Appendix
Council Resolution Follow Up List – 3rd Quarter Update (Appendix)
A detailed tracking table of municipal council resolutions, their current status (Completed, In Progress, Tabled, Assigned), and relevant staff comments.
Resolution C-107-25: Replace trees at 267 View Royal AvenueResolution C-128-25: Housing Target Update Report submitted September 3, 2025Resolution C-10-25: Sanitary sewer repair on Watkiss Way budget of $127,000Resolution C-117-25: Transportation Master Plan awarded to Bunt and Associates for $199,284
CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION
| Date | Item | Resolution | Department | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-16 | C-26-21 | THAT the remaining building permit fees, totaling $18,000, for the Scottish Cultural Centre to be constructed at 1801 Admirals Road be recorded as paid on behalf of the Victoria Highland Games Association and be recorded as a grant in aid; AND THAT the Town of View Royal enter into an agreement with the Victoria Highland Games Association that will facilitate the Town’s use of the Scottish Cultural Centre, once completed, for a predetermined number of hours at a substantially reduced rate. | Corporate Administration | Completed | Complete. The Town has now entered into an agreement with the Victoria Highland Games Association. |
| 2024-09-03 | C-126-24 | THAT the letter dated July 26, 2024 from L. Poppe, Re: Request for Increased Funding for Mobile Youth Services Team be tabled until such time as the Mayor makes inquiries of the Capital Regional District regarding status of funding. | Corporate Administration | Tabled | |
| 2024-10-01 | C-128-24 | THAT, in conjunction with budget discussions, Council review View Royal’s group level participation in the Capital Regional District (CRD) Arts, with consideration to also fund a Westshore Arts Centre; AND THAT the Town work with the CRD Arts to request all Westshore municipalities review their CRD contributions toward a truly regionally funded arts program and infrastructure. | Corporate Administration | Assigned | |
| 2025-04-01 | C-63-25 | THAT the Wear2Start Society be invited to provide a presentation to Council regarding their 2025 Grant in Aid application; AND THAT consideration of a 2025 Grant in Aid to the Wear2Start Society be made after receipt of a presentation to Council. | Corporate Administration | Completed | Complete. Wear2Start attended the 07/08/2025 Committee of the Whole meeting. |
| 2025-04-01 | C-64-25 | THAT the Spasticity Research and Awareness Society be invited to provide a presentation to Council regarding their 2025 Grant in Aid application; AND THAT consideration of a 2025 Grant in Aid to the Spasticity Research and Awareness Society be made after receipt of a presentation to Council. | Corporate Administration | Completed | Complete. The Spasticity Research and Awareness Society attended the 07/08/2025 Committee of the Whole meeting. |
| 2025-06-17 | C-107-25 | THAT the owner of 267 View Royal Avenue be required to replace trees at a 2:1 ratio or provide cash in lieu of replacement trees for those removed, as per the Town's Tree Protection Bylaw No. 1069, 2022. | Corporate Administration | Completed | Complete. Owner notified 2025-06-26. |
| 2025-06-17 | C-108-25 | THAT the following motion come forward to the July 2, 2025 Council meeting: “THAT View Royal join Destination Greater Victoria/Tourism Victoria as a standard member commencing in 2025 at a prorated rate of $545.00.” | Corporate Administration | Completed | Complete. C-108-25 placed on 2025-07-02 Council agenda. |
| 2025-07-02 | C-110-25 | THAT the Annual Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2024 be approved. | Corporate Administration | Completed | The Annual Report was approved on July 2, 2025. |
| 2025-07-15 | C-126-25 | THAT the report dated July 3, 2025 from the Chief Administrative Officer titled “Ongoing Review of 2026 Capital Project and Non-Core Project Summaries” be tabled to the September 9, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting. | Corporate Administration | Completed | Complete. Report came forward to future meetings for discussion. |
| 2025-07-15 | C-127-25 | THAT Councillor Rogers be appointed to the Destination Greater Victoria’s Transportation and Destination Management Committee. | Corporate Administration | Completed | Complete. Letter sent to Destination Greater Victoria on 07-18-25. |
| 2025-09-02 | C-130-25 | THAT the following motion come forward to the September 16, 2025 Council meeting: “THAT the creation of a Veterans Memorial crosswalk on a high-traffic road in View Royal be considered during the 2026 budget discussions.” | Corporate Administration | Completed | Complete. |
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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| Date | Item | Resolution | Department | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-01 | C-69-21 | THAT the notice of motion regarding reducing parking requirements for new developments from Councillor Rogers be referred to staff. | Development Services | Tabled | Council passed the following motion at the November 7, 2023, Council meeting: C-142-23 THAT the report dated November 3, 2023 from the Director of Development Services titled “Off-Street Parking Review – Request for Proposal Terms of Reference” be tabled to the Town’s Strategic Planning session for further discussion. Off-street Parking Review will occur in 2026, in accordance with the 2024 - 2028 Financial Plan. |
| 2023-02-15 | Direction | Truth and Reconciliation (N-068) provide additional details regarding anticipated deliverables. | Development Services | Completed | In 2023, nine staff members are completed Sany'as Core Indigenous Cultural Safety Foundations Training. Seven staff members completed indigenous cultural training in 2024. |
| 2023-02-21 | C-29-23 | THAT a report be provided to a future Committee of the Whole meeting regarding options for inclusionary housing, including exploration of a requirement for a predetermined percentage of units in new multi-family developments to be affordable housing in 2025. | Development Services | In progress | The Province's new Bill 16 - 2024 provides municipalities with a tool to secure affordable housing through adoption of an Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw. Staff will bring forward a report to Council with options for consideration, in accordance with the new Provincial legislation. |
| 2023-05-09 | Direction | Staff reach out to School District No. 61 to discuss school capacity and population growth within the Town. | Development Services | Completed | Director of Development Services participates in an inter-municipal working group (View Royal, Esquimalt, Saanich, Victoria and Oak Bay) and representatives of SD61. The group meets quarterly to discuss issues related to school capacity and population growth. The last meeting was in September 2024. |
