Powell River public meetings in 2025
64 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider a new solid waste collection bylaw and a petroleum supply agreement. Discussions include adjusting fire rescue medical response levels and addressing rising RCMP contract costs.
- Proposed Bylaw 2784, 2025 regarding solid waste collection
- Two-year petroleum supply agreement with Parkland Corporation (Columbia Fuels)
- Proposed adjustment of Powell River Fire Rescue medical response levels
- RCMP contract cost sharing increase from 70% to 90% starting in 2027 (est. $1 million)
- Activation of city spaces for warming centres and extreme weather shelters
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will discuss the suitability of City-owned spaces for use as warming centres and extreme weather shelters. The meeting also includes a formal correction to previous minutes regarding a $250,000 community forest grant.
- Correction of a clerical error for a $250,000 Powell River Community Forest grant to Youth and Family for Foundry
- Discussion on suitability of City-owned spaces for warming centres and extreme weather response shelters
- AVICC 2026 Call for Resolutions
- Motion to move into a closed meeting regarding land acquisition or protected information
Harbour Users Advisory Committee
The Harbour Users Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal to dissolve the current committee and replace it with a Community Harbour Users Working Group. The committee will also discuss using vacant North Harbour slips for transient moorage and review results from a local harbour users satisfaction survey.
- Proposal to dissolve the Harbour Users Advisory Committee
- Endorsement of revised Terms of Reference for a new Community Harbour Users Working Group
- Recommendation to use vacant North Harbour slips for transient moorage by March 2026
- Review of local harbour users satisfaction survey results
- Discussion of Westview Harbour dock pedestrian-only status and parking
Special Council Meeting
The Powell River City Council has called a special meeting to move into a closed session. The discussion will involve preliminary negotiations for a municipal service and confidential information regarding negotiations with another local government or third party.
- Motion to enter a closed meeting under Community Charter Section 90
Regular Council Meeting
Council will review Proposed Bylaw 2783, 2025, which updates the city's long-term planning to reflect recent population growth and housing needs. The meeting also includes discussions on a new solid waste collection bylaw and several community forest grants.
- Proposed Bylaw 2783, 2025: Amendments to the Sustainable Official Community Plan
- Draft Bylaw 2784, 2025: New regulations for solid waste collection, transfer, and disposal
- $250,000 grant proposal for Youth and Family for Foundry
- Budget increase of $30,000 for Logger Sports Arena project
- Budget increase of $180,000 for Seawalk Repair Project
Special Council Meeting
Council is reviewing Draft 1 of the 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan, which includes a phased 4.75% annual property tax increase over three years to offset the estimated $3.8 million loss of Mill Site tax revenue. The plan also proposes creating a Financial Stabilization Reserve Fund, undertaking a sewer rate review, and updating fees and charges. This is a discussion and direction item, not a final adoption.
- Proposed 4.75% property tax increase in 2026, 2027, and 2028 to offset $3.8 million Mill Site tax revenue loss
- Creation of Financial Stabilization Reserve Fund by amalgamating five reserve accounts (Bylaw Review, Elections, Field User Fees, Health & Safety, Innovation)
- Full rate review of sewer parcel taxes and user rates to address unsustainable sewer fund
- Fees and charges review focusing on planning, development, and building fees
- Unfunded sewer capital projects in 2028-2029: Artaban Sewer Trunk Main Replacement ($3.3M Phase 1, $2.595M Phase 2) and Sanitary Lift-Station Replacement ($750K-$800K)
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will review BC Transit's updated service plan, which proposes a redesigned route system and a main frequent north-south corridor. The meeting will also include an RCMP quarterly update regarding crime trends and the deployment of body-worn cameras.
- Review of 2025 Transit Future Service Plan including proposed route redesigns
- RCMP Q2 Quarterly Update covering crime statistics and new body-worn cameras
- $303,158 budgeted for 2,700-hour transit expansion starting in 2026
- $226,540 allocated from Climate Action Program funds for on-demand transit component
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider updating solid waste fees to include new regional tipping fees and funding for recycling carts. The agenda also includes a request from the qathet Pickleball Association regarding a proposed building site.
- Proposed $692,000 internal loan for recycling carts via Water Capital Reserve Account
- Proposed $23.66 per household increase in recycling rates to fund carts
- $32,000 traffic safety study for intersections at Marine Avenue, Ash Avenue, and Poplar Street
- Delegation from qathet Pickleball Association regarding a revised land request
- Request for a federal arms embargo between Canada and Israel
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will consider a 2026 library grant request of $1,145,327 and recommend approval of $210,000 in community forest grants for the Logger Sports Arena and Seawalk Repair Project. The meeting also includes a closed session for labour and litigation matters, plus adoption of routine minutes and a UBCM letter.
- 2026 Library Grant Request: $1,145,327 (operating and capital), referred to 5-Year Financial Plan deliberations
- Community Forest grants: $30,000 for Logger Sports Arena, $180,000 for Seawalk Repair Project
- Motion to close meeting for labour relations and litigation discussions
- Consent agenda includes adoption of Nov 4 minutes and UBCM letter on provincial responses to 2024 resolutions
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider first and second reading of Bylaw 2783, which updates the Sustainable Official Community Plan to align with the Housing Needs Report, including updated population and housing demand projections. The meeting also includes a closed session for land and service negotiations, a delegation from the Royal Canadian Legion, and several administrative items.
