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 "city": "Gibsons",
 "state": "British Columbia",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-26",
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   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Advisory Design Panel",
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   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Regular Council - 21 Jul 2026 (3:30PM)",
   "headline": "Council to adopt multiple bylaws and approve tax exemptions",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/document/171645/Regular%20Council%20-%2021%20Jul%202026%20(3_30PM).pdf?handle=72A068759C594279B0467FFA2974C677",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1771"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Committee-of-the-Whole - 21 Jul 2026 (1PM)",
   "headline": "Housing Accelerator Fund progress reviewed, 64% of target units built",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/document/171628/Committee-of-the-Whole%20-%2021%20Jul%202026%20(1PM).pdf?handle=F485876CE80441B2AB46833B556B46AA",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1762"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Committee-of-the-Whole - 07 Jul 2026 (1PM) - CANCELLED",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1761"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Regular Council - 07 Jul 2026 (3:30PM)",
   "headline": "Council to consider short-term rental policy and several bylaw amendments",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/document/171334/Regular%20Council%20-%2007%20Jul%202026%20(3_30PM).pdf?handle=28F316F9318140CEABBAFA0814F960E4",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1770"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-26",
   "body": "Ferry Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Ferry Committee to review priority tracking and plan future workshop",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/document/170176/Ferry%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2026%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=0E03F2A9660B43CC8FEA27F1E794B79F",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1800"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Regular Council - 16 Jun 2026 (3:30PM)",
   "headline": "Council approves $681,615 Hydro Vac Truck purchase",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/document/170024/Regular%20Council%20-%2016%20Jun%202026%20(3_30PM).pdf?handle=B06033570C264D6E85430E7BDCBA4C91",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1769"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Committee-of-the-Whole - 16 Jun 2026 (1PM) - CANCELLED",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1760"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Ferry Advisory Committee - 10 Jun 2026 (2:30PM)",
   "headline": "Ferry committee to hear about new reservation system, discuss priorities",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/document/169838/Ferry%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2010%20Jun%202026%20(2_30PM).pdf?handle=5F02FE43E53A4191B9C4FC0933D4BC50",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1797"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Advisory Design Panel - 03 Jun 2026 (11AM)",
   "headline": "Advisory Design Panel to appoint chair and co-chair at organizational meeting",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/document/169472/Advisory%20Design%20Panel%20-%2003%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=43C22287A07148BA8C325664C6F95B33",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1799"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Regular Council - 02 Jun 2026 (3:30PM)",
   "headline": "Council to adopt OCP amendment rezoning 731 North Road to public institutional",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/document/169639/Regular%20Council%20-%2002%20Jun%202026%20(3_30PM).pdf?handle=B026FC4030624FF9918A4C5C8BAB26BA",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1768"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Committee-of-the-Whole - 02 Jun 2026 (1PM)",
   "headline": "Gibsons discusses scope for new Transportation Strategic Plan",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/document/169631/Committee-of-the-Whole%20-%2002%20Jun%202026%20(1PM).pdf?handle=D7606E63A41D467AB8374E3402457A25",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1759"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Public Hearing - 02 Jun 2026 (3PM)",
   "headline": "Public hearing on rezoning 731 North Road, Venture Way and zoning updates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/document/169468/Public%20Hearing%20-%2002%20Jun%202026%20(3PM).pdf?handle=FD01A38DFD2749F3AD3BD9DBA68EFF1E",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1798"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Committee-of-the-Whole - 19 May 2026 - CANCELLED",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1758"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Regular Council - 19 May 2026 - CANCELLED",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1767"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Special Council",
   "headline": "Council to adopt 2026-2030 financial plan and set property tax rates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/document/168801/Special%20Council%20-%2012%20May%202026.pdf?handle=FC78CF585FF94CDB9F6A4867BBD7D115",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1788"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-08",
   "body": "Ferry Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Ferry advisory panel reviews BC Ferries Route #3 probe and service updates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/document/169245/Ferry%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2008%20May%202026.pdf?handle=6B763BFD133D496A9BCE06D6653DBF9C",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1796"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Special Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider Armours Beach loan bylaw and 2026 tax rates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/document/167401/Special%20Council%20-%2005%20May%202026.pdf?handle=FAD8B1916F3D49E18DF5AB7939838E3E",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1787"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Committee-of-the-Whole - 05 May 2026 - CANCELLED",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1757"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Regular Council - 05 May 2026 - CANCELLED",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1766"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Committee-of-the-Whole",
   "headline": "Armours Beach loan bylaw and public engagement discussed",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/document/166947/Committee-of-the-Whole%20-%2021%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=509C0438808F4E909E9F196D67C8D310",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1756"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council sets 2026 municipal property tax rates for Gibsons",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/document/166933/Regular%20Council%20-%2021%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=40EDA912030343E6A51AED8817253146",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1765"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council approves $180,000 road culvert contract and other key items",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/document/166358/Regular%20Council%20-%2007%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=2E4A4552A3F64B3682B3FC1ABAD359E8",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1764"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Committee-of-the-Whole - 07 Apr 2026 - CANCELLED",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1755"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "Committee-of-the-Whole",
   "headline": "Council considers building length variance for duplexes on Celia Crescent",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/document/164817/Committee-of-the-Whole%20-%2017%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=EB63AB82323C4584957B98B4A0B4EE2B",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1754"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "Regular Council - 17 Mar 2026 - CANCELLED",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://gibsons.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1763"
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