Gibsons public meetings in 2025
43 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council
The Special Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, review the workshop on the draft Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, and consider second‑reading motions for Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1339 2025 and Zoning Bylaw No. 1342 2025. Additional items include adoption of a 2026 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw, approval of a $750,000 (or more) contribution to the Swim Drink Fish WAVE project, and a $105 drainage parcel tax for 2026.
- Second reading of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1339 2025
- Second reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 1342 2025
- Adoption of 2026 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 1340 2025
- Approval of $750,000 (or more) contribution to the Swim Drink Fish WAVE project
- Establishment of a $105 drainage parcel tax for 2026
Advisory Design Panel
The Advisory Design Panel is discussing the first reading of a new Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw. The body will review specific design regulations including building heights, setbacks, and land use definitions.
- Review of New Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw for first reading
- Discussion on building height for steep sloped single-family lots (8.5m)
- Review of setbacks for carriage and laneway homes
- Discussion on food and beverage as primary use in CI zones
- Review of 1m overhang restrictions for retail
Regular Council
Council will adopt the 2026 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 1340, approve a new drainage parcel tax of $105 per parcel for 2026, and endorse the Urban Forest Implementation Plan. The meeting also includes first, second and third readings of the Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 1336 and the Gibsons and District Joint Fire Protection Commission Bylaw No. 1343, and appoints Tracey Hincks as Chief Election Officer and Heidi Siller as Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2026 general elections. Staff are directed to apply for a $30,000 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant and to include funding for a drainage frontage fee public‑engagement campaign in the 2026 operating budget.
- Adopt 2026 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 1340, 2025
- Establish a drainage parcel tax of $105 per parcel for 2026
- First‑through‑third reading of Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 1336, 2025
- First‑through‑third reading of Gibsons and District Joint Fire Protection Commission Bylaw No. 1343, 2025
- Appointment of Tracey Hincks (Chief Election Officer) and Heidi Siller (Deputy Chief Election Officer) for 2026 elections
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Committee‑of‑Whole will review the Drainage Utility Feasibility Study Phase 2 and consider cost‑recovery options presented in the staff report. It will vote to endorse the Urban Forest Implementation Plan. The meeting also includes audit planning communication from BDO Canada for the 2025 municipal audit.
- Review Drainage Utility Feasibility Study Phase 2 – cost recovery options (staff report pages 7‑8)
- Endorse the Urban Forest Implementation Plan (staff report pages 67‑135)
- Audit planning communication from BDO Canada – 2025 Annual Audit Planning (via Zoom)
- Delegation: Paul Fripp, BDO Canada – 2025 Annual Audit Planning (via Zoom)
- Next regular Committee‑of‑Whole meeting scheduled for January 6 2026 at 1:00 pm
Special Council
Council will discuss and potentially grant first reading to a new Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw. Several councillors have introduced motions to modify specific zoning permissions and building height caps across Lower and Upper Gibsons.
- First reading of the New Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw
- Proposed zoning for Harbour Gibsons Landing (421-445 Gower Point Road) for 69 residential units with 16m heights
- Proposed zoning for 1118 and 1150 Sunshine Coast Highway to Mixed-Use Commercial Upper Gibsons (CM-2)
- Proposed building height caps of three storeys for RM-2 and four storeys for RH-1, CM-2, and PI zones
- Proposed 2-year zoning hold for George Hotel and Residences properties in Lower Gibsons
Regular Council
Council will consider updates to the zoning bylaw regarding building heights and the Public Institutional zone. The body is also deciding on a short-term borrowing limit for 2026 and various municipal appointments.
- 2026 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw 1340, 2025 with a limit of $4,500,000
- Proposed zoning bylaw changes for RL-1, RL-2, and Public Institutional (PI) zones
- Support for a satellite liquor retail location exception for Gramma’s Pub at Gibsons Public Market
- Appointment of Councillor Lumley as Deputy Mayor
- Participation in the Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Committee‑of‑the‑Whole will receive Q3 reports from the Fire Department, RCMP, Planning & Development Services, Infrastructure Services, Corporate Administration & Legislative Services, and Finance & Human Resources. A recommendation will be considered for the Natural Asset Technician to participate in the Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda approval, delegations, and adjournment.
