JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Monthly Meeting Agenda
7:00pm to 9:00pm Wednesday, December 12, 2018 234 Menzies Street


Agenda

1. Welcome

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Correspondence/Announcements

4. Minutes of November 14, 2018, meeting

5. Development Proposal: Fisherman’s Wharf float home Glenn Cheater, owner

6. Berry Patches Kathryn Pankowski, JBNA Garden Advocate

7. City of Victoria Council Liaison Laurel Collins

8. Community Voices

9. Adjournment


Followed by Meet’n’Greet and Seasonal Sweets


JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Monthly Meeting Agenda
7:00pm to 9:00pm Wednesday, December 12, 2018 234 Menzies Street 33 Attending

Agenda

1. Welcome & Announcements: • We are meeting on the traditional territories of the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations • Welcome to staff liaison Kimberley Stratford and our new Council Liaison Laurel Collins • Respectful conduct statement read
2. Approval of Agenda m/s/c
3. Correspondence/Announcements m/s/c The 2019 Cruise Ship Schedule is released. There will be a 19% increase in cruise ship passengers. The BC Rental Task Force Report has been released. You can find details online at http://engage.gov.bc.ca/rentalhousingtaskforce/. Both tenants and landlords may wish to review the recommendations.
4. Minutes of November 14, 2018, meeting m/s/c One member would like to have the fonts for the minutes and the agenda the same size. 5. CALUC Presentation: Fishermans Wharf. The JBNA and the GVHA have a memorandum of understanding for developments at Fishermans Wharf. The JBNA Development Review Committee met with the proponents to review the proposal, shortly after the proponents met with residents of the Wharf. The Development Permit is for a renovation to a Float Home on Dock A, called Reflections. (Unit A10) The owners are proposing to renovate the lower and upper floor, raising the flat roof with a sloped roof.

Presentation: Glen Cheater, owner of Reflections, Fishermans Wharf. The owner is applying for a development permit. Glen Cheater and his wife have owned the Reflections for about 3 years. Reflection is the smallest and shortest of the float homes at Fishermans Wharf. The outstanding problems to rectify are lack of space, lack of insulation, single pane aluminium windows, and deteriorating cedar exterior.

The owners are proposing to raise the height to 17’ including roof top deck, which is below the 24.7” maximum at Fishermans Wharf by removing the existing top storey. Windows will be replaced, insulation installed and a small side addition. Exterior will be composite cementitious materials with a visual art installation on the wharf side wall. The proposal complies with all Fishermans Wharf guidelines.

Questions and Comments:
Q: Fishermans Wharf resident says the proposal does not affect his view, but he has a concern about the distance between Reflection and an adjacent float home. Normal spacing between the homes is 3 metres, not including
propane tanks. The drawing and elevation drawings do not show distances. Currently, space between your neighbours is approx. 10’ and the proposed 1 metre stairwell would reduce the space to approximately 2 metres or 6’. Stairwell is metal, but wonder if that’s a problem from a safety perspective.
A: GVHA has looked at that issue and is not concerned. Proponent will raise again with GVHA to ensure safety issues are satisfied.
Q: same resident says otherwise a beautiful project and I wish you well.
Q: Fishermans Wharf resident is pleased to see this kind of improvement on old homes. Fully supportive.
Q: James Bay resident says he wonders about the upper railing. Is it glass
ed in? He is concerned about potential impact on birds. Would suggest wire inserts which still allows visibility through them as opposed to glazing which can result in bird injury/deaths. A: Upper deck is not yet designed. The neighbour would prefer glass but one neighbour has a mix of glass and wire. Owner will look into the option of wire.
Q: Resident wonders why proponent does not raise roof higher for 8’ height to obtain more room.
A: We are happy to have smaller space.
C: Resident believes that it is positive that the owner is improving the Rfactor of the home, and making investment into his residence on the wharf.

6. James Bay Berry Patch Kathryn Pankowski is the JBNA Garden Advocate. She presented plans regarding potential community berry patches being developed for the neighbourhood. Kathryn Pankowski walks through our neighbourhood looking for real estate to garden and identified two traffic calming areas that were appropriate for growing food. One is at the north end of Montreal Street, closing the street and the other is at the north end of Pendray Street. Other than small tree, there is only grass planted on these sites. The only use identified for these locations has been children who run lemonade stand in the summer, so the berry patch would make room for them. Kathryn Pankowski has started the process of having these areas designated as community gardens. There are 4 other volunteers working on this project. The project follows a simple design process, identifying what is required to actually grow berries and then considering the shape. The last step to conclude will be to identify the variety of berries and plant them. The gardens will be tended and tidy, with seating area and flowering plants to encourage pollinators. The garden will follow organic principles. The proponents are working with the City’s arborists to ensure trees are not impacted by the berry patch. Also of interest in ensuring ease of movement adjacent and to ensure sight lines for cyclists and drivers are maintained. Volunteer Natasha Sergio described the vision of the two locations.

Questions/comments:
A: Resident asks what is budget and what is timeline?
Q: Next step is to do extensive research and detailed design. We hope to have a proposal into the City by April 2019, when Parks Dept and other departments review before sending it to Council for approval (hopefully). Best guess for timeline is approval by fall 2019.
Q: Concern expressed about construction of Harbour Towers development and whether workers will trample efforts. A: Most construction will be done by the time planting takes place. Advocate has spoken to Manager at Harbour Towers who suggested having some space for dogs as the rental units will be pet friendly so there will be more dogs.
Q: What about some of the signs indicating no through street nearby.
A: Traffic Dept has indicated that they will be removing many of the traffic signs in that area and only the middle no through sign is required. We can work with the posts and incorporate their use in the design.
Q: Does Council fund this?
A: Council does not automatically provide funds, but permission is required because it is public land. Kimberley Strattford indicates that Great Neighbourhood Grants could provide funding.
C: Happy you are planting things for bees. If you use burned laser on wood, the signs would be very nice and there is no waste.
Q: Walking on Kingston Street would be interrupted because one tends to walk diagonally across this patch.
A: Good to know. I can imagine a deer trail.
Q: There are more deer in James Bay than in previous years. Do you expect to see deer in that area?
A: The Montreal Street gardeners are also discussing potential deer. What is understood is that there are sightings of deer without actual damage thus far. If it turns out that there are deer problems, we will have to address it.
Q: Do you have access to water?
A: Yes, once official designated, the City lets us access the city water that is already on site. Kimberley Stratford said split-rail fencing is also provided by the City if required.
Q: Pendray House is very beautiful and the berry patch should be beautiful as well.
A: It will be beautiful.
Q: I came in late but wonder if there are structures? A: Possible built in storage bench for seating, but no shed.

7. New Council Liaison Laurel Collins Welcome Councillor Laurel Collins. Councillor Collins lives in JB and will be the liaison for 2 years. Teaches at UVic. Appointed to Urban Food Table, GVHA, Water Board, and CRD Climate Action Board. City going through strategic planning which will be open for public input. Budget town hall on January 16. Council is defining “affordable” so that there is common understanding of term. Plan to accelerate climate action goals, and decision regarding casinos in Victoria.

Questions/Comments:
Q: What do you believe are the key issues in James Bay?
A: I live here. I know there are issues around cruise ships and the relationship with GVHA. Traffic issues are always of concern. I would love to sit down and meet for coffee if you have any issues you would like to discuss. Q: Do you know the plan for the windswept tree on Dallas Road. I am concerned about that tree.
A: I am not able to answer but will find out and get back to you. Laurell Collins reports that the City is updating its tree preservation bylaw and implementing the Urban Forest Management Plan. A: Another resident spoke to CRD regarding the windswept tree and it is not scheduled for removal, but is planned to be saved.

8. Community Concerns:

Resident wonders about the sewer construction? What about street parking on Dallas Road? Chair reports that they are doing archeological testing and that the actual construction will not result in all of Dallas Road being dug up at one time; there will always be one lane open. 25% of parking on the north side of Dallas Road will be eliminated.

Another resident raised query about LAP and that James Bay is at the bottom of the list for the City to start the LAP process. Does the JBNA and the community have plans to start any process?
Chair responds that City is meeting with neighbourhood associations in January to discuss. The Chair provides overview of other neighbourhoods. JBNA is going to plan how to get everyone involved.

Another Board member provided details on work to date and the plan to engage whole community in preparation of the LAP, so that we can be a strong partner at the table with the city. Councillor Collins says City staff are preparing a report on lesson learned with LAP process in other neighbourhoods and City is committed to supporting neighbourhoods to ensure they are ready to engage and to own their plans.
Another Board member suggests that the neighbourhood needs to understand what the GVHA Master Plan is as it has huge impact on the neighbourhood. Chair says we have asked for a good neighbour agreement or a memorandum of understanding with the neighbourhood because a development permit at Ogden Point can have huge impacts on the neighbourhood, but GVHA has not agreed to a MoU. Board member notes that GVHA appears to understand that their Master Plan needs to dovetail with our neighbourhood plan. GVHA will be attending the February general meeting.

A resident observes that the relationship between JBNA/GVHA/City has been contentious and that it is hopeful to have a Councillor Liaison who also lives in James Bay and is also on Board of GVHA. We need to start the New Year by building relationships to get the best for the neighbourhood, for the City in social, economic, and environmental security. There is a lot at stake and we should shift the conversation to a more positive tone.
Board member agrees we need to look ahead with optimism, share our dreams and visions for our neighbourhood.

9. Adjournment 8:35
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CRD Sewage Works

As part of the work to build the Clover Forcemain along Dallas Road, the contractor, Windley Contracting Ltd., is currently completing pre-excavations between Niagara and Montreal streets in preparation for the pipe installation expected in January 2019.
This work includes excavation, drilling and blasting rock, backfilling, and temporary restoration, which are all common activities for this type of construction.
JBNA has received complaints about the blasting associated with the project. We advise residents near the recent blast-site to examine their buildings for structural damage. Should any damage be found, we suggest you contact the CRD or Windley Contracting Ltd at the earliest opportunity.
Windley will be shutting down work for the holidays December 21, returning January 2. Forcemain installation is anticipated to begin January 2nd in Section 1 (between Niagara and Dock streets) and also in Section 7 (between Clover Point and Cook Street).
Residents with questions or concerns can contact the Project 24 hours a day at 1-844815-6132 and wastewater@crd.bc.ca or Evan Southern, Director of Communications & Stakeholder Engagement at 250-360-3634 or esouthern@crd.bc.ca
The JBNA Board anticipates meeting with the CRD team early in 2019 to discuss resident communication needs in the months ahead.


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JBNA Directors’ Report: December 2018

JBNA: Councillor Laurel Collins is the Council Liaison for James Bay.

JBNA Gardening Committee: Volunteers working towards a James Bay berry patch have developed a concept design, consulted with nearby residents (Montreal and Kingston; Pendray and Quebec) and will make a presentation at the December JBNA meeting. In February, the City will put up signs at the sites asking for comments. Meanwhile, if you want more information, have concerns, or would like to volunteer, contact Kathryn at jamesbaygardens@gmail.com.
A new community food garden is planned for Lewis Park – the Lewis Street Herb Garden. The expression of interest for getting the food bed designated as an official community garden was fast-tracked and approved by the City. Work will start in mid-2019.

May 24, 2019, a 5-ship day: The 2019 Ogden Point cruise ship schedule dated October 22, 2018, is on-line. http://www.victoriacruise.ca/cruise-schedule/current-season
The increase in passenger numbers is significantly higher than the industry projection of 19% from 2017-2019. Victoria is expected to see 713,894 passengers, a 19% increase over 2018 and an increase over 2017 of more than 25%. The main season extends from May through September, with shoulder activity starting April 12th, finishing October 25th.
Passengers on the many 3-ship days have doubled over the past several years, now ranging from 3,000 to 10,000 per day. Thirteen 4-ship days are scheduled with 9,000 to 11,673 passengers per day. May 24 will see 5-ships in port with 12,931 passengers and 5,400 crew.

Window Wanderland: Window Wanderland returns on February 22, 23, and 24, 2019. You can get ideas and inspiration on January 19 from 11:00 to 1:00 at New Horizons. Workshops are scheduled on February 2 & 9 ($4.00 materials fee per person) from 9:30-12:30 at the James Bay Community Centre Pre-register at 250-389-1470 or online at www.jamesbaycentre.ca. More detail will be provided at the January 9, 2019 general meeting.

CRD Wastewater Update: Work continues on Dallas Road with occasional detours or one-way traffic delays.

City of Victoria Information: This is the last opportunity for leaf pick up in James Bay. Crews will complete leaf pick-up in James Bay starting December 9.
The City starts budget consultations in January. www.victoria.ca/EN/main/city/citybudget.html
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Development Proposals in Process: (Details: City Planning @250-361-0523 or Development Tracker) Ogden Point Master Plan: 334 Dallas; 229 Government; 121 Menzies; 415-435 Michigan; 330-363 Michigan; 672 Niagara; 430 Parry Street; 27 Pilot; 515-519 Rithet; 205 Simcoe; 38 South Turner Street; 224 Superior; 589 Toronto Street; 561-565 Toronto. Next JBNA General Meeting: 7:00 pm, January 9, 2019 at 234 Menzies (New Horizons)

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JBNA Board Meeting – November 20, 2018 Bob, Laura, Linda, Marg, Tim, Wayne

1) Agenda m/s/c

2) Board Minutes October 24 meeting m/s/c

3) General Meeting Minutes (November) m/s/c

4) Development Review Committee • CALUC Letters (561-565 Toronto, 330-335 Michigan, 334 Dallas) • Variance at 27 Pilot to expand existing garden suite. Set back (.2 meters) is a concern if it becomes precedent. Marg will write general letter to City staff, Mayor and Council. m/s/c

6) December General Meeting Agenda (and Jan/Feb) • Fishermans Wharf CALUC (Reflections) • Community Concerns • New Council liaison invited to speak at general meetings • Marg will ask Thrifty’s to contribute goodies for Christmas social. • February agenda may be GVHA presentation

7) Committees-Projects: • May event – awaiting to hear if grant approved • Green/environment committee • JBNA community LAP preparation m/s/c to approve committee work

8) Adjourn 5:30

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JBNA Directors Report: November 2018

JBNA: Calling all fire eaters, jugglers and party organizers. The James Bay Neighbourhood Association and James Bay New Horizons have jointly applied to the City of Victoria for a Great Neighbourhood Grant. We will hear if our application is successful in January 2019. We plan to co-host a Good Neighbours Festival on Sunday, May 5, 2019 while inviting all of the community groups in James Bay to create a family friendly event. We will be looking for volunteers to assist. Please contact jbna@vcn.bc.ca if you would like to join us.

Saturday December 1, 2018. Dickens Fair at the JB Community Centre from 10am-4:30pm followed by the Island Equipment Owners Association Truck Convoy and Food Drive starting at 6:00 from Ogden Point.
Gardening Committee: Volunteers have sheet-mulched a new chunk of the Michigan Street boulevard near Menzies and will plant it up in the spring, so expect an even more floriferous village centre next summer. The group working towards putting in a James Bay berry patch has some preliminary ideas ready to show the neighbours, so if you live within a block of the proposed sites, expect to hear from them in November.
CRD Wastewater Update: Windley Contracting Ltd has secured the contract to construct the forcemain from Clover Point to Ogden Point. In preparation, an archaeological assessment is being conducted on Dallas Road between Montreal Street and Niagara. The contractor has hired an arborist who is working with the City’s arborist. One tree in front of Whitehall Rowing will be removed as it is directly in the path of the forcemain alignment.

CITY OF VICTORIA INFORMATION: City crews will be collecting leaves. Please place your leaves on the boulevard in loose piles, secured by chicken wire mesh rings, or in tied, clear, certified* compostable bags. To prevent flooding, keep gutters, streets, sidewalks and storm drains clear of leaves. Crews will complete leaf pick-up in James Bay starting December 9 for our second and last pick up of the year. It takes 3–4 weeks to complete a neighbourhood.

The City of Victoria is a partner in the national program “Love Food Hate Waste” which offers tips to keep food fresh longer, recipes to use up items in your fridge and tips on meal planning to reduce food waste. See www.lovefoodhatewaste.ca

Council has approved a public hearing for the proposed development at 430 Parry Street once the proponent has fulfilled their Committee of the Whole requirements (i.e. getting legal agreements re. the affordable housing). Approximately $18,000 amenity to be held for amenities in James Bay.
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Development Proposals in Process: (Details: City Planning @250-361-0523 or Development Tracker) Ogden Point Master Plan: 334 Dallas; 229 Government; 121 Menzies; 415-535 Michigan; 330-363 Michigan; 672 Niagara; 430 Parry Street; 27 Pilot; 515-519 Rithet; 205 Simcoe; 38 South Turner Street; 224 Superior; 589 Toronto Street; 561-565 Toronto. Next JBNA General Meeting: 7:00 pm, December 12, 2018 at 234 Menzies (New Horizons)

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JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Monthly Meeting Agenda
7:00pm to 9:00pm Wednesday, November 14, 2018 234 Menzies Street


Agenda

1. Welcome & Announcements: • We are meeting on the traditional territories of the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations • Welcome to staff liaison Kimberley Stratford and our new Council Liaison • Council liaison invitation to make brief comment

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Correspondence/Announcements • Good Neighbours celebration May 5, 2019

4. Minutes of October 10, 2018, meeting

5. CALUC Presentation: Plan to replace 62 CRD Housing units with 107 units at 330-336 Michigan Street. Christine Culham, Senior Manager Housing CRD Paul Kitson, Project Manager Rob Whetter, Architect de Hoog & Kierulf Architects
6. VicPD Volunteer Coordinator Tara Gilroy-Scott to inform residents about Speed Watch program

7. Community voices

8. Adjournment


JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Monthly Meeting Agenda 7:00pm to 9:00pm Wednesday, November 14, 2018 234 Menzies Street Attendance: 46

Welcome & Announcements: We are meeting on the traditional territories of the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. Welcome to staff liaison Kimberley Stratford, City of Victoria and to Kelly Sather, EA to Carole James, MLA Victoria-Beacon Hill

Approval of Agenda – M/S/C

Correspondence/Announcements – Correspondence M/S/C Good Neighbours celebration May 5, 2019

Minutes of October 10, 2018, meeting – M/S/C

CALUC Presentation: Plan to replace 62 CRD Housing units with 107 units at 330-336 Michigan Street: • Christine Culham, Senior Manager Housing CRD • Paul Kitson, Project Manager • Rob Whetter, Architect de Hoog & Kierulf Architects There are 1286 units in the CRD housing stock, the majority of which is in Victoria and Saanich. 330-336 Menzies Street site is 1.25 acres and designated urban residential in OCP permitting up to 6 storeys. The new building fits within existing zoning. 69 parking stalls and 133 bike stalls. Schedule C requires 66 stalls.

The plan for 330-336 Michigan Street is to replace the 62 CRD Housing units with 107 units at 330-336 Michigan Street. 53 units will be demolished while the units in the heritage house (334 Michigan) will be retained. Target clients: housing for seniors, adults with disabilities, working singles and families. New building will have 8 accessible units with 32 one bedroom, 58 two bedroom, 13 three bedroom and 4 studio for total of 107 units. CRD will work with the existing tenants to find placement during construction and these tenants will have first right of refusal on the new units.

It would cost $8-12million to remediate existing buildings, which is not sustainable. The current building has an inefficient site layout, is underutilized community spaces, and has several unusable zones on the site due to poor construction. Existing trees will be preserved and any trees requiring removal will be replaced. There will be minimal heat loss, and energy savings costs greater than 25% in relation to NECB base buildings.

Time line: Jan 2019 Development Permit application, Mar 2019 Commence Relocation of existing tenants, Oct 2019 Tendering and Construction contract May 2020 construction start till April 2022 completion.

