Port McNeill, British Columbia

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

Regular Council

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee presents a draft Broughton Park Action Plan proposing phased improvements including gravel trails, playground upgrades, and an action exercise area. Council will also consider first reading of Bylaw No. 739 for a Manufactured Home Park, receive several operational reports, and discuss a grant opportunity for active communities.

• Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee presents draft Broughton Park Action Plan with phased improvements
• Request for first reading of Bylaw No. 739, 2026 Manufactured Home Park
• Grant opportunity: 2026 Active Communities Grant
• Harbour Ramp #405 to #810 Concrete Float replacement report
• 2026 Q2 Operating Budget to Actuals report

Committee of the Whole

Harbour Advisory Group

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

Regular Council

Committee of the Whole

Tourism Advisory Committee

Regular Council

Harbour Advisory Group

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

Committee of the Whole

Tourism Advisory Committee

Regular Council

Harbour Advisory Group

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

Regular Council

Committee of the Whole

Tourism Advisory Committee

Harbour Advisory Group

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

Regular Council

Committee of the Whole

Regular Council

Harbour Advisory Group

Regular Council

Harbour Advisory Group

Regular Council

The Council will review several monthly departmental reports including Public Works, Harbour Authority, and Animal Control. The agenda also includes a grant opportunity for the 2026 Active Communities Grant and a report regarding a concrete float at Harbour Ramp #405 to #810.

• 2026 Active Communities Grant opportunity
• Harbour Ramp #405 to #810 Concrete Float report
• June 2026 Public Works report
• June 2026 Harbour Authority report
• June 2026 Animal Control report

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a delegation from the Port Hardy Soccer Association requesting support for a regional mini pitch project. Correspondence about donated playground equipment from NICCCS will be reviewed. Old business includes discussion of Fox's Disposal increased garbage collection rates.

• Delegation from Port Hardy Soccer Association requesting a letter of support for a $13M provincial Mini Peaks Legacy mini pitch project.
• Correspondence from NICCCS offering nearly new playground equipment (purchased for $15,977.92) for relocation to a public park.
• Old business: discussion of increased garbage collection rates from Fox's Disposal (agenda pages 21-22 not included in provided text).

Regular Council

Council will hear a delegation from the Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society seeking donations, then consider approving the 2025 Town of Port McNeill Annual Report (including financial statements) and alternative methods for public notice of the 2026 General Local Election. Monthly operational reports from Public Works, Harbour Authority, Fire, and Animal Control are also presented, along with new business items from the Harbour Advisory Group and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.

• Delegation from Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society requesting donations for literacy programs
• Council to vote on approving the 2025 Town of Port McNeill Annual Report and 2025 financial statements
• Consideration of alternative means of public notice for the 2026 General Local Election
• Minutes and recommendations from Harbour Advisory Group meetings on May 21 and June 18, 2026
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes with ranked trail priorities

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss an action plan for Broughton Park as its main new business item. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural matters: call to order, adoption of agenda and minutes, correspondence, and updates on previous action items. No other substantive decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion of an action plan for Broughton Park

Harbour Advisory Group

The Harbour Advisory Group will review findings and recommendations from recent dock walks, including repairs to the loading dock crane, concrete, sidewalks, and federal dock. They will also discuss the Christmas Boat Light-up event. The meeting will adopt previous minutes and consider any new business.

• Repair of loading dock crane
• Repair of busted concrete at loading dock
• Repair of sidewalks along loading dock
• Replacement of rotten bull rails on Federal dock
• Replacement of smooth rubber belting with textured on Federal dock for safety

CANCELLED - Regular Council

Tourism Advisory Committee

CANCELLED - Committee of the Whole

Regular Council

Council will hear a delegation from the Gate House Community Association seeking a grant-in-aid and review financials for Music Fest. Reports include the 2026 Grants to Community Partners. The main item is a request for fourth reading of Bylaw No. 738, 2026 Election Procedure. Council also will make public the appointment of Greg Fletcher to the Advisory Planning Commission.

• Gate House Community Association grant-in-aid application with 2025 Music Fest financials showing $69,518 income and $54,224 expenses
• Fourth reading of Bylaw No. 738, 2026 Election Procedure (final adoption)
• Correspondence from Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens opposing PST expansion on municipal professional services
• Correspondence from District of Central Saanich requesting additional funding from provincial housing minister
• Appointment of Greg Fletcher to the Advisory Planning Commission (from in-camera)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will hear a delegation from the Skateboard Park Committee presenting a proposal for Central Park. They will also review old business items including trail improvement priorities, a climbing wall agreement, park naming recommendations, and dog waste station updates. The committee may adopt minutes from the previous meeting and discuss other ongoing projects.