- First and second reading of SOCP Amendment Bylaw 2783, 2025
- Closed meeting to discuss land acquisition/disposition and preliminary service negotiations
- Delegation from Royal Canadian Legion regarding Veterans Week and Poppy Campaign
- Appointment of Peter DeJong as Corporate Officer
- Notice of motion on Canada-Israel arms embargo and Gaza TRV program
Harbour Users Advisory Committee
The Harbour Users Advisory Committee will consider a staff recommendation to disband itself and be replaced by a Community Harbour Advisory Working Group, a staff-led body without Council members. The committee will also review results of a harbour user satisfaction survey, discuss condemned dock status, loading zone designation, and a Sunshine Coast zone meeting report.
- Recommendation to disband Harbour Users Advisory Committee and replace with Community Harbour Advisory Working Group
- Results of satisfaction survey for local harbour users (124 responses, July 11–Sept 26)
- Condemned dock status discussion
- Loading zone designation discussion
- Sunshine Coast Zone Meeting report
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will receive findings and deliverables from the Community Belonging Project, a partnership to improve inclusion for children with disabilities in City programs. The project's environmental scan found gaps in accessibility and produced a summary report, staff handbook, and video with recommendations. The Committee will also consider a letter from the province about four official geographical name changes and adopt the consent agenda.
- Community Belonging Project: Summary Report, Client Services Handbook, and video presented
- Recommendations include making disability visible, training staff, and equitable engagement
- Provincial letter re: four official name changes (e.g., Indian Point, Mount Pocahontas) received
- Adoption of October 14, 2025 Committee minutes
- Closed meeting for labour relations under Community Charter s.90(1)(c)
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider directing staff to issue notice for first and second reading of an amendment to the Sustainable Official Community Plan to align with the 20-year housing needs report, as required by provincial law. The amendment adds a policy on shelters and updates demographic data. Council will also consider adopting three permissive tax exemption bylaws for 2026 and provide direction on strategic priorities for the remainder of the term.
- Amendment Bylaw 2783 to align SOCP with Housing Needs Report (net need of 2,543 units by 2041)
- Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2780, 2025 for 2026 taxation year
- Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2781, 2025 for 2026 taxation year
- Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2782, 2025 for 2026 taxation year
- Council Strategic Priorities 2024-2026 update
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will hear two delegations: one presenting the 2025 Point in Time Homeless Count results for Powell River, and another from the Ministry of Forests on the draft Sunshine Coast Forest Landscape Plan. The committee will also consider prioritizing outstanding council resolutions regarding city-owned land. The meeting includes a closed session for land and service negotiations.
- Delegation: 2025 Point in Time Homeless Count results (80 people identified as experiencing homelessness)
- Delegation: Draft Sunshine Coast Forest Landscape Plan
- Prioritization of Council resolutions related to City-owned Land
- Adoption of minutes from September 2, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting
- qathet Tourism Society Activities Report (January-August 2025)
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider adopting the proposed 2026–2030 Financial Plan and Property Tax Rates process, which includes public engagement and bylaw adoption milestones. It will also give readings to three permissive tax exemption bylaws for 2026, appoint an interim Chief Financial Officer, and discuss motions regarding the Tourism Society's name change and recommendations for the Barnet Street shelter.
- Direct staff to use the 2026–2030 Financial Plan and 2026 Property Tax Rates Process as framework
- First, second, and third reading of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaws No. 2780, 2781, 2782, 2025
- Appoint Ken Bjorgaard as Interim Chief Financial Officer; rescind Mallory Denniston's appointment
- Motion to terminate Tourism Powell River Service Agreement if society does not revert name from qathet Tourism Society
- Recommendations to BC Housing for Barnet Street shelter: 24/7 security, no co-located overdose prevention site, dry facility
Harbour Users Advisory Committee
The Harbour Users Advisory Committee will meet on October 1, 2025, to receive a financial update from the Interim Chief Financial Officer, follow up on the committee's report to Council, and discuss a satisfaction survey for local harbour users. New business includes traffic at the North Harbour ramp and parking. The agenda also includes adoption of the July 2, 2025 minutes.
- Financial update: Harbour operations show net profit of $625,906 as of July 31, 2025, against a budget of $486,381.
- Follow-up on Harbour Committee Members' Report (8 recommendations to Council, none yet implemented).
- Discussion of satisfaction survey for local harbour users.
- Traffic at North Harbour ramp and parking to be discussed.
- Adoption of minutes from July 2, 2025 meeting.
Board of Variance Meeting
The Powell River Board of Variance will hear appeal BOV00167 seeking to relax the minimum rear yard setback in the CD4 zone from 5.5m to 5m for two proposed two-storey duplexes on Lot 1 and Lot 2 at Alberni Street and Ontario Avenue. The applicant wants to orient the buildings toward Alberni Street, which requires the variance. Staff support the appeal, noting negligible impacts. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from the July 30, 2025 meeting.
- Appeal BOV00167: relax rear setback from 5.5m to 5m for duplexes on Lot 1 & 2, Alberni/Ontario
- Proposed duplexes would project 13 inches into the required 5.5m rear setback
- Lots are zoned Comprehensive Development 4 (CD4), Residential Small Lots
- Public hearing open to residents at City Hall, September 24, 2025, 2:00 PM
- Adoption of minutes from July 30, 2025 Board of Variance meeting
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider whether to submit a position on Powell River Energy Inc.'s 30-year electricity export permit application to the Canadian Energy Regulator, following a delegation and a related notice of motion. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes adoption, a proclamation, and a permissive tax exemption report, alongside committee recommendations on community forest grants and city-owned land dispositions.
