2026 05 05 Council Meeting - Agenda - Pdf
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
The agenda for the Council Meeting of the Town of View Royal scheduled for May 5, 2026, outlining bylaws, reports, petitions, correspondence, and notices of motion.
COUNCIL REPORT: AMENDMENT TO ANIMAL CONTROL, FEES AND CHARGES, AND MUNICIPAL TICKET INFORMATION BYLAWS
A report from the Director of Protective Services seeking amendments to various bylaws to include an aggressive dog designation and update fee structures to align with the CRD.
Attachment A – Red Line Animal Control Bylaw No. 614, 2005
A red-lined version of the Animal Control Bylaw showing proposed changes including new definitions for aggressive dogs and updated municipal park lists.
Attachment B – Red Line Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016
A red-lined fee schedule for animal control services, including impoundment, boarding, and licensing fees.
Attachment C – Red Line Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007
A red-lined schedule of fines and penalties associated with animal control offences.
Attachment D – Draft Animal Control Bylaw 614, 2005, Amendment Bylaw No. 1165, 2026
A draft of the formal amendment bylaw updating definitions and enforcement procedures for animal control.
Attachment E – Draft Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1166, 2026
A draft of the formal amendment bylaw specifically updating the fee schedule for animal-related charges.
Attachment F – Draft Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 1167, 2026
A draft of the formal amendment bylaw updating the municipal ticket information schedule for animal control violations.
Animal Control Bylaw No. 614, 2005, Amendment Bylaw No. 1165, 2026
The formal draft of the bylaw amendment to regulate the keeping of animals and provide for animal pounds, currently at the first through third reading stage.
Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1166, 2026
The formal draft of the bylaw amendment to update fees pertaining to animal control, currently at the first through third reading stage.
Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, Amendment Bylaw No. 1167, 2026
The formal draft of the bylaw amendment updating fine amounts for animal control offences, currently at the first through third reading stage.
Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1168
A bylaw to authorize the consolidated financial plan for the years 2026-2030, including capital and reserves plans.
COUNCIL REPORT: TAX RATES BYLAW NO. 1169, 2026
A report from the Director of Finance regarding a clerical error identified in the Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1169 and request to rescind the previous third reading.
Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1169
A bylaw to levy rates for municipal, regional district, and regional hospital purposes for the year 2026, including the corrected tax rate schedule.
PETITION & DELEGATION REQUEST FORM - Habitat for Humanity Victoria
Request from Carmen Rempel and Krista Bekkema to present Habitat for Humanity Victoria's affordable home ownership program.
Presentation: Habitat for Humanity Victoria's Affordable Home Ownership Program
A slide deck detailing the program's operations, the socioeconomic benefits of affordable homeownership, and ways for municipalities to partner with the organization.
Correspondence: E&N Reconciliation Corridor Initiative
A letter from the Island Corridor Foundation encouraging Council to include the E&N Reconciliation Corridor Initiative as a strategic priority.
Appendix: Reconciliation Corridor Initiative (RCI) Background
Background information on the RCI project, its purpose for exploring passenger rail, and its governance structure.
Greater Victoria Hotel Development Final Report
A comprehensive study by Cascadia Partners and Destination Greater Victoria analyzing the hotel supply gap in the region and providing 6 key recommendations for development.
MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING - April 21, 2026
Official minutes from the View Royal Council meeting held on April 21, 2026, including approvals for bylaws and grant-in-aid applications.
MINUTES OF THE WEST SHORE PARKS AND RECREATION SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Minutes of the WSPRS meeting discussing pickleball fundraisers, maintenance presentations, and strategic planning.
Correspondence: Email Re: Sidewalk Project
Email from Andrea Olmstead inquiring if the sidewalk project on Island Highway is part of the Active Transportation Plan.
Correspondence: Email Re: Erskine bike lane
Email from Tim Wiltshire opposing the installation of bollards and suggesting the bike lane be moved to Talcott.
Correspondence: Email Re: Lack of adequate parking on Erskine Lane
Email from Melinda Price-Wiltshire expressing frustration with high-density development and lack of street parking on Erskine Lane.
Correspondence: Email Re: Short Term Rentals
Email from Diane Fownes regarding the impact of short-term rental regulations on individual homeowners.
Correspondence: Email Re: Follow-Up – Short-Term Rentals, Amnesty Period, and Bylaw Alignment
Email from Diane Fownes requesting bylaw amendments to align with provincial legislation regarding short-term rentals.
Correspondence: Email Re: Erskine Lane Bike Bollards
Email from Arnold van Klaveren suggesting enforcement of 'No Parking' instead of installing bollards.
Council Member Request for Addition to Meeting Agenda - Councillor Brown
Request to add a motion to amend short-term rental regulations to match provincial requirements.
Appendix: B.C.'s short-term rental legislation
Information sheet regarding provincial regulations and tools for local governments to enforce short-term rental bylaws.
ITEM(S) TO BE ADDED TO AGENDA: Speed limits bylaw - Councillor Rogers
Motion to amend speed limits on Atkins Road from the Langford border to Brydon Road to 30 km/h.
ITEM(S) TO BE ADDED TO AGENDA: Draft OCP Addition - Councillor Rogers
Motion to include information regarding Bill 44 and its impact on the Official Community Plan in draft documents.
Appendix: Impact of provincial limits on public hearings on the OCP
A summary explaining how Bill 44 shifts the OCP from a 'vision' document to a legally binding contract by prohibiting public hearings for OCP-compliant projects.