:00 p.m. CARRIED OPPOSED: COUNCILLOR BROWNE (c) Section 57’s registered against North Saanich Residents J. Upward, 10287 Wilson Road, expressed concern about the Section 57 on his property. Page 5 of 6 Clerk Chair COW 2014-05-26 Page 77 of 130 SUBJECT TO ADOPTION MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BROWNE 108-COW That a complete list of section 57's that have been registered against North Saanich residents be prepared and presented to Council without further delay. CARRIED OPPOSED: MAYOR FINALL, COUNCILLOR MCMURPHY MINUTES MOVED BY: MAYOR FINALL 109-COW That the minutes of the April 9, 2014 Heritage Advisory Commission meeting, the April 15, 2014 Parks Advisory Commission meeting, and the April 23, 2014 North Saanich Free Ride Park Committee meeting be received and referred to Staff. CARRIED ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY: MAYOR FINALL 110-COW That the meeting be adjourned at 11:03 p.m. CARRIED ______Curt Kingsley, Corporate Officer Councillor C. McBride Page 6 of 6 Clerk Chair COW 2014-05-26 Page 78 of 130 DISTRICT OF NORTH SAANICH BYLAW NO. 1 3 2 5 A BYLAW TO AMEND “DISTRICT OF NORTH SAANICH ZONING BYLAW NO. 1255 (2011)” The Council of the District of North Saanich, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: MAP AMENDMENT 1. The Official Zoning Map attached as Schedule “A” to the “District of North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 (2011)” is hereby amended to rezone 9160 East Saanich Road, from R-2 (Single Family Residential 2) to R-1 (Single Family Residential 1) as denoted in the highlighted portion of the map below: Page 79 of 130 Bylaw 1325 Page 2 CITATION 2. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 (2011), Amendment Bylaw No. 1325 (2013)”. READ A FIRST TIME the 5th day of May, 2013. READ A SECOND TIME the 5th day of May, 2013. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING published in the May 2nd and May 7th, 2014 editions of the Peninsula News Review. PUBLIC HEARING held at the North Saanich Municipal Hall the 12th day of May, 2014. READ A THIRD TIME the 12th day of May, 2014. APPROVED BY THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION the 21st day of May, 2014. FINALLY PASSED AND ADOPTED the ____ day of ______, 2014. MAYOR CORPORATE OFFICER Page 80 of 130 DISTRICT OF NORTH SAANICH BYLAW NO. 1 3 5 8 A BYLAW TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE CONDUCT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS AND OTHER VOTING WHEREAS the Local Government Act authorizes Council, by bylaw, to establish procedures and requirements to be applied in the conduct of local government elections and other voting; AND WHEREAS the Council wishes to establish various procedures and requirements under that authority; NOW THEREFORE The Council of the District of North Saanich, in open meeting assembled enacts as follows: DEFINITIONS 1. In this bylaw: “Election” means an election for the number of persons required to fill a local government office; “General Voting Day” means: (i) for a general election, the third Saturday of November in the year of the election. (ii) for other elections, the date set under Sections 37(5), 38(1), 38(3) or 142(5) of the Local Government Act, and; (iii) for other voting, the date set under Section 162 of the Local Government Act. “Other Voting” means voting on a matter referred to in Section 158 of the Local Government Act, and includes voting on a referendum under Section 215 of that Act. REQUIRED ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES 2. As provided under the Local Government Act, required advance voting opportunities shall be held for each election or other voting as follows: (i) on the 10th day before general voting day from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and (ii) on the third day before general voting day from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ADDITIONAL ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES 3. The Chief Election Officer is hereby authorized to establish dates for voting opportunities in advance of general voting day and to designate the voting places and set the voting hours for the additional voting opportunities. Page 81 of 130 Bylaw 1358 Page 2 RESOLUTION OF TIE VOTES AFTER JUDICIAL RECOUNT 4. In the event of a tie vote after a judicial recount, the tie vote will be resolved by conducting a lot in accordance with the Local Government Act. USE OF PROVINCIAL LIST OF VOTERS AS THE REGISTER OF RESIDENT ELECTORS 5. (1) As authorized under Section 59 of the Local Government Act, the most current list of voters prepared under the Election Act, existing at the time of an election or other voting which is to be held, is deemed to be the register of resident electors for the municipality. (2) The Provincial List of Voters becomes the register of resident electors 52 days before general voting day for each election or other voting for the municipality. ELECTRONIC ACCESS TO NOMINATION DOCUMENTS 6. In accordance with section 73(7) of the Local Government Act, public access to nomination documents is provided via the District of North Saanich website. REPEAL 7. Bylaw 875 being “District of North Saanich Voting Procedure Bylaw (1996)” is hereby repealed. CITATION 8. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “North Saanich Elections Procedure Bylaw No. 1358 (2014).” READ A FIRST TIME the 5th day of May, 2014. READ A SECOND TIME the 5th day of May, 2014. READ A THIRD TIME the 5th day of May, 2014. FINALLY PASSED AND ADOPTED the day of , 2014 MAYOR CORPORATE OFFICER Page 82 of 130 -DRAFT- DISTRICT OF NORTH SAANICH BYLAW NO. 1320 A BYLAW TO AMEND “DISTRICT OF NORTH SAANICH ZONING BYLAW NO. 1255 (2011)” The Council of the District of North Saanich, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: MAP AMENDMENTS 1. The Official Zoning Map of the “District of North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255, 2011” is hereby amended to rezone the following lands Lot 1, Section 17, Range 2E, Plan 16179, PID-004-017-633 AND Lot A, Section 17, Range 2E, Plan 51447, PID-016-813-537, as denoted on the map below, from R-2 General Residential 2 to RM-3 Multiple Family Residential 3; CITATION 2. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 (2011), Amendment Bylaw No. 1320 (2012)”. READ A FIRST TIME the 18th day of February, 2013 Page 83 of 130 READ A SECOND TIME the 18th day of February, 2013 AMENDED AT SECOND READING the day of , 2014 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING published in the and editions of the Peninsula News Review. PUBLIC HEARING held at the North Saanich Municipal Hall the day of , 2014 READ A THIRD TIME the day of , 2014 FINALLY PASSED AND ADOPTED the day of , 2014 MAYOR CORPORATE OFFICER Page 84 of 130 -DRAFT- DISTRICT OF NORTH SAANICH B Y L A W N O. 1321 A BYLAW TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW NO. 1130 The Municipal Council of the District of North Saanich, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: TEXT AMENDMENTS 1. Schedule ‘A’ of the District of North Saanich Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1130 (2007) is hereby amended as follows: (a) “Table Two: Estimated Housing Supply By Land Use Designation” in Section 6.0 RESIDENTIAL, is amended by striking “113 units” from “Multi- family – undeveloped, McDonald Park Road”, and replacing it with “59 units”. (b) Policy 14.8 Development Permit Area No. 6 Multi-family Dwellings is amended by striking Section 14.8.1 and replacing it with the following: “14.8.1 The siting and design of buildings shall be integrated with present and future development in the area. Multi-family developments adjacent to lower density or single detached dwelling should: a) Be consistent in form and massing with the surrounding area; b) Be sited near major streets to provide a transition to lower density uses; c) Concentrate density to the centre of the development or towards a non-residential boundary and locate lower density component adjacent to lower density residential uses; d) Create a transition in building mass and form towards the setbacks of the adjacent neighbourhood; e) Maximize privacy and minimize views onto adjoining sites, particularly for portions of the development abutting the side yards of adjacent single detached residential uses;” CITATION 4. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as “North Saanich Official Community Plan Bylaw No.1130 (2007) Amendment Bylaw No. 1321 (2013)”. Page 85 of 130 READ A FIRST TIME the 18th day of February, 2013. READ A SECOND TIME the 18th day of February, 2013. AMENDED AT SECOND READING the day of , 2014. