Cowichan Valley Regional District public meetings in 2024

Special Committee of the Whole

The Cowichan Valley Regional District held a Special Committee of the Whole meeting on December 12, 2024. The agenda provided procedural details and a video link for the session. No specific decisions or items were detailed in the provided text.

• Meeting held on December 12, 2024
• Special Committee of the Whole session
• Procedural agenda details provided
• Video link available for the session

The Cowichan Valley Regional District Committee of the Whole reviewed and recommended approval of numerous 2025 draft budgets, including transit, recreation, and regional functions. Several capital and service enhancement requests were approved, while some were defeated or tabled. The committee also recommended a regional needs assessment for recreation facilities and gave staff discretion on funding methods for certain capital projects.

• Recommended 2025 budgets for Commuter Transit and Transit (carried)
• Recommended 2025 budgets for non-requisition functions including Community Health Network and GM operations (carried)
• Recommended 2025 budgets for grant functions including Victim Services and Cowichan Housing Association (carried)
• Recommended 2025 budget for Social Planning (carried)
• Recommended 2025 budgets for regional functions including Emergency 911, Economic Development, and Solid Waste (carried)
• Defeated amendment to reduce Drinking Water and Watershed Protection requisition by $50,000
• Approved capital assets including Ingram St renovations and Solid Waste upgrades (carried)
• Defeated Human Resources Consultant service enhancement (carried)

Committee of the Whole

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

The Committee of the Whole recommended the Board approve several items, including extending the Shawnigan Basin Society as a strategic partner with $15,000 for 2025 and establishing the Municipality of North Cowichan as a strategic partner with $50,000 for the Drinking Water and Watershed Protection Program. It also recommended adding $8,000 in remaining 2024 partnership funding to the North Cowichan contribution, and directing staff to prepare AVICC resolutions on three topics. The committee also recommended submitting grant applications for Bings Creek Recycling Centre projects. The meeting closed to the public for personnel and labour relations matters, rising without report.

• Recommended staff prepare AVICC resolutions on First Nations participation, active transportation, and private managed forest lands
• Recommended submitting $10,000 grant application for wash water reuse planning at Bings Creek
• Recommended submitting $30,000 grant application for tree planting at Bings Creek
• Recommended submitting $15,000 grant application for First Nation history work at Bings Creek
• Recommended extending Shawnigan Basin Society as strategic partner with $15,000 for 2025
• Recommended establishing Municipality of North Cowichan as strategic partner with $50,000 for 2025
• Recommended reviewing DWWP Partnership Policy in 2025
• Recommended adding $8,000 remaining 2024 DWWP funding to North Cowichan contribution

Regular Session Board

The Cowichan Valley Regional District Board meeting agenda for 2024-12-11 contains no listed agenda items, only procedural placeholders. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

The Cowichan Valley Regional District board approved several bylaws, including a garbage collection amendment setting curbside utility fees at $345 per household, despite opposition from three directors. The board also adopted the Electoral Areas Official Community Plan for first reading, approved grant applications for Bings Creek projects, and extended strategic partnerships for watershed protection. A motion to amend the fee to an 'average' was ruled out of order.

• Approved Bylaw 4619 garbage collection amendment with $345/household fee (opposed: Acton, Maartman, Nicholson)
• Granted first reading to OCP Bylaw 4373 for Electoral Areas
• Approved grant applications totaling $55,000 for Bings Creek projects
• Extended Shawnigan Basin Society as DWWP Strategic Partner with $15,000 for 2025
• Established Municipality of North Cowichan as DWWP Strategic Partner with $50,000 for 2025
• Approved $135,000 for Parks & Trails Division relocation renovations (opposed: Istace, McClinton, Wilson)
• Adopted Water Systems Regulatory and Management Amendment Bylaw 4533
• Adopted Dog Regulation and Impoundment Amendment Bylaw 4582 (opposed: Justice, Maartman, Nicholson, Staples, Wilson)

Special Electoral Area Services Committee

The agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District Special Electoral Area Services Committee on 2024-12-06 contains no listed items. The meeting appears to be procedural with no decisions or discussions documented.

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved a motion recommending that the CVRD Board consider three readings and adoption of Bylaw No. 4619, which sets curbside collection utility fees at $345 per household. The recommendation will go to the Board on December 11, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Bylaw No. 4619 with $345 curbside fee to Board (carried)

Special Electoral Area Services Committee

The Special Electoral Area Services Committee meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are documented in the provided agenda.

The Electoral Area Services Committee reviewed and recommended approval of numerous 2025 draft budgets for electoral area services, including recreation, parks, fire protection, street lighting, drainage, garbage/recycling, utilities, water, and sewer functions. Several budgets were amended, including increases for the Shawnigan Lake Historical Society and decreases for Community Parks Area B. The committee also recommended capital asset investments, including the Youbou Dam Decommissioning, and defeated a proposed increase for Bright Angel Park and a Firefighters Fund request for North Oyster.

• Recommended 2025 draft budgets for 9 recreation functions, including amended Glenora and Shawnigan Lake Historical Society budgets
• Recommended 2025 draft budgets for 15 electoral area functions, including grant-in-aid functions maintained at 2024 levels
• Recommended 2025 draft budgets for 15 parks and trails functions, including amended budgets for Community Parks Areas B, D, E, and F
• Defeated amendment to increase Bright Angel Park requisition reserves by $17,000
• Recommended 2025 draft budgets for 10 fire protection functions, including amended Sahtlam budget with $50,000 requisition increase
• Defeated Firefighters Fund request for North Oyster
• Recommended 2025 draft budgets for 18 street lighting functions
• Recommended 2025 draft budgets for 9 drainage functions

Electoral Area Services Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items.

The Electoral Area Services Committee recommended that the Board consider CVRD Bylaw No. 4373, the Official Community Plan for the Electoral Areas, for first reading and refer it to numerous agencies and First Nations. The committee also recommended amendments to the OCP's agricultural policy, forwarding several other bylaws for Board consideration, and referred the 2025 curbside collection fee adjustment back to staff for a more equitable plan. A $1,000 grant-in-aid to the CMS Food Bank Society was also recommended.

• Recommended OCP Bylaw 4373 for first reading and referral to agencies and First Nations
• Amended OCP policy FA.13 to replace 'Follow' with 'Consider'
• Recommended Water Systems Management Amendment Bylaw 4533 for three readings and adoption
• Referred 2025 Curbside Collection Fee Adjustment Bylaw 4619 back to staff for equitable plan
• Recommended Fireworks Sale and Discharge Regulation Amendment Bylaw 4618 for three readings and adoption
• Recommended Bylaw Offence Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw 4617 for three readings and adoption
• Recommended Mill Springs Sewer System Service Area amendment to include new properties and effluent reuse
• Recommended $1,000 Grant-in-Aid to CMS Food Bank Society

Regular Session Board

The provided agenda text contains only procedural software interface elements and boilerplate. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items listed in the record.

