Sechelt public meetings in 2022
64 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council meeting of December 21, 2022, contains no substantive items. It is only procedural boilerplate with no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings.
Council gave first reading to rezoning and OCP amendment bylaws for a 117-unit townhouse project, including requirements for rainwater harvesting and affordable housing. The meeting also approved updated zoning infraction fines and a separate rezoning application for 43 townhouses on Reef Road.
- Gave first reading to OCP and Zoning amendments for 117 townhouses at 5981 Shoal Way (Carried; Opposed: McLauchlan)
- Required 6 townhouse units at 5981 Shoal Way be transferred to a non-profit affordable housing society
- Mandated rainwater harvesting for all units at 5981 Shoal Way
- Approved Bylaw Notice Enforcement Implementation Amendment Bylaw No. 515-12 for updated zoning fines
- Directed staff to prepare a Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 43 townhouses at 5875 Reef Road (Carried; Opposed: McLauchlan, Shepherd)
- Appointed Councillor Donna Bell as Chairperson of the Community Investment Program Grant Review Committee
- Appointed Vickie Morris and Alexandra (Sandi) Parker to the Community Investment Program Grant Review Committee
- Directed staff to proceed without a public hearing for Zoning Bylaw 580 Amendment Bylaw No. 580-3 (Housekeeping)
Regular Council to Closed
This agenda for the December 14, 2022 Sechelt Regular Council to Closed meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
The Regular Council meeting was called to order and the agenda was adopted. No bylaws or business items were presented for decision.
- Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
Regular Council
This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council meeting of December 7, 2022, contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE agenda system, with no listed decisions, discussions, or reports.
Council passed several bylaw amendments regarding public sewers, property maintenance, and fees for Hackett Park. They also advanced a rezoning application for 6401 Apple Orchard Road and approved a liquor license relocation for the Sechelt Legion.
- Approved Public Sewer Bylaw No. 112-8 and Bylaw Notice Enforcement Implementation Bylaw No. 515-9 (Carried)
- Approved Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 575-10 for Hackett Park (Carried; Opposed: McLauchlan)
- Adopted Property Maintenance Amendment Bylaw No. 522-2 and Bylaw Notice Enforcement Implementation Amendment Bylaw No. 515-10 (Carried; Opposed: McLauchlan)
- Approved first and second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-1 for 6401 Apple Orchard Road and scheduled a public hearing (Carried; Opposed: McLauchlan)
- Supported Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 140 liquor license relocation to 5546 Inlet Avenue (Carried)
- Approved 90-day extension for Sechelt Visitor Information Centre Fee for Service Modification Agreement (Carried)
- Endorsed short-term rental selection criteria and scheduled further consideration for early 2023 (Carried)
- Adopted 2023 meeting schedule maintaining status quo Wednesday meetings (Carried)
Advisory Planning Commission
This agenda for the Sechelt Advisory Planning Commission meeting on December 6, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics to report.
The Advisory Planning Commission reviewed a development permit for 5981 Sechelt Inlet Road. The commission found that the proposal adequately addressed guidelines for Council to consider approval.
- Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
- Adopted the November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)
- Recommended Council consider approval of the development permit for 5981 Sechelt Inlet Road (TELUS Marina) (Carried)
Committee of the Whole
This agenda for the Sechelt Committee of the Whole meeting on November 23, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.
The Committee of the Whole approved selection criteria and a review process for short-term rental (STR) Temporary Use Permits. Council also scheduled 2023 budget deliberations and adopted the 2023 meeting schedule.
- Adopted the meeting agenda
- Endorsed selection criteria for secondary residential STR Temporary Use Permits
- Endorsed review of Type 3 STR Temporary Use Permits for secondary residences in early 2023
- Endorsed review of Type 2 STR Temporary Use Permits for principal residences in early 2023
- Scheduled full-day budget deliberations for December 13 and 14, 2022
- Adopted 2023 Council and Committee of the Whole meeting schedule (Option 3)
Regular Council
This agenda for the November 16, 2022 Regular Council meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder or template with no substantive content.
Council passed amendments to property maintenance and bylaw enforcement to address unauthorized property occupation. The board also approved a loan for water resource equipment and established a Community Safety Task Force. Additionally, a housing covenant was amended to reduce the minimum unit count for the Greenecourt project.
- Established Community Safety Task Force with Mayor Henderson as Chair
- Approved Property Maintenance Amendment Bylaw No. 522-2 (6-1)
- Approved Bylaw Notice Enforcement Implementation Amendment Bylaw No. 515-10 (6-1)
- Authorized reducing minimum units for Greenecourt Covenant from 100 to 94 (6-1)
- Approved up to $300,000 loan via Municipal Finance Authority of BC for modular chemical storage
- Approved Council Liaison appointments for various community boards and committees
- Proclaimed Medical Radiation Technologist, Métis Cultural Awareness, and Restorative Justice weeks
Board of Variance
This agenda for the Sechelt Board of Variance meeting on November 10, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.
The Board of Variance approved an application to reduce the south side lot line setback from 5 metres to 0 metres. This allows for the construction of a roof overhang to prevent further structural damage to the waterfront property.
- Approved application 3730-2022-01 to reduce south side lot line setback from 5m to 0m (Carried)
Regular Council to Closed
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting is a Regular Council session that moves to a closed session, but no substantive business is detailed in the provided text.
The meeting was called to order at 4:11 pm. Council adopted the agenda. No bylaws or business items were addressed during the regular session.