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING published in the and editions of the Peninsula News Review. PUBLIC HEARING held at the North Saanich Municipal Hall the day of , 2014 READ A THIRD TIME the day of , 2014 FINALLY PASSED AND ADOPTED the day of , 2014 MAYOR CORPORATE OFFICER Page 86 of 130 DISTRICT OF NORTH SAANICH BYLAW NO. 1 3 6 7 A BYLAW TO AUTHORIZE A PHASED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WHEREAS Section 905.1 of the Local Government Act empowers a local government to, by bylaw, enter into a phased development agreement with a developer; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the District of North Saanich, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Mayor and Corporate Officer are authorized to execute on behalf of the District an agreement with BRENT ANDREW GOING in the form attached hereto as ‘Schedule A’. CITATION 2. This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the “District of North Saanich Phased Development Agreement Bylaw No. 1367 (2014)”. READ A FIRST TIME the day of , 2014. READ A SECOND TIME the day of , 2014. Notice of Public Hearing published in the editions of the Peninsula News Review. Public Hearing held on the day of , 2014. READ A THIRD TIME the day of , 2014. FINALLY ADOPTED the day of , 2014. MAYOR CORPORATE OFFICER Page 87 of 130 APPENDIX A PHASED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT dated for reference , 2014 is BETWEEN: BRENT ANDREW GOING 500 – 3200 Glenmore Trail SE Calgary, AB T2C 4V7 (the “Owner”) AND: DISTRICT OF NORTH SAANICH 1620 Mills Road North Saanich, B.C. V8L 5S9 (the “District”) GIVEN THAT: A. The Owner is the registered owner in fee simple of Lot 1, Section 17, Range 2 East, Plan 16179 and Lot A, Section 17, Range 2 East, Plan 51447 (the “Land”); B. The Owner has made applications to the District to amend the official community plan land use designation of the Land in accordance with the District of North Saanich Official Community Plan Bylaw No.1130 (2007), Amendment Bylaw No. 1321 (2013), and to rezone the Land in accordance with the District of North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No.1255 (2011), Amendment Bylaw No.1320 (2013) (collectively, the “Amendment Bylaws”) in order that the Owner may construct 54 multi-family residential units on the Land in three 18-unit buildings; C. The Owner and the District wish to enter into a phased development agreement pursuant to s. 905.1 of the Local Government Act in respect of the Land, and the Council of the District has held a public hearing on this Agreement and enacted a bylaw to authorize this Agreement; THIS AGREEMENT IS EVIDENCE THAT in consideration of the payment of $1.00 by each of the parties to the other (the receipt and sufficiency of which each of the parties acknowledges), the Owner covenants and agrees with the District under s. 905.1 of the Local Government Act as follows: 1.0 DEFINITIONS In this Agreement, “Phased Development Plan” means the conceptual subdivision plan for the Land, attached as Schedule “A”, which identifies three phases of development for the Land; Page 88 of 130 “Zoning Bylaw” means District of North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255 as amended or replaced from time to time. 2.0 SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND 2.1 The Owner covenants and agrees that subdivision of the Land will be carried out in three phases generally as depicted in the Phased Development Plan. The Owner acknowledges that prior to subdivision approval being given for Phase 1 of the development, the District’s Approving Officer may require the Owner to provide for the Approving Officer’s approval the proposed subdivision layout and configuration for Phase 2 and Phase 3. 2.2 Subject to s. 905.1(6) of the Local Government Act, no repeal of or amendment to: (a) the RM-3 Multiple Family Residential 3 Zone regulations in the Zoning Bylaw; (b) the definition in the Zoning Bylaw of any term used in the RM-3 Multiple Family Residential 3 Zone regulations; or (c) any other provision of the Zoning Bylaw that was amended by North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No.1255 (2011), if the amendment alters the effect of the amendment bylaw, shall apply to the Land or any lot into which the Land has been subdivided, during the term of this Agreement, unless the Owner of the Land or the owner of the lot, as the case may be, agrees in writing that it shall apply. 2.3 The parties agree for the purposes of s. 901(3)(b.1) of the Local Government Act that this Agreement does not cover the siting of residential dwellings or accessory buildings or structures on lots created by subdivision of the Land, and the board of variance retains jurisdiction to make an order that deals with such siting. 3.0 STREET IMPROVEMENTS, SITE SERVICING, AND INFRASTRUCTURE 3.1 The Owner shall provide to the District for the approval of the District Engineer, prior to subdividing the Land or constructing any building on the Land, reports prepared by a professional engineer evaluating the capacity of the District’s water supply and sewage collection and pumping systems to service the Owner’s proposed development of the Land, and identifying any alterations or upgrades that are required, which alterations and upgrades once approved by the District Engineer shall be the sole responsibility of the Owner to construct. 3.2 The Owner shall not subdivide the Land or construct any building on the Land until the Owner has either: (a) constructed an expansion of the capacity of the McDonald Park Road Sewage Pumping Station (as generally described in the Delcan preliminary review dated March 4, 2013, a copy of which is on file in the Infrastructure Services department of the District), so as to accommodate sewage from the Land; or (b) made a contribution to the District of an amount that the District Engineer determines is required to construct such an expansion. Page 89 of 130 3.3 The Owner shall provide to the District for the Approval of the District Engineer, prior to subdividing the Land or constructing any building on the Land, a stormwater management plan based on post-development flows to the District storm drainage system not exceeding pre-development flows and on a watershed basis addressing all drainage occurring from and through the Land, which identifies any alterations or upgrades that are required, which alterations and upgrades once approved by the District Engineer shall be the sole responsibility of the Owner to construct. 3.4 The Owner shall not subdivide the Land or construct any building on the Land unless the Owner has constructed all works and services required for the subdivision or development of the Land under the District’s bylaws, and connecting the works to District services on highways or rights of way adjacent to the Land, and in particular: (a) the west half of McDonald Park Road along the entire frontage of the Land, complete with concrete curb and gutter, bump-outs for parking, 1.5 metre concrete sidewalk, 1.5 m bicycle lane, street lighting, bus stop shelters and other improvements as required by the District Engineer; and (b) underground hydro, telephone and cable service from the existing poles on McDonald Park Road including the removal of existing poles as required to complete road and servicing requirements; 3.5 The obligations in subsections 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 may be satisfied by the Owner entering into a works and services agreement with the District under s. 940 of the Local Government Act and providing security to the District in the amount of 150% of the estimated cost that is determined by the District Engineer to be sufficient to enable the District to construct the works should the Owner fail to do so. 3.6 The Owner acknowledges that all roadways constructed on the Land must have a pavement width of at least 5 metres with all roadway geometry approved by the District Engineer so as to provide adequate passage for emergency vehicles. The existing McDonald Park Estates Traffic Impact Study dated June 27, 2012 by Boulevard Transportation Group must be updated to address the turning movements and the proximity of the two proposed site access roads to the Bayfield Road intersection. 3.7 Prior to excavating the Land for any building foundation or constructing any building on the Land, the Owner shall provide for the approval of the District Engineer a construction parking plan and traffic safety plan, and the Owner shall throughout excavation and construction activities on the Land comply in all respects with the approved plans. 3.8 The Owner acknowledges that no works and services provided pursuant to this Agreement, whether or not such services are required by any bylaw or resolution of the District, are “excess or extended services” for the purposes of s. 939 of the Local Government Act, and irrevocably waives any entitlement to latecomer charges and related interest in respect of any portion of the works and services that may benefit land other than the Land. 4.0 TERM OF AGREEMENT, TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT Page 90 of 130 4.1 The term of this Agreement is ten (10) years from the date it is fully executed by the parties. 