| 2023-10-03 | C-120-23 | THAT the recommendation (PREAC-11-23) from the September 26, 2023 Parks, Recreation and Environment Advisory Committee meeting regarding Prohibiting Renewable Natural Gas be referred to staff. | Development Services | Assigned | Staff will commence work on this action item following the completion of other OCP, housing and climate action priorities. |
| 2024-01-16 | C-09-24 | THAT improvements to Game Nature Park be referred to staff. | Development Services; Engineering & Parks | Assigned | Staff will commence on this action item following the completion of other strategic priorities. |
| 2024-05-21 | C-83-24 | THAT as an alternative to provision of a car share as per sections 8 and 9 of Covenant CA8718173 registered on title concurrently with the rezoning of 9 Erskine Lane, Council accept a $175,000 security deposit from the applicant for the following: 1. $30,000 towards the extension of the secured residential bike share program for two additional years; and 2. $145,000 towards the extension of the secured residential bus pass program until the remaining funds have been fully allocated; AND THAT the security deposit be administered by the Director of Development Services. | Development Services | Completed | Security deposit received and tracked in Security Deposit spreadsheet. Proponent to provide documentation prior to release. |
| 2024-10-15 | C-142-24 | THAT the Town not proceed with a new Deconstruction and/or Demolition Waste Management Bylaw until a review of the Official Community Plan, and the Town’s existing housing stock are completed; AND THAT staff prepare a project summary for the creation of a deconstruction and/or demolition bylaw for the 2025 budget deliberations; AND FURTHER THAT staff continue to work with the Capital Regional District to raise awareness and educate the public about waste diversion efforts. | Development Services | In progress | Staff have reached out to the CRD to determine what information they would like to share on the Town's website. |
| 2024-11-05 | C-149-24 | THAT Development Variance Permit 2024-02 be approved as per the report dated October 29, 2024 from the Community Planner titled “Development Variance Permit 2024-02 – 498 Island Highway”; AND THAT Development Variance Permit 2024-02 include the following variances: •replace an existing changeable copy sign for an electronic changeable copy sign; and •increase the maximum height permitted for the location of a wall sign from 4.5 metres to 7.0 metres. AND FURTHER THAT: 1. the applicant work with Town staff to prepare and execute a legal agreement to restrict the electronic changeable copy sign to have text messages or images for a minimum of thirty (30) seconds (change interval), and control display brightness of the sign, prior to the issuance of the Development Variance Permit, to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services; and 2. the applicant reimburse the Town for all legal costs incurred by the Town with the preparation and execution of the legal agreement. |
Development Services | Completed | The required covenant has been registered on title and the Sign Permit (2025-03) for the proposed sign has been provided to the applicant. |
| 2025-01-21 | C-05-25 | THAT a report be prepared in 2025 to monitor and evaluate key performance indicators relating to the 2022 Community Climate Action Strategy. | Development Services | In progress | Data collection stage |
| 2025-01-21 | C-16-25 | THAT amendments be drafted to the Official Community Plan and Zoning bylaws to implement a requirement for commercial space or public use space in any new developments above four-storeys; AND THAT these proposed amendments be referred to the Official Community Plan Review Advisory Committee for feedback. | Development Services | Withdrawn | Staff have initiated work on this action item and a report will be brought to the OCP Review Advisory Committee for feedback. |
| 2025-02-18 | C-22-25 | THAT, after giving notice, Council consider the following motion: THAT Council authorize the issuance of Development Variance Permit No. 2023-10 for 1 Hospital Way, in accordance with plans submitted to the Development Services Department on November 12, 2024, subject to the development meeting all of the Town’s Zoning Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances: i.reduce the flanking lot line setback from 6.0m to 5.0m; ii.reduce the rear lot line setback from 7.5m to 3.5m; iii.increase the building height from 9.0m to 9.5m; iv.reduce the number of required parking spaces from 5408 to 1273; and v.increase the fence height from 2.0m to 2.5m. |
Development Services | Completed | |
| 2025-02-18 | C-23-25 | THAT the following scope of work be approved for the review of the home occupation regulations in the Zoning Bylaw and Business Licence and Regulations Bylaw: •review of the current definition for home occupation within the Zoning Bylaw; •review Section 4.2 to determine if the Town’s home occupation regulations are in alignment with other municipalities in the Greater Victoria area while fostering a business-friendly community; •determine if there are any additional amendments required related to home occupations elsewhere within the Zoning Bylaw; and •address the following items within the Business Licence and Regulations Bylaw: 1.align home occupation definition with the Zoning Bylaw; and 2.remove home craft definition. |
Development Services | In progress | Staff are currently drafting amendments for Section 4.2 of the Zoning Bylaw. |
| 2025-03-04 | C-29-25 | THAT the remedial action process as outlined in sections 72 through 80 as well as sections 17 and 258 of the Community Charter, SBC 2003, c. 26 (“Community Charter”) be initiated and that such remedial action process include the following declarations and resolutions: 1.The building (“Building”) on the property with a civic address of 12 Vickery Road, Victoria, BC and a legal description of LOT B SECTION 91 ESQUIMALT DISTRICT PLAN 18407 EXCEPT PART IN PLAN 3768 RW, PID: 003-762-491 (the “Property”) is in or creates an unsafe condition in that the building fails to comply with sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 7.5, 8.2, 8.12, 8.15, 11.18, 14.8, 14.10(d)(ii), 24.3, 24.4 and 25.2 of the Town of View Royal’s Building Bylaw No. 1111, 2023 (“Building Bylaw”) and the British Columbia Building Code (“BCBC”); 2.The owner, John Becker, has 60 days following receipt of Council’s motion to submit a complete new building permit application for the Building with the required documents listed within the attached building permit application and plumbing permit application (collectively, the “Building Permit Application”); 3.If the Town of View Royal (“Town” or “TOVR”) receives a complete Building Permit Application for the Building within 60 days following receipt of Council’s motion, the owner has 180 days from the date of receipt of building permit issuance to: correct all deficiencies listed by the Engineer of Record; provide Town staff with the approved field reports of the Engineer of Record and Schedule C-B letter of assurance; and arrange for and pass Town inspections; and 4.Town staff must report back to Council about issuance of an occupancy permit following the 180-day deadline imposed on the owner to bring their structure into compliance with the BC Building Code and the Town’s Building Bylaw. |
