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   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Board of Variance",
   "headline": "Board of Variance considers two deck-size variance requests",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-07-27",
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   "headline": "Central Saanich Council meets for Special Open Meeting",
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   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Board of Variance",
   "headline": "Board of Variance to elect 2026 Chair and hold member orientation",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "body": "Public Hearing",
   "headline": "Central Saanich holds public hearing for 2026-07-13",
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   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council considers rezoning, heat pump financing, and safety improvements",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Advisory Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Discussion of the proposed Draft Zoning Bylaw",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council considers short-term rental rules, a $216k path contract, and zoning changes.",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Special (Open) Council",
   "headline": "Council reviews public input on zoning and design guidelines",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Peninsula and Area Agricultural Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to discuss draft zoning bylaw and non-farm use permits",
   "summary": "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).",
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   "date": "2026-05-25",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider short-term rental policy and award Hovey Road facility contract",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Advisory Planning Commission",
   "headline": "APC reviews draft zoning bylaw, OCP guidelines, and three property applications",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Special (Open) Council",
   "headline": "Council to decide on RFP criteria for 1903 Mt. Newton Cross Rd redevelopment",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council considers rezoning for tourist commercial at 6719 West Saanich Rd",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Special (Open) Council",
   "headline": "Council to hold closed meeting for land and First Nations talks",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Special (Open) Council",
   "headline": "Meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Special Open Council meeting scheduled for May 4, 2026 was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel",
   "headline": "Certify 2026 parcel tax roll for heat pump financing program",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to adopt 2026 Financial Plan and set tax rates",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "Peninsula and Area Agricultural Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to review draft zoning bylaw and ALC application for 7480 Tomlinson Rd.",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Special (Open) Council",
   "headline": "Council to review new draft zoning bylaw for Central Saanich",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "Special (Open) Council",
   "headline": "Council to hold closed meeting for legal advice",
   "summary": "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.",
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