- Fire Department Q3 report covering membership, paid‑on‑call compensation, equipment and facilities
- RCMP Staff Sgt. Jennifer Prunty Q3 statistics report
- Planning & Development Services Department Q3 report
- Infrastructure Services Department Q3 report
- Recommendation for Natural Asset Technician participation in the Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database
Special Council
The Special Council will consider endorsing the zoning bylaw changes outlined in the McElhanney “What we heard, what we changed, and why” table. It will also review options for a parking strategy, endorse the One Water Strategy Implementation Plan, and consider the proposed Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 1328, 2025. A motion to close part of the meeting for preliminary creek‑restoration discussions may also be voted on.
- Endorse zoning bylaw changes (Attachment B) from the public engagement summary
- Review parking strategy options (Planner II report, page 5)
- Endorse One Water Strategy Implementation Plan (Director of Infrastructure Services)
- Consider proposed Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 1328, 2025 (Senior Bylaw Enforcement Officer)
- Motion to close meeting for preliminary creek‑restoration negotiations
Regular Council
The Town of Gibsons Council will consider endorsing new Official Community Plan policy directions and allocating $25,000 for the OCP and Zoning Bylaw update. The meeting also includes a request to register a Notice on Title for a property at 280 Arbutus Reach due to work constructed without a permit.
- Endorsement of Official Community Plan policy recommendations from McElhanney
- Allocation of $25,000 from the Housing Accelerator Fund for OCP and Zoning Bylaw update
- Adoption of 2025 - 2026 Permissive Property Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw No. 1323-01
- Proposed Section 57 Notice on Title for 280 Arbutus Reach
- Grant application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for Climate Resilience Hubs
Special Council
The Special Council will read and adopt the 2025‑2026 Permissive Property Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw and adopt the Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 1329, 2025. It will direct staff to submit a $6,900,000 grant application for the Bluff Foreshore Sanitary Collection Main Replacement Project and a $150,000 grant for asset‑management software. The Council will also approve a $240,000 contract for trenchless sewer repairs and appoint council liaisons to the Gibsons Landing Harbour Authority Board.
- Adopt Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 1329, 2025
- First, second and third reading of Permissive Property Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw No. 1323‑01, 2025
- Direct staff to submit a $6,900,000 grant application for the Bluff Foreshore Sanitary Collection Main Replacement Project
- Direct staff to submit a $150,000 grant application for Asset Management Software acquisition
- Approve $240,000 contract with Superior City Contracting Services Ltd. for trenchless sewer repairs
Regular Council
The Town of Gibsons Council will decide on awarding a maintenance contract for sewer collection system repairs. The body will also discuss a Strategic Priorities Fund grant application and amendments to property tax exemptions for 2026.
- Proposed $240,000 contract to Superior City Contracting Services Ltd. for trenchless point repairs, CCTV, and root cutting
- Proposed 2026 amendments to the Permissive Property Tax Exemption Bylaw
- Discussion on a Strategic Priorities Fund grant application
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Committee‑of‑the‑Whole will consider staff’s recommendation to submit a BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant application for upgrades on O’Shea Road. The proposal includes a sidewalk from Eaglecrest Drive to School Road and cycling facilities for the full length of O’Shea Road. Cost estimates range from $523,900 for a partial sidewalk segment to $1,103,700 for the full project, with up to $500,000 available from the provincial grant. A motion to close the meeting under section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter will also be considered.
- Grant application to BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant Program for O’Shea Road upgrades
- Proposed sidewalk from Eaglecrest Drive to School Road
- Full‑length cycling facilities on O’Shea Road
- Cost estimate: $1,103,700 total (full scope) with $500,000 potential grant and $603,700 town share
- Motion to close meeting under section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter
Advisory Design Panel
The Advisory Design Panel will meet to discuss the clarity and effectiveness of proposed guidelines for the Official Community Plan update. The body will identify missing elements and recommend improvements to the plan.
- Discussion of Official Community Plan update guidelines
- Review of recommendations for improvements or changes to the community plan
Regular Council
The council will vote to adopt Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 985-39, 2025 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065-89, 2025, both covering Phase 3 Christenson Lands. A letter of support will be sent for Sunshine Coast Tourism’s request to renew the 3% Municipal Regional District Tax. Staff will present a report on the BC Timber Sales Sunshine Coast 2025‑2029 Operating Plan and related watershed recommendations.
