Courtenay public meetings in 2022

Public Hearing

This is a public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3072, 2022, which would rezone 1540 Willemar Avenue from Residential Two (R-2) to Residential One E (R-1E) to permit subdivision into four lots. The public can comment in person, by written submission, or via Zoom until 12:15 pm on December 12, 2022.

• Rezoning of 1540 Willemar Avenue from R-2 to R-1E
• Subdivision to create three new compact lots while keeping existing home
• Amendment to accessory building size limit to allow existing structure
• Public hearing held hybrid in-person and online

Council held a public hearing regarding Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3072 for 1540 Willemar Avenue. The proposal seeks to rezone the property from Residential Two Zone (R-2) to Residential One E Zone (R-1E) to allow for subdivision and the retention of an existing accessory building. No written submissions were received.

• Held public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3072 (1540 Willemar Avenue)

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council meets to hear delegations, consider staff reports, and vote on several motions and bylaws. Key items include a request to exempt DCCs for the Wachiay Affordable Housing Project, two resolutions on overdose prevention services and a substance use strategy, and a notice of motion for school safety improvements. Council will also consider lease renewals, development variance permits, and a property tax installment payment plan bylaw.

• Request for exemption of DCCs for Wachiay Affordable Housing Project
• Resolution to request Island Health establish temporary Overdose Prevention Site with inhalation services
• Motion to provide $18,000 from Budget 2023/2024 for Phase 3 of Comox Valley Substance Use Strategy
• Development Variance Permit No. 2203 (2840 Cliffe Avenue) and No. 2204 (1799 Cliffe Avenue)
• Property Tax Installment Payment Plan Bylaw No. 3085, 2022 (first, second, third reading)

Council resolved to request that Island Health immediately provide a temporary Overdose Prevention Site with inhalation services in the Comox Valley. The meeting also included the approval of several lease renewals and a property tax installment bylaw.

• Approved request for Island Health to provide a temporary Overdose Prevention Site with inhalation services
• Approved Property Tax Installment Payment Plan Bylaw No. 3085, 2022
• Approved 5-year lease with LET Investments for 17th Street Parking Lot
• Approved 5-year lease for Comox Valley RCMP at 721B Grant Avenue
• Approved lease up to one year for Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce at 2040 Cliffe Avenue
• Approved 100% City paid dental and extended health premiums for Elected Officials
• Denied Development Variance Permits No. 2203 (2840 Cliffe Ave) and No. 2204 (1799 Cliffe Ave)
• Approved joint grant application for 2023 FireSmart Community Funding

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council is meeting to receive reports and presentations, including the RCMP quarterly statistics, a substance use strategy update, and infrastructure requests from the Arden Green Team. Council will also consider zoning amendment bylaws for properties on Willemar Ave and Piercy Ave, and proposed amendments to the Council Procedure Bylaw.

• RCMP Quarterly Statistics Report for July 1 to September 30, 2022
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3072 (1540 Willemar Ave) for first and second readings
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3054 (1077 Piercy Ave) for third reading
• Development Permit with Variance No. 2202 at 320 1st Street
• Heritage Clock Refurbishment, 2023 Budget Re-Allocation

Council approved several amendments to the Council Procedure Bylaw, including the adoption of hybrid meetings. The 2023 Council Meeting Calendar was approved, and a development permit with variance for 320 1st Street was issued.

• Approved amendments to Council Procedure Bylaw No. 2730, 2013
• Issued Development Permit with Variance No. 2202 for 320 1st Street
• Approved $14,826 from gaming grant funds for old City Hall clock installation
• Approved 2023 Council Meeting Calendar
• Approved First and Second Readings of Zoning Bylaw No. 3072 (1540 Willemar Ave)
• Supported John Howard Society of North Island as Lead organization for Comox Valley situation table
• Appointed council members to various regional boards and commissions
• Scheduled public hearing for Zoning Bylaw No. 3072 for December 12 at 3:15 pm

Public Hearing

This is a public hearing for Bylaw 3054, a rezoning application. The City of Courtenay Council will hear comments from the public before deciding on the bylaw. The agenda includes only this one bylaw item and procedural steps.

• Bylaw 3054 rezoning application
• Public hearing held in hybrid format (in-person and online)
• Written submissions due by 12:15 pm on November 21, 2022

Council held a public hearing regarding Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3054 to rezone 1077 Piercy Avenue for a 24-unit multi-residential development. No decision was made during this meeting, as the hearing was used to gather public submissions.

• Held public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3054 (1077 Piercy Avenue)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special Council meeting that was called to order and then immediately moved into a closed (in camera) session under the Community Charter to discuss personal information about an individual being considered for a municipal position. No public business was conducted. The meeting adjourned after the closed session.