The Cowichan Valley Regional District Board approved new transit fares effective April 1, 2025, and authorized the continued allocation of tax revenues to affordable housing. Additionally, the Board reappointed members to all Electoral Area Advisory Planning Commissions for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2025. Several bylaws regarding water, sewer, and land use were also advanced or adopted.

• Approved 2025 transit fare changes and discount programs (Motion 24-556)
• Approved allocation of MRDT revenues to affordable housing (Motion 24-556)
• Denied two development variance permits for Riverbottom Road (Motion 24-558)
• Adopted Carlton Water System service amendment bylaw (Motion 24-561)
• Adopted Cobble Hill Village sewer boundary extension bylaw (Motion 24-562)
• Granted 3rd reading to OCP and zoning bylaws for 3450 Trans Canada Hwy (Motion 24-565, 24-566)
• Reappointed Advisory Planning Commission members for 2025-2026 (Motion 24-570)

Committee of the Whole

The Cowichan Valley Regional District Committee of the Whole is meeting on November 27, 2024. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or items listed.

The Committee of the Whole recommended that the Board approve the Arts and Culture Master Plan, following a presentation by Happy Cities. It also recommended accepting an amendment to extend the Recycle BC agreement to May 1, 2025, and directing staff to continue legal review of a new agreement. The meeting included a delegation on the Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project and a closed session.

• Recommended Board approval of Arts and Culture Master Plan
• Recommended accepting MMBC Recycling Inc. Amending Agreement to extend Master Service Agreement to May 1, 2025
• Directed staff to continue legal review of Recycle BC's proposed 2025-2029 Master Service Agreement
• Extended delegation on hospital project by 10 minutes
• Closed meeting to public for personal information discussion

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee agenda for November 20, 2024 contains no listed items or decisions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive agenda content.

The Electoral Area Services Committee recommended denying two Development Variance Permits on Riverbottom Road and approved several grant-in-aid requests for local schools and community groups. It also recommended amending the Mill Springs Sewer Service Area bylaw to include new properties and received the Regional Growth Strategy report for information. The committee then entered a closed session and adjourned without further public discussion.

• Recommended denial of Development Variance Permit DVP24F01 (Riverbottom Road/PID: 008-149-534)
• Recommended denial of Development Variance Permit DVP24F02 (Riverbottom Road/PID: 008-149-615)
• Recommended $2,000 grant to Frances Kelsey Secondary School for two $1,000 bursaries (Electoral Area A)
• Recommended $2,000 grant to Quw'utsun Secondary School for two $1,000 bursaries (Electoral Area A)
• Recommended $1,000 grant to Frances Kelsey Secondary School for two $500 bursaries (Electoral Area B)
• Recommended $400 grant to Cowichan Estuary Restoration and Conservation Association (Electoral Area I)
• Recommended $500 grant to Cowichan Lake Arts and Culture Society (Electoral Area I)
• Recommended amending Bylaw No. 3711 to include properties in Mill Springs Sewer System Service Area

Committee of the Whole

The agenda contains no listed items. The meeting appears to be procedural with no decisions or discussions recorded.

The Committee of the Whole recommended the Board allocate Online Accommodation Platform Municipal Regional District Tax revenues to affordable housing until July 1, 2027, subject to municipal support, and approved the 2025 MRDT Tactical Plan and Budget and Affordable Housing Plan. Transit fares were recommended for approval effective April 1, 2025, including new ProPASS and EcoPASS discount programs and a fare reduction on the Nanaimo–Cowichan Express Route 70. The committee also heard presentations from the Cowichan Housing Association and Tourism Cowichan, and held a closed session on negotiations.

• Recommended allocating OAP MRDT revenues to affordable housing until July 1, 2027, subject to municipal support
• Recommended sending letters to municipalities seeking support for continued OAP MRDT allocation to affordable housing
• Recommended approving the 2025 MRDT Tactical Plan and Budget
• Recommended approving the 2025 MRDT Affordable Housing Plan, subject to municipal support
• Recommended approving transit fares as per Table 1.0, effective April 1, 2025
• Recommended authorizing ProPASS and EcoPASS fare discount programs for conventional transit
• Recommended concurring with the proposed fare reduction on the Nanaimo–Cowichan Express Route 70
• Closed meeting to public for negotiations under Section 90(1)(k)

Regular Session Board

The Cowichan Valley Regional District Board regular session on 2024-11-13 has an agenda that shows no specific items, resolutions, or discussions. The document only includes generic headings and placeholders without any substantive proposals, contracts, or ordinances. Consequently, no decisions or public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

The Cowichan Valley Regional District board elected Director K. Segall as Chair and Director T. McGonigle as Vice-Chair by acclamation for the next 12 months. The board approved several grants, fee changes, budget amendments, and bylaws, including increasing EV charging fees and adopting multiple water and sewer service bylaws. A 5-year licence agreement with TimberWest Forest Corp. to manage Masons Beach Park was approved. The meeting also included a closed session for legal and land acquisition matters.

• Elected K. Segall as Chair by acclamation
• Elected T. McGonigle as Vice-Chair by acclamation
• Increased EV charging station fee from $1.00 to $2.00 per hour effective Jan 1, 2025
• Approved grants-in-aid totaling $3,900 to local organizations
• Approved $280,000 grant application to UBCM for fire department equipment
• Amended 2024 budget for Function 350 (North Oyster Fire) by $360,000
• Adopted Bylaws 4597-4600, 4608, and 4612 (water/sewer service amendments and repeals)
• Approved 5-year licence agreement with TimberWest for Masons Beach Park

Electoral Area Services Committee

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

The Committee recommended several grant-in-aid payments for environmental and community projects. It also recommended the approval of two development variance permits and a zoning amendment for Appaloosa Way. Additionally, the Committee recommended a $280,000 grant application for fire department equipment.

• Recommended $1,400 grant to Cowichan Estuary Restoration & Conservation Association (CARRIED)
• Recommended $500 grant to Cowichan Bay Improvement Association (CARRIED)
• Recommended $500 grant to Quw'utsun Secondary School for bursaries (CARRIED)
• Recommended $500 grant to Victoria Foundation for Bonner School book sale (CARRIED)
• Recommended $1,000 grant to Cowichan Estuary Restoration and Conservation Association (CARRIED)
• Recommended issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP24D02 (4461 Trans-Canada Highway) (CARRIED)
• Recommended issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP24G03 (3491 Willshire Road) (CARRIED)
• Recommended forwarding Application ALR24D02 (1300 Mindy Road) to Agricultural Land Commission (CARRIED)

Committee of the Whole

The Cowichan Valley Regional District Committee of the Whole is scheduled to meet on October 30, 2024. The agenda is currently listed as a procedural item with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

• Meeting scheduled for October 30, 2024
• Committee of the Whole session
• Agenda package available via eSCRIBE Software

The Committee of the Whole reviewed reports and made recommendations to the Board, including renewing the Cowichan Local Authority Emergency Management Agreement for one year and pausing development of a standalone regional emergency management organization. It also recommended increasing EV charging station fees at CVRD recreation facilities from $1.00 to $2.00 per hour effective January 1, 2025. Several items were received for information or referred to the Board meeting.

