Cowichan Valley Regional District public meetings in 2023

Electoral Area Services Committee

This is the agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District's Electoral Area Services Committee meeting on December 20, 2023. The provided text contains only the meeting's administrative details and embedded content placeholders, with no substantive agenda items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the available text.

The Committee recommended several bylaw amendments to increase annual requisition limits for various water and sewer systems. It also recommended grants for a climbing structure and garbage receptacles, and a grant application for a community assessment.

• Recommended $1,000 grant for Sunrise Waldorf Parent Association climbing structure
• Recommended $500 grant for Cowichan Bay Improvement Association garbage/recycle receptacles
• Recommended forwarding Zoning and OCP Amendment Bylaws for 1441 Fisher Road to the Board
• Recommended applicants for 1441 Fisher Road provide a drainage assessment and stormwater plan
• Recommended applying for a Union of BC Municipalities grant for a Complete Community Assessment
• Recommended proceeding with Bald Mountain Water system inclusion review for Strata 5772 in fall 2024
• Recommended increasing annual requisition limits for Mill Springs, Cobble Hill Village, and Lambourn Estates sewer systems
• Recommended increasing annual requisition limits for Lambourn Estates, Arbutus Mountain Estates, and Burnum water systems

Special Electoral Area Services Committee

This is a special meeting of the Cowichan Valley Regional District Electoral Area Services Committee. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion.

The Electoral Area Services Committee recommended the approval of multiple supplemental requests for parks, water, sewer, and vehicle replacements. Several draft budget amendments for fire protection, water systems, and park funding were also recommended for Board approval.

• Recommended approval of supplemental requests for Mill Bay Wharf, Mill Springs Pathway, and Shawnigan Rail with Trail
• Recommended approval of supplemental requests for various roadside pathways and park enhancements
• Recommended approval of supplemental requests for vehicle replacements (Building Inspection and Function 576)
• Recommended approval of a one-year supplemental request for a Bylaw Officer
• Recommended approval of supplemental requests for watermain extensions and sewer system upgrades
• Referred Reservoir Replacement (Functions 604 and 608) and a roadside pathway (Function 236) to the January 11, 2024, Special Committee of the Whole
• Recommended increasing Bright Angel Park 2024 Draft Budget requisition and capital reserves by $50,000 each
• Recommended increasing Malahat Fire Protection 2024 Draft Budget requisition and capital reserves by $27,220 each

Hospital Board

This agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District Hospital Board meeting on December 13, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

The Cowichan Valley Regional Hospital District Board adopted its 2024 provisional budget. The Board also approved a letter of support for a capital project in the Nanaimo Regional Hospital District.

• Adopted 2024 Provisional Budget
• Approved letter of support for Nanaimo Regional Hospital District Priority Capital Project
• Approved agenda
• Adopted March 22, 2023 meeting minutes
• Adopted May 10, 2023 meeting minutes

Regular Session Board

This meeting agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District regular session on December 13, 2023, consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or actionable items are provided in the text.

The Board allocated $4 million in Growing Community Funds to various infrastructure and social projects. It denied a development application for 13271 Simpson Road and adopted several water and sewer service bylaws. The Board also approved a $220,000 elevator modernization project for the Cowichan Community Centre.

• Allocated $2.6M for Stocking Lake Dam replacement and $1.299M for various infrastructure projects
• Denied Application No. 03-H-16RS (13271 Simpson Road)
• Approved $220,000 for Cowichan Community Centre elevator modernization
• Adopted Five Year Financial Plan (2023–2027) Amendment Bylaw No. 4540
• Adopted Fireworks Regulation Service Establishment Bylaw No. 4509 and Sale and Discharge Regulation Bylaw No. 4514
• Approved 5-year radio repeater site agreement with FortisBC Energy Inc.
• Approved 5-year Fire Dispatch agreement with Cowichan Tribes at $350 per annum
• Approved up to $25,000 for Island Corridor Foundation for rail corridor visioning

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole recommended the endorsement of the South Cowichan Local Area Transit Plan and a $220,000 elevator modernization project. It also recommended approving the 2024 Affordable Housing Plan and a sewer system extension agreement for Mill Springs. Other recommendations included a $10,000 partnership contribution to the Shawnigan Basin Society.

• Recommended endorsement of South Cowichan Local Area Transit Plan (2023)
• Recommended $220,000 for Cowichan Community Centre elevator modernization
• Recommended approval of Tourism Cowichan 2023 financials and 2024 tactical plan
• Recommended approval of 2024 Municipal and Regional District Tax Affordable Housing Plan
• Recommended Mill Springs Sewer System Extension Agreement for 8 entities
• Recommended $10,000 contribution to Shawnigan Basin Society as a Strategic Partner
• Recommended adding Emergency and Disaster Debt Management to CVRD Strategic Plan
• Recommended applying for UBCM Asset Management Planning Program grant

Special Electoral Area Services Committee

This is a special meeting of the Cowichan Valley Regional District's Electoral Area Services Committee. The agenda contains only procedural items and no substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

The Electoral Area Services Committee reviewed and recommended the approval of numerous 2024 draft budgets for various regional functions. These include funding for parks, fire protection, water, sewer, drainage, and street lighting services. Several specific budget functions were amended before being recommended for approval.

• Recommended approval of 16 general electoral area draft budgets (Motion Carried)
• Recommended approval of 15 parks and trails draft budgets, including amendments to Areas A, B, C, E, F, and H (Motion Carried)
• Recommended approval of 10 fire protection draft budgets, including an increase in requisition up to $500,000 for Sahtlam (Motion Carried)
• Recommended approval of 20 non-profit organization grant draft budgets (Motion Carried)
• Recommended approval of 18 street lighting draft budgets (Motion Carried)
• Recommended approval of the Engineering Services Utilities draft budget (Motion Carried)
• Recommended approval of 24 water services draft budgets (Motion Carried)
• Recommended approval of 9 drainage and 16 sewer services draft budgets, including amendments to Mill Springs Sewer System (Motion Carried)

Special Electoral Area Services Committee

This is a special meeting of the Cowichan Valley Regional District's Electoral Area Services Committee. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The committee approved the agenda and entered a closed session to discuss law enforcement and potential litigation. The meeting rose from the closed session without a report and adjourned.

• Approved the agenda
• Moved to closed session for law enforcement and litigation discussions
• Rose from closed session without report

Electoral Area Services Committee

The agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District Electoral Area Services Committee meeting on 2023-12-06 contains only procedural boilerplate—no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed. The document is essentially a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

The Committee recommended allocating $2.6 million for the Stocking Lake Dam replacement and other community projects. It also advanced several land-use applications and recommended implementing Zero Carbon Step Code emissions levels.

• Recommended $2.6M for Stocking Lake Dam replacement and $1.349M for other community projects
• Recommended implementing Zero Carbon Step Code Emission Level 3 immediately and Level 4 by July 1, 2024
• Recommended $1,000 grants to Mill Bay Nature School PAC and CMS Food Bank
• Recommended $500 grants to Shawnigan Cobble Hill Farmers Institute and Cowichan Lake Arts & Cultural Society
• Recommended $1,500 grant to Cowichan Lake Community Services Society
• Recommended revised OCP and Zoning amendments for 13271 Simpson Road with new environmental requirements
• Recommended denial of minimum parcel frontage exemption for 2006 Renfrew Road
• Recommended forwarding Bylaw No. 4527 for curbside collection fee adjustments to the Board

Special Board

This agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District Special Board meeting on November 29, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

The Board adopted the Strategic Plan subject to changes introduced during the meeting. Staff are required to report on the status of plan priorities in the first quarter of 2024 and provide progress updates before the annual budget process.