Questions/Comments:
Q: How does this development fit in with $$ announced for new housing by BC govt
A: Haven’t included this proposal in new funding but haven’t said no
Q: Re Design of building – can there be solar panels?
A: Will put infrastructure in place to enable. No specific conversations about that yet
C: Landscaping on Michigan is currently well treed. It can be very dark. Suggest you consider low lighting in front of building and along paths to building entry as well as cut outs in sidewalk so people in mobility devices have room.
Q: 3 BR units are rare and seldom affordable. How is rent set?
A: Will depending on funding and will be set on tenant’s incomes. 70% are based on income. Tenants pay no more than 30% of their income. Remaining 30% of units deemed affordable.
Q: Will rents change for existing tenants who return to new development?
A: Rents will not exceed 30% of individual’s income
Q: What is the possible impact on the school with families moving?
A: Real mix of tenants at this time, not all have children. As we are prioritizing families with this development we anticipate more children. Will be looking at demographic of current tenants and impact.
Q: What is maximum of rent?
A: About $1400 for 2 bedrooms, can be up to $1700 for 3 bedroom. Rent is geared to individual incomes.
C: We need this housing. It does increase density but it is a high mix of families. In landscape design, please retain strong relationship of housing with the street.
C: What about the cohesiveness of the tenants. Going up another floor could make it more like an apartment building. Suggest you give some space inside and some garden space so tenants have opportunity to interact.
Q: Where are you going to find units for the current tenants?
A: We have 1286 units currently and are building additional units. We have approx 125 vacancies during the year and these tenants will be made priority cases.
Q: What about parking during construction
A: The existing parkade will be used for construction workers who will have access to this parking

VicPD Volunteer Coordinator Tara Gilroy-Scott to inform residents about VicPD Speed Watch program and Nick Armstrong, Traffic Analyst City of Victoria.
Tara Gilroy-Scott introduced the volunteer crime watch team who assist in speeding reductions through community engagement. Speed Watch Programs are about community engagement, not enforcement. Some of you might wonder about addressing speed issues in your neighbourhood. If you have concerns about speeding in the neighbourhood, go on line to VicPD and fill out an online complaint form. The Speed Watch program monitors the complaints in each neighbourhood. If have concerns about speeders file a complaint on the on-line Vic PD website. These complaints will be followed up and investigated.
Volunteers reported they go to areas where complaints are received and set up digital speed boards to monitor speeding. People walking by stop to ask questions so good community engagement opportunities. Volunteers do foot patrol looking for expired insurance, placing speed boards in areas, checking parked vehicles to insure valuables are out of sight and vehicles are locked. Visibility is important. Monitoring traffic at high crash intersections. Handing out high visibility reflectors for pedestrian safety. The best part is interactions with the community. Best way to address traffic issues in the community is to volunteer with a Speed Watch Program. Residents are invited to come to VicPD headquarters and complete volunteer application.

Questions/Comments:
Q: Why are speeders not sent warning letters as is done Lock Out Auto Crime?
A: We don’t have authority to do so nor access to registration by license #. We give specific information to Traffic Department for follow up. Residents can help us by reporting speeders or careless drivers.
Q: what is time of patrols? A: 6 days weekly from 9:00 to 9:00 (Not Sunday)
C: Has concerns about speed of scooters & break-ins of vehicles
A: Need to report in order for police will actively patrol
Q: I would like to put in complaints about motorists at 50 kph but that’s too high for our narrow streets.
A: Put in complaint. Gets looked at.
Q: My car has been broken into on many occasions.
A: Best option is to file online complaints as the VicPD C: Thank you for your volunteerism. Concerned about epidemic of distracted driving.

Nick Armstrong City of Victoria Traffic Analyst: Traffic 100 vehicles daily on local road pretty steady and standard. People’s perception is traffic has increased but data actually demonstrates traffic is lower in volume in 2018 than in the past. There are 10 counting machines in Victoria, with 2 staff who collect data so historical comparisons are possible. When there are complaints about speeding on Superior or Oswego, counters can evaluate (24 hour account) volume of speeds. Even though complaint, 85% of traffic tend to travel at posted speed or lower.

Traffic calming efforts in the neighbourhood include the middle of road speeds. They are looking pretty rough right now. Placed on Montreal and on Oswego. By narrowing the road way they reduce speeds.

Collision data is reported on two levels. VicPD collision reports are compiled. City also receives claims data from ICBC. City is always 1 year behind. This year there is a decrease in collisions from 463 to 377 reported collisions. Downward trend in pedestrian and bicycle collisions. Highest collision months are Dec and Feb. Saturday/Sunday are higher collision times.

In James Bay, collision at non signaled intersections Government & Simcoe (came 10th out of 40 but only 1 collision). Superior and Menzies will be rebuilt in the coming year. Although there are concerns about speeding, there are many stop signs in James Bay which slow drivers. VicPD does not attend all traffic accidents/collisions because there are not enough resources.

Questions/Comments:
Q: Also wonder what is speed limit for people on scooters? They speed on sidewalks and there will be more and more.
A: There is currently no speed limit for these devices, but City of Victoria has written to the province to encourage imposition of a speed limit.
C: A concern raised about inconsistent traffic speed limits on Douglas, Pandora, Cook. It is unclear whether the speed limit is 30, 40 or 50 kph.
A: Nick Armstrong says his department is writing a report on the inconsistent limits and the adverse effect on traffic. With regard to timing of lights, the time clocks go out by seconds because of bumps and other road problems.
Q: Menzies at Niagara is one way south to Dallas. It is a speedway.
A: Suggest you file complaint. If VicPD doesn’t receive complaints, the problems aren’t recorded and no response.
Q: I think one way streets pose problems. Toronto is direct route into James Bay centre and vehicles speed.
C: There was mention of scooters but no mention of bicycles. I am a cyclist and there are many cyclists who pose a threat to pedestrians. Cyclist who disregard rules of the road should be ticketed for improper behaviour. I will make more effort to report.
C: Niagara at Oswego is problem. Children are there all year round. Traffic doesn’t slow down. Very dangerous.

VicMap has information about traffic patterns, and movement. It is available online on City’s website.


Community voices: Resident is concerned about CRD wastewater project traffic delay on Dallas Rd creating single lane traffic for a front end loader. It was suggested that resident contact CRD with his concerns.

Adjournment: 9:10 pm


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Saturday & Sunday Road Closure jbna
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The GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 7th
resulting in the closure to traffic of several streets within James Bay.

Belleville, from Government to Menzies, will be closed from 11 am on
Saturday until 6 pm on Sunday.

The other closures will be on Sunday, some “extended complete closures”
and others “complete rolling closures”. Full details are provided in the
attachment.

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Public Meeting – Laurel Pt. Remediation jbna
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You are invited to a Public Information Session at Victoria City Hall on
September 25 regarding an upcoming Transport Canada environmental remediation
project occurring at Laurel Point Park starting this fall 2018.

Details:
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Place: Victoria City Hall, 1 Centennial Square,

Victoria Project: https://bit.ly/2I5jtLs


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JBNA Directors Report: September 12, 2018

All Candidates meeting: October 3 at the James Bay Community School is the
date for the all candidates meeting for candidates seeking election in the
October 20 municipal election. 5:30 to 8:30

Local Area Plan: The first session in preparation for the revision of our
neighbourhood plan, now called Local Area Plan (LAP) was held on Saturday,
September 8 from 10:00 to 2:00 at the James Bay branch of the library. A good
turnout of interested residents. A summary of comments will follow.

Gardening Committee: A successful James Bay Fall Plant Swap & Sale was held
at Irving Park on Saturday, September 8, 10:00 to 12:00. Thanks to Discovery
Coffee for donating coffee for volunteers, the Red Barn for the end-of-season
herbs, the Church of Truth for their divided grasses, and New Horizons for
the big pile of pots.

The Gardening Committee is looking into the possibility of converting a
mostly unused bed in the Lewis Parkette into a small open-pick community herb
garden. Anyone interested in working on this, contact Kathryn at
jamesbaygardens@gmail.com.

CFB ESQUIMALT: Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt is holding an event at Ogden
Point on Sunday September 30, 2018 from 10:00am – 5:00pm. “Defence on the
Dock” is a public event. CFB Esquimalt is providing shuttle buses to
minimize the impact on James Bay.

CITY OF VICTORIA INFORMATION:

Shared Use Path: Starting September 4, 2018 the City of Victoria will be
making improvements on the pathway from Heywood Avenue to Bridge Way to
create a shared-use path connecting Fairfield and James Bay. The shared-use
path will be particularly beneficial for children from James Bay who attend
school in Fairfield and those children in Fairfield attending school in James
Bay.

Radar Speed Reader: The City has allocated one radar speed reader (smiley
face) to be permanently located in each neighbourhood, and is seeking advice
from the JBNA regarding that location for James Bay. We have received site
suggestions from the Active Transportation Committee members. If you have a
suggestion about the location, please email jbna@vcn.bc.ca within the next 10
days identifying one location and your reasons for selecting that location.

Short Term Rental Regulations: The City has established new regulations for
short term rentals, such as AirBnB and other vacation rentals. A license is
now required for all short term rentals. Details are available at
www.victoria.ca/EN/main/business/permits-licences/term-rentals

Tenant Assistance Policy: A new tenant assistance policy takes effect
September 1, 2018. The Tenant Assistance Policy applies to rezoning
applications where tenants have to find a new place to live as a result of
the redevelopment. For more information, contact City of Victoria Community
Planning at housing@victoria.ca or 250.361.0382

Tree Removal: A Red Maple at 405 Quebec Street has been identified by the
Parks Dept. for removal due to canopy decline and a large cavity at the base
of the tree. Contact Parks for more information at 250.361.0600 or
parks@victoria.ca.

______________________________________________________________
Development Proposals in Process:
(Details: City Planning @250-361-0523 or Development Tracker)
Ogden Point Master Plan; 121 Menzies; 350 Sylvia Street; 672 Niagara; 425
Oswego; 224 Superior; 520 Menzies-Embassy; 229 Government; 515-519 Rithet;
334 Dallas; 430 Parry Street; 589 Toronto Street; 38 South Turner Street.
Next JBNA General Meeting: 7:00 pm, October 10, 2018, 234 Menzies (New
Horizons)

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JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Monthly Meeting Agenda
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
234 Menzies Street


Agenda

1. Welcome & Announcements

2. Approval of Agenda


3. Announcements/Correspondence

4. Minutes of August 8, 2018, meeting

5. Community Association Land Use Committee (CALUC) Rezoning application
for 38 South Turner.

6. Presentation: Canada Coast Guard and Department of Fisheries and
Oceans update on new Search and Rescue Centre.

7. Community voices

8. Adjournment

___________________________________________________________________________________________________
JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION
MINUTES – General Meeting August 8, 2018

1. Welcome 7:00 pm 43 in attendance
Linda Carlson meeting chair. Laura Neil recorded minutes
City of Victoria Liaison; Margaret Lucas, regrets, and City Staff Liaison
Kimberley Stratford in attendance.

2. Approval of Agenda:
m/s/c

3. Correspondence and Announcements:
Correspondence accepted as circulated m/s/c

Announcements –
• LAP planning at James Bay Library Sept 8 from 10:00 to 2:00, focus on
Large Urban Village
• Interest in forming community sub committees – please contact JBNA
• Reading of CoV Human Rights policy
• Plant sale and swap in Irving Park – Saturday September 8 from 10:00
to 12:00
• September’s agenda not yet confirmed.

4. Minutes of July 11, 2018 general meeting:
M/S/C

5. Presentation: Brad Klaver and Eric Crawford, Transport Canada.
Laurel Point remediation project. Laurel Point was formerly an industrial
site, used for the manufacturing of paint. An earlier analysis found several
toxic substances on the site. Transport Canada, in conjunction with the City
of Victoria, have allocated funds to clean up the site by removing
contaminated soil and replacing it with clean soil using barges to move soil
to and from the site. Partners on project CoV and Laurel Point Inn and
Songhees First Nation. Project will improve overall health of the harbour.
Laurel Point was originally a native burial ground. There are no longer any
remains of the burial ground. From 1906 to 1975 it was the site of the Bapco
Paint Factory. Metals and PBC’s are the major contaminates at the harbour
sediment site.

Phase 1 was sediment remediation which was completed in Feb 2018.
• Approx 2200 m2 of sediment was removed during this project.
• There was backfill replacement of the harbour floor using clean sand.

Phase 2 soil remediation;
• Objectives;
o Clean up of the soil of the Laurel Pint Park.
o Improve the harbour’s health by removing persistent contaminants from
the environment.
Work for phase 2 will begin September 2018 and will continue until late 2019.
Work will be conducted Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm Saturday 10am to
7pm. Project workers will:
• Remove Contaminated soil
• Take it off-site for treatment
• Backfill the area with clean soil

This will require:
• the closure of the entire Park including the David Foster pathway;
• removal and storage of current site features;
• removal of trees and vegetation;
• temporary lighting to extend seasonal working hours;
• soil disposal and importing of by barge; and
• basic reinstatement of the pathway, landscaping, & RIP/RAP
post-construction.
Traffic Control:
• There will be a temporary fencing erected during the project work.
• There will be pedestrian detours and rerouting
• Signage will be erected to indicate the closure, reason, and detour
info
Environmental Management:
• Environmental monitoring
• Archeological monitoring
• Noise monitoring
• Air quality and nuisance odor monitoring
• Erosion and siltation monitoring
• Geotechnical monitoring

Project partners include Transport Canada, including the Victoria Harbour
Master,
Public Service and Procurement Canada, City of Victoria, Inn at Laurel Point,
Songhees Nation and Esquimalt Nation
Contact:
TC.LaurelPoint.TC@tc.gc.ca
604-666-3528

Q & A

Q – What is in soil?
A – Main Contaminant – PBC’s
Q – Is the entire area contaiminated?
A – not all of the area is contaminants – however will require a depth of 7
meters to reach the hot spot contaminants.
Q – what is cost?
A – Between 20 and 25 M
Q – Why is it taking so long do this work?
A – The issue didn’t come to the forefront until the 1990’s. The fix-at
programs started in 2005 with a requirement to remediate old federal sites.
A lot of prep works goes into the determination to do the remediation and
risk assessment
C – Concerns about the amount of work being done in JB area why no
coordination with other gov’t bodies?
A – Unfortunately our timelines are not aligned with other gov’t agencies
Q – What about rain water and run off? Contaminates?
A – Contractor will be responsible for water testing and treatment and this
will be monitoring by federal government during course of project
Q – When is anticipated project completion?
A – We will start Sept 2018, hopeful ending late 2019
Q – What about the rest of the inner harbour?
A – It is one of the more contaminated habours in Canada. We have done some
soil removal earlier and continue to monitor other areas and address the
worst areas first. The harbour floor is now a relative low risk and any
additional removal may do more harm than good as it stirs up the sediment.
Q – What about seismic risk?
A – There is a possibility of recontamination with the soil but that is why
the soils are being removed from Laurel Point. Can’t speak to other private
areas.
Q – What is Bapco contributing?
A – Doesn’t know. Transport Canada is focusing on remediating the area – does
know that Transport Canada is looking at pursuing Bapco.
Q – Will area be re-turfed and will sidewalks be restored.
A – Yes
Q – What about trees? City has recently stated there are no funds for
replanting trees.
A – CoV Active Transportation Project Manager Specialist, Sarah Webb stated
there will be a review of the capital improvement projects and new trees and
vegetation and park improvement will be reviewed upon completion of the
remediation work done by Transport Canada. The City will be returning to the
neighbourhood to update and hear neighbourhood interests in the renewal of
the park.
Q – Did testing extend to hotel property?
A – No – bulk of contamination on Transport Canada property extends zero to 7
meters in-depth.
Q – What about when hotel was built and the site was excavated?
A – Can’t speak that, however, would expect that provincial regs would have
been applied
C – Laurel Point was built in 1975.
A – We know generally speaking that Laurel Point as done own testing and
soils on their property are not a concern of Transport Canada
Q – You mentioned up to 10 trucks a day. What kind of trucks and how many
trips to and from?
A – Standard pick up truck – up to 10 trucks a day return. When equipment
needs to be brought in it will be on flatbed.
Q – What is number of workers on site and where will they park?
A – Workers will be under same parking restrictions and regs as others
C – Residents at Laurel point have been in conversation with Transport Canada
and CoV about the green space and feel confident will respect the green space.

6. Community Association Land Use Committee (CALUC) Rezoning application
for 589 Toronto Street to regulate current use.
The property at 589 Toronto Street was built in 1903 and is a designated
heritage property. The owners plan to raise the house and construct a proper
foundation for the building. In order to obtain a building permit, the owners
are required to rezone to bring the use into compliance and to legalize 3rd
suite that has been in operation for more than 20 years. The owners hold two
city parking permits with the property.

Currently duplex zoned. The rezoning sought is to make the building a
triplex. Current owners purchased home in 2015. Home foundation is in
deteriorated state and needs to be replaced. There are 2 suites on main floor
and 2nd floor with a 3rd suite on upper floor which is currently the illegal
suite. There is no parking on site. Owners did request a 3rd parking permit
however CoV states there are none available. The current tenants do not own
cars. No bike parking at present but 6 stalls are being built in
redevelopment of basement and house foundation. The building height will
remain as it is now. Set backs will remain the same with the exception of the
set back facing the James Bay Inn which is to allow for the access to the
basement for the bike parking stalls. The house will be lifted to complete
the new basement and foundations.
Q – A letter was submitted regarding noise concerns due to construction.
A – Contractor will be bound by CoV noise policy for building contractors and
construction.
Q – What is expected duration of construction?
A – 5 to 6 months
Q – What about the tenants living there now. Will they be able to reapply
for tenancy?
A – The tenants will be displaced, however, they will have the option to
return. The rents will be higher as the cost of the work will have to
factored into the new rents
Q – Why not parking under building?
A – Not an option. Parking hasn’t been an issue as 2 parking permits exist.
In addition there have been 3 suites in the house for more than 20 years so
rezoning does not add to parking.
Q – Are there brick chimneys.
A – There are 3 in house. 2 will be reconstructed from the roof up to retain
appearance. The 3rd will be dismantled entirely due to safety issues.
Q – Landscaping is very nice. Will it be retained?
A – Can’t address at this time, however, owners have every intention to
retain the landscaping that exists now.
Q – What kind of environmental applications are you planning, such as
insulation?
A – Will be adding insulation to walls, ceilings, and upgrade lighting.
Baseboard heating will be main source of heating.
C – Very much support the efforts of the owners to retain the heritage
building. They are not asking for anything that doesn’t currently exist.
C – Another speaker echo’s the previous speaker. Is pleased house is being
brought up to current standards.


7. Community voices: none

8. Adjournment m/s/c at 8:33 pm


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TOMORROW – Local Area Plan – Share your Vision jbna
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YOU ARE INVITED PLEASE DROP BY ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2018
BETWEEN 10:00 AND 2:00 AT THE JAMES BAY LIBRARY

Dr. Elmer Seniemten George M.S.M. Community Room – You can enter from the
south side access door


THE JBNA IS PREPARING FOR OUR COLLECTIVE PARTICIPATION WITH THE CITY TO
DEVELOP A LOCAL AREA PLAN FOR JAMES BAY.

THE CITY’S PROCESS WILL LIKELY START IN LATE 2019, EARLY 2020.

IN THE MEANTIME, WE CAN BE THINKING ABOUT OUR DREAMS AND OUR VISIONS FOR OUR
NEIGHBOURHOOD.

DROP BY ON SEPTEMBER 8 TO LOOK AT THE CITY’S VISION OF MENZIES STREET AND OUR
COMMERCIAL VILLAGE CENTRE

TELL US HOW YOU THINK FUTURE DEVELOPMENT SHOULD TAKE PLACE IN OUR COMMERCIAL
AREA AND SHARE YOUR VISION FOR OUR URBAN VILLAGE

EVERYONE WELCOME

The JBNA will be organizing a series of opportunities for people to
participate and to share ideas leading up to the development of our local
area plan.


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JBNA Directors Report: August 8, 2018

JBNA:
Invitation:
We invite those who are interested in community areas of interest to
establish a committee, with support of a JBNA Board member. JBNA committees
can report at general meetings and will report to Board by email/in writing.
Please indicate your interest by email to jbna@vcn.bc.ca. In addition, the
Board invites your ideas about topics of interest for upcoming agendas. If
you have a particular speaker in mind, please send your ideas to
jbna@vcn.bc.ca.

Our Mural:
A Great Neighbourhood Grant by the City of Victorian enabled the JBNA to hire
professional muralist Cameron Kidd to paint a mural on the ramp retaining
wall at Fishermans Wharf Park. About 60 elementary school children from the
community were asked to draw something that they would find in James Bay,
providing images for the mural. Cameron Kidd painted the shapes on the wall
and recent arrivals to Canada, aged 10 to 13, from the Inter Cultural
Association summer camp painted the shapes. More detail was added by Cameron
and youth from the Volunteer Victoria Youth Group painted the details with
the finishing touches by Cameron. Jackson’s Ice Cream at Fishermans Wharf
gave participants ice cream. Cloverdale Paint donated the paint, and staff
from Fishermans Wharf ensured site safety and comfort for all.

Local Area Plan:
In preparation for the revision of our neighbourhood plan, now called Local
Area Plan (LAP) there will be an information session from 10:00 to 2:00 on
Saturday, September 8 at the sxʷeŋxʷəŋ
təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch of the library in the Dr. Elmer
Seniemten George M.S.M. Community Room. The focus for discussion is the Large
Urban Village envisioned for Menzies Street in the City of Victoria Official
Community Plan.

