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JBNA Directors’ Report, Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Air Quality Monitoring
As of today, the JBNA has not been informed of the outcome of the
VIHA/BCEnv/GVHA/City meeting of November 30 concerning air quality
monitoring. (Note – Item 8 in correspondence file relates to City request for
assistance.) The City has appointed Dwayne Kalynchuk, Engineering, as the
City liaison to the process.

Parks
City Parks held the Beacon Hill proposed traffic and trails improvements Open
House on November 17. It was well attended.
Phase 2 planning for Fisherman’s Wharf Park is expected to begin in the new
year.

GVHA – JBNA Board Discussions
The JBNA Board initiated discussions with the GVHA directed towards solution
finding. A first meeting was held on November 23 to discuss the form
discussions would take. The JBNA drafted a Terms of Reference (ToR) document
for a joint committee forum. GVHA has not yet completed a review of the ToR.

BC Transit – JBNA Board Discussions
Following the BC Transit presentation to the JBNA general membership in
September, the JBNA Board has been in communications with BC Transit
concerning bus service within James Bay. BC Transit has been designing a
proposal to present to the community in the new year.

JBNA Meeting Recording Secretary
The JBNA asks you to consider volunteering to be recording secretary for JBNA
monthly general meetings. When our secretary stepped down, secretarial
duties were shared among directors. However, the director who has been
acting as recording secretary will be working full time in the New Year and
unable to carry out this role. Duties are taking minutes, circulating draft
minutes to the Directors for comment, and revising minutes. You need NOT be
a voting member to volunteer for this role.

Development Status Report
(Note: may not be complete – contact Kevin King, City Planning @ 250-361-0523
for details)

Since the November JBNA meeting, development meetings have been held about
properties at 403/405/411 Kingston, 555 Niagara, Shoal Point, and Ogden Point.

Upcoming – Shoal Point, and perhaps 555 Niagara
JBNA On-going – Ogden Point
In the City process – BCRMuseum, 257 Belleville, Laren House, St James,
Pilot,
Ladysmith, Kingston, 555 Niagara
Completed re-zoning process – Michigan, Pendray

Director Representation at City/Community/GVHA Meetings
Police Board – November 09
GVHA JBNA – November 23
City Engineering – December 2

Contact JBNA at jbna@vcn.bc.ca or via mail at JBNA, 234 Menzies St.,
Victoria V8V 2G7

December Meeting Agenda & November Minutes jbna
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Liquor Licence jbna
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Applications for liquor licences do not go through the CALUC process, hence
do NOT necessarily come through the JBNA review and public meeting process.

For this reason, we are sending this notice to JBNA members and residents on
the JBNA listings who may be affected by an additional liquor licence in the
area.

The public hearing for this licence is this week, Thursday, November 25, 2010
at 7:30 p.m., City Hall.

Notice of Public Hearing
“Application for a new Liquor Primary Licence from Orca Spirit Adventures
Ltd. For M.V. Pacific Explorer I docked at 146 Kingston Street.

The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of the proposal for a new
Liquor Primary Licence located at 146 Kingston Street.
~ the proposed licensed person capacity, which includes staff and patrons is
74 persons on board the vessel.
~ the proposed hours are seven days a week, 11:00h – 01:00h.

All those who believe that their interest in property is affected by the
above matters will be given an opportunity to be heard by City Council at a
Public Hearing to be held in the Council Chamber, City Hall, #1 Centennial
Square, Victoria, BC on Thursday, November 26, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
…
Copies of the proposed Bylaws and other relevant documents and information
may be inspected at City Hall, … from … 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.”

Directors Report November JBNA Meeting jbna
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JBNA Directors’ Report, Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Air Quality Monitoring
There has been movement on air quality monitoring. Meetings, directed to
ensuring installation of equipment prior to the 2011 cruise-ship season, are
to be held in November.

Beacon Hill Park – Proposed Traffic and Trail Improvements
City Parks has proposed exciting changes to Beacon Hill roads and trails.
Plan to attend the Parks department Open House from 4-7 p.m. on November 17
at New Horizons.

St Lawrence Street Engineering Project
This month, the City is conducting soil analysis studies and has informed us
that the curb and street reconfiguration of St Lawrence should be completed
this year. Garden considerations remain outstanding.

GVHA CTP Meeting
The meeting was skewed towards bus transportation providers as
representatives from non-bus transportation modes were not present (more than
ten such participants were present at the April meeting). In response to a
query as to the objective of the meeting, GVHA responded the purpose was to
fulfill the objectives and targets of the CTP, but was not going to limit any
buses, not going to limit or stage cruise ships, or otherwise limit
operations. This objective, as stated, is in conflict with the JBNA
priorities, as detailed by the JBNA Board in response to the residents
survey, namely to limit air pollution, traffic noise pollution and large-bus
traffic. There was considerable debate about the need for and use of
targets, none of which currently exist. Some progress (albeit limited) was
made in identifying a possible joint initiative regarding non-cruise ship bus
parking. JBNA/GVHA Discussions following the meeting focused on ways to
create effective JBNA/GVHA consultation.

JBNA Meeting Secretary
The JBNA asks you to consider volunteering to be recording secretary for JBNA
general meetings. When our secretary stepped down, the secretarial duties
were shared among the directors. However, the director who has been acting
as recording secretary will be working full time in the New Year and unable
to carry out this role. Duties are taking minutes, circulating draft minutes
to the Directors for comment, and revising minutes.

Development Status Report
(Note: may not be complete – contact Kevin King, City Planning @ 250-361-0523
for details)
Upcoming – Kingston
In the process – Museum, Ogden Point, 257 Belleville, Laren House, St
James,
Pilot, Ladysmith, Pendray
Completed re-zoning process – Michigan

Director Representation at City/Community Meetings
Police Board – October 12 BC Transit – October 26
City Council – October 28 GVHA CTP – October 29
City Parks – November 3 OCP – November 6

Contact JBNA at jbna@vcn.bc.ca or via mail at JBNA, 234 Menzies St.,
Victoria V8V 2G7

By-Election and Referendum Forum jbna
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The JBNA will NOT be hosting an all-candidates forum for the upcoming
November 20 By-Election and Referendum.
We urge James Bay residents to attend the Fernwood forums.

Council By-Election: All Candidates Meeting
Monday, November 8
7:30 pm
Little Fernwood Hall
1923 Fernwood Rd.

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Public Forum: Referendum on Borrowing
Tuesday, November 9
7:30 pm
Little Fernwood Hall
1923 Fernwood Rd.

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For more information, please contact:

Robbie Clarke
Director
Fernwood Community Assocation
robbiewc@shaw.ca

Road Closure Notice: St Lawrence jbna
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Excerpt from City of Victoria Notice
October 22, 2010

In preparation of the reconstruction work beginning on the St Lawrence Street
later this year, the City will be examining soil s test hole locations within
the roadway area on St Lawrence Street between Simcoe Street and Erie Street.
This work will occur later in the week of October 25, 2010 during normal
hours of business and should be competed in one or two days.
…
Road closures will be in effect; however, local access will be maintained as
work permits….

Barry Norman,
Senior Engineering Technician,
250.361.0569

November 10 Agenda & October 13 Minutes jbna
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The Royal BC Museum will be the primary focus of the meeting. To facilitate
the presentation and assist the community in assessment of the rezoning
application, the Museum will be hosting an Information Session directly prior
to the meeting. Models and diagrams will be displayed at New Horizons from
6:15 until 7 p.m. Museum staff and design consultants will be on hand to
answer questions.

JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Monthly Meeting Agenda
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 10, 2010
James Bay New Horizons – 234 Menzies Street

Agenda

Welcome
7:00 pm
Approval of Agenda
Minutes of previous meeting
Correspondence/Announcements
· Circulating Correspondence file
Committee Reports
Councilor Report: Lynn Hunter
Esquimalt: Request for Socio-economic Assessment
7:20 pm
Bruce Cuthbert
Royal BC Museum:
7:35 pm
P. Rafferty, CEO
Community Concerns
Adjournment
NOTE: If you wish to have something put on the agenda, the cutoff date is
fifteen (15) days prior to the regular monthly meeting (held on the 2nd
Wednesday of each month).

James Bay Neighbourhood Association
General Meeting: New Horizons
Minutes of October 13, 2010

Initial attendance: 27

Tim VanAlstine welcomed all meeting attendees and indicated how one
obtained membership (7:05 p.m.)
Approval of Agenda. M/S/C
Approval of Minutes of JBNA meeting of September 8, 2010. M/S/C
Correspondence/Announcements: the correspondence file was circulated and
moved to be received. M/S/C
Committee Reports: brief written reports from the Parks and Quality of
Life committees were circulated. Janis Ringuette provided an overview of the
progress being made on the upgrade of Fisherman’s Wharf Park, and of recent
improvements along Circle Drive in Beacon Hill Park.
Councillor Report: Our new Council liaison, Councillor Lynn Hunter,
introduced herself mentioning her role as Member of Parliament for Saanich
and the Gulf Islands from 1988-1993, her work for Oxfam Canada, and her
involvement with the Wild Fishers Coalition, the David Suzuki Foundation and
the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. With respect to current City
Council activities, she mentioned that the CRD has voted unanimously to
request that $23.5 million from the federal gas tax fund for alternative
transportation systems be used to finance the multi-use trail and rail
connection in conjunction with the Johnson Street bridge replacement project.
She also mentioned the Emily Carr statue unveiling, and the Open House on
the Garden Suite Pilot Project that is scheduled at City Hall for October
20th from 3 to 7 p.m. She stressed the importance of public engagement,
being involved, and the role of volunteers.
Downtown Core Area Plan: Chris Gower, Senior Planner, City of Victoria,
provided an overview of the Downtown Core Area Plan (DCAP), mentioning a
number of key features: (a) the cross-town and harbour ampitheatre concepts,
(b) the five basic districts within the downtown core, (c) the overlap with
James Bay and other neighbourhoods adjacent to the downtown core, (c) the
need for preferential treatment of pedestrian, cycling and public
transportation over the private automobile, (d) the need for preserving
heritage buildings and the historic commercial district, (e) the importance
of harbour pathway continuity and development, (f) the relevance of
streetscapes and gateways, and (g) the density bonus transfer system.
A number of statements were made and questions asked, and some were answered.
Questions included:

(a) How does the system plan to use transportation demand management
techniques to control traffic flows?

(b) Why does transportation planning not include the growing blight of
tourist bus traffic in and around the downtown core, and in James Bay?

(c) The amphitheatre concept may be useful from a building step-back and
street-state perspective, but wouldn’t the amphitheatre also trap foul air
generated by cruise ships, float planes, helicopters, and large vehicles?

(d) If Government Street is to maintain or enhance its role as a pedestrian
precinct, shouldn’t tour buses (especially Cruise Victoria buses) be banned
from using it as a pick-up and drop-off location?

(e) Shouldn’t Government Street between Wharf and Herald be closed to all
vehicle traffic, except perhaps for early morning deliveries, and thereby
become a real pedestrian precinct?

(f) If pedestrian access to the harbour is to be provided through a
continuous and well-developed harbour pathway, how does one deal with customs
and immigration security for ships, boats and planes that dock along the
harbour frontage?

(g) Shouldn’t the City expropriate properties along the inner harbour that
are owned by other bodies (Transport Canada, Provincial Capital Commission,
Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, etc.) in order to ensure that development
along the inner harbour is kept fully under City control?

(h) Is the implementation of DCAP going to be affordable, given that average
household income is lowest in Victoria out of all the CRD municipalities, and
property tax rates are highest?

(i) If DCAP requires amendments to neighbourhood plans and zoning bylaws,
what input will JBNA and James Bay residents have into amendments that affect
the DCAP areas that fall within James Bay?

(j) Will DCAP affect zoning for any areas within James Bay that are not
included within the areas designated as part of the DCAP?

The answers provided indicated some sympathy for Government Street becoming a
real pedestrian precinct, an understanding that JBNA and James Bay residents
would be consulted about changes affecting the DCAP areas that fall within
James Bay, and an understanding that the status quo would prevail for all
re-zoning requests within James Bay that lie outside the areas designated as
part of the DCAP. Socio-environmental policies other than zoning are at the
discretion of City Council.

The meeting broke into three Community Circles to discuss the Downtown
Core Area Plan. The Community Circles were (a) Vision and Goals, (b) Inner
Harbour District and James Bay Overlay, and (c) Transportation and Mobility.
The conversations at each of the Community Circles will be summarized and
sent to the City Planning Department.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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JBNA Committee Reports, Wednesday, October 13, 2010

JBNA Parks Committee Report

Fisherman’s Wharf Park:
Recent improvements include opening the wheelchair ramp, installation of red
and blue Adirondack chairs, square tables with chess boards and seats, and
installing an extensive area of new sod.

In preparation for Phase Two–the development of the park’s east
side–consultants continue to assess three possibilities: creating a
freshwater stream channel, an open estuary, or an “at grade” constructed
stream. Handling “significant quantities of contaminated soils” is a major
problem, according to Gary Darrah, Manager of Park Planning and Design. “It
is possible that one of the options will be to not proceed with the stream
daylighting,” Darrah explained, “in which case we will ask for community
input re a new programme for the east end of the park.”

Irving Park:
The City of Victoria staff plans to develop a Master Plan for Irving Park in
three years. The JBNA Parks Committee discussed the appropriateness of a
general meeting discussion on the park at this time versus matching the city
schedule.

Beacon Hill Park:
A construction project along Circle Drive east of the Children’s Farm was
undertaken to better protect the most important native plant meadow in the
park. Gravel and non-native grasses were excavated, old pipes removed and new
soil hauled in to restore the damp conditions required by some native plants
which were disrupted decades ago by a city drainage project. A split cedar
rail fence was installed to halt the long-standing problem of vehicle
incursions into the meadow. A new path is planned.

Committee members: Janis Ringuette Marc Pakenham Gordon Tweddell
Tim VanAlstine Andrei Golovkine Marg Gardiner

Quality of Life and Environment Committee Report #21

QoL Committee Activity (Meeting of October 4):
The Committee has undertaken/co-ordinated work involving the community
survey, transportation noise and traffic volume studies and the VIHA air
quality study. The related metrics are available in reports at:
www.jbna.org. Current JBNA priorities are supported by these quantitative
measures. The Committee continues to bring these priorities to the attention
of the City of Victoria, the GVHA, and other appropriate agencies. However,
this has not always met with success. The Committee has requested on three
occasions to make a presentation on JBNA priorities, supported by
quantitative material, to the City of Victoria’s Governance and Priorities
Committee, and has been rebuffed on all three occasions.

James Bay Air Quality Study:
The Committee continues to monitor the responses (or lack thereof) by the
City of Victoria, GVHA and the cruise ship industry to the Chief Medical
Health Officer’s June 11, 2010 health assessment report based on 2009 Mobile
Air Monitoring Laboratory studies. Dr. Stanwick’s key recommendations
included:
(a) alerting the community, especially persons with respiratory problems, of
high sulphur dioxide emissions when cruise ships are in port;
(b) adoption of lease language by GVHA to require low sulphur fuel use
(maximum
1%) by cruise ships while approaching, berthing and departing Victoria
Harbour; and
(c) continued monitoring of cruise ship emissions at Ogden Point.

