Courtenay public meetings in 2025

Council Meeting

Council will hold first readings for the Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 3191 and discuss Amenity Cost Charge rate options. Presentations include an update from BC Housing on a shelter and permanent housing at 925 Braidwood Road, a pickleball court needs assessment, and a delegation from Endure Projects Inc. regarding 397 5th Street. A notice of motion supports the Elect Respect pledge to improve conduct in municipal politics.

• First three readings of Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 3191
• Amenity Cost Charge rate options discussion
• BC Housing update on purpose-built shelter and permanent housing at 925 Braidwood Road
• Pickleball court needs assessment and options analysis for Lewis Park and Bill Moore Park
• Notice of motion by Mayor Wells to support the Elect Respect pledge

The council adopted an Amenity Cost Charges (ACC) program with residential and commercial rates. It also gave first, second and third readings to the Development Procedures Bylaw No. 3202 and adopted the Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 3201, 2025. Additional actions included funding six new pickleball courts and adopting a Park Bench Donation Policy. The council also passed a resolution supporting the Elect Respect pledge.

• Approved ACC program with rates as outlined in Option 1 (CARRIED)
• Approved Development Procedures Bylaw No. 3202 (CARRIED)
• Adopted Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 3201, 2025 (CARRIED)
• Approved funding and design for six new pickleball courts at Lewis Park (CARRIED)
• Adopted Park Bench Donation Program Policy and implementation strategy (CARRIED)
• Supported the Elect Respect pledge with a council resolution (CARRIED)
• Defeated first, second and third readings of Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 3191, 2025 (DEFEATED)
• Carried staff report on Snow and Ice Control 2025‑2026 for information (CARRIED)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will adopt minutes from October 2025, accept the current agenda, and discuss the 2026 meeting schedule. The commission will also review a proposed Bench Donation Program and a Pickleball Needs Assessment to determine locations for six new courts.

• Adoption of October 16, 2025 PRAC minutes
• 2026 meeting schedule set for 6:30 PM Thursdays
• Presentation on proposed Bench Donation Program
• Pickleball Needs Assessment and location options for six new courts
• In-camera discussion regarding a municipal award or honour

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission adopted the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting and accepted the December 4, 2025 agenda. The commission approved the proposed 2026 meeting schedule. An in‑camera session originally set for December 4 was deferred to February 5, 2026.

• Adopted October 16, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Accepted December 4, 2025 agenda (carried)
• Adopted 2026 meeting schedule (carried)
• Deferred in‑camera meeting to February 5, 2026 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole meeting on 2025-11-27 has no agenda items recorded. The agenda consists only of placeholders and contains no decisions, contracts, or public hearings.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear staff reports on the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan, including the detailed plan, capital plan, special projects, and unfunded proposed capital projects. An in‑camera resolution will be considered to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter. No other items are on the agenda.

• 2026‑2030 Financial Plan Committee Meeting PDF
• 2026‑2030 Financial Plan PowerPoint
• Appendix 1 – 2026‑2030 Financial Plan Detail
• Appendix 2 – 2026‑2030 Capital Plan
• In‑camera resolution to close meeting to public

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2026‑2030 Operating, Capital and Financial plans as presented. It also directed staff to develop tax‑change scenario information for 2026 using a $6‑$8.8 million surplus target. Staff was instructed to prepare a bylaw for the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan for Council’s review in 2026. Several motions closed portions of the meeting to the public under the Community Charter, all of which were carried.

• Closed meeting to public under Community Charter 90(1)(c) and (k) – carried
• Closed meeting to public under Community Charter 90(1)(e) – carried
• Adjourned meeting and set reconvening for Nov 27, 2025 – carried
• Closed meeting to public under Community Charter 90(1)(a) and (c) – carried
• Directed staff to provide tax‑change scenarios (5%, 6%, 7%) with $6‑$8.8 M surplus target – carried
• Endorsed 2026‑2030 Operating plan as presented – carried
• Endorsed 2026‑2030 Capital plan as presented – carried
• Endorsed 2026‑2030 Financial plan as presented and directed preparation of bylaw for Council in 2026 – carried

Council Meeting

Council will receive presentations on the Freedom of the City award, the RCMP quarterly report, and a Regional Growth Strategy minor amendment. Staff reports include the Downtown Vitalization Local Area Plan Phase 2 and Harmston Park Plan 'What We Heard' reports, a request for direction on McPhee Meadows Phases 2 and 3, and an options analysis for the Memorial Outdoor Pool replacement. Council will also consider a resolution to affirm commitment to the CVRD Water South Extension Project and give readings to a Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw.

• Memorial Outdoor Pool options analysis – request for direction on replacement
• Downtown Vitalization Local Area Plan Phase 2 and Harmston Park Plan – 'What We Heard' reports
• McPhee Meadows – Phase 2 and 3 request for direction
• Council resolution to affirm commitment to CVRD Water South Extension Project
• Comox Valley RCMP Quarterly Report (Jul–Sep 2025) presentation

Council directed staff not to proceed with Phase 2 of McPhee Meadows as currently planned and to pause Phase 3 until the CVRD Island Corridor Foundation process is complete. The council also instructed staff to include $100,000 in the 2026 Financial Plan for a beach access options analysis. Additional actions included approving the Freedom of the City honour for Brian “Fuzz” Morissette and requesting the Minister of Health pause a hospice bed reduction.

