Courtenay public meetings in 2021

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council will consider adopting 2022 user fee bylaws for water, sewer, and solid waste, and will hold readings on zoning amendments for secondary suites at 2099 Hawk Drive and 1544 Dingwall Road. The agenda also includes a delegation on the Kus-kus-sum restoration project, a request to use the Florence Filberg Centre for a community Christmas dinner, a report on air quality and wood smoke, and a proposed 2022 council meeting calendar. A closed in-camera meeting is scheduled for labour relations and property security matters.

• First, second, and third reading of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaws 3055, 3056, 3057 (2022 water, sewer, solid waste fees)
• Third reading and final adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 3021 (2099 Hawk Drive, R-1 to R-1S for secondary suite)
• Third reading and final adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 3043 (1544 Dingwall Road, allow secondary suite)
• Delegation from Comox Valley Project Watershed Society on Kus-kus-sum Restoration
• Request to use Florence Filberg Centre for Earl Naswell Community Christmas Dinner

Council adopted two zoning amendment bylaws (3021 for 2099 Hawk Drive and 3043 for 1544 Dingwall Road) at third reading and final adoption. It deferred consideration of Development Permit with Variances No. 2107 for 1600 Riverside Lane pending further information. Council also approved waiving rental fees for the Earl Naswell Community Christmas Dinner, set the 2022 meeting calendar, and directed staff on air quality actions.

• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3021, 2021 (2099 Hawk Drive) at third reading and final adoption.
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3043, 2021 (1544 Dingwall Road) at third reading and final adoption.
• Deferred Development Permit with Variances No. 2107 (1600 Riverside Lane) pending further information (Mayor Wells, Councillors Hillian and Theos opposed).
• Approved waiving rental fee for the 2021 Earl Naswell Community Christmas Dinner at Florence Filberg Centre and advised organizers to apply for Grant in Aid in future.
• Approved the 2022 Council Meeting Calendar with meetings at 4:00 p.m. in the Civic Room, 770 Harmston Ave.
• Directed staff to continue representing the City at Regional Airshed Committee meetings, support a Regional Airshed Protection Strategy, and send correspondence to the regional district encouraging regulatory bylaws on woodstoves and burning.
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaws No. 3055, 3056, and 3057 (2022 water, sewer, and solid waste user fees).
• Approved holding a Special In-Camera meeting on December 6, 2021 for labour relations and property security.

Special Council Meeting

This is a special Council meeting to review staff reports on the 2022-2026 Water Fund, Sewer Fund, and Solid Waste, Recycling and Yard Waste user fees. Council is discussing these financial reports, which may lead to decisions on future rates. No other business is listed.

• 2022-2026 Water Fund Financial Report
• 2022-2026 Sewer Fund Financial Report
• 2022-2026 Solid Waste, Recycling and Yard Waste User Fees Report

Council approved the 2022-2026 Water Fund Financial Plan (Option 1), increasing water user fees by 2.0% for 2022. Council approved the 2022-2026 Sewer Fund Financial Plan (Option 1), increasing sewer user fees by 7.5% for 2022. Council approved Option 1 for the 2022-2026 Solid Waste, Recyclables and Yard Waste budgets, increasing curbside service fees by 5.0% and non-curbside ICI and multi-residential apartment/condo service fees by 15% for 2022. The meeting was delayed due to technical complications and adjourned at 11:17 a.m.

• Approved 2022-2026 Water Fund Financial Plan (Option 1) with 2.0% water user fee increase for 2022
• Approved 2022-2026 Sewer Fund Financial Plan (Option 1) with 7.5% sewer user fee increase for 2022
• Approved 2022 Solid Waste, Recyclables and Yard Waste user fee increases: 5.0% for curbside service and 15% for non-curbside ICI and multi-residential apartment/condo service
• Received the December 3, 2021 staff report on the 2022-2026 Water Fund Financial Plan for information
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:17 a.m.

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council will consider directing staff to negotiate amenity contributions as part of the development variance permit process, a resolution that could affect future development approvals. The agenda also includes staff reports on pedestrian infrastructure on Lake Trail Road, solid waste service costs and a request for proposals, and a lease assignment at the Courtenay Airpark. Council will also decide whether to cancel the December 20, 2021 meeting due to the holidays.

• Resolution to negotiate amenity contributions with development variance permits
• Lake Trail Road pedestrian infrastructure options
• Solid waste service cost of service review and request for proposal
• Lease assignment for Lot 4, 100-20th Street (Courtenay Airpark)
• Proposed cancellation of December 20, 2021 Council meeting

Council approved removing multi-residential apartment/condo complexes and institutional, commercial, and industrial customers from the city's solid waste collection service, with notification to be provided and service ending October 31, 2022. Council also approved issuing a joint request for proposals for a 3-stream curbside collection service with Comox and Cumberland. Other decisions included appointing Renata Wyka as Acting Chief Financial Officer, approving a lease assignment for Lot 4 at the Courtenay Airpark, directing staff to design an active transportation facility on Lake Trail Road, and directing staff to negotiate amenity contributions as part of development variance permits.

• Approved signing authority amendments for banking, land, and grant documents.
• Appointed Renata Wyka as Acting Chief Financial Officer until a new Director is hired.
• Approved lease assignment for Lot 4, 100-20th Street (Courtenay Airpark) to Sealand Flight Inc. and Andreas Ruttkiewicz.
• Directed staff to design an active transportation facility on Lake Trail Road and apply for BCAT grant funding.
• Approved removing multi-residential and ICI customers from city solid waste service, effective October 31, 2022.
• Approved issuing a joint RFP for 3-stream curbside collection with Comox and Cumberland.
• Directed staff to negotiate amenity contributions as part of development variance permits.
• Cancelled the December 20, 2021 Council meeting.

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council meets to decide on several zoning amendments, a development permit, a covenant release, and a grant for the Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association. They will also hear updates from the Sid Williams Theatre Society and Tourism Vancouver Island, and receive reports from the fire department and heritage commission. A closed in-camera meeting is scheduled afterward.

• Development Permit with Variances No. 2107 for 1600 Riverside Lane
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3043 to allow a secondary suite at 1544 Dingwall Road
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3040 for a carriage house at 1236 Malahat Drive
• Grant up to $9,500 to DCBIA for marketing during 5th Street Bridge project, funded from gaming funds
• Third reading and adoption of OCP and zoning bylaws for 1679 McPhee Avenue (Industrial to Multi-Residential)

Council defeated a motion to approve a development permit with variances for an apartment building at 1600 Riverside Lane, then referred the application back to staff pending further information. Council also advanced zoning amendments for secondary suites at 1544 Dingwall Road and a carriage house at 1236 Malahat Drive, and approved funding for a downtown marketing campaign.

