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STAFF REPORTS

First seen: March 31, 2026
Last seen: March 31, 2026

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March 31, 2026Council
Full Recording

STAFF REPORTS

Staff presentation on the OCP and Council's subsequent debate and motions.

"Extensive discussion on refining the draft OCP. Major topics included creating hard targets for affordable and non-market housing, preserving land for commercial employment in the Western Gateway, and responding to provincial mandates like Bill 44 and 47. Council debated the merits of 'pre-zoning' (ultimately rejecting it) and bonus density (defeating a mandate for affordability in a tie vote). Many motions focused on clarifying language regarding character, safety (CPTED), and the 'covenant' with the public. There was significant focus on the Hospital Transit Oriented Area and the Atkins Mobility Hub."
Formal MotionWithdrawn
"THAT wood burning fireplaces not be allowed in new single-family developments."
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT staff be directed to create a visual representation of the vision for the Western Gateway Employment District Corridor."
Moved by: Sid Tobias
Seconded by: Gery Lemon
Sid Tobias
Alison MacKenzie
Don Brown
Ron Mattson
Gery Lemon
John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the OCP include hard targets for the full range of affordable housing and that a ratio for non-market vs market housing be set using best available data."
Moved by: Sid Tobias
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
Sid Tobias
Alison MacKenzie
Don Brown
Ron Mattson
Gery Lemon
John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the OCP establish a policy to protect and/or require replacement of existing below-market housing with at least a one-for-one ratio during redevelopment."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Sid Tobias
Sid Tobias
Alison MacKenzie
Don Brown
Ron Mattson
Gery Lemon
John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) be included in the review of applications for new commercial and residential developments."
Moved by: Don Brown
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
Sid Tobias
Alison MacKenzie
Don Brown
Ron Mattson
Gery Lemon
John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the Victoria General Hospital precinct be positioned as a Regional Health Center for all stages of life, including the transit-oriented area."
Moved by: Gery Lemon
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
Sid Tobias
Alison MacKenzie
Don Brown
Ron Mattson
Gery Lemon
John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT an entertainment and meetings precinct context be incorporated into the Western Gateway section of the OCP."
Moved by: Gery Lemon
Seconded by: Sid Tobias
Sid Tobias
Alison MacKenzie
Don Brown
Ron Mattson
Gery Lemon
John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the Town actively seek and encourage ways to ensure a supply of general and nurse practitioners for View Royal residents."
Moved by: Gery Lemon
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
Sid Tobias
Alison MacKenzie
Don Brown
Ron Mattson
Gery Lemon
John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the OCP be framed as a covenant with the public, requiring care for future amendments."
Moved by: Sid Tobias
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
Sid Tobias
Alison MacKenzie
Don Brown
Ron Mattson
Gery Lemon
John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT staff annotate data sources and key assumptions in the OCP to ensure transparency and replicability."
Moved by: Sid Tobias
Seconded by: Ron Mattson
Sid Tobias
Alison MacKenzie
Don Brown
Ron Mattson
Gery Lemon
John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the OCP include policies that do not reduce off-street parking requirements."
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Seconded by: Gery Lemon
Sid Tobias
Alison MacKenzie
Don Brown
Ron Mattson
Gery Lemon
John Rogers
Formal MotionFailed
"THAT all bonus density in housing projects be required to provide affordable housing."
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Seconded by: Sid Tobias
Sid Tobias
Alison MacKenzie
Don Brown
Ron Mattson
Gery Lemon
John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the OCP does not include policies to pre-zone sites for multi-unit housing development, except for those required by provincial legislation."
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Seconded by: Alison MacKenzie
Sid Tobias
Alison MacKenzie
Don Brown
Ron Mattson
Gery Lemon
John Rogers
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the OCP maintain the requirement for a Development Permit (DP) for garden suites and duplexes."
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Seconded by: Alison MacKenzie
Sid Tobias
Alison MacKenzie
Don Brown
Ron Mattson
Gery Lemon
John Rogers