• Directed staff not to proceed with Phase 2 of McPhee Meadows as planned (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to pause Phase 3 of McPhee Meadows until CVRD ICF planning is complete (CARRIED)
• Included $100,000 in the 2026 Financial Plan for McPhee Meadows beach access analysis (CARRIED)
• Approved Freedom of the City honour for Brian “Fuzz” Morissette (CARRIED)
• Requested Minister of Health pause temporary closure of 50% hospice beds (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to proceed with Option 3 for Memorial Outdoor Pool replacement (CARRIED)
• Raised and reported commitment to CVRD Water South Extension Project (CARRIED)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 3201, 2025 (CARRIED)

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council will consider updates on cemetery fees, a zero-emission vehicle fleet transition, and BC Transit priorities. The meeting will also include the adoption of previous council minutes and the appointment of a Vancouver Island Regional Library board member.

• Courtenay Cemetery Fees review
• Zero-Emission Vehicle Fleet Transition Plan
• BC Transit Priorities Update
• Continuation of free public admissions at Outdoor Pool
• Vancouver Island Regional Library 2026 appointments

The council adopted the Zero‑Emission Vehicle Fleet Transition Plan to meet the 2030 greenhouse‑gas reduction target and directed the 5‑Year Financial Plan to include capital costs for electric fleet vehicles, chargers and related electrical upgrades. It also approved a $200,000 capital‑budget contribution for pedestrian‑crossing improvements in South Courtenay and authorized free swim admissions at the municipal pool for 2026 with a $45,000 gaming‑fund allocation. Additional approvals included participation in the RCMP Positive Ticket Program and support for a $200,000 cultural‑facilities grant application.

• Adopt Zero‑Emission Vehicle Fleet Transition Plan (CARRIED)
• Update 5‑Year Financial Plan to include capital costs for electric fleet vehicles (CARRIED)
• Update 5‑Year Financial Plan to include capital costs for vehicle chargers and electrical upgrades (CARRIED)
• Direct staff to include capital costs for Pathway 2 GHG emissions targets in 5‑Year Financial Plan (CARRIED)
• Approve $200,000 in 2026 capital budget for South Courtenay pedestrian crossing improvements (CARRIED)
• Approve free swim admissions at Courtenay and District Memorial Pool for 2026 season and allocate $45,000 from gaming funds (CARRIED)
• Approve City participation in RCMP Positive Ticket Program for youth (CARRIED)
• Support grant application for Cultural Facilities Needs and Feasibility Assessment, include $200,000 project cost in financial plan (CARRIED)

Special Council Meeting

Courtenay council will meet to adopt Bylaw No. 3194, which proposes a tax exemption for 2026. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on October 22, 2025, at the CVRD Civic Room.

• Bylaw No. 3194: Tax Exemption 2026
• Meeting: Special Council Meeting S2/2025
• Location: CVRD Civic Room, 770 Harmston Ave

Council adopted the Tax Exemption 2026, Bylaw No. 3194, after a motion by Councillor McCollum and second by Councillor Cole‑Hamilton. The motion was carried. Mayor Wells recused himself due to a conflict of interest and returned after the vote.

• Adopted Tax Exemption 2026 Bylaw No. 3194 (carried)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will adopt the June 5, 2025 minutes and accept the agenda. New business includes reports on the 2025 outdoor pool season, summer camps, an update on public engagement for the Courtenay and District Memorial Outdoor Pool, and updates on the Bill Moore and Dogwood Parks master plan projects. The commission will also discuss the Actionland welcome sign and limits for drop‑in fitness class participants. Unfinished business covers the Comox Valley Sports Hall of Fame initiative.

• 2025 Outdoor Pool and Summer Camp Report
• Courtenay and District Memorial Outdoor Pool – public engagement update
• Bill Moore Park and Dogwood Park Master Plan Project update
• Actionland – City of Courtenay welcome sign discussion
• Drop‑in fitness classes – maximum participants discussion

The commission adopted the June 5, 2025 minutes and accepted the October 16 agenda. It voted to recommend that the City keep free swim admissions at the outdoor pool for 2026. Two items—Actionland welcome sign and the in‑camera portion of the meeting—were deferred to the next meeting on December 4, 2025.

• Adopted June 5, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Accepted October 16, 2025 agenda as presented (carried)
• Recommended continuing free swim admissions in 2026 (carried)
• Deferred Actionland welcome sign item to Dec 4, 2025 (carried)
• Deferred in‑camera meeting to Dec 4, 2025 (carried)

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council will discuss and potentially set new Amenity Cost Charges (ACC) for development, adopt 2026 permissive property tax exemption bylaws, and consider several lease renewals and agreements. A presentation on the Comox Valley Regional District Solid Waste Management Plan is also scheduled.

• Staff report on Amenity Cost Charges (ACC) program and rates, including draft bylaw
• Adoption of four 2026 permissive property tax exemption bylaws for various properties and churches
• Airpark Association lease renewal and Heritage House Pub Licence of Occupation (LOO) updates
• New lease agreement for 685 and 645 Cliffe Avenue
• Letter of support for Kus-kus-sum grant applications

Council approved the 2026 Council meeting calendar and ordered a bylaw for the inaugural November meeting. The council authorized several lease renewals and a new lease for temporary shelter services. It also adopted three tax‑exemption bylaws, rescinded and re‑read a fourth, and set a special meeting to finalize it. Additional directives were given for the amenity cost charge program and support for Project Watershed grant applications.