• Recommended renewing Cowichan Local Authority Emergency Management Agreement to Dec 31, 2025
• Recommended pausing development of standalone regional emergency management organization
• Recommended increasing EV charging station usage fee to $2.00/hour at four recreation facilities
• Referred R8 (Strategic Plan Q3 2024) and R9 (Capital Plan Q3 2024) to Board meeting
• Referred R6 (Boardroom Renovation Conceptual Drawings) to Board meeting
• Adopted minutes of October 9, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting

Regular Session Board

The agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District Board meeting on October 30, 2024 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with no decisions or discussions scheduled. No substantive items, contracts, or proposals are present.

The Board approved a five-year fire services agreement with the Capital Regional District and renewed the local emergency management agreement. Several sewer and water service bylaws were adopted or advanced, including boundary extensions for Mill Springs and Cobble Hill. The Board also approved $14,000 in sport tourism event grants and authorized grant applications totaling up to $2.45 million for emergency preparedness.

• Approved 5-year Fire Services Agreement with Capital Regional District for Malahat coverage
• Renewed Cowichan Local Authority Emergency Management Agreement to Dec 31, 2025
• Approved $14,000 in Sport Tourism Event Grants for 15 local events
• Adopted Bylaw No. 4536 increasing Arbutus Mountain Estates water requisition limit by $140,512
• Adopted Bylaw No. 4559 extending Mill Springs Sewer System boundary
• Granted 1st-3rd reading to Bylaws No. 4613 and 4614 extending Cobble Hill and Mill Springs sewer boundaries
• Approved Interim Letter Agreement with Cowichan Tribes for Cowichan Bay sewer servicing
• Approved Phase 1 Option 1B of Boardroom Renovation Project (Director Wilson opposed)

Special Board

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

The Cowichan Valley Regional District Board held a special meeting on October 30, 2024, and approved the agenda. The board then entered a closed session for labour relations and legal advice, and upon returning, directed staff to review the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials and propose revisions for the Governance Committee. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Closed meeting to public for labour relations and legal advice (motion carried)
• Directed staff to review Code of Conduct for Elected Officials and propose revisions (motion carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee agenda for October 16, 2024 contains no listed items. The document appears to be a procedural template without specific decisions, proposals, or discussions. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are identified.

The Electoral Area Services Committee recommended several land use and zoning applications to the Board, including telecommunications tower concurrence, subdivision variances, and zoning amendments. The committee also approved three grant-in-aid requests for local organizations and recommended a five-year fire services agreement with the Capital Regional District.

• Recommended $500 grant for Malahat District Legion Branch 134
• Recommended $2,000 grant for Cowichan Valley Primary Care Society
• Recommended $7,000 grant for Ita Wegman Association of BC
• Recommended renewal of telecommunications tower concurrence at 1345 Fisher Road
• Recommended 5-year fire services agreement with Capital Regional District
• Recommended referral of Paldi zoning amendment to agencies and First Nations
• Recommended issuance of development variance permit for 12421 Rocky Creek Road
• Recommended zoning amendment for 3725 Glenora Road

Regular Session Board

The provided agenda text contains only procedural software interface elements and boilerplate. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

The Cowichan Valley Regional District Board approved several recommendations, including endorsing the Cowichan Watershed Board Governance Manual, funding a community satisfaction survey, and advancing the Regional Growth Strategy by referring it to municipalities and allocating funds. The Board also adopted a solid waste fees bylaw and approved grants and appointments.

• Endorsed Cowichan Watershed Board Governance Manual Version 4 (carried)
• Approved $25,000 for community satisfaction survey, funded from reserves (carried)
• Referred Regional Growth Strategy to municipalities, funded planning via requisition (carried, opposed by McClinton and Morrison)
• Approved $50,000 for Regional Planning Service Feasibility Study in 2025 budget (carried)
• Adopted Solid Waste Fees and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 4601 (carried)
• Approved grants-in-aid: $2,500 to Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre, $1,500 to Cowichan Community Land Trust, $1,500 to Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre (carried)
• Approved $568,672 for bear-resistant garbage totes from 2025 budget (carried)
• Extended Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief appointments to Dec 31, 2025 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Cowichan Valley Regional District Committee of the Whole is scheduled to meet on October 9, 2024. The agenda package is available for review, and an embedded video player is provided for the meeting.

• Agenda Full Package available for download
• Embedded video player for meeting access
• Meeting details and history section provided

The Committee of the Whole recommended that the Board approve a revised Asset Management Policy and move forward with a Regional Growth Strategy, including a feasibility study. Additionally, the Committee recommended applying for $562,500 in external funding to support the Cowichan Tech & Innovation Ecosystem Project.

• Approved revised Asset Management Policy (motion carried)
• Recommended Regional Growth Strategy referral to municipalities (motion carried)
• Recommended $50,000 for Regional Planning Service Feasibility Study (motion carried)
• Recommended applying for $562,500 in tech project funding (motion carried)

Special Electoral Area Services Committee

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

The Electoral Area Services Committee received presentations on the 2024 Housing Needs Report and the Complete Communities Grant 1 Final Report, then voted to recommend that the CVRD Board receive both reports. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and advisory.

• Recommended Board receive 2024 Housing Needs Report (carried)
• Recommended Board receive Complete Communities Grant 1 Alternate Futures Report (carried)
• Agenda amended to add Revised CVRD Alternate Futures Report (carried)

Special Board

The agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District Special Board meeting on October 2, 2024 contains no listed items. It consists only of generic placeholders and no specific resolutions, contracts, or hearings are identified. Therefore no decisions or discussions can be reported from this agenda.

The Cowichan Valley Regional District Board approved the establishment of the Shawnigan Village Water System Service, including a $3.2 million loan authorization, temporary borrowing, reserve fund, parcel tax roll, and a water systems management amendment. The board initially passed these items in a block, then rescinded and re-adopted them individually in proper order after a point of order. The 2024 budget was also amended to include the new water system service.

• Adopted Bylaw 4566 establishing Shawnigan Village Water System Service
• Adopted Bylaw 4567 authorizing $3,200,000 loan for Shawnigan Village Water System
• Adopted Bylaw 4607 for temporary borrowing for Shawnigan Village Water Service
• Adopted Bylaw 4609 establishing reserve fund for Shawnigan Village Water System
• Adopted Bylaw 4610 amending water systems regulatory and management
• Adopted Bylaw 4611 establishing parcel tax roll for Shawnigan Village Water System
• Amended 2024 budget to include Shawnigan Village Water System Service
• Rescinded and re-adopted SR1, SR3, and B1 resolutions individually

Electoral Area Services Committee

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

The Electoral Area Services Committee recommended the Board approve providing bear-resistant garbage totes to households without them, replacing existing curbside totes, and pre-approving $568,672 from the 2025 budget for spring 2025 distribution. It also recommended several grants, a subdivision frontage exemption, a development variance permit, and a $370,000 truck purchase be included in short-term borrowing. All motions carried unanimously.

