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2026 07 07 Council Meeting

Town of View Royal · Tue, Jul 7, 2026 18:00 · View Royal Municipal Office - Council Chambers

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Council advanced several major policy changes, including home-business rules, waste collection for secondary and garden suites, and the draft Official Community Plan. The plan received first and second reading, with a change to its regional transportation statement, and will go to a public hearing on September 1. Council approved a variance for a large accessory building at 18 Fenton Road, but defeated a request to remove the minimum café floor-area requirement at 258 Helmcken Road. Council also approved a $500 sponsorship for the Songhees Nation’s Elders Lunch and asked staff to report on options for changing the Town’s contribution to regional arts funding; a separate proposal to shift funding toward a West Shore arts facility reserve was tabled pending that report.

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4.a.1 Report dated June 29, 2026 from the Community Planner — Amendments to Business Licence, Fees and Charges, Municipal Ticket Information, Sign and Zoning Bylaws

governance

Council received the report on a coordinated set of bylaw changes for home occupations. The related bylaws address business licensing, fees, ticketing, signs and zoning; the zoning changes still require a public hearing.

Agreement
  • Council received the report for information.
Carried 6 to 0Item 5.a.1

Routine: receive the staff report about changes to home occupation rules for information.

Official wording: THAT the report dated June 29, 2026 from the Community Planner titled “Amendments to Business Licence, Fees and Charges, Municipal Ticket Information, Sign and Zoning Bylaws” be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Lemon, seconded by Councillor Rogers.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

4.a.2 Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 952, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1174, 2026

governance

Council gave three readings to an amendment concerning home-occupation rules. The bylaw is one part of a coordinated set of changes to Town regulations for home businesses.

Agreement
  • The bylaw received first, second and third reading.
Carried 6 to 0Item 5.a.2

Give the proposed changes to the business-licensing rules for home occupations their first three readings.

Official wording: THAT Business Licence and Regulation Bylaw No. 952, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1174, 2026 be given first, second, and third reading.
Moved by Councillor Lemon, seconded by Councillor Rogers.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

4.a.3 Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1175, 2026

budget finance

Council gave three readings to the fees and charges amendment connected to changes to home-occupation rules.

Agreement
  • The bylaw received first, second and third reading.
Carried 6 to 0Item 5.a.3

Give the proposed fee changes related to home occupations their first three readings.

Official wording: THAT Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1175, 2026 be given first, second and third reading.
Moved by Councillor Lemon, seconded by Councillor Rogers.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

4.a.4 Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 1176, 2026

governance

Council gave three readings to changes to the municipal ticket bylaw related to home-occupation rules.

Agreement
  • The bylaw received first, second and third reading.
Carried 6 to 0Item 5.a.4

Give the proposed ticketing-rule changes related to home occupations their first three readings.

Official wording: THAT Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 1176, 2026 be given first, second and third reading.
Moved by Councillor Lemon, seconded by Councillor Rogers.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

4.a.5 Sign Bylaw No. 950, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 1177, 2026

governance

Council gave three readings to changes to the sign bylaw related to home-occupation rules.

Agreement
  • The bylaw received first, second and third reading.
Carried 6 to 0Item 5.a.5

Give the proposed sign-rule changes related to home occupations their first three readings.

Official wording: THAT Sign Bylaw No. 950, 2018, Amendment Bylaw No. 1177, 2026 be given first, second and third reading.
Moved by Councillor Lemon, seconded by Councillor Rogers.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

4.a.6 Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1178, 2026

zoning development

Council gave the zoning amendment first and second reading and scheduled a public hearing for July 21, 2026. The proposal is part of the home-occupation rule changes.

Agreement
  • Council advanced the bylaw to a public hearing.
  • The public hearing was scheduled for July 21, 2026.
Carried 6 to 0Item 5.a.6

Give the proposed zoning changes related to home occupations their first and second readings.

Official wording: THAT Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1178, 2026 be given first and second reading.
Moved by Councillor Lemon, seconded by Councillor Rogers.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance
Carried 6 to 0C-143-26Item 5.a.6

Schedule a public hearing on the proposed home occupation zoning changes for July 21, 2026.