Committee Members: Brian Scarfe Tom Coyle Marg Gardiner
Walter Kazuro Gordon Tweddell

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Provide Feedback on a Garden Suite Policy for Victoria
Mon, October 4, 2010 10:04 am

Provide Feedback on a Garden Suite Policy for Victoria

A new pilot project for garden suites in Victoria is currently underway. The
City of Victoria is seeking feedback from the community on a draft Garden
Suites Policy.

The policy will help increase the availability of ground-oriented rental
housing in Victoria and accessible housing for people with limited mobility.
Formal adoption of the Garden Suites Policy will take place at a
non-statutory Public Hearing following public consultation. In the interim,
Victoria residents who wish to build a garden suite can receive staff support
if the proposal meets draft policy guidelines. As with any rezoning
application, final approval of a garden suite is a Council decision.

What is a garden suite?

A garden suite is a legal, detached, ground-oriented suite located in the
backyard of a property with a single-family home as its primary use.
Creating a garden suite is another option for introducing a rental suite on
your property where a secondary suite does not already exist.
Property owners may convert an existing accessory building if it meets policy
guidelines or build something new, and must go through an application process
for approval and rezoning. Garden suites cannot be strata-titled.

The public is invited to learn more about garden suites and provide input at
an upcoming open house at Victoria City Hall:

Garden Suites Policy Open House:

Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Time: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Victoria City Hall, Council Chambers

For more information, including guidelines and criteria for garden suites,
visit www.victoria.ca
http://www.victoria.ca/cityhall/departments_plnnew.shtml and click on
What’s New?

Questions or comments related to the Garden Suites Policy can be directed to
Kevin King, Senior Planner, at kking@victoria.ca or 250.361.0523.

JBNA October Agenda & September Minutes jbna
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The October JBNA meeting will focus on the Downtown Plan and the overlay with
James Bay. The Draft Downtown Plan takes a portion of James Bay into it.
Harbour-lands, which are part of James Bay, form an important element of the
Downtown Plan. After the presentation and Q/A session with city planners,
those present will assemble at three tables to discuss and develop comments
for submission to the City. JBNA members are encouraged to invite friends
and neighbours to this meeting.

JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Monthly Meeting Agenda
7 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Wednesday; October 13, 2010
James Bay New Horizons – 234 Menzies Street

Agenda

Welcome
7:00 pm
Approval of Agenda
Minutes of previous meeting
Correspondence/Announcements
· Circulating Correspondence file
Committee Reports
Councilor Report: Lynn Hunter
Downtown Core Area Plan with Q&A:
7:20 pm
Robert Batallas & Chris Gower, Victoria Community Planning
Community Circles: Downtown Plan
8:10 pm
1) Vision & Goals
2) Inner Harbour District & James Bay Overlaps
3) Transportation & Mobility
Community Concerns
Adjournment
NOTE: If you wish to have something put on the agenda, the cutoff date is
fifteen (15) days prior to the regular monthly meeting (held on the 2nd
Wednesday of each month).

James Bay Neighbourhood Association
General Meeting: New Horizons
Minutes of September 8, 2010

Initial attendance: 36

Tim VanAlstine welcomed all meeting attendees and indicated how one
obtained membership (7:05 p.m.).
Approval of agenda. M/S/C
Approval of Minutes of JBNA meeting of August 11, 2010. M/S/C
Correspondence/Announcements: the correspondence file was circulated and
moved to be received. M/S/C
Committee reports: brief written reports from the Parks and Quality of
Life Committees were circulated. A brief oral overview of pending
development project proposals that may appear on future meeting agendas was
provided.
Councillor Report: Councillor Madoff provided a brief overview of the
previous evening’s Special Council Meeting that dealt with the City’s
rezoning of the water lots related to the Songhees large yacht marina
proposal. Since this was the Councillor’s final meeting as City liaison to
the James Bay Neighbourhood Association, the Chair’s remarks of appreciation
were met with a warm round of applause. It was also noted that Councillor
Madoff has been appointed as the City’s representative on the GVHA Board of
Directors, replacing Councillor Chandler. Councillor Hunter will replace
Councillor Madoff in the JBNA liaison function.
BC Transit Overview: Erinn Pinkerton, Director, Corporate and Strategic
Planning, and Graeme Masterton, Director, Operational Planning, BC Transit,
provided an excellent overview of Transit’s plans for further development of
the transit system in Greater Victoria, with concentration on the
implications for the Downtown and James Bay areas. Planning goals and
integration with other urban plans were stressed, and recent trends in
transportation patterns and ridership were outlined. Four layers of service
were identified: rapid transit along exclusive right-of-ways, frequent
transit along major routes, local and community transit, and specialty
transit.
The first rapid transit alignment will be from the West Shore Communities to
Downtown using the Island Highway and the Trans-Canada Highway to the Uptown
Centre in Saanich, and then Douglas Street from Uptown to Downtown. Further
rapid transit routes under consideration include (a) Esquimalt to the
University of Victoria via Downtown, the Royal Jubilee Hospital and Camosun
College, (b) Uptown to the University of Victoria along McKenzie Avenue, and
(c) Uptown to Sidney/Airport/Swartz Bay via the Pat Bay Highway. The order
in which these further routes will be pursued is not, as yet, determined.
There are a variety of options being considered for the rapid transit
connection south of Hillside Avenue, and a variety of ways in which rapid
transit vehicles might be turned around to the south of the downtown core,
with different implications for James Bay. The nature of a possible
“community bus” within James Bay was also discussed. Transit is planning
the next public open house for October 5th and 6th.

Q. Since many of us plan to “age in place”, what plans are there for a
community bus in James Bay? Can smaller, electric powered vehicles be used?
A. A smaller bus style is in the works for this kind of purpose, but it will
still be a diesel bus.

Q. A member made a number of comments about prior service problems.
Another member wanted to see better transit connections between James Bay and
Fairfield. A third member talked about pricing means to increase transit
ridership: toll roads for personal vehicles, higher parking charges, higher
gasoline prices, etc., and stressed the need for further development of
bicycle paths.

Q. Does Transit have plans to provide frequent service for moving cruise
ship passengers from Ogden Point to Downtown, and elsewhere? A. Transit
would have problems providing enough buses at peak, seasonally specific,
cruise ship times to provide this service, and would in any case need to find
contractual ways of breaking through the Western Stevedoring-Cruise Victoria
cartel to provide such a service.

Q. Another member pleaded that Government Street not be used for rapid
transit, since its downtown segment should become a pedestrian precinct. He
also stated that the Belleville Street (old motel) turnaround would be best
for rapid transit vehicles, and that a curb-side approach using both Douglas
and Blanshard Streets was the preferable option for “south of Hillside
Avenue”.

21 Pilot Street redevelopment proposal. Laura Neil and Desiree Shearer
were on hand to present their proposal to construct a duplex at 21 Pilot
Street. Rezoning is required due to lot size considerations, but no
variances pertaining to setbacks seem to be required. They suggested that
the proposed duplex is consistent with the James Bay Neighbourhood Plan on
several criteria, and that the proposal has already met with positive support
from a large majority of close neighbours.
A number of people made positive, and supportive, comments about the
proposal. One close neighbour stated opposition to the project, being
concerned about additional density and the deterioration of the “single
family dwelling” look of the eastern side of Pilot Street. Another neighbour
stated that they liked the design of the proposed duplex, and that increased
density of the right type is inevitable. She also congratulated the
proposers on the extent to which they had already consulted with local
neighbours. One person objected, in principle, to spot zoning.

Community Concerns: community concerns were raised with respect to (a) the
refurbishment process for a large apartment complex, (b) traffic volumes, and
particularly speeding taxis on Oswego and Montreal Streets, (c) the posting
of leaflets pertaining to cruise ships and air quality while congratulating
passengers who choose to walk downtown, and (d) horse drawn carriage lighting
and droppings.
Motion to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. M/S/C

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BC Transit invites you
to our public open houses for an update on planning for rapid transit in the
Capital Region.
See special vehicle exhibits and give us your suggestions.

Drop by our open houses:

Tuesday, October 5, 2010
2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Ambrosia Conference Centre
638 Fisgard Street

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Cruise-ship Effluents – Short Report – Sunday noon – Channel 19

KCTS9 (Channel 19) will be repeating a short news report about cruise-ship
effluents in Puget Sound on Sunday between noon and 12:30 (the first airing
of the newsclip was Friday evening).

The focus of the 15 minute report is the different approaches taken by
various jurisdictions. The weekly newsmagazine Connect features an interview
with Lee vanderVoo who has researched the matter. The three Holland America
ships which are among the most common ships docked at Ogden point are
identified as having 30 year old technology.

Information is also available on the KCTS9 web-site at:
http://kcts9.org/series/kcts-9-connects

Notice of increased helicopter activity jbna
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The following e-mail was received today and is being forwarded for your
information.

Hello Tim and JBNA,

I would like to give your organization and members a heads up that Royal
Jubilee Hospital’s helicopter pad will be closed for approximately three
weeks commencing 13SEP. As the Camel Point Heliport is the nearest
landing pad, the provincial Air Ambulance service will be using it as an
alternate. You may notice a slight increase in aircraft activity as a
result, including night operations as the Ambulance operates on a 24/7
basis. The ambulance pilots are aware they are landing adjacent to a
residential neighbourhood, and will make every effort to minimize
disruption.

Regards

Jeff Murdock

Station Manager, Victoria
Helijet International

1 800 665 4354

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JBNA Committee Reports, Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Quality of Life and Environment Committee Report #20

James Bay Air Quality Study:
The QoL Committee continues to monitor the responses (or lack thereof) by the
City of Victoria, GVHA and the cruise ship industry to the Chief Medical
Health Officer’s health assessment report emanating from the Mobile Air
Monitoring Laboratory studies, which was released by VIHA on June 11. Dr.
Stanwick’s key recommendations included:
(a) alerting the community, and especially persons with respiratory problems,
of high sulphur dioxide emissions when cruise ships are in port;
(b) adoption of lease language by GVHA to require low sulphur fuel use
(maximum 1%) by cruise ships while approaching, berthing and departing
Victoria Harbour; and
(c) continued monitoring of cruise ship emissions at Ogden Point.

Presentation to Governance and Priorities Committee:
The QoL Committee has requested on three occasions to make a presentation on
JBNA priorities, supported by quantitative material, to the City of
Victoria’s Governance and Priorities Committee, and has been rebuffed on each
occasion.

Future QoL Committee Activity:
The JBNA QoL Committee has undertaken, on behalf of the James Bay community,
studies on transportation noise, traffic volumes, air quality, and the 2009
JB Residents survey. The related metrics/reports are available on the JBNA
website www.jbna.org. We seek advice from JB residents.
What do you think the JBNA could do to further the mitigation of air-shed
emissions, noise pollution and traffic congestion in James Bay? What would
you be willing to contribute to the resolution of the problems identified
through the survey and air quality/noise studies? Please send your response
to JBNA at New Horizons or directly to Brian at brianscarfe@shaw.ca or
250-360-0300.

Committee members: Tom Coyle Marg Gardiner Walter Kazuro

Brian Scarfe Gordon Tweddell

JBNA Parks Committee Report

Dallas Road Bluffs Restoration Project
The City of Victoria received a federal Habitat Stewardship Program (HSP)
matching grant of $26,000 to protect, conserve, and restore critical habitat
along the Dallas Road bluffs from Boyd Street to Clover Point. According to
Fred Hook, Parks Environmental Technician, the JBNA letter of support
strengthened the city’s grant application by demonstrating community backing
and involvement

The multi-year project begins with mapping, assessment and development of a
restoration plan in 2010. Action to implement the plan is expected in 2011
and 2012. The HSP grant program is administered by the Canadian Wildlife
Service, part of Environment Canada. Future grants to complete this major
project will be needed: the estimated total cost of the Dallas Road bluffs
restoration is $300,000.

Open Houses Delayed
The next Open House on the Beacon Hill Park Traffic Management Plan is
expected in late November.

The Urban Forest Plan and the Parks Master Plan Open Houses are postponed
until completion of the Official Community Plan (OCP). A draft of the OCP
could be presented to Council in early 2011.

Committee members: Janis Ringuette Marc Pakenham Gordon Tweddell
Tim VanAlstine Andrei Golovkine Marg Gardiner

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JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Monthly Meeting
7 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Wednesday; September 8, 2010
James Bay New Horizons – 234 Menzies Street

Agenda

Welcome 7:00 pm
Approval of Agenda
Minutes of previous meeting
Correspondence/Announcements
• Circulating Correspondence file
Committee Reports
Councilor Report: P. Madoff
BC Transit: Future Plans & Opportunities for James Bay 7:20 pm
21 Pilot Street: Development Proposal – duplex 8:15 pm
Community Concerns
Adjournment
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James Bay Neighbourhood Association
Minutes of August 11, 2010

Attendance varied: 36 (start) – 47 – 29 (end)

Tim VanAlstine welcomed all meeting attendees, indicated how one obtained
membership, and thanked Marlene Hunter for serving as recording secretary for
the past nine months.
Approval of Agenda. M/S/C
Approval of Minutes of JBNA meeting of July 14, 2010, after two additions
were made under Community Concerns. These additions emphasised the problems
of cruise ship emissions and horse-drawn carriages. M/S/C
Correspondence/Announcements: the correspondence file was circulated and
moved to be received. M/S/C
Committee reports: brief written reports from the Parks and Quality of
Life Committees were circulated.
Councillor report: Councillor Madoff was unable to attend due to prior
commitments.
Coho and Clipper: Temporary Customs Structure briefing
Ryan Burke, President, Blackball Transportation, and Tom Oran, Terminal
Manager for Clipper Navigation Limited, presented the plans for erecting a
one-story, pre-fabricated building on the Clipper dock to house the
operations, communications unit, and staff members of United States Customs
and Border Protection (USCBP) as a replacement location for the offices that
must be vacated by November 1, 2010, at the Provincial Capital Commission’s
building (previously the CPR Terminal) at 468 Belleville St. due to upgrading
and earthquake reinforcement.

Building costs are the responsibility of the ferry operators, including
Blackball Transportation, Clipper Navigation, Victoria Express, Victoria
Star, and Washington State Ferries.

The building will be located behind an existing security fence, appropriately
landscaped, and is not expected to generate any additional externality costs.

When asked whether there was any intention of moving these ferry operations
to Ogden Point, the presenters said “no, that would be most undesirable.”

