Cowichan Valley Regional District, BC

Regional District Board

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Special Committee of the Whole

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Committee of the Whole

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Special Inaugural Regional District Board

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Cowichan Core Recreation Commission

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Electoral Area Services Committee

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Accessibility Advisory Committee

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Cowichan Lake Recreation Commission

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Cowichan South Recreation Commission

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Cowichan North Recreation Commission

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Regional Hospital District

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Regional District Board

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Electoral Area B - Shawnigan Lake - Community Parks Advisory Commission

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Special Committee of the Whole

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Committee of the Whole

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Special Regional District Board

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Electoral Area Services Committee

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Committee of the Whole

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Special Committee of the Whole

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Regional District Board

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Cowichan Lake Recreation Commission

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Electoral Area B - Shawnigan Lake - Community Parks Advisory Commission

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Regional District Board

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Cowichan North Recreation Commission

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• Agenda contains no rezonings, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings

Cowichan South Recreation Commission

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Electoral Area B - Shawnigan Lake - Community Parks Advisory Commission

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Electoral Area B - Shawnigan Lake - Advisory Planning Commission

The Cowichan Valley Regional District's Electoral Area B Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to consider a rezoning application (RZ26B01) for the Trail View Heights Industrial Park. The commission will also approve the agenda and adopt minutes from its July 30, 2026 meeting. The rezoning referral is the main substantive item on the agenda.

• Rezoning application RZ26B01 for Trail View Heights Industrial Park
• Referral report from Development Services Division on the rezoning
• Attachment A: EASC Report
• Attachment B: Park Proposal
• Adoption of July 30, 2026 meeting minutes

Cowichan Core Recreation Commission

The Cowichan Core Recreation Commission is scheduled to meet on September 10, 2026. The agenda includes a standard review of meeting details and procedural items.

• Review of meeting details and procedural items
• Standard agenda package distribution

The Cowichan Core Recreation Commission recommended targeted governance improvements and approved a draft facility rental grants policy for board consideration. The commission also endorsed several operational updates for the Cowichan Aquatic Centre taking effect in January 2027, including closing the wave pool during swimming lessons. Additional approved measures introduce monthly swimming lesson registration and digital report cards.

• Recommended Board endorse Option 2 for targeted recreation governance and process improvements
• Recommended Board approve draft Facility Rental Policy - Grants with $2,000 budget allocations in 2027
• Endorsed closing the Cowichan Aquatic Centre wave pool during swim lessons starting January 2027
• Endorsed monthly swim lesson registration model for Cowichan Aquatic Centre starting January 2027
• Endorsed digital swim lesson report cards via SwimGen starting January 2027
• Approved meeting agenda as amended
• Adopted minutes of July 9, 2026 meeting

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole recommended that the Board request the Province renew the Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) at 3% for 2027-2032, and approved the associated 2027 Tactical Plan, Budget, and Affordable Housing Plan. The committee also recommended applying for a UBCM Community to Community grant, a Green Municipal Fund grant for a construction material reuse feasibility study, and approved several budget amendments, including a $50,000 increase for water conservation rebates. All motions carried unanimously.

• Recommended MRDT renewal at 3% for 2027-2032 (carried)
• Approved 2027 MRDT Tactical Plan, Budget and Affordable Housing Plan (carried)
• Referred Parks and Trails Visitation Summary to Electoral Area Services Committee (carried)
• Recommended UBCM C2C Forum Program grant application (carried)
• Approved Community Works Funds budget amendments (carried)
• Recommended Green Municipal Fund ACCM grant application (carried)
• Increased Water Conservation and Stewardship Rebate funding by $50,000 (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

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Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Electoral Area Services Committee recommended the Board prepare 13 capital reserve establishment bylaws for drainage and streetlighting systems, and approved several land-use referrals and permits. The committee also recommended a $1,000 grant to the Cowichan Land Trust and a statement of concurrence for a telecommunications antenna. All decisions were recommendations to the Board, not final approvals.