GARDENING COMMITTEE NEWS:

Thinking about starting a boulevard garden? On Saturday, August 18 from 1:00
to 3:00 the City of Victoria is putting on a free tour and info session that
will cover all the basics: the legalities and guidelines, managing growing
conditions, plant selection, and how to support pollinators. There is no fee
for the tour. Contact City Hall for information about how to register. 250
385-5711.

The James Bay Fall Plant Swap & Sale returns to Irving Park on Saturday,
September 8, 10:00 go 12:00. Houseplants, winter veg starts, perennials for
fall planting, and more. Want more info? Can’t be there on the day, but have
some plants you’d like to pass along to your neighbours? Contact Kathryn at
jamesbaygardens@gmail.com.

TOUR DE VICTORIA:

The Ryder Hesjedal Tour de Victoria takes place Saturday, August 18 starting
at 7:00 am on Government Street at Belleville. Belleville Street will be
closed most of the day. Details at
tourdevictoria.com/schedule/traffic-restrictions/

CITY OF VICTORIA INFORMATION:

On July 12, 2018 a tie vote at Council resulted in lack of approval for the
rezoning application to convert the existing Bed and Breakfast at 224
Superior Street into 4 residential units, and to subdivide the property to
create a new small lot to build a single family home. On July 27, Council
passed a motion to reconsider the application based on new information from
the property owner and from one Councillor who initially opposed the
application.

On July 27, Council approved an application to permit retail and office uses
in conjunction with a gas station at 308 Menzies Street. A public hearing
date will be set soon. Those who wish to comment may attend the hearing
and/or send their comments to Mayor and Council at
mayorandcouncil@victoria.ca.


______________________________________________________________
Development Proposals In Process:
(Details: City Planning @250-361-0523 or Development Tracker)
Ogden Point Master Plan; 121 Menzies; 350 Sylvia Street; 672 Niagara; 425
Oswego; 224 Superior; 520 Menzies-Embassy; 229 Government; 515-519 Rithet;
334 Dallas; 589 Toronto
Next JBNA General Meeting: 7:00 pm, September 12, 2018, 234 Menzies (New
Horizons)

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JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Monthly Meeting Agenda
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
234 Menzies Street


Agenda

1. Welcome & Announcements

2. Approval of Agenda


3. Correspondence/Announcements

4. Minutes of July 11, 2018, meeting

5. Presentation: Brad Klaver and Eric Crawford, Transport Canada.
Laurel Point remediation. Laurel Point was formerly an industrial site, used
for the manufacturing of paint. An earlier analysis found several toxic
substances on the site. Transport Canada, in conjunction with the City of
Victoria, have allocated funds to clean up the site by removing contaminated
soil and replacing it with clean soil using barges to move soil to and from
the site.

6. Community Association Land Use Committee (CALUC) Rezoning application
for 589 Toronto Street to regulate current use.

7. Community voices

8. Adjournment
_____________________________________________

JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION
MINUTES – General Meeting July 11, 2018

1. Welcome 7:00 pm 34 in attendance
Linda Carlson meeting chair. Laura Neil recorded minutes
City of Victoria Liaison; Councillor Margaret Lucas and Staff member
Kimberley Stratford

2. Approval of Agenda:
m/s/c

3. Correspondence and Announcements:
Correspondence accepted as circulated m/s/c

Announcements –
• August agenda: Transport Canada to discuss remediation around Laurel
Point and possible CALUC for rezoning to bring existing use into compliance;

• September agenda: tentative – CRD to discuss the forcemain on Dallas
from Clover Point to Ogden Point;

• JBNA starting preparation for Local Area Plan process. The LAP will
replace our existing neighbourhood plan. First meeting anticipated for
September to focus on the Menzies Street village centre which is defined by
the City’s Official Community Plan as a large urban village.

• CoV expected to approve public hearing for 306 Menzies St Gas Station
rezoning on July 26th

4. Minutes of June 13, 2018 general meeting:
M/S/C

5. A guide to the development application process with the City of Victoria.
Miko Betanzo is a senior planner and urban designer with the City of
Victoria. As a planner with the development services group, his
responsibilities include interpreting policy and advising on urban design
issues for both applicants and Council, as well as running the Advisory
Design Panel for the City.

James Bay has 30 existing zones. Spot zones is not typically a standard
throughout the city and as a rule only the R1 and R2 residential are subject
to spot zoning. There are two typical zones throughout the city; Residential
that is single family, duplex, and tri-plex and urban residential zone which
applies to 3-6 story residential buildings.

Q: Does the planning dept receive all of the applications?
A: Yes

Q: Do the comments go back to the developer for response?
A: Yes

Q: Would financial hardship apply to a variance
A: No, example if a rock prevented applicant from digging deeper into the
ground the applicant might request a variance for the building height.

C: Concerned about some of the newer development that is taking away the
character of James Bay. Many of the homes are not heritage designated, torn
down and what replaces them doesn’t fit with the existing structures in the
community.
C: Concerns about densification of James Bay without looking at
infrastructure, roads, parking allocations. Seems there is a big push to put
more density into James Bay at the expense of green space. CoV doesn’t seem
to look at old stock that is in need of replacement. Concern about expensive
small scale condos that won’t meet the need of residents.
A: Wants market conditions to slow down, wants community planning to address
livability of the city. Parking is a challenge. Roads can be supplied to
meet demand and demand will increase. As with parking, the more space you
provide the more demand. CoV is trying to find the balance with car use and
curtail car use with other modes; bus, bikes, car share, walking.

C: City trying to grow at a certain rate? Seems we are growing faster and
believes it needs to be slowed.
A: City doesn’t have a target to hit trying to address demand. We are
growing faster than we thought we would as many other cities in province.
Don’t know what it would look like to try to slow growth.

Councillor Lucas addressed overgrowth of condos is due to changes of govt of
Canada in 1970’s to discontinue funding rental buildings. Banks were
approached by developers and banks demanded a turn-a-round time for pay back
that rental properties couldn’t provide. Therefore in order to obtain
funding, developers built condos. The sale of condos (presales) addressed
this problem (repayment) for the developers so condo construction was the
chosen course.

6. Community Announcements/Concerns
• Announcement that Marg Gardner, President of the JBNA will be taking
a 4 month LOA.
• Resident concerned about property at 40 Olympia Ave, concerned about
the grass and how messy the yard is. Can JBNA do anything about the run down
state?
Not the role of the JBNA to deal with complaints about maintenance. Suggest
contacting city if concerned about overgrown grass.
• #2 bus is over capacity at the bus stop on Dallas Rd from cruise ship
customers. Some residents have had to wait 3 buses due to over capacity.
Cruise ships charge up to $15 for bus into town. Tourists have recognized
much cheaper to pay $5 for transit.
JBNA can relay comments to GVHA and transit.
• Concern about the green bikes and where they are being left
throughout city and the numbers left in the James Bay area. Green bikes do
not pay fee to CoV and all revenue goes to China. Unfair for those
businesses that pay license fees and rent to provide bike rentals.
• Concern about the horse chestnut tree at the corner of Dallas Rd and
Government will be removed for the bike path when the force main goes through
from Clover Point to Ogden Point.
JBNA has had discussions with the Wastewater Project Team who are aware of
concern about the tree, but at yet have no definite response on trees
removal. Councillor Lucas said the final design for the force main line has
yet to be determined and the tree has been a subject of the conversation – no
determination as yet.
8. Adjournment m/s/c at 8: 28pm


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JBNA Directors Report: July 11, 2018

JBNA:
Effective July 1, 2018 JBNA President Marg Gardiner is taking a 4 month leave
of absence from the Board for personal reasons. Linda Carlson,
Vice-President, will chair meetings during Marg’s absence.

CITY OF VICTORIA TREE REMOVAL NOTICE:
2018 Summer Tree Maintenance Program – This spring 49 City trees were
identified as either dead or in significant decline and require removal.
There are 5 trees in James Bay identified for removal. The specific boulevard
locations are as follows: 146 Medana, 250 Menzies, 526 Michigan, 572
Niagara, and 102 South Turner. Please don’t hesitate to contact the Parks
office at 250.361.0600 or parks@victoria.ca if you have any questions.


CRD WASTEWATER (SEWAGE) UPDATE:
The forcemain work is about to begin. The Wastewater Project Team has
confirmed that the work on Dallas Road will be done with minimal disruption
to traffic. The Wastewater Project Team is scheduled to attend the September
JBNA general meeting to outline the current status, the upcoming plan and
answer any questions you might have.

GARDENING COMMITTEE NEWS:
Noticed a plastic sheet covering part of the boulevard at Michigan and
Menzies? That’s the JBNA garden volunteers temporarily ‘solarizing’ the soil
as a first step towards making their next bed. The volunteers are also
looking for material to make some stepping stones in the gardens, so if you
have any old pavers or bricks to pass on, contact Kathryn at
jamesbaygardens@gmail.com.
LOCAL AREA PLAN (LAP)
The JBNA has started preparations for the updating of our neighbourhood plan.
We will start by looking at the urban village as described in the City of
Victoria Official Community Plan (OCP). First meeting planned for September.
Date and location to be announced.

CITY OF VICTORIA COUNCIL MEETING JULY 12, 2018:
Council will consider referring the rezoning application for 308 Menzies
Street to a public hearing.

_______________________________________________________________
Development Proposals In Process:
(Details: City Planning @250-361-0523 or Citys Development Tracker)
Ogden Point Masterplan; 121 Menzies; 350 Sylvia Street; 672 Niagara; 425
Oswego; 224 Superior; 520 Menzies-Embassy; 229 Government; 515-519 Rithet;
334 Dallas.
Next JBNA General Meeting: 7:00 pm, August 8, 2018, 234 Menzies (New Horizons)

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JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Monthly Meeting Agenda
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
234 Menzies Street


Agenda

1. Welcome & Announcements

2. Approval of Agenda


3. Correspondence/Announcements

4. Minutes of June 13, 2018, meeting

5. Presentation: A guide to the development application process with
the City of Victoria. Miko Betanzo is a senior planner and urban designer
with the City of Victoria. As a planner with the development services group,
his responsibilities include interpreting policy and advising on urban design
issues for both applicants and Council, as well as running the Advisory
Design Panel for the City. He is also a professor with the Vancouver Island
University’s Master of Community Planning program and heads the urban design
studio.

6. Community issues

7. Adjournment

__________________________________________________________

JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION
MINUTES – General Meeting June 13th, 2018

1. Welcome 7:00 pm; 32 in attendance
Marg Gardiner meeting chair. Linda Carlson recorded minutes

2. Approval of Agenda:
m/s/c

3. Correspondence and Announcements:
Correspondence accepted as circulated m/s/c

Announcements –
• Capital Park Fitness Centre applications are available online;
• July agenda: Victoria Senior Planner Miko Betanzo to discuss
development process;
• August agenda not confirmed: have invited Transport Canada to discuss
remediation around Laurel Point;
• September agenda: tentative – CRD to discuss the forcemain on Dallas
from Clover Point to Ogden Point;

4. Minutes of May 9th, 2018 general meeting:
M/S/C

5. CALUC (Community Association Land Use Committee) 205 Simcoe Street New
Use
• Marley Cummings, Co-Owner, Blue Heron Montessori Pre-School
• Kayla McBride, Co-Owner, Blue Heron Montessori Pre-School
259 notices were sent by the city to those within 100 meters of 205 Simcoe St.

JBNA Development Review Committee Report:
Tim VanAlstine reported on the Development Review Committee meeting on
May 28, 2018. Tim Sommers, Tim VanAlstine, Marg Gardiner, Linda Carlson met
with proponents Kayla McBride and Marley Cummings, Blue Heron Montessori
Pre-School

Proposal is to operate a Montessori pre-school, 8:00 to 5:00 Monday through
Friday on the second floor of the James Bay Athletic Club building located at
205 Simcoe Street.
• 10 month lease with option to renew
• 16 children from 2 ½ to 5 years
• 2 full time staff
• Use of 11 on-site parking spaces
• Drop off from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and pick up from 3:00 to 5:00 pm
• Applying for license with Island Health (VIHA)
• For profit, licensed pre-school will be an incorporated business
• Requires change of use to existing zoning

COMMUNITY MEETING PRESENTATION:
Marley Cumming introduced the proposal noting that there will not be any
changes to the building. The plan is to open in September 2018 with 8
children. Once VIHA issues a license the pre-school will provide spaces for a
maximum of 16 children. There is parking on-site. The pre-school will have
use of 11 parking spaces on site. Pickup and drop off times will be
staggered. The proponents showed a brief video that describes the Montessori
philosophy of pre-school education. With a shortfall of daycare and
pre-school spaces in community Blue Heron Montessori Pre-school hopes to fill
the gap.

Q/A first opportunity given to those who live within 100m of 205 Simcoe.
Seeing none, open to residents of James Bay.

Q: Fisherman’s Wharf resident asked if the pre-school has contacted the
Montreal Street Community Garden so that the children can have benefit of the
adjacent garden?
A: We have not but we definitely intend to contact them. Garden space is an
experience we hope to provide for the children. (Chair to link proponent and
JBNA Garden liaison).

Q: Do you think the building itself is suitable for small children?
A: There was pre-school in past and VIHA has approved the environment. The
interior is light and bright. There are enough bathrooms for children. The
location is excellent.

Q: Do you know how many children will be from James Bay?
A: We have not advertised yet, but we have gone door to door in the vicinity
and had real enthusiasm. Also there is an infant daycare next door and we
would hope to enhance that so that there is a seamless service for infants to
school age children.

C: Resident from Montreal Street. With schools needing more space, many
daycare and pre-school spaces have been lost. There is a need. I think this
is an excellent service and heartily support it.

Q: Why is lease only 10 months?
A: Because we close for the summer. Our lease goes Sept to June and is
renewable.

Q: What is the zoning you are applying for? Will there be changes to
property?
A: We are not seeking rezoning, but only change of use as the current zoning
does not identify pre-school as an approved use. We are not changing any
zoning, simply adding “childcare for 16 children” to the current zoning text.

Questions from resident who is not able to attend (read by Chair):
Q: If the pre-school is allowed, will there also be all of the other events
taking place on the weekend and evening in the same space?
A: Once Blue Heron Montessori pre-school takes the lease, we will have use
24hours a day from Monday to Friday. There will not be weekday events at the
building. James Bay Athletic Assoc will still use facility on weekends.

Q: Will the pre-school be limited to 16 children or will they eventually want
to exceed that number?
A: We are applying for a license for up to 16 children. We do not have plans
to exceed that.

Q: Is the pre-school going to operate 12 months of the year?
A: No, it is for 10 months a year from September to June.

6. City Climate Leadership Plan:
• Jess Dawe, Manager, Energy & Climate Action and Steve Young, Climate
and Environmental Sustainability Specialist, City of Victoria.

Jess Dawe reported on the City’s draft climate action plan. The City hopes to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 80% with 100% renewable energy by
2050. Study determined that transportation, residential buildings, and
commercial buildings comprise 72% greenhouse gas emissions in the City. The
City is setting out broad goals to lessen the impact of GHG. Leadership on
the issue is essential. During the winter and spring City staff held
meetings, presentations and workshops and received written submissions from
residents. Staff also met with subject experts and other municipalities who
are already implementing climate action plans. Next steps are having staff
reflect on feedback received during engagement with residents. The plan will
be refined and updated based on all the information received to present to
Council. City staff will then return to communities to present the revised
plan and to review best strategies to achieve outcomes.

Comments and questions:

C: Old houses vs new builds will have to be taken into consideration.

Q: Transportation to and from Victoria currently relies on cars. What are
plans to address that?
A: Yes, we will be working with BC Transit, for e.g., to improve
infrastructure for public transit to assist people coming into City and
leaving City. We also need to work with City residents and other communities
to change behavior that relies on single occupancy car use. If we are going
to continue to rely on cars, we have to look at charging stations available
for electric cars.

Q: You provided long-term goals. Are there near-term goals?
A: The plan will be updated in 5 years. We currently report on our
greenhouse gas emissions annually. We have heard a lot of feedback about the
importance of near-term goals so we are taking that into consideration now.
Q: Can I confirm there are no short-terms goals at this time?
A: Correct.

Q: How did you arrive at percentage for car emissions?
A: Steve Young answered. We followed standard protocols that enable cities
to compare emissions. Sources of information are # of vehicles registered
for Victoria (from ICBC) and how far vehicles travel annually, CRD origin of
destination data and make estimates how much carbon is associated, and fuel
stats from province (how much fuel has been sold).

C: I am a fan of diesel. The plan identifies need to consider economic
costs. The batteries for electric cars, and the cost of hydrogen-fueled cars
represents an unreasonable cost compared to overall cost of a car. Technology
is so expensive if you factor in repairs. City services cannot operate on a
battery. It is important to look at whole cost as some costs are simply
unknown.

C: Another resident suggests electric cars are easy to maintain.

Q: Will there be regulatory changes as the plan is implemented or is it going
to be aspirational?
A: The City is going to present this aspirational goal to encourage residents
to work collaboratively to achieve the outcomes.

C: Having recently built a passive energy house, suggests the City contribute
financial incentive toward this kind of building. I attended the engagement
for the community and asked the City to list the vehicles that are scheduled
for replacement and also to identify why kind of vehicle is going to replace
them. More specific targets are needed to ensure success of the proposal.

I also want to mention tourists. This evening our home was filled with fumes
from floatplanes. This is a problem. Our buses are not up to standards for
emission control. There are old buses, not hydrogen or electric buses. The
City needs to measure the impact of tourism on residents when considering the
climate action plan.

Chair notes that James Bay has impacts from more transportation modes than
other areas of city.

C: Current changes are taking place in the neighbourhood. For e.g. Harbour
Towers is converting to rental which presumes more cars than a hotel. The
climate action plan suggests installing more electrical outlets for electric
vehicles and bikes. Is the city considering these issues in their
development plans?
My second question is about jurisdictions. There are other adjacent
municipalities. Can we share objectives and resources?
A: The City is working with CRD to look at electric vehicles and
collaborating with other municipalities on issues. Not all municipalities
have staff designated for role, depending on the size of the municipality;
Saanich has an equivalent structure.

C: I strongly support this initiative. I am looking at electric vehicles in
my strata and there is no resource available to help with the process. City
should consider these as part of development plans. Council should identify
concrete changes and the next elected Council should report on what they have
achieved over the next four years.

Q: We always talk about cars and reducing carbon. What about cleaning of the
air with our trees? How are we encouraging more growth of the trees that
clean our air?
A: The focus has been on transportation, but the section of the plan on
adaptation does address the impact of climate on our urban forest and what
kind of trees we should be planting. The city has an inventory of trees,
including tree counts and species counts, age and condition. Anticipating
climate changes City looking at species that will be successful in different
conditions. Urban forest is aging and it is important to be planting trees
now, which is what Parks Dept is working on. Hoping to foster engagement
with private sector/homeowner about role of trees in shade etc.

Chair asks if urban forest plan approved by Council?
A: yes.
Chair: notes that city staff are now encouraging pavement/concrete in new
construction rather than permeable surfaces, which has been a JBNA priority.
This is concerning.
A: Staff agrees that natural processes for drainage should be considered in
new developments.

C: Regional transportation – CRD is not creating a regional authority. City
goals have to be integrated into regional approach from CRD. Need
coordination with other municipalities.
A: City staff agrees there is a need to work collaboratively.

Q: Composting is inconsistent throughout CRD. Why are we not using our green
bins to compost garden waste as well as food composting? Other
municipalities do so. This is a “here and now” issue that we should be able
to resolve. With regard to tourism, we should not allow these old polluting
vehicles on our streets blowing these carbon participles in the faces of
people on the street. Addressing this is achievable.
A: We will look at a sustainable waste management strategy this year.

Q: Why don’t city bylaw staff impose penalties on buses that are emitting
pollution?
A: Sustainable mobility action will be coming back to city for comment.

Chair: notes there is no recycling that exists in James Bay for fluorescent
lights etc.

Q: What about storm water management. We conserve water in the summer but
there should be incentive to retain rain water. Are we using the best
filters of storm water – is it grass or plants? What trees are best for
outcome to filter air? Information should be available.
A: Educating the public about what kind of greenery to plant for the best
outcome is important.

C: Suggest that marine emissions be included in the city’s calculations of
greenhouse gas emissions. Not sourced locally, but certainly is an issue for
the city.
A: Staff heard that during engagement process. We need to work with those
providers and work with them to coordinate strategies. We are measuring
external sources for data, but they are not as reliable data we have for CRD.
GVHA is aware of gap in measuring and City staff believe they will start to
measure emissions.
C: Emissions are easy to measure and GVHA could do so without difficulty.

