Sechelt public meetings in 2025

Special Council to Closed Meeting

The Special Council closed meeting agenda for December 22, 2025 contains no listed items, descriptions, or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific agenda entries.

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Special Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation on the Sechelt Public Library’s 2026 budget request and review the district’s 2026 budget survey information and provisional budget documents. Public comments are invited on these items. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Sechelt Public Library budget request presentation for 2026 funding (presented by Executive Director Leianne Emery)
• Review of 2026 Budget Survey Information (PDF attachment)
• Review of 2026 Provisional Budget, including capital graphs and financial plan (PDF attachments)

Regular Council Meeting

The Sechelt Council will discuss a range of items, including the Silverstone Heights Official Community Plan amendment for the Sawarne area, a review of BC Housing's supportive housing project, and a motion for conditional support of that housing. Additional business items include a request by the Sunshine Coast Drag Racing Association to use Sechelt Airport in 2026‑2027, and development permits for 4315 Sunshine Coast Highway and 5788 Cowrie Street. The meeting also covers adoption of minutes, council reports, and correspondence about a $3‑15 million Wave Prize grant for Trail Bay waterfront improvements.

• Silverstone Heights – Official Community Plan amendment (Sawarne)
• Council review of BC Housing supportive housing project (Sechelt Ebbtide Hightide)
• Notice of Motion – Conditional support for supportive housing (Shepherd and Toth)
• Sunshine Coast Drag Racing Association request to use Sechelt Airport 2026‑2027
• Development Variance Permit for 4315 Sunshine Coast Highway

The council adopted its agenda and approved $350,000 for emergency stormwater repairs at Gale Avenue North. It voted to conditionally oppose the BC Housing supportive and complex‑care proposals for Ebbtide Street and Hightide Avenue, while also passing a series of conditional support measures. Additional approvals included site improvements at the shelter, relocation of the overdose prevention site, drag‑racing events at the airport, and a development variance for increased lot coverage on Sunshine Coast Highway.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Resolution 2025‑12C‑01) – Carried
• Approved up to $350,000 for emergency pipe and stabilization at Gale Avenue North stormwater outfall (Resolution 2025‑12C‑03) – Carried
• Conditionally opposed BC Housing supportive/complex‑care proposals for Ebbtide St and Hightide Ave (Resolution 2025‑12C‑06) – Carried
• Approved multiple conditional support measures for BC Housing proposals (consultation, moratorium, community recommendations, jurisdiction table, dry‑facility, wellness‑model, housing‑spectrum balance, priority complex‑care) – All Carried
• Approved site‑improvement actions for the Sechelt shelter property (Resolution 2025‑12C‑17) – Carried
• Requested relocation of the Overdose Prevention Site to another community location such as Sechelt Hospital (Resolution 2025‑12C‑19) – Carried
• Approved Sunshine Coast Drag Racing Association events at Sechelt Airport for 2026‑2027 (Resolution 2025‑12C‑20) – Carried
• Approved Development Variance Permit to increase lot coverage from 5% to 10% at 4315 Sunshine Coast Highway (Resolution 2025‑12C‑21) – Carried

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will adopt its agenda, review the 2025 third‑quarter financial report and short‑term climate action priorities, and consider a motion to appoint new members to the Community Safety Select Committee and update its terms of reference.

• Adoption of agenda
• 2025 Third Quarter Financial Report presentation
• Short Term Climate Action Priorities presentation
• Notice of Motion to appoint members to the Community Safety Select Committee and update its terms of reference
• Background information on the Community Safety Select Committee

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and approved sharing the Climate Action Priorities list with the Sechelt Community Associations Forum. The council endorsed the climate priorities for the 2027 work plan. A motion to add public members to the Community Safety Select Committee was defeated, while a proposal to hold a ten‑month Community Safety Plan workshop was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 4:07 pm.

• Adopted the December 10, 2025 agenda (carried)
• Approved sharing Climate Action Priorities list with SCAF (carried)
• Endorsed Climate Action Priorities list for 2027 work plan (no vote)
• Defeated motion to appoint additional public members to Community Safety Select Committee (defeated; opposed by Councillors Bell, Inkster, McLauchlan, Rowe, Shepherd, Toth)
• Approved consideration of a 10‑month Community Safety Plan workshop starting Jan 2026 (carried; opposed by Mayor Henderson)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:07 pm (carried)

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The Sechelt Council will open with a land acknowledgement, adopt the agenda, and discuss a report on Sunshine Coast Regional District recreational tax implications. After the public portion, the council will move to a closed session under Section 90 of the Community Charter to address matters such as personal information, labour relations, land acquisition, litigation, solicitor‑client privilege, and confidential negotiations. The closed session will also include review of the minutes from the October 22, November 12, and November 24, 2025 closed council meetings.

• Sunshine Coast Regional District Recreational Tax Implications – report for consideration
• Closed session under Section 90 covering personal info, labour relations, land acquisition, litigation, solicitor‑client privilege, and confidential negotiations
• Review minutes of the October 22, 2025 closed council meeting
• Review minutes of the November 12, 2025 closed council meeting
• Review minutes of the November 24, 2025 closed council meeting

The council adopted its agenda and voted to support a recommendation to the Sunshine Coast Regional District to raise 2026 recreation contributions to $1,721,384 and allocate $1 million annually to capital reserves for recreation facilities. The meeting was closed to the public, and the terms of two members of the Community Investment Program Grant Review Committee were extended and appointed. The council adjourned the meeting at 5:21 pm.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Supported SCRD recreation funding increase to $1,721,384 and $1 M capital reserves (carried, opposed by McLauchlan, Shepherd, Toth)
• Closed meeting to public (carried)
• Extended Sophie Luckhart’s term on Grant Review Committee (carried)
• Appointed Dave Clark to Grant Review Committee (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:21 pm (carried)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Sechelt Advisory Planning Commission will adopt its agenda, approve the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting, and discuss two new business items: a rezoning application for Binnacle Avenue and Bill M216 – Professional Reliance Act. The commission will hear staff presentations, applicant comments, and make recommendations on these items.

• Binnacle Avenue Rezoning Application
• Bill M216 – Professional Reliance Act
• Approval of Minutes of the November 4, 2025 APC Meeting
• Adoption of Agenda
• Land Acknowledgement

The Advisory Planning Commission adopted its agenda and the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting. It recommended that Council approve the Binnacle Avenue rezoning, subject to increased storage, redesigned entryways, sound‑transfer considerations, bike parking, and more outdoor space. The commission also recommended that Council support a reduction of setbacks and an increase in lot coverage for the project. Finally, it advised Council not to support the proposed Professional Reliance Act.

• Adopted agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted minutes of November 4, 2025 meeting (CARRIED)
• Recommended rezoning approval with storage, entryway, sound, bike parking, outdoor space conditions (CARRIED)
• Recommended reduction of setbacks and increase in lot coverage (CARRIED)
• Recommended council not support Professional Reliance Act (CARRIED)

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council will discuss a funding application for waterfront improvements and a biosolids processing agreement for 2026-2029. The meeting includes motions regarding childcare solutions, supportive housing, and the appointment of Community Safety Select Committee members.

• Endorsement of Wave Prize Grant application for $3-15 million for Trail Bay Waterfront Improvements
• Biosolids Processing Service Modification Agreement 2026-2029
• Notice of Motion regarding Provincial Government announcements on Supportive Housing and Complex Care Facilities
• Notice of Motion for advocacy for new childcare solutions in Sechelt
• Appointment of members to the Community Safety Select Committee

The council approved a motion to send a letter to the Provincial Government requesting innovative childcare solutions and additional funding. It also approved the Biosolids Processing Service Modification Agreement with Salish Soils Inc. and adopted the 2026 council and committee meeting calendar. Additional items included referrals for community‑safety committee appointments and directions for staff reports on supportive housing and public input.

• Approved Biosolids Processing Service Modification Agreement with Salish Soils Inc. (2026‑2029) – CARRIED
• Adopted 2026 Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting calendar – CARRIED
• Approved motion to send a letter to the Provincial Government advocating for innovative childcare solutions – CARRIED
• Referred appointment of Community Safety Select Committee members and updated terms of reference to Dec 10 Committee of the Whole – CARRIED
• Directed staff to develop a preliminary position on BC Housing supportive‑housing announcement for the Dec 17 meeting – CARRIED
• Directed staff to provide a written public‑input report for the Dec 17 agenda package – CARRIED
• Adopted amended minutes of the Nov 19, 2025 meeting correcting a spelling error – CARRIED
• Adopted minutes of Nov 5, 12, 24, 2025 meetings and amended Nov 12 Committee of Whole minutes – CARRIED

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Airport Development Select Committee

The Airport Development Select Committee will meet to discuss mapping updates, property owner discussions, and 2026 budget items for airport development. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Mapping Updates
• Property Owner Discussion
• shíshálh Nation Forestry Area
• 2026 Budget Items for Airport Development
• Off-Airport Site Interest

Special Council to Closed Meeting

The District of Sechelt is holding a special council meeting on November 24, 2025, to discuss items under sections 90 (1) (a), (c), and (j) of the Community Charter, which relate to personal information, labour relations, and privacy. The meeting is closed to the public.

