Gibsons, British Columbia

Advisory Design Panel

Regular Council - 21 Jul 2026 (3:30PM)

The Gibsons Council will consider adopting several bylaws regarding stormwater, business licenses, and traffic, along with updates to council remuneration policy. The body will also discuss the awarding of contracts for infrastructure projects and the 2027 Permissive Property Tax Exemption Bylaw.

• Stormwater Regulation Bylaw No. 1344, 2026
• Business License Amendment Bylaw No. 666-14, 2026
• Traffic and Highway Use Amendment Bylaw No. 1193-03, 2026
• Council Remuneration and Expense Reimbursement Bylaw No. 1354, 2026
• 2027 Permissive Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1353, 2026

Committee-of-the-Whole - 21 Jul 2026 (1PM)

The Committee of the Whole will review the Planning & Development Services Q2 2026 report, including the status of the $2.3 million Housing Accelerator Fund and its housing unit targets. It will also discuss the newly prepared Short‑Term Rental licensing framework, the launch of the Mobile Vending Program, and the development of a Request for Proposals for a Parks System Master Plan. Additional departmental reports on infrastructure, finance, and natural assets will be presented.

• Housing Accelerator Fund: $2,314,142 budget, $1,123,071 received; 174 net new housing units built (64% of 274‑unit target)
• Short‑Term Rental licensing framework prepared and adopted by Council for 35 non‑principal residences
• Mobile Vending Program launched; application intake closed June 29 with three complete applications received
• Parks System Master Plan Request for Proposals drafted to select a consultant
• Skyline Drive Water Main Project summary included in Infrastructure Services report

Committee-of-the-Whole - 07 Jul 2026 (1PM) - CANCELLED

Regular Council - 07 Jul 2026 (3:30PM)

Council will hear delegations from Blue Act Marine Society and Sunshine Coast Tourism, then consider adopting a heritage inventory, multiple bylaw amendments including a new short-term rental allocation policy, NZEV regulations, stormwater and water enforcement bylaws, and a shopping cart penalty. Also up for decision are the 2025 annual report, a contract award for Charman Creek Restoration Phase 2, 2027 permissive tax exemptions, and endorsement of a federal motion for BC Ferries funding.

• Adoption of Non-Principal Residence Short-Term Rental Business License Allocation Policy and amendment to Business License Bylaw 666-14
• First three readings of Neighbourhood Zero Emission Vehicle (NZEV) bylaw allowing NZEVs on roads with speed limits 40–50 km/h
• Contract award for Charman Creek Restoration Phase 2 (options on pages 3–4 of staff report)
• 2027 Permissive Property Tax Exemption Bylaw granting 4-year exemptions for specified properties
• Endorsement of federal motion M-35 calling for sustainable federal funding for BC Ferries

Ferry Advisory Committee

The Ferry Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda, discuss a priority tracking review and refinement, and plan next steps for a workshop. The agenda contains no specific proposals, financial decisions, or public hearings. The committee's role is advisory on ferry service issues affecting Gibsons.

• FAC Priority Tracking Review and Refinement (business arising)
• Workshop Planning / Next Steps (new business)

Regular Council - 16 Jun 2026 (3:30PM)

The Council will adopt several bylaws, including amendments to the Recreational Water Lease Control and Regulation Bylaw and the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw. It will approve the purchase of a Vacall AJV 610 hydro vac truck on a Freightliner chassis for $681,615. Staff will be directed to draft a Neighbourhood Zero Emission Vehicle bylaw, and parking time limits on key streets will be set.

• Approval of Hydro Vac Truck purchase from Kendrick Equipment for $681,615 (Vacall Canoe Contract #101221-GRD)
• Adoption of Town of Gibsons Recreational Water Lease Control and Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1121-02, 2026
• Adoption of Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1125-22, 2026 with updated penalties
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1342-01, 2026
• Implementation of parking time limits on Gibsons Way, Winn Road, and Gower Point Road

Committee-of-the-Whole - 16 Jun 2026 (1PM) - CANCELLED

Ferry Advisory Committee - 10 Jun 2026 (2:30PM)

The Ferry Advisory Committee will hear delegations from BC Ferries on the new reservation system and from the BC Ferries Authority on its governance role. The committee will also review and discuss its priority tracking document for Route 3 service issues. The meeting includes correspondence from the BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union expressing support for the committee's work.

