Sechelt, BC

Regular Council Meeting

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Committee of the Whole Meeting

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Committee of the Whole Meeting

This meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

Regular Council Meeting

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Special Council to Closed Meeting

This is a special council meeting that will be closed to the public. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation and solicitor-client privileged advice, as permitted under section 90(1)(g) and (i) of the Community Charter. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Closed session under Community Charter s.90(1)(g) and (i) for litigation and legal advice

Regular Council Meeting

This meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive decisions or discussions.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific discussion or decision items. No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are identified.

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The Sechelt Council will meet in a closed session to consider matters covered by Section 90 of the Community Charter. Items include preliminary municipal service negotiations and negotiations involving a First Nation that are confidential. The council will adopt the closed agenda, adopt minutes from prior closed meetings, release the closed items, and then adjourn.

• Closed session under Section 90(1)(k) – preliminary municipal service negotiations
• Closed session under Section 90(2)(b)(iii) – negotiations involving a First Nation
• Adoption of the closed agenda
• Adoption of minutes from previous closed meetings
• Release of closed items

The meeting was primarily procedural, consisting of the adoption of the agenda and a transition to a closed session. No substantive public decisions or policy changes were recorded in these minutes.

• Adopted the July 22, 2026 agenda as amended
• Approved closing the meeting to the public at 4:34 pm
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:30 pm

Regular Council Meeting

The agenda for this regular council meeting appears to contain only procedural boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items. No rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

Council will discuss a request from Sunshine Coast Community Services for a letter of support for Foundry, with a deadline of July 9. The meeting will then move to a closed session under multiple sections of the Community Charter, covering personnel, labour, litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and preliminary service negotiations.

• Request for letter of support for Foundry from Sunshine Coast Community Services, deadline July 9
• Closed session for personnel, labour, litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and preliminary service negotiations

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Sechelt's Committee of the Whole meets to consider a few items. They will hear a delegation from Rotary about a Peace Garden proposal and issue a proclamation for National Drowning Prevention Week. The main business is an update on the Kinnikinnick Childcare and Housing Project, which includes new childcare spaces and affordable housing, with a provincial funding agreement.

• Kinnikinnick Childcare/Housing Project update with funding from Child Care BC New Spaces Fund
• Peace Garden proposal presentation by Rotary Club of the Sunshine Coast
• Proclamation of National Drowning Prevention Week (July 19-25, 2026)

Sechelt Sewer Facilities Commission

The Sechelt Sewer Facilities Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially endorse several infrastructure items. Key agenda includes first three readings of a bylaw amendment, a discussion on a long-term septage receiving plan, a feasibility study on reclaimed water, and a discussion on collection and treatment facilities.

• Draft Sewer Commission Amendment Bylaw No. 225-06, 2026 for endorsement
• Discussion of Septage Receiving Long Term Plan
• Reclaimed Water Feasibility Study presented for information
• Discussion of Collection and Treatment Facilities (existing sewer network)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review a long-term plan for septage receiving facilities and discuss an interim community services master plan. Members will also consider a motion addressing noise mitigation and bylaw updates for Sechelt Village and surrounding areas.

• Septage Receiving Long Term Plan review
• Community Services Master Plan interim report discussion
• Noise bylaw review and village noise mitigation actions

Regular Council - Annual General Meeting

The District of Sechelt will hold its Annual General Meeting to adopt the 2025 Annual Report and financial statements. Council will also discuss noise actions in the village, workforce and seniors housing, and potential topics for the UBCM ministerial meeting.

• Third reading of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 492-35, 2023 for Sawarne Lands (Silverstone Heights)
• Adoption of the 2025 Annual Report
• Approval of the 2025 Statement of Financial Information
• Notice of motion regarding Sechelt Village and Vicinity Noise Actions
• Discussion on Workforce and Seniors Housing

Committee of the Whole Meeting

This Committee of the Whole meeting agenda consists solely of procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Sechelt Sewer Facilities Commission

The meeting agenda for the Sechelt Sewer Facilities Commission on June 9, 2026, contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed.

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting a Regional Sports Field Strategy, hear an annual update from Sunshine Coast Tourism, and discuss correspondence including a request to reinstate health care assistant training, a referral on BC Timber Sales' 2026-2030 operating plan, and a request for a gazebo on Trail Bay Pier. Proclamations for Pride Month and Elder College Day will be issued.

