Daajing Giids public meetings in 2025

Wastewater Treatment Steering Committee

The Wastewater Treatment Steering Committee will adopt the agenda and the minutes from the November 25 meeting. It will hold a closed in‑camera session under Community Charter sections s.90(1)(e), (i), (j), (k) and s.90(2)(b). The committee will receive project updates, including analysis of the Skidegate site and a draft service‑agreement framework.

• Adopt agenda for the December 16, 2025 meeting
• Adopt minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting
• Closed in‑camera session under Community Charter s.90(1)(e), (i), (j), (k) and s.90(2)(b)
• Project update on Skidegate plant capacity, operating costs, and service‑agreement framework
• Discussion of 1st Avenue versus Oceanview Drive routing and cost comparison request

Regular Council

The council will adopt the 2026 meeting schedule and amend signing authorities to add Carla Lutner. It will request a letter to the Ministry of Transportation about drainage and flooding on Oceanview Drive, approve a request for proposals for a new municipal branding and logo, and confirm that the Official Community Plan and zoning bylaws comply with Bill 44 housing statutes.

• Adopt 2026 Council Meeting schedule
• Amend signing authority for investment accounts, adding Carla Lutner
• Request staff to send a letter to the Ministry of Transportation regarding drainage and flooding on Oceanview Drive
• Approve RFP for municipal branding and logo design
• Approve Housing Capacity Analysis memo confirming OCP and zoning compliance with Bill 44

Wastewater Treatment Steering Committee

The Wastewater Treatment Steering Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the October 14 and November 4 meetings. It will receive a brief project status update from Urban Systems. The committee will also move part of the meeting in camera under Community Charter sections s.90(1)(e), (i), (j), (k) and s.90(2)(b).

• Adopt agenda for November 25, 2025
• Adopt minutes from October 14 and November 4 meetings
• Urban Systems to give a brief update on the wastewater treatment project
• Motion to hold a closed (in‑camera) session under Community Charter sections s.90(1)(e), (i), (j), (k) and s.90(2)(b)
• Rise & Report item (no details provided)

Regular Council

The Village of Daajing Giids Council will discuss a draft Civic Address and Street Naming Bylaw and a recommendation to expand the wastewater treatment plant plan. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Haida Gwaii Food Strategy and a review of the 2025 Living Wage Report.

• Draft Civic Address and Street Naming Bylaw project update
• Recommendation to expand wastewater treatment plant plan to include connection costs and plans for West Daajing Giids sewer users
• Haida Gwaii Food Strategy presentation by Shelly Crack
• 2025 Living Wage Calculation special project report
• Request to action Indigenous Survivors Day - National Blanket Ceremony Day

Wastewater Treatment Steering Committee

The Wastewater Treatment Steering Committee will review project updates and discuss the upcoming Town Hall event. The group is also expected to meet in closed session to discuss land, legal, and intergovernmental matters.

• Approval of the November 4, 2025 agenda
• Adoption of October 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Flush to Finish presentation materials
• Discussion on Town Hall event details and technical work
• Closed meeting to discuss land, legal, and third-party interests

Committee of the Whole

The Village of Daajing Giids Committee of the Whole will review the 2026 budget and consider policy options for council committee remuneration and cultural competency training. The meeting also includes updates on the Daajing Giids Community Hall Society.

• Review 2026 budget for Operations, General Government, and Public Works
• Consider options for Council Committee Remuneration
• Consider options for Cultural Competency Training
• Review Daajing Giids Community Hall Society update
• Review Capital Budget items including Cemetery and Admin Building

Regular Council

The Village of Daajing Giids Council will discuss winter holiday funding allocations and the 2026 meeting schedule. The body is also deciding on trustee appointments for the Vancouver Island Regional Library and support for a Hope Air request to the Ministry of Health.

• 2025 Winter Holiday Allocations
• 2026 Business Facade Improvement Grant from Northern Development Initiative Trust
• 2026 Vancouver Island Regional Library Board of Trustees appointments
• Support for Hope Air request to the Ministry of Health
• Review of 2026 Council Meeting Calendar

Wastewater Treatment Advisory Committee

The Wastewater Treatment Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the plan and presentation materials for an upcoming town hall event. The committee will also receive a technical work update.

• Town Hall Event Plan
• Town Hall Information Boards & Presentation
• Technical Work Update

Regular Council

The Village of Daajing Giids Council will consider applying for a second phase of funding for asset management and review a report on potential youth recreation services. The meeting agenda also includes a presentation on a wastewater treatment plan and a public hearing on a heritage conservation act.