• Adopted the Strategic Plan subject to changes made on November 29, 2023
• Directed staff to report on Strategic Plan priorities status in Q1 2024
• Directed staff to provide progress updates on Strategic Plan actions before the annual budget process
• Approved amended agenda removing Unfinished Business item UB1

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole recommended several budget adjustments for emergency planning and general government to the Board. It also recommended applying for a $120,000 grant for trail repairs and developing a regional agreement for major planned events.

• Recommended 2023 Budget amendment for Function 205: decrease Minor Capital by $27,417 and increase Vehicles and Machinery by $27,417 (Carried)
• Recommended 2023 Budget amendment for Function 100: decrease Provincial Conditional by $150,000 and increase Transfer from Operating Reserve by $150,000 (Carried)
• Recommended applying for a $120,000 Trans Canada Trail grant for the McGee Creek Trestle Replacement Project (Carried)
• Recommended that Emergency Management Cowichan consult member municipalities to develop a regional agreement or bylaw for Major Planned Events (Carried)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from Special Committee of the Whole meeting of November 8, 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from Committee of the Whole meeting of November 8, 2023 (Carried)

Regular Session Board

This agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District Board regular session on November 22, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The provided text is limited to system-generated interface labels and placeholders, with no decisions, discussions, or listed items to report.

The Board adopted the 2023 Building Regulation Bylaw and a Ticket Information Authorization Amendment Bylaw. It approved $17,000 in sport tourism grants and several smaller community grants-in-aid. The Board also authorized budget amendments for equipment and emergency program vehicles.

• Adopted Bylaw No. 4433 - Building Regulation Bylaw, 2023
• Adopted Bylaw No. 4519 - Ticket Information Authorization Amendment Bylaw, 2023
• Approved $17,000 in Sport Tourism Event Grants across 12 organizations
• Approved $5,000 in community Grant-in-Aids for bursaries and food bank services
• Approved $20,195 budget increase for a new large format copier/scanner/printer
• Approved strategic partnerships for Cowichan Watershed Society ($77k/yr) and Partnership for Water Sustainability in BC ($5k/yr)
• Approved $20,000 cash amenity contribution for Shawnigan Lake Community Parks Capital Reserve Fund
• Approved Vendor Sales Agreement with BC Transit for electronic fares

Electoral Area Services Committee

The agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District Electoral Area Services Committee meeting on November 15, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Committee recommended the Board approve various development variances, a floodplain exemption, and $5,500 in community grants. It also recommended expanding the Goldstream Heights Fire Protection Service Area and requested a staff report on implementing Zero Carbon Step Code levels.

• Recommended $2,000 grant for Frances Kelsey Secondary School (Area A)
• Recommended $2,000 total grants for Frances Kelsey and Cowichan Secondary Schools (Area B)
• Recommended $1,000 grant for CMS Food Bank (Area B)
• Recommended $500 grant for Young Seniors Action Group (Area C)
• Recommended frontage exemption and $20,000 amenity contribution for 301 Stebbings Road
• Recommended issuing Development Variance Permit for 11698 Fairtide Road
• Recommended floodplain exemption for 2801 Roberts Road with specific conditions
• Recommended expanding Goldstream Heights Fire Protection Service Area

Regular Session Board

This meeting agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District regular board session on November 8, 2023, consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

The Board elected its Chair and Vice-Chair for the next 12 months and adopted several service and zoning bylaws. The Board also approved various community grants and submitted grant applications for emergency preparedness and fire equipment.

• Elected Director Stone as Chair and Director Segall as Vice-Chair
• Approved $1.5M for curbside collection trucks and $150,000 for Indigenous relations framework
• Approved $210,000 grant application for fire department equipment and training
• Adopted Bylaw No. 4485 Zoning Bylaw for the Electoral Areas
• Adopted Bylaw No. 4526 Solid Waste Fees and Regulation Amendment Bylaw
• Approved $1,000 grants to Cowichan Missing and Murdered Women, Men and Children Society and Sunrise Waldorf Parent Association
• Denied rezoning application RZ23B01 (3068 Renfrew Road)
• Appointed Mark Kueber as Acting Chief Financial Officer

Committee of the Whole

This Committee of the Whole agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District on November 8, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The provided text is limited to system-generated interface labels and placeholders, with no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed.

The Committee of the Whole recommended several funding approvals, including sport tourism grants and watershed partnerships. It also proposed budget amendments for a performing arts centre lift and a new photocopier, and recommended the adoption of a solid waste fees bylaw.

• Recommended grant application up to $150,000 for Emergency Operations Centres equipment and training
• Recommended $17,000 in Sport Tourism Event Grants for 12 organizations
• Recommended $40,000 budget amendment for Cowichan Performing Arts Centre platform lift
• Recommended adoption of CVRD Bylaw No. 4526 (Solid Waste Fees and Regulations Amendment Bylaw, 2023)
• Recommended seeking municipal support to reallocate MRDT revenues to affordable housing
• Recommended $20,195 budget amendment for a new large format copier/scanner/printer
• Recommended strategic partnerships for Cowichan Watershed Society ($77,000/year) and Partnership for Water Sustainability in BC ($5,000/year)
• Recommended termination of Saltair Water System Design-Build contract due to technical feasibility

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

This is a Special Committee of the Whole meeting of the Cowichan Valley Regional District. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Special Committee of the Whole met to receive a verbal report and PowerPoint presentation regarding an overview of Asset Management at the Cowichan Valley Regional District. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made.

• Approved the agenda
• Received verbal report on Asset Management for information

Electoral Area Services Committee

The agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District Electoral Area Services Committee meeting on November 1, 2023, consists solely of procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions listed.

The Committee recommended three Grant-in-Aid payments totaling $6,500 for community and health services. It also advanced three zoning applications for board review and directed staff to research short-term rental regulations.

• Recommended $500 grant to Cowichan Valley Hospice Society
• Recommended $4,000 grant to Cowichan Green Community
• Recommended $2,000 grant to Cowichan Valley Primary Care Society
• Recommended referral of Application RZ23A02 (855 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Road) to external agencies
• Recommended referral and draft bylaw preparation for Application RZ23B02 (2171 Wildflower Road)
• Recommended amending Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4276 for Application 01-C-17RS (Fisher Road)
• Recommended staff consult advisory planning commissions on short-term rental regulations
• Recommended staff report on 'opt-in' provisions of the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act

Electoral Area Services Committee

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Committee recommended several land-use decisions and grant allocations to the Board, including the denial of a rezoning application and the approval of a strata plan. It also recommended funding for fire equipment and waste collection trucks.

• Recommended denial of Application No. RZ23B01 (3068 Renfrew Road)
• Recommended approval of Application No. SC23D01 (5301 Chaster Road) for Phased Strata Plan EPS1665
• Recommended $1,000 grant for Cowichan Missing and Murdered Women, Men and Children Society
• Recommended $1,000 grant for Sunrise Waldorf Parent Association
• Recommended $210,000 grant application for fire department equipment and training
• Recommended allocating $1.5M for curbside collection trucks and $150,000 for Indigenous relations framework
• Recommended adoption of CVRD Building Regulation Bylaw No. 4433, 2023
• Recommended amending Bylaw No. 1657 to extend Lake Cowichan Fire Protection Service Area

Committee of the Whole

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Committee of the Whole recommended that the Board approve three grant applications for emergency preparedness, fire safety, and housing coordination. The committee also received reports on regional park visitation and held a closed session regarding appointments.

• Recommended letter of support for Cowichan Housing Association grant (Carried)
• Recommended $300,000 disaster risk reduction grant application (Carried)
• Recommended $800,000 FireSmart grant application (Carried)
• Approved agenda with addition of October 25 meeting item (Carried)
• Adopted September 27 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Closed meeting to discuss appointments (Carried)

Regular Session Board

This agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District regular board meeting on October 11, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other actionable business are listed.

The Board approved the 2024 Core Budget Values for Function 250, excluding an $80,000 GIS commitment. Several land-use bylaws were adopted, and new members were appointed to four regional recreation commissions. The Board also authorized several grant applications and small community grants.

