qathet Regional District public meetings in 2025
29 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regional Board
The qathet Regional District Board will adopt a new parkland acquisition policy and set a target to acquire at least 21.3 hectares of regional parkland by 2031. It will also approve a $142,500 budget amendment for a new well at the Myrtle Pond Water System and direct $240,000 of contributions to the City of Powell River Recreation Service. The Board will give first, second and third readings and adopt Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 605 and Directors' Remuneration and Expenses Amendment Bylaw No. 558.11. Additional items include updates to solid‑waste committee terms and a schedule for 2026 meetings.
- Direct staff to contribute $240,000 from Electoral Areas A‑C to the City of Powell River Recreation Service
- Approve $142,500 budget amendment to install a new well and equipment at the Myrtle Pond Water System
- Adopt the qathet Regional District Parkland Acquisition Policy and set a target of 21.3 ha of parkland by 2031
- Adopt Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 605, 2025 after first, second and third readings
- Adopt Directors' Remuneration and Expenses Amendment Bylaw No. 558.11, 2025 after readings
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hear reports from the Powell River and Texada Island RCMP and BC Transit. The body will also consider a preliminary design report for an active transportation route linking Sechelt and Lund.
- RCMP 2025/2026 Quarterly Reporting presentation by Staff Sergeant Lee Dyson
- BC Transit presentation on Transit Future Service Review results and priorities
- Sunshine Coast Tourism Preliminary Design Report for Connect the Coast active transportation route
- Review of Regional Emergency Executive Committee, Savary Island Marine Advisory, and Texada Island Recreation/Airport minutes
Special Regional Board
The Special Regional Board will consider moving into a closed (in-camera) session under the Community Charter to discuss preliminary negotiations with provincial and/or federal governments that could harm district interests if made public. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, approval of the agenda by unweighted vote, a question period, and adjournment. No final decisions are recorded in this agenda.
- Proposed closed (in-camera) session to discuss confidential negotiations with provincial/federal governments
- Approval of agenda (unweighted vote by all directors)
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee will consider a recommendation to maintain the district’s membership in the Coastal Douglas‑Fir and Associated Ecosystems Conservation Partnership by re‑signing its Statement of Cooperation. The recommendation will be forwarded to the Regional Board for approval. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, adoption of minutes, delegations, and a question period.
- Recommendation to re‑sign the Coastal Douglas‑Fir Conservation Partnership Statement of Cooperation
- Approval of the agenda as presented
- Adoption of minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting
- Delegations & inquiries from property owners and BC Parks Foundation
- Question period for public comments
Finance Committee
The qathet Regional District Finance Committee will advise the Board to move $657,176 of the Lund Community Centre expansion budget into 2025, adopt a Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw for $1,750,000 for fiscal 2026, endorse a property‑value tax repayment option for the Lund Water System debt, increase directors' indemnity and meeting allowances by 2.2 % for 2026, and accept the draft 2026‑2030 financial plan.
- Budget amendment moving $657,176 of Lund Community Centre expansion into 2025
- Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 605, 2025 for $1,750,000 for fiscal 2026
- Debt recovery option for Lund Water System using a property‑value tax (option 3)
- Directors' remuneration and expense amendment: 2.2 % increase for 2026
- Adoption of draft 2026‑2030 Financial Plan (Draft One)
Special Regional Hospital Board
The qathet Regional Hospital Board is meeting to authorize temporary borrowing to cover debt retirement and interest charges for 2026. The board will also determine its 2026 meeting schedule and consider a liaison appointment for the Lasqueti Last Resort Society.
- Proposed borrowing of up to $1,374,000 for 2026 debt retirement and interest charges
- Appointment of Director Fall as liaison to the Lasqueti Last Resort Society
- Approval of the 2026 qathet Regional Hospital District Board Meeting Schedule
- Direction to staff to develop a policy for 'Appointments to External Organizations'
- In-camera session regarding labour relations and regional district objectives
Texada Island Recreation Commission
The Commission will meet to discuss improvements to the Texada Farmer's Market and address a complaint regarding the Emily Lake Trail. The agenda includes reviews of community hall equipment and a request for the acquisition of items from Rock Island Players.
