TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026

MINUTES OF A COUNCIL MEETING

HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 19, 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 I. Leung, Director of Engineering L. Taylor, Director of Development Services S. Vella, Director of Finance L. Curtis, Community Planner J. Cochrane, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration 12 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 Mattson SECONDED BY: Councillor Lemon

THAT the agenda be amended to include items 10. k) to o) and move items 10. e) to h) to 11. a) to d);

AND THAT the agenda be approved as amended. CARRIED

3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD

a) Diane Fownes, Jedburgh Place, expressed concerns regarding short-term rental regulations in View Royal, including their alignment with provincial requirements and regulations in neighbouring municipalities.

b) Rachel McClellan, De Goutiere Place, spoke in support of short-term rentals in View Royal and the benefits they provide.

c) Scott Doust, De Goutiere Place, spoke in support of short-term rentals in View Royal and the benefits they provide.

d) Kyle Porter, Prince Robert Lane, submitted comments via Microsoft Teams. The webcaster read aloud a portion of his letter, which also forms item 10. o) of this agenda.

4. BYLAWS

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

1. Report dated May 12, 2026 from the Corporate Officer

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers

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

2. Automated Vote Counting System Authorization and Procedure Bylaw No. 480, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 1171, 2026 A Bylaw to Amend the Automated Vote Counting System Authorization and Procedure Bylaw Regarding the Definition of Acceptable Mark

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED BY: Councillor Lemon

THAT Automated Vote Counting System Authorization and Procedure Bylaw No. 480, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 1171, 2026 be given first, second, and third reading. CARRIED

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

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED BY: Councillor Brown

THAT Animal Control Bylaw No. 614, 2005, Amendment Bylaw No. 1165, 2026 be adopted. CARRIED Councillor Mattson opposed

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

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED BY: Councillor Brown

THAT Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 958, 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1166, 2026 be adopted. CARRIED Councillor Mattson opposed

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

MOVED BY: Councillor Brown SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers

THAT Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 643, Amendment Bylaw No. 1167, 2026 be adopted. CARRIED Councillor Mattson opposed

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 The Community Planner gave a presentation and overview of the report to Council.

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

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED BY: Councillor Lemon

THAT the letter received April 19, 2026 from Shane Slothouber, Re: 309 View Royal Avenue - Letter of Support be received. CARRIED

b) Letter received April 21, 2026 from Shane Slothouber, Re: 309 View Royal Avenue - Letter of Support

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED BY: Councillor Lemon

THAT the letter received April 21, 2026 from Shane Slothouber, Re: 309 View Royal Avenue - Letter of Support be received. CARRIED

MOVED BY: Councillor Lemon SECONDED BY: Councillor MacKenzie

C-117-26 THAT Development Variance Permit 2026-02 for 309 View Royal Avenue be issued 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. CARRIED

b) Density Bonus Zoning Bylaw Amendments

1. Report dated May 11, 2026 from the Director of Development Services The Director of Development Services gave a presentation and overview of the report to Council.

Council and staff discussed proposed zoning bylaw amendments aligning with provincial legislation, density bonus provisions, underground parking regulations, and the community amenity contribution policy.

MOVED BY: Councillor Mattson SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers

C-118-26 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. CARRIED

c) Volunteer Community Improvement Grant Program Policy

1. Report dated May 9, 2026 from the Director of Development Services The Director of Development Services gave a presentation and overview of the report to Council.

Council and staff discussed annual budget limits, the application process and communications plan, eligibility criteria and evaluation of applications, and community-led initiatives.