• Delegation from BC Ferries Vice President Brian Anderson on the new ferry reservation system and operational data
• Delegation from BC Ferries Authority Director Bill Dingwall on governance role
• Review and discussion of the Committee's priority framework document covering service reliability, reservations, and terminal operations
• Correspondence from BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union offering support

Advisory Design Panel - 03 Jun 2026 (11AM)

The Advisory Design Panel will meet to approve previous minutes, receive an orientation for new members, and appoint a chair and co-chair. No development applications are scheduled for review. This is a procedural meeting.

• Adoption of minutes from December 3, 2025
• Director of Planning to provide orientation to panel members
• Appointment of Advisory Design Panel Chair and Co-Chair
• Next meeting date to be determined

Regular Council - 02 Jun 2026 (3:30PM)

Council will vote on final adoption of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1339-01 and give third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1342-01, which rezone 731 North Road from mixed-use commercial to public institutional and update climate targets. A notice of motion directs staff to draft a bylaw allowing neighborhood zero-emission vehicles on roads with speed limits 40-50 km/h. Council will also consider bylaw amendments for eelgrass conservation areas and approve the 2025 Statement of Financial Information.

• Rezoning 731 North Road from Mixed-Use Commercial to Public Institutional (OCP and zoning bylaws)
• Rezoning Venture Way property from Industrial Commercial Transition to Mixed Use Commercial
• Updated climate targets: 40% community GHG reduction by 2035, 80% by 2050; corporate 30% by 2030, 100% by 2050
• Notice of motion to draft a Neighbourhood Zero Emission Vehicle bylaw
• Proposed eelgrass conservation area amendments to water lease and enforcement bylaws

Committee-of-the-Whole - 02 Jun 2026 (1PM)

The Committee-of-the-Whole is reviewing the scope and engagement strategy for a new Transportation Strategic Plan. The project aims to update road classifications, address traffic patterns, and identify priorities for active transportation and street parking. A $130,000 budget has been allocated for this work with McElhanney as the consultant.

• Transportation Strategic Plan scope and engagement strategy
• Lower Gibsons Parking Changes discussion
• Rates, Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1196-27, 2026 regarding development, sign, and mobile vending fees
• $130,000 budget for the Transportation Strategic Plan project

Public Hearing - 02 Jun 2026 (3PM)

Gibsons Council is holding a public hearing to consider two bylaws: Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1339-01, 2026 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1342-01, 2026. The hearing will accept written and verbal submissions on proposed changes including land use redesignations, climate policy updates, and zoning text amendments. Council will receive public input before deciding on the bylaws.

• Rezoning 731 North Road from Mixed-Use Commercial to Public Institutional
• Rezoning Lot 14 Venture Way from Industrial Commercial Transition to Mixed-Use Commercial
• Permitting parks and recreation use over water lease areas fronting Armours Beach
• Exempting CM-1 zone from the 35-unit cap on non-principal-residence short-term rentals
• Clarifying building height measurement rules and removing restrictions on secondary suites in basements

Committee-of-the-Whole - 19 May 2026 - CANCELLED

Regular Council - 19 May 2026 - CANCELLED

Special Council

Council is scheduled to adopt the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw, the 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw, and five parcel tax bylaws (water, sewer, recreation, drainage). The meeting also includes a closed session for land-related matters. Adoption of the May 5 special meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Adoption of 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1347
• Adoption of 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1348
• Adoption of Water Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1349
• Adoption of Sewer Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1350
• Closed session for land acquisition/disposition (section 90(1)(e))

Ferry Advisory Committee

The newly formed Ferry Advisory Committee is meeting for the first time to adopt its terms of reference and code of conduct, and to review several BC Ferries documents. Key items include BC Ferries' 'Charting the Course' strategic plan, the BC Ferry Commissioner's performance review of Route #3 (Langdale-Horseshoe Bay), and recent service improvement updates for that route. The committee also receives correspondence and sets future meeting dates.

