Courtenay public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
Council will receive a presentation on the Complete Communities Growth Assessment Final Report and an update on Development Cost Charge and Amenity Cost Charge bylaws. Council will also vote to adopt several reserve fund and amendment bylaws, including those for Municipal and Regional District Tax, Snow and Ice Control, Solid Waste, Police Contingency, Elections, Fire Protective Services, and Development Cost Charges.
- Complete Communities Growth Assessment Final Report presentation by Urban Systems
- Development Cost Charge and Amenity Cost Charge Bylaw Update presentation
- Adoption of Municipal and Regional District Tax Reserve Bylaw No. 3158
- Adoption of Development Cost Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3164
- Adoption of Police Contingency Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 3161
Council received and endorsed the Complete Communities Growth Assessment Report and received an update on Development Cost Charge and Amenity Cost Charge bylaws. Council adopted seven bylaws establishing or amending reserve funds and development cost charges, and approved transferring $1.325 million from 2024 surplus to two reserves.
- Received and endorsed Complete Communities Growth Assessment Report (carried)
- Received Development Cost Charge and Amenity Cost Charge Bylaw Update
- Adopted Municipal and Regional District Tax Reserve Bylaw No. 3158 (carried)
- Adopted Snow and Ice Control Reserve Bylaw No. 3159 (carried)
- Adopted Solid Waste Reserve Bylaw No. 3160 (carried)
- Adopted Police Contingency Reserve Fund Amendment Bylaw No. 3161 (carried)
- Adopted Election Reserve Bylaw No. 3162 (carried)
- Adopted Fire Protective Services Amendment Bylaw No. 3163 (carried)
Council Meeting
The Council will review several reserve bylaws and a development cost charge increase. Discussion includes a soccer club partnership proposal for Woodcote Park and updates on urban forest strategy and winter shelter services.
- Timberframe Pavilion partnership proposal at Woodcote Park
- Development Variance Permit Application No. 2403 for 407 4th Street
- Reserve Bylaw updates including Snow and Ice Control (No. 3159) and Solid Waste (No. 3160)
- Fire Protective Services Amendment Bylaw No. 3163
- Development Cost Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3164 regarding CPI increases
Council approved a temporary winter shelter at 971 Cumberland Road, deferring zoning enforcement and authorizing $189,000 for services until April 30, 2025. They also approved a development variance permit for 407 4th Street, endorsed the Urban Forest Strategy communication plan, and authorized grant applications for FireSmart and climate adaptation. Several reserve fund and amendment bylaws received first, second, and third reading.
- Approved winter shelter at 971 Cumberland Road with zoning deferral and $189,000 funding (carried)
- Approved Development Variance Permit No. 2403 at 407 4th Street (carried)
- Endorsed Urban Forest Strategy communication strategy (carried)
- Authorized FireSmart grant application up to $2,000,000 (carried)
- Authorized Climate Adaptation grant application up to $100,000 (carried)
- Approved $1,000 grant to YANA from Gaming Funds (carried)
- Gave 1st, 2nd, 3rd reading to reserve fund bylaws 3158-3162 and amendment bylaws 3163, 3164 (carried)
- Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw 3059 and Housing Agreement Bylaw 3152 for 120 11th Street (carried)
Council Meeting
Council will hear delegations on Morrison Creek fish passage remediation and a fee exemption request for Y.A.N.A. Fund Society. Staff reports include updates on washrooms and storage at Connect, the Integrated Rainwater Management Plan, Cousins Avenue road upgrades, and two items regarding Sid Williams Theatre Society: agreements and discontinuation of the ticket surcharge reserve, and a funding request for a lighting grid upgrade. Council will also consider a Dove Creek road closure request and internal reports.
- Delegation requesting Morrison Creek fish passage remediation at 1st Street
- Y.A.N.A. Fund Society fee exemption request under Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2988, 2024
- Cousins Avenue road upgrades presentation and options analysis
- Sid Williams Theatre Society agreements and discontinuation of the Theatre Ticket Surcharge Reserve
- Sid Williams Theatre Society lighting grid upgrade funding request (loan/grant)
Council adopted the Integrated Rainwater Management Plan and directed staff to implement its recommendations, including budgeting in the 5-year financial plan. They also approved proceeding with detailed design for Cousins Avenue road upgrades (Option 1) in 2026, subject to budget approval. A $100,000 grant was authorized for the Sid Williams Theatre lighting grid upgrade, and the Theatre Ticket Surcharge Reserve was discontinued with its balance transferred to the Society. The meeting closed to the public for in camera discussions on personnel, land, legal, and service negotiation matters.