• Delegation from Ashlee Wall, Skateboard Park Committee, presenting a proposal for Central Park (Motion 26/26)
• Draft recommendations for trail improvements and development, with priority rankings
• Climbing Wall Proposal Update: agreement drafted and under review
• Parks Names recommendations status: Council did not adopt names, may be brought back
• Expanding/improving dog waste station network: signage ordered, no new stations at this time

Harbour Advisory Group

Regular Council

The council will vote on the fourth reading of Bylaw No. 736, the five‑year financial plan for 2026‑2030, and the fourth reading of Bylaw No. 737, the 2026 tax rate. It will also consider the first reading of Bylaw No. 738, which proposes changes to the town’s election procedure. In addition, the council will review a recommendation to approve a Temporary Use Permit for a food‑truck cluster at 1748 Campbell Way, with a two‑year term, required washroom facilities, and cosmetic improvements.

• Fourth Reading of Bylaw No. 736, 2026 Five‑Year Financial Plan (2026‑2030)
• Fourth Reading of Bylaw No. 737, 2026 Tax Rate
• First Reading of Bylaw No. 738, 2026 Election Procedure
• Recommendation to approve Temporary Use Permit for food‑truck cluster at 1748 Campbell Way (2‑year term, washroom requirement, cosmetic improvements)
• Adopt agenda and minutes from the April 28, 2026 regular council meeting

Committee of the Whole

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will discuss a proposed Temporary Use Permit for a Food Truck Cluster at 1748 Campbell Way. The application includes a year-round food truck, a food trailer, and a modular ATCO structure for storage and washrooms. The use is not currently permitted in the C-2 zone, requiring the TUP. The commission will review and provide comment to Council.

• Temporary Use Permit application for a Food Truck Cluster at 1748 Campbell Way
• Proposed features: year-round food truck, food trailer, parking, eating areas, and a modular ATCO structure
• The Food Truck Cluster use is not listed in the Commercial Two (C-2) zone's permitted uses
• Staff recommend public notification and forwarding of the TUP to the APC for review
• Commission will also appoint Chair, Co-Chair, and Recording Secretary

Regular Council

The council will review the final 3D renderings and the 2026/27 project plan for the Port McNeill Skate Park and decide whether to commit up to $200,000, conditional on a successful BC Gaming Grant application. It will also consider first, second and third readings of Bylaw No. 736 (Five‑Year Financial Plan 2026‑2030), Bylaw No. 737 (Tax Rate) and Bylaw No. 738 (Election Procedure). Grant‑in‑Aid applications from the Port McNeill Youth Soccer Club and Sandbox Society will be presented for discussion.

• Request for up to $200,000 municipal contribution to the skate park, conditional on BC Gaming Grant
• First, second and third reading of Bylaw No. 736 – Five‑Year Financial Plan 2026‑2030
• First, second and third reading of Bylaw No. 737 – Tax Rate
• First reading of Bylaw No. 738 – Election Procedure
• Grant‑in‑Aid applications from Port McNeill Youth Soccer Club and Sandbox Society

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

Special Council

Council will consider a staff report that the Advisory Planning Commission does not have a quorum and therefore cannot review the Temporary Use Permit application for 1748 Campbell Way. The agenda also includes usual procedural items such as adopting the agenda, minutes, correspondence, reports, bylaws, and public questions.

• Advisory Planning Commission lacks quorum, cannot consider Temporary Use Permit for 1748 Campbell Way

Harbour Advisory Group

The Harbour Advisory Group will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes from February 19, then discuss two new business items: Spring Waterfront and a dock walk rain or shine. The agenda is otherwise procedural with no financial decisions or ordinances listed.

• Adoption of minutes from February 19, 2026
• Discussion of Spring Waterfront
• Discussion of dock walk rain or shine

Tourism Advisory Committee

Regular Council

Port McNeill Council will adopt minutes from March, receive correspondence on provincial housing legislation, and consider a temporary use permit for a food truck cluster at 1748 Campbell Way. The meeting includes an in-camera session regarding the acquisition of land.