• Referred Development Permit with Variances No. 2107 (1600 Riverside Lane) back to staff (carried)
• Defeated motion to approve Development Permit with Variances No. 2107 (opposed: Cole-Hamilton, Frisch, McCollum, Morin)
• Approved first and second readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3043 (1544 Dingwall Road) (carried)
• Approved first and second readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3040 (1236 Malahat Drive) (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare report on 24-hour downtown washroom access (carried)
• Approved up to $9,500 grant to DCBIA for marketing campaign, funded from provincial gaming funds (carried)
• Gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3017 (801 Ryan Road) (carried)
• Finally adopted OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3028 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3029 (1679 McPhee Avenue) (carried)

Council Meeting

The Courtenay City Council meeting on November 1, 2021, includes several staff reports and potential decisions. Council will consider a zoning amendment for 3040 Kilpatrick Avenue, a capital budget amendment for McPhee Meadows, and a development variance permit. The agenda also includes appointments to regional boards and a report on bylaw enforcement regarding homeless encampments.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3030, 2021 for 3040 Kilpatrick Avenue (rezoning from CD-26 to CD-26A for multi-family development)
• 2021 Capital Budget Amendment for McPhee Meadows Concept Design Options Analysis
• Development Variance Permit No. 2104 for 3208 Klanawa Crescent
• Appointments to CVRD Board, Comox Valley Sewage Commission, and Vancouver Island Regional Library Board
• Bylaw enforcement update regarding homeless encampments on City properties

Council approved changes to recreation access eligibility, a pilot program for youth recreation, a capital budget amendment for McPhee Meadows, a zoning amendment for 3040 Kilpatrick Avenue, a development variance permit, and a sewer funding reallocation. They also made appointments to regional boards and allocated grant funding to the Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association.

• Approved changing recreation access pass eligibility from LICO to LIM (carried)
• Approved one-year pilot of LEAP partnership with Comox, Cumberland, and CVRD (carried)
• Approved $25,000 addition to McPhee Meadows concept design budget, total $55,000 (carried)
• Approved first and second readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3030 for 3040 Kilpatrick Avenue (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 2104 for 3208 Klanawa Crescent (carried)
• Approved reallocation of $648,900 from Sewer Asset Management Reserve to Greenwood Trunk Sewer project (carried)
• Approved appointments to CVRD Board and other regional bodies (carried)
• Approved up to $9,500 grant to DCBIA for marketing campaign (carried)

Council Meeting

This is a regular Council meeting with routine items: adopting minutes from two prior meetings, receiving a delegation from the Comox Valley Community Arts Council, and a staff update on the Ryan Road sidewalk project. The meeting also includes a resolution to hold a closed in-camera session for several permitted reasons. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Adoption of October 18 and October 19, 2021 meeting minutes
• Delegation from Comox Valley Community Arts Council on 'Converge: Cultural Tourism and Marketing in the Comox Valley'
• Ryan Road Sidewalk (Back Road to Sandwick Road) project update
• Resolution to hold an in-camera meeting citing Community Charter sections 90(1)(b), (c), (d), (g), (l) and 90(2)(b)

Council approved Option 1 for the Ryan Road Sidewalk project, directing staff to advance permitting in 2021 and proceed to detailed design and construction in 2022, pending budget approval. The meeting also included a delegation from the Comox Valley Community Arts Council, whose report was received for information, and a resolution to hold an in-camera meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Option 1 for Ryan Road Sidewalk project, directing staff to advance permitting and proceed to design/construction in 2022 (carried)
• Adopted October 18, 2021 Regular Council minutes (carried)
• Adopted October 19, 2021 Special Council minutes as amended (carried)
• Received Comox Valley Arts 'Converge' report for information (without objection)
• Resolved to hold a Special In-Camera meeting on October 25, 2021 (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is called to respond to a fire at the Travelodge Courtenay motel that displaced 25 supportive housing residents. Council will consider waiving notice of the meeting and approving an emergency building code exemption to allow the Connect Centre at 685 Cliffe Avenue to temporarily shelter up to 10 displaced individuals. They will also consider delegating authority to the Chief Administrative Officer for further response actions.

• Waive notice of the October 19, 2021 special council meeting
• Fire at Travelodge Courtenay motel (2605 Cliffe Avenue) on October 19, 2021
• Building code exemption for Connect Centre (685 Cliffe Avenue) as temporary emergency shelter for up to 10 people
• Exemption valid until November 2, 2021 or until alternative accommodation found
• Delegate authority to Chief Administrative Officer for response actions

Council held a special meeting to respond to a fire at the Travelodge Courtenay motel that displaced 25 supportive housing residents. They waived notice of the meeting and approved a building code exemption for the Connect Centre at 685 Cliffe Avenue to provide temporary emergency shelter for up to 10 displaced individuals, with conditions including fire safety patrols and staff training. Council also delegated authority to the CAO to implement further response actions as needed.

• Waived notice of the special meeting (carried)
• Exempted Connect Centre from building code for temporary emergency shelter for up to 10 displaced individuals (carried)
• Delegated authority to CAO to implement further response actions (carried)

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council is meeting to consider several items, including a zoning amendment for a secondary suite, a development variance permit, and a report on the Community Substance Use Strategy. They will also discuss the form of agreement for the Connect Shelter at 685 Cliffe Avenue and receive updates from delegations and staff.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3021 to allow a secondary suite at 2099 Hawk Drive (first and second reading)
• Development Variance Permit No. 2103 for multiple lots on Klanawa Crescent
• Report back on Phase One of the Community Substance Use Strategy and request for continued support from CVCHN
• 685 Cliffe Avenue (Connect Shelter) - form of agreement and shelter services
• Final adoption of Tax Exemption Bylaws No. 3047, 3048, and 3049 for 2022 and 2022-2031

Council approved a one-year lease with renewal options for the Connect Shelter at 685 Cliffe Avenue, allowing for an overnight shelter and extreme weather shelter, and exempted it from building code as a temporary emergency facility. Council also approved funding up to $30,000 for 2022 and $15,000 annually for the Community Substance Use Strategy Phase Two. Additionally, Council gave first and second readings to a zoning bylaw for a secondary suite at 2099 Hawk Drive, waived the public hearing, and adopted several tax exemption bylaws.

• Approved lease agreement for Connect Shelter at 685 Cliffe Avenue with four one-year renewal options (carried)
• Approved amendment to allow extreme weather shelter operation from 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. (carried)
• Exempted Extreme Weather Response shelter from building code as temporary emergency facility (carried)
• Approved up to $30,000 in 2022 operating budget and $15,000 annually for Community Substance Use Strategy Phase Two (carried)
• Directed staff to work with CVCHN on Phase Two and update memorandum of understanding (carried)
• Gave first and second readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3021 for secondary suite at 2099 Hawk Drive (carried)
• Waived public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3021 (carried)
• Finally adopted Tax Exemption 2022 Bylaw No. 3047, Tax Exemption Churches 2022 Bylaw No. 3048, and 2022-2031 Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 3049 (carried)

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council is meeting to consider a zoning amendment for 801 Ryan Road, which would create a new Comprehensive Development Zone and rezone the property from commercial to mixed-use. Council will also review the 2021 audit service plan and consider final adoption of a bylaw updating development application procedures. A closed in-camera meeting is scheduled for preliminary negotiations on a municipal service.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3017, 2021 (801 Ryan Road) for first and second reading
• Updated proposal presentation by Broadstreet Properties Ltd. for 801 Ryan Road
• Audit Service Plan for year ending December 31, 2021
• Final adoption of Development Application Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 3052, 2021
• Special in-camera meeting for preliminary municipal service negotiations

Council received an updated proposal for the zoning amendment at 801 Ryan Road and approved Option 1, which includes giving first and second readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3017, scheduling a public hearing, and withholding final reading until a Section 219 covenant and Housing Agreement are registered. Council also received the 2021 Audit Service Plan, adopted the September 27 minutes, and finally adopted Development Application Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 3052. A special in-camera meeting was scheduled for later that day.