Development Services | In progress | Please refer to Resolution No. C-73-25. |
| 2025-03-04 | C-31-25 | THAT Council authorize the issuance of Development Variance Permit No. 2023-10 for 1 Hospital Way, in accordance with plans submitted to the Development Services Department on November 12, 2024, subject to the development meeting all of the Town’s Zoning Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances: 1.reduce the flanking lot line setback from 6.0m to 5.0m; 2.reduce the rear lot line setback from 7.5m to 3.5m; 3.increase the building height from 9.0m to 9.5m; 4.reduce the number of required parking spaces from 5408 to 1273; and 5.increase the fence height from 2.0m to 2.5m. |
Development Services | Completed | |
| 2025-03-18 | C-43-25 | THAT Development Variance Permit 2024-03 for 2401 Burnside Road West be declined. | Development Services | Withdrawn | Applicant is working to revise the requested variances. |
| 2025-03-18 | C-45-25 | THAT Council, after giving notice, consider the following motion: THAT Development Permit with Variances No. 2024-03 for 294, 296 Eltham Road and 242 Helmcken Road be issued in accordance with plans submitted to the Development Services Department on November 12, 2024, subject to: a. the proposed development meeting all the Town’s Zoning Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances: 1.increase the building height from 11.25m to 11.75m; 2.reduce the width of a manoeuvring aisle from 7.6m to 6.0m; 3.siting of an accessory structure (arched trellis) in the flanking yard; and b. the applicant confirming the proposed fence and retaining wall heights on the plans, in accordance with the Zoning Bylaw. |
Development Services | Assigned | |
| 2025-04-01 | C-54-25 | THAT Council, after giving notice, consider the following motion: THAT Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit 2025-02 for 3560 Highland Road, in accordance with plans submitted to the Development Services Department on January 29, 2025, subject to: 1.The proposed development meeting all the Town’s Zoning Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances: - to permit the siting of an accessory building in the front yard. |
Development Services | Assigned | |
| 2025-04-15 | C-71-25 | THAT a Development Permit with Variances Application No. 2024-05, for 14, 14A Helmcken Road and 6 Camden Avenue be issued in accordance with plans submitted to the Development Services Department on April 1, 2025, and subject to: a.the proposed development meeting all of Town’s Zoning Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances: i.reduce the rear yard setback from 6.0 m to 3.0 m; ii.increase the total maximum number of small-car parking spaces from 4 to 5 spaces; iii.reduce the minimum width of a manoeuvring aisle from 7.6 m to 6.7 m; and iv.locate a residential heat pump within the flanking yard. |
Development Services | Completed | The Development Permit (2024-05) was approved by Council on April 15, 2025. The permit was approved through the Land Titles Office on June 13, 2025, and was provided to the applicant on July 9, 2025. |
| 2025-04-15 | C-72-25 | THAT the Development Permit with Variances Application No. 2025-02 for 3560 Highland Road be issued in accordance with plans submitted to the Development Services Department on January 29, 2025, subject to: a.Proposed development meeting all the Town’s Zoning Bylaw requirements, except for the following variance: i.to permit the siting of an accessory building in the front yard. |
Development Services | Assigned | |
| 2025-04-15 | C-73-25 | THAT the following declarations and resolutions made at the March 4, 2025 Council meeting be reaffirmed: THAT the remedial action process as outlined in sections 72 through 80 as well as sections 17 and 258 of the Community Charter, SBC 2003, c. 26 (“Community Charter”) be initiated and that such remedial action process include the following declarations and resolutions: 1. The building (“Building”) on the property with a civic address of 12 Vickery Road, Victoria, BC and a legal description of LOT B SECTION 91 ESQUIMALT DISTRICT PLAN 18407 EXCEPT PART IN PLAN 3768 RW, PID: 003-762-491 (the “Property”) is in or creates an unsafe condition in that the building fails to comply with sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 7.5, 8.2, 8.12, 8.15, 11.18, 14.8, 14.10(d)(ii), 24.3, 24.4 and 25.2 of the Town of View Royal’s Building Bylaw No. 1111, 2023 (“Building Bylaw”) and the British Columbia Building Code (“BCBC”); 2. The owner, John Becker, has 60 days following receipt of Council’s motion to submit a complete new building permit application for the Building with the required documents listed within the attached building permit application and plumbing permit application (collectively, the “Building Permit Application”); 3. If the Town of View Royal (“Town” or “TOVR”) receives a complete Building Permit Application for the Building within 60 days following receipt of Council’s motion, the owner has 180 days from the date of receipt of building permit issuance to: correct all deficiencies listed by the Engineer of Record; provide Town staff with the approved field reports of the Engineer of Record and Schedule C-B letter of assurance; and arrange for and pass Town inspections; and 4. Town staff must report back to Council about issuance of an occupancy permit following the 180-day deadline imposed on the owner to bring their structure into compliance with the BC Building Code and the Town’s Building Bylaw. |
Development Services | In progress | The owner did not submit a Building Permit application by Friday, June 27, 2025, in accordance with Council's motion. |
| 2025-04-15 | C-77-25 | THAT the Permits and licensing portal project (C-185 and N-130) be tabled until such time as Council has considered an options analysis report. | Development Services | In progress | |