- Adopted the agenda (Res. No. 2022-11B-1)
Committee of the Whole
This agenda for the Sechelt Committee of the Whole meeting on November 9, 2022, contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software and no substantive agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no details on what the committee will consider.
The Committee received a report from Mayor John Henderson regarding short-term rental bylaw implementation. The matter was referred to the next Committee of the Whole meeting. The Director of Planning and Development provided an overview of department staff and operations.
- Adopted the amended agenda (Carried)
- Received report from Mayor John Henderson regarding Short-Term Rental Bylaw Implementation (Carried)
- Referred Short-Term Rental Bylaw Implementation to the November 23, 2022 meeting (Carried)
Inaugural Council
This is the inaugural meeting of Sechelt's 2022 council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
The inaugural council meeting focused on administrative appointments and the swearing-in of officials. Council appointed a Deputy Mayor and designated representatives for the Sunshine Coast Regional District Board.
- Appointed Councillor Brenda Rowe as Deputy Mayor until December 31, 2023
- Appointed Councillor Alton Toth and Mayor Henderson as Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) Board Directors
- Appointed Councillors Brenda Rowe and Darren Inkster as SCRD Board Alternate Directors
- Adopted the meeting agenda
- Received the October 19, 2022 report from the Chief Election Officer
Advisory Planning Commission
This agenda for the Sechelt Advisory Planning Commission meeting on November 1, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.
The Advisory Planning Commission reviewed a rezoning application for a rental housing project at 5535 Shorncliffe. The commission found the project compatible with surrounding land uses and supported the proposed building heights. Several recommendations were made regarding connectivity, affordable housing, and landscaping.
- Approved compatibility of 5535 Shorncliffe development with surrounding land uses
- Supported proposed building heights and potential further increases to resolve grading issues
- Recommended applicant provide plans for increased pedestrian and vehicular connectivity
- Recommended applicant focus community amenity contributions on affordable housing
- Recommended inclusion of green roofs, permeable pavers, and water catchment solutions
- Recommended improvements to eastern streetscape elevation and parking screening per DPA7
- Adopted agenda
- Adopted September 6, 2022 meeting minutes
Committee of the Whole
This agenda for the Sechelt Committee of the Whole meeting on October 26, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.
The Committee of the Whole met to receive staff reports on departmental progress for the third quarter of 2022. The session consisted of discussions regarding administrative updates, infrastructure, and planning; no new business was introduced.
- Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
- Received 2022 Third Quarter Department Progress Reports (Carried)
Regular Council
This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council meeting on October 6, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.
Council adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 580, 2022, repealing the former zoning bylaw. They also approved a 20-year lease for the Suncoast Recreation Aircraft Association and terminated three select committees while keeping the Airport Development Select Committee active. An additional $25,000 was approved for Direct Digital Controls at the Operations Centre.
- Adopted Zoning Bylaw No. 580, 2022 (carried)
- Adopted 2020 Permissive Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw No. 585-2, 2022 (carried)
- Approved $25,000 for Direct Digital Controls at Operations Centre (carried)
- Approved 20-year lease for Suncoast Recreation Aircraft Association (carried)
- Terminated Downtown Revitalization Select Committee (carried)
- Terminated Water Resources Select Committee (carried)
- Terminated Harbour Expansion and Development Select Committee (carried)
- Kept Airport Development Select Committee active (carried)
Regular Council
This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council meeting of September 21, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a template with no substantive content provided.
Council adopted a housing agreement and rezoning for TELUS Living at 5528 & 5536 Inlet Avenue, securing a 20-year affordable housing term. It also gave third reading to Zoning Bylaw 580, 2022, with a density bonusing provision for apartments. A noise bylaw variance was approved for Sunday paving on Norwest Bay Road, and a temporary use permit was issued for Harbour Air Seaplanes. Short-term rental regulations were adopted, limiting commercial permits to 15 but allowing unlimited licences for primary-residence suites.
- Adopted Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 612, 2022 (TELUS Living) (carried)
- Adopted Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 492-30, 2021 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 25-315, 2021 (TELUS Living) (carried)
- Gave third reading to Zoning Bylaw 580, 2022, with added density bonusing provision (carried)
- Gave first, second, and third reading to 2020 Permissive Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw No. 585-2, 2022 (carried)
- Adopted Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 520-5, 2022 – Prevention of Sex Trafficking (carried)
- Adopted Business Licence Bylaw Amendment 520-4, 2022 and Bylaw Notice Enforcement Implementation Bylaw 515-11, 2022 for short-term rental regulations (carried)
- Approved a noise bylaw variance for Save-on-Blacktop Ltd. to pave Norwest Bay Road on Sunday, September 25, 2022, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (carried)
- Approved Temporary Use Permit 2022-01 (Harbour Air Seaplanes) subject to a $10,000 security deposit (carried)
Public Hearing
This agenda for the September 8, 2022 public hearing in Sechelt, BC contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
The District of Sechelt held a public hearing on September 8, 2022, for the proposed Zoning Bylaw 580, 2022. 77 members of the public attended, and 18 individuals spoke, raising concerns about density, infrastructure, short-term rentals, and the need for an updated Official Community Plan. No decisions were made at the hearing; staff will review submissions and report to Council.
- No decisions made at public hearing; staff to review submissions and report to Council
Regular Council
This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council meeting of September 7, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The document is essentially empty of any decisions, discussions, or listed agenda items.