• Approved Option 1 for 801 Ryan Road rezoning: first and second readings, public hearing, final reading withheld pending covenant and housing agreement (carried)
• Gave first and second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3017, 2021 (carried)
• Finally adopted Development Application Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 3052, 2021 (carried)
• Received Audit Service Plan for year ending December 31, 2021 (carried)
• Adopted September 27, 2021 Regular Council meeting minutes (carried)
• Held a Special In-Camera meeting on October 4, 2021 (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will review several zoning and bylaw amendments, including a proposal to rezone 1679 McPhee Avenue for an affordable housing project by the Wachiay Friendship Centre. They will also hear delegations from local arts and soccer groups, and consider a speed limit reduction pilot project in Crown Isle. The meeting includes multiple bylaw readings and a closed in-camera session.

• OCP and zoning amendments for 1679 McPhee Avenue (Wachiay Friendship Centre affordable housing)
• Zoning amendment for 3040 Kilpatrick Avenue (multi-residential development)
• Zoning amendment to allow carriage house at 1236 Malahat Drive
• Speed limit reduction pilot project in Crown Isle
• Tax exemption bylaws for 2022 (including churches and 10-year exemptions)

Council gave first and second reading to OCP and zoning amendment bylaws for the Wachiay Friendship Centre's affordable housing project at 1679 McPhee Avenue, and directed staff to schedule a public hearing. Council also advanced zoning amendments for 3040 Kilpatrick Avenue and 1236 Malahat Drive, approved a speed limit reduction pilot on Crown Isle Drive and Royal Vista Way, and passed several tax exemption bylaws for 2022.

• Approved first and second reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3028 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3029 for 1679 McPhee Avenue (carried)
• Approved first and second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3030 for 3040 Kilpatrick Avenue (carried)
• Approved first and second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3040 for 1236 Malahat Drive (carried)
• Approved 40 km/h speed limit reduction pilot on Crown Isle Drive and Royal Vista Way for one year (carried)
• Endorsed MRDT service contract with Tourism Vancouver Island and CVRD MOU (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Development Application Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 3052 (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Tax Exemption 2022 Bylaw No. 3047, Tax Exemption Churches 2022 Bylaw No. 3048, and 2022-2031 Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 3049 (carried)
• Directed staff to write to Minister of Health advocating for enhanced paramedic services (carried)

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council is meeting to consider two rezoning applications (801 Ryan Road and 3040 Kilpatrick Avenue), a development variance permit, and 2022 permissive property tax exemptions. They will also hear delegations from the applicants and discuss meeting models, a lease at the airpark, and an encroachment agreement. The agenda includes several routine items and a proposed change to the meeting schedule due to the federal election.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3017, 2021 (801 Ryan Road) - first and second reading
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3030, 2021 (3040 Kilpatrick Avenue) - first and second reading
• Development Variance Permit No. 2101 - 356 14th Street
• Consideration of 2022 Permissive Property Tax Exemptions
• Lease Agreement for Lot 3, 100-20th Street - Courtenay Airpark

Council postponed consideration of rezoning bylaws for 801 Ryan Road and 3040 Kilpatrick Avenue, referring them back to staff for more information. It also approved several operational items, including a lease for federal election polling, a hybrid meeting model, and a lease assignment at the Courtenay Airpark. The zoning amendment for 815 Williams Road was given third reading and final adoption.

• Postponed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3017 (801 Ryan Road) for more information
• Referred Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3030 (3040 Kilpatrick Avenue) back to staff
• Approved Polling Place Standard Lease with Elections Canada for Bill Moore Park Lawn Bowling building
• Approved hybrid meeting model for Council/Committee meetings and electronic public hearings
• Authorized lease assignment from North Bend Ventures Ltd. to The Property Centre Inc. for Lot 3, 100-20th Street
• Approved encroachment agreement with Island Honda for 486 sq m at 1109 Comox Road
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 2101 for 356 14th Street
• Approved 2022 permissive property tax exemptions (Councillors Hillian and Morin recused)

Council Meeting

Council will consider ratifying a four-year (2021-2024) collective agreement with CUPE Local 556, as reported from the July 19 closed meeting. The agenda also includes a development variance permit for 2840 Cliffe Avenue, delegations on immigrant services and a youth climate proposal, and updates on the 5th Street Bridge project. A closed in-camera meeting on labour relations is scheduled after the regular meeting.

• Ratification of 2021-2024 collective agreement with CUPE Local 556
• Development Variance Permit No. 2102 for 2840 Cliffe Avenue
• Delegation: MISA on Immigrant Welcome Centre needs assessment
• Delegation: Comox Valley Youth Climate Council on Green New Deal
• 5th Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project update

Council approved a development variance permit for 2840 Cliffe Avenue, ratified a four-year collective agreement with CUPE Local 556, and endorsed advocacy for a universal school food program. They also directed the Mayor to write to the provincial government urging no-cost prescription contraception under MSP. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 2102 for 2840 Cliffe Avenue (carried)
• Ratified 2021-2024 collective agreement with CUPE Local 556 (carried)
• Endorsed BC-CHSF advocacy for universal school food program (carried)
• Directed Mayor to write to Premier and Minister of Education on school food program (carried)
• Directed Mayor to write to Prime Minister on school food program (carried)
• Requested staff report on healthy school pilot projects (carried)
• Directed Mayor to write to Provincial Government for no-cost prescription contraception (carried)

Council Meeting

Council is meeting to consider several items, including a zoning amendment to allow a secondary suite at 815 Williams Road, a request from Vancouver Island Health Authority to use the Florence Filberg Centre for a community immunization clinic, and funding reallocation for the 6th Street Multi-Use Active Transportation Bridge. They will also hear delegations on universal no-cost prescription contraception and a Garry Oaks restoration project at Vanier Forest. The meeting will conclude with an in-camera session on labour relations.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3031, 2021 (815 Williams Road) for first and second reading
• VIHA request to use Florence Filberg Centre (411 Anderton Ave) for community immunization clinic
• 6th Street Multi-Use Active Transportation Bridge funding reallocation
• BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant application for Dingwall Stairs
• In-camera meeting on labour relations

Council approved a Licence of Occupation Agreement allowing the Vancouver Island Health Authority to operate a COVID-19 immunization clinic in the upper floor of the Florence Filberg Centre, with a one-time rental rate based on 2019 revenue. Council also gave first and second readings to a zoning amendment for a secondary suite at 815 Williams Road, reallocated $300,000 in gas tax funds to the 6th Street Bridge project, and directed staff to apply for a grant for the Dingwall Stairs project.