Development Proposal: 118 Ladysmith
Fraser McColl (developer), Barry Cosgrove and Doug Walter (architects)
presented a proposal to replace the old flour mill at 118 Ladysmith St. with
a three-story four-plex condominium building, with each unit having
approximately 1,500 sq. ft. of floor-space. The four units would each have
two bedrooms on the upper floor, a separate external entrance, an attached
garage, a small private garden, and comply with green building (silver level)
standards. The main floor would contain the living room, dining room and
kitchen, while two of the units would have an additional room on the entrance
level. All units would be suitable for families, but not for anyone
requiring a wheelchair. Except at the rear of the property, set-backs would
increase relative to the existing flour mill. A zoning change from R2 to RK
is required to build the four-plex.

Question: several nearby neighbours raised questions about the demolition
stage, including its timing and the care that would be taken with respect to
rats, raccoons, and seagulls that inhabit the abandoned building, and with
respect to dust and blasting.

Answer: Care will be taken in demolishing the building so ensure that
externalities on the neighbourhood are minimised and that rats and other
pests are exterminated. There will be no blasting since the old flour mill
has no basement. Demolition is likely to occur later this fall, with
construction starting during the winter.

Question: what will the units sell for; how affordable will they be?

Answer: selling prices cannot yet be determined because construction costs
are moving around. Affordability will be enhanced by sharing the land costs
over a four-plex rather than a duplex.

Question: has a green roof been considered?

Answer: a green roof would lead to greater building height and reduced
privacy for neighbours, and has therefore been rejected.

Several people spoke in favour of the building proposal, its design and its
“smart density”, while a couple of people worried about the enhanced housing
density that a four-plex rather than a duplex would generate.

Official Community Plan (OCP) and Downtown Core Area Plan (DCAP)
Chris Gower and Robert Batallas of the City of Victoria Planning department
gave a presentation of the urban design elements within the OCP and the main
themes of the draft DCAP. The presentation on urban design elements borrowed
directly from the work (The Image of the City) of urban geographer, Kevin
Lynch, and used the concepts of gateways, paths, edges, districts, nodes and
landmarks. The presentation also indicated that Victoria’s (and James Bay’s)
history and geography has led to a rather tortured street pattern grid, and
to considerable diversity and character of streetscapes and housing styles.

Question: One purpose of an OCP is to provide for a harmonious arrangement of
land uses. In reality, however, we have to deal with the City ‘as built’,
and improve on its functioning. In the case of Victoria that includes the
existence of Ogden Point – an industrial area – in the midst of a residential
area. Ogden Point activities result in a number of negative impacts beyond
the site boundary including noise pollution from on-site uses such as the
Helijet Port, air pollution from docked ships, heavy traffic volumes, noise
and pollution from vehicles servicing the site, pedestrian safety and vehicle
conflicts along heavily used routes, etc., etc.

The GVHA, VIHA, and the JBNA all recognize that the impacts exist.

One way of dealing with the conflicts is through zoning. Two types of zoning
in particular are useful – Direct Control District zoning and/or Performance
Zoning – both of which include specific performance measures designed to
minimize the external impacts of otherwise incompatible land uses.

My question is: ‘Will the OCP include policy statements regarding the use of
tools such as Performance Zoning to address the external impacts of Ogden
Point?’

Answer: This is still to be determined.

Question: James Bay is thin on a number of amenities and characteristics.
The urban design framework, including the creation of enclaves, appears to be
based on pre-defined or engineering structure rather than the people-based
use of the area.

Urban design involves more than streets and transportation networks.
Planning must include other aspects of a community such as quality of life
factors like pollution. The James Bay as presented does not reflect the
James Bay I live in. How do you get to know what our James Bay is really
like from a liveability perspective?

Answer: None. (Perhaps the JBNA web-site should be explored, or a JBNA
presentation invited.)

Question: What is meant by edges? How can a roadway be an edge?

Answer: An edge is a division between areas of different character. The
James Bay section of Douglas St. is a good example of an edge.

Question: Where do we want to go with respect to urban design and zoning
systems? The Community Charter gives the City considerable powers to
influence both the character of developments and the externalities that they
may generate.

Answer: None

Question: What is to be done about large vehicle traffic heading from
downtown to Ogden Point, often during the late evening?

Answer: Write to the Mayor and Council on this issue!

Question: Why are you not considering light rail as a solution to the Ogden
Point people movement problem?

Answer: Light rail, rather than rapid transit buses, is unlikely to be used
on the major transit corridors between Downtown and the Western Communities,
Swartz Bay/Airport/Sidney or University/Camosun/Jubilee Hospital. It is most
unlikely to be used through a residential area which (from a geographic
perspective) is at the end of the transit line.

Chris Gower and Robert Batallas then provided an overview of the draft DCAP,
which will replace the existing Downtown and Harris Green plans, and
indicated that January was the current target for Council approval of the
plan.

The presentation stressed the cross-town concept, using Douglas St. and Yates
St. as the spine corridors for both transportation and development. The
presentation also stressed the amphitheatre concept, with the centre of the
amphitheatre being the historic old-town commercial district and the inner
harbour.

The presentation went on to consider aspects of economic vitality, the
redesign of Belleville St. and Government St. as pedestrian orientated
esplanades, the completion of the harbour pathway through the Wharf St.
parking lots, transportation issues including modes of transport, heritage
building preservation, the bonus density system, and design and height
guidelines for new buildings by location.

Little was said about the interface between DCAP and James Bay, or about
impacts on James Bay as DCAP is implemented.

There being no time left for questions, at 9:30 a motion to adjourn was
M/S/C.

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JBNA Committee Reports, Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Quality of Life and Environment Committee Report #19

Letters to Cruise Ship companies:
There has been no satisfactory response to JBNA’s correspondence with the
CEO’s of cruise ship companies outlining various environmental improvements
that we expect them to meet, although we did receive a second unhelpful
letter from the Northwest and Canada Cruise Association.

James Bay Air Quality Study:
The QoL Committee continues to monitor the responses (or lack thereof) by
various orders of government, GVHA and the cruise ship industry to the Chief
Medical Health Officer’s health assessment report emanating from the Mobile
Air Monitoring Laboratory studies, which was released by VIHA on June 11.
Dr. Stanwick asked that “the cruise ship industry and associated agencies not
wait until the new IMO regulations come into effect in 2012 to reduce SO2
emission levels.”

Although JBNA has received letters from GVHA, the Mayor and the Provincial
Environment Minister, there has been no indication of action taken by any of
them on Dr. Stanwick’s key recommendations:
(a) alerting the community, and especially persons with respiratory
problems, of high sulphur
dioxide emissions when cruise ships are in port;
(b) adoption of lease language by GVHA to require low sulphur fuel use
(maximum 1%) by cruise
ships while approaching, berthing and departing Victoria Harbour;
and
(c) continued monitoring of cruise ship emissions at Ogden Point.
Action, rather than more words, is required.

Presentation to Governance and Priorities Committee:
Despite the City’s denials of our earlier requests, the QoL Committee has
again requested to make a presentation on JBNA priorities, supported by
quantitative material, to the City of Victoria’s Governance and Priorities
Committee, this time on Thursday, August 19.

If you are interested in participating on this Committee, contact Brian at
brianscarfe@shaw.ca or 250-360-0300. The current committee members are Tom
Coyle, Marg Gardiner, Walter Kazuro, Brian Scarfe and Gordon Tweddell.

JBNA Parks Committee Report

South Park Signage
For many years, exclusive wording on South Park fence signs stating “Reserved
for school use only” has discouraged resident use of this James Bay park.
Responding to requests from the JBNA, the city will replace the signs this
month, according to Parks Department manager Todd Stewardson. The city intent
is that students and the community share the public park. New sign wording
will be more welcoming to residents.

Fisherman’s Wharf Park Upgrade
The ramp on the north edge of the park has been poured. Soon the upper level
will be completed and landscaping done. The west side third of the park may
be completed this fall. Wasp warnings have been posted on taped-off
playground equipment.

Committee members: Janis Ringuette Marc Pakenham Gordon
Tweddell
Tim VanAlstine Andrei Golovkine Marg Gardiner

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Assistance requested
The JBNA Board asks you to consider volunteering to be the Recording
Secretary for the general meetings held on the second Wednesday of each month.

The duties would be to
~ create general meeting minutes each month,
~ circulate the minutes via e-mail to Board members for input and review,
~ amend the minutes as required,
~ forward the minutes to Board web-coordinator for distribution to the
membership, and
~ photocopy and mail the minutes to approximately 8 members.

Other Board members will continue to carry out duties related to
correspondence and agenda setting.

This volunteer position could serve as an introduction to the JBNA as an
organization, and generally to development and environment issues in the
James Bay Community.

As an interim recording secretary (until April 2011), you would have the
option of attending Board meetings and other meetings with which the JBNA
Board is involved.

If you are interested in learning more about your community and forwarding
the mandate of the JBNA, your participation would be most welcome.

Please send an expression of your interest to jbna@vcn.bc.ca or contact any
member of the JBNA Board.

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JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION
Minutes of July 14, 2010

Opening Comments: Tim described the goals of the organization and how to
get in touch regarding ideas or concerns
Minutes of the June meeting: M/S/C
Correspondence: The correspondence for the month was circulated to the
attending members.
Tim described the importance of filling the vacant position of Secretary
on the JBNA Board
Committee reports: Committee reports for Parks and Quality of Life were
distributed with the correspondence. 118 Ladysmith: this group will be back
next month.
Pam Madoff report: Councilor Pam Madoff provided her monthly report on
City of Victoria activities including status of the Johnson Street Bridge.
Recreation Opportunities at JB Community Centre: Kate Longpre presented
information on activities at the Community Centre and asked for input on what
activities residents would like to see.
Proposal for development at 411 Kingston : Presentation by Tom Tanton:
The concept is of a 5-plex with underground parking
Questions from audience

Question: What will units sell for?
Answer: Average cost today is about $470 per sq. ft but looking to get
price
to the $400 per sq ft range.

Question: Is this a re-zoning application?
Answer Yes.

Question: What is set back?
Answer 10 ft. in front and 10 ft. in back

Question: Is there visitor parking?
Answer No visitor parking.

Question: On all developments shadows will always be there. How is developer
addressing shadow issue?
Answer Cannot answer general question but have tried to address shadow
issue
at this site.

Question: Resident from San Jose Street says her street has houses very
close
together and has not been an issue. Her question was if bicycle
storage was available?
Answer Storage for bicycles is available plus outside space for bicycles.

Question: Resident next door to site likes what she sees. Wants to know if
there are restrictions. Also said that there is adequate parking
on
the street.
Answer No specific restrictions.

Question: Why can’t developers live within existing zoning including set
backs?
Do we really need this type of multi family units in our
neighbourhood?
Answer Developer believes that he has efficient density.

Question: Adjacent resident believes the development dwarfs the two houses
on
his property. Believes density of site is far greater than
surrounding area. Believes property should reflect duplex like
project. Resident is looking to develop his property also.
Answer None

Question: Adjacent resident is concerned about density and masking but
applauds
efforts of developer to address these issues. Wants to know the
possibility of lowering parking levels so that heights of
buildings
would be less.
Answer None recorded

Question: Adjacent property owner wants to know the price difference between
a
duplex and proposal? Believes that a duplex would be expensive.
Wants to know if practical (duplex) and affordable. Believes that
development is not out of line with other buildings.
Answer None recorded

Question: what about the proximity to neighbours?
Answer We are doing our best to offer acceptable proximity.

Question: Are the apartments able to accommodate families
Answer The apartments have a variety of bedrooms, 2, 3 or 4. There is no
age
limit for residents known at present.

Presentation regarding graffiti:
• Bill Eaton presented some information regarding graffiti and asked
members to form local street organizations to remove graffiti there
residential areas in James Bay. Comments from the audience varied.
Community Concerns: A number of community concerns were expressed
Motion to adjourn: M/S/C/
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JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Monthly Meeting
7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Wednesday; August 11, 2010
James Bay New Horizons – 234 Menzies Street

Agenda

Welcome 7:00 pm
Approval of Agenda
Minutes of previous meeting
Correspondence/Announcements
• Circulating Correspondence file
Committee Reports
Councilor Report: P. Madoff
COHO & Clipper: Temporary Customs Structure briefing 7:20 pm
Development Proposal with Q&A: 118 Ladysmith St. 7:30 pm
Official Community Plan & Downtown Core Area Plan with Q&A: 8:00 pm
Robert Batallas & Chris Gower, Victoria Community Planning
Community Concerns
Adjournment
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JBNA Parks Committee Report – July 14, 2010

Irving Park
Following a meeting with JBNA Parks Committee representatives, Asst.
Director of Parks David Speed responded to resident concerns about drinking
and noise disturbances in the park by requesting increased police patrols and
extra attention by Bylaw Officers.

Beacon Hill Park
Traffic and trail changes designed to increase safety and enjoyment
of the park were presented at a Beacon Hill Park Traffic Management Plan Open
House in James Bay on June 16 by Gary Darrah, Manager of Park Planning and
Design, and Doug DeMarzo, Senior Parks Planner. A public review of the staff
draft report will occur in the fall, followed by presentation of the final
report to City Council at the end of 2010. Traffic changes will be
implemented in stages, beginning in 2011.
The transformation of the 1888 bandstand in Beacon Hill Park into an
information kiosk is nearing completion. Paint colours and design features
now match the original. Nine interpretative panels will soon be on display.
Late-nesting herons have caused a delay in removing the old concrete curbing
around the structure. Noisy jack-hammering must be postponed until chicks
fledge from six nests north of Goodacre Lake at the end of August.
MacDonald Park
Do you think adding picnic tables would increase resident use and
enjoyment of MacDonald Park? There are no picnic tables in the park now; the
only benches are in the playground. One possible location is a wide
block-long strip of land along the south edge of the park which features a
row of large trees. Comment to any JBNA Board or Parks Committee member, or
telephone Janis at 250-385-1419 or email her at jar@islandnet.com
“Playful” Public Art Sculpture coming to a James Bay park
A “playful” public art sculpture will be installed in a James Bay
park before the end of 2010, according to the Parks Department’s Gail
Price-Douglas. $45,000 of city-wide public art money will be used for the
project. According to city criteria, the location must be safe, highly
visible, and a “people gathering spot” with grass. A group of James Bay
residents meeting with city staff agreed the developed area near the Harrison
Yacht Pond at Holland Point was the best choice; Fisherman’s Wharf Park is
the backup choice, if needed. A request for design proposals will be issued
in early September. James Bay residents–adults and children–will help
select the winner.

Parks Committee members: Janis Ringuette Marc Pakenham Gordon
Tweddell
Tim VanAlstine Andrei Golovkine Marg Gardiner

JBNA Quality of Life and Environment Committee Report – July 14, 2010

The next meeting of the QoL Committee will be held on Monday, July 19.

Letters to Cruise Ship companies and Tour Bus operators:

JBNA has written a second time to the CEO’s of cruise ship companies
outlining various environmental improvements that we expect them to meet.
Our first letter only elicited a rather platitudinous response from the
industry’s lobbyist, the North West Cruise Ship Association.