• Approved 2026 Council Meeting Calendar and directed draft bylaw for first Wednesday in November meeting (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to develop ACC program options for Institutional and Industrial categories and hold stakeholder consultation (CARRIED)
• Authorized City support for Project Watershed grant applications to the Green Municipal Fund (CARRIED)
• Authorized renewal lease with Courtenay Airpark Association for multiple parcels (PID 000-892-149, 000-892-068, 004-154-665, etc.) (CARRIED)
• Authorized five‑year Licence of Occupation for Heritage House Pub and Airpark Café (PID 025-210-858) and delegated execution to CFO (CARRIED)
• Authorized renewal lease with D’s Place at 102A‑20th Street, Courtenay, and delegated execution to CFO (CARRIED)
• Approved two‑year lease with Comox Valley Transition Society for 685 & 645 Cliffe Avenue to provide temporary shelter (CARRIED)
• Rescinded, re‑read, and adopted Tax Exemption 2026 bylaws No. 3194, 3195, 3196, 3197; scheduled special council meeting for final adoption (CARRIED)

Council Meeting

Courtenay City Council will hear a delegation on a development variance permit for a proposed 5G Telus tower at 1000 Piercy Avenue, and discuss staff reports including recommended directions for the Official Community Plan update, a temporary use permit for an extreme weather shelter at 971 Cumberland Road, and a review of the Cliffe Avenue and 5th Street intersection. Council will also vote on final adoption of three bylaws: the Building Amendment Bylaw implementing the BC Zero Carbon Step Code, the Business Licence Amendment Bylaw for a storefront cannabis retailer, and the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw.

• Delegation by Jorden Leighton on Development Variance Permit for 5G Telus tower at 1000 Piercy Avenue
• Temporary Use Permit Application No. 2501 for extreme weather shelter at 971 Cumberland Road
• Official Community Plan Review – staff report on recommended directions
• Final adoption of Building Amendment Bylaw No. 3193 (BC Zero Carbon Step Code)
• Final adoption of Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 3200

Council issued a statement of concurrence and approved Development Variance Permit No. 2503 for a 46‑meter Telus monopole antenna at 1000 Piercy Ave, also varying Zoning Bylaw 2500 to increase height exemptions and reduce rear‑yard setbacks. The council directed the Acting Director of Development Services to issue the permit and the Director of Financial Services to execute a Licence of Occupation with Telus. Additionally, the council approved a Temporary Use Permit for 971 Cumberland Road to provide winter shelter services, authorizing $90,480 in funding and delegating agreement authority to the Recreation, Culture and Community Services director.

• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 2503 for Telus 5G tower at 1000 Piercy Ave (CARRIED)
• Varied Zoning Bylaw 2500 to increase height exemption to 3.1 times and reduce rear‑yard setback to 7.61 m (CARRIED)
• Directed Acting Director of Development Services to issue Permit No. 2503 (CARRIED)
• Directed Director of Financial Services to execute Licence of Occupation with Telus (CARRIED)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit No. 2501 for 971 Cumberland Road winter shelter (CARRIED)
• Authorized $90,480 for winter shelter services 2025/2026 (CARRIED)
• Adopted Building Amendment Bylaw 3193 implementing BC Zero Carbon Step Code (CARRIED)
• Adopted Business Licence Amendment Bylaw 3199 for storefront cannabis retailer (CARRIED)

Council Meeting

Courtenay council will adopt minutes from the previous meeting and review staff reports on strategic priorities. The agenda includes bylaws for zoning changes at 2270 Cliffe Ave, implementing the BC Zero Carbon Step Code, and approving 2026 property tax exemptions.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3108 (2270 Cliffe Ave.)
• Building Amendment Bylaw No. 3193 (Zero Carbon Step Code)
• Consideration of 2026 Permissive Property Tax Exemptions
• Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 3199
• Updated Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 3200

Council received an update on the 2023‑2026 Strategic Priorities and the Ombudsperson BC Quarterly Report. The council gave first, second and third readings to Building Amendment Bylaw No. 3193, adopting the BC Zero Carbon Step Code, and approved several tax‑exemption bylaws and a new subdivision bylaw. It also took first and second readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3108 for 2270 Cliffe Ave., with one councillor opposing.

• Adopted update to 2023‑2026 Strategic Priorities (carried)
• Received Ombudsperson BC Quarterly Report (carried)
• Gave first and second readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3108 (2270 Cliffe Ave.) (carried)
• Passed Building Amendment Bylaw No. 3193 – Zero Carbon Step Code, first‑second‑third readings (carried)
• Amended Tax Exemption 2026 Bylaw No. 3194 adding 40% exemption for Folio 750.012 and 100% for Folio 1074.050 (carried)
• Directed staff to request more information from Wachiay Friendship Centre on property‑tax funding (carried)
• Passed Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 3199, first‑second‑third readings (carried)
• Repealed Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 3190 and gave first‑second‑third readings to new Bylaw No. 3200 (carried)

Council Meeting

The City of Courtenay Council is reviewing public engagement and options analysis for the Memorial Outdoor Pool. The meeting also includes discussions on permissive tax exemption policy and a grant application for a recreation facilities master plan.