- Adopted Integrated Rainwater Management Plan and directed implementation (carried)
- Directed staff to proceed with detailed design for Cousins Avenue upgrades, Option 1, in 2026 (carried)
- Approved Dove Creek Road access restriction and authorized operating agreement with CVRD (carried)
- Authorized licence to occupy and operating agreements with Sid Williams Theatre Society (carried)
- Discontinued Theatre Ticket Surcharge Reserve, transferring balance to Society (carried)
- Approved $100,000 grant to Sid Williams Theatre Society for lighting grid upgrade (carried)
- Approved CVRD pump station discharge permit extension to Feb 28, 2025 (carried)
- Closed meeting to public for in camera items (carried)
Council Meeting
The council will consider adopting a new Parks and Open Spaces Regulation Bylaw (No. 3121). Staff reports include updates on the Lake Trail multi‑use pathway, snow and ice control program, and a consultation plan for small‑scale multi‑unit housing. A delegation requests a crosswalk and sidewalk on Mansfield Drive near Adventure Forest School.
- Adoption of Parks and Open Spaces Regulation Bylaw No. 3121
- Delegation requesting crosswalk and sidewalk on Mansfield Drive
- Staff report: Lake Trail Multi‑Use Pathway project update
- Staff report: Snow and Ice Control Program 2024‑2025
- Consultation plan for Development Permit Area amendments for small‑scale multi‑unit housing
Courtenay Council adopted the Parks and Open Spaces Regulation Bylaw No. 3121 and directed staff to amend Section 219 covenants for eight Lambert Drive properties while waiving application fees. Council also agreed to discharge two covenants from 2009 Lambert Drive upon application and fee payment, and approved paying facility fees for a December 13 memorial service from Council Discretionary Funds. A letter from K'omoks First Nation was received and referred to staff for a future Reconciliation Action Framework.
- Adopted Parks and Open Spaces Regulation Bylaw No. 3121 (carried)
- Directed staff to amend Section 219 covenants for 8 Lambert Drive properties, waive $1,000 application fees, pay LSTA fees from gaming fund (carried)
- Directed discharge of covenants CA7640118 and CA7640121 from 2009 Lambert Drive upon application and fee payment (carried)
- Approved facility fees for Dec 13 Doris Weislein memorial service from Council Discretionary Funds, Gaming Budget (carried)
- Received K'omoks First Nation Nov 8 letter and referred it to staff for future Reconciliation Action Framework (carried)
- Endorsed consultation plan for Development Permit Area amendments for small-scale multi-unit housing (carried)
- Scheduled a Regular Council Meeting for December 18, 2024 at 4 pm (carried)
- Received RCMP Quarterly Report Q2 2024, Snow and Ice Control 2024-2025, Lake Trail Multi-Use Pathway update, and Strengthening Communities' Services Grant final report (all carried)
Council Meeting
The Courtenay City Council will meet on October 23, 2024, to discuss staff reports, bylaws, and public matters. Key decisions include adopting a zoning bylaw amendment for small-scale multi-unit housing and considering development variance permits for properties on Island Highway North, Cliffe Avenue, and Braidwood Road.
- Adoption of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 3140 (small-scale multi-unit housing)
- Development Variance Permit No. 2404 for 204 Island Highway North (sign bylaw)
- Development Variance Permit Application No. 2406 for 1975 Cliffe Avenue
- Development Variance Permit No. 2408 for 1089 Braidwood Road
- Parks and Public Spaces Regulation Bylaw – First Nations and Indigenous Serving Organization’s Referral Response and 3rd Reading Consideration
Council adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 3140, 2024, enabling small-scale multi-unit housing. They also approved several development variance permits, including a daycare at 1975 Cliffe Avenue, and directed staff to implement a traffic calming guide and policy. Council approved the 2025 Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) Tactical Plan and Affordable Housing Plan, and made appointments to Comox Valley Regional District committees.
- Adopted Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 3140, 2024 (small-scale multi-unit housing)
- Approved Development Variance Permit No. 2406 for daycare at 1975 Cliffe Avenue
- Approved Development Variance Permit No. 2404 for sign at #1-204 Island Highway North
- Approved Development Variance Permit No. 2408 for sign at 1089 Braidwood Road
- Directed staff to implement Traffic Calming Guide and Policy framework
- Approved 2025 MRDT Tactical Plan and Affordable Housing Plan
- Approved one-year lease extension with Comox Valley Transition Society at 685 Cliffe Avenue
- Made appointments to CVRD Board and committees
Council Meeting
The Courtenay City Council will conduct first, second, and third readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3140, which permits small‑scale multi‑unit housing. Staff will present a Flood Management Plan and a K’ómoks First Nation Fire Protection Agreement. An update on the Water and Sewer Rate Review for 2024 will be discussed, along with a report on the Animal Control Services and SPCA contract.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3140 (small‑scale multi‑unit housing) – first, second, third readings
- Flood Management Plan presentation by Ebbwater Consulting
- K’ómoks First Nation Fire Protection Agreement
- Water and Sewer Rate Review – 2024 update
- Update on Animal Control Services and SPCA Contract
Council adopted the City-wide Flood Management Plan and directed staff to implement its 86 recommended actions, with budgeting included in the 5-year financial plan. Council also directed staff to enter a fire protection agreement with the K’ómoks First Nation for up to 5 years, and gave three readings to a zoning amendment for small-scale multi-unit housing. A water and sewer rate review was received, and staff were directed to implement five-year utility rate rebalancing recommendations.