• Review of BC Ferries 'Charting the Course' strategic plan
• BC Ferry Commissioner's performance probe into Route #3 (Langdale-Horseshoe Bay)
• BC Ferries Route #3 service improvement updates
• Adoption of the committee's terms of reference and Town of Gibsons Code of Conduct
• Received correspondence

Special Council

This special meeting will introduce multiple financial bylaws, including the 2026-2030 Financial Plan and tax rates for property, water, sewer, recreation, and drainage. Council will also decide on the Armours Beach Improvements Loan Authorization Bylaw and direct updates to the project design. Other items include a development variance permit, a short-term rental business licence policy, and a demolition waste reduction bylaw.

• Armours Beach Improvements Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1346, 2026 introduced for readings
• 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1347 given first three readings
• 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1348 and parcel tax bylaws for water, sewer, recreation, drainage
• Development Variance Permit to reduce lot width for subdivision at an unspecified location
• Direction to draft a Demolition Waste Reduction/Recycling bylaw

Committee-of-the-Whole - 05 May 2026 - CANCELLED

Regular Council - 05 May 2026 - CANCELLED

Committee-of-the-Whole

The Committee-of-the-Whole will hear delegations on RCMP 2026 Q1 statistics, a request for a letter of support for the SCRD solid waste plan, and a YMCA youth program update. They will discuss the Armours Beach Project, including updating the design, introducing Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1346, 2026, and starting public engagement in May. Quarterly reports from several departments are also on the agenda.

• RCMP 2026 Q1 statistics show Gibsons calls for service increased 8.77% year-over-year
• Marc Sole requests letter of support for SCRD Draft Solid Waste Management Plan
• Pete Carson presents YMCA youth program update
• Armours Beach Project: update design, introduce Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1346, 2026, begin public engagement in May
• Quarterly reports from Planning, Infrastructure, Corporate Admin, and Finance departments

Regular Council

The council will adopt the Town of Gibsons' 2026 General Municipal Property Taxation Rates as presented in the staff report. It will also approve the 2025 draft audited financial statements and adopt Elections Bylaw No. 1345, 2026. A formal application will be submitted for up to $1 million from the Build Communities Strong Fund for the Lower Gibsons/Harbourfront Infrastructure Improvements Project. The Transportation Strategic Plan contract will be awarded to McElhanney Ltd. for $94,596 plus GST, with an additional $30,000 committed from the Housing Accelerator Fund.

• Adopt 2026 General Municipal Property Tax Rates (per staff report).
• Award Transportation Strategic Plan contract to McElhanney Ltd. for $94,596 + GST; commit $30,000 from Housing Accelerator Fund.
• Submit application to Build Communities Strong Fund for up to $1 million for Lower Gibsons/Harbourfront Infrastructure Improvements.
• Adopt Elections Bylaw No. 1345, 2026.
• Approve Town of Gibsons' 2025 draft audited financial statements.

Regular Council

The Gibsons Council will adopt Elections Bylaw No. 1345, approve the five‑year General Municipal Budget and 2026 tax estimate, and appoint council members to the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel. It will also approve a $175,000 grant application for an Urban Forest Asset Management Program and award a $180,000 contract to Maycon Construction for Dougal Road headwalls and a box culvert. Additionally, the council will support the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s 2026 FireSmart Community Funding grant.