- Delegation from Ellen Gould regarding a request to submit to the Canadian Energy Regulator against Powell River Energy Inc.'s application
- Permissive Tax Exemptions for 2026: staff directed to prepare bylaws per Appendix B
- Development Variance Permit 291 for 0 Atlin Avenue to allow an on-site septic system for a single-family home
- Powell River Community Forest fall grants: proposed maximum allocation of $640,000 for non-profits
- Notice of motion to terminate Tourism Powell River agreement if the society does not revert to its original name
Special Council Meeting
This is a special Council meeting with a single substantive item: a motion to move into a closed meeting to receive solicitor-client privileged advice under Section 90(1)(i) of the Community Charter. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering adoption of the agenda, territorial acknowledgement, and adjournment.
- Motion to enter closed meeting for solicitor-client privileged advice
- Closed meeting authorized under Community Charter Section 90(1)(i)
Regular Council Meeting
The Powell River Council is holding a regular meeting that begins with a closed session to discuss labour relations and potential land acquisition or disposition. After reconvening, the Council will consider adopting the minutes from the August 21 meeting and proclaiming Terry Fox Week. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive public decisions listed beyond these items.
- Closed meeting under Community Charter sections 90(1)(c) and (e) for labour relations and land matters
- Proclamation of Terry Fox Week, September 15-21, 2025
- Adoption of minutes from the August 21, 2025 regular Council meeting
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will hear two delegations: one alleging Tourism Powell River breached its service agreement by changing its name to Qathet Tourism Society, and another regarding a letter to the Minister of Finance. Council will also consider directing staff to prepare reports on requests for city-owned land from three societies, and recommend a $640,000 maximum for fall community forest grants.
- Delegation: Guy Hawkins regarding a letter to the Minister of Finance
- Delegation: George Orchiston alleging Tourism Powell River breached its service agreement by changing its name to Qathet Tourism Society
- Recommendation to direct staff to prepare reports on disposition of city-owned land for Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society, qathet Pickleball Association, and Four Tides Hospice Society
- Recommendation to set maximum fall allocation of $640,000 for Powell River Community Forest non-profit grants
- Consent agenda includes adoption of minutes from August 19, 2025 meeting
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider adopting a new Parks, Recreation and Culture fees and charges bylaw, and will vote on budget amendments and a contract award for electrical upgrades at the Recreation Complex. They will also decide whether to apply for a $3.67M grant for Aquatic Centre roof improvements, and will hear a delegation on the toxic drug crisis. The meeting includes a closed session for land negotiations and a public input period.
- Adoption of Parks, Recreation and Culture Fees and Charges Bylaw 2774, 2025
- Budget increase of $134,487 for New Library Upper Stucco and Stone Cladding Replacement, funded by Community Forest Reserve
- Budget increase of $447,324 and contract award of $1,260,000 plus GST to Falcon Electric Ltd. for Complex Electrical Upgrades and Emergency Backup System
- Grant application of $3,666,618 to Strategic Priorities Fund for Aquatic Centre Roof Improvements
- Proclamation of International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31, 2025) and delegation on toxic drug crisis
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will hear delegations regarding transit service expansions and safety at the Transit Exchange. The committee is also set to consider recommendations for distributing 2025 Grants-in-Aid.
- Delegation from Council of Canadians regarding transit issues and intercity bus service
- Delegation from Westview Ratepayers Society regarding 7104 Barnet Street project
- Delegation from S.O.U.L regarding harm reduction approaches
- Recommendation to distribute 2025 Grants-in-Aid via Option 1
- Update on BC Provincial Nomination Program (BC PNP) Entrepreneur Immigration stream
Board of Variance Meeting
The Powell River Board of Variance will hear appeal BOV00166 to relax the minimum front setback from 5.5m to 4m at 6959 Jasper Street, allowing replacement of non-conforming stairs as part of a new front porch. Planning staff support the variance, citing negligible impact on views and privacy. The board will also adopt prior minutes and discuss the current term end.
- Appeal BOV00166: relax front setback from 5.5m to 4m at 6959 Jasper Street
- Property zoned R2 (Single and Two Family Residential)
- Staff report notes no concerns from Fire and Emergency Services or Engineering
- Public hearing open to residents at City Hall, July 30, 2025, 2:00 PM
- Board to adopt minutes from May 28, 2025 meeting
Standing Committee on City-Owned Properties for Pickleball Facility
The Standing Committee on City-Owned Properties for Pickleball Facility will meet to adopt minutes and consider a recommendation to rescind a prior motion and instead direct staff to prepare a report on selling the Timberlane property to the qathet Pickleball Association. The agenda includes only this substantive item; the rest is procedural.
- Rescind June 26, 2025 motion to have staff work with city solicitor on a legal instrument for use of Timberlane property
- Recommend City Council direct staff to prepare a report on sale of Timberlane property (Lot 15, Block 36, District Lot 450, Group 1, New Westminster District Plan 14728) to qathet Pickleball Association
- Adopt minutes of June 26, 2025 meeting
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider first readings of bylaws to amend the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw for the Beach Gardens complex, between Cariboo Avenue and Lillooet Place, to allow future multi-unit residential development. The rezoning is subject to conditions including infrastructure capacity, site servicing, archaeological review, and subdivision into two parcels. Council will also consider a new Parks, Recreation and Culture fees bylaw, a temporary use permit renewal, and a large 111-hectare housing development proposal near Millennium Park.