• Recommended $568,672 pre-approval for bear-resistant tote distribution (carried)
• Recommended $2,500 grant to Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre (carried)
• Recommended $1,500 grant to Cowichan Community Land Trust (carried)
• Recommended $1,500 grant to Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre for youth programs (carried)
• Recommended $529 webinar attendance for Director Segall (carried)
• Recommended frontage exemption for subdivision SA24D01 at 1520 Longwood Road (carried)
• Recommended development variance permit DVP24C02 at 3851 Peache Drive (carried)
• Recommended $370,000 Haul-ALL truck purchase included in short-term borrowing (carried)

Regular Session Board

The provided agenda text contains only procedural software interface elements and boilerplate. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.

The board approved two capital projects for the Cowichan Community Centre: a $1.5 million Phase 3 roof replacement and a $300,000 arena ice plant condenser replacement, both to be included in the 2025 budget. It also adopted the 2025 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw and approved several short-term borrowing requests for various capital projects. Several other bylaws and policies were adopted, including updates to public input and question period policies.

• Approved Phase 3 Roof Replacement for $1,500,000 and Arena Ice Plant Condenser Replacement for $300,000 for Cowichan Community Centre
• Adopted CVRD Bylaw No. 4606 – 2025 Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw
• Approved short-term borrowing of up to $462,500 for roof replacement at 175 Ingram Street
• Approved short-term borrowing of up to $20,000 for portable office building under Parks & Trails
• Approved short-term borrowing of up to $20,000 for portable office building under Regional Parks
• Approved short-term borrowing of $360,000 for McGee Creek Trestle upgrades
• Approved short-term borrowing of up to $150,000 for CVT Waters Road Bridge upgrades
• Approved short-term borrowing of up to $180,000 for Chiller and Condenser Replacements at Kerry Park Recreation

Committee of the Whole

The provided agenda text contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific business items, motions, or discussion topics.

The Committee of the Whole recommended the Board approve two Cowichan Community Centre capital projects for 2025: a $1,500,000 Phase 3 roof replacement and a $300,000 arena ice plant condenser replacement. It also recommended endorsing the Cowichan Watershed Board Governance Manual Version 4, conducting a Community Satisfaction Survey in Q4 2025 with a $25,000 budget increase, and considering three readings of Solid Waste Fees and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 4601. A motion to refer the survey report back to staff was defeated. The meeting closed to the public for negotiations and rose without report.

• Recommended $1.5M Phase 3 roof replacement for Cowichan Community Centre
• Recommended $300,000 arena ice plant condenser replacement
• Recommended endorsing Cowichan Watershed Board Governance Manual Version 4
• Recommended updated Community Satisfaction Survey in Q4 2025 with $25,000 budget increase
• Recommended three readings of Solid Waste Fees and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 4601
• Motion to refer survey report back to staff defeated
• Closed meeting to public for negotiations under Section 90(1)(k)

Committee of the Whole

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed in the record.

The Committee of the Whole received a report on discontinuing transit fare tickets and recommended that the Board enter into an encroachment agreement with North Cowichan for transit infrastructure, and a five-year transit service agreement with Halalt First Nation starting October 1, 2024. Both recommendations were carried. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended entering encroachment agreement with North Cowichan for transit stops (carried)
• Recommended five-year transit service agreement with Halalt First Nation (carried)
• Received report on discontinuation of transit fare tickets (received for information)

Regular Session Board

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

The Board adopted the Bylaw Offence Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 4544, 2024, after granting it three readings. It also adopted several sewer and water system service amendment bylaws, including requisition limit increases and boundary extensions. The Board approved a five-year Transit Service Agreement with Halalt First Nation and a five-year Fire Dispatch Agreement with Penelakut Tribe. Several grants-in-aid were approved for community organizations.

• Adopted Bylaw Offence Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 4544 (all carried)
• Approved 5-year Transit Service Agreement with Halalt First Nation (carried)
• Approved 5-year Fire Dispatch Agreement with Penelakut Tribe (carried)
• Adopted Mill Springs Sewer System Service Amendment (requisition limit increase $171,250)
• Adopted Cobble Hill Village Sewer System Service Amendment (requisition limit increase $200,000)
• Adopted Lambourn Estates Sewer System Service Amendment (requisition limit increase $48,750)
• Adopted Cobble Hill Village Sewer System Service Amendment (boundary extension)
• Approved grants-in-aid totaling $7,000 to Chamber of Commerce, Visitor Centre, and Nature Centre

Electoral Area Services Committee

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

The Electoral Area Services Committee recommended several items to the CVRD Board, including grants-in-aid totaling $7,000 to local organizations, a frontage exemption for a subdivision, a development variance permit, a noise bylaw exemption for BC Ferries, and amendments to two sewer service bylaws. All motions carried unanimously. The committee also received reports on housing needs and temporary use permits for information.

• Recommended $500 grant to Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce (carried)
• Recommended $1,000 grant to Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre (carried)
• Recommended $1,000 grant to Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre for SD79 education (carried)
• Recommended $1,500 grant to Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre for restoration programs (carried)
• Recommended $3,000 grant to Cowichan Stewardship Round Table (carried)
• Recommended frontage exemption for Subdivision SA23C04 at 3370 Cobble Hill Road (carried)
• Recommended issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP23I03 (Lot 32, Miracle Close) (carried)
• Recommended noise bylaw exemption for BC Ferries Thetis Island terminal works (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Cowichan Valley Regional District Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for July 24, 2024 has no agenda items listed in the provided package. The agenda consists only of procedural placeholders without any specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings.

The Committee of the Whole recommended the Board approve BC Transit's Three-Year Transit Expansion Plan for 2025/26 to 2027/28, with costs to be incorporated into the 2025 budget. The committee also recommended committing $25,000 in matching funds for an agriculture water infrastructure grant application and authorizing the Board Chair to sign the 2024-2034 Canada Community-Building Fund Agreement. Several reports were received for information only, and the meeting closed to the public for land acquisition and negotiations discussions.

• Recommended approval of Three-Year Transit Expansion Plan 2025/26-2027/28
• Recommended incorporating transit expansion costs into 2025 budget and five-year financial plan
• Recommended $25,000 CVRD commitment for Agriculture Water Infrastructure Program grant application
• Recommended amending 2024 budget for Function 131 by $75,000 for partnership project expenses
• Recommended authorizing Board Chair and Corporate Officer to sign 2024-2034 Canada Community-Building Fund Agreement
• Closed meeting to public for land acquisition/disposition and negotiations (Section 90(1)(e), 90(1)(k))
• Rose from closed session without report

Regular Session Board

The Cowichan Valley Regional District Board meeting scheduled for July 24, 2024 contains no listed agenda items. The agenda document provides only placeholders and no substantive proposals, decisions, or discussions. As a result, the meeting appears to be procedural with no specific actions recorded.

The Board approved the Three-Year Transit Expansion Plan for 2025/26-2027/28 and authorized an Alternative Approval Process for the Shawnigan Village Water System establishment and $3.2M loan. It also approved grants, bylaw readings, and directed proactive enforcement of short-term rentals in electoral areas.