Q: Is the City’s initiative to restrict single use plastic bags part of the
goal of low carbon waste systems?
A: The decision to cease use of single-use plastic bags predated the climate
action plan. Councilor Lucas: Reports that the Retail Council of Canada is
suing the city for launching the ban on single use plastic bags, citing
unfairness to downtown retail outlets compared to those in adjacent
municipalities.
Councilor Lucas also commented, with regard to composting, councilors receive
numerous emails councilors about rats because of composts that are not
appropriately managed. Downtown businesses also have to compost now and
there is an invasion of rats in the downtown core because of composting.
Staff notes there is complexity to these issues. We need to educate,
starting with our children.

7. Community Announcements/Concerns
• Member objected to meeting because he did not receive announcement of
meeting by mail.

• A resident expressed concern that the James Bay Councilor liaison
voted in favour of rezoning on 71-75 Montreal St. Resident is concerned that
decision will open flood gates for excessive development and is inconsistent
with James Bay Neighbourhood Plan.

Councillor Lucas responded that she is not a representative of James Bay, but
comes to JBNA meetings to listen and take back comments and concerns to
Council. Councillors are elected by all citizens of Victoria and are obliged
to vote on issues in the best interests of the City. Councillors no longer
have the word “advocate” in their defined liaison role description. We do
not have a ward system. With every James Bay development before Council,
Councillor Lucas will reiterate what she has heard from the community but
votes in what she believes is in the interests of the city.

JBNA plans to host an all candidates forum prior to the October municipal
election so that residents can speak to candidates.

8. Adjournment 8:50 pm


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JBNA Directors’ Report: June 13th, 2018


CRD WASTEWATER (SEWAGE) APRIL UPDATE:
DALLAS CONVEYANCE LINE: The CRD team will select the contractor in June, with
work starting in fall. The trenching construction will be done with multiple
teams and trench sections will be covered and the roadway should be open
during most of the construction. The work in James Bay will NOT be done
until late fall, however, the CRD team will present to the community in early
fall to discuss scheduling and mitigation of impacts on those who may be
directly affected by the construction. September 12 is a tentative date for
that discussion.

CAPITAL PARK FITNESS CENTRE:
The Open Houses at Capital Park went well. 100 people toured the facility and
many submitted membership applications. Details at
https://www.jawlproperties.com/sites/default/files/Membership%20Documents.pdf

JAMES BAY RESILIENT STREETS PROJECT:
Resilient Streets distributed 21 micro grants from $50 to $200 to James Bay
residents. Several neighbours organized “meet and greet” parties. One
street organized a family games evening. Residents on Ontario Street
received funding for tulip bulbs, which were distributed to residents along
the street, creating an early spring surprise for those walking along Ontario
Street. Resilient Streets may return to James Bay in the fall.

BC HOUSING TASK FORCE:
The BC Government Rental Housing Task Force will be reviewing provincial
tenancy laws and policies to provide safe, secure and affordable rental
housing. The public will have the opportunity to provide feedback on a range
of issues of importance to them.
To attend the Victoria session which will be held on Tuesday, June 26 from
6-9pm, you may register online at
https://engage.gov.bc.ca/rentalhousingtaskforce/communitymeetings

GARDENING COMMITTEE NEWS:
For information of JBNA gardening initiatives, please contact Kathryn at
jamesbaygardens@gmail.com

JULY & AUGUST JBNA MEETINGS:
The Planner assigned to James Bay, Miko Betanzo, will be available for
discussion about planning and development issues at the July 11 meeting.

JBNA has invited Transport Canada to the August meeting to present plans to
rehabilitate the public lands by Laurel Point. Confirmation has not been
received.

Development Proposals In Process:
(Details: City Planning @250-361-0523 or Development Tracker)
121 Menzies; 224 Superior; 520 Menzies-Embassy; 229 Government; 430 Parry;
63 Boyd;
415-435 Michigan; 515-519 Rithet; 334 Dallas.
Expected in months ahead: 350/360 Douglas & Ogden Point MasterPlan.
Next JBNA Board Meeting:
3:30 pm, Monday June 18th, JB Library Branch, 385 Menzies

Next JBNA General Meeting:
7:00 pm, Wednesday, July 11th, 2018, 234 Menzies (New Horizons)

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For those who wish to consider the public membership program for the Capital
Park Fitness Centre, Open House events are on Friday and Saturday:
Friday, June 8, 1-2pm
and
Saturday, June 9, 11am to noon,
at 525 Superior


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Open House: Capital Park Fitness Memberships
June 8 (1-2pm) and June 9 (11am-noon)
The fitness centre was created primarily for the use of the office tenants of
525 and 545 Superior Street however, the public is invited to enjoy this
facility with a membership. Tour the facility and exp[lore membership
opportunity on June 8/9.
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Meeting Venue: 234 Menzies – (New Horizons)
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JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Monthly Meeting Agenda
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Wednesday, June 13th, 2018
234 Menzies


Agenda

1. Welcome & Announcements

2. Approval of Agenda


3. Correspondence/Announcements
• Circulating Correspondence file
• Announcements

4. Minutes of May 9th, 2018, meeting

5. CALUC – 205 Simcoe Rezoning (addition/change of use):
• Marley Cummings, Co-Owner, Blue Heron Montessori Pre-school
• Kayla McBride, Co-Owner, Blue Heron Montessori Pre-school

6. City Climate Leadership Plan:
• Jess Dawe, Manager, Energy & Climate Action

7. Community announcements & concerns (time permitting)

8. Adjournment

JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION
MINUTES – General Meeting May 9th, 2018

1. Welcome: 7:00 pm; 72 in attendance (36 at meeting end)
Marg Gardiner: meeting chair; Laura Neil: recorded minutes
Welcome Councillor Margaret Lucas

Question by a resident as to why he had not received the meeting agenda at
his home.
Response: All announcements’ will be sent by e-mail only going forward.

Approval of Agenda as amended: m/s/c

2. Correspondence and Announcements:
Correspondence accepted as circulated m/s/c
Announcements:
• Ship Point Master plan for viewing at City Hall on Tues May 15, 2018
from 7 to 9 pm
• Capital Park Fitness Center will hold an open house at the Fitness
Center at the end of May or early June. Residents will be notified about the
date once confirmed.
• JBNA is monitoring concerns received about bus shelters and will
await to see what currently planned improvements are made before reporting to
the City of Victoria.
• The agenda for the June general meeting has not yet been set.

3. Minutes of April 11th, 2018 general meeting:
M/S/C

5. CALUC 334 Dallas Rezoning
• Raj Sihota, Owner/Proponent
• Ron McNeil, McNeil Building Designs Ltd.

The Chair confirmed that the one-page description of the proposal had been
distributed to meeting attendees, the builder had consulted with neighbours,
and the shadow study had been included in the presentation slides as per
commitment at the pre-meeting. The City sent out 150 Community Meeting
notices to residents within 100 metres of 334 Dallas. The Community Meeting
was opened.

Tim VanAlstine reported on the Development Review Committee pre-meeting. Tim
VanAlstine, Wayne Shillington, and Linda Carlson met with Raj Sahota (owner)
and Ron McNeil (McNeil Building Designs Limited) on March 9, 2018:
The Proponent plans to demolish the existing building and build a 4-bedroom
family home with 2 additional rental units. The property currently has a
duplex zoning (R2) which permits a second residential unit. Rezoning is
required for the second rental suite. The owner is prepared to add a covenant
that would commit the 2 suites as rental housing units. The proposal calls
for 3 parking stalls. No variances will be required.
Note: Although height and set-back variances are not being sought, when the
City’s Community Meeting Notice was prepared, a variance to the Floor Space
Ratio (FSR) became evident.

Ron McNeil presented the proposal to seek rezoning.
The plan is to build a single family dwelling at 334 Dallas Rd with two
secondary suites on the lowest floor of the building, accessible from the
sides of the building. Setback requirements have been met. Height is
slightly over allowable height limit and approximately the same as the house
immediately to the east. The proposal does not meet the current R2 zoning
because 2 basement units require a development permit and rezoning
application. The suites are in the basement (1/2 below grade) with owner
bedrooms on the middle level floor and living area on the upper floor.

The City has encouraged the proponent to a rezone as a “houseplex.“ The
owner is willing to put a covenant on the property to ensure that the two
rental units are maintained as rental.

Questions and concerns – the first opportunity given to those who live within
100m of 334 Dallas Road who received notification from the City.

Q: I am unfamiliar with the term Houseplex. Can you define what it means?
A: The proponent was not able to define, but said that it was referenced in
the OCP and City staff had “encouraged” them to add the second rental suite
and proceed with a ‘houseplex’ zoning designation.

Q: Where in the OCP is the houseplex defined/found.
A: Did not know. City staff liaison Kimberley Stratford obtained an e-mail
form Director of Planning, Jonathan Tinney and read it aloud:
Definition of houseplex – Houseplexes could be permitted in several existing
zones and are generally supported in the Traditional Residential designation
in the OCP currently. That said, the concept is emerging as a preferred
policy direction in the Fairfield and Gonzales Neighbourhood Plan processes.
In essence the direction would support a focus on small-scale multi-family
dwellings (likely a four or sixplex, but could be more) that looks like a
single family house (typically on a larger lot), though it also refers to the
conversion of larger, older homes into multi units. (Jonathan Tinney,
Director of Planning, May 9th, 2018)

C: Resident on Boyd Street expressed concerns about parking. Onsite parking
doesn’t account for visitor parking, and parking spots along Dallas Rd are
being lost. Resident believes family home with 2 suites will create more of
a parking nightmare in community.
A: One residential parking spot will be provided for each of the three
residential units.

C: Dallas Road neighbour believes there is a need for a variance for floor
area. Another concern is that the entrances are on the side, which will be
disturbing for neighbours. Concerned that there is no street entry. Also
wants to know what other variance are required.
A: There are two entrances on the driveway side and the other from east side
of building. We are applying for a site specific zoning so that the 2nd
rental suite can be included.

Q: how does it fit in to the City’s Schedule C parking?
A: meets requirements of Schedule C

C: Nearby neighbour confirms owner will live on upper floors and basement
will be for rental. Proponent said the rental suites are affordable housing,
but a suite with a view in a new house on Dallas Road will not be affordable,
more likely $2500 to $3000 a month. Believes the property will be flipped
within a couple of years to make a significant profit. Unhappy about people
coming into James Bay and changing the neighbourhood for large profits.

Q: Resident who lives in the apt building at Dallas and Boyd Street has a
unit on the back of the building and currently has a west facing view. Wants
to know if the building is over height, and specifically if it is taller than
the building between the apartment and this property?
A: Believes the other building was built under old by-laws. Basically this
proposal is the same height of newer townhouses being built on Dallas Rd. It
may be slightly higher than the building to the east.

C: Direct neighbour had 5 points of objection: Variance for FSR too large.
Almost an increase of two thirds. Structure looks like a box with curve on
upper side being the only design characteristic away from a total box. There
is no front entry, leading to the only green space being a dead space. Side
entry impacts privacy concerns for neighbours and adds to noise factor. Hopes
demolition and construction will be done between October and May when
residents are not trying to enjoy being outside. Is there a time frame for
seeking rezoning from the City?
A: We will assess and consider the information provided at this meeting and
will determine how to proceed. We would hope to be able to file an
application within a month or so.

C: Dallas Rd resident is opposed to demolition of existing house on property
and believes there needs to be variances and rezoning of structure as being
proposed. Positioning of garage may be problematic, and who will use the
garage – tenants or owner?

Questions and Concerns – opportunity given to James Bay residents who live
beyond 100m from 334 Dallas Road

Q: Dallas Rd resident is unhappy that this is yet another spot zoning when
there are already 700 in James Bay. Questions what the owners will use the
parking spaces for, and will the basement suites be used as short-term
rentals?
A: There is no intention to have short-term rentals and the owner will
provide a covenant on the property for the rental units.

Q: Dock St resident wonders about the size of the rental units and the rent
to be charged?
A: There is one unit at 899 sq.ft. and the other is 750 sq.ft. The rent is
not known at this point but it will be market rent.

C: St Andrews St resident observed that the presentation indentified the
rental units as affordable and if so, the rent has to be below market rent.
Perhaps clarification would be helpful. Is it market rent or is it below
market rent?
A: The proposal is for units that will be market rent. Presenter was using
the term that came out of discussion with the City about houseplex.
C: Resident suggests proponent not use the word affordable as it gives an
expectation of lower than market rentals. Resident clarifies the total floor
area and FSR for R2 as there is typo in handout.
A: After reviewing the handout, proponent agrees that there are typos on the
data chart.
Q: Is this a flat roof?
A: Yes.
Q: And what is the height of the basement, ground floor and upper floor?
A: Basement is 8ft. ground floor is 9ft and upper floor 10ft
C: The proponent might alleviate some of neighbours’ concerns by reducing
the top floor by 1ft.
A: We will look at that.

Q: San Jose St resident comments that height does become a concern for shadow
and privacy, and wonders if reducing the height would still require a
rezoning?
A: Yes

C: Menzies St resident supports the design and particularly inclusion of 2
suites. Would like to see less parking area and see conversion of garage
into a rental unit.

C: Fisherman’s Wharf resident asks if the City prohibits use of the garage
as more livable space?
A: Yes, that is the regulation.

Q: Clarence St resident wants more info on what a houseplex design is – is it
a policy direction or bylaw?
A: Mayor Helps, who was present, responded that the idea is currently a
policy direction and the plan is to incorporate it into the zoning bylaws.

C: Pilot St resident likes design, doesn’t believe it is a box, feels parking
is adequate and that general parking concerns should be taken to the City to
address. Supports the suggestion to consider reducing height level of top
floor.

6. City Decisions: General Discussion – Mayor Lisa Helps

Mayor Helps invited residents to come to any of the Mayor’s meetings to
discuss issues. She will focus on James Bay with information about a couple
of initiatives in James Bay and some CRD issues, after which the discussion
will be open to residents’ questions and comments.

The Mayor thanked James Bay residents, particularly those living on Niagara
Street and nearby, for the good will demonstrated during the Pipe-pull on
Niagara Street, acknowledging that the pipe posed inconvenience to residents.
The force-main construction on Dallas Road will be disruptive and prolonged.
The Project Team is committed to listen to mitigate disruptions.

The City was able to share a small amenity resulting from the wastewater
project with the creation of a connection path between Fairfield and James
Bay through Beacon Hill Park to be constructed this fall.

The Mayor drew attention to JBNA’s Active Transportation Committee’s report
Sharing Our Streets. The Mayor said the process followed and the report
conclusions are excellent, and believes the City should take report and
incorporate it in the James Bay transportation plan.

Mayor Helps invited questions or comments. Resident questions/comments
ranged from the challenge of homeless people who have mental health
challenges to the size of the City’s green composting bins. The Mayor
responded to issues regarding a verbal assault on a resident at Irving Park
and lack of police presence in the community, the concern about the chestnut
trees being removed along the Dallas Road bike path, a variance in what
different managers of the CRD project have said will be the conveyance
routing along Dallas, the lack of safety in crossing intersections at
5-Corners, affordable housing, the non-responsiveness of GVHA to negative
impacts of the cruise-ship industry on the community and the suggestion that
the industry be taxed to provide funding for City infrastructure – especially
in James Bay, the Breakwater barge, regulating safety standards for illegal
secondary suites, the Regional Housing First Program of $90 million to build
rental accommodation throughout the CRD, and the elimination of bus transfers.

7. Meeting adjourned 9:25 pm


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JBNA Directors’ Report: May 9th, 2018


SHIP POINT MASTER PLAN INFO SESSION: Tuesday, May 15 5-7 pm City Hall

SHARING OUR STREETS:
The “Getting Around James Bay”, “Live on Douglas”, and “Sharing Our Streets”
Active Transportation reports can be viewed on the main page of JBNA web-site
@ www.jbna.org

BC TRANSIT ROUTE ‘TIGHTENING’:
With the reopening of Niagara Street, BC Transit has been able to tweak their
schedules. For Route #2, during weekdays from 7:20am to 8pm, the service
should be every 15 minutes; weekends 15 minute frequency from 9am-8pm. The
#3/10 remains at every 30 minutes.

CRD WASTEWATER (SEWAGE) APRIL UPDATE:
DALLAS CONVEYANCE LINE: The CRD team will select the contractor in June, with
work starting in fall. The trenching construction will be done with multiple
teams and trench sections will be covered; the roadway open during most of
the construction. The team intends to remove a couple of mature Chestnut
trees along Dallas. Invasive elm trees east of Douglas will remain and the
cycle track taken south of the trees onto the bluffs. JBNA will notify of
further changes via twitter at https://twitter.com/JBNAVictoria

BELLEVILLE CLOSURES:
Road closures to facilitate street changes should be finished prior to the
Victoria Day weekend.

IRVING PARK – TENTING & CAMPING:
Residents have commented on the camping in Irving Park with tents, sleeping
bags and tarps present, often till mid-morning and later. Problems/Issues
should be reported to the police.

THE RETURN OF THE BARGE:
GVHA will be holding Barge events during the 2018 cruise season. The weekly
events are to end by 9pm. In addition, the Barge will also be rented to
third parties for private events. These events will be limited to 2/month.
GVHA commits to requesting that third parties respect the minimum
requirements set by the City regarding event permitting. GVHA suggested that
rather than contacting GVHA about noise at the barge or problems with any
inebriated or misbehaving customers as they leave Ogden, residents call the
police. GVHA had meetings with the City regarding their program. JBNA was
not consulted on this program/policy prior to GVHA finalizing.

JBNA BOARD MEETING:
With the opening of the sxʷeŋ’xʷəŋ taŋ’exw
James Bay branch of the library, the Board now has a public space to hold
Board meetings. The Board usually schedules its Board meeting within the
week after the general meeting, however, it is not always possible to set the
date far in advance due to personal time commitments. The May meeting was
held on May 7, 2018 at 3:00 in the Mifflin Gibbs meeting room. The Board
will try to set meeting dates such that the dates can be included in the
monthly Director’s report.

GARDENING COMMITTEE NEWS: Over 100 residents and visitors popped by the JBNA
garden Plant Sale on Saturday (May 5) to visit, chat about spring plantings,
and buy plants. Thanks to all the residents who donated plants & pots and to
Discovery Coffee for the coffee supply. $200 from sales will go towards
communal gardening supplies. For information of JBNA gardening initiatives,
please contact Kathryn at jamesbaygardens@gmail.com.

WHITE LIGHT – TOO BRIGHT?
The City is nearing the end of installation of energy-efficient LED light
bulbs. Residents adversely affected by the bright lights shining through
their windows, please contact Ed Robertson. Shields directing the light more
downwards are still being installed upon request: <erobertson@victoria.ca>

Development Proposals In Process: (Details: City Planning @250-361-0523 or
Development Tracker)
71-75 Montreal; 121 Menzies; 672 Niagara; 425 Oswego; 224 Superior; 520
Menzies-Embassy; 229 Government; 415-435 Michigan; 515-519 Rithet; 430 Parry;
334 Dallas.
Expected in months ahead: 350/360 Douglas & Ogden Point MasterPlan.

Next JBNA General Meeting: 7:00 pm, June 13th, 2018, 234 Menzies (New
Horizons)
JBNA June Board Meeting: 3:30 pm, Monday, June 18th, 2018, JB Library


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Notes:
1) Mayor Lisa Helps will follow the CALUC discussion. JBNA has made a request
to the city for a later end time should the Mayor’s Q/A not be competed by 9.
2) May 1, 4:30-7pm, CRD Community thank-you BBQ at the Edelweiss Club
3) May 5, JB Market begins and JBNA Plant Sale (Superior and Menzies)
4) May 7, 3pm, JBNA monthly Board Meeting, JB Library (note that as of June
the date/time will normally be found in the monthly Directors’ Report)
______________________________________________________________

Meeting Venue: 234 Menzies – (New Horizons)
________________________________________________________________________________

JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Monthly Meeting Agenda
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Wednesday, May 9th, 2018
234 Menzies


Agenda

1. Welcome & Announcements

2. Approval of Agenda


3. Correspondence/Announcements
• Circulating Correspondence file
• Announcements

4. Minutes of April 11th, 2018, meeting

5. CALUC 334 Dallas Rezoning
• Raj Sihota, Owner/Proponent
• Ron McNeil, McNeil Building Designs Ltd.

6. City Decisions: 1) Wastewater Conveyance, and 2) General Discussion
• Mayor Lisa Helps

7. Community announcements & concerns (time permitting)

8. Adjournment


JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION
MINUTES – General Meeting April 11th, 2018

1. Welcome 7:55 pm; 40 in attendance
Marg Gardiner: meeting chair; Laura Neil: recorded minutes

2. Approval of Agenda as amended: m/s/c

3. Correspondence and Announcements:
Correspondence accepted as circulated m/s/c

Announcements – Due to the sudden passing of Chief Andy Thomas of the
Esquimalt/Songhees First Nations, Mayor Helps was unable to attend tonight’s
meeting. Mayor Helps will be attending the May 9th JBNA meeting.
Wastewater – CRD will be presenting the conveyance design to CoV Thursday
April 12th. Any comments for Council should be submitted to Council by early
a.m. April 12th.