Official wording: THAT a Public Hearing for Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1178, 2026 be scheduled for July 21, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Lemon, seconded by Councillor Rogers.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

4.b.1 Report dated June 12, 2026 from the Director of Engineering — Residential Garbage and Food Waste Bylaw Amendment for Secondary and Garden Suites and Wildlife Attractant Mitigation

utilities infrastructure

Council asked staff to investigate options for adding a general rule about wildlife attractants to an appropriate bylaw, and received the report for information. The report concerns waste service for secondary and garden suites as well as wildlife mitigation.

Agreement
  • Council directed staff to investigate a general wildlife-attractant provision.
  • Council received the report for information.
Carried 6 to 0C-144-26Item 5.b.1

Ask staff to look into adding a general rule to the appropriate bylaw about keeping wildlife attractants under control.

Official wording: THAT staff investigate options for incorporating a general provision addressing wildlife attractants into the appropriate bylaw.
Moved by Mayor Tobias, seconded by Councillor Brown.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance
Carried 6 to 0Item 5.b.1

Routine: receive the staff report about garbage and food-waste service for secondary and garden suites, and reducing wildlife attractants, for information.

Official wording: THAT the report dated June 12, 2026 from the Director of Engineering titled “Residential Garbage and Food Waste Bylaw Amendment for Secondary and Garden Suites and Wildlife Attractant Mitigation” be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Lemon, seconded by Councillor Brown.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

4.b.2 Collection and Disposal of Residential Garbage and Household Food Waste Bylaw No. 745, 2009, Amendment Bylaw No. 1179, 2026

utilities infrastructure

Council gave three readings to the amendment, which would add garbage and food-waste service for secondary and garden suites and improve wildlife-attractant controls.

Agreement
  • The bylaw received first, second and third reading.
Carried 6 to 0Item 5.b.2

Give the proposed changes to residential garbage and food-waste service for secondary and garden suites their first three readings.

Official wording: THAT Collection and Disposal of Residential Garbage and Household Food Waste Bylaw No. 745, 2009, Amendment Bylaw No. 1179, 2026 be given first, second, and third reading.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

4.c.1 Report dated June 29, 2026 from the Director of Development Services — Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1180, 2026

governance

Council received the report and presentation on the proposed Official Community Plan, the Town’s long-term policy guide for land use and other community priorities.

Agreement
  • Council received the report for information.
Carried 6 to 0Item 5.c.1

Routine: receive the staff report about the proposed Official Community Plan for information.

Official wording: THAT the report dated June 29, 2026 from the Director of Development Services titled “Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1180, 2026” be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Mattson, seconded by Councillor Rogers.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

4.c.2 Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1180, 2026

governance

Council gave the plan first reading, amended its regional context statement to add a point under multi-modal connectivity and mobility, then gave it first reading as amended and second reading. Council also considered it alongside the Town’s 2026–2030 Financial Plan and waste management plans. A public hearing was set for September 1, 2026.

Agreement
  • Council advanced the plan to second reading, with an amendment to the regional context statement.
  • The plan will be considered alongside the financial plan and waste management plans.
  • A public hearing was scheduled for September 1, 2026.
Carried 6 to 0Item 5.c.2

Give the proposed Official Community Plan its first reading.

Official wording: THAT Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1180, 2026 be given first reading.
Moved by Councillor Mattson, seconded by Councillor Rogers.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance
Carried 6 to 0C-145-26Item 5.c.2

Add a statement to the Plan saying that future growth should be planned using realistic expectations about when provincial, regional, and local transportation infrastructure will be delivered.

Official wording: THAT the “Regional Context Statement” in Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1180, 2026 be amended include a bullet under section “4.1 - Improve multi-modal connectivity and mobility” under “Summary of Policy Direction” to read: “Expects that future growth would be informed by realistic assumptions regarding the delivery of provincial, regional, and local transportation infrastructure.”
Moved by Councillor Rogers, seconded by Councillor Mattson.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance
Carried 6 to 0Item 5.c.2

Give the Official Community Plan, with the transportation-infrastructure statement added, its first reading.