• Closed meeting under Community Charter s. 90(1)(a) regarding personal information about a candidate for a municipal position

Council held a special meeting and voted to close the session to the public to discuss personal information regarding a municipal position. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to close meeting to the public for personnel discussions

Council Meeting

This is the inaugural meeting of Courtenay's new council following the 2022 election. Council members will be sworn in, Mayor Bob Wells will give an inaugural address, and staff will report on election results, signing authority amendments, and the acting mayor schedule. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from October 3, 2022, and a closing address by the Comox Valley Poet Laureate.

• Oaths of office for Mayor Bob Wells and six councillors
• Staff report on 2022 election results
• Staff report on signing authority amendments
• Staff report on acting mayor schedule
• Adoption of council and public hearing minutes from October 3, 2022

The inaugural council meeting focused on administrative transitions following the 2022 election. Council administered oaths of office to the Mayor and Councillors, updated financial signing authorities, and established a rotating acting mayor schedule through 2026.

• Administered Oaths of Office for Mayor Bob Wells and six Councillors
• Approved October 3, 2022, Regular Council Minutes
• Approved October 3, 2022, Public Hearing Minutes
• Received the 2022 Election Results report
• Appointed eight individuals as signing authority for banking, investment and financial transactions
• Adopted the Acting Mayor schedule for 2022 through 2026

Council Meeting

The Courtenay Council meeting on October 3, 2022, includes staff reports on a development permit with variance for 320 1st Street, the 2023 MRDT Tactical Plan, and the audit service plan. Council will also consider several bylaws, including zoning amendments for 1077 Piercy Avenue, 440 13th Street, and 1255 McPhee Avenue, and adopt nuisance, solid waste, and fee bylaws. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and council reports.

• Development Permit with Variance No. 2202 for 320 1st Street
• 2023 MRDT Tactical Plan
• Audit Service Plan for year ending December 31, 2022
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3054 for 1077 Piercy Avenue (first and second readings)
• Adoption of nuisance, solid waste, and fee bylaws (Nos. 3079-3081, 3083-3084)

Council approved several bylaws and plans, including the 2023 Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) Tactical Plan, the 2022 Audit Service Plan, and multiple zoning amendments. It also adopted five nuisance and solid waste bylaws, and gave first and second reading to a zoning amendment for 1077 Piercy Avenue. The October 17 regular meeting was cancelled.

• Approved 2023 MRDT Tactical Plan as prepared by Experience Comox Valley (4VI)
• Approved 2022 Audit Service Plan by MNP LLP
• Gave first and second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3054 (1077 Piercy Avenue), directing a public hearing
• Gave third reading and final adoption to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3058 (440 13th Street)
• Gave third reading and final adoption to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3066 (1255 McPhee Avenue)
• Adopted Prevention of Public Nuisances Amendment Bylaw No. 3079 (opposed: Theos)
• Adopted Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 3080
• Adopted Nuisance Abatement and Cost Recovery Bylaw No. 3081, Solid Waste Bylaw No. 3083, and Solid Waste Fees Bylaw No. 3084

Public Hearing

Courtenay Council is holding a public hearing to hear comments on two proposed zoning amendments. One would rezone 440 13th Street to allow a carriage house; the other would permit a food bank at 1255 McPhee Avenue. The hearing is for public input only; no decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3058, 2022: rezone 440 13th Street from R-2A to R-1E to allow a carriage house
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3066, 2022: site-specific text amendment to Industrial Two (I-2) zone to permit a food bank at 1255 McPhee Avenue
• Public hearing held pursuant to s. 464 of the Local Government Act
• Written submissions must be received at least 3 hours before the hearing
• Hearing held in hybrid format at CVRD Civic Room, 770 Harmston Ave, Courtenay

The City of Courtenay held a public hearing on October 3, 2022, for two zoning amendment bylaws. Bylaw No. 3058 proposes rezoning 440 13th Street to allow a carriage house; five written submissions were received but no speakers appeared. Bylaw No. 3066 proposes a text amendment for 1255 McPhee Avenue to permit a food bank relocation; no written submissions or speakers were received. The hearing was adjourned at 3:36 pm with no decisions made—only public input was heard.

• No decisions were made; the public hearing was for input only.
• Bylaw No. 3058 (440 13th Street, carriage house): five written submissions received, no speakers.
• Bylaw No. 3066 (1255 McPhee Avenue, food bank): no written submissions or speakers.

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several bylaw amendments including nuisance regulations for wood smoke and updates to solid waste fees. Additionally, the agenda includes a zoning amendment for 1790 15th St and various tax exemption bylaws.

• Nuisance Bylaw amendments to regulate excessive wood smoke
• Solid Waste Amendment Bylaw No. 3083
• Solid Waste Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3084
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3051 (1790 15th St)
• Tax Exemption 2023 Bylaw No. 3076 and Bylaw No. 3077

Council approved a Licence of Use Agreement granting the Comox Valley Regional District access to City ducts and conduits for fibre-optic cable installation. A new License to Occupy and Management and Operating Grant Fee for Service Agreement with the Courtenay and District Historical Society for the museum property was also approved. Council supported a structural liquor-licence change for Crown Isle Golf Club, subject to removal of unpermitted structures. Three nuisance-related bylaws regulating excessive wood smoke received first, second, and third readings.