4.2 The parties may terminate this Agreement at any time by written agreement. 4.3 The Owner acknowledges that the District may, if requested to terminate this Agreement, further amend its Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw to reverse the effect of the Amendment Bylaws, such amendments to be effective on the day immediately following the termination date, and that the District may as a precondition to such termination require the Owner to waive in writing any right to subdivide or develop the Land notwithstanding the reversal of the effect of the Amendment Bylaws, whether such right may arise under s. 911 of the Local Government Act or the legal theory of commitment to use. The Owner agrees that, by requesting the District to terminate this Agreement, the Owner will irrevocably agree to such further amendments of the District’s Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, and irrevocably represent to the District that it has no commitment to use the Land for the use contemplated by the Amendment Bylaws. 4.4 The parties agree that an amendment of Schedule A is a minor amendment of this Agreement such that the Council may agree to such amendment by resolution rather than by bylaw. 5.0 AMENITY CONTRIBUTION 5.1 The Owner shall not excavate the land for any building foundation or construct any building on the Land unless the Owner has provided to the District $432,000 for deposit into a reserve fund for community amenities. 5.2 The Owner acknowledges that the District may refuse to issue a permit authorizing excavation or building unless the Owner has complied with the obligations under section 5.1, notwithstanding that such permit might be issuable under the District’s building bylaw. 6.0 FIRE PROTECTION 6.1 The Owner shall not construct or place any building on the Land or any parcel created by subdivision of the Land unless: (a) the roofing material and installation meets the Class “B” fire requirements in CAN/ULC-S-107-M, “ Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Roof Coverings”; (b) the building is fitted with a fire suppression sprinkler system, with Fire Department connections located at the front face of each building near the main entrance and equipped with brass or chrome caps and chains unless an alternative location required by the design of the building and meeting the intent of the B.C. Building Code has been approved by the Fire Department; and (c) the building contains no solid fuel burning fireplace or other appliance. 6.2 The Owner shall not, whether during the development of the Lands or during the occupancy of any residential premises on any parcel created by the subdivision of the Land, conduct any open burning of any solid fuels on the Land, Page 91 of 130 including the burning of any clearing debris or the use of any campfire or open barbecue pit. 7.0 MUNICIPAL DISCRETION Wherever in this Agreement the approval of the District is required, some act or thing is to be done to the satisfaction of the District, or the District is entitled to form an opinion or is given a sole discretion: 7.1 The relevant provision is not deemed fulfilled or waived unless the approval, opinion or expression of satisfaction is in writing signed by a representative of the District; 7.2 The approval, opinion or satisfaction is in the discretion of the District in its sole and unfettered discretion; 7.3 The District is under no public law duty of fairness or natural justice and may do any of those things in the same manner as if it were a private party and not a public body. 8.0 SPECIFIC RELIEF Because of the public interest in ensuring that all of the matters described in this Agreement are complied with, the public interest requires the award of a prohibitory or mandatory injunction, or an order for specific performance or other specific relief, by the Supreme Court of British Columbia at the instance of the District in the event of an actual or threatened breach of this Agreement. 9.0 INSPECTION The District may, by its officers, employees, contractors and agents, enter upon the Land and within all buildings and structures thereon at all reasonable times for the purpose of ascertaining compliance with this Agreement. 10.0 NO EFFECT ON POWERS This Agreement does not: 10.1 Affect or limit the discretion, rights or powers of the District, or the District’s Approving Officer, under any enactment, or at common law, including in relation to the use, development or subdivision of the Land; 10.2 Affect or limit any enactment relating to the use, development or subdivision of the Land; or 10.3 Relieve the Owner from complying with any enactment, including in relation to the use, development or subdivision of the Land. Page 92 of 130 11.0 RUNS WITH LAND Provided that notice of this Agreement is filed in the Land Title Office in accordance with s. 905.6 of the Local Government Act, this Agreement burdens and runs with, and binds the successors in title to, the Land and each and every part into which the Land may be subdivided by any means (including by way of subdivision plan, reference or explanatory plan, lease plan or strata plan of any kind). 12.0 NO OBLIGATION TO ENFORCE The rights given to the District under this Agreement are permissive only and nothing in this Agreement imposes any legal duty of any kind on the District to any one, or obliges the District to enforce this Agreement, to perform any act or to incur any expense in respect of this Agreement. 13.0 WAIVER An alleged waiver of any breach of this Agreement is effective only if it is an express waiver in writing of the breach in respect of which the waiver is asserted. A waiver of a breach of this Agreement does not operate as a waiver of any other breach or continuing breach of this Agreement. 14.0 FURTHER ASSURANCES The Owner shall do and cause to be done all things, including by executing further documents, as may be necessary to give effect to the intent of this Agreement. 15.0 INTERPRETATION In this Agreement: 15.1 Reference to the singular includes a reference to the plural, and vice versa, unless the context requires otherwise; 15.2 Article and section headings have been inserted for ease of reference only and are not to be used in interpreting this Agreement; 15.3 The term “enactment” has the meaning given to it under the Interpretation Act (British Columbia) on the reference date of this Agreement; 15.4 Reference to any enactment includes any regulations, orders or directives made under the authority of that enactment; 15.5 Reference to any enactment is a reference to that enactment as consolidated, revised, amended, re-enacted or replaced from time to time, unless otherwise expressly provided; 15.6 Reference to a particular numbered section or article, or to a particular lettered Schedule, is a reference to the correspondingly numbered or lettered article, Page 93 of 130 section or Schedule of this Agreement and any Schedules to this Agreement form part of this Agreement; 15.7 Reference to a “party” is a reference to a party to this Agreement and to their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, assigns, trustees, receivers, agents, officials, employees and invitees, where the context requires or allows; 15.8 Time is of the essence; 15.9 Where the word “including” is followed by a list, the contents of the list are not intended to circumscribe the generality of the expression preceding the word “including”. 16.0 GOVERNING LAW This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia, which shall be deemed to be the proper law hereof. 17.0 ENUREMENT This Agreement and each and every provision hereof shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, as the case may be. 18.0 ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement and the further agreements expressly contemplated by it are the entire agreement between the parties regarding its subject. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have set their hands and seals as of the day and year first above written. THE DISTRICT OF NORTH SAANICH by its authorized signatories: Mayor: ______ Corporate Officer: ______ BRENT ANDREW GOING ______ Page 94 of 130 Page 95 of 130 Page 96 of 130 Patrie!