Official wording: THAT the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1180, 2026 be given first reading as amended.
Moved by Councillor Mattson, seconded by Councillor Rogers.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance
Carried 6 to 0Item 5.c.2

Give the proposed Official Community Plan its second reading.

Official wording: THAT the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1180, 2026 be given second reading.
Moved by Councillor Mattson, seconded by Councillor Rogers.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance
Carried 6 to 0C-146-26Item 5.c.2

Consider the proposed Plan alongside the Town’s financial plan and any waste-management plans, as required by provincial law.

Official wording: THAT Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1180, 2026 be considered in conjunction with the Town's 2026-2030 Financial Plan and any Waste Management Plans pursuant to Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Rogers.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance
Carried 6 to 0C-147-26Item 5.c.2

Schedule a public hearing on the proposed Official Community Plan for September 1, 2026.

Official wording: THAT a Public Hearing for Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1180, 2026 be scheduled for September 1, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Mattson, seconded by Councillor Lemon.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

4.d.1 Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw No. 954, 2026

public safety

Council adopted the bylaw establishing the municipal fire and rescue service and regulating fire prevention, protection and control services.

Agreement
  • The bylaw was adopted.
Carried 6 to 0Item 5.d

Adopt the Town’s fire protection and life safety bylaw.

Official wording: THAT Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw No. 954, 2026 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Lemon, seconded by Councillor Brown.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

4.e.1 Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1054, 2026

budget finance

Council adopted the fees and charges amendment related to fire protection and life safety.

Agreement
  • The bylaw was adopted.
Carried 6 to 0Item 5.e

Adopt the approved amendment to the Town’s fees and charges bylaw.

Official wording: THAT Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1054, 2026 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Lemon, seconded by Councillor Brown.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

4.f.1 Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 1055, 2026

public safety

Council adopted the municipal ticket bylaw amendment related to fire protection and life safety.

Agreement
  • The bylaw was adopted.
Carried 6 to 0Item 5.f

Adopt the approved amendment to the Town’s municipal ticketing bylaw.

Official wording: THAT Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 1055, 2026 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Lemon, seconded by Councillor Brown.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

4.g.1 Addressing Bylaw No. 825, 2012, Amendment Bylaw No. 1170, 2026

governance

Council adopted an amendment to the addressing bylaw concerning how addresses are displayed.

Agreement
  • The bylaw was adopted.
Carried 6 to 0Item 5.g

Adopt the amendment to the Town’s addressing bylaw.

Official wording: THAT Addressing Bylaw No. 825, 2012, Amendment Bylaw No. 1170, 2026 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Lemon, seconded by Councillor Brown.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

6.a Mayor Marie-Térèse Little, Victoria Family Court and Youth Justice Committee (VFCYC), Chair, Re: VFCYC Annual Report, Vision, Mission, and Goals

community services

The agenda listed a presentation by the committee chair about the committee’s annual report, vision, mission and goals. The supplied minutes and motion list do not record presentation details or a Council decision on this item.

7.a.4.i Letter dated July 5, 2026 — Development Variance Permit for 18 Fenton Road

zoning development

Council received a letter about the proposed variance at 18 Fenton Road. The letter writers are not named here because they are private individuals.

Agreement
  • Council received the letter.
Carried 6 to 0Item 7.a.4.i

Routine: receive the residents’ letter about the proposed permit for 18 Fenton Road.

Official wording: THAT the letter dated July 5, 2026 from Corina Herrera and Ian McKinnon, Re: Development Variance Permit for 18 Fenton Road be received.
Moved by Councillor Lemon, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

7.a Development Variance Permit 2023-05 - 18 Fenton Road

zoning development

Council approved a variance for an accessory building. It allows a 9.8-metre minimum length or width instead of 7.5 metres, a front-yard location, floor area up to 567 square metres instead of 372, and accessory-building lot coverage up to 158 square metres instead of 60. If an arborist finds significant structural roots in the building footprint, the siting may be adjusted to protect trees on neighbouring properties, provided no further variances are needed.