- Adopted Flood Management Plan and directed implementation of 86 actions (carried)
- Directed staff to enter fire protection agreement with K’ómoks First Nation for up to 5 years (carried)
- Received water and sewer rate review and directed implementation of five-year rate rebalancing (carried)
- Gave first, second, and third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3140 (small-scale multi-unit housing) (carried)
- Adopted September 25, 2024 Regular Council minutes (carried)
Council Meeting
The City of Courtenay is reviewing a draft Strategic Cultural Plan and considering a development variance permit for 3rd Street. The council will also discuss a grant-in-aid program and a request for extended work hours at 1540-2751 Cliffe Avenue.
- Development Variance Permit No. 2407-844 for 3rd Street
- Temporary extension of designated work hours at 1540-2751 Cliffe Avenue (CIBC)
- Grant in Aid Program 2024
- Audit Service Plan for Year Ending December 31, 2024
- Draft Strategic Cultural Plan Update
Council approved a development variance permit for 844 3rd Street, a temporary extension of construction work hours at 1540-2751 Cliffe Avenue, MNP LLP as 2024 auditors, a 3-year grant-in-aid agreement with the Comox Valley Community Foundation, a $23,000 grant application for fire equipment, and received the draft Strategic Cultural Plan. All motions carried unanimously.
- Approved Development Variance Permit No. 2407 for 844 3rd Street (carried)
- Approved temporary work hours extension for construction at 1540-2751 Cliffe Avenue (carried)
- Appointed MNP LLP as 2024 auditors and approved 2024 Audit Service Plan (carried)
- Approved 3-year agreement with Comox Valley Community Foundation for $50,000 annual grant-in-aid program (carried)
- Adopted Grant-in-Aid and other forms of Financial Support Policy 1850.00.04 (carried)
- Approved application to UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for $23,000 for portable radio equipment (carried)
- Received draft Strategic Cultural Plan and directed staff to proceed with next steps (carried)
Council Meeting
The Courtenay City Council will consider adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3154 – Part 70 – Comprehensive Forty Three Zone (CD-43) at 925 Braidwood Rd. Staff reports on housing needs, a CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2 application, and a Revitalization Tax Exemption request for 397 5th Street will also be presented. Updates on the engagement framework, non‑enforcement of the Sanitary Sewer Use Bylaw, and the Comox Valley Substance Use Strategy Phase Three will be discussed.
- Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3154 – Part 70 – CD‑43 (925 Braidwood Rd.)
- Housing Needs Report presented by Turner Drake & Partners Ltd.
- Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2 application
- Revitalization Tax Exemption Application No. 2301 for 397 5th Street
- Let’s Play, Courtenay! Final Draft Park Playground Design Standards
Council adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3154 for 925 Braidwood Rd, enabling a BC Housing project. They also supported the Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2 application, including an action plan with seven housing initiatives, and authorized the CAO to sign related agreements. Additionally, Council approved a retroactive revitalization tax exemption for 397 5th Street and directed staff to amend the bylaw to allow under-construction projects. Several reports were received, and a fee-for-service agreement with the Indigenous Women's Sharing Society was approved for $15,000 per year for three years.
- Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3154 for 925 Braidwood Rd (carried)
- Supported Housing Accelerator Fund Round 2 application and action plan (carried)
- Approved retroactive Revitalization Tax Exemption for 397 5th Street (carried)
- Directed staff to amend Bylaw No. 2937 to clarify 'project' definition (carried)
- Approved CVRD request to discharge excavation water into sanitary sewer until Dec 15, 2024 (carried)
- Approved $15,000/year for 3 years to Indigenous Women's Sharing Society for substance use strategy (carried)
- Adopted Let's Play, Courtenay! Park Playground Design Standards (carried)
- Received Housing Needs Report and directed staff to publish it (carried)
Council Meeting
The City of Courtenay Council will hold its regular meeting on August 28, 2024, at the CVRD Civic Room. Key decisions include first, second, and third readings of zoning bylaws for two supportive housing developments at 925 Braidwood Road and 120 11th Street, as well as adoption of housing agreements and tax exemptions for 2025. The meeting will also receive updates on strategic priorities, resident surveys, and RCMP quarterly reports.
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 3154 for 925 Braidwood Road (CD-43 zone)
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 3059 for 120 11th Street (CD-41 zone)
- Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 3152 for 120 11th Street
- Tax Exemption Bylaws 3142–3146 for 2025
- Temporary Borrowing Bylaws 3147–3149 for infrastructure projects
Council gave first, second, and third readings to zoning amendments for 925 Braidwood Road (supportive housing) and 120 11th Street (Pacific Swell development), plus a housing agreement bylaw for 11th Street. It also adopted several 2025 tax exemption bylaws and temporary borrowing bylaws for capital projects. All motions carried unanimously.