• Approved Licence of Use Agreement with CVRD for fibre-optic cable access to City ducts and conduits.
• Approved License to Occupy and Management and Operating Grant Fee for Service Agreement with Courtenay and District Historical Society for museum property.
• Approved recommendation to LCRB for Crown Isle Golf Club liquor-licence structural change, conditional on removing unpermitted canopies and obtaining occupancy permits.
• Approved modified service-level schedule for downtown core maintenance.
• Waived fees for upper Filberg Centre Conference Hall and Kitchen for Earl Naswell Community Christmas Dinner on Dec 23-25; referred annual use to budget process.
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Prevention of Public Nuisances Amendment Bylaw No. 3079, 2022 (excessive wood smoke).
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 3080, 2022 and Nuisance Abatement and Cost Recovery Amendment Bylaw No. 3081, 2022.
• Gave third reading and adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3051, 2022 (1790 15th St).

Council Meeting

The Courtenay City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including traffic safety concerns from 3rd Street residents, a final concept plan for McPhee Meadows Nature Park, and multiple zoning amendment bylaws. The council will also consider permissive tax exemptions for 2023 and other administrative matters.

• Traffic safety delegation from residents of 500 block of 3rd Street
• McPhee Meadows Nature Park final concept plan
• Development Variance Permit No. 2106 for 841 Cliffe Avenue
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3058 for a carriage house at 440 13th Street
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3066 for a food bank at 1255 McPhee Avenue

Council approved the final concept plan for McPhee Meadows Nature Park (Option 1) and directed staff to proceed with detailed design within the 2022 capital budget, with a $3.35M construction estimate for 2024 subject to grant funding. Council also approved transferring city-owned land at 2140 Lake Trail Road to Habitat for Humanity for $1 to maximize affordable housing units, using the Affordable Housing Reserve for related costs. Other actions included issuing a development variance permit for 841 Cliffe Avenue, advancing zoning amendments for a carriage house at 440 13th Street and a property at 1255 McPhee Ave, and giving three readings to permissive tax exemption bylaws for 2023.

• Approved McPhee Meadows Nature Park final concept plan (Option 1) and directed detailed design (carried)
• Approved transfer of 2140 Lake Trail Road to Habitat for Humanity for $1 for affordable housing (carried)
• Issued Development Variance Permit No. 2106 for 841 Cliffe Avenue (carried)
• Directed staff to publish notice on liquor licence structural change at Crown Isle Golf Club (carried)
• Rescinded Ian Buck as Deputy Approving Officer, appointed Geoff Garbutt (carried)
• Approved Investment Policy 1860.00.01-CP (carried)
• Reaffirmed discontinuation of solid waste services for multi-residential and ICI customers (carried, Morin opposed)
• Gave first and second readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaws 3058 (440 13th St) and 3066 (1255 McPhee Ave) (both carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting was called to order and immediately moved into a closed (in camera) session under several sections of the Community Charter. The closed session covered personal information about a municipal position, land acquisition or disposition, law enforcement, litigation, and solicitor-client advice. The meeting adjourned shortly after the closed session ended, with no public decisions or discussions.

• Closed meeting authorized under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (e), (f), (g), and (i)
• Motion to close meeting moved by Hillian, seconded by Cole-Hamilton
• Meeting held at CVRD Civic Room, 770 Harmston Ave, Courtenay

The special council meeting was called to order, then council voted unanimously to close the meeting to the public under several sections of the Community Charter for discussions about personal information, land, law enforcement, litigation, and solicitor-client privilege. The meeting adjourned at 2:52 pm with no public decisions made.

• Approved motion to close meeting to the public (carried)

Public Hearing

This is a public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3051, 2022, which proposes to rezone 1790 15th Street from Residential Two (R-2) to Comprehensive Development Zone Thirty Five (CD-35) to allow construction of two duplexes (four units total). The bylaw has received first and second reading but not third reading or adoption. Council will hear comments from those who believe their property interests may be affected.

• Rezoning of 1790 15th Street from R-2 to CD-35
• Proposed building strata with two duplexes (four units)
• Public hearing under s. 464 of the Local Government Act
• Written submissions due three hours before hearing start

Council held a public hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3051, which would rezone 1790 15th Street from Residential Two (R-2) to Comprehensive Development Zone Thirty Five (CD-35) to permit a building strata with two duplexes (four units total). One written submission was received. No speakers came forward, and the hearing was adjourned at 3:23 pm. No decision was made at this hearing; the bylaw remains for future council consideration.