< O'Reilly From: Bert Slater < [email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 2:57PM To: Patrick O'Reilly Subject: RE: LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PETITION FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION ON BARRETT DRIVE Thanks for this Patrick. What a relief! Bert+ Jen From: Patrick O'Reilly [mailto:PO'[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 2:45PM To: [email protected] Cc: Susan McWhirter; Brian Simon Subject: FW: LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PETITION FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION ON BARRETT DRIVE Dear Bert and Jennifer Further to my phone conversation with Jennifer today I am writing to apologize for any misunderstanding caused by our letter requesting input on the preparation of Local Improvement petition documents. As discussed, it was not our (or the Dean Park Estates Community Association) intention to create a tax hike for you and your neighbours. Based on the feedback to date, we will not be pursuing this process further. If you have any further questions please email or phone me at 250.655.5461 Yours sincerely, Patrick O'Reilly, 250.655.5461 From: Bert Slater [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 8:25 AM To: admin Subject: LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PETITION FOR SIDEWALl< CONSTRUCTION ON BARRED DRIVE Dear Mayor and Council, My wife and I were stunned to receive a letter informing us that we are to face a minimum charge of $10,000 in order for there to be a sidewalk along Barrett Drive in front of our house at 1938 Barrett Drive. This is apparently due to some request by the Dean Park Estates Residents Association. We are not in Dean Park Estates. Surely any municipal improvements would be paid for by the municipality, not by the home owners directly affected? We vigorously object to this proposal-1 am on a modest pension. A $10,000 tax hike, for 17 home owners with the misfortune to live on the 'wrong' side of Barrett Drive, because residents further up the road want a sidewalk, is simply unbelievable. Moreover, we can assume that actual costs will be triple the original estimate. There is some sort of a petition process. We strongly object to this entire process-how is that our taxes are now going to be randomly increased based upon the whims of some neighbours? We have never heard of anything like this before and respectfully request that this process be halted immediately. We are in favour of safety measures for pedestrians, including speed bumps, sidewalks and occasional lighting. We do not understand why we 17 homes are expected to foot the bill at huge individual cost to benefit the entire community. We look forward to immediate contact: 250-656-6523. Yours sincerely, 1 Page 97 of 130 Dan Moreton From: Bert Slater < [email protected]> Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 8:25 AM To: admin Subject: LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PETITION FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION ON BARRETT DRIVE Dear Mayor and Council, My wife and I were stunned to receive a letter informing us that we are to face a minimum charge of $10,000 in order for there to be a sidewalk along Barrett Drive in front of our house at 1938 Barrett Drive. This is apparently due to some request by the Dean Park Estates Residents Association. We are not in Dean Park Estates. Surely any municipal improvements would be paid for by the municipality, not by the home owners directly affected? We vigorously object to this proposal-! am on a modest pension. A $10,000 tax hike, for 17 home owners with the misfortune to live on the 'wrong' side of Barrett Drive, because residents further up the road want a sidewalk, is simply unbelievable. Moreover, we can assume that actual costs will be triple the original estimate. There is some sort of a petition process. We strongly object to this entire process- how is that our taxes are now going to be randomly increased based upon the whims of some neighbours? We have never heard of anything like this before and respectfully request that this process be halted immediately. We are in favour of safety measures for pedestrians, including speed bumps, sidewalks and occasional lighting. We do not understand why we 17 homes are expected to foot the bill at huge individual cost to benefit the entire community. We look forward to immediate contact: 250-656-6523. Yours sincerely, Bert Slater+ Jennifer Watson 1938 Barrett Drive, N. Saanich BC DISTRICT OF NORTH SAJ\NICH V8L 1A3 1620 MILLS ROAD NORTH Sfl./VIICH BC VSL !iS9 CIRCULATION Mayor CAO r�orporate Officer ACTION 0 Council Agenda 0 Info Pk 0 Reading file n o StaffRecommenda tio v6c.·1>;, . c� ;"� (!"'�'•' ;2oll\·ol ·11 1 Page 98 of 130 Janice LeBlanc ·- From: Clerks Dear UBCM Member Municipalities, On behalf of Mayor Derek Corrigan and Burnaby City Council, please find attached a resolution in opposition to the proposed alteration to the Agricultural Land Reserve. This resolution has been forwarded to the LMLGA for consideration of an emergency resolution at the 2014 LMLGA Annual General Meeting. Thank you. 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Maym ���orate Offie AaiON o .e6Uncil Agenda llfi!)fo Pk .,efReading File ation 0 Staff Recommend 1 Page 99 of 130 �� ·------) . .f \ ------ ' - h ., • •• •• ::d'· · · ' . .. CITY OF BURNABY OFFICE OF THE MAYOR DEREK R. CORRIGAN MAYOR 2014 April 16 FILE: 70100-01 UBCM Member Municipalities Via Email Distribution Dear UBCM Member Municipalities: Subject: Resolution In Response to the Alteration of the ALR by the Provincial Government Burnaby City Council, at the Open Council meeting held on 2014 April 14, expressed concern regarding Bill 24, the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) Amendment Act and adopted a resolution in opposition to the proposed alteration to the Agricultural Land Reserve. This resolution has been forwarded to the LMLGA for consideration as an emergency resolution at the 2014 LMLGA Annual General Meeting. Council also requested that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to UBCM member municipalities. Accordingly, a copy is enclosed for your information. Very truly yours, �c� MAYOR 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, British Columbia, VSG 1M2 Phone 604-294-7340 Fax 604-294-7724 [email protected] Page 100 of 130 Resolution In Response to the Alteration of the ALR by the Pt:ovincial Government. Whereas the Agticultural Land Reserve· was created as a provincial zone for the purpose of preserving agticultural land throughout the province and provided for technically based decision making about inclusions and exclusions in the reserve; Whereas Bill 24, introduced by the government in the provincial legislature· removes those protections by substituting political decision making for independent reviews, by allowing development on 90 per cent of the land in the reserve and allowing the Minister to set the goals for the reserve; Whereas the Provincial Government has, without consultation with the public or with local governments created two zones for the AgticulturaJ Land Reserve in the Province of BC thereby discriminating between regions and potentially constraining their ability to achieve and sustal.ri · agricultural self -sufficiency and economic development; and Therefore be it resolved that the LMLGA send a letter to the Union of BC Municipalities, Minister of Agticulture Notrn Letnick, Minister of Community, Spmt and Cultural Development Coralee Oakes, Premier Chtisty Clark, the Leader of the Official Opposition, with copies to all BC local governments, stating our opposition to the proposed alteration to the Agticulture Land Reserve. Approved by Burnaby City Council at its meeting of2014 Aptil14. Page 101 of 130 Page 102 of 130 From: Ron Maylen Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2014 11:07 AM To: '[email protected]' Subject: Cy Hampson Park Dear Ms. Turpin, Your letter from April 29, 2014 has been referred to me for a response. I am sorry to hear about your experience at Cy Hampson Pari<. The District of North Saanich is proud of the Cy Hampson dog park and we are concerned if dogs and dog owners are experiencing conflicts. Our bylaws state that all dogs must be kept under care and control. In the future if you observe dogs that are not under care and contrail would encourage you to contact the CRD Animal Control bylaw officer at 250-478-0624. I would like to contact you to discuss possible options in regard to your request for a 'small dog' area. Do you have a contact number? Or alternatively you can contact me at the number listed below Sincerely, Ron Maylen A.Sc.T. Works Superintendent District of North Saanich 250-655-5481 1 Page 103 of 130 Bob Jones From: Bob Jones Sent: Thursday, May 1, 2014 1:01 PM To: 'mturpin31 @gmail.com' Cc: Mark Brodrick Subject: Hampson Park Your letter was received some time ago, and arrived in the Bylaw Compliance Dept. yesterday. I have discussed it with staff and referred it to the CRD animal enforcement Officer for this area. He has acknowledged receipt of the information. Sorry for the delay. Bob,BEO 1 Page 104 of 130 Janice LeBlanc From: Megan ... . - -. ···�-� ·-·---·-- Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 6:16PM To: admin Subject: Cy hampson , � �,��:f:'TDJ l .