- Letter of support for Sunshine Coast Tourism’s 3% MRDT renewal request
- Adoption of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 985-39, 2025 (Phase 3 Christenson Lands)
- Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065-89, 2025 (Phase 3 Christenson Lands)
- Report on BC Timber Sales Sunshine Coast 2025‑2029 Operating Plan with watershed monitoring recommendations
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Committee-of-the-Whole reviewed quarterly reports from the Gibsons & District Volunteer Fire Department, RCMP, and municipal departments including Planning & Development, Infrastructure, Corporate Administration, and Finance. No formal decisions were listed; the meeting followed a standard agenda with delegations and reports.
- Gibsons & District Volunteer Fire Department 2025 Q2 report reviewed (pages 5-37)
- RCMP 2025 Q2 crime statistics reviewed (pages 39-51)
- Planning & Development Services Department 2025 Q2 report reviewed (pages 53-64)
- Infrastructure Services Department 2025 Q2 report reviewed (pages 65-77)
- Next meeting scheduled for September 9, 2025 at 1:00pm
Public Hearing
The Town of Gibsons will hold a public hearing on July 15, 2025 to consider Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 985-39 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065-89. The amendments would allow a new six‑storey, 78‑unit mixed‑market rental building at 901 and 917 O’Shea Road, add rental apartment use to the CDA‑5 zone, and include not‑for‑profit rental housing in the OCP. The bylaws also set a maximum density of 160 units, a height limit of 22 m, and revised parking requirements. Residents may submit written comments by July 14, 2025, 8:00 a.m.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065-89: adds rental apartment use, max density 160 units, max height 22 m, new parking standards
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 985-39: adds “not‑for‑profit rental housing” to public/community uses
- Proposed six‑storey, 78‑unit mixed‑market rental building at 901 & 917 O’Shea Road
- Public hearing scheduled for July 15, 2025 at 3:15 pm in Council Chambers and via Zoom
- Written submission deadline: July 14, 2025 by 8:00 a.m. (email or mail)
Special Council
The Town of Gibsons will hold a special meeting to consider third readings for an Official Community Plan amendment and a zoning amendment. Council will also receive an annual report and MRDT renewal summary from Sunshine Coast Tourism.
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 985-39, 2025 (Phase 3 Christenson Lands)
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065-89, 2025 (Phase 3 Christenson Lands)
- Annual Report and Activities Update from Annie Wise, Sunshine Coast Tourism
- Summary report regarding Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) renewal
Regular Council
The council will consider a Disaster Resilience & Innovation Fund grant application of $1.1 million to fund seismic upgrades to the School Road reservoir. It will also vote on a contract amendment with Ausenco Engineering Canada ULC for detailed design services up to $240,000, and award the Charman Creek Restoration Phase 1 construction contract to Maycon Construction Management Ltd. for up to $1,725,000. Additional items include adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065‑88 and readings of rezoning bylaws for rental housing on municipal land.
- Adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065‑88, 2025
- Approve $1.1 M DRIF grant application for School Road reservoir seismic upgrades
- Amend contract with Ausenco Engineering Canada ULC for detailed design, not to exceed $240,000
- Award Charman Creek Restoration Phase 1 contract to Maycon Construction Management Ltd., up to $1,725,000
- Read and schedule public hearing for Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 985‑39 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065‑89 for rental housing rezoning
Special Council
The Special Council will consider several items, including adopting a zoning amendment for arcades, directing staff to apply for a $1.1 million Disaster Resilience & Innovation Fund grant to complete seismic upgrades to the School Road reservoir, and reviewing contract and rezoning proposals. Additional agenda items cover a contract award for Phase 1 of the Charman Creek restoration, a rezoning request for rental housing on the Christenson Lands municipal property, and a contract amendment for detailed design of the School Road seismic upgrades.
- Adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065-88 (Arcades)
- Apply for $1.1 M Disaster Resilience & Innovation Fund grant for School Road reservoir seismic upgrades
- Award contract for CATNAP: Charman Creek Restoration Phase 1
- Rezoning Phase 3 Christenson Lands for rental housing development on municipal land
- Contract amendment for detailed design of School Road seismic upgrades
Special Council
The Special Council will adopt its agenda, approve minutes from the June 3 regular meeting, and discuss several administration reports. A key item is the Heritage Revitalization Agreement proposal for the Stonehurst property at 529 Gibsons Way, for which Council will decide whether to draft the bylaw and hold a public information meeting. Other matters include a janitorial services contract, a boundary‑extension request, and a motion to close the meeting under the Community Charter.
