qathet Regional District, BC

Inaugural Regional Board

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Finance Committee

Planning Committee

Regional Board

Committee of the Whole

Texada Airport Advisory Committee

The Texada Airport Advisory Committee meets Sept 29, 2026 at Gillies Bay Community Hall to elect a chair, approve its agenda, and adopt minutes from its March 26, 2026 meeting. Items of business include an annual budget review and a CivicInfo BC item on the 2027-28 BC Air Access Program, plus a farewell to Director Sandy McCormick. The agenda also schedules a proposed in-camera (closed) session under Community Charter section 90(1) and a question period.

• Annual Budget Review (agenda pages 7-11)
• CivicInfo BC - 2027-28 BC Air Access Program (agenda page 13)
• Farewell to Director Sandy McCormick
• Election of Chair
• Proposed closed in-camera session under Community Charter section 90(1)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and recommend actions on several items, including how to repay the Lund Water System debt, renew funding for the Savary Island Land Trust Society, and approve a budget amendment for a fire hall heater. The agenda also includes reports and correspondence for information. The meeting is largely procedural, with recommendations to be forwarded to the Board.

• Recommendation to renew Savary Island Land Trust Society agreement for 3 years (2027-2029) at $20,000/year, funded from Electoral Area A grants in aid
• Recommendation to repay Lund Water System debt via property value tax (option 3)
• Budget amendment to reallocate $8,300 for propane heater replacement at Savary Island #1 Fire Hall
• New Service Provider Agreements with Knuckleheads Alpine Outdoor Society and qathet Regional Cycling Association for trails, with $250 annual coverage each
• Delegation from Lund Waterworks District on community consultation for cost recovery options

Regional Board

The qathet Regional District Board will consider ratifying the previously executed Tla'amin Nation Lund Land Services Agreement 2024-2028, postponed from the September 8 meeting. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including a permissive tax exemption for the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 232 on Texada Island and a $1,750,000 revenue anticipation borrowing bylaw for 2027. Additionally, the board will give readings to two bylaws: the Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 609 and the Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 610. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and a proclamation request for Library Month.

• Ratification of Tla'amin Nation Lund Land Services Agreement 2024-2028
• Permissive Tax Exemption for Royal Canadian Legion Branch 232, Texada Island (2027 tax year)
• Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 610, 2026 for $1,750,000
• First, second, and third reading of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 609, 2026
• Endorse Powell River Public Library proclamation for Library Month October 2026

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will consider recommending amendments to the Nootka Street Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 321.3, 2025, and forwarding it for first and second reading. It will also discuss designating a staff contact for the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District's Official Community Plan review. The agenda includes adoption of minutes and a proposed closed session under the Community Charter.

• Recommend endorsement of amendments to Nootka Street Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 321.3, 2025
• Forward Nootka Street Zoning Amendment Bylaw to future Board meeting for first and second reading
• Designate General Manager of Planning Services as staff contact for Squamish-Lillooet Electoral Area C OCP review
• Proposed closed session citing law enforcement, solicitor-client privilege, and other Community Charter grounds

Savary Island Marine Advisory Committee

The Savary Island Marine Advisory Committee is meeting to review monthly wharfinger inspection reports, discuss unfinished business including a fire hydrant project, and consider an emergency call box and RCMP presence on long weekends. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from the May 7, 2026 meeting and correspondence.

• Review of May–September 2026 Wharfinger Inspection reports
• Discussion of fire hydrant project status
• Consideration of emergency call box installation
• Discussion of RCMP presence on long weekends

Texada Island Recreation Commission

The Commission discussed various recreation updates and proposed changes to the governing Bylaw 502. Members also reviewed project updates for local parks, trails, and community facilities.

• Recommendation to update Bylaw 502, 2015 regarding committee naming and advertising
• Update on Gillies Bay Ball Park rental fee waiver for Seniors Housing Society
• Report on tennis court resurfacing scheduled for July 19-25, 2026
• Update on Farmer's Market electrical upgrades and grass seeding
• Discussion regarding AED for Smithson Park and Emily Lake Trail signage

Special Regional Board

The Special Regional Board will discuss the Sub-Regional Recreation Contribution Agreement and the Recreation Complex operating budget. The meeting aims to help the qathet Regional District Board and City of Powell River Council understand cost-sharing elements and funding model challenges.

• Discussion of the Sub-Regional Recreation Contribution Agreement
• Review of the Recreation Complex operating budget and 2024 usage
• Discussion of challenges regarding the current funding model
• Proposed in-camera session regarding negotiations for regional district services

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing a $1,750,000 revenue anticipation borrowing bylaw for the 2027 fiscal year. They are also considering a permissive tax exemption for the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 232 on Texada Island.

• Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 610, 2026 for $1,750,000
• Permissive Tax Exemption request for Royal Canadian Legion Branch 232, Texada Island
• UBCM correspondence regarding Build Communities Strong Fund - Community Stream

Regional Board

The Regional Board is reviewing several subdivision applications and a request for a letter of support for the Synergy Foundation. The meeting also includes discussions on updating the Tribute Policy and renewing a three-year funding agreement for the qathet Festival of Performing Arts.

• Letter of support for Synergy Foundation's Regional Innovation Ecosystems Funding application
• Three-lot subdivision application for District Lot 2676 at Highway 101 and Loubert Road
• Two-lot subdivision application for 3121, 3130 Shearwater Terrace and 3199 Atrevida Road
• Amendment to exclude Lot 31, Block E, Plan VAP14349 from the Myrtle Pond Water Local Service Area
• Renewal of $3,000 annual funding for the qathet Festival of Performing Arts through 2029

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss renewing funding agreements, including a $20,000 annual contribution to the Savary Island Land Trust Society and a $3,000 annual contribution to the qathet Festival of Performing Arts, both for three-year terms. They will also consider amendments to the Myrtle Pond Water System boundary to remove and add properties, and review interim financial statements with a proposed budget amendment. The agenda includes several correspondence items and a delegation from the Savary Island Land Trust Society.

• Renew Savary Island Land Trust Society agreement: $20,000/year for 2027-2029
• Renew qathet Festival of Performing Arts agreement: $3,000/year for 2027-2029
• Myrtle Pond Water System boundary amendment to exclude Lot 31, Block E, Plan VAP14349
• Myrtle Pond Water System boundary amendment to include Lot 7, Plan VAP11197
• Budget amendment: allocate $25,000 from Housing Capacity Grant to Planning Service

Regional Board

The qathet Regional District Board will consider several items, including a report on debt recovery options for the Lund Water System, with a recommendation to repay the upgrade debt through a property value tax. The Board will also vote on amendments to the Tribute Policy and the Fees and Charges Bylaw, and may adopt the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 570.3, 2026. Consent agenda items include directing staff to include the non-profit housing sector in MRDT revenue allocation research and delegating CRA account administration to staff. The meeting will also move into a closed session for discussions on labour relations and annual report preparations.

• Lund Water System debt repayment via property value tax (option 3)
• Adoption of Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 570.3, 2026
• Amendments to Policy 1.11 Tribute Policy and Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 570, 2021
• Direct staff to include non-profit housing in MRDT revenue allocation research
• Delegate CRA account administration to staff, removing Board members as administrators

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will consider two subdivision applications: a three-lot conventional subdivision at Highway 101 and Loubert Road in Electoral Area C, and a two-lot conventional subdivision at 3121 Shearwater Terrace in Electoral Area A. The committee will recommend whether the Board should advise the Ministry of Transportation and Transit of no objection, with conditions for the second application. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes and an FYI on a new submission process for the BC Register of Historic Places.

• Three-lot subdivision at Highway 101 and Loubert Road, Electoral Area C (MOTT File: 2026-01225)
• Two-lot subdivision at 3121, 3130 Shearwater Terrace and 3199 Atrevida Road, Electoral Area A (eDAS File: 2025-04482)
• Condition: proof of water and septic servicing for Shearwater Terrace subdivision
• Condition: riparian area assessment for Shearwater Terrace subdivision
• FYI: New submission process for BC Register of Historic Places

Regional Hospital Board

The Regional Hospital Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive correspondence from the Westview Ratepayers Society regarding lease compliance at 4910 Joyce Avenue, and accept the interim financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2026. The board will also consider a proposed closed session under Community Charter provisions for solicitor-client privilege and confidential negotiations.

• Correspondence from Westview Ratepayers Society re: 4910 Joyce Avenue Lease Compliance Status
• Regional Hospital District Interim Financial Statements to June 30, 2026
• Proposed closed session under Community Charter section 90(1) for solicitor-client privilege and negotiations

Texada Island Recreation Commission

The Texada Island Recreation Commission will consider a request to waive the $120 fee for the Gillies Bay Ballpark rental for a seniors housing fundraiser. They will also discuss correspondence on the Deep Woods Trail status, an AED installation at Smithson Park, and an interpretive sign for Emily Lake Trail. The Terms of Reference may be updated.