4. Minutes of March 14th, 2018 general meeting:
M/S/C

5. CoV 2019/20 Budget Presentation:
Kimberly Stratford, CoV Engagement, Neighbourhood liaison
Goals of council;
~ Share 2018 neighbourhood capital projects
~ Collect feedback to help prioritize transportation capital projects for
2019/20
~ Receive your comments and questions about the budget process
~ By early December 2018 should have the budget in place
~ Budget is over a 1000 pages in length and has summarized to approximately
50 pages, and with highlights to a 10 page document. All will be found on
the CoV website
http://www.victoria.ca/assets/Departments/Finance/Documents/2018%20Budget%20Summary.pdf

~ Operating budget – 233M per year (85% of budget). Capital budget – $43M per
year (15% of budget)
~ Neighbourhood engagement;

Q: Do cruise ships pay any monies to CoV?
A: No. There are not any fees from the GVHA.
Q: How much of budget is replicated by other municipalities; if efforts are
combined would there be any cost savings?
A: At the staff level there are joint programs – amalgamation is a political
discussion.
Q: Waste bins for dog waste is an issue. There is a loss of bins on Michigan
and Toronto and South Park School.
A: Will ask the question of Parks.
Q: LED light bulbs very bright.
A: A shade can be placed that will direct light down – Kim will speak to
resident following meeting.
C: The cowlings installed on LED lights in Fernwood have worked well.
Q: Is the police budget separate from the central budget?
A: No, it is part of the overall operating budget.

Brad Dellebuur, Manager, Transportation and Infrastructure Design, CoV
Pedestrian improvements 2019-2021 budget cycle;
• 5 Areas for new crosswalks,
• Sidewalks need improvement
• Some crosswalks will have pedestrian signals
• Bus shelters are installed by Pattison Corp by contract. City is
looking into other options to ensure best cost.
• Neighbourhood transportation management plan implementation will tie
into local area plans.
• Crosswalks cost of installation approx. $60K per crosswalk
Q: Is the City installing bike lanes on Belleville now?
A: Work on Belleville is paving. City is still working on bike lane access
for JB area – no bike lane planned for Belleville at this time.

7. Adjournment 8:55 pm


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JBNA Directors’ Report: April 11th, 2018

CORE CITY TOWN HALL
Mayor Helps and Mayor Atwell, will speak at a Core City Town Hall on
Wednesday, April 25, about their respective Councils’ motions to request that
the province support the formation of a Citizens Assembly to examine the
viability of amalgamation of the municipalities of Victoria and Saanich.
The forum will begin at 6 pm, VicHigh gymnasium, 1260 Grant Street. Gregor
Craigie will be moderating.

CRD WASTEWATER (SEWAGE) APRIL UPDATE:
NIAGARA PIPE-PULL: The equipment is being put in place for the pipe-pull
that is expected to begin sometime Tuesday April 17. Once begun, the pull
will take about 72 hours. JBNA will attempt to notify of further changes via
twitter at https://twitter.com/JBNAVictoria

TRANSIT ROUTE CHANGES/COMMENTS:
In response to issues raised concerning the recent Transit bus rerouting, BC
Transit has informed JBNA that there will be changes in April and June that
should rectify some issues:
~ Tightening of schedule timing should increase/improve evening service
levels and peak service.
~ Several bus stop improvements are scheduled for James Bay (shelters on
Niagara, concrete pads poured at Douglas and Simcoe, and Superior and
Montreal).
~ Upon completion of the wastewater detouring of routes, the layover at Erie
should be eliminated.
Problems which remain:
~ Menzies (north of Simcoe) – stop remains problematic as it creates a blind
corner. Moving the stop a few feet to the north would require a new concrete
pad to be pored in order for the stop to remain accessible. This is a City
responsibility and BC Transit will forward this problem to the City.
~ Dallas and Simcoe/Ontario – the counter-clockwise routing places stops on
the far side of Dallas. Without X-walks it can be very difficult to cross
Dallas to reach a stop, particularly for those using mobility aids. BC
Transit will forward this comment to the City of Victoria as they are
responsible.

LIBRARY BRANCH @ CAPITAL PARK
The sx&#695;e&#331;x&#695;&#601;&#331; t&#601;&#331;&#601;x&#695; James Bay
Branch opened on Monday, April 9 at 10:00 am with several hundred people
visiting the facility. The Grand Opening will follow later this spring.

CITY’S CLIMATE PLAN
There are several opportunities to attend a CoV Climate Plan session. See
the City’s web-site for listing of sessions:
http://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/climate-change/climate-action.html

GARDENING COMMITTEE NEWS:
Kathryn has 2 volunteers to assist in planning/developing a neighbourhood
Berry Patch. More welcome; if interested in assisting, please contact
Kathryn at jamesbaygardens@gmail.com.

WHITE LIGHT – TOO BRIGHT?
The City is nearing the end of installation of energy-efficient light bulbs.
Residents adversely affected by the bright lights shining through their
windows, please contact Ed Robertson. Shields directing the light more
downwards are still being installed upon request: <erobertson@victoria.ca>

Development Proposals In Process:
(Details: City Planning @250-361-0523 or City’s Develop Tracker) 71-75
Montreal; 121 Menzies; 350 Sylvia Street; 672 Niagara; 425 Oswego; 224
Superior; 430 Parry, 520 Menzies-Embassy; 229 Government; and 63 Boyd Street;
415-435 Michigan, 515-519 Rithet. 430 Parry, 415-435 Michigan; Expected in
months ahead: 350/360 Douglas & Ogden Point MasterPlan;
Next JBNA General Meeting: 7:00 pm, May 9th, 2018, 234 Menzies (New Horizons


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___________________________

Although there will be a significant change to the General Meeting Agenda for
the Wednesday meeting, the Annual General Meeting will remain scheduled to
start promptly at 6:45 pm.
___________________

Due to the memorial events around the death of Chief Andy Thomas, Chief of
the Esquimalt First Nation, Mayor Helps has cancelled her participation in
the JBNA General Meeting on Wednesday evening. We will endeavor to invite
her another month.

The JBNA General Meeting will proceed, starting at 7:15 pm, with the City’s
2019 budget discussion by staff.

Several documents relating to the Wastewater project are currently found
within the City Committee of the Whole Agenda:
~ full Committee of the Whole agenda
https://pub-victoria.escribemeetings.com/Meeting?Id=3fcf0904-9dca-4010-91a5-1502733b821a&Agenda=Merged&lang=English#34

~ City Staff Report on Wastewater Treatment Plant Conveyance System
14 page summary
https://pub-victoria.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=1404
4 page parking assessment
https://pub-victoria.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=1407
~ CRD Memo to City staff (278 page document)
https://pub-victoria.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=1403


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NOTE: Meeting Venue: 234 Menzies – (New Horizons)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Monthly Meeting Agenda
7:15pm – 9:00pm
Wednesday, April 11th, 2018
234 Menzies


Agenda

1. Welcome & Announcements

2. Approval of Agenda


3. Correspondence/Announcements
• Circulating Correspondence file
• Announcements

4. Minutes of March 14th, 2018, meeting

5. CRD Wastewater Project: City Decisions re Conveyance
• Mayor Lisa Helps

6. CoV 2019/20 Budget
• Kimberly Stratford, CoV Engagement

7. Community concerns (time permitting)

8. Adjournment


JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION
MINUTES – General Meeting March 14th, 2018

1. Welcome 7:00 pm; 43 in attendance
Marg Gardiner: meeting chair; Laura Neil: recorded minutes

2. Approval of Agenda as amended: m/s/c

3. Correspondence and Announcements:
Correspondence accepted as circulated m/s/c

Announcements
• Update on progress of wastewater project on Niagara
• Street redesign re Humboldt and Wharf Streets to be held at city of
Victoria March 15th
• VicHigh – school board considering repurposing or rebuilding school
• City directive/policy regarding no discrimination social/economic
issues – i.e. discussions during CALUC meetings which will address
inappropriate comments towards presenters or any identifiable group – a
poster is required to be posted at each CALUC meeting. For more information
view City Council Committee of the Whole video of July 27, 2017 (with current
policy in attachments of meeting of February 22, 2018).

4. Minutes of February 14th, 2018 general meeting:
Omission from minutes (from discussion at meeting) regarding CALUC for
415-435 Michigan St. 1459 notices were distributed by the City regarding the
JBNA Michigan Street CALUC Feb 14 meeting. m/s/c as amended

5. JBNA Active Transportation Committee: Sharing Our Streets
Presentation by Tom Berkhout and Darrel Woods.

“Sharing Our Streets”: What issues need to be addressed so that our streets
can safely be used by all of us? Does James Bay need dedicated bike lanes?
If so, which streets? Superior? Dallas? Oswego? Almost 200 respondents
completed the 2017/18 “Sharing our Streets” feedback survey

The committee developed three “big” ideas to present: Neighbourhood
Solution, Complete Solution, and Shared Solution. The goal is an integrated
transportation network in the neighbourhood that includes reduced speeds,
traffic calming, shared streets at 5-Corners, and complete streets as
indicated. Information gathered will be submitted as part of the Local Area
Planning process to be started late this year.

1. Solution for 5 corners – revise corner for mobility devises and
pedestrians can cross when and where they wish

2. Solution to initiate Complete Streets are streets for everyone, no matter
who they are or how they travel – differentiated travel spaces. 47% of
respondents support the concept of “Complete Streets”

3. Neighbourhood solution: 70% of respondents support “Neighbourhood solution”
• Reduce speed
• Traffic calming
• Sidewalk improvements
•
Conclusions:
• Most people use active travel to get to places within and outside of
James Bay.
• James Bay’s transportation infrastructure needs to better support how
people are getting around.
• There is general support for making the 5-Corners a Shared Street
Zone.
• There is general support for the recommended Complete Streets
network.
• There is general support for a neighbourhood wide reduced speeds,
traffic calming and pedestrian improvements.
•
Recommendations:
• Consult on the 3 solutions as part of the LAP public consultation
process for James Bay.
• Develop an active travel prioritization schedule for James Bay.
• Designate James Bay as an active travel demonstration neighbourhood.
•
Questions/comments:
C: Has come to James Bay since 1974 – doesn’t appreciate where sewage pipe
is being laid – should have been laid down Niagara Street instead of Dallas
Road.
C: resident of Oswego – what about a complete street on Oswego?
A: no intention to go into a deep design – make a bike greenway – remains
two way traffic and paint cycle lines – possible traffic calming. Recognize
that Oswego not wide enough for a protected separate bike lane.
C: congratulations on presentation – an opportunity to reduce the number of
tour buses and taxis and take it forward to GVHA and address parking for new
developments.
C: Dallas Rd resident – concern not addressing an integrated transportation
plan – to address pedestrian and cyclists – 12,000 residents to one square
kilometer – needs planning for all modes transportation.
A: This survey was to address how residents move about in James Bay – would
like to see an integrated transportation plan.
C: Government St resident – please consider James Bay as the gateway to
tourism (cruise ships) and add a #4 to the recommendation list as this which
may address the sidewalk issue
C: give consideration to close one of the 5 streets at the 5 corners to
reduce vehicle traffic.

6. James Bay Library
Presentation by Jennifer Windecker, GVPl

Soft opening of Library will be in April. Official opening of Library is
being worked on. Check Library website (www.gvpl.ca) on April 3rd and
opening date will be posted.
There was a contest to name the branch and the name chosen is sx w enjx w en
tenex w pronounced; s-hweng hw-ung tongue-oo-hw. The branch is 7,150 sq ft,
includes meeting rooms, computers, children’s area, and teen area. One of
the meeting rooms is named after Dr. Elmer Seniemten George, a fluent speaker
and teacher of the Lekwungen dialect. The other meeting room is named after
Mifflin Wistar Gibbs, a black pioneer who served as a City Councillor from
1866 go 1869. The branch will be open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 6:00
with evening hours until 9:00 on Wed. Sunday hours will be the same as the
other GVPL branches. 12,000 new items are in the collection.

Questions/comments:
Q: What newspapers will be carried? Would like to see some British
newspapers, Vancouver Sun, TC.
A: Don’t know off hand at moment as we haven’t finalized the newspaper
collection.
Q: Will there be an after-hours drop off
A: Will be 24/7 drop off
C: Would like to see a collection of books on James Bay, and on indigenous
peoples from here.
A: We are interested in developing the collection to address what community
would want – indigenous and local.
Q: Please help pronounce name of Library
A: (pronunciation provided)There is an audio recording on line of the
pronunciation on the GVPL website.
Q: What are the number for community meeting room & charges
A: Larger room can accommodates 60. Rentals fees are different for profit
and non-profit groups. 3hours $70 for non-profits and $140 for commercial.
Rooms can be booked on-line.
Q: Are books from other Libraries?
A: Books are all brand new.
Q: Will name of Library be on the building in both native and English
language names?
A: Yes
Q: Will there be programing for children?
A: Will be summer reading club. Working on planning additional programing in
future
Q:There is a dedicated space for children. What about noise levels?
A: There is designated space and acoustics have been designed so that sound
will not interfere with other quiet areas of the library.

7. Community Announcements and Concerns
Rental Revitalization: the Prospect of Large-Scale Tenant Displacement;
Presentation by Victoria Adams.
Victoria Adams is participating in a 6 month market rental revitalization
project being conducted by the City of Victoria. 3 groups have been engaged
for the study. City has identified 10,000 units which makes up approx. 40% of
current rental stock. It is anticipated that approx. 20,000 rental units will
require some form of restitution work in the next few years which has
potential to displace many tenants. Victoria Adams is part of a focus group
that was asked to consider the following questions:
• City is considering establishing a standards of maintenance by-law
for rental properties. What would renters like to see included?
• What would focus group like to see in a tenant protection policy
given that the the Residential Tenancy Act is a Provincial government
responsibility.

Questions/comments:
Q: What are the next steps for the rental focus group?
A: Will be a second meeting to be held on March 28th

Q: I thought there was a City imposed freeze on renovictions?
A: City had a development freeze as of last July/17 which has ended Dec 31/17

Q: Who is Starlight?
A: A rental company – own 6 properties in Victoria

C: Tenant relocation plan – likes the presentation – maybe there should be
more community investment of CRD or Kiwanis type housing.

C: The CALUC committee is very concerned about the condition of the
buildings, and knows that any rental development proposals goes to the top of
the lists for the city council to consider the application. Concern with
renovated buildings will people be able to afford the new rents. Much of the
loss of the affordable rental housing – is the previous housing stock being
allowed to fall into disrepair thus as an end result seeing the housing stock
demolished.

8. Adjournment 9:11 pm

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 – 6:45 P.M.
Note: Meeting registration begins at 6:30 P.M.
James Bay New Horizons Building – 234 Menzies St.


Agenda


1. Welcome, Roll-Call (quorum), and Notice:

2. Minutes of Previous Meeting:

3. Election of Officers:
President, Treasurer and Directors

4. Treasurer’s Report:

5. James Bay Gardening Advocate Report:
(including Montreal Street Garden)

7. Board of Directors Report:

8. Motion to adjourn:

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
James Bay Neighbourhood Association
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday, April 12, 2017 – 6:15 P.M.
James Bay New Horizons – 234 Menzies St.

Minutes

1. Marg Gardiner, JBNA President and meeting Chair, welcomed members and
guests.
34 residents in attendance; 23 voting members. Quorum requirements were
met.
Notice for the meeting was sent by e-mail to all but 2 members on March 23,
2017. The 2017 AGM agenda and 2016 Minutes were mailed to 2 members. The
notice of meeting was also in the April JB Beacon.

2. Minutes of Previous Meeting April 13, 2016: Motion to accept
Amendment to record that Chris Doyle requested, of Wayne Shillington,
specifics of all candidates forum expenses in the last federal election.
Minutes M/S/C as amended

3. Summary remarks by Marg Gardiner.
Britta Gundersen-Bryden’s service as a Board member was acknowledged; she had
stepped down during the 2016-17 year. Among Britta’s contributions during
her service was the rewrite of the JBNA Constitution and Bylaws to comply
with the revised BC Societies Act.
Volunteers serve on JBNA committees in addition to the Board; for example,
four participants in the Development Review Committee are not on the Board.
Other volunteers assist the Gardening Advocate, Kathryn Pankowski. The Board
will be seeking volunteers to assist with a new committee to be headed by
Wayne and Tim, Resilient Streets Project. We continue to seek someone to
assist with on-going projects involving Excel data files, and web-site
design/maintenance.

4. ByLaw Amendments: No bylaw amendments

5. Election of Officers: Election moderated by Marg Gardiner,
President, who identified the positions to be elected. For each position,
nominations from the floor were called three times. The positions of Vice-
President and Secretary were to be elected. Nominations were
made/seconded/accepted for these positions:

Nominated for the position of Vice-Presidient were: Linda Carlson and
Victoria Adams: Linda Carlson elected.
Nominated for the position of Secretary were: Laura Neil and Victoria Adams:
Laura Neil elected.

6. Gardening Advocate: Kathryn Pankowski
Kathryn presented her report of activities undertaken from October 2016
through to April 2017. Richard Roberts, of the Montreal Street Community
Garden spoke of the Partnership Agreement between JBNA and the Montreal
Street Community Garden whereby JBNA will enter into an Occupation Agreement
with the City for the gardening group. A Joint Committee has been established
to manage the agreement; it will operate within the JBNA’s committee
structure. Garden Report accepted by motion M/S/C

7. Treasurer’s Report prepared by Wayne Shillington, was presented to
the membership by Marg Gardiner.
Q: Where is the $250/CALUC?
A: There is no payment inspite of discissions at Council.
Motion: To accept the Operating Financial Statements for 2016-2017 M/S/C
Motion: To accept the Project Financial Statements for 2016-2017
M/S/C
Motion: To approve the Budget for 2017-2018
M/S/C

8. Motion to adjourn: M/S/C The meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm.

Minutes signed off by:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________
Secretary
JBNA Chair

Financial Statements signed off by:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________
Treasurer
JBNA Chair

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JBNA Directors’ Report: March 14th, 2017


STREET REDESIGNS:
Wharf, Humboldt and Cook Street corridors: While City staff continue to work
on the Cook Street designs, the City has completed technical design for Wharf
and Humboldt street. Visit an open house event to see the concepts for both
of these streets.
March 15, Marriott Hotel, 728 Humboldt Street, 4pm–8pm
March 16, Ante Chamber, City Hall, 1 Centennial Square, Noon–1pm & 4pm–6pm

TRANSIT JB BUS ROUTE CHANGES:
Temporary bus routes are in place. The temporary routes are to accommodate
the CRD Wastewater project’s use of Niagara Street for the next 6 weeks.
Maps are up on posts by the regular stops and online so people can print out
the routes (see link):
https://bctransit.com/victoria/schedules-and-maps/alert-details?alertid=1403649278440

CRD WASTEWATER (SEWAGE) MARCH UPDATE:
DALLAS NORTH-SIDE PARKING – During the January 10 JBNA meeting, information
gaps were identified, particularly along the north side of Dallas.
Residents, who asked to receive updates, have been provided schematics for
Dallas from San Jose to Menzies.
The City has released the # count for parking stalls. With stall “markings”
there will be about 575 between Clover and Ogden. The greatest parking
concern for James Bay is the loss of Dallas north-side residential parking
stalls, with planned removal of up to 25% of stalls.

GOING FORWARD – JBNA has been informed that the CRD-Project Team will NOT be
returning on a regular basis for updates and consultation. This is not what
those of us at the January 2017 meeting were told, or our understanding of
only last month. The team is only obligated, by contract with the CRD/City,
to come to a JB public meeting at the 30% design stage (done in January).
Although the team may come to a JBNA meeting in the months ahead, it would be
for information and to discuss construction schedules/plans, not the design
or commitments made with the city.

THE CITY – JBNA has asked the Mayor/City to come to a JBNA public meeting to
discuss their recommendations/decisions re roadways, intersections and the
bike path. JBNA Board members will continue to monitor and to forward
interests in the few forums available to us

TREE REMOVAL:
The City has notified JBNA of upcoming tree/shrubbery removal. Several signs
have also been placed through the community.