• Apply for Canada Community Building Fund Phase 2
• Review youth recreation service report
• Wastewater treatment infiltration plan proposal
• Heritage Conservation Act engagement update
• Canada Summer Jobs 2026 application

Youth Advisory Committee

The Daajing Giids Youth Advisory Committee will review the Youth Recreation Service Survey Report as unfinished business. It will also consider a draft Youth Focused Survey for SD50 and a motion to move the meeting in camera under s.90(1)(a) Personnel. The agenda includes an informational item about provincial legislation to expand child care on school grounds.

• Unfinished Business – Youth Recreation Survey Report
• Unfinished Business – Youth Focused Survey draft for SD50
• In Camera motion under s.90(1)(a) Personnel
• For Information – BC Government news on removing barriers for more child care at schools
• Staff Report – Service Update – Youth Recreation Service Survey Report

Wastewater Treatment Steering Committee

The Wastewater Treatment Steering Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, discuss the ongoing wastewater project, and vote to conduct part of the meeting in camera under several Community Charter provisions. The in‑camera motion covers land, legal, third‑party business interests, municipal service provision, and intergovernmental negotiations. The committee also noted upcoming steps such as a public Town Hall on November 10.

• Adopt agenda for October 14, 2025 (Item 5)
• Adopt minutes from previous meeting (Item 6)
• Project update: site and treatment process selection targeted for summer 2026, with a 6‑year timeline ending Dec 31 2030
• Motion to move meeting in camera under Community Charter s.90(1)(e), (i), (j), (k) and s.90(2)(b) (Item 8)
• Public Town Hall scheduled for November 10 to update community

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the meeting agenda and the June 9, 2025 minutes. It will then review the 2026 budget package, including the Operations Budget Summary and departmental budgets for General Government, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Planning & Economic Development, Fire Services, Water & Sewer, and the Preliminary Capital Budget. The meeting is for discussion and consideration of these budget documents.

• Adopt June 9, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Approve the October 6, 2025 agenda
• Review Operations Budget Summary (2026)
• Review General Government Budget (2026)
• Review Preliminary Capital Budget (2026)

Emergency Management Executive Committee

The Emergency Management Executive Committee is meeting to discuss the 2025-2026 proposed plan and public alerting requests. The committee is recommending that Council authorize spending for metal and laminated Voyent alert signs at various tourist locations.

• Recommendation for Council to fund metal Voyent alert signs for the campground, Spirit Square, and boat launch
• Recommendation for laminated Voyent alert signs at other tourist locations
• Discussion of the EMCR 2025-2026 Proposed Plan
• Review of CRTC consultation on NPAS improvements regarding public alerting
• In-camera update on the EWR Overnight Shelter warming centre

Regular Council

The Village of Daajing Giids Council will adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda includes reports on wastewater treatment, correspondence from the Minister of Health, and a request to approve the sale of an F150 truck.

• Adoption of September 3, 2025 Council minutes
• Bylaw 170-2025 Permissive Tax Exemption (third reading)
• Sale of Village F150 truck
• Wastewater Treatment Advisory Committee meeting notes
• Correspondence from the Minister of Health

Wastewater Treatment Advisory Committee

The Wastewater Treatment Advisory Committee will discuss technical aspects of the proposed wastewater system, including design basis, site selection, outfall feasibility, and a potential connection to Skidegate. They will also review cost ranges for sewer conveyance and outline next steps. Community feedback will be gathered, and federal requirements will be addressed.

• Design Basis Report
• Preliminary Desktop Review – Site Selection
• Outfall / Marine Feasibility Study
• Skidegate Connection
• Sewer Conveyance Cost Ranges

Wastewater Treatment Steering Committee

The Wastewater Treatment Steering Committee will review a direction from Environment Canada requiring the Village of Daajing Giids to implement secondary wastewater treatment by December 31, 2030. The committee will also receive an update on the project's planning status.

• Review of Fisheries Act direction requiring secondary treatment by 2030
• Update on Wastewater Treatment Project planning status
• Closed meeting to discuss land, legal, and third-party interests
• Grant of $20 million for wastewater system upgrade noted in documents

Regular Council

The Daajing Giids Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive reports from several committees, and consider several unfinished and new business items. Key decisions include approving a $45,962.19 NDIT Economic Development Capacity Building grant and adopting Bylaw 170-2025 for a permissive tax exemption. The council will also note the completion of the Charge North Project and direct staff to apply for the 2025 UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund capacity‑building stream. Additional motions cover the appointment of a corporate officer and signing authority.