• Approved Three-Year Transit Expansion Plan 2025/26-2027/28
• Authorized AAP for Shawnigan Village Water System bylaws 4566/4567 ($3.2M loan)
• Approved $1,500 grant to Lake Cowichan Secondary School for bursaries
• Approved $3,750 grant to Cowichan Lake Chamber for Mobile Visitor Centre
• Approved $10,000 grant to Caycuse Volunteer Fire Department
• Directed proactive enforcement of short-term rentals in electoral areas
• Granted 1st-3rd reading to water system requisition limit increase bylaws (4535, 4536, 4537)
• Adopted Bylaw 4505 (Cowichan Bay streetlighting requisition limit increase)

Special Electoral Area Services Committee

The agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District Special Electoral Area Services Committee meeting on July 17, 2024 contains no listed items or descriptions. The document appears to be a placeholder with only generic interface elements and no substantive agenda items.

The committee approved an amended agenda and conducted a closed session to discuss litigation, solicitor-client privilege, and the provision of service. No substantive decisions were recorded in the open portion of the meeting.

• Approved amended agenda
• Approved motion to enter closed session
• Approved motion to rise from closed session without report

Special Board

The agenda for the Cowichan Valley Regional District Special Board on July 17, 2024 contains no listed items; it appears to be a placeholder template with no decisions or discussions recorded.

The Board approved and adopted CVRD Bylaw No. 4589, which relates to security issuing and Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 3787. The meeting was conducted as a special session and lasted approximately four minutes.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Granted 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading to Bylaw No. 4589 (Motion Carried)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 4589 – Security Issuing (Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 3787) Bylaw, 2024 (Motion Carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Committee recommended several grant-in-aid payments and updates to water and sewer requisition limits. It also advanced recommendations for rezoning at 3450 Trans-Canada Highway and requested more data for a mixed-use development at 1755 Mill Bay Road.

• Recommended $1,500 grant for Lake Cowichan Secondary School bursaries
• Recommended $3,750 grant for Cowichan Lake and District Chamber of Commerce
• Recommended $10,000 grant for Caycuse Volunteer Fire Department
• Recommended 16 additional requirements for Application No. RZ24A01 (1755 Mill Bay Road)
• Recommended rezoning and public hearing for Arbutus RV & Marine Sales expansion (RZ22C01)
• Recommended increasing annual requisition limits for Carlton, Shellwood, Woodley Range, and Malahat water/sewer systems
• Recommended a moratorium on new CVRD drainage service applications
• Recommended proactive enforcement of short-term rental bylaws in electoral areas

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee recommended that the Board modify the Young Agrarians BC Land Matching Program deliverables to lower the required annual land matches in the Cowichan region. A strategic plan status report was referred to the Board meeting agenda.

• Recommended reducing Young Agrarians land match targets from 3-7 per year to 1-3 per year
• Approved agenda
• Adopted June 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Referred CVRD Strategic Plan 2023-2026 Q2 2024 Status Report to the July 10th Board meeting

Regular Session Board

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The Board approved the implementation of the Cowichan Region Workforce Housing Strategy and granted three grants-in-aid totaling $7,000. Several subdivision applications were approved, and two bylaws regarding Mill Bay Road were granted first reading.

• Approved Cowichan Region Workforce Housing Strategy for implementation (Motion 24-356)
• Approved $500 grant to Cobble Hill Events Society for Music in the Park 2024
• Approved $1,500 grant to Cobble Hill Events Society for Music in the Park 2024
• Approved $5,000 grant to Ruxton Island Property Owners Association for water cisterns
• Accepted 5% park land dedication for Lodgepole Road subdivision (Motion 24-358)
• Approved frontage requirement exemptions for 2961 Shawnigan Lake Road and 2686 Courtney Way
• Granted first reading to OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaws for 2522 and 2528 Mill Bay Road
• Removed Bryce Williams from the Electoral Area F – Advisory Planning Commission

Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Electoral Area Services Committee recommended several Grant-in-Aid payments to the Board for approval. The committee also recommended the Board accept a park land dedication and grant two parcel frontage exemptions for subdivision applications.

• Recommended $500 grant to Cobble Hill Events Society for Music in the Park 2024
• Recommended $1,500 grant to Cobble Hill Events Society for Music in the Park 2024
• Recommended $5,000 grant to Ruxton Island Property Owners Association for water cisterns
• Recommended acceptance of 5% park land dedication for Application No. 02-A-15SA (Lodgepole Road)
• Recommended frontage requirement exemption for Application No. SA21B02 (2961 Shawnigan Lake Road)
• Recommended frontage requirement exemption for Application No. SA23B06 (2686 Courtney Way)

Regular Session Board

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The Board approved motions to prepare bylaws for business licensing and short-term rentals in Electoral Areas, following a vote to reject referring the item back to committee. They also adopted several zoning amendments, including Bill 44 compliance for Cowichan Bay, and agreed to send a joint letter to the Province requesting expanded interregional transit funding. Additionally, the Board authorized financial contributions for search and rescue services and amended budgets for fire protection and director travel.

• Approved motion to prepare bylaws for business licensing and short-term rentals (Motion Carried)
• Motion to refer short-term rental bylaws back to committee defeated
• Approved letter to Province requesting expanded interregional transit funding
• Adopted CVRD Bylaw No. 4548 (Cowichan Bay Marine Zoning, Bill 44 Compliance)
• Adopted CVRD Bylaw No. 4573 (Cowichan Bay Marine Zoning, Misc Amendments)
• Adopted CVRD Bylaw No. 4571 (South Cowichan Zoning, Detached Suites)
• Approved Licence of Use Agreement with Cowichan Capitals Sports & Entertainment Group
• Approved $585,113 financial contribution in lieu of fire facilities at Malahat site

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole recommended that the Board consider implementing the Cowichan Region Workforce Housing Strategy as resources allow. They also approved sending letters to member municipalities and planning staff to seek feedback on the strategy before implementation. Two other reports on the 2023 Annual Report and the State of the Cowichan Economy were presented for information only.

• Recommended Board consider implementing Cowichan Region Workforce Housing Strategy
• Approved sending letters to municipalities seeking feedback on housing strategy
• Approved offering Economic Development staff visits to discuss recommendations
• Approved agenda and previous minutes
• Adjourned meeting at 11:50 AM

Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Committee recommended several board actions including new business licensing for short-term rentals, housing bylaw amendments, and a $585,113 fire protection contribution. It also called for public engagement on agricultural zoning regulations.

• Recommended board approval of $585,113 financial contribution for Malahat Volunteer Fire Department facilities
• Recommended board approval of business licensing and regulatory bylaws for short-term rentals and bed and breakfasts
• Recommended board approval of housing amendments for temporary camping, detached suites, and potable water storage
• Recommended board approval of $13,005 budget reallocation for Directors' attendance at 2024 UBCM Convention
• Recommended board approval of $17,000 budget increase for Mesachie Lake fire protection equipment
• Recommended board approval of frontage exemption for 1490 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Road
• Recommended public engagement on draft agricultural zone and regulations
• Referred Application No. RZ24A01 (1755 Mill Bay Road) to July 17, 2024 meeting

Special Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Electoral Area Services Committee held a special meeting that consisted entirely of procedural motions and a closed session. The agenda was amended to include a closed session item regarding a bylaw enforcement update. The committee closed the meeting to the public to discuss legal advice and law enforcement matters, then rose from closed session without making any public report before adjourning.