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED BY: Councillor Brown

C-119-26 THAT the Volunteer Community Improvement Grant Program Policy No. 6400-044 be approved. CARRIED

d) Revised 2026 Acting Mayor Schedule

1. Report dated May 8, 2026 from the Corporate Officer The Corporate Officer gave an overview of the report to Council.

MOVED BY: Councillor Lemon SECONDED BY: Councillor Mattson

C-120-26 THAT 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” be approved. CARRIED

8. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

9. CORRESPONDENCE

10. CONSENT AGENDA

a) Minutes of the Council meeting held May 5, 2026

MOVED BY: Councillor MacKenzie SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers

THAT the minutes of the Council meeting held May 5, 2026 be received. CARRIED

b) Minutes of the Special Council meeting held May 12, 2026

MOVED BY: Councillor MacKenzie SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers

THAT the minutes of the Special Council meeting held May 12, 2026 be received. CARRIED

c) Email dated May 5, 2026 from Linda Jeaurond, Re: Councillor Rogers Motion – Addition to the Draft Official Community Plan

MOVED BY: Councillor MacKenzie SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers

THAT the email dated May 5, 2026 from Linda Jeaurond, Re: Councillor Rogers Motion – Addition to the Draft Official Community Plan be received. CARRIED

d) Email dated May 9, 2026 from Linda Jeaurond, View Royal Climate Coalition, Re: Submission Regarding "Density Without Demolition" (DWD) Roadmap

MOVED BY: Councillor MacKenzie SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers

THAT the email dated May 9, 2026 from Linda Jeaurond, View Royal Climate Coalition, Re: Submission Regarding "Density Without Demolition" (DWD) Roadmap be received. CARRIED

e) Email dated May 12, 2026 from Aisha Mills, Re: Erskine Lane Parking (moved to item 11. a)

f) Email dated May 12, 2026 from Emily Lambert, Re: Conversion of Bike Lane to Parking - Erskine Lane (moved to item 11. b)

g) Email dated May 12, 2026 from Alessandra Mills, Re: Erskine Lane Parking (moved to item 11. c)

h) Email dated May 13, 2026 from Melissa West, Re: Erskine Lane Bike Lane (moved to item 11. d)

i) Email dated May 13, 2026 from Ben Whittome, Re: Support for Short Term Rentals

MOVED BY: Councillor MacKenzie SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers

THAT the email dated May 13, 2026 from Ben Whittome, Re: Support for Short Term Rentals be received. CARRIED

j) Email dated May 13, 2026 from Diane Fownes, Re: Short Term Rentals

MOVED BY: Councillor MacKenzie SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers

THAT the email dated May 13, 2026 from Diane Fownes, Re: Short Term Rentals be received. CARRIED

k) Email dated May 16, 2026 from Brenda and Michael Bacon Re: Support for Short Term Rentals in View Royal

MOVED BY: Councillor MacKenzie SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers

THAT the email dated May 16, 2026 from Brenda and Michael Bacon Re: Support for Short Term Rentals in View Royal be received. CARRIED

l) Letter dated May 17, 2026 from Scott Rutherford, Re: Support of Allowing Short Term Rentals in View Royal

MOVED BY: Councillor MacKenzie SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers

THAT the letter dated May 17, 2026 from Scott Rutherford, Re: Support of Allowing Short Term Rentals in View Royal be received. CARRIED

m) Email dated May 19, 2026 from John and Brenda Austin, Re: Short Term Rentals

MOVED BY: Councillor MacKenzie SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers

THAT the email dated May 19, 2026 from John and Brenda Austin, Re: Short Term Rentals be received. CARRIED

n) Letter received May 19, 2026 from Donna Porter, Re: Short Term Rentals

MOVED BY: Councillor MacKenzie SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers

THAT the letter received May 19, 2025 from Donna Porter, Re: Short Term Rentals be received. CARRIED

o) Letter received May 19, 2026 from Kyle Porter, Re: Short Term Rentals

MOVED BY: Councillor MacKenzie SECONDED BY: Councillor Rogers

THAT the letter received May 19, 2026 from Kyle Porter, Re: Short Term Rentals be received. CARRIED

11. CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

Council discussed retention of the existing bike lane on Erskine Lane, need for additional parking in the area, development impacts, and safety risks.