- Heritage Revitalization Agreement proposal for Stonehurst property at 529 Gibsons Way
- Janitorial services contract awarded to Master Care for $62,770.92 per year
- Boundary extension parcels approved: 629 Pratt Road, 611 Pratt Road, Hough Road, and Gospel Rock
- Motion to close the meeting under Community Charter sections 90(1)(e) and (i)
- Postponement of zoning amendment for a place of worship at 287 Gower Point Road
Regular Council
Council will consider extending town boundaries to include five specific parcels of land. The meeting also includes decisions on zoning for arcades and a place of worship, as well as a new Urban Forest Plan.
- Boundary extension request for parcels at 629 Pratt Road, 611 Pratt Road, Hough Road, and Gospel Rock
- Janitorial services contract award to Master Care for $62,770.92 annually
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065-88 to allow arcades
- Zoning application ZA-2025-03 for a place of worship at 287 Gower Point Road
- Endorsement of the Town of Gibsons Urban Forest Plan 2025
Special Council
Council will decide whether to award a construction contract for the Skyline Drive water main replacement project to Maycon Construction Management Ltd. The project includes replacing aging pipes on Skyline Drive, Avalon Drive, Shoal Lookout, and Allison Way.
- Award contract to Maycon Construction Management Ltd. for water main replacement
- Project budget: $2,740,000
- Scope: Replace 150 mm asbestos cement mains with 200 mm ductile iron on Skyline Drive
- Scope: Replace 100 mm asbestos cement mains with 150 mm ductile iron on Avalon Drive, Shoal Lookout, and Allison Way
- Construction to begin mid-July and complete mid-October
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Committee‑of‑the‑Whole will receive several reports, including a Complete Communities Assessment funded by a $147,800 UBCM grant, a One Water Strategy, and an update on groundwater monitoring. Members will recommend referring draft Aquifer Protection Bylaw No. 1338, 2025 for legal and technical review before returning it to Council. The agenda also includes zoning amendment proposals for a place of worship at 287 Gower Point Road and for allowing arcades, as well as a presentation of the Housing Accelerator Fund infill housing design competition results.
- Refer draft Aquifer Protection Bylaw No. 1338, 2025 for legal and technical review
- Zoning amendment proposal for a place of worship at 287 Gower Point Road
- Zoning amendment proposal to allow arcades
- Housing Accelerator Fund – Infill Housing Design Competition results
- Complete Communities Assessment report funded with $147,800 from UBCM
Special Council
The Town of Gibsons Council is set to adopt the 2025-2029 Financial Plan and related tax bylaws, including property, water, sewer, and recreation parcel taxes. The meeting also includes the approval of previous council minutes and the scheduling of upcoming sessions.
- Adoption of 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1331
- Adoption of 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1332
- Adoption of Water Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1333
- Adoption of Sewer Tax Bylaw No. 1334
- Adoption of Community Recreation Facilities Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1335
Regular Council
The Gibsons Council will vote on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065-86, 2025, which permits a cannabis store at 1095 Sunshine Coast Highway. The meeting also includes first, second, and third readings of the 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1331, 2025 and several tax rate bylaws (Bylaw Nos. 1332‑1335, 2025). The agenda sets the stage for adopting the five‑year financial plan and related tax rates at a later special meeting.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065-86, 2025 – permits a cannabis store at 1095 Sunshine Coast Highway
- 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1331, 2025 – first, second and third reading
- 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1332, 2025 – first, second and third reading
- Water Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1333, 2025 – first, second and third reading
- Sewer Tax Bylaw No. 1334, 2025 – first, second and third reading
Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel
The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will consider any written complaints received about the 2025 Water, Sewer and Sunshine Coast Regional District Community Recreation parcel tax rolls. No complaints have been received so far, and the staff report recommends certifying the rolls as presented. The panel will vote on the recommendation to authenticate the rolls.
