Council’s most consequential discussion was the proposed five-unit travel accommodation at 7054 Brentwood Drive. Neighbours objected to the building’s height, narrow setbacks, rooftop gathering area, parking and potential effects on sunlight and privacy; council did not approve the permit and instead directed staff to work with the applicant on options to remove the rooftop deck and return with any changes. Council also advanced a plan to allow regulated short-term rentals, including a two-year review, and adopted a framework distinguishing routine capital maintenance from higher-risk strategic projects. A proposed question on the municipal ballot about choosing a Capital Regional District director failed to get the required support.
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3.1 Agenda of the June 15, 2026 Regular Council Meeting
Council amended the agenda to consider Councillor King’s notice of motion about 7054 Brentwood Drive alongside the development permit hearing. The amended agenda was approved.
Agreement
Council agreed to hear the 7054 Brentwood motion with the related permit item.
Routine: approve the meeting agenda, with the notice about 7054 Brentwood Drive moved to be considered alongside that application.
Official wording: That the agenda of the June 15, 2026 Regular Council meeting be approved as amended by moving item #16.3 to be considered alongside with item #10.1.1.
10.1.1 7054 Brentwood Drive – Development Permit (Travel Accommodation)
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The proposal is for a three-storey, five-unit travel accommodation building on a commercially zoned waterfront lot. It needs several variances, including reduced side setbacks and a height increase; the applicant said the revised roof plan removed the pool, hot tub, kitchen and pergola, leaving seating, yoga and reading areas. Neighbours argued that the building would still be too tall and close to homes, affecting sunlight, privacy and neighbourhood character; they also raised concerns about parking, noise, heat pumps, marina access and rooftop gatherings. The applicant defended the project as a smaller, managed use of a long-standing commercial property and said six parking stalls meet the bylaw requirement. Council did not decide the permit. It passed a motion directing staff to work with the applicant on options to eliminate the rooftop amenity area and bring any design changes back before the permit is issued.
Agreement
The revised rooftop plan removed several features from the earlier proposal.
Council recognized that the lot’s shape and commercial-zone rules create challenges for development.
Any changes to the design are to return to council for consideration.
Disagreement
Several nearby residents said the proposed height and side-yard setbacks would harm sunlight, privacy and the residential setting; the applicant argued the building’s effects would be limited and that the surrounding residential zone permits larger building forms.
Residents questioned whether six parking spaces could serve the accommodation and marina uses; staff confirmed the proposed stalls meet the zoning requirement.
Some residents wanted the rooftop deck removed because of noise and privacy concerns; the applicant said it would be a modest deck for guests of the upper unit.
Ask staff to work with the applicant on ways to remove the proposed rooftop amenity area and report those options back to Council, with any resulting design changes brought to Council before the permit is issued. The aim is to reduce possible privacy, noise, and neighbourhood-fit impacts on nearby homes.
Official wording: WHEREAS Council is considering Development Permit PL0001702 for 7054 Brentwood Drive; and
WHEREAS concerns have been raised by neighbouring residents regarding the proposed rooftop amenity area;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to work with the applicant and report back to Council on options to eliminate the proposed rooftop amenity area in order to lessen potential privacy, noise, and neighbourhood compatibility impacts on surrounding residential properties.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT any resulting design modifications be presented to Council for consideration prior to issuance of the Development Permit.
The application would allow two self-contained food trucks to operate seasonally, May through October, on an existing gravel area at Gobind Farms. The trucks would sell food and drinks that make use of farm products. Staff said there would be no permanent plumbing or site fill, and recommended conditions covering hours, waste, restoration and compliance. The permit depends on approval from the Agricultural Land Commission.
Agreement
Council members described the food trucks as a limited, seasonal addition supporting an established farm business.
The permit will require Agricultural Land Commission approval before it can be issued.
Issue the temporary-use permit for the proposed non-farm use at 6929 Veyaness Road only if the Agricultural Land Commission approves it, and send the application and Council’s motion to that Commission.