• Approved 2024 Core Budget Values for Function 250 minus $80,000 for GIS Lidar
• Adopted Bylaws No. 4424, 4484, and 4485
• Approved Grant-in-Aid payments totaling $5,200 for community societies and research
• Authorized grant applications up to $300,000 for disaster risk and $800,000 for FireSmart
• Appointed members to Cowichan South, North, Core, and Lake Recreation Commissions
• Approved 10-year Licence of Use agreement with School District No. 79
• Cancelled October 25, 2023 Regular Board and Committee of the Whole meetings
• Directed staff to provide letters of support for Cowichan Valley Primary Care Society and Cowichan Housing Association

Special Electoral Area Services Committee

This is the agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District Special Electoral Area Services Committee meeting on October 5, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Electoral Area Services Committee recommended the 2024 Core Budget Values for Function 250 to the Board. The recommendation excludes an $80,000 commitment for GIS LIDAR.

• Recommended approval of Function 250 – Electoral Area Services 2024 Core Budget Values, minus $80,000 for GIS LIDAR
• Approved the meeting agenda

Electoral Area Services Committee

This meeting agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District Electoral Area Services Committee on October 4, 2023, consists entirely of procedural boilerplate. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

The Electoral Area Services Committee recommended approval of six community grants and several land use and zoning applications. The committee also approved budget amendments for Function 325 and established new procedures for conducting public hearings.

• Recommended $1,000 grant for Cowichan Missing and Murdered Women, Men and Children Society
• Recommended $500 grant for Cowichan Missing and Murdered Women, Men and Children Society
• Recommended $1,700 grant for Cowichan Estuary Restoration & Conservation Association
• Recommended $1,000 grant for Cowichan Valley Primary Care Society
• Recommended $1,000 grant for Cowichan Estuary Restoration & Conservation Association
• Recommended covenant amendment for Malahat Forest Estates development
• Recommended subdivision frontage exemption for 2530 Mill Bay Road
• Recommended budget amendments for Function 325

Regular Session Board

This meeting agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District Board regular session on September 27, 2023, consists entirely of procedural elements such as an embedded video player and software-generated metadata. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

The Board approved several recreation facility upgrades and the 2023 Regional Active Transportation Plan. It also adopted multiple sewer system cost recovery bylaws and a dog regulation fee amendment.

• Approved $200k for Cowichan Lake Sports Arena condenser replacement
• Approved $650k for Kerry Park Recreation Centre condenser and chiller replacements
• Approved $2.8M for Cowichan Community Centre Phase 2 roof replacement
• Approved 2023 Regional Active Transportation Plan (Opposed: Deck, Nicholson, Wilson)
• Approved $33k disbursement from Housing Trust Fund to Duncan Housing Society
• Adopted Bylaw No. 4517 Dog Regulation and Impounding (Annual Fees) Amendment
• Approved cost recovery amendment bylaws for six sewer systems
• Appointed Ron Wurtz to Electoral Area B Advisory Planning Commission

Committee of the Whole

This meeting agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District Committee of the Whole on September 27, 2023, consists solely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

The Committee of the Whole recommended several budget amendments and project approvals to the Board, including funding for recreation facilities and housing. It also recommended approval of the 2023 Regional Active Transportation Plan and a land use agreement renewal.

• Recommended approval of 2023 CVRD Regional Active Transportation Plan
• Recommended $33,000 from Housing Trust Fund for Duncan Manor Project Phase II
• Recommended $200,000 for Cowichan Lake Sports Arena condenser replacement
• Recommended $650,000 for Kerry Park Recreation Centre condenser and chiller replacements
• Recommended $2.8M for Cowichan Community Centre Phase 2 roof replacement
• Recommended $95,000 budget increase for Cowichan Performing Arts Centre operable wall
• Recommended approval of VICC-CSWCE Terms of Reference and appointment of Director Ian Morrison
• Recommended 10-year Licence of Use renewal with School District No. 79 for Cowichan Valley Trail

Regular Session Board

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Board approved a three-stream curbside collection system for all electoral areas and adopted several zoning and service bylaws. A development variance permit for 4681 Caspian Place was denied after a motion to issue it with conditions was defeated. The Board also approved a three-year transit expansion plan and a five-year concession agreement for the Cowichan Community Centre.

• Approved three-stream curbside collection (food/yard, recycling, garbage/glass) for all electoral areas
• Denied Development Variance Permit DVP23D04 at 4681 Caspian Place
• Approved Three-Year Transit Expansion Plan for 2024/25 to 2026/27
• Adopted CVRD Bylaw No. 4515 (Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy)
• Adopted CVRD Bylaw No. 4509 (Fireworks Regulation Service Establishment)
• Approved 5-year License of Use Agreement with Ixim Food Inc for Cowichan Community Centre
• Amended 2023 Budget for Malahat Volunteer Fire Department (Function 355)
• Adopted multiple zoning and service boundary amendment bylaws for electoral areas

Committee of the Whole

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The Board approved the Cowichan Valley Regional District’s 2024 Financial Statements and received the Audit Findings Report prepared by KPMG LLP. The Board also reviewed 2025 Community Satisfaction Survey results provided by Leger Consulting.

• Approved 2024 Financial Statements (Motion Carried)
• Received 2024 Audit Findings Report by KPMG LLP (Motion Carried)
• Approved amended agenda (Motion Carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District Electoral Area Services Committee meeting on September 6, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The committee recommended a curbside collection system consisting of comingled food and yard waste, recycling, garbage, and glass pick up. Several development variance permits and rezoning applications were processed, and three notices of bylaw contravention were recommended for registration on titles.

• Recommended three-stream curbside collection (food/yard waste, recycling, garbage, and glass)
• Recommended approval of Application No. ALR23C01 for 4214 Trans-Canada Highway
• Recommended issuance of Development Variance Permits DVP23D03 and DVP23D04
• Recommended registration of Bylaw Contravention notices for 1641 West Shawnigan Lake Road, 2674 Forsyth Way, and 4545 Tipperary Road
• Recommended adoption of Bylaw No. 4517 regarding Dog Regulation and Impounding annual fees
• Recommended $17,303.45 budget increase for Malahat Volunteer Fire Department
• Recommended rescinding the 2018 CVRD Landscape Security Policy
• Recommended budget amendments for Function 325 involving a $30,000 consultant decrease

Special Board

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Special Board

This special board meeting agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District consists entirely of procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions listed. No substantive items such as rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are included.

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole recommended the creation of a Cowichan Lake Community Hall Advisory Committee consisting of two appointed residents from Electoral Area F, Electoral Area I, and the Town of Lake Cowichan. The committee also recommended referring specific items to the July 26, 2023 Board Meeting and Closed Session.

• Recommended establishing a Cowichan Lake Community Hall Advisory Committee (Motion Carried)
• Recommended membership for the advisory committee include two residents each from Electoral Area F, Electoral Area I, and the Town of Lake Cowichan (Motion Carried)
• Recommended referring item R7 and Closed Session items CSR1 and CSR2 to the July 26, 2023 Board Meeting (Motion Carried)
• Adopted the agenda (Motion Carried)
• Adopted the July 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Motion Carried)
• Extended delegation time limit by an additional 10 minutes (Motion Carried)

Regular Session Board

This meeting agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District regular board session on July 26, 2023, consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented in the provided text.

The Board adopted establishment bylaws for the Cowichan South, North, Core, and Lake Recreation Commissions. Several grant-in-aid requests were approved, and zoning amendments for multiple properties were processed. The Board also authorized budget increases for the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre and emergency radio vehicle replacement.

