2026 02 10 Committee of the Whole Meeting - Agenda - Pdf
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AGENDA
Agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting on February 10, 2026, including staff reports on the financial plan, OCP update, and short-term rentals.
MINUTES OF A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026
Minutes from the previous Committee of the Whole meeting covering discussions on rezoning applications, OCP updates, and RCMP facility expansion.
Town of View Royal - Animal Control Summary (2025/2024)
Statistical summary of animal control services, enforcement actions, and impounds for 2024 and 2025.
2026 DRAFT FINANCIAL PLAN - OPERATING
Staff report providing an overview of the 2026-2030 Draft Financial Plan, highlighting budget cost drivers and a forecasted 9.11% tax increase.
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN PROJECT UPDATE
Update on the Official Community Plan (OCP) review process, including project milestones, timeline, and the draft framework for the updated document.
OCP TIMELINE (Attachment 1)
Visual timeline of the OCP update project from December 2025 through September 2027.
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN REVIEW AND UPDATE (October 8, 2024 Staff Report)
Historical staff report from 2024 defining the 10 key focus areas and the original scope for the OCP review project.
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 17, 2023
Minutes from a 2023 special meeting focused on restarting the OCP review process and establishing engagement principles.
OCP STRATEGIC PLANNING COUNCIL WORKSHOP - WHAT WE HEARD REPORT
Summary of feedback from Council workshop regarding lessons learned from previous OCP processes and visions for future engagement.
TAVOLA STRATEGY GROUP Pre-survey results
Results of a pre-survey distributed to Council members regarding expectations for the OCP workshop process.
COUNCIL OCP WORKSHOP 2 WHAT WE HEARD REPORT
Summary of discussion from the second OCP workshop, focusing on principles, objectives, and top-of-mind issues for the review.
Project Summary N-025 Official community plan
Financial summary for the OCP project, noting funding sources and required updates for provincial housing legislation.
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE
Document defining the purpose, membership, and operation of the advisory committee for the OCP review.
BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS FOR PART 9 BUILDING
Staff report presenting a flow chart and explanation of the building permit process for single-family dwellings, duplexes, and townhouses.
VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
Staff report proposing a new grant program for community-building and beautification projects within public spaces.
Project Summary N-110 Volunteer community improvement program
Project summary for the volunteer grant program, outlining business risks and operational costs.
Volunteer Community Improvement Grant Program Policy
Draft policy manual for the grant program, including eligibility criteria, eligible/ineligible expenses, and the application review process.
BUDGET VARIANCE AND PROJECTS UPDATE TO DECEMBER 31, 2025
Financial update showing budget vs. actuals for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
Consolidated Budget Variances & Departmental Budget Variances
Detailed financial tables showing year-to-date variances across all municipal departments and revenue sources.
Attachment 3: 2025 Non-Core Projects & Attachment 4: 2025 Capital Projects
Tracking tables for non-core and capital projects including status updates and budget remaining for 2025.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION FOLLOW UP LIST – 4th QUARTER UPDATE (Staff Report)
Staff report introducing the updated status list of resolutions made by Council.
COUNCIL RESOLUTION FOLLOW UP LIST (Full Table)
A comprehensive table tracking the status and progress of all active and completed Council resolutions across departments.
DEPARTMENTAL UPDATE
Monthly report detailing activities and updates from the CAO, Corporate Administration, Finance, IT, Development Services, and Engineering/Parks.
2025 BUILDING REPORT (December Summary)
Monthly building permit statistics for December 2025, including permit values and annual revenue comparisons.
2025 HOUSING SUMMARY (December Summary)
Annual housing statistics for 2025 showing dwelling units issued, demolished, and completed.
2025 BUILDING SUMMARY REPORT (Annual)
Consolidated annual building permit report for 2025 categorizing permits by type and building code.
2026 HOUSING SUMMARY (January Update)
Housing unit statistics for the month of January 2026.
2026 BUILDING REPORT (January Update)
Building permit statistics for January 2026.
Letter from View Royal Resident re: Short Term Rentals
Correspondence from a local homeowner expressing concern over current short-term rental restrictions and advocating for a more flexible approach.
Letter of Support for Short-Term Rental Housing for Healthcare Professionals
Letter from Joel Yncio of McCare Global supporting short-term rentals as essential housing for travel nurses working at Victoria General Hospital.
Email from Airbnb re: Short Term Rentals in View Royal
Correspondence from Airbnb providing data on the economic impact of STRs in British Columbia to support a local advocate.
Email Correspondence re: Support for World Cup STR Event Exemption
Emails between Kim Howson (Airbnb) and Councillor Don Brown regarding the proposed non-enforcement of STR bylaws during the 2026 World Cup.
Email from Mary re: VR STRs attention on Cfax radio today
Correspondence warning Council about potential legal liabilities and provincial fines resulting from the proposed short-term rental amnesty plan.