• Agenda amended to add closed session item on Bylaw Enforcement Update
• Meeting closed to public for legal advice and law enforcement discussions
• Committee rose from closed session without public report
• Meeting adjourned at 10:54 AM

Committee of the Whole

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The Cowichan Valley Regional District Committee of the Whole recommended that the Board direct staff to draft a Request for Proposals for consulting services to develop a Regional Growth Strategy, and separately endorsed a feasibility study for a regional planning service. It also recommended considering a Regional Agricultural Committee and Regional Agricultural Plan update as a future service enhancement tied to budget talks. Discussion of affordable housing authority and strategies was referred until after decisions on regional growth and planning, and a motion to reconsider that referral was defeated.

• Recommended Board direct staff to draft RFP for Regional Growth Strategy consulting services (carried)
• Recommended Board have Communications prepare news release on provincial funding and PlanYourCowichan content (carried)
• Recommended Board send letter to First Nations Chiefs and Councils inviting input on regional planning (carried)
• Recommended Board revise Corporate Strategic Plan Action 2.1 on Regional Growth Strategy (carried)
• Motion to defer Regional Growth Strategy item to next Board meeting defeated
• Recommended Board undertake regional planning service feasibility study (carried)
• Recommended Board consider Regional Agricultural Committee and Regional Agricultural Plan update as budget service enhancement (carried)
• Referred affordable housing authority discussion until after regional growth/planning decisions (carried); motion to reconsider referral defeated

Regular Session Board

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The Board directed staff to develop a Request for Proposals for a Regional Growth Strategy and approved multiple sewer and water system regulatory bylaws. Several grant-in-aid payments were awarded to community societies and schools, and new rental space fee schedules were approved for four recreation commissions.

• Approved development of RFP for Regional Growth Strategy consulting services
• Adopted Bylaws No. 4531 (Sewer Systems) and No. 4532 (Water Systems)
• Approved requisition limit increases for Mill Springs ($171,250), Cobble Hill Village ($200,000), and Lambourn Estates ($48,750) sewer systems
• Approved 2024-2026 Rental Space Fee Schedules for Core, Lake, and South Recreation Commissions
• Approved various Grant-in-Aid payments totaling $6,300 for community events and bursaries
• Approved purchase of Statutory Right-of-Way at 3770 Shell Beach Road for up to $10,000
• Directed staff to research costs of providing period products in all CVRD facilities
• Referred Bylaw No. 4568 (Paldi Zoning) back to staff for further applicant discussions

Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Electoral Area Services Committee recommended referring Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4568 for the Paldi area back to staff for further discussions with applicants. A motion to develop a Local Area Plan for Paldi in consultation with Cowichan Tribes was defeated. The committee also recommended approving eight grant-in-aid requests totaling $7,250 for local community groups and schools.

• Recommended referring Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4568 (Paldi) back to staff for further discussion
• Defeated motion to develop a Local Area Plan for Paldi with Cowichan Tribes
• Recommended approving $1,000 grant to Cobble Hill Events Society (Area B)
• Recommended approving $1,000 grant to Shawnigan Cobble Hill Farmers Institute (Area C)
• Recommended approving $1,000 bursary for Frances Kelsey Secondary School students (Area C)
• Recommended approving $750 grant to Cobble Hill Events Society (Area D)
• Recommended approving $750 bursary for Frances Kelsey Secondary School student (Area D)
• Recommended approving $300 grant to Cobble Hill Events Society (Area E)

Regular Session Board

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The Board adopted numerous zoning amendment bylaws for various electoral areas to ensure Bill 44 compliance and address detached suites. It also approved budget increases for curbside garbage and recycling as well as information technology. Additionally, the Board approved the 2024/2025 BC Transit annual operating agreement.

• Approved $3,000 grant to Cowichan Green Community and $1,000 to Cowichan Valley Primary Care Society
• Increased Curbside Garbage & Recycling budget by $397,000 (Opposed: Director Acton)
• Approved 2024/2025 BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement and added Glenora Farm to handyDART service area
• Increased 2024 Information Technology budget by $392,000 via Operating Reserve transfer
• Adopted Bill 44 Compliance Zoning Amendment Bylaws for Electoral Areas South Cowichan, B, D, E, F, G, H, and I
• Adopted various Zoning Amendment Bylaws for detached suites and miscellaneous updates across multiple areas
• Adopted Bylaw No. 4587 (Development Application Procedures) and Bylaw No. 4588 (Ticket Information Authorization)
• Appointed 12 members to the Regional Parks and Trails Master Plan Advisory Group

Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Electoral Area Services Committee recommended that the Board prepare Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws for Application No. RZ23A01 (2522/2528 Mill Bay Road) for first reading, with conditions including stormwater and erosion control plans, Section 219 covenants, and a public hearing. It also recommended issuing a development variance permit for 12272 Chandler Road, amending the 2024 curbside collection budget by $397,000, and forwarding draft Bylaw No. 4571 on detached suites in Electoral Areas A and C with a referral to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and no public hearing. Two grants-in-aid were recommended for Electoral Area I. All motions carried; the meeting included a closed session on land acquisition.

• Recommended Board prepare OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaws for RZ23A01 (2522/2528 Mill Bay Road) for 1st reading, with conditions and a public hearing (carried)
• Recommended Board issue Development Variance Permit DVP24H01 for 12272 Chandler Road (carried)
• Recommended Board amend 2024 Function 515 curbside collection budget: +$397,000 MFA short-term funding and +$397,000 capital expense (carried)
• Recommended Board forward draft Bylaw No. 4571 (detached suites, Electoral Areas A and C) with headings h. and i. deleted, refer to Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, and hold no public hearing (carried)
• Recommended Board advise Town of Lake Cowichan that CVRD interests are unaffected by rezoning application Z-2023-03 (carried)
• Recommended Board provide $3,000 Grant-in-Aid to Cowichan Green Community (Electoral Area I) (carried)
• Recommended Board provide $1,000 Grant-in-Aid to Cowichan Valley Primary Care Society (Electoral Area I) (carried)
• Deleted Item R1 (DVP23B03 – 1578 Strathcona Heights Road) from the agenda; received reports R5 and IN1 for information

Regular Session Board

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The Board approved the 2023 Financial Statements and authorized several small grants for community organizations. It also decided to send a letter of support to provincial ministers regarding the ending of a nature-based program at Q’shintul Mill Bay Nature School.

