Gibsons public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council
The Special Council will adopt three bylaws, including the Billy’s Walk Housing Agreement and a zoning amendment for Billy’s Walk. It will also adopt the 2025 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw. Additionally, the council will authorize two loans: $825,000 for a sanitary sewer and outfall project and $2,735,000 for a water main and road restoration project.
- Adopt Billy’s Walk Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 1327, 2024
- Adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065-81, 2024 (Billy’s Walk)
- Adopt 2025 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 1326, 2024
- Authorize $825,000 borrowing under Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1313 for the Sanitary Sewer and Outfall Project
- Authorize $2,735,000 borrowing under Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1314 for the Water Main and Road Restoration Project
Advisory Design Panel
The Advisory Design Panel will consider a zoning amendment to allow eight residential units on the site at 702 Gibsons Way. The proposal includes four three‑storey duplexes with a total of eight units and a reduced parking allocation of 12 spaces instead of the 16 normally required. Council previously directed the applicant to revise the project to meet the Medium Density Residential designation, and the panel will advise on the form and character of the development.
- Zoning amendment to increase density to 8 units at 702 Gibsons Way (File No: 3220‑GibsonsWay‑702)
- Development Permit application for form and character of four 3‑storey duplexes
- Proposed parking provision of 12 spaces for the eight units (versus 16 required)
- Requirement for a 6‑metre wide access to meet Fire Code specifications
- Council resolution directing the applicant to align with the Medium Density Residential OCP designation
Regular Council
Council will adopt several bylaws, including a zoning amendment for 1057 Gibsons Way, an environmental protection bylaw, the Billy’s Walk Housing Agreement, and the 2025 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw. It will approve borrowing $2,735,000 from the Municipal Finance Authority for the Water Main and Road Restoration Project and $825,000 for the Sanitary Sewer and Outfall Project. The meeting also includes budget increases for parks, building maintenance, and grant‑writing services, and a proposal to reduce speed limits on Marine Drive, Gower Point Road, School Road, and Gibsons Way. Additional items cover encroachment agreements for 442 and 487 Marine Drive and a review of the 702 Gibsons Way development proposal.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065‑78, 2024 – changes zoning for 1057 Gibsons Way
- Environmental Protection Bylaw No. 943‑01, 2024 – adoption
- Billy’s Walk Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 1327, 2024 – first, second and third reading
- 2025 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 1326, 2025 – first, second and third reading
- Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1314 – $2,735,000 loan for Water Main and Road Restoration Project
Public Hearing
The Town of Gibsons will hold a public hearing to consider Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 985-38 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065-83 for Lot A and Lot C on Gibsons Way. The proposals would rezone Lot A from Light Industrial I‑1 to Upper Gibsons Commercial District 1 (C‑1) and Lot C from Light Industrial I‑1 to Multi‑Family Residential Zone 8 (RM‑8), allowing a commercial building fronting Gibsons Way and three residential apartment buildings totaling 172 units. Thirteen written submissions have been received for the hearing. The council will discuss and may adopt the amendments.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065-83: change Lot A from Light Industrial I‑1 to Upper Gibsons Commercial District 1 (C‑1)
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065-83: change Lot C from Light Industrial I‑1 to Multi‑Family Residential Zone 8 (RM‑8)
- OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 985-38: change land‑use designation for Lot C to High Density Residential with a maximum FSR of 1.4 (60‑110 units per hectare)
- Proposed development: commercial building fronting Gibsons Way and three residential apartment buildings totaling 172 units
- Thirteen written submissions received prior to the hearing
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Committee‑of‑Whole will consider an Official Community Plan (OCP) and zoning amendment to allow an eight‑unit duplex development at 702 Gibsons Way, including whether the duplexes should be classified as townhouses. Staff will also recommend reducing speed limits to 30 km/h on Marine Drive, Gower Point Road, School Road and portions of Gibsons Way, and assess a town‑wide speed‑limit study for the 2025 budget. A capital‑projects update on Whitetower Park Pond, Pebbles Beach stairs, 494 South Fletcher renovation and pavement rehabilitation will be presented for information.
- OCP and zoning amendment for an 8‑unit residential development at 702 Gibsons Way
- Recommendation to reduce speed limits to 30 km/h on Marine Drive, Gower Point Road, School Road and parts of Gibsons Way
- Assessment of a town‑wide speed‑limit reduction to be included in the 2025 Transportation Master Plan budget
- Capital projects update: Whitetower Park Pond, Pebbles Beach stairs, 494 South Fletcher renovation, pavement rehabilitation
Special Council
The Special Council will consider applications to renew 25 Temporary Use Permits for non‑principal residence residential guest accommodations, setting terms of up to three years. It will also review a new permit request for a short‑term rental in a residential apartment at 263 Gower Point Road. A verbal update on the Persephone Restoration Project will be provided.