Council gave three readings to bylaws regulating short-term rentals, capping unhosted secondary residences at 15 temporary use permits and allowing additional permits for hosted properties with more than two suites. It also gave three readings to a housing agreement bylaw for TELUS Living, adopted a housing agreement for 5638 Inlet Avenue, and awarded a $730,000 road paving contract. A $10,000 contribution to the syiyaya Reconciliation Movement was approved, with Councillor Lamb opposed.
- Gave three readings to Business Licence Bylaw Amendment 520-4 and Bylaw Notice Enforcement Implementation Bylaw 515-11 to regulate short-term rentals (carried)
- Endorsed a two-year monitoring program and a maximum of 15 temporary use permits for unhosted STRs, with additional permits possible for hosted properties with more than two secondary suites (carried)
- Gave three readings to Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 612, 2022 (TELUS Living) (carried)
- Adopted Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 603, 2022 for 5638 Inlet Avenue (Sunshine Coast Community Services Society) (carried)
- Awarded 2022 Road Paving Program contract to Save On Blacktop for $730,000 plus GST (carried)
- Approved $10,000 contribution to syiyaya Reconciliation Movement from Council Contingency fund (carried, opposed: Councillor Lamb)
- Endorsed continuation of Street Patios Program with $50 application fee (carried)
- Directed staff to apply for BC Hydro Decorative Wrap Grant (carried)
Advisory Planning Commission
This agenda for the Sechelt Advisory Planning Commission meeting on September 6, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
The Advisory Planning Commission discussed a rezoning application for 5981 Shoal Way, a five-acre property proposed for 102 units with affordable and accessible housing, community amenities, and environmental features. The commission proceeded with limited discussion on density, land use, and community amenities, excluding architectural items due to the architect's absence. No final decision was made; the item was a referral for input.
- Adopted the agenda (carried)
- Adopted minutes of July 5, 2022 meeting (carried)
- Appointed Ken Crozier as interim Chair after Chair Knill left (carried)
- Proceeded with limited discussion on rezoning referral for 5981 Shoal Way (carried)
Regular Council
This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council meeting of August 3, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.
Council approved seven grants from the Sunshine Coast Community Forest Legacy Fund totaling $144,000, adopted four bylaws (Bylaw Notice Enforcement, Highways and Parking, Fees and Charges, and referred back the Business Licence Amendment), and approved a development permit for the Havies Road subdivision. The meeting also included a presentation on the Salish Sea Nearshore Recovery Project and updates on capital projects.
- Approved $144,000 in Legacy Fund grants to seven community groups (carried)
- Adopted Bylaw Notice Enforcement Implementation Bylaw No. 515-8 (carried)
- Adopted Highways and Parking Amendment Bylaw No. 516-3 (carried)
- Adopted Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 575-7 (carried)
- Referred Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 520-5 back to staff for revisions (carried)
- Approved Development Permit 2022-17 for Havies Road subdivision (carried, opposed by Councillor Toth)
- Authorized execution of Election Cost Sharing Agreement with School District No. 46 (carried)
- Adopted amended Council policy 1.5.11 with retroactive substitution pay to Jan 1, 2022 (carried, opposed by Councillor Lamb)
Committee of the Whole
The agenda for the Sechelt Committee of the Whole meeting on July 27, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.
The Committee of the Whole heard a presentation from the Sunshine Coast Community Forest on Ecosystem Based Management planning. A motion to direct staff to prepare a business case for converting the reserved Legacy Funds to an endowment fund was defeated. A subsequent motion requesting the Community Forest present a funding and disbursement plan for an endowment fund received no decision. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included quarterly progress reports from staff.
- Defeated motion to direct staff to prepare business case for converting Legacy Funds to endowment fund
- No decision on motion requesting SCCF present endowment funding and disbursement plan
Regular Council to Closed
This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council to Closed meeting on 2022-07-27 contains no substantive items, only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.
The Regular Council meeting on July 27, 2022, was largely procedural. Council adopted the agenda and then voted to enter a closed session to discuss confidential negotiations with provincial or federal governments. No substantive public decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after reconvening.
- Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
- Closed meeting to public for confidential government negotiations (carried)
Regular Council
This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council meeting of July 20, 2022, contains no substantive items—only placeholder text and embedded content from the eSCRIBE software. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed.
Council advanced several bylaws, including giving second reading to the new Zoning Bylaw No. 580, 2022, and scheduling a public hearing for September 8, 2022. It also gave three readings to bylaws for sanitary sewer services, bylaw notice enforcement, highways and parking, and fees and charges. Council adopted the Council Remuneration Bylaw No. 608, 2022, and approved a development permit for the Highpoint Apartments.
- Reduced front lot line setback in Industrial 1 zone from 9m to 5m (carried)
- Gave second reading to Zoning Bylaw No. 580, 2022 (carried)
- Scheduled public hearing for Zoning Bylaw No. 580 on September 8, 2022 (carried)
- Gave first, second, and third reading to Havies/Nestman Roads Sanitary Sewer Bylaw No. 609, 2022 (carried)
- Gave first, second, and third reading to Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 515-8, 2022 (carried)
- Gave first, second, and third reading to Highways and Parking Amendment Bylaw No. 516-3, 2022 (carried)
- Gave first, second, and third reading to Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 575-7, 2022 (carried)
- Adopted Council Remuneration Bylaw No. 608, 2022 (carried)
Regular Council
This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council meeting on July 6, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a template with no substantive content.
Council gave three readings to Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 603 for 5638 Inlet Avenue and adopted Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 604 for 5680 Ebbtide Street. A development permit for 5638 Inlet Avenue was approved. Council also received reports on Zoning Bylaw 580 and capital projects, with no final decisions on those items.