Agreement
  • Council authorized the permit subject to the stated variances and tree-protection condition.
Carried 6 to 0C-148-26Item 7.a

Allow the proposed accessory building at 18 Fenton Road despite the listed size and front-yard zoning limits. If an arborist finds important roots where the building is planned, its location can be adjusted to protect neighbouring trees.

Official wording: THAT Development Variance Permit 2023-052 for 18 Fenton Road be issued to construct an accessory building in accordance with plans submitted to the Development Services Department on March 3, 2026, subject to the development meeting all of the Town’s Zoning Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances to: 1. increase the minimum length or width of an accessory building or structure from 7.5m to 9.8m; 2. permit the location of an accessory building or structure in the front yard; 3. increase the maximum permitted building floor area from 372m² to 567m²; and 4. increase the maximum lot coverage of all accessory buildings from 60m² to 158m²; AND THAT Development Variance Permit No. 2023-05 for 18 Fenton Road include the following condition: 1. if a certified arborist identifies significant structural roots within the proposed building footprint, the siting may be modified to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services to protect trees on abutting properties.
Moved by Councillor Lemon, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

7.b Rezoning 2026-01 - 241 Glenairlie Drive

zoning development

Council directed staff to prepare a zoning amendment for first, second and third reading. The proposal includes a $16,000 community amenity contribution, to be secured before final adoption, and a possible refund of up to $8,000 if Proposed Lot B is for a single-family home when a building permit is applied for.

Agreement
  • Council approved the staff recommendation to prepare the bylaw and set the contribution and refund terms.
Carried 5 to 1C-149-26Item 7.b

Have staff prepare a zoning-change bylaw for the proposed development at 241 Glenairlie Drive for three readings. The Town would secure a $16,000 community contribution before final adoption, and could refund the applicant up to $8,000 if Proposed Lot B is ultimately permitted for a single-family home.

Official wording: THAT the necessary bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014 to authorize the proposed development outlined in the staff report dated June 24, 2026, and titled “Rezoning 2026-01 - 241 Glenairlie Drive” be prepared for first, second and third reading; AND THAT a community amenity contribution be accepted in the amount of $16,000 in accordance with the Community Amenity Contributions Policy No. 6400-041, to be secured in the Community Amenity Reserve Fund prior to final adoption of the zoning bylaw amendment; AND FURTHER THAT the Town refunds the applicant up to $8,000 if the building permit application for Proposed Lot B as shown on the plans received by the Development Services Department on April 18, 2026 and attached to the staff report dated June 24, 2026, and titled “Rezoning 2026-01 – 241 Glenairlie Drive” is for a single-family dwelling at the time of building permit.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor Lemon.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance
Voted against: Ron Mattson

7.c Development Variance Permit Application No. 2026-03 for 258 Helmcken Road

zoning development

Council defeated the proposed variance that would have removed the requirement for at least 74 square metres of first-storey floor area to be used as a café. The minutes list the result but do not provide the debate or vote breakdown.

Disagreement
  • The requested variance was defeated; the supplied record does not identify individual positions or reasons.
Defeated 0 to 6Item 7.c

Authorize a permit change at 258 Helmcken Road so the first floor would not have to reserve at least 74 square metres for a café, while still meeting the other zoning requirements.

Official wording: THAT Council, after giving notice, consider the following motion: “THAT Council authorize the issuance of Development Variance Permit No. 2026-03 for 258 Helmcken Road, in accordance with plans submitted to the Development Services Department on June 10, 2026, subject to: a. Proposed development meeting all Town’s Zoning Bylaw requirements, except for the following variance: i. vary the condition of use by not requiring a minimum floor area of 74m² on the first storey to be allocated to a Café use.”

7.d Request for Decision - Build Communities Strong Fund

transportation

Council authorized staff to seek direct-delivery grant funding for the Bus Shelter Installation Program, Watkiss Way Community Park, and streetlights and crosswalks on Six Mile Road. Staff will also submit expressions of interest for Helmcken Road–Watkiss Way intersection improvements and replacement pumps at the Atkins pump station.