Official wording: 1. That the Temporary Use Permit application PL001899 for 6929 Veyaness be issued subject to Agricultural Land Commission approval.
2. That the application and Council motion be referred to the Agricultural Land Commission.
Council endorsed the Committee of the Whole direction to receive the engagement report and continue refining the draft Development Permit Area design guidelines. Staff said Advisory Planning Commission comments would be brought back with the draft bylaws, expected for council consideration in a future meeting.
Agreement
Council supported continuing work on the draft guidelines and receiving Advisory Planning Commission input.
Staff said overlapping permit areas and how to manage competing guidelines would be addressed in further work.
Receive the public-engagement report on the design-guideline updates, have staff refine the draft guidelines and bring the bylaw to a future meeting for its first two readings, and encourage staff to include assessments of trade-offs or policy conflicts with applications that come to Council.
Official wording: 1. That the Development Permit Areas (DPA) Design Guidelines Update - What We Heard Report be received for information.
2. That staff refine the draft DPA Design Guidelines and introduce the draft bylaw for 1st and 2nd reading at a future Council meeting.
3. That staff are encouraged to prepare trade off and conflict assessments for proposals with overlapping policies and include that assessment with applications that come to Council for consideration.
Delay the decision on the zoning-bylaw motion until after the Advisory Planning Commission has considered the draft bylaw.
Official wording: That consideration of the motion be deferred to a future Council meeting, once the Draft Zoning Bylaw has been considered by the Advisory Planning Commission.
12.2.1.1.1 Victoria International Airport Accessibility
Council agreed to contact the Victoria Airport Authority about accessibility concerns raised by the Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee. The discussion cited concerns about the route from accessible parking and whether a wheelchair user could turn around in an accessible hotel room.
Agreement
Council supported sending the airport authority an accessibility letter.
Have the District contact the Victoria Airport Authority about the accessibility concerns raised by the Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee.
Official wording: That the District of Central Saanich communicate with the Victoria Airport Authority regarding accessibility concerns raised by the Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee.
Council supported an information campaign for local businesses during Accessible Parking Awareness Month in November. The discussion favoured sharing guidance through district channels and highlighting good practices.
Agreement
Council supported promoting accessible-parking practices to businesses.
Have District staff run a November information campaign for local businesses on good practices for accessible parking.
Official wording: That during Accessible Parking Awareness Month in November, District of Central Saanich staff undertake an information campaign directed to the business community regarding best practices for accessible parking.
The application seeks to expand an existing accessory dwelling unit from 90 to 122 square metres by converting storage space and adding an enclosed staircase. Staff described the change as minor and intended to improve accessibility for a family member. Council scheduled an Opportunity to Be Heard at a future meeting.
Agreement
Council supported giving affected people an opportunity to comment before deciding on the variance.
Schedule a future public opportunity for people to speak to the proposed variance at 8055 Thomson Place.
Official wording: That Development Variance Permit application PL001935 for 8055 Thomson Place be scheduled for an Opportunity to be Heard regarding the proposed variance at a future Council meeting.
Council supported closing municipal operations to the public on June 18 from noon to 4:30 p.m. so staff can discuss the first employee engagement survey and identify next steps for an action plan.
Close municipal operations to the public from noon to 4:30 p.m. on June 18 so staff can meet to discuss the employee survey results and plan next steps.
Official wording: Council support closing Municipal operations to the public on Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to allow all staff to participate in an employee engagement session to discuss the results of the District’s first employee engagement survey and identify the next steps to building an action plan based on the feedback received through the survey.
Council adopted a framework separating routine capital—such as road resurfacing and water-main replacement—from strategic projects that add or expand services or carry greater risk. Staff said routine work could be delivered within approved plans, while strategic projects would have clearer council decision points and stronger oversight. One councillor questioned whether greater delegation to staff would weaken elected oversight; staff clarified that the framework was intended to reserve more oversight for strategic, higher-risk work. Council approved the framework and directed updates to the sustainable purchasing policy and delegation bylaw review.