MOVED BY: Councillor Lemon SECONDED BY: Councillor Brown

THAT parking in the existing bike lane on Erskine Lane be permitted. DEFEATED Mayor Tobias, Councillors MacKenzie, Mattson, Rogers opposed

a) Email dated May 12, 2026 from Aisha Mills, Re: Erskine Lane Parking

MOVED BY: Councillor Lemon SECONDED BY: Councillor Brown

THAT the email dated May 12, 2026 from Aisha Mills, Re: Erskine Lane Parking be received. CARRIED

b) Email dated May 12, 2026 from Emily Lambert, Re: Conversion of Bike Lane to Parking - Erskine Lane

MOVED BY: Councillor Lemon SECONDED BY: Councillor Brown

THAT the email dated May 12, 2026 from Emily Lambert, Re: Conversion of Bike Lane to Parking - Erskine Lane be received. CARRIED

c) Email dated May 12, 2026 from Alessandra Mills, Re: Erskine Lane Parking

MOVED BY: Councillor Lemon SECONDED BY: Councillor Brown

THAT the email dated May 12, 2026 from Alessandra Mills, Re: Erskine Lane Parking be received. CARRIED

d) Email dated May 13, 2026 from Melissa West, Re: Erskine Lane Bike Lane

MOVED BY: Councillor Lemon SECONDED BY: Councillor Brown

THAT the email dated May 13, 2026 from Melissa West, Re: Erskine Lane Bike Lane be received. CARRIED

12. NEW BUSINESS

13. QUESTION PERIOD

a) Jason Jansen, Creed Road, inquired about when repairs to the fencing around the Marler Park and northern stormwater detention ponds will be complete.

14. MOTIONS & NOTICES OF MOTION

a) Motions

1. Short-Term Rental Regulations - Councillor Brown

Council discussed whether to amend the Town’s short-term rental regulations to align with provincial requirements, impacts to affordable housing, enforcement capacity, housing supply, and consistency with neighbouring municipalities. Council also discussed property owner rights, the role of short-term rentals in the local economy, and whether further public engagement should be considered.

MOVED BY: Councillor Brown SECONDED BY: Councillor Lemon

THAT the Town of View Royal amend its short-term rental regulations to align with provincial requirements. DEFEATED Mayor Tobias, Councillors MacKenzie, Mattson, and Rogers opposed

2. Amend Speed Limits on Atkins Road - Councillor Rogers

Council discussed the proposed speed limit reduction on Atkins Road, including safety concerns and pedestrian use. Council inquired about available traffic data, speed enforcement, alternative routes, and associated costs.

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED BY: Councillor Mattson

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

3. Addition to Draft Official Community Plan - Councillor Rogers

MOVED BY: Councillor Rogers SECONDED BY: Councillor Mattson

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.

Following Council discussion, Councillor Rogers withdrew the motion.

b) Notices of Motion

1. Construction Related Lane Closures - Councillor Mattson

C-121-26 THAT the following motion be brought forward to the June 2, 2026 Council meeting:

“THAT staff prepare options to reduce the negative impacts of construction-related road closures, including but not limited to:

• limiting the hours closures are permitted (e.g., avoiding peak rush hours);
• requiring road closure applicants to fund Traffic Control Persons to direct “rat runners” away from residential areas and back onto designated routes; and
• increasing fees associated with road closures to encourage shorter durations of closure.”

2. Expand Helmcken Park and Ride - Councillor Rogers

C-122-26 THAT the following motion be brought forward to the June 2, 2026 Council meeting:

“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 “Highway 1 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

C-123-26 THAT the following motion be brought forward to the June 2, 2026 Council meeting:

“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. Degazette Portion of Little Road to Add as Parkland - Councillor Rogers

C-124-26 THAT the following motion be brought forward to the June 2, 2026 Council meeting:

“THAT staff initiate the process to degazette 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

MOVED BY: Councillor Brown SECONDED BY: Councillor MacKenzie

THAT this meeting now adjourn. Time: 8:10 p.m. CARRIED

MAYOR

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