- Review of the 2025 Water, Sewer and Community Recreation Parcel Tax Rolls
- Recommendation to certify the 2025 rolls as presented
- No written complaints received by the May 2 (mail) and May 4 (electronic) deadlines
- Net additions to rolls: +2 residential subdivisions for water, sewer and recreation; -1 recreation consolidation for each
- Deadline for written submissions: 4:00 pm Friday May 2, 2025 (mail) and 6:30 pm Sunday May 4, 2025 (electronic)
Regular Council
The Town of Gibsons Council will discuss finalizing the 2025 Financial Plan and reviewing the draft audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024. The meeting includes a recommendation to cap the 2025 municipal tax increase at 8%.
- Recommendation for a maximum 2025 municipal tax increase of 8%
- Approval of 2024 draft audited financial statements
- In-camera discussion regarding municipal objectives and annual report progress
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Committee-of-the-Whole is meeting to receive quarterly reports from the RCMP and various town departments. The session includes a detailed 2025 Quarter 1 report from the Gibsons & District Volunteer Fire Department.
- Gibsons & District Volunteer Fire Department 2025 Quarter 1 Report
- RCMP 2025 Quarter 1 Statistics
- Planning & Development Services Department 2025 Quarter 1 Report
- Infrastructure Services Department 2025 Quarter 1 Report
- Finance & Human Resources Department 2025 Quarter 1 Report
Special Committee-of-the-Whole
The Special Committee‑of‑the‑Whole will examine the proposed 2025 operating budget, which shows expenditures of $11.8 M against revenues of $10.8 M, creating about a $1 M shortfall. Council will be asked to provide guidance on the maximum municipal tax‑rate increase it can support for 2025. Staff will also be directed to identify cost items that can be deferred or eliminated to close the gap before the Financial Plan 2025 and tax‑rate bylaws are adopted by May 15, 2025.
- Review of the 2025 operating budget (FP 2025) showing a $1 M gap before any tax increase
- Proposed 10% municipal tax increase would raise approximately $433,000 in revenue
- Council to give guidance on the maximum tax‑rate increase it is prepared to support
- Staff to list cost items to defer or eliminate to balance the budget
- Finance department to confirm or correct the budget workbook by April 17, 2025
Regular Council
The council will adopt the agenda and minutes, then consider two zoning amendment bylaws that would permit cannabis stores at 442 Marine Drive and 1095 Sunshine Coast Highway. Staff will present options for a boundary‑extension elector approval process and a development permit for 528 Marine Drive. Council will also appoint members to a Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel and schedule its first meeting.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065-85, 2025 – first reading for a cannabis store at 442 Marine Drive
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065-86, 2025 – first reading (up to third reading) for a cannabis store at 1095 Sunshine Coast Highway
- Boundary Extension Alternative Approval Process – staff report options for elector approval step
- Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel – convene meeting May 6, 2025 and appoint all council members
- 528 Marine Drive – staff options on form and character development permit
Special Council
The Special Council will adopt several bylaws, including amendments to rates, fees and charges and the 672 North Road Housing Agreement. It will also give first, second and third readings to the Development Cost Charges Bylaw. The council will award a $325,600 contract to CHB Services for centrifuge equipment installation and a $224,005.72 contract to Surespan Structures Ltd. for Glassford Road headwalls and a box culvert.
- Adopt Rates, Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1196-25, 2025
- Adopt 672 North Road Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 1330, 2025
- First, second and third reading of Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 1329, 2025
- Award CHB Services a $325,600 contract for centrifuge equipment installation
- Award Surespan Structures Ltd. a $224,005.72 contract for Glassford Road headwalls and box culvert
Regular Council
Council will consider adopting the Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 985-38 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065-83 for Lots A and C Gibsons Way, which would allow a commercial building and three multi‑family residential buildings totaling 172 new strata units. The meeting also includes decisions on the 672 North Road Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 1330, 2025 (changing the affordable rental term to 14 years), and several Rates, Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaws affecting waste, water, and sewer charges. Additional items cover a cannabis‑store rezoning, a community charter notice for 678 School Rd, and endorsement of the 2025 Sunshine Coast Child Care Action Plan.
- Adopt Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 985-38 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065-83 for Lots A and C Gibsons Way (172 new residential strata units).
- Amend 672 North Road Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 1330, 2025 to change affordable rental term from 20 years to 14 years.