• Approved 2023 Financial Statements and Audit Findings Report
• Authorized letter of support to Ministers of Education and Indigenous Relations regarding Q’shintul Mill Bay Nature School
• Approved grants totaling $5,750 for various community groups and student bursaries
• Approved grant application for up to $1.3M for FireSmart Community Funding
• Denied rezoning application RZ20E01 (5237 Koksilah Road)
• Issued Development Variance Permit DVP24G02 (11193 Chemainus Road)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 4583 for Arbutus Ridge Water System boundary extension
• Approved amending agreement to include five additional properties in Shawnigan Village Waterworks purchase

Special Electoral Area Services Committee

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The committee met to review reports regarding Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw coordination and Local Area Plan engagement. Both reports were received for information; no substantive policy changes or funding were decided.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Received report on Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Coordination for information
• Received report on Local Area Plan Step 1 and Step 3 engagement and communication for information

Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Committee recommended several grant-in-aid payments for community organizations and student bursaries. It also recommended the denial of a rezoning application for 5237 Koksilah Road and proposed amendments to the Cobble Hill Village Sewer Service Bylaw.

• Recommended $1.3M FireSmart grant application to UBCM
• Recommended denial of rezoning Application No. RZ20E01 (5237 Koksilah Road)
• Recommended $1,500 bursaries for Frances Kelsey Secondary and $1,500 for Cowichan Secondary
• Recommended $1,000 grants for Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre and Cowichan Valley Primary Care Society
• Recommended $1,000 grants for Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre and Cobble Hill sewer service area expansion
• Recommended issuing Development Variance Permit No. DVP24G02 (11193 Chemainus Road)
• Referred Easter Seals Application No. RZ24B01 to external agencies and staff for more detail
• Referred South Cowichan Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4571 back to staff for water conservation options

Committee of the Whole

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The Cowichan Valley Regional District Committee of the Whole recommended that the Board establish a CVRD Respectful Spaces Bylaw. It also recommended $30,000 for the Young Agrarians BC Land Matching Program, $30,000 for the Cowichan Green Community, $16,000 for the VICC Climate Leadership Steering Committee, and $15,975 in Sport Tourism Event Grants. All recommendations carried; the committee also directed staff to research and report back on seven 2024 UBCM resolution topics.

• Recommended CVRD Respectful Spaces Bylaw be established (carried)
• Recommended $30,000 to Young Agrarians BC Land Matching Program (carried)
• Recommended $30,000 to Cowichan Green Community (carried)
• Recommended $16,000 for VICC Climate Leadership Steering Committee (carried)
• Recommended $15,975 in Sport Tourism Event Grants to 15 groups (carried)
• Directed staff to research and report back on 7 UBCM 2024 resolution topics (consensus)
• Adopted minutes of April 10, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting (carried)

Regular Session Board

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The Board passed several zoning amendments for Bill 44 compliance and detached suites across various electoral areas. It also approved water system service bylaws for Arbutus Ridge and Shawnigan Village, including a $3.2 million loan authorization. Various grants for agriculture, conservation, and sport tourism were approved.

• Approved $3.2M loan authorization for Shawnigan Village Water System (Bylaw 4567)
• Adopted Recycling and Garbage Collection Rates Amendment Bylaw (Bylaw 4560)
• Adopted Electoral Areas Works and Servicing Bylaw Amendment (Bylaw 4570)
• Approved $15,975 in Sport Tourism Event Grants for 15 organizations
• Approved $30,000 grants each to Young Agrarians BC and Cowichan Green Community
• Approved $20,000 contribution agreement with VIU for Agriculture Development staffing
• Approved $2,000 total Grant-in-Aid for Coho salmon conservation project
• Granted 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings to multiple Bill 44 compliance zoning bylaws

Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Committee recommended several conditions for Application No. RZ23A03 (Stonebridge), including a public information meeting and updated traffic reports. It also recommended three bylaw amendments and two conservation grants for Board approval.

• Recommended $1,000 grant for Mill Bay & District Conservation Society (Area A)
• Recommended $1,000 grant for Mill Bay & District Conservation Society (Area C)
• Recommended forwarding Bylaw No. 4560 (Curbside Collection Fee) to Board
• Recommended forwarding Bylaw No. 4531 (Sewer Systems) to Board
• Recommended forwarding Bylaw No. 4532 (Water Systems) to Board
• Recommended requiring a public meeting for Stonebridge application at applicant's expense
• Recommended requiring updated MOTI comments on Stonebridge Traffic Impact Assessments
• Recommended staff define more descriptive allowable use for drive-through facilities for Stonebridge

Committee of the Whole

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The Cowichan Valley Regional District Committee of the Whole met on April 10, 2024 and recommended several items to the Board. It recommended releasing an $8,500 2023 contribution to the VIU Agricultural Program Development Project and entering a two-year contribution agreement with Vancouver Island University worth $20,000, paid in two $10,000 installments from Function 121 in 2024 and 2025. It also recommended that staff proceed with detailed quotes and planning for second floor renovations at Ingram. A verbal report on advocacy to senior levels of government was referred to the next regular Committee of the Whole meeting, and the meeting closed to the public for labour relations, security of property, and land matters before adjourning at 11:54 AM.

• Recommended to Board: release $8,500 2023 contribution to VIU Agricultural Program Development Project (carried)
• Recommended to Board: two-year $20,000 VIU agriculture contribution agreement, $10,000 in 2024 and $10,000 in 2025 from Function 121 (carried)
• Recommended to Board: staff proceed with detailed quotes and planning for Ingram second floor renovation (carried)
• Referred CAO verbal report on advocacy to senior levels of government to next regular Committee of the Whole meeting (carried)
• Approved agenda (carried)
• Adopted March 27, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes (carried)
• Extended delegation D1 by 10 minutes (carried)
• Closed meeting to the public under Community Charter s.90(1)(c), (d), (e) (carried)

Regular Session Board

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The Board decided to remove specific transit shelters and benches and request provincial assistance regarding safety concerns related to the unhoused population. Other actions included adopting a development approval bylaw and issuing a development variance permit.

• Approved removal of transit shelters and benches at James Street and Village Green Mall
• Approved 'Waiving Rental Fees In Cowichan Lake Recreation' Policy
• Adopted CVRD Bylaw No. 4545 – Development Approval Information Bylaw, 2024
• Issued Development Variance Permit No. DVP24B01 for 2170 Wildflower Road
• Approved $250 Grant-in-Aid to Cowichan Green Community for Climate Solutions Expo
• Granted 1st and 2nd reading to Bylaw No. 4569 – South Cowichan Zoning Amendment Bylaw
• Appointed Aaron Frisby to the Sport Tourism Event Grant Subcommittee
• Referred Application No. RZ23E01 (Appaloosa Way) to external agencies and First Nations

Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Electoral Area Services Committee recommended several items to the Board, including issuing a development variance permit for 2170 Wildflower Road and providing a $250 grant to the Cowichan Green Community. The committee also referred a rezoning application on Appaloosa Way to multiple external agencies and First Nations for review. Additionally, they recommended arranging a meeting with the Minister of Transportation to discuss speed limits in Shawnigan Lake.

