Courtenay public meetings in 2023

Council Meeting

The Council will consider several bylaws including solid waste management, development procedures, and city fees. Discussion items include a regional electric bike share program and updates on warming centre responses.

• Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 3113
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3094 (1560 Grieve Ave)
• Development Cost Charges (DCC) Waiver (Affordable Housing) Bylaw No. 3118
• Mansfield Lift Station Latecomer Agreement Bylaw No. 3119
• Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association (DCBIA) Bylaw No. 3105

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing multiple bylaws regarding fees, development procedures, and solid waste management. They are also considering a report on the Duncan Avenue Summer Pilot project for 2024.

• Duncan Avenue Summer Pilot project report request
• Puntledge Sanitary Catchment Replacement Budget Amendment (Bylaw No. 3067)
• Development Procedures Bylaw No. 3106
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3107
• Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 3113

Council Meeting

The meeting includes a motion to study the implementation of a summer pilot project for Duncan Street. Council will also consider proposed building bylaw amendments and a zoning amendment for 1560 Grieve Ave. Additionally, staff will present updates on the 2024 MRDT Tactical Plan.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3094 (1560 Grieve Ave)
• Building Bylaw No. 3114 and Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 3115
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3063 (1814 Grieve Ave)
• Duncan Street Summer Pilot Project motion
• 2024 MRDT Tactical Plan presentation

Committee of the Whole

This Committee of the Whole meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The agenda includes a call to order, an adjournment, and a resolution to move into an in-camera session for solicitor-client privilege.

• In-camera resolution regarding solicitor-client privilege

Special Council Meeting

The Courtenay Council is meeting to consider the adoption of Bylaw No. 3091 regarding 2024 property tax exemptions. The agenda includes reviewing comments related to permissive property tax exemptions.

• Adoption of Tax Exemption 2024 Bylaw No. 3091, 2023

Council Meeting

The Council will receive an update from BC Housing regarding shelter and supportive housing. Members will also consider the final adoption of several 2024 permissive property tax exemptions. Additionally, a resolution directs staff to report on options for implementing the Zero Carbon Step Code.

• BC Housing shelter and supportive housing update
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan implementation strategy presentation
• Crown Isle Speed Limit Reduction Pilot Project
• Adoption of 2024 Permissive Property Tax Exemptions
• Resolution for Zero Carbon Step Code implementation report

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing a notice of motion to implement the Zero Carbon Step Code to meet emissions targets. Other business includes a resolution to acknowledge deaths from the unregulated toxic drug supply and a request for a report on historic clock refurbishment.

• Notice of Motion: Implementation of the Zero Carbon Step Code
• Resolution: Acknowledgment of deaths due to unregulated toxic drug supply
• Resolution: Request for staff report on refurbishment of historic clocks
• Bylaw for Final Adoption: Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3101 – 1410 Glen Urquhart Drive
• Delegation: Project Safe Park presentation by Wiseland Humanitarian Association

Council Meeting

The meeting includes reports on the Comox Valley Community Substance Use Strategy and Parks Control Bylaw modernization. Council will also review results from the 'Your Courtenay, Your Voice' resident survey. Additionally, staff will explore options for displaying the K’ómoks First Nation flag at City Hall.

• Consideration of 2024 Permissive Property Tax Exemptions (Bylaws 3091, 3110, 3111, 3112, and 3092)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3101 for 1410 Glen Urquhart Drive
• Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Area Bylaw No. 3105
• Resolution to explore displaying the K’ómoks First Nation flag at City Hall
• Presentation of 'Your Courtenay, Your Voice' resident survey results

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing several staff reports including an Agricultural Land Commission application for Headquarters Road properties. Discussions also include a Strategic Cultural Plan update and a proposed bylaw update for the Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Area.

• Non-Farm Use application for 4795, 4825, 4835, 4839, and 4875 Headquarters Road
• Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Area Bylaw update to increase maximum local area service property tax
• Notice of Motion regarding displaying the K’ómoks First Nation flag at City Hall
• Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 3104 for adoption
• Strategic Cultural Plan Update presentation

Council Meeting

The Council will review the RCMP quarterly statistics and updates on the Local Government Climate Action Program. The agenda includes zoning amendments for Glen Urquhart Avenue and Madrona Place, along with readings for a temporary borrowing bylaw. Staff also provided an update regarding a request to meet with the Minister of Housing about supportive housing needs.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3101 for 1410 Glen Urquhart Avenue
• Final adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3095 for 4655a Madrona Place
• First, second, and third readings of Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 3104, 2023
• RCMP Quarterly Statistics Report for April 1 to June 30, 2023
• Development permits for 384 12th Street

Council approved a seven-initiative housing action plan and authorized the CAO to enter into funding agreements. Other key actions included approving a development variance for a duplex and adopting a new council expense reimbursement policy.

