Report dated May 20, 2026 from the Director of Engineering - Request for Approval - Sewer Pumpstation Contracted Services
Staff recommendation to enter into a contract for routine maintenance of sanitary sewer pump stations.
In the end, however, residents were left with rigidity, uncertainty, inconsistency, and potential legal exposure while neighbouring municipalities continue moving toward more workable frameworks.
That does not feel like a sustainable position for either View Royal residents or Council moving forward.
Respectfully,
Diane Fownes
From: Rachel McClellan
Sent: May 21, 2026 6:12 AM
To: Mayor And Council Email mayorandcouncil@viewroyal.ca
Cc: Don Brown dbrown@viewroyal.ca; Gery Lemon GLemon@viewroyal.ca; Alison MacKenzie amackenzie@viewroyal.ca; Ron Mattson RMattson@viewroyal.ca; John Rogers JRogers@viewroyal.ca
Subject: Requesting further discussion on STR’s
Dear Mayor and Council,
I spoke at the meeting Monday night along with my partner Scott regarding short-term rentals, and after reflecting on the discussion, I wanted to ask that Council consider bringing the motion back for further discussion and possible compromise options.
It felt like a lot of the discussion focused on concerns around parking and operations, but some of the existing business licence requirements and parking expectations already in place were not fully discussed or clarified. I also don’t think there was enough discussion about the amnesty period Council has already approved and how residents are supposed to legally navigate that without any actual bylaw change to support it.
I completely understand that people have different opinions on STRs, but it seems like there may still be room for a temporary interim solution. For example, Council could consider a temporary change to the existing business licence framework to allow rentals under 90 days beginning June 1 until a new Council is elected and able to formally review the issue and make longer-term decisions through the normal public process.
I appreciate the time Council has put into this issue and hope you will consider reopening the conversation.
Thank you,
Rachel and Scott
From: Rob Ert
Sent: May 22, 2026 5:11 PM
To: Mayor And Council Email mayorandcouncil@viewroyal.ca
Subject: Short term rentals - no thanks
Hello Mayor and council,
Thank you for your efforts over the variety of years of service each of you has brought to the leadership of View Royal.
I see that a coordinated effort is underway on behalf of landlords to change our rules on short term rentals, under the guise of reconciling provincial and town wording. All of that bores me. What I do care about is that while I am a property owner lucky enough to live in the best corner of view royal / Victoria / bc and beyond (Thetis Vale), friends have all moved far beyond our borders, from Sooke to "Happy" Valley and Royal Bay, (and even Nakusp!), pushing young families further and further away.
It's well-established that short term rentals, while benefiting a few, cost our community it's up-and comers by driving up rent and home prices. What is unique to view royal is that it is situated between two primary traffic routes between where people live and where they work / play. Pushing people out of our community for the benefit of a few thousand dollars for a few, while our commutes get busier and our friends get further away is not a win to me. I believe my house value has gone down within the last year or two - so something is working. I've accepted that as a trade off for a healthy community free of the ills that air BNBs bring, and I wish to log my strong opposition to any changes that bring short term rentals back into our mix.
Thank you,
Rob Black
Cahilty Ln, Victoria, BC
From: Ron Mattson RMattson@viewroyal.ca
Sent: May 14, 2026 7:06 AM
To: Elena Bolster EBolster@viewroyal.ca
Subject: notice of motion
council member: Ron Mattson
date submitted: May 14, 2026
date requested: next council meeting
agenda Topic: Construction related lane closures
Background: Road closures causing significant delays to residents and others. Council has requested a discussion on how to reduce duration and impact of construction related road closures.
Purpose: for discussion:
Motion: 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...
- increase fees charged to close roads to incent shorter closures
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TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL
ITEM(S) TO BE ADDED TO AGENDA
Meeting date: 2026 - May - 19
[X] Council
[ ] Committee of the Whole
If you wish to have items included on the agenda, please fill out the form below and return to Elena Bolster by 12:00 noon on the Thursday preceding the meeting date.
Date: May 14 2026
Name of Council Member: John Rogers
Details of item to be added: Helmcken Park and Ride expansion
That Council write to Victoria Transit (and Commission) and Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure infrastructure (MOTI), urging both to collaborate and expand the # of parking stalls at the Helmcken Park and Ride once the MOTI "bus on shoulder project" is nearly completion and the MOTI staging buildings and equipment has left the site. This will enable more riders on the new and efficient rapid transit service to Uptown terminus junction (to Peninsula) and to downtown.
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When submitting your form, please provide attachments either by paper copy or digitally to Elena Bolster ebolster@viewroyal.ca .
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