• Adoption of Regional Sports Field Strategy
• Sunshine Coast Tourism annual update with financial statements
• Request to reinstate Health Care Assistant Training on Sunshine Coast
• Referral on BC Timber Sales 2026-2030 Operating Plan
• Request for gazebo on Trail Bay Pier by syiyaya Reconciliation Movement

Council adopted the Sunshine Coast Sports Field Strategy to coordinate sports field management and planning. The meeting also included the appointment of members to the Board of Variance and the OCP Touchpoint Committee.

• Approved Sunshine Coast Sports Field Strategy (Carried)
• Appointed Penny Lyle to the Board of Variance (Carried)
• Appointed 13 members to the Official Community Plan Touchpoint Committee (Carried)
• Expressed interest in joint gazebo project with syiyaya Reconciliation Movement and Rotary Club (Carried)
• Requested verbal report by end of July 2026 on Ministry of Housing Letters of Commitment (Carried)
• Proclaimed June 2026 as Sunshine Coast Pride Month
• Proclaimed June 6, 2026, as Sunshine Coast Elder College Day

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and make recommendations regarding development permits and variance requests for two specific properties. The session includes staff presentations and opportunities for applicants to speak.

• Development Permit and Variance for 6317 Bligh Road
• Development Permit and Variance for 6329 Bligh Road

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The public portion of this meeting is limited to procedural items: land acknowledgement, call to order, and adoption of the agenda. The council then votes to close the meeting to the public to discuss matters under sections 90(1)(a) (personal information), (c) (labour relations), and (k) (preliminary negotiations) of the Community Charter. No public decisions are made during the open session.

Council approved appointments to the Official Community Plan Touchpoint Committee (14 members) and the Board of Variance (Penny Lyle). The meeting then went into closed session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (c), (k). Mayor Henderson opposed the closed session and left.

• Appointed Alison Leaney, Dave Clark, Gord Clayton, Kai Jenkins, Krista Wollen, Lynne Forrest, Maria Peters, Nick Farrer, Perry Schmitt, Randy Knill, Rebecca Alexander, Yoko Chen, Greg Bellamy to OCP Touchpoint Committee
• Appointed Penny Lyle to District of Sechelt Board of Variance
• Went into closed session (Mayor Henderson opposed, left meeting)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The committee will hear a presentation from Sunshine Coast Regional District officials on the Extreme Heat Plan and the Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Report, and discuss a referral from SCRD.

• Presentation and discussion of SCRD Extreme Heat Plan and HRVA Report

The Committee of the Whole received an overview of the SCRD Extreme Heat Plan and Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment report. Discussion included cooling station locations and communication strategies for seniors. A Regional Multi-Modal Evacuation Plan is currently in progress.

• Adopted the May 27, 2026 meeting agenda
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:23 pm

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider second reading of a zoning bylaw amendment for small-scale multi-unit housing at Binnacle Avenue. They will also discuss funding for a DIY air filter workshop for climate adaptation, the third phase of the District Hall and Library remediation project, and a new minor encroachments policy for street patios. Additionally, adoption of OCP and zoning amendments for School District No. 93 (École du Pacifique) is on the agenda.

• Second reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 580-21 for Small Scale Multi Unit Housing at Binnacle Avenue
• Funding for DIY Air Filter Workshop for climate adaptation
• District Hall and Library Remediation Project Phase 3
• Adoption of OCP and zoning amendment bylaws for School District No. 93 (École du Pacifique)
• Draft Minor Encroachments Policy for street patios and accessibility

Council approved zoning amendments for multi-unit housing at Binnacle Avenue and a $860,000 construction contract for the District Hall and Library. Additional funds were allocated for climate adaptation workshops and municipal hall remediation.

• Approved rezoning amendment for Binnacle Avenue (Carried; Opposed: Councillor McLauchlan)
• Directed staff to explore density restrictions for Binnacle Avenue (Carried; Opposed: Councillor McLauchlan)
• Authorized $5,000 for DIY air filter workshops (Carried)
• Added $440,000 to Municipal Hall and Library Remediation Project budget (Carried)
• Awarded $860,000 remediation contract to Signia Construction Ltd. (Carried)
• Approved Minor Encroachments Policy 1.6.17 (Carried)
• Adopted OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 492-37, 2024 (Carried)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-14, 2024 (Carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially set RCMP priorities for 2026/27 and review ongoing work at the local unhoused encampment. No recommendations are being made at this meeting.