GARDENING COMMITTEE NEWS:
Kathryn is looking for volunteers to help plan/develop a neighbourhood Berry
Patch. If interested in assisting, please contact Kathryn at
jamesbaygardens@gmail.com.

WHITE LIGHT – TOO BRIGHT?
The City is nearing the end of installation of energy-efficient light bulbs.
Residents adversely affected by the bright lights shining through their
windows, please contact Ed Robertson. Shields directing the light more
downwards are still being installed upon request: <erobertson@victoria.ca>

Development Proposals In Process:
(Details: City Planning @250-361-0523 or City’s Develop Tracker) 71-75
Montreal; 121 Menzies; 350 Sylvia Street; 672 Niagara; 425 Oswego; 224
Superior; 430 Parry, 520 Menzies-Embassy; 229 Government; and 63 Boyd Street;
415-435 Michigan, 515-519 Rithet. 430 Parry, 415-435 Michigan; Expected in
months ahead: 350/360 Douglas & Ogden Point MasterPlan;
Next JBNA General Meeting: 7:15 pm, April 11th, 2018, 234 Menzies (New
Horizons)


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March 14 General Meeting & Minutes from February 14 meeting jbna
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NOTE: Meeting Venue: 234 Menzies – (New Horizons)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Monthly Meeting Agenda
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Wednesday, March 14th, 2018
234 Menzies


Agenda

1. Welcome & Announcements

2. Approval of Agenda


3. Correspondence/Announcements
• Circulating Correspondence file
• Announcements

4. Minutes of February 14th, 2018, meeting

5. Sharing Our Streets Survey results
JBNA Active Transportation Committee
• Tom Berhout
• Darrel Woods
• Emillie Parrish

6. James Bay Library
• Jennifer Windecker

7. Community Announcements and Concerns
Rental Revitalization: the Prospect of Large-Scale Tenant
Displacement
• Victoria Adams

8. Adjournment

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION
MINUTES – General Meeting February 14th, 2018

1. Welcome 7:00 pm; 122 in attendance
Marg Gardiner: meeting chair; Laura Neil: recorded minutes

2. Approval of Agenda as amended: m/s/c

3. Correspondence and Announcements:
Correspondence accepted as circulated m/s/c
~ CRD Wastewater Niagara – Feb 21 (5-8) Feb 24 ( 10-1) Edelweiss
~ Winter Wanderland
~ Coast Guard Initiative: Victoria’s Working Harbour Forum
~ Sharing OPR Streets survey
~ James Bay to Fairfield Link – Tuesday Feb 21st 6:30pm
~ Seedy Saturday – Feb 17th Conference Centre
~ first call for JBNA 2018 AGM: Voting members only – receive agenda from
Bob.
6:45 pm Wednesday, March 14

4. Minutes of January 10, 2017 general meeting: m/s/c as distributed

5. CALUC – 415-435 Michigan Street Development Proposal
Deane Strongitharm, CitySpaces Consulting Ltd.
Peter Huggins, Burrows Huggins Architects
Ashley Burke & Trevor Potts, Starlight Investments (observing)
Mairi Bosomworth, Transportation Planner, Watt Consulting Group

JBNA Development Review Committee Report: presented by Tim VanAlstine.
Tim VanAlstine reported on the Development review Committee meetings.
May 31, 2017: The proponents hosted a meeting for JBNA DRC followed by a
meeting with nearby residents. Tim VanAlstine, Marg Gardiner, Linda Carlson,
Wayne Shillington, and Trevor Moat met with Ashley Burke (Starlight
Investments) Peter and Michael Huggins and Michael Huggins (Burrowes Huggins
Architects), Deane Strongitharm and Brenda McBain (City Spaces Consulting)
and Patrick (UVic student).
Suggestions from DR Committee:
• Parking unrealistic. Recognized historical zoning and parking
limitations creating a need to mitigate existing parking rather than add more
load
• Suggest waiting until Capital Park completed when more employees and
more residents move into James Bay
• Give serious consideration to allotment garden opportunities since
current tenants use public space.
• Supports family housing in community
At the May meeting, we were told rezoning not needed, only a development
permit required.

On November 23 2017, we were contacted by the proponent’s agent, who informed
us that a rezoning was now needed due to height (proposed being lower than
permitted).

December 13, 2017: Tim VanAlstine, Marg Gardiner, Trevor Moat and Janice
Mayfield met with Ashley Burke (Starlight Investments) Peter Huggins
(Burrowes Huggins Architects), Daniel Casey (Watt Consulting Group), and
Deane Strongitharm (City Spaces Consulting).

The proposal for 24-stacked townhouse development, to be rental. Twelve
2-bedroom units over 12-studio units. Upper units planned to have roof-top
gardening (for 12 of the 24 units).

Key Issue: PARKING
• Parking issues remain – over 130 parking stalls below Schedule “C”
• Proponent’s traffic consultant stated that parking should not be a
problem as this portion of Michigan seems to be under utilized much of the
time. The parking analysis by Watt provided suggests a surplus of 5 units.
That analysis is based on the existing population in Charter House and Regent
Towers, and may not fully access current use of public street space by the
tenants.
• This position counters the City’s proposed off-street policy,
Schedule “C”, which was created by the same consultant.

Key Issue: AESTHETICS & AMENITY
• The proposed structure will take the streetscape of Michigan closer
to the roadway. There could be a domino impact in the years ahead.
• Setback out of sync with street.
• Suggested utility area location be rethought as the sunny location
might make garden plots
• Elimination of large greenspace bordering Michigan
• Starlight has NOT been monitoring resident parking in parking lot or
on the street.

COMMUNITY MEETING PRESENTATION:
Deane Strongitharm, CitySpaces Consulting Ltd, introduced Starlight
representatives, architect and transportation consultants.

24 unit stacked townhouse building – 12 2-br units and 12 studio suites –
combination of singles and families – rental stock – will be market rates
R3 zoning required 21m height build – proposal does not reach this height and
rezoning was required. Density is not changing.
CoV OCP designates site as Urban residential; located directly adjacent to
Large urban village, Proponent suggests that requirements of OCP met:
~ Ground-oriented low to mid-rise residential buildings.
~ Transportation and mobility 7.12.1, 7.12.2
~ Placemaking Urban design & Heritage 8.43 8.44 8.45
~ Housing – housing diversity – 13.9 & 13.10 met (spirit + goals)

Peter Huggins – architect – working on project with Starlight 2 yrs+.
~ 2016 to 2017, 2% in rental stock only 0.01% relief in needed to address
vacancies for city.
~ Current vacancy rate in CoV 0.07%
~ 6 townhouse units will face Michigan and 6 units will face south to pool
side of property
~ 2 trees planned to be removed – replacement trees, 2 to 1 of existing trees
on boulevard
~ urban agricultural will not current work on site – still investigating
possibilities
~ addressing transportation/car use – identified Modo parking areas with a 5
minute walking radius of building and also identified bus stops with radius
as a way to address lack of parking. ~ buildings will last in excess of 50
yrs, hence changing transportations and mobility needs
~ working with the Schedule “C” of CoV.

Mairi Bosomworth – parking study for site
~ existing parking 104 cars, on street 25 cars, total 129 cars = ratio of
0.73 parking rate demand per rental unit 176 units occupied 19 units vacant =
14 car spaced units unused using calculation of 0.73 spacing per rental unit
~ Calculate residents utilize 40% of parking spaces between Oswego and
Menzies = 25 cars
Concludes new build requires 22 parking spaces, hence will increase demand to
140 vehicles from 129, implying a shortage of 2 parking spots (with planned
use of on-street parking).

Q/A first opportunity given to those who live within 100m of 415-435 Michigan
Street

C: lives in 3 unit townhouse down the street, with 2 parking spaces/unit,
underground, doesn’t believe proposal has adequate parking – will be a lot of
push-back since inadequate parking

C: Trees 4 existing tress marked for removal (not 2 as stated) – doesn’t
believe parking will be adequate – move development to other side of the pool
and create 2 tiered parking garage
A: Proponent could not verify any tree/landscaping information

C: 435 Michigan resident – states shadowing is inaccurate – doesn’t agree
with figures on parking study. Questions seismic concerns as existing
building
A: Shadow on schematic is not accurate – shadow studies will be part of
rezoning application

Q: 415 Michigan resident – concerned about loss of green space in JB – feels
the existing green space has been a part of the community for the last 45
yrs+ there is too much density in the area. Feels new structure will be a
blight – and cost will require more than what is proposed for number of
residents per unit.

Q: what will be market value of the units
A: will be determined at the time of completed based on market value

C: don’t need luxury housing

C: resident manager across the street from site – already a nightmare with
current construction and parking is a nightmare – so much traffic and parking
that even garbage collection has been challenging – suggest need to redo
parking study – has residents in her building that park 3 blocks away from
building as no on-street parking for those residents/visitors
A: Study was conducted on a Thursday at approx. 1:30pm

Q: 415 Michigan resident – R3 to site specific – 40% open green space
requirement – is there a 40% open green space in the proposal.
A: Slightly under the 40% currently covers two lots. 34.2% open space being
proposed. There will be 3 variances requested in the rezoning, green space,
coverage and parking

Q: Alma Place resident – there is no street parking on Alma and her guests
are not permitted to park on Michigan – on Michigan there is huge challenges
for CoV vehicles, Telus vehicles, etc. Capacity of street is exceeded –
manoeuvring on street is impossible – what if there is an emergency – what
happens when ER vehicles need access?

Q: when is project proposed to start?
A: 8 to 10 months away to start and 1½ to 2 yrs to complete
Q: Is blasting required for project
A: No blasting indicated

Q: has been a resident for 10 yrs at site – do not want loss of common space
– moving project back and creating alternate green space is necessary.
Parking is horrible when trying to exit site. Is the current bike shed being
removed?

C: two bike sheds on parking on site are you removing existing?
A: No biking storage where garbage area is proposed – will create parking for
32 bikes

C: has endured noise activity for 2 yrs. Parking, green are key issues

Q: Charter House resident – the trees are protected are they going to be cut
down
A: some trees have been identified to be removed some are not – can’t provide
concrete answer will have to defer to arborist who couldn’t attend tonight

C: Site coverage proposed to increase from the permitted 20% to 29%, a 50%
increase !

Q: to Marg – has JBNA experienced such backlash from a project in the area?
A: yes

C: affordable housing don’t need luxury housing

C: feels it is a warm fuzzy presentation – is opposed to the zoning and
density.
A: Proponent – the project meets with the community plan and is only before
the community due to the height requirement to be rezoned.

6. CALUC – 430 Parry Street Development Proposal (71 in attendance)
• Luke Mari, Purdey Group
• Jesse Ratcliffe, D’Arcy Jones Architecture Inc.
• Ryan Goodman, Aryze
• Bianca Bodley, Biophalia Design

JBNA Development Review Committee Report: presented by Tim VanAlstine.
May 19, 2017: pre-pre-meeting with Marg Gardiner, Janice Mayfield, Tim
Sommers
16-21 units suggested, no vehicle parking and abundant cycle parking. The
discussion focused on the use of streets for parking and inability of
landlords to restrict tenants from owning cars or having parking needs for
visitors. Further, JBNA has received resident complaints about parking
overload on Parry. It was emphasized that James Bay is not downtown.

January 9, 2018: Tim VanAlstine, Marg Gardiner, Tim Sommers & Linda Carlson
met with Luke Mari and Ryan Goodman to discuss the proposal for a
redevelopment of the property.
The proponents presented schematics showing a unique structure with a
frontage blending with the Redstone complex, and very small setbacks on the
other sides.
The structure was to be U-shaped residences on top of the parking and lobby
entrance and parking area, with a courtyard between two rows of stacked
residential units.
12 units were proposed: six units of 450-550 sq ft, with six 2 storey units
of 1200-1400 sqft on top of each of the studio units with 10 parking spots.
They also mentioned that they were considering using part of the ground floor
space for a small 200 sqft unit while reducing the parking to 9 stalls.
Consideration was also being given to placing a fifth storey on top of the
rear units.

The proponents were advised that in addition to the one-page handout for
Community Meeting participants, they were required to have shadow studies
prepared for the meeting. Deviations from the existing and proposed Schedule
“C” off-street parking policy must also be clearly disclosed. They were also
advised to consult with nearby neighbours, both those on Parry and Menzies
before the February 14 Community Meeting.

The proponents have revised their plans would like to build 13 units and 9
parking stalls.
Currently the property is zoned R-2. Spot-zoning is being sought.

Key Issue: PARKING
• Parking was suggested seen as a major concern of the proposal
• James Bay is not downtown
• Parry used by employees and others as there is a parking shortage at
the Community Project on Michigan and downtown.
• Proponents advised to meet Schedule ‘C” parking policy

Key Issue: AESTHETICS
• The current zoning is R-2 while the proposal calls for the demolition
of a single family home, although flatted, and the elimination of an R-2 lot.
• There could be shadowing problems to the north, onto the Redstone
(shadow study requested)
• There could be significant objections due to loss of view from Parry
neighbours to the south and Menzies neighbours to the southwest and west.
• Screening – the entrance to the building to the south would have an
unpleasant view of the open parking area. Screening recommended.

COMMUNITY MEETING PRESENTATION:
Luke Mari presented a review of changing uses of the area over the past
century and anticipated transportation changes.
Jesse Ratcliffe presented the proposal build-out of a new 4 (front) – 5
(rear) storey structure.
Bianca Bodley, landscape consultant, described the approach to landscaping to
screen the parking area and to provide green (trees) above the first floor in
the area between the units.

Q/A preference given to those who live within 100m of 430 Parry Street
Q: 420 Parry resident – good design but too large – it will create too large
of a brick wall need to decrease starkness of wall, perhaps create small
windows?
A: Thinking courtyard and greenery will add to structure – can look at
possibilities based on feedback from residents

Q: Resident of Redstone for 5 yrs – building too big – concerns about
shadowing – doesn’t feel greenery makes up for size. Structure will take
away his sunlight. He will be living in a shadow How long will build take?
A: 14 to 16 months

Q: Parry resident – appreciate landscaping and architecture – but too large –
will dwarf the heritage home across the street. Why isn’t this 100 yr old
house considered heritage?
A: Street has history if changing usages
Q: What estimated selling price of units?
A: haven’t set prices at this point

Q: Menzies resident – lives in a 4-storey building built to old parking
standard and residents are still short of parking – suggests proponent read
CoV schedule “C” for parking – minimum of 1 to 1 parking needed – too big,
too much density for small lot – scale back to 8-10 units
A: states ICBC and other data suggests other rental properties – especially
millennials – car ownership is 13% less the prior generations

Q: Michigan resident – lives in complex behind the church [between church
and Redstone]. Development will shadow his property kill the tree he planted
and leave him in shadow.
A: If lower building height won’t make much difference to shadowing

Q: 420 Parry St – appreciate design, landscaping, however building is way too
big for site. Zero set back will affect visibility when trying to access
street of existing residences. Reduce by a storey to 3-storeys with same
architectural look.
A: ???
Q: Any commercial in building?
A: No

Both CALUC presentations exceeded their time frames and several residents
left before having the opportunity to voice their questions/opinions.

7. Adjournment: 9:35 pm.

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Change of JBNA AGM date to Wednesday April 11, 2018 jbna
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Notice: A change in date

The 2018 JBNA AGM is has been re-scheduled for April 11th. The meeting will
start promptly at 6:45 pm.

An earlier notice had been distributed with a March AGM date to accommodate
an April CRD Wastewater meeting. However, late yesterday we were informed
that the Wastewater Treatment 50% conveyance plans will be presented to
Victoria Council in a few weeks. There will not be another JBNA General
Meeting at which the conveyance alignment will be discussed. JBNA will
attempt to inform residents of the City’s Public Hearing date if provided
adequate notice. This permits JBNA to hold the 2018 AGM in the traditional
month of April.

With the introduction of the web and the internet, the roles of Board members
have evolved. Boards must be more nimble and flexible. In response to the
changing environment, the Board is composed of a small Executive while Board
committees involve more participants, but with fewer demands on residents who
wish to participate more actively in the Society.


Board positions to be filled, each for a 2-year term: President, Treasurer,
and Director (2).
Nominations will be taken from the floor at the AGM.

Note: No resolutions have been proposed for consideration at the AGM.

___________________________________


James Bay Neighbourhood Association
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 – 6:45 P.M.
Note: Meeting registration begins at 6:30 P.M.
James Bay New Horizons Building – 234 Menzies St.

Agenda


1. Welcome, Roll-Call (quorum), and Notice:

2. Minutes of Previous Meeting:

3. Election of Officers:
President, Treasurer and Directors

4. Treasurer’s Report:

5. James Bay Gardening Advocate Report:
(including Montreal Street Garden)

7. Board of Directors Report:

8. Motion to adjourn:

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
James Bay Neighbourhood Association
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday, April 12, 2017 – 6:15 P.M.
James Bay New Horizons – 234 Menzies St.

Minutes

1. Marg Gardiner, JBNA President and meeting Chair, welcomed members and
guests.
34 residents in attendance; 23 voting members. Quorum requirements were
met.
Notice for the meeting was sent by e-mail to all but 2 members on March 23,
2017. The 2017 AGM agenda and 2016 Minutes were mailed to 2 members. The
notice of meeting was also in the April JB Beacon.

2. Minutes of Previous Meeting April 13, 2016: Motion to accept
Amendment to record that Chris Doyle requested, of Wayne Shillington,
specifics of all candidates forum expenses in the last federal election.
Minutes M/S/C as amended

3. Summary remarks by Marg Gardiner.
Britta Gundersen-Bryden’s service as a Board member was acknowledged; she had
stepped down during the 2016-17 year. Among Britta’s contributions during
her service was the rewrite of the JBNA Constitution and Bylaws to comply
with the revised BC Societies Act.
Volunteers serve on JBNA committees in addition to the Board; for example,
four participants in the Development Review Committee are not on the Board.
Other volunteers assist the Gardening Advocate, Kathryn Pankowski. The Board
will be seeking volunteers to assist with a new committee to be headed by
Wayne and Tim, Resilient Streets Project. We continue to seek someone to
assist with on-going projects involving Excel data files, and web-site
design/maintenance.

4. ByLaw Amendments: No bylaw amendments

5. Election of Officers: Election moderated by Marg Gardiner,
President, who identified the positions to be elected. For each position,
nominations from the floor were called three times. The positions of Vice-
President and Secretary were to be elected. Nominations were
made/seconded/accepted for these positions:

Nominated for the position of Vice-Presidient were: Linda Carlson and
Victoria Adams: Linda Carlson elected.
Nominated for the position of Secretary were: Laura Neil and Victoria Adams:
Laura Neil elected.

6. Gardening Advocate: Kathryn Pankowski
Kathryn presented her report of activities undertaken from October 2016
through to April 2017. Richard Roberts, of the Montreal Street Community
Garden spoke of the Partnership Agreement between JBNA and the Montreal
Street Community Garden whereby JBNA will enter into an Occupation Agreement
with the City for the gardening group. A Joint Committee has been established
to manage the agreement; it will operate within the JBNA’s committee
structure. Garden Report accepted by motion M/S/C

7. Treasurer’s Report prepared by Wayne Shillington, was presented to
the membership by Marg Gardiner.
Q: Where is the $250/CALUC?
A: There is no payment inspite of discissions at Council.
Motion: To accept the Operating Financial Statements for 2016-2017 M/S/C
Motion: To accept the Project Financial Statements for 2016-2017
M/S/C
Motion: To approve the Budget for 2017-2018
M/S/C

8. Motion to adjourn: M/S/C The meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm.

Minutes signed off by:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________
Secretary
JBNA Chair

Financial Statements signed off by:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________
Treasurer
JBNA Chair

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March 14 2018 JBNA Annual General Meeting: Agenda and 2017 AGM minutes jbna
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Subject: March 14 2018 JBNA Annual General Meeting: Agenda and 2017 AGM minutes
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 10:24:11 -0800


Notice:

The 2018 JBNA AGM is scheduled for March 14th. The meeting will start
promptly at 6:45 pm. Registration will begin at 6:30 pm

With the introduction of the web and the internet, the roles of Board members
have evolved. Boards must be more nimble and flexible. In response to the
changing environment, the Board is composed of a small Executive while Board
committees involve more participants, but with fewer demands on residents who
wish to participate more actively in the Society.

Board positions to be filled, each for a 2-year term: President, Treasurer,
and Director (2)
Nominations will be taken from the floor at the AGM.

Note: No resolutions have been proposed for consideration at the AGM.