• Closed session under Community Charter sections 90 (1) (a), (c), and (j)
• Public comments period for each agenda item
• Meeting held in Community Meeting Room at 5797 Cowrie St.
• Electronic participation available via Zoom and phone

The Special Council adopted the meeting agenda, voted to close the session to the public, and then adjourned the meeting. All three motions were carried.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Closed session to public (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Sechelt Council will consider and adopt multiple bylaw amendments that move various fees to Bylaw No. 575, such as the Fees and Charges amendment and new electric‑vehicle charging fees. A motion to endorse the Sunshine Coast Regional Accessibility Plan will also be presented. The meeting includes proclamations for Restorative Justice Week, an update on the Sechelt Arts Festival, and other routine business items.

• Adopt Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment No. 575‑17 (multiple department updates)
• Adopt Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaw Amendment No. 248‑1
• Adopt Blasting Regulation Bylaw Amendment No. 458‑4
• Adopt Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment No. 575‑16 for electric‑vehicle charging stations
• Endorse the Sunshine Coast Regional Accessibility Plan

The council amended the agenda to remove the Sechelt Arts Festival update. It directed Councillor Bell to write to the BC Minister about the Coastal Marine Strategy. The Sunshine Coast Regional Accessibility Plan was endorsed in principle with multiple follow‑up actions. Several bylaws updating fees, privacy, blasting, parks, harbour, business licences and EV‑charging fees were adopted.

• Agenda amended to remove item 4.3 Sechelt Arts Festival Update – carried
• Councillor Bell instructed to send a letter to BC Minister Randene Neill on the Coastal Marine Strategy – carried
• Sunshine Coast Regional Accessibility Plan endorsed in principle; staff directed to report on barriers, amend committee terms, apply for a grant, and support public engagement – carried
• Multiple bylaws adopted updating fees, privacy, blasting, parks, harbour, business licences and EV‑charging fees – carried

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council will meet on November 12, 2025, to discuss items closed to the public under the Community Charter, including labour relations, potential litigation, and confidential negotiations with higher levels of government.

• Closed session for labour relations and employee matters
• Closed session for potential litigation
• Closed session for confidential negotiations with provincial or federal government
• Closed session for land acquisition or disposition
• Closed session for solicitor-client privilege advice

The council adopted the revised meeting agenda (Resolution 2025-11B-01). It approved moving the meeting to closed session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(e) and 90(2)(b) (Resolution 2025-11B-02), with the mayor registering an opposition. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:20 pm (Resolution 2025-11B-03).

• Adopted revised agenda (Res. 2025-11B-01) – carried
• Approved closed session under sections 90(1)(e) & 90(2)(b) (Res. 2025-11B-02) – carried; Mayor Henderson opposed
• Adjourned meeting at 5:20 pm (Res. 2025-11B-03) – carried

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review updates regarding coastal flood mapping and community land development. The meeting includes a project update on the Official Community Plan.

• SCRD Coastal Flood Mapping Project findings
• Community Land Development Analysis update
• Official Community Plan Project update

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda. Council endorsed the proposed work plan for Q4 2025‑Q3 2026, a community‑engagement strategy for the Official Community Plan, and a continuity strategy. The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 pm.

• Adopted meeting agenda (Carried)
• Endorsed Q4 2025‑Q3 2026 work plan, OCP engagement strategy, and continuity plan (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:30 pm (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council will consider multiple bylaw amendments, including updates to fees and charges and new electric vehicle charging station fees. The meeting will also include a public comment period.

• Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment No. 575-17, 2025
• Business Licence Bylaw Amendment No. 520-09, 2025
• Parks, Lands and Roads Temporary Bylaw Amendment No. 480-05, 2025
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 575-16, 2025 for EV Charging
• Development Variance Permit for Signage at Trail Bay Mall

Council granted a one‑year extension for the owner of 6167 Stockwell Road to bring the property into compliance. The council approved a Development Variance Permit for signage at Trail Bay Mall. It formally asked the federal government to consider the Sechelt Post Office site for a multi‑use redevelopment under the Build Canada Homes program. Several bylaws were read and passed for the first, second and third readings.

• Granted one‑year compliance extension for 6167 Stockwell Road (Carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit 2025‑11 for Trail Bay Mall signage (Carried)
• Requested federal government consider post office site for redevelopment under Build Canada Homes (Carried)
• Adopted agenda amendment removing item 4.1 (Carried)
• Approved first, second and third readings of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 575‑17 (Carried)
• Approved first, second and third readings of Business Licence Bylaw Amendment 520‑09 (Carried)
• Approved first, second and third readings of Parks, Lands and Roads Temporary Bylaw Amendment 480‑05 (Carried)
• Adopted minutes of October 8, 15, and 22, 2025 council meetings (Carried)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will consider a Zoning Bylaw Amendment to allow 116 townhouse units on Parcel 'A' Cowrie Street. The meeting also includes routine items such as a land acknowledgement, adoption of the agenda, and approval of the October 7, 2025 minutes.

• Land acknowledgement of the shíshálh Nation territory
• Adoption of agenda
• Approval of minutes from the October 7, 2025 APC meeting
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 116 townhouse units at Parcel 'A' Cowrie Street
• Adjournment

Community Safety Select Committee

The Community Safety Select Committee is scheduled to meet on October 29, 2025. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed for discussion.

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The Sechelt Council declared the meeting closed to the public. The closure is based on Section 90(1)(e) concerning land acquisition or disposition and Section 90(2)(b) concerning confidential negotiations with provincial or federal governments. No other agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Closed session under Section 90(1)(e) – land acquisition/disposition confidentiality
• Closed session under Section 90(2)(b) – confidential negotiations with higher governments

The council adopted the regular agenda, moved to close the session to the public, and later adjourned the meeting. All three motions were carried.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Closed meeting to public (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will consider several bylaw amendments related to fees and charges. Items include a fee increase and general housekeeping amendment (Bylaw No. 575‑17, 2025), removal of fees from various regulations, and a new electric‑vehicle charging fee amendment (Bylaw No. 575‑16, 2025). The council will also receive the 2025 third‑quarter report. Public comments are invited on each agenda item.

• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 575‑17, 2025 – fee increases and general housekeeping
• Administration of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Amendment Bylaw No. 284‑01, 2025 – removal of fees
• Blasting Regulation Bylaw No. 458‑4, 2025 – removal of fees
• Parks, Lands and Roads Temporary Rental Amendment Bylaw No. 480‑05, 2025 – removal of fees
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 575‑16, 2025 – electric‑vehicle charging fees

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda. Council carried recommendations to consider Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 575‑17, 2025 and Bylaw No. 575‑16, 2025 for first, second and third readings. The meeting was adjourned at 3:58 pm.

• Adopted the October 22, 2025 agenda (carried)
• Approved consideration of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 575‑17, 2025 for first, second and third readings (carried)
• Approved consideration of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 575‑16, 2025 for first, second and third readings (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:58 pm (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Sechelt Council will consider a second reading of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 492‑32, 2023, which updates land‑use designations for the Sawarne area. It will also review recommendations for the Strategic Priorities Fund UBCM grants and hear a presentation from the resident group Raising Sechelt. Additional items include adoption of recent meeting minutes and a response from Canada Post regarding a postal‑code reclassification.

• Second reading of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 492‑32 (Sawarne Lands)
• Strategic Priorities Fund UBCM Grant Recommendations
• Raising Sechelt presentation by a resident‑led group
• Adoption of minutes from October 1, September 17, and October 8 meetings
• Correspondence: Canada Post response to Council Resolution No. 2025‑7A‑04 on postal code

The council adopted its agenda and defeated a motion to have staff review Raising Sechelt recommendations, but carried a motion to refer those recommendations to the Community Safety Select Committee. It approved support for three UBCM grant applications and moved forward with the Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 492‑32, including a second reading and authorization of a public hearing. Additional actions included spending up to $1,000 for temporary Remembrance Day stickers near the cenotaph.

• Adopted the October 15, 2025 agenda (carried)
• Defeated motion to direct staff to review Raising Sechelt recommendations (defeated)
• Carried motion to refer Raising Sechelt recommendations to the Community Safety Select Committee (carried)
• Approved support for three UBCM grant applications (carried)
• Approved second reading of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 492‑32, 2023 (carried)
• Authorized scheduling a public hearing for OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 492‑32, 2023 (carried)
• Directed staff to spend up to $1,000 for temporary Remembrance Day stickers near the cenotaph (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sechelt Committee of the Whole will consider the Draft Sunshine Coast Forest Landscape Plan. It will also review the Parks Vending Pad Pilot program and the Acting Mayor appointment. The meeting includes standard items such as a land acknowledgement and adjournment.

