Agenda

TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026 @ 6:00 PM

VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE - COUNCIL CHAMBERS

AGENDA

This meeting will be held in-person in Council Chambers and virtually via live webcast at https://www.viewroyal.ca/live-webcast-meetings. Members of the public may interact with Council during designated times on the agenda.

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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; comments must pertain to matters on the agenda and are limited to a maximum of five (5) minutes)

4. BYLAWS

a) Amendment to Automated Vote Counting System Authorization and Procedure Bylaw

1. Report dated May 12, 2026 from the Corporate Officer (Pg.6 - 8)

Staff Recommendation:

THAT the report dated May 12, 2026 from the Corporate Officer titled “Amendment to Automated Vote Counting System Authorization and Procedure Bylaw” be received.

2. Automated Vote Counting System Authorization and Procedure Bylaw No. 480, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 1171, 2026 (Pg.9) A Bylaw to Amend the Automated Vote Counting System Authorization and Procedure Bylaw Regarding the Definition of Acceptable Mark (first, second, and third reading)

b) Animal Control Bylaw No. 614, 2005, Amendment Bylaw No. 1165, 2026 A Bylaw to Amend the Animal Control Bylaw (adoption)

1. Bylaw No. 1165 (Pg.10 - 16)

c) Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1166, 2026 A Bylaw to Amend the Fees and Charges Bylaw Pertaining to Animal Control (adoption)

1. Bylaw No. 1166 (Pg.17 - 18)

d) Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, Amendment Bylaw No. 1167, 2026 A Bylaw to Amend the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw Pertaining to Animal Control (adoption)

1. Bylaw No. 1167 (Pg.19 - 21)

5. MAYOR’S REPORT

6. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS

7. STAFF REPORTS

a) Development Variance Permit 2026-02 – 309 View Royal Avenue

1. Report dated April 23, 2026 from the Community Planner (Pg.22 - 37)

Staff Recommendation:

THAT Council authorize the issuance of Development Variance Permit 2026-02 for 309 View Royal Avenue in accordance with plans submitted to the Development Services Department on April 9, 2026, subject to the proposed development meeting all of the Town’s Zoning Bylaw requirements, except for the following variance:

1. increase the maximum height of an addition to a single-family dwelling from 7.5m to 8m.

2. Comments from the Applicant
3. Comments from the Public
4. Correspondence a) Letter received April 19, 2026 from Shane Slothouber, Re: 309 View Royal Avenue - Letter of Support (Pg.38) b) Letter received April 21, 2026 from Shane Slothouber, Re: 309 View Royal Avenue - Letter of Support (Pg.39)

b) Density Bonus Zoning Bylaw Amendments

1. Report dated May 11, 2026 from the Director of Development Services (Pg.40 - 64)

Staff Recommendation:

THAT staff prepare the necessary Zoning Bylaw amendment that would authorize the amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014 with respect to repealing the green roof density bonus provision from the RT-1 Zone: Attached Residential, RM-1 Zone: Ground-Oriented Multiple-Unit Residential, RM-2 Zone: Apartment Residential, C-1 Zone: Community Commercial, C-3: Service Commercial, C-4 Zone: Neighbourhood Commercial, C-5: Tourist Commercial, C-7 Zone: Business Park Commercial and C-7A Zone: Business Park Commercial (Automotive);

AND THAT a public hearing not be held for the Zoning Bylaw amendment as the proposed amendments are consistent with the Town’s Official Community Plan;

AND FURTHER THAT staff give notice of the Zoning Bylaw amendment, in accordance with section 467 of the Local Government Act, prior to first, second and third reading of the Zoning Bylaw amendment.

c) Volunteer Community Improvement Grant Program Policy

1. Report dated May 9, 2026 from the Director of Development Services (Pg.65 - 80)

Staff Recommendation:

THAT Council approve the Volunteer Community Improvement Grant Program Policy No. 6400-044.

d) Revised 2026 Acting Mayor Schedule

1. Report dated May 8, 2026 from the Corporate Officer (Pg.81 - 83)

Staff Recommendation:

THAT Council approve the revised 2026 Acting Mayor schedule as attached to the report dated May 8, 2026 from the Corporate Officer titled “Revised 2026 Acting Mayor Schedule”.