James Bay Air Quality Study:

The health assessment report emanating from the Mobile Air Monitoring
Laboratory studies was released by VIHA on June 11. The Chief Medical Health
Officer has asked that “the cruise ship industry and associated agencies not
wait until the new IMO regulations come into effect in 2012 to reduce SO2
emission levels.” More particularly, Dr. Stanwick has recommended the
following mitigation measures:
(a) Voluntary use of low sulphur fuel (1%) by cruise ships while
approaching, berthing and departing Victoria Harbour;
(b) Adoption of lease language by GVHA to require the above low sulphur
fuel use during these activities; and
(c) Continued monitoring of cruise ship emissions at Ogden Point.

Presentation to Governance and Priorities Committee:

The QoL Committee requested time to present research data outlining the
serious air quality, noise and traffic problems in James Bay to City
Council’s Governance and Priorities Committee. A letter from city staff dated
June 16 denied this request.

If you are interested in participating on the Quality of Life and Environment
Committee, please contact Brian at brianscarfe@shaw.ca or 250-360-0300.

The current committee members are Tom Coyle, Marg Gardiner, Walter Kazuro,
Brian Scarfe and Gordon Tweddell.

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JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Monthly Meeting
7 p.m.- 9 p.m., Wednesday; July 14, 2010
James Bay New Horizons – 234 Menzies Street

Agenda

Welcome 7:00 pm
Approval of Agenda
Minutes of previous meeting
Correspondence/Announcements
• Circulating Correspondence file
Committee Reports
Councilor Report: P. Madoff
Kate Longpre: Recreation Opportunities at JB Community Centre 7:20
pm
Development Proposal: 411 Kingston St. 7:40 pm
“Paint out of Graffitti” 8:40 pm
Community Concerns
Adjournment
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MINUTES OF JBNA MONTHLY MEETING JUNE, 2010

Opening comments—Tim Van Alstine, Chair
Approval of the agenda: M/S/C
Minutes of the last meeting can be found on the website: Adoption of the
minutes of May 12, 2010: M/S/C
Correspondence: Correspondence was passed through to the attending members
Specific areas: Open House June 15 at City Hall, 3-7 p.m.
Road rezoning for James Bay (R2): to increase the
consistency
Receiving correspondence: M/S/C
Committee Reports:
Janis Ringuette reported that there would be an Open House for Beacon Hill
Park management plan one week from this date; also, she gave an update on
Fisherman’s Wharf Park
Brian Scarfe presented a new list of JBNA priorities for the City of
Victoria and the GVHA. Brian also gave an update regarding the reports,
including the VIHA reports. These reports and others can be found on our
website.
DRC regarding Kingston development information is available on line on
the JBNA website
Councilor Pam Madoff: (a) there is an important Open House regarding the
Public Planning Dept. information on commercial zoning in regular
neighbourhoods; there will be a “priority session on information regarding:
‘Now to 2012’”
(b) Cruise Ship Emissions: this is of concern regarding the type of fuel used
by ships; an opportunity for improvement is a priority.
Presentation by GVHA providing a status update on the Ogden Point Master
Plan process. Representatives from the consulting firms Ch2mhill and Merrick
Architecture hired by GVHA to assist in developing the Ogden Point Master
Plan provided this update. This update was followed by questions on the
status of the master plan and what would be the consultation process.
Presenters described a Master Plan as a document that defines direction for
future development and provides a reference document and design guidelines
for development proposals
Presenters outlined the stages of Municipal Approval as first, completing
master plan, second, obtain rezoning approval (including the CALUC) process
and thirdly, seeking approval for a development proposal.
The major components of the Ogden Point Master Plan included
• Consultation process
• Environmental review
• Transportation management
• Design and land use guidelines
• Economic/market assessment
• Engineering review

The presenters provided their overview of the content and process of
developing a master plan as one where Ogden Point will continue to serve as a
working port facility, with sustainable, flexible options that can respond to
the ever changing opportunities and challenges of the future. Development at
Ogden Point will be financially successful and serve as an economic
development engine for GVHA, the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations, and the
region. The presenters also described what values and objectives were to be
incorporated into the master plan including a multi-purpose destination,
financial success positively affecting GVHA, First Nations and the region,
acceptance by the City and general public and a showcase for best practices
(design, engineering, environmental). The presenters also described their key
learning’s to date along with where they are in the process which is
currently in the consultation and information gathering stage.

The next steps are
• Continue to work with the City
• Continue consultation with key stakeholders including open house and
meetings
• Generate options / refinements
• Additional engineering, environmental, and economic assessment
• Develop master plan that establishes re-zoning framework

Questions from audience

Question: Will GVHA contribute to Harbour pathway?
Answer: GVHA will contribute for the onsite area

Question: Will zoning be for the whole site or individual areas?
Answer: May seek different zoning for the various areas of site but not
finalized

Question: Can ship plug into shore power
Answer: GVHA looking into shore power as part of clean air and environment
strategy

Question:Could a light rail transit system be implemented from Ogden Point to
city centre?
Answer: Has not been looked as part of master plan but idea will be
considered. This would require City and BC Transit involvement

Question: GVHA indicated that they will be coming back to the GVHA for an
update but will GVHA also confirm that they will be coming back to JBNA as
part of the CALUC process
Answer: GVHA will be coming back to JBNA membership at least two more times.
The first will be to provide an update of where they in the master plan
process and the second will be a formal presentation as part of the CALUC
process. Expect to complete this in next 4 – 6 months

Presentation: 257 Bellevue Proposal: Alan Lowe presenting
This is a redevelopment of the Admiral’s Inn site. The proponents provided an
update of the consultation process they have followed including open house
meetings for adjacent residents, presentations to JBNA members and DRC
committee along with ongoing discussion with city staff. Proponents indicated
there has been continuous public input; recognition of policies and
documentation; attention was also given to “fitting in” with the JB Community
plan and incorporating sustainability.

The proponents stressed that it was important that the building “fit into the
neighbourhood”. There were three options developed regarding the type of
building: stepping, cascading and podium. The final decision was for an 8
storey cascading building. A description of proposed development was provided
including set backs and alignment to other buildings in the area

Response from audience was mixed with following questions being asked:

Question: Concerns regarding shadow studies, density, size and height:
Answer: Shadow studies have been completed and are available. Height of
building was brought down from 11 stories to 8 stories and then a step down
in height from the 8 stories.

Question. Concern re: “quiet elegance”: the speaker was concerned about loss
of light, peace and quite

Question: Concern that development did not fit into James Bay
Answer: Proponent believes architectural design is very good and will
benefit James Bay

Question: Resident close to site believes the current Admiral Inn needs to be
replaced. She indicated that her building will be most disturbed by the
proposal and she thinks this proposal will be a benefit to the community.
Admiral Inn needs to be replaced and this proposal would be a great
improvement

Question:Resident close to proposed site agreed with previous speaker

Question:Laurel Point resident wants to ensure that building height will
remain as shown in presentation
Answer: Proponents confirmed that proposal will be sent to city as shown

Question :Resident says city does not owe developers when economy is in a
downturn

Move to adjourn: M/S/C
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James Bay Neighbourhood Association

234 Menzies St., Victoria, B.C., V8V 2G7
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2010-2011 Board Priorities

Mandate

The mandate of the James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) is to enable
the community to be actively involved in the preservation, rehabilitation,
and planned development of James Bay, so as to preserve and enhance the
quality of the environment and life therein.

Work Plan Elements

Work to expand the JBNA membership, to build the Board and Board
Committees to full strength, and to increase the visibility of the
Association.
Request that the City of Victoria proceed with the renewal of the James
Bay Neighbourhood Plan within the first wave of plans to be completed under
the Official Community Plan process, utilising the 2009 residents survey,
parks and greenspaces inventory, and environmental metric studies (traffic,
air quality, noise) as critical research.
JBNA Priorities for City of Victoria Action

No ranking is implied by the listing of JBNA priorities provided below.

Streets, Sidewalks, Transportation and Traffic

Request that the City of Victoria work with the JBNA to revise the 1996
James Bay Neighbourhood Transportation Plan, addressing the traffic volume,
mobility and street safety issues identified by the 2009 residents survey.
Place additional crosswalks at several points along Dallas Road where
there are no crosswalks.
Create a workable plan for maintaining sidewalks in James Bay and
mitigating the dual problems of power pole encroachment and shrubbery
encroachment on sidewalks.
Locate a dedicated parking lot outside of James Bay for non-cruise-related
buses of all kinds so that Ogden Point is no longer used for this purpose.
The following priorities also require the involvement of GVHA.

Work to ensure that the Ogden Point MasterPlan provides for development
that is compatible with, and not antagonistic to, JBNA’s mandate and
priorities.
Prohibit buses (other than handicapped buses) from going down to
Fisherman’s Wharf.
Establish near-term goals to increase the proportion of cruise ship
passengers that make their way downtown from Ogden Point by walking, cycling,
or taking a watercraft shuttle.
Establish near-term goals to reduce systematically, until phase out, the
number of large highway buses that are licensed to transfer cruise ship
passengers, replacing these buses, where necessary, with lighter, more
community friendly vehicles.
Parks

Work to ensure the successful completion of Fisherman’s Wharf Park
redevelopment.
Work toward improved traffic management and trail systems in Beacon Hill
Park.
Contribute to the Parks Master Plan process.
Advocate for picnic tables and benches in MacDonald Park.
Begin discussion of a redesign of Irving Park, with the goal to develop
the park as a vibrant neighbourhood meeting place.
Urge the city to develop a land acquisition plan in James Bay in advance
of future provincial and federal government land use changes, with property
set aside for greenspace.
Noise Pollution

Request that the City of Victoria adopt WHO guidelines for Community
Noise, utilising best-in-class methods for dealing with urban noise (e.g.
Q-City).
Continue work to ensure that significant reductions occur in the excessive
noise and airshed pollution generated by floatplanes and helicopters.
Prohibit or restrict open loudspeaker systems on all motorised and
non-motorised vehicles operating within residential areas, and on cruise
ships at Ogden Point.
Airshed Emissions

Request that the City of Victoria adopt World Health Organisation WHO
standards, pursuing regulatory or other means to generate compliance with
standards by both point and mobile sources of emissions.
The following priorities require the involvement of GVHA.

Improve cruise ship fuel standards significantly and well in advance of
the recently announced IMO North American ECA requirements that are to
commence in 2015/2016. Low SO2 fuel is available and should be used
immediately.
Implement immediately for Victoria operations the same fuel standards for
both auxiliary and drive engines that are currently being utilized in
Vancouver, Seattle, and Tacoma, under the auspices of the Northwest Ports
Clean Air Strategy.
Board Members: 2010-2011

Chair: Tim VanAlstine Vice-Chair: Tom Coyle Dir: Marlene Hunter
Treas: Marg Gardiner Information: Brian Scarfe Dir: Janis Ringuette

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JBNA Board Reports – June 9, 2010

Updated JBNA Priorities:
The updated priorities document has been approved by the JBNA Board, and is
being circulated at tonight’s meeting.

Letters to Cruise Ship companies and Tour Bus operators:
JBNA wrote to the CEOs of cruise ship companies outlining various needed
environmental improvements. The companies did not respond directly.
Instead, JBNA received a letter from the industry’s lobbyist, the North West
Cruise Ship Association. Although the letter suggests that the industry is
working towards the use of cleaner fuels, news reports state that BC industry
representatives have been in Ottawa lobbying against Canadian implementation
of the EPA/IMO-sponsored fuel standards for the North American Emissions
Control Area in 2015.

Letter to GVHA Society:
JBNA wrote to the GVHA Society indicating that the Cruise Tourism Partnership
has largely been a failure with respect to the mitigation of core
environmental impacts: airshed pollution, traffic noise, and street
congestion. However, a recent walking and bicycling map for use by cruise
ship passengers has been designed and completed jointly.

JBNA Quality of Life and Environment Committee

The June 2nd meeting of the QoL Committee focused on updates and activities
for 2010-2011.

Presentation to Governance and Priorities Committee:
The QoL Committee’s planned presentation on JBNA priorities, supported by
quantitative material, to the City of Victoria’s Governance and Priorities
Committee on April 22nd was cancelled by the City; a request to make the
same presentation on June 3rd was denied. While the City remains silent on
environmental issues, the core environmental impacts of cruise tourism
continue unabated.

James Bay Air Quality Study:
The health assessment report emanating from the MAML studies has been
completed jointly by VIHA and the BC Centre for Disease Control – the report
should be released soon. The JBNA Board distributed a press release about
air quality.

Correspondence with respect to the Victoria Harbour Airport:

Correspondence between the Mayor and the Transportation Minister with respect
to the operation of the Victoria Harbour Airport is also being circulated.
This correspondence demonstrates that if you ask for nothing in the way of
noise mitigation and pollution abatement, you get nothing.

If you are interested in participating on the Quality of Life and Environment
Committee, please contact Brian at brianscarfe@shaw.ca or 250-360-0300. The
current committee members are Tom Coyle, Marg Gardiner, Walter Kazuro, Brian
Scarfe and Gordon Tweddell.

JBNA Parks Committee Report

Open House in James Bay: Beacon Hill Park Traffic Management Plan
The City of Victoria Parks Department invites residents to an Open
House in James Bay to learn about the city’s Beacon Hill Park Traffic
Management Plan and provide input. The meeting will be at the James Bay
Community School (140 Oswego St), Room 17, on June 16 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The
city website explains, “City Parks staff have developed some options to guide
traffic and trail improvements and increase public safety, while creating a
more appealing experience for pedestrians and cyclists…” An information
booth will be set-up near the Children’s Farm in Beacon Hill Park on
Saturday, June 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Irving Park discussion forum planned
During the last year, the JBNA received many reports from residents
about problems in Irving Park as well as suggestions for improvements. As a
result, the JBNA plans to host a discussion forum in the near future on this
key public greenspace located in the centre of our neighbourhood. In
preparation for the meeting, residents are encouraged to visit the park and
discuss its future with your neighbours. If you can help organize or
publicize this meeting, please tell a member of the parks committee.

Fisherman’s Wharf Park Phase Two
At a May 25 meeting of the Fisherman’s Wharf Park Steering Committee,
consultants outlined daunting technical and financial challenges in planning
to daylight the deeply buried stream in the west end of Fisherman’s Wharf
Park. Two possible options were presented: creating a fresh water rivulet or
a small tidal estuary. Both require extensive excavation to reach the stream
bed and tons of fill must be transported off-site. More contaminated soil
than expected could be encountered, a potential financial risk. Analysis and
discussions continue.

Beacon Hill Park Information Kiosk
Great progress has been made in transforming the oldest structure in
Beacon Hill Park into a public information kiosk. Standing next to the Stone
Bridge at Goodacre Lake, the 1888 Bandstand–later used as an Aviary—is
ideally located for this purpose. City crews are painting the structure to
match original bandstand colours; the new shingle roof will be stained red.
Nine interpretative display boards describing park features and history will
be installed. Senior Parks Planner Doug DeMarzo initiated and is leading this
successful project.

