Gold River public meetings in 2025

Regular Meeting

The Gold River Council meeting will hold public and statutory hearings on the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 760, 2025 and the Zoning Bylaw No. 761, 2025. It will also review the 2026 Five‑Year Financial Plan and related utility rate bylaws. Additional items include a contract award for the metering program and a waste‑management plan update.

• Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 760, 2025 – public hearing
• Zoning Bylaw No. 761, 2025 – public hearing
• 2026 Five‑Year Financial Plan – bylaw adoption
• Utility rate amendments (trade waste, water, sewer) – bylaw updates
• Metering Program – contract award

The council accepted the report on the Metering Program and authorized a $2,276,413.21 contract with Neptune Technology Group Canada. It also adopted the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 760, Zoning Bylaw No. 761, the 2026 Five‑Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 762, and three utility amendment bylaws. Additionally, staff were directed to pursue wildfire‑mitigation grants for free yard‑waste drop‑off days.

• Approved receipt of the Metering Program report (opposed by 1 councillor) – carried
• Authorized contract with Neptune Technology Group Canada for $2,276,413.21 – carried
• Adopted Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 760, 2025 by title only – carried
• Adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 761, 2025 by title only – carried
• Adopted Financial Plan Bylaw No. 762, 2025 (first three readings) – carried
• Adopted utility amendment bylaws No. 613.14, 614.16, 612.16 by title only – carried
• Directed staff to identify and apply for wildfire‑mitigation grants for free yard‑waste days – carried
• Received Work in Progress report for information – carried

Public Hearing

The Village of Gold River Council holds a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw #761. The hearing includes presentations by the applicant and public input. Written comments have been received. Each speaker is allowed up to five minutes.

• Proposed amendments to Gold River Official Community Plan
• Proposed amendments to Zoning Bylaw #761
• Public hearing format with 5-minute speaking limit per person
• Written comments received prior to the hearing

Regular Meeting

Council will consider the 2026 Five Year Financial Plan, including budget summaries and project funding. Correspondence items include a letter about PFAS in artificial turf, a resolution for revised Vancouver Island Regional Library funding, and an open letter urging restraint on Bill M216 (Professional Reliance Act). Reports from councillors and other procedural items are also on the agenda.

• 2026 Five Year Financial Plan with budget summaries, category breakdowns, cost centre forecasts, and project expenditures/funding
• Correspondence from P. Perras regarding PFAS and artificial turf
• City of Port Alberni resolution requesting revised funding model for Vancouver Island Regional Library branches and amenities
• Open letter to Province urging restraint on Bill M216, the Professional Reliance Act
• Councillor reports from Fossen, Pichert, Pringle, Wehmeier, and Mayor Lott

The council adopted the agenda and the November 3 meeting minutes. It approved a motion directing administration to implement the 2026 five‑year financial plan bylaw and to remove the wharf crane from the project budget. The council also received work‑in‑progress and correspondence items for information, authorized a free skate and free swim event, and adjourned the meeting.

• Agenda adopted (carried)
• November 3 minutes adopted (carried)
• Proceed with 5‑year financial plan bylaw (carried)
• Remove wharf crane from project budget (carried)
• Receive work‑in‑progress for information (carried)
• Receive correspondence for information (carried)
• Authorize free skate and free swim (carried)
• Adjourn meeting (carried)

Regular Meeting

Council will consider first and second reading of the new Official Community Plan (Bylaw #760) and Zoning Bylaw (#761) after a delegation from McElhanney's planning division. Other items include allocation of unrestricted surplus to reserves, review of the third-quarter financial report, adoption of the 2026 meeting schedule, council appointments, and updates to the Grant-in-Aid Policy.

• First and second reading of Official Community Plan Bylaw #760 and Zoning Bylaw #761
• Delegation from K. Brooks, McElhanney on OCP and Zoning Bylaws
• Allocation of unrestricted surplus to reserves
• Third Quarter Financial Report review
• Review and update of Grant-in-Aid Policy

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss administration reports. The primary focus of the meeting is the 2026 Draft 5-year Financial Plan regarding projects.