• Adopted Bylaws No. 4510, 4511, 4512, and 4513 for Recreation Commission establishments
• Approved $45,000 budget increase for Emergency 9-1-1 radio service vehicle replacement
• Approved $21,981 budget amendment for Cowichan Performing Arts Centre supplies and equipment
• Approved $500 grants to RCMSAR34 Marine Rescue Society (Area A and Area B), Cowichan Valley Primary Care Society (Area A and Area E), and George Bonner Elementary School PAC
• Approved height variance for 9634 Creekside Drive and frontage exemption for Youbou Road subdivision
• Denied Development Variance Permit No. DVP23D01 for 4598 Sparwood Road
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4496 for 11224 Chemainus Road
• Established Cowichan Lake Community Hall Advisory Committee

Electoral Area Services Committee

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Committee recommended several land-use decisions to the Board, including the denial of one development variance permit and the approval of another. It also recommended a $500 grant for marine rescue and endorsed a pathway entrance structure at Lashburn Road.

• Recommended $500 Grant-in-Aid to RCMSAR34 Marine Rescue Society
• Recommended denial of Development Variance Permit No. DVP23D01 (4598 Sparwood Road)
• Recommended staff review of Cowichan Bay Sewer Servicing Policy 2015
• Recommended approval of height variance Application No. DVP22I02 (9634 Creekside Drive)
• Recommended parcel frontage exemption for Subdivision Application No. SA20I04 (Youbou Road)
• Endorsed Brentwood College's Lashburn Road entrance structure and related pathway agreements
• Recommended 2021 Gas Tax – Community Works Fund allocation for 2024 Budget
• Recommended Growing Community Funds be allocated via 2024 budget process

Regular Session Board

This agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District Regular Session Board meeting on 2023-07-12 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The text is limited to system-generated placeholders and interface labels, with no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed.

The Board approved several short-term borrowings for park upgrades, theatre improvements, and waste management vehicles. It also authorized budget amendments for housing and land management systems and issued several development variance permits.

• Approved short-term borrowing up to $1.1M for Cowichan Lake Recreation exterior cladding
• Approved short-term borrowing up to $500,000 for a Curbside Truck
• Approved short-term borrowing up to $400,000 for Trailer Chassis
• Approved short-term borrowing up to $217,000 for a Curbster Collection Truck
• Approved short-term borrowing up to $200,000 for Cowichan Performing Arts Centre upgrades
• Approved $14,500 grant to Cowichan Housing Association for a 2023 Housing Forum
• Approved 20-year lease renewal for Saltair Community Centre at $1.00 per year
• Defeated establishment of Paldi Water, Sewer, Drainage, and Street Lighting service areas

Committee of the Whole

The Cowichan Valley Regional District Committee of the Whole meeting on July 12, 2023, has an agenda that contains only procedural elements and no specific items for discussion or decision.

The Committee recommended that the Board prioritize operating reserves for building inspection, community planning, and bylaw enforcement to implement a Land Management System. They also recommended specific 2023 budget increases for consultants and a 2024 allocation for dog licensing.

• Approved July 12, 2023 agenda
• Adopted June 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recommended referring Cowichan Lake Recreation Community Halls report back to staff for financial data
• Recommended prioritizing operating reserves for Functions 320, 325, and 328 for Land Management System implementation
• Recommended increasing 2023 Budget for Function 320 Consultants by $267,574.51
• Recommended increasing 2023 Budget for Function 325 Consultants by $155,024.51
• Recommended increasing 2023 Budget for Function 328 Consultants by $219,000.51
• Recommended 2024 Budget for Function 310 include $72,000 for dog licensing module

Electoral Area Services Committee

The agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District Electoral Area Services Committee meeting on July 5, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Electoral Area Services Committee recommended several land use and utility approvals to the Board, including the establishment of water, sewer, drainage, and street lighting services for Paldi. The committee also recommended a 20-year lease renewal for the Saltair Community Centre and approved a local area plan engagement strategy.

• Recommended denying Application No. ALR22D02 (2274/2276 Cowichan Bay Road) due to non-compliance
• Recommended issuing Development Variance Permits DVP22B02 and DVP23C02
• Recommended preparing Zoning Amendment Bylaw for Application No. RZ23C01 (1146 Fisher Road)
• Recommended 20-year lease renewal for Saltair Community Centre at $1.00 per year
• Recommended approving street light installation on Cowichan Bay Road (pole 2340162)
• Recommended reallocating Satellite Park Water budget from generator to pump replacement
• Recommended establishing Paldi Water, Sewer, Drainage, and Street Lighting service areas
• Recommended workshop for Community Benefits Policy cost comparison (Land Lift vs. Target Rate)

Committee of the Whole

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

The Committee of the Whole recommended several short-term loans for infrastructure and equipment, including waste trucks and recreation upgrades. It also recommended funding for elder care and housing initiatives and the adoption of terms for an Accessibility Advisory Committee.

• Recommended short-term borrowing up to $1.1M for Cowichan Lake Recreation exterior cladding
• Recommended short-term borrowing up to $500,000 for a Curbside Truck
• Recommended short-term borrowing up to $400,000 for Trailer Chassis
• Recommended $75,000 for Cowichan Lake Elder Care Society preconstruction costs
• Recommended $14,500 for Cowichan Housing Association to host a fall 2023 Housing Forum
• Recommended adoption of Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
• Recommended receiving the Cannabis in the Cowichan Valley Report and sharing it with municipalities
• Recommended the Board Chair state that CVRD will continue discussions with Pan Disposal

Regular Session Board

This agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District regular board meeting on June 28, 2023, consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

The Board decided that the three-stream curbside collection service for electoral areas will be operated and delivered by the CVRD. Other key actions included approving grants for local societies and renewing several land occupation agreements with the Province of BC.

• Approved CVRD-operated three-stream curbside collection service
• Approved $75,000 for Cowichan Lake Elder Care Society preconstruction costs
• Approved $14,500 for Cowichan Housing Association to host a Housing Forum
• Approved $6,560,221 increase in short-term borrowing for curbside garbage and recycling
• Approved 5-year Licence of Occupation renewals for Gibsons/Cairn Park, Skinner Road Beach Access, Boulder Point Beach Access, and Blue Heron Park
• Approved 30-year lease term for Yellow Point Park
• Approved $1,000, $750, and $300 grants to Cobble Hill Events Society for Music in the Park 2023
• Approved $3,750 grant to Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Commerce for Mobile Business/Tourism Unit

Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Committee recommended that the CVRD directly operate the three-stream curbside collection service. They also recommended several grant-in-aid payments for local events and the renewal of multiple park occupation agreements and leases. A request for $60,000 for a community issues assessment in South Cowichan was also recommended to the Board.

• Recommended CVRD-operated three-stream curbside collection service
• Recommended $1,000 grant to Cobble Hill Events Society (Area B)
• Recommended $750 grant to Cobble Hill Events Society (Area D)
• Recommended $500 grant to Cowichan Bay Improvement Association
• Recommended $300 grant to Cobble Hill Events Society (Area E)
• Recommended $3,750 grant to Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Commerce
• Recommended 5-year Licence of Occupation renewals for four parks
• Recommended 30-year lease renewal for Yellow Point Park

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole recommended several actions to the Board, including a watershed-based flood management plan for the Chemainus River and new governance procedures for sub-regional recreation commissions. It also recommended funding for agricultural programs and the approval of the 2023/24 BC Transit operating agreement.

• Recommended public information sessions and a watershed-based flood management plan for Chemainus River
• Recommended allocating $30,000 (2024-2026) for Young Agrarians BC Land Matching Program
• Recommended releasing $10,000 (2023) contribution to Young Agrarians BC Land Matching Program
• Recommended $10,000 payment to Islands Agriculture for Winter Vegetable Variety Trials report
• Recommended approval of 2023/24 BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement
• Recommended including ten governance principles in new sub-regional recreation commission bylaws
• Recommended delegated authority and advisory responsibilities for sub-regional recreation commissions
• Recommended referring Cowichan Public Art Gallery presentation to Community Services Department

Regular Session Board

The agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District regular board meeting on June 14, 2023, consists entirely of procedural elements such as embedded content areas and software notices. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

The Board established a 3.5% increase for the 2024 core budget mandate, excluding transit, library, and regional recreation services. Other key actions included updating the Code of Conduct and approving various community grants and land-use amendments.