• Draft Sunshine Coast Forest Landscape Plan (attachment: FLP Local Government 02Oct25.pdf)
• Parks Vending Pad Pilot Review (attachment: Park Vending Program Pilot Summer Update.pdf)
• Acting Mayor Review
• Delegations & Proclamations
• Land Acknowledgement

The Committee adopted its agenda for the October 8 meeting. Councillor Shepherd's appointment as Deputy Mayor was extended until December 31, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 3:43 pm.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Extended Councillor Shepherd's appointment as Deputy Mayor until Dec 31, 2025 (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:43 pm (carried)

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The Council will meet for a session closed to the public. The meeting is scheduled to discuss matters related to personnel, labor relations, litigation, and government negotiations.

• Closed session regarding personal information of officers, employees, or agents
• Closed session regarding labour or employee relations
• Closed session regarding litigation or potential litigation
• Closed session regarding solicitor-client privileged advice
• Closed session regarding negotiations with provincial or federal governments

The council adopted the October 8, 2025 agenda. It voted to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:14 pm.

• Adopted agenda for October 8, 2025 regular council meeting (carried)
• Closed the meeting to the public pursuant to Community Charter sections (carried)
• Adjourned the closed meeting at 5:14 pm (carried)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will meet to review a staff presentation and hold a discussion regarding the Community Land Development Analysis and Official Community Plan Update.

• Community Land Development Analysis and Official Community Plan Update

The Advisory Planning Commission reviewed the Community Land Development Analysis, outlining its four themes of housing, infrastructure, transportation, and daily needs. Commissioners raised questions about employment data, social infrastructure gaps, and the need for a hierarchy of needs. Staff explained the CLDA’s role as a baseline for the upcoming Official Community Plan update. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Regular Council Meeting

The Sechelt Council will adopt the agenda and consider several business items, including a lease renewal for the Restorative Justice Program at Rockwood. It will also vote on ratifying the BCGEU collective bargaining agreement and adopt amendments to Bylaw No. 515-16 and a property tax exemption bylaw (No. 628). Additional items include a proclamation for Foster Family Month and various delegations and reports.

• Renewal of Rockwood Lease with Restorative Justice Program of the Sunshine Coast
• Ratification of BCGEU Collective Bargaining Agreement (2024‑2027)
• Bylaw Notice Enforcement Implementation Amendment Bylaw No. 515-16, 2025
• 2026 Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 628, 2025
• Proclamation for Foster Family Month

The council adopted its agenda and declared October 2025 as Foster Family Month. It approved a new lease for the Restorative Justice Program, ratified the BCGEU collective bargaining agreement, and adopted several bylaws including a notice enforcement amendment and a property tax exemption. The council also adopted previous meeting minutes and endorsed multiple governance recommendations.

• Adopted October 1, 2025 agenda (Carried)
• Declared October 2025 Foster Family Month (Mayor proclamation) (Carried)
• Approved 2026‑2028 lease with Restorative Justice Program of the Sunshine Coast (Carried)
• Ratified BCGEU collective bargaining agreement (Carried)
• Adopted Bylaw Notice Enforcement Implementation Amendment Bylaw No. 515‑16, 2025 (Carried)
• Adopted 2026 Permissive Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 628, 2025 (Carried)
• Adopted minutes of the September 10, 2025 Regular Council meeting (Carried)
• Endorsed multiple recommendations from the September 10 Committee of the Whole (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Sechelt Council will adopt the agenda and then review several bylaws, including a first reading of a zoning amendment for 23 townhouses on Baillie Road. It will also consider updates to the Bylaw Enforcement Implementation Amendment No. 515-16 and a property tax exemption bylaw for 2026‑2027. The meeting includes a presentation from the Sechelt Downtown Business Association and correspondence about the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s timber sales operating plan.

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 23 townhouse units on Lot B, Baillie Road – first reading
• Bylaw Enforcement Implementation Notification Amendment No. 515-16 – multiple updates
• 2026 Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 628 – first reading
• Sechelt Downtown Business Association annual presentation to Council
• Correspondence on SCRD BCTS 2025‑2029 Operating Plan Review

Council adopted the revised agenda and approved a brief closed‑session. A rezoning amendment for Lot B on Baillie Road was defeated, and the application was referred to the Advisory Planning Commission. The council also approved readings of two Bylaw Enforcement Implementation amendments and adopted the 2026 Property Tax Exemption Bylaw.

• Adopted revised agenda (Res 2025-9C-01) – carried
• Closed session approved (Res 2025-9C-02) – carried
• Defeated Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-19 for Lot B Baillie Road (Res 2025-9C-03)
• Referred Baillie Road rezoning application to Advisory Planning Commission (Res 2025-9C-04) – carried
• Approved consideration of first, second and third readings of Bylaw Enforcement Implementation Amendment (Res 2025-9C-05) – carried
• Approved first, second and third readings of Bylaw Enforcement Implementation Notification Amendment No. 515-16, 2025 (Res 2025-9C-06) – carried
• Adopted 2026 Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 628, 2025 (Res 2025-9C-07 & 08) – carried
• Adopted minutes of September 3, 2025 meeting (Res 2025-9C-09) – carried

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 16, 2025 in Sechelt, British Columbia contains no listed agenda items. The agenda consists only of placeholders and procedural headings without any concrete proposals, decisions, or discussions.

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The Sechelt Council regular meeting on September 10, 2025 will open with a land acknowledgement, call to order, and adoption of the agenda. In the new business segment, members will discuss the reprioritization of the approved capital project for the Mermaid Street maintenance hole replacement. The remainder of the meeting will be conducted in closed session under Section 90 of the Community Charter, covering confidential matters such as personal information, labour relations, land acquisition, litigation, solicitor‑client privilege, service negotiations, and inter‑governmental negotiations.

• Reprioritization of Approved Capital Projects – Mermaid Street Maintenance Hole Replacement

The council approved increasing the Mermaid Street maintenance hole replacement project budget to $330,800. Funding was reallocated by moving $77,800 from the Sechelt Inlet Road Pressure Main Air Valve Remediation project and $48,000 from the Sewer Outfall Inspection and Ballast Replacement project. The meeting agenda was adopted, a closed session was authorized, and the council adjourned.

• Adopted September 10, 2025 agenda (Carried)
• Approved Mermaid Street maintenance hole replacement budget increase to $330,800, reallocating $77,800 and $48,000 from other projects (Carried)
• Authorized closed session under Community Charter sections (Carried)
• Adjourned the regular council meeting (Carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear updates on the Fire Safety Act from the Fire Department chief and deputy chief. It will review the Community Land Development Analysis report and related documents. The committee will also receive an update on the George B. Cuff governance audit and its implementation recommendations.

• Fire Safety Act updates presented by Fire Department Chief Dwight Davison and Deputy Fire Chief Steven Achterberg
• Review of Community Land Development Analysis (attachments: Community Land Development Analysis.pdf; 2025.08.08 - CLDA Report Final.pdf)
• Update on George B. Cuff Governance Audit (attachments: George B. Cuff Governance Audit Update.pdf; Governance Audit for the District of Sechelt.pdf; George B. Cuff Audit Appendices.pdf; Implementation update of Governance Audit Recommendations.pdf)

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and endorsed the Community Land Development Analysis, referring it to the Sunshine Coast Regional District and shíshálh Nation. Council also approved several governance audit items, posted the Code of Conduct in chambers, and agreed to engage a Code Advisor with sanctions. A proposal to conduct a Chief Administrative Officer performance review was defeated, and remaining supplemental items were deferred to the October meeting.

• Adopt meeting agenda – carried
• Endorse Community Land Development Analysis and refer to partners – carried (opposed: Inkster)
• Endorse Appendix C "Council Communication Principles" – carried
• Endorse Appendix G "Council-Administration Protocols" – carried
• Post Council Code of Conduct in Council Chambers – carried
• Engage Code Advisor or legal counsel and add sanctions – carried (opposed: McLauchlan)
• Defeat endorsement of Chief Administrative Officer performance review – defeated (opposed: Inkster, McLauchlan, Rowe, Toth)
• Defer all remaining supplemental items to October meeting – carried

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council will review development variance permits for two residential projects. The meeting also includes discussions on capital project reprioritization for septic replacements and various administrative appointments.

• Development Variance Permit for 23 townhomes at 6311 Bligh Road
• Development Variance Permit for a secondary suite at 6937 Porpoise Drive
• Reprioritization of capital projects for Davis Bay Washroom and Robertson House septic replacement
• Appointments for Sechelt Fire Inspector and Fire Investigator
• Mayor's reconsideration regarding a Municipal Advisor

The council approved two development variance permits for 6311 Bligh Road and 6937 Porpoise Drive. It reallocated $225,000 and transferred $40,000 to fund septic replacements for Davis Bay and Robertson House. The council also cancelled the September 24 meeting, scheduled a new meeting for September 17, and endorsed four grant applications. Additional actions included fire department appointments, municipal insurance delegate appointments, and joining advocacy on the childcare crisis.

