Minutes of a Council Meeting held Tuesday, May 5, 2026

TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL

MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING

HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026 VIEW ROYAL MUNICIPAL OFFICE – COUNCIL CHAMBERS

PRESENT WERE: Mayor Tobias Councillor Brown Councillor Lemon Councillor MacKenzie Councillor Mattson Councillor Rogers

PRESENT ALSO: S. Sommerville, Chief Administrative Officer E. Bolster, Director of Corporate Administration P. Hurst, Director of Protective Services S. Vella, Director of Finance J. Cochrane, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration 7 members of the public 0 members of the press

1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Tobias called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOVED BY: Councillor Brown SECONDED: Councillor MacKenzie THAT the agenda be amended by moving items 10. d), e), and h) to 11. a), b), and c); AND THAT the agenda be approved as amended. CARRIED

3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD a) D. Fownes, Jedburgh Place, expressed her concerns regarding short-term rental regulations in View Royal. b) M. Wiltshire, Erskine Lane, discussed challenges regarding bike lanes, bollards, and parking on Erskine Lane.

4. BYLAWS a) Amendment to Animal Control, Fees and Charges, and Municipal Ticket Information Bylaws

5. Report dated April 2, 2026 from the Director of Protective Services The Director of Protective Services gave an overview of the report to Council. Council inquired about the consistency of the bylaw changes with those of the Capital Regional District and other local municipalities. MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT the report dated April 2, 2026 from the Director of Protective Services titled “Amendment to Animal Control, Fees and Charges, and Municipal Ticket Information Bylaws” be received. CARRIED

6. Animal Control Bylaw No. 614, 2005, Amendment Bylaw No. 1165, 2026 A Bylaw to Amend the Animal Control Bylaw MOVED BY: Councillor Brown SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT Animal Control Bylaw No. 614, 2005, Amendment Bylaw No. 1165, 2026 be given first, second, and third reading. CARRIED

7. 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 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Brown THAT Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1166, 2026 be given first, second, and third reading. CARRIED

8. Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, Amendment Bylaw No. 1167, 2026 A Bylaw to Amend the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw Pertaining to Animal Control MOVED BY: Councillor Brown SECONDED: Councillor MacKenzie THAT Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, Amendment Bylaw No. 1167, 2026 be given first, second, and third reading. CARRIED

The Director of Protective Services left the meeting at 6:21 p.m.

b) Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1168, 2026 A Bylaw to Authorize the Financial Plan for the Years 2026-2030 MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1168, 2026 be adopted. CARRIED

c) Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1169, 2026

1. Report dated April 30, 2026 from the Director of Finance MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Lemon THAT the report dated April 30, 2026 from the Director of Finance titled “Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1169, 2026” be received for information. CARRIED

2. Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1169, 2026 A Bylaw to Levy Rates for Municipal, Regional District, and Regional Hospital Purposes for the Year 2026 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT third reading of Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1169, 2026 be rescinded; AND THAT the tax rates listed in Column B (Capital Regional District) and Column C (Regional Hospital District) of “Schedule A” be amended; AND FURTHER THAT Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1169, 2026 be given third reading as amended. CARRIED

3. MAYOR’S REPORT The Mayor recognized the recent passing of Jean Screech and Lillian Szpak, noting Ms. Screech’s contributions to the View Royal community and Councillor Szpak’s contributions as a City of Langford Councillor and colleague. He extended condolences to their families and to colleagues throughout the broader community.

4. PETITIONS & DELEGATIONS a) C. Rempel and K. Bekkema, Habitat for Humanity Victoria, Re: Habitat for Humanity Victoria's Affordable Home Ownership Program C. Rempel gave a presentation to Council regarding Habitat for Humanity Victoria’s program for affordable homeownership. Council discussed opportunities to support affordable housing development, partnerships with developers, and potential incentives to encourage below-market unit sales. They also inquired about Habitat for Humanity’s ownership model, funding approach, reliance on volunteer labour, and broader community benefits.

5. STAFF REPORTS

6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

7. CORRESPONDENCE a) Letter dated April 27, 2026 from S. Tobias, Director and B. Desjardins, Co-Chair, Island Corridor Foundation Board, Re: E&N Reconciliation Corridor Initiative MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED: Councillor Lemon C-109-26 THAT the incoming Council consider the E&N Reconciliation Corridor Initiative as a strategic priority in the development of the new Strategic Plan. CARRIED

b) Report received April 29, 2026 from K. Chiarot, Destination Greater Victoria, Re: Hotel Development Working Group Report 2026 MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED: Councillor Mattson THAT the report received April 29, 2026 from K. Chiarot, Destination Greater Victoria, Re: Hotel Development Working Group Report 2026 be received. CARRIED

10. CONSENT AGENDA a) Minutes of the Council meeting held April 21, 2026 MOVED BY: Councillor Brown SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held April 21, 2026 be adopted. CARRIED

b) Minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors meeting held March 19, 2026 MOVED BY: Councillor Brown SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the minutes of the West Shore Parks and Recreation Society Board of Directors meeting held March 19, 2026 be received. CARRIED

c) Email dated April 22, 2026 from A. Olmstead, Re: Sidewalk Project MOVED BY: Councillor Brown SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the email dated April 22, 2026 from A. Olmstead, Re: Sidewalk Project be received. CARRIED

d) Email dated April 22, 2026 from A. Olmstead, Re: Sidewalk Project (moved to item 11. a)

e) Email dated April 23, 2026 from M. Price-Wiltshire, Re: Lack of Adequate Parking (moved to item 11. b)

f) Email dated April 26, 2026 from D. Fownes, Re: Short Term Rentals MOVED BY: Councillor Brown SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the email dated April 26, 2026 from D. Fownes, Re: Short Term Rentals be received. CARRIED

g) Email dated April 30, 2026 from D. Fownes, Re: Short-Term Rentals, Amnesty Period, and Bylaw Alignment MOVED BY: Councillor Brown SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the email dated April 30, 2026 from D. Fownes, Re: Short-Term Rentals, Amnesty Period, and Bylaw Alignment be received. CARRIED

h) Email dated April 30, 2026 from A. van Klaveren, Re: Erskine Lane Bike Bollards (moved to item 11. c)

11. CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA a) Email dated April 22, 2026 from T. Wiltshire, Re: Erskine Bike Lane MOVED BY: Councillor Lemon SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the email dated April 22, 2026 from T. Wiltshire, Re: Erskine Bike Lane be received. CARRIED

b) Email dated April 23, 2026 from M. Price-Wiltshire, Re: Lack of Adequate Parking on Erskine Lane MOVED BY: Councillor Lemon SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the email dated April 23, 2026 from M. Price-Wiltshire, Re: Lack of Adequate Parking on Erskine Lane be received. CARRIED

c) Email dated April 30, 2026 from A. van Klaveren, Re: Erskine Lane Bike Bollards MOVED BY: Councillor Lemon SECONDED: Councillor Rogers THAT the email dated April 30, 2026 from A. van Klaveren, Re: Erskine Lane Bike Bollards be received. CARRIED