• RCMP Priorities 2026/27 document
• Ongoing work at the Unhoused Encampment

The Committee of the Whole discussed community safety concerns including unhoused encampments and police priorities. Council recommended specific focus areas for the RCMP and requested further information regarding fire hazard mitigation at local encampments.

• Amended agenda to discuss unhoused encampment before RCMP priorities
• Added Unhoused Encampment topic to May 27, 2026, agenda
• Requested staff info on mitigating fire hazards and broom removal at encampments
• Recommended six policing priorities for the RCMP including increased patrols and traffic enforcement
• Adjourned meeting at 3:33 pm

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

Council will consider adopting the 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan, Tax Rate Bylaw, and amendments to sewer user fees and septage disposal fees. They will also discuss a request for support from the syiyaya Reconciliation Movement. The meeting will then move to a closed session covering personnel, land, litigation, and negotiations.

• Adoption of 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 630
• Adoption of Tax Rate Bylaw No. 629, 2026
• Adoption of Sewer User Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 426-21
• Adoption of Septage Disposal Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 483-09
• Syiyaya Reconciliation Movement request for support

Council approved $10,000 from the Council Contingency fund to support the syiyaya Reconciliation Movement's community ceremony on June 27, 2026, despite a prior motion for $30,000 failing. The council also adopted the 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan, Tax Rate, Sewer User Fees Amendment, and Septage Disposal Fees Amendment bylaws.

• Defeated $30,000 from IERF to Sechelt Nation (4-1 opposed)
• Approved $10,000 from Council Contingency for syiyaya ceremony (4-1)
• Adopted 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 630
• Adopted 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 629
• Adopted Sewer User Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 426-21
• Adopted Septage Disposal Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 483-09

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider second reading of a zoning amendment for 63 townhouse units at 5926 Shoal Way. They will also review the 2025 audited financial statements, approve the 2026-2030 five-year financial plan, set tax rates and user fees, and extend the solid waste collection contract.

• Second reading of zoning bylaw for 63 townhomes at 5926 Shoal Way
• 2025 audited financial statements and MNP audit findings
• 2026-2030 five-year financial plan bylaw for first three readings
• Solid waste collection contract extension with Waste Management
• Sewer user fees amendment and septage disposal fees amendment

Council accepted the 2025 audited financial statements and authorized an 18-month extension for solid waste collection. They also approved a zoning amendment for 63 townhomes at 5926 Shoal Way and passed several financial bylaws.

• Accepted 2025 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (Carried)
• Authorized 18-month extension of solid waste collection contract (Carried)
• Authorized street patio licenses for Sechelt Downtown Business Association (Carried)
• Approved zoning amendment and OCP rescission for 63 townhomes at 5926 Shoal Way (Carried)
• Passed 2026-2030 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw through third reading (Carried)
• Passed Sewer User Fees Amendment Bylaw through third reading (Carried)
• Passed Septage Disposal Fees Amendment Bylaw through third reading (Carried)
• Passed Tax Rate Bylaw through third reading (Carried)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will engage in a visioning session for Sechelt's long-term planning. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and staff introduction of agenda items. Public comments are invited.

• Visioning for Sechelt's Future discussion

The Advisory Planning Commission adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the April 7, 2026 meeting. Both motions were carried. No substantive policy decisions were made; the remainder of the meeting was a visioning discussion. The meeting adjourned at 6:48 pm.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Approved April 7, 2026 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:48 pm

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear a delegation from Coast Car Co-op requesting a zoning bylaw amendment. They will also receive updates on Canada Day and Business Improvement Area changes, and discuss wildfire development permit areas. Financial and RCMP quarterly reports, plus 2026 policing priorities, are on the agenda.

• Coast Car Co-op requests zoning bylaw amendment
• Downtown Business Association update: Canada Day and new BIA bylaw
• Wildfire Development Permit Areas discussion
• 2026 First Quarter Report
• 2026 RCMP Q1 stats and policing priorities

The Committee of the Whole directed staff to refer a Coast Car Co-op proposal to the Advisory Planning Commission. Council also decided to establish a Wildfire Development Permit Area during the Official Community Plan Review and set a deadline for providing policing priorities to the RCMP.