- Gave 1st, 2nd, 3rd readings to Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 3154 (925 Braidwood Rd) rezoning from R-4A to CD-43 (carried)
- Gave 1st, 2nd, 3rd readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3059 (120 11th St) rezoning to CD-41, including sale of municipal land for $360,000 (carried)
- Gave 1st, 2nd, 3rd readings to Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 3152 for 120 11th St (carried)
- Adopted Tax Exemption 2025 Bylaws 3142, 3143, 3144, 3145, and 3146 (all carried)
- Adopted Temporary Borrowing Bylaws 3147 (Anderton Dike), 3148 (Strategic Land), 3149 (6th Street Bridge) (all carried)
- Adopted Subdivision and Development Servicing Amendment Bylaw No. 3155 (Road Classification) (carried)
- Directed staff to conduct annual Resident Survey until 2027, then every two years starting 2029 (carried)
- Received RCMP Quarterly Report for Q1 2024 for information
Council Meeting
Council will review temporary borrowing bylaws for the 6th Street Bridge, Anderton Dike Phase 1, and strategic land acquisition. The meeting includes discussions on zoning amendments, property tax exemptions, and a community social development framework.
- Temporary Borrowing Bylaws 3147, 3148, and 3149 for Anderton Dike Phase 1, Strategic Land Acquisition 2024, and 6th Street Bridge
- Development Variance Permit No. 2304 for 1640 12th Street East
- 11th Street Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 3059 application
- 2025 Permissive Property Tax Exemptions (Bylaws 3142, 3143, 3144, 3145, and 3146)
- Adoption of Council Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 3150 and Indemnification Authorization Bylaw No. 3151
Council approved a policy to not enforce zoning bylaws to permit temporary day and overnight services for unhoused residents, including at the Connect Center (685 Cliffe Ave) and adjacent parking lot (665 Cliffe Ave). It also approved purchasing a washroom trailer from BC Housing for $1 and allocating up to $150,000 from 2023 surplus for installation and storage. Additionally, Council directed staff to proceed with detailed design of McPhee Meadows park (Option 2, with Option 1 as fallback) and gave readings to several borrowing and tax exemption bylaws.
- Approved temporary shelter expansion and non-enforcement of zoning for unhoused services (carried)
- Approved purchase of washroom trailer from BC Housing for $1 (carried)
- Allocated up to $150,000 from 2023 surplus for washroom trailer and storage (carried)
- Directed staff to proceed with McPhee Meadows detailed design of Option 2, with Option 1 fallback (carried, opposed by Frisch, McCollum, Morin)
- Approved Community Works Fund Agreement with UBCM 2024-2034 (carried)
- Approved UBCM Asset Management Planning Grant application ($25,000) with $35,000 in-kind (carried, Jolicoeur absent)
- Approved MMA Infrastructure Planning Grant application ($10,000) (carried)
- Gave first, second, third readings to Temporary Borrowing Bylaws 3147, 3148, 3149 (carried)
Council Meeting
The Council will discuss several loan authorization bylaws for the 6th Street Bridge, Anderton Dike Phase 1, and strategic land acquisition. The meeting includes a presentation on K’ómoks Treaty negotiations and a delegation regarding a shelter at 925 Braidwood.
- Loan Authorization Bylaws for Anderton Dike Phase 1, Strategic Land Acquisition 2024, and 6th Street Bridge
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3141, 2024
- Development Variance Permits for 4883 Island Highway North and 558 England Avenue
- Council Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 3150, 2024
- Licence to Occupy and Grant Fee for Service Agreements for Comox Valley Art Gallery and Community Art Council
Council approved loan authorizations for the Anderton Dike, 6th Street Bridge, and strategic land acquisition. The city also authorized agreements with the Comox Valley Art Gallery Society and Community Arts Council. Additionally, Council directed staff to create a comprehensive Downtown Area Plan.
- Adopted Loan Authorization Bylaws for Anderton Dike Phase 1, 6th Street Bridge, and Strategic Land Acquisition 2024
- Approved $5,000 donation for Youth Climate Action Event; denied waiver of Filberg Centre facility costs
- Approved Development Variance Permits for 4883 Island Highway North and 558 England Avenue
- Authorized licence to occupy and grant agreements for Comox Valley Art Gallery Society and Comox Valley Community Arts Council
- Directed staff to consolidate downtown planning documents into a comprehensive Downtown Area Plan
- Passed first, second, and third readings of Council Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 3150, 2024
- Approved conditional discharge of CVRD excavation water into city sanitary sewers until November 15, 2024
- Directed staff to report on permitting homes older than 15 years to be relocated within the city
Council Meeting
The Council will consider a third reading of the Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3141, 2024. Discussion includes a request to amend Building Bylaw No. 3114, 2023 regarding home relocation and an approval in principle for the 2025-2026 RCMP Municipal Policing Contract.