- First reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw 2777 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2778 for Beach Gardens complex
- Conditions include infrastructure capacity, site servicing plan, archaeological reconnaissance, and amalgamation of five parcels into two
- Parks, Recreation and Culture Fees and Charges Bylaw 2774 for first, second, and third reading
- Renewal of Temporary Use Permit 007 for personal service use at 7373 Duncan Street for three years
- Direction to draft bylaws for 111-ha housing development near Millennium Park, between Joyce and Timberlane Avenues
Harbour Users Advisory Committee
The Harbour Users Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss Coast Guard infrastructure, performing work in the North Harbour, and the committee's own effectiveness. The agenda also includes a report from committee members on the Powell River Harbour. The meeting is a regular business session with no public hearings or major decisions listed.
- Discussion of Coast Guard infrastructure
- Discussion of performing work in the North Harbour
- Review of Harbour Users Advisory Committee efficacy
- Powell River Harbour Committee report
Standing Committee on City Properties for Pickleball Facility
The Standing Committee on City Properties for Pickleball Facility is meeting to discuss the suitability of the Timberlane and Complex properties for a proposed pickleball facility, and to review examples from other municipalities of leasing or selling land for $1. The committee is also expected to adopt the agenda and minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting.
- Review of Timberlane (5401 Timberlane Avenue) and Complex (5001 Joyce Avenue) properties for facility suitability
- Discussion of lease or sale of land for $1, with examples from other municipalities
- Adoption of minutes from June 11, 2025 meeting
- Previous discussion included Property #35 (Quebec Avenue Vacant) as a potential site
Regular Council Meeting
Powell River Council will consider approving the 2024 Annual Report, a development permit for the Canadian Coast Guard station expansion, and a revenue anticipation borrowing bylaw. The meeting also includes proclamations, delegations from Sunshine Coast Tourism and Foundry qathet, and a harbour users survey recommendation.
- Development Permit 406 for Canadian Coast Guard expansion at 4315 Marine Avenue
- Adoption of City of Powell River 2024 Annual Report
- Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw 2776, 2025
- Proclamation of Indigenous Survivors Day, June 30, 2025
- Harbour users satisfaction survey implementation
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will hear a delegation from LIFT Community Services on community programming and housing, and discuss a letter proposing a 200-unit tiny home affordable housing project. The agenda also includes adoption of the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes. No formal decisions are scheduled on the housing proposal.
- Delegation: Kim Markel, LIFT Community Services, update on community programming and housing initiative
- New business: Letter from Michael Gelbert regarding qathet Homes Project Proposal for 200 tiny homes
- Adoption of June 3, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes
Standing Committee on City Properties for Pickleball Facility
The Standing Committee on City Properties for Pickleball Facility is meeting to develop a prioritized list of up to two city-owned properties to recommend for lease at a nominal rate to the qathet Pickleball Association (QPA) for building enclosed pickleball courts. The recommendation must go to council by the August 21, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes reviewing facility musts vs. wants, discussing the property list, and scheduling site visits.
- Recommend up to 2 city-owned properties for lease to qathet Pickleball Association
- Nominal-rate lease to facilitate enclosed pickleball court construction
- Deadline: report to council by August 21, 2025
- Committee includes Mayor Woznow, Councillors Almeida and Palm, plus up to 3 appointed members
- Site visits of potential properties planned
Regular Council Meeting
Council will decide on a development permit and a parking variance for a proposed three-storey, 30-unit affordable Indigenous family housing project by Tla'amin Nation at 5903 Arbutus Avenue. The variance would reduce required off-street parking from 51 to 36 spaces. Council will also consider a revenue anticipation borrowing bylaw and two UBCM resolutions on forest sustainability and cigarette butt recycling.
- Development Variance Permit 290: reduce parking from 51 to 36 spaces for multi-unit residential at 5903 Arbutus Avenue
- Development Permit 400: three-storey, 30-unit affordable Indigenous family housing at 5903 Arbutus Avenue
- Draft Bylaw 2776, 2025: revenue anticipation borrowing
- UBCM resolution on forest sustainability and regulatory certainty
- UBCM resolution to require cigarette butt return program or ban non-biodegradable butts
Harbour Users Advisory Committee
The Harbour Users Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss ongoing harbour matters, including previously proposed marina items, South Harbour improvements, bumper log procurement, and electrical supply for a vendor. They will also address conflict of interest, depth issues in North and Westview Harbours, and vendor signage and spot assignments. The agenda includes unfinished business from prior meetings and new business items.
- Bumper log procurement policy
- Electrical supply for one vendor
- North and Westview Harbour depth issues
- North Harbour vendor signage and spot assignment
- Conflict of Interest discussion
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will consider the Powell River Community Forest Board's spring 2025 grant recommendations totaling $1,223,540.09, but only $425,314 is budgeted for non-profits this year. Staff present options (Option A recommended) for allocating the limited funds. The committee will also review a zoning amendment for the Beach Gardens Complex and the draft 2024 Annual Report.
- Community Forest grants: $290,000 for Academy of Music roof, $307,856.61 for Health-Care Auxiliary store renovation, up to $150,000 for addiction treatment facility, and 13 other projects
- Zoning Amendment 122 – Beach Gardens Complex: staff directed to invite traffic consultant to present findings
- Draft 2024 Annual Report for review
- Closed meeting for solicitor-client privileged advice
- Public input period for comments on agenda items
Board of Variance Meeting
The Board of Variance will hear an appeal (BOV00164) to relax the maximum building height from 8.5m to 9m for two proposed 4-unit townhouses on Lots 51 and 52, Edgehill Crescent. The owner seeks the variance because the buildings' low-slope roofs (less than 5 in 12) would otherwise limit height to 8.5m under the CD4 zone. Planning staff support the appeal, citing negligible impact on adjacent properties. The meeting will also adopt minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting.
