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2026 09 22 Council Meeting

Town of View Royal · Tue, Sep 22, 2026 18:00 · View Royal Town Hall - Council Chambers

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Summary

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The agenda put three bylaws up for adoption, including a sanitary sewer rate amendment and a hotel tax exemption program, but the supplied material does not show what Council decided. Staff recommendations covered accessible playground equipment costing up to $300,000, a parks and trails plan costing up to $120,000, regional emergency support services, and an RCMP service fee agreement. Council was also scheduled to consider correspondence on traffic, youth bus passes and a hotel tax exemption, plus motions on sidewalks and stormwater guidelines. No transcript or minutes text was supplied, so discussion, votes, speakers and meeting times cannot be verified.

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What was discussed

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4(a) Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1181, 2026

zoning development

The agenda listed Bylaw No. 1181 for adoption. It would amend the zoning of 241 Glenairlie Drive. The supplied material does not show whether Council adopted it.

4(b) Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1182, 2026

utilities infrastructure

The agenda listed Bylaw No. 1182 for adoption. It would amend the Town's sanitary sewer rates. The supplied material does not show the rates or whether Council adopted the bylaw.

4(c) Hotel Investment Incentive Program Bylaw No. 1183, 2026

budget finance

The agenda listed Bylaw No. 1183, which would establish a hotel revitalization tax exemption program, for adoption. The supplied material does not show whether Council adopted it.

7(a) 2026 Community Satisfaction Survey - Final Report

governance

Staff recommended that Council receive Leger's final report on the 2026 community satisfaction survey. The survey findings and Council's response are not included in the supplied material.

7(b) Request for Decision - Accessible Playground Options

parks environment

Staff recommended awarding Habitat Systems Inc. up to $300,000, net of GST, to buy and install playground equipment under Option 1, subject to a successful amendment to the federal accessibility grant. Staff also recommended asking the grant provider to update the agreement to reflect the new equipment locations. The supplied material does not show Council's decision.

7(c) Award Contract for Parks and Trails Master Plan

parks environment

Staff recommended awarding Lanarc 2015 Ltd. the parks and trails master plan contract for up to $120,000 plus GST. The supplied material does not show Council's decision.

7(d) 2026 UBCM Emergency Social Services Grant Application Approval

public safety

Staff recommended that View Royal join a regional application for emergency support services equipment and training. The recommendation would authorize the City of Langford to apply for, receive and manage grant funding on behalf of Langford, Colwood and View Royal. The supplied material does not show Council's decision.

7(e) RCMP Service Fee Agreement

budget finance

Staff recommended an agreement with the Capital Regional District to authorize its RCMP service cost-recovery process. The agreement would allow reserves or accumulated surplus to offset the effect on property taxes. The supplied material does not show Council's decision.

9(a) Letter received September 9, 2026 from a member of the public, Re: Traffic Concerns on Atkins Road

transportation

Correspondence about traffic concerns on Atkins Road was listed for Council's consideration. The letter's details and any Council response are not included in the supplied material.

9(b) Email dated September 14, 2026 from Pacific Centre Family Services Association, Re: U-Pass Program

transportation

Correspondence from Pacific Centre Family Services Association about the U-Pass program was listed. Its contents and any Council response are not included in the supplied material.

9(c) Email dated September 15, 2026 from Pacific Centre Family Services Association, Re: Bus Passes for Youth

community services

Correspondence from Pacific Centre Family Services Association about bus passes for youth was listed. Its contents and any Council response are not included in the supplied material.

10(d) Email dated September 16, 2026, Re: Hotel Tax Exemption

budget finance

An email about the hotel tax exemption was included in the consent agenda. The supplied material does not include its contents or show whether it was moved out of consent for separate discussion.

10(e)(1) Request for Decision: Admirals Road Concept Plan

transportation

A Committee of the Whole recommendation asked Council to advance the Admirals Road Active Transportation Improvements Project to detailed design. The proposed features are bike lanes and sidewalks on both sides, improved bus stop locations and infrastructure, and maintaining traffic flow while limiting effects on vehicles. The recommendation also asks staff to seek provincial cost-sharing for design and construction planned for 2027 and 2028. The supplied material does not show Council's decision.

10(e)(2) Policy Review - Administration and Council Sections: Phase 2

governance

A Committee of the Whole recommendation proposed rescinding six Council policies and amending two others. The policies cover matters such as staff assistance, routine staff handling, meeting recordings, electronic agendas and Council appreciation gifts. The supplied material does not show Council's decision.

14(a)(1) Asphalt Sidewalks to be Included in Streets Bylaw - Councillor Rogers

transportation

Councillor Rogers proposed amending the Streets Bylaw to allow asphalt in some sidewalk situations and having staff report on cost-benefit analysis for future capital projects. The supplied material does not show whether the motion was considered or passed.

14(a)(2) Alignment with the Capital Regional District's Green Stormwater Infrastructure Common Design Guidelines - Councillor Rogers

utilities infrastructure

Councillor Rogers proposed asking staff how the Town could align its rules and practices with the Capital Regional District's green stormwater guidelines. The proposed report would cover capturing and slowing runoff, cleaning and infiltrating it, and storing and conveying it. The supplied material does not show whether the motion was considered or passed.

14(b)(1) Data Centres in the Town of View Royal - Councillor Brown

zoning development

Councillor Brown gave notice of a motion that the Town not approve any data centres in View Royal. The supplied material does not show whether the motion was later brought forward or decided.

16(a) Endorsement of CCDC Contract for RCMP Building Expansion

public safety

The agenda's rising report listed an in-camera motion from July 14, 2026, concerning Council endorsement of the City of Langford's execution of the CCDC contract for the West Shore RCMP Facility Expansion. The supplied material does not include the result of that motion.

Decisions

View Royal has not published the minutes for this meeting yet. Councils post minutes only after a later meeting adopts them, usually two to six weeks afterwards. We check weekly. We last checked Fri, Oct 2, 2026. Votes and decisions are taken only from the official minutes, so this section fills in once View Royal publishes them. Anything above about motions comes from the recording and is preliminary.