• Courtenay and District Memorial Outdoor Pool public engagement and options analysis
• Permissive Tax Exemption Policy direction
• Grant application to UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund for a Recreation Facilities Master Plan
• Correspondence regarding cannabis retail business licence fees from Beaufort Botanicals Ltd.

Council adopted the August 27, 2025 minutes. It directed staff to begin public engagement on the Courtenay and District Memorial Outdoor Pool options and to report back later. The council also instructed staff to develop options for updating the Permissive Property Tax Exemption policy for 2027 and to submit a grant application for the Recreation Facilities Master Plan, including its budget in the 2026‑2030 financial plan. Finally, staff were tasked with drafting a bylaw to remove the business licence fee for storefront cannabis retailers, and an in‑camera resolution was passed to close the meeting.

• Adopted August 27, 2025 council minutes (Carried)
• Directed staff to conduct public engagement on the Courtenay and District Memorial Outdoor Pool options (Carried)
• Directed staff to report options for updating the Permissive Property Tax Exemption policy for 2027 (Carried)
• Directed staff to submit a grant application for the Recreation Facilities Master Plan and include its budget in the 2026‑2030 financial plan (Carried)
• Directed staff to draft a bylaw removing the business licence fee for storefront cannabis retailers (Carried)
• Approved in‑camera resolution to close the meeting under the Community Charter (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider a housing target order from the provincial Minister of Housing, a downtown revitalization tax exemption for 574 Cumberland Road, and adopt the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 3190. Delegations include the Youth Climate Corps BC and a presentation on the Comox Valley Tourism Strategy Framework. Council will also discuss a Truth and Reconciliation Day parade proposal and a financial support request from the MIKI'SIW Métis Association.

• Housing Target Order from Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs for Courtenay
• Downtown Revitalization Tax Exemption application for 574 Cumberland Road (Applicant: Simba Investments)
• Adoption of Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 3190, 2025
• Truth and Reconciliation Day parade proposal on Sept 30, 2025, with road closure request from MIKI'SIW Métis Association
• Financial support request from MIKI'SIW Métis Association for Spirit Walk event

The council adopted Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 3190, 2025. It approved a downtown revitalization tax exemption for 574 Cumberland Road and issued a tax exemption certificate. The council also approved a temporary road closure on 5th Street for the Truth and Reconciliation Day Parade and provided up to $3,500 in‑kind support to the MIKI'SIW Métis Association. Several reports and correspondence were received and noted.

• Adopt Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 3190, 2025 (CARRIED)
• Accept downtown revitalization tax exemption for 574 Cumberland Road and issue tax exemption certificate (CARRIED)
• Approve temporary road closure of 5th Street on Sep 30, 2025, 10:00‑12:00 for Truth and Reconciliation Day Parade (CARRIED)
• Provide in‑kind support up to $3,500 to MIKI'SIW Métis Association for Spirit Walk (CARRIED)
• Receive Draft Comox Valley Tourism Strategy Framework (CARRIED)
• Receive Ombudsperson BC Quarterly Report (Jan‑Mar 2025) (CARRIED)
• Consent to adoption of CVRD Bylaw No. 883 Amendment No. 2 (CARRIED)
• Adopt Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 3190, 2025 (CARRIED)

Council Meeting

The council will consider adopting Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2973 affecting Lannan Road and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3186 for 649 McPhee Avenue. It will also review downtown revitalization tax exemption applications for 407 4th Street and 1100 Beckensell Avenue, and a request to reduce development cost charges for 1560 Grieve Avenue. Additional items include an update on the East Courtenay Fire Hall project and a report on the Zero Carbon Step Code.

• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2973 (Lannan Road)
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3186 (649 McPhee Avenue)
• Downtown Revitalization Tax Exemption applications – 407 4th Street and 1100 Beckensell Avenue
• Request for reduction of development cost charges – 1560 Grieve Avenue
• East Courtenay Fire Hall – project update

Council adopted the Provincial Zero Carbon Step Code and amended Building Bylaw No. 3114 to require Zero Carbon Performance Level EL‑3 for new Part 3 and Part 9 buildings starting Jan 1 2026 and EL‑4 starting Jan 1 2028. The council approved a $38,864.22 development cost charge reduction for affordable rental housing at 1560 Grieve Avenue. It also approved Downtown Revitalization Tax Exemption Agreements for properties at 407 4th Street and 1100 Beckensell Avenue. Additional actions included directing design work and a grant application for the East Courtenay Fire Hall and adopting a zoning amendment for Lannan Road.

• Adopted Provincial Zero Carbon Step Code (CARRIED)
• Amended Building Bylaw No. 3114 to require EL‑3 from 2026 and EL‑4 from 2028 (CARRIED)
• Approved $38,864.22 development cost charge reduction for affordable housing at 1560 Grieve Avenue (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to enter Downtown Revitalization Tax Exemption Agreement for 407 4th Street (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to enter Downtown Revitalization Tax Exemption Agreement for 1100 Beckensell Avenue (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to proceed with design of the East Courtenay Fire Hall (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to submit a grant application for the East Courtenay Fire Hall to the UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund (CARRIED)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2973 (Lannan Road) (CARRIED)

Council Meeting

Council will consider a resolution advocating for provincial implementation of photo radar and expanded intersection cameras, with an urgent pilot on Back Road between Courtenay and Comox. A delegation from the 'Make Back Road Safe' campaign will also address the issue. Other business includes a development cost charge reduction request for 925 Braidwood Road, two liquor licence applications, and a zoning amendment for 649 McPhee Avenue. Council will also consider adopting loan authorization bylaws for strategic land acquisition and the 6th Street Bridge.