• Approved Development Variance Permit 2025-08 for 6311 Bligh Rd duplex (CARRIED)
• Approved Development Variance Permit 2025-07 for 6937 Porpoise Dr setback reduction (CARRIED)
• Reallocated $225,000 and transferred $40,000 to fund Davis Bay and Robertson House septic projects (CARRIED)
• Cancelled September 24 council meeting; scheduled new meeting for September 17 at 7 pm (CARRIED)
• Appointed Councillor Rowe as voting delegate to MIA‑BC AGM; Inkster and Shepherd as alternates (CARRIED)
• Appointed fire department personnel as Fire Inspector and Fire Investigator (CARRIED)
• Endorsed four grant applications for infrastructure, asset planning, housing study, and accessibility (CARRIED)
• Joined advocacy with Town of Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast childcare crisis (CARRIED)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will meet to discuss and make recommendations regarding a development permit. The meeting includes a staff presentation and an opportunity for applicants to speak.

• Development Permit for 5500 Sechelt Inlet Crescent

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council will review third readings for zoning and Official Community Plan amendments regarding School District 93. The meeting also includes decisions on liquor license patios and development permits.

• Third reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 492-37 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-14 for École du Pacifique
• Liquor license changes and new street patios for The Legion (5546 Inlet Avenue) and Fred's Restaurant at The Sechelt Inn (5454 Trail Avenue)
• Development Permit and Development Variance Permit 2024-25 for 5476 Mills Road
• Adoption of Planning and Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 566-03, 2025
• Review of the 2025 Q2 Financial Report

The council appointed Councillor A. Shepherd as Acting Mayor for a three‑month term. It approved new street patios and licence changes for The Legion and Fred's Restaurant. Several development permits and bylaws were adopted, and a letter supporting Connect the Coast funding was authorized.

• Appointed Councillor A. Shepherd as Acting Mayor (effective Aug 1, 2025)
• Approved liquor licence change and new street patio for The Legion at 5546 Inlet Avenue
• Approved liquor licence change, capacity increase, and new street patio for Fred's Restaurant at 5454 Trail Avenue
• Conditionally approved Development Permit for 5476 Mills Road pending PLR letter
• Approved Development Variance Permit to reduce lane width for 5476 Mills Road subdivision
• Adopted Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 492‑37 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580‑14
• Adopted Planning and Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 566‑03
• Sent letter supporting Connect the Coast Active Transportation Capital Program funding request

Special Council to Closed Meeting

The Sechelt Council met on July 30, 2025 for a special closed meeting. The agenda included a land acknowledgement, call to order, adoption of the agenda, and a closed session under sections 90(1)(k) and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter to discuss preliminary negotiations for a municipal service and confidential information with provincial or federal governments. No public decisions were recorded.

• Land acknowledgement
• Call to order and declaration of conflict
• Adoption of agenda
• Closed session on preliminary municipal service negotiations (confidential)
• Adjournment

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2025 Second Quarter Report and the Sechelt Airport Master Plan Review. The meeting also includes reviews of policies regarding travel, corporate credit cards, procurement, and asset disposal.

• Sechelt Airport Master Plan Review
• 2025 Second Quarter Report
• Travel Policy 2.7.14
• Municipal Corporate Credit Card Policy 2.7.13
• Procurement Policy 2.9.5 and Disposal of Assets Policy 2.10.5

The Committee of the Whole approved the amended Travel Policy No. 2.7.14, rescinded the older Travel and Corporate Card Policy and adopted the new one. It also adopted Municipal Corporate Credit Card Policy No. 2.7.13, amended Procurement Policy No. 2.9.5 to a two‑year review cycle and adopted it, and amended and adopted Disposal of Assets Policy No. 2.10.5 with a two‑year review cycle. All items were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Adopted amended Travel Policy No. 2.7.14 (CARRIED)
• Rescinded Travel and Corporate Card Policy No. 2.7.12 and adopted Travel Policy No. 2.7.14 (CARRIED)
• Adopted Municipal Corporate Credit Card Policy No. 2.7.13 (CARRIED)
• Amended Procurement Policy No. 2.9.5 to a two‑year review cycle (CARRIED)
• Rescinded Procurement Policy No. 2.9.4 and adopted Procurement Policy No. 2.9.5 (CARRIED)
• Amended Disposal of Assets Policy No. 2.10.5 to a two‑year review cycle (CARRIED)
• Adopted Disposal of Assets Policy No. 2.10.5 (CARRIED)
• Adopted all staff reports for the second‑quarter agenda (CARRIED)

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The Sechelt Council held a closed session because the agenda items fall under Sections 90(1) and 90(2) of the Community Charter, covering personal information, labour relations, land matters, litigation, solicitor‑client privilege, and confidential negotiations. The meeting also included review of the minutes from the April 16, May 14, and June 25, 2025 closed council meetings.

• Closed session invoked under Section 90(1)(a,c,e,g,i,j,k,l) and Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter
• Review of minutes from the April 16, 2025 closed council meeting
• Review of minutes from the May 14, 2025 closed council meeting
• Review of minutes from the June 25, 2025 closed council meeting

Special Council to Closed Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council met on July 16, 2025 for a special closed session. The meeting was closed under sections 90(1)(g)(i)(k) and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter, covering litigation, solicitor‑client privileged advice, and confidential negotiations. No public agenda items or decisions were recorded.

• Land acknowledgement
• Call to order and declaration of conflict
• Adoption of agenda
• Closed session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(g)(i)(k) and 90(2)(b)
• Adjournment

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council will review a proposed financial plan schedule for 2026-2030 and a child care and affordable housing project. The meeting includes decisions on event approvals and liquor licensing.

• Proposed 2026–2030 Financial Plan Schedule
• Child Care and Affordable Housing Project
• Food Primary Liquor License for The Breeze at 5570 Saltgrass Lane
• Approval of 'Car Free Cowrie Day' event for September 6, 2025
• Proclamation for National Drowning Prevention Week (July 20-26, 2025)

Council approved the proposed funding plan and ownership model for the Child Care and Affordable Housing Project, allowing up to 40 subsidized rental units at 6000 Lighthouse Avenue. The council also approved a food primary licence for The Breeze restaurant at 5570 Saltgrass Lane with an 8 pm outside‑patio music restriction, and adopted the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan schedule. A motion to extend the YouTube live feed and add a formal Q&A period was defeated.

• Adopted the July 16, 2025 agenda (Res. 2025-7D-01)
• Approved funding plan for up to 40 subsidized housing units at 6000 Lighthouse Avenue (Res. 2025-7D-02)
• Approved Car Free Cowrie Day event on Sept 6, 2025 and authorized a letter of support for its liquor licence (Res. 2025-7D-03)
• Added condition prohibiting outside‑patio music after 8:00 pm for The Breeze restaurant liquor licence (Res. 2025-7D-04)
• Approved food primary licence for The Breeze restaurant at 5570 Saltgrass Lane with capacity limits and the 8 pm music restriction (Res. 2025-7D-05)
• Approved the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan schedule (Res. 2025-7D-06)
• Resolved to write to the Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs requesting representation on the provincial supportive‑housing review and to inform MLA Randene Neill (Res. 2025-7D-07)
• Defeated motion to extend the YouTube live feed and add a formal Q&A period (Res. 2025-7D-08)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole meeting on July 9, 2025 has no agenda items listed. The agenda consists only of placeholders and procedural headings. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are identified.

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The Sechelt Council met on July 9, 2025. The meeting was closed under sections 90(1)(a) and (c) of the Community Charter, so no public items were discussed. The agenda consisted of standard procedural steps and an adjournment.

• Land acknowledgement
• Call to order and declaration of conflict
• Adoption of agenda
• Closed session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a) and (c)
• Adjournment

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will meet to discuss the Official Community Plan Review, specifically focusing on Form and Character Guidelines. The meeting includes a staff presentation on this topic.

• Official Community Plan Review - Form and Character Guidelines

Regular Council Meeting

The council will review a proposed amendment to the Planning and Development Procedures Bylaw (No. 566-03, 2025). The amendment would modify the district’s development planning rules. The council will also consider a request for reconsideration of a development variance permit for 7545 Islets Place, a notice of title contravention for 6300 Samron Road, and a motion to reclassify the Sechelt post office postal code.

• Planning and Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 566-03, 2025
• Request for reconsideration of Development Variance Permit for 7545 Islets Place, Tuwanek
• Notice of title contravention for 6300 Samron Road under Building Bylaw No. 409, 2003
• Notice of motion to reclassify the District of Sechelt post office postal code

The council approved a letter requesting Canada Post to update the V0N 3A0 postal code for Sechelt post office boxes to an urban designation. It also upheld the Development Variance Permit resolution for 7545 Islets Place, requiring no further action. The corporate officer was directed to file a notice on the title for 6300 Samron Road. The Planning and Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 566-03, 2025 was read and passed in its first, second, and third readings.