- Renewal of 25 Temporary Use Permits for non‑principal residence guest accommodations
- Set term for renewed permits up to three additional years
- Consideration of a new Temporary Use Permit at 263 Gower Point Road
- Verbal update on the Persephone Restoration Project
- Approval of the Special Council agenda
Regular Council
The council will adopt several bylaws, including a Business Licence Bylaw amendment and multiple Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendments. It will give third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065‑81 for Billy's Walk and to amendments affecting 528 Marine Drive and Gibsons Way. The council will approve a contract not to exceed $175,000 with BA Blacktop to pave the Gibsons Pool and Curling Club parking lots. It will also appoint Councillor De Andrade as Deputy Mayor and assign councillors to various regional boards and commissions.
- Business Licence Bylaw Amendment No. 666‑13, 2024 adopted
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 985‑37, 2024 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065‑82, 2024 (528 Marine Drive) given third reading
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065‑81, 2024 (Billy's Walk) given third reading
- Contract awarded to BA Blacktop, up to $175,000, for paving Pool and Curling Club parking lots
- Councillor De Andrade appointed Deputy Mayor until Dec 31 2025
Public Hearing
The Town of Gibsons Council is holding a public hearing to consider Official Community Plan Amendment No. 985-37 and Zoning Amendment No. 1065-82 for the property at 528 Marine Drive. The amendments would change the land‑use designation to Residential Waterfront and allow a duplex and other multi‑unit housing. Nine written submissions have been received for the hearing. Public input will be taken before any decision is made.
- OCP Amendment 985-37: adds a Residential Waterfront land‑use designation at 528 Marine Drive
- Zoning Amendment 1065-82: changes zoning from Comprehensive Development Area (CDA‑1) to Residential Waterfront for 528 Marine Drive
- Replacement of Schedule B in the Zoning Bylaw with a new schedule for view protection and massing
- Nine written submissions received by November 4, 2024
- Public input session during the hearing
Special Council
The Town of Gibsons is holding a special meeting to endorse a Corporate Climate Action Plan and approve a paving contract. Council will also consider a grant application for emergency preparedness equipment.
- Endorsement of the Corporate Climate Action Plan
- Contract award to BA Blacktop not to exceed $175,000 for Gibsons Pool and Curling Club parking lots
- Grant application to UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for $40,000 for EOC equipment
- Discussion of labour relations and community amenity contributions in closed session
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Committee‑of‑the‑Whole will consider several reports, including updates from regional housing partners, the fire department and RCMP. A key decision is whether to endorse the Corporate Climate Action Plan and direct staff to embed its actions in the 2025 work plans and budget. The Director of Finance will present options for the 2025 Operations Review (service resourcing). The meeting will conclude with a motion to close under the Community Charter provisions.
- Recommendation to endorse the Corporate Climate Action Plan and direct staff to incorporate its action items into 2025 work plans and budget
- Director of Finance presentation on the 2025 Operations Review (service resourcing) with options outlined in the staff report
- Planner II report on the Housing Accelerator Fund – Infill Housing Design Competition
- Delegations: update from Kelly Foley (Cover the Coast, Regional Housing Coordinator) and Kim Darwin (Sunshine Coast Affordable Housing Society)
- Gibsons & District Volunteer Fire Department 2024 Quarter 3 Report
Regular Council
The Gibsons Council will consider and vote on several bylaws, including the adoption of the 718 North Road Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 1324 and the 2025‑2026 Permissive Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1323. It will also take a second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065‑81 for the Billy’s Walk development and apply short‑term rental business licence fees as set out in Bylaw No. 666 without concession. Additionally, staff will be directed to host a stakeholder session on proposed Development Cost Charge rates and amend the DCC Bylaw for presentation later in the year.
- Adopt 718 North Road Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 1324
- Adopt 2025‑2026 Permissive Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1323
- Second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065‑81 (Billy’s Walk)
- Apply Residential Guest Accommodation licence fees per Bylaw No. 666 without concession
- Host stakeholder session on proposed Development Cost Charge rates and amend DCC Bylaw
Advisory Design Panel
The Advisory Design Panel will review a staff report for a proposed 3-storey duplex at 528 Marine Drive. The panel will advise Council on the form and character of the development, which includes a request to reduce a floodplain setback.
- Review of Form and Character Development Permit for a duplex at 528 Marine Drive
- Discussion of a Flood Exemption to reduce the floodplain setback from 15-metres to 7.5-metres
- Consideration of a proposed 3-storey duplex with a Floor Space Ratio of 1.1
- Review of OCP Amendment (OCP-2024-01) and Zoning Amendment (ZA-2024-03) for First Reading
- Approval of the Advisory Design Panel agenda and minutes from June 27, 2024