Central Saanich meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Central Saanich meetings light on decisions; variance requests pending

Central Saanich's recent council meetings were procedural only, with no decisions made. The Board of Variance considered two deck-size variance requests on August 6, but its minutes have not yet been published.

Recent meetings

Council meetings (July 27)

Both the Special (Open) Council and the Regular Council Meeting held on July 27 had no substantive items on their agendas. According to the published agendas, no decisions, discussions, or proposals were listed.

Board of Variance (August 6)

The Board of Variance met on August 6 to review two variance applications:

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

The board also approved the meeting agenda and minutes from its July 16 meeting. Minutes from the August 6 meeting have not yet been published, so the outcome of these requests is not yet known.

Upcoming meetings

The next two weeks include several council meetings, but all have procedural-only agendas with no substantive items listed. The August 10 Regular Council and Special (Open) Council meetings, as well as the August 18 Special (Open) Council meeting, are scheduled but contain no decisions or proposals.

Coming up

• **Regular Council Meeting** – August 10, 2026 (procedural only)
• **Special (Open) Council** – August 10, 2026 (procedural only)
• **Special (Open) Council** – August 18, 2026 (no substantive items)

Central Saanich council meetings remain procedural as summer schedule continues

Central Saanich's recent council and committee meetings produced no substantive decisions, with agendas limited to procedural business over the past two weeks. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the three meetings held since July 13.

Regular Council Meeting — July 13

The Regular Council Meeting held July 13, 2026, contained only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE agenda software, according to the provided agenda. No rezonings, contracts, bylaws, or public hearings were listed. No substantive items were reported. Minutes were not yet available as of July 20.

Public Hearing — July 13

A Public Hearing was scheduled for July 13, 2026. The agenda listed the meeting as procedural, with no specific agenda items, no attachments, and no voting history provided in the source document. The outcome of the hearing is not recorded in the materials available.

Board of Variance — July 16

The Board of Variance met July 16, 2026, to conduct administrative business. Two items were on the agenda:

• Election of the Chair for the Board of Variance Committee for 2026.
• An orientation seminar for new members, presented by Alyssa Bradley of Young Anderson.

No voting results or further details were included in the agenda text. Minutes have not yet been published.

What this means for residents

None of the recent meetings included decisions on land use, spending, bylaws, or services. Residents looking for action on specific local issues will find no recorded outcomes in the available agendas. The lack of published minutes means the results of the Board of Variance chair election and any other business remain unconfirmed in the public record reviewed.

Coming up

Two meetings are scheduled for July 27, 2026:

• **Special (Open) Council** — A Special Open Meeting is set for July 27. The agenda is currently procedural with no items listed for decision.
• **Regular Council Meeting** — Also scheduled for July 27. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no items for discussion or decision.

Both agendas may be updated before the meeting date. Residents are advised to check the official Central Saanich agenda portal for the most current versions.

Central Saanich Council Considers Zoning Update, Heat Pump Financing, and Intersection Safety

Central Saanich Council met on June 29, 2026, to consider a zoning bylaw update, a heat pump financing program, a development variance permit, and a notice of motion regarding intersection safety. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so no formal decisions were reported as of this writing.

Zoning Bylaw Update

Council reviewed Zoning Bylaw Update Bylaw No. 2270. The proposed changes were on the agenda for discussion and potential adoption, but the outcome is not yet available.

Heat Pump Financing Program

Council considered Heat Pump Financing Program LAS Bylaw 2272. The program would provide financing for residents to install heat pumps. No vote has been recorded.

Development Variance Permit for 8055 Thomson Place

A development variance permit application for 8055 Thomson Place was on the agenda. Specific variances were not detailed in the summary, but the item was listed for council consideration.

Intersection Safety at West Saanich Road and Stelly's Cross Road

A notice of motion regarding safety improvements at the West Saanich Road and Stelly's Cross Road intersection was discussed. No further details on proposed changes or funding were available.

CRD Zero-Waste Events Grant

Council was scheduled to receive a grant of $9,965 from the Capital Regional District for zero-waste events. The grant’s acceptance is subject to council’s decision, which is not yet documented.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings have been scheduled for the next two weeks. Residents are encouraged to check the municipality’s website for future meeting notices.