• Resolution to request photo radar and expanded intersection cameras for traffic enforcement, with urgent pilot on Back Road
• Request for reduction of development cost charges at 925 Braidwood Road (likely for BC Housing)
• Zoning amendment bylaw (No. 3186) for 649 McPhee Avenue for first, second, and third readings
• Loan authorization bylaws for strategic land acquisition (No. 3183) and 6th Street Bridge (No. 3184) for adoption
• Lake Trail Multi-Use Path project update with presentation from McElhanney

Council approved a $157,292.97 reduction of development cost charges for 925 Braidwood Road, directed staff to proceed with Phase 1 of the Lake Trail Multi‑Use Path and to design Braidwood Road upgrades, and adopted loan authorizations for a strategic land acquisition and the 6th Street Bridge. It also passed a resolution urging the province to implement photo‑radar enforcement on Back Road and granted a temporary use permit for winter shelter services at 971 Cumberland Road.

• Approved $157,292.97 Development Cost Charge reduction for 925 Braidwood Road (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to proceed with Phase 1 construction of Lake Trail Multi‑Use Path (CARRIED)
• Directed staff to design Braidwood Road infrastructure upgrades and prioritize Ryan Road sidewalk (CARRIED)
• Granted Lookout Housing authority to apply for Temporary Use Permit at 971 Cumberland Road (CARRIED)
• Adopted Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 3183 for strategic land acquisition (CARRIED)
• Adopted Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 3184 for 6th Street Bridge (CARRIED, opposed by Councillor Jolicoeur)
• Passed resolution urging provincial photo‑radar and pilot speed‑enforcement on Back Road (CARRIED)
• Received first, second and third readings of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3186 for 649 McPhee Avenue (CARRIED)

Council Meeting

Council will discuss a notice of motion on traffic safety enforcement on Back Road between Courtenay and Comox, including advocating for photo radar. Staff reports include proposed development cost charge rates, approval in principle of the 2026-2027 RCMP municipal policing contract, the 2024 annual report, fire apparatus replacement, and a solid waste collection zone update. A closed session is scheduled for land, litigation, legal advice, and municipal service negotiations.

• Notice of motion to request photo radar pilot on Back Road (Courtenay-Comox) to improve traffic safety enforcement
• Development Cost Charge proposed rates presented by Urban Systems Ltd.
• Approval in principle of 2026-2027 RCMP Municipal Policing Contract
• Adoption of City of Courtenay 2024 Annual Report
• Fire apparatus replacement schedule discussion

The council adopted the June 11, 2025 minutes and approved the 2024 annual report and financial statement. It endorsed a 1% Municipal Assist Factor and the proposed 2025 Development Cost Charge rates, directing staff to begin public engagement and report back by September 2025. The council also approved a $9,758,180 expenditure cap for the 2026‑2027 RCMP municipal policing contract and adopted a 15‑year fire apparatus replacement cycle.

• Added Union of BC Municipalities correspondence as agenda item 6.1 – carried
• Adopted June 11, 2025 council minutes – carried
• Approved City of Courtenay 2024 Annual Report – carried
• Endorsed 1% Municipal Assist Factor in Development Cost Charge calculations – carried
• Endorsed Table 2 proposed DCC rates (2025) – carried
• Directed staff to initiate public engagement on draft DCC rates and report back by September 2025 – carried
• Approved $9,758,180 cap for the 2026‑2027 RCMP municipal policing contract – carried
• Adopted a 15‑year fire apparatus replacement cycle and directed incorporation into the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan – carried

Council Meeting

Council will receive updates from BC Housing regarding projects at 925 Braidwood and 1885 Cliffe Ave. The body will also consider staff reports on a lease renewal for the Airpark Association and an antenna system proposal.

• BC Housing updates on 925 Braidwood and the Lodge (1885 Cliffe Ave)
• Antenna System Proposal for 1000 Piercy Avenue
• Airpark Association Lease Renewal
• Release of Option for Tunner Drive
• BC Healthy Communities PlanH Community Connectedness Grant Application

The council directed staff to process a development variance permit for a 46‑metre monopole antenna and to negotiate a 25‑year licence of occupation with Telus at 1000 Piercy Ave. It also sent an urgent request to the provincial Minister of Housing to discuss speeding up the BC Housing project at 925 Braidwood Road. Additional actions included supporting a BC Healthy Communities grant, approving the return of the “Pulse in the Plaza” event, and directing staff to pursue water‑access options for the McPhee Meadows project.

• Approved processing of a development variance permit for a 46‑metre antenna at 1000 Piercy Ave (carried)
• Approved negotiation of a 25‑year licence of occupation with Telus for the same site (carried)
• Approved urgent request to the Minister of Housing to discuss expediting the 925 Braidwood project (carried)
• Approved support for the BC Healthy Communities PlanH Community Connectedness grant application (carried)
• Approved the return of the “Pulse in the Plaza” Friday evening events (carried)
• Directed staff to pursue water access options for McPhee Meadows (carried, with one opposition)
• Closed part of the meeting to the public under the Community Charter (carried)
• Adopted the May 21, 2025 regular council minutes (carried)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will review a presentation on the Woodcote Park Playground Replacement and a report on community feedback. The commission will also hear a presentation on the Harmston Park plan. Unfinished business includes a sports field allocation and fee policy project and a sports hall of fame initiative.