- Appeal BOV00164: relax building height from 8.5m to 9m for two 4-unit townhouses on Lots 51 & 52, Edgehill Crescent
- Proposed buildings: three storeys, 8.9m tall, each with 177.9 m² footprint
- Lots are vacant, part of Phase 3 of Edgehill Crescent development
- Public hearing open to residents at City Hall, May 28, 2025, 2:00 PM
- Adoption of minutes from March 26, 2025 Board of Variance meeting
Regular Council Meeting
This regular Council meeting includes decisions on two development variance permits, a temporary use permit renewal, and three new business items from Mayor Woznow, including a proposed ballot question about using city-owned properties for revenue. The meeting also includes a closed session for labour and legal matters, and public input periods.
- Development Variance Permit 284 for Lot 4 Cranberry Street (deferred from May 8)
- Development Variance Permit 283 for 4660 Harvie Avenue to allow a second driveway for a carriage home
- Temporary Use Permit 006 renewal for parking on vacant Lot 1 Franklin Avenue until June 13, 2028
- Motion to adopt Supreme Court of Canada's definition of conflict of interest
- Proposed 2026 ballot question on using 160 city-owned properties to generate revenue
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to hear two delegations: one on a cigarette butt disposal unit at the City Wharf by the Ferry Terminal, and another from the qathet Pickleball Association seeking an update on municipal support for a pickleball facility. The committee will also adopt the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting and then move into a closed session to discuss solicitor-client privileged advice.
- Delegation: Jan Slakov and Meghan Hildebrand on cigarette butt disposal unit at City Wharf by Ferry Terminal
- Delegation: Susan Young, qathet Pickleball Association, on update since Nov 8, 2024 and request for land lease for pickleball facility
- Adoption of minutes from May 6, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting
- Motion to close meeting to public for solicitor-client privileged advice (Community Charter s.90(1)(i))
Special Council Meeting
Council will consider approving the City of Powell River's draft 2024 audited financial statements, which received a clean audit opinion from BDO Canada LLP. The statements show an annual surplus of $11.2 million and an accumulated surplus of $235.6 million. The meeting will also move into a closed session to discuss personnel, property security, and other confidential matters.
- Approval of Draft 2024 Audited Financial Statements (annual surplus $11.2M, accumulated surplus $235.6M)
- 2024 Audit Results presented by BDO partner Brian Szabo
- Closed meeting under Community Charter Section 90(1) for personnel, property security, FOI, and annual report discussions
- Cash and cash equivalents increased by $16.8M to $63.8M
- Investment in Powell River Community Forest Ltd. decreased by $3.3M to $1.1M
Regular Council Meeting
Council will vote on the 2025 property tax rates bylaw, three modular/mobile home differentiation bylaws, several development variance permits, a $729,888 airport paving contract, and a budget amendment for a $90,500 UBCM grant. It will also consider appointing an alternate regional district director, initiating discussions with Four Tides Hospice Society about a hospice facility, and adopting a community forest working group terms of reference. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, labour, land, and negotiation matters.
- Adopt 2025 Property Tax Rates Bylaw 2752, 2025
- Adopt modular/mobile home differentiation bylaws 2562, 2563, 2564
- Award 2025 Airport (YPW) Paving contract to BA Blacktop Ltd. for $729,888.26 plus GST
- Approve budget amendment for $90,500 UBCM Next Generation 911 grant
- Deny Development Variance Permit 284 for Lot 4, Cranberry Street
Harbour Users Advisory Committee
The Harbour Users Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business, including a fish cleaning station and a satisfaction survey for home port vessels. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting the agenda and minutes, and receiving reports and correspondence.
- Fish Cleaning Station - R. Bombadir
- Satisfaction Survey for Home Port Vessels
- Adoption of April 2, 2025 minutes
- Delegations and correspondence items
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will hear two delegations: the Powell River Community Foundation promoting its 25-year celebration event on May 31, 2025, and the Four Tides Hospice Society discussing its activities and plans for a stand-alone community hospice facility. The committee will also consider a letter from the qathet Museum & Archives Association regarding a museum development project, and may move into a closed meeting to discuss annual report matters.
- Delegation: Powell River Community Foundation 25-year celebration, May 31, 2025, requesting city traffic barriers and cones
- Delegation: Four Tides Hospice Society development of activities and community stand-alone hospice facility
- Hospice House project: $2,000,000 raised in-hand/committed toward $5,000,000+ total needed
- Letter from qathet Museum & Archives Association regarding Museum Development Project
- Closed meeting under Community Charter s.90(1)(l) re: annual municipal report
Special Council Meeting
Council will decide whether to reappoint Mark Anderson, Ron Fuller, and Rod Tysdal to three-year terms on the Powell River Community Forest board, and will name a Council member as the City's authorized representative (with an alternate) to attend and vote at the May 6, 2025 annual general meeting. The City is the sole shareholder of the corporation.
- Reappoint Mark Anderson, Ron Fuller, Rod Tysdal as Community Forest directors for 3-year terms
- Appoint Council member as authorized representative for May 6, 2025 AGM
- Appoint alternate Council representative
- Mayor Woznow currently representative; Councillor Palm alternate
Regular Council Meeting
Council will give first three readings to the 2025 Property Tax Rates Bylaw, which sets rates for each property class and would raise municipal taxes and user fees for an average single-family dwelling by $322 (8.6%) to $4,055. The meeting also includes third readings for two modular/mobile home zoning amendments, a development variance permit, and a budget amendment to fund demolition of the Timberlane caretakers building. Council will also consider directing staff to seek expressions of interest for selling or leasing the old Arena and Golf Course lands.
