2026 05 19 Council Meeting - Agenda - Pdf
Agenda
Agenda for the Town of View Royal Council Meeting held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, including bylaws, staff reports, and motions.
Report dated May 12, 2026 from the Corporate Officer re: Amendment to Automated Vote Counting System Authorization and Procedure Bylaw
Staff report recommending an amendment to the definition of 'acceptable mark' in the vote counting bylaw to reflect current tabulating equipment technology.
Bylaw No. 1171 - A Bylaw to Amend the Automated Vote Counting System Authorization and Procedure Bylaw Regarding the Definition of Acceptable Mark
Amendment bylaw to update the definition of an acceptable mark for the automated vote counting system.
Bylaw No. 1165 - A Bylaw to Amend the Animal Control Bylaw
Amendment bylaw updating various definitions and enforcement procedures for animal control, including dangerous and aggressive dog regulations.
Bylaw No. 1166 - A Bylaw to Amend the Fees and Charges Bylaw Pertaining to Animal Control
Amendment bylaw updating the fee schedule for animal control services, including boarding, licensing, and impoundment.
Bylaw No. 1167 - A Bylaw to Amend the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw Pertaining to Animal Control
Amendment bylaw updating the fine schedule for animal control violations.
Report dated April 23, 2026 from the Community Planner re: Development Variance Permit 2026-02 – 309 View Royal Avenue
Staff report recommending approval of a height variance for a proposed addition to a single-family dwelling.
Committee of the Whole Report dated April 9, 2026 re: DVP 2026-02 – 309 View Royal Avenue
Detailed report from the Committee of the Whole introducing the height variance request for 309 View Royal Avenue.
Applicant’s Letter to Mayor and Council from Bernard Shane Slothouber re: 309 View Royal Avenue
Letter from the applicant explaining the need for a height variance to match the existing house's roofline and pitch.
Plans – Slothouber Residence Garage Suite Addition (Java Designs)
Architectural plans for the proposed garage suite addition at 309 View Royal Avenue.
Stormwater Management - 309 View Royal Ave (Islander Engineering)
Engineering drawing showing the stormwater management plan for the subject property.
Development Variance Permit Application Adjacent Property Impact Review
Staff form assessing impacts on adjacent properties, noting no shadow, tree, or privacy concerns.
Signature List in Support of DVP Application - 309 View Royal Avenue
List of names and addresses of neighbors supporting the height variance at 309 View Royal Avenue.
Letter received April 19, 2026 from Shane Slothouber, Re: 309 View Royal Avenue - Letter of Support
Letter from a neighbor expressing support for the height variance application at 309 View Royal Avenue.
Letter received April 21, 2026 from Shane Slothouber, Re: 309 View Royal Avenue - Letter of Support
Follow-up letter of support for the development variance permit at 309 View Royal Avenue.
Report dated May 11, 2026 from the Director of Development Services re: Density Bonus Zoning Bylaw Amendments
Staff report recommending the repeal of green roof density bonus provisions to align with new provincial legislation (Bill 16).
Red-Line Version of Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments (Schedule A)
Draft zoning text showing the removal of green roof density bonus provisions in multiple residential and commercial zones.
Report dated May 9, 2026 from the Director of Development Services re: Volunteer Community Improvement Grant Program Policy
Staff report seeking approval for a new policy to establish a volunteer community improvement grant program.
Committee of the Whole Report dated December 2, 2025 re: Volunteer Community Improvement Grant Program
Historical report providing background and original recommendation for the volunteer grant program.
Project Summary N-110: Volunteer community improvement program
Capital project summary for the volunteer community improvement program, including 5-year budget projections.
Draft Policy Manual 6400-044: Volunteer Community Improvement Grant Program
Draft policy document outlining the criteria, eligibility, and process for the grant program.
Attachment 2: Volunteer Community Improvement Grant Program Policy No. 6400-044
Final version of the grant program policy manual including review schedules and amendment records.
Report dated May 8, 2026 from the Corporate Officer re: Revised 2026 Acting Mayor Schedule
Staff report recommending an updated acting mayor rotation due to personnel changes on Council.
Attachment “A” - 2026 Acting Mayor Schedule
Proposed rotation schedule for the Acting Mayor position for the remainder of 2026.
Email dated May 9, 2026 from Linda Jeaurond re: Submission Regarding 'Density Without Demolition' (DWD) Roadmap
Open letter from the View Royal Climate Coalition proposing an adaptive reuse strategy for housing density.
Minutes of a Council Meeting held Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Formal minutes from the regular council meeting on May 5, recording decisions on bylaws and tax rates.
Minutes of a Special Council Meeting held Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Formal minutes from the special council meeting on May 12, covering financial statements and short-term rental discussions.
Email dated May 5, 2026 from Linda Jeaurond re: Councillor Rogers Motion – Addition to the Draft Official Community Plan
Correspondence urging Council to include metric-based consistency criteria in the new OCP.
Email dated May 12, 2026 from Aisha Mills re: Erskine Lane Parking
Citizen request to restore street parking on Erskine Lane by removing the bike lane.
Email dated May 12, 2026 from Emily Lambert re: Conversion of Bike Lane to Parking - Erskine Lane
Correspondence supporting the conversion of the Erskine Lane bike lane to parking due to limited building parking.
Email dated May 12, 2026 from Alessandra Mills re: Erskine Lane Parking
Request from a resident of The Blueprint Building to convert bike lanes to street parking.
Email dated May 13, 2026 from Melissa West re: Erskine Lane Bike Lane
Detailed resident concern about the loss of street parking on Erskine Lane and the low usage of the new bike lane.
Email dated May 13, 2026 from Ben Whittome re: Support for Short Term Rentals
Resident correspondence supporting short-term rentals to accommodate medical and construction professionals.
Email dated May 13, 2026 from Diane Fownes re: Short Term Rentals
Formal letter arguing for policy consistency between home-based business regulations and short-term rental rules.
Council Member Request for Addition to Meeting Agenda - Councillor Brown re: Short-Term Rental Regulations
Official request from Councillor Brown to align municipal short-term rental regulations with provincial requirements.
B.C.'s short-term rental legislation - Overview
Information printout regarding provincial regulations for short-term rental accommodations.
Item(s) To Be Added To Agenda - Councillor Rogers re: Speed limits on Atkins Road
Request from Councillor Rogers to amend the speed limit to 30 km/h on all sections of Atkins Road.
Item(s) To Be Added To Agenda - Councillor Rogers re: Addition to Draft OCP
Motion request to include information about provincial Bill 44 impacts in the draft Official Community Plan.
Explanation re: Bill 44 and OCP impacts
Summary of how Bill 44 changes the role of the OCP and prohibits mandatory public hearings for consistent projects.
Email dated May 14, 2026 from Ron Mattson re: notice of motion - Construction related lane closures
Notice of motion proposing options to reduce the impact of road closures on residents.
Item(s) To Be Added To Agenda - Councillor Rogers re: Helmcken Park and Ride expansion
Request to lobby for expanded parking capacity at the Helmcken Park and Ride following MOTI project completion.
Item(s) To Be Added To Agenda - Councillor Rogers re: Transit Infrastructure on Admirals Road
Request to incorporate bus pull-out bays and shelters into active transportation improvements along Admirals Road.
Item(s) To Be Added To Agenda - Councillor Rogers re: De-gazette Portion of Little Road
Request to initiate the de-gazetting of a portion of Little Road to add approximately 3,570 m2 of parkland.