North Coast Regional District public meetings in 2024
15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The North Coast Regional District Board will adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and make several financial and policy decisions. It will allocate $272,720 and other amounts from the 2024 Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) funding to capital reserves, approve an amended solid‑waste management plan, and adopt three bylaws related to borrowing and recreation services. The Board will also respond to two land referrals and approve a $35,000 cleanup allocation for derelict vehicles in Sandspit.
- Allocate $272,720 to Parks and Trails Area E and additional RBA funds ($140,255 Sandspit Fire, $155,840 Parks and Trails Area D, etc.)
- Approve the amended NCRD Solid Waste Management Plan (Amendment No. 2)
- Adopt Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 696 and Recreation Service Establishment Amendment Bylaws No. 635.1 (Area A) and No. 636.1 (Area C)
- Allocate $35,000 from surplus funds for Sandspit derelict vehicle cleanup
- Provide “Interests Unaffected” responses to two Gitga’at land referrals (waterpower project and license of occupation for transportation)
Sandspit Community Hall Standing Committee
The Sandspit Community Hall Standing Committee will receive a verbal staff report from the Chief Administrative Officer on planned renovations and equipment upgrades for the hall. The report is for information only and no decisions are listed on the agenda. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items such as adoption of the agenda and minutes.
- Verbal staff report on Sandspit Hall renovations and equipment upgrades
- Proposed installation of two 48,000 BTU heat pumps and related electrical work
- Replacement of refrigeration unit, hot water tank, and associated plumbing
- Repainting of accessible parking spot and purchase of window blinds
- Purchase of acoustic ceiling tiles and sound baffles
Electoral Area Advisory Committee Meeting
The North Coast Regional District Electoral Area Advisory Committee will receive the staff report titled “2024 RBA Capital Reserve Allocations.” The committee will discuss and recommend how to allocate the 2024 Resource Benefits Alliance funding—totaling $853,550—to various service reserves and capital projects. Those recommendations will be forwarded to the Board for confirmation at its December 13, 2024 meeting.
- Recommend allocating $853,550 of 2024 RBA funding to service reserves.
- Capital project allocations include Sandspit Trail Development ($289,130) and Sandspit Fire Truck Replacement ($142,180).
- Anvil Trail Development ($165,644) and Dodge Cove Gazebo Project (grant $21,580) are listed for reserve funding.
- Oona River Incinerator contribution ($42,160) and Tlell Soccer Fields Parking Lot paving (grant $25,696) are included.
- Operational funding of $125,000 for general administration staffing is proposed.
Electoral Area Advisory Committee Meeting
The Electoral Area Advisory Committee will receive the staff report on 2024 RBA Capital Reserve Allocations and discuss recommendations for allocating the RBA funding to capital reserve projects. The committee will consider specific project proposals totaling $1,210,000 and operational funding limits before forwarding its recommendations to the North Coast Regional District Board for approval at the December 13, 2024 meeting.
- Review of the 2024 RBA Capital Reserve Allocations staff report
- Proposed allocations totaling $1,210,000 to projects such as Sandspit Trail Development ($350,000) and Sandspit Fire Truck Replacement ($180,000)
- Operational funding to be limited to 15% of the annual $836,706 RBA payment
- Recommendation to hold an EAAC meeting before the Board meeting on Dec. 13, 2024
- Reference to the Northwest B.C. Regional Funding Agreement providing $836,706 annually
Statutory Meeting
The North Coast Regional District will hold a statutory meeting to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair, with the event taking place at 222 1st Ave West and via Zoom.
- Election of the Chair
- Election of the Vice Chair
- Address by the newly elected Chair & Vice Chair
Regular Board Meeting
The North Coast Regional District Board will adopt several bylaws, including Bylaw 695 that repeals the 1976 Mainland Zoning Bylaw. It will refer the 2024 RBA fund allocation decisions to the Electoral Area Advisory Committee for a recommendation. The Board will also approve a joint application for $50,000 in shared funding for a Cultural Safety and Humility Training Program with a total budget of $160,000. Additional items include receipt of finance reports and a marine protected areas staff report.
- Adopt Bylaw 695 to repeal Mainland Zoning Bylaw 7, 1976
- Adopt Bylaw 618.1 amending the Tlell Fire Protection and Rescue Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 618, 2017
- Adopt Bylaw 635.1 amending the Electoral Area “A” Recreation Service Establishment
- Approve $50,000 shared funding for Cultural Safety and Humility Training Program (total budget $160,000)
- Refer 2024 RBA Fund allocations to the Electoral Area Advisory Committee for recommendation
Sandspit Community Hall Standing Committee
The Sandspit Community Hall Standing Committee will receive a verbal report on the ongoing hall renovation and equipment procurement project. Staff will present the remaining budget amounts ($82,062.60 for capital upgrades and $22,078.16 for equipment) and request direction on prioritizing the remaining work and possible reallocation of Gwaii Trust grant funds. The committee will also consider a $28,400 quotation for two new heat pumps and the need for a refrigeration unit replacement.
- Report on Sandspit Community Hall Renovations (Capital Upgrade $118,334; Equipment $29,892)
- Completed contractor work to date totals $52,790
- Remaining renovation budget $82,062.60 (Gwaii Trust $56,734.02, NCRD $25,328.58)
- Remaining equipment budget $22,078.16 (Gwaii Trust $17,035.01, NCRD $5,043.15)
- Heat pump quotation for two 48,000 BTU units totals $28,400 (+GST)
Regular Board Meeting
The North Coast Regional District Board will consider adopting a new funding allocation policy for the Northwest B.C. Resource Benefits Alliance and amending the Community Works Fund Allocation Policy. The meeting also includes decisions on grant writing services and a building façade improvement program.