• Temporary Use Permit for Food Truck Cluster at 1748 Campbell Way
• In-Camera discussion on land acquisition
• Correspondence on provincial housing legislation
• Adoption of March 2026 Council and Committee minutes
• Appointment of Chief Election Officer

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review options for curbside waste collection, including moving to weekly garbage pickups and adjusting resident fees. Options presented include a weekly garbage rate of $15.90 per resident per month, various bi‑weekly/weekly hybrid schedules, and matching recycling fees to garbage fees. The discussion also covers contract terms with Fox Disposal and compares rates to nearby communities.

• Review of weekly versus bi‑weekly curbside garbage pickup options
• Proposed garbage fee increase to $15.90 per resident per month
• Consideration of recycling fee adjustments (e.g., matching garbage fee $8.41 or keeping unchanged)
• Discussion of contract details with Fox Disposal, including 3‑yard bin pricing
• Comparison of proposed rates with neighboring towns (Port Hardy $15.90, Port Alice $22.00, Woss $35.50, Hyde Creek $35.50)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will review updates on the Parks Coordinator pilot, the climbing‑wall proposal, and the skateboard‑park fundraiser. It will also discuss new recommendations for trail and path upgrades and a needed update to the town’s Parks and Recreation website.

• Trail upgrade recommendations: Mine Road (Hospital) to Woodland Trail, Kingcome to Sunset, Centennial Park‑Broughton Campsite Pioneer Hill loop, and Broughton Boulevard to Museum linkage
• Parks Coordinator Pilot follow‑up – committee members asked to attend the Feb 24, 2026 council meeting
• Climbing Wall proposal – meeting scheduled for Wed Mar 25 at Council Chambers with council, school district, climbing club and “on the Rocks” representatives
• Skateboard Park fundraiser meeting set for Thu Mar 26, with a full committee meeting planned for Thu Mar 5
• Recommendation to update the Parks and Recreation section of the Port McNeill town website

CANCELLED - Harbour Advisory Group

Regular Council

The Port McNeill Regular Council meeting will adopt the agenda and minutes, review several pieces of correspondence, and discuss a series of reports. Among the reports is the 2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget. The council will also consider a liquor licence application for the Patagon Food Truck and other items of old and new business.

• 2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget (pages 49‑55)
• Liquor licence application for Patagon Food Truck (pages 57‑60)
• Correspondence from City of Prince George requesting petition signatures
• Pacific Orca Society request to protect Kaizumi Rubbing Beach
• North Vancouver Island Emergency Rescue Plan for locations outside established emergency service areas (pages 21‑32)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider applications for Liquor Primary Licences from Patagon Food Truck and Gate House Theatre. For Patagon, Council can support with conditions on parking and washroom facilities, defer pending more information, or deny. For the Gate House Theatre, Council can support a licence with reduced service hours (3 p.m.‑12 a.m.) or not support it. A letter requesting endorsement of the “Forestry is a Solution” initiative will also be presented.

• Application for Council approval – Liquor Primary Licence (Patagon Food Truck) with conditional support options
• Application for Council approval – Liquor Primary Licence (Gate House Theatre) with reduced hours request
• Letter to Mayor requesting official endorsement of the “Forestry is a Solution” campaign
• Delegations from Lawrie Garrett & Kat Tjepkema, School District 85 Trustees
• Adoption of agenda and minutes

Regular Council

The Port McNeill Council will consider several items, including the Fourth Reading of Bylaw No. 735, 2026 for revenue‑anticipation borrowing. It will also discuss applications for the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund 2026 Emergency Operations Centre grant and the 2026‑2027 FireSmart Community and Funding Support grant. Procedural matters such as adopting the agenda, minutes and an In‑Camera session under the Community Charter Act will also be addressed.

• Fourth Reading of Bylaw No. 735, 2026 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing
• Application for Community Emergency Preparedness Fund 2026 Emergency Operations Centre grant (collaboration with Strathcona Regional District)
• Application for 2026‑2027 FireSmart Community and Funding Support grant
• Adoption of agenda and minutes from prior meetings
• In‑Camera session under Community Charter Act 90 for privacy matters

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee to establish a Recreation Coordinator position. Staff will also propose a new location for the Port McNeill Burl.

• Recommendation for a Recreation Coordinator role (20hr/week pilot)
• Proposal to relocate the Port McNeill Burl to the long-term parking area
• Delegation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Port McNeill Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will adopt the agenda and adopt minutes from the January 26 and February 2 meetings. It will receive updates on the Parks Coordinator pilot project, the climbing wall proposal, and the skateboard park. New business includes a discussion of recommendations for trails and paths owned or leased by the town.