Committee members:Janis Ringuette Marc Pakenham Gordon Tweddell
Tim VanAlstine Andrei Golovkine Marg Gardiner

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JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Monthly Meeting
7 P.M., Wednesday
May 12, 2010
James Bay New Horizons – 234 Menzies Street

Agenda

Welcome
Approval of Agenda
Minutes of previous meeting
Correspondence/Announcements
• Circulating Correspondence file
Committee Reports
Councilor Report: P. Madoff
JBNA Privacy Policy – ratification
The JBNA is obliged under the BC Personal Information and Privacy Act to have
a privacy policy. A proposed policy has been available at the last two
meetings.
City Transportation – changes to St Lawrence and Dock Streets
Barry Norman, City Engineering will present two projects involving the
reconstruction of curb/gutters, reconstruction of sidewalk and road surfaces.
There may be an opportunity to reclaim land for other purposes. Residents
and groups interested in the current use and alternate use of this land area
are encouraged to attend this meeting.
Community Circles
Topics which may be explored are Neighbourhood Planning, Parks & Recreation,
Housing and Homelessness, Transportation, Environment, and Climate Change and
Energy.
Community Concerns
Adjournment
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JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Monthly Meeting
7 p.m.- 9 p.m., Wednesday; June 09, 2010
James Bay New Horizons – 234 Menzies Street

Agenda

Welcome 7:00
pm
Approval of Agenda
Minutes of previous meeting
Correspondence/Announcements
• Circulating Correspondence file
Committee Reports
• 2010/11 JBNA Priorities
Councilor Report: P. Madoff
GVHA Society: Ogden Point Master Plan – Design Options 7:20
pm
257 Belleville St: Development Proposal for Admiral Inn site 8:10
pm
Adjournment
NOTE: If you wish to have something put on the agenda, the cutoff date is
fifteen (15) days prior to the regular monthly meeting (held on the 2nd
Wednesday of each month).

James Bay Neighbourhood Association
Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 – 7:00- 9:20 P.M.
James Bay New Horizons – 234 Menzies Street

Minutes

Welcome: Tim VanAlstine, Chair, welcomed everyone (36-45 people present)
Agenda: Motion to approve agenda –
M/S/C
Minutes of previous meeting:
Chris Doyle objected to the AGM process. Stated he had not received adequate
notice of ByLaw amendment. Tim responded that notice of meeting had been
sent and that Chris, was responsible for picking up his mail which had been
delivered to his address on record. Motion to accept minutes –
M/S/C
Correspondence: Correspondence was circulated. Tim introduced Kate
Longpre, new Recreation Coordinator for the JB Community Centre.
Committee Reports: Parks and Quality of Life reports with
correspondence.
Councilor Report: P. Madoff spoke about several items including clearing
wood to minimize beach fires, X-walks and Beacon Hill Park, the Mega-yacht
marina. 151 Oswego proposal to build south of the heritage home declined.
WestJet has stated Victoria as #2 walkable city in Canada.
JBNA Privacy Policy: The JBNA is obliged under the BC Personal
Information and Privacy Act to have a privacy policy. A proposed policy
discussed.
Q: Concern expressed about possible use of video and sound recording devices.
Response: That is covered within policy. Motion to adopt policy –
M/S/C
City Transportation – St Lawrence and Dock Streets:
Barry Norman, Senior Technician presented plans for Dock St and St Lawrence
St.
Alexander Angus from Engineering also responded to some questions.
Gary Darrah of the Parks Department was also present.
Dock St upgrade:
The plan is for rehabilitation, with better curbs, a crosswalk and repaving
of Dock St. The timing would be dependent on other work being done on
private properties in the area. There was considerable discussion. Issues
identified include:
Comment: have been told that zebra X-walks were dangerous – X-walk at Dock
was removed
Response: There are pros and cons for X-walks. Recent studies show that on a
2-lane street they are not dangerous. Much depends on curbs, site-lines etc.
Comment: Would it not be better if there was an island mid-way
Response: No space.
Comment: Need light controls
Comment: Dock wrong place should be Montreal – natural for cruise tourists
Comment: Dock right place – used by residents.
Comment: Other problem areas – Dallas and Douglas, Dallas and Erie, etc.

St Lawrence realignment, curb work and boulevard:
Barry explained the evolution of the project. It was identified by
consultants in 1998. Street would be realigned with curbed sidewalks on both
sides. The street would be narrowed, increasing greenspace while making the
area more aesthetically pleasant. There was considerable discussion. Issues
identified include:
Comment: could space be used as a community (allotment) garden? What were
widths etc. of boulevard areas.
Comment: Michigan allotment gardens have 26 people on the wait list.
Comment: Montreal allotment gardens have a 3-year waitlist.
Comment: Simcoe Street (west of St Lawrence) has 21 children living along it.
Want traffic calming there.
Comment: There are many other areas more in need of attention and tax $ than
this street.
Comment: Notice, the day before the meeting, was insufficient and not
acceptable.
Comment: Suggest an Open House to assess traffic and street problems and
priorities – timely for a full review.

Official Community Plan Community Circles:
As part of the Victoria Official Community Plan process, meeting participants
were asked what areas of interest should be explored.
Four community circle tables were created on the subjects of Parks,
Transportation, Food, and Economy. Reports need to be completed and
forwarded to the City.
JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Monthly Meeting
7 p.m.- 9 p.m., Wednesday; June 09, 2010
James Bay New Horizons – 234 Menzies Street

Agenda

Welcome 7:00
pm
Approval of Agenda
Minutes of previous meeting
Correspondence/Announcements
• Circulating Correspondence file
Committee Reports
• 2010/11 JBNA Priorities
Councilor Report: P. Madoff
GVHA Society: Ogden Point Master Plan – Design Options 7:20
pm
257 Belleville St: Development Proposal for Admiral Inn site 8:10
pm
Adjournment
NOTE: If you wish to have something put on the agenda, the cutoff date is
fifteen (15) days prior to the regular monthly meeting (held on the 2nd
Wednesday of each month).

James Bay Neighbourhood Association
Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 – 7:00- 9:20 P.M.
James Bay New Horizons – 234 Menzies Street

Minutes

Welcome: Tim VanAlstine, Chair, welcomed everyone (36-45 people present)
Agenda: Motion to approve agenda -M/S/C
Minutes of previous meeting:
Chris Doyle objected to the AGM process. Stated he had not received adequate
notice of ByLaw amendment. Tim responded that notice of meeting had been
sent and that Chris, was responsible for picking up his mail which had been
delivered to his address on record. Motion to accept minutes – M/S/C
Correspondence: Correspondence was circulated. Tim introduced Kate
Longpre, new Recreation Coordinator for the JB Community Centre.
Committee Reports: Parks and Quality of Life reports with
correspondence.
Councilor Report: P. Madoff spoke about several items including clearing
wood to minimize beach fires, X-walks and Beacon Hill Park, the Mega-yacht
marina. 151 Oswego proposal to build south of the heritage home declined.
WestJet has stated Victoria as #2 walkable city in Canada.
JBNA Privacy Policy: The JBNA is obliged under the BC Personal
Information and Privacy Act to have a privacy policy. A proposed policy
discussed.
Q: Concern expressed about possible use of video and sound recording devices.
Response: That is covered within policy. Motion to adopt policy –
M/S/C
City Transportation – St Lawrence and Dock Streets:
Barry Norman, Senior Technician presented plans for Dock St and St Lawrence
St.
Alexander Angus from Engineering also responded to some questions.
Gary Darrah of the Parks Department was also present.
Dock St upgrade:
The plan is for rehabilitation, with better curbs, a crosswalk and repaving
of Dock St. The timing would be dependent on other work being done on
private properties in the area. There was considerable discussion. Issues
identified include:
Comment: have been told that zebra X-walks were dangerous – X-walk at Dock
was removed
Response: There are pros and cons for X-walks. Recent studies show that on a
2-lane street they are not dangerous. Much depends on curbs, site-lines etc.
Comment: Would it not be better if there was an island mid-way
Response: No space.
Comment: Need light controls
Comment: Dock wrong place should be Montreal – natural for cruise tourists
Comment: Dock right place – used by residents.
Comment: Other problem areas – Dallas and Douglas, Dallas and Erie, etc.

St Lawrence realignment, curb work and boulevard:
Barry explained the evolution of the project. It was identified by
consultants in 1998. Street would be realigned with curbed sidewalks on both
sides. The street would be narrowed, increasing greenspace while making the
area more aesthetically pleasant. There was considerable discussion. Issues
identified include:
Comment: could space be used as a community (allotment) garden? What were
widths etc. of boulevard areas.
Comment: Michigan allotment gardens have 26 people on the wait list.
Comment: Montreal allotment gardens have a 3-year waitlist.
Comment: Simcoe Street (west of St Lawrence) has 21 children living along it.
Want traffic calming there.
Comment: There are many other areas more in need of attention and tax $ than
this street.
Comment: Notice, the day before the meeting, was insufficient and not
acceptable.
Comment: Suggest an Open House to assess traffic and street problems and
priorities – timely for a full review.

Official Community Plan Community Circles:
As part of the Victoria Official Community Plan process, meeting participants
were asked what areas of interest should be explored.
Four community circle tables were created on the subjects of Parks,
Transportation, Food, and Economy. Reports need to be completed and
forwarded to the City.
JBNA Monthly Meeting
April 14, 2010

Tom Coyle in Chair

The meeting was called to order. We were informed that Pam Madoff had sent
her regrets and would not be present at the meeting.
Motion to approve the Agenda. M/S/C
Minutes of March 2010 meeting: M/S/C
Correspondence: GVHA is to come to the May meeting. The rest of the
correspondence was passed around to the members present.
Committee Reports:
(a) Janis reported that the Parks Department has been removing flower
beds in many city sites in order to save staff time and money. In James Bay,
flower beds have been recently removed in Charles Redfern Park, Avalon Green,
Irving Park and Beacon Hill Park.

(b) The Quality of Life Committee report was circulated; it included
information about upcoming presentations to the GVHA Board and City Council.

(c) Community Circle program information was also distributed with the
other committee reports.

Information regarding the rezoning of the Royal Museum was presented by
Pauline Rafferty, the CEO, who spoke of the long-term vision. The discussion
included the B.C. Archives, Helmcken House, the large Native Lodge, and the
Carillon.
She described the situation as a “Journey of Change”, off-site, on-site and
on line. They have been making connections, e.g. with the First Nations, to
include input from all aspects. The aim is to “Share B.C. with the World”—our
stories, our cultures, etc., including the history of the area from 1884. The
Vision for the Future includes rezoning, and connections around the Harbour.

The following discussion, with comments from the audience, included building
mass and location, collection space (presently including top floors of the
Legislature), underground parking. Community issues included parking,
accessibility, green space, traffic) and community benefits, including
memberships. The committee is looking for an approved zoning from the City,
one year from now.

Questions/suggestions from the audience included: parking; setback from the
street; bus traffic; funding; how long will it take; will there be First
Nations voices and advice?; will

the public be able to “track the development?” (yes); what will happen to
IMAX theatre?, broad zoning parameters; will the buildings be tall and
overshadow the Legislative Buildings?, and a general concern regarding the
residential area. There were also questions regarding the historical use of
Carillons, and was/is ours both safe and compatible.

Admiral Inn site: Alan Lowe and Bill Marshall offered an update. They
spoke about:
the importance of the setting (site); visibility from the Harbour and the
precinct;; Parks and waterfront, and what the developers should be doing;
policies that influence designs.
There have been two Open House meetings; the concept is for residential
use. They want a high quality design, with “green features”. Several
possible plans are being considered.

There were further questions regarding how tall the building would be
(nine-storey), and whether it would be a time-share building. One member
mentioned that sound goes a long way along the waterfront. Lighting effects
were mentioned.

Community Concerns:
(a) Doug Ralph, who lives at Fisherman’s Wharf Float Home Village,
informed the membership of on-going problems that float home owners are
having with their landlord, the GVHAS. He and his neighbours have been
unsuccessful in getting rent increase information from the GVHAS and are
looking for support as they take the question forward to the Rental Tenancy
Office for a hearing on May 28.

(b) Tatiana Montgomery spoke of the Laren House (130 Dallas Road)
proposal, which was first discussed at the October 2009 meeting. Nearby
residents had not been consulted prior to the October meeting and felt caught
off-guard with the proposal at that time. They have since appealed to the
Standing Committee on Planning and Land Use. The Committee stated that the
proposal should not move forward until there had been meaningful discussion
with their direct neighbours on this development. Correspondence from City
Planning to the JBNA suggests that the proposal is moving forward.

Motion to adjourn: M/S/C
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The Victoria Police Department Block Watch is having a presentation on
Elder Abuse, the hidden secret. Victoria Police Constable Brad Fraser
will be giving the presentation on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2010 AT 7:00
P.M. AT THE ESQUIMALT CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Also from the
Victoria Community Response Network Coordinator, Diane Chamberlain, MA
will be there to talk about recognizing Elder Abuse – the indicators.

Bev Stewart
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Phone: 250-995-7409
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April 6, Tuesday, 4:30 pm to 7 pm
New Horizons – 234 Menzies

The proponents of the redevelopment of Admiral Inn will be holding an Open
House on April 6. Any James Bay resident interested in the proposal is
welcome to attend.

April 14, Wednesday, 6:30 pm
New Horizons – 234 Menzies

The JBNA Annual General Meeting will begin promptly at 6:30pm.
Registration will begin at 6:15 pm.

April 14, Wednesday, approximately 7:00 pm
New Horizons – 234 Menzies

The JBNA Regular Meeting will begin directly after the AGM.
Concept Presentations: Royal BC Museum redevelopment proposal
Admiral Inn (257 Belleville) redevelopment proposal
Note: Detailed structures will not be presented.

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 – 6:30 P.M.
Note: Meeting registration begins at 6:15 P.M.
James Bay New Horizons – 234 Menzies St.

NOTICE

The 2010 JBNA AGM is scheduled for April 14.
The meeting will start promptly at 6:30 pm.

Members who wish to stand for a position or who wish to nominate a member for
an available position on the Board may submit a notice to Brian Scarfe at
brianscarfe@shaw.ca or c/o JBNA, New Horizons, 234 Menzies St., V8V 2G7.
Nominations from the floor at the AGM are acceptable. Due to 2009 mid-year
resignations, several Board positions are to be filled. Positions available
and length of term are:
Chair – 2 years; Vice-Chair – 1 year;
Treasurer – 2 years; Secretary – 1 year;
Membership – 2 years;
Directors-at-large (2 positions available) – 1 year terms.

Any member wishing to propose an amendment to the Constitution must do so, in
writing, by March 30, to Brian Scarfe at brianscarfe@shaw.ca or c/o JBNA, New
Horizons, 234 Menzies St., V8V 2G7.

