Central Saanich, BC

Regular Council Meeting

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Regular Council Meeting

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Special (Open) Council

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Regular Council Meeting

The agenda for the August 10, 2026 Regular Council Meeting of Central Saanich contains no substantive items—only technical placeholders from the eSCRIBE system. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

Special (Open) Council

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Board of Variance

The Central Saanich Board of Variance will meet on August 6, 2026, to review two property-specific variance applications. The board will also approve the meeting agenda and minutes from the July 16, 2026 meeting.

• Variance request at 1146 Greig Avenue to increase deck size from 15 m² to 85 m²
• Variance request at 7798 West Saanich Road to increase deck size from 15 m² to 41 m²

Regular Council Meeting

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no actual items for discussion or decision by the council.

Council gave third reading and adopted Bylaw No. 2270 (Zoning Bylaw) as amended, which includes new regulations for mobile homes, shipping containers, and agricultural land use. Council also approved a soil deposit application for the Saanich Peninsula Hospital parking lot expansion and directed staff to proceed with first reading of the Keating Business District Extraction Lands Rezoning Bylaw No. 2278. A motion to create a food hub in the Extraction Lands was defeated.

• Adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 2270 as amended (6-1)
• Approved soil deposit application for hospital parking lot expansion (unanimous)
• Approved BC Housing progress report for submission to Ministry (6-1)
• Directed staff to proceed with first reading of Extraction Lands Rezoning Bylaw No. 2278 (5-2)
• Defeated motion to preserve land for a food hub in Extraction Lands (2-5)
• Deferred decision on amenity contribution rate of $40.50/m² pending staff report (5-2)
• Directed staff to secure Keating Road right-of-way at build-out (unanimous)
• Directed staff to review agricultural development barriers (unanimous)

Special (Open) Council

Central Saanich Council is scheduled to hold a Special Open Meeting on July 27, 2026. The agenda is currently procedural and contains no listed items for decision.

• Meeting scheduled for July 27, 2026
• Meeting type: Special Open
• No agenda items listed for decision

The Special (Open) Council meeting on July 27, 2026, was held, and the agenda was approved as amended to include a late report, revised Appendix A, and a late presentation for item 4.2. Council then recessed into a Committee of the Whole to receive a presentation on the Parks & Trails service review from staff, with questions answered, but no decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.

• Approved the agenda as amended, adding a late report, revised Appendix A, and late presentation to item 4.2.
• Recessed into Committee of the Whole to discuss the Parks & Trails service review.
• Received the Parks & Trails service review presentation for information only.
• Adjourned the Committee of the Whole and reconvened the Special (Open) Council meeting.
• Adjourned the Special (Open) Council meeting at 7:09 p.m.

Board of Variance

The Board of Variance is meeting to conduct administrative business. The session includes the election of a committee chair and a legal orientation for new members.

• Election of the Chair for Board of Variance Committee 2026
• Orientation seminar for new members presented by Alyssa Bradley of Young & Anderson

Public Hearing

The Central Saanich council is holding a public hearing on July 13, 2026, to consider agenda items. The meeting is currently listed as a procedural item with no specific decisions scheduled.

• Public Hearing scheduled for July 13, 2026
• Meeting listed as procedural with no specific agenda items
• No attachments or voting history provided in the source

The council held a public hearing to receive presentations and resident submissions regarding a proposed update to Zoning Bylaw No. 2270, 2026. No votes were taken and no final decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Regular Council Meeting

The agenda for this Central Saanich Regular Council Meeting contains only procedural boilerplate from eSCRIBE software, with no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussions presented. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are included in the provided text.

• No substantive items reported in the agenda text.

Council deferred consideration of Zoning Bylaw No. 2270 to the next meeting to allow staff to provide amendments regarding mobile homes and shipping containers. The body also approved a heat pump financing bylaw and requested intersection safety timelines from the Ministry of Transportation and Transit. Several development permits were referred back for amendments or First Nations consultation.