- 2025 Property Tax Rates Bylaw 2752: first, second, and third readings; average single-family dwelling taxes and fees rise $322 (8.6%) to $4,055
- Modular/Mobile Home Differentiation: third readings for OCP amendment Bylaw 2562 and Zoning Bylaw amendment 2563
- Development Variance Permit 287 for 6931 Courtenay Street: reduce minimum lot depth to 22.8m, rear setback to 3.8m, side setback to 1.5m
- Budget amendment: $35,000 special project to remove Timberlane Track caretakers building, funded by $12,150 asbestos abatement and up to $22,850 MIABC grant
- Motion to direct staff to prepare expressions of interest for sale or lease of old Arena and old Golf Course lands
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will hear two delegations: one from Food Cycle Science proposing a subsidized FoodCycler pilot program for residential food waste diversion, and another from the James Thomson Elementary PAC raising road and bus safety concerns for school children, particularly around bus route #7 and stops in the Townsite area. The committee will also consider forwarding Council Policy 273 on the Council Policy Framework to a future Council meeting and directing staff to bring forward existing policies for review. The meeting includes a closed session for matters such as labour relations, land acquisition, solicitor-client privilege, and confidential negotiations.
- Delegation: Food Cycle Science proposes FoodCycler pilot (municipal investment $10,000-$25,000+ depending on population)
- Delegation: James Thomson PAC requests road safety review of school bus #7 route and stops (3-way and 5-way intersections, active logging route)
- New Business: Intergovernmental Relations Protocol Working Group update; potential Tla'amin Nation update on mill site in May
- New Business: Council Policy 273 (Council Policy Framework) recommended for adoption at future Council meeting
- Closed meeting under Community Charter Sections 90(1)(c),(e),(i),(l) and 90(2)(b)
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider directing staff to draft bylaw amendments to rezone and redesignate the Beach Gardens complex, a five-parcel site between Cariboo Avenue and Lillooet Place in Grief Point, to facilitate redevelopment. The proposal includes expanding permitted uses to allow a craft liquor distillery to operate indefinitely and increasing land for multi-unit residential development. Council will also vote on appointing an alternate to the Island Coastal Economic Trust and on issuing expressions of interest for the sale or lease of the old Arena and Golf Course lands.
- Direct staff to prepare draft amendments to OCP Bylaw 2370 and Zoning Bylaw 2100 for Beach Gardens complex redevelopment
- Notify property owners within 100m, qathet Regional District, Tla'amin Nation, and School District 47 about the proposal
- Appoint Councillor Almeida as alternate to Mayor Woznow on Island Coastal Economic Trust Advisory Committee
- Direct staff to prepare expressions of interest for sale or lease of old Arena lands and old Golf Course lands
Harbour Users Advisory Committee
The Harbour Users Advisory Committee will discuss unfinished business including follow-up on Council-directed work (pump-out station signage, marine insurance bylaw amendments, South Harbour signage), a home port vessel satisfaction survey, and the NW Explorations contract. New business includes bylaws and parking, harbour management reports, committee mandate, procedures for presenting recommendations, harbour finances, and 2024 transient moorage statistics. The agenda is largely procedural but includes substantive items for discussion and potential recommendations to Council.
- 2024 transient moorage: 1,523 boaters, average stay 2.2 nights, average boat length 38 ft, $180,586 revenue
- Follow-up on Council direction: pump-out station signage/marketing, marine insurance bylaw amendments (Bylaws 2702, 2022 and 2718, 2022), South Harbour signage
- NW Explorations contract review
- Home Port Vessel Satisfaction Survey
- Discussion of harbour bylaws and parking
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will discuss and direct staff on the 2025 property tax rates, choosing between two options that affect how the $26.8 million levy is distributed across property classes. The meeting also includes a delegation on the closure of the emergency shelter on Joyce Ave, an RCMP quarterly report, and a report on a motion from a closed meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the property tax rate decision.
- 2025 Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2752: Option 1 (status quo) or Option 2 (business tax ratio decrease to 3), affecting average single-family dwelling taxes by $287 or $382 increase
- Delegation from qathet Coalition to End Homelessness on closure of Emergency Shelter on Joyce Ave
- RCMP Quarterly Report
- Rise and Report on motion from closed Special Council meeting held March 27, 2025
- Adoption of minutes from March 18, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting
Council Meeting
Council will vote on adopting the 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan, which sets property tax rates and capital spending, and on amending Parks, Recreation and Culture fees. It will also consider a development permit and variance for a multi-unit mixed-use project at 6954 Alberni Street, reducing required parking from 20 to 13 spaces. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, land, and legal matters.
- Adoption of Bylaw 2751, the 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan
- Adoption of Bylaw 2737, amending Parks, Recreation and Culture fees
- Development Variance Permit 288 to reduce parking from 20 to 13 spaces at 6954 Alberni Street
- Development Permit 386 for multi-unit mixed-use development at 6954 Alberni Street
- Closed meeting for personnel, land, and legal matters
Board of Variance Meeting
The Powell River Board of Variance will hear two appeals to relax zoning setback requirements. One seeks to reduce the rear setback at 5572 Manson Avenue to allow a home addition; the other seeks to reduce the side setback at Edgehill Elementary School (7312 Abbotsford Street) to build new classrooms. Staff support both applications, citing negligible impact.