Agenda

Minutes of Previous Meeting (see below):
Special Resolutions (presented by the Board):
ByLaw Resolutions – Amendments to the Constitution

Resolution A
Whereas
~ Section Part 4, 16(3) of the BC Society Act states “A quorum is 3 members
present or a greater number that the members may determine at a general
meeting.”, and
~ Section Part 2, 2.3c of the JBNA Constitution states “A special meeting may
be convened provided it is constituted of a minimum of 10% or more of the
voting membership and subject to compliance with Bylaw 2.3a and 2.3b”, AND
~ Section Part 3, 3.3 states “Quorum: A quorum for the annual general
meeting, a regular meeting, or an extraordinary general meeting shall be a
minimum of 20% of the number of voting members on the last available official
membership list or fifteen (15) voting members, whichever is less,

Be it resolved that to bring uniformity to the matter of quorum and convening
of a meeting,
Part 3, 3.3 be amended to read “Quorum: A quorum for the annual general
meeting, a regular meeting, or an extraordinary general meeting shall be a
minimum of 10% of the number of voting members on the last available official
membership list or fifteen (15) voting members, whichever is less.”

Resolution B
Whereas
~ Section Part 1, 1.3 of the JBNA Constitution states “A member will lose
their voting membership if they fail to attend at least two regular meetings
during the 12 months following the date on which membership was established,
or for established members, during the 12 months from the anniversary date of
their membership.”

Be it resolved that to bring clarity to the section
Part 1, 1.3 be amended to read “A membership lapses when the member fails to
attend at least two regular meetings during the 12 months following the date
on which membership was established.”

Special Resolutions (submitted by members, if any):
Election of Officers:
Treasurer’s Report:
Board of Directors Report:
Motion to adjourn:
James Bay Neighbourhood Association
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2009 –6:25 P.M.
JAMES BAY NEW HORIZONS – 234 MENZIES ST.

MINUTES

Minutes of Previous Meeting – A member questioned reference to costs
for training re. the association’s website. MOTION – to approve the minutes
of the May 2008 AGM – M/S/C
Special Resolutions:
Special Resolution 1 (recommended by the Board)

Section 1.2.1 (as follows) is to be deleted.
New member: Any resident of James Bay attending a regular meeting who has not
as yet qualified as a Voting Member.

Section 1.2.2 – delete the phrase in bold print
Voting Member: Any eligible resident who has attended three of five
consecutive regular meetings, (bold begins) and has attended one of the
previous four regular meetings, has one vote. (bold ends)

Section 1.2.3 (as follows) is to be deleted
Associate Member: Any person who is not a resident of James Bay but has a
continuing influence on the community, and is designated by the “Board of
Directors” to receive regular mailings. Associate Members do not have voting
rights.

MOTION – to adopt the resolution as presented. M/S
Friendly Amendment – to retain the phrase “has one vote” in section 1.2.2
Motion as amended – carried

Special Resolution 2 (Proposed by a member)

Section 4.3.1 – add the following – “Where the Board of Directors has
appointed a further Director-at-Large as allowed in this section, this
decision must be ratified by the membership at the next general meeting.”

MOTION – to adopt the resolution as presented M/S
Amendment – the member who proposed the resolution asked that it be amended
to require a vote by the membership rather than ratification.
The amendment failed.
Motion was carried.

Election of Officers
Vice-Chairman – David Caughran was elected by acclamation.
Secretary – Pieta VanDyke was elected by acclamation.
Information Director – nominated were: Brian Scarfe, James Ellsworth
Both candidates spoke about their background and ideas for how they would
approach the position.
Brian Scarfe – professional economist, taught at UofA, previous com assoc.
President, currently teaches cost benefit analysis, has worked on the JB Air
Quality Study, JB traffic flow study, made presentations to City Hall, plans
to work with the JBNA website developer and our JB Beacon writer.
James Ellsworth – has been an at-large JBNA Board member for the past year,
free lance writer, and was a program coordinator who prepared reports for
Ontario Bds of Education, prepared a 36 month consolidation of JBNA
activities. As Info. Officer he would assist the Secretary with report
preparation.

Elected – Brian Scarfe

At-Large Directors (2 positions available) nominated were: Tom Coyle, Janis
Ringuette, James Ellsworth. James declined, so Tom and Janis were elected by
acclamation.

Tom Coyle – has a background in the energy sector, operated rail, marine and
truck line distribution, oversaw environmental clean up operations, has
participated in many organizations that have negotiated with different levels
of government. Has been lucky in life and wishes to give back to the
community.

Janis Ringuette – has lived in JB for 17 yrs, worked to help establish PEERS
(Prostitute Education, Empowerment and Resource Society), then went on to
write the history of Beacon Hill Park, Holland Point and Clover Pt parks
(released electronically). She is a long term renter and made a point of
clarifying that renters pay property taxes through their rent and should not
be considered to be second class citizens).

Treasurer’s Report
[note: written report was provided and is available by emailing jamesbayna@yahoo.ca]

Last year’s income consisted of a city grant of $3,050. Among the expenses
was the shared cost of hosting a municipal all candidates meeting (shared
with the JB Community School). Directors’ Liability Insurance amount of $600
was paid by the city.

MOTION: to adopt the financial report M/S/C

2009/10 Budget
There will be a rent increase of 30% for meeting space at New Horizons, but
we are still receiving a favourable rate and excellent service from them.
Member’s question – Re. website training costs, how many people will be
trained?
A. 2 or 3 Board members will be trained on how to convert documents and load
them on to the site. There was a suggestion of using New Horizons for
photocopying.

MOTION: to approve the budget M/S/C

Board of Directors Report:
The Chair provided a report on the previous year’s activities. [avail. on
request]
The Chair thanked outgoing Board members Tim Hanna, Marlene Hunter and James
Ellsworth.
MOTION: to destroy the ballots M/S/C
MOTION: to adjourn M/S/C
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JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

NOTE: The JBNA Annual General Meeting will be held at 6:30 pm, directly
before the General Meeting. The agenda for the AGM will be sent in a
separate bulletin

General Meeting
7 P.M., Wednesday
April 14, 2010
James Bay New Horizons – 234 Menzies Street

Agenda

Welcome
Approval of Agenda
Minutes of previous meeting
Correspondence/Announcements
• Circulating Correspondence file
Committee Reports
Councilor Report: P. Madoff
Royal BC Museum: the Concept
Admiral Inn site – 257 Belleville
Initial Consultation
Community Concerns
Adjournment
James Bay Neighbourhood Association
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
7:00 P.M. General Meeting
James Bay New Horizons – 234 Menzies Street

MINUTES

Welcome: The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and explained
how to participate in the meeting.
Approval of Agenda: Motion: to approve the agenda. M/S/C
Minutes of Previous Meeting: Discussion – under “Community
Concerns”, a request to add reference to the recent storm drain work not
being completed adequately and a comment about community concerns not being
included in recent meetings. – Motion: to approve the minutes as amended.
M/S/C
Correspondence: Was circulated. MOTION to receive and file – M/S/C
Announcements: The date for the affordable housing forum has been
delayed in order to get proper publicity. No date yet.
Committee reports:
Development Review Committee – will be meeting to look at revised plans for
257 Belleville St (Admiral Inn). Land use plans for the Royal BC Museum and
for Ogden Point will be presented at upcoming general meetings (April,
Museum; May, Ogden).

Parks Committee – the Fisherman’s Wharf Park redevelopment is going well.
Part of the playground is now open and people are using the new walkway. The
Lewis St. parkette has new sod and play equipment.

Quality of Life Committee – made a one hour presentation to the city’s
Infrastructure and Environment Committee. City Councillors, engineering and
sustainability staff were present and a good discussion ensued. A similar
presentation will be made to the next GVHA Board meeting. VIHA has forwarded
the MAML 2009 air quality report to the BC Centre for Disease Control.

Councillor’s Report – Pamela Madoff: Councillor Madoff deferred her
report, as the Mayor would be reporting later in the meeting.
Official Community Plan – Presentation by Cameron Scott, Senior City
Planner:
The city is at the beginning of the public consultation phase of updating the
Official Community Plan (OCP). Earlier in the day Cameron met with JB New
Horizons. The project is defined by a Project Charter which outlines the
scope, process, public engagement etc. Timeline: Council has asked for the
process to be completed within 12 months. (this is in response to concerns
raised at a May 9 open house). The public engagement phase starts in March
and ends in June. A public forum will take place Friday March 27, 4-8 pm and
March 28 10 am – 4pm at Crystal Gardens. This event will launch “community
circle” discussion groups on various topics. The final public forum will be
on June 25 & 26. Research – there are 11 Discussion Papers, 17 topic sheets,
and 6 sets of community profiles (statistics) available on the website. They
will also be available at the public forums. From July – October there will
be an information and analysis phase, followed by a plan drafting phase.
Once the OCP is adopted, planners will start working on neighbourhood plans,
based on a common neighbourhood planning approach, which will be included in
the OCP.
DISCUSSION:
Comment – Climate change is already well studied, and the CRD has just done a
consultation on sustainability. There is an urgency to take action in this
area.
Response – The CRD is developing a Regional Growth Strategy. The OCP needs to
fit inside this strategy. The OCP consultation allows for discussion on
sustainability and education for those not familiar with it.

Comment – There have been 2 recent air quality studies – by the CRD, and the
JBAQ study. This issue needs to be addressed in the OCP, as well as the
impact of traffic noise. James Bay would like to be in the first wave of
neighbourhood plans, which need to be developed from the bottom up.

Comment – The survey was not clearly worded – for example, its not clear what
‘infrastructure’ refers to. It seemed to be designed to elicit certain
information. There are impacts from an aging population for example, that
could not be addressed on this survey.
Response – As the process develops, there will be opportunities to respond in
more detail.

Comment – How do we add topics? i.e. aging?
Response – There will be opportunity in the Community Circles.

Comment – Re. the Regional Growth Strategy – expresses fear that it could
ghettoize Victoria and have it continue to ‘feed’ the other municipalities at
Victoria’s expense.

Comment – A lot of information is going to be distributed by internet, but
this will miss residents who don’t have access to it.
Response – There will be householder mailings and advertising about the
public forums. The city’s newsletter goes to all householders (some noted
that those who refuse unaddressed mail do not get the newsletter).

Comment – The plan is to consult with First Nations and other municipalities
at the end. This is not a good way to consult – can be considered insulting.
The plan is to consult with 5,000 Victorians and 1,000 “others” – we should
determine what residents think, not outsiders. You need to avoid “consultant
talk”.
Response – The consultation with First Nations and other levels of government
is required by legislation.

Comment – The OCP is currently often inconsistent with neighbourhood plans.
Hopes that the OCP will not just consist of platitudes – it needs to set
realistic goals – that way it can be a living, useful document.

Comment – How will rapid transit be integrated in to the bus system? The bus
system in JB is now worse than before.
Response – BC Transit is looking at developing a rapid transit corridor along
Douglas St. The southern end of it has not yet been determined.

Comment – How will the OCP link to the Ogden Pt. Master Plan? The latter is
due to be completed before the OCP. Will it need to be approved by the city?
Response – If any rezoning is involved, it will need city approval.

Comment – the survey has a question about developing compact neighbourhoods.
James Bay already meets this criterion. Doing public consultation in coffee
houses seems sort of hit and miss.

Mayor Dean Fortin:
In response to the last question, the Mayor stated that in order to meet more
than just the usual groups, a variety of methods will be used, including
electronic and paper surveys, open houses, coffee houses etc.
Comment – What about quality of life for pet owners? The city’s animal
control officers can be punitive.
Response – The Mayor is investigating the questioner’s concerns to see if
there is a pattern.

Comment – Some of our issues need to be dealt with by other levels of
government. Have there been any successes in getting other municipalities to
pay their share?
Response – This is the biggest challenge Victoria faces. Victoria’s average
income is significantly lower than any of the neighbouring municipalities
(even Esquimalt), but our taxpayers pay higher taxes.

Comment – What about making developers include units to be sold at lower
cost? What about including care share co-ops?
Response – Council has been pushing developers in this direction. We now
have a number of developments where the parking requirement has been relaxed
where they include a space for or memberships in the care share co-op.

Comment – What does “compact neighbourhood” mean? What does “infrastructure”
mean?
Response – Infrastructure includes sewage, sidewalk and other such needs.

Comment – Re. the harbour airport – there should be noise monitoring
stations. The city should end tourist flights that start and end in the
harbour. Other recommendations were also made to the city’s Harbour Airport
Advisory Committee.

Comment – Recommends that we have one regional government.
Response – There is not a lot of agreement on this. We are progressing on
some fronts, i.e. a central 911 service.

Comment – Are there ways to reduce the # of panhandlers?
Response – There are 2 ways to handle this – one is to make downtown more
busy and active. The other is to provide housing for these folks.

Comment – Thanks for funding extra hours for Our Place. Re. the blue bridge
issue – there needs to be public input.
Response – In April 2009 the city got a report on the blue bridge that said
something needed to be done in 2 years. Within 3 weeks the city managed to
apply for federal infrastructure funding. The city is now getting complete
info on the 2 bridge options. The referendum can only ask about borrowing of
money (by legislation). The city will ask for input on what the referendum
question should be.

Comment – A Dallas Rd. Resident commented on the JB Air Quality survey which
shows very high levels of SO2 and is concerned about her family’s health.
What is the city doing?
Response – There are federal and provincial standards that are about to be
lowered. The city is a junior level of government – they can’t tell the
federal government what to do, but it can represent the concerns of citizens
on this issue.

Comment – A resident talked about having been seriously ill for several
months
and after researching the strain of infection connected it to the S02 from
cruise ship emissions which drifts directly into her home.

Motion to Adjourn: M/S/C
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Reminder

JBNA General Meeting
7 pm Wednesday, March 10
New Horizons
1) Official Community Plan
2) Mayor Fortin

City of Victoria Artsscan
Announcement from City of Victoria

Please distribute to members, post on listserves and include in
newsletters.

Time is Running Out to Share Your Vision for Victoria’s Arts and Culture
Over the past three months, the City of Victoria has been mapping local
arts and cultural resources to determine where opportunities and gaps
may exist and to identify future priorities. Known as Victoria Arts
Scan, the project includes an Online Survey.
There is still time to participate in the Online Survey, to tell us how
you currently participate in local arts and cultural events, and share
your vision for the City’s role in supporting the arts and cultural
community. The Online Survey is open until end of day on Thursday,
March 11, 2010.
The information will be used by the City to develop its first Arts and
Cultural Plan, which will guide its vision and role in supporting local
arts and culture, and identify initiatives to increase arts and cultural
opportunities for the Capital City over the next five years.
For more information, visit: www.victoria.ca/artsscan

Thank you.

Gail Price-Douglas
Community Development Planner
Parks, Recreation and Culture Department
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JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Monthly Meeting
7 P.M., Wednesday, March 10, 2010
James Bay New Horizons – 234 Menzies Street

Agenda

Welcome
Approval of Agenda
Minutes of previous meeting
Correspondence/Announcements
• Circulating Correspondence file
• Affordable Housing Forum
Committee Reports
Councilor Report: P. Madoff
new Official Community Plan
Cameron Scott, Senior City Planner
Going Forward
Mayor Dean Fortin
Community Concerns
Adjournment
Note: The JBNA AGM is scheduled for April 14 at 6:30 pm
New Horizons, 234 Menzies St.
(doors open and registration begins at 6:15 pm).