- Gave first, second, and third reading to Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 603, 2022 (5638 Inlet Avenue) (carried)
- Adopted Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 604, 2022 (5680 Ebbtide Street) (carried)
- Approved Development Permit 2021-31 (5638 Inlet Avenue) (carried)
- Received and endorsed Committee of the Whole minutes (June 8, 2022) (carried)
- Received Sechelt Sewer Facilities Commission minutes (June 15, 2022) (carried)
- Received and endorsed Annual Meeting minutes (June 22, 2022) (carried)
- Adopted agenda and previous minutes (carried)
Advisory Planning Commission
This agenda for the Sechelt Advisory Planning Commission meeting on July 5, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.
The Advisory Planning Commission reviewed a development permit application for 5038 Laurel Avenue (Homei) and passed a recommendation that the applicant replace proposed grass pathways with permeable asphalt or an alternative material recommended by the District, and implement measures to maintain a 30 km/h speed limit on all local roads with additional traffic calming. The recommendation was carried. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting otherwise adopted the agenda and previous minutes.
- Adopted the agenda (carried)
- Adopted minutes of June 7, 2022 meeting (carried)
- Recommended permeable asphalt or alternative pathway material for 5038 Laurel Avenue (carried)
- Recommended 30 km/h speed limit and traffic calming measures on local roads in the development (carried)
Annual General Meeting
This agenda for the Sechelt Annual General Meeting on June 22, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.
The District of Sechelt held its Annual General Meeting on June 22, 2022, where the 2021 Annual Report was presented for receipt. The report covers the District's activities, financial statements, and accomplishments for 2021. No formal decisions were made; the item was received for information.
- Received 2021 Annual Report for information
Sechelt Sewage Facilities Commission
This agenda for the Sechelt Sewage Facilities Commission meeting on June 15, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.
The Sechelt Sewer Facilities Commission met and adopted the agenda and prior minutes. No formal decisions were made; discussions covered the Selma Park development's sewer flow estimates, delayed flow meter installation pending Worksafe BC approval, and a capacity issue on Inlet Avenue requiring further analysis. A new standing agenda item for commissioner questions was added.
- Adopted the June 15, 2022 agenda (carried)
- Adopted the May 11, 2022 minutes (carried)
- Adjourned at 10:25 am (carried)
Regular Council
This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council meeting of June 15, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
Council approved Development Permit 2022-05 for the TELUS Living residential rental project at 5528 & 5536 Inlet Avenue, subject to adoption of related OCP and zoning amendments. An amendment to require 100% of parking stalls have demand-managed EV connections was defeated. Council also gave three readings to Council Remuneration Bylaw No. 608, adopted the Elections and Voting Amendment Bylaw No. 504-2 and Road Naming Bylaw No. 606 (Brackett Road), and endorsed short-term rental regulations with fees set at $500, $900, and $3,000.
- Approved Development Permit 2022-05 for TELUS Living (carried)
- Defeated amendment requiring 100% EV connections with demand management (defeated)
- Gave first, second, and third reading to Council Remuneration Bylaw No. 608 (carried)
- Adopted Elections and Other Voting Amendment Bylaw No. 504-2 (carried)
- Adopted Road Naming Bylaw No. 606 (Brackett Road) (carried)
- Endorsed Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 520-4 and Bylaw Notice Enforcement Implementation Bylaw 515-8 for short-term rentals (carried)
- Confirmed short-term rental business license fees: $500, $900, $3,000 (carried)
- Approved 2021 Statement of Financial Information for submission (carried)
Sechelt Sewage Facilities Commission
The provided document contains no meeting details, discussion topics, or decisions. It consists of empty administrative fields and software interface text.
The Sechelt Sewer Facilities Commission met on June 15, 2022, and adopted the agenda and minutes, but made no substantive decisions. Discussions covered the Selma Park development's sewer flow estimates, flow meter installation delays, a pipe capacity issue on Inlet Avenue, and future meeting scheduling. No formal motions were passed beyond routine approvals.
- Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
- Adopted the May 11, 2022 minutes (carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 10:25 am (carried)
Committee of the Whole
This agenda for the Sechelt Committee of the Whole meeting on June 8, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed.
The Committee of the Whole received a presentation from Raph Shay of the Sunshine Coast Regional District on community climate public participation. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only, with discussion on climate risks and engagement plans.
- Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
Advisory Planning Commission
This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting is scheduled for June 7, 2022, but no decisions, discussions, or proposals are listed.
The Advisory Planning Commission reviewed a development permit application for a 99-lot subdivision on Havies Rd. It did not approve the permit but instead passed two motions requiring the applicant to return with revised landscape/civil plans and additional streetscape renderings addressing concerns about connectivity, street trees, park design, parking, traffic safety, and housing variety. The commission also discussed secondary suites and sustainability but took no formal action on those items.
- Adopted agenda (carried)
- Adopted May 3, 2022 minutes (carried)
- Directed applicant to bring back revised landscape and civil plans addressing pedestrian/bike connectivity, street trees, park landscape, parking, and traffic safety (carried)
- Directed applicant to provide additional details and streetscape renderings differentiating unit styles without changing floor plans (carried)
Regular Council
This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council meeting of June 1, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific agenda items, reports, or actions are listed in the provided text.
Council issued a Request for Proposal for a 30-year airport master plan and took a membership in the BC Aviation Council. It also renamed Ebbtide Park to Jane Bowers Dog Park, approved a permanent outdoor patio at Batch 44, and gave readings to two bylaws. Several proclamations and routine reports were received.
