Gibsons public meetings in 2022
18 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Regular Council
Council is considering the 2023 meeting schedule and various committee appointments. The agenda also includes discussions on road improvements at Glassford Road and a proposed mixed-use building at 826 Gibsons Way.
- Proposed 21m height limit for mixed-use building at 826 Gibsons Way
- Community feedback request for Glassford Road transportation improvements
- Adoption of 2023 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 1303, 2022
- Adoption of Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 1207-03, 2022
- Establishment of an Accessibility Advisory Committee
Advisory Design Panel
The Advisory Design Panel is reviewing a proposal to redevelop the Sunnycrest Motel site into a seven-storey building with 81 rental units and commercial space. The application seeks a 12-metre height increase and a reduction of 68 required parking spaces.
- Development Variance Permit (DVP-2022-06) for a 12-metre building height increase at 835 Gibsons Way
- Request to reduce required parking from 136 to 68 spaces at 835 Gibsons Way
- Development Permit (DP-2022-26) for form and character of the proposed mixed-use building
- Proposed inclusion of 28 affordable rental units within the new development
Regular Council
Council will consider 22 Temporary Use Permits for non-principal residence guest accommodations. The meeting also includes a contract award for the DPA 1 and 2 Update Project and discussions on the 2023-2027 Financial Plan.
- Issuance of 22 Temporary Use Permits for Residential Guest Accommodation for a two-year term
- Awarding of $100,000 contract to Diamond Head Consulting, Horizon Engineering, and Stirling Geoscience for DPA 1 and 2 Update Project
- Two-year extension for Kiwanis Height Variance (DVP-2021-11) at 840 Kiwanis Way
- Adoption of 2023 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 1303, 2022
- Proposed 21m height variance for a mixed-use building at 826 Gibsons Way
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Committee-of-the-Whole is discussing a development application for a mixed-use building featuring 86 residential units and 2,500 square feet of commercial retail. The applicant is requesting a height variance to increase the building from 12 metres to 21 metres. Staff are seeking direction on notifying neighbours before Council makes a final decision.
- Development Variance Permit (DVP-2022-05) for a 9m height increase at 826 Gibsons Way
- Form and Character Development Permit (DP-2022-14) for 86 residential and 2,500 sq ft commercial units
- Proposed height increase from 12m to 21m to accommodate a two-building massing design
- Staff recommendation to proceed with neighbour notifications regarding the height variance
Special Committee-of-the-Whole
The Special Committee-of-the-Whole is reviewing proposed alternative transportation improvements for Glassford Road. Staff recommends providing more community feedback opportunities and proceeding with paving Blain Lane and Dogwood Road.
- Proposed 30 km/h speed limit and speed humps near Natural Connections childcare facility
- Proposed paving of Blain Lane and Dogwood Road between Glassford Road and Gower Point Road
- Proposed pedestrian and cycling facility upgrades along Glassford Road
- Proposed installation of shared-use bicycle symbols and breakaway bollards
Regular Council
Council will review 22 applications for temporary use permits regarding residential guest accommodations. The meeting also includes a request to award a $263,619.58 contract for transportation improvements at Venture Way and Marine Drive.
- Contract award to NB Contracting Ltd. for $263,619.58 for work at Venture Way and Marine Drive
- 22 Temporary Use Permit applications for residential guest accommodations (short-term rentals)
- First, second, and third readings of 2023 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 1303, 2022
- First, second, and third readings of Council Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 1207-03, 2022
- Support for SCRD FireSmart Grant Application
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Committee-of-the-Whole is reviewing quarterly reports for the RCMP, Fire Department, Finance, Infrastructure, and Planning. Staff will also initiate public notifications for 22 Temporary Use Permit applications regarding non-principal residence residential guest accommodation.
- 22 Temporary Use Permit applications for short-term rentals
- RCMP 2022 Quarter 3 crime statistics report
- Gibsons & District Volunteer Fire Department 2022 Quarter 3 report
- 2022 Operations Budget 9-month review
- Infrastructure Services 2022 Quarter 3 report
Advisory Design Panel
The Advisory Design Panel will review a proposal for a six-storey mixed-use building featuring 86 residential units and 2,500 square feet of commercial space. The applicant is requesting a 9-metre height variance to increase the maximum building height from 12 metres to 21 metres. The Panel will provide recommendations to Council regarding the building's form, character, and the requested variance.
- Development Variance Permit (DVP-2022-05) for a 9-metre height increase at 826 Gibsons Way
- Development Permit (DP-2022-14) for form and character of a mixed-use building at 826 Gibsons Way
- Proposed 86 residential units and 2,500 ft² of commercial retail units
- Review of building massing, landscaping, parking, and pedestrian environment
Inaugural Council
The newly elected Council met to receive the 2022 local election results and finalize key appointments. The meeting included the administration of oaths and the establishment of upcoming meeting dates.