• Approve $45,962.19 NDIT Economic Development Capacity Building grant
• Adopt Bylaw 170-2025 Permissive Tax Exemption (first and second reading)
• Report that the Charge North Project is complete
• Direct staff to apply for the 2025 UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund Capacity Building Stream
• Request decision on appointment of Corporate Officer & Approving Officer

Emergency Management Executive Committee

The Emergency Management Executive Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes for the August 1 meeting. Council will consider a request to amend the 2025‑26 Emergency Plan to add Emergency Social Services and FireSmart work, with a revised report due September 3, 2025. The committee will debrief the July 29 earthquake/tsunami event and review an EMCR response‑structure update. Part of the meeting will be held in‑camera under Community Charter sections s.90(1)(j) and s.90(2)(b).

• Council requests EMEC amend the 2025‑26 Annual Plan to highlight Emergency Social Services and FireSmart, resubmit by Sept 3 2025.
• New Business: Debrief of the July 29 earthquake/tsunami event.
• Correspondence for information: EMCR Response Structure Update Follow‑Up (letter 644049‑ADM).
• Closed portion: Meeting moves in‑camera under Community Charter s.90(1)(j) and s.90(2)(b).
• Next meeting dates proposed: August 15 or 22, or September 19 (UBCM).

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, consider correspondence from Northern Health about grant funding for a youth centre, and recommend that Council approve the Daajing Giids Youth Recreation Services Questionnaire and distribute it from August 20 to September 14, 2025.

• Adopt agenda of July 28, 2025 as circulated
• Adopt minutes of the previous meeting as circulated
• Recommend Council approve and distribute the Youth Recreation Services Questionnaire (survey) Aug 20‑Sep 14 2025
• Receive Northern Health information on grant funding sources for youth‑centre projects
• Record Haida Territorial Acknowledgement

Wastewater Treatment Steering Committee

The committee will receive an update on the Daajing Giids Wastewater Treatment Project, including the projected six‑year schedule to meet the Dec 31 2030 compliance deadline. It will review population projections (1,000‑1,700), current flow and sludge volumes, and discuss options for inflow‑infiltration testing, biosolids management, and the outfall feasibility study. No formal decisions are noted on these items for this meeting.

• Project schedule estimated up to 6 years, targeting WSER compliance by Dec 31 2030
• Design population range projected between 1,000 and 1,700 residents
• Current wastewater flow: 380 m³/day dry weather, up to 900 m³/day wet weather; sludge production 335 m³/year (6% solids)
• Recommendation to conduct smoke/dye testing in the fall to identify and reduce infiltration and inflow sources
• Outfall feasibility study scope includes data gaps, suitability review, concept design, and cost estimates

Regular Council

The Village of Daajing Giids Council will discuss advocacy for a CT scanner project and review a secondary intake report for Tarundl Creek. The meeting also includes reviews of wastewater treatment and emergency management plans.

• Advocacy for CT Scanner Project via Ministry of Health and FNHA
• WSP Tarundl Creek Secondary Intake Report
• Northern Savings Credit Union GIC Renewal
• PRIMECorp Budget 2025 User Service Fee
• Wharf Street line painting

Regular Council

The council will review several items for action, including a proposal for a CT scanner for Haida Gwaii, an engagement on a Liquor‑to‑Go program, and feedback on CleanBC initiatives. It will also receive reports on a small‑scale multi‑unit housing letter from the provincial minister and a secondary intake study for Tarandl Creek. Additional agenda items cover routine proclamations, committee reports and public works updates.

• Haida Gwaii Medical Staff Association – CT Scanner Project for Haida Gwaii (for action)
• Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch – Liquor To Go Engagement paper (for action)
• CleanBC Feedback opportunity (for action)
• Letter from Minister Ravi Kahlon – Small‑Scale Multi‑Unit Housing response (unfinished business)
• WSP – Tarandl Creek Secondary Intake Report (for information)

Emergency Management Executive Committee

The Emergency Management Executive Committee will meet to conduct business and review correspondence. The agenda is primarily procedural, with one item for information regarding alert training.