• Adopted April 22, 2026 agenda
• Proclaimed April 28, 2026 as National Day of Mourning
• Received Coast Car Co-op report and request
• Directed staff to refer Coast Car Co-op proposal to Advisory Planning Commission for review
• Welcomed property owner petitions to establish a Business Improvement Area (3-4 opposed)
• Established policy to create Wildfire Development Permit Area during Official Community Plan Review (3 opposed)
• Directed Council to provide policing priorities to the RCMP by end of May 2026 (2 opposed)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:56 pm

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The regular council meeting will immediately move to a closed session under several sections of the Community Charter. Topics include personnel, land acquisition, litigation, negotiations, and other confidential items. No public business is on the agenda.

• Closed session under Section 90(1)(a), (c), (e), (g), (i), (i.1), (j), (k), (l) and (2)(b)
• Adoption of minutes from January 14 and March 11, 2026 closed meetings

Council authorized two representatives (and alternates) to act on behalf of the District at the Sunshine Coast Community Forest Annual General Meeting on May 11, 2026. Resolutions regarding the appointment of directors and auditor were also approved. The relevant closed session resolutions were released to the public immediately.

• Authorized two shareholder representatives for Community Forest AGM (carried)
• Appointed alternate representatives if primary reps unavailable (carried)
• Accepted audited financial statements for 2025 (carried)
• Appointed auditor for ensuing fiscal year (carried)
• Appointed directors to the board (carried)
• Released resolutions A02–A05 to the public immediately (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council is discussing a policy review for BC Housing projects, a community safety audit review, and a cost-sharing agreement with School District No. 46 for the 2026 election. They will also consider terms of reference for an accessibility working group and plans for Sechelt's 40th anniversary. Correspondence on child care and BC Ferries will be received or considered.

• Policy review for BC Housing projects
• Community Safety Audit Review
• 2026 Election cost-sharing agreement with School District No. 46
• Sechelt Accessibility Working Group Terms of Reference
• Correspondence re child care on Sunshine Coast and BC Ferries

Council approved a $12,000 budget for the District's 40th anniversary and authorized an amended election cost-sharing agreement with School District No. 46. Additionally, the Sechelt Accessibility Working Group terms of reference were endorsed, and staff were directed to investigate road realignment for the Farmers Market.

• Approved addition of Farmers Market item to agenda (Carried: 1 opposed)
• Endorsed 40th Anniversary Celebration Plan with $12,000 budget (Carried)
• Authorized amended Election Cost Sharing Agreement with School District No. 46 (Carried)
• Endorsed Sechelt Accessibility Working Group Terms of Reference (Carried: 2 opposed)
• Referred Shorncliffe Avenue realignment plan to staff for investigation (Carried)
• Amended and adopted April 1, 2026, meeting minutes (Carried)
• Added Policy Priorities to the April 22, 2026, Committee of the Whole agenda (Carried)
• Appointed Councillor Inkster to the BC Ferries Advisory Committee (Carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

This Committee of the Whole meeting agenda contains no substantive items. Only boilerplate procedural content was provided.

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will discuss a review of Development Permit Areas, focusing on form and character guidelines for residential and commercial zones. The discussion will explore differences across districts and consider local context.

• Official Community Plan Development Permit Area Review

The Advisory Planning Commission adopted its agenda for the April 7 meeting. It approved the minutes from the February 3 and March 3, 2026 meetings. The remainder of the session consisted of discussion on updating Development Permit Areas and the Official Community Plan, with no formal decisions made.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Approved minutes of February 3, 2026 meeting (carried)
• Approved minutes of March 3, 2026 meeting (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Sechelt Council will decide on a rezoning application for small‑scale multi‑unit housing at Binnacle Avenue. It will also review a lease modification for airport land and building with Olson Electric, approve 2026 Community Investment Program grant allocations, and consider amendments to the Elections Bylaw and Council Procedure Bylaw. Additional items include adoption of meeting minutes and a proclamation for Volunteer Day.