• Recommended preparation of 13 capital reserve establishment bylaws for drainage and streetlighting systems
• Recommended $1,000 Grant-in-Aid to Cowichan Land Trust for Cowichan River Day Celebration
• Recommended Statement of Concurrence for telecommunications antenna at 771 Hatch Point Road
• Recommended replacing Section 219 covenant requirements for RZ25E01 (5611 Culverton Road)
• Recommended issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP26G03 (11023 Chemainus Road)
• Recommended issuance of Temporary Use Permit TUP25E01 (Trans-Canada Highway) with $5,000 security
• Recommended referral of RZ25F01 (9376 South Shore Road) to 16 agencies and First Nations
• Recommended exemption from minimum parcel frontage for SA25H02 (3994 & 3990 Seidel Road)

Electoral Area B - Shawnigan Lake - Advisory Planning Commission

The Electoral Area B Advisory Planning Commission will meet to discuss a development services report regarding a specific rezoning application. The body will also consider the adoption of minutes from its May 21, 2026 meeting.

• Rezoning Application No. RZ25B02 for 2700 Shawnigan Lake Road

Cowichan North Recreation Commission

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The Commission directed staff to analyze the impacts of leasing space for a Regional Emergency Operations Centre. Additionally, staff were tasked with studying the feasibility of expanding a senior aquatic pass rate to the Cowichan Aquatic Centre.

• Directed staff to prepare a report on operational, financial, and programming impacts of leasing space for the Regional Emergency Operations Centre
• Directed staff to report on the feasibility of expanding the Town of Ladysmith's 80+ aquatic pass rate to the Municipality of North Cowichan for the Cowichan Aquatic Centre
• Approved the agenda
• Adopted the March 24, 2026 meeting minutes

Cowichan South Recreation Commission

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The Cowichan South Recreation Commission approved the agenda and minutes, and carried a motion to continue the Period Poverty Initiative into 2027 with a press release. It also directed staff to prepare a draft fee waiver policy for Kerry Park Recreation Centre and Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, to be considered at the September meeting. A motion to continue tournaments as done this year was carried. The meeting closed to the public and adjourned at 11:08 AM.

• Approved agenda as circulated
• Adopted minutes of June 2, 2026 meeting
• Carried motion to continue tournaments as done this year
• Carried motion to continue budgeting for Period Poverty Initiative into 2027 and prepare a press release
• Carried motion to prepare draft fee waiver policy for recreation centres, to be brought back in September

Electoral Area C - Cobble Hill - Advisory Planning Commission

The Electoral Area C Advisory Planning Commission will meet to discuss a report from the Development Services Division. The primary item of business is a rezoning application for a property on Mile End Rd.

• Application No. RZ24C02 for 1365 Mile End Rd.

The Commission reviewed Application No. RZ24C02 for 1365 Mile End Rd. The APC recommended that existing water and sewer servicing requirements from Island Health Subdivision Standards and CVRD Bylaw Regulations be recognized during the Electoral Area Services Committee's consideration.

• Approved agenda as circulated
• Adopted March 23, 2026 meeting minutes
• Recommended recognition of Island Health and CVRD water and sewer standards for Application No. RZ24C02 (1365 Mile End Rd)

Cowichan Lake Recreation Commission

The Cowichan Lake Recreation Commission has a meeting scheduled for July 27, 2026. The agenda package is available for review.

• Meeting scheduled for July 27, 2026
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The Cowichan Lake Recreation Commission approved waiving rental fees for community groups at Youbou and Honeymoon Bay halls, and directed staff to include Period Poverty equipment replacement costs in the 2027 draft budget. It also directed staff to draft a CVRD-wide fee waiver policy.