• Public hearing held for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3051 (1790 15th Street) — no decision made, hearing adjourned
• One written submission received regarding the bylaw
• No speakers came forward during the hearing

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including solid waste collection changes, adoption of zoning and OCP bylaws, and reports on RCMP statistics and air quality. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and labour matters. Key decisions include adopting five bylaws and considering a resolution about solid waste service impacts on MU-4 zones.

• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3044 for 1915 Cumberland Road subdivision
• Adoption of OCP Bylaw No. 3070 and Zoning Amendment Bylaws 3071 (secondary suites), 3074 (bike parking), 3075 (DPA and TUP)
• First and second readings for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3051 and OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3059 for 1790 15th Street
• Resolution to report on impact of discontinuing solid waste collection for MU-4 zones
• Solid Waste Service automated curbside collection contract award and interim organics collection service

Council adopted the new Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3070, along with several zoning amendment bylaws, and approved a policy to expand the Freedom of the City Award to organizations. Council also directed staff to review bylaws and develop a strategy to mitigate wood smoke, and to report on the impact of discontinuing solid waste collection in MU-4 zones. A corporate officer was appointed from the in camera session.

• Adopted Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3070, 2022
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 3044, 3071, 3074, 3075, 2022
• Approved Freedom of the City Award Policy #0290.00.01-CP, amended to include organizations
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 2205 at 1526 Trumpeter Crescent
• Directed staff to provide notice and consider DVP No. 2106 at 841 Cliffe Avenue on Aug 29
• Directed staff to review bylaws and develop wood smoke mitigation strategy
• Directed staff to report on impact of solid waste collection discontinuation on MU-4 zones
• Appointed Adriana Proton as Corporate Officer

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council meets to consider several staff reports and resolutions, including expanding the LEAP accessibility program to adults, adopting a regional parks bylaw, a lease extension for 685 Cliffe Avenue, a development variance permit, and a grant application. Council will also vote on three resolutions: condemning hate, pursuing anti-racist city goals, and changing the July 25 meeting time. A bylaw amending development cost charges is up for adoption.

• Expansion of LEAP accessibility program to adults
• Adoption of CVRD Bylaw No. 719 – Regional Parks Service
• Proposed amendment and renewal for 685 Cliffe Avenue lease
• Development Variance Permit No. 2205 – 1526 Trumpeter Crescent
• Adoption of Development Cost Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3068, 2022

Council approved expanding the Leisure for Everyone Accessibility Program (LEAP) to include ages 19 and over for 2023, in partnership with neighboring municipalities. They also approved a one-year lease extension and amendment for the Comox Valley Transition Society at 685 Cliffe Avenue, increasing rent to $2,000/month. Council passed resolutions condemning discrimination and committing to anti-racist training, and referred the goal of becoming an Anti-Racist City to the 2023 strategic planning process. Additionally, they consented to CVRD bylaws for regional parks and economic development, and adopted the Development Cost Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3068.

• Approved LEAP pilot program expansion to ages 19+ for 2023 (carried)
• Approved one-year lease extension for Comox Valley Transition Society at 685 Cliffe Avenue, rent increased to $2,000/month (carried)
• Consented to CVRD Bylaw No. 719 (Regional Parks and Trails Service Establishment) (carried)
• Consented to CVRD Bylaw No. 725 (Economic Development Service Conversion Amendment) (carried)
• Adopted Development Cost Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3068 (carried)
• Passed resolution condemning discrimination and hate, directing staff to report on safe spaces (carried)
• Passed resolution to pursue Anti-Racist City goal in 2023 strategic planning, include anti-racist training in 2022 Council Orientation (carried)
• Changed July 25 Council meeting time to 2:30 pm for in camera portion (carried)

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council is meeting to consider several significant items, including final adoption of a recreation fees framework, approval in principle of the 2023/2024 RCMP municipal policing contract, and third reading of four zoning bylaws covering secondary suites, bike parking, and development permit areas. Council will also discuss two notices of motion from Councillor Morin regarding anti-discrimination and anti-racism initiatives, and an update on supportive and affordable housing.

• 2023/2024 RCMP Municipal Policing Contract: approval in principle
• Third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 3071 (secondary suites), 3074 (bike parking), and 3075 (DPA guidelines and Temporary Use Permits)
• Adoption of Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 3064 for 801 Ryan Road
• Final adoption of Recreation Fees and Charges Framework
• McPhee Meadows UBCM grant application for Canadian Community Building Fund

Council approved an expenditure cap of $7,706,167 for the 2023/24 RCMP Municipal Policing Contract, with Courtenay responsible for 90% ($6,981,188). They also gave third reading to the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3070 and several zoning amendments, and adopted the Housing Agreement Bylaw for 801 Ryan Road. Additionally, Council approved a recreation fees framework, a grant application for McPhee Meadows Park, and directed staff to develop policies on public engagement and delegation of minor variances.