• Northwest Emergency Management Partners Broadcast Intrusive Alert training

Wastewater Treatment Steering Committee

The Wastewater Treatment Steering Committee adopted the June 17 agenda and the May 20 minutes. A project update presented the roadmap, schedule, and next steps for the wastewater treatment plant. The committee voted to move part of the meeting in‑camera under Community Charter sections s.90(1)(e), s.90(1)(i), s.90(1)(k) and s.90(2)(b). Recommendations to share the 2023 Town Hall WWTP video and to provide a summary of summer pop‑up event dates and staffing were also carried.

• Adoption of the June 17, 2025 agenda
• Adoption of the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Motion to move portion of meeting in‑camera under Community Charter s.90(1)(e), s.90(1)(i), s.90(1)(k) and s.90(2)(b)
• Recommendation to share the 2023 Town Hall WWTP video with the Advisory Committee
• Recommendation to provide a summary of dates and staffing for summer pop‑up events

Regular Council

The Village of Daajing Giids Council will consider adopting the 2024 Annual Report and Statement of Financial Information. The body is also discussing travel expense policy updates and requests for meetings with provincial ministers at the 2025 UBCM Convention.

• Adoption of the 2024 Annual Report
• Adoption of the 2024 Statement of Financial Information
• Updates to FIN-008 Mayor and Council Travel Expense Policy
• Updates to FIN-009 Employee Travel Expense Policy
• Proclamation declaring June 2025 as Pride Month

Special Council

The Daajing Giids Special Council will consider a motion to exclude the public and conduct an in‑camera portion of the meeting under s.90(1)(a) of the Community Charter. If approved, the council will later end the closed session and resume an open meeting before adjourning.

• Motion to exclude the public and move in camera under Community Charter s.90(1)(a) Personnel
• Adjournment of the in‑camera portion and return to an open meeting

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a motion to exclude the public and conduct the session in camera under sections s.90(1)(a) (Personnel) and s.90(1)(c) (Employee Relations) of the Community Charter. The agenda also includes discussion of UBCM meeting request deadlines (June 20, 2025 for ministers, August 21, 2025 for MMAC) and the upcoming registration opening on July 2, 2025 for UBCM attendance. The minutes note that 2024 penalties for late cancellation of UBCM attendance totaled $2,580.82.

• Motion to exclude the public and move in camera under Community Charter s.90(1)(a) and s.90(1)(c)
• UBCM meeting request deadline for ministers: June 20, 2025
• UBCM meeting request deadline for MMAC: August 21, 2025
• UBCM attendance registration opens July 2, 2025
• 2024 penalties for late UBCM cancellation totalled $2,580.82

Regular Council

The Village of Daajing Giids Council will consider applying for a 2025 UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund grant to revitalize SCADA and sewer lift stations. The meeting also includes reports on wastewater treatment, public works, and wildfire service.

• Request for Decision: UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund application
• Wastewater Treatment Steering Committee meeting notes
• Emergency Management Executive Committee meeting minutes
• RCMP Spring Community Update
• BC Wildfire Service open fire prohibition

Emergency Management Executive Committee

The Emergency Management Executive Committee will meet to review updates on warming centres and overnight shelters. The body will also discuss next steps for the Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis (HRVA) and receive an update from the All-Island Emergency Planning Committee.

• BC Wildfire Spring Update
• Warming Centres/Overnight Shelter updates
• HRVA next steps
• All-Island Emergency Planning Committee update

Regular Council

The Daajing Giids Council will consider a request for decision on NS Financial Services – Aviso Wealth – Trading Authorities and a temporary increase in the electronic funds transfer (EFT) limit. Council will also direct staff to apply for up to $25,000 in funding under the 2025 UBCM Asset Management Planning Program and schedule a Committee of the Whole to develop additional UBCM resolutions. Additional reports include updates on wastewater treatment, fire department apparatus extension, finance (2025 tax rates and property tax bills), and public works road work on Wharf Street.

• Request for Decision – NS Financial Services – Aviso Wealth – Trading Authorities
• Temporary increase in EFT limit
• Apply for up to $25,000 funding under the 2025 UBCM Asset Management Planning Program
• Schedule Committee of the Whole to develop UBCM resolutions (deadline June 15, 2025)
• Finance report: 2025 property tax bills mailed May 13, 2025; tax due July 2, 2025

Wastewater Treatment Steering Committee

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Wastewater Treatment Advisory Committee

The Wastewater Treatment Advisory Committee will hold its inaugural meeting. Attendees include council members, band council representatives, provincial ministries, residents, and urban systems staff. The agenda covers land acknowledgement, introductions, terms of reference, a values activity, communications, historical context, and a project roadmap. No formal decisions or approvals are scheduled.

