North Saanich, BC

CANCELLED Board of Variance

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Variance scheduled for August 20, 2026, was cancelled because there were no applications to review. This is a procedural cancellation with no decisions or discussions taking place.

• Meeting cancelled due to no applications for review

Regular Meeting of Council

North Saanich Council will consider adopting a zoning bylaw amendment to rezone 8650 Aldous Terrace from R-2 to R-1 to allow subdivision into two parcels. The agenda also includes presentations on local arts, RCMP crime statistics, and a proposed recreation facility, plus adoption of several meeting minutes.

• Rezoning application REZ 2025-02 for 8650 Aldous Terrace: change from R-2 to R-1 to allow subdivision into two parcels
• Presentation by ArtSea Community Arts Council on 2025 accomplishments and 2026 vision
• Verbal presentation by RCMP on 2026 Q2 crime summary report
• Presentation by CRD on proposed recreation facility in Central Saanich
• FireSmart Community Funding Grant support resolution

Special Meeting of Council (IN CAMERA)

This is a special meeting of Council held entirely in camera (closed to the public) to discuss items permitted under the Community Charter. The agenda includes a motion to go in camera to consider labour relations, potential land acquisition or disposition, and solicitor-client privileged advice. Public participation is limited to written comments submitted before noon on the meeting day.

• Motion to go in camera under Section 90(1)(c) for labour or employee relations
• Motion to go in camera under Section 90(1)(e) for land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation
• Motion to go in camera under Section 90(1)(i) for solicitor-client privileged advice
• Public comments accepted by email or mail until 12:00 p.m. on meeting day

Special Meeting of Council

Council is considering a draft response letter to the Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs. The letter addresses proposed Housing Supply Act directives and enhanced reporting requirements for the District of North Saanich.

• Approval of draft response letter to the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs
• Review of public feedback from 47 separate submissions regarding housing directives
• Consideration of a July 23, 2026, correspondence from the Ministry regarding a deadline extension

Special Meeting of Council

Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss the Accessibility Plan and receive updates on council referrals. The meeting includes presentations on housing programs and specific infrastructure projects.

• Right Fit Program presentation by Housing Coordinator Lindsay Simpson and Disability Alliance BC
• Wain Road Park update from North Saanich Director of Infrastructure Services
• Accessibility presentation regarding Mary Winspear Centre
• Report on Sidney Wayfinding Markings
• Letter to Victoria Airport Authority regarding accessibility for development on their lands

CANCELLED Board of Variance

The Board of Variance meeting scheduled for July 16, 2026, was cancelled. This occurred because there were no applications to review or discuss.

Regular Committee of the Whole/Regular Council (Hybrid Meeting)

The North Saanich Council will discuss a draft response to provincial housing supply directives and a rezoning application for 8650 Aldous Terrace. The meeting also includes several financial and corporate monitoring reports for the first half of 2026.

• Rezoning application REZ-2025-02 for 8650 Aldous Terrace from R-2 to R-1 to allow subdivision into two parcels
• Draft response to Proposed Housing Supply Directives and Enhanced Reporting Requirements
• Financial Update and Mid-Year Investment Portfolio Review for 2026 Q1 & Q2
• Correspondence regarding power outages in North Saanich
• Correspondence regarding traffic on Barrett Drive

Special Meeting of Council

CANCELLED - Healthy Community Living Advisory Committee

This meeting of the Healthy Community Living Advisory Committee has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.

CANCELLED - Agriculture and Food Security Advisory Committee

This meeting of the Agriculture and Food Security Advisory Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

CANCELLED - Community Planning Advisory Committee

Regular Meeting of Council

The Council will consider funding for road improvements and the operational model for the new Harvest Hub facility. They will also vote on bylaws regarding council pay and the use of automated voting machines for upcoming elections.