___ I · ' .. ' ·· .-., ,,'1 &i;.il\lHSAI\NICH \ -'tl !-1ill S HOI\U ,., ,c, Hi. .•\,JIC!i 8C VHL � lS9 --- ....,--•- ,..______I emailed over a month and and have not heard anything? I use to enjoy cy hampson park taking my small dog to play with other small dogs and taking seniors in the area with their small dogs to the park. Since it had been fenced tons of large dogs have been invading the park. My small dog has been injured from being ran over by a large breed dog and one of my senior clients got jumped on causing a fall and a sprained hip. He's lucky it's not broken. I want a portion of the park fenced off strictly for small dogs to play. Or any park where there is a area strictly for dogs under 20 pounds to play. This is a real issue and many other districts have a small dog park unfortunately there is no such thing here on the island. If you were to put one more fence down the middle of cy then at least half could be designated for small dogs. Or make upper cy for large dogs and lower for small dogs. I am expecting to hear some kind of feed back this time. Thank you, Megan Turpin Mayor CAO Corporate Offi� AOION 0 Council Agenda 0 Info Pk 0 Reading File 0 Staff Recommendation 1 Page 105 of 130 Janice LeBlanc From: Megan Hi there, I have attached a linlc to an article that I believe plays a great role in my concerns for cy hampson park. Please read it and consider my option. http :II a! ex adry . hubpages. com/hub/Dog-Behavior-Understanding-Predatory-Drift The full fence around lower cy has been a great addition. But I've noticed some problems lately and no longer feel safe there with my dog or my clients (seniors) who live in sidney. Before it was fenced most of the larger dogs went to upper cy and most the people with small or senior dogs went to lower cy. Recently the larger breeds have been coming over and not playing nice with the small dogs. Other communities have parks designated for small dogs and large dogs and I would like to see this happen with the cy hampson dog parks. I work with seniors in sidney and lower cy was a place I use to frequent with my clients. But after several incidents none of us no longer feel safe. If a big dog jumps on one of my clients and they fall it's not a scratch, it's a broken hip. The majority of people in sidney are seniors, and the ones who have dogs, the majority of them are small. And the majority of them have mobility issues resulting in them using aids like canes or walkers. Lower Cy use to be a great place to get my seniors and their dogs out. Ifl have a small dog I'm not going to go where all the big dogs are, if he gets hurt I'm the one with a dog who has a broken leg and a big vet bill. But it's not the same for the people with big dogs they think it's playing and when my dog gets hurt and reacts it's a natural response I can't train him to not react when injured. The seniors in sidney don't have the mobility to get in and break up a dog fight. I lmow dog owners are suppose to be responsible for their own but we don't let full grown men play football with teenagers and we shouldn't let big dogs play with little ones. It results with injuries. Plus lower cy is now littered with King Kong size dog crap. I've heard people who frequent upper don't pick up after their pet. I have a few incidents I can write about if it's helpful. Megan Turpin 1 Page 106 of 130 3301 East Pender Street, Vancouver BC, V5K 5J3 Canada t 604-215-4702 ON M a yo r o.;---.'-' April 30, 2014 _ CA � Corporate Offi�· Mayor Finall District of North Saanich ACTION 1620 Mills Road 0 Council Agenda North Saanich, BC CHflfoPk V8L 5S9 ,)a1feading File Cl StaffRecom rnendatian , Dear Mayor Finall and Council, On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am writing to provide a brief update on PRIMECorp, the organization responsible for oversight of the provincial police records management system, PRIME-BC. As reported to you at this time last year, the Board of Directors has identified through its strategic planning process, three major areas of opportunity for PRIMECorp in terms of strategic, technological and financial leadership. I am pleased to report that since then, we have made significant strides in all three areas. Chief among the steps forward was the implementation of a new management team and a new technology support infrastructure that we believe will facilitate enhanced security and service to all police agencies we serve, and also better position us to strategically plan for the future. There has also been considerable effort undertaken to examine and reconcile PRIMECorp's past and present financial models and reporting. We have developed a future-focused financial path for PRIMECorp and it is with this financial stewardship in mind that I write to you today. At its most recent meeting the Board of Directors approved a 2014-2015 budget, following six months of analysis, prioritization, consultation and collaboration. The budget is reflective of existing core services and sets the stage for, among other things, stable and predictable levy forecasts for funders. Highlights: e Zero per cent (0%) per officer levy increase in 2014-2015, which is consistent with the past four budget cycles. The per officer levy for 2014-2015 will be $1000. • Projected maximum three per cent (3%) per officer levy increase in 2015-2016, a portion of which will be allocated for building a reserve for system renewals. • Forecasts of per officer levy increases of a maximum three per cent (3%) in 2016-2017 and 2017- 2018. Our goal is to provide our funders with certainty and stability with regard to projected levies so that they can be contemplated in future municipal budget cycles. Our ongoing commitment is to ensure funds are directed to the areas of PRIMECorp that will provide the highest level of service delivery of PRIME-BC, to ensure fiscal management is rooted in cost effectiveness, and to ensure that we are prepared for significant policing technology upgrades and new applications in the future. - Proudly supporting British Columbia's policing community through PRIME-BC �...... _ "• ....___ Page 107 of 130 The Board of Directors believes the gains we have made in the past 12 months are noteworthy milestones and represent a pivotal and positive step forward for PRIMECorp and for policing in B.C. through predictable levies and responsible planning for future needs. Priorities for PRIME Corp in 2014 include increased communication with stakeholders, evolution of the organization's governance structure and a continued emphasis on security and service. We look forward to keeping you informed on PRIME-BC, an essential policing tool for British Columbia's police forces and unique in North America. Sincerely, David Guscott PRIMECorp CEO Cc Deputy Chief Len Goerke, Chair, BC Association of Chiefs of Police Deputy Commissioner Craig Callens, RCMP E-Division Municipal Police Chiefs RCMP Detachment Commanders PRIMECorp Board of Directors • Malcolm Brodie, Mayor, City of Richmond • Peter Milobar, Mayor, City of Kamloops • Dianne Watts, Mayor, City of Surrey • Paul Hames, Chief Constable, Central Saanich Police Department • David Jones, Chief Constable, New Westminster Police Department • John Kubat, Superintendent, RCMP • Norman Lipinski, Assistant Commissioner, RCMP • Daryl Wiebe, Superintendent, Vancouver Police Department • Clayton Pecknold (Board Chair), Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Justice & Director of Police Services Page 108 of 130 • • .. .. ::spa c be people. planning. positive change. May 1, 2014 AOION 0 cpmolAgenda d1nfoPk. Mayor and Council 0 ReadingFil4' District of North Saanich 0 StaffRecommendation 1620 Mills Road North Saanich, BC V8L 5S9 Dear Mayor and Council: RE: Access Awareness Day- June 7, 2014 June 7, 2014 marks SPARC BC's 17th annual Access Awareness Day! This letter invites your community to participate in Access Awareness Day with us. Access Awareness Day gives each of us an opportunity to look at our communities and to think about what it would take to make our communities more accessible and inclusive for everyone! The theme for this year's Access Awareness Day is "Building Accessibility Together". We know that it takes working in partnership to build an accessible and inclusive community. SPARC BC gratefully acknowledges your work in promoting accessibility in your community. We hope you will continue to play a leadership role in making your community as accessible and inclusive as possible. Each year we ask local governments to help support Access Awareness Day by passing a proclamation which recognizes the rights of all individuals to be active in their communities and to engage in all aspects of community life. We hope you will consider adopting a proclamation that confirms your on going commitment and support for building accessible and inclusive communities