- BOV00162: relax rear setback from 7.5m to 6.2m at 5572 Manson Avenue for home addition
- BOV00163: relax side setback from 3.0m to 2.3m at Edgehill Elementary School for five new classrooms
- School addition would add 120 new elementary spaces
- Both applications include public notification and hearings open to the public
Regular Council Meeting
Powell River Council will consider adopting the 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan, a code of conduct bylaw, and amendments to recreation fees. It will also hold a public hearing on a temporary use permit for a distillery and hear from the Community Forest about the financial plan. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and labour matters.
- Adoption of 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw 2751
- Adoption of Code of Conduct Bylaw 2757
- Amendment to Parks, Recreation and Culture Fees and Charges Bylaw 2737
- Temporary Use Permit for Salish Sea Distillery at 3225 Cariboo Avenue
- Delegation from Powell River Community Forest on financial plan
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will hear presentations from community groups opposing a proposed limit on Community Forest Reserve Fund grants to non-profits, and will discuss a letter about the upcoming closure of the qathet emergency shelter. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and a closed session for personnel and labour matters.
- Public input on proposed 10% cap on Community Forest Reserve Fund grants to non-profits
- Letter from Lift Community Services about emergency shelter closure at 4746 Joyce Ave effective March 26, 2025
- Adoption of minutes from March 4 and February 21, 2025 Committee of the Whole meetings
- Closed meeting under Community Charter Section 90(1)(a) and (c) for personnel and labour relations
Regular Council Meeting
Council will vote on three bylaws: waterworks rate increases for 2025-2027, an amendment to the 2024 Five-Year Financial Plan to reflect prior resolutions, and a Code of Conduct bylaw. They will also consider forming a working group to liaise with the Powell River Community Forest board and act on harbour committee recommendations. The meeting includes a closed session for labour relations and a public input period.
- Waterworks rates increase annually 2025-2027 (e.g., single-family dwelling $374 to $405)
- Financial plan amendment adds $646,798 in grants, defers $4,346,511 in capital projects
- Code of Conduct Bylaw 2757, 2024 to be read three times
- Form working group with Mayor and Councillor Elliott on Community Forest
- Harbour signage and marine insurance bylaw amendments directed
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will discuss a development permit and parking variance for a proposed two-storey, nine-unit mixed-use building at 6954 Alberni Street, which would reduce required parking from 20 to 13 spaces. The committee will also hear about supportive housing from Vancouver Coastal Health and BC Housing, and an email from Lift Community Services about the loss of federal funding for immigrant services. The meeting will begin with a closed session on labour relations.
- Development Variance Permit 288: reduce off-street parking from 20 to 13 spaces at 6954 Alberni Street
- Development Permit 386: two-storey, nine-unit mixed-use building (7 residential, 2 commercial) at 6954 Alberni Street
- Discussion with Vancouver Coastal Health and BC Housing on supportive housing
- Lift Community Services email: loss of 85% of Immigrant Services funding from IRCC
- Adoption of February 18, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting will open with a motion to close to the public for labour and legal matters, then reconvene to decide on an airport budget amendment, water rate increases, council remuneration, and financial plan changes. The airport project is being scaled back from a runway extension to landfill capping and paving due to cost overruns. Water rates are proposed to rise 4% annually for 2025-2027.
- Airport budget amendment: replace 'Airport Runway Extension Ph 1' with three projects: YPW Paving ($760,000, CERIP-funded), Runway 27 End Landfill Capping Design ($40,127, CERIP-funded), and Capping Construction ($1,500,000 in 2026 from City Buildings & Infrastructure Reserve)
- Remove 'Airport Apron & Taxiway Bravo Paving' ($400,000 in 2028) and 'Airport Parking Lot Paving' ($400,000 in 2029) from draft 2025-2029 financial plan
- Waterworks Regulations and Rates Bylaw 2775: increase all water rates by 4% annually for 2025, 2026, and 2027; single-family residential rate rises from $360 to $374 in 2025, $389 in 2026, $405 in 2027
- Council Remuneration Bylaw 2772, 2024: adoption for annual remuneration and benefits to Mayor and Council
- 2025 Five-Year Financial Plan Draft 2: defer fire ladder truck purchase, purchase automatic recycling collection carts, defer salt shed project
Special Committee of the Whole Meeting
This is a special Committee of the Whole meeting with a single substantive item: a motion to move into a closed meeting to receive solicitor-client privileged advice under Section 90(1)(i) of the Community Charter. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering adoption of the agenda, minutes, reconvening, and adjournment.
- Motion to adopt the agenda
- Motion to go into closed meeting for solicitor-client privileged advice
- No public decisions or discussions listed
Regular Council Meeting
Council will hold public hearings on two bylaws that distinguish between modular and mobile homes in the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw. It will also consider endorsing a regional extreme heat response plan, a $725,000 multi-use pathway project, and a motion on Canada Post.
- Public hearing: Bylaw 2562 (OCP amendment) to replace 'modular homes' with 'mobile homes' in Suburban Residential designation
- Public hearing: Bylaw 2563 (Zoning amendment) to define and regulate modular vs mobile homes, restricting mobile homes
- Endorse qathet Regional Extreme Heat Response Plan
- Apply for federal Active Transportation Fund grant for $725,000 multi-use pathway connecting Maple/Sycamore corridor to Mid-Level Connector through Brooks Secondary School
- Motion to write to federal ministers demanding full public review of Canada Post before any changes
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to hear delegations, including BC Hydro's update on the Jervis Inlet and Agamemnon Channel power line replacement project, which will involve marine closures and a planned outage. The committee will also consider a temporary use permit for a craft liquor distillery and receive updates from Foundry qathet and other community groups. The meeting includes a motion to go into closed session for labour relations and legal advice.