- Approved RFP for 30-year airport master plan (carried)
- Approved membership in BC Aviation Council (carried)
- Renamed Ebbtide Park to Jane Bowers Dog Park (carried)
- Approved Development Variance Permit 2022-02 for permanent outdoor patio at Batch 44 (carried)
- Gave first, second, third reading to Elections and Other Voting Amendment Bylaw No. 504-2, 2022 (carried)
- Gave first, second, third reading to Road Naming Bylaw 606, 2022 (Brackett Road) (carried)
- Proclaimed June 2022 as Sunshine Coast Pride Month (carried)
- Proclaimed Year of the Salish Sea (carried)
Airport Development Select Committee
The Airport Development Select Committee discussed components for a 30-year airport master plan and voted to recommend that Council issue a Request for Proposal for the plan. They also recommended that the District of Sechelt take a membership in the BC Aviation Council. Both recommendations were carried.
- Recommended Council issue RFP for 30-year airport master plan (carried)
- Recommended District join BC Aviation Council (carried)
Regular Council to Closed
This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council to Closed meeting on 2022-05-25 contains no substantive items, only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.
Council received a report on the PlanH Healthy Communities Grant Program and approved applying for a $5,000 grant under the Community Connectiveness funding stream. It also approved spending $750 for a consultant to prepare the application, funded from the Council Contracted Services account. The meeting then closed to the public for discussions on litigation and confidential negotiations with senior governments.
- Approved applying for $5,000 PlanH Healthy Communities Grant (carried)
- Approved $750 consultant fee for grant application (carried)
- Closed meeting to public for litigation and negotiations (carried)
Regular Council
Council gave three readings to Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 604, 2022, ensuring all units at 5681 Ebbtide Street remain rentals, and approved Development Permit 2021-48 for the same property. Council also rescinded the off-leash dog designation at Kinnikinnick Park sports field, approved renaming a road to Brackett Road, awarded a runway lighting contract, and approved a development variance permit for 6201 Tyler Road after initially rejecting it.
- Approved Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 604, 2022 (first, second, third reading) for 5681 Ebbtide Street
- Approved Development Permit 2021-48 for 5681 Ebbtide Street
- Rescinded off-leash dog designation at Kinnikinnick Park sports field
- Authorized renaming Sandpiper Road right-of-way to Brackett Road
- Awarded Sechelt Airport Runway Lighting Project contract to Continental Power ($309,340.10 + GST)
- Approved Development Variance Permit 2022-03 for 6201 Tyler Road (after initial rejection was defeated)
- Forwarded syíyáyá Reconciliation Crosswalk funding request to staff for assessment
Committee of the Whole
This agenda for the Sechelt Committee of the Whole meeting on May 11, 2022 contains only boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no substantive items listed. The document provides no decisions, discussions, or proposals for residents to review.
The Committee of the Whole met and received the 2022 First Quarter Department Progress Reports from staff. No substantive decisions were made; the only actions were adopting the agenda and receiving the reports. Discussion covered staff return to office, planning processes, infrastructure projects, and grant-funded upgrades.
- Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
- Received staff reports for 2022 Q1 progress (carried)
- Received Q1 progress reports from CAO, Finance, Planning, and Engineering (carried)
Regular Council to Closed
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed items, decisions, or discussions. The meeting transitions from regular council to a closed session, but no substantive agenda content is provided.
Council adopted the 2022-2026 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 601, the 2022 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 605, and the Sewer User Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 426-17, all carried unanimously. Council also approved $240,000 in additional funding for the Operations Centre project and awarded a $750,946 contract for off-site civil services to Maycon Construction Management Ltd. The meeting then moved into closed session and reconvened before adjourning.
- Adopted 2022-2026 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 601 (carried)
- Adopted 2022 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 605 (carried)
- Adopted Sewer User Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 426-17 (carried)
- Approved $240,000 additional funding for Operations Centre from Capital Reserve (carried)
- Awarded off-site civil services contract to Maycon Construction Management Ltd. for $750,946 (carried)
Sechelt Sewage Facilities Commission
The provided document contains no specific meeting details, discussion topics, or decisions. It consists of empty administrative fields and software placeholders.
The Sechelt Sewer Facilities Commission elected Kirn Dhillon as interim chair and approved a hybrid meeting format with Zoom and in-person attendance, plus YouTube streaming. The next meeting was scheduled for June 15, 2022. Staff were directed to bring forward information on pipe sizing issues near Wharf Avenue and Highway 101 to a future meeting. No major funding or construction decisions were made; most items were discussions on ongoing projects.
- Elected Kirn Dhillon as interim commission chair (carried)
- Approved hybrid meeting format with Zoom and in-person attendance (carried)
- Approved streaming commission meetings on YouTube (carried)
- Scheduled next meeting for June 15, 2022 (carried)
- Directed staff to report on pipe sizing issues near Wharf Avenue and Highway 101 (carried)
Sechelt Sewage Facilities Commission
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The document lists no decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics.
The Sechelt Sewer Facilities Commission elected Kirn Dhillon as interim chair and decided to hold meetings via Zoom with in-person attendance, streamed on YouTube. The next meeting was scheduled for June 15, 2022. Staff were directed to bring forward information on pipe sizing issues near Wharf Avenue and Highway 101. No major funding or construction decisions were made.
