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Also on the agenda are delegations from Natural Pastures Cheese Company and Comox Valley Exhibition, staff reports on Stage 3 water restrictions and outdoor pool funding, and multiple zoning and bylaw amendments.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=204c44d8-23c7-47ca-9afa-f79f5ed05937&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=16230", "source": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=204c44d8-23c7-47ca-9afa-f79f5ed05937&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council discusses policing contracts, development permits, and ferry funding", "summary": "The Council will review several land-use amendments and municipal reports. Key discussions include the upcoming RCMP policing contract, various zoning changes, and a motion to support increased federal funding for BC Ferries.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=2f0cde07-e7b2-4025-b47c-40dc6b879341&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=15918", "source": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=2f0cde07-e7b2-4025-b47c-40dc6b879341&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee to discuss restructuring advisory commissions and committees", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a proposed restructure of its advisory bodies, including the Heritage Advisory Commission and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Staff reports and existing bylaws on committees and commissions are being considered. Potential changes to terms of reference may be debated.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7ed855fc-edb4-4ed5-ba2a-07b9e2d29631&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7ed855fc-edb4-4ed5-ba2a-07b9e2d29631&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to approve borrowing for 6th Street Bridge and zoning changes", "summary": "Council will consider first and second readings of a zoning amendment at 3095 Lake Trail Road and first, second, and third readings of another at 2535 Cumberland Road. They will also vote on a temporary borrowing bylaw for the 6th Street Bridge and discuss a resolution for provincial support of food banks.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c989736c-461a-42dc-b15c-9040ade5acd9&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=15960", "source": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c989736c-461a-42dc-b15c-9040ade5acd9&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting", "headline": "City commission reviews park master plan feedback and proposed recreation fee changes", "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will review progress on an inclusive recreation research project, discuss public engagement results for Bill Moore and Dogwood Park strategic plans, and examine proposed changes to city recreation admission and membership fees. The commission will also receive updates on summer concert series and park programming before closing part of the meeting for private discussion regarding a municipal award.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4e1e3301-6c24-469d-8f94-fbbf49fb6f57&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4e1e3301-6c24-469d-8f94-fbbf49fb6f57&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to adopt new Official Community Plan Bylaw", "summary": "Council will consider adopting the new Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3206, which sets long-term land use and growth policies. Other major items include zoning amendments for housing projects at 1885 Cliffe Avenue (BC Housing) and 2270 Cliffe Avenue, plus a skatepark revitalization delegation. Council also will discuss a proposed operational and service-level review and water conservation initiative.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=808acfc0-f8a1-418b-b788-8b47f11dacdd&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=15628", "source": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=808acfc0-f8a1-418b-b788-8b47f11dacdd&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to review 2025 audited financial statements", "summary": "Council will consider adopting the 2025 audited financial statements and discuss several key items including a request for municipal funding of RCMP positions, new leases for Walk With Me Association and Vancouver Island Regional Library, and liquor licence applications for Swing City Golf Lounge and Gladstone Brewing Co. Multiple zoning amendments, a business licence bylaw rewrite, and a financial plan amendment also get first readings.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f8d754ff-f3c9-47bf-9f8a-fe128b4a2c95&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=15420", "source": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f8d754ff-f3c9-47bf-9f8a-fe128b4a2c95&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Public Hearing", "headline": "Public hearing on Official Community Plan amendment", "summary": "The City of Courtenay is holding a public hearing to receive input on proposed Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment No. 3206, 2026. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; no decisions will be made at this hearing.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7c698692-2977-4dc8-aea8-43e6415518cc&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=15419", "source": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7c698692-2977-4dc8-aea8-43e6415518cc&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-29", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to adopt 2026 property tax rates, zoning changes", "summary": "Council will hold first, second, and third readings of a zoning amendment for 4680 and 4694 Headquarters Road, and adopt several bylaws including the 2026 Property Tax Rate Bylaw, Development Cost Charges Bylaw, and Amenity Cost Charge Bylaw. They will also hear presentations on Cliffe Avenue intersections grant funding, regional district tax updates, and a solid waste management plan. A staff report on 1st Street traffic calming survey results and recommended actions will be discussed.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=0782791c-af79-4b22-8478-30963b9eafcc&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=15200", "source": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=0782791c-af79-4b22-8478-30963b9eafcc&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on loan bylaws for roads, sidewalks, and firehall", "summary": "Council will consider first, second, and third readings of three loan authorization bylaws for infrastructure projects on Braidwood Road, Ryan Road sidewalk, and the Eastside Firehall. They will also set 2026 property tax rates. Other items include updates on the Strategic Transportation Plan, East Courtenay Firehall project, and Lake Trail multi-use pathway, plus a delegation on mobile integrated community response and requests for letters of support.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b2c1fe28-6842-4224-b425-5a2750e32465&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=14976", "source": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b2c1fe28-6842-4224-b425-5a2750e32465&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-09", "body": "Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting", "headline": "Parks commission to discuss strategic plans for Bill Moore and Dogwood Park", "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will review public engagement for the Bill Moore and Dogwood Park strategic plan, including a pop-up event and survey. They will also discuss the Anderton Riverbank Restoration project and receive an overview of the Amenity Cost Charges Bylaw. The meeting includes an in-camera session to consider personal information for a municipal award.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=51fab2dc-d6ea-4465-858a-745cc112da1a&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=15548", "source": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=51fab2dc-d6ea-4465-858a-745cc112da1a&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-27", "body": "Special Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to adopt Zoning Bylaw No. 3203, 2026", "summary": "This special meeting has one substantive item: the adoption of Zoning Bylaw No. 3203, 2026. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, late items, adjournment).", "agenda_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1c0f9291-69c1-42e9-afc1-6d7213230d40&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=14874", "source": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1c0f9291-69c1-42e9-afc1-6d7213230d40&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-25", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider zoning amendments and water metering business case", "summary": "Courtenay Council will review a three-part business case study on water metering, including financial strategies and implementation. The meeting includes readings for two zoning bylaws and a progress report on housing targets.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=3217a4e8-9dc9-4d19-a6dd-c084a2acf8ac&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=14873", "source": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=3217a4e8-9dc9-4d19-a6dd-c084a2acf8ac&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-11", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider extending temporary winter shelter hours", "summary": "Council will discuss extending hours for the temporary winter shelter, receive an update on the Ryan Road Sidewalk Project, and consider 2026 permissive property tax exemptions. A delegation will present on a Dementia Inclusive Community campaign. The meeting also includes updates on strategic priorities and community services grants.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=00cd0b8c-8eb5-4cd8-9703-1ba25271cabd&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=14756", "source": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=00cd0b8c-8eb5-4cd8-9703-1ba25271cabd&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-25", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to adopt Amenity Cost Charges Bylaw No. 3207 (third reading)", "summary": "The council will take a third reading vote on Amenity Cost Charges Bylaw No. 3207. It will also consider the first and second readings of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3206 and adopt the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3211. Staff reports on the Downtown Vitalization Local Area Plan Phase 3 scope and a Habitat for Humanity land disposition at 2140 Lake Trail Road will be presented for discussion.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=09489df9-020d-4847-a91d-230e737935be&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=14616", "source": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=09489df9-020d-4847-a91d-230e737935be&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-11", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to give first three readings to 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw", "summary": "Council will consider first three readings of the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3211 and the Public Notice Bylaw No. 3210. It will also vote on adopting the Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3208 (solid waste) and the 2026 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 3209. Other business includes a delegation from the Comox Valley Citizens on Patrol Society, a presentation on a new 5-year Municipal Regional District Tax plan, and a request from the Comox Valley RCMP for a letter of support for a new detachment build.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=44a13dba-295e-40a3-907d-82edc01b29d8&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=14536", "source": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=44a13dba-295e-40a3-907d-82edc01b29d8&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-05", "body": "Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting", "headline": "Commission will review the 2026‑2030 budget and financial plan", "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will receive updates on the Filberg feasibility study, the 2026‑2030 budget and capital plan, the Positive Ticketing Program, and options for the Memorial Outdoor Pool. The commission will discuss these items and consider any recommendations presented by the Director of Recreation, Culture, and Community Services. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are presented as informational updates.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=98be41ac-c924-4890-b0c2-ac8d82dd141c&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=14941", "source": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=98be41ac-c924-4890-b0c2-ac8d82dd141c&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-28", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council will consider solid waste fee changes and a borrowing bylaw.", "summary": "The council will read for the first, second and third times the Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3208, which updates solid waste fees. It will also consider the 2026 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 3209. Additional items include a lease renewal for the Courtenay Marina Society, grant applications for the UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund, and recognition of an AVA Digital Gold Award for the city website redesign.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=33a96620-27b9-47c2-a0bc-43083151f47c&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=14432", "source": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=33a96620-27b9-47c2-a0bc-43083151f47c&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-14", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider new Amenity Cost Charges Bylaw and 2026-2030 tax plan", "summary": "Council will conduct first, second, and third readings of Amenity Cost Charges Bylaw No. 3207, which would impose charges on new development to fund community amenities. They will also review 2026-2030 Financial Plan taxation scenarios, outlining potential property tax rate changes. Other items include a resolution supporting the Elect Respect Pledge against harassment of elected officials, approval of the CVRD Water South Extension project, and lease renewals for commercial hangar lots at the Courtenay Airpark.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=00845a1f-6ed9-4fd2-9b32-02834cb299df&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=14327", "source": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=00845a1f-6ed9-4fd2-9b32-02834cb299df&lang=English" }, { "date": "2025-12-10", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider new Development Cost Charges and Amenity Cost Charge rates", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e95a750a-7388-4a88-a2c3-1293a647ed41&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=14192", "source": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e95a750a-7388-4a88-a2c3-1293a647ed41&lang=English" }, { "date": "2025-11-27", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "No substantive agenda items listed for this meeting", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a11536b1-7ec6-41b2-8f5d-1575ec4ce381&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a11536b1-7ec6-41b2-8f5d-1575ec4ce381&lang=English" }, { "date": "2025-11-26", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee reviews 2026‑2030 Financial Plan and moves to close meeting", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=721c39a6-7a5c-4901-9c84-254bfa352f18&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=13695", "source": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=721c39a6-7a5c-4901-9c84-254bfa352f18&lang=English" }, { "date": "2025-11-19", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to discuss options for Memorial Outdoor Pool replacement", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4ae16572-5b6f-4f20-a647-75df08d3b52e&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=13653", "source": "https://pub-courtenay.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4ae16572-5b6f-4f20-a647-75df08d3b52e&lang=English" } ] }