• Approved waiving Youbou Hall rental fees up to $300 for Youbou Community Association board and emergency preparedness meetings (Sept 2026-June 2027)
• Approved waiving Honeymoon Bay Hall rental fees up to $4,100 for Honeymoon Bay Community Society board meetings, programs, and up to 8 community events (Sept 2026-June 2027)
• Approved waiving Youbou Hall and Bowling Alley rental fees of $240 for Ohtaki delegation visit in October 2026
• Directed staff to include Period Poverty equipment and supplies replacement costs in 2027 Draft Budget
• Directed staff to draft a CVRD-wide Waiving Fees Policy and report back at September Recreation Commission meetings

Regional District Board

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The Board directed staff to prepare the 2027 budget to meet existing service levels with a 4% requisition mandate (plus or minus 2%). It also approved two federal grant applications for water and wastewater upgrades totaling over $14 million. Several community grants and watershed partnerships were approved.

• Approved 2027 budget mandate of 4% requisition within plus or minus 2%
• Approved federal grant application for South Cowichan Surface Water Treatment ($6.88M)
• Approved federal grant application for Shawnigan Wastewater Upgrade ($7.14M)
• Approved 2026 DWWP Partnership contributions: MNC ($150k), CWB ($77k), SBS ($15k), PWSBC ($5k)
• Referred 2026 Climate Projections to staff for a full report
• Denied using public health/safety risks from weather and water shortages as budget priority criteria
• Approved Grant-in-Aid for Cowichan Valley Co-operative Marketplace ($1,000 and $500)
• Approved Grant-in-Aid for South Cowichan Seniors Society ($1,000)

Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Electoral Area Services Committee recommended the Board proceed with the Handy Road rezoning application (RZ24A02), including preparing OCP and zoning amendment bylaws, scheduling a public hearing, and holding the bylaws at third reading pending provincial water licensing. The committee also adopted the Old Baldy Mountain Park Management Plan and approved several grants-in-aid. A motion to refer the application back to staff to reduce height and density was defeated.

• Approved grants-in-aid totaling $6,600 to local organizations (7.1-7.8)
• Recommended inclusion of 1791 Malta Road into Shawnigan Village Water System Service Area
• Recommended inclusion of two properties into Malahat Fire Protection Service Area
• Defeated motion to refer RZ24A02 back to staff to reduce height and density
• Recommended OCP and zoning amendment bylaws for RZ24A02, with public hearing and conditions
• Adopted Old Baldy Mountain Park Management Plan (July 2026)
• Recommended staff review of land use services department, amended to include 'e.g. processing times'
• Closed meeting to public for legal advice and litigation matters

Cowichan Core Recreation Commission

The Cowichan Core Recreation Commission is meeting on July 9, 2026. A key decision item is a recommendation to approve amendments to the CVRD Ice Allocation Policy. Commissioners will also receive verbal reports from managers of the Cowichan Community Centre, Performing Arts Centre, Aquatic Centre, and Sportsplex, and an update on the Period Poverty Initiative.

• Vote on amendments to CVRD Recreation – Ice Allocation Policy (Item 10.6)
• Verbal report from Manager, Cowichan Community Centre (Item 10.1)
• Verbal report from Manager, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre (Item 10.2)
• Verbal report from Manager, Cowichan Aquatic Centre (Item 10.3)
• Report on Period Poverty Initiative Update (Item 10.5)

The Commission approved amendments to the CVRD Recreation – Ice Allocation Policy. Staff were also directed to include replacement costs for Period Poverty equipment in the 2027 Draft Budget and to draft a CVRD-wide Waiving Fees Policy.

• Approved amendments to the CVRD Recreation – Ice Allocation Policy
• Directed staff to draft a CVRD-wide Waiving Fees Policy for September report
• Directed staff to include Period Poverty equipment replacement costs in 2027 Draft Budget

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing the endorsement of 2026 climate projections and the submission of applications to the federal Build Communities Strong Fund for water treatment and wastewater upgrades. The committee is also reviewing funding agreements for watershed protection partners.