• Deferred Zoning Bylaw No. 2270 pending staff report on mobile homes and shipping containers (Unanimous)
• Adopted Heat Pump Financing Program LAS Bylaw 2273, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved CRD Bylaw No. 4782 for Saanich Peninsula Recreation Services loan (6-1)
• Resolved to request intersection improvement timelines for West Saanich Road and Stelly’s Cross Road from the Minister of Transportation and Transit (Unanimous)
• Referred 7054 Brentwood Drive application back to staff to eliminate rooftop deck and reduce north side variance (5-2)
• Deferred 7082 Brentwood Dr and 8100 McPhail Road dock applications for First Nations comment (Unanimous)
• Amended Development Permit No. PL001437 for 7471 Veyaness Road (Unanimous)
• Appointed Christine Rehfeld as District of Metchosin representative to the PAAC (Unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Central Saanich Council will consider adopting a zoning bylaw update, a heat pump financing program, and a development variance permit for 8055 Thomson Place. They will also discuss intersection safety at West Saanich Road and Stelly's Cross Road and receive a grant for sustainability initiatives.

• Zoning Bylaw Update Bylaw No. 2270
• Heat Pump Financing Program LAS Bylaw 2272
• Development Variance Permit for 8055 Thomson Place
• CRD Zero-Waste Events Grant of $9,965
• Notice of motion for West Saanich Road and Stelly's Cross Road intersection

Council advanced a Zoning Bylaw update and adopted bylaws for a heat pump financing program. The meeting also included the approval of a development variance for a dwelling unit and a grant for 75th Anniversary sustainability initiatives.

• Approved Development Variance Permit PL001935 for 8055 Thomson Place (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Statement of Financial Information (unanimous)
• Endorsed $9,965 CRD Zero-Waste Events grant for 75th Anniversary event (unanimous)
• Gave first and second reading to Zoning Bylaw Update Bylaw No. 2270 (unanimous)
• Adopted Heat Pump Financing Program LAS Bylaw 2272 (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2262 for 559 Senanus Drive (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring forward Phase 2 Speed Reduction bylaw for Tanner Ridge area (unanimous)
• Resolved to write to Minister of Transportation regarding West Saanich Road and Stelly’s Cross Road intersection

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will continue its review of the new Draft Zoning Bylaw. This item is a continuation of discussions from previous meetings regarding updated zoning regulations.

• Draft Zoning Bylaw review

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Central Saanich Council is reviewing proposed regulations for short-term rentals to align with provincial Bill 35, alongside a zoning amendment for 559 Senanus Drive. Council will also decide on a development permit with variances for a travel accommodation at 7054 Brentwood Drive and approve a $216,898 contract for the Mt Newton Multi Use Path Phase 2 design. Additionally, the meeting covers new bylaws for elections, heat pump financing, and traffic enforcement.

• 7054 Brentwood Drive: Development permit with variances for a travel accommodation and marina.
• 559 Senanus Drive: Zoning amendment to adjust lot coverage limits.
• Mt Newton Multi Use Path Phase 2: Award detailed design services to McElhanney Ltd. for $216,898.
• Short-term rentals: Draft OCP and zoning amendments referred to the Advisory Planning Committee.
• Bylaw updates: Elections ballot question, heat pump financing program, and traffic/animal control regulations.

Council voted to permit short-term rentals across all residential properties and implement a business license tracking system. They also adopted a new Routine and Strategic Capital Framework and awarded a design contract for the Mt Newton Multi Use Path. Several bylaws regarding animal control, traffic, and heat pump financing were adopted.

• Approved permitting short-term rentals in all residential zones and creating a business license tracking system (Unanimous)
• Awarded $216,898 detailed design contract for Mt Newton Multi Use Path Phase 2 to McElhanney Ltd. (Unanimous)
• Adopted Routine and Strategic Capital Framework (4-2)
• Directed staff to work with 7054 Brentwood Drive applicant to eliminate proposed rooftop amenity area (4-2)
• Issued Temporary Use Permit for 6929 Veyaness Road subject to ALC approval (Unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 2272 for Heat Pump Financing Program (Unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw Notice Enforcement No. 2242, Traffic and Highways No. 2241, and Animal Control Amendment No. 2263 (Unanimous)
• Defeated Elections Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2 regarding CRD Director ballot (2-4)

Special (Open) Council

Council received 'What We Heard' reports on Phase 2 Development Permit Areas design guidelines and Phase 2 Zoning Bylaw engagement. Staff were directed to refine draft DPA design guidelines and bring forward draft zoning bylaws for first and second readings at future meetings.

