2026 03 17 Council Meeting - Agenda - Pdf
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL BYLAW NO. 1163
A bylaw to amend Official Community Plan No. 811, 2011, by adding Residential and Large Lot Residential land use designations back into Land Use Policy 1.5.
STAFF REPORT: OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING A NATURAL ASSET INVENTORY PROGRAM
A report outlining the resource implications and risks of accelerating the natural asset inventory project to include it in the 2026 budget deliberations.
STAFF REPORT: REQUEST FOR DECISION – URBAN FOREST STRATEGY ADOPTION AND CANOPY COVER TARGETING
A request for Council to adopt the Urban Forest Strategy and set a canopy cover target (30%, 35%, or 40%) for the next 20 years.
Appendix 1: Town of View Royal Urban Forestry Operating & Financial Plan
A technical document from Diamond Head Consulting providing a 20-year framework for managing and growing the urban forest, including financial and staffing requirements.
Urban Forestry Operating & Financial Plan
A comprehensive consultant report by Diamond Head Consulting detailing the operational requirements, financial pathways, and feasibility of achieving 30%, 35%, or 40% canopy cover targets.
Appendix 1: Disaggregated Summary of Canopy Cover and Urban Forest Program Resourcing
A peer comparison table (Table 2) detailing urban forest program design, budgets, and canopy targets across several municipalities including View Royal, Langford, and Victoria.
Appendix 2: Peer Land Use Comparison
Visual charts comparing land use distribution (Residential, ROW, Parks, etc.) between View Royal and peer municipalities.
Appendix 3: Annual Operating Costs
Table 3 provides annualized operating cost estimates for various urban forest management activities at current and target canopy levels.
Town of View Royal Urban Forest Strategy 2025
A comprehensive 20-year framework to guide the management of View Royal’s urban forest, setting goals and strategies for climate resilience and community health.
Town of View Royal Urban Forest Strategy
A comprehensive strategic plan for managing and expanding the town's urban forest through 2045, including analysis of current canopy cover and detailed action plans.
Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 1163, 2026
A bylaw amendment to re-add Residential and Large Lot Residential Land Use Designations back into Land Use Policy 1.5 of the Official Community Plan.
Operational Requirements for Establishing a Natural Asset Inventory Program
A report from the Director of Engineering detailing the requirements and recommendations for starting a program to inventory natural assets.
Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 811, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 1163, 2026
A bylaw to add the Residential and Large Lot Residential Land Use Designations back into Land Use Policy 1.5 of the Official Community Plan.
Operational Requirements for Establishing a Natural Asset Inventory Program
A report from the Director of Engineering regarding the necessary steps and requirements for creating a natural asset inventory program.
Email dated March 11, 2026 from J. Dellaviola, Re: Garbage Collection Contract
An email chain from resident Janice Dellaviola expressing concerns over the town's garbage collection contract, arguing for bi-weekly pick-up and cost-benefit analysis to reduce taxes.
Email dated March 12, 2026 from Mayor Tobias, Re: Garbage Collection Contract
Response from Mayor Sid Tobias regarding correspondence from Janice Dellaviola concerning the garbage collection contract and levels of service.
Official Community Plan - Western Gateway Corridor - Mayor Tobias
A report and series of maps provided by Mayor Tobias regarding a reconsideration of the study area for the Western Gateway Community Corridor.
Appendix: Urban Forest Criteria and Indicators
A detailed set of performance indicators and assessment criteria used to evaluate the Town's urban forest sustainability and management program.
Email dated March 2, 2026 from J. Craig, Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC) Re: Expanding Diagnostic Imaging Access in British Columbia
Correspondence regarding the role of physiotherapists in supporting cost-effective and timely healthcare through expanded access to diagnostic imaging.
Correspondence from Jason Craig, Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia
An email requesting the Town's support in advocating for physiotherapists to be granted the authority to order diagnostic imaging in British Columbia.
PABC BRIEFING NOTE: Expanding Diagnostic Imaging Access in British Columbia
A briefing note detailing the recommendation to allow physiotherapists to order imaging to improve efficiency and reduce healthcare wait times.
Minutes of the Council meeting held March 3, 2026
Official record of the proceedings from the previous council meeting held in early March.
Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors meeting held January 15, 2026
Meeting minutes from the board of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society.
Email dated March 11, 2026 from J. Dellaviola, Re: Garbage Collection Contract
Correspondence from a member of the public regarding the municipal garbage collection contract.
Letter from K. Morley, Capital Regional District Re: Municipal Consent for Bylaw No. 4719
A letter requesting municipal consent regarding the Traffic Safety Commission Establishment Bylaw amendment.
Email dated March 12, 2026 from Mayor Tobias, Re: Garbage Collection Contract
A follow-up or internal communication from Mayor Tobias regarding the status of the garbage collection contract.
Minutes of the Council meeting held March 3, 2026
Formal minutes from the Town of View Royal Council meeting that took place on March 3, 2026.
Official Community Plan - Western Gateway Corridor - Mayor Tobias
New business item introduced by the Mayor concerning the Western Gateway Corridor in the Official Community Plan.
Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors meeting held January 15, 2026
Meeting minutes from the Board of Directors of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society.
Position Statement - Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia [Bibliography]
Bibliographic references supporting a position statement from the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia regarding diagnostic imaging access.
MUNICIPAL CONSENT FOR BYLAW NO. 4719 - TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION ESTABLISHMENT BYLAW NO. 1, 1990, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 5, 2025
A letter from the Capital Regional District (CRD) seeking municipal consent for the repeal of the Traffic Safety Commission service establishment bylaw.
CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT BYLAW NO. 4719: A BYLAW TO REPEAL BYLAW NO. 1828, TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT BYLAW
Legislative document to repeal the Traffic Safety Commission service establishment bylaw as functions are assumed by the regional transportation service.
REPORT TO TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: Bylaw Nos. 4711 and 4719: Dissolution of Traffic Safety Commission and Service
Staff report recommending the transfer of Traffic Safety Commission assets to the Regional Transportation Service and the dissolution of the commission.
Appendix A: CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT BYLAW NO. 4711
Appendix containing Bylaw No. 4711 to repeal the Traffic Safety Commission Governance Bylaw.
Appendix B: CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT BYLAW NO. 4719
Appendix containing the text for Bylaw No. 4719 to repeal the Traffic Safety Commission Service Establishment Bylaw.
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026
Official minutes from the previous View Royal Council meeting detailing awards, OCP bylaw readings, and financial plan discussions.
Official Community Plan - Western Gateway Corridor - Mayor Tobias
New business item regarding the Western Gateway Corridor and its relationship to the Official Community Plan.
Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Minutes from the board of directors meeting covering officer elections, facility presentations, and departmental updates.
Email Correspondence: Garbage collection contract
Email from Janice Dellaviola to the Mayor and Council regarding garbage collection frequency and procurement options.