• Woodcote Park Playground Replacement – presentation and community feedback report
• Harmston Park Planning – DVLAP presentation
• Sports Field Allocation and Fee Policy Project – presentation
• Comox Valley Sports Hall of Fame Initiative – verbal request

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission adopted the May 1, 2025 minutes and accepted the June 5 agenda. It voted to defer the Comox Valley Sports Hall of Fame initiative and the in‑camera session to the October 16, 2025 meeting. A resolution to close the meeting to the public was also carried.

• Adopted May 1, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Accepted June 5, 2025 agenda as presented (carried)
• Deferred Comox Valley Sports Hall of Fame initiative to Oct. 16, 2025 (carried)
• Deferred in‑camera meeting to Oct. 16, 2025 (carried)
• Approved resolution to close meeting to public under Community Charter (carried)

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council will review loan authorizations for infrastructure and land, as well as a zoning amendment for multi-residential housing. The meeting includes reports on the 2024 tax program and the Woodcote Park playground replacement.

• Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 3184, 2025 for 6th Street Bridge 2025
• Loan Authorization Bylaw 3183, 2025 for Strategic Land Acquisition 2025 Amendment
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3157 for Medium Density Multi-Residential (RM-1)
• Development Variance Permit Application No. 2501 for 2-2230 Cliffe Avenue
• Woodcote Park Playground Replacement and What We Heard Report

The council adopted the May 7 minutes and approved a development variance for 2‑2230 Cliffe Avenue. It approved the 2024 MRDT performance report, two borrowing resolutions totaling $4.676 million, and a UBCM emergency‑preparedness fund application. The council amended the 6th Street Bridge loan by‑law to $1.245 million, reallocated over $3 million to the bridge project, and adopted a medium‑density zoning amendment.

• Adopted May 7, 2025 regular council minutes (CARRIED)
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 2501 for 2‑2230 Cliffe Avenue (CARRIED)
• Approved 2024 MRDT Annual Performance and Financial Reports (CARRIED)
• Approved borrowing $2,500,000 for sewer infrastructure projects (CARRIED)
• Approved borrowing $2,176,000 for strategic land acquisition (CARRIED)
• Approved UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund application up to $200,000 and $150,000 (CARRIED)
• Amended Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 3184, 2025 – 6th Street Bridge to authorize $1,245,000 borrowing (CARRIED, opposed by Councillor Jolicoeur)
• Reallocated $1,555,000 from Growing Communities Fund, $500,000 from Canada Community‑Building Fund, and $1,000,000 surplus to the 6th Street Bridge; allocated $500,000 to Bill Moore Park (CARRIED, opposed by Councillor Jolicoeur)

Council Meeting

The City of Courtenay Council will consider final readings for bylaws regulating short-term rental accommodations and small-scale multi-unit housing. The meeting includes a presentation on expanding the regional Evolve electric bike share program to include scooters and a review of 2024 audited financial statements.

• Final readings for Short-term Rental Accommodation bylaws (Business Licence No. 3133, Zoning No. 3134, and Municipal Ticket Information No. 3139)
• Final readings for Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing amendments (OCP No. 3177 and Zoning No. 3176)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3157 for Medium Density Multi-Residential (RM-1)
• 2025-2029 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3180
• Sewer and Water Service Frontage Tax Amendment Bylaws No. 3181 and 3182

The council approved the 2024 audited financial statements and adopted a series of bylaws covering short‑term rentals, medium‑density housing, and the 2025‑2029 financial plan. It also directed staff to study adding e‑scooters to the Evolve bike‑share program and deferred endorsement of a joint letter for an Integrated Mobile Crisis Response Team.

• Approved 2024 Audited Financial Statements (CARRIED)
• Adopted Liquor Licence Application and Process Policy DS‑03 and directed staff to draft fee‑bylaw amendments (CARRIED, opposed by Frisch and Jolicoeur)
• Directed staff to prepare a report on adding e‑scooters to the Evolve bike‑share program (CARRIED)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3157 – Medium Density Multi‑Residential (RM‑1) (CARRIED)
• Adopted short‑term rental bylaws: Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 3133, Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3134, and Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 3139 (CARRIED)
• Adopted Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3177 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3176 for small‑scale multi‑unit housing (CARRIED)
• Adopted 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3180 (CARRIED)
• Deferred endorsement of joint letter supporting Integrated Mobile Crisis Response Team (CARRIED, opposed by Morin)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss recreation registration accessibility and the Comox Valley Sports Hall of Fame. The body will also receive a presentation on the Sports Field Allocation Policy Project.

• Sports Field Allocation Policy Project update presentation
• Accessibility and Courtenay Recreation Registration discussion
• Comox Valley Sports Hall of Fame Initiative discussion

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission adopted the February 6, 2025 minutes and accepted the May 1, 2025 agenda as presented. The council approved an in‑camera resolution to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter. The commission deferred the in‑camera portion of the meeting to the next session on June 5, 2025.

