2026 03 03 Council Meeting - Agenda - Pdf
AGENDA TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL MEETING
Agenda for the Town of View Royal Council meeting on March 3, 2026, including bylaws, financial planning, and awards.
COUNCIL REPORT: OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1163, 2026
A report regarding an administrative error that omitted Residential and Large Lot Residential land use designations from the OCP and a proposed bylaw to fix it.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL BYLAW NO. 1163
A bylaw to amend the Official Community Plan No. 811, 2011, to re-add Residential and Large Lot Residential land use designations.
COUNCIL REPORT: 2026-2030 DRAFT Financial Plan & Project Consideration
An overview of the draft five-year financial plan, highlighting an 8.69% forecasted tax increase and major cost drivers.
Schedule 1.1 Consolidated Financial Plan
Summary of consolidated revenues and expenses from 2024 (actuals) to 2030 (budgeted).
Schedule 1.2 Consolidated Operating Plan
Detailed breakdown of operational revenues and expenses, including property taxes, user fees, and service costs.
Schedule 1.2 Consolidated Capital Financial Plan
Capital financial plan showing revenue sources and expenditures across divisions like Transportation and Environmental Health.
Schedule 1.3 Consolidated Capital Financial Plan
Continuation of capital financial planning documentation with revised figures for surplus/deficit.
Schedule 2.1 Non-capital Projects
A list of planned non-capital projects prioritized from critical to discretionary.
Schedule 2.2 Non-capital Projects Funding
A breakdown of funding sources for non-capital projects including reserves, grants, and property taxes.
Schedule 3.1 Capital Projects
Detailed list of multi-year capital projects by division including transportation, parks, and environmental services.
Schedule 3.2 Capital Projects Funding
Funding sources for capital projects, utilizing DCCs, grants, and various reserves.
Schedule 4 Projected Reserve Balances
Forecasted balances for capital, operating, and statutory reserve accounts through 2030.
Project Summary N-025: Official community plan
Project to update the OCP to align with new provincial housing legislation and interim housing needs assessments.
Project Summary N-037: Community satisfaction survey
Proposal to conduct a statistically valid survey to gauge resident opinions on Town services.
Project Summary N-040: Housing needs assessment report update
Legislated requirement to update housing needs reports every five years.
Project Summary N-042: Sustainable Infrastructure Replacement Plan Update
Refining long-term financial strategies for asset replacement over the next two decades.
Project Summary N-047: Website refresh
Project to modernize the Town's website for better accessibility and user experience.
Project Summary N-064: Helmcken Centennial Park Master Plan
Development of a detailed master plan for the community park to evaluate strategic investment.
Project Summary N-067: Placemaking urban design plan
Initiative to identify urban design standards for public spaces to develop a strong visual identity.
Project Summary N-068: Truth and reconciliation awareness
Ongoing training for staff and council to build relationships and understanding with Indigenous neighbors.
Project Summary N-074: Urban forestry strategy
Expansion of project scope to meet 35% and 40% canopy cover targets.
Project Summary N-085: Full-time fire personnel
Plan to increase full-time firefighter contingent from twelve to twenty over five years.
Project Summary N-087: Little Road park plan
Planning for use of property on Little Road acquired in 2020 for park purposes.
Project Summary N-088: Information system program
Ongoing program focused on cyber security, data management, and governance.
Project Summary N-089: Coastal Adaptation Plan
Phase 2 of a plan to address coastal flooding risks from sea level rise and extreme weather.
Project Summary N-092: Housing strategy
Development of a strategy to address urgent needs for housing affordability, diversity, and supply.
Project Summary N-098: Drainage master plan update
Update to the Town's 2017 Drainage Master Plan to include revised OCP data and climate change factors.
Project Summary N-099: Off-street parking review
Comprehensive review of parking regulations in the Zoning Bylaw.
Project Summary N-101: Accessibility plan update
Legislated three-year review and update of the Town's accessibility plan.
Project Summary N-105: Transportation master plan update
Update to transportation growth modeling based on the 2026 OCP and Active Transportation Network Plan.
