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Council Meeting

The View Royal Council meeting on May 5, 2026, focused heavily on budget adoption, housing policy, and infrastructure management. Council adopted the 2026-2030 Financial Plan, which includes a 7.05% tax revenue increase, primarily driven by the addition of four full-time firefighters and increased RCMP contract costs. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation from Habitat for Humanity Victoria regarding their affordable homeownership model, leading to discussions on how the Town can better utilize density bonusing and land gifts to support affordable housing. Public participation and subsequent council debate centered on short-term rental (STR) regulations and parking issues on Erskine Lane. Residents expressed frustration over the lack of a legal pathway for STR compliance during the Town's amnesty period and the removal of street parking for a bike lane on Erskine Lane. Council directed staff to review the Town's policy regarding cash-in-lieu of parking for new developments to prevent further overflow issues in high-density areas. Additionally, Council passed three readings of updated Animal Control bylaws, introducing an 'aggressive dog' designation to align with regional standards.