• Approved $7,706,167 expenditure cap for 2023/24 RCMP policing contract (carried)
• Gave third reading to Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3070 (carried)
• Gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 3071, 3074, 3075 (carried)
• Adopted Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 3064 for 801 Ryan Road (carried)
• Approved Recreation Fees and Charges Framework (carried)
• Approved grant application for McPhee Meadows Park improvements (carried)
• Approved non-smoking signs in parks and trails, with $25,000 budget reallocation (carried)
• Approved 2021 Annual Report (carried)

Public Hearing

Courtenay Council is holding a public hearing to receive input on a new Official Community Plan (Bylaw 3070) and three zoning amendments (Bylaws 3071, 3074, 3075). These bylaws have received first and second reading but are not yet adopted. The hearing is for anyone who believes their property may be affected.

• Bylaw 3070: Repeal and replace Official Community Plan Bylaw 2387
• Bylaw 3071: Allow secondary suites in many residential and agricultural zones; remove 90m2 size limit and room limit; reduce parking to one space for cul-de-sac properties
• Bylaw 3074: Set bike parking standards for multi-residential dwellings; reduce vehicle parking from 1.5 to 1.2 spaces per unit
• Bylaw 3075: Move Temporary Use Permit designations and Development Permit Area Guidelines from OCP into Zoning Bylaw

Council held a public hearing on four bylaws: the new Official Community Plan (Bylaw 3070), secondary suites (Bylaw 3071), bike parking standards (Bylaw 3074), and temporary use permits (Bylaw 3075). No votes or decisions were taken; the hearing was for public input only. The hearing closed after receiving oral and written submissions, and the bylaws will be considered at a future council meeting.

• Public hearing for OCP Bylaw 3070 closed after receiving 30 written submissions and 764 survey responses
• Public hearing for secondary suites Bylaw 3071 closed after receiving 5 written submissions
• Public hearing for bike parking Bylaw 3074 closed after receiving 2 written submissions
• Public hearing for temporary use permits Bylaw 3075 closed with no written submissions

Council Meeting

Council directed staff to prepare four meeting requests for the Union of BC Municipalities, covering supportive housing, the 6th Street bridge, the 1st Street lift station, and traffic congestion. It also approved a development permit with variances for 348 14th St, consented to a CVRD sewage bylaw amendment, and gave readings to a housing agreement bylaw for 801 Ryan Road.

• Approved four UBCM meeting requests (carried)
• Approved Development Permit with Variances No. 2130 for 348 14th St (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Statement of Financial Information (carried)
• Consented to CVRD Bylaw No. 716 amendment (carried)
• Directed staff to explore displaying Community Stitch Project quilts (carried)
• Directed staff to report on homelessness and safety at Standard Park (carried)
• Approved $10,000 payment to LUSH Valley Food Action Society (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 3064 for 801 Ryan Road (carried)

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, including the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3070 and zoning amendments for secondary suites, bike parking, and development guidelines. They will also vote on adopting a housing agreement for 3040 Kilpatrick, a zoning amendment for the same property, and a council remuneration bylaw. The agenda includes a delegation from the K'ómoks First Nation on treaty negotiations, an update from the Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Area, and staff reports on a lease assignment for the Park Cafe and two development variance permits. Council will also discuss a request for $30,000 from LUSH Valley and a letter to the federal justice minister regarding sex trafficking prevention.

• First and second readings of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3070
• First and second readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaws 3071 (secondary suites), 3074 (bike parking), 3075 (DPA and TUP guidelines)
• Adoption of Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 3065 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3030 for 3040 Kilpatrick
• Adoption of Council Remuneration Bylaw No. 3069
• Lease assignment for 102-A 20th Street Marina Building (Park Cafe)

Council gave first and second readings to the new Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3070 and three zoning amendment bylaws, scheduling public hearings. It also adopted several bylaws, including a housing agreement and zoning amendment for 3040 Kilpatrick, and a council remuneration bylaw, all opposed by Councillor Theos. Council approved a lease assignment for the Park Cafe, supported a bid for the 55+ BC Games, and deferred two items to the next meeting.

• Gave first and second readings to OCP Bylaw 3070 and zoning bylaws 3071, 3074, 3075
• Adopted Housing Agreement Bylaw 3065 for 3040 Kilpatrick (opposed: Theos)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw 3030 for 3040 Kilpatrick (opposed: Theos)
• Adopted Council Remuneration Bylaw 3069 (opposed: Theos)
• Approved lease assignment for 102-A 20th Street Marina Building (Park Cafe)
• Supported joint bid for 2024-2026 BC 55+ Games with in-kind support up to $55,000
• Approved 2021 MRDT Annual Performance and Financial Reports
• Deferred Be Amazing Campaign and Lush Valley items to June 13 meeting

Public Hearing

This is a public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3044, 2022, which would rezone 1915 Cumberland Road from Residential One A (R-1A) to Residential One E (R-1E) to allow a planned 21-lot subdivision. The bylaw has received first and second reading but not third reading or adoption. Council will hear comments from people who believe their property interests may be affected.