Agreement
Council supported clearer roles and decision points for capital projects.
Staff will use the framework to guide capital planning and return with policy updates.
Disagreement
A councillor opposed any direction that might increase staff delegation, arguing that political and community involvement is an essential part of governance; other council members supported the framework as a way to focus oversight on higher-risk projects.
Adopt a framework to guide how the District plans, governs, buys, and engages the public on capital projects; have staff use it in future planning and project approvals, update the sustainable-purchasing policy to align with it and bring that update back to Council, and include needed changes in the already-planned delegation-bylaw update.
Official wording: 1. Adopt the Routine and Strategic Capital Framework (Appendix A) as the District’s guiding framework for capital planning, governance, procurement, and capital works public engagement, direct staff to use the framework to inform future capital planning, project approvals, and related policy modernization work.
2. Direct staff to update the 04 FIN Sustainable Purchasing Policy 2017, and return it to Council for approval to align with the adopted framework.
3. Review and include necessary updates in the previously directed Delegation Bylaw update.
Staff proposed allowing short-term rentals in a host’s primary home or a legally established secondary suite or accessory dwelling unit, with business licensing and district enforcement. Agricultural Land Reserve rules would continue to apply. Council first directed staff to remove short-term-rental references from the Official Community Plan and allow the use across residential zones, then separately referred the draft rules to advisory committees and directed staff to prepare related licensing and enforcement bylaw changes. Council also discussed reviewing the system after two years, including licence numbers, complaints and housing vacancy trends. The Advisory Planning Commission chair had asked during public questions that the item be considered promptly.
Agreement
Council supported allowing short-term rentals under a regulated approach and using business licences to track operators.
Members supported seeking advice from advisory bodies and preparing related bylaw changes.
Council discussed a two-year review of the program and its effects.
Disagreement
A councillor argued the district should largely leave regulation to the province, while others favoured local licensing and enforcement to address parking, noise and other complaints.
Council discussed whether the Official Community Plan should explicitly support short-term rentals or be silent on them; the adopted direction was to remove the existing references.
Direct staff to remove short-term-rental references from the Official Community Plan and allow short-term rentals in residential zones, develop a business-licence system to track them, and report back with a review after two years.
Official wording: 1. That staff be directed to remove references to Short-Term Rentals from the Official Community Plan bylaw and add Short-Term Rentals as a permitted use across all residential properties in the Zoning bylaw;
2. That staff bring forward a business license system to track Short-Term Rentals; and
3. That staff bring back a report and review after two years of implementation.
Send the proposed Official Community Plan and zoning changes that would allow short-term rentals to the Advisory Planning Committee and Peninsula and Area Agricultural Commission for input. Have staff prepare related changes to the business-licence, ticketing, bylaw-enforcement, and fees bylaws to bring to Council at the same time as those planning changes.
Official wording: 1. That the draft Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment and Zoning Bylaw amendment to permit Short-Term Rentals (STR) be referred to the Advisory Planning Committee (APC) and the Peninsula and Area Agricultural Commission (PAAC) for their input.
2. That staff introduce bylaw amendments to the Business License Bylaw, Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw, Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, Fees and Charges Bylaw for Council’s consideration concurrent with the introduction of OCP and Zoning Bylaw amendments.
Council awarded detailed design work for Phase 2 of the Mount Newton Multi Use Path to McElhanney Ltd. for $216,898, with the intent that the firm continue as contract administrator during construction.
Hire McElhanney Ltd. to design phase 2 of the Mt Newton Multi Use Path for $216,898, with the intention that the firm also administer the contract during construction.
Official wording: That the detailed design services for phase 2 of the Mt Newton Multi Use Path be awarded to McElhanney Ltd., at a cost of $216,898 with the intent to continue with the project as the Contract Administrator through the construction stage.