The AGM will include elections for all Board positions except for Information
Officer, constitutional amendment(s), and discussion of a JBNA Privacy Policy.

Although Executive Officer terms are normally for 2-years, due to mid-term
resignations, some of the executive officer positions to be filled will be
for a 1-year term, others for the full 2-year term. Director terms are for
1-year. If you are interested in standing for election to a position and
wish to know more about that position, please contact any member of the
Board. All nominations will be from the floor.

April 14, 2010 JBNA Board Elections
President: 2-year term Treasurer: 2-year term
Membership: 2-year term Vice-President: 1-year term
Secretary: 1-year term Directors (2 positions): 1-year terms

The outgoing Board encourages JBNA members to consider serving on the Board.
Seven positions will be available. Residents willing to volunteer some of
their time are the key to keeping our community organization successful and
productive. Serving on the JBNA Board provides the opportunity to learn more
about community issues and to work positively to improve our community. Board
duties are not onerous.

All JBNA Board members are expected to attend general meetings and Board
meetings. Board members also sit on the Development Review Committee and
attend meetings, as needed, to review development proposals. Board members
are encouraged to serve on other committees as well. The main duties of each
office are:

Chairperson: Chairs monthly general meetings and Board meetings; is the
official spokesperson for the Association.

Vice-chairperson: Chairs member and Board meetings in the absence of the
Chairperson and fills in for the Chair for other duties.

Secretary: Takes and distributes minutes; writes letters as directed by the
Board. Numerous secretarial duties can be shared with others on the Board.

Treasurer: Prepares annual budget and year-end financial statement, keeps
records of revenues and expenditures, pays accounts and manages bank account.

Membership Director: Maintains attendance lists at general meetings,
determines eligibility for membership and maintains membership list.

Information Director: Ensures that the community is aware of JBNA initiatives
and activities; pursues opportunities to increase JBNA visibility and
influence (filled to 2011).

Directors-at-large (2): Directors-at-large attend general meetings, Board
meetings, DRC meetings and sit on and/or chair one or more committees.

James Bay Neighbourhood Association
General Meeting – Minutes
February 10, 2010

Tim Van Alstine in the Chair
Welcome commentary from the Chair

Approval of Agenda: M/S/C
Review of minutes of previous meeting: Comment from Chris regarding timing
at the end of the meeting. Approval on Minutes: M/S/C
Correspondence: Several items of correspondence were circulated.
Ms. Adams identified the affordable housing forum for February 27 (since
rescheduled).
(a) DRC: no report this month
(b) Janis: re: written report on Parks: Fisherman’s Wharf Park seems to be
coming along; there is a new Parks item on the website
(c) Brian: report available at the back table; reports include the large
amount of work done over the summer.
Report from Councilor Pam Madoff
(a) Electronic bulletins from City Hall will give information about up-coming
events in advance
(b) There will be a Centennial Square Program lasting for three days
(c) A new official Community Plan is being formulated
(d) On Feb 24th there will be an exercise at the next meeting re: Cridge Park
(e) There are some very daunting issues re: protection of business
sustainability being discussed at City Hall; in the Stern Review, 2% of GDP
(Gross Domestic Product) should be spent on addressing Climate Change
(f) 337 St. James: the Council is comfortable with the site repair but not
sure whether the approval of the overall plan will be accepted
(g) Longhouse on Dallas Road: Council has received an application to extend
the back area; this will be brought to Council on Feb 18th
Commentary by Redner Jones:
He discussed the issues of a Plaza at Five Corners. Main concerns included
the likelihood of deterioration of old buildings with the possibility of new
buildings that paid no attention to designs that complimented the area. He
also referred to the likelihood of increasing traffic causing more noise,
exhaust, and overall danger.
The important suggestion referred to the possibility of a Square which
offered relaxation and enjoyment, and described what the design might be.
The possibility of earthquake preparedness, because of a permanent parking
area underneath the Plaza, could also be considered.
He asked for consideration of forming a committee.
There were comments from the members regarding pedestrian priority. One
member commented that the concept of a Square was excellent but that there
would be complications.

Official Community Plan (OCP): Although information is coming out, it
seems to be mainly regarding “just policy documents”. The major question
concerns “where is it headed?” For those who are interested, the website is
OCP@victoria.ca .
The annual General Meeting will be held on the second Wednesday in April,
beginning at 6:30 p.m. at New Horizons. Doors will be opened at 6:15.
Presentation re: 640 Michigan Street: (Handouts were available)
The site is to be redesigned. Affordability is a factor in the redesign,
along with a transition to a more urban concept. There are to be two
buildings, one four stories and one eight stories, with a V-shaped garden
area in between. There is also a mixture of small and larger suites.
There is to be underground parking. Shadow studies are mostly integral to the
site. There are to be environmental features.

There were many questions from the audience:
Q: What are the outside walls to be?
A: Wood for the four-story building and concrete for the eight-storey building
Q: Would it be soundproof for the wooden building?
A: Yes
Q: Is it affordable housing?
A: Costs start at $300,000
Q: How many visitors parking stalls?
A: Nine, all underground
Q: re: Costs, etc: i.e. Can people rent it out?
A: No.
Q: Comment from neighbour
A: This is the best yet! (regarding the whole project)
Q: How far back from the street?
A: A minimum of 1.5 meters
Q: It is too bad that it is not subsidized housing
A: Generally the costs are very good for making the suites acceptable.
Q: From a neighbour on Michigan Street: Shadow effects are very negative
A: Description of summer vs winter effect
Q: How were measurements allowed? And where is the driveway?
A: We want to maximize the position (of V in the middle)
Q: Will this give added rental space in James Bay?
A: A suite will remain rental if it starts that way
Q: General concerned re: parking lost—what about loading zones?
A: No answer given
Q: Why (or not) a big sloped roof?
A: Does not fit in with the whole design
Q: How will residents in the area cope with all this construction?
A: It will start in the Fall but it will probably be 2012 before any major
construction starts (i.e. more than a year and a half)

Community Concerns:
There was a question regarding Privacy Policy: Tim explained

Chris commented on horse droppings

Sewage Upgrades: the City workers go on through into the night, causing too
much noise for some homeowners. Councilor Madoff will mention this to the
City.

Comments regarding taking down chestnut trees on Michigan Street: Tim
commented that probably there were too many, all the same age, planted in the
past; also, although a tree looks healthy, it often is not , especially if it
is very old.

Motion to adjourn: M/S/C
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GVHA and City new Official Community Plan – forums

This e-mail contains information about an upcoming GVHA public event related
to the Ogden Point MasterPlan development and information concerning the
City’s new Official Community Plan. For some of you, the City information
will be the fifth and hopefully last mailing of their survey invitation.
Many subscribers did not receive the bulletins sent early this week. We
apologize for the multiple copies for many of you. Shaw and Vancouver
Community Network have been working towards fixing the problem.

The GVHA is hosting a public Open House at Ogden Point Pier B Building on
Thursday, March 4, from 5pm to 7 pm.

At the January JBNA general meeting, the membership discussed the need for
the GVHA to respect the CALUC development review process. The JBNA forwarded
a letter to the GVHA requesting that the process be respected. The GVHA has
informed the JBNA that the GVHA does not intend to follow the established
CALUC process.

The City of Victoria has launched a new process to update the City of
Victoria Official Community Plan. Cameron Scott, City Senior Planner, will be
speaking at the JBNA March general meeting, March 10, at New Horizons on
Menzies St.

The initiative includes a short resident survey. Completion of the survey
must be before March 10. Please go to the City’s Official Community Plan
“shape your future” website to complete the survey on-line.

Please note: Mayor Fortin will also be speaking at the March 10 JBNA meeting.

OCP Calendar of Events
(more details will be forwarded once known)

March 26, 2010
Community Forum: Key Topics – Part 1
March 27, 2010
Community Forum: Key Topics – Part 2

A dynamic speaker will lay the groundwork Friday night, summarizing what
cities
around the world are doing to achieve a higher quality of life and greater
urban
sustainability. Ask questions, chat with council and staff, and identify
those […]
Venue: Crystal Garden
Address: 713 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC

June 25, 2010
Options for the Future: Community Forum – Part 1
June 26, 2010
Options for the Future: Community Forum – Part 2

Input from the community circles will be the focus of the Options for the
Future Community Forum on June 25 and 26.
This event will build on the input received thus far including the survey and
Community Circle discussions. It will be an important event to help […]
Venue: Crystal Garden
Address: 713 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC

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This is a fourth. Many subsribers did not receive the bulletin below
that was sent early this week.
We apologize for the multiple copies for many of you.
Shaw has tried to ammend their system identification of the VCN messages.

The City of Victoria has launched a new process to update the City of Victoria
Official Community Plan. Cameron Scott, City Senior Planner, will be
speaking at the JBNA March general meeting, March 10, at New Horizons on
Menzies St.

The initiative includes a short resident survey. Completion of the survey
must be before March 10. The following link will lead you to the on-line
survey.

Following the link are details about the March and June Community Forums
http://www.shapeyourfuturevictoria.ca/get-involved/community-survey/

OCP Calendar of Events

March 26, 2010
Community Forum: Key Topics – Part 1
March 27, 2010
Community Forum: Key Topics – Part 2

A dynamic speaker will lay the groundwork Friday night, summarizing what
cities
around the world are doing to achieve a higher quality of life and greater
urban
sustainability. Ask questions, chat with council and staff, and identify
those […]
Venue: Crystal Garden
Address: 713 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC

June 25, 2010
Options for the Future:Community Forum – Part 1
June 26, 2010
Options for the Future: Community Forum – Part 2

Input from the community circles will be the focus of the Options for the
Future
Community Forum on June 25 and 26
This event will build on the input received thus far including the survey and
Community Circle discussions. It will be an important event to help […]
Venue: Crystal Garden
Address: 713 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC_______________________________
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This is a third mailing. Many subsribers did not receive the bulletin below
that was sent yesterday and the day before.
We apologize for the duplication (triplication) for many of you.
Shaw has tried to ammend their system identification of the VCN messages.

The City of Victoria has launched a new process to update the City of Victoria
Official Community Plan. Cameron Scott, City Senior Planner, will be
speaking at the JBNA March general meeting, March 10, at New Horizons on
Menzies St.

The initiative includes a short resident survey. Completion of the survey
must be before March 10. The following link will lead you to the on-line
survey.

Following the link are details about the March and June Community Forums
http://www.shapeyourfuturevictoria.ca/get-involved/community-survey/

OCP Calendar of Events

March 26, 2010
Community Forum: Key Topics – Part 1
March 27, 2010
Community Forum: Key Topics – Part 2

A dynamic speaker will lay the groundwork Friday night, summarizing what
cities
around the world are doing to achieve a higher quality of life and greater
urban
sustainability. Ask questions, chat with council and staff, and identify
those […]
Venue: Crystal Garden
Address: 713 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC

June 25, 2010
Options for the Future:Community Forum – Part 1
June 26, 2010
Options for the Future: Community Forum – Part 2

Input from the community circles will be the focus of the Options for the
Future
Community Forum on June 25 and 26
This event will build on the input received thus far including the survey and
Community Circle discussions. It will be an important event to help […]
Venue: Crystal Garden
Address: 713 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC

Official Community Plan jbna
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Many subsribers did not receive the bulletin below that was sent yesterday.
We apologize for the duplication for many of you.

The City of Victoria has launched a new process to update the City of Victoria
Official Community Plan. Cameron Scott, City Senior Planner, will be
speaking at the JBNA March general meeting, March 10, at New Horizons on
Menzies St.

The initiative includes a short resident survey. Completion of the survey
must be before March 10. The following link will lead you to the on-line
survey.

Following the link are details about the March and June Community Forums
http://www.shapeyourfuturevictoria.ca/get-involved/community-survey/

OCP Calendar of Events

March 26, 2010
Community Forum: Key Topics – Part 1
March 27, 2010
Community Forum: Key Topics – Part 2

A dynamic speaker will lay the groundwork Friday night, summarizing what
cities
around the world are doing to achieve a higher quality of life and greater
urban
sustainability. Ask questions, chat with council and staff, and identify
those […]
Venue: Crystal Garden
Address: 713 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC

June 25, 2010
Options for the Future:Community Forum – Part 1
June 26, 2010
Options for the Future: Community Forum – Part 2

Input from the community circles will be the focus of the Options for the
Future
Community Forum on June 25 and 26
This event will build on the input received thus far including the survey and
Community Circle discussions. It will be an important event to help […]
Venue: Crystal Garden
Address: 713 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC

City of Victoria Official Community Plan jbna
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The City of Victoria has launched a new process to update the City of
Victoria Official Community Plan. Cameron Scott, City Senior Planner, will
be speaking at the JBNA March general meeting, March 10, at New Horizons on
Menzies St.

The initiative includes a short resident survey. Completion of the survey
must be before March 10. The following link will lead you to the on-line
survey.

Following the link are details about the March and June Community Forums

http://www.shapeyourfuturevictoria.ca/get-involved/community-survey/
OCP Calendar of Events

March 26, 2010
Community Forum – Key Topics – Part 1
March 27, 2010
Community Forum – Key Topics – Part 2

A dynamic speaker will lay the groundwork Friday night, summarizing what
cities around the world are doing to achieve a higher quality of life and
greater urban sustainability. Ask questions, chat with council and staff, and
identify those […]
Venue: Crystal Garden
Address: 713 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC

June 25, 2010
“Options for the Future” Community Forum – Part 1
June 26, 2010
“Options for the Future” Community Forum – Part 2

Input from the community circles will be the focus of the “Options for the
Future” Community Forum on June 25 and 26
This event will build on the input received thus far including the survey and
Community Circle discussions. It will be an important event to help […]
Venue: Crystal Garden
Address: 713 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC

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JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Monthly Meeting
7 P.M., Wednesday, February 10, 2010
James Bay New Horizons – 234 Menzies Street

Agenda

Welcome
Approval of Agenda
Minutes of previous meeting
Correspondence/Announcements
• Circulating Correspondence
• Affordable Housing Forum
Committee Reports
Councilor Report: P. Madoff
Five Corners: The Here and Now – 2010 and Counting
Redner Jones
Upcoming Meetings
March – new Official Community Plan
April AGM – Invitation to run for the Board
9 640 Michigan
David Chard development proposal

Community Concerns
Adjournment
JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Minutes of Monthly Meeting
January 13, 2010 – New Horizons

Welcome: Tim Van Alstine opened the meeting with a welcome to all present
and an explanation regarding the functions of the James Bay Neighbourhood
Association
Approval of Agenda: M/S/C
Minutes of previous meeting: December, 2009:
Brian Scarfe requested a change to item 4(a), changing the words “Air Quality
Report” to “JBNA Quality of Life Survey”.