• First, second and third reading of Elections Bylaw No. 1345, 2026
• Approval of Schedule “A‑1” General Fund for the General Municipal Budget 2026‑2030 and 2026 Tax Estimate
• Appointment of all council members to the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel and scheduling of its meeting on May 5, 2026
• Submission of a $175,000 grant application to the FCM Green Municipal Fund for an Urban Forest Asset Management Program
• Award of a $180,000 (plus GST) contract to Maycon Construction for Dougal Road headwalls and box culvert

Committee-of-the-Whole - 07 Apr 2026 - CANCELLED

Committee-of-the-Whole

The Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss a Development Variance Permit for two duplexes at 1045 and 1047 Celia Crescent. The applicant seeks to exceed the 20-metre building longitudinal axis limit established in the new Zoning Bylaw No. 1342 to maintain consistency with previous designs in the Parkland neighbourhood.

• Development Variance Permit request for 1045 Celia Crescent (Lot 2) to increase building length from 20m to 24.7m
• Development Variance Permit request for 1047 Celia Crescent (Lot 3) to increase building length from 20m to 39.3m
• Update from Stewart Stinson regarding the Gibsons Public Art Gallery

Regular Council - 17 Mar 2026 - CANCELLED

Special Council

The Special Council will vote on several bylaws, including a revision of the town's rates, fees and charges for water, sanitary sewer and garbage services. It will also consider the Animal Care and Regulation Bylaw and a notice‑enforcement amendment. A development variance permit will be authorized to extend the building longitudinal axis on two lots on Celia Crescent, and an encroachment agreement for a retaining wall at 566 Seaview Road will be approved.

• Adopt Rates, Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1196‑26, 2026 (revises water, sewer and waste fees)
• Adopt Animal Care and Regulation Bylaw No. 1328, 2025
• Adopt Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 1125‑20, 2025
• Authorize Development Variance Permit DVP‑2026‑01 to extend building longitudinal axis at 1045 and 1047 Celia Crescent
• Authorize encroachment agreement for the retaining wall at 566 Seaview Road

Committee-of-the-Whole - 03 Mar 2026 - CANCELLED

Regular Council

The Town of Gibsons Council will discuss updating rates, fees, and charges for water, sewer, and waste services. The meeting includes decisions on animal care and control, mobile vending, and accessibility grants for Town Hall.

• Rates, Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1196-26 for water, sewer, and waste rates
• Proposed Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 1328, 2025
• Grant application for Government of Canada Enabling Accessibility Fund for Town Hall
• Encroachment agreement for 566 Seaview Road
• Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw 1125-21 to include Zoning Bylaw 1342

Regular Council

The council will consider several bylaw actions, including adopting Aquifer Protection Bylaw No. 1338, 2026, and giving first, second and third readings to the Water Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1192‑06, 2026 and the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw 1125‑21, 2026. Staff will be directed to inform the public about Stormwater Regulation Bylaw No. 1344, 2026 and to consult affected businesses. The council will also approve a $175,000 contract with Maycon Construction Ltd. for external point repairs to the 2026 Sewer Collection System.

• Adopt Aquifer Protection Bylaw No. 1338, 2026
• First‑through‑third reading of Water Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1192‑06, 2026
• First‑through‑third reading of Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw 1125‑21, 2026
• Direct staff to inform public and consult businesses on Stormwater Regulation Bylaw No. 1344, 2026
• Award $175,000 contract to Maycon Construction Ltd. for 2026 Sewer Collection System external point repairs

Committee-of-the-Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider the draft General Municipal Operating & Capital Project Lists and direct staff to prepare the 2026‑2030 budget. It will also receive updates on a $50,000 technology adoption initiative, a $2.3 million affordable‑housing fund commitment, $40,000 parking strategy projects, and a $2.5 million waterfront development in Lower Gibsons/Five Corners.

• Direction to staff to prepare draft General Municipal Operating & Capital Budgets for 2026‑2030 (Financial Plan 2026‑2030).
• $50,000 budget for a Tech Adoption project covering AI, robotics, and road‑condition assessment technology.
• $2.3 million Canada Mortgage Housing Corp Housing Accelerator Fund commitment (including $1.5 million capital portion) for affordable housing.
• $40,000 budget for parking strategy projects in Lower Gibsons/Five Corners, funded by CMHC‑HAF.
• $2.5 million Lower Gibsons/Five Corners waterfront project (with $1 million BC REDIP pending and $1.5 million Canada Community Building funding).