| 2025-05-06 | C-83-25 | THAT Development Permit with Variances Application No. 2024-03 be issued for 294, 296 Eltham Road and 242 Helmcken Road, in accordance with plans submitted to the Development Services Department on November 12, 2024, subject to: a. the proposed development meeting all of Town’s Zoning Bylaw requirements, except for the following variances: i.increase the building height from 11.25m to 11.75m ii. reduce the width of a manoeuvring aisle from 7.6m to 6.0m iii. siting of an accessory structure (arched trellis) in the flanking yard. AND THAT Development Permit with Variances Application No. 2024-03 include the following conditions: a. landscape plant selection, installation, maintenance and irrigation shall meet the BC Landscape Standard published by the BC Society of Landscape Architects; and b. on-site lighting shall be dark skies friendly. |
Development Services | Assigned | |
| 2025-05-13 | C-91-25 | THAT Councillors provide feedback on the Land Economics Study Update and Housing Capacity Analysis and Land Use Scenarios Memo to the Mayor by May 27, 2025 for compilation and provision to the Director of Development Services. | Development Services | Tabled | To date, the Director of Development Services has not received any feedback. |
| 2025-05-20 | C-95-25 | THAT the Town of View Royal, in principle, work with the South Island Division of Family Practice to secure the clinic space necessary to attract family practitioners to View Royal to help with patient attachment and access to clinical services. | Development Services | Assigned | |
| 2025-06-03 | C-97-25 | THAT staff proceed with the public notification process for Development Variance Permit No. 2025-01 for 21 Tovey Crescent, subject to: a. Proposed development meeting all of the Town’s Zoning Bylaw requirements, except for the following variance: i. Decrease the minimum lot size of a Level 3 Home Occupation from 1,000m2 to 995m2 to permit a Bed and Breakfast. |
Development Services | Completed | See C-102-25 |
| 2025-06-17 | C-102-25 | THAT Development Variance Permit No. 2025-01 for 21 Tovey Cresent be issued subject to the proposed development meeting all of the Town’s Zoning Bylaw requirements, except for the following variance: 1.decrease the minimum lot size of a Level 3 Home Occupation from 1,000m2 to 995m2 to permit a Bed and Breakfast. |
Development Services | Completed | (continuation of C-97-25) A business licence application was received and approved for the proposed Bed and Breakfast. |
| 2025-06-17 | C-104-25 | THAT, in alignment with a modified Option 2 as presented in the Director of Development’s May 14, 2025 report titled “Official Community Plan Phase 1 Process Update”, Council instruct staff to undertake amendments to the 2011 Official Community Plan (OCP) to align the OCP with the anticipated 20-year housing needs calculated in the Town’s Interim Housing Needs Report and amend the land use designations to satisfy the provincial housing legislation (Bills 44 and 47) by December 31, 2025, as follows: i. replace the Residential and Large Lot Residential land use designations with a new Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing land use designation to allow up to six dwelling units; ii. establish a new Hospital Transit-Oriented Area land use designation for the lands within 200m of the bus exchange within the prescribed Transit-Oriented Area to allow mixed-use, office and apartment buildings up to 10 storeys and a density of up to 3.5:1 floor space ratio; iii. establish a new Neighbourhood Village land use designation for the lands within 201m to 400m of the bus exchange within the prescribed Transit-Oriented Area to allow mixed-use, commercial and apartment buildings up to six-storeys and a density of up to 2.5:1 floor space ratio; and iv. update any relevant policies to ensure consistency with the provincial housing legislation. AND THAT staff focus on the review and update of the land use designations for the properties along the proposed Western Gateway Community Corridor from the intersection of Island Highway and Burnside Road West to the Colwood border; AND FURTHER THAT staff continue with the review and update of the vision statement and goals and further review and update relevant land use and housing policies in the 2011 OCP, and prepare a 50% draft for further engagement with the OCP Advisory Committee, Council, and the public. |
Development Services | In progress | |
| 2025-06-17 | C-105-25 | THAT the “Draft Vision and Land Use Survey” attached to the report titled “Official Community Plan Review Update: Draft Vision and Land Use Survey” dated June 2, 2025 from the Senior Planner be amended prior to publication to reflect the modified Option 2 put forward by the Committee at its June 10, 2025 meeting as the option to move forward with for Phase 1 of the Official Community Plan Review and Update; AND THAT the “Draft Vision and Land Use Survey”, once amended, be provided for comments prior to publication; AND FURTHER THAT staff subsequently initiate engagement on the draft vision statement and goals as well as the Western Gateway Community Corridor. |
Development Services | Completed | Survey updated prior to publication on July 18th, 2025. Engagement for Western Gateway Community Corridor began on October 10th, 2025. |
| 2025-07-15 | C-111-25 | THAT Draft Vision Statement Option 3 in the Draft Vision Survey be amended to replace the reference of “easy driving distance” with “driving distance” and add “public transit”. | Development Services | Completed | The survey was amended prior to publication on July 18, 2025. |
| 2025-07-15 | C-112-25 | THAT references to “2050” in each of the Draft Vision Statement options in the Draft Vision Survey be removed and add statements such as “continuously evolving, striving, flourishing, or thriving”. | Development Services | Completed | The survey was amended prior to publication on July 18th, 2025. |
| 2025-07-15 | C-113-25 | THAT a text box for comments after each of the draft Vision Statements and Goals be included in the Draft Vision Survey. | Development Services | Completed | The survey was amended prior to publication on July 18, 2025. |
| 2025-07-15 | C-114-25 | THAT staff publish the “Vision Survey” as amended and attached to the report dated July 7, 2025 from the Senior Planner titled “Official Community Plan Review and Update – Draft Vision Survey”; AND THAT staff initiate engagement on the “Vision Survey” in the summer of 2025. |
Development Services | Completed | The survey was amended, and engagement on the "vision survey" began on July 18, 2025. |
| 2025-07-15 | C-115-25 | THAT staff be authorized to apply for the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Strategic Priorities Fund 2025 grant to support the Town’s Parks and Trails Master Plan as identified in the 2025-2029 Financial Plan; AND THAT Council supports the proposed activities, will provide overall grant management, and will support any potential cost overruns. |
Development Services | Assigned | |