together. As in the past, we have created a "leadership space" on our website where we recognize municipalities and organizations that have joined with us to promote Access Awareness Day. Our website lists municipalities that have recognized Access Awareness Day through a proclamation or letter of support. Our website also profiles local events and activities organized by different communities to support the active engagement of people with disabilities. We have resources and materials that are available to help support local accessibility initiatives. Please do not hesitate to contact us at (604) 718-7735 if you would like more information and/or wish to organize an event in your community. We would be happy to help promote your event through our website and through our networks. Please also find enclosed a poster that reminds people of the importance of working together to build active, accessible and inclusive communities. A PDF version of this poster is available through our website at www.sparc.bc.ca. As part of our Access Awareness Day celebrations, we will be announcing the winner of a photo competition that SPARC BC organized to demonstrate the ways that people see and experience accessibility and inclusion in their communities. We will be organizing a series of community conversations about how we can all work together to make our communities more accessible and inclusive to everyone in all aspects of community life -where we live, where we work, where we play. social planning & research council of british columbia 4445 Norfolk St. Burnaby, BC VSG OA7 Canada tel: 604-718-7733 fax: 604-736-8697 www.sparc.bc.ca Page 109 of 130 Over this coming year, it is our goal to reach out and work with as many communities as possible to organize a series of dialogues and events that help to demonstrate and support true accessibility and inclusion. If your community is considering a project or event of this nature that you would like to profile, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be happy to work with you. We would like to add that our Accessibility and Enforcement Phone Line that was introduced as part of last year's annual Access Awareness Day has been extremely successful. To date, we have received more than 300 calls from more than 40 communities across BC and have helped to resolve a number of important local enforcement issues. This year, we have introduced an initiative that we are calling "play by the rules" which reminds people of the role that accessible parking plays in the day to day lives of people with disabilities, and the importance of ensuring that accessible parking spaces are protected and respected. We know the difference that accessible parking can make for someone with a disability. Our poster highlighting the "rules of use" is available on our website and includes information on the responsibilities of permit holders, and the appropriate use of disability parking spaces. The poster also includes the contact information for our "Accessibility and Enforcement Phone Line". We encourage you to consider posting this information on public bulletin boards in local community and recreation centres, libraries or other public spaces. A PDF version of this poster is available on our website and can be used as a gentle reminder about the importance of accessible parking, and to ensure that it is available for those who need it most. In addition to the above, we will also be doing outreach with local accessibility committees, local shopping malls, private businesses local Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce, as well as private parking lots across BC. We hope you will join us in making Access Awareness Day- June 7, 2014 the best Access Awareness Day ever! By working together, we know that we can make a difference. Please feel free to contact Alia Timofeyeva at 604-718-7735 or send an email to [email protected] to request additional Access Awareness Day materials, or to let us know how we can work together to promote accessibility and inclusion in your community. Thank you again for your support. We look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Lorraine Copas Executive Director Enclosure: Sample Proclamation SPARC BC Access Awareness Day Poster SPARC BC Play by the Rules- Accessibility and Enforcement Poster Page 110 of 130 ACCESS AWARENESS DAY 2014 SAMPLE PROCLAMATION WHEREAS: Accessibility and inclusion is essential for ensuring that all community members have equity in opportunities, and the ability to fully participate in community life; and WHEREAS: Accessibility affects all aspects of community life- physical, social and economic including employment, transportation, recreation, housing, and other opportunities; and, WHEREAS: We all have a role to play in ensuring that our communities are as accessible and inclusive as possible. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The citizens of recognize the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have equitable access to the opportunities that are important to them and live in an accessible community. I, , Mayor/Chairperson of , do hereby proclaim Access Awareness Day- Saturday, June 7, 2014 in , a day of individual and group action to promote positive ways of building accessibility together to create accessible and inclusive communities for all of our citizens. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand this ______day of ___ 2014. Mayor/Chairperson of ------ Page 111 of 130 • • :;;·s· p a r c b c people. planning. positive change Celebrated annually on the first Saturday in June, Access Awareness Day is a comprehensive campaign to raise awareness about disability, accessibility, and Access Awareness Day inclusion. Access Awareness Day has been made possible because of dedicated and inspired individuals who understand the importance of inclusion. Access Awareness Day is about the recognition that the right and the opportunity to participate in all aspects of community life are both essential for building healthy, vibrant and diverse communities. Access Awareness Day is ultimately about more than just one day a year. It is a call to respond creatively and Page 112 of 130 purposefully to build a society where barriers to inclusion are removed, and to ensure the independence, self-esteem, dignity, and security of all citizens. I I Play by the rules LEAVE SPACE FOR ME For people with disabilities who require a designated parking space there are not many alternatives when they arrive at a parking lot and find the designated spaces full: they can wait or they can go home. These are not real choices- let's work together to ensure that accessible parking is available for those who need it. PLAY BY THE RULES 1. Only the designated permit holder is entitled to use their disability parking permit. 2. The permit may be used in any vehicle provided the permit holder is present. 3. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that the permit is valid and has not expired. 4. The permit holder must carry a wallet card that includes their name and permit number. 5. Disability parking spaces should not be used if the permit holder is staying in the vehicle. 6. Having a parking permit does not exempt the user from obeying parking laws or paying fees. 7. The permit should be displayed so that the expiry date is visible. OFFENSES It is a violation of the rules of use of the Parking Permit Program for People with Disabilitites and the Motor Vehicle Act if: 1. The permit holder transfers their permit to another person whether or not that person is disabled. 2. The permit holder continues to use their permit past the expiry date. 3. Someone is using a disability parking space without having a valid permit. 4. Someone is using a disability parking space and they do not have a disability. 