• Review of 2026 Draft 5-year Financial Plan - Projects

The council approved the meeting agenda as presented. It accepted the 2026 draft five‑year financial plan projects report for information. The council directed administration to prepare a report at the next regular meeting on transferring specified surplus amounts to the Working Capital, Sewer, and Water capital reserves. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

• Agenda approved as presented
• Received 2026 draft 5‑year financial plan projects report for information
• Directed administration to bring forward reserve transfer report at next council meeting

Regular Meeting

The Gold River Council meeting will consider the Village's Reserve and Surplus Policy and a related reserve transfer. It will discuss a grant opportunity for the Volunteer & Composite Fire Department and a proposed server replacement project. A letter of support for Gold River Aquafarms will also be presented, alongside routine public hearings and reports.

• Reserve and Surplus Policy (Policy 309)
• Reserve and Surplus Transfer (20251020 Reserve Transfer)
• Volunteer & Composite Fire Department Grant opportunity
• Server Replacement Project
• Letter of Support for Gold River Aquafarms

The council adopted the agenda and previous meeting minutes. It approved the Reserve and Surplus policy and authorized reserve fund transfers. It authorized a grant application for the volunteer fire department and approved a $15,500 budget increase for server replacement with IZCO Technology Solutions. A letter of support for Gold River Aquafarms was also directed.

• Adopted agenda as presented (Carried)
• Adopted October 6 and October 14 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Adopted Reserve and Surplus policy (FIN-309) (Carried)
• Authorized reserve and restricted fund transfers (Carried)
• Authorized submission of fire department grant application to UBCM (Carried)
• Approved $15,500 budget increase for server replacement and authorized IZCO Technology Solutions to proceed (Carried)
• Directed administration to provide a letter of support for Gold River Aquafarms (Carried)
• Received work‑in‑progress report for information (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review administration reports regarding the village's financial planning and policy. The meeting includes discussions on the 2026 5-year Financial Plan and the Reserve and Surplus Policy.

• 2026 5-year Financial Plan - Operating
• Reserve and Surplus Policy

The council adopted the meeting agenda. It received the 2026 five‑year operating financial plan for information. Council directed administration to prepare a reserve and surplus policy for the upcoming regular council meeting.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Received 2026 5‑year operating financial plan for information (carried)
• Directed administration to prepare reserve and surplus policy for next council meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Regular Meeting

Gold River Village Council will consider adopting the Annual Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 759, 2025, which sets permissive tax exemptions for the year. The council will also receive a presentation from RCMP Sergeant Greg Young of the Nootka Sound detachment and discuss the 2026 Budget Calendar. The meeting includes a motion to adjourn in camera to discuss potential litigation under section 90(1)(g) of the Community Charter.

• Adoption of Annual Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 759, 2025
• Presentation by RCMP Sergeant Greg Young, Nootka Sound
• Discussion of 2026 Budget Calendar
• Work in Progress information item
• Motion to adjourn in camera for litigation (section 90(1)(g))

The council approved the meeting agenda and adopted the September 15, 2025 minutes. It accepted the proposed 2026 Budget Calendar and received a Work in Progress report for information. The Annual Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 759, 2025 was adopted. The council also moved to sit in camera for litigation matters and adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted September 15, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Accepted 2026 Budget Calendar (carried)
• Received Work in Progress for information (carried)
• Adopted Annual Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 759, 2025 (carried)
• Moved to sit in camera for litigation matters (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Gold River Council meeting on September 15, 2025 will consider public and statutory hearings, unfinished business, and delegations. Administration reports include the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program, a Recreation Services Rate Review, the Naloxone Provincial Pilot Project, and a BC Lung Foundation air‑monitoring update. Information items cover the reopening plan for the Anne Fiddick Aquatic and Sports Centre and Gerry Morgan Memorial Centre. The council will also receive correspondence on UBCM resolutions and discuss new business before adjourning.

• Recreation Services Rate Review – 2025‑2026 Yearly Rate Review report
• Naloxone Provincial Pilot Project – report to council
• BC Lung Foundation air monitoring – report to council
• Anne Fiddick Aquatic and Sports Centre and Gerry Morgan Memorial Centre reopening plan
• Correspondence: City of Prince George UBCM resolutions and opposition to UBCM Resolution NR75

The council adopted the agenda and the September 2 meeting minutes. It approved submitting a grant application to the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program for dock service planning. Rates at the Anne Fiddick Aquatic Centre and the Gerry Morgan Memorial Centre were each increased by about 3%. Staff were directed to join the provincial Naloxone Pilot Project and the BC Lung Foundation air‑monitoring project.

