Report dated May 25, 2026 from the Director of Development Services - Density Bonus Zoning Bylaw Amendments

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

was enjoyed by everyone involved. Staff are now preparing for the transition to the dry floor season, which will include lacrosse programming and other activities.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The LIFE Program (Leisure Involvement for Everyone) is a financial support initiative that helps individuals and families with low incomes access recreation programs and services offered at all municipal recreation centres in Greater Victoria. The program is designed to remove financial barriers so residents across the West Shore can participate in community recreation, fitness, aquatics, sports, and well-being activities. 1,702 participants held a membership in 2025, which is a 14.8% increase over 2024 (1,483). The percentage of the Westshore population accessing this program is 2.03%.

Staff also connected with Miranda Metge, Community Wellness Navigator, Band Designate with the SC’IȺNEW Nation (Beecher Bay) to discuss program and partnership opportunities. Conversations are ongoing.

Grant Brown, CAO

b) Regional Parks & Recreation Facilities Master Plan Update

The CAO noted the following:

• The board will review draft 5, which was provided to senior staff, at the April 22 meeting.
• Draft 6 will be provided and presented virtually at the May Board meeting, for approval to proceed to public engagement.

c) Energy Consumption Review

Ron Dietrich, Manager of Operations, gave a verbal presentation that highlighted the following:

• Overview of energy consumption and reduction efforts
• Comparisons of patron attendance, energy usage and emissions over time
• Ongoing heat recovery efforts

The board inquired about accessible communication of sustainability efforts and it was noted that a video and metrics have been created by the engineering contractor. Several ideas for sharing statistics were mentioned.

RECESS

MOVED/SECONDED BY DIRECTORS MACKENZIE AND ANDERSON TO RECESS AT 6:29PM. CARRIED

IN CAMERA

13. MOVED/SECONDED BY DIRECTORS DONALDSON AND JANTZEN THAT THE MEETING MOVE IN CAMERA AT 6:46PM. CARRIED

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THAT there is a need to have a meeting closed to the public and persons other than the West Shore Parks & Recreation Board of Directors and staff, and those identified under Part III, Section B of the Board policy manual shall be excluded on the basis of section 1.(1)(k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a service.

ADJOURNMENT

14. MOVED/SECONDED BY DIRECTORS DONALDSON AND JANTZEN THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 7:05PM. CARRIED

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From: Diane Fownes
Sent: May 19, 2026 9:12 PM
To: Mayor And Council Email mayorandcouncil@viewroyal.ca
Cc: mail@bcombudsperson.ca; Darlene.Rotchford.MLA@leg.bc.ca
Subject: Short term rental / amnesty period

Mayor and Council,

I am writing again regarding the Town’s decision to proceed with a short-term rental “amnesty” period while continuing to maintain bylaws that prevent residents from legally complying with the Province’s Short-Term Rental Accommodations legislation.

At this point, residents are being placed in an impossible position. Council has publicly indicated that enforcement of the Town’s bylaw will not occur during the FIFA World Cup period, while at the same time refusing to amend the bylaws in a way that would allow residents to obtain the provincial registration required to legally operate.

The Province has been clear that operating without provincial registration can result in significant penalties. In my view, the Town has effectively chosen to leave residents bearing the legal and financial consequences of decisions made by Council.

I continue to believe there is still an opportunity for Council to act reasonably and responsibly by creating a lawful pathway for temporary compliance, or by aligning local bylaws with the provincial framework for principal residence short-term rentals.

This situation did not need to become adversarial. Many residents attempted to engage respectfully, provided thoughtful letters, attended meetings, and asked for practical solutions. Unfortunately, it does not appear that those concerns were meaningfully considered.

I urge Council to reconsider its position before residents are placed at further risk.

Sincerely,

Diane Fownes