• Approval of $250,000 for McDonald Park Road resurfacing works
• Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) for an external operator of the Harvest Hub
• Adoption of Council Remuneration Bylaw No. 1608
• Adoption of Automated Voting Machines Authorization Bylaw No. 1607
• Proposed new restrictions on public comments regarding staff personnel issues

Special Meeting of Council

Board of Variance

The North Saanich Board of Variance will decide on a request to reduce the western side setback for a proposed sunroom and deck at 642 Cromarty Avenue from 7.6 meters to 5.0 meters. Staff notes the existing home has been non-compliant since 1980, and the variance would bring both current structures and the new addition into compliance with R-3 zoning rules. The board will also adopt minutes from its May 21 meeting.

• Variance request for 642 Cromarty Avenue to reduce western side setback from 7.6m to 5.0m for a sunroom and deck addition
• Review of R-3 zoning bylaw Section 502.3.3(d)(iv) compliance for a single-family dwelling
• Adoption of draft minutes from the May 21, 2026 Board of Variance meeting

Special Meeting of Council

Regular Meeting of Council

The North Saanich Council will adopt several bylaws, including a new Notice Enforcement Bylaw, authorization for mail ballots and automated voting machines, and the repeal of the Secondary Suites Permit Bylaw. The meeting also includes reports on council remuneration, financial information, and accessibility recommendations.

• Adoption of Bylaw No. 1589, Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2026
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 1603, Mail Ballot Authorization Procedures 2026
• Adoption of Bylaw No. 1607, Automated Voting Machines Authorization 2026
• Repeal of Bylaw No. 1596, Secondary Suites Permit Bylaw 2010
• Approval of Council Remuneration Bylaw No. 1608, 2026

Healthy Community Living Advisory Committee

The Healthy Community Living Advisory Committee will provide input on a proposed recreation facility in Central Saanich, as directed by Council. They will also consider amendments to their own terms of reference and those of two other advisory committees. Verbal updates from council and staff liaisons will be heard, and the committee will begin preparing mid-year check-ins.

• Input on Proposed Recreation Facility in Central Saanich (Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 4761, deferred to June 29 Council)
• Amendments to Terms of Reference for Healthy Community Living, Agriculture and Food Security, and Community Planning Advisory Committees
• Mid-year check-in preparation for August 17 Council meeting

Agriculture and Food Security Advisory Committee

The Agriculture and Food Security Advisory Committee will receive updates on the Zoning Bylaw update, including recommendations on ALR residence sizes and fencing heights. They will also discuss a temporary use permit for film production at 10555 West Saanich Road and provide input on a proposed recreation facility in Central Saanich. New terms of reference for the committee will be considered.

• Zoning Bylaw update: recommendations to reduce principal residence size on ALR land to 3,500 sq ft
• Temporary Use Permit TUP 2026-01 for film production at 10555 West Saanich Road
• Proposed Recreation Facility in Central Saanich loan authorization bylaw
• New Terms of Reference for Agriculture and Food Security Advisory Committee
• Harvest Hub update from working group

Community Planning Advisory Committee

The Community Planning Advisory Committee will review draft minutes, receive verbal updates on zoning bylaw changes and a new recreation facility in Central Saanich, and consider proposed amendments to the Terms of Reference for the committee and two other advisory bodies.

• Verbal update on Zoning Bylaw Update
• Verbal update on Proposed Recreation Facility in Central Saanich
• Consideration of amendments to CPAC Terms of Reference
• Consideration of amendments to AFSAC Terms of Reference
• Consideration of amendments to HCLAC Terms of Reference

Special Meeting of Council

At this special meeting, Council will consider adopting Bylaw No. 1609, which establishes the positions of Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate Services, and Director of Financial Services, and defines their duties. The bylaw also repeals the previous officers bylaw. Public can speak during the participation period.

• Adoption of District of North Saanich Officers Bylaw No. 1609, 2026 – establishes CAO, Director of Corporate Services, Director of Financial Services; repeals Bylaw No. 1556

Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss the District of Central Saanich's Development Permit Guidelines, focusing on accessibility features. They will also hear verbal updates on the TownePlace Suites by Marriott grand opening and Victoria International Airport accessibility, plus new on-street accessible parking in Sidney. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and updates on the committee's recommendations to councils.