• Adopted February 6, 2025 PRAC minutes (carried)
• Accepted May 1, 2025 agenda as presented (carried)
• Council closed the meeting to the public under Community Charter (carried)
• Deferred the in‑camera meeting to June 5, 2025 (carried)

Public Hearing

The Courtenay City Council is holding a public hearing to receive input on three proposed bylaws: one to regulate short-term rental accommodations, and two to amend the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw for small-scale multi-unit housing (SSMUH). The short-term rental bylaw would limit rentals to one per parcel, require owner-occupancy, and cap bedrooms at three and guests at six. The SSMUH amendments update development permit areas to exempt single dwellings and adjust thresholds.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3134 (short-term rental accommodation) – restricts short-term rentals to one per parcel, owner-occupied, max 3 bedrooms, 6 guests, requires business licence and off-street parking
• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3177 (form & character DPA, SSMUH) – exempts single dwellings, accessory dwellings, duplexes; applies DPA-1 to 5+ units, DPA-2 to 3-4 units
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3176 (form & character DPA, SSMUH) – updates site planning, public realm, streetscape, building design, landscaping, and neighbourhood sections; removes bareland strata requirements
• Public hearing is hybrid (in-person at CVRD Civic Room, 770 Harmston Ave, Courtenay) and via Zoom; written submissions due by 1 pm on April 30, 2025

The council held public hearings for three bylaws: OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3177, Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3176, and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3134. No written comments were received for Bylaws 3177 and 3176, and one comment was received for Bylaw 3134. No speakers presented, and each hearing was closed by Mayor Wells after a brief waiting period. No votes or decisions were recorded during the hearing.

Special Council Meeting

Council will give third reading to bylaws amending development permit areas for small-scale multi-unit housing and regulating short-term rental accommodations. Bylaws for adoption include the 2025 Property Tax Rate Bylaw and an amendment to the Downtown Courtenay Revitalization Tax Exemption. Staff reports cover a pedestrian network review for Fitzgerald Avenue and an urban forestry strategy update. The meeting includes a closed session for negotiations with provincial or federal government.

• 2025 Property Tax Rate Bylaw No. 3179 for adoption
• Downtown Courtenay Revitalization Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw No. 3175
• Third reading for SSMUH bylaws (OCP amendment 3177, zoning amendment 3176)
• Third reading for short-term rental regulation bylaws (business licence 3133, zoning 3134, municipal ticket info 3139)
• Fitzgerald Avenue pedestrian network review improvement option

Council approved the 2025 Property Tax Rate Bylaw No. 3179. The council gave third reading and adopted amendments to the Official Community Plan and zoning bylaws to create small‑scale multi‑unit housing areas. Amendments to the business licence, zoning, and municipal ticket bylaws were adopted to regulate short‑term rental accommodations. Staff reports on Fitzgerald Avenue pedestrian safety improvements and the Urban Forestry Strategy were endorsed, directing further actions.

• Adopted 2025 Property Tax Rate Bylaw No. 3179 (CARRIED)
• Adopted Downtown Courtenay Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 3175, 2025 (CARRIED)
• Gave third reading to Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3177, 2025 for small‑scale multi‑unit housing (CARRIED)
• Gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3176, 2025 for small‑scale multi‑unit housing (CARRIED)
• Adopted Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 3133, 2025 to amend short‑term rental wording (CARRIED)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3134, 2025 adding “consecutive” to short‑term rental definition (CARRIED)
• Adopted Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 3139, 2025 (CARRIED)
• Endorsed Fitzgerald Avenue pedestrian safety improvements, directing installation of flashing beacons and removal of redundant crosswalk (CARRIED)

Council Meeting

The City of Courtenay Council will review several financial bylaws, including property and service frontage tax rates. The meeting also includes a policing priorities report from the RCMP and discussions on the Official Community Plan update.

• 2025 Property Tax Rate Bylaw No. 3179 and 2025-2029 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3180
• Sewer and Water Service Frontage Tax Amendment Bylaws No. 3181 and 3182
• Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 3183 for Strategic Land Acquisition 2025
• Official Community Plan update consultation strategy to meet Bill 44 requirements
• Recycle BC Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work

The council gave first, second and third readings to several bylaws, including the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Amendment, property tax, sewer and water frontage tax amendments, a loan authorization for strategic land acquisition, municipal enforcement, downtown tax exemption, and traffic regulation. It also approved the 2025‑2029 Recycle BC Master Services Agreement, endorsed Councillor Cole‑Hamilton for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities board, and directed staff to support regional housing and growth initiatives. Additional actions included adopting the City Engagement Framework and allocating $7,500 to the Comox Valley Transition Society for a substance‑use awareness event.

• Adopted 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3180 – CARRIED
• Adopted 2025 Property Tax Rate Bylaw No. 3179 – CARRIED
• Adopted Sewer Service Frontage Tax Amendment Bylaw No. 3181 – CARRIED
• Adopted Water Service Frontage Tax Amendment Bylaw No. 3182 – CARRIED
• Approved Recycle BC 2025‑2029 Master Services Agreement – CARRIED
• Endorsed Councillor Will Cole‑Hamilton for FCM Board re‑election – CARRIED
• Consented to adopt CVRD Bylaw No. 865 (Emergency Shelter) – CARRIED (opposed by Councillor Jolicoeur)
• Allocated $7,500 to Comox Valley Transition Society for substance‑use awareness event – CARRIED

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council will hold first and second readings for bylaws to regulate short-term rental accommodations, including business licence, zoning, and municipal ticket information amendments. Council will also consider first and second readings for amending Development Permit Areas 1 and 2 to facilitate small-scale multi-unit housing (SSMUH). Additionally, a grant application for 6th Street Multi-Modal Corridor Enhancement, a parking review, and a BC Transit priorities update are on the agenda.