- Adoption of FIN-15 Northwest B.C. Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) Funding Allocation Policy
- Amendment to FIN-04 Community Works Fund Allocation Policy
- Procurement of contract grant writing services
- Bylaw No. 618.1, 2024, Tlell Fire Protection and Rescue Service Area Establishment Amendment
- Business Façade Improvement Program rebate for 2025
Electoral Area Advisory Committee Meeting
The Electoral Area Advisory Committee is discussing a draft policy for allocating Northwest B.C. Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) funding. The body will provide recommendations to the Board regarding the use of these funds and siting and use permitting.
- Review of FIN-15 Northwest B.C. Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) Funding Allocation Draft Policy for $4,183,528 in total funding
- Discussion on Siting and Use Permitting staff report and draft bylaw
- Receipt of FIN-04 Community Works Fund Allocation Policy Amendments
- Verbal report on RBA Project Scoping Scheduling
Regular Board Meeting
The North Coast Regional District Board will consider several reports and updates, including a housing accelerator fund application from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. It will conduct a first reading of the Mainland Zoning Repealing Bylaw No. 695 and waive the public hearing. The Board will also decide on a development variance permit for P. Houston and a subdivision referral for the MacMullins. Additional items include financial supplier payments and various correspondence.
- Approve Housing Accelerator Fund Application (CMHC) and associated action plan
- First reading of Mainland Zoning Repealing Bylaw No. 695 with waiver of public hearing
- Approve Development Variance Permit 01‑2024 for P. Houston
- Deny Subdivision Referral No. 2024‑01289 (MacMullin) due to zoning non‑compliance
- Provide response of Interests Unaffected for Land Referral 171613639‑004 (Prince Rupert Port Authority)
Regular Board Meeting
The North Coast Regional District Board will adopt agenda items, receive finance reports, and consider several policy and land‑use decisions. It will direct staff to change the Community Works Fund Allocation Policy to a referral‑based process, approve a Memorandum of Understanding for an Indigenous emergency communications protocol, and make decisions on multiple subdivision and land referrals. The Board will also authorize the signing of the 2024‑2034 Community Works Fund Agreement and commit to using the Northwest BC Regional Funding Agreement payment for asset management.
- Amend FIN‑04 Community Works Fund Allocation Policy to a referral‑based process
- Approve and sign the Indigenous Emergency Communications Protocol MOU
- Deny Subdivision Referral 2024‑03385 (Letitia Ionita) for not meeting zoning requirements
- Approve ALC Subdivision Referral No. 2024‑101476 for road dedication
- Approve Bare Land Strata Proposal 2019‑03350 for 413‑421 Spur Rd, Sandspit
Electoral Area Advisory Committee Meeting
The Electoral Area Advisory Committee will receive the FIN-15 Northwest B.C. Resource Benefits Alliance Funding Allocation Draft Policy and discuss a recommendation to the Board. It will also receive a staff report on the Development Approval Procedure Review and recommend that staff amend the district’s development procedures. New business includes quote requests for paving the Tlell Soccer Field road and parking lot, paving gravel subdivision roads in Area D, and a civic addressing discussion for Electoral Area E.
- Receive and discuss FIN-15 Northwest B.C. Resource Benefits Alliance Funding Allocation Draft Policy
- Receive staff report on Development Approval Procedure Review and recommend procedural amendments
- Quote request for paving the road and parking lot of the Tlell Soccer Field
- Quote request for paving utilized gravel subdivision roads in Electoral Area D
- Civic addressing discussion for Electoral Area E
Moresby Island Advisory Planning Commission
The Moresby Island Advisory Planning Commission will receive the staff report titled “DVP 01-2024 – P. Houston – Application for Development Variance Permit.” The commission will provide a recommendation to the North Coast Regional District Board on whether to consider issuing the variance. The application seeks reduced setbacks for a new residential structure on 377 Blaine Shaw Rd in Sandspit.
- Staff report DVP 01-2024 – P. Houston – Development Variance Permit received
- Commission to recommend to the Board whether to consider granting the variance
- Requested setback reductions: front 7 m to 4.57 m; north side 3.9 m; south side 3.8 m; rear less than 0.3 m
- Location of the parcel: 377 Blaine Shaw Rd, Sandspit
- Applicant intends to build a new home under R‑2 (Urban Residential) zoning
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will vote on adopting zoning amendments for Moresby and Graham Islands. They will also initiate an assent voting process for a new service to fund the Oona River Community Hall.
- Adoption of Moresby Island Zoning Amendment Bylaw 691
- Adoption of Graham Island Zoning Amendment Bylaw 692
- Assent voting for $24,273.83 annual Oona River Community Hall service funding
- Proposed amendments to Bylaws 186 and 236 regarding non-residential use over 1.5 hectares
- Investigation of Tow Hill fire servicing options
Electoral Area Advisory Committee Meeting
The committee will review a sustainable economic development strategy for Electoral Areas A and C. Members will also discuss Tow Hill Fire Services and subdivision road standards. Additionally, the committee will consider recommending an Official Community Plan Revitalization Project for Electoral Areas D and E.
- Sustainable Economic Development Strategy report for Electoral Areas A & C
- Recommendation to initiate Official Community Plan Revitalization for Electoral Areas D & E
- Discussion on Tow Hill Fire Services
- Review of planning education feedback from Sandspit Open House
- Discussion regarding subdivision road standards in Electoral Areas