• Adopt agenda as presented
• Adopt minutes from January 26, 2026 meeting
• Adopt minutes from February 2, 2026 special meeting
• Parks Coordinator Pilot Project Recommendation follow‑up
• Improvement discussion for trail and path recommendations

Harbour Advisory Group

The Harbour Advisory Group will meet to discuss Parking Lot A. The meeting follows a previous session where the group recommended installing a cement pad for garbage bins and the spill response shed, and replacing a sinking sidewalk by the Federal ramp.

• Discussion of Parking Lot A
• Recommendation for cement pad for garbage bins and spill response shed
• Recommendation to replace sinking sidewalk beside Federal ramp
• Review of January 2026 Harbour Authority report

Tourism Advisory Committee

The committee will adopt the agenda and minutes, review correspondence, table items, reports, and bylaws, and consider any old business. The only new business item listed is a discussion of 2026 project ideas. The meeting will also include a public and media Q&A before adjourning.

• 2026 Project Ideas (new business discussion)

Regular Council

The Port McNeill Regular Council meeting will adopt its agenda and approve minutes from the January 20 and February 3 meetings. Council will hear correspondence, including a recommendation for a Parks and Recreation coordinator role and a request for weekly garbage pickup. Several reports will be presented, such as the January 2026 Harbour Authority report and the 2026‑2027 FireSmart Community and Funding Support Grant. The key decision item is the request for a Fourth Reading of Bylaw No. 735, 2026 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing.

• Request for Fourth Reading of Bylaw No. 735, 2026 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing
• Recommendation for a coordinator role for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
• Request for weekly residential garbage pickup
• 2026‑2027 FireSmart Community and Funding Support Grant report
• Regional Grant Opportunity – Emergency Operation Centre

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing the 2026 proposed operating and capital budgets, including a proposed 2.5% tax increase. The meeting also covers recommendations for park plaques, map names, and a dog station proposal.

• Proposed 2.5% tax increase for 2026
• 2026 Capital Budget expenditures totaling $657,500
• $10,000 requested from Beach Drive Non-Statutory Reserve for landslide cleanup
• $60,000 for Rotary Park / Cedar Street trail cleanup and enhancement
• $18,500 estimated for 2026 municipal election tabulators and wages

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Port McNeill Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss several pending projects, including a proposal to install three dog waste stations at a cost of $1,000. It will also review community park naming recommendations, a climbing wall proposal, a skateboard park update, and criteria for metal displays. Decisions or recommendations will be recorded for Council consideration.

• Dog Waste Stations proposal: install 3 combined dispensers/waste receptacles, total cost $1,000, funded as a Passion Project.
• Community Parks Naming Recommendations: develop and submit a draft list of possible park names to Council.
• Climbing Wall Proposal (NISS): request Town approval in principle, pending SD85 approval and secured funding.
• Skateboard Park Update: provide status report on the skateboard park project.
• Metal Display criteria: investigate ideas and locations, compile a list to submit to Council.

Harbour Advisory Group

The group will review the December 2025 Harbour Authority staff report and discuss new business. Key agenda items include improvements to Lot A and future usage ideas for the old shower building area.

• Lot A Improvements
• Future usage of old shower building area
• December 2025 Harbour Authority staff report
• Review of dry line fire system tests on Federal and Municipal docks

Regular Council

The Port McNeill Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, review several pieces of correspondence about Bill M216 – Professional Reliance Act, hear reports on building permits, public works, harbour authority, fire rescue and animal control, and decide on the first, second and third reading of Bylaw No. 735, 2026 – Revenue Anticipation Borrowing.

• First, second and third reading of Bylaw No. 735, 2026 – Revenue Anticipation Borrowing
• Petition from Gord Oppen – Gate House Theater
• Correspondence from City of Parksville, City of Greenwood, Village of Valemount, District of Highlands, and City of Quesnel regarding Bill M216 – Professional Reliance Act
• Reports: 2025 Building Permit Summary; December 2025 Public Works; December 2025 Harbour Authority; December 2025 Fire Rescue; December 2025 Animal Control
• In‑Camera motion under the Community Charter Act 90(c) for labour or employee relations

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the 2026 proposed operating and capital budget, which includes a 2.5% tax increase and a $21,000 allocation for new building alarms. The meeting will also cover updates to utility fees, reserves, and capital projects like a downtown landscape plan and lift station safety railings.

• 2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget
• 2.5% property tax increase proposed
• Bylaw 680, 681, and 682 utility fee increase of 3.6%
• Town Office Back Up Generator replacement
• Downtown Beautification - Landscape Plan