• Review of Central Saanich Development Permit Guidelines (pages 20-123, including attachments)
• Verbal report on TownePlace Suites by Marriott grand opening and accessibility features
• Victoria International Airport accessibility update
• Additional on-street accessible parking in Town of Sidney
• Approval of April 23, 2026 meeting minutes

CANCELLED - Council Remuneration Review Committee

The May 27, 2026, meeting of the Council Remuneration Review Committee has been cancelled, so no decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting cancelled

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will decide on a development permit with variances for 10972 Madrona Drive, allowing reduced shoreline setbacks for a deck and sauna. They will also authorize the purchase of two compact fire pumpers at up to $1.1M each, and consider emergency repair contracts for Chalet Creek and Falkirk Avenue storm drainage. Several advisory committee recommendations on zoning, ALR home sizes, and a tree bylaw working group will be received.

• Development permit with variances for 10972 Madrona Drive: reduce shoreline setback to 1.85 metres
• Purchase two compact fire pumpers at up to $1.1 million each via Canoe Procurement Group
• Chalet Creek emergency repair contract (late item)
• Falkirk Avenue storm drainage improvement contract award (late item)
• First, second, and third readings of Mail Ballot Authorization and Automated Counting Machines bylaws

Board of Variance

The Board of Variance is considering a request to reduce the minimum eastern side setback from 7.6m to 4.6m for a proposed single-family home at 847 Towner Park Road. The applicant plans to demolish the existing house and garage and build a new three-bedroom home with a garage and pool. The board will also adopt minutes from its February 19, 2026 meeting.

• Variance request to reduce eastern exterior side setback from 7.6m to 4.6m at 847 Towner Park Road
• Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and garage and construction of new single-family home
• Tree permit application to remove hazardous trees on the property
• New beach access path and stairs requiring Development Permit in Marine Foreshore Protection Area
• Adoption of minutes from the February 19, 2026 Board of Variance meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the Shoreline Medical Society clinic expansion proposal and consider the CRD's proposed recreation facility loan authorization bylaw. Public input will be accepted on these items. The committee will also adopt minutes from the February 9 meeting.

• Shoreline Medical Society clinic expansion – referral from council
• CRD Bylaw No. 4761 – loan authorization for proposed recreation facility in Central Saanich
• Public participation period for agenda items
• Adoption of minutes from Special Committee of the Whole, Feb 9, 2026
• Correspondence received regarding the recreation facility

Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Saanich Peninsula Accessibility Advisory Committee will elect a vice chair and receive updates on the legislated accessibility plan. It will also discuss a new Quality of Life and Age-Friendly Community Working Group established by North Saanich Council, and consider a revised Parks Reservation Application for North Saanich.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Appointments: Casey Tremblay, Janelle Biagioni (Central Saanich), Richard Welland (Sidney), Charlene Froom (North Saanich) – all 2-year terms
• Accessibility Plan status update (legislatively required)
• Discussion of North Saanich Seniors/Loneliness Centre
• Discussion of North Saanich Quality of Life and Age Friendly Working Group (motion carried April 13, 2026)

Council Remuneration Review Committee

The Council Remuneration Review Committee is discussing a draft report that recommends increasing mayor and councillor salaries over four years. The proposal sets mayor's base at $54,500 and councillors at 45% of that by 2030, with annual CPI adjustments. Benefits and expense policy updates are also considered.

• Mayor salary to rise from $37,659 to $54,500 by 2030
• Councillor salary set at 45% of mayor's rate, phased in
• Annual CPI-based cost-of-living adjustments proposed
• Councillors can opt into benefits at own cost; mayor's benefits paid by district
• Expense policies to align with best practices, including reimbursement

CANCELLED - Board of Variance

This meeting of the Board of Variance was cancelled because there were no applications to review or discuss. No decisions or actions were taken.