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3141, 2024 (Third Reading)
- Request to amend Building Bylaw No. 3114, 2023 regarding relocated homes
- Development Variance Permit No. 2405 – 2599 Copperfield Road
- 2025-2026 RCMP Municipal Policing Contract: Approval in Principle
- Millard Piercy Watershed Stewards request for Family Watershed Day on September 22, 2024
Courtenay Council approved an "approval in principle" for a $9,015,110 expenditure cap for the 2025/2026 RCMP Municipal Policing Contract. Council also approved the 2023 Annual Report, the 2023 Statement of Financial Information, a development variance permit at 2599 Copperfield Road, and third reading of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3141. Council permitted the Millard Piercy Watershed Stewards to erect 10 tents on City property on September 22, 2024, and closed the meeting to the public under four Community Charter subsections.
- Approved "approval in principle" for $9,015,110 expenditure cap for 2025/2026 RCMP Municipal Policing Contract (CARRIED)
- Approved City of Courtenay 2023 Annual Report (CARRIED)
- Approved City of Courtenay Statement of Financial Information for year ended December 31, 2023 (CARRIED)
- Approved Development Variance Permit No. 2405 (2599 Copperfield Road) and varied side yard setback from 3.5m to 2.5m (CARRIED)
- Gave third reading to City of Courtenay Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3141, 2024 (CARRIED)
- Permitted Millard Piercy Watershed Stewards to erect 10 tents on City property on September 22, 2024 (CARRIED)
- Adopted June 12, 2024 Regular Council minutes, June 19, 2024 Public Hearing minutes, and June 19, 2024 Special Council minutes (CARRIED)
- Closed meeting to the public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(e), (i), (j), and (k) (CARRIED)
Public Hearing
The City of Courtenay is holding a public hearing regarding Proposed Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3141, 2024. The amendment seeks to designate municipally owned land as an Urban Corridor.
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3141, 2024
Council held a public hearing regarding Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3141, which proposes designating municipally owned land as Urban Corridor. Two residents spoke in opposition, citing concerns over traffic, pedestrian safety, river access, and shadowing. Council voted to receive the briefing note for the amendment.
- Received OCP Bylaw Amendment No. 3141 briefing note (Carried)
Special Council Meeting
The meeting includes a public hearing regarding Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment No. 3141, 2024. Following the hearing, Council will convene for a special meeting that includes an in-camera session regarding personal information or labour relations.
- Public hearing for Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment No. 3141, 2024
Courtenay council held a special meeting on June 19, 2024 that was almost entirely procedural. Council voted to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter for reasons of personal information about an identifiable individual and labour or employee relations. The open portion adjourned at 4:20 p.m., and the meeting was terminated at 5:55 p.m. after the in camera portion. No substantive decisions were recorded in the open minutes.
- Approved closing the meeting to the public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a) and 90(1)(c) (carried)
- Adjourned the open portion of the meeting at 4:20 p.m.
- Terminated the meeting at 5:55 p.m. after the in camera portion
Council Meeting
The Council is considering several zoning amendment bylaws and a downtown parking study. Discussions also include waste management planning, tax exemption policies, and a request for funding for downtown washroom facilities.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3037, 2023 (1590 Piercy Ave)
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3135, 2024 (small-scale, multi-unit housing)
- Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3138, 2024 (Development Application Fees)
- Downtown Courtenay Parking Study presentation
- Solid Waste Management Plan Renewal update by Comox Strathcona Waste Management
Council approved a development variance permit for 1580 Fitzgerald Avenue to allow for a new church and parking. They also directed staff to request a meeting with Island Health and community partners to discuss downtown washroom facilities and seek provincial funding for 24-hour access. Additionally, Council adopted several bylaws, including updates for small-scale, multi-unit housing and development application fees.
- Approved development variance permit for 1580 Fitzgerald Avenue
- Approved $51,044 landscape security for 1580 Fitzgerald Avenue project
- Directed staff to request meetings with various provincial ministries
- Approved 2026 permissive tax policy review and grant-in-aid analysis
- Authorized Native Sons Hall rental rate reduction for Farmers' Market
- Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3037 (1590 Piercy Ave)
- Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3135 (multi-unit housing)
- Adopted Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3138
Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing several bylaws regarding small-scale multi-unit housing and development fees. Discussions also include a sustainable infrastructure investment plan and a request for funding for downtown washroom facilities.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3135 (small-scale multi-unit housing)
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3141
- Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3138 (development application fees)
- Section 219 covenant for 1915 Cumberland Road
- Sustainable Infrastructure Investment Plan presentation
Council passed three readings of a zoning amendment for small-scale multi-unit housing and approved a Sustainable Infrastructure Investment Plan. The City also formally supported the K’ómoks First Nation’s Addition to Reserve Application for 208 acres of land.