| 2025-07-15 | C-121-25 | THAT the email dated June 16, 2025 from Councillor Mattson, which contains D. Wilson’s work on the Western Gateway OCP Housing and Population Projections, be incorporated into future Western Gateway OCP deliberations as the type of information Council requires; AND THAT the email be referred to the Official Community Plan Review Advisory Committee. |
Development Services | Completed | The email was presented to the OCP Review Advisory Committee on August 25th, 2025 as part of the agenda. Staff have completed a land use analysis for the Western Gateway Community Corridor, and have summarized their findings in engagement material presented to the public via workshops, open houses, and the Western Gateway Community Corridor Survey. |
| 2025-07-15 | C-125-25 | THAT the 2025-2026 Official Community Plan update include a policy statement that new development four-storeys or greater should incorporate commercial or public use space. | Development Services | In progress | The Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 1156, 2025, has received first and second reading and contains a policy, LU4.14 Mixed Commercial Development, that encourages the inclusion of commercial or public use space on the ground floor of new buildings four storeys and greater in the community. |
| 2025-09-02 | C-128-25 | THAT the “Housing Target Update Report – Reporting Period 1.2, August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025” dated August 7, 2025 be received; AND THAT staff be authorized to submit the report titled “Housing Target Update Report – Reporting Period 1.2, August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025” dated August 7, 2025 in accordance with the Province’s Housing Supply Act and Housing Supply Regulation; AND FURTHER THAT staff be authorized to publish the report titled “Housing Target Update Reporting Period 1.2, August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025” on the Town’s website to fulfill the legislative requirements of the Province. |
Development Services | Completed | The Housing Target Report and Council's resolution was submitted to the Housing Targets Branch on September 3rd, 2025. The Town's website was updated with the newest HTO report as well. |
| 2025-09-02 | C-129-25 | THAT the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch’s request for a resolution commenting on the application to amend the liquor license at Six Mile Pub located at 494 Island Highway be declined; AND THAT staff communicate to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch that Council supports the application for an extension of hours of liquor service at Six Mile Pub. |
Development Services | Completed | |
| 2025-09-16 | C-134-25 | THAT processes for building and occupation permits be brought back to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for discussion. | Development Services | In progress | Staff will prepare a report following the completion of other priority items. |
| 2025-09-16 | C-135-25 | THAT the Town of View Royal opt out of providing input and defer the community input and comment process to the Liquor and Cannabis Licensing Branch for an application to amend the liquor license at Four Mile Pub located at 199 Island Highway; AND THAT a letter be provided to the Four Mile Pub in support of their application. |
Development Services | Completed | |
| 2025-09-16 | C-138-25 | AT the Western Gateway Corridor Survey be amended by including the following: *provide a link to the Housing Needs Report in the preamble; *add landmarks on the maps to allow for the better orientation of survey respondents; *remove re-affirming questions on density that were previously asked in the Community Growth Survey; *shorten the preamble to improve clarity and only include relevant information; and *reduce the number of open-ended questions. |
Development Services | Completed | The survey was amended prior to publication on October 10, 2025. |
| 2025-09-16 | C-139-25 | THAT staff prepare the necessary bylaw amendment to amend the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011 as follows: *adding a new sub-section, Housing Need Requirement, within Section 3: Housing, to detail the 5- and 20-year period (2021 – 2041) housing need in View Royal; *revising an existing housing policy, Policy HS1.9 Innovative Approaches, by adding: shelters for persons experiencing homelessness and housing for those at risk of homelessness; *adding a new policy, Policy HS1.12 Non-Market Units, within Section 3: Housing, to support the development of non-market housing for lower-income populations through collaborative efforts with agencies and governments; *deleting existing Large Lot Residential (R-L) and Residential (R) land use designations and replacing with a new Small-Scale, Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) land use designation defined as follows: uses include detached and attached dwellings, such as detached residential, secondary suite, garden suite, duplex, rowhouse, townhouse, house-plex, and apartments; buildings up to three storeys; and a maximum of six (6) dwelling units; *adding a new Hospital Transit-Oriented Area (HTOA) land use designation, and amending the existing land use designations of all properties within 200 metres of the identified transit exchange bus stop to the new HTOA land use designation, defined as follows: uses include mixed-use with apartments, visitor accommodations, restaurants, retail, office, institutional (i.e. Hospital), and Civic Use (e.g. daycares, libraries, public gathering and amenity spaces); buildings up to 10 Storeys; and density up to 3.5 Floor Space Ratio (FSR); *adding a new Neighbourhood Village (NV) land use designation, and amending the existing land use designations of all properties within 201 and 400 metres of the identified transit exchange bus stop to the new NV land use designation, defined as follows: uses include small-scale, mixed-use buildings, such as multi unit housing and community-serving commercial and civic uses (schools, offices, restaurants, retail, small grocery store, and community spaces); buildings up to six storeys; and density up to 2.5 FSR; and |
Development Services | In progress | Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 1156, 2025 received 1st and 2nd reading on October 7, 2025. A Public Hearing is scheduled for November 4, 2025. |
| 2025-09-16 | C-142-25 | THAT staff work with the developer of 258 Helmcken Road to achieve the intent of the grocery store originally envisioned by Council, recognizing this may be accomplished through separate partitioned businesses. | Development Services | In progress | Bylaw No. 1160 prepared for Council consideration Nov 4, 2025 |
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ENGINEERING