- Farmer's Market improvements
- Emily Lake Trail complaint
- Texada Community Hall air purifier and stage curtain
- Smithson Park bench
- Rock Island Players acquisition request
Regional Board
The qathet Regional District Board will vote on several financial matters, including a 5% increase to cemetery fees effective Jan 1 2026, a $145,800 capital purchase for new columbarium walls, and support for various grant applications. It will also consider a $1,200 funding request for the VICC‑CL Steering Committee and a Canada Summer Jobs grant of up to $14,994. Additional items include letters of support for the Ocean Legacy Foundation and for UBCM’s concerns about Bill M216.
- Approve a 5% increase to 2026 Cemetery Fees and Charges, effective Jan 1 2026
- Approve $145,800 for purchase and installation of three new columbarium walls at Powell River Regional Cemetery
- Support a $1,200 funding request for the Vancouver Island & Coastal Communities Climate Leadership (VICC‑CL) Steering Committee for 2026‑2027
- Endorse a Canada Summer Jobs grant application for up to $14,994 to subsidize summer workers' wages
- Provide a letter of support for the Ocean Legacy Foundation’s grant application to the North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole recommends that the Board approve a $142,500 budget amendment to install a new well and equipment for the Myrtle Pond Water System. It also proposes a target to acquire 21.3 hectares of parkland by 2031 and adopt a new parkland acquisition policy. Additional recommendations include issuing a water‑supply RFP, overriding most clauses of Utility Acquisition Policy 3.15 for the LWD conversion, and approving the 2026 meeting schedule and holiday office closure.
- Approve $142,500 budget amendment for new well at Myrtle Pond Water System
- Set target to acquire 21.3 ha of regional parkland by 2031 and adopt parkland acquisition policy
- Direct staff to issue RFP for minimum 250 m³/day water supply and post monthly updates
- Override most clauses in Utility Acquisition Policy 3.15 to proceed with LWD conversion
- Approve 2026 Board and Standing Committee meeting schedule and holiday office closure
Savary Island Marine Advisory Committee
The Savary Island Marine Advisory Committee will discuss a long‑term parking solution that asks the regional district to obtain tenure on roadways around three marine facilities so it can ticket and tow vehicles. The proposal also includes an annual towing budget for the Upper Parking Lot. Additional items include dock soundings, the Wharfinger inspection reports, and a request for RCMP presence during the May long weekend.
- Long‑Term Tenures – proposal for qRD tenure on roadways and annual towing budget (P. Chettleburgh, D. Smith)
- Dock Soundings – presentation by C. Allan
- Wharfinger Report – September, October and November inspections (D. Orlando)
- RCMP Presence on Savary Island – request for police during May long weekend
- Boat Ramp Signage – suggestion to replace unclear sign and educate via web/social media
Texada Airport Advisory Committee
The committee will meet to discuss additions and revisions to the 2026 Airport Budget. The meeting also includes the introduction of new Airport Manager Duane Ranta and a discussion regarding a bicycle storage shed.
- Discussion on 2026 Airport Budget
- Motion regarding Bicycle Storage Shed at Texada/Gillies Bay Airport (CYGB)
- Introduction of Airport Manager Duane Ranta
- Recognition of Bob Timms
Inaugural Regional Board
The Inaugural Regional Board will elect its Chair and Vice-Chair and consider two funding options for a Northside Volunteer Fire service engine replacement. The board will also review several land subdivisions and update regional policies.
- Decision on $150,000 for Northside Volunteer Fire Engine 13 via Community Works Funds or borrowing
- Proposed four-lot subdivision at 9985 Finn Bay Rd, including $8,269.84 in development cost charges
- Proposed two-lot subdivision at 1075 Mead Rd
- Adoption of Directors' Remuneration and Expenses Amendment Bylaw No. 558.10
- Replacement of AEDs at Haywire Bay Park, Northside Recreation Centre, and Gillies Bay Old School
Special Regional Hospital Board
The Special Regional Hospital Board will hear a request from Delyth Harper, Project Manager of Foundry qathet, for financial support toward its capital build and healthcare designation. The board will review unfinished business including healthcare designation and funding requests from Foundry qathet and Miklat Recovery Society/Program, and consider amendments to the board procedure bylaw. New business includes directing staff to provide correspondence, a strategic plan progress report, and changing the start time of the December 2, 2025 Regional Hospital District meeting. The board will move to an in‑camera session to consider matters that may be closed under the Community Charter.