Redner Jones commented regarding the proposal for Pendray Street; he feels
that it is not correct to build “fake heritage” houses, but rather that
adding some minor design details that reflect the past would be more
appropriate

Victoria Adams asked regarding who could come to Board meetings. Tim
responded that anybody could come, but would not be allowed to participate;
she then asked that the minutes of the last three Board minutes be forwarded
to her.

Marg Gardiner moved that the minutes be accepted with the two amendments
M/S/C

Correspondence:
There will be an open house at Cridge Park on January 19th.
There is an announcement from Victoria Transition regarding a meeting at St.
John the Divine on January 30th.
Committee Reports:
(a) Parks Committee: Janis Ringuette referred those present to the
distributed Parks Report and offered the JBNA Parks and Greenspaces map to
anyone wanting it. She also spoke of the rehabilitation of the 1888
Bandstand/Aviary in Beacon Hill Park, and of the development of a new Parks
Page on the JBNA website.

The development of Fisherman’s Wharf Park continues. The play area has been
expanded beyond the space indicated in the original design and contains
several opportunities for the children to climb and enjoy.

Questions from the members:

Adams: Why was all of this not discussed at the JBNA?
Janis: It was sent to various people who were involved.
Adams: Did the information put forward include public art?
Janis: There has been nothing to date about art in parks.
Adams: How do residents pass on comments?
Marg: The report had been fully presented at the JBNA
Tim: If the JBNA had the resources we could answer more fully; however, the
public input is good, but not complete, e.g. Fisherman’s Wharf is a good
example.

Betty Gibbons expressed concern regarding Beacon Hill Park and various
apparent intrusions. Her queries were noted .

(b) DRC: David Chard’s proposal for 640 Michigan will be presented at the
February meeting.

Questions from the members:
Adams: Does the group have any intention or plan regarding the Quality of
Life presentation?
Scarfe Response: that will be discussed later in the agenda,
Another member requests a list of committee members.
Response: Handouts are usually available, but there are no copies tonight.
Information can also be found at jbna.org.

Councilor Pam Madoff
*Councilor Madoff offered thanks regarding the dedication of JBNA to the
community. She said that Council does appreciate what we do.
*Regarding the Johnson Street Bridge, she said that Council continues to seek
further available information. She commented regarding the A.A.P., that it is
not fair to put that onus on the public and Council is not going to rush it.
*AAP: The Citizens’ Committee johnsonstreetbridge.org presented City Hall
with almost 10,000 responses regarding the possible replacement of the
Johnson Street Bridge. Because of this, the City is going to further seek and
share information regarding refurbishment or replacement and taking the
question to referendum within three months.
*Official Community Plan: public engagement has primary importance
*Mayor’s Open Door: 1st and 3rd Fridays, 9-11 a.m.

Parks Open House: Cridge Park, Tues. Jan 19, 7-9:30
Cridge Centre: If one is unable to attend, there will be information
available regarding panels and survey at the Park’s yard. To arrange an
appointment, e-mail to parks@victoria.ca or 250-361-0600
*Parks Open House: Highview and Blackwood Parks: Thursday Jan 28, 7-8:30 at
Blanshard Community Centre
*Budget Process: Council starts the new budget process on Jan. 14th
Greater Victoria Facilities Plan has been forwarded to Council
*Wed, Jan. 20th, 7-9: Joanne Edey-Nicoll Art Scan: Mapping Our Future; New
West Initiative Future
*Yuri Arajs: Homeless Awareness Exhibition Jan. 15-27, 705 Johnson
Street (York Hotel); Opening 5-8, film at 7:00 Jan 15 and Feb 25
*HAC: 19 properties being added; Fairfield
*Emergency Preparedness Workshop coming up on January 17, 7-9 p.m. at
Oaklands Community Centre
Johnson Street Bridge:
Q. Will this be put to a referendum?
A. Pamela: The City is aware of the need to take time with this rather than
rushing through the process.

Further Committee Reports:
Ogden Point Redevelopment Process: Advisory Committee Update
Tom Coyle will be the representative from the JBNA on an Advisory Committee
formed by the GVHA to seek community business and government input into the
Ogden Point Master Plan. The Ogden Point Master Plan will result in a land
use plan that the GVHA is scheduled to present to the City of Victoria before
the end of 2010. Tom Coyle sees three primary roles of the JBNA
representative which include:
*First, to ensure that best practices for community and TBL (Triple Bottom
Line) are followed in the planning process
*Second, to facilitate the gathering of land use and development ideas from
the JBNA members, and
*Third, to articulate all ideas, concerns and proposals of JBNA members to
the consultants leading this process, the GVJA Board and to the City elected
officials.

The JBNA Cruise Tourism Committee recommended that the recent residents
survey form the basis of what is important to James Bay Residents. The focus
of the committee is to assess further development. That includes looking for
opportunities to decrease current harmful impact, to minimize or eliminate
negative impact on our community, to look for and propose development
opportunities that will jointly benefit James Bay and to support the Triple
Bottom Line Approach by assessing future development.

JBNA will also provide the results of the community survey, along with noise,
traffic and air quality studies completed in 2009, to the consultants
directing this project.

Questions/comments from the membership:
Q. We should look at what is happening today and not forget First Nations
involvement
A. There is a First Nations representative on the committee
Q. We should recognize this as an opportunity for all, not just for Cruise
ships
Q. Gibbons: where does Ogden Point start and stop? The questioner thinks that
it should be a park, for example, a little beach park with no notices, and it
should be a continuous area that needs to be maintained

Motion presented:

Since:
(i) the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, as a freehold property owner,
intends to create a Master Plan for re-development of its Ogden Point
property, with various transportation and land use consequences, and is
subject to municipal zoning, and
(ii) the JBNA is the duly constituted land use advisory body for the James
Bay community by the City of Victoria,

Be it hereby resolved that the JBNA:
(i) take proactive steps to facilitate community participation in the Ogden
Point Master Plan development, and
(ii) advise the GVHA of the CALUC process which is to be followed for
property developments before proposals are submitted to the City of Victoria
M/S/C (Unanimous)

Quality of Life – Steps Forward:
Brian Scarfe lead a discussion on steps forward using the results of the
studies done over the past eighteen months of traffic volumes, noise levels,
air quality, and the residents’ survey. He proposed that the JBNA forward
recommendations to the city in four areas:

1) Air Quality: Request that the City of Victoria adopt World Health
Organization (WHO) standards; pursuing regulatory or other means to ensure
compliance with standards by both point and mobile sources of emissions

2) Noise: Request that the City of Victoria adopt WHO guidelines for
Community Noise; utilizing best-in-class methods for dealing with urban noise
(Q-City)

3) Transportation and Traffic: Request that the City work with the JBNA to
revise the 1996 James Bay neighbourhood Transportation plan; addressing the
traffic volume, mobility and street safety issues identified by the 2009
residents’ survey

4) new Official Community Plan: Request that the City of Victoria proceed
with the renewal of the JB Neighbourhood Plan; utilizing the 2009 residents’
survey, parks and greenspaces inventory, and environmental metric studies
(traffic, air quality and noise) as critical research.

Questions from the membership:

Q. Servos: Can the City even pass such a law?
A. Marg: A bylaw has not been suggested

Q. Servos: Should some attention be paid to the WHO guidelines?
A. Marg: The Mayor and Councilor Lucas have referred to Victoria becoming
more green than the Greenest City—meaning the Vancouver 2020 plan. This plan
states that Canadian standards are not good and pledges zero WHO excesses by
2020

Comments: Jones—The solution requires compromise; fundamentally, we need to
pay attention to oil on the waters coming in (e.g.) from cruise ships. We
must attend to community input; we need to find a solution

Comments: on the absence of a rail solution; not much thoughts for the poor;
noisy buses—the City needs to find solutions; need for fuel and emission
control

Motion presented:
Since studies that measure traffic volumes, noise levels and air quality have
been completed and the results of the residents survey have been compiled, be
it hereby resolved that:
(i) the JBNA take forward the information from these studies, as presented at
the September, October and November JBNA meetings, to City Council, either
directly or through its Standing Committees, and
(ii) any recommendations from the studies reflect the JBNA Priorities as
stated in June, 2009, and the further priorities identified in the responses
received to the residents survey.

M/S/C (2 opposed)

Motion to adjourn: M/S/C
An excellent handout, “Emissions, Noise and Traffic Volumes as Quality of
Life Factors” is available from the JBNA Board.___________________________________
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JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
James Bay New Horizons – 234 Menzies Street

Agenda

Welcome
Approval of Agenda
Minutes of previous meeting
Correspondence/Announcements
Committee Reports
Councilor Report: P. Madoff
Ogden Point Redevelopment Plan
(a) Stakeholder Advisory Committee
(b) JBNA Expectations (Discussion of process)
Quality of Life
(a) Discussion: Results obtained and future direction
(b) Priorities for City of Victoria action
Victoria Harbour Aerodrome: Update
Community Concerns
Adjournment
JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Minutes of the Monthly Meeting December 9, 2009

Welcome: Tim Van Alstine opened the meeting with a welcome to all present,
and an explanation regarding the functions of the James Bay Neighbourhood
Association.
Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting November 2009: M/S/C
Correspondence: the correspondence was passed around to the membership.
Acceptance of the correspondence: M/S/C
Committee reports:
(a) Brian commented that the full version of the Air Quality report was
almost complete. He commented on the traffic noise as being an issue with
many residents.
(b) Marg reported regarding Harbour Airport issues. She commented on the
report that would be sent to the Mayor and Council. Specific issues regard
air pollution and floatplane emissions. The report was to be sent to City
Council, and would be reviewed regarding specific action requests.

Mayor Dean Fortin presented regarding the replacement of the Johnson
Street Bridge. Mr. Mike Lai and two engineering directors were also present.
Mayor Fortin gave an overview of the background regarding the present Johnson
Street Bridge commenting that there were more than 30,000 trips per day over
the bridge. The railway was included. Delcan Corporation has played and is
playing an important role in the City’s studies and decisions regarding the
replacement of the old bridge.

He said that there were two options: (1) do nothing and (2) replace the
bridge. Mayor Fortin felt that there were many negative possibilities
regarding maintaining the old bridge, including costs and closure times. He
also stated that nothing would be so desperate regarding costs of time loss
if the bridge were to be replaced. The Canadian government is prepared to
offer 21 millions dollars towards the cost of the new bridge. Surveys on
line regarding the replacement issue included 2200 respondents in favor of a
new bridge.

The profile of the new bridge would be less messy and would offer a better
view of the Parliament Buildings. There would be two bike lanes and three
traffic lanes. There would be a new traffic intersection near the Delta Hotel
The next step, the Mayor states, would be public approval and engagement. The
old bridge would still be in use during the building of the new bridge and
then would be demolished.

The Mayor offered handouts regarding his presentation and plans. He said that
the overall cost would be $62 million.

There were many questions from the audience:

• What happens of 10% of the City voters disagreed? Answer: then would
be a 45-day hiatus in order to get enough votes to go to referendum.
• What would be the cost to the householder? Answer: $63 per year per
household for the new bridge, $60 for refurbishing ($19 per resident) for 20
years
• What sort of a “bumper cost”? Response: refurbishment would be worse.
What about each side of the bridge? (no answer).
• If there were to be refurbishing, would Ottawa still provide some
money? (Unknown)
• Question regarding the range around the suggested cost. Answer:
Council has re-thought about the increase cost of refurbishment; Michael Lai
responded that they would do it much better. The Mayor responded that the
City has a huge priority list.
• Question regarding rail use. The mayor responded that he would get
back to the questioner about that.
• Question re: importance of heritage especially with a multinational
population (no answer)
• Question: Why do the commuter rail? Answer: because the public would
not accept it stopping in Esquimalt.
• Question regarding the railway, e.g. how to cross in inlet. (No
answer)
• Question re: Dockside Green (No answer)

Question period closed.

Ross Crockford spoke briefly regarding the position of the City and
the position of the Johnson Street Bridge.Org group who feel strongly that
this is a huge municipal problem and that we must include the importance of
the heritage value of the bridge and—more importantly—we must respond to the
numbers of residents of Victoria who feel that we deserve a referendum. He
asked the question: “Do we deserve a referendum? Loud response: “YES”.
There was a question from the audience about the cost of the referendum, but
the answer was unknown at present.

Development Proposal re: Pendray Street:
Mr. Green and Ms. Eddie Bradley;
There was a brief presentation as some presenters were unavailable. It
is a 120-ft.
lot, designated as a “catalogue house”. The idea is to offer reproduction
houses of the Victorian era. There is daylight and proper air flow .through
the property. Each house is a livable single family dwelling.

Comments and Questions from the audience:

• The site and idea is very positive and nice
• One member stated that he was very much against the development, and
that the property should have a new-style building
• Questions from three immediate neighbours: How close is it to their
property line? (16 feet). What about the trees? (They could all be saved.) Is
there a fence design? (No answer at this time).
• Another immediate neighbour asked: What is the width of the
breezeway? Are there four different Victorian plans? What about basement
openings?
• What about green features? Expertise is going to be used, lighting,
“green” material; also there will be low switch plug-ins
• What is the width of the house? 9 feet, and a “T-bone” re: Montreal
Street There will be appropriate parking places
• “This is the 2nd worst rezoning I have ever seen”.
• Question: This is a 60 x 120 ft. lot. Why four units on this lot?
Answer: it has to do with the way they are organized.__________
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JBNA has received notice of an Open House to discuss improvements to Cridge
Park. Many James Bay resients may be interested in this inititative.
Details follow:

Parks, Recreation and culture Winter 2010
Open House:
Help Us Improve Cridge Park

Cridge Park provides .20 hectares of valuable green space in downtown
Victoria. Located at the corner of Belleville and Blanshard Streets, the park
currently features large trees, rose plantings and benches.

The park was named after Victoria philanthropist Bishop Edward Cridge for his
work in the community during the mid to late 1800s. The City of Victoria will
be upgrading Cridge Park this year to better meet the needs of the community.

You and your family are invited to attend an Open House to describe your
vision
for Cridge Park and what you would like to see improved. Take this
opportunity to participate in the planning process:

• Review information panels
• Meet with Parks planners and ask
questions
• Help design future park improvements
for the enjoyment of the community
• Fill out a short survey.

Registration is not required. Refreshments will be served.

If you are unable to attend and would like to provide input, visit:
www.victoria.ca and click on What’s New? for more information and to complete
a survey by January 30, 2010.

You can also view display boards and complete a survey at the Parks office in
Beacon Hill Park until the end of January. To arrange an appointment, please
call 250.361.0600 or email parks@victoria.ca on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4
p.m.,Monday to Friday.

Next Steps
Based on input received from the community, Parks staff will develop
a draft plan that will be presented to the community at a second Open House.

Each year, the City of Victoria upgrades a number of its parks. Before any
work
begins, park planners consult with the community to listen to their ideas and
determine what they would like to see improved. Each park is unique and the
City strives to meet the community’s needs while working within set budgets.

OPEN HOUSE:
Help Us Improve Cridge Park