• Agenda adoption – carried
• September 2 minutes adoption – carried
• Approve submission of REDIP grant application – carried
• Increase Anne Fiddick Aquatic Centre rates ~3% – carried
• Increase Gerry Morgan Memorial Centre rates ~3% – carried
• Direct staff to participate in Naloxone Pilot Project – carried
• Direct staff to participate in BC Lung Foundation air‑monitoring project – carried
• Receive recreation facilities re‑opening report for information – carried

Regular Meeting

Gold River Council will hear a delegation from Grieg Seafood, consider a report on revitalization tax exemptions, and debate two bylaws: Bylaw 758 on development procedures and Bylaw 759 on permissive tax exemptions. A notice of motion calls for a report on the speculation and vacancy tax's impact on housing and economic development.

• Delegation from Grieg Seafood for an update
• Report on Revitalization Tax Exemptions
• First reading of Bylaw No. 758, 2025 Development Procedure Bylaw
• First reading of Bylaw No. 759, 2025 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw
• Notice of motion to report on Speculation and Vacancy Tax effects

The council approved a revitalization tax exemption program that gives 100% tax exemption on increased assessed value for renovated multi‑family, commercial and industrial projects for five years, and a phased exemption for new residential construction. An amendment to extend the new‑construction exemption to 100% for five years was defeated. The council also adopted Development Procedure Bylaw No. 758 and gave first, second, and third readings to Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 759.

• Agenda adopted (carried)
• Minutes from Aug 5, 2025 adopted (carried)
• Revitalization tax exemption program established (carried)
• Amendment to extend new‑construction exemption to 5 years defeated (3 opposed)
• Work in Progress received for information (carried)
• Adopt Development Procedure Bylaw No. 758 (carried)
• Give first, second, third reading to Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 759 (carried)
• Direct staff to report on Speculation and Vacancy Tax (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Gold River Village Council will review the Development Procedures Bylaw (first three readings) and a notice of motion from Councillor Wehmeier. Financial reports and provincial responses to previous UBCM resolutions will also be presented. The meeting includes standard reports, public hearings, and a question period.

• Development Procedures Bylaw – first three readings (RTC-Bylaw758_Dev_procedures.pdf)
• Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Wehmeier (20250805 Councillor Wehmeier - Notice of Motion.pdf)
• Second Quarter Financial Report and appendices
• Province’s response to Gold River’s 2024 UBCM resolutions
• Work in Progress report

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the July 7, 2025 minutes. It received the second‑quarter financial report, the province’s response to UBCM resolutions, and a Work in Progress update for information. The Development Procedures Bylaw No. 758, 2025 received its first three readings and was carried. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda adopted (motion carried)
• July 7, 2025 minutes adopted (motion carried)
• Second quarter financial report received for information (motion carried)
• Province’s response to UBCM resolutions received for information (motion carried)
• Work in Progress received for information (motion carried)
• Development Procedures Bylaw No. 758, 2025 first three readings approved (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned (motion carried)

Healthy Families and Community Committee

The Healthy Families and Community Committee is scheduled to meet on July 22, 2025. The agenda package is available for review.

• Meeting scheduled for July 22, 2025
• Agenda package available for review

Regular Meeting

The Gold River Council will meet on July 7, 2025, to review draft economic development strategies and the Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP) 2024 survey. The agenda includes reports from council members, committee updates, and correspondence regarding resource-dependent communities.

• Review of Economic Development Plan and Gold River Strategy Draft
• LGCAP 2024 Survey information report
• Council reports from Councillors H. Fossen, N. Pichert, A. Pringle, P. Wehmeier, and Mayor M. Lott
• Correspondence from UBCM Members regarding Resource Communities
• Work in Progress report

The council adopted the agenda and the June 16 minutes. It approved the Economic Strategic Plan. The village accepted an offer to join a collective advocacy for resource communities and endorsed the UBCM resolution supporting provincial involvement. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda adopted (carried)
• June 16 minutes adopted (carried)
• Economic Strategic Plan adopted (carried)
• Accepted offer to join collective advocacy for resource communities (carried)
• Supported UBCM resolution for provincial recognition of resource communities (carried)
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