Regular Council

Council will consider first, second, and third readings of Aquifer Protection Bylaw No. 1338, 2026 and a concurrent amendment to Water Regulation Bylaw No. 1192, 2014. The meeting also includes endorsement of the Low Carbon Resilience Climate Action Plan and the award of the WWTP Expansion Study – Project Management contract to CIMA+ for $252,480.

• First‑through‑third reading of Aquifer Protection Bylaw No. 1338, 2026
• Amendment to Water Regulation Bylaw No. 1192, 2014 linked to Bylaw 1338
• Endorsement of the Low Carbon Resilience Climate Action Plan
• Award of WWTP Expansion Study – Project Management contract to CIMA+ for $252,480
• Committee‑of‑the‑Whole meeting minutes presentation

Committee-of-the-Whole

The Committee-of-the-Whole is discussing long-term financial planning and project lists for water, sewer, and drainage utilities. Staff recommended target annual revenue requirements for capital reserves and expenditures, with annual rate increases capped at 10%.

• Water Utility: $1,300,000 target annual capital expenditure and reserve funding
• Sewer Utility: $1,500,000 target annual capital expenditure and reserve funding
• Drainage Utility: $400,000 target annual capital expenditure and reserve funding
• Proposed Stormwater Regulation Bylaw No. 1344, 2026
• 528 Marine Drive DVP and Encroachment Agreement

Regular Council

The Town of Gibsons Council will meet to discuss the adoption of a new Zoning Bylaw. This bylaw is intended to align with the Official Community Plan and update the town's zoning operations.

• Adoption of Zoning Bylaw No. 1342, 2025

Committee-of-the-Whole

The Committee‑of‑the‑Whole will hear delegations from the fire chief, RCMP and community partners, followed by quarterly reports from Planning, Infrastructure, Corporate and Finance departments. The fire department report includes the appointment of Firefighter Chris Morse as acting lieutenant and an update on the paid‑on‑call firefighter compensation program approved in 2025. The meeting also schedules the next Committee‑of‑the‑Whole session for February 3, 2026.

• Firefighter Chris Morse appointed as acting lieutenant
• Paid‑on‑call firefighter compensation program approved in 2025
• Annual awards recognizing long service (e.g., 40‑year service of Graham Webb)
• Main fire hall at 790 North Road and satellite hall at 1226 Chaster Road described
• Training facility lease negotiations for the site on Henry Road

Public Hearing

The Town of Gibsons Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1339, 2025 and repealing the 2005 plan. The draft OCP and Zoning Bylaw will be presented by Colton Kirsop of McElhanney. Written submissions were received from December 10, 2025 to 3:40 pm on January 6, 2026. The hearing follows notices published in the Coast Reporter on December 26, 2025 and January 2, 2026.

• Adoption of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1339, 2025
• Repeal of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 985, 2005
• Presentation of draft OCP and Zoning Bylaw by McElhanney
• Written public hearing submissions (Dec 10 2025 – Jan 6 2026)
• Notice of public hearing published in Coast Reporter (Dec 26 2025, Jan 2 2026)

Regular Council

The council will consider several bylaws, including the Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 1336, 2025 and the Gibsons and District Fire Commission Bylaw No. 1343, 2025. A rezoning and development permit for 702 Gibsons Way will be reviewed. Councillor Croal will move to delete the phrase “through a future OCP amendment” from Table 1 of the OCP land‑use designations. The Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1339, 2025 will receive its third reading and be adopted, and the Zoning Bylaw No. 1342, 2025 will receive its third reading.

• Adopt Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 1336, 2025
• Adopt Gibsons and District Fire Commission Bylaw No. 1343, 2025
• Rezoning and development permit for 702 Gibsons Way
• Notice of motion to remove “through a future OCP amendment” from Table 1 OCP designations
• Third reading and adoption of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1339, 2025

Committee-of-the-Whole - 06 Jan 2026 - CANCELLED