• Rezoning of 1915 Cumberland Rd from R-1A to R-1E
• Planned 21-lot subdivision
• Public hearing per s. 464 of Local Government Act
• Written submissions due by 2 pm May 9, 2022

The public hearing was held for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3044, which proposes to rezone 1915 Cumberland Road from R-1A to R-1E to allow a 21-lot subdivision. One speaker raised traffic concerns and suggested traffic-calming measures; the applicant expressed openness to such measures. Two written submissions were received. No decision was made at the hearing; it was adjourned after no further speakers.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 3044 held and closed (no vote recorded)

Council Meeting

Council directed staff to prepare election bylaws for mail ballot voting, signage regulation, and bilingual candidate names, and appointed election officials with set pay rates. It approved amendments to the Development Cost Charge bylaw to allow credits for secondary suites and building removals, and gave three readings to the amendment. Council also approved applying for grant funding for the 6th Street Active Transportation Bridge, deferred re-installing flexible delineators on Veterans Memorial Parkway, and approved additional downtown street lights. Several bylaws received readings or adoption, including an affordable housing agreement, council remuneration, zoning amendment, and tax rates.

• Approved election bylaw prep and appointed election officials (carried)
• Approved DCC Bylaw 3068 amendments for secondary suite credits and building removal credits (carried)
• Approved grant application for 6th Street Active Transportation Bridge (carried)
• Deferred re-installing flexible delineators on Veterans Memorial Parkway until after Cycling Network Plan update (carried)
• Approved request to BC Hydro for 8 additional downtown street lights and continued night patrols (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Affordable Housing Agreement Bylaw 3065 for 3040 Kilpatrick (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Council Remuneration Bylaw 3069 (carried)
• Adopted Tax Rates Bylaw 3061 (carried)

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council is meeting to consider final adoption of the 2022-2026 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw and first readings of the 2022 Tax Rates Bylaw. They will also review the 2021 audited financial statements, the annual Development Cost Charges report, an RCMP quarterly report, and a council remuneration review. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and committee updates.

• Final adoption of Bylaw No. 3060, 2022-2026 Consolidated Financial Plan
• First, second, and third readings of Bylaw No. 3061, 2022 Tax Rates
• 2021 Audited Financial Statements report
• 2021 Annual Development Cost Charges (DCC) Report
• Council Remuneration Review

Council approved the 2022-2026 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3060, adopted the 2021 audited financial statements, and approved the 2021 Development Cost Charges Reserve Fund report. Council also approved a council remuneration increase (Mayor to $83,000, Councillors to $33,200) with one opposed, and directed staff to write to community agencies about potential Situation Tables. The meeting was otherwise routine, including receiving the RCMP quarterly report and giving first, second, and third reading to the 2022 Tax Rates Bylaw.

• Adopted 2022-2026 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3060
• Approved 2021 Audited Financial Statements
• Approved 2021 Annual Development Cost Charges Reserve Fund Report
• Approved council remuneration increase: Mayor $83,000, Councillors $33,200 (opposed: Theos)
• Directed staff to write to community agencies about Situation Tables
• Received RCMP Quarterly Report
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Tax Rates Bylaw No. 3061

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council is meeting to set 2022 tax rates, give final approval to the 2022/23 RCMP municipal policing contract, and consider first readings of a zoning amendment for 1915 Cumberland Road and the 2022-2026 Consolidated Financial Plan bylaw. The agenda also includes a delegation on Situation Tables, appointment of a Chief Financial Officer, and several informational reports.

• 2022 Tax Rates report
• 2022/23 RCMP Municipal Policing Contract Expenditure Cap: Final Approval
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3044 - 1915 Cumberland Road (1st and 2nd readings)
• 2022-2026 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw 3060 (1st, 2nd, 3rd readings)
• Request for Funding - Kus-kus-sum Site Design

Council approved the 2022 residential tax rate and commercial multiplier, and gave final approval to the RCMP policing contract expenditure cap. It also appointed Adam Langenmaier as CFO, approved a $10,000 grant for Kus-kus-sum site design, and gave readings to several bylaws.

• Approved residential tax rate 2.4019 and commercial multiplier 4.20 (carried)
• Approved 2022/23 RCMP policing contract cap of $7,387,099, with Courtenay's share $6,694,027 (carried)
• Appointed Adam Langenmaier as Chief Financial Officer (carried)
• Approved $10,000 grant to Comox Valley Project Watershed Society for Kus-kus-sum design (carried)
• Approved 2022 Mile of Flowers Program volunteer plant-in (carried)
• Directed staff to apply for UBCM Asset Management Planning Grant (carried)
• Gave first and second readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3044 for 1915 Cumberland Road (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to 2022-2026 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3060 (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special Council meeting with a single substantive item: a resolution to close the meeting to the public under several Community Charter sections. The closed session will cover labour relations, municipal property security, solicitor-client advice, preliminary service negotiations, and other matters allowed by law. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• In camera resolution citing Community Charter sections 90(1)(c), (d), (i), (k), and (m)

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council is meeting to receive staff reports and presentations, including a proposed regional parks and greenways service, the Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association's 2022 budget and tax levy request, a grant request from the K'ómoks Guardian Watchman Program, a grant application for the 6th Street Active Transportation Bridge, and an environmental assessment for Malcolm Morrison Sr. Park. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion or information.