Special Meeting

The Village of Daajing Giids is holding a special meeting to adopt two bylaws. These include a financial plan covering 2025-2029 and the official tax rates for 2025.

• Bylaw 168-2025: 5-Year Financial Plan (2025-2029)
• Bylaw 169-2025: 2025 Levying of Rates
• Residential general municipal tax rate of 2.2723 per $1,000 taxable value
• Utilities general municipal tax rate of 38.2451 per $1,000 taxable value
• Minimum taxation of $1.00 per parcel of real property

Public Presentation

The Village of Daajing Giids Council will hold a public presentation of its 2025 5‑Year Financial Plan on Monday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 903A Oceanview Drive. Residents may attend in person or virtually via the village website. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• Public presentation of the 2025 5‑Year Financial Plan

Regular Council

The Daajing Giids Council will take a third reading of Bylaw 168‑2025, the 5‑Year Financial Plan, and a third reading of Bylaw 169‑2025, the 2025 Tax Rates. An e‑resolution will reschedule the public presentation of the 5‑Year Financial Plan and cancel the regular meeting scheduled for April 22, 2025. Delegates will receive an RCMP detachment update and the 2024 audited financial statements will be presented by FBB Chartered Professional Accountants.

• Third reading of Bylaw 168‑2025 – 5‑Year Financial Plan
• Third reading of Bylaw 169‑2025 – 2025 Tax Rates
• E‑resolution to reschedule the public presentation of the 5‑Year Financial Plan and cancel the April 22 regular meeting
• RCMP – Sgt Manseau detachment update (delegates)
• Presentation of 2024 audited financial statements by FBB Chartered Professional Accountants

Special

The Village Council will consider next steps in recruiting a Chief Administrative Officer. The council intends to close the meeting to the public and move to an in‑camera session under Community Charter section 90(1)(b) for identifiable individuals. No other agenda items are listed.

• CAO recruitment next steps – closed session under s.90(1)(b)

Emergency Management Executive Committee

The Emergency Management Executive Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes, then discuss several unfinished items including updates on warming centres and overnight shelters, the VoyentAlert system, and next steps for the Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment. New business will cover a strategy for volunteer membership and staff time. No formal decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• Warming Centres/Overnight Shelter Updates
• VoyentAlert Update
• HRVA (Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment) Next Steps
• Committee Strategy – Volunteer Membership and Staff time
• 2025 ESS Volunteer Deployment Process Guide (information item)

CANCELLED - Regular Council

The Daajing Giids Council cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for April 22, 2025. The cancellation was made in response to a tragedy in the neighbouring community of Skidegate. The council also announced that the public presentation of the 2025 5‑Year Financial Plan will be rescheduled to a later date.

• Cancellation of the regular council meeting on April 22, 2025
• Rescheduling of the public presentation of the 2025 5‑Year Financial Plan

Special

The Village of Daajing Giids Council is holding a special meeting on April 16, 2025. The agenda includes a motion to exclude the public and conduct a closed (in‑camera) session under Community Charter section 90(1)(e) concerning land. Other items are a Haida territorial acknowledgement, a notice of where meeting recordings can be accessed, and a Rise & Report segment. The meeting will adjourn at the end of the agenda.

• Motion to exclude the public and hold a closed session under Community Charter s.90 (1)(e) [Land]
• Haida Territorial Acknowledgement of the unceded Haida Nation territory
• Notice that the last three meeting recordings are available at https://daajinggiids.civicweb.net/portal/
• Rise & Report segment (no details provided)
• Adjournment

Wastewater Treatment Steering Committee

The Wastewater Treatment Steering Committee meets to review project updates and committee composition. No formal decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Approval of the agenda
• Verbal update on Wastewater Treatment Project planning by Urban Systems
• Closed meeting under Community Charter
• Review of Steering Committee composition and guiding principles
• No minutes to adopt

Special

The Daajing Giids Village Council will consider a motion to exclude the public and conduct the meeting in camera under section 90(1)(b) of the Community Charter, which deals with identifiable individuals. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Motion to exclude the public and hold the meeting in camera under Community Charter s.90(1)(b) (Identifiable Individuals)

Regular Council

The Daajing Giids Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, consider several Committee of the Whole recommendations, and conduct first and second readings of two key bylaws: the 5‑Year Financial Plan and the 2025 Tax Rates. Additional items include rescheduling a future council meeting, adopting the Northwest BC Regional Resource Benefit Alliance year‑end report, and deciding on a change to signing authority.