- Give first, second, and third readings to Rates, Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1196-25, 2025.
- Amend waste rates and add $6,000 for a communications education activity to reduce landfill contaminants.
- Increase water parcel taxes and water rates by 10% for three years and sewer parcel taxes and rates by 10% for five years.
Board of Variance
The Board of Variance will consider a request to reduce the side setback at 769 O'Shea Road to allow a staircase for a new secondary suite. The meeting will be held electronically via Zoom on March 11, 2025.
- Variance request for 769 O'Shea Road (BOV-2025-01)
- Electronic meeting via Zoom on March 11, 2025
- Review of previous variance decisions at 380 Skyline Drive
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Committee-of-the-Whole is discussing the Financial Plan 2025-2029 for waste, water, and sewer rates. The proposed 9% waste rate increase is attributed to a change in cost accounting to ensure full cost recovery of $68,145 in administrative expenses.
- Proposed 9% increase in combined 2025 garbage and organics waste rates
- Proposed $6,000 for a communications education activity to reduce landfill contaminants
- Review of Financial Plan 2025-2029 Water Rates
- Review of Financial Plan 2025-2029 Sewer Rates
- Proposed amendments to Fees and Charges Bylaw 1196 (Schedule D)
Regular Council
Council will consider two options for the Development Variance Permit and Development Permit for the mixed‑use project at 672 North Road, including rescinding a previous resolution that reduced parking requirements. Option 1 proposes issuing a revised permit that increases building height by 2.82 m, reduces parking by 17 spaces, and requires a 5‑metre right‑of‑way, while Option 2 reflects the staff‑proposed alternative. The council will also adopt Light Intrusion Bylaw No. 1325, update Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 1329 with new rates and exemptions, and approve a $120,000 grant for active‑transport improvements on Gower Point Road. Additional items include a flood‑setback exemption for 679 Franklin Road.
- Adopt Light Intrusion Bylaw No. 1325, 2025 and Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1125‑19, 2025.
- Decide between two options for the Development Variance Permit and Development Permit for the mixed‑use building with 34 rental units at 672 North Road, including rescinding Resolution R2025‑23.
- Update Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 1329 with revised rates and an exemption for secondary and lock‑off suites.
- Approve a $120,000 grant from Transportation DCC reserves for active‑transportation improvements on Gower Point Road (South Fletcher Road to Quinn Place) under the National Active Transportation Fund.
- Grant a flood‑exemption for the renovation and addition at 679 Franklin Road, reducing the required flood setback from 30 m to 15 m.
Special Committee-of-the-Whole
The Special Committee‑of‑the‑Whole will consider a revised Development Variance Permit and Development Permit for a mixed‑use building with 42 residential rental units at 672 North Road. Staff presented three options: issue the permits as revised, issue them with additional conditions, or reject the applications. The meeting also includes a postponed update to the DCC Bylaw.
- Revised Development Variance Permit (DVP‑2024‑03) to increase height by 2.82 m and reduce parking by 29 spaces at 672 North Road
- Development Permit (DP‑2024‑31) for the mixed‑use building with 42 rental units at 672 North Road
- Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 1330, 2025 for 10 affordable rental units for 14 years
- Three staff‑recommended options: issue permits as presented, issue with conditions, or reject
- DCC Bylaw Update postponed from the February 18 meeting
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider a Development Variance Permit and a Development Permit for a mixed‑use building with 42 rental units at 672 North Road, including a height increase to 16.25 m and a reduction of required parking. A draft Urban Forest Plan will be presented. A storm‑water cost‑recovery feasibility assessment will be received for information. An update to the Development Cost Charge bylaw will be reviewed.