- Elected Kirn Dhillon as interim commission chair (carried)
- Adopted agenda (carried)
- Approved hybrid meeting format via Zoom with in-person attendance (carried)
- Approved streaming meetings on YouTube (carried)
- Scheduled next meeting for June 15, 2022 (carried)
- Directed staff to report on pipe sizing issues near Wharf Avenue and Highway 101 (carried)
Regular Council
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Council gave first reading to Zoning Bylaw No. 580, 2022, and endorsed a series of short-term rental regulations, including principal residency requirements and annual fees. The 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw and 2022 Tax Rates Bylaw (8.08% property tax increase) were read three times, and the 2021 audited financial statements were accepted.
- Gave first reading to Zoning Bylaw No. 580, 2022 (carried)
- Endorsed short-term rental recommendations: principal residency requirement, 2-suite limit, 15 commercial units cap, fees $500-$3,000/year, $500/day fines (carried)
- Read 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 601 three times (carried)
- Read 2022 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 605 three times, reflecting 8.08% property tax increase (carried)
- Read Sewer User Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 426-17 three times, 6.2% fee increase (carried)
- Rescinded previous Hackett Park resolution; directed staff to build one tennis and two pickleball courts (carried)
- Approved Development Permit 2020-09 for 29-lot subdivision in West Porpoise Bay (carried)
- Approved support letter for Strengthening Communities grant application for Arrowhead Clubhouse (carried)
Advisory Planning Commission
This agenda for the Sechelt Advisory Planning Commission meeting on May 3, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a template with no substantive content.
The Advisory Planning Commission reviewed a rezoning application for 5991 Delta Road from Industrial One (I-1) to Commercial Three (C-3) for tourism accommodations, and passed a motion encouraging the project to return for review at the development permit stage. The commission also adopted the agenda and previous minutes, and received an update on Zoning Bylaw 580, which is scheduled for first reading at the May 4 Council meeting.
- Adopted agenda with amendment to introduce Commissioner Michael Allan (carried)
- Adopted minutes of April 12, 2022 meeting (carried)
- Encouraged 5991 Delta Road rezoning project to return for development permit review (carried)
Committee of the Whole
This agenda for the Sechelt Committee of the Whole meeting on April 27, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.
The Committee of the Whole received a report on draft Zoning Bylaw No. 580 and recommended that Council proceed with first reading and continue public engagement. The bylaw would replace the 1987 zoning bylaw, modernize regulations, and implement the Official Community Plan. The Committee also received an asset management policy report and recommended Council adopt Asset Management Policy 2.10.3.
- Received report on draft Zoning Bylaw No. 580 (carried)
- Recommended Council give first reading to Zoning Bylaw 580 and continue engagement (carried)
- Received Asset Management Policy 2.10.3 report (carried)
- Recommended Council adopt Asset Management Policy 2.10.3 (carried)
Regular Council
This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council meeting on April 20, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.
Regular Council to Closed
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The meeting was called to order and the agenda was amended to include closed session items under Section 90(1)(g) and (i) for litigation and solicitor-client privilege. No other business or bylaws were discussed, and the council then moved into closed session.
- Agenda amended to add closed session items for litigation and legal advice (carried)
Committee of the Whole
This agenda for the Sechelt Committee of the Whole meeting on April 13, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
Parcel Tax Roll Review Committee
This is the agenda for the Sechelt Parcel Tax Roll Review Committee meeting on April 12, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel met and adopted its agenda, received a staff report on the 2022 parcel tax roll authentication, and confirmed the parcel tax rolls that were available for public inspection from March 11 to March 25, 2022. All motions were carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:03 p.m.
- Adopted the meeting agenda (carried)
- Received the Manager of Financial Services' report on 2022 Parcel Tax Roll Authentication (carried)
- Confirmed and authenticated the 2022 Parcel Tax Rolls (carried)
Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission reviewed the TELUS Living development permit application for 5528 & 5536 Inlet Avenue and passed 10 recommendations, including revising the parking layout to add ground-level retail or animated streetscape, adding covered weather protection, considering underground utilities essential, and exploring more colour and natural materials. The APC also recommended the District amend its parking bylaw to address EV charging stations in multifamily dwellings and abandon solar guidelines. All recommendations were carried.
- Encouraged developer to revise parking layout for ground-level retail or animated streetscape with covered weather protection (Carried)
- Strongly considered underground utilities essential to the project (Carried)
- Encouraged further use of colour and natural materials (Carried)
- Encouraged District to amend parking bylaw for more EV charging stations in multifamily dwellings (Carried)
- Recommended staff abandon solar guidelines (Carried)
- Recommended more on-site water storage for stormwater (Carried)
- Encouraged developer to harmonize north end of west facade (Carried)
- Recommended increasing ceiling height in at least half of business space (Carried)
Community Investment Program
This agenda for the Sechelt Community Investment Program meeting on April 6, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
The Community Investment Program Committee reviewed 23 grant applications and recommended funding for 20 organizations, totaling over $50,000, with two multi-year agreements. The committee denied funding to four applicants, including the Living Forest Institute and three Sechelt Downtown Business Association projects, citing ineligibility or incomplete applications. All recommendations were carried, with one dissent on the Sunshine Coast Foundation denial.
- Approved $500/year for 3 years to Coast Recital (carried)
- Approved $2,500 to Coast Rogue Arts Society (carried)
- Approved $1,000 to Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre (carried)
- Approved $1,000 to Davis Bay-Wilson Creek-Selma Park Community Association (carried)
- Approved $1,000 to Gibsons Public Art Gallery (carried)
- Denied $0 to Living Forest Institute (carried)
- Approved $2,500 to One Straw Society (carried)
- Approved $4,230 to Sunshine Coast Marine Rescue Society (carried)
Regular Council
Council approved three drag racing events at the Sechelt Airport for summer 2022, subject to provincial approval for any airport improvements. Council also endorsed a petition for a new sewer service area on Havies Road, with Councillor Lamb opposed, and directed staff to prepare the necessary bylaw. A resolution from a closed meeting was released, approving an expropriation with an advance payment of $18,300.00 from the General Capital Reserve.