Agreement
  • Council approved the grant applications and expressions of interest for the five listed projects.
Carried 6 to 0C-150-26Item 7.d

Ask staff to apply for federal funding for bus shelters, Watkiss Way Community Park, and streetlights and a crosswalk on Six Mile Road. Staff would also send expressions of interest for future funding consideration for the Helmcken Road–Watkiss Way intersection and the Atkins Pump Station pump replacement.

Official wording: THAT staff pursue grant funding under the Government of Canada’s Build Communities Strong Fund (Direct Delivery Stream) for the following projects: i. Bus Shelter Installation Program (C-139); ii. Watkiss Way Community Park Development (C-122); iii. Six Mile Road Corridor Streetlight and Crosswalk Installation (C-018). AND THAT staff submit an expression of interest to the Government of Canada’s Build Communities Strong Fund for the future consideration of the following projects: iv. Intersection Improvements – Helmcken Rd at Watkiss Way (C-128); v. Atkins Pump Station Pump Replacement (C-030).
Moved by Councillor Mattson, seconded by Councillor Lemon.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

7.e Policy Review – Administration & Council Sections: Phase 1

governance

Council moved seven policies covering Town Hall security, Council Chambers, pamphlets and posters, flowers and cards, files, photocopier use and stationery from Council policy to administrative policy under the Chief Administrative Officer.

Agreement
  • Council approved the reclassification of the seven listed policies.
Carried 6 to 0C-151-26Item 7.e

Move responsibility for seven listed office-administration policies, including use of the Council Chambers, from Council to the Chief Administrative Officer.

Official wording: THAT the following Council policies be reclassified to administrative policies under the authority of the Chief Administrative Officer: • 0100-002 Stationary, use of; • 0100-003 Photocopier, use of; • 0100-004 Security, Town Hall; • 0100-005 Council Chambers, use of; • 0100-006 Pamphlets and Posters, display of; • 0100-017 Flowers and Cards; and • 0100-019 Files, Access to.
Moved by Councillor Mattson, seconded by Councillor Lemon.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

9.a Letter received June 19, 2026 from Chief Ron Sam, Songhees Nation, Re: Sponsorship Request for Island Elders Lunch on lək̓ʷəŋən Territory

community services

Council approved a $500 sponsorship for the Songhees Nation’s July 29, 2026 Elders Lunch, to be held on lək̓ʷəŋən Territory.

Agreement
  • Council approved the $500 sponsorship.
Carried 6 to 0C-152-26Item 9.a

Provide Songhees Nation with $500 toward its July 29 Elders Lunch on lək̓ʷəŋən Territory.

Official wording: THAT the Songhees Nation be provided with a $500 sponsorship in support of the July 29, 2026 Elders Lunch to be hosted on lək̓ʷəŋən Territory.
Moved by Councillor Mattson, seconded by Councillor Lemon.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

10.b Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors meeting held May 21, 2026

parks environment

Council received the society board’s May 21 meeting minutes.

Agreement
  • Council received the minutes.
Carried 6 to 0Item 10.b

Routine: receive the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society board minutes for information.

Official wording: THAT the minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors meeting held May 21, 2026 be received.
Moved by Councillor Mattson, seconded by Councillor Rogers.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

10.c Letter dated February 16, 2026 — 241 Glenairlie Drive - Rezoning Application

zoning development

Council received a letter about the rezoning application at 241 Glenairlie Drive. The letter writers are not named here because they are private individuals.

Agreement
  • Council received the letter.
Carried 6 to 0Item 10.c

Routine: receive the Fishers’ letter about the 241 Glenairlie Drive rezoning application.

Official wording: THAT the letter dated February 16, 2026 from Rod and Dee Fisher, Re: 241 Glenairlie Drive - Rezoning Application be received.
Moved by Councillor Mattson, seconded by Councillor Rogers.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

10.d Letter dated March 4, 2026 — 241 Glenairlie Drive - Rezoning and Subdivision Application

zoning development

Council received a letter about the rezoning and subdivision application at 241 Glenairlie Drive. The letter writers are not named here because they are private individuals.