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| Date | Item | Resolution | Department | Status | Comments |
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| 2020-11-03 | C-116-20 | THAT staff work with the developer of 9 Erskine Lane, the Capital Regional District (CRD) and the owner of 2 Hospital Way to install a gravel trail over the CRD property that bisects 9 Erskine Lane and is a right-of-way over 2 Hospital Way. | Engineering | In progress | 2025-04-25 Finallized agreements have been established and awaiting comments from the CRD and private landowner |
| 2021-02-16 | C-18-21 | THAT due to the potential increase in pedestrian and vehicle traffic from the Shoreline School expansion, staff ask ICBC to undertake a safety audit at the intersection of Shoreline Drive and Island Highway; AND THAT a traffic study be completed for the intersection of Shoreline Drive and Island Highway. | Engineering | Tabled | 2025-06-19 Staff tabled the intersection review until such time that SD61 has a better update on their options development. Upgrades to Shoreline have been confirmed to be a priority project and SD61 is continuing engagement with important parties |
| 2021-10-19 | C-112-21 | THAT staff report at a future date on off-leash park and playground opportunities in the central and east Burnside Neighbourhood and the west Hospital Neighbourhood. | Engineering | In progress | Staff report provided to Council Jan. 16, 2024 regarding the future of Watkiss Park. Staff will continue to look for opportunities for east Burnside. Ultimately, the future Parks and Trails Master Plan will provide the ultimate decision point to this |
| 2023-02-21 | C-25-23 | THAT the Town approve, in principle, a revision of the existing Community Garden Policy No. 5200-015 to better align with the policies in neighbouring municipalities including: *a shift of administrative and management responsibilities from the Town to a non profit community garden society; *clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and expectations of the Town and a non profit community garden society, and plot holders; *a requirement for a land use agreement between the Town and a non-profit community garden society; and *the use of generalized language in anticipation of future community gardens to be developed in View Royal; AND THAT staff work with the current non-profit society (View Royal Park Community Garden Society) on any proposed policy changes so that a mutually beneficial agreement can be reached. |
Engineering | In progress | 2025-06-17 consultation with community garden group complete. Policy wording is being drafted for future council review |
| 2024-07-16 | C-119-24 | THAT a new Speed Bylaw be drafted and the Traffic Calming Policy be revised to include policy wording on the establishment of speed limits in the Town; AND THAT a project summary be created for the roll-out of a speed limit reduction implementation program for future budget deliberations. | Engineering | In progress | Bylaw is being drafted and project summary has been drafted |
| 2024-09-03 | C-125-24 | THAT the email dated August 13, 2024 from L. & A. Devlin, Nursery Hill Drive, Re: Parking in Nursery Hill Area be referred to staff for a report back to Council. | Engineering; Development Services | In progress | 2025-01-07 Currently under review by staff and reporting to be done after completion of more urgent resolutions |
| 2024-12-10 | C-157-24 | THAT the Town cost share on a 50/50 basis up to $17,000 the Gibraltar Bay Strata’s works including: the removal of the gazebo and installation of either a roofless viewing platform or upland seating area located on the Strata’s common property (lying between Statutory right-of-way Area “G” and the Esquimalt Harbour), to the satisfaction of the Town with funding to be from the Casino revenue account; AND THAT this project include the installation of additional railings to close off the opening to the water’s edge/slope left by the removal of the gazebo and to make safe either of the selected installations. | Engineering; Finance | In progress | The Strata is coordinating their designs with staff 2025-05-05; 2025 budget includes $17K earmarked for project. |
| 2025-01-21 | C-10-25 | THAT the emergency repair of the sanitary sewer system on Watkiss Way by the Watkiss Way Bridge be approved with a budget of $127,000 and direct award to G&E Contracting Ltd. in the amount of $115,447 plus GST, to be funded by Sewer Capital Reserves; AND THAT the project budget receive early approval as part of the 2025-2029 Financial Plan. | Engineering | Completed | Award complete and works are in progress (2025-09-09) |
| 2025-02-18 | C-24-25 | THAT, prior to consideration of a marked crosswalk on Rudyard Road at Helmcken Road, a crosswalk warrant be undertaken to determine the requirement for a marked crosswalk at that location. | Engineering | Completed | No warrant is required and a staff report to Council regarding this project for 2026 budget deliberations is forthcoming |
| 2025-04-01 | C-52-25 | THAT a report be provided regarding road improvements related to the development at 294, 296 Eltham Road and 242 Helmcken Road to include two separate exit turn lanes, left and right, onto Helmcken Road. | Engineering | In progress | Oct. 2025 - assessment in progress |
| 2025-04-01 | C-53-25 | THAT staff report back on options for the Shell Gas Station access/egress at Six Mile Road and Island Highway to alleviate traffic concerns; AND THAT accident statistics for this area be obtained. | Engineering | In progress | Oct. 2025 - assessment in progress |
| 2025-04-15 | C-74-25 | THAT Road and Drain Maintenance Contract with Victoria Contracting and Municipal Maintenance Corporation (VCMMC) be executed for the term of June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2030 as described in the staff report dated April 4, 2025 from the Deputy Director of Engineering titled “Boulevard, Road and Drain Maintenance Contracts Extensions”. | Engineering | Completed | Contract is ratified. |
| 2025-04-15 | C-80-25 | THAT in reference to a portion of the Intersection Improvements – Helmcken Road at Watkiss Way (C-128) capital project, a report be provided on traffic signal modifications at that intersection. | Engineering | In progress | Oct 2025 assessment complete. staff reporting in progress |
| 2025-06-03 | C-98-25 | THAT the 2025 Boulevard Contract be awarded to RLC Enterprize Ltd. in the amount of $142,376 (net of taxes) to include the provisional work as defined under Option 2 in the May 26, 2025 Deputy Director of Engineering’s report titled “2025 Boulevard Maintenance Contract Award”; AND THAT the 2025-2029 Financial Plan be amended accordingly. | Engineering | Completed | Contract ratified June 15, 2025. - BL |