Regular Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing and consider adoption of the 2024 Annual Municipal Report and Statement of Financial Information. Other business includes a report on the 2024 Annual Water Report, a regional grant partnership opportunity for disaster resiliency, and a grant-in-aid request from Gold River Slo-pitch. Council will also discuss a request for meetings at the 2025 UBCM Convention and receive correspondence on outdoor recreation and education funding.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2024 Annual Municipal Report and Statement of Financial Information
• Regional Grant Opportunity – Disaster Resiliency Investment Fund partnership
• 2024 Annual Water Report
• Grant-in-aid request from Gold River Slo-pitch
• Request for meetings at 2025 UBCM Convention with Premier, Cabinet Ministers, and MACC staff

The council adopted the agenda and the June 2 meeting minutes. It accepted the 2024 Annual Municipal Report, the Statements of Financial Information, and the 2024 Annual Water Report. The council approved an application for financial assistance under the 2025 Disaster Resilience Investment Fund and authorized the Strathcona Regional District to receive and manage any awarded funds. It also reallocated $1,850 within the grant‑in‑aid program and approved a grant‑in‑aid request of up to $1,850.

• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (carried)
• Accepted 2024 Annual Municipal Report and Statements of Financial Information (carried)
• Received 2024 Annual Water Report for information (carried)
• Approved application to the 2025 Disaster Resilience Investment Fund and authorized Strathcona Regional District to manage funds if awarded (carried)
• Reallocated grant‑in‑aid by reducing transfer to restricted funds $1,850 and increasing grant‑in‑aid $1,850 (carried)
• Approved Gold River grant‑in‑aid request up to $1,850 (carried)
• Received block correspondence for information (carried)

Regular Meeting

Council will receive a delegation from Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation. They will consider the Asset Management Plan report and requests for meetings with provincial officials at the 2025 UBCM Convention. A grant-in-aid request from Gold River Slow-pitch and a letter regarding Pacific Northern Gas rate increases are also on the agenda.

• Delegation from Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation
• Asset Management Plan report
• 2025 UBCM Convention meeting requests
• Grant-in-aid request from Gold River Slow-pitch
• Correspondence re: Pacific Northern Gas proposed natural gas rate increase

The council adopted the meeting agenda and the May 20 minutes as presented. It accepted several reports for information, including the Asset Management Report, the 2025 UBCM Convention request, work‑in‑progress, block correspondence, and a grant‑in‑aid request for the Gold River Slo‑pitch. The council also directed administration to locate funds for additional grant‑in‑aid to support the Slo‑pitch project. All motions were carried.

• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted May 20, 2025 minutes as presented (carried)
• Accepted Asset Management Report on municipal infrastructure for information (carried)
• Received 2025 UBCM Convention request for information (carried)
• Received Work in Progress report for information (carried)
• Received block correspondence for information (carried)
• Received grant‑in‑aid request for Gold River Slo‑pitch for information (carried)
• Directed administration to find funds for additional grant‑in‑aid to support Gold River Slo‑pitch (carried)

Regular Meeting

The council will discuss and likely decide on awarding a contract for asset management software, review the first quarter financial report, consider a request from the Royal Canadian Legion for commemorative cross-walk markings, and discuss free or discounted rates for the Jack Christensen Centre use by the museum. Delegations from the BC Salmon Farmers Association and Gold River Golf Course are also scheduled.

• Contract award for asset management software (no dollar amount specified in agenda)
• First Quarter Financial Report review
• Jack Christensen Centre free use/discounted rates for the Museum
• Royal Canadian Legion commemorative cross-walk markings request
• Delegations from BC Salmon Farmers Association and Gold River Golf Course

The council approved several financial items, including a $30‑per‑month discounted rental for the Jack Christensen Centre, a $150‑per‑month lease renewal with Campbell River Tax Services, and a $2,000 increase to the roads‑transportation operating budget. It also approved a contract with Catalis Technologies Canada Ltd. for asset‑management software costing $35,880 (up to $38,400 with taxes) and a $19,000 budget increase funded by COVID‑19 Safe Restart funds. Additionally, the council directed administration to arrange a Zoom meeting with MLA Diana Gibson on aquaculture, supported the BC Lung Foundation’s Carter’s Project, and approved a motion to conduct part of the meeting in camera.