• First and second reading of Bylaw 168‑2025 – 5‑Year Financial Plan
• First and second reading of Bylaw 169‑2025 – 2025 Tax Rates
• Budget approval for one councillor to attend the North Central Local Government Association AGM in May 2025 (Prince Rupert & Port Edward)
• Procurement recommendation for a Hybrid Ford Maverick 4x4/AWD and a Hybrid Ford 150 funded by the Climate Action Plan grant
• Request for decision to change Village of Daajing Giids signing authority (04‑07‑25)

Emergency Management Executive Committee

The Emergency Management Executive Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes, then discuss several action items. Items include a Voyent Alert use for road works, funding for a Next Generation 911 system, and updates on Indigenous engagement funding for a Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment. New business items cover webinars on the Emergency & Disaster Management Act, a public‑notification and evacuation‑route planning grant, and a member poll on meeting times.

• Voyent Alert Use – Road Works (for action)
• Next Generation 911 Funding (for action)
• Indigenous Engagement Requirement Funding – Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (HRVA) Update (unfinished business)
• Emergency & Disaster Management Act – Local Authorities Engagement Webinars (new business)
• UBCM – Public Notification and Evacuation Route Planning Grant (new business)

Budget 2025 - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2025 Operations and Capital budgets. The meeting includes a discussion on the implications of replacing a 21-year-old fire truck to avoid potential increases in community insurance rates.

• 2025 Operations Budget review
• 2025 Capital Budget items including admin and public works vehicles, server replacement, and a drainage study
• Water reservoir replacement and wells decommission projects
• Fire truck replacement considerations regarding Fire Underwriters Survey grading
• SCADA and liftstations costing

Public Hearing

The Village of Daajing Giids will hold a public hearing to consider Bylaw 167-2025, an amendment to the Official Community Plan, and Bylaw 166-2025, an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw. No written submissions have been received at the time of publishing, but any submitted before the 4:00 pm deadline on March 3 will be added for consideration.

• Bylaw 167-2025 – Official Community Plan Amendment
• Bylaw 166-2025 – Zoning Bylaw Amendment

Regular Council

At the March 3, 2025 regular council meeting, members will read and vote on two bylaw amendments—Bylaw 167‑2025 to amend the Official Community Plan (OCP 50‑2011) and Bylaw 166‑2025 to amend Zoning Bylaw 64‑2013. The council will also adopt the HR‑013 Employee Salary Administration policy and review the FIN‑015 Asset Management policy, which is scheduled for adoption on March 17, 2025. Additional items include a report of a Gwaii Trust grant submission for reservoir replacement and a ratified letter of support for the CHN Marine Planning European Green Crab response program.

• Bylaw 167‑2025 – amendment to Official Community Plan 50‑2011 (third amendment) (read and vote)
• Bylaw 166‑2025 – amendment to Zoning Bylaw 64‑2013 (third amendment) (read and vote)
• Adoption of HR‑013 Employee Salary Administration policy (draft amendment 2025)
• Review of FIN‑015 Asset Management policy (draft) for information, to be adopted March 17, 2025
• Gwaii Trust grant submission for reservoir replacement (submitted February 28, 2025)

Emergency Management Executive Committee

The Emergency Management Executive Committee is discussing wildfire preparedness and hazard risk assessments. The body is considering the appointment of specific staff to FireSmart BC roles and a shared hazard assessment for Haida Gwaii communities.

• Proposal for a Shared HRVA for Haida Gwaii Communities
• Application for $500 Fire Smart BC - 2025 Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Grant
• Recognition of Larry Duke and Warren Olmstead as Wildfire Mitigation Specialists
• Appointment of Fire Chief Larry Duke as FireSmart Coordinator
• Presentation by earthquake seismologist Alison Bird

Special Meeting

The Daajing Giids Village Council will meet on February 24, 2025. The agenda includes adopting the agenda, public input on agenda items, and a special item to allocate $95,378.18 of Local Government Climate Action Program funding to replace a public works fleet vehicle with a hybrid model. The council must also address the LGCAP spending deadline and the requirement to submit a forecast by February 28, 2025.