• Approved Licence of Occupation Agreement with VIHA for COVID-19 immunization clinic at Florence Filberg Centre, with a unique rental rate based on 2019 revenue.
• Gave first and second readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3031 to allow a secondary suite at 815 Williams Road, waiving the public hearing.
• Reallocated $300,000 in Community Gas Tax Funds from Ryan Road Sidewalk to the 6th Street Bridge project (Councillor Theos opposed).
• Directed staff to apply for BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant for the Dingwall Stairs project and committed to ineligible costs.
• Received presentations from AccessBC and Comox Valley Nature for information.
• Adopted the July 5, 2021 regular council meeting minutes.
• Held a special in-camera meeting on labour relations after the regular meeting.

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council is meeting to consider several zoning and animal control bylaws related to urban agriculture, including raising hens and keeping honey bees. The agenda also includes a COVID-19 restart update, a discussion on multi-use pathway speed differentials, and a closed in-camera meeting on labour relations and negotiations.

• Third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3025, 2021 (urban agriculture) and No. 3038, 2021 (raising of hens)
• Final adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 3025 and No. 3038
• Final adoption of Animal Control Bylaw Amendment No. 3034, 2021 (honey bees) and No. 3039 (hens)
• Staff report on COVID-19 Restart Update
• Staff report on Multi-Use Pathways Mode Speed Differentials

Council gave final adoption to zoning and animal control bylaws allowing urban agriculture, hen-keeping, and honey bees, with one councillor opposed to the hen-related items. It also directed staff to install pathway signage and advisory speed limits for cyclists. The meeting was largely procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3025 (Urban Agriculture) - final adoption carried
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3038 (Raising of Hens) - final adoption carried, Councillor Theos opposed
• Adopted Animal Control Bylaw Amendment No. 3034 (Honey Bees) - final adoption carried
• Adopted Animal Control Bylaw Amendment No. 3039 (Hens) - final adoption carried, Councillor Theos opposed
• Directed staff to install informational signs and advisory speeds on multi-use pathways (carried)
• Received COVID-19 Restart Update report for information (carried)
• Adopted minutes of June 21 and June 28 meetings (carried)
• Held a special in-camera meeting on July 5, 2021 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several staff reports, including the 2020 Annual Municipal Report, approval in principle of 2022/2023 RCMP policing expenditures, and the 2020 Development Cost Charges annual report. Council will also consider a resolution supporting a full-service hospital at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and a letter from K'ómoks First Nation regarding a cultural and heritage policy.

• Consideration of the 2020 Annual Municipal Report pursuant to Section 99 of the Community Charter
• 2022/2023 RCMP Policing Expenditure Approval in Principle
• 2020 Annual Development Cost Charges (DCC) Report
• Resolution to request provincial commitment for a new patient tower, diagnostic treatment centre, cardiac services, and cancer centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
• Letter from K'ómoks First Nation re: adoption and implementation of KFN Cultural and Heritage Policy

Council approved in principle a $6,831,280 RCMP municipal policing expenditure for 2022/2023, with Courtenay responsible for 90% ($6,193,789). They also received the 2020 Annual Municipal Report, approved the 2020 Annual Development Cost Charges Report, and directed staff to work with K’ómoks First Nation on implementing their Cultural and Heritage Policy. A resolution to write to provincial ministers requesting a full-service hospital at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital was defeated, but a revised motion to write to the Regional District of Nanaimo was carried. The Comox Valley Transit Infrastructure Study was referred to staff for a future report.

• Approved 2020 Annual Municipal Report for information (carried)
• Approved in principle $6,831,280 RCMP policing expenditure, Courtenay's share $6,193,789 (carried)
• Approved 2020 Annual Development Cost Charges Report (carried)
• Directed staff to work with K’ómoks First Nation on Cultural and Heritage Policy implementation (carried)
• Defeated resolution to write to provincial ministers for full-service hospital at NRGH
• Carried revised motion to write to Regional District of Nanaimo re: hospital resolution
• Referred Comox Valley Transit Infrastructure Study to staff for future report (carried)

Council Meeting

The Courtenay City Council is meeting to consider a resolution to pay a $68,761.26 grant to Project Watershed for property taxes on the Kus-kus-sum lands, and to add the property to the permissive tax exemption list. Council will also discuss a notice of motion requesting provincial support for a full-service hospital at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, and receive a presentation on the Comox Valley Transit Infrastructure Study. Other items include adopting minutes, a remedial action report for 1655 20th Street, and the 2020 Statement of Financial Information.

• Resolution to grant $68,761.26 to Project Watershed for Kus-kus-sum property taxes at 1901 Comox Road
• Motion to add Kus-kus-sum to permissive tax exemptions (100% exemption in future years)
• Notice of motion to request province commit to new patient tower and cancer centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
• Presentation on Comox Valley Transit Infrastructure Study by CVRD, Urban Systems, and BC Transit
• Remedial action report for 1655 20th Street

Council approved a $68,761.26 grant to Project Watershed for property taxes on the Kus-kus-sum lands and added the property to the permissive tax exemption list for future years. They also ordered remedial action on an unsafe building at 1655 20th Street, approved the 2020 Statement of Financial Information, and adjusted the summer meeting schedule. Several items were received for information, including the Comox Valley Transit Infrastructure Study and a briefing note on the 6th Street bridge.

• Approved $68,761.26 grant to Project Watershed for Kus-kus-sum property taxes (carried)
• Added Kus-kus-sum property to permissive tax exemption list (carried)
• Ordered owner of 1655 20th Street to remediate or demolish unsafe building within 30 days (carried)
• Approved 2020 Statement of Financial Information (carried)
• Cancelled August 3, 16, 30 meetings; added July 26 Regular Council meeting (carried)
• Authorized Councillor Morin to apply to FCM committee (carried)
• Directed staff to request UBCM meetings with provincial ministers (carried)
• Directed staff to request MoTI meeting re: 6th Street bridge (carried)

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council is meeting to adopt minutes from previous meetings, hear delegations from the Truck Loggers Association and the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, and consider a mutual aid agreement for fire services with 19 Wing. Council will also vote on final adoption of a zoning amendment for a secondary suite at 1814 Grieve Avenue and a bylaw to impose a municipal and regional district tax on accommodations. A closed in-camera meeting on labour relations is scheduled after the regular meeting.

