Port McNeill, BC

Committee of the Whole

Regular Council

Tourism Advisory Committee

Harbour Advisory Group

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

Committee of the Whole

Regular Council

Tourism Advisory Committee

Harbour Advisory Group

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

Regular Council

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

Special Council

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.

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

Harbour Advisory Group

Regular Council

The council will vote on the fourth reading of Bylaw No. 736, the five‑year financial plan for 2026‑2030, and the fourth reading of Bylaw No. 737, the 2026 tax rate. It will also consider the first reading of Bylaw No. 738, which proposes changes to the town’s election procedure. In addition, the council will review a recommendation to approve a Temporary Use Permit for a food‑truck cluster at 1748 Campbell Way, with a two‑year term, required washroom facilities, and cosmetic improvements.

• Fourth Reading of Bylaw No. 736, 2026 Five‑Year Financial Plan (2026‑2030)
• Fourth Reading of Bylaw No. 737, 2026 Tax Rate
• First Reading of Bylaw No. 738, 2026 Election Procedure
• Recommendation to approve Temporary Use Permit for food‑truck cluster at 1748 Campbell Way (2‑year term, washroom requirement, cosmetic improvements)
• Adopt agenda and minutes from the April 28, 2026 regular council meeting

Committee of the Whole

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will discuss a proposed Temporary Use Permit for a Food Truck Cluster at 1748 Campbell Way. The application includes a year-round food truck, a food trailer, and a modular ATCO structure for storage and washrooms. The use is not currently permitted in the C-2 zone, requiring the TUP. The commission will review and provide comment to Council.

• Temporary Use Permit application for a Food Truck Cluster at 1748 Campbell Way
• Proposed features: year-round food truck, food trailer, parking, eating areas, and a modular ATCO structure
• The Food Truck Cluster use is not listed in the Commercial Two (C-2) zone's permitted uses
• Staff recommend public notification and forwarding of the TUP to the APC for review
• Commission will also appoint Chair, Co-Chair, and Recording Secretary

Regular Council

The council will review the final 3D renderings and the 2026/27 project plan for the Port McNeill Skate Park and decide whether to commit up to $200,000, conditional on a successful BC Gaming Grant application. It will also consider first, second and third readings of Bylaw No. 736 (Five‑Year Financial Plan 2026‑2030), Bylaw No. 737 (Tax Rate) and Bylaw No. 738 (Election Procedure). Grant‑in‑Aid applications from the Port McNeill Youth Soccer Club and Sandbox Society will be presented for discussion.

• Request for up to $200,000 municipal contribution to the skate park, conditional on BC Gaming Grant
• First, second and third reading of Bylaw No. 736 – Five‑Year Financial Plan 2026‑2030
• First, second and third reading of Bylaw No. 737 – Tax Rate
• First reading of Bylaw No. 738 – Election Procedure
• Grant‑in‑Aid applications from Port McNeill Youth Soccer Club and Sandbox Society

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

Special Council

Council will consider a staff report that the Advisory Planning Commission does not have a quorum and therefore cannot review the Temporary Use Permit application for 1748 Campbell Way. The agenda also includes usual procedural items such as adopting the agenda, minutes, correspondence, reports, bylaws, and public questions.

• Advisory Planning Commission lacks quorum, cannot consider Temporary Use Permit for 1748 Campbell Way

Harbour Advisory Group

The Harbour Advisory Group will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes from February 19, then discuss two new business items: Spring Waterfront and a dock walk rain or shine. The agenda is otherwise procedural with no financial decisions or ordinances listed.

• Adoption of minutes from February 19, 2026
• Discussion of Spring Waterfront
• Discussion of dock walk rain or shine

Regular Council

Port McNeill Council will adopt minutes from March, receive correspondence on provincial housing legislation, and consider a temporary use permit for a food truck cluster at 1748 Campbell Way. The meeting includes an in-camera session regarding the acquisition of land.

• Temporary Use Permit for Food Truck Cluster at 1748 Campbell Way
• In-Camera discussion on land acquisition
• Correspondence on provincial housing legislation
• Adoption of March 2026 Council and Committee minutes
• Appointment of Chief Election Officer

Tourism Advisory Committee

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review options for curbside waste collection, including moving to weekly garbage pickups and adjusting resident fees. Options presented include a weekly garbage rate of $15.90 per resident per month, various bi‑weekly/weekly hybrid schedules, and matching recycling fees to garbage fees. The discussion also covers contract terms with Fox Disposal and compares rates to nearby communities.

• Review of weekly versus bi‑weekly curbside garbage pickup options
• Proposed garbage fee increase to $15.90 per resident per month
• Consideration of recycling fee adjustments (e.g., matching garbage fee $8.41 or keeping unchanged)
• Discussion of contract details with Fox Disposal, including 3‑yard bin pricing
• Comparison of proposed rates with neighboring towns (Port Hardy $15.90, Port Alice $22.00, Woss $35.50, Hyde Creek $35.50)