• Adoption of the Special Meeting agenda
• Public input regarding the approved agenda items
• Approval of $95,378.18 LGCAP funding for hybrid vehicle fleet replacement
• Reminder of LGCAP spending deadline (must spend by March 31, 2025 or request extension)
• Requirement to submit LGCAP forecast form by February 28, 2025

Regular Council

The Village of Daajing Giids Council will discuss applying for a $200,000 Gwaii Trust Major Contributions Grant. The meeting also includes the adoption of a wastewater treatment communication strategy and the scheduling of a public hearing for an Official Community Plan amendment.

• Request to apply for $200,000 Gwaii Trust Major Contributions Grant
• Adoption of Wastewater Treatment Plant Communication & Engagement Strategy
• Bylaw 167-2025 to amend Official Community Plan 50-2011
• Public hearing for Bylaw 167-2025 and Bylaw 166-2025 scheduled for March 3, 2025
• Cemetery Expansion Proposal project update

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the January 13 meeting. It will recommend that Council approve the 2025 community events calendar. It will direct staff to apply for the Gwaii Trust Community Events Grant of $6,000 to fund the proposed events.

• Adopt the Committee of the Whole agenda for February 12, 2025 as circulated
• Adopt the Committee of the Whole minutes from January 13, 2025 as circulated
• Recommend Council approve the 2025 community events calendar
• Direct staff to apply for the Gwaii Trust 2025 Community Events Grant of $6,000
• Approve a $100 per month wage increase for the Fire Chief/Emergency Management Coordinator for 2025

Regular Council

The council will adopt Bylaw 165-2025 establishing the Northwest BC Resource Benefit Alliance Reserve. It will read Bylaw 166-1015 to amend Zoning Bylaw 64-2013 and schedule a public hearing for February 19. Additional actions include adopting the Grave Site Management Policy, directing staff to send letters of support for the Visitor Information Centre and Masset Airport runway project, and considering a $500 Fire Smart BC grant and wildfire training attendance.

• Adopt Bylaw 165-2025 – Northwest BC Resource Benefit Alliance Reserve
• Read Bylaw 166-1015 – amendment to Zoning Bylaw 64-2013; schedule hearing Feb 19
• Adopt OPS-008 Grave Site Management Policy
• Direct staff to send support letters for Visitor Info Centre (2025‑2027) and Masset Airport runway rehabilitation
• Consider $500 Fire Smart BC grant and fire department attendance at 2025 Wildfire Resiliency Summit

Emergency Management Executive Committee

The Emergency Management Executive Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, review a $500 FireSmart BC grant for wildfire community preparedness, consider an Indigenous Engagement Requirements funding proposal from the North Coast Regional District, and discuss updates to emergency social‑services training, the Emergency Alert Submission form, and the village warming centre.

• $500 FireSmart BC grant for wildfire community preparedness day
• North Coast Regional District Indigenous Engagement Requirements funding project proposal
• Warming Centre update
• Emergency Management & Climate Readiness – Emergency Social Services training opportunities
• Emergency Alert Submission (EAS) Form and Guidelines – updates

2025 Budget - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the 2025 Draft Budget and 5-Year Financial Plan. The committee recommends presenting the budgets to a future Council meeting for adoption before the May 15, 2025 deadline for the Annual Tax Rates Bylaw.

• Review of 2025 Draft Budget and 5-Year Financial Plan
• Review of 2025 Draft Budget: General Government
• Review of 2025 Draft Budget: Public Works
• Review of 2025 Draft Budget: Parks and Recreation
• Review of 2025 Draft Budget: Planning and Economic Development

Regular Council

The Village of Daajing Giids Council will meet to discuss the 2025 budget and a third reading of a reserve fund bylaw. The body will also review a Complete Communities Assessment and wastewater treatment reports.

• Bylaw 165-2025: Northwest BC Resource Benefit Alliance Reserve Bylaw (3rd Reading)
• 2025 Budget Committee of the Whole recommendations
• Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference adoption
• Complete Communities Assessment by Urban Systems
• Wastewater Treatment Phase 2 draft scope

Youth Advisory Committee

The Youth Advisory Committee will meet to discuss unfinished business regarding a municipal youth recreation services survey conducted by consultant C. Kirk. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal and municipal service reviews.

• Municipal Youth Recreation Services Survey by consultant C. Kirk
• Legal Review (closed session under s.90(1)(i) and s.90(1)(k))