• 19 Wing Mutual Aid Agreement for fire services
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3027, 2021 to rezone 1814 Grieve Avenue to R-1S for a secondary suite
• Municipal and Regional District Tax Levy Bylaw No. 3041, 2021 (accommodation tax)
• Delegations from Truck Loggers Association and HPBA Canada
• In-camera meeting on labour relations

Council approved a mutual aid agreement with 19 Wing for fire services, adopted a zoning amendment for 1814 Grieve Avenue, and finalized the Municipal and Regional District Tax Levy Bylaw. Minutes from previous meetings were also adopted. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 19 Wing Mutual Aid Agreement for fire services (carried)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3027 for 1814 Grieve Avenue (carried)
• Finally adopted Municipal and Regional District Tax Levy Bylaw No. 3041 (carried)
• Adopted minutes from May 17 and May 31 meetings (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a staff report on re-implementing the Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) and a resolution from Councillor McCollum directing staff to review an investment policy that would divest from fossil fuels and align with ESG factors. The meeting also includes a delegation from the Truck Loggers Association and a resolution to hold an in-camera meeting for confidential matters.

• Staff report on Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) re-implementation
• Resolution to direct staff to review investment policy for fossil fuel divestment and ESG alignment
• Delegation from Truck Loggers Association
• Resolution to hold in-camera meeting under Community Charter sections 90(1)(c), (g), (j), (k), and 90(2)(b)

The Committee of the Whole approved proceeding with the application to implement the Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) in Courtenay, endorsing the levy bylaw and authorizing Tourism Vancouver Island as the designate. Council also directed staff to review and report on an investment policy that could divest from fossil fuels and align with ESG factors. A delegation from the Truck Loggers Association was deferred to the next regular council meeting. The meeting was recessed and reconvened to accommodate a special council meeting and an in-camera session was scheduled.

• Approved proceeding with MRDT application to Ministry of Finance (carried)
• Endorsed Municipal and Regional District Tax Levy Bylaw No. 3041, 2021 (carried)
• Authorized Tourism Vancouver Island as designate for tourism program implementation (carried)
• Directed staff to draft contract with Tourism Vancouver Island for MRDT administration (carried)
• Directed staff to review and report on fossil fuel divestment investment policy (carried)
• Deferred Truck Loggers Association presentation to June 7, 2021 council meeting (carried)
• Waived notice and amended special council meeting start time (carried)
• Scheduled in-camera meeting for May 31, 2021 (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special Council meeting includes first, second, and third reading of a bylaw to request a municipal and regional district tax on accommodation, and final adoption of two bylaws to change the land use designation and zoning of 2700 Mission Road from industrial to multi-residential/residential. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19.

• First, second, and third reading of Municipal and Regional District Tax Levy Bylaw No. 3041, 2021 (accommodation tax)
• Final adoption of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2996, 2020 (2700 Mission Road, Industrial to Multi Residential)
• Final adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2997, 2020 (2700 Mission Road, I-2 to R-4)

Council passed first, second, and third reading of the Municipal and Regional District Tax Levy Bylaw No. 3041, 2021, and finally adopted the Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2996, 2020 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2997, 2020 for 2700 Mission Road. All motions were carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m.

• Passed first, second, and third reading of Municipal and Regional District Tax Levy Bylaw No. 3041, 2021 (carried)
• Finally adopted Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2996, 2020 for 2700 Mission Road (carried)
• Finally adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2997, 2020 for 2700 Mission Road (carried)

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council is meeting to consider several zoning and animal control bylaws related to urban agriculture, including raising hens and keeping honeybees, as well as a dike replacement and flood management strategy. They will also hear a delegation on human sex trafficking and consider final adoption of a rezoning for a 93-unit hotel at 310 Hunt Road. The meeting includes a closed in-camera session for labour and negotiation matters.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3025 (urban agriculture) and No. 3038 (raising hens) for first and second reading
• Animal Control Bylaw amendments No. 3034 (honeybees) and No. 3039 (hens) for first, second, and third reading
• Final adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2994 for 310 Hunt Road (93-unit hotel)
• Dike Replacement and Flood Management Strategy adoption with presentation by Urban Systems
• Delegation on human sex trafficking by Cathy Peters, Be Amazing Campaign

Council approved first and second reading of zoning bylaws to establish urban agriculture regulations, including raising hens, and first, second, and third reading of animal control amendments to allow honeybees and hens outdoors throughout the city. A public hearing will be scheduled. Council also adopted the Dike Replacement and Flood Management Strategy and directed staff to implement its recommendations. The May 3rd minutes were adopted, and a presentation on human sex trafficking was received for information.

• Approved first and second reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 3025 (urban agriculture) and No. 3038 (raising of hens)
• Approved first, second, and third reading of Animal Control Bylaw amendments No. 3034 (honeybees) and No. 3039 (hens)
• Directed staff to schedule and advertise a public hearing for the urban agriculture bylaws
• Adopted the Dike Replacement and Flood Management Strategy and directed implementation
• Adopted the May 3rd, 2021 regular council minutes
• Received for information a presentation on human sex trafficking in BC
• Received for information a briefing note on a Capstone Project mural request
• Held a special in-camera meeting after the regular meeting

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council is meeting to consider several land-use bylaws, including a rezoning to allow a secondary suite at 1814 Grieve Avenue and an OCP and zoning amendment for Lot A on Copperfield Road. They will also vote on the 2021 tax rates bylaw and a resolution to UBCM calling for protection of old-growth forests. The meeting includes consent to a CVRD bylaw amendment and discussion of a funding request from LUSH Valley Food Action Society.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3027 for a secondary suite at 1814 Grieve Avenue (first and second reading)
• OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3018 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2912 for Lot A (2650) Copperfield Road (second reading)
• 2021 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 3033 (final adoption)
• Resolution to UBCM for immediate protection of at-risk old-growth forests
• Consent to CVRD Bylaw No. 654 regarding economic development service borrowing

Council approved $60,000 in COVID-19 Safe Restart grant funds for the LUSH Valley Food Action Society's Good Food Box program. It also advanced several land-use items: gave first and second reading to a zoning bylaw for a secondary suite at 1814 Grieve Avenue, and second reading to OCP and zoning amendments for Lot A on Copperfield Road. The 2021 Tax Rates Bylaw was finally adopted.

• Approved $60,000 for LUSH Valley Good Food Box program from COVID-19 Safe Restart funds
• Gave first and second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3027 for secondary suite at 1814 Grieve Avenue
• Gave second reading to OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3018 for Lot A, Copperfield Road (redesignation to Urban Residential)
• Gave second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2912 for Lot A, Copperfield Road (new CD-30 zone)
• Finally adopted 2021 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 3033
• Directed staff to submit UBCM resolution on old-growth forest protection
• Consented to CVRD Bylaw No. 654 (Economic Development Service Conversion Amendment)
• Approved application to Local Government Development Approvals Program

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a follow-up report on an emergency pandemic shelter at 685 Cliffe Avenue, receive the 2020 audited financial statements, and review the Comox Valley RCMP quarterly report. They will also consider supporting a regional grant application for up to $1,250,000 to address unsheltered homelessness, and will hold a closed in-camera meeting afterward.

