TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026 @ 6:00 PM

VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE - COUNCIL CHAMBERS

AGENDA

This meeting will be held in-person in Council Chambers as well as virtually via live webcast at https://www.viewroyal.ca/live-webcast-meetings with opportunities to interact with Council during designated times on the agenda.

To listen to the meeting by phone: call 1-778-402-9227 and use Conference ID: 160 326 73 #

1. CALL TO ORDER (Mayor Tobias)

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (motion to approve)

3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD (excluding items which are or have been the subject of a public hearing)

4. BYLAWS

5. MAYOR’S REPORT

6. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS a) R. Brooke, Natural Assets Initiative, Re: Natural Asset Management Pg.4 - 14

7. STAFF REPORTS a) Transportation Master Plan Engagement #1 What We Heard 1. Report dated January 29, 2026 from the Director of Engineering Pg.15 - 127 Staff Recommendation: THAT the report dated January 29, 2026 from the Director of Engineering titled “Transportation Master Plan Engagement #1 What We Heard” be received for information. b) Urban Forest Strategy Request for Additional Funds and Grant Funding Opportunities 1. Report dated February 3, 2026 from the Director of Engineering Pg.128 - 132 Staff Recommendation: THAT an additional $22,000 (net of GST) be allocated to fund the lift in the Urban Forest Strategy programing for 35% and 40% canopy cover targets; AND THAT staff be authorized to directly award the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC) grant-funded work to Diamond Head Consulting, who will act as co-collaborators on the projects, to deliver the awarded Urban Forest Strategy programming over the next two years.

8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

9. CORRESPONDENCE a) Letters dated January 20, 2026 and February 2, 2026 from J. Jansen, Re: Public Safety Hazards and Infrastructure Failure - Marler Park Stormwater Facilities Pg.133 - 145 1. Email dated February 11, 2026 from I. Leung, Director of Engineering, Re: Public Safety Hazards and Infrastructure Failure - Marler Park Stormwater Facilities Pg.146 - 147

10. CONSENT AGENDA a) Minutes of the Council meeting held February 3, 2026 Pg.148 - 153 b) Minutes of the Public Hearing held February 3, 2026 Pg.154 - 159 c) From the February 10, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting: 1. Official Community Plan Project Update THAT the Committee recommend to Council that a facilitated Special Council meeting be scheduled to gather Council’s input on the Western Gateway Corridor prior to the preparation of the draft Official Community Plan (OCP); AND THAT the OCP Advisory Committee be invited to attend the Special Council meeting; AND FURTHER THAT the cost of a facilitator not exceed $5,000. (COW-07-26)

11. CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS MOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. QUESTION PERIOD

14. MOTIONS & NOTICES OF MOTION a) Motions 1. Inventory of Natural Resources - Councillor Brown Pg.160 - 167 From the February 3, 2026 meeting: THAT staff commence work toward completing a 2026 Municipal Asset Inventory for the Town of View Royal, and include natural assets in any updates to the corporate Asset Management Policy; AND THAT the 2026 budget include funding for a Municipal Natural Asset Inventory, and that staff seek to apply for available funding opportunities to offset the costs. b) Notices of Motion 1. Allowing Short Term Rentals in the Hospital Zone - Councillor Brown Pg.168 Proposed Motion: THAT Council amend the View Royal Zoning Bylaw to allow short term rentals in the "Hospital" zone.

15. CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION

16. RISING REPORT

17. ADJOURNMENT (motion to adjourn)

Next Regular Council Meeting: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.