- Development Variance Permit (DVP‑2024‑03) to raise building height to 16.25 m and reduce parking from 64 to 33 spaces at 672 North Road
- Development Permit for Form and Character (DP‑2024‑31) for a 4‑storey mixed‑use building with 42 residential rental units at 672 North Road
- Draft Urban Forest Plan prepared by the Natural Asset Technician
- Stormwater Cost‑Recovery Feasibility Assessment (Urban Systems memorandum “Phase 1: Dedicated Stormwater Cost‑Recovery in Gibsons”) to be received for information
- Update to the Development Cost Charge (DCC) Bylaw – options listed in staff report
Regular Council
The council will review Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065-84, 2025 to rezone 702 Gibsons Way to RM‑5 for townhouse development. It will also direct the applicant for 672 North Road to revise drawings and issue a Development Variance Permit that reduces parking requirements by 31 spaces. Additionally, staff will submit a grant application to the National Active Transportation Fund for active‑transport improvements on Gower Point Road, committing $120,000 from Transportation DCC reserves.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1065-84, 2025 for townhouses at 702 Gibsons Way (rezone to RM‑5)
- Development Variance Permit (DVP‑2024‑03) to reduce parking by 31 spaces at 672 North Road
- Grant application to National Active Transportation Fund for Gower Point Road improvements, with $120,000 from reserves
- Flood exemption request for renovation and addition at 679 Franklin Road
- Form and Character Development Permit discussion for 528 Marine Drive
Regular Council
The Town of Gibsons Council will discuss the adoption of a Light Intrusion Bylaw and a Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw. The body is also deciding on a residential curbside waste collection contract and endorsing an Official Community Plan policy direction.
- Proposed Light Intrusion Bylaw No. 1325, 2025
- Proposed Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1125-19, 2025
- Residential Curbside Waste Collection contract award to Salish Environmental Group Inc., Salish Soils Inc., and AjM Disposal Ltd.
- Endorsement of OCP policy recommendations from McElhanney technical memo
- Endorsement of Parking Strategy work plan proposed by Urban Systems
Advisory Design Panel
The Advisory Design Panel is reviewing a development proposal for a four-storey building featuring 42 rental apartments and one commercial retail space. The panel will consider recommendations for Council regarding a development permit and two specific zoning variances.
- Development Variance Permit to increase building height from 12 metres to 16.25 metres
- Development Variance Permit to reduce required residential parking from 64 spaces to 33 spaces
- Development Permit for Form and Character (DP-2024-31) for 672 North Road
- Proposed 3-metre right of way along the north property line for a future active transportation laneway
- Proposed 42-unit building consisting of 30 1-bedroom and 12 2-bedroom rental units
Committee-of-the-Whole
The Committee‑of‑the‑Whole will consider several policy endorsements, including the Official Community Plan (OCP) recommendations outlined in a Technical Memo from McElhanney dated January 9 2025. It will also vote to adopt the Gifts and the Issue of Receipts for Tax Purposes Policy No. 1.6 and to endorse the Parking Strategy work plan proposed by Urban Systems. Additional quarterly reports from fire services, RCMP, Infrastructure Services, and Planning & Development will be presented.
- Endorse OCP policy recommendations from McElhanney Technical Memo (Jan 9 2025)
- Adopt Gifts and the Issue of Receipts for Tax Purposes Policy No. 1.6
- Endorse Parking Strategy work plan proposed by Urban Systems
Regular Council
The council will consider a delegation from the Sunshine Coast Chamber of Commerce seeking a one‑time $55,000 contribution to fund an Invest in the Sunshine Coast Forum in fall 2025. It will also act on several administrative items, including filing a Community Charter Section 57 notice for 346 Headlands Rd, approving revised terms for the Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee, and authorizing a grant application to the Short‑Term Rental Enforcement Fund. Finally, the council will appoint Douglas Avis as Chair and James Tuer as Vice‑Chair of the Advisory Design Panel.
- Delegation: $55,000 capital injection request from Sunshine Coast Chamber for Invest in Sunshine Coast Forum (Fall 2025)
- Recommendation to file a Community Charter Section 57 notice on title for 346 Headlands Rd (Lot 6, Block 29, Plan VAP4856)
- Approval of revised Terms of Reference for the Sunshine Coast Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Authorization to submit a grant application to the Short‑Term Rental Enforcement Fund and administer any funding received
- Appointment of Douglas Avis as Advisory Design Panel Chair and James Tuer as Vice‑Chair
Advisory Design Panel
The Gibsons Advisory Design Panel will meet to review past minutes, receive orientation on Roberts Rules, and nominate a Chair and Vice-Chair for the upcoming year. The panel advises Council on development permit applications and design quality.
- Nomination of Advisory Design Panel Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
- Orientation on Roberts Rules of Order
- Review of December 4, 2024 Advisory Design Panel minutes
- Discussion of development permit guidelines and design principles
- Next meeting scheduled for February 5, 2025