• Emergency Pandemic Shelter at 685 Cliffe Avenue (Connect Warming Centre) - follow-up report
• 2020 Audited Financial Statements presented by Cory Vanderhorst, MNP
• Comox Valley RCMP Quarterly Report (Jan-Mar 2021)
• Proposed support for CVRD UBCM grant application up to $1,250,000 for unsheltered homeless support
• In-camera meeting for labour relations and preliminary municipal service negotiations

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2020 audited financial statements and authorized an amendment to the Licence to Occupy Agreement to allow an emergency pandemic shelter at 685 Cliffe Avenue from May 1 to October 5, 2021, with a maximum of 10 sleeping spaces. The shelter is exempt from the BC Building Code as a temporary emergency facility. Council also supported a regional grant application to UBCM for up to $1,250,000 for unsheltered homeless support and received the RCMP quarterly report for information.

• Approved 2020 audited financial statements (carried)
• Authorized amendment to Licence to Occupy Agreement for emergency pandemic shelter at 685 Cliffe Avenue (carried)
• Exempted shelter from BC Building Code as temporary emergency facility (carried)
• Supported CVRD's UBCM grant application for up to $1,250,000 (carried)
• Received RCMP quarterly report for information (carried)
• Held in-camera meeting for labour relations and negotiations (carried)

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council is meeting to consider several items, including final approval of the 2021/22 RCMP Municipal Policing Contract expenditure cap, a request for emergency pandemic shelter at #2-239 Puntledge Road, and a resolution to fund the LUSH Valley Good Food Box program with $60,000. Council will also give third reading to several zoning amendments, including a 93-unit hotel at 310 Hunt Road, and final adoption of the 2021-2025 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw. The meeting includes delegations from the Comox Valley Regional District and the Comox Valley Transition Society, and will close with an in-camera session.

• Final approval of 2021/22 RCMP Municipal Policing Contract expenditure cap
• Resolution to approve $60,000 for LUSH Valley Good Food Box program from COVID-19 Safe Restart funds
• Third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2994 for a 93-unit hotel at 310 Hunt Road
• Third reading of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2996 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2997 for 2700 Mission Road (Industrial to Multi Residential)
• Final adoption of 2021-2025 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw 3032

Council approved the 2021/22 RCMP Municipal Policing Contract expenditure cap of $6,561,243, with Courtenay responsible for 90% ($5,950,756). It also passed third reading for several zoning and OCP amendment bylaws, and final adoption for the 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw and two zoning bylaws. A request for $60,000 in funding for the LUSH Valley Good Food Box program was deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved RCMP contract expenditure cap of $6,561,243 (90% Courtenay share $5,950,756)
• Approved proceeding with Development Permit with Variances No. 1908 at 2800 Arden Road, with added fence condition
• Passed third reading for OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2996 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2997 (2700 Mission Road)
• Passed third reading for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2994 (310 Hunt Road)
• Passed third reading for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2986 (2129 Blue Jay Place)
• Passed third reading for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3026 (2011 Cummings Road) (Councillor Theos opposed)
• Finally adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2986 (2129 Blue Jay Place)
• Finally adopted 2021-2025 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw 3032

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council is meeting to consider the 2021-2025 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw, the 2021 tax rates, and a resolution urging the federal government to declare the overdose crisis a national public health emergency. The agenda also includes development permits, zoning amendments, and a nuisance property order. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19, with no in-person public attendance.

• 2021-2025 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3032 for first, second, and third reading
• 2021 Tax Rates Report and Downtown Courtenay BIA 2021 budget and tax levy request
• Development Permit with Variance No. 2004 for 4847 North Island Highway (Comox Valley Dodge)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2977 for 2355 Mansfield Drive (C-2 to CD-28) for final adoption
• Resolution requesting Government of Canada declare overdose crisis a national public health emergency

Council approved the 2021-2025 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3032, including first, second, and third readings, and set the residential tax rate at 2.9890 and commercial multiplier at 3.50. It also approved a development permit with variance for Comox Valley Dodge, declared 1655 20th Street a nuisance property, and directed staff to prepare bylaw amendments for urban agriculture. The DCBIA 2021 budget and tax levy of $60,000 was approved, and a resolution was passed requesting the federal government declare the toxic drug supply crisis a national public health emergency.

• Approved 2021-2025 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3032 and gave it first, second, and third reading.
• Set 2021 residential tax rate at 2.9890 and commercial tax rate multiplier at 3.50.
• Approved Development Permit with Variance No. 2004 for 4847 North Island Highway (Comox Valley Dodge).
• Declared 1655 20th Street a nuisance property and authorized staff to charge for municipal services.
• Directed staff to prepare bylaw amendments to permit urban agriculture based on 2017 LUSH Valley survey.
• Approved DCBIA 2021 budget and tax levy request of $60,000.
• Approved 2021 Mile of Flowers Program with staff-only installation.
• Passed resolution requesting federal government declare toxic drug supply crisis a national public health emergency and develop a Pan-Canadian action plan.

Special Council Meeting

This is a special Council meeting with a single substantive item: a motion to adjourn to a closed in-camera meeting. The closed session is authorized under several Community Charter sections covering personal information, labour relations, land acquisition/disposition, law enforcement, solicitor-client privilege, and preliminary municipal service negotiations. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Motion to adjourn to in-camera meeting under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (c), (e), (f), (i), (k)

The council held a regular meeting and voted to hold a special in-camera (closed to the public) meeting immediately after, citing several permitted exceptions under the Community Charter, including personal information, labour relations, land acquisition, law enforcement, legal advice, and preliminary service negotiations. The motion was carried. The regular meeting then adjourned at 5:06 p.m. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved holding a special in-camera meeting on April 1, 2021, citing six Community Charter exceptions.
• Adjourned the regular meeting at 5:06 p.m.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and receive information on several items, including a request to extend temporary emergency shelter operations at 685 Cliffe Avenue and consider a new location at #2-239 Puntledge Road. The committee will also hear a presentation from Tourism Vancouver Island and receive correspondence on the BC Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program, the opioid crisis, and BC Hydro street lighting rates. A closed in-camera meeting is scheduled after the public portion.

• Request to extend Temporary Emergency Shelter License at 685 Cliffe Avenue and consider #2-239 Puntledge Road as future Connect Warming Centre site
• Tourism Vancouver Island presentation on guiding principles and services
• 2020 BC Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program results for Courtenay
• Letters from Prince George on opioid crisis and BC Hydro street lighting rate increase
• 2021-2022 Comox Valley RCMP Annual Performance Plan consultation

Council authorized staff to amend the Licence to Occupy Agreement with the Comox Valley Transition Society to allow an emergency overnight shelter at 685 Cliffe Avenue from April 1 to April 30, 2021, during the COVID-19 provincial state of emergency. The motion carried with Councillor Theos opposed. Council also directed staff to write a thank-you letter to Health Minister Adrian Dix supporting the BC Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program, and agreed to submit community policing priorities to the RCMP for the 2021-2022 plan. Two items from the City of Prince George (opioid crisis and BC Hydro street lighting rate) were postponed to a future meeting.