• Rezoning for Small Scale Multi Unit Housing at Binnacle Avenue
• Lease for Airport Land and Building – Olson Electric – Second Report
• 2026 Community Investment Program Grants
• Elections Bylaw Amendment (Bylaw No. 504-03, 2026)
• Council Procedure Bylaw Amendments (Bylaw No. 568-05, 2026)

The council adopted the revised agenda and proclaimed April 18 as Volunteer Day. It approved $31,616 and $80,034 from general revenue for the 2026 Community Investment Program and awarded multiple community grants. The Olson Electric lease at Sechelt Airport was renewed at $53,553 per year with CPI adjustments for a ten‑year term. Additional actions included approving a $94,600 urban‑forest grant application, a noise‑bylaw variance for 4339 Sunshine Coast Highway, and adopting zoning and elections bylaws.

• Adopted the April 1, 2026 revised agenda (CARRIED)
• Proclaimed April 18, 2026 as Volunteer Day (CARRIED)
• Approved $31,616 and $80,034 allocations for 2026 Community Investment Program grants (CARRIED)
• Approved multiple community grant awards totaling $38,350 (CARRIED)
• Renewed Olson Electric lease at $53,553 annually for 10 years with CPI adjustments (CARRIED, opposed by Councillor McLauchlan)
• Authorized application for $94,600 urban‑forest grant and release of $23,650 matching funds (CARRIED)
• Approved noise‑bylaw variance for borehole testing and asphalt remediation at 4339 Sunshine Coast Highway (CARRIED)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580‑21 for Binnacle Avenue (CARRIED)

Parcel Tax Review Panel

The meeting agenda contains no listed items or decisions; it appears to be a placeholder with only procedural headings.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review a proposal for the District of Sechelt's 40th anniversary celebration. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding the Sunshine Coast Regional District's solid waste management plan.

• Notice of Motion: District of Sechelt 40th Anniversary Celebration Plan
• Presentation: Sunshine Coast Regional District Solid Waste Management Plan Update

The Committee of the Whole approved a letter of support to the Sunshine Coast Regional District for its Solid Waste Management Plan, which will be submitted to the Province in June. The Council also directed staff to develop a 40th Anniversary Celebration Plan for Sechelt, to be completed by April 30, 2026, and to identify a budget envelope for the event. Both motions were carried despite opposition from some councillors.

• Approved letter of support for Sunshine Coast Regional District Solid Waste Management Plan (opposed by Councillor McLauchlan)
• Directed staff to develop 40th Anniversary Celebration Plan by April 30, 2026 (opposed by Councillors McLauchlan and Toth)
• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:58 pm (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The council will review and vote on the Elections and Other Voting Bylaw Amendment (first, second and third readings). It will also consider a development variance permit for 5570 Saltgrass Lane (Telus Marina) and a public hearing report on the Sawarne Lands (Silverstone Heights) land‑use plan. Additional items include appointing a chief election officer and a release for public notification of the Olson Electric lease.

• Elections and Other Voting Bylaw Amendment – first, second and third reading
• Development Variance Permit for 5570 Saltgrass Lane (Telus Marina)
• Summary of Public Hearing Report – Land Use Plan for Sawarne Lands (Silverstone Heights)
• Appointment of Chief Election Officer and Deputy
• Release from Closed – approval to proceed with public notification for Olson Electric Lease

Council approved a new lease rate of $4,46 2.77 monthly ($53,553.24 annually) for the Olson Electric lease at 4472 Hilltop Road and directed staff to draft a lease modification and issue a Notice of Disposition. The council also received the public hearing report for the Sawarne Lands, approved a development variance permit for 5570 Saltgrass Lane, and appointed corporate officers as chief and deputy election officers. Additionally, the council amended the elections bylaw schedule and set a regular meeting for September 29, 2026.

• Adopted the March 18, 2026 agenda (Resolution 2026-3C-01)
• Received the public hearing report for Sawarne Lands (Resolution 2026-3C-02)
• Approved Development Variance Permit 2026-01 for 5570 Saltgrass Lane (Resolution 2026-3C-03)
• Appointed Corporate Officer as Chief Election Officer and Deputy Corporate Officer as Deputy (Resolution 2026-3C-04)
• Amended elections bylaw schedule and set a regular meeting for Sept 29, 2026 (Resolution 2026-3C-05)
• Read Elections and Other Voting Bylaw Amendment No. 504-03 three times (Resolution 2026-3C-06)
• Adopted minutes of previous meetings (Resolutions 2026-3C-07, 2026-3C-08, 2026-3C-09)
• Approved new Olson Electric lease rate and public notification (Resolution 2026-3C-11)