Council considered a non-binding ballot question about which elected councillor should be put forward as a Capital Regional District director. Members raised questions about how the result would guide council’s appointment and whether the process would improve representation. A motion to defer the item failed on a tie, and the bylaw readings were defeated.
Agreement
The proposed ballot response would be advisory only; council would retain the appointment decision.
Disagreement
Some councillors favoured exploring a public indication of preference; others questioned the process and preferred council to select its representative directly.
The amendment continues the heat-pump financing program for another participating homeowner. Council gave the bylaw its first, second and third readings.
Give the amendment to the local financing bylaw for heating-system retrofits its first, second, and third readings.
Official wording: 1. That Central Saanich Financing for Heating System Retrofits Local Area Service Bylaw Amendment No.19, 2272, 2026, be introduced and given first and second reading.
2. That Bylaw 2272 be read a third time.
16.1 Notice of Motion Submitted by Councillor King - June 8, 2026
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Councillor King’s motion sought continued district administrative support for the Peninsula and Area Agricultural Commission through December 31, 2026, with resources shifted away from the district’s twice-yearly agricultural breakfast or roundtable events. Council agreed to consider it that evening, but then deferred the decision so Councillor Thompson and the Chief Administrative Officer could speak with the commission about options. A Brentwood Bay resident had urged council during public questions to keep supporting the commission.
Agreement
Council agreed more discussion with the commission was needed before deciding how its administrative support should continue.
Disagreement
A resident and the motion’s sponsor supported continuing district support; council members raised the need to explore options and the participation of other municipalities.
Routine: bring Councillor King’s notice about administrative support for the Peninsula and Area Agricultural Commission forward for consideration at this meeting.
Official wording: That the notice of motion be considered at tonight's meeting.
Delay the decision until Councillor Thompson and the Chief Administrative Officer have spoken with the Peninsula and Area Agricultural Commission about possible next steps.
Official wording: That consideration of the notice of motion be deferred until Councillor Thompson and the Chief Administrative Officer speak with the Peninsula and Area Agricultural Commission regarding options for moving forward.
16.2 Notice of Motion Submitted by Councillor Riddell - June 9, 2026
Council supported a resolution asking the Union of British Columbia Municipalities to urge the province to address barriers to team-based primary care. The motion cites the need for sustainable funding and operating models that support doctors, nurses and other health professionals working together.
Agreement
Council supported advocating for province-wide conditions that make team-based primary care sustainable.
Ask the Union of BC Municipalities to call on the Province to address barriers to team-based primary care by creating sustainable funding, governance, and operating models that support wider access to these care teams and keep them viable over the long term.
Official wording: WHEREAS team-based primary care is widely recognized as an evidence-based approach that improves patient access, continuity and comprehensiveness of care, and health outcomes, while increasing clinic capacity and improving the efficiency of primary care delivery;
AND WHEREAS the Province has identified team-based primary care as central to British Columbia’s primary care strategy, but widespread implementation continues to be hampered by systemic barriers, including physician-focused funding structures, limited funding for nurses and allied health professionals, lack of local flexibility to recruit and manage interdisciplinary teams, and inadequate operational and infrastructure funding;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that UBCM call on the Province of British Columbia to address systemic barriers impacting patient access to team-based primary care by developing sustainable funding, governance, and operational models that enable the widespread implementation and long-term sustainability of team-based primary care in British Columbia.
Hold a closed meeting to discuss two matters relating to labour or other employee relations.
Official wording: That Council convene a closed meeting pursuant to the following subsections of the Community Charter:
90(1) A part of a council meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following:
(c) labour relations or other employee relations. (2 items)
The official motions list records an adjournment, but the transcript ends after council voted to close the meeting and does not capture an adjournment.
UnclearItem 19
Routine: adjourn the meeting at 10:39 p.m.
Official wording: On motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:39 p.m.
Decisions
Official · from the minutes
All 29 decisions from the minutes appear under the agenda items above.