- Approved Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3135, 2024 for small-scale multi-unit housing (3rd reading)
- Supported K’ómoks First Nation’s Addition to Reserve Application for 208 acres in Union Bay Area
- Approved the Sustainable Infrastructure Investment Plan
- Approved Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3138, 2024 for development application fees
- Gave 1st and 2nd reading to Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3141, 2024
- Denied participation in the proposed Regional Social Development Grant Service
- Directed staff to execute a Section 219 covenant for 1915 Cumberland Road
- Scheduled OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3141 public hearing for June 19, 2024
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council meeting will focus on identifying the top five areas of concern regarding policing services in Courtenay. Once identified, the RCMP will work to address common concerns and develop internal action plans.
- Identification of top five community policing service priorities for 2024/25
The Courtenay Council identified five top areas of concern for community policing in 2024/25, including violent crime, property crime, road safety, community relations, and Indigenous reconciliation. These priorities were formally communicated to the RCMP. Council also approved requests for the RCMP to include initiative outcomes in quarterly reports and to provide an annual summary of activities.
- Approved five police service priorities for 2024/25 (Carried)
- Directed staff to communicate priorities to RCMP (Carried)
- Requested RCMP include outcomes in quarterly reports (Carried)
- Requested RCMP provide annual activity summary (Carried)
Council Meeting
The meeting includes presentations on the 2023 financial statements and a new city engagement strategy. Council will review several loan authorization bylaws for projects including the Anderton Dike and 6th Street Bridge. Additionally, staff will present updates regarding small-scale multi-unit housing regulations.
- Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 3131, 2024
- Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 3128 (Anderton Dike Phase 1)
- Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 3137 (6th Street Bridge)
- Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) Regulations update
- 2024 Pedestrian, Cycling & Pavement Renewal Program
Council approved the 2024-2028 Consolidated Financial Plan and the 2024 Property Tax Rates Bylaw. The meeting also established new parking regulations for small-scale multi-unit housing and authorized loan bylaws for infrastructure projects.
- Adopted 2024-2028 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3130, 2024
- Adopted Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 3131, 2024
- Approved Loan Authorization Bylaws for Anderton Dike Phase 1, Strategic Land Acquisition 2024, and 6th Street Bridge
- Reduced parking requirements by one stall for small-scale multi-unit housing within 15-minute walk of downtown, town centres, or urban corridors
- Authorized agreement for VIHA mobile outreach IHOST program to use City-owned land and suspended Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 1926 enforcement for this program
- Rejected proposed Dove Creek Place location for a sani-dump facility
- Approved 2023 Audited Financial Statements and Annual DCC Reserve Fund Report
- Referred accessibility requests for visually impaired access to staff for the Accessibility Plan
Council Meeting
Council will review the 2024-2028 Consolidated Financial Plan and new property tax rates for three readings. The agenda includes discussions on a proposed electric bike share program and sidewalk patio policies. Councillors will also consider resolutions regarding federal infrastructure funding.
- 2024-2028 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw (First, Second, and Third Readings)
- Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 3131, 2024 (First, Second, and Third Readings)
- Proposed electric bike share program by BCAA’s Evolve
- Sidewalk Patio Policy DS-01 discussion
- Resolution to advocate for federal infrastructure funding
Courtenay council gave first, second and third readings to the 2024-2028 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw and the 2024 Property Tax Rates Bylaw, and adopted two bylaws on recreation fees and council procedure. Council defeated a motion to waive all costs and fees for a proposed BCAA Evolve e-bike share program, then approved a revised motion requiring full-cost recovery. Council also approved a $25,000 grant to K'ómoks First Nation for National Indigenous Peoples Day and agreed to reconsider a request from Comox Valley for Palestine.
- Gave first, second and third readings to 2024-2028 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3130 (CARRIED)
- Gave first, second and third readings to Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 3131 (CARRIED)
- Directed staff to pay Downtown Courtenay BIA 2024 requisition of $120,000 on adoption of Property Tax Rates Bylaw (CARRIED)
- Adopted Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2988 (Recreation Facility Rental and User Fees) (CARRIED)
- Adopted Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 3132 (CARRIED)
- Defeated motion to waive all costs and fees for BCAA Evolve e-bike share program (DEFEATED; opposed: McCollum, Jolicoeur, Morin)
- Approved revised e-bike share motion with full-cost recovery model (CARRIED)
- Approved $25,000 grant to K'ómoks First Nation for 2024 National Indigenous Peoples Day from Gaming Funds, plus $25,000 annually and in-kind support (CARRIED)
Council Meeting
The Courtenay City Council is reviewing three fee-related bylaws for recreation facility rentals, solid waste services, and temporary borrowing to fund the Puntledge Sanitary Catchment Replacement project. Staff reports cover funding allocations for the 1st Street Lift Station and a grant approval for the 6th Street Bridge. Council will also consider development variance permits for properties at 4883 Island Highway North and 2981 Moray Avenue, alongside a motion to advocate for increased federal municipal infrastructure funding. These agenda items directly affect local service costs, property development standards, and community infrastructure upgrades that residents use daily.