- Request for financial support for Foundry qathet’s capital build and healthcare designation (Item 3.1)
- Healthcare designation and funding requests from Foundry qathet and Miklat Recovery Society/Program (Item 4.1)
- Proposed amendment to Board Procedure Bylaw on agenda distribution and chair confirmation (Item 4.2)
- Change of start time for the December 2, 2025 Regional Hospital District Board meeting from 3:00 pm to 1:00 pm (Item 8.3)
- Proposed closed (in‑camera) session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(k) and (n) (Item 9.1)
Lasqueti Island Solid Waste Plan Monitoring and Advisory Committee
The committee approved the meeting agenda and adopted the October 28th minutes, both unanimously. It passed a unanimous motion recommending that the Board direct staff to prepare a report on the feasibility of increasing the Lasqueti Free Store and Recycle Depot winter operating hours by two hours per week.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted October 28th minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended board direct staff to prepare feasibility report on extending free store winter hours (unanimous)
Regional Board
The qathet Regional District Board will approve the agenda and adopt minutes from the October 7 meeting. It will consider several consent‑agenda items, including a $15,000 allocation for a 2026 wood‑smoke reduction program, endorsement of a fire‑department equipment grant, and a report on fire‑engine disposal. The Board will also vote to authorize the Chair and CAO to sign the three‑year BC Transit expansion plan and include its funding in the 2026‑2030 financial plan. New business will address a first‑responder agreement with BCEHS and a request to hold part of the meeting in‑camera for labour‑relations matters.
- $15,000 added to the 2026 solid waste budget for the Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program
- Authorization for the Chair and CAO to sign the three‑year BC Transit Transit Improvement Program expansion plan (2026‑2029)
- Endorsement of an application for fire‑department equipment and training funding from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund
- Acceptance for information of the report on disposal of Northside and Savary Island fire engines
- Proposal to move part of the meeting in‑camera due to labour‑relations considerations
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss the Myrtle Pond Local Water System rates, wildfire resiliency, and defibrillator replacements. The committee will also consider a closed session regarding personnel matters.
- Myrtle Pond Local Water System rate changes proposed
- Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan to be endorsed
- AED replacements at Haywire Bay Park and Gillies Bay Old School not recommended
- Texada/Gillies Bay Airport bicycle storage solutions to be investigated
- Closed session regarding personnel matters
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee will consider three provincial referrals. It will recommend no objection to an aquaculture licence (File No. 2407930) in Okeover Inlet. It will support a four‑lot subdivision at 9985 Finn Bay Rd (eDAS File No. 2024-05410) subject to servicing, environmental, cash‑in‑lieu and right‑of‑way conditions. It will also support a two‑lot subdivision at 1075 Mead Rd (eDAS File No. 2025-00981) with servicing proof and a conservation covenant.
- Recommend no objection to aquaculture Licence of Occupation (File No. 2407930) in Okeover Inlet, Electoral Area A.
- Support four‑lot subdivision at 9985 Finn Bay Rd, Electoral Area A, with conditions including proof of sewer and water service, riparian assessment, cash‑in‑lieu equal to 5% of market value, $8,269.84 development cost charges, statutory right‑of‑way, and exemption from a 10% frontage requirement.
- Support two‑lot subdivision at 1075 Mead Rd, Electoral Area A, conditioned on proof of servicing and a Section 219 covenant preserving the remaining 8.19‑hectare parcel for conservation.
Regional Hospital Board
The Regional Hospital Board will hear a delegation from Vancouver Coastal Health regarding capital updates and cost share requests for fiscal year 2026. The board will also consider an audit service plan and review interim financial statements.