James Bay Neighbourhood Association
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 – 6:45 P.M.
Note: Meeting registration begins at 6:30 P.M.
James Bay New Horizons Building – 234 Menzies St.

Agenda


1. Welcome, Roll-Call (quorum), and Notice:

2. Minutes of Previous Meeting:

3. Election of Officers:
President, Treasurer and Directors

4. Treasurer’s Report:

5. James Bay Gardening Advocate Report:
(including Montreal Street Garden)

7. Board of Directors Report:

8. Motion to adjourn:

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
James Bay Neighbourhood Association
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday, April 12, 2017 – 6:15 P.M.
James Bay New Horizons – 234 Menzies St.

Minutes

1. Marg Gardiner, JBNA President and meeting Chair, welcomed members and
guests.
34 residents in attendance; 23 voting members. Quorum requirements were
met.
Notice for the meeting was sent by e-mail to all but 2 members on March 23,
2017. The 2017 AGM agenda and 2016 Minutes were mailed to 2 members. The
notice of meeting was also in the April JB Beacon.

2. Minutes of Previous Meeting April 13, 2016: Motion to accept
Amendment to record that Chris Doyle requested, of Wayne Shillington,
specifics of all candidates forum expenses in the last federal election.
Minutes M/S/C as amended

3. Summary remarks by Marg Gardiner.
Britta Gundersen-Bryden’s service as a Board member was acknowledged; she had
stepped down during the 2016-17 year. Among Britta’s contributions during
her service was the rewrite of the JBNA Constitution and Bylaws to comply
with the revised BC Societies Act.
Volunteers serve on JBNA committees in addition to the Board; for example,
four participants in the Development Review Committee are not on the Board.
Other volunteers assist the Gardening Advocate, Kathryn Pankowski. The Board
will be seeking volunteers to assist with a new committee to be headed by
Wayne and Tim, Resilient Streets Project. We continue to seek someone to
assist with on-going projects involving Excel data files, and web-site
design/maintenance.

4. ByLaw Amendments: No bylaw amendments

5. Election of Officers: Election moderated by Marg Gardiner,
President, who identified the positions to be elected. For each position,
nominations from the floor were called three times. The positions of Vice-
President and Secretary were to be elected. Nominations were
made/seconded/accepted for these positions:

Nominated for the position of Vice-Presidient were: Linda Carlson and
Victoria Adams: Linda Carlson elected.
Nominated for the position of Secretary were: Laura Neil and Victoria Adams:
Laura Neil elected.

6. Gardening Advocate: Kathryn Pankowski
Kathryn presented her report of activities undertaken from October 2016
through to April 2017. Richard Roberts, of the Montreal Street Community
Garden spoke of the Partnership Agreement between JBNA and the Montreal
Street Community Garden whereby JBNA will enter into an Occupation Agreement
with the City for the gardening group. A Joint Committee has been established
to manage the agreement; it will operate within the JBNA’s committee
structure. Garden Report accepted by motion M/S/C

7. Treasurer’s Report prepared by Wayne Shillington, was presented to
the membership by Marg Gardiner.
Q: Where is the $250/CALUC?
A: There is no payment inspite of discissions at Council.
Motion: To accept the Operating Financial Statements for 2016-2017 M/S/C
Motion: To accept the Project Financial Statements for 2016-2017
M/S/C
Motion: To approve the Budget for 2017-2018
M/S/C

8. Motion to adjourn: M/S/C The meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm.

Minutes signed off by:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________
Secretary
JBNA Chair

Financial Statements signed off by:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________
Treasurer
JBNA Chair


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Angle Parking – Street Survey – Seedy Saturday, and more jbna
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JBNA Directors’ Report: February 14th, 2017

ANGLE PARKING: JBNA requests your feedback
During discussions about the elimination of some parking area on Dallas,
placing time limits on parking was suggested for the south angle parking area
near the breakwater.
Do you think this would assist in providing more available parking for
visitors (as opposed to those parking for the full day)?
If you think time limits would assist, what time period would you support (1
hr, 2 hr, 3 hr)?
Please respond to marg.jbna@shaw.ca

SHARING OUR STREETS:
JBNA’s Active Transportation Committee has launched a survey on the JBNA
website. The presentation and survey are at www.jbna.org. Committee members
are also able to present to small resident groups. Contact Marg if you wish
to convene a gathering. Marg.jbna@shaw.ca

JAMES BAY – FAIRFIELD TRAIL via BEACON HILL PARK:
JBNA and the Fairfield Gonzales Community Association have proposed that the
linkage between our communities be enhanced to create a shared multi-use
pathway for all ages and abilities. JBNA was approached last year by parents
who wished to take their elementary aged children to school; James Bay
children attend Sir James Douglas and Fairfield children attend South Park.
City staff explored routing and proposed a route from Michigan to Heywood,
near Oliphant. An Open House for residents from both Fairfield and James Bay
will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 6:30-8 pm, South Park School gymnasium,
508 Douglas.

CRD WASTEWATER (SEWAGE) FEBRUARY UPDATE:
NIAGARA – Reaming of the Camel Point to McLaughlin pipeline nears completion.
CRD has invited Niagara residents and residents south of Niagara from St
Lawrence to Douglas to information meetings at which residents will have an
opportunity to identify street access needs during the March/April Niagara
harbour crossing pipe-lay-down. If you live south of Niagara, and have not
received an invitation for the February 21 and 24 meetings, contact Evan at
CRD: 1-844-815-6132.

DALLAS – During the January 10 JBNA meeting, options including both cycle
lanes and angle parking were presented. Although information was disclosed,
information gaps were identified, particularly along the north side of Dallas
for each suggested option. Residents, who asked to receive updates, have
been provided options 2/3 schematics for Dallas from San Jose to Menzies.

WINDOW WANDERLAND: February 24 and 25
Window Wanderland, a walking art show of decorated windows involving many
“windows” in James Bay is approaching. To create your walking route, see the
Winter Wanderland map of windows on the web-site –
http://www.windowwanderland.com/event/james-bay-victoria-canada/

RED BARN MARKET PARKING:
For customers who must drive to the Red Barn Market, there are 25 available
parking stalls off Menzies, below the building. Get a Red Barn chit to pay
for parking.

JAMES BAY LIBRARY:
The James Bay Library opening is still targeted for early 2018.

WHITE LIGHT – TOO BRIGHT?
The City is nearing the end of installation of energy-efficient light bulbs.
Residents adversely affected by the bright lights shining through their
windows, please contact Ed Robertson. Shields directing the light more
downwards are still being installed upon request: <erobertson@victoria.ca>

GARDENING COMMITTEE NEWS:
Seedy Saturday: 10am-3:30pm, Saturday, February 17, Victoria Conference
Centre.

Kathryn is looking for volunteers to help plan/develop with a neighbourhood
Berry Patch. If interested in assisting, please contact Kathryn at
jamesbaygardens@gmail.com.

Development Proposals In Process:
(Details: City Planning @250-361-0523 or City’s Develop Tracker) 71-75
Montreal; 121 Menzies; 350 Sylvia Street; 672 Niagara; 425 Oswego; 224
Superior; 430 Parry, 520 Menzies-Embassy; 229 Government; and 63 Boyd Street;
415-435 Michigan, 515-519 Rithet. At CALUC Feb 14, 430 Parry, 415-435
Michigan; Expected in months ahead: 350/360 Douglas & Ogden Point
MasterPlan;
Next JBNA General Meeting: 7:00 pm, March 14th, 2018, 234 Menzies (New
Horizons)


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NOTE: Meeting Venue: 234 Menzies – (New Horizons)
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JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Monthly Meeting Agenda
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Wednesday, February 14th, 2018
234 Menzies


Agenda

1. Welcome & Announcements

2. Approval of Agenda


3. Correspondence/Announcements
• Circulating Correspondence file
• Announcements
o Coast Guard initiative: Victoria’s Working Harbour Forum
o James Bay to Fairfield link through Beacon Hill Park initiative

4. Minutes of January 10th, 2018, meeting

5. 415-435 Michigan Street Development Proposal – CALUC
• Deane Strongitharm, CitySpaces Consulting Ltd.
• Peter Huggins, Burrows Huggins Architects
• Ashley Burke, Starlight Investments

6. 430 Parry Street Development Proposal – CALUC
• Luke Mari, Purdey Group
• Ryan Goodman, Aryze

7. Adjournment

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The 2018 JBNA Annual General Meeting will be held on March 14, starting at
6:30pm. Agenda and 2017 Minutes will be distributed in February. The
regular JBNA General Meeting will follow the AGM.
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CRD WASTEWATER (SEWAGE) JANUARY Survey:
Residents may complete a CRD survey regarding proposed changes to Dallas Road
parking and Clover Point. The deadline is January 31. Go to the CRD
Wastewater web-site and click on the “Community Consultation Feedback Form”.
https://www.crd.bc.ca/project/wastewater-treatment-project
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JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION
MINUTES – General Meeting January 10th, 2018

1. Welcome: 6:50 pm; 211 in attendance
Marg Gardiner: meeting chair; Laura Neil: recorded minutes

2. Approval of Agenda as amended: m/s/c

3. Correspondence and Announcements:
Correspondence accepted as circulated m/s/c
Chair reported on the City’s tenant initiative – Feb 7th focus group for
renters at city hall. Marg has applications for meeting for those interested
in participating.
Upcoming land use issue coming to Feb JBNA general meeting regarding the
Starlite proposal to add 24 townhouses at 415/435 Michigan St.

4. Minutes of December 13, 2017 general meeting: m/s/c as distributed

5. The Wastewater project and our streets: Dallas, Douglas, Niagara
CRD Wastewater Conveyance project
o Dave Clancy, Wastewater Project Director
o Judy Kirk, Q/A Session facilitator

Chair outlined meeting process. James Bay residents who live near Dallas Road
will have first opportunity to place questions to CRD, followed by other JB
residents, then others.

Judy Kirk opening remarks: We will present design concepts for the Clover
Point Pump Station and forcemain trail. We are here to listen to you and
will take your comments/concerns back to our meeting with Council.
The CRD Team:
• Dave Clancy – Project Director
• Bob Evans – Lead Architect (Clover Point pump station)
• Joe Broberg – Project Manager, CH2M Hill Engineering (forcemain)
• Steve Bean – Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Thurber Engineering
• Mitchell Jacobson – Senior Transportation Engineer, Watt Consulting
(cycle path)

Dave Clancy:
• December 2020 is the deadline for wastewater treatment for CRD.
Clover forcemain construction to commence early 2018. 2-year completion date.
• Presenting design concepts for Clover pumping station and forcemain
on Dallas Rd
• On Dec 14, 2017 held an information session at the Victoria
Conference Centre and heard James Bay concerns about parking along Dallas Rd.
City Council raised similar concerns about the angle parking. 3 options
created in response.

Bob Evans: Clover Point Pump Station
• Significant public improvements as result of the forcemain project.
We want Clover Point to be a memorable destination and public space
reflective of site.
• Expanded underground pump station at Clover Point; public washroom to
be created.
• Multiple connection pathway points along Dallas Road, Clover Point
park
• 2 gender-neutral washroom recessed into east hillside, with
accessible walkway and designed with safety/security awareness.
• New pedestrian walk ways to link existing paths and plazas.
• Bike racks and bike repair opportunity
• 3 plaza/gathering areas

Joe Broberg: Clover Point Forcemain
• Technical review team paid particular attention to Dallas Rd seawall
and the bluffs.
• Team identified risk of pipeline, and to pipeline, from natural land
movement.
• Half forcemain route will be placed in Dallas Rd and half will be in
open spaces.
• Dallas Road best route for forcemain alignment. Will be
designed/constructed without affecting the bluffs or JB seawall.

Steve Bean: Geotechnical issues
• Have tested soil conditions along the route with 24 test holes for
preliminary slope stability analysis by Stantec.
• Have reviewed results of tests and have cleared the route for
construction within Dallas Road corridor without impacting the bluffs.
• New test holes at Douglas and Paddon. Currently processing soil
samples, will conduct additional slope stability analysis and seismic
analysis which will be used to adjust the pipe alignment within the corridor.

Mitchell Jacobson – Cycle Path Design
• Cycle route from Dock Street in West to Clover Point in East,
separated from roadway and parked cars as well as pedestrian paths. Segment
from Dock Street is against seawall between sidewalk and angle parking.
o Option 1 (total 107 spaces) parallel parking on Dallas Road while
retaining all desirable widths.
o Option 2 (total 115 parking stalls) provides 4 curb extensions for
pedestrians who wish to cross Dallas.
o Option 3 (total 129 parking stalls) angle parking and cycle path as
well as pedestrian walkway, but fewer curb extensions for pedestrians.
• East to Harrison Pond will run parallel to pedestrian path and off
road. Paddon and Douglas St intersections with Dallas are constrained.
Paddon Avenue alignment shifts onto Dallas Road while retaining buffer, trees
and existing sidewalk. Douglas Street alignment shifts slightly onto Dallas
Road while maintaining separate sidewalk.
• East of Douglas remains along road alignment to Clover Point. Cook
Street and Clover Point path along road adjacent to off-leash area.
• Minimize impact on parking and trees.
• Cycle path is 3 meters wide. Pedestrian 1.5-2 meters wide
• Mile 0 to retain trees

Dave Clancy:
The purpose of meeting was to present information to James Bay residents
about the plan, and to listen/hear about your concerns and comments. Comment
forms are available, to be returned to the CRD by January 31. The Project
presentation to City Council in Feb or Mar 2018 with public space
improvements, cycle path design and alignment, and the Clover point pump
station building, will reflect input received at the community meetings.

Judy Kirk invited James Bay residents to the 2 microphones available.

Q/A Session:

• Dallas Rd resident lives between Paddon and Douglas. Concerned about
maintaining parking due to needs of those with mobility issues. Parking is
necessary for in home care by professional treatment personnel, other
contractors.

• Dallas Rd resident concern about loss of 13 parking spots and impact
on tourists. We need to retain angle parking for both locals and tourists.
Dave Clancy replied: Project Team heard concerns from residents and City
Council about loss of parking. Options presented is attempt to maximize
parking in the area and still fulfill commitments to Dallas Road cycle track.
•
• Niagara Street resident concerned about what crosswalks might be
installed on Dallas. What about native grass section on Dallas Road section.
Also concerned about 2 paths cutting through Beacon Hill Park. There are
archeological interests. Angle parking is so unique allowing people to come
and view the strait.
•
• Michigan St resident wants to know why forcemain pipe was not put in
the ocean.
Dave Clancy responded: that detailed information as to why that decision
was made is on CRD website. In brief, 3 concerns were that the pipeline
required design standards for tsunami resistance. Tidal force along the
route is significant. Also a profile issue where high points along the route
would have required blasting.
•
• Resident lives near Dallas Rd: Concerned about cycle path, cars and
the high volume of cyclists during summer. Numerous visitors to City who
rent cycles and ride with tour buses Thinks bicycles should be separated from
vehicles especially tour buses.
•
• Resident queries preservation of Garry Oak trees and concerned that
Camas meadows be sustained.
•
• Government St resident notes the mature trees at south end of
Government Street. Can you assure that you will preserve the trees?
Mitch Jacobson responded that the alignment will take a curve and will
have to assess where roots lie and try to assess and avoid damaging.
•
• Michigan St resident questions why we need a cycle path. Wonders does
city have numbers of bikes that travel Dallas Rd as he recently only counted
1 bike in am and 2 bikes in pm vs number of vehicles at all time of day that
outnumber bikes
•
• Resident lives off Dallas Rd. Can we afford to lose any more parking?
There has been a net loss with new construction. Why do we need the bike
lane in first place? When will bike lane be built? Will it be before
municipal election? How many parking stalls will be lost with each option?
Dave Clancy responded that on the south side of Dallas currently there are
120 angle parking spots. Option 3 will result in a loss of 13 angle parking
spots. Construction of the Dallas Rd forcemain is expected to start about
June 2018, which will meet Dec 2020 Federal requirement for grants. If
concerns about the project, you are encouraged to take your comments to City
Council.
• Resident suggests there is no opportunity to be heard.
Brad Dellebuur, Manager of Transportation and Infrastructure, CoV
responded the Project Team will come back to city staff and Council and will
present updated drawings that reflect comments from community meetings. The
public will have the opportunity to attend Council meeting to address any
ongoing concerns.

• Resident questions how a bike lane was added to forcemain
construction project? And how many parking spots are lost at Clover point?
Dave Clancy responded: With regard to cycle path, the bike path was seen as
an opportunity when constructing forcemain as the CRD will have to restore
road. There will be no loss of parking at Clover Point
• Resident wonders if there will be sloped curbing with the 3 options
re angle parking as some with mobility assistive devices cannot manoeuvre on
different heights or sloped curbing. From her perspective, #2 would be the
best choice because of the curb. Resident encourages CRD Project Team to
consider the needs of those with mobility challenges.
Judy Kirk thanks resident for comments, and notes that CRD is still at the
point of study of design. Final details are yet to come but her comments
have been noted.
•
• Dallas Rd resident hopes there may be more options wonders if the CRD
Project Team consultation held in December at the conference centre resulted
in the 3 options now.
Dave Clancy confirms consultation with residents and Council resulted in the
3 options. Possibly there will be additional options based on comments from
these meetings.
•
• Marifield St resident asked if the details of the west end of
forcemain improvements were discussed with GVHA for vehicle flow? Why not
something similar to Clover Point? Why isn’t James Bay getting something with
good design and a benefit?
Dave Clancy said the CRD Project Team has a working group with GVHA but have
not met with the GVHA to review these options.
•
• Ladysmith St resident wonders how many millions of dollars it costs
to bring the forcemain pipeline from Clover Point to McLoughlin Point because
he understood there were 2 other plans.
Dave Clancy responded that the business case resulted in this route as the
preferred route and that was determined in 2012.
• Lewis St resident thanks Project Team for the options. No longer
cycles because feels unsafe and supports the bike lanes. Also appreciates
the angle parking can be retained. Team has addressed concerns about Dallas
Rd bluffs and protections. Doesn’t like to see neighbours in conflict over
cycling vs driving and appreciate the attempt to address the range of
interests in the room.
•
• Resident asks about parking at Paddon and Dallas and hopes those
parking spots will be retained because they are used by people who live in
the area.
Mitchell Jacobson responded that the current parking on the north side can’t
be retained and approx 13 spaces will be lost.
•
• Resident expresses concern about the safety of the forcemain line and
suggests Project Team has not provided any evidence to support the decision.
Asks what assurance do you have that the Dallas Road alignment can and will
be done safely?
Dave Clancy responded that resident and Project Team have spoken about this
before. Stantec determined that the alignment can be built safely. 24 bore
holes were done and 4 areas of concern identified for further review; there
is additional geotech work being done to increase safety factor. Pipe will
not impact bluffs. Pipe will not impact JB seawall. Pipe can be laid in
Dallas Road safely. KWL Engineering has done most recent independent
analysis of bluffs and confirms that pipe can be done safely. KWL
Engineering independently assessed the route and determined that it can be
built safely.
• Superior St resident who participates on the JB active transportation
committee notes that study of JB residents determined that 60% of activity
walking, biking. Superior St has 2-hour parking limit and there is always
ample parking during the day. Questions how much of the parking concerns are
due to individuals who live elsewhere and are using our street parking area
due to working in area.
•
• Ontario St resident notes we are talking about 14 to 20 parking spots
in relationship to health and safety of people. People aren’t cycling on
Dallas now because it isn’t safe to do so. Option 2 is better for
pedestrians which has to be the best option to consider. In James Bay the
majority of travel is by foot. We should be considering the interests of
pedestrians in this discussion.
•
• Montreal St resident asks what surface will be on forcemain. Why
can’t bike path be on forcemain?
Dave Clancy responded that the surface will depend were it is. If forcemain
is under asphalt, then surface is same. If under grass, then surface same.
The forcemain will be in the road and so not a suitable route for a bicycle
path.
• Niagara St resident doesn’t appreciate the green colour for the
seawall and would prefer something one can see through. Has been informed
that she won’t be able to access her driveway for 3 weeks. Wants to know
what is the plan for those residents on Niagara? How will ER vehicles access
Niagara St during this time? She said she was told by CRD staff (who visited
her home) this JBNA meeting was the time to discuss these issues.
Dave Clancy apologized that she was misinformed and confirmed that a
separate meeting will be held for Niagara Street residents affected by the
pipeline placement.
•
• Resident on Menzies St is a daily commuting cyclist who travels
Dallas Road all year long, both day and night. There are many times when he
wished for a bike lane because a tour bus or a dump truck comes too close and
there is nowhere to go. It isn’t safe. He is bothered about the vitriolic
sentiment about bike lanes. It is a safety issue. We don’t want to have a
dead cyclist on our conscience. He also protests the loss of parking because
people from all over the city come to park and look out to sea. It is not
just a James Bay issue, it is a city wide issue.
•
•
• Dallas Resident lives across from Holland Park. Understands the
forcemain is 48 inch pipe in diameter and requires about 3 feet of cover.
For 2 to 3 years CRD will be digging up Dallas Road. How many parking spaces
are on Dallas at Menzies now and how many will be there when you are done?
How long will this take?
Dave Clancy responded: The project start is June 2018 with completion by Feb
of 2020. I do not have exact number of parking spaces at that intersection
that might be lost. We will get those exact numbers.
• Niagara St resident is proponent of ocean conveyance not the road
conveyance. Doesn’t believe Dallas Bluffs will be protected. Doesn’t trust
the geotech studies. Concerned about what happens to the home/apts at
Dallas/Douglas/Olympia/Paddon area if a catastrophic event takes place.
•
• Resident on San Jose St notes that construction will affect him as
San Jose is bordered by both Dallas Rd and Niagara St. Very much in favour
of the bike path as he has children and does not feel safe taking his kids to
Beacon Hill on bike using Dallas Rd or Niagara St.
•
• Dock St resident has issue with the conveyance and safety of chosen
route.
•
• Menzies St resident is a cyclist and pedestrian who is happy to see a
bike lane, but does not believe losing parking is the way to attain the bike
lane. People going to the breakwater or to walk on the seawall drive here and
need those parking spaces. In addition to options 1, 2, and 3 provided are
there any other options being presented?
Dave Clancy responded if you have other ideas, please fill out comment cards.
•
• Montreal St resident believes the off shore route to be the better
option. Sees a real opportunity to address the intersection of
Douglas/Dallas when forcemain going through the intersection. Issue has been
brought to the city’s attention that this would allow reintegration of the
chunk of Beacon Hill Park (Mile Zero) that was hived off back into the park
where it belongs.
•
•
• Friends of Beacon Hill Park. The area where you want to put your
pipeline in the park south of Douglas intersection is moist deciduous grove.
If you want to preserve the trees, put the pipe-line in the road. The pathway
proposed at south end of Beacon Hill Park should avoid the area where feeder
roots are; fewer feeder roots would be found under the road. The path along
wooded section should be reconsidered and should follow alignment of the
forcemain – not through the shrubbery.
• Dave Clancy responded that the forcemain is on Dallas Road. It is
cycle path that goes
• through the trees.
•
• Dock St resident asks about north side of Dallas Road. Is boulevard
being removed on north side? Should include those of us who live between
Niagara and Dallas Road when consult with residents about the closure of
Niagara.
Dave Clancy responded that parking will be moved into the boulevard on the
north side of Dallas Road. On south side lane width is maintained. Angle
parking requires wider lane and therefore east bound lane is wider than west
bound lane to account for the requirement of angle parking. Sidewalk is as
existing sidewalk west to Lewis St at which point it will be reinstalled to
1.5 meter sidewalk.
•
• Dock St resident asks about treatment of solids.
Dave Clancy replies that solids are not within scope of the CRD Project Team
•
• San Jose resident thinks it is a great idea to accommodate cyclists,
but cars still need to be considered. As vehicles are been converted from
fossil fuel base to alternate sources, will there be any recharging stations?
Dave Clancy responded that there is no consideration for recharging stations.