| 2025-06-17 | C-101-25 | THAT temporary regulatory traffic calming signage be installed as soon as possible on Pallisier Avenue and remain in place until an assessment is conducted in accordance with Traffic Calming Policy #5200-016. | Engineering | Completed | |
| 2025-06-17 | C-103-25 | THAT the landscape design for the new Watkiss Park be approved. | Engineering | Completed | Staff proceding with public competitive bid of project. |
| 2025-07-15 | C-116-25 | THAT staff be authorized to apply for the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Strategic Priorities Fund (Capital Infrastructure Stream) to support the Admirals Road Active Transportation Improvements Project as identified in the 2025-2029 Financial Plan. | Engineering | Completed | |
| 2025-07-15 | C-117-25 | THAT the Transportation Master Plan Project N-105 be awarded to Bunt and Associates Engineering Ltd. In the amount of $199,284 net of GST. | Engineering | Completed | |
| 2025-09-16 | C-132-25 | THAT Council request staff include a pride-coloured crosswalk project for consideration in the 2026-2030 Financial Plan deliberations. | Engineering | In progress | Project summary forthcoming. |
| 2025-09-16 | C-137-25 | THAT staff bring forward costs associated with the removal of tagging on overpasses, along with options for graffiti deterrence, for consideration during the 2026 budget deliberations. | Engineering | In progress | cost estimates obtained and will be informed as part of 2026 deliberations (completed and kept on list until 2026 budget deliberations complete) |
| 2025-09-16 | C-143-25 | THAT the creation of a Veterans Memorial crosswalk on a high-traffic road in View Royal be considered during the 2026 budget deliberations. | Engineering | In progress | cost estimates obtained and will be informed as part of 2026 deliberations (completed and kept on list until 2026 budget deliberations complete) |
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FINANCE
| Date | Item | Resolution | Department | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-21 | C-149-23 | THAT staff explore improvement to the Grants in Aid Policy. | Finance | In progress | In progress. Results of Council survey reported at June CoW. Initial draft policy development in progress. |
| 2024-05-21 | C-85-24 | THAT Council specify and recommend potential changes to the Grant in Aid policy. | Finance | In progress | In progress. Initial draft policy will incorporate feedback from Council survey and be distributed to Council for further comment. |
| 2025-02-18 | C-28-25 | THAT the Town’s Purchasing Policy #1600-021 be amended by adding the following: “All items, materials, and services purchased by the Town of View Royal must be selected as follows: 1. items grown, produced, manufactured, or assembled in Canada first; 2. if items are not available from Canada then items should be purchased from countries other than the United States; and 3. items may be purchased from the United States only if there are no similar items available from Canada or any other countries, or in the case of an emergency, the purchase is required for operational purposes.” | Finance | Completed | Purchasing policy updates presented by CAO Sommerville at September 9, 2025 COW, adopted by Council via Resolution #C-140-25 September 16, 2025 Council meeting. |
| 2025-06-17 | C-106-25 | THAT Capital Projects: C-114 (Development of Road Ends), C-117 (Curb and Sidewalks – Burnside Road West - Helmcken Road to the Saanich Border), and C-020 (Island Highway Upgrades – Four Mile Trestle to Shoreline Drive) be tabled to the 2026 budget deliberations. | Finance; Engineering & Parks | In progress | Deferred C99:F106to 2026. Kept on list for reminder as part of 2026 budget deliberations. |
| 2025-07-02 | C-109-25 | THAT View Royal join Destination Greater Victoria/Tourism Victoria as a standard member commencing in 2025 at a prorated rate of $545.00. | Finance | Completed | |
| 2025-07-15 | C-118-25 | THAT a one-time grant-in-aid in the amount of $5,000 be provided to the Spasticity Research and Awareness Society to support 2-3 documentary viewing events held in View Royal, utilizing a View Royal based caterer. | Finance | Completed | $5,000 payment issued July 25, 2025. |
| 2025-07-15 | C-119-25 | THAT a grant-in-aid in the amount of $1,500 be provided to the Wear2Start Society in support of the Care4You program; AND THAT the Wear2Start Society collaborate with Our Place Society to deliver the Care4You program to clients at the New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community. | Finance | Completed | $1,500 payment issued July 25, 2025. |
| 2025-07-15 | C-120-25 | THAT the Town advise Songhees First Nation that the Town is pleased to support the South Island Powwow on September 30, 2025 as a Community Supporter level sponsor in the amount of $2,500 funded from the grant-in-aid account. | Finance | Completed | $2,500 payment issued July 18, 2025. |
| 2025-07-15 | C-122-25 | THAT the Town provide $10,592 from the Grant-in-Aid account to the West Shore RCMP Detachment for community initiatives/employee funding. | Finance | Completed | $10,592 payment issued July 25, 2025. |
| 2025-07-15 | C-123-25 | THAT all funds related to the Official Community Plan Review and Update be funded from the Growing Communities Fund. | Finance | In progress | OCP is not an eligible project to be funded from the Growing Communities Fund. Staff report forthcoming. |
| 2025-07-15 | C-124-25 | THAT an additional $90,000 from the Growing Communities Fund be allocated to the 2025 budget for the Official Community Plan review and update (Non-Core Project N-025) to enable staff to carry on with Phase 1 and begin substantial work on Phase 2 of the Official Community Plan update; AND THAT the 2025-2029 Financial Plan be amended accordingly. | Finance | In progress | Growing Communities Fund is not an eligible funding source. Staff report forthcoming. |
| 2025-09-16 | C-136-25 | THAT the Construction Foundation of BC be referred to the 2025 grant-in-aid process for consideration of funding for The Forge project. | Finance | Completed | $5,000 payment issued October 17, 2025. |
| 2025-09-16 | C-140-25 | THAT Purchasing Policy #1600-21 be adopted. | Finance | Completed |
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR & CAO
| Date | Item | Resolution | Department | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-17 | C-12-23 | THAT the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer work with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to devise an agreement to fund a noise barrier fence to address TransCanada Highway noise in the Thetis Vale area. | Office of the Mayor & CAO | In progress | In progress. |