• Endorsed CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan and authorized CAO to enter funding agreements
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 2303 and Development Permit No. 2316 for 384 12th Street
• Adopted Council Expense Reimbursement Policy 1650.00.02 R-8
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3095 to add day care use at 4655a Madrona Place
• Appointed Marianne Wade as Approving Officer, rescinding the appointment of Rich Feucht
• Directed staff to report on request to protect Sandwick Manor from demolition
• Approved updated Core Brand Standards
• Gave first, second and third readings to Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 3104, 2023

Council Meeting

Council approved a free admission pilot for the Courtenay and District Memorial Outdoor Pool and passed three zoning amendments. The city also extended sign permit durations for lost pet notices and supported an immigrant center's funding application.

• Approved free public admission pilot for Memorial Outdoor Pool (Aug 8 to Sept 1)
• Approved Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3063 for 1814 Grieve Ave
• Approved Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3095 to add day care use at 4655a Madrona Place
• Approved Third Reading of Zoning Bylaw No. 3037 for 1590 Piercy Ave
• Adopted Council Remuneration Repeal Bylaw No. 3103
• Extended sign permit expiration from 30 to 120 days for lost cat signs
• Approved letter of support for Immigrant Welcome Centre funding application
• Denied financial contributions to Cycling Without Age due to lack of non-profit status

Public Hearing

Council held a public hearing to discuss Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 3037, which proposes rezoning 1590 Piercy Ave to a Comprehensive Development Zone (CD-39) for a nine-unit multi-residential project. The minutes record public testimony and staff responses, but no vote or final decision was made during this session.

Council Meeting

Council approved Temporary Use Permit No. 2301 for BC Housing at 1885 Cliffe Avenue, subject to several conditions including security and fire plans. The approval includes a requirement for BC Housing to meet with Council at one-year and two-year intervals. Council also rescheduled zoning amendment considerations for 1814 Grieve Ave and 4655a Madrona Place.

• Approved Temporary Use Permit No. 2301 for 1885 Cliffe Avenue (BC Housing) with conditions
• Added requirement for BC Housing to present progress to Council at one-year and two-year intervals
• Adopted June 28, 2023, Regular Council minutes
• Directed staff to develop 2023 Resident Survey questions on city identity, communication, and DEI
• Rescinded previous motion for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3063 (1814 Grieve Ave)
• Scheduled first, second, and third readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3063 for July 26, 2023
• Rescinded previous motion for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3095 (4655a Madrona Place)
• Scheduled first, second, and third readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3095 for July 26, 2023

Council Meeting

Council approved a $203,250 reallocation for Sandwick Watermain upgrades and a $14,335.24 grant for the Comox Valley United Soccer Club. The body also approved the 2022 Annual Report and Statement of Financial Information.

• Reallocated $203,250 from Water Utility Operating Fund to Sandwick Watermain Upgrades (Carried)
• Approved $14,335.24 grant to Comox Valley United Soccer Club for Field House at Vanier Turf (Carried; Opposed: Jolicoeur, Morin)
• Approved 2022 Statement of Financial Information and 2022 Annual Report (Carried)
• Entered agreement with Comox Valley Community Foundation for grant-in-aid program administration (Carried)
• Supported grant application to UBCM for Complete Communities Fund (Carried)
• Endorsed resolution for multi-year provincial funding for child care expansion (Carried)
• Consented to CVRD Bylaw No. 766 regarding Emergency Program Extended Service (Carried)
• Resolved to request Province override development covenants restricting renewable energy systems (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council approved updates to the Council Remuneration Policy and provided $211,340 for off-site works for a Habitat for Humanity project. The city also adopted an updated Cycling Network Plan and approved several development variance permits.

• Approved $211,340 from Affordable Housing Amenity Reserve Fund for 1375 Piercy Avenue
• Updated Council Remuneration Policy to include child/eldercare allowance and benefit changes
• Adopted 2023 Cycling Network Plan Update and associated maps
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 2301 for 1095 Willemar Road
• Approved Development Permit with Variance No. 2306 for 943 2nd Street
• Gave first and second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3037 for 1590 Piercy Avenue
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Growing Communities Reserve Establishment Bylaw No. 3086
• Denied request from Greg Porteous for conditional exemption to fire ban and burn permit

Council Meeting

Council approved a grant and in-kind support for the K’ómoks First Nation's 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration. Other key actions included approving a development variance permit and a revitalization tax exemption for a downtown property.

• Approved $15,000 grant and in-kind support for K’ómoks First Nation National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
• Issued Development Variance Permit No. 2302 for 2300 Ryan Road
• Approved Revitalization Tax Exemption Agreement and Certificate for 995 England Avenue
• Approved temporary road closure of 5th Street on August 26, 2023, for Pride Parade
• Directed staff to apply for BC Active Transportation grant for 5th Street bike lanes and pedestrian improvements
• Directed staff to implement traffic calming measures on the 500 block of 3rd Street
• Directed staff to maintain Urbaloo public washroom hours from dawn to dusk
• Adopted Acting Mayor Schedule through November 2026

Board of Variance

The Board of Variance approved a request to relax Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, 2007 for a property at 300 Carmanah Drive. The decision allows the rear yard setback to be decreased from 9.0m to 7.62m. The Board also adopted the minutes from the April 26, 2023 meeting.

• Approved variance to decrease rear yard setback from 9.0m to 7.62m at 300 Carmanah Drive
• Adopted April 26, 2023 meeting minutes