• Dallas Street resident encourages concept of triple A cycling as many
residents have mobility issues. Sidewalks standard should be 2-way access
and must accommodate mobility scooters, 1.5 meters for sidewalks not wide
enough.
Bike lane should not be on south side at Dallas/Douglas intersection. In
addition, the corner at Douglas and Dallas does not enable people to walk
across Douglas to get to the park. Finally please consider surface of all
paths so that people with disabilities can comfortably travel.
•
• Niagara St resident wants pedestrian cross-walks to be equipped with
automated pedestrian crosswalk lights.
•
• Lives at Government and Dallas. You haven’t discussed parking along
north side of Dallas between Dock and Government.
Mitchell Jacobson responded that there are no changes in parking on north
side of Dallas Road from Lewis Street to Government Street.
•
Dave Clancy wrapped up by noting that the Team appreciates the comments.
Good input. Have heard about some issues re alignment on Dallas and issue of
Dallas and Douglas. Repeated request for people to return feedback comment
cards by end of month.
Marg Gardiner, JBNA Chair – Steps going forward:
• The CRD Project team has stated they will take direction from the
Municipality.
• Encourages residents to contact Mayor and Council.
• CoV CRD representatives: Mayor Helps, Councillors Alto, Young and
Isitt
• Other opportunities to inform Council of views: City Council
meetings, the Mayor’s Drop-in Events (usually on Tuesdays) and CRD meetings.

6. Community Announcements/Concerns:
Window Wanderland – Terry Loeppky

Window Wanderland is a community event promoted in our neighbourhood, taking
place Feb 24 and 25th. It is pedestrian powered, family friendly. More
information is available on how to participate, register, and see ideas:
http://www.windowwanderland.com/event/james-bay-victoria-canada/
Facebook event page:https://www.facebook.com/events/1304070499701652/.
Event email contact: jamesbayww@gmail.com

7. Adjournment: 9:15 pm

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Wastewater Update (Dallas/Niagara), Window Wanderland & Sharing Our Streets jbna
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JBNA Directors’ Report: January 10th, 2017 (updated January 16)


CRD WASTEWATER (SEWAGE) JANUARY UPDATE:
DALLAS – During the January 10 meeting, options supporting both cycle lanes
and angle parking were presented. Although information regarding the options
was disclosed, gaps of information were identified, particularly the number
of parking spots on the north side of Dallas would be eliminated with each
suggested option. The City has assured JBNA would be provided answers to
questions in the days ahead.
JBNA has been in touch with many Dallas Road residents to see create a
listing of those who would like to receive updates. If you wish your e-mail
address added to this list, please respond to jbna@vcn.bc.ca
NIAGARA – The reaming of the Camel Point to McLaughlin harbour crossing
pipeline is progressing more quickly than planned. Niagara residents have
been consulted on

WINDOW WANDERLAND:
A family friendly community event is coming to James Bay on February 24 and
25. Several people will decorate a windows for a walking art show. Here is
a direct link to the JamesBay Window Wanderland webpage for info on how to
participate, register and see tons of ideas:
http://www.windowwanderland.com/event/james-bay-victoria-canada/

BC TRANSIT ROUTING CHANGES:
We have received both positive and negative comments about the recent BC
Transit route changes. Also identified are “new’ intersection issues created
by the route changes; for example, with only counter-clock routing in west
James Bay, residents must cross Dallas to bus-stops and in some areas there
are no X-walks (e.g. Simcoe at Dallas), creating difficulties for some
residents. We would appreciate being notified of other intersection or
crossing difficulties.

GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD GRANT:
JBNA successfully applied for a GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD GRANT from the City of
Victoria to complete a mural on the ramp wall at Fisherman’s Wharf Park. The
project will engage children and youth, under the leadership of Muralist
Cameron Kidd with a completion date scheduled for September 2018.

GARDENING COMMITTEE NEWS:
Seedy Saturday, Victoria’s premier seed exchange & garden show, is fast
approaching.
10am-3:30pm, Saturday, February 17, Victoria Conference Centre.

We are also looking for volunteers to help develop with a proposed
neighbourhood Berry Patch. If interested in assisting, please contact
Kathryn at jamesbaygardens@gmail.com.

RED BARN MARKET:
Although the Red Barn Markey, in the Capital Park complex, has opened its
doors, the Grand Opening will be held from 10am to 2 pm on Saturday, January
27.

JAMES BAY LIBRARY:
The James Bay Library opening is still targeted for early 2018.

SHARING OUR STREETS:
JBNA’s Active Transportation Committee is seeking opportunities to consult
with groups of residents. The Committee hopes to launch a survey on the JBNA
website by the end of January. Please contact Marg if you are interested in
convening a small gathering. Marg.jbna@shaw.ca

Development Proposals In Process:
(Details: City Planning @250-361-0523 or City’s Develop Tracker) Ogden Point
MasterPlan; 71-75 Montreal; 121 Menzies; 350 Sylvia Street; 672 Niagara; 425
Oswego; 224 Superior; 430 Parry, 520 Menzies-Embassy; 229 Government; and
63 Boyd Street; 415-435 Michigan.
Next JBNA General Meeting: 7:00 pm, February 14th, 2018, 234 Menzies (New
Horizons)

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The January 10 JBNA General Meeting will be an opportunity (one of final) to
speak to the CRD project team and ask questions regarding their intentions.
During the Q/A period with both CRD and City staff present, you be able to
express your views on the project and tell the CRD project team and the City
your opinion regarding the project.
The CRD is committed to mitigating impacts, including road use. In addition
to excavating part of Dallas Rd and part of the parkland, other streets such
as Niagara, Douglas, and even Oswego will be affected as the project
proceeds. Traffic patterns may change and secondary streets may also bear
more traffic.
To ensure that the CRD leaves the area in its existing or better condition,
the CRD may enhance road surfaces, boulevard curbing and landscaping. In
Esquimalt, specific roadways will receive traffic calming amenities such as
road and sidewalk improvements.
The CRD Project team has informed us that they will take direction from the
Municipality.

NOTE: Meeting Venue: 234 Menzies – (New Horizons)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Monthly Meeting Agenda
6:30pm CRD project team poster and information stations
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Wednesday, January 10th, 2018
234 Menzies


Agenda

1. Welcome & Announcements

2. Approval of Agenda


3. Correspondence/Announcements
· Circulating Correspondence file

4. Minutes of December 13th, 2017, meeting

5. The Wastewater project and our streets: Dallas, Douglas, Niagara,
• CRD Wastewater Conveyance project
o Dave Clancy, Project Director

• Steps going forward: Marg Gardiner, JBNA

6. Community Announcements/Concerns:
• Window Wanderland – Terry Loeppky
• ? ?

7. Adjournment

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JAMES BAY NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION
MINUTES – General Meeting December 13th, 2017

1. Welcome 7:00 pm; 45 in attendance
Marg Gardiner: meeting chair; Laura Neil: recorded minutes

2. Approval of Agenda as amended: m/s/c

3. Correspondence and Announcements:
Correspondence accepted as circulated m/s/c
Marg explained the difference between CoV presentation and the January CRD
wastewater presentation.
Thank you to Thrifty Foods for their generous donation of cookies, cakes, and
grapes for our December meeting.
Wayne Shillington made a presentation of the current status of our General
Meeting location, at 234 Menzies Street, occupied by New Horizons. He also
provided a timeline of events and what has been determined by the city as to
our access to the building. JBNA will have accesses to the building for the
monthly meetings. New Horizons will not provide staff or audio/visual
equipment or microphones as equipment is owned by New Horizons, not the city.
A commissionaire will be provided by the City for security and opening and
closing of the building.

4. Minutes of November 8, 2017 general meeting: m/s/c as distributed

5. CALUC: 672 Niagara – Niagara Mews: REZ 00609 Richard Iredale,
Iredale Group

Marg Gardiner reported on the project from September, 2016 to November, 2017.
Niagara Mews was considered at a JBNA Development Review Committee (DRC) on
September 19, 2016 and at the October 12, 2016 CALUC community meeting.
Comments were forwarded to the City on October 21st, 2016.

A second proposal, somewhat different from the one presented at the October
meeting, was submitted to the city. In November, 2017, JBNA was advised of a
third proposal, which we considered to be significantly different from the
first proposal. On November 14, 2017, JBNA wrote to the city, requesting
that the proposal come back to the committee for review. Wayne Shillington
reported on the DRC meeting held November 22, 2017 attended by Trevor Moat,
Marg Gardiner, Wayne Shillington, and Janice Mayfield and proponent, Richard
Iredale.

Key Issue: PARKING
• 3 parking spaces are proposed in the current plan as opposed to 4
included in the 2016 plan. Current plan includes 2 garages for 2 of the
vehicles (which adds more pavement to the development) and 1 parking space
off Violet Lane.
• Builder says the City will not allow him to have a fourth spot as
initially planned towards the south of the lane entrance.
• This house conversion, while not currently intended as for strata, is
being built to allow strata without major renovation.
• There is no rental covenant on the is property (unencumbered) and
therefore should be following the parking guidelines for condos/multi-family,
however it was clarified that different parking ratios are applicable to
house conversion as opposed to new rental.
• There is to be bike parking and intends to purchase car share
membership for each of the 4 units.
• Developer is willing to share communication about reducing the
parking to 3 that he received from the City (not received as of December 13).
• JBNA board requests that the Developer follow Schedule C in James Bay.

Key Issue: AESTHETICS
The schematic shows a significant stone wall at the south of the development.
Suggestions had been made to soften it by breaking it up through side
treatment and/or plantings.

COMMUNITY MEETING PRESENTATION:
Richard Iredale described the proposal with the assistance of several
schematics. The existing house would be lifted 4 ft permitting the building
of a new lower floor. With an addition to the north side, 4 rental units
would be created. Originally made application to the city as a development
permit however current city planner requires a rezoning of the property. It
was the floor area ratio that changed the application from a DP to rezoning.
3 parking stalls will be provided as required by CoV. The builder has
offered to purchase car sharing memberships for the purchasers and will
provided 6 parking for bikes.

Questions/comments:
Q/A all those who live within 100m of 672 Niagara
Q: Feels a larger structure than proposed in Oct 2016. Questions about the
difference between the two proposals with regard to height at rear (north)
end of building.

A: Height is as originally proposed. Structure addition on north side is
higher than first proposed and is 10.31m. Current structure 9.3m

C: feels originally proposal received positive reviews but the new proposal
has not been a readily accepted. Feels it is higher and denser than what was
originally shown – feels building is “heavy”. Greater shading of apartments
to the east.

C: Parking is a huge concern thinks 4 parking stalls should be allowed.

Q: Are any units wheelchair accessible?
A: Two lower units will be wheelchair accessible.

C: Supportive higher of density, alternate transportation, feels the number
of parking spots would have been appropriate for the proposal. Feels the
city’s demands don’t make sense.

C: Thinks it is odd to reduce parking spaces when developer is prepared to
provide 4 (1 per unit), 2016 proposal is more attractive than current
proposal.

Q: The 2016 was outlined as a rental. The new proposal indicates it is
strata as per the city website. Will it be rental? The 1.8 parking
indicates the units will be rental. Will you impose a covenant on the
property that it will remain rental? Yes or no?

No answer

C: Clarify that the parking requirements are not for rental, but the 1.8
parking comes about due to the conversion of a house conversion to a multi
units.

C: Concern that the city doesn’t take into consideration affordable housing.
What will be the rate of the rental units or sale units?

A: Wants to rent, but can’t guarantee what future owners will do. Won’t be
placing a covenant on building. Plan to rent. Rents will be market rents.

C: Likes design, unfortunate the city has demanded parking stalls be garages
and one surface. At the end of the day the cars will sit outside of the
garages not inside of them.

6. Expectations and the City of Victoria role in the Wastewater
Conveyance project
Brad Dellebuur, Ass’t Director Transportation, City of Victoria

Mr. Dellebuur spoke about changes to Clover Point, the public realm and the
Forcemain/cycle Track from Clover Point to Pilot St along Dallas Rd. Council
has instructed City staff to get JBNA feedback on traffic areas of
Dallas at Douglas Dallas at Government
Dallas at Menzies
Dallas at Oswego Dallas at St. Lawrence
Dallas at Niagara

The CRD Project team will make a presentation of the 50% design and alignment
of the cycle track and alignment of Clover point Forcemain in January 2018.
City representatives will also be in attendance.

Feb 2018 CRD Project Team to present 50% design to the CoV Council –
presentation will reflect input received from the community associations in
January 2018

March 2018 – the public realm improvement, cycle track design and alignment,
exterior of the Clover Pint pump station building and Clover Forcemain
alignments is subject to CoV approval in accordance with the criteria set out
in the CoV licenses.

April 2018 CRD provides a public engagement plan to CoV Director of
Engineering.


Questions/comments:
Q/A for JB residents

C: JBNA is meeting with the CRD Project Team – this is an opportunity to
deal with the Douglas – Beacon Hill – Dallas Rd triangle and take it back
into the public realm as discussed with the CoV more than 15 years ago.
A: Some of this discussion goes back to 1990 and will depend on the
excavation and how pipes are being placed. This will be considered as a
budget item by Council.

Q : Will it take Dallas Rd out of access for a period of time and how long
will that be
A: CoV asking the CRD Project Team, will depend on how they will place the
pipe which is a 1.5m wide – details will start to be fleshed out when
alignment is finally determined and type of excavation to be done.

Q: St Lawrence/Dallas Rd – is city arborist going to be involved as there
are heritage trees along Niagara Street at Dallas Road, and what about the
sidewalks? Along Dallas Rd, east of the Harrison Yacht pond is the last of
the native grass meadows. How will that be protected, given its significance?
Will parks will be involved?

Q: Is route along Dallas cast in stone? Wondered if Niagara St was ever
considered?
A: CRD will answer that question about Dallas Road route, but City has not
seen anything to indicate it won’t be placed along Dallas.
A: Chair notes that CRD reports that Dallas Road is do-able.

Q: How is pipe going to be pulled?
A: That is a question for CRD. You will get answers from CRD at January 10,
2018 meeting

Q: Cycle Track what does that mean?
A: There will be a separated bike lane along Dallas Road

Q: Can consideration be given to one way streets during construction
A: Consideration can be given. City will have to assess when construction
route and time is determined by CRD.

C: Want improvements to sidewalks on south side of Niagara between Menzies
and Dallas.

Q: Will any private property be affected by construction
A: The pipe will be in the public right of way

Q: I live on Dallas Road and have a disabled person in home and need access
to our vehicle and to the sidewalks. How will access be addressed for
personal vehicle.
A: We will look at that when we know details of Dallas Road plans.

C: JBNA has heard of the importance of angle parking on Dallas Rd as city
amenity. Will this be eliminated due to bike lane?
A: There are some choices to be made. Angle parking vs cycle track. That
will be up to the community to identify preferences at the January 10 meeting.

Q: What the interface of cycle vis a vis vehicles and pedestrians.
A: Plan is for separated cycle path, roadway for vehicles, and pedestrian
routes.

C: Pedestrian walk ways need to be of same width as bike lanes

Q: I have a serious concern about odour from project – will not be current
acceptable standard.
A: Not something I can address. Raise issue with CRD in January.
C: Chair clarified that CRD team reported that there is no intention
to measure OU at the site boundary. Only H2S to be measured and JBNA asked
what levels of H2S were to be considered acceptable by CRD

Q: Will Dallas and Niagara be impaired for traffic at the same time?
A: Still waiting for confirmed construction timeframe and will consider
what will be a tolerable level for the area. Will be working with the CRD
project team timeline for Dallas and Niagara to determine how to sequence the
work.

Q: Why is bike lane on Dallas why not Simcoe, Niagara or Superior?
A: Because 1000’s of people use Dallas Rd and would like to cycle along
safely along Dallas Rd similarly walk or use scooter on pedestrian path ways.
Cyclists are as entitled as pedestrians and those in vehicles to enjoy Dallas
Rd.

Q: Is the city getting compensated for the investment the city if make for
the all the discussion/design the city staff have had to conduct in
preparation of this pipeline work.
A: Anything outside of the trench work and remediating of the road way by the
CRD will be borne by the city.

Q: Concerned about width of 1.8m sidewalk on seawall area. A lot of people
find it difficult to transit with number of people that use the sidewalks,
especially when there are cruise ships in port. Concerned about end of a
bicycle lane at Dock St. Will the end of the sidewalk/bike track be
congested with bikes, pedestrians, and cruise ship visitors? How can this be
addressed? What about talking to GVHA.
A: CoV has sat down with GVHA about looking at this area.

C: Just a thought – if you bury electricity along Dallas Rd I would be
supportive of that. GVHA shore power for cruise ships if working on a 30 yr.
master plan for OP then wire should be buried. Also encourage charging
stations for vehicles.

C: Difficult to cross Dallas Road as no crosswalk between Douglas and
Menzies Streets. Additional crosswalks at Government would help slow traffic
flow. Supportive of bike lane on Dallas Rd. Does not feel safe on roadway
especially when cruise ship season and number of buses that transit road.

C: City needs to address the impact the cruise ship industry has had on the
James Bay area, this didn’t happen 10 – 20 years ago and has had a huge
impact on our roadways which does not lend itself to all forms of traffic,
buses, cars, bikes, etc. Our roads were never built to accommodate the
traffic we experience as a result.

7. Community Concerns:
No time for questions

8. Adjournment: 9:10 pm