- Approved three drag racing events at Sechelt Airport for summer 2022 (carried)
- Endorsed Petition for New Sewer Service Area – Havies Road; directed staff to prepare bylaw (carried, opposed: Councillor Lamb)
- Approved staff training on sex trafficking prevention and letters to organizations (carried)
- Approved letter of support for Sunshine Coast Rotary Club gazebo on Trail Bay Pier, subject to conditions (carried)
- Requested Sunshine Coast Rotary Club conduct public consultation for Trail Bay Pier gazebo (carried)
- Gave first, second and third readings to Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 575-6, 2022 (carried)
- Adopted Septage Disposal Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 483-5, 2022 (carried)
- Released closed meeting resolution approving expropriation with $18,300.00 advance payment (carried)
Advisory Planning Commission
This agenda for the Sechelt Advisory Planning Commission meeting on April 5, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.
Regular Council to Closed
This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council to Closed meeting on 2022-03-23 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.
The Regular Council meeting was called to order and the agenda was amended to include a closed-session item under Section 90(1)(i) for solicitor-client privileged advice, then adopted as amended. No business items or bylaws were considered during the open portion of the meeting.
- Adopted agenda as amended to include closed-session item (carried)
Regular Council
This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council meeting of March 16, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
Council approved Development Permit 2021-34 for 5546 Inlet Avenue (Legion No. 140), subject to authorization from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. They also gave three readings to the Septage Disposal Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 483-5, 2022, and appointed councillors to the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel. The meeting included a funding request presentation from Sunshine Coast Tourism and a proclamation for Purple Day.
- Approved Development Permit 2021-34 for 5546 Inlet Avenue (Legion No. 140), subject to provincial authorization
- Gave first, second, and third reading to Septage Disposal Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 483-5, 2022
- Appointed Councillors Toth, Kuester, and Rowe to the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel, with Toth as Chair
- Amended Airport License Agreement to add Vincent Meneely as a Licensee
- Received staff reports and committee minutes
- Proclaimed March 26, 2022 as Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness
- Appointed Councillor McLean to the Sunshine Coast Affordable Housing Society's intergovernmental liaison group
- Provided letter of support to Sandy Hook Community Association for Tot Park picnic shelter project
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole received a presentation on the preliminary results of a reclaimed water feasibility study, with no formal decisions made. The study, conducted by Kerr Wood Leidal Associates, identified four potential uses for reclaimed water from the Water Resource Centre, with the Sechelt Marsh and Tributary Recharge option recommended as the best. The item was for information only; no action was taken.
- Agenda adopted as presented (carried)
Regular Council
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Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission re-appointed Randy Knill as chair by unanimous vote after he resigned and was re-nominated. Members received updates on the short-term rental regulations review and the Zoning Bylaw 580 review, but no formal decisions were made on these items. The meeting was informational, with discussion and questions only.
- Re-appointed Randy Knill as APC Chair by unanimous vote
- Adopted the agenda as moved and carried
- Adopted the January 4, 2022 minutes as amended and carried
Community Investment Program
This agenda for the Sechelt, BC Community Investment Program meeting on 2022-03-01 contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software, with no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics listed. The document provides no substantive content for residents.
The Community Investment Program Grant Review Committee met remotely and adopted its agenda. Members discussed the policy on missing final reports, noting applicants who fail to submit would not qualify for grants. They reviewed the terms of reference, including multi-year funding options, and scheduled the adjudication meeting for April 6, 2022. No grant decisions were made at this meeting.
- Adopted the agenda (carried)
- Scheduled adjudication meeting for April 6, 2022, 9:30 AM–3:00 PM in the Community Meeting Room
- Set deadline for members to send score sheets to staff by April 1, 2022
- Applications to be emailed to members by March 11, 2022
Regular Council to Closed
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The Regular Council meeting on February 23, 2022, was called to order and the agenda was adopted. No substantive public decisions were made; the council voted to enter a closed session under Section 90(1)(d), (g), and (i) of the Community Charter to discuss property security, potential litigation, and solicitor-client privileged advice.
- Adopted the agenda as presented (carried)
- Closed the meeting to the public for property security, litigation, and solicitor-client privilege (carried)
Committee of the Whole
The provided document contains only procedural software interface text and does not list any specific meeting topics, discussions, or decisions for the Sechelt Committee of the Whole.
The Committee of the Whole received the 2021 Fourth Quarter Department Progress Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Financial Services, Director of Planning and Development, and Director of Engineering and Operations. The motion to receive the reports was carried. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, with discussion on various departmental updates.
- Received 2021 Q4 department progress reports (carried)
Regular Council
This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council meeting of February 16, 2022, contains no substantive items—only placeholder text and embedded content areas from the eSCRIBE software. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.
Council gave third reading to Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 492-30, 2021 (TELUS Living) and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 25-315, 2021 (TELUS Living), subject to conditions including a housing agreement for market rental units, a community amenity contribution, and addressing a transportation impact assessment. Council also adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 25-314, 2021 (Everbrite) and approved a five-year lease extension for the Sechelt Airport with Rod Powell. An application for a sewer expansion grant was approved, with Councillor McLean opposed.