• Endorse 2026 Climate Projections for long-term adaptation planning
• Apply for $6.88M federal funding for South Cowichan Surface Water Treatment
• Apply for $7.14M federal funding for Shawnigan Wastewater Upgrade
• Extend Strategic Partnerships for watershed protection with $77,000 to CWB
• Extend Strategic Partnerships for watershed protection with $150,000 to MNC

The Committee recommended adopting 2026 Climate Projections as a baseline for regional planning. It also recommended applying for federal funding for water treatment and wastewater projects, and extending several drinking water partnerships.

• Recommended endorsement of 2026 Climate Projections to the Board
• Recommended $6.88M South Cowichan Surface Water Treatment Upgrade application to the Board
• Recommended $7.14M Shawnigan Wastewater Upgrade and Dewatering Facility application to the Board
• Extended Cowichan Watershed Society as Strategic Partner with $77,000 contribution
• Extended Shawnigan Basin Society as Strategic Partner with $15,000 contribution
• Extended Partnership for Water Sustainability in BC as Strategic Partner with $5,000 annual contribution
• Extended Municipality of North Cowichan as Strategic Partner with $150,000 contribution

Electoral Area Services Committee

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Regional District Board

The Cowichan Valley Regional District Board will adopt the agenda and minutes, consider a consent agenda that includes several grant‑in‑aid payments and service agreements, and receive reports and recommendations on recreation, waste management, and economic development. Key decisions include a $1,700 grant for the Cowichan Bay Improvement Association, a five‑year renewal of the Central Island 911 Services Agreement, and a five‑year Mt. Wood 9‑1‑1 repeater license. The Board will also allocate funds for winter shelter programs and a $60,000 upgrade to the Maple Hills Sewer System.

• Grant‑in‑Aid $1,700 to Cowichan Bay Improvement Association to replace 12 flags
• Renew Central Island 911 Services Agreement for five years (June 2026‑June 2031)
• Enter five‑year Mt. Wood 9‑1‑1 Repeater License Agreement with Timberwest Forest Company
• Allocate $50,000 and $73,295.37 for unfunded costs of Emergency Warming Centre and Temporary Winter Shelter programs
• Allocate $60,000 Community Works Funds for Maple Hills Sewer System technical design and upgrades

The Board approved a five-year agreement for Central Island 911 services and a five-year license for the Mt. Wood repeater site. The Board also approved 12 grant-in-aid requests totaling $9,700 for local organizations and approved bylaw amendments for volunteer fire departments.

• Approved $60,000 for Maple Hills Sewer System engineering design
• Approved 5-year Central Island 911 Services Agreement
• Approved 5-year Mt. Wood 9-1-1 Repeater License Agreement
• Approved $2,500 to Cowichan Valley Youth Services for RISE Program
• Approved $4,000 to Cowichan Valley Cooperative Marketplace
• Approved $2,000 to Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce
• Approved $1,500 to Honeymoon Bay Community Society
• Approved bylaw amendments for Volunteer Fire Department Establishment

Thetis Island Port (Wharf) Commission

The Thetis Island Port Commission will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from November 2025. The body will elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. The meeting will also cover the process for updating bylaws, including future upgrade costs and potential changes.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Adoption of November 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on future bylaw upgrade costs
• Review of potential bylaw changes
• Introduction of Community Services Department

The Thetis Island Port Commission re-elected David Reay as Chair, Christopher Pegg as Vice-Chair, and David Slade as Secretary. It also requested CVRD staff to provide a draft replacement for Bylaw No. 2400 for consideration at a fall 2026 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned at 12:15 p.m.