• Fee waiver request ($120) from Texada Island Non-Profit Senior Housing Society for Gillies Bay Ballpark rental
• Correspondence on Deep Woods Trail logging concerns and forester's response
• AED (defibrillator) installation at Smithson Park
• Interpretive sign for Emily Lake Trail
• Terms of Reference review for hybrid meetings

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear delegations on land availability for a new museum and allocation of hotel tax revenues to housing societies. They are also set to recommend approval of the Texada Annual Fly-In event and policy amendments to the Tribute Policy and Fees and Charges Bylaw, along with an emergency overtime allowance for exempt staff.

• Delegation from qathet Museum & Archives Society on land for a new museum
• Delegation from Life Cycle Housing and Kiwanis Housing societies on MRDT revenue allocation
• Request to authorize Texada Annual Fly-In at Texada/Gillies Bay Airport on July 26, 2026
• Proposed amendments to Policy 1.11 Tribute Policy and Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 570
• Delegation of CRA account administration authority to staff

Regional Board

The Regional Board approved the 2025 Report of Directors' Remuneration, Expenses and Contracts, the 2025 Statement of Financial Information, and three grants totaling $40,685.81 for local organizations. The meeting also included a request for a status update on Texada Island culvert replacement.

• Approval of 2025 Directors' Remuneration and Expenses report
• Approval of 2025 Statement of Financial Information
• Grant of $23,000 to qathet ORUG Trails Society
• Grant of $15,000 to qathet Tourism Society
• Grant of $2,685.81 to Powell River Trail Riders Club

Regional Board

The board is voting on a consent agenda including approval of 2025 financial reports and 21 community grants totaling over $100,000. They will also consider rescinding and re-adopting an election procedure bylaw, and receive correspondence on BC Timber Sales' 2026-2030 operating plan.

• $23,000 grant to qathet ORUG Trails Society for trail maintenance
• $15,000 grant to qathet Tourism Society for staff support
• $7,500 grant to Savary Island Land Trust Society
• $5,000 grant to Powell River Child, Youth & Family Services for ORCA bus program
• Rescind and re-adopt Election Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 420.6

Committee of the Whole

The Committee reviewed several regional matters including a request for support for Desolation Dive Services' funding application. Members also discussed advocating against the divestment of remote port facilities and addressing service gaps in public transit.

• Letter of support for Desolation Dive Services Ltd - Ghost Gear Application
• Resolution to cease divestment of remote port facilities
• Request for BC Transit to address service gap between Route #12 and Route #1
• Investigation into stage curtain replacement at Texada Island Community Hall
• Service provider agreement with Q Climbers Access and Development Association

Regional Hospital Board

The board will hear a delegation from Vancouver Coastal Health requesting $540,365 in cost-sharing for FY27 capital projects, including $93,365 to replace seven stretchers at qathet General Hospital. The board will also receive the First Quarter 2026 Strategic Plan Progress Report.

• Cost share request of $447,000 for capital projects
• Minor equipment funding request of $93,365 for 7 stretchers at qathet General Hospital
• First Quarter 2026 Strategic Plan Progress Report filed
• Closed session planned for negotiations with provincial government

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will consider endorsing amendments to the Nootka Street Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 321.3, 2025, to comply with provincial housing legislation. The committee will also consider a separate proposed bylaw (No. 321.4) and a non-binding referendum question for the 2026 General Election.

• Endorse Nootka Street Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 321.3, 2025
• Forward Bylaw No. 321.3 to August 26, 2026 Board meeting
• Consider endorsing proposed Nootka Street Zoning Bylaw No. 321.4
• Prepare non-binding referendum question for 2026 General Election
• Subdivision application for 7458 Nootka St and 7460 Nootka St

Finance Committee

The committee is recommending approval of the 2025 Directors' Remuneration Report and Statement of Financial Information, and a large batch of 22 grant recommendations totaling about $127,400 from various Grants-in-Aid services. Grants support local organizations including seniors housing, trail maintenance, the salmon society, and many others.

• $23,347 to Texada Island Non-Profit Seniors Housing Society for title transfer and site prep
• $21,479 to qathet ORUG Trails Society for annual trail maintenance
• $20,088 to Powell River Salmon Society for outdoor enhancements
• $9,806 to Powell River Child, Youth & Family Services for ORCA bus program
• 2025 Directors' Remuneration and Financial Statement reports

Regional Board

The Regional Board will review the Savary Island Official Community Plan and an election procedure amendment. The body is also coordinating several high-level meetings with provincial ministers regarding transit, agriculture, and housing grants.