- Appointment of Mayor Silas White as representative to the Sunshine Coast Regional District Board
- Appointment of Councillor Stafford Lumley as alternate representative to the SCRD Board
- Appointment of Councillor David Croal as Deputy Mayor until December 31, 2023
- Receipt of the 2022 Local Government Election Results report
- Scheduling of a Special Committee of the Whole meeting for November 29, 2022
Special Council
Council is considering a request to allow the Sunshine Coast Affordable Housing Society to provide a Letter of Indemnification from the BC Housing Management Commission instead of a standard Letter of Credit. This variation from Bylaw 1175 would allow the Society to use saved costs to better fund the affordable housing project at 571 Shaw Road.
- Exemption to Bylaw 1175 regarding security deposits for 571 Shaw Road
- Proposed Letter of Indemnification from BC Housing Management Commission
Police Select Committee
The Committee discussed the need for increased patrol time to improve crime prevention and support recovery efforts. Members also discussed the Gibsons Business Watch program and potential provincial grant funding for the Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program.
- Discussion on increased patrol time for community presence
- Discussion on Gibsons Business Watch program protocol
- Inquiry into Emergency Management BC grant funding
- Discussion on population threshold and budget impacts after 2026 census
- Follow-up to acquire February 9, 2022, Provincial Policing presentation
Regular Council
The Council will review several bylaws, including a new records management policy and two zoning amendments. They will also consider approving grants for local organizations and supporting a regional extreme heat response plan.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1065-64, 2022 for 757 School Road (R-2 to RM-3)
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1065-69, 2022 for 609 Glen Road (lot area reduction)
- Town of Gibsons Records Management Bylaw No. 1302, 2022
- Grants totaling $3,370 for Mama’s Kitchen, Mushroomania Festival Society, and Sunshine Coast Hospice Society
- 2020-2023 Permissive Property Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment No. 1273-01, 2022
Special Council
The Council is meeting to discuss negotiations for a proposed municipal service. The meeting includes a motion to move into a closed session to protect municipal interests during preliminary discussions.
- Negotiations regarding the proposed provision of a municipal service
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing Round 2 applications for the 2022 Grants of Assistance Program. The Committee will also consider updates to the town's Purchasing Policy, Investment Policy, and Health & Wellness Initiative Program Policy.
- Review of Round 2 Grants of Assistance applications totaling $3,370 requested
- Approval of revised Purchasing Policy 1.16
- Approval of draft Investment Policy 2.11
- Approval of revised Health & Wellness Initiative Program Policy 1.33
- Grant requests from Mama’s Kitchen, Mushroomania Festival Society, and Sunshine Coast Hospice Society
Regular Council
The Council will consider several bylaws, including tree preservation amendments and records management. They will also discuss the Holland Lands revitalization project and a grant application for an active transportation network plan.
- Tree Preservation Amendment Bylaw 1282-01, 2022
- Holland Lands revitalization project recommendations
- $40,000 BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant application
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1065-67, 2022 for 504 South Fletcher Road
- Advisory Design Panel Bylaw 1288-01, 2022
Regular Council
The Council will review recommendations for the Holland Lands revitalization project, including hiring MODUS for schematic development and a land economist for financial analysis. The meeting also includes several zoning amendment readings for properties on South Fletcher Road, Glen Road, and School Road.
- Holland Lands revitalization: proposal to hire MODUS and a land economist
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1065-67, 2022: 504 South Fletcher Road (third reading)
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1065-69, 2022: 609 Glen Road (third reading)
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1065-64, 2022: 757 School Road (third reading)
- Permissive Property Tax Exemptions: Bylaw Amendment No. 1273-01, 2022 (first reading)
Public Hearing
The Town of Gibsons is considering two zoning amendments during a virtual public hearing. One proposal involves subdividing 609 Glen Road into two single-family lots, while the other proposes rezoning 504 South Fletcher Road for multi-family redevelopment.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1065-69-2022: Rezoning 609 Glen Road to allow a minimum lot size of 500 square meters for subdivision into two single-family lots
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1065-67, 2022: Rezoning 504 South Fletcher Road from R-2 to RM-6 to allow up to 5 multi-family units
- Public hearing for 609 Glen Road includes written submissions regarding lot size, variances, and view protection
- Public hearing for 504 South Fletcher Road includes written submissions regarding multi-family redevelopment
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Committee-of-the-Whole is reviewing proposed updates to Bylaw 1282-01, 2022, to clarify tree protection definitions and pruning practices. The amendments also include new sections for emergency tree removal and updated requirements for replacement trees.
- Tree Preservation Amendment Bylaw 1282-01, 2022
- Request for Proposal for Development Permit Areas 1 and 2 update (PLN-2022-01)
- Closed session regarding cemetery and park improvements