• Received 'What We Heard' report on Phase 2 DPA Design Guidelines
• Received Phase 2 Zoning Bylaw engagement summary
• Staff to refine draft DPA Design Guidelines
• Staff to bring draft Zoning Bylaw for first and second reading

Council directed staff to bring forward draft bylaws for Development Permit Areas and Zoning for future readings. A specific amendment was approved to prioritize townhouse zoning over apartments in the Dignan Road area.

• Received DPA Design Guidelines Update - What We Heard Report (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to refine draft DPA Design Guidelines for future 1st and 2nd reading (Unanimous)
• Encouraged staff to prepare trade off and conflict assessments for overlapping policy proposals (Unanimous)
• Received Phase 2 Zoning Bylaw What We Heard Report (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to allow townhouses instead of apartments on Dignan Road (5-1)
• Directed staff to bring forward draft Zoning Bylaw for future 1st and 2nd reading with Dignan Road amendment (Unanimous)

Peninsula and Area Agricultural Commission

The Peninsula and Area Agricultural Commission will hear a presentation from the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) and receive reports from the chair, treasurer, and liaisons. They will continue discussions on a draft zoning bylaw and official community plan development permit area guidelines. New business includes referrals for temporary use permits at 6929 Veyaness Road (non-farm use) and 620 Mann Avenue (vehicle parking/storage).

• Draft Zoning Bylaw introduction (continued from April 23)
• Draft Official Community Plan Development Permit Areas Design Guidelines (continued)
• 6929 Veyaness Road – Temporary Use Permit and ALC application for non-farm use
• 620 Mann Ave – Temporary Use Permit for parking and storage of vehicles

Regular Council Meeting

Council will discuss and potentially decide on a short-term vacation rental policy, including allowing them in primary residences. They will also consider awarding a construction manager contract for the Hovey Road Civic Facility to Chandos Construction. Other items include a development permit for a farm property, a covenant amendment for parking at 7815 Wallace Drive, and exploration of a demolition waste bylaw.

• Award of RFP 26-014 for Hovey Road Civic Facility to Chandos Construction: $37,541 fixed fee for pre-construction, 1.87% of construction budget thereafter
• Covenant amendment at 7815 Wallace Drive to restrict commercial parking to 6pm-8am for visitor use
• Notice of motion: Earth Day free tree program funded by tree removal fees
• Notice of motion: Short-term vacation rental policy allowing in primary residences with safety and parking rules
• First three readings of Animal Control Amendment Bylaw No. 2263 and Traffic and Highways Bylaw No. 2241

Council adopted the zoning amendment for 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Road, adding 'Residential Attached' as a permitted use and reducing the maximum building height from 23.0 metres (6 storeys) to 20.0 metres (5 storeys). The motion to explore a demolition waste bylaw was defeated in a 3-3 tie. Council also approved a motion to add a ballot question for voters to directly select the CRD representative.

• Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 2252 for 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Road (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to reduce building height from 23.0m (6 storeys) to 20.0m (5 storeys) (5-1)
• Defeated motion to explore demolition waste bylaw (3-3)
• Approved motion to add ballot question for direct election of CRD representative (4-2)
• Approved covenant amendment for 7815 Wallace Drive parking allocation (5-1)
• Awarded RFP 26-014 Construction Manager for Hovey Road Civic Facility to Chandos Construction LP (5-1)
• Approved Animal Control Amendment Bylaw No. 2263 (unanimous)
• Approved Traffic and Highways Bylaw No. 2241 (unanimous)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will discuss and provide input on five referrals from the District. Items include a temporary use permit for non-farm use at 6929 Veyaness Road, a rezoning text amendment for lot coverage at 559 Senanus Drive, and a development permit with variances for travel accommodation at 7054 Brentwood Drive. The commission will also review draft Official Community Plan development permit area design guidelines and the draft Zoning Bylaw.

• 6929 Veyaness Road – Temporary Use Permit & ALC for Non-Farm Use
• 559 Senanus Drive – Rezoning Text Amendment for Lot Coverage
• 7054 Brentwood Dr – Development Permit with Variances (Travel Accommodation)
• Introduction to Draft Official Community Plan Development Permit Areas Design Guidelines
• Introduction of the Draft Zoning Bylaw

The Advisory Planning Commission approved support for a food truck application, a rezoning text amendment, and a travel accommodation development permit with specific height restrictions. The Commission also approved the Draft Official Community Plan Development Permit Area Design Guidelines.