• Approved amending the Licence to Occupy Agreement to permit an emergency shelter at 685 Cliffe Avenue from April 1-30, 2021, with Councillor Theos opposed.
• Directed staff to write a thank-you letter to Health Minister Adrian Dix for the BC Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program.
• Agreed to submit community policing priorities to the RCMP for the 2021-2022 Annual Performance Plan.
• Postponed receipt of the City of Prince George's letter on the opioid crisis and National Overdose Action Plan to a future meeting.
• Postponed receipt of the City of Prince George's letter opposing BC Hydro's street lighting rate increase to a future meeting.
• Held a special in-camera meeting after the public meeting for labour, land, and service negotiation matters.

Council Meeting

The Courtenay Council meeting on March 15, 2021, includes staff reports on an OCP amendment and zoning amendment for 2700 Mission Road, a zoning amendment to allow a secondary suite at 2129 Blue Jay Place, an airpark lease amendment, sewer funding reallocation, and EV charging station locations. Council will also hear a delegation on a Community Substance Use Strategy and receive correspondence about a regional organics compost project. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2996 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2997 for 2700 Mission Road
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2986 to allow a secondary suite at 2129 Blue Jay Place (rezoning to R-1S)
• Amendment to lease agreement for Lot 2, 100-20th Street (Courtenay Airpark)
• Greenwood Trunk Sewer funding reallocation
• Level 2 Electric Vehicle charging station locations

Council approved an amendment to the lease for Lot 2 at 100-20th Street to temporarily permit AP Aviation to place a portable administrative office on the property, with conditions including insurance and removal by August 31, 2021. Council also directed staff to schedule public hearings for two zoning amendments, reallocated funds for the Greenwood Trunk Sewer project, and approved locations for EV charging stations.

• Approved lease amendment for Lot 2, 100-20th Street to allow AP Aviation portable office (carried)
• Directed staff to schedule public hearing for OCP and zoning amendments at 2700 Mission Road (carried)
• Approved first and second readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2986 for secondary suite at 2129 Blue Jay Place (carried)
• Reallocated $1,000,000 from New Works Reserve and $492,500 from sewer surplus to Greenwood Trunk Sewer project (carried)
• Approved EV charging station locations at 6th Street & England Avenue, Lewis Centre, and City Hall (carried)
• Received correspondence on Regional Organics Compost Project for information (carried)

Council Meeting

This special Council meeting is dedicated to staff reports on the proposed 2021-2025 General Capital Financial Plan and the 2021-2025 General Operating Financial Plan. Council will review and discuss these multi-year financial plans, which outline capital projects and operating expenditures. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are presented for discussion.

• 2021-2025 General Capital Financial Plan report
• 2021-2025 General Operating Financial Plan report

Council received and approved the 2021-2025 General Capital Financial Plan, with an amendment moving $30,000 for McPhee Meadows access and parking design from 2022 to 2021. Council also received and approved the 2021-2025 General Operating Financial Plan, including a 1.86% property tax increase for 2021. Both approvals were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2021-2025 General Capital Financial Plan with amendment to move $30,000 for McPhee Meadows design to 2021 (carried)
• Approved 2021-2025 General Operating Financial Plan with 1.86% property tax increase for 2021 (carried)

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council will hold its regular meeting on March 1, 2021, with items including zoning amendments, a development variance permit, and a resolution on multi-use path safety. The meeting will also feature a delegation about a program to assist homeless veterans. Due to COVID-19, the meeting is held electronically with no in-person public attendance.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3026 to allow a secondary residence at 2011 Cummings Road (first and second reading)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3010 to allow a storefront cannabis retailer at #301 & #302 - 444 Lerwick Road (third reading and final adoption)
• Development Variance Permit No. 2004 for #700 - 444 Lerwick Road
• Resolution to study speed limits and safety signage on multi-use paths, including Airpark/Riverway Trail and McDonald Road/Lerwick Road
• Security Issuing Resolution for Long Term Debenture Loan Authorization Bylaw 2978, 2020 (5th Street Bridge Rehabilitation)

Council approved borrowing $3.4 million for the 5th Street Bridge rehabilitation and directed staff to coat the bridge 'Classic Green'. It also approved a development variance permit for 444 Lerwick Road, advanced a zoning amendment for a secondary residence at 2011 Cummings Road, and set the parcel tax review panel for April 19, 2021. A delegation on homeless veterans was referred for staff consultation.

• Approved $3.4M borrowing for 5th Street Bridge rehabilitation (carried)
• Directed staff to coat 5th Street Bridge 'Classic Green' (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 2004 for 444 Lerwick Road (carried)
• Gave first and second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3026 for 2011 Cummings Road (carried)
• Set parcel tax review panel for April 19, 2021, with virtual participation (carried)
• Referred homeless veterans study request to staff for consultation (carried)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3010 for 444 Lerwick Road (carried, Theos opposed)
• Directed staff to report on speed limits and safety signage for multi-use paths (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a licence amendment for a temporary extreme weather shelter at 685 Cliffe Avenue, options for 17th Street cycling facilities, and a grant application for the 17th Street bike lanes project. Council will also consider two proposed resolutions for the AVICC convention, a delegation on the 6th Street bridge width, and a notice of motion on multi-use path safety. A closed in-camera meeting is scheduled after the public portion.

• Licence to Occupy amendment for temporary extreme weather shelter at 685 Cliffe Avenue (Connect Warming Centre)
• 17th Street Cycling Facilities cross-section options and Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program grant application for bike lanes
• AVICC resolutions: provincial tax sharing with BC municipalities and 'Help Cities Lead' building emissions measures
• Delegation from Comox Valley Cycling Coalition re: 6th Street Multi-Use Active Transportation Bridge width
• Notice of motion on speed limits and safety signage for multi-use paths, including Airpark/Riverway Trail and McDonald Road/Lerwick Road

Council approved Option 1 for the 17th Street cycling facilities, directing staff to design Parking Protected Bike Lanes with Curb Extensions (Option 4) as the short-medium term facility and Curb Protected Cycle Tracks with Parking (Option 5) as the long-term facility. Council also approved submitting a grant application for the 17th Street Bike Lanes Project through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream, committing to associated ineligible costs. Additionally, Council approved an amendment to the Licence to Occupy for the Connect Warming Centre at 685 Cliffe Avenue to permit temporary operation of an extreme weather shelter.

• Approved Licence to Occupy Amendment #3 for Connect Warming Centre at 685 Cliffe Avenue (carried)
• Approved Option 1 for 17th Street cycling facilities: Parking Protected Bike Lanes with Curb Extensions (Option 4) short-medium term, Curb Protected Cycle Tracks with Parking (Option 5) long-term (carried)
• Approved grant application for 17th Street Bike Lanes Project through ICIP - COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream (carried)
• Defeated motion to reconsider 4.8-metre width for 6th Street bridge (5 opposed, 2 in favour)
• Carried motion to reaffirm 4-metre bridge deck width for 6th Street Multi-Use Active Transportation Bridge (carried)
• Approved forwarding AVICC resolution on provincial tax sharing with BC municipalities (carried)
• Approved forwarding AVICC resolution 'Help Cities Lead' on building GHG emissions (carried)
• Approved holding a Special In-Camera meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

This is a special Council meeting with only two agenda items. Council will vote to adjourn into a closed in-camera meeting, citing labour relations and preliminary municipal service negotiations. No public business or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is procedural only.