8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

9. CORRESPONDENCE

a) Email dated May 9, 2026 from Linda Jeaurond, View Royal Climate Coalition, Re: Submission Regarding "Density Without Demolition" (DWD) Roadmap (Pg.84 - 88)

10. CONSENT AGENDA

a) Minutes of the Council meeting held May 5, 2026 (motion to adopt) (Pg.89 - 94) b) Minutes of the Special Council meeting held May 12, 2026 (motion to adopt) (Pg.95 - 99) c) Email dated May 5, 2026 from Linda Jeaurond, Re: Councillor Rogers Motion – Addition to the Draft Official Community Plan (Pg.100) d) Email dated May 12, 2026 from Aisha Mills, Re: Erskine Lane Parking (Pg.101) e) Email dated May 12, 2026 from Emily Lambert, Re: Conversion of Bike Lane to Parking - Erskine Lane (Pg.102) f) Email dated May 12, 2026 from Alessandra Mills, Re: Erskine Lane Parking (Pg.103) g) Email dated May 13, 2026 from Melissa West, Re: Erskine Lane Bike Lane (Pg.104) h) Email dated May 13, 2026 from Ben Whittome, Re: Support for Short Term Rentals (Pg.105) i) Email dated May 13, 2026 from Diane Fownes, Re: Short Term Rentals (Pg.106 - 108)

11. CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS MOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. QUESTION PERIOD

(comments must be in the form of a question and are limited to a maximum of two (2) minutes)

14. MOTIONS & NOTICES OF MOTION

a) Motions

1. Short-Term Rental Regulations - Councillor Brown (Pg.109 - 115) Recommendation:

THAT the Town of View Royal amend its short-term rental regulations to align with provincial requirements.

2. Amend Speed Limits on Atkins Road - Councillor Rogers (Pg.116) Recommendation:

THAT the speed limit on Atkins Road, from the City of Langford boundary to and including Brydon Road, be amended to 30 km/h.

3. Addition to Draft Official Community Plan - Councillor Rogers (Pg.117 - 119) Recommendation:

THAT information regarding changes to the role of the Official Community Plan (OCP) under British Columbia’s Bill 44 be incorporated into the draft OCP;

AND THAT this information be provided at open houses, during OCP readings, and at the OCP public hearing.

b) Notices of Motion

1. Construction Related Lane Closures - Councillor Mattson (Pg.120) Recommendation:

THAT staff prepare options to reduce the negative impact of construction related road closures; including but not limited to:

• limiting the hours closures allowed (e.g., not during rush hours);
• requiring those requesting road closures to pay for individuals (Traffic Control Persons - TPC) to redirect 'rat runners' out of residential area and back on to designated roads; and
• increase fees charged to close roads to incent shorter closures.

2. Expand Helmcken Park and Ride - Councillor Rogers (Pg.121) Recommendation:

THAT Council write to BC Transit, the Victoria Regional Transit Commission, and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI), urging the parties to collaborate on expanding parking capacity at the Helmcken Park and Ride following completion of MOTI’s “Bus on Shoulder Project” and the removal of MOTI staging buildings and equipment from the site.

3. Add Transit Infrastructure to the Active Transportation Improvements on Admirals Road - Councillor Rogers (Pg.122) Recommendation:

THAT staff incorporate transit infrastructure improvements, including bus pull out bays, bus pads, and transit shelters, into the Active Transportation improvements planned along Admirals Road.

4. De-gazette Portion of Little Road to Add as Parkland - Councillor Rogers (Pg.123) Recommendation:

THAT staff initiate the process to de-gazette the portion of Little Road owned by the Town of View Royal fronting onto Eagle Creek Park and the municipally owned property at 1642 Little Road, in order to facilitate its addition as parkland.

15. CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION

16. RISING REPORT

17. ADJOURNMENT

(motion to adjourn)

Next Regular Council Meeting: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.