Port McNeill, BC

Committee of the Whole

Tourism Advisory Committee

Harbour Advisory Group

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

Regular Council

Committee of the Whole

Regular Council

Harbour Advisory Group

Regular Council

Regular Council

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will hear a proposal for a bouldering wall. The body will also receive updates on a climbing wall, pump track, and disc golf course.

• Bouldering Wall Proposal delegation from Justin Harris
• Update on climbing wall, pump track, and disc golf course by Trevor Harder
• Review of 2026 Progress on Action Motions

Harbour Advisory Group

The Harbour Advisory Group will meet to review reports from the Harbour Authority for August and September 2026. The group is scheduled to hold an operations discussion with the Harbour manager.

• Operations discussion with Harbour manager
• Review of August 2026 Harbour Authority report
• Review of September 2026 Harbour Authority report

Regular Council

Council will review a proposal for a one-year 'Back to Grassroots' pilot program providing municipal matching contributions of up to $5,000 per project. The meeting also includes reviews of public works, animal control, and harbour authority reports.

• Request for fourth reading of Bylaw No. 739, 2026 Manufactured Home Park
• Proposal for 'Back to Grassroots' pilot program with matches up to $5,000
• Passion Project applications for Co-ed Indoor Soccer and a Disc Golf Course
• Garbage Collection Survey results
• Regional grant opportunities for Emergency Support Services and Disaster Risk Reduction

Tourism Advisory Committee

Committee of the Whole

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Port McNeill Harbour Office, 1594 Beach Drive. The agenda includes adopting minutes of the July 15, 2026 meeting and updates on Broughton Park, the NISS climbing wall, the Old School roof and windows, and Burl Park. Under new business the committee will hear a bouldering wall proposal, a disc golf proposal, a proposal to expand the Passion Project program, and an overview of goals for the coming year. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are proposals and updates.

• New business: Bouldering Wall Proposal
• New business: Disc Golf Proposal
• New business: Proposal to Expand the Passion Project program
• Broughton Park update: new signs ordered for three entrances, bushes trimmed, gate to be removed, drainage improvements being reviewed before trail development and new facilities, to be considered in next year's budget
• Council approved a Community Use agreement for the NISS climbing wall, forwarded to SD85 for approval; Council also approved funding to replace the Old School roof and windows

Harbour Advisory Group

Regular Council

Port McNeill Council will consider fourth reading of Bylaw No. 739, 2026 (Manufactured Home Park), review garbage collection survey results, and receive reports on public works, harbour authority, and animal control. Correspondence includes a request from Prince George to support the Northern-Rural Homeowner Benefit and a letter from residents about ISED's proposed changes.

• Fourth reading of Bylaw No. 739, 2026 Manufactured Home Park
• Garbage Collection Survey Results report
• August 2026 Public Works, Harbour Authority, and Animal Control reports
• Correspondence from City of Prince George re Rural Homeowners Grant
• Letter from Peter & Tina Shaw re ISED's proposed changes

CANCELLED - Tourism Advisory Committee

CANCELLED - Committee of the Whole

Special Council

This special meeting follows a standard procedural agenda. The only specific item listed for discussion involves moving into an in-camera session regarding labour or employee relations.

• In-camera session regarding labour relations or other employee relations

Regular Council

Port McNeill Council will consider second and third reading of Bylaw No. 739, 2026, which would regulate manufactured home parks. The agenda also includes routine reports from the RCMP, Public Works, Harbour Authority, and Animal Control, plus correspondence on climate action funding. The meeting will close with an in-camera session on labour relations.

• Second and third reading of Bylaw No. 739, 2026 (Manufactured Home Park)
• RCMP 2026-2027 APP Quarter 1 (April 1–June 30, 2026) statistical report
• July 2026 Public Works, Harbour Authority, and Animal Control reports
• Letters of support for LGCAP from City of Salmon Arm and Village of Slocan
• In-camera session under Community Charter Act 90(c) for labour relations

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, then receive updates on ongoing projects including Broughton Park improvements, a climbing wall agreement, and other park maintenance. The agenda is largely procedural with updates on previously discussed items.

• Broughton Park progress: signs ordered, bushes trimmed, gate removal, drainage study
• Community Use agreement for NISS climbing wall forwarded to SD85
• New track access from Mountview Crescent under consideration
• Funding approved for Old School roof and window replacement
• Burl Park permanent shelter construction to start in fall

Harbour Advisory Group

The Harbour Advisory Group will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes from its June 18, 2026 meeting. They will discuss operations with the new Harbour manager and follow up on a maintenance checklist for docks, ramps, and cranes. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 PM on August 20, 2026, at the Port McNeill Harbour Office.

• Follow up on maintenance checklist for docks, ramps, and cranes
• Discuss operations with new Harbour manager
• Adopt minutes of June 18, 2026 meeting

Special Council

This is a special council meeting for the Town of Port McNeill. The agenda is largely procedural, with standard items like adopting the agenda, minutes, and correspondence. The only substantive item is a motion to move into a closed (in-camera) session to discuss the acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land, as permitted under the Community Charter Act. No other decisions or discussions are listed on the public agenda.