• Approved letter to Canada Post to update V0N 3A0 post office box postal code (carried)
• Upheld Development Variance Permit resolution for 7545 Islets Place, no further action (carried)
• Directed corporate officer to file notice on title for 6300 Samron Road (carried)
• Deferred Planning and Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 566-03, 2025 until July 16, 2025 (defeated)
• Approved first reading of Planning and Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 566-03, 2025 (carried)
• Approved second reading of Planning and Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 566-03, 2025 (carried)
• Approved third reading of Planning and Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 566-03, 2025 (carried)

Special Council to Closed Meeting

The Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss confidential matters. The agenda is primarily procedural and does not list specific public items for decision.

• Closed session regarding personal information of potential officers, employees, or agents
• Closed session regarding labour or employee relations
• Closed session regarding solicitor-client privileged advice

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council will hold a closed meeting to discuss potential litigation and preliminary negotiations for a municipal service. The meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room or via Zoom.

• Closed session for potential litigation (Section 90 (1)(g))
• Closed session for preliminary service negotiations (Section 90 (1)(k))
• Public comment period before closed session
• Meeting held at 5797 Cowrie St., Sechelt
• Meeting accessible via Zoom and phone

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear delegations regarding child care and surveillance cameras. The body will also discuss a request from the Gibsons Paddle Club for canoe storage on District lands.

• 2025 Child Care Action Plan delegation by Kirsten Deasy
• Downtown Penticton Business Improvement Association delegation regarding surveillance cameras
• Gibsons Paddle Club request for canoe storage space on District lands

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda. Council endorsed the 2025 Child Care Action Plan. It approved a site assessment and a notice of disposition to allow the Gibsons Paddle Club to store canoes on the Delta Road right‑of‑way for five years, with conditions. The meeting was adjourned at 4:25 pm.

• Adopted meeting agenda (Recommendation No.1) – carried
• Endorsed 2025 Child Care Action Plan (Recommendation No.2) – carried
• Approved site assessment and notice of disposition for Delta Road canoe storage (Recommendation No.3) – carried
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:25 pm (Recommendation No.4) – carried

Regular Council - Annual General Meeting

Council will consider the adoption of the 2024 Annual Report and the 2024 Statement of Financial Information report. The meeting includes discussions on housing alignment and specific development permits. Council will also review recommendations regarding airport land and emergency preparedness funding.

• Development Permit for 5755 Cowrie Street (Trail Bay Centre)
• Development Variance Permit for 5423 Selma Park Road
• Proposed award of up to $5,000 to Sunshine Coast Community Associations Forum for an emergency preparedness website
• Proposal to issue a request for proposals for non-airside land development at Sechelt Airport
• Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing Alignment discussion

Council carried a resolution directing a letter to MP Patrick Weiler urging changes to Canada’s work‑permit rules so families of temporary foreign workers can stay in Canada. The council also approved the 2024 Statement of Financial Information, two development permits, an amendment to the Planning and Development Procedures Bylaw to allow limited delegated authority for new dwelling units, and a $5,000 award for a community‑association website.

• Approved resolution to send letter to MP Patrick Weiler urging immigration policy change (carried)
• Approved 2024 Statement of Financial Information for submission to Ministry (carried)
• Approved Development Permit DP 2025‑02 for 5755 Cowrie Street (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP 2024‑21 for 5423 Selma Park Road (carried)
• Amended Planning and Development Procedures Bylaw No. 566, 2018 to allow limited delegated authority for Development Permit Area 8 and exempt 1‑2 units (carried)
• Authorized $5,000 award to Sechelt Community Associations Forum for website development (carried)
• Adopted minutes of May 21, 2025 Regular Council meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes of June 4, 2025 Regular Council meeting (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a funding request for the Community Investment Program grant application. The meeting also includes a proclamation for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and a delegation regarding wildlife corridors.

• Funding request from Sechelt Community Associations Forum for Community Investment Program Grant
• Proclamation for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15, 2025)
• Delegation from Sunshine Coast Bear Alliance Society regarding Corridors for Coexistence

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and declared June 15, 2025 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Council approved a grant of up to $5,000 for the Sunshine Coast Community Associations Forum to develop and maintain an emergency‑preparedness website, funded from the council contingency account. The meeting was adjourned at 3:36 pm.

• Adopted the June 11, 2025 agenda (carried)
• Declared June 15, 2025 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (proclamation)
• Approved up to $5,000 grant to Sunshine Coast Community Associations Forum for website (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:36 pm (carried)

Board of Variance

The District of Sechelt Board of Variance will meet to consider a business item regarding properties at 5790 and 5792 Tillicum Bay Road. The meeting also includes the receipt of minutes from August 30, 2023.

• Board of Variance Application for 5790 and 5792 Tillicum Bay Road

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council will meet to discuss a request for a noise bylaw variance and a motion regarding federal work permit policies. The meeting also includes reports from Sunshine Coast Regional District representatives.

• Request for Variance to Noise Bylaw No. 519, 2012 for Community Services at 5638 Inlet Ave
• Notice of Motion from Mayor Henderson advocating for change in Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) policy for renewal of work permits

The council adopted the meeting agenda, approved a variance to Noise Bylaw No. 519 allowing concrete work between June 10‑20 with resident notice, defeated a motion to send a letter to the federal government on temporary foreign worker permits, and adjourned the meeting at 7:30 pm.

• Adopted agenda (Res. 2025-6A-01) – carried
• Approved Noise Bylaw variance (Res. 2025-6A-02) – carried
• Defeated motion to request federal immigration policy change (Res. 2025-6A-03) – defeated (Opposed by Councillors McLauchlan and Rowe)
• Adjourned meeting (Res. 2025-6A-04) – carried

Advisory Planning Commission

The Sechelt Advisory Planning Commission meeting will begin with a land acknowledgement, call to order, adoption of the agenda, and approval of minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting. The primary business item is a staff presentation and discussion of a Development Permit application for 5788 Cowrie Street, including design and tree‑inventory packages. Commissioners will hear from the applicant and then make recommendations to Council.

• Development Permit for 5788 Cowrie Street (includes architectural, landscape, and tree inventory packages)
• Approval of minutes from the May 6, 2025 Advisory Planning Commission meeting

The Advisory Planning Commission adopted its agenda and the May 6 minutes. It made four recommendations to Council on the 5788 Cowrie Street project, covering parking, design, walkway accessibility, and overall approval. The final recommendation was that the development permit be approved.

• Agenda adopted (Carried)
• May 6 minutes adopted (Carried)
• Recommend additional vehicle and bicycle parking (Carried)
• Recommend surface articulation of east elevation and simplified paving (Carried)
• Recommend retaining meandering walkway with tactile strip, adequate width, and street furniture (Carried)
• Recommend development permit application be approved (Carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sechelt Committee of the Whole will adopt its agenda and consider a Pride Month proclamation. It will review the Emergency Preparedness Fair report and the Draft Annual Report for 2024. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Pride Month proclamation (attachment: 2025-06 Pride Month.pdf)
• Emergency Preparedness Fair report (attachment: Emergency Preparedness Fair report.pdf)
• Draft Annual Report 2024 (attachment: DRAFT Annual Report 2024-web.pdf)

The Committee adopted the revised agenda and proclaimed June 2025 as Pride Month. It referred the Sechelt Community Association Forum's $5,000 website request to a future meeting for discussion. The Draft 2024 Annual Report was received and will be presented at the June 18 AGM. The meeting was adjourned at 3:41 pm.

• Adopted revised agenda (carried)
• Proclaimed June 2025 as Pride Month (proclamation)
• Referred $5,000 website request for future consideration (carried)
• Received Draft 2024 Annual Report (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:41 pm (carried)

Public Hearing

The District of Sechelt will hold a public hearing on May 27, 2025 to consider an Official Community Plan amendment (Bylaw No. 492-37, 2024) and a Zoning Bylaw amendment (No. 580-14, 2024) for Application No. 3360-2024-01. The application involves Lot B District Lot 1331 (Plan 18108) and a portion of a district road right‑of‑way. Staff will present the proposals and the public will be invited to submit comments during three call periods.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 492-37, 2024 (École du Pacifique)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-14, 2024 (École du Pacifique)
• Application No. 3360-2024-01 for Lot B District Lot 1331 and part of District Road Right‑of‑Way
• Staff presentation of the proposed amendments
• Three public comment call periods (first, second, third)

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council will meet to adopt minutes, receive correspondence, and discuss a pilot project for a community safety surveillance camera system. The agenda includes a request for a variance to the noise bylaw and the final report for the Sechelt Airport Master Plan.

• Porpoise Bay Harbour Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 494-04, 2025
• Community Safety Surveillance Camera System Pilot Project
• Request for Variance to Noise Bylaw No. 519, 2012
• Sechelt Airport Master Plan Final Report
• Minutes of the May 7, 2025 Regular Council Meeting

The council approved a variance to the Noise Bylaw for a second cement pour at the Community Services building. It also approved a privacy impact assessment, public engagement, and inclusion of a surveillance camera system as a new service for 2026, despite opposition from one councillor. The Sechelt Airport Master Plan report was referred to a future Committee of the Whole and the final report was received. The Porpoise Bay Harbour amendment bylaw and the Official Community Plan framework were adopted.