- Bylaw No. 2988, 2024 for first, second, and third readings on recreation facility rental and user fees
- Bylaw No. 3129, 2024 for adoption to amend solid waste fees and charges
- Development Variance Permit No. 2308 (4883 Island Highway North) for freestanding sign variance(s)
- Development Variance Permit No. 2305 (2981 Moray Avenue) for a telecom tower variance
- Delegation request from Youth & Ecological Restoration seeking $4,200 for biologist services at Millard Nature Park
Council approved a $6,886,075 budget for the 6th Street Bridge project and authorized $2.5 million in long-term borrowing. Staff were directed to issue development variance permits for a TELUS cell tower at 2981 Moray Avenue and signage changes at 4883 Island Highway North. The council also allocated funds for a heritage clock, sewer lift station, and youth ecological restoration, while delaying seasonal sidewalk café fees.
- Approved $6,886,075 for 6th Street Bridge project
- Authorized $2,500,000 long-term borrowing for bridge
- Issued Development Variance Permit No. 2305 for TELUS tower at 2981 Moray Ave
- Issued Development Variance Permit No. 2308 for signage at 4883 Island Hwy North
- Allocated $487,779 from Sewer Reserve to 1st Street Lift Station
- Provided $4,200 to Youth & Ecological Restoration from Gaming budget
- Moved $9,174 from Gaming Reserve to City Hall Heritage Clock budget
- Delayed collection of seasonal sidewalk café fees pending bylaw amendment
Council Meeting
The meeting includes discussions on regional waste management updates and park playground design standards. Council will also review several bylaws regarding solid waste fees and council procedures. A notice of motion was introduced to investigate temporary sheltering options such as modular housing.
- Request for provincial funding for mental health and addiction treatment beds
- Notice of motion to explore temporary sheltering options like managed encampments
- Solid Waste Fee Amendment Bylaw No. 3129, 2024
- Puntledge Sanitary Catchment Replacement Temporary Borrowing Bylaw 3127
- Town of Comox boundary extension request for Torrence Road properties
Council approved the 2024-2028 General Fund Financial Plan with a 7.7% discretionary tax change, offset by an increase in the Utility Class property tax rate. The city also authorized several grant applications and deferred a parks regulation bylaw to seek Indigenous community input.
- Approved 2024-2028 General Fund Financial Plan with +7.7% discretionary tax change (minus utility rate impact)
- Increased Utility (Class 2) property tax rate to legislated maximum of 40.000
- Denied increase to Recreation/Non-Profit (Class 8) property tax rate
- Authorized three grant applications to UBCM totaling $450,000
- Deferred third reading of Parks and Open Spaces Regulation Bylaw No. 3121 for 60-day Indigenous consultation
- Passed Puntledge Sanitary Catchment Replacement Temporary Borrowing Bylaw 3127
- Passed Solid Waste Fee Amendment Bylaw No. 3129 and Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 3132
- Directed staff to report on temporary sheltering options for April 10, 2024
Council Meeting
The Council will discuss the 2024-2028 General Financial Plan and engagement strategies. The agenda includes a reconsideration of the Provincial Zero Carbon Step Code and motions regarding mental health funding and active transportation on Ryan Road.
- Reconsideration of the Provincial Zero Carbon Step Code adoption
- Review of the 2024-2028 General Financial Plan
- Request for active transportation infrastructure on Ryan Road
- Notice of motion regarding mental health and addiction treatment bed funding
Council postponed the 2024-2028 General Fund Financial Plan until March 13, 2024, and requested staff report on tax change models and reserve totals. The council also rescinded a previous resolution to adopt the Provincial Zero Carbon Step Code, opting instead to plan for future adoption of levels EL3 and EL4 in 2025.
- Deferred 2024-2028 General Fund Financial Plan to March 13 meeting
- Rescinded adoption of Provincial Zero Carbon Step Code
- Approved funding and planning for Zero Carbon Step Code EL3 and EL4 in 2025 budget
- Approved up to $5,800 and annual $4,000 grants for Garry Oaks project
- Directed staff to amend Council Procedure Bylaw No. 2730
- Approved letter of support for Langara College research proposal
- Directed staff to draft letter to Minister of Transportation regarding Ryan Road
- Denied $5,000 funding request for The Brazilian Cultural Foundation
Council Meeting
The meeting includes presentations on the RCMP quarterly report and business funding requests. Council will consider a zoning amendment for 2923 Lupton Road and several bylaws regarding sewer, water, and solid waste fees. Motions were also introduced concerning climate action and transportation infrastructure on Ryan Road.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3120 (2923 Lupton Rd)
- Parks and Open Spaces Bylaw No. 3121 third reading
- Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce funding request
- Brazilian Cultural Foundation funding request
- Adoption of sewer, water, and solid waste fee amendments
Council approved the adoption of the Provincial Zero Carbon Step Code and authorized the creation of a Bylaw Adjudication Program. The council also approved several utility tax and fee amendments and directed staff to review proposed changes to the Parks and Open Spaces Bylaw.