- Gave first, second, and third reading to Bylaw Notice Enforcement Implementation Amendment Bylaw No. 515-7, 2022.
- Gave third reading to Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 492-30, 2021 (TELUS Living) and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 25-315, 2021 (TELUS Living), with conditions including a housing agreement and community amenity contribution.
- Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 25-314, 2021 (Everbrite).
- Approved a Modification Agreement extending the Sechelt Airport Lease Agreement with Rod Powell for five years to December 31, 2024.
- Approved submitting an application to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program for the West Porpoise Bay sewer expansion, funding the District's $360,000 share from Sewer Reserves.
Special Council to Closed
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The Special Council Meeting was called to order and the agenda was adopted as presented. The council then voted to close the meeting to the public, citing legal, security, and solicitor-client privilege reasons under the Community Charter. No other substantive decisions were made in the open portion of the meeting.
- Adopted the meeting agenda as presented (Res. No. 2022-02C-1).
- Closed the meeting to the public for security, litigation, and solicitor-client privilege matters (Res. No. 2022-02C-2).
Regular Council to Closed
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The Regular Council meeting on February 9, 2022, was called to order with a quorum of four members (Chair Kuester and Councillors McLean, Lamb, and Toth). The only action taken was the adoption of the agenda as presented (Resolution No. 2022-02B-1). No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.
- Adopted the agenda as presented (2022-02B-1)
Regular Council
This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council meeting of February 2, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The text is limited to system-generated placeholders and interface labels, with no listed agenda items, reports, or resolutions.
Council gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 25-314 (Everbrite), requiring a $35,000 community amenity contribution split between the Community Amenity Reserve Fund and the Affordable Housing Fund, and referred it to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. It also adopted Building Amendment Bylaw No. 409-10 and the 2021-2025 Consolidated Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 595-1. Council approved a development permit for the District of Sechelt Operations Centre at 5400 Dusty Road and awarded the Wharf Avenue Sidewalk Improvement Project contract to NB Contracting Ltd. for $424,419.52 plus GST. The Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts Rockwood Lease was referred to staff to investigate the Rockwood Lodge pavilion.
- Gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 25-314 (Everbrite) with $35,000 community amenity contribution (carried)
- Adopted Building Amendment Bylaw No. 409-10 (carried)
- Adopted 2021-2025 Consolidated Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 595-1 (carried)
- Approved Development Permit 2021-42 for Operations Centre at 5400 Dusty Road (carried)
- Awarded Wharf Avenue Sidewalk Improvement contract to NB Contracting Ltd. for $424,419.52 plus GST (carried)
- Referred Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts Rockwood Lease to staff for pavilion investigation (carried)
Public Hearing
This agenda for the Sechelt, BC public hearing on January 19, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.
The District of Sechelt held a public hearing on January 19, 2022, for OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 492-30 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 25-315, which would allow a six-storey mixed-use building with up to 60 residential units and commercial space. Two public comments were received: one in support and one raising parking and traffic concerns. No decisions were made; the hearing was adjourned after the public input period.
- Public hearing held for OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 492-30 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 25-315 (TELUS Living)
- No vote taken; hearing adjourned at 6:19 p.m.
Regular Council
This is the agenda for the Sechelt, BC Regular Council meeting of January 19, 2022. The provided text contains only the meeting header and software interface labels; no actual agenda items, reports, or decisions are listed. The agenda appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive business described.
Council adopted the Sechelt Downtown Business Improvement Area Bylaw No. 599, 2021, and gave third reading to the Westcor Lands Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 25-312, 2021, subject to conditions including a $57,500 community amenity contribution. Council also gave three readings to Building Amendment Bylaw No. 409-10 and Consolidated Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 595-1. Two motions to proceed with the Trail Bay Ocean Front Boulevard Improvement Project were defeated.
- Adopted Downtown Business Improvement Area Bylaw No. 599, 2021
- Gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 25-312 (Westcor Lands) with conditions (opposed: Councillor Toth)
- Gave first, second, and third reading to Building Amendment Bylaw No. 409-10, 2022
- Gave first, second, and third reading to Consolidated Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 595-1, 2022
- Endorsed AVICC resolution on cannabis controls and revenue sharing
- Agreed to lead regional application for Poverty Reduction Strategy Phase 2 grant
- Referred Sewer Service Expansion Grant Application (West Porpoise Bay A02) to staff for further review
- Defeated motion to refer Trail Bay Ocean Front Boulevard Improvement Project to 2023 budget
Special Council
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The special council meeting was called to order and the agenda was adopted. Council then voted to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter for litigation and solicitor-client privilege matters. No substantive decisions were made in open session.
- Adopted the agenda as presented (carried)
- Closed meeting to the public for litigation and solicitor-client privilege (carried)
Advisory Planning Commission
This agenda for the Sechelt Advisory Planning Commission meeting on January 4, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific projects, applications, or reports are listed.
The Advisory Planning Commission reviewed a development permit for the District of Sechelt's Public Works and Parks Operations building at 5400 Dusty Road. The APC agreed the building generally meets DPA 10 guidelines but recommended the applicant address unmet sustainability requirements, including permeable paving, solar collectors, rainwater harvesting, and EV charging stations. The recommendations were carried unanimously.
- Adopted the agenda (carried)
- Adopted December 7, 2021 minutes (carried)
- Agreed building form, siting, and character generally meets DPA 10 guidelines (carried)
- Recommended applicant address sustainability items: permeable surfaces, solar, rainwater harvesting, prairie grass, thyme ground cover, and 2 EV charging stations (unanimous/carried)