- FY26 Capital Update and Cost Share Requests delegation from Vancouver Coastal Health
- Endorsement of the 2025 Audit Service Plan proposed by MNP LLP
- Review of interim financial statements ended September 30, 2025
- Consideration of the Procedure Bylaw Review
- Correspondence regarding supportive housing at 4910 Joyce Avenue
Texada Island Recreation Commission
The Texada Island Recreation Commission moved a motion asking the board to direct staff to investigate and apply for grant opportunities to resurface the tennis courts. It also considered a $1,000 grant request from the Texada Island Dragonboat Club and approved the installation of a 20‑foot shipping container behind the Texada Community Hall for Sandcastle Weekend storage. Additional items discussed included pre‑school fencing and community centre flooring.
- Tennis courts resurfacing estimate $42,000 (budget $12,000) – request for grant investigation
- Texada Island Dragonboat Club grant request of $1,000
- Installation of a 20‑foot shipping container behind Texada Community Hall for Sandcastle Weekend
- Pre‑school fencing project (no dollar amount specified)
- Community centre flooring project (no dollar amount specified)
Savary Island Community Plan Advisory Committee
The Savary Island Community Plan Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a report on community feedback and a code of conduct. The body will also review next steps for the community planning process.
- Phase 3 What We Heard Report by Bluerock Planning
- Advisory Committee Code of Conduct
- Discussion of next steps by Manager of Planning Services Laura Roddan
Regional Board
The qathet Regional Board will adopt a temporary borrowing bylaw for the Resource Recovery Centre and Waste Transfer Station. It will also approve a permissive tax exemption for Royal Canadian Legion Branch 232 for the 2026 tax year and advance the bylaw for that exemption. The Board will direct staff to amend the Community Works Fund Policy to allocate 25% of annual funding to regional priorities. Additional items include a support letter for an extended producer responsibility plan and several provincial referrals with no objection.
- Adopt Resource Recovery Centre and Waste Transfer Station Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 603, 2025 (weighted vote)
- Approve Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 604, 2025 for Royal Canadian Legion Branch 232 (2026 tax year)
- Amend Community Works Fund Policy 3.12 to allocate 25% of funds to regional priorities
- Provide letter of support for Okanagan‑Similkameen mattress Extended Producer Responsibility plan
- No objection to Licence of Occupation for commercial recreation (Electoral Area D) and to mountain bike trail network in Duck Lake area
Finance Committee
The committee will recommend that the Board endorse the 2025 Regional District Audit Service Plan proposed by MNP LLP. It will also recommend adding $15,000 to the 2026 Solid Waste Management budget for the Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program and authorize the signing of the three‑year BC Transit Expansion Plan and its inclusion in the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan. Additional items include allocating the 2025 Community Works Fund balance to Electoral Areas and postponing the Northside Volunteer Fire Service short‑term borrowing resolution pending a staff report.
- Endorse 2025 Audit Service Plan by MNP LLP
- Include $15,000 in 2026 Solid Waste Management budget for wood‑smoke reduction program
- Authorize signing of BC Transit three‑year expansion plan (2026/27‑2028/29) and its funding in the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan
- Allocate 2025 unallocated Community Works Fund balance to Electoral Areas based on population
- Postpone Northside Volunteer Fire Service short‑term borrowing resolution pending staff report
Special Regional Board Meeting
The Special Regional Board will consider a motion directing staff to write a letter to the Canada Energy Regulator opposing Powell River Energy Inc.'s application for a power export permit. The letter will support the Tla’amin Nation's position, request that electricity generated in the district be used locally, and propose a regional trust to share any export revenue. It will also ask the regulator to consult local governments on such applications.
- Direct staff to submit a letter opposing Powell River Energy Inc.'s power export permit application
- Support the Tla’amin Nation’s position in the letter
- Request that electricity generated on lot 450 in Powell River be used locally
- Propose a regional trust to share a portion of export revenue
- Ask the regulator to consult local governments on applications
Savary Island Marine Advisory Committee
The Savary Island Marine Advisory Committee will review wharfinger reports from May through August, discuss winter maintenance, and consider a closed session regarding personnel matters.