• Set 2024 core budget mandate at 3.5% increase (Opposed: Acton, Manhas, Wilson)
• Adopted revised Code of Conduct for Board, Committee and Commission Members (Opposed: Morrison)
• Approved $50,000 for Cowichan Watershed Society strategic partnership
• Approved $9,000 grant to Caycuse Volunteer Fire Department for First Responder training
• Approved Licence of Use Agreement with Lake Cowichan Adventure Company Ltd. for Little Beach Park
• Directed public engagement on the future of the World’s Largest Hockey Stick
• Amended Bylaw 2140 to increase maximum annual requisition limit for Cowichan Bay streetlighting
• Approved rainbow crosswalk installation at Kerry Park Recreation Centre entrance

Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Electoral Area Services Committee recommended several grant-in-aid awards for community organizations and fire services. The committee also processed various development variance permits and zoning amendments for recommendation to the Board.

• Recommended $9,000 grant to Caycuse Volunteer Fire Department for First Responder training
• Recommended $5,000 grant to Honeymoon Bay Community Society for sign rehabilitation
• Recommended $3,500 grant to Cowichan Lake & District Chamber of Commerce for tourism services
• Recommended $2,500 grant to Cowichan Lake & River Stewardship Society
• Recommended issuance of Development Variance Permit No. DVP22C01 (3668 Telegraph Road)
• Recommended adoption of Shawnigan Lake Waterfront Parks Schematic Design Brief
• Recommended Zoning Amendment Bylaw for Application No. RZ22F02 (7531 Cowichan Lake Road)
• Recommended $1,250 grant to Shawnigan Cobble Hill Farmers Institute & Agriculture Society

Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Electoral Area Services Committee approved recommendations for zoning amendments, water and sewer system updates, and park management. Key actions include budget increases for Honeymoon Bay Water and a new use agreement for Little Beach Park.

• Recommended referral of Application No. ALR23B01 (4045 Hillbank Road) to external agencies and requested soil assessment
• Recommended referral of Development Variance Permit No. DVP23D01 (4598 Sparwood Road) to Area D Advisory Planning Commission
• Recommended draft Zoning Amendment Bylaw for Application No. RZ23G01 (11224 Chemainus Road) without a public hearing
• Recommended amendments to Bylaw No. 4331 and Zoning Bylaw No. 1020 regarding community water system definitions
• Recommended $220,000 budget increase for Function 660 – Honeymoon Bay Water
• Recommended Licence of Use Agreement with Lake Cowichan Adventure Company Ltd. for Little Beach Park
• Recommended increasing the annual requisition limit for Electoral Area D streetlighting from $3,000 to $6,000 or a specific tax rate
• Recommended approval of the Bright Angel Park Visitation Review and Capacity Assessment implementation

Regular Session Board

This meeting agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District regular session on May 10, 2023, consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

The Board adopted several bylaws regarding Laketown Ranch and garbage collection, and approved funding for dressing room renovations at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. It also authorized a public information meeting for Application No. 03-H-16RS and allocated funds for a part-time Agricultural Coordinator at VIU.

• Approved public information meeting for Application No. 03-H-16RS
• Approved $1,000 grant to Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce
• Approved Cowichan Lake Sports Arena dressing room renovation funding (Option #1)
• Increased Cowichan Lake Recreation budget by $100,000 for donations and capital improvements
• Allocated $8,500 for a part-time Agricultural Coordinator at Vancouver Island University
• Approved 2022 Financial Statements and KPMG Audit Findings Report
• Adopted Bylaws No. 4429, 4430, 4446, and 4454
• Granted 1st and 2nd readings for Bylaws No. 4479, 4481, and 4486

Hospital Board

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The Board approved the Cowichan Valley Regional Hospital District’s 2022 Financial Statements. The Board also received an Audit Findings report prepared by KPMG.

• Approved 2022 Financial Statements
• Received KPMG Audit Findings report
• Approved agenda
• Entered closed session for land acquisition/disposition and confidential provincial information

Special Board

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The Board approved holding a Public Information Meeting in June 2023 regarding Application No. 03-H-16RS. Residents of Electoral Area H will be notified via mail and local newspapers. Staff will provide a summary report of the meeting's questions and comments to the Electoral Area Services Committee.

• Approved Public Information Meeting for Application No. 03-H-16RS in June 2023
• Approved notification of Electoral Area H residents via Canada Post, Ladysmith Chronicle, Take 5, and Nanaimo News Bulletin
• Required staff to provide a summary report of meeting comments to the Electoral Area Services Committee

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole made several recommendations to the Board regarding budget mandates, environmental funding, and agricultural support. These include a proposed 3.5% increase for the 2024 Core Budget and funding for the Cowichan Watershed Society.

• Recommended 3.5% increase to 2024 Core Budget mandate (excluding Transit, Library, and Regional Recreation services)
• Recommended $50,000 for Cowichan Watershed Society 2023 proposal
• Recommended $8,500 for Vancouver Island University Cowichan Campus part-time Agricultural Coordinator
• Recommended support for Cowichan Watershed Board 2023-2025 Business plan and long-term agreement
• Recommended upholding April 26, 2023 motion on Regional Recreation Commission Governance (Opposed: Deck, Nicholson, Justice, Wilson)
• Recommended adoption of April 26, 2023 meeting minutes

Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Electoral Area Services Committee recommended denying Application No. 03-H-16RS (Schnitzer Steel) and also directed staff to consult legal counsel on potential technical issues before the May 10 Board meeting. The committee also recommended a $1,000 grant to the Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce, approved a development variance permit for 11903 Allison Way, and set conditions for special focus group meetings on the Official Community Plan.

• Recommended denial of Application No. 03-H-16RS (Schnitzer Steel) (motion carried)
• Directed staff to consult legal counsel on technical issues regarding the denial and report back before May 10 Board meeting (motion carried)
• Recommended $1,000 Grant-in-Aid to Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce for visitor centre operations (motion carried)
• Referred Development Variance Permit DVP23B02 for additional analysis on visual, environmental, and servicing impacts (motion carried)
• Recommended issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP22H03 at 11903 Allison Way (motion carried)
• Recommended three readings and adoption of Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 4454 (Laketown Ranch) pending adoption of Bylaws 4429 and 4430 (motion carried)
• Recommended three readings and adoption of Garbage Collection Amendment Bylaw No. 4446 (motion carried)
• Recommended postponing sewer system investigation for Shawnigan Estates until Board considers development application (motion carried)

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee recommended the approval of 13 sport tourism event grants totaling $16,450 and one conditional grant of $1,000. It also recommended the adoption of the 2023-2025 Ice Arena Fee Schedule and a policy update to include a seniors admissions rate.

• Recommended approval of 13 Sport Tourism Event Grants totaling $16,450
• Recommended $1,000 conditional grant to H. G. Excavating for Quw’utsun Canoe Race
• Recommended addition of a Seniors Admissions Rate to Ice Arenas Policy Framework
• Recommended approval of the Recreation Fees and Charges – Ice Arenas Policy
• Recommended approval of the 2023 – 2025 Ice Arena Fee Schedule
• Recommended adoption of April 12, 2023 meeting minutes

Regular Session Board

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The Board approved the construction of the Wessex Ravine Park Stairway and Trail Connection and allocated $300,000 from the Housing Trust Fund for the Duncan Manor project. Other actions included approving sport tourism grants and updating regional recreation governance and ice arena fees.