• Motion to move in camera under Community Charter s.90(1)(c) (labour/employee relations)
• Motion to move in camera under Community Charter s.90(1)(k) (preliminary municipal service negotiations)
• No public agenda items listed; meeting consists solely of the in-camera motion and adjournment

The special council meeting was procedural only. Council approved holding a closed in-camera meeting to discuss labour relations and preliminary municipal service negotiations, then adjourned. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Approved holding an in-camera meeting for labour relations and preliminary service negotiations (carried)
• Adjourned the special meeting at 4:05 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

This is a special Council meeting with only one substantive item: a motion to adjourn into a closed in-camera meeting under section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter, which covers labour relations or other employee relations. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Motion to adjourn to in-camera meeting under Community Charter s. 90(1)(c) (labour relations)

The special council meeting was procedural only. Council voted to hold an in-camera meeting closed to the public under Community Charter section 90(1)(c) for labour or employee relations, then adjourned. No substantive decisions were made.

• Held in-camera meeting for labour relations (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:04 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council is meeting to consider a zoning amendment for a proposed 93-unit hotel at 310 Hunt Road, along with several development permits and a marina lease agreement. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2021 BC Assessment roll and a notice of motion regarding traffic calming in Crown Isle.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2994, 2021 (310 Hunt Road) - rezone from Land Use Contract to Comprehensive Development Thirty One Zone (CD-31) for a 93-unit hotel
• Development Permit with Variances No. 2016 - 4883 Island Highway North and 4886 Topland Road
• Development Permit with Variance No. 2020 - 880 Comox Road
• Lease Agreement for the Courtenay Marina - 100 - 20th Street
• Notice of Motion - Traffic Calming - Crown Isle (speed reader program and possible speed limit reduction)

Council approved a lease agreement with the Courtenay Marina Society, issued two development permits with variances, and gave first and second reading to a zoning amendment for a hotel at 310 Hunt Road. A notice of motion on traffic calming in Crown Isle was withdrawn by Councillor Theos, who plans to present an amended version later.

• Approved lease agreement with Courtenay Marina Society for 100-20th Street (carried)
• Issued Development Permit with Variances No. 2016 for 4883 Island Highway North and 4886 Topland Road (carried)
• Issued Development Permit with Variance No. 2020 for 880 Comox Road (carried)
• Gave first and second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2994 for 310 Hunt Road (carried)
• Withdrew notice of motion on traffic calming in Crown Isle (withdrawn)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive staff reports and correspondence, including the Comox Valley RCMP's 2020 third quarter report, a staff report on COVID-19 Safe Restart Grants for local governments, and a proposal from the Comox Valley Regional District on establishing a regional parks service. The committee will also consider a resolution to extend the Finance Select Committee's reporting deadline to January 31, 2022, and will hold a closed in-camera meeting afterward.

• Comox Valley RCMP 2020 third quarter report presentation
• COVID-19 Safe Restart Grants for Local Governments staff report
• CVRD Regional Parks Service proposal for information
• Resolution to amend Finance Select Committee reporting timeline to January 31, 2022
• In-camera meeting for labour, law enforcement, legal, and municipal service negotiations

The Committee of the Whole received the RCMP year-end report and directed staff to incorporate the proposed use of COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant funds into the financial plan, including repaying $725,000 to the gaming fund. Council also requested a staff report on the implications of a regional parks service and amended the Finance Select Committee's reporting deadline to January 31, 2022. A special in-camera meeting was scheduled for later that day.

• Received RCMP 2020 year-end report for information
• Directed staff to incorporate COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant use into 2020 year-end and 2021-2025 Financial Plan
• Directed staff to repay $725,000 to gaming fund from Safe Restart Grant
• Requested staff report on implications of regional parks service
• Amended Finance Select Committee reporting deadline to January 31, 2022
• Held special in-camera meeting at conclusion of public meeting

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council is meeting to hear delegations, consider funding requests, and vote on several rezoning and Official Community Plan amendment bylaws. The agenda includes a request from LUSH Valley Food Action Society for funding to restart the Good Food Box program for vulnerable citizens, and a presentation from the Comox Valley Cycling Coalition about a 6th Street multi-use bridge. Council will also hold a closed in-camera meeting afterward on labour, law enforcement, and legal advice matters.

• LUSH Valley Food Action Society funding request for Good Food Box program restart
• Comox Valley Cycling Coalition presentation on 6th Street multi-use active transportation bridge
• Third reading and final adoption of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3014 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3005 for 1375 Piercy Avenue (Multi-Residential / CD-29)
• Third reading and final adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2998 for 2466 Walbran Place (R-1B to R-1S, secondary suite)
• Third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3009 for 1550 Willemar Avenue (R-2 to R-1E, compact infill)

Council gave third reading and final adoption to Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3014 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3005 for 1375 Piercy Avenue, and final adoption to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2998 for 2466 Walbran Place. Third reading was also given to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3009 for 1550 Willemar Avenue. The meeting was held via video conference due to COVID-19, and a special in-camera meeting was scheduled for later that day.

• Adopted minutes of January 11, 2021 Regular Council meeting
• Received AVICC 2021 Virtual AGM correspondence for information
• Held in-camera meeting for labour, law enforcement, and solicitor-client privilege matters
• Gave third reading to OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3014 (1375 Piercy Avenue)
• Gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3005 (1375 Piercy Avenue)
• Gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2998 (2466 Walbran Place)
• Gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3009 (1550 Willemar Avenue)
• Finally adopted OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3014 and Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 3005 and No. 2998

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council meets to consider several zoning amendments, including an updated proposal for a storefront cannabis retailer at 444 Lerwick Road, and third reading of rezoning bylaws for 2355 Mansfield Drive, 4070 Fraser Road, and home occupation regulations. Council will also discuss creating a Comox Valley Regional Emergency Operations Centre Policy Group for COVID-19 response and a resolution to focus strategic planning on equity and inclusion. A closed in-camera meeting is scheduled after the regular meeting for labour, land, legal, and service negotiation matters.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3010 - updated proposal for storefront cannabis retailer at 444 Lerwick Road
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2977 - rezone 2355 Mansfield Drive from C-2 to CD-28
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2989 - rezone 4070 Fraser Road from RU-8 to CD-21 and PA-2 for 12-lot subdivision and parkland
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3024 - home occupation regulations (third reading and final adoption)
• Resolution to appoint Mayor/Chair to Comox Valley Regional EOC Policy Group for COVID-19 response