- Review of Q3 Wharfinger Report
- Discussion of winter maintenance
- Boat ramp signage proposal
- Official Community Plan discussion
- In-camera session on personnel
Regional Emergency Executive Committee Meeting
At the September 11, 2025 meeting, the Regional Emergency Executive Committee approved a motion to recommend that the qathet Regional District Board receive and endorse the Regional Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan dated April 15, 2025. The recommendation applies to the Regional Emergency Preparedness Service. No other business was discussed.
- Recommend Board endorse Regional Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (dated April 15, 2025)
Regional Board
The qathet Regional District Board will vote on a letter of support for the City of Powell River’s application to the Canada Community‑Building Fund for Aquatic Centre roof improvements, a project seeking $3,666,618 in grant funding. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering a sand and gravel permit, a two‑lot subdivision on McLeod Road, an amended shareholders agreement for North Island 9‑1‑1 Corporation, and the rescission of a temporary borrowing bylaw. Additional items are a library proclamation endorsement and a proposed closed‑session.
- Letter of support for City of Powell River’s $3,666,618 Aquatic Centre Roof Improvements grant application
- Notice of Work for a two‑year Sand and Gravel Permit on District Lot 3816, Electoral Area C
- Provincial referral supporting two‑lot subdivision at 4474‑4520 McLeod Rd, Electoral Area B
- Approval of amended and restated shareholders agreement for North Island 9‑1‑1 Corporation
- Rescind adoption of Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 603 for the Resource Recovery Centre and Waste Transfer Station
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider the Savary Island Fire Detection Evaluation Committee's recommendation to install a privately funded early‑fire detection system. It will also advise the Board that the proposed Islands Trust Policy Statement Bylaw 2025 does not affect qathet Regional District interests. Additional items include resident correspondence on burning enforcement and a BC Public Transit route, and a petition to improve Weldon Road.
- Savary Island fire detection system: 90 sensors, 4 gateways, 3‑4 cameras; $275,000 installation plus $125,000 for four years of monitoring, funded privately with $400,000 pledged donations
- Recommendation to the Board that the Islands Trust Policy Statement Bylaw 2025 does not impact qathet Regional District
- Correspondence from Jan Slakov (Van Anda) requesting follow‑up on burning enforcement
- Correspondence from Richard and Ann‑Katrin Clark and Erika Clark de Leon (Area B) regarding a BC Public Transit route
- Petition from Friends of Weldon Road Strata (Lasqueti Island) to improve and widen Weldon Road at the boat and barge ramp
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee is considering several provincial referrals for land subdivisions and recreation uses in Electoral Areas C and D. The body is also reviewing correspondence from Savary Island residents regarding the Official Community Plan timeline and directions.
- Proposed 15-lot bare land strata subdivision near Lang Creek, Electoral Area C
- Proposed 46-lot phased bare land strata subdivision near Lang Creek, Electoral Area C
- Licence of Occupation for commercial recreation purposes in Electoral Area D
- Section 57 application for mountain bike trails in the Duck Lake area, Electoral Area C
- Correspondence regarding the Savary Island Official Community Plan timeline and regulations
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will recommend to the Board approval of the 2026‑2030 Financial Planning Process, a $150,000 allocation for replacing Engine 13 of the Northside Volunteer Fire Service (including a $4,700 reserve amendment), and a permissive tax exemption for Royal Canadian Legion Branch 232 for the 2026 tax year. It also recommends no changes to Investment Policy 3.18 ESG provisions, amendments to Directors’ Remuneration and Expense Bylaw No. 558, and a new policy for allocating Community Works Fund balances. These items will be presented to the Board for consideration at upcoming meetings.
- $150,000 allocation for Engine 13 replacement for Northside Volunteer Fire Service and $4,700 budget amendment to the statutory reserve
- Recommendation to approve the 2026‑2030 Financial Planning Process
- Permissive tax exemption for Royal Canadian Legion Branch 232 (Class 8 recreation/non‑profit) for the 2026 tax year
- No changes to Investment Policy 3.18 ESG objectives due to principal risk and liquidity concerns
- Amendments to Directors’ Remuneration and Expense Bylaw No. 558 and related travel and remuneration policies