• Approved $300,000 from Housing Trust Fund for Duncan Manor pre-construction costs
• Approved construction of Wessex Ravine Park Stairway and Trail Connection project
• Approved $16,450 in Sport Tourism Event Grants for 13 organizations
• Approved $1,000 conditional grant to H. G. Excavating for Quw’utsun Canoe Race
• Approved Option D for Regional Recreation Governance
• Approved Recreation Fees and Charges – Ice Arenas Policy and 2023–2025 Fee Schedule
• Approved grants totaling $4,000 for Mill Bay & District Conservation Society and Cobble Hill Events Society
• Approved letter of support to Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship for Cowichan Estuary efforts

Special Board

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The Board received a presentation from the Cowichan Watershed Board. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adopted the agenda
• Extended delegation time limit by 10 minutes
• Adjourned the meeting

Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Electoral Area Services Committee recommended several grant-in-aid allocations and a construction project for Wessex Ravine Park. The committee also proposed new restrictions on fireworks discharge permits and the adoption of agricultural policy best practices.

• Recommended denial of rezoning Application No. RZ22B01 (3949 Hillbank Road)
• Recommended $1,000 grant to Mill Bay & District Conservation Society (Area A)
• Recommended $1,000 grant to Mill Bay & District Conservation Society (Area C)
• Recommended $500 grant to Cobble Hill Events Society (Area A)
• Recommended $2,000 grant to Cobble Hill Events Society (Area C)
• Recommended $500 grant to Frances Kelsey Secondary School Dry Grad (Area B)
• Recommended Wessex Ravine Park Stairway and Trail Connection proceed to construction
• Recommended limiting fireworks discharge permits to Special Events only

Special Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Electoral Area Services Committee met in a special session and held a closed portion of the meeting regarding law enforcement and litigation. The committee recommended that the Board direct staff to review the Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Policy.

• Recommended to the Board that staff review the Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Policy (Motion Carried)

Special Board

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The Board adopted the agenda and entered a closed session to discuss solicitor-client privilege and negotiations. The meeting rose from the closed session without a report and adjourned.

• Adopted the agenda
• Approved closing the meeting to the public for solicitor-client privilege and negotiations
• Approved rising from closed session without report

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole recommended the adoption of Option D for regional recreation governance, specifying the composition of jurisdiction representatives. Other items regarding fireworks permits and agriculture funding were referred to staff or other meetings for further review.

• Recommended approval of Option D for Regional Recreation Governance
• Recommended that first jurisdiction representatives be elected officials and second representatives be elected officials or appointed community members
• Requested staff report on feasibility of Cowichan Tribes membership on the Cowichan Core Recreation Commission
• Referred Vancouver Island University Agriculture Coordinator funding request to staff for a report on April 26, 2023
• Referred Fireworks Discharge Permits report to the Electoral Area Services Meeting
• Recommended adoption of March 22, 2023 meeting minutes

Regular Session Board

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The Board endorsed the Cowichan Regional Internet & Cellular Connectivity Strategy and approved several grant-in-aid payments for students and local organizations. Additionally, the Board adopted a cannabis uses bylaw and approved a parking license agreement for the Cowichan Community Centre.

• Endorsed Cowichan Regional Internet & Cellular Connectivity Strategy
• Approved 5-year parking license agreement for Cowichan Community Centre
• Approved $1,000 grant for Frances Kelsey Secondary School bursaries (Area C)
• Approved $1,000 grant for Cowichan Secondary School bursaries (Area D)
• Approved $1,000 grant for Frances Kelsey Secondary School bursaries (Area D)
• Approved $500 grant for Frances Kelsey Graduation Committee (Area D)
• Approved $1,000 grant for Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre (Area D)
• Approved $1,000 grant for Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society (Area D)

Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Committee recommended the approval of multiple development variance permits and zoning amendments, including a proposal to reduce restrictions on suites in Electoral Areas A and C. It also recommended several sewer and water management bylaw updates and approved multiple grant-in-aid requests for local schools and community organizations.

• Recommended $1,000 grants for Frances Kelsey Secondary School, Cowichan Secondary School, and Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre
• Recommended $1,000 grant for Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society
• Recommended $500 grant for Frances Kelsey Graduation Committee
• Recommended issuance of Development Variance Permits DVP23I01 and DVP23I02
• Recommended approval of ALR22A01 for 3280 Trans Canada Highway to the Agricultural Land Commission
• Recommended Zoning Amendment Bylaws 4480 and 4479 for Board consideration
• Recommended adoption of Water Management Amendment Bylaw 4474 and Sewer Systems Management Amendment Bylaw 4475
• Recommended reducing restrictions on suites and accessory dwellings in Electoral Areas A and C

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole recommended that the Board endorse the Cowichan Regional Internet & Cellular Connectivity Strategy recommendations. It also recommended sending the strategy report to regional Members of Parliament. A presentation on the Cowichan Housing Association was received for information.

• Recommended endorsement of Cowichan Regional Internet & Cellular Connectivity Strategy recommendations (Motion Carried)
• Recommended CVRD send the Connectivity Strategy Report to regional Members of Parliament (Motion Carried)
• Recommended adoption of February 22, 2023 meeting minutes (Motion Carried)
• Recommended adoption of March 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Motion Carried)

Hospital Board

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The Board approved and adopted CVRHD Bylaw No. 149, establishing the 2023-2028 Financial Plan. The meeting also included a closed session for negotiations.

• Approved agenda (Motion 23-H01)
• Adopted minutes from December 14, 2022 (Motion 23-H02)
• Granted 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings of CVRHD Bylaw No. 149 (Motion 23-H03)
• Adopted CVRHD Bylaw No. 149 - Cowichan Valley Regional Hospital District 2023-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw, 2023 (Motion 23-H04)
• Moved to closed session for negotiations (Motion 23-H05)

Regular Session Board

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The Board adopted several sewer system service bylaws and approved various grant-in-aid payments for schools and community organizations. It also updated transit pass structures and approved a cost-sharing agreement with the Province of BC for organics infrastructure.

• Approved replacing monthly transit passes with 30-day passes
• Approved $2,000 grant to Frances Kelsey Secondary School, $500 to Cowichan Women’s Health Collective, and $500 to Frances Kelsey Dry Grad
• Approved $3,000 grant to Cowichan Historical Society and $2,000 to Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce
• Approved transfer of Cowichan Valley Capitals ice and facility use agreement to Island Capitals Sports & Entertainment Group
• Adopted 8 sewer system service amendment bylaws (Bylaws 4410, 4459, 4460, 4461, 4462, 4463, 4464, 4465)
• Recommended approval of Cannabis Retail License Application No. CRL22A01 for 2734 Barry Road
• Issued Development Variance Permit No. DVP23C01 and denied No. DVP22D02
• Approved cost-sharing agreement with Province of BC for CleanBC Organics Infrastructure and Collection Program

Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Committee recommended the Board approve the establishment of the Shell Beach Water System Service Area and the expansion of the Mill Springs Sewer System. It also recommended several grant-in-aid payments and budget amendments for fire protection and water services.

• Recommended $2,000 grant for Frances Kelsey Secondary School bursaries
• Recommended $500 grant for Cowichan Women’s Health Collective
• Recommended $500 grant for Frances Kelsey Dry Grad
• Recommended $3,000 grant for Cowichan Historical Society
• Recommended $2,000 grant for Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce
• Recommended approval of Cannabis Retail License Application No. CRL22A01
• Recommended approval of Development Variance Permit No. DVP23C01
• Recommended denial of Development Variance Permit No. DVP22D02

Regular Session Board

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The Board approved several Grant-in-Aid payments for student bursaries and community projects in Electoral Areas B, C, and I. Several development variance permits and a zoning project charter were endorsed. The Board also advanced two bylaws regarding cannabis uses and zoning in Electoral Area G.