• Supported two food trucks at 6929 Veyaness Road, subject to ALC approval (5-1)
• Supported Rezoning Text Amendment for Lot Coverage at 559 Senanus Drive (Unanimous)
• Supported 7054 Brentwood Drive application with comment that max height be lowered to 8 meters (Unanimous)
• Requested Council encourage 7054 Brentwood Drive developer to limit roof planting height to two meters (5-1)
• Requested Council review parking and accessible parking for 7054 Brentwood Drive (Unanimous)
• Requested Council require all non-residential basements be included in floor area calculations (4-2)
• Approved Draft Official Community Plan Development Permit Area Design Guidelines (Unanimous)
• Deferred motions on the Draft Zoning Bylaw to the June 2026 meeting

Special (Open) Council

This special open council meeting focuses on the procurement procedures for the redevelopment of 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Road. Council will discuss and potentially ratify a motion to issue a Request for Proposals with specific evaluation criteria, including points for land offer, design, First Nations involvement, and project delivery. The motion also includes reimbursing unsuccessful proponents up to $50,000 for design costs.

• 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Rd redevelopment procurement procedures
• RFP evaluation criteria: 40 points land offer, 40 design, 12 First Nations, 8 project delivery
• Reimbursement up to $50,000 for unsuccessful bidders' design costs
• Requirement for proponents to submit both allowable and below-allowable density concepts
• Correspondence from C. Thomson on procurement process

Council voted 5-1 to issue a Request for Proposals for the disposition of 1903 Mount Newton Cross Road, with evaluation criteria favoring lease over sale and requiring a fulsome engagement plan. The RFP will ask proponents to submit both an allowable density concept and a below allowable density concept. Several amendments were debated and either adopted or defeated before the final motion carried.

• Approved RFP for 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Rd (5-1)
• Approved evaluation criteria favoring lease, still achieving market value (5-1)
• Approved reallocating sustainable design points to engagement (5-1)
• Approved requiring engagement plan execution before development permit issuance (5-1)
• Approved requiring proponents to submit both allowable and below allowable density concepts (part of main motion)
• Defeated motion to reallocate Offer on Land points within evaluation criteria (1-5)
• Approved amendment weighting financial structure points 4 of 7 for lease (4-2)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will give third reading to a zoning bylaw amendment for a tourist commercial development at 6719 West Saanich Road, including developer-funded traffic signal upgrades capped at $88,000. They will also adopt the 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan, tax rates, and fees bylaws, and authorize a First Responder Service Agreement with BC Emergency Health Services. Other items include a temporary use permit at 6929 Veyaness Road and a development permit with variances at 7054 Brentwood Drive.

• Third reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 2077 for 6719 West Saanich Rd (tourist commercial) with traffic upgrades up to $88,000
• Adoption of Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2265 (2026-2030)
• Adoption of Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2266 and Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment No. 2267
• Adoption of Fire Services Operational Bylaw Amendment No. 2259
• Authorization to enter First Responder Service Agreement with BCEHS

Council voted 5-1 to consent to the CRD adopting Bylaw 4761, authorizing a loan for the Saanich Peninsula Recreation facility. A separate motion to not consent failed for lack of a seconder; a deferral motion was defeated 2-4. The council also approved the 2026 Five Year Financial Plan, tax rates, and fees bylaws with some opposition.

• Consented to CRD adopting Bylaw 4761 for recreation facility loan (5-1)
• Approved 2026 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw 2265 (5-1)
• Approved Tax Rates Bylaw 2266 (5-1)
• Approved Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment 2267 (4-2)
• Adopted Fire Services Operational Bylaw 2259 (unanimous)
• Adopted OCP Amendment Bylaw 2253 for 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Road (4-2)
• Approved RFP process for disposition of 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Road (5-1)
• Approved $15,000 in funding for 2026 Flavour Trails (unanimous)

Special (Open) Council

This special council meeting is almost entirely procedural. The only substantive action is a motion to close the meeting to discuss land acquisition/disposition and confidential First Nations negotiations. No other items are on the agenda.

• Motion to close meeting under Community Charter sections 90(1)(e) and 90(2)(b)

The council approved the agenda and then unanimously moved into a closed meeting to discuss land acquisition and negotiations with First Nations. No substantive decisions were recorded in the open portion of the meeting.