• Approved variance to Noise Bylaw No. 519, 2012 Section 4.(1)(d) (CARRIED)
• Approved submission of privacy impact assessment for surveillance camera pilot (CARRIED, opposed by Councillor McLauchlan)
• Approved staff to engage public for surveillance camera feedback (CARRIED, opposed by Councillor McLauchlan)
• Approved inclusion of public surveillance system for Council consideration as a new service for 2026 (CARRIED, opposed by Councillor McLauchlan)
• Referred Sechelt Airport Master Plan Report to a future Committee of the Whole (CARRIED)
• Received Sechelt Airport Master Plan Final Report dated March 24, 2025 (CARRIED)
• Adopted Porpoise Bay Harbour Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 494-04, 2025 (CARRIED)
• Approved Official Community Plan Framework as guideline for new community plan (CARRIED)

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council will consider the adoption of the 2025 tax rates and the 2025-2029 Consolidated Financial Plan. The meeting includes the endorsement of 2024 audited financial statements and updates to utility fees. A portion of the meeting will be held in a closed session.

• 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw 625, 2025
• 2025-2029 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 626, 2025
• Sewer Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 426-20, 2025
• Septage Disposal Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 483-08, 2025
• 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and MNP Audit Findings

The council approved the 2024 audited consolidated financial statements. It adopted the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 626 and three fee bylaws: Septage Disposal Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 483‑08, Sewer Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 426‑20, and the 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 625. The meeting was closed under Section 90 of the Community Charter and adjourned at 5:54 pm.

• Approved 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (Res. 2025‑5B‑02) – Carried
• Adopted 2025‑2029 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 626 (Res. 2025‑5B‑04) – Carried
• Adopted Septage Disposal Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 483‑08, 2025 (Res. 2025‑5B‑05) – Carried
• Adopted Sewer Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 426‑20, 2025 (Res. 2025‑5B‑06) – Carried
• Adopted 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 625, 2025 (Res. 2025‑5B‑07) – Carried
• Closed the meeting to the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter (Res. 2025‑5B‑08) – Carried
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:54 pm (Res. 2025‑5B‑09) – Carried

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2024 audited consolidated financial statements and audit findings from MNP. The body will also review the framework and updates for the Official Community Plan.

• 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and MNP Audit Findings
• Official Community Plan Updates and Framework

The Committee of the Whole received and accepted the 2024 audited consolidated financial statements. The staff report on the Community Land Development Analysis and Official Community Plan framework was received, and the Official Community Plan Framework was approved for use as a general guideline. An engagement plan for the Official Community Plan was also directed to be developed for a future meeting.

• Received 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and MNP Audit Findings (carried)
• Accepted 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as presented (carried)
• Received staff report on Community Land Development Analysis and Official Community Plan framework (carried)
• Directed staff to develop an Official Community Plan engagement plan (carried)
• Approved Official Community Plan Framework as general guideline (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The May 7, 2025 council meeting will consider adoption of multiple bylaws, including the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 626, the 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 625, and amendments to septage disposal, sewer user, and solid waste fees. A development variance permit request for 7545 Islets Place for a short‑term rental hotel will be heard. Notices of title contraventions under Building Bylaw No. 409 for 5688 Mason Road and 4931 Skylark Road will be presented.

• Development Variance Permit for 7545 Islets Place – Tuwanek Hotel Short Term Rental
• Notice on Title – 5688 Mason Road – Contravention of Building Bylaw No. 409, 2003
• Notice on Title – 4931 Skylark Road – Contravention of Building Bylaw No. 409, 2003
• 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 625, 2025 (adoption)
• Septage Disposal Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 483‑08, 2025 (adoption)

The council denied the development variance permit for 7545 Islets Place, requiring the applicant to meet zoning parking requirements. It directed the Corporate Officer to file title notices against 5688 Mason Road and 4931 Skylark Road, with discharge upon resolution of building issues. Several bylaws—including the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Financial Plan, Septage Disposal Fees, Sewer User Fees, Tax Rates, and Porpoise Bay Harbour Regulation—were read for first, second and third time and adopted.

• Denied variance for 7545 Islets Place; required parking compliance (CARRIED)
• Directed filing of title notice for 5688 Mason Road (CARRIED)
• Directed filing of title notice for 4931 Skylark Road (CARRIED)
• Read and adopted Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 626 (CARRIED)
• Read and adopted Septage Disposal Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 483‑08 (CARRIED)
• Read and adopted Sewer User Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 426‑20 (CARRIED)
• Read and adopted 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 625 (CARRIED)
• Read and adopted Porpoise Bay Harbour Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 494‑04 (CARRIED)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will review a zoning bylaw amendment to allow 23 townhouse units on Lot B Baillie Road. It will also consider a development permit application for 5504 Trail Avenue. The meeting includes standard items such as land acknowledgement, adoption of the agenda, and approval of the April 1 minutes.

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 23 townhouse units at Lot B Baillie Road
• Development Permit for 5504 Trail Avenue
• Approval of minutes from the April 1, 2025 APC meeting

The Advisory Planning Commission adopted its agenda and the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting. It carried three recommendations on the proposed 23‑townhouse development at Lot B Baillie Road: to support a parking variance, to consider a list of design changes, and to ask the applicant to provide revised site‑context drawings before the matter returns to the commission.

• Agenda adopted (carried)
• Minutes of April 1, 2025 meeting adopted (carried)
• Recommend Council support parking variance (vehicle size distribution, stall assignment, EV charging) (carried)
• Recommend Council consider design changes: on‑grade patios, improved accessibility, protected bike parking, pavers, garbage enclosure, playground location, roof alternatives, larger balconies, possible height reduction, parking layout, sustainability info (carried)
• Recommend applicant revisit site massing and provide adjacent‑building plan, section, and 3D rendering (carried)

Airport Development Select Committee

The Airport Development Select Committee will hold a regular meeting to address procedural items and to discuss matters related to the Elphinstone Aero Club. No specific decisions or contracts are listed in the agenda. The meeting includes a land acknowledgement, call to order, agenda adoption, and adjournment.

• Land acknowledgement of the shíshálh Nation
• Call to order and declaration of conflict
• Adoption of agenda
• Business item: Elphinstone Aero Club
• Adjournment

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The Sechelt Council will meet in a closed session under sections of the Community Charter that protect personal, legal, and land‑related information. The council will adopt the closed agenda and approve the minutes of several prior closed meetings held in February, March, and April 2025. No public agenda items are disclosed.

• Adoption of closed agenda
• Approval of minutes of the February 26, 2025 closed council meeting
• Approval of minutes of the March 19, 2025 closed council meeting
• Approval of minutes of the March 24, 2025 closed council meeting
• Approval of minutes of the March 26, 2025 closed council meeting

The council adopted the April 23, 2025 agenda and voted to close the session to the public under the listed sections of the Community Act. After a brief recess, the council reconvened and adjourned the meeting. No substantive policy, budget, or planning decisions were made.

• Adopted April 23 agenda (carried)
• Closed meeting to public under Community Act sections (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will consider a proclamation for the National Day of Mourning on April 28, 2025, and review the 2025 First Quarter Report and Reserve History documents. The meeting also includes a land acknowledgement and a declaration of conflict before adjourning.

• National Day of Mourning proclamation – April 28, 2025 (attachment: 2025-04-28 National Day of Mourning - Apr 28.pdf)
• 2025 First Quarter Report (attachment: 2025 First Quarter Report.pdf)
• Reserve History and balance sheet (attachments: Reserves History.pdf; Reserves History Balance Sheet - Stamped.pdf)
• Land acknowledgement statement
• Call to Order and Declaration of Conflict

The Committee adopted its meeting agenda. The Mayor proclaimed April 28, 2025 as the District’s Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job. The meeting was adjourned at 3:38 pm.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Proclaimed April 28 2025 as Day of Mourning for workers (Mayor proclamation)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:38 pm (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Sechelt Council will decide on the 2025 Community Investment Program grant requests and consider in‑kind support for Whitaker Park maintenance. It will adopt a rezoning for agritourism accommodation at 1785 Tyson Road. The council will also conduct a second reading of the Official Community Plan and zoning amendments for École du Pacifique, and review a fees amendment for solid‑waste bins.

• Decision on 2025 Community Investment Program Grants
• In‑kind support for Whitaker Park Maintenance
• Adoption of rezoning for agritourism accommodation at 1785 Tyson Rd (Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580‑09, 2023)
• Second reading of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 492‑37, 2024 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580‑14, 2024 for École du Pacifique
• First, second, and third reading of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 575‑18, 2025 (solid waste bins)

The council approved a $35,855 allocation to the Community Investment Program and granted multiple small‑amount community grants. It adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580‑09, 2023, allowing rezoning for agritourism at 1785 Tyson Rd. The council also approved standing grant agreements for the Arrowhead Clubhouse and Coast Recital Society through 2027 and endorsed the rezoning, subdivision and land‑transfer for the childcare and affordable housing project at 6000 Lighthouse Avenue.