• Re-elected David Reay as Chair (motion carried)
• Re-elected Christopher Pegg as Vice-Chair (motion carried)
• Re-elected David Slade as Secretary (motion carried)
• Requested CVRD staff to draft replacement for Bylaw No. 2400 for fall 2026 meeting (motion carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is recommending the Board approve multiple grants-in-aid totaling over $15,000 to local organizations and several development variance permits. They also recommend amending sewer service area boundaries for Cobble Hill and Cowichan Bay, and allocating $60,000 in Community Works Funds for a sewer upgrade at Maple Hills. Major items include forwarding a rezoning application for a proposed industrial park (Trail View Heights) on Shawnigan Lake Road to external agencies and First Nations for comment.

• Rezoning application RZ26B01 for Trail View Heights Industrial Park (Shawnigan Lake Road) referred to multiple agencies and First Nations
• Rezoning application RZ23B03 (1791 Malta Road) recommended for preparation of a zoning amendment bylaw with reduced setbacks
• Inclusion of a property into the Cobble Hill Village Sewer Service System; exclusion of 4405 Telegraph Road from the Cowichan Bay Sewer Service Area
• Allocation of $60,000 from Community Works Funds for a Maple Hills Sewer Upgrade technical memorandum and detailed design
• Eight grants-in-aid recommended, including $4,000 to Cowichan Valley Cooperative Marketplace and $2,500 to Cowichan Valley Youth Services

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved $11,000 in grants for local events and visitor services. It also recommended amendments to sewer service bylaws and issued several development permits. One zoning amendment was defeated.

• Approved $500 grant to Cobble Hill Events Society for Music in the Park
• Approved $1,000 grant to Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce for Visitor Centre
• Approved $500 grant to Cowichan Community Land Trust for River Day celebration
• Approved $2,500 grant to Cowichan Valley Youth Services for RISE Program
• Approved $2,000 grant to Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce for Visitor Centre
• Approved $4,000 grant to Cowichan Valley Cooperative Marketplace for food security
• Approved $1,500 grant to Honeymoon Bay Community Society for annual event
• Approved $3,000 grant to Cowichan Community Land Trust for River Day celebration

Public Hearing

The board will hold a public hearing on June 16, 2026 to consider two proposed bylaws. Bylaw 4642 would amend the Official Community Plan to redesignate certain parcels from Small Lot Rural to General Industrial and place them in Development Permit Areas 9 and 10. Bylaw 4643 would amend the South Cowichan Zoning Bylaw to rezone land from RR‑2 Rural Residential 2 to I‑8 Auto Wrecking/Salvage Industrial, permitting vehicle storage and sales. The hearing will allow public comment before any decision is made.

• Bylaw 4642: OCP amendment to redesignate Small Lot Rural parcels to General Industrial and include them in Development Permit Areas 9 (Industrial Development) and 10 (Energy & Water Conservation).
• Bylaw 4643: Zoning amendment to change RR‑2 Rural Residential 2 to I‑8 Auto Wrecking/Salvage Industrial, allowing site‑specific vehicle storage and vehicle sales.
• Public hearing scheduled for June 16, 2026 to receive comments on the proposed bylaws.
• Correspondence received: three PDFs dated June 5 and June 10, 2026 (RZ24A04 from K Parker, RZ24A04 from Malahat Bungalows Motel, RZ24A05 from Cedar Springs).
• No decisions have been made; the board will consider input before voting.

Electoral Area B - Shawnigan Lake - Community Parks Advisory Commission

The Community Parks Advisory Commission will meet to approve the agenda and adopt minutes from a previous meeting. The primary item is a review of the draft management plan for Old Baldy Mountain Park.

• Approval of agenda and minutes from April 23, 2026
• Review of Old Baldy Mountain Draft Management Plan
• Meeting held at Shawnigan Lake Community Centre

The Commission agreed on option 1 for the Old Baldy Mountain Draft Management Plan and directed staff to prepare a budget for construction of the parking lot at the end of 2026 or early 2027. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.