• Approved special meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to public for land/negotiation discussions (unanimous)

Special (Open) Council

The Special Open Council meeting scheduled for May 4, 2026 was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel

The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will adopt the agenda and prior minutes, receive any complaints or appeals, and certify the 2026 Parcel Tax Assessment Roll for the Heat Pump Financing Program. This confirms the list of properties subject to the parcel tax. No complaints or appeals are scheduled.

• Certify 2026 Parcel Tax Roll for Heat Pump Financing Program
• Adopt minutes from May 12, 2025 meeting
• Hearing of complaints or appeals (none listed)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on the 2026–2030 Financial Plan, including tax rates and fees, after a public hearing on a development permit with variances at 1255 Marchant Road. A closed meeting will discuss land acquisition and First Nations negotiations. Other items include adoption of parcel tax roll, fire services bylaw amendments, and procurement for redevelopment at 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Road. Council will also consider a motion to support a food hub and a letter requesting additional provincial housing funding.

• Adoption of 2026-2030 Financial Plan and Tax Rates Bylaw
• Public hearing: 1255 Marchant Rd development permit to allow 4 buildings, reduce ALR setback to 1m, widen driveway to 13.5m
• Consent to CRD Bylaw No. 4761: loan authorization for Saanich Peninsula Recreation Facility
• Procurement RFP for redevelopment of 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Road (land disposition)
• Motion to support Central Saanich Food Hub feasibility recommendations

Central Saanich Council adopted the 2026-2030 Financial Plan and the three-year capital plan over opposition from Councillors King and Thompson. A development permit for 1255 Marchant Road was approved 4-3. The council deferred the RFP for the 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Rd redevelopment, directing staff to rebalance evaluation criteria and report back. The council also endorsed the Climate Risk Framework and Accountability Policy, and established an Amenity Cost Charge framework.

• Adopted 2026-2030 Financial Plan (4-2)
• Approved three-year capital plan (5-1)
• Approved development permit with variances at 1255 Marchant Rd (4-3)
• Deferred RFP for 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Rd; directed staff to adjust evaluation criteria (unanimous)
• Endorsed Climate Risk Framework and Accountability Policy (unanimous)
• Endorsed Amenity Cost Charge framework (unanimous)
• Introduced and read Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2242 three times (5-1)
• Adopted minutes of previous meetings (unanimous)

Peninsula and Area Agricultural Commission

The Peninsula and Area Agricultural Commission will receive reports and adopt minutes. Key discussions include a referral on a development application at 7480 Tomlinson Rd. for non-adhering residential use, a soil quality motion, and the introduction of a draft zoning bylaw and OCP design guidelines.

• 7480 Tomlinson Rd. – ALC application for Non-Adhering Residential Use & Development Permit
• Soil quality motion referred for general comment
• Introduction of the Draft Zoning Bylaw
• Introduction to Draft OCP Development Permit Areas Design Guidelines
• Correspondence from Ministry on AAC workshop summary

The Peninsula and Area Agricultural Commission unanimously supported the ALC application for a non-adhering residential use (NARU) and development permit at 7480 Tomlinson Rd. They recommended the District of Central Saanich explore amending soil removal permits for beneficial agricultural use and removing limits on shipping containers for agricultural purposes. The Commission also appointed Jeni Mitchell as Treasurer and set a fixed meeting schedule for 2027.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted March 12, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Set 2027 meeting schedule: second Thursdays of Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov at 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeni Mitchell as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Supported 7480 Tomlinson Rd NARU & Development Permit PL001925 (unanimous)
• Recommended Council direct staff to amend soil removal/deposit permit for beneficial agricultural use (unanimous)
• Recommended Council explore removing shipping container limits for agricultural uses and limiting non-agricultural containers (unanimous)
• Agreed to move private funds to higher-interest account (consensus)

Special (Open) Council

Council will consider introducing a draft zoning bylaw that would replace existing regulations, and will direct staff to begin public engagement and refinement. They will also review draft design guidelines for Development Permit Areas and hear a preliminary parking standards review. The meeting includes procedural motions to convene as a committee of the whole.