• Approved $35,855 CIP allocation (Res. 2025‑4D‑02, Carried, opposed by Inkster & McLauchlan)
• Awarded listed community grants totaling $35,? (Res. 2025‑4D‑03, Carried)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580‑09, 2023 (Res. 2025‑4D‑10, Carried, opposed by McLauchlan & Shepherd)
• Approved standing grant agreements $10,000 Arrowhead Clubhouse & $500 Coast Recital Society for 2025‑2027 (Res. 2025‑4D‑06, Carried)
• Endorsed rezoning, subdivision and land‑transfer for childcare/affordable housing at 6000 Lighthouse Ave (Res. 2025‑4D‑19, Carried)
• Authorized three‑year maintenance agreement for Whitaker Park with Davis Bay Community Association (Res. 2025‑4D‑08, Carried)
• Increased public notification radius from 100 m to 250 m (Res. 2025‑4D‑11, Carried)
• Approved Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 575‑18, 2025 (first‑third reading, Res. 2025‑4D‑16, Carried)

Special Council to Closed Meeting

The District of Sechelt held a special council meeting on April 16, 2025. The meeting was closed to the public under sections 90(1)(e), 90(1)(g), and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter, which relate to land acquisition, litigation, and confidential negotiations. No other agenda items were presented. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

• Closed session invoked under Community Charter sections 90(1)(e), 90(1)(g), and 90(2)(b)

The Special Council adopted the April 16, 2025 agenda. It voted to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter. The council then adjourned the meeting at 6:19 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (Resolution 2025-4C-01) – Carried
• Closed meeting to public under Sections 90(1)(e)&(g) and 90(2)(b) (Resolution 2025-4C-02) – Carried
• Adjourned meeting at 6:19 p.m. (Resolution 2025-4C-03) – Carried

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The Sechelt Council met on April 9, 2025 with the entire session closed to the public under Community Charter section 90. The agenda consisted of procedural items, including the adoption of the closed agenda and review of minutes from previous closed meetings. No public‑facing decisions or discussions were scheduled.

• Closed session invoked under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a,c,e,g,i,j,k,l)
• Adoption of closed agenda
• Review and adopt minutes of the February 26, 2025 closed council meeting
• Review and adopt minutes of the March 19, 2025 closed council meeting
• Review and adopt minutes of the March 24 and March 26, 2025 closed council meetings

The council adopted the April 9, 2025 regular meeting agenda. It voted to close the meeting to the public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a,c,e,g,i,j,k,l). The closed agenda items, including references to prior closed‑meeting minutes, were adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 5:17 pm.

• Adopted April 9 agenda (carried)
• Closed meeting to public per Community Charter sections (carried)
• Adopted closed agenda items (sections and prior minutes) (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:17 pm (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will consider a Childcare and Affordable Housing Project, with supporting documents attached. It will also review the provincial requirements for the Official Community Plan, including two residential development potential maps. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are listed for discussion and public comment.

• Childcare and Affordable Housing Project – attached PDF and work plan presentation
• Meeting Provincial Requirements for the Official Community Plan – attached PDF and two residential development maps

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and received staff reports on the childcare and affordable housing project and the Official Community Plan update. It approved initiating rezoning, subdivision and land transfer for the childcare and affordable housing project at 6000 Lighthouse Avenue. The meeting was adjourned at 3:48 pm.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Received staff report for Childcare and Affordable Housing Project (carried)
• Approved initiation of rezoning, subdivision and land transfer for 6000 Lighthouse Ave project (carried)
• Received staff report on meeting provincial requirements for the Official Community Plan (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:48 pm (carried)

Parcel Tax Review Panel

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items listed for this meeting.

Regular Council Meeting

The Sechelt Council will consider adopting a rezoning for 5476 Mills Road and several bylaw amendments, including tree protection on public lands and updates to ticket and enforcement bylaws. It will also review the Permissive Property Tax Exemption Select Committee recommendations, a temporary use permit for workforce housing at 5536 Kontiki, and a noise variance request for 5638 Inlet Avenue.

• Rezoning for 5476 Mills Road – adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-18, 2025
• Temporary Use Permit for workforce housing at 5536 Kontiki
• Request for noise variance at 5638 Inlet Avenue
• Permissive Property Tax Exemption Select Committee Recommendations
• Multiple bylaw amendments (tree protection, highways and parking, municipal ticket information, fireworks prohibition, etc.)

The council approved the Permissive Property Tax Exemption Policy and received a withdrawn temporary use permit for workforce housing at 5536 Kontiki Road. It granted a noise variance for 5638 Inlet Avenue and ordered the contractor to notify nearby residents. The Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580‑18, 2025 for 5476 Mills Road was adopted, and several bylaws covering tree protection, parking, ticket information, enforcement, building, harbour, environment, fireworks, mobile homes, pesticides, signage, and open‑air burning were also adopted.

• Approved Permissive Property Tax Exemption Policy 2.8.1 (carried)
• Received withdrawn Temporary Use Permit for 5536 Kontiki Road (carried)
• Approved noise variance for 5638 Inlet Avenue (carried)
• Directed contractor at 5638 Inlet Avenue to give written notice to residents within 100 m (carried)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580‑18, 2025 for 5476 Mills Road (carried)
• Adopted tree protection bylaws (Highways and Parking 516‑04, Bylaw Notice Enforcement 515‑14, Municipal Ticket Information 491‑04) (carried)
• Adopted multiple enforcement bylaws (Municipal Ticket Information 491‑05, Bylaw Notice Enforcement 515‑15, Building 409‑13, Porpoise Bay Harbour 494‑03, Environmental Management 484‑01, Fireworks Prohibition 445‑01, Mobile Home Park 37‑02, Pesticide 441‑01, Sign 456‑04, Open Air Burning 486‑03) (carried)
• Proclaimed National Dental Hygienists' Week, April 4‑10 2025 (carried)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will review a development permit application for 5397 McCourt Road. The meeting also includes standard items such as a land acknowledgement, adoption of the agenda, approval of the November 5 2024 minutes, and staff introductions.

• Development Permit for 5397 McCourt Road
• Approval of minutes from the November 5, 2024 APC meeting
• Land acknowledgement of the shíshálh Nation territory
• Adoption of the agenda
• Staff introduction of agenda items

The Advisory Planning Commission adopted its agenda and the minutes from the November 5 2024 meeting. It voted to recommend to Council that the development permit application for 5397 McCourt Road meets the objectives and guidelines of Development Permit Area 7. The commission also recommended several design changes, including west garden access, revised traffic accesses, an accessible powder‑room, private outdoor space, and reduced roof overhangs. Both recommendations were carried.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted November 5 2024 minutes (carried)
• Recommended 5397 McCourt Road permit meets objectives (carried)
• Recommended design changes for 5397 McCourt Road (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items or decisions. No business was listed for this meeting.

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The Sechelt Council will meet on March 26 2025 for a closed session. The meeting will address items covered by sections 90(1)(b), (e), (g) and (k) of the Community Charter, including personal information, land acquisition, litigation and preliminary service negotiations. No public agenda items or decisions are listed beyond procedural matters.

• Land Acknowledgement
• Call to Order and Declaration of Conflict
• Adoption of Agenda
• Closed Session covering sections 90(1)(b), (e), (g) and (k) of the Community Charter
• Adjournment

The council adopted its agenda and voted to close the meeting to the public under sections 90(1)(b), (e), (g) and (k) of the Community Charter. It then recessed the meeting, reconvened it at 3:55 pm, and adjourned. No substantive policy or budget items were decided.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Closed meeting to public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(b),(e),(g),(k) (carried)
• Recessed meeting at 3:00 pm (carried)
• Reconvened meeting at 3:55 pm (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:55 pm (carried)

Special Council to Closed Meeting

Council will meet in a closed session to discuss matters exempt from public disclosure. The meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2025.

• Discussion of land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation under Section 90 (1)(e) of the Community Charter
• Discussion of litigation or potential litigation under Section 90 (1)(g) of the Community Charter

The Special Council adopted the March 24, 2025 agenda, voted to close the meeting to the public, and then adjourned the session. No other substantive matters were decided.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Closed meeting to public (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Special Council to Closed Meeting

The Sechelt Special Council meeting on March 19, 2025 will begin with a land acknowledgement, call to order, and agenda adoption. The meeting will then move to a closed session, citing sections of Section 90 of the Community Charter that protect personal information, labour relations, land transactions, litigation, solicitor‑client privilege, privacy, preliminary service negotiations, and annual‑report preparations. No public items or decisions are listed.

• Closed session covering Section 90 (1)(a) personal information
• Closed session covering Section 90 (1)(c) labour and employee relations
• Closed session covering Section 90 (1)(e) land acquisition or disposition
• Closed session covering Section 90 (1)(g) litigation matters
• Closed session covering Section 90 (1)(i‑j‑k‑l) solicitor‑client privilege, privacy, service negotiations, and annual‑report objectives

Regular Council Meeting

The Sechelt Council will adopt the meeting agenda and several proclamations. It will decide on a development variance permit for 5698 Medusa Street, appoint members to the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel, and hear a notice of motion on short‑term rentals. The council will also vote on multiple bylaw amendments and consider the second‑reading rezoning and master‑plan for Derby Road (52 townhouses) and Granite Road (80 cluster homes).