• Approved $1,500 for Cowichan Secondary School bursaries (Area B)
• Approved $2,000 for Frances Kelsey Secondary School bursaries (Area B)
• Approved $500 for Cowichan Secondary School bursaries (Area C)
• Approved $1,000 for Lake Cowichan School bursaries (Area I)
• Approved $500 grants each to 1st Lake Cowichan Scouts, CLRSS, and Cowichan Lake Arts and Culture Society (Area I)
• Issued Development Variance Permits DVP22B06 and DVP22F02
• Endorsed the Zoning Bylaw Review Project Charter
• Granted 3rd reading to Bylaw No. 4349 (Cannabis Uses, 2021)

Special Board

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The Board granted three readings to and adopted CVRD Bylaw No. 4478, the Five Year Financial Plan (2023–2027). The adoption passed despite opposition from two directors.

• Approved agenda (Motion 23-100)
• Granted 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings to Bylaw No. 4478 - Five Year Financial Plan (2023–2027) (Opposed: Director B. Maartman)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 4478 - Five Year Financial Plan (2023–2027) (Opposed: Director B. Maartman and Director M. Wilson)

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole made several recommendations to the Board regarding transit payment systems, grant funding, and recreation governance. These items were moved and seconded and carried by the committee.

• Recommended replacing monthly transit passes with 30-day passes
• Recommended submitting a grant application up to $70,000 to the Island Coastal Economic Trust’s Rural Advisory Program
• Recommended approval of Option 3 of the Regional Recreation – Governance Options Report

Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Committee recommended several development permits and a zoning bylaw review charter to the Board. It also recommended a series of small grant-in-aid payments for local schools and community organizations. A temporary use permit for the Cowichan Valley Trap and Skeet Club was recommended for issuance after several conditional motions were defeated.

• Recommended issuance of Temporary Use Permit TUP22E01 for Cowichan Valley Trap and Skeet Club
• Recommended $1,500 grant-in-aid for Cowichan Secondary School (Area B)
• Recommended $2,000 grant-in-aid for Frances Kelsey Secondary School (Area B)
• Recommended $500 grant-in-aid for Cowichan Secondary School (Area C)
• Recommended $1,000 grant-in-aid for Lake Cowichan School (Area I)
• Recommended $500 grant-in-aid each for 1st Lake Cowichan Scouts, CLRSS, and Cowichan Lake Arts and Culture Society (Area I)
• Recommended issuance of Development Variance Permits DVP22B06 and DVP22F02
• Endorsed the Zoning Bylaw Review Project Charter

Special Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Electoral Area Services Committee met on-site at 8811 Youbou Road for an informational tour. The visit focused on Application No. RZ19I01 regarding proposed residential, resort, and industrial zoning. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Conducted on-site tour of Laketown Ranch property for information

Special Board

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The Board approved the discontinuation of the Kerry Park boiler upgrade and modified budgets for the Elsie Miles Roof Replacement and Arts and Culture Strategy. Several requisition adjustments were made for specific functions and the Shawinigan Lake Historical Society. A proposal to reduce Park Land Acquisition funding was defeated.

• Discontinued Kerry Park boiler upgrade and reduced budget by $83,500 (Motion 23-89)
• Reduced Elsie Miles Roof Replacement project budget by $218,493 and other accounts (Motion 23-90)
• Approved $78,388 from operating reserves for Arts and Culture Strategy (Motion 23-91)
• Increased Shawinigan Lake Historical Society funding from $26,500 to $30,000 (Motion 23-92)
• Increased Requisition for Function 236 by $5,000 (Motion 23-93)
• Increased Requisition for Function 116 from $5,000 to $25,000 (Motion 23-94)
• Reduced Requisition for Function 112 from $10,000 to zero (Motion 23-95)
• Defeated reduction of Park Land Acquisition from $750,000 to $350,000 (Motion 23-98)

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee recommended that two reports regarding park reservations, volunteer highlights, and visitation summaries be referred to the Electoral Area Services Committee. Two separate motions to request funding and approve a supplemental budget for a South Cowichan governance and services study were defeated.

• Approved agenda as amended (removal of item R6.33)
• Adopted minutes of February 8, 2023
• Recommended referring Parks & Trails reports R1 and R2 to the Electoral Area Services Committee
• Defeated motion to request $60,000 grant and approve $190,000 supplemental request for South Cowichan study (Function 130)
• Defeated motion to request $60,000 grant and approve $190,000 supplemental request for South Cowichan study (Function 250)

Regular Session Board

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The Board adopted a zoning amendment for Barry Road and granted readings for bylaws regarding the Wilmot Road Drainage Service and the Electoral Areas Official Community Plan. It also appointed members to the Board of Variance and the Electoral Area F Advisory Planning Commission.

• Adopted CVRD Bylaw No. 4447 – South Cowichan Zoning Amendment Bylaw (2734 Barry Road), 2022
• Granted 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings for CVRD Bylaw No. 4476 – Wilmot Road Drainage Service Amendment
• Granted 1st and 2nd readings for CVRD Bylaw No. 4472 – Electoral Areas Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw, 2023
• Granted 1st and 2nd readings for CVRD Bylaw No. 4473 – Electoral Area F Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Mesachie Fire Hall), 2023
• Approved rental agreement between Cowichan Lake Recreation and Lake Cowichan Kraken Jr B Hockey Team
• Appointed Patrick Phelan as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer
• Appointed seven members to the Electoral Area F-Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls Advisory Planning Commission
• Appointed Brian Duncan, Frank McCorkell, and Edward Cepka to the Board of Variance

Committee of the Whole

The City Council will consider a $1.2 million contract with Axon Enterprise for body-worn cameras and related equipment for the police department. The item is on the consent agenda, meaning it is expected to be approved in a single vote unless pulled for discussion. A separate resolution would accept a $250,000 state grant for traffic safety improvements on Main Street.

• $1.2M contract with Axon Enterprise for police body cameras and equipment
• $250,000 state grant for traffic safety improvements on Main Street
• Ordinance amending short-term rental regulations to require owner occupancy
• Public hearing on proposed 5% water rate increase effective July 1
• Resolution authorizing sale of 2.3 acres at 1500 Industrial Blvd for $450,000

The Committee of the Whole recommended several grant applications to the Board, including funding for the Cowichan Community Centre and Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. Other recommendations included emergency preparedness grants and funding for workforce housing consultation.

• Recommended applying for up to $9,975,000 for Cowichan Community Centre upgrades
• Recommended applying for up to $2,750,000 for Cowichan Lake Sports Arena upgrades
• Recommended $10,000 allocation for Cowichan Workforce Housing Strategy consultation
• Recommended $150,000 grant application for Emergency Support Services equipment
• Recommended $250,000 grant application for disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation
• Recommended $150,000 grant application for Emergency Operations Centre upgrades
• Recommended $150,000 grant application for evacuation route plans
• Recommended inviting municipal councils to provide input on a regional planning service

Regular Session Board

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The Board endorsed the 2023 Transit Future Action Plan and approved several grant applications for emergency preparedness and community facility upgrades. It also reallocated water system funding to a SCADA System Upgrade Project and appointed numerous members to regional advisory commissions.

• Endorsed the Cowichan Valley Transit Future Action Plan (2023)
• Reallocated $168,283 from Douglas Hill, Carlton, and Fern Ridge water systems to a SCADA System Upgrade Project
• Approved $10,000 for Cowichan Workforce Housing Strategy consultation
• Approved grant applications for emergency equipment, disaster risk reduction, and evacuation plans totaling $600,000
• Approved grant applications for Cowichan Community Centre ($9,975,000) and Cowichan Lake Sports Arena ($2,750,000) retrofits
• Issued Development Variance Permits for 2645 Timber Ridge Road and 2700 Worthington Road
• Granted 1st and 2nd readings to Bylaw No. 4449 and amended Bylaw No. 4333
• Appointed members to Community Parks and Advisory Planning Commissions across multiple Electoral Areas

Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Committee recommended several land-use variance and rezoning actions to the Board, including the rescinding of a third reading for the Laketown Ranch bylaws. It also recommended reallocating Gas Tax funding from three water systems to a SCADA System Upgrade Project.