| 2023-05-16 | C-70-23 | THAT the report dated April 27, 2023 from the Chief Administrative Officer titled “Code of Conduct Review” be reviewed at a future date. | Office of the Mayor & CAO | In progress | In progress; review to include September 2024 Union of BC Municipalities and Local Government Management Association discussion paper that explores and assesses three models and tools. |
| 2024-04-16 | C-71-24 | THAT the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to Premier Eby, Province of British Columbia, to ask for an amendment to section 28 of the Mental Health Act so that trained hospital staff or Commissionaires relieve police officers of the responsibility of staying with apprehended individuals waiting to see physicians at hospital emergency departments. | Office of the Mayor & CAO | Completed | View Royal's resolution #2024-EB3 was brought forward to the 2024 UBCM convention. Mayor Tobias received a Provincial response to the resolution on October 28, 2025. |
| 2024-07-16 | C-115-24 | THAT staff work with the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society to develop a collaborative West Shore Regional Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan; AND THAT the Town of View Royal provide West Shore Parks and Recreation Society with $17,790 funded from the Casino Revenue as part of the $140,000 project to prepare a West Shore Regional Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan. | Office of the Mayor & CAO | Completed | No budget amendment required as request incorporated into requisition amount, included in budget. |
| 2024-11-19 | C-152-24 | THAT the Mayor advocate to the Victoria Regional Transit Commission to both increase the frequency of weekday evening service and to add weekend service for Route #46 (Dockyard/Westhills); AND THAT a copy of the letter be sent to the Esquimalt Nation and Songhees Nation. | Office of the Mayor & CAO | In progress | Ongoing discussion with BC Transit. |
| 2025-04-15 | C-76-25 | THAT a report be prepared that reviews the Town’s service levels and potential cost-savings in advance of preparing the 2026-2030 operational budgets. | Office of the Mayor & CAO | In progress | CAO Sommerville reporting to November 12, 2025 COW |
| 2025-05-06 | C-85-25 | THAT discussion of Capital Project summaries come forward to the June 10, 2025 and July 8, 2025 Committee of the Whole meetings. | Office of the Mayor & CAO; Finance | Completed | |
| 2025-05-06 | C-86-25 | THAT the email dated April 1, 2025 from T. Withrow, Re: Pallisier Avenue be referred to staff to investigate the possibility for traffic calming on Palliser Avenue; AND THAT the Mayor be in contact with the daycare located at 287 Pallisier Avenue and RCMP to discuss the concerns with excessive traffic speeds on Pallisier Avenue. | Office of the Mayor & CAO | In progress | Mayor Tobias has been in contact with the RCMP to discuss concerns. He will follow up again with the daycare. |
| 2025-09-02 | C-131-25 | THAT the Town of View Royal call on the Canadian government to take a strong stand on the international stage and call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, supply no arms to the conflict, and demand an assured and secure humanitarian corridor to enable the delivery of food and essential aid to the Palestinian people. | Office of the Mayor | Completed | A letter was sent on 2025-09-05. |
| 2025-09-16 | C-141-25 | THAT Use of Town Grants for Alcohol Policy #0100-056 be adopted. | Office of the Mayor & CAO | Completed | The policy was adopted at the September 16, 2025 Council meeting. |
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PROTECTIVE SERVICES
| Date | Item | Resolution | Department | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-17 | C-140-23 | THAT the matter regarding deployment of the Capital Regional District’s post disaster potable water drop kits be referred to staff. | Protective Services | Completed | CRD is the authority having jurisdiction in deployment of water for emergencies. They have a deployment strategy and equipment allocated |
| 2024-02-20 | C-23-24 | THAT a report regarding fire safety in the McKenzie Lake area be prepared. | Protective Services | In progress | New FireSmart Coordinator is currently working with community on initiatives. New Wildland truck purchased and static water supply being installed in neighborhood |
| 2025-01-21 | C-01-25 | THAT The Town of View Royal make application from the 2025 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) FireSmart Community Funding and Supports for continued funding for the View Royal FireSmart Program in the amount of $400,000 ($200,000 per year for two years – 2025 and 2026). | Protective Services | Completed | Complete. The grant was submitted and approved in the full amount of 400K |
| 2025-01-21 | C-03-25 | THAT the Fire Chief and delegates (Assistant Fire Chief, Captain, Lieutenant, or Fire Prevention Officer and career Firefighters) be designated as fire inspectors and fire investigators, as defined within the British Columbia Fire Safety Act, for the purposes of performing fire inspections and/or fire investigations within the Town of View Royal. | Protective Services | Completed | Complete |
| 2025-01-21 | C-04-25 | THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the Next Generation 911 Bi-lateral Agreement, specific to Fire Dispatch operations in View Royal. | Protective Services | Completed | Complete |
| 2025-02-18 | C-21-25 | THAT the Town of View Royal make application from the 2025 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) for an Emergency Social Services grant in support of the View Royal and Colwood ESS team in the amount of $40,000. | Protective Services | Assigned | |
| 2025-02-18 | C-27-25 | THAT the fine amounts in Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007 for Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 512, 2003 offences be reviewed. | Protective Services | Completed | Complete. A review of neighboring CRD municipalities was done. View Royals fines are in line with others. No additional amendments required. |
| 2025-09-16 | C-133-25 | THAT staff evaluate the premises at 315 Stewart Avenue to determine whether it falls into the category of unsightly premises. | Protective Services | Completed | Investigation complete. This site is currently under a building permit and does not constitute an unsightly premise. |
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Related Documents
(5)Tree Protection Bylaw No. 1069, 2022
Bylaw No. 1069 · Referenced in 1 section
Building Bylaw No. 1111, 2023
Bylaw No. 1111 · Referenced in 1 section
Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011
Bylaw No. 811 · Referenced in 1 section
Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw, No. 643, 2007
Bylaw No. 643 · Referenced in 1 section
Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 512, 2003
Bylaw No. 512 · Referenced in 1 section
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