• Proposed Regional Parks and Greenways Service presentation by Mark Harrison, Comox Valley Regional District
• Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association 2022 Budget and Tax Levy Request
• Grant Request - K'ómoks Guardian Watchman Program
• 6th Street Active Transportation Bridge - Grant Application
• Malcolm Morrison Sr. Park - Environmental Assessment

Council Meeting

Council will consider the 2022-2026 Consolidated Financial Plan, a development permit with variances for 1810 Riverside Lane, and final adoption of an affordable housing agreement bylaw for 1600 Riverside Lane. They will also receive updates on water and sanitary sewer master plans and discuss a request to restart the Memorial Bench Program. The meeting includes a closed session for legal and preliminary municipal service negotiations.

• 2022-2026 Consolidated Financial Plan review
• Development Permit with Variances No. 2101 for 1810 Riverside Lane
• Final adoption of Bylaw 3062 Affordable Housing Agreement (1600 Riverside Lane)
• Water and Sanitary Sewer Master Plans update
• Request to restart Memorial Bench Program

Council approved the 2022-2026 Consolidated Financial Plan (Option 1) and directed staff to publish it for public feedback from March 15-31. They also approved the draft Water Master Plan and Sanitary Sewer Master Plan (Option 1). A development variance permit for 1810 Riverside Lane was approved, and a housing agreement bylaw for 1600 Riverside was adopted. Council also directed staff to report on a memorial bench program and on noise bylaw options.

• Approved 2022-2026 Consolidated Financial Plan (Option 1) and directed publication for public feedback (carried)
• Approved draft Water Master Plan and Sanitary Sewer Master Plan (Option 1) (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 2101 for 1810 Riverside Lane (carried)
• Adopted Housing Agreement (1600 Riverside) Bylaw No. 3062, 2022 (carried)
• Directed staff to report on memorial bench program options (carried)
• Directed staff to report on noise bylaw options (carried)

Council Meeting

Council is meeting to consider the proposed General Fund Financial Plan for 2022-2026, along with several development permits and variances. They will also hear a delegation about noise concerns from early morning street sweepers and leaf blowers. The meeting includes requests for letters of support from community organizations and a resolution to close the meeting to the public for legal matters.

• Proposed General Fund Financial Plan 2022-2026 with capital expenditures and debt servicing schedules
• Development Variance Permit No. 2105 for multiple lots on Mission Rd and Klanawa Cres
• Form and Character Development Permit with variances for 1810 Riverside Lane
• Bylaw No. 3062 for Affordable Housing Agreement at 1600 Riverside Lane
• Delegation on noise bylaw concerns regarding street sweepers and leaf blowers

Council approved the 2022-2026 General Fund Financial Plan, including a 4.96% property tax increase for 2022. They also approved a pilot program for 24-hour access to the downtown public washroom, a development variance permit for properties on Mission Rd and Klanawa Cres, and directed staff to monitor the Willemar Ave culvert. Several letters of support were approved, and a bylaw for an affordable housing agreement received first, second, and third readings.

• Approved 2022-2026 General Fund Financial Plan with 4.96% property tax increase (carried)
• Approved pilot program for 24-hour downtown public washroom access until Dec 31, 2022 (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 2105 for properties on Mission Rd and Klanawa Cres (carried)
• Directed staff to provide public notice for Development Permit with Variances No. 2101 at 1810 Riverside Lane (carried)
• Approved Option 1 for Willemar Ave culvert monitoring, keeping road open (carried)
• Approved letter of support for BC Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program (carried)
• Approved letter of support for Rent Bank initiative (carried)
• Approved letter of support for School District 71 childcare spaces (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider renaming Civic Plaza to commemorate Randy Wiwchar, along with several staff reports including a development variance permit, a grant for the 1st Street Lift Station, an options analysis for the Anderton Dike, and a sewer extension. Council will also vote on a motion to support Private Members Bill C-216 regarding drug policy. The meeting includes adoption of minutes and an in-camera session.

• Civic Plaza renaming to commemorate Randy Wiwchar
• Development Variance Permit No. 2105 for 3168, 3330 Mission Rd and 3231, 3289, 3311, 3328 Klanawa Cres.
• 1st Street Lift Station Grant
• Anderton Dike Options Analysis
• Motion to support Private Members Bill C-216 on drug policy

Council approved renaming Civic Plaza to Randy Wiwchar Plaza in honor of the late community member and city employee. They also approved applying for a grant for the 1st Street Lift Station project, committing $705,000 in city funds, and directed staff to proceed with an options analysis for the Anderton Dike. A development variance permit for properties on Mission Road and Klanawa Crescent was deferred for public notice and a decision at the next meeting.