• Approved agenda
• Adopted April 23, 2026 minutes
• Directed staff to prepare budget for Old Baldy parking lot construction (end of 2026 or early 2027)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:16 p.m.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider recommending that the Board allow the Municipality of North Cowichan to withdraw from Function 121 – Economic Development, requiring bylaw amendments. Other key decisions include allocating $123,295 in funding for temporary winter shelter programs, adopting updated Terms of Reference for the Solid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Advisory Group, and approving a grant application to replace the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre's digital film projector. Delegations will address local food security and a 5-year renewal of the Municipal and Regional District Tax.

• Municipality of North Cowichan request to withdraw from Function 121 Economic Development – staff directed to update bylaws
• Allocation of $50,000 from Online Accommodation Platform and $73,295.37 from Emergency Management Operating Reserve for winter shelter programs
• Recommendation to adopt 2026-2028 Terms of Reference for Solid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Advisory Group
• Approval of grant application to Canadian Heritage Cultural Spaces for Cowichan Performing Arts Centre digital film projector replacement
• Delegation from Tourism Cowichan regarding Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) 5-year renewal

The Committee of the Whole approved allocating $123,295.37 to fund the 2024/25 Emergency Warming Centre and 2025/26 Temporary Winter Shelter programs. It also recommended the Municipality of North Cowichan withdraw from Function 121—Economic Development. The meeting was adjourned at 3:07 PM.

• Approved $50,000 from Online Accommodation Platform to fund winter shelter programs
• Approved $73,295.37 from Emergency Management Operating Reserve for winter shelter programs
• Recommended approval of grant application for Cowichan Performing Arts Centre digital film projector
• Recommended Municipality of North Cowichan withdraw from Function 121—Economic Development
• Recommended adopting 2026-2028 Terms of Reference for Solid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Advisory Group
• Recommended staff explore CVRD's role in motorized recreation opportunities
• Tabled item on incorporating motorized vehicle groups into Parks and Trails Program until end of meeting
• Closed session held for land acquisition and employee relations

Electoral Area Services Committee

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Cowichan South Recreation Commission

The Cowichan South Recreation Commission will consider recommending approval of a 2026-2031 Facility Use License Agreement with 1267291 BC LTD. (Kerry Park Islanders Junior Hockey Team). Other items include informational reports on a regional recreation needs assessment, a strategic plan update, and governance survey results, plus a delegation from the Cowichan Valley Mixed Softball League and a request for a shadow box memorial display.

• Recommendation to approve a 2026-2031 Facility Use License Agreement with Kerry Park Islanders Junior Hockey at Kerry Park Recreation Centre
• Report on Regional Recreation Needs Assessment final staff report (for information)
• Report on Regional Recreation Strategic Plan Q1 Update 2026 (for information)
• Report on Regional Recreation Governance Survey Results (for information)
• Delegation from Cowichan Valley Mixed Softball League regarding facility use

The Commission approved a 2026-2031 facility use license for the Kerry Park Islanders Junior Hockey Team and allowed the Cowichan Valley Mixed Softball League to use Field C on a trial basis. The meeting also received informational reports on recreation needs and governance surveys.

• Approved 2026-2031 Facility Use License Agreement for Kerry Park Islanders Junior Hockey Team
• Allowed Cowichan Valley Mixed Softball League to use Field C on a trial basis
• Invited Kerry Park Islanders Junior Hockey Team representatives to a future meeting
• Adopted agenda and minutes from previous meeting
• Directed staff to follow Recreation Facility Policy for commemorative recognitions

Cowichan North Recreation Commission

The Cowichan North Recreation Commission will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from March 2026. The meeting includes reports on the Regional Recreation Strategic Plan and governance survey results, as well as verbal updates on Fuller Lake Arena and Frank Jameson Community Centre.

• Approval of March 24, 2026 meeting minutes
• Regional Recreation Strategic Plan Q1 Update 2026
• Governance Survey Results
• Verbal report: Fuller Lake Arena
• Verbal report: Frank Jameson Community Centre