• Approved $30/month Jack Christensen Centre room rent for 9 months – carried
• Approved $150/month lease renewal with Campbell River Tax Services – carried
• Approved commemorative cross‑walk markings and $2,000 roads‑transportation budget increase – carried
• Approved asset‑management software contract with Catalis Technologies Canada Ltd. for $35,880 (up to $38,400 with taxes) – carried
• Approved $19,000 budget increase funded from COVID‑19 Safe Restart funds – carried
• Directed administration to request a Zoom meeting with MLA Diana Gibson on aquaculture – carried
• Supported BC Lung Foundation’s Carter’s Project initiative – carried
• Approved motion to proceed in camera for land‑related matters – carried

Regular Meeting

Gold River council meets to consider adoption of Tax Rates Bylaw No. 757, 2025, which sets municipal property tax rates for the year. Council will also discuss correspondence including a letter to the Premier and BC Utilities Commission, and a letter of support for CityWest’s application to improve connectivity via the Connected Coast Network. A meeting request with MLA Diana Gibson regarding jobs and economic development is on the agenda.

• Tax Rates Bylaw No. 757, 2025
• Letter to Premier and BC Utilities Commission
• Letter of support for CityWest Connecting Communities BC application
• Mayor Lott meeting request with MLA Diana Gibson
• Work in Progress information item

The council approved the agenda and adopted the April 22 minutes. It adopted Tax Rates Bylaw No. 757, 2025, and received several informational items. A letter of support was approved for CityWest’s Connecting Communities BC application, and the council directed staff to arrange a Zoom meeting with MLA Diana Gibson about aquaculture. The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 pm.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Adopted April 22 minutes (carried)
• Adopted Tax Rates Bylaw No. 757, 2025 (carried)
• Received Work in Progress for information (carried)
• Received block correspondence for information (carried)
• Approved Letter of Support to CityWest for Connecting Communities BC (carried)
• Directed administration to contact MLA Diana Gibson and tabled motion to next meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:16 pm (carried)

Regular Meeting

Council will discuss awarding a contract for the review and update of the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaws. They will also consider the 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw, and a proposal for free or discounted rates at the Jack Christensen Centre.

• Contract award for Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Review and Update
• 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 757 (attached schedules)
• Jack Christensen Centre free use / discounted rates proposal (includes Food Network, Lions Club, Restorative Justice correspondence)
• Volunteer Appreciation Lunch – request for a Council member to speak
• Nootka Economic Development Forum (NEDF) report

The council authorized staff to award a $141,054 contract to McElhanney for the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaws review. It also approved discounted rental rates for several community groups at the Jack Christensen Centre. The first three readings of Tax Rates Bylaw No. 757, 2025 were given, and letters were sent to provincial ministers on forestry and aquaculture concerns.

• Authorized award of $141,054 OCP and Zoning Bylaws review contract to McElhanney (carried)
• Approved $30.00/month (9 months) rent for Gold River Chamber of Commerce at Jack Christensen Centre (carried)
• Approved $50.00/month rent for Gold River Food Network at Jack Christensen Centre (carried)
• Approved $30.00/month (9 months) rent for Gold River Lions Club at Jack Christensen Centre (carried)
• Approved $30.00/month (9 months) rent for Gold River Restorative Justice Society at Jack Christensen Centre (carried)
• Gave first three readings to Tax Rates Bylaw No. 757, 2025 (carried)
• Approved sending a letter to the Minister of Forests regarding forestry concerns (carried)
• Approved sending a letter to the Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation supporting aquaculture (carried)

Regular Meeting

The Gold River Village Council will consider the 2024 financial statements, receive a report on the community garden, and review several pieces of correspondence, including Bill 7 from MLA Anna Kindy, a proposal for Legion commemorative crosswalks, a municipal cannabis retail store discussion, and a naloxone kit initiative. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approvals, reports from councillors, and a motion to adjourn in camera.