• Recommended $168,283 reallocation from Douglas Hill, Carlton, and Fern Ridge water systems to SCADA System Upgrade Project
• Recommended issuing Development Variance Permit No. DVP22B05 (2645 Timber Ridge Road)
• Recommended referring Development Variance Permit No. DVP22B04 (2700 Worthington Road) back to staff
• Recommended rescinding 3rd reading of Bylaw Nos. 4429 and 4430 (Laketown Ranch/Teleglobe)
• Recommended forwarding rezoning applications RZ22A02 and RZ22A03 to referral agencies
• Recommended referring rezoning applications RZ22F01 and RZ22F02 to advisory commissions and external agencies
• Recommended forwarding Application No. RZ22G01 (10983 Chemainus Road) to the Board for 1st and 2nd reading
• Recommended referring Director Acton's report on Zoning Bylaw No. 985 back to staff for an implications report

Special Committee of the Whole

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The Special Committee of the Whole reviewed and recommended the approval of numerous 2023 draft budgets for grant, non-requisition, transit, and regional functions. The committee also approved several supplemental funding requests for infrastructure and staffing, while defeating others. Three environmental service budgets were referred back to staff for more context.

• Recommended approval of 2023 draft budgets for various theatre, victim services, and community grants
• Recommended approval of 2023 draft budgets for Community Health Network, Curbside Garbage/Recycling, and Engineering Services Administration
• Recommended approval of 2023 draft budgets for Commuter Transit and Transit
• Referred draft budgets for Environmental Initiatives, Cowichan Flood Management, and Drinking Water and Watershed Protection back to staff
• Recommended reducing the 2023 draft budget requisition for Liquid Waste Management Plan South Sector by $100,000
• Recommended approval of supplemental requests for curbside truck replacements, budget software, and IT project manager
• Defeated supplemental requests for a Senior Systems Technician and an Economic Development Analyst
• Recommended approval of supplemental requests for Dike Maintenance and Inspection using operating reserves

Regular Session Board

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The Board approved several budget increases for recreation center roof and system upgrades. It also adopted a new telecommunications antenna policy and authorized a regional emergency management agreement. Multiple zoning and official community plan amendments were advanced through various reading stages.

• Approved $2.56M in budget supplementals for Cowichan Community Centre, Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, and Kerry Park Recreation
• Approved CVRD Telecommunications Antenna Structure Policy
• Approved 2022-2024 Regional Emergency Management Local Authority Agreement
• Approved revised Operating Reserve Fund Policy
• Adopted Bylaw No. 4444 – Sentinel Ridge Sewer System Service Amendment (Boundary Extension) Bylaw, 2022
• Approved $1,000 grant to RCMSAR34 Marine Rescue Society and $1,500 to Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society
• Appointed Director Nicholson as representative and Director Deck as alternate for VICC-CLP Steering Committee
• Forwarded resolutions to AVICC requesting provincial investment in rural road safety and infrastructure

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole recommended the endorsement of the 2023 Transit Future Action Plan. It also recommended the Board approve several budget supplementals for recreation and community center projects totaling $2,640,000. Two items were referred to the Board meeting and one was deferred to a future committee meeting.

• Recommended endorsement of the Cowichan Valley Transit Future Action Plan (2023)
• Recommended $200,000 for Cowichan Lake Sports Arena exterior cladding replacement
• Recommended $325,000 for Shawnigan Lake Community Centre Elsie Miles roof replacement
• Recommended $1,750,000 for Cowichan Community Centre Phase 1 roof replacement
• Recommended $200,000 for Cowichan Performing Arts Centre washroom/lounge renovation
• Recommended $85,000 for Kerry Park Recreation boiler system upgrade
• Referred Regional Planning Service report to February 8, 2023 meeting
• Moved Chemainus River Floodplain Mapping and AVICC Resolutions to January 25 Board meeting

Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Electoral Area Services Committee approved recommendations for multiple development permits and zoning amendments to be forwarded to the Board. The committee also recommended two Grant-in-Aid payments and proposed specific health survey questions. Several items were referred for further study or public hearings.

• Recommended $1,000 Grant-in-Aid for RCMSAR34 Marine Rescue Society
• Recommended $1,500 Grant-in-Aid for Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society
• Recommended issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP22B01 (2160 Angus Road)
• Recommended issuance of Development Permit DP20E11 (5290 Polkey Road) with $19,415 landscape security
• Recommended issuance of Development Permit DP20E12 (2914 Allenby Road) with $19,847.50 landscape security
• Recommended forwarding OCP Amendment Bylaw 4449 to the Board for 1st and 2nd reading
• Recommended rescinding readings for Bylaws 4333 and 4334 (Villa Eyrie) and scheduling a public hearing
• Recommended referring Application RZ22C01 (3450 Trans-Canada Highway) to Area C Advisory Planning Commission

Special Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Committee recommended the approval of multiple supplemental budget requests for infrastructure, staffing, and equipment. Key recommendations include funding for water and sewer projects, park upgrades, and firefighting equipment. These items now move to the Board for final decision.

• Recommended using $50,000 from Operational Reserves for Function 250 (Carried)
• Recommended amended Centennial Park upgrades including pickleball courts and $230,000 in capital increases (Carried)
• Recommended approval of supplemental requests for Saltair Treatment Plant and Water Distribution Pipe Replacement (Carried)
• Recommended approval of supplemental requests for Cobble Hill Village and Mill Bay/Mill Springs sewer systems (Carried)
• Recommended approval of supplemental requests for firefighting equipment (Functions 350, 355, 358) (Carried)
• Recommended approval of supplemental requests for Dogwood Ridge Water connection and Stocking Lake Dam replacement (Carried)
• Recommended amending Eagle Heights Sewer budget by increasing User Fees and Minor Capital by $18,000 (Carried)
• Recommended approval of supplemental requests for a Building Inspection vehicle and Planning Coordinator (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee recommended that the Board approve the CVRD Telecommunications Antenna Structure Policy with specific siting preference amendments. Other actions included referring a community health survey to a different committee and receiving reports on energy planning and communications.

• Recommended approval of CVRD Telecommunications Antenna Structure Policy with amendments (Motion Carried)
• Recommended referring Our Health, Our Community Survey to the January 18 Electoral Area Services Committee Meeting (Motion Carried)
• Adopted minutes from December 14, 2022 (Motion Carried)
• Adopted minutes from January 5, 2023 (Motion Carried)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Motion Carried)

Special Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Electoral Area Services Committee reviewed and recommended the approval of multiple 2023 draft budgets covering grants, parks, fire protection, and utilities. Several budgets were amended before recommendation, while a few specific funding requests were defeated. One sewer system budget was deferred to a later meeting.

• Recommended approval of 2023 Draft Budgets for Grant in Aid Areas A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and I
• Recommended 2023 Draft Budget for Function 250 (Electoral Area Services) with a $100,000 increase to Director's Renumeration
• Recommended approval of 2023 Draft Budgets for Animal Control, Building Inspection, Community Planning, and Bylaw Enforcement
• Recommended approval of 2023 Draft Budgets for various Community Parks, Fire Protection, and Street Lighting functions
• Recommended approval of 2023 Draft Budgets for Water, Drainage, and Sewer services, except Function 820 (Eagle Heights Sewer System) which was deferred
• Recommended approval of 2023 Draft Budgets for various Non-Profit Organization grants
• Recommended reallocation of $15,000 in Gas Tax Funding from Area E Parks and Trails to Dogwood Ridge Water System
• Defeated transfer of $20,000 from Operating Reserves to Computer Purchase for Function 250

Special Committee of the Whole

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The Special Committee of the Whole met to receive two reports for information. No substantive policy decisions or funding approvals were made during the session.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Received Draft 2023 Budget Overview report for information
• Received 2023 Supplemental Budget Requests report for information

Special Electoral Area Services Committee

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The committee received a report from the Finance Division regarding the Function 250 – Electoral Area Services 2023 Budget. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded regarding the budget content.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Adjourned the meeting