• Motion to go in-camera under Community Charter Act 90(e) for land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 1775 Furney Pl., Port McNeill, B.C.

CANCELLED - Committee of the Whole

Regular Council

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee presents a draft Broughton Park Action Plan proposing phased improvements including gravel trails, playground upgrades, and an action exercise area. Council will also consider first reading of Bylaw No. 739 for a Manufactured Home Park, receive several operational reports, and discuss a grant opportunity for active communities.

• Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee presents draft Broughton Park Action Plan with phased improvements
• Request for first reading of Bylaw No. 739, 2026 Manufactured Home Park
• Grant opportunity: 2026 Active Communities Grant
• Harbour Ramp #405 to #810 Concrete Float replacement report
• 2026 Q2 Operating Budget to Actuals report

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

Harbour Advisory Group

Regular Council

The Council will review several monthly departmental reports including Public Works, Harbour Authority, and Animal Control. The agenda also includes a grant opportunity for the 2026 Active Communities Grant and a report regarding a concrete float at Harbour Ramp #405 to #810.

• 2026 Active Communities Grant opportunity
• Harbour Ramp #405 to #810 Concrete Float report
• June 2026 Public Works report
• June 2026 Harbour Authority report
• June 2026 Animal Control report

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a delegation from the Port Hardy Soccer Association requesting support for a regional mini pitch project. Correspondence about donated playground equipment from NICCCS will be reviewed. Old business includes discussion of Fox's Disposal increased garbage collection rates.

• Delegation from Port Hardy Soccer Association requesting a letter of support for a $13M provincial Mini Peaks Legacy mini pitch project.
• Correspondence from NICCCS offering nearly new playground equipment (purchased for $15,977.92) for relocation to a public park.
• Old business: discussion of increased garbage collection rates from Fox's Disposal (agenda pages 21-22 not included in provided text).

Regular Council

Council will hear a delegation from the Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society seeking donations, then consider approving the 2025 Town of Port McNeill Annual Report (including financial statements) and alternative methods for public notice of the 2026 General Local Election. Monthly operational reports from Public Works, Harbour Authority, Fire, and Animal Control are also presented, along with new business items from the Harbour Advisory Group and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.

• Delegation from Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society requesting donations for literacy programs
• Council to vote on approving the 2025 Town of Port McNeill Annual Report and 2025 financial statements
• Consideration of alternative means of public notice for the 2026 General Local Election
• Minutes and recommendations from Harbour Advisory Group meetings on May 21 and June 18, 2026
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee minutes with ranked trail priorities

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss an action plan for Broughton Park as its main new business item. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural matters: call to order, adoption of agenda and minutes, correspondence, and updates on previous action items. No other substantive decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion of an action plan for Broughton Park

Harbour Advisory Group

The Harbour Advisory Group will review findings and recommendations from recent dock walks, including repairs to the loading dock crane, concrete, sidewalks, and federal dock. They will also discuss the Christmas Boat Light-up event. The meeting will adopt previous minutes and consider any new business.

• Repair of loading dock crane
• Repair of busted concrete at loading dock
• Repair of sidewalks along loading dock
• Replacement of rotten bull rails on Federal dock
• Replacement of smooth rubber belting with textured on Federal dock for safety

Tourism Advisory Committee

CANCELLED - Regular Council

CANCELLED - Committee of the Whole

Regular Council

Council will hear a delegation from the Gate House Community Association seeking a grant-in-aid and review financials for Music Fest. Reports include the 2026 Grants to Community Partners. The main item is a request for fourth reading of Bylaw No. 738, 2026 Election Procedure. Council also will make public the appointment of Greg Fletcher to the Advisory Planning Commission.

• Gate House Community Association grant-in-aid application with 2025 Music Fest financials showing $69,518 income and $54,224 expenses
• Fourth reading of Bylaw No. 738, 2026 Election Procedure (final adoption)
• Correspondence from Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens opposing PST expansion on municipal professional services
• Correspondence from District of Central Saanich requesting additional funding from provincial housing minister
• Appointment of Greg Fletcher to the Advisory Planning Commission (from in-camera)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will hear a delegation from the Skateboard Park Committee presenting a proposal for Central Park. They will also review old business items including trail improvement priorities, a climbing wall agreement, park naming recommendations, and dog waste station updates. The committee may adopt minutes from the previous meeting and discuss other ongoing projects.

• Delegation from Ashlee Wall, Skateboard Park Committee, presenting a proposal for Central Park (Motion 26/26)
• Draft recommendations for trail improvements and development, with priority rankings
• Climbing Wall Proposal Update: agreement drafted and under review
• Parks Names recommendations status: Council did not adopt names, may be brought back
• Expanding/improving dog waste station network: signage ordered, no new stations at this time