• Review of 2024 Financial Statements (two PDF attachments)
• Report on Community Garden (PDF attachment)
• Correspondence: Bill 7 from MLA Anna Kindy
• Royal Canadian Legion #270 commemorative crosswalk proposal
• Municipal discussion on cannabis retail stores and taxation

The council defeated a motion to keep the Gold River Community Garden at the Jack Christensen Centre with a conditional lease. It then approved a motion to relocate the garden to Nimpkish Park and grant a long‑term lease. The 2024 Financial Statements were also approved. Several reports and study requests were received or ordered for further work.

• Approved 2024 Financial Statements (carried)
• Defeated motion to keep garden at Jack Christensen Centre with conditional lease (5 opposed)
• Approved motion to relocate Gold River Community Garden to Nimpkish Park with long‑term lease (carried)
• Received Work in Progress report for information (carried)
• Received block correspondence for information (carried)
• Ordered administration to prepare report on Legion commemorative crosswalk (carried)
• Ordered administration to prepare report on Ministry of Health naloxone initiative (carried)
• Adjourned meeting in camera (carried)

Regular Meeting

Gold River council meets Monday to hear delegations from the Gold River Community Garden Society and the Gold River Days Planning Committee, consider a report on the Municipal and Regional District Tax Program, and discuss a letter of support for the School's Out program. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from March 3 and reports from council members.

• Delegation from Gold River Community Garden Society with rendering and letter of support from SCFH
• Delegation from Gold River Days Planning Committee
• Administration report on the Municipal and Regional District Tax Program (MRDT)
• Consideration of letter of support for School's Out program
• Adoption of minutes from the March 3, 2025 regular meeting

Regular Meeting

The Gold River Council will meet to discuss administrative reports and receive a delegation from the RCMP. The agenda includes reports from council members and a ministerial meeting with Citizen Services.

• Delegation from Sergeant G. Young, Detachment Commander, Nootka Sound RCMP
• Ministerial Meeting with Citizen Services
• Correspondence from Cathy Peters regarding drug decriminalization in BC

Regular Meeting

The Gold River Village Council will hold its regular meeting on February 18, 2025. Items include routine approvals such as the agenda, minutes, and financial reports, as well as reports from committees and councillors. A specific report on a revitalization tax exemption will be presented for discussion. The meeting will conclude with a question period and adjournment.

• Report on a Revitalization Tax Exemption (hpw-gr-revitalizationtax.pdf)
• 2024 4th Quarter Financial Report (20250218 Financial Report.pdf)
• Community Garden Report (20250203-Report-Community Garden.pdf)
• Work in Progress Report (20250218 Work in Progress.pdf)
• Public and Statutory Hearings

Regular Meeting

Gold River council will discuss a regional grant opportunity for an Emergency Operations Centre, review correspondence from the Parliament Secretary on salmon aquaculture transition and from Heritage BC for Heritage Week, and consider a motion to proceed in camera for labour relations.

• Regional Grant Opportunity for Emergency Operations Centre
• Letter from Parliament Secretary Ryan Turnbull regarding salmon aquaculture transition
• Letter from Heritage BC regarding Heritage Week
• Motion to go in camera under section 90(1)(c) for labour relations

Healthy Families and Community Committee

The committee will meet to adopt the agenda and approve minutes from November 12, 2024. The primary item of business is a verbal update and report regarding a survey.

• Adoption of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Administration report and verbal update on a survey

Regular Meeting

The Gold River Council will discuss updates to utility rate bylaws and a regional grant application for Emergency Support Services. The meeting also includes a review of the 2024 Audit Planning Report.

• Bylaw No 612.15, 2025 Trade Waste and Garbage Amendment Bylaw
• Bylaw No 613.13, 2025 Water Rates and Regulations Amendment No 13
• Bylaw No 614.15, 2025 Sewer Rates Amendment No. 15
• Regional 2025 Emergency Support Services Grant Application
• 2024 Audit Planning Report

Regular Meeting

The Gold River Council will discuss the 2025 Financial Plan and several utility rate bylaws. The meeting also includes a review of an interim housing needs report and a budget extension for asset management.

• Financial Plan Bylaw No. 756, 2024
• Bylaw No 612.15, 2025 Trade Waste and Garbage Amendment Bylaw
• Bylaw No 613.13, 2025 Water Rates and Regulations Amendment No 13
• Bylaw No 614.15, 2025 Sewer Rates Amendment No. 15
• 2024 Interim Housing Needs Report