- BC Hydro plans a 12-hour outage on Sept 14, 2025, 7am-7pm, affecting Powell River area
- Marine closures at Jervis Inlet and Agamemnon Channel for power line work in 2025-2026
- Temporary Use Permit 012 for craft liquor distillery at 3225 Cariboo Avenue
- Delegation from Foundry qathet on youth services overview
- PRISMA contract renewal and Westview Ratepayers Society homelessness task force support
Regular Council Meeting
Powell River Council will consider several recommendations, including declining a request from the qathet Regional District to contribute Community Works Funds to a Resource Recovery Centre project. The council will also vote on adopting bylaws related to credit card processing fees and council remuneration, and will discuss a notice of motion regarding Canada Post. Other items include harbour-related policies and a request to re-examine a Safe Streets upgrade.
- Recommendation to decline qathet Regional District request for Community Works Funds for Resource Recovery Centre
- Adoption of Bylaw 2773 amending Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005 (credit card processing)
- Adoption of Bylaw 2772 (Council Remuneration)
- Recommendation to add City to Bylaw Notice Enforcement Regulation and bring forward a Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw
- Notice of motion to write to federal ministers regarding Canada Post review
Harbour Users Advisory Committee
The Harbour Users Advisory Committee will meet to discuss harbour operations, including unfinished business from December (fish cleaning station, customer satisfaction survey, NW Explorations rates/contract, financial info request, 2023 transient moorage stats) and new items on dock maintenance, catamaran moorage policy, and waitlist policy changes. The committee advises Council on harbour matters; no final decisions are made at this meeting.
- Fish Cleaning Station relocation options
- Customer Satisfaction Survey status
- NW Explorations (formerly Cooper Boating) rates and contract
- Dock Maintenance Issues
- Proposed Changes to Waitlist Policy
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing results from public engagement on the 2025-2029 Financial Plan, including an online survey and open house, to inform Draft 2 of the financial plan bylaw. They will also hear a delegation from Jack Barr of Powell River Town Centre Ltd. regarding cost-sharing and agreements for the new bus lay-by station at Town Centre Mall. The agenda includes adoption of minutes and a motion to move into a closed meeting for personnel, labour, and legal matters.
- 2025 Five-Year Financial Plan engagement results presented by Chief Financial Officer
- Delegation from Jack Barr (Powell River Town Centre Ltd.) on bus lay-by station follow-up, including cost sharing and restroom facilities
- Delegation from African & Afro-Caribbean Association of qathet regarding Black History Month Celebration
- Motion to go into closed meeting under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (c), and (i)
Regular Council Meeting
The Powell River City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 23, 2025. Key decisions include issuing a development permit for two storage buildings, adopting three zoning amendments, and reading bylaws on council procedure and remuneration a third time. Council will also consider a letter to the Minister of Housing to increase affordable housing and a motion to dissolve a select committee.
- Development Permit 367 for two storage buildings at 7045 Field Street
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2723 for 4331 Manson Avenue
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2758 for 6954 Alberni Street
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2769 for 0 Glacier Street
- Letter to Minister of Housing to increase affordable housing units
Special Council Meeting
This special Council meeting is largely procedural: Council will adopt the agenda, then move into a closed meeting to discuss matters exempt from public disclosure under the Community Charter. The closed session covers personal information about a potential municipal appointee, labour relations, solicitor-client privileged advice, information protected under FOI law, and preliminary negotiations on a proposed municipal service. After the closed session, Council will reconvene and adjourn without any public decisions listed on the agenda.
- Motion to adopt the January 23, 2025 special Council meeting agenda
- Motion to enter closed meeting under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (c), (i), (j), (k) and 90(2)(b)
- Closed session topics include personnel, labour relations, legal advice, and preliminary municipal service negotiations
- Reconvene and rise-and-report items scheduled after the closed session
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will consider directing staff to use a 100m wildfire buffer as the basis for a new Wildfire Hazard Development Permit Area, which would affect about 48% of parcels in the city. The committee will also hear delegations from the qathet Festival of Performing Art and Ecotrust Canada about a home energy savings program, and consider referring a Bylaw Offense Adjudication System to a regular Council meeting.
- Wildfire Hazard Development Permit Area: staff recommend 100m buffer, affecting 2,631 parcels (48.2%)
- Delegation: Ecotrust Canada Home Energy Savings Program seeking city communications support
- Delegation: qathet Festival of Performing Art history and upcoming festival
- Bylaw Offense Adjudication System referred to regular Council meeting
- Adoption of minutes from January 14, 2025 special Committee meeting
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will consider a staff recommendation to increase the 2025 property tax levy by $600,000 to fund the Property Tax Stabilization Reserve, and decrease the 2026 levy by $2.2 million using reserve funds, as part of Draft 2 of the 2025–2029 Financial Plan. The committee will also discuss dissolving the Select Committee on City-Owned Properties and receive community engagement reports. The agenda includes adoption of prior minutes and routine procedural items.
- Recommendation to increase 2025 property tax levy by $600,000 for Property Tax Stabilization Reserve
- Recommendation to decrease 2026 property tax levy by $2.2 million from reserve fund
- Notice of motion to dissolve Select Committee on City-Owned Properties
- Property assessment analysis shows total assessment increased $86M (2.3%) to $3.901B
- Major Industry class assessment stable at $82M but future valuation uncertain