• First reading of Savary Island Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 607, 2026
• Adoption of Election Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 420.6, 2026
• Subdivision application for 7458 and 7460 Nootka St, Electoral Area B
• Service Provider Agreement with Q Climbers Access and Development Association ($250 annual cost)
• Waiving of Gillies Bay park rental fee for Texada Island Non-profit Seniors Housing Society

Special Finance Committee

The Special Finance Committee is hearing delegation presentations and reviewing financial assistance applications from 15 community organizations. Applications include requests for funding for food preservation, hospice services, dragon boat club, arts, trail riding, therapeutic riding, seniors housing, film commission, tourism, church, child services, pottery studio, and film society. The committee will also review informational items on additional applications.

• Texada Agricultural Group requests $12,491 for food preservation equipment and workshop series
• Four Tides Hospice Society financial assistance application
• Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association financial assistance application
• Powell River Child, Youth & Family Services Society - Orca Bus financial assistance application
• qathet Film Society financial assistance application

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear an RCMP quarterly report, discuss correspondence on the provincial suspension of the Community Housing Fund and the Local Government Climate Action Program, and vote on recommendations to the Board. They will also consider several operational reports, including a fire automatic aid agreement, Texada Island hall improvements, and an election bylaw amendment. A closed session is scheduled for personnel and legal matters.

• RCMP 2025/2026 Q4 quarterly report from Powell River and Texada Island detachment
• Recommendation to advocate for renewal and extended funding of the Local Government Climate Action Program
• Recommendation to sign onto a letter opposing the 2026 Community Housing Fund suspension affecting the qathet region
• Request to waive Gillies Bay ball park rental fee for Texada Island Non-profit Seniors Housing Society's fundraiser
• Approval of a service provider agreement with Q Climbers Access and Development Association for trails, with $250 annual insurance cost

Regional Board

The Regional Board will decide on renewing a funding agreement for qathet Tourism and approving the BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement. The meeting also includes a report on ferry terminal improvements between Powell River and Comox.

• Proposed $16,000 annual funding for qathet Tourism from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2028
• Approval of the BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement
• Correspondence regarding a $45,000 grant for Northside Fire Department mobile CAD units
• Discussion on expanded advance bookings and terminal improvements between Powell River and Comox

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee is recommending the Regional Board endorse the new Savary Island Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 607 and proceed to Phase 5 public engagement. The committee also recommends no objection to a conventional subdivision at 7458-7460 Nootka St, subject to proof of water/septic and a new civic address.

• Endorse Savary Island Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 607, 2026 for first reading
• Proceed to Phase 5 public engagement on Savary Island OCP
• No objection to subdivision at 7458-7460 Nootka St, District Lot 3691
• Subdivision subject to proof of water/septic servicing and new civic address

Regional Board

The Regional Board will discuss the 2025 audited financial statements and a five-year renewal of the qathet Regional Fire Departments’ Emergency Services Agreement. The meeting also includes decisions on a development permit and water sustainability planning for the Powell and Lois watersheds.

• Approval of Development Permit DP2025-002 for 11332 Highway 101
• Renewal of qathet Regional Fire Departments’ Emergency Services Agreement for a five-year term
• Approval of qathet Regional District Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025
• Proposal to increase operating hours at the Lasqueti Free Store and Recycle Depot by two hours per week
• Initiation of a C3 meeting for a Water Sustainability Plan for the Powell and Lois watersheds

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will decide whether to recommend approval of the BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement, which is necessary to maintain transit service. They will also consider renewing a two-year funding agreement with qathet Tourism for $16,000 annually. A delegation will present a long-term financial planning tool for the Myrtle Pond water system.

• BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement approval
• qathet Tourism funding renewal: $16,000/year for 2027-2028
• Delegation on long-term financial planning tool for Myrtle Pond water system

Lasqueti Island Solid Waste Plan Monitoring and Advisory Committee

Savary Island Marine Advisory Committee

The committee discusses ongoing projects including the fire hydrant initiative, long-term tenure updates, and upper parking lot parking. They review wharfinger inspection reports for February through April 2026 and plan for summer maintenance and May long weekend preparations. Also considered are a parklett fence, pilings with holes, and an alternative location for the wharf hydrant.

• Fire hydrant initiative with shovel tests and Community Works grant funding request
• Long-term tenures update to be reported to Committee of the Whole
• Wharfinger inspection reports for Feb, Mar, Apr 2026 reviewed
• Summer maintenance and May long weekend preparation planning
• Alternative location for wharf hydrant discussed