- Adopted Provincial Zero Carbon Step Code (Opposed: Cole-Hamilton, Jolicoeur, McCollum)
- Approved creation of a Bylaw Adjudication Program
- Approved ongoing RCMP downtown foot patrols from April 1 to Labour Day weekend
- Adopted Sewer Service Frontage Tax Amendment Bylaw No. 3124, 2024
- Adopted Water Service Frontage Tax Amendment Bylaw No. 3125, 2024
- Adopted Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaws No. 3122, 3123, and 3126, 2024
- Approved Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3120 for 2923 Lupton Road subject to conditions
- Directed staff to report on 9 amendments to Parks and Open Spaces Bylaw No. 3121
Council Meeting
The meeting includes discussions on utility financial plans for 2024-2028, which include proposed fee and tax amendments. Council will also consider allocating up to $7,500 for a regional housing summit event producer. Additionally, resident delegations will present regarding local roads and park regulations.
- 2024-2028 Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste Financial Plans
- $7,500 allocation for a regional housing summit event producer
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3094 (1560 Grieve Ave) adoption
- Request for support of Comox community broadband planning
- Authorization for Mayor Wells to attend National Housing Conference
Courtenay council gave first, second and third readings to water, sewer and solid waste fees and charges amendment bylaws and approved the 2024-2028 Water, Sewer and Solid Waste Fund Financial Plans for inclusion in the five-year plan. Council also directed staff to start immediate repairs at the Courtenay Memorial Pool and to procure an options analysis for the pool's future at its current location, and adopted a zoning amendment and housing agreement for 1560 Grieve Ave. Council received two delegations — a Back Road traffic-safety petition and concerns about proposed Parks and Open Spaces Bylaw No. 3121 — and closed part of the meeting to the public under Community Charter section 90(1)(e).
- Approved 2024-2028 Water Fund Financial Plan; gave first, second and third reading to Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3123 (water) and Water Service Frontage Tax Amendment Bylaw No. 3125 (carried)
- Approved 2024-2028 Sewer Fund Financial Plan; gave first, second and third reading to Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3122 (sewer) and Sewer Service Frontage Tax Amendment Bylaw No. 3124 (carried; Jolicoeur declared conflict and left)
- Approved 2024-2028 Solid Waste Financial Plan; gave first, second and third readings to Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3126 (solid waste) (carried)
- Adopted Puntledge Sanitary Catchment Replacement Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 3067, 2024 (carried)
- Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3094 (1560 Grieve Ave) (carried; Jolicoeur declared conflict and left)
- Adopted Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 3117 (1560 Grieve Ave) (carried)
- Directed staff to proceed with procurement for immediate repairs to the Courtenay Memorial Pool and for an Options Analysis for the pool's future at its current location (carried)
- Directed staff to include free public admission for the Outdoor Pool's 75th year in the 2024 Financial Plan and received the What We Heard Report and Aquatic Services Strategy (carried)
Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing several bylaws regarding housing agreements, development cost charges, and park regulations. Discussions also include updates on automated curbside collection and a regional electric bike share program.
- Parks and Open Spaces Regulation Bylaw No. 3121
- Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 3117 (1560 Grieve Avenue)
- Development Cost Charges (DCC) Waiver (Affordable Housing) Bylaw No. 3118
- Mansfield Lift Station Latecomer Agreement Bylaw No. 3119
- Solid Waste Automated Curbside Collection update
Council adopted two bylaws related to affordable housing, including a Development Cost Charges Waiver and a Housing Agreement for 1560 Grieve Avenue. They also passed a resolution sending correspondence to BC Transit and the Province regarding the ongoing transit strike. Additionally, Council approved the City of Courtenay Communication Strategy and gave first and second readings to the Parks and Open Spaces Regulation Bylaw.
- Adopted Development Cost Charges Waiver (Affordable Housing) Bylaw No. 3118
- Gave first, second, and third readings to Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 3117 (1560 Grieve Avenue)
- Passed resolution sending correspondence to BC Transit and Province regarding transit strike
- Approved City of Courtenay Communication Strategy
- Gave first and second readings to Parks and Open Spaces Regulation Bylaw No. 3121
- Consented to CVRD Bylaw No. 795 (Sports Track and Fields Service Conversion)
- Directed staff to prepare report on Comox Valley Farmers' Market rental fee reduction request
- Directed staff to prepare report on feasibility of Evolve regional electric bike share program