• Introduction of Draft Zoning Bylaw with public engagement and referral to advisory commissions
• Introduction of Draft Official Community Plan Development Permit Areas Design Guidelines
• 2026/27 Parking Standards Review – Preliminary Report
• Ratification of motions from Committee of the Whole

Council unanimously directed staff to proceed with public engagement on the Draft Zoning Bylaw and Draft OCP Development Permit Area Design Guidelines, and to refer both to advisory commissions. A special public meeting will be held before formal readings of each bylaw. The light industrial designation was reinstated in the OCP design guidelines.

• Draft Zoning Bylaw advanced to public engagement (unanimous)
• Draft Zoning Bylaw referred to APC and PAAC (unanimous)
• Light industrial reinstated in OCP design guidelines (unanimous)
• Draft DPA Guidelines advanced to public engagement (unanimous)
• Draft DPA referred to APC, PAAC, SPAAC (unanimous)
• Special public meeting to be held on zoning bylaw (unanimous)
• Special public meeting to be held on OCP bylaw (unanimous)
• Parking standards review received for information (unanimous)

Special (Open) Council

This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the main action being a vote to close the meeting to the public to receive solicitor-client privileged advice. No other substantive agenda items are listed.

• Motion to close meeting under Community Charter section 90(1)(i) for solicitor-client privilege

Council approved the agenda and then convened a closed meeting under solicitor-client privilege. No votes on policies, budgets, or bylaws occurred in open session.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on a $602,000 design contract for the municipal facilities redevelopment, adopt speed reduction and zoning bylaws, and consider motions on term limits and public participation. Multiple consent agenda items include adopting Speed Reduction Bylaw No. 2261, a FireSmart grant application, and a zoning amendment at 6922 Saanich Cross Road. Unfinished business includes a motion to expand public participation and a resolution to limit consecutive terms for elected officials.

• Approve $602,000 fixed fee for HCMA architecture for Design Development of municipal facilities redevelopment
• Adopt Speed Reduction Bylaw No. 2261 setting new speed limits
• Adopt zoning amendment at 6922 Saanich Cross Road with variances for lot frontage and setbacks
• Adopt OCP and zoning amendments for 1882 Hovey Road
• Motion to request province implement three-consecutive-term limit for local elected officials

Council adopted Speed Reduction Bylaw No. 2261 (5-2) and approved OCP and zoning amendments for 1882 Hovey Road (5-2, 6-1). The zoning amendment and development permit for 6922 Saanich Cross Road were also unanimously approved. Emilie Gorman and Pamela Martin were appointed as Election Officers for the 2026 general election. A motion to refer public participation options to the incoming council carried (5-2), and the 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Road bylaw was deferred to April 27.

• Adopted Speed Reduction Bylaw No. 2261 (5-2)
• Adopted OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2255 (1882 Hovey Road) (5-2)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2254 (1882 Hovey Road) (6-1)
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 2216 (6922 Saanich Cross Road) (unanimous)
• Authorized issuance of Development Permit for 6922 Saanich Cross Road (unanimous)
• Appointed Emilie Gorman and Pamela Martin as Election Officers (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to hire third-party election contractor (1-6)
• Deferred 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Road bylaw to April 27 (6-1)

Special (Open) Council

Council will recess into a Committee of the Whole to discuss the 2026 Draft Financial Plan. The agenda includes a capital budget presentation and review of the police board and Greater Victoria Public Library budgets.

• Review of 2026 Draft Financial Plan
• Capital budget presentation
• Police board budget (February 12, 2026)
• Greater Victoria Public Library 2026 operating budget and five-year plan

Council approved the 2026-2030 draft Financial Plan as amended, directing staff to draft the bylaw. They rejected a motion to cap the property tax increase at 6.5% and voted not to approve an $82,000 increase in E-Comm dispatch, requiring the Police Board to find savings. Several other motions were adopted regarding capital categorization and civic facility lifecycle costs.

• Approved 2026-2030 Financial Plan as amended (4-1)
• Defeated motion to cap property tax increase at 6.5% (2-3)
• Did not approve $82,000 E-Comm dispatch increase; Police Board must find savings (4-1)
• Reconsidered March 30 Police Board budget motion; carried (3-2)
• Requested Police Board coordinate E-Comm presentation to Council (4-1)
• Directed staff to report on capital categorization schedule for 2027
• Directed staff to report on civic facilities lifecycle costs for 3, 5, and 10 years

Special (Open) Council

The council will approve the meeting agenda and recess to a Committee of the Whole. During the Committee session, budget presentations from the Greater Victoria Public Library and the Police Board will be provided for information. The Committee will then be adjourned and the council reconvened to close the meeting.