Agreement
  • Council received the letter.
Carried 6 to 0Item 10.d

Routine: receive the Logues’ letter about the 241 Glenairlie Drive rezoning and subdivision application.

Official wording: THAT the letter dated March 4, 2026 from Terry and Ken Logue, Re: 241 Glenairlie Drive - Rezoning and Subdivision Application be received.
Moved by Councillor Mattson, seconded by Councillor Rogers.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

10.e Email dated March 6, 2026 — 241 Glenairlie Drive - Rezoning and Subdivision Application

zoning development

Council received an email about the rezoning and subdivision application at 241 Glenairlie Drive. The writers are not named here because they are private individuals.

Agreement
  • Council received the email.
Carried 6 to 0Item 10.e

Routine: receive the email about the 241 Glenairlie Drive rezoning and subdivision application.

Official wording: THAT the email dated March 6, 2026 from Tracey Pasqualotto and Jordan Troussedell, Re: 241 Glenairlie Drive - Rezoning and Subdivision Application be received.
Moved by Councillor Mattson, seconded by Councillor Rogers.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

10.f Email dated March 14, 2026 — 241 Glenairlie Drive – Rezoning and Subdivision Application

zoning development

Council received an email about the rezoning and subdivision application at 241 Glenairlie Drive. The writer is not named here because they are a private individual.

Agreement
  • Council received the email.
Carried 6 to 0Item 10.f

Routine: receive Nick Wood’s email about the 241 Glenairlie Drive rezoning and subdivision application.

Official wording: THAT the email dated March 14, 2026 from Nick Wood, Re: 241 Glenairlie Drive – Rezoning and Subdivision Application be received.
Moved by Councillor Mattson, seconded by Councillor Rogers.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

10.g Email dated June 17, 2026 — Erskine Lane

other

Council received an email about Erskine Lane. The writer is not named here because they are a private individual.

Agreement
  • Council received the email.
Carried 6 to 0Item 10.g

Routine: receive Christy Dyck’s email about Erskine Lane.

Official wording: THAT the email dated June 17, 2026 from Christy Dyck, Re: Erskine Lane be received.
Moved by Councillor Mattson, seconded by Councillor Rogers.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

10.h Email dated June 17, 2026 — Hotel/short term rental ban

housing

Council received an email concerning a hotel and short-term rental ban. The writer is not named here because they are a private individual.

Agreement
  • Council received the email.
Carried 6 to 0Item 10.h

Routine: receive Diane Fownes’s email about the hotel and short-term rental ban.

Official wording: THAT the email dated June 17, 2026 from Diane Fownes, Re: Hotel/Short Term Rental Ban be received.
Moved by Councillor Mattson, seconded by Councillor Rogers.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

10.j Letter received July 3, 2026 — Sewer Station Work on Glenairlie Drive

utilities infrastructure

Council received a letter concerning sewer station work on Glenairlie Drive. The letter writer is not named here because they are a private individual.

Agreement
  • Council received the letter.
Carried 6 to 0Item 10.j

Routine: receive Linda Pakos’s letter about sewer station work on Glenairlie Drive.

Official wording: THAT the letter received July 3, 2026 from Linda Pakos, Re: Sewer Station Work on Glenairlie Drive be received.
Moved by Councillor Mattson, seconded by Councillor Rogers.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

10.k Email dated March 11, 2026 — 241 Glenairlie Drive – Rezoning and Subdivision Application

zoning development

Council received an email about the rezoning and subdivision application at 241 Glenairlie Drive. The writer is not named here because they are a private individual.

Agreement
  • Council received the email.
Carried 6 to 0Item 10.k

Routine: receive James Lucas’s email about the 241 Glenairlie Drive rezoning and subdivision application.

Official wording: THAT the email dated March 11, 2026 from James Lucas, Re: 241 Glenairlie Drive – Rezoning and Subdivision Application be received.
Moved by Councillor Mattson, seconded by Councillor Rogers.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

11.a Letter dated June 30, 2026 from Mayor Kevin Murdoch, District of Oak Bay, Re: Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP) Funding

parks environment

Council directed the Mayor to write to the provincial Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions and local Members of the Legislative Assembly, advocating for continued Local Government Climate Action Program funding.