5. Someone alters or changes the parking permit that has been issued. If you are concerned about the potential misuse or abuse of a disability parking permit or designated parking space, please call SPARC Be's Accessibility and Enforcement Line -604.718.7734 to report your concerns. people. planning. positive change. Page 113 of 130 Page 114 of 130 Janice LeBlanc ;, From: Christine Thomas We would like to register our opposition to the proposed changes in the RGS in the District of North Saanich. They are far beyond the OCP guidelines and therefore not approved by the citizens of the district. John and Christine Thomas 1346 Munro Road North Saanich, B.C. Mayor CAO �orpora e Officer V'v ACTION 0 ,Coundl Agenda lltlnfo Pk 0 Reading File 0 StaffRecommendation 1 Page 115 of 130 Page 116 of 130 CIRCU. ·noN Mayor l1 CAO � � Corporate Offc:er� A(T!ON o Council Agenda �oPk 2, 2014 May o Reading File o StaffRecommendation Her Worship Alice Final! Mayor of the District ofNorth Saanich 1620 Mills Road Nmih Saanich BC V8L 5S9 Dear Mayor Finall and Councillors: On March 11, 2014, I announced a province-wide earthquake preparedness consultation, to be chaired by Mr. Henry Renteria (the Chair), former director of California's Office of Emergency Services. The goal of this consultation is to improve British Columbians' preparedness for a disastrous seismic event. At the end of the year, the Chair will provide my Ministry with a report that will include priority recommendations for improving earthquake preparedness. In British Columbia, emergency management is a responsibility that is shared among all levels of government, community organizations, First Nations, not-for-profit agencies, academic institutions, families and individuals. Over the next few months, the Chair will consult with a wide range of stakeholders and agencies, through a variety of methods. As part of this exercise, consultation meetings will be held in selected communities, focused primarily on local authorities and FirstNations representatives. This month, Emergency Management British Columbia (EMBC) officials will be sending an invitation to you, and your staff, to participate in these meetings. EMBC will provide specific details about the sessions and will work with your staff to identify appropriate participants from your community. Enhancing earthquake preparedness is a priority activity for my Ministry, and for EMBC. A long-term plan for enhancing our province's preparedness is currently under development, and input from stakeholders through this consultation, will be key to refining this plan and informing .. ./2 Ministryof Office of the i\!ailing Auure�>: Tclcphone: 250-187-1866 Justice �linister of Justice 1'0 Box 9044 Stn !'roY Gon Facsimile: 250-387-641 I and Attorney Cencral Victoria BC V8W 9E2 email: JAC.�[email protected] wcb�itc: www.gov.bc.ca/justicc Page 117 of 130 Her Worship Alice Finall May 2, 2014 Page 2 long-term preparedness priorities. Thus, I encourage you to patticipate in this initiative and to provide feedback as the process unfolds. We are grateful for this opportunity to work with you to ensure that British Columbians are as prepared as possible for disasters such as a catastrophic emthquake. Thank you for your support. Yoi very truly, \...1\ . . Suzanne� ?(V Anton\ft QC�� Attorney General Minister of Justice pc: Mr. Rob Buchan, Chief Administrative Officer Page 118 of 130 Janice LeBlanc \ u\ !.!?�\� � l!::"1 u \J l-:...:::1 From: Berg, Hanieh < [email protected]> J 1\\ 1 , 1 r v i- -2 'ffl'-�,1 a...� � L ._. l Sent: Friday, May 2, 2014 8:31 AM Ii- \ v,it� Subject: Letter to LMLGA re ALR Zone 2 ! Dl�) 1 RICT OF r.:ultnl SAANiCH Attachments: Letter_LMLGA_ALR Zone 2.pdf 1620 i'J1lLLS ROAO jL .-20! 1Ti i J:!!��':�J i CH [JC VBL !lS9 This is to advise that Richmond City Council at its meeting held on Monday, April 28, 2014, considered the above matter and adopted the following resolution: {1} Whereas the provincial government has, without consultation with the public or with local governments, created two zones for the Agricultural Land Reserve in the Province of BC, thereby discriminating between regions and potentially constraining their ability to achieve and sustain agricultural Mayor self-sufficiency and economic development; CAO �orporate Officer \;t..-- {2) Whereas not all affected regions wish to see the requirements of the Agricultural Land Reserve weakened in Zone 2; AOION {3} Whereas substantial agricultural activity has historically taken place and is D Council Agenda lainto Pk currently being practiced outside of Zone 1; D Reading File {4) Whereas the local panel system may also be discriminatory between D StaffRecommendation regions; {5) Therefore be it resolved that LMLGA send a letter to the Union of BC Municipalities, Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Coralee Oakes, and Premier Christy Clark, with copies to all BC local governments, requesting that the provincial government undertake consultation with the public, local governments, the Union of BC Municipalities, and affected parties, on the proposed two-zone approach and other changes to the ALR and that Bi/124 not be brought into force until such consultation is complete and taken into account. Accordingly, please find a copy of the aforementioned letter attached for your information. If you have any troubles with this email, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you, Hanieh Hanieh Berg I Acting Manager, Legislative Services City of Richmond · 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2Cl Direct {604) 276-4163 · Fax {604) 278-5139 1 Page 119 of 130 i ty 0 !VIal olm Br die IVIayor Ric hmond 6911 No.3 Road Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1 Telephone: 604-276-4123 Fax No: 604-276-4332 www.richrnoncl.ca April29, 2014 Patricia Heintzman President, Lower Mainland Local Government Association #60- I 0551 Shellbridge Way Richmond, B.C. V6X 2W9 Dear Ms. Heintzman: Re: Special Resolution to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association Regarding the Provincial Govemment's March 27, 2014 Decision to Place Some Communities in an Agricultural Land Reserve Zone 2 This is to advise that at its Regular Council meeting held on Monday, April28, 2014, Richmond City Council adopted the following resolution: (I) Whereas tlte provincial govemment has, without consultation with tile public or with local govemments, created two zones for tile Agricultuml Land Reserve in tile Province of BC, thereby discriminating between regions ami potential(l' constraining tlteir ability to ac!Iieve and sustain agricultuml se/f-st�fficiency and economic development; (2) Whereas not all affected regions wislt to see tlte requirements of tile Agricultuml Land Reserve weakened in Zone 2; (3) Whereas substantial agricultuml activity has ltistorical(l' taken place and is currently being practiced outside of Zone I; (4) Whereas tlte local panel system may also be discriminaiOIJ' between regions,· (5) Therefore be it resolved tltat LMLGA send a letter to the Union of BC Municipalities, Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Corn/ee Oakes, and Premier Cltristy Clark, with copies to all BC local govemments, requesting tltat the provincial govemment undertake consultation with tile public, local governments, tile Union of BC Municipalities, and affected parties, on the proposed tlvo-zone approach and other changes to tile ALR and that Bill 24 not be brought into force until such coJtsultatioJt is complete and taken into account. If you require furlher.infonnation, please feel free to contact Terry Crowe, Manager, Policy Planning at 604- 276-4139. Mayor �mond 4221681 Page 120 of 130 SAANICH DISTRICT O F NUHTH f/AI..lH{)I/ [t1r/S 1620 IJI\LLS ROAD VBL f1 S9 HORTH SMi'!ICH OC 915D BR.IiJRIA.lXJO 11. /VOP.Tt( SfJIJNICif J!JC VB'- 5H4 Page 121 of 130 MayoCIR CUW CAO j' Corporate Officer� ACJION 0 Council Agenda r.-erfnfoPk 0 Reading File 0 StaffRecom mendation . - �" l::.lir-- ,1;1111t !,'i;J [ ' Page 122 of 130 45 View Royal Avenue, Victoria, BC, Canada V9B 1A6 · · wwvv.view Ph. 250-479-6800 Fx. 250-727-9551 E. [email protected] t;:yr· ,rw � M;:��:·!;:��>J ON . . t: ' �,.) I �:� _' · ,.,tt> � May 15, 2014 -. .... JIJ ·I· ·· ·· l•'i\i· ··r� � f . l' I AC'fiON Honourable Stephanie Cadieux U� - , ���2 2ow '7lllL.� rrlI ··· J I t''"�ll j{'11V, , • £ ·C) j..;/ •··-� �ouncil Agenda 1\ Minister of Children and Family Development 0iJ1nfoPk ·· PO Box 9057 DISTRICT OF NOflTH Si�. c\I•JICH ' bReading 1 G20 MILL� IlOilO Rle RiaJmmendatic·' · , STN PROV GOVT � NOflrH SM��ICH t'.C \i.'<_! �iS9_ -�-_,...... , _ J --..·�- �-·-·-- 0 Staff -- .. Victoria, BC ______,1 V8W9E2 ______i l Dear Honourable Stephanie Cadieux: ---- Re: Proposed Closure of the Victoria Youth Custody Centre At the Council meeting held May 6, 2014, Council discussed the proposed closure of the Victoria Youth Custody Centre located in the Town of View Royal. This is the only provincial youth custody facility on Vancouver Island. The closure of this facility . will result in all young offenders remanded or sentenced from Vancouver Island courts being potentially held temporarily in local police cells and then removed from their family and community supports to custody facilities on the Lower Mainland or elsewhere in the Province. These family and community supports are integral to rehabilitation planning for these Vancouver · Island youth. It is also noted that there are no custody facilities for women on Vancouver Island and the use of police cells and the removal of these women to other facilities on the Lower Mainland or elsewhere in the Province is also problematic. Currently, the Capital Regional District appoints representatives, many of whom represent municipalities, to sit at the Youth and Family Justice Committee. This Committee considers and addresses current issues impacting youth and families involved in the Youth an<;J Family Court System. It is clear that youth and family matters are important to local communities and as such, the Town of View Royal is requesting that the Victoria Youth Custody Services Centre remain open. Further, to address the issue of lack of facilities for women on Vancouver Island, the Town of View Royal is requesting that the Provincial Government consider re-purposing a part of this facility to include female offenders remanded in custody. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Yours truly, �� Elena Bolster Deputy Municipal Clerk cc: All Capital Regional District Member Municipalities Recycled Paper Page 123 of 130 Page 124 of 130 Lisa Coburn From: Alice Final! Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 12:41 PM To: Lisa Coburn Cc: Rob Buchan Subject: FW: derelict vessels Please place this on the next info pack. A�F� lvlet:Yo-v, No-rth-s� 250-655 -5Lf.51 From: Terry Cattell [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2014 5:32 PM To: Alice Finall Subject: derelict vessels Alice Finall, Mayor The issue of derelict boats is gaining a higher profile in the community conscientious and nowhere can we escape the impact of this issue. Your Council should be aware that there are at present three abandoned vessels on the Tsehum Harbour water front beach within the District of North Saanich. Thanks for your attention Terry Cattell 250 655 2070 1 Page 125 of 130 Page 126 of 130 Janice LeBlanc ! {ffi From: M nister, STSB STSB:EX Dear Mayor and Councillors: As Chair of the British Columbia (BC) Small Business Roundtable (Roundtable), I am pleased to invite your government to compete for the 2014 Open for Business Award. Launched in 2013, tllis award recognizes communities that are undertaking initiatives and pminerships to reduce the cost and complexity of doing business in BC. As an incentive, the Province will award $10,000 to each community that best demonstrates they are operating within the spirit of the BC Small Business Accord. A maximum of 13 awards of $10,000 each are available for 2014. Please note that the deadline for submitting an application is July 11, 2014, with the finalists announced in August. The winners will be announced during the week of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Annual Convention in Whistler in September. I encourage your government officials to contact your local chamber, economic development officers and small business community to invite their input to your Award submission. Their pmticipation will help the Roundtable capture and share best practices that reduce regulatory burden and overlap and leverage partnerships to improve government interactions with small business for the purpose of maximizing local economic development for the small business community. Information about the Roundtable, the BC Small Business Accord and the Open for Business Award is available in the application provided as well as at www.smallbusinessroundtable.ca. The Roundtable Secretariat is available to support the preparation of your application and can be contacted by telephone at 250-387-9083 or by email to: [email protected]. We look forward to receiving your submission in July. Sincerely, Mayorr CAO f• v Naomi Yamamoto Corporate Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business ACTION 0 Coundl Agenda Attachment nfo Pk 0 Reading File 0 Staff Rerommendation 1 Page 127 of 130 OPEN FOR BUSINESS AWARD About the Award The B.C. Small Business Roundtable (Roundtable) invites local governments to compete for the "Open for Business" Award. As an incentive, the province is providing awards of $10,000 each to a maximum 13 communities who best demonstrate they are operating within the spirit of the B.C. Small Business Accord (Accord) principles. The financial reward must be used to assist in funding a proposed small business friendly initiative that supports the growth and success of small businesses in your community. Submissions are due July 11,2014, with finalists announced through a government news release in August 2014. Winners will be announced at an award ceremony to be held during the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Annual Convention in September 2014. An attributed community quote along with media contact information must be included prior to Roundtable evaluation. About the Small Business Accord The B.C. Government embarked on creating the Accord to ensure that government is doing all it can to support small business- a commitment to improve interactions with small business and ensure government initiatives and services consider the needs of small business. Through the Open for Business Award initiative the Roundtable would like the reach of the Accord to expand through local government adoption of the Accord or its six principles. When the Accord principles were released on March 19, 2013, the province encouraged local governments to work with the province to address small business barriers and to operate within the spirit of the principles of the Accord which can be viewed at www.jtst.gov.bc.ca/sbaccord. About the Roundtable Since 2005, the Roundtable has fulfilled its ongoing mandate to serve the best interests of small business by providing a permanent voice to government. To enhance B.C. 's small business climate, the Roundtable formerly endorsed the Accord in its 81h Annual Report to Government by aligning priorities and recommendations to support the province's efforts with Accord implementation. These recommendations are detailed in the Roundtable's 81h Annual Report to Government and include: • Support Mobile Business License expansion • Increase awareness of provincial programs that improve productivity and reduce the cost of doing business • Improve the procurement process for small business to help them compete for and win government projects • Support negotiations to extend the Labour Market Agreement beyond May 2014 that will lead to a new and improved agreement that better allows small businesses to train employees for existing skilled-jobs Page 128 of 130 APPLICATION- OPEN FOR BUSINESS AWARD Submission Instructions Please complete both application steps as they relate to your community's support for small business. To be considered for this award, your submission must be received in our office by July 11, 2014. Your completed application, with any applicable attachments, may be sent by mail, email or faxed to the following addresses: Mail: Small Business Roundtable Secretariat Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Small Business Branch PO BOX 9822 SNT PROV GOVT Victoria, BC V8W 9N3 Email: [email protected] Fax: (250) 952-0113 If you have questions, please contact: Small Business Roundtable Secretariat Phone: (250) 387-9083 Email: [email protected]. ca STEP 1: Contact Information Please provide contact information for the person submitting/managing this application. The committee may need to follow up with this individual for more information. Name: Title: Name of Municipality/Community/District: Phone: Email: Mailing Address: Page 129 of 130 STEP 2: Questionnaire For each question, please limit the response to one printed page. 1. What steps have you taken to maximize economic development in your community? Please detail initiatives that improve coordination and engagement with educational institutions, other levels of government, businesses or non-profits. (20 Points) 2. How has your municipal government directly recognized the contributions of small businesses in your community? (1 0 Points) Provide details on a small business(s) that you would like the Roundtable to recognize for their innovation and their positive effect on your community. (5 Points) 3. What measures have you taken to ensure tax fairness for businesses in your community? Examples may include: freezing property tax rates, balancing the ratio between commercial and residential property tax rates, freezing or reducing annual budgets. (20 Points) 4. What steps have been taken to reduce regulatory red tape for businesses operating in your community? (20 Points) 5. What steps has your community taken, in cooperation with the small business community, to improve opportunities for First Nations, new-Canadians, youth, seniors or persons With disabilities to find employment opportunities to address local workforce needs? (10 Points) 6. If your municipality were to be the recipient of the $10,000 award, how would you spend it to support local small business within the spirit of the Accord principles? (15 Points) * News Release Quote: A regional news release will be distributed by the province for each 2014 Open for Business Award recipient. Please provide a quote that includes details on how the award will be used to support small business success. QUOT E: ______ MEDIA CONTACT: ------ PHONE: ------ EMAIL: ------ Page 130 of 130