7(a)(i) Funding of 2026 Legal, Investigation and Employment-Related Expenditures
Some legal, investigation and employment-related expenses are expected to exceed their approved budget amounts. Staff proposes using the District’s Financial Stabilization Reserve to cover up to $210,000. The reserve is a fund set aside to help manage financial pressures.
Staff recommend: Staff recommends authorizing up to $210,000 from the Financial Stabilization Reserve to cover the excess 2026 expenses.
Written submissions accepted
9(a) Application to Present to Council regarding key findings from the assessment of Pavelic Park and the influence of climate-induced drought on eight (8) parks in North Saanich: An analysis of soils at permanent wilting point
Friends of North Saanich Parks has asked to present findings about Pavelic Park and how drought affects soils in eight North Saanich parks. The agenda does not include the presentation itself; if approved, it would be scheduled for a later regular meeting.
Staff recommend: The agenda leaves the action as “[approve/receive]”; if approved, it recommends scheduling the presentation at the next available regular meeting.
Written submissions accepted
9(b) Correspondence dated September 21, 2026, regarding derelict boats in Tsehum Harbour
A letter raises concerns about derelict boats in Tsehum Harbour and asks Council to consider the issue.
Staff recommend: Staff recommends receiving the correspondence and directing staff accordingly, without specifying what action to take.
Written submissions accepted
9(c) Correspondence dated September 25, 2026, regarding a request for contracted services expense
A letter asks Council to consider a request involving an expense for contracted services; the agenda gives no further details about the request.
Staff recommend: The motion text does not clearly state an action on the correspondence and ends with a direction to staff.
Written submissions accepted
9(d) Correspondence dated September 25, 2026, regarding growing floating encampments off Nymph Point Park
A letter raises concern about floating encampments growing offshore from Nymph Point Park.
Staff recommend: Staff recommends receiving the correspondence and directing staff accordingly, without specifying what action to take.
Written submissions accepted
9(e) Correspondence dated September 28, 2026, regarding a Funding Gap for the Mobile Youth Services Team (MYST) Program
Pacific Centre Family Services Association says its Mobile Youth Services Team program has a funding gap. The agenda does not state the size of the gap or request a specific amount from the District.
Staff recommend: Staff recommends receiving the correspondence and directing staff accordingly, without specifying what action to take.
Written submissions accepted
9(f) Correspondence dated July 31, 2026, received by Corporate Services September 29, 2026, regarding a request for a comprehensive roadway and infrastructure review
Residents of McMicken Road, Bayfield North Road and Bayfield Road are asking for a broad review of road and infrastructure conditions in their area.
Staff recommend: Staff recommends receiving the correspondence and directing staff accordingly, without specifying what action to take.
Written submissions accepted
9(g) Correspondence dated September 28, 2026, regarding equestrian and pedestrian safety on Munro, Wilson, and John Roads
A letter raises safety concerns for people walking and riding horses on Munro, Wilson and John Roads.
Staff recommend: The motion text does not clearly state an action on the correspondence and ends with a direction to staff.
Written submissions accepted
10(a) Correspondence dated September 28, 2026, from the Ministry of Forests, regarding UBCM Convention follow-up.
The Ministry of Forests has sent follow-up correspondence about the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Convention. The agenda does not describe the letter’s specific contents.
Staff recommend: Staff recommends receiving the correspondence for Council’s information.
Written submissions accepted
11(a) Voting Record re: Suspension of the District's Advisory Committees
Council is scheduled to report the voting record for its earlier decision to suspend meetings of the Community Planning Advisory Committee, Agricultural Food Security Advisory Committee and Healthy Living Advisory Committee while it awaits a legal opinion and reviews committee conduct. The background says the original in-camera vote was 4–3. The committees’ future meetings are not being decided by this agenda item.
Written submissions accepted