• Approved renaming Civic Plaza to Randy Wiwchar Plaza (carried)
• Approved grant application for 1st Street Lift Station, committing $705,000 (carried)
• Approved options analysis for Anderton Dike structural deficiencies (carried)
• Approved sending letter of support for CVRD South Sewer Extension grant (carried)
• Deferred decision on Development Variance Permit No. 2105 to Feb 28 (carried)
• Approved writing to federal ministers supporting Bill C-216 on drug policy (carried)
• Closed meeting to public for in-camera negotiations (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider a resolution to support the Comox Valley Regional District's application for a Stream Two Poverty Reduction grant, with the CVCHN leading implementation. The meeting also includes a delegation from the Comox Valley Food Policy Council, a staff report on the 2022 Parcel Tax Review Panel, and reports from the fire department and council members. Several items, including appointments made in camera, will be reported out.

• Resolution to support CVRD Stream Two Poverty Reduction grant application
• Delegation from Comox Valley Food Policy Council
• Staff report on 2022 Parcel Tax Review Panel
• Courtenay Fire Department Q4 report
• Appointments to Family Physician Recruitment and Retention Task Force

Council voted to request a meeting with provincial ministers David Eby and Sheila Malcolmson to press for complex care housing and related services, after being advised that current plans are insufficient. Council also approved the Parcel Tax Review Panel date, supported a regional poverty reduction grant application, and referred a request about anti-harassment signage at parks to staff.

• Approved motion to seek meeting with ministers on complex care housing (carried)
• Approved Parcel Tax Review Panel for Feb 28, 2022 at 3:00 pm (carried)
• Supported CVRD application for Stream Two Poverty Reduction grant (carried)
• Referred BC Baseball Umpires Association request to staff for consultation (carried)
• Adopted Jan 17, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Received Fire Department Q4 report (carried)
• Appointed Councillors Morin and Hillian to physician recruitment task force (from closed meeting)
• Appointed Adriana Proton as Interim Deputy Corporate Officer (from closed meeting)

Council Meeting

The Courtenay Council meeting on January 17, 2022, includes staff reports on the Official Community Plan draft, a development permit for 1600 Riverside Lane, transit infrastructure, and the 5th Street Bridge. Council will also consider several resolutions, including voluntary burn ban days, excessive woodsmoke, downtown streetlights, CCTV camera mapping, and a complex care housing delegation. Several bylaws are scheduled for third reading or final adoption, including zoning amendments and 2022 water, sewer, and solid waste user fees.

• Resolution to develop policy for voluntary no-burning days when air quality risk is high
• Resolution to identify consequences for excessive woodsmoke emissions
• Resolution to enhance lighting in downtown alleyways between 3rd and 6th Streets
• Resolution to create a GIS map of CCTV cameras for RCMP use
• Final adoption of 2022 water, sewer, and solid waste user fee bylaws (Nos. 3055, 3056, 3057)

Council approved Development Permit with Variances No. 2107 for 1600 Riverside Lane, including a housing agreement for five units at set rents for 120 months and a floodplain setback exemption. They also approved transit and bike lane options for the 5th Street Bridge area, and directed staff to develop policies on voluntary burn bans and excessive woodsmoke. Several zoning and fee bylaws were adopted.

• Approved Development Permit with Variances No. 2107 for 1600 Riverside Lane (carried)
• Approved housing agreement for 2 units at $711.75 and 3 units at $806.65 for 120 months (carried)
• Approved floodplain setback exemption with covenant for 1600 Riverside Lane (carried)
• Approved Option 1 for Comox Valley Transit Infrastructure Study, supporting transit exchanges and priority measures (carried)
• Approved Option 1 for 5th Street Bridge bike lanes, deferring transit upgrades (carried)
• Directed staff to develop policy for voluntary no-burn days and share with neighbouring governments (carried)
• Directed staff to identify consequences for excessive woodsmoke emissions (carried)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3040 for 1236 Malahat Drive (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special Council meeting with a single substantive item: a resolution to close the meeting to the public under Community Charter sections covering personal information about a municipal officer/employee, potential litigation, and solicitor-client privileged advice. No other business is listed, so the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Resolution to hold an in-camera meeting under Community Charter 90(1)(a), (g), and (i)

The special council meeting on January 17, 2022, was convened and immediately closed to the public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), 90(1)(g), and 90(1)(i), covering personnel, litigation, and solicitor-client privilege. No substantive decisions were made in the open portion; the council adjourned to a closed session.

• Closed meeting to public under Community Charter 90(1)(a), (g), (i) (carried)
• Adjourned open portion of meeting (carried)