• Development Variance Permit No. 3090-2025-02 – 5698 Medusa Street
• Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel appointments
• Notice of Motion – Short Term Rentals (Mayor Henderson)
• Multiple bylaw amendments (ticket info, enforcement, building, harbour, environmental, fireworks, mobile home, pesticide, sign, open‑air burning)
• Master Plan and rezoning for Derby Road (52 townhouses) and Granite Road (80 cluster homes) – second reading

The council approved Development Variance Permit No. 3090-2025-02, reducing the rear lot line setback from 3.0 m to 0.59 m to allow a detached accessory dwelling unit at 5698 Medusa Street (opposed by Councillor McLauchlan). It appointed Councillors Brenda Rowe, Dianne McLauchlan and Alton Toth to the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel and named Councillor Alton Toth as chair. The council also approved first, second and third readings of ten bylaws and authorized staff to schedule a public hearing for the Derby Road and Granite Road master‑plan and zoning amendments. Finally, it endorsed new provisions for the district’s permissive property tax exemption policy.

• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 3090-2025-02 for 5698 Medusa St (rear setback reduced to 0.59 m) – CARRIED (Opposed by Councillor McLauchlan)
• Appointed Councillors Brenda Rowe, Dianne McLauchlan, Alton Toth to Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel – CARRIED
• Appointed Councillor Alton Toth as Chair of Parcel Tax Review Panel – CARRIED
• Approved first, second, third readings of ten bylaws (Municipal Ticket Info, Bylaw Enforcement, Building, Porpoise Bay Harbour, Environmental Management, Fireworks Prohibition, Mobile Home Park, Pesticide, Sign, Open Air Burning) – CARRIED
• Authorized staff to schedule public hearing for OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 492‑32 and Zoning Amendments No. 580‑04, 580‑12 after referral – CARRIED
• Adopted minutes of the March 5, 2025 regular council meeting – CARRIED
• Endorsed new provisions to the Permissive Property Tax Exemption Policy – CARRIED

Airport Development Select Committee

The committee is meeting to receive updates on the Airport Draft Master Plan and runway safety markers. Members will also discuss forming a delegation to Council and identifying stakeholders for report distribution.

• Update on Airport Draft Master Plan
• Update from Director Lee on Runway Markers and Safety
• Discussion on forming a delegation to discuss with Council
• Identification of stakeholders for report distribution
• Future discussion on a Twenty-Year Airport Action Plan and Annual Capital Plan

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole meeting on March 12, 2025, has no agenda items recorded in the provided document. No decisions or discussions are specified. The agenda appears to be procedural or empty.

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council will discuss rezoning and master plans for several properties. The meeting includes a motion regarding budget reduction processes and requests for letters of support for community programs.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-18, 2025 for a 7-lot subdivision at 5476 Mills Road
• Rezoning and Master Plan for DL 2337 and 2338 (Sunshine Trails)
• Notice of Motion from Councillor Rowe to establish a process for significant budget reductions
• Letter of support request for BC Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program
• Letter of support request for Community Action Initiative Community Counselling Grant Funding

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will conduct a land acknowledgement, call to order, adopt the agenda, approve the November 5, 2024 meeting minutes, hold a member orientation, consider any new business, and adjourn. No specific projects, rezoning proposals, contracts, or fee changes are listed on the agenda.

• Land acknowledgement of the shíshálh Nation
• Call to order and declaration of conflict
• Adoption of agenda
• Approval of minutes from the November 5, 2024 APC meeting
• Advisory Planning Commission member orientation

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The Sechelt Council met in a closed session on February 26, 2025. The meeting was closed under sections 90(1)(c), (e) and (k) of the Community Charter to discuss labour relations, potential land acquisition or disposition, and preliminary municipal service negotiations. No other agenda items were presented.

• Closed session under Section 90(1)(c) – labour relations
• Closed session under Section 90(1)(e) – land acquisition or disposition
• Closed session under Section 90(1)(k) – preliminary municipal service negotiations

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The District of Sechelt Committee of the Whole will consider the 2025 Permissive Property Tax Exemption and review the 2025 Budget Report. No other business items are listed. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as land acknowledgement and adjournment.

• 2025 Permissive Property Tax Exemption (agenda item 5.1)
• 2025 Budget Report (agenda item 5.2)

Sunshine Coast Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Sunshine Coast Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on 2025-02-24 has no agenda items detailed in the provided document. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are specified. The agenda appears to be a placeholder without substantive content.

Regular Council Meeting

The Sechelt Council will review a zoning amendment (Bylaw No. 580‑18, 2025) to rezone an 8‑lot subdivision at 5476 Mills Road. It will also hear a development variance request for 4686 Sunshine Coast Highway, a grant application for a Jasper Road sidewalk upgrade, and a request from the Sunshine Coast Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee to administer funding. A referral of the Forest Stewardship Plan for the Sunshine Coast Community Forest will be presented for information.

• Development Variance Permit for 4686 Sunshine Coast Highway
• Grant Application for Active Transportation Fund – Jasper Road Sidewalk Upgrade
• Sunshine Coast Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee – request to administer funds and update terms of reference
• Rezoning for 8‑lot subdivision at 5476 Mills Road (Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580‑18, 2025)
• Referral of Forest Stewardship Plan for Community Forest Agreement

Airport Development Select Committee to Closed Meeting

The Airport Development Select Committee will review the Sechelt Airport Draft Master Plan. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss land acquisition, preliminary municipal service negotiations, and municipal objectives.

• Review of Sechelt Airport Draft Master Plan 2025-01-27

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole meeting on 2025-02-12 has no agenda items recorded. The agenda consists only of placeholders and procedural headings. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are identified.

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The Sechelt Council will meet on February 12, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room and via Zoom. The meeting will be closed to the public under Sections 90(1)(a), (c) and (l) of the Community Charter to discuss personal employee information, labour relations, and municipal reporting matters. No public agenda items or decisions are listed.

• Closed session – discussion of confidential matters under Section 90 (1)(a), (c) and (l)

Regular Council Meeting

The Sechelt Council will review a development permit application for two duplexes at 5570 Anchor Road. They will also discuss renewing the Sechelt Farmers and Artisans Market agreement, a liquor licence amendment for the Royal Canadian Legion at 5546 Inlet Avenue, and a motion to submit an expression of interest for the Hearth and Home housing program. A resolution urging the province to require Good Neighbour Agreements for supportive housing operators will be considered.

• Development Permit for 5570 Anchor Road (2 duplexes)
• Renewal of agreement for the Sechelt Farmers and Artisans Market
• Liquor licence amendment for Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 140 at 5546 Inlet Avenue
• Motion to submit an expression of interest to the Ministry of Housing for the Hearth and Home program
• Mandatory Good Neighbour Agreement resolution urging provincial requirement for supportive housing operators

Advisory Planning Commission

The agenda for the Sechelt Advisory Planning Commission meeting on 2025-02-04 contains no specific items. It only shows generic placeholders and no descriptions, categories, or decisions. Consequently, no rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are identified for discussion.

Airport Development Select Committee to Closed Meeting

The Airport Development Select Committee held a closed meeting on January 28, 2025 in Sechelt, British Columbia. The agenda document contains no listed items or decisions. Consequently, no specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings were presented.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada seeking to have Sechelt designated as a Dark Sky Community. It will also receive the 2024 fourth‑quarter report and discuss the Climate Action Initiatives planned for 2025, including a greenhouse‑gas emissions summary. No formal motions are listed on the agenda.

• Royal Astronomical Society of Canada request to register Sechelt as a Dark Sky Community
• 2024 Fourth Quarter Report
• Climate Action Initiatives for 2025
• Attachment: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Summary

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Special Committee of the Whole will consider budget items for the General Operating Fund, including its base budget, additional operating requests, and capital expenditures. It will also review the Sewer & Septage program's base budget, additional operating requests, and capital components. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• General Operating Fund – Base Budget
• General Operating Fund – Additional Operating Requests
• General Operating Fund – Capital
• Sewer & Septage – Base Budget
• Sewer & Septage – Additional Operating Requests

Regular Council Meeting

The Sechelt Council will review a Development Variance Permit for 5883 Cowrie Street and a Development Permit with a Variance for 6086 Poise Island Drive. They will also appoint members to the Sechelt Airport Development Select Committee. Additional items include adopting meeting minutes and receiving a community works fund payment from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities.

• Development Variance Permit 2024-23 – 5883 Cowrie Street
• Development Permit with a Variance 2024-09 – 6086 Poise Island Drive
• Sechelt Airport Development Select Committee Appointment
• Receipt of UBCM Canada Community Building Fund – Second Community Works Fund Payment for 2024/2025
• Consideration of AVICC AGM and Convention – Final Call for Resolutions

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items.