• Approval of agenda for the March 30, 2026 Special (Open) Council meeting
• Motion to convene a Committee of the Whole meeting
• 2026 Greater Victoria Public Library budget presentation (information only)
• 2026 Police Board budget presentation (information only)
• Adjournment of the Committee of the Whole and reconvening of the council

The council approved the meeting agenda and recessed to a Committee of the Whole. The Police Board was directed to study posting its meeting records. A motion to reject the proposed increase to the ECOM dispatch budget was defeated 2‑to‑2. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda amendment approved (unanimous)
• Committee of the Whole convened (unanimous)
• Police Board tasked to review posting of its meeting records (unanimous)
• Motion to reject ECOM dispatch budget increase defeated (2 to 2)
• Committee of the Whole adjourned (unanimous)
• Council meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The District Council will review several procurement awards for heavy equipment and a three-year animal control contract with the Capital Regional District. The meeting also includes decisions on soil removal permits and agricultural land use applications.

• Equipment awards: $724,355 for a Wildland Mini Pumper, $599,875 for a Sewer Jetter, $211,000 for a John Deere Backhoe, and $119,000 for a crane/flat deck
• Proposed three-year animal control services contract (2026-2028) with the Capital Regional District
• Soil Removal Permit application for parkade excavation at 1934 Hovey Road
• ALC Non-Adhering Residential Use applications for 1413 Mt. Newton X Rd. and 7480 Tomlinson Rd.
• Appointment of the CAO or delegate to the Board of Directors of Saanich Inlet Clean Waters Society

The council unanimously approved a three‑year animal control services contract with the Capital Regional District and authorized the mayor and corporate officer to sign the agreement, adding a review and public feedback step after the first term. Council also consented to the CRD adopting Bylaw No. 4719 by a 5‑to‑1 vote. The council rejected a referral of the 1413 Mt. Newton NARU application to PAAC (2‑to‑4) but approved sending it to the Agricultural Land Commission (5‑to‑1). It approved the 7480 Tomlinson Rd NARU and related farm‑protection development permit (5‑to‑1) and appointed a district representative to the Saanich Inlet Clean Waters Society board (5‑to‑1).

• Approved three‑year Animal Control contract with CRD (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor and corporate officer to execute Animal Control Master Agreement (unanimous)
• Consented to CRD adopting Bylaw No. 4719 (5 to 1)
• Defeated referral of 1413 Mt. Newton NARU to PAAC (2 to 4)
• Approved referral of 1413 Mt. Newton NARU to Agricultural Land Commission (5 to 1)
• Approved 7480 Tomlinson Rd NARU and Farm Protection Development Permit (5 to 1)
• Appointed district representative to Saanich Inlet Clean Waters Society board (5 to 1)

Peninsula and Area Agricultural Commission

The Peninsula and Area Agricultural Commission will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the February 3 2026 meeting, receive the Chair’s and Treasurer’s reports and several verbal updates, and consider three referrals: a temporary use permit for 8165 Derrinberg Road, a rezoning application (REZ00802) for 4313 Blenkinsop Road, and an Agricultural Land Reserve application for 0 Watkiss Way.

• 8165 Derrinberg Road – Temporary Use Permit (referral from Central Saanich)
• 4313 Blenkinsop Road – Rezoning application REZ00802 (referral from Saanich)
• 0 Watkiss Way – Agricultural Land Reserve application ALR00047 (referral from Saanich)

The commission voted unanimously to reject the Temporary Use Permit for 8165 Derrinberg Road and asked Central Saanich Council to review the bylaw wording for farm trailers. It took no position on the 4313 Blenkinsop Road REZ00802 application. It also opposed removing 0 Watkiss Way from the Agricultural Land Reserve, while supporting an agricultural amenity contribution of $100,000 to each of the GOOSE and SIFI organizations if the application proceeds.

• Rejected Temporary Use Permit for 8165 Derrinberg Road (unanimous)
• Requested Central Saanich Council review bylaw wording for farm trailers (unanimous)
• No position on 4313 Blenkinsop Road REZ00802 application (unanimous)
• Opposed exclusion of 0 Watkiss Way from ALR; supported $100,000 agricultural amenity contribution to each of GOOSE and SIFI if application proceeds (unanimous)