Agreement
  • Council approved the advocacy letter.
Carried 6 to 0C-153-26Item 11.a

Have the Mayor urge the provincial minister and local MLAs to continue funding the Local Government Climate Action Program.

Official wording: THAT the Mayor write to the Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions and local Members of the Legislative Assembly advocating for the continuation of funding for the Local Government Climate Action Program.
Moved by Councillor Rogers, seconded by Councillor Mattson.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

14.a.1 Capital Regional District Arts Funding - Councillor Mattson

budget finance

Council asked staff to report on the process, legal requirements and financial effects of changing or withdrawing View Royal’s participation in the Capital Regional District Arts and Culture Support Service. The report is also to cover precedents in other municipalities and whether a service review is needed.

Agreement
  • Council approved a staff report on the options and their implications.
Carried 5 to 1C-154-26Item 14.a.1

Ask staff to explain the steps, legal rules, and financial effects of changing or ending View Royal’s participation in the regional arts and culture service, including examples from other municipalities and whether a formal service review is needed.

Official wording: THAT staff report on the process, legal requirements, and financial implications of modifying or withdrawing the Town of View Royal's participation in the Capital Regional District Arts and Culture Support Service, including any precedents from other municipalities and whether a service review would be required.
Moved by Councillor Mattson, seconded by Councillor Rogers.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance
Voted against: Gery Lemon

14.a.2 Capital Regional District Arts Funding and Create a West Shore Arts and Culture Facility Reserve Fund - Councillor Rogers

budget finance

The proposal would reduce View Royal’s regional arts-service contribution and put the difference—about $70,000 a year and rising—toward a West Shore arts and culture facility reserve, with options for regional or municipal arrangements. Council tabled the motion until it receives the staff report on the Town’s participation in the regional service.

Agreement
  • Council agreed to defer consideration until the staff report is available.
Carried 6 to 0C-155-26Item 14.a.2

Hold this arts-funding proposal for a future meeting until staff report on the Town’s participation in the regional arts service. The proposal would reduce View Royal’s contribution level, set aside the resulting savings for a West Shore arts centre, and pursue one of two regional approaches to arts funding.

Official wording: THAT the following motion be tabled to a future Council meeting pending the receipt of the staff report regarding the Town’s participation in the Capital Regional District Arts and Culture Support Service: THAT Council: 1. Request a bylaw amendment to change View Royal’s participating area from Group 1 ($131,538 for 2026 or $25.98 per average assessment) to Group 2 (approx. $41,603 or $7.00 per average assessment) by 2027; 2. Once done, allocate the difference (about $70,000 per year and rising) each year in a reserve account dedicated towards a West Shore Arts and Culture Centre; and 3. a) Encourage all West Shore municipalities to become Group 2 members in the CRD Arts Service and create their own West Shore Arts Facility reserve account; OR b) Recommend the CRD create an Arts Programming Regional Service, similar to the recent regional service for arts facilities by 2027.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance

Other decisions

Official · from the minutes
Carried 6 to 0Item 2

Routine: amend the meeting agenda as described and approve it.

Official wording: THAT the agenda be amended to include item 7. a) 4. i) and 10. j) and k), and move item 6. immediately following item 3., and item 10. i) to 11 a); AND THAT the agenda be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor Rogers, seconded by Councillor Lemon.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance
Carried 6 to 0Item 10.a

Routine: adopt the minutes of the June 16 Council meeting.

Official wording: THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held June 16, 2026 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Mattson, seconded by Councillor Rogers.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance
Carried 6 to 0Item 17

Routine: end the meeting.

Official wording: THAT this meeting now adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Brown, seconded by Councillor MacKenzie.
Voted for: Alison MacKenzie, Don Brown, Gery Lemon, John Rogers, Ron Mattson, Sid Tobias inferred from attendance