Project Summary N-110: Volunteer community improvement program
Grant program for community groups to voluntarily undertake beautification projects.
Project Summary N-111: Asset management program improvements
Five-year strategy to improve the Town's asset management maturity level.
Project Summary N-112: Next Gen 911 preparedness
Modernization of 911 infrastructure and services as mandated by provincial authorities.
Project Summary N-113: FireSmart™ program
Ongoing program to identify and mitigate fire hazards through community education and infrastructure.
Project Summary N-114: Cool it! Climate action leadership training
Funding for school workshops to encourage student actions that reduce household carbon footprints.
Project Summary N-117: Amenity cost charges bylaw
Development of a new finance tool to collect funds from development for community amenities.
Project Summary N-118: Zoning Bylaw Review and Update
Comprehensive update to the 2014 Zoning Bylaw to align with the new OCP and housing legislation.
Project Summary N-119: Emergency Support Services Supplies
Acquisition of emergency supplies to build capacity for mass care scenarios.
Project Summary N-121: Facilities Plan - 45 View Royal Avenue
Phased feasibility study to evaluate future requirements and options for Town Hall and related buildings.
Project Summary N-122: Indigenous engagement requirements
Compliance with the Emergency and Disaster Management Act requiring engagement with Indigenous Governing Bodies.
Project Summary N-123: Invasive Species Removal Program - Portage Park
Five-year program leveraging developer contributions to restore native habitat in Portage Park.
Project Summary N-124: DCC Update
Formal update to the Development Cost Charge Bylaw to reflect current master plans and growth infrastructure.
Project Summary N-128: Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Update
Five-year update to assess current system capacities and project future needs for a 20-year horizon.
Project Summary N-129: Parks and Trails Master Plan
Consolidation of park and trail planning into one document to guide network development for the next 10 years.
Project Summary N-134: Deconstruction and Demolition Waste Management Bylaw
Research and preparation for a bylaw to divert construction waste from landfills.
Project Summary N-135: Pop Up Off Leash Dog Park Initiative
Proposal to install four seasonal pilot off-leash dog areas across Town parks.
Project Summary N-136: Parks Worker
Hiring of one additional full-time parks worker to maintain service levels for new park inventory.
Project Summary N-138: Electronic records management system
Digital transformation project migrating electronic records from the LAN to Microsoft 365.
Project Summary N-139: Town Hall Partial Roof and Gutter Replacements
Immediate replacement of damaged roof and gutters on the north portion of Town Hall.
Project Summary N-140: Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
Grant-funded mobile chipping event to inform residents about wildfire risk.
Project Summary N-141: Urban forestry strategy GCCC programming
Implementation of grant-funded work to establish geospatial tree and forested park inventories.
Project Summary N-142: Town Hall energy conservation measures
Installation of timer switches and Wi-Fi thermostats to reduce building energy consumption.
Project Summary N-143: WS RCMP building expansion
Placeholder for administrative costs related to the West Shore RCMP detachment expansion.
Project Summary N-144: Communications Coordinator capacity increase
Increasing position capacity from 0.5 to 0.7 FTE to meet engagement demands.
Project Summary C-010: West Shore RCMP building capital projects
View Royal's share of facility maintenance projects at the regional RCMP detachment.
Project Summary C-012: Island Hwy upgrades – Helmcken Rd to Beaumont Ave
Full road reconstruction including bike lanes and rain gardens, deferred pending grant approval.
Project Summary C-017: View Royal Ave drainage
Drainage conveyance improvements to allow gravity connections for homes and mitigate flooding.
Project Summary C-113: Fire services vehicle replacement-1992 Superior E-One
Replacement of end-of-life fire engine to maintain insurance ratings and operational safety.
Letter from F. Titley, District of Saanich Re: Victoria General Hospital Campus expansion
Referral notification regarding an application for land exclusion from the Agricultural Land Reserve for hospital expansion.
MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Minutes detailing Council's discussion on natural asset management, transportation planning, and tree canopy targets.
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 24, 2026
Minutes from a special meeting regarding the OCP update for the Western Gateway Corridor.