• First and second readings of bylaws to regulate short-term rentals (Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 3133, Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3134, Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 3139)
• First and second readings for amending Development Permit Areas 1 and 2 for small-scale multi-unit housing (OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 3177, Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3176)
• 6th Street Multi-Modal Corridor Enhancement grant application and parking review
• BC Transit priorities update and Comox Valley Exchange Project presentation
• 2025 Pedestrian, Cycling & Pavement Renewal Program and Cycling Network Plan implementation

The council adopted the March 12 council minutes and the February 6 Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission minutes. It directed staff to pursue transit improvements at the England Avenue exchange, support the 6th Street multi‑modal corridor, and prepare letters of support for local airport funding applications. The council also endorsed Councillor Will Cole‑Hamilton for re‑election to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities board and approved city funding for his travel, and gave readings to several bylaws covering traffic regulation, housing, and short‑term rentals.

• Adopted March 12, 2025 council minutes (Carried)
• Adopted February 6, 2025 Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission minutes (Carried)
• Requested BC Transit improvements for England Avenue exchange and directed staff to seek funding for traffic signal upgrades (Carried)
• Endorsed 6th Street corridor cross‑section, supported National Active Transportation Fund application, and directed staff to apply for B.C. Active Transportation grant (Carried)
• Endorsed 6th Street parking enhancements and directed staff to implement angle parking and report on downtown parking management program (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare letters of support for Courtenay Airpark and Comox Valley Airport BCAAP funding applications (Carried)
• Endorsed Councillor Will Cole‑Hamilton for re‑election to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities board and approved city to cover travel costs not funded by the travel fund (Carried; opposed by Councillor Jolicoeur)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Traffic Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 3172, 2025 (Carried)

Parcel Tax Review Panel

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Council Meeting

The Courtenay Council will adopt the 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw and a Sewer Service Frontage Tax amendment. The meeting also includes a resolution to support Canadian-made goods in response to proposed US tariffs.

• Adoption of 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3165
• Adoption of Sewer Service Frontage Tax Amendment Bylaw No. 3170
• Council resolution to prioritize Canadian-made goods in procurement
• Strategic Cultural Plan and Implementation Strategy adoption
• Review of policy impacts for relocating homes older than 15 years

Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss the 2025-2029 Financial Plan and seasonal water use increases. Members will also consider a motion to prioritize Canadian-made goods in municipal procurement in response to proposed US tariffs.

• 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3165, 2025
• Sewer Service Frontage Tax - Amendment Bylaw No. 3170, 2025
• Fees and Charges - Amendment Bylaw No. 3171, 2025 (solid waste)
• Motion to prioritize Canadian-made goods and services in municipal contracts
• Staff report on Water Conservation - Seasonal Water Use Increases

Council Meeting

Courtenay Council will fund a public substance use education event with $7,500 and approve amendments to solid waste, water, and sewer fees. The meeting also includes updates on regional parks and the RCMP.

• Council approves $7,500 for substance use education event
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3171 (solid waste) for first reading
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3167, 3168, and 3169 (water and sewer) for adoption
• Regional Parks and Trails Strategic Plan presentation
• Comox Valley RCMP quarterly report

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will review a recommendation from staff on the continuation of free public swim at Courtenay & District Memorial Pool. The commission will also receive a presentation on the 2025-2029 Financial Plan for Recreation, Culture and Community Services and discuss best practices for meeting procedures. Minutes from the November 2024 meeting are scheduled for adoption.

• Review of Council Procedure Bylaw No. 2730 for meeting rules and procedures
• Presentation of the 2025-2029 Financial Plan for Recreation, Culture and Community Services
• Recommendation from Director Susie Saunders on continuation of free public swim at Courtenay & District Memorial Pool
• Adoption of minutes from November 21, 2024
• Next meeting set for April 3, 2025 at Lewis Centre

Council Meeting

Council will discuss the 2025-2029 Financial Plan, including first readings of bylaws for water and sewer fees and frontage taxes. Other items include a proposed public substance use education event with $10,000 in external funding, a recommendation to continue free public swim, and a grant application for Anderton Dike remediation. Staff also seek direction on the 6th Street Bridge project.

• 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3165 (first reading)
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaws for water (No. 3167) and sewer (No. 3169)
• Water and Sewer Frontage Tax Amendment Bylaws (Nos. 3168, 3170)
• Anderton Dike Remediation – DRIF Grant Funding
• Public Substance Use Education and Awareness Event – $10,000 from Community Action Initiative, up to $7,500 from Council Initiatives Fund

Council Meeting

Council will receive a presentation on the 2024 'Your Courtenay, Your Voice' resident survey results. The meeting also includes discussions on climate and organics programs and sports field policy.

• Presentation of 2024 Resident Survey results by Forum Research
• Youth Climate Corps Pilot Program staff report
• CleanBC Organics Funding Program staff report
• Sports Field Allocation Policy Project update
• Timberframe Pavilion Partnership Proposal follow-up with Comox Valley Masters Soccer Club