• Recommended issuing Development Variance Permit DVP24B01 for 2170 Wildflower Road
• Recommended $250 Grant-in-Aid to Cowichan Green Community for Climate Solutions Expo
• Referred Rezoning Application RZ23E01 (Appaloosa Way) to external agencies and First Nations
• Recommended arranging meeting with Minister of Transportation re: Shawnigan Lake speed limits
• Adopted minutes from March 20, 2024 meeting
• Closed session to public for legal and negotiation discussions

Regular Session Board

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The Cowichan Valley Regional District Board voted to opt into the provincial Principal Residence Requirement under Bill 35 for short-term rentals, excluding Electoral Areas B – Shawnigan Lake, D – Cowichan Bay and I – Youbou/Meade Creek. The Board also approved forwarding draft zoning amendment bylaws to increase suites in electoral areas, with specific exclusions for detached suites in the Agricultural Land Reserve in Areas A and C, and an inclusion for Area D. Other decisions included a two-year extension of a financial contribution agreement with the Cowichan Housing Association, a letter to the Province on warming centre security, and several grant and bylaw items.

• Approved opting into Bill 35 Principal Residence Requirement for short-term rentals, excluding Electoral Areas B, D and I (motion carried; Director S. Acton opposed)
• Approved forwarding draft zoning amendment bylaws for suites in electoral areas, with no detached suites in the Agricultural Land Reserve in Area A and Area C, and allowing detached suites in the A1 zone in Area D (motion carried)
• Approved two-year extension of financial contribution agreement with Cowichan Housing Association to Dec 31, 2025
• Approved letter to Province on security at temporary warming centre and request for funding for permanent location
• Approved application to Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch to amend Community Centre liquor licence to include Arena Press Pad
• Approved $1,000 Grant-in-Aid each from Electoral Areas A and B to Frances Kelsey Dry Grad Committee
• Approved amending 2024 Budget to add Shell Beach Water System Service for remaining three quarters
• Adopted CVRD Bylaw No. 4559 – Mill Springs Sewer System Service Amendment (Boundary Extension) Bylaw, 2024

Committee of the Whole

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The Cowichan Valley Regional District Committee of the Whole voted to recommend to the Board that the transit shelters and benches at James Street and the Village Green Mall be removed. It also voted to recommend sending letters to four provincial ministers and other local governments seeking help with resources and safety concerns tied to use of bus shelters by the unhoused population. Three reports — on three-year transit expansion requests, drinking water and watershed protection, and Cowichan Adapts — were received for information only, with no decisions. The committee also met in closed session and rose without report.

• Recommended to the Board that transit shelters and benches at James Street and the Village Green Mall be removed (carried)
• Recommended sending a letter to the Ministers of Public Safety, Transportation and Infrastructure, Housing, and Municipal Affairs requesting assistance with resources and safety concerns related to bus shelter use by the unhoused population (carried)
• Recommended forwarding a letter to other local governments seeking support to raise awareness of negative collateral effects of the housing and addiction crisis on local government services (carried)
• Received for information: Three-Year Transit Expansion Requests (2024–2027) Update
• Received for information: Drinking Water and Watershed Protection Program Update
• Received for information: Cowichan Adapts Update
• Approved agenda as presented (one opposed: Director I. Morrison)
• Adopted minutes of the February 28, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting

Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Electoral Area Services Committee recommended that the Board amend the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw No. 4485 to allow short-term rental Temporary Use Permits, refer those permit applications to Advisory Planning Commissions, and host a public webinar. It also recommended the CVRD opt into the Principal Residence Requirement under Bill 35, and that staff investigate business licensing for short-term rentals and bed and breakfasts. Separately, the committee recommended forwarding draft zoning amendment bylaws for suites under Bill 44, with detached suites excluded from Agricultural Land Reserve lands in Electoral Area A and in the Koksilah River watershed in Electoral Area C. All recorded motions carried; no vote tallies were recorded.

• Recommended Board amend Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw No. 4485 for short-term rental Temporary Use Permits (carried)
• Recommended Board amend Development Application Referral Policy to refer short-term rental permit applications to Advisory Planning Commissions (carried)
• Recommended Board direct staff to host a public webinar on the short-term rental regulation approach (carried)
• Recommended Board opt the CVRD into the Principal Residence Requirement under Bill 35 (carried)
• Recommended Board direct staff to investigate process and costs of business licensing for short-term rentals and bed and breakfasts (carried)
• Recommended Board forward draft zoning amendment bylaws for suites under Bill 44, with detached suites excluded from Agricultural Land Reserve lands in Electoral Area A – Mill Bay/Malahat (carried)
• Recommended Board exclude detached suites from Agricultural Land Reserve lands in the Koksilah River watershed within Electoral Area C – Cobble Hill (carried)
• Recommended Board forward Zoning Amendment Bylaw for retail cannabis at 855 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Road (PID: 000-278-122) for 1st and 2nd reading and schedule a public hearing (carried)

Hospital Board

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Regular Session Board

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The Board adopted the Five Year Financial Plan (2024-2028) Bylaw No. 4562, with two directors voting against. It also approved bylaws establishing a parcel tax roll and capital reserve fund for the Shell Beach Water System. Additionally, the Board approved a tourism contribution agreement and referred a request for a new Search and Rescue facility location to staff for further review.

• Adopted Five Year Financial Plan (2024-2028) Bylaw No. 4562 (2 opposed)
• Adopted Shell Beach Water System Parcel Tax Roll Bylaw No. 4563
• Adopted Shell Beach Water System Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 4564
• Approved Tourism Cowichan MRDT Contribution Agreement (2023-2027)
• Referred Search and Rescue Society facility location request to staff
• Approved $1,000 grant-in-aid for Cowichan Secondary School bursary
• Advised Town of Lake Cowichan of no concerns with draft Official Community Plan
• Advised Regional District of Nanaimo of no comments on Zoning Bylaw No. 2500

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Committee recommended several actions to the Board, including a water system service area amendment and a livestock kill payment. It also recommended approval of the Town of Lake Cowichan's updated Official Community Plan. A request for a fireworks discharge permit was defeated.

• Recommended $1,000 Grant-in-Aid for Cowichan Secondary School bursary
• Denied fireworks discharge permit for Brentwood College Centenary Celebration
• Recommended no concerns with Town of Lake Cowichan's updated Official Community Plan
• Recommended no concerns with Regional District of Nanaimo Zoning Bylaw No. 2500
• Recommended $750 compensation for livestock kill at 3375 Cobble Hill Road
• Recommended staff report on Dog Regulation and Impounding Bylaw No. 3032 compensation
• Recommended amending Bylaw No. 3286 to include Cameron Farms in Arbutus Ridge Water System

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole recommended that the Board accept the Regional District of Nanaimo's Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1874, 2023. The recommendation includes a request to add specific language regarding the protection of fresh and seawater.

• Approved agenda (Motion Carried)
• Adopted February 14, 2024 meeting minutes (Motion Carried)
• Recommended Board acceptance of Regional District of Nanaimo Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1874, 2023 (Motion Carried)
• Recommended Board request to add water protection language to Nanaimo's Regional Growth Strategy policy 2.1 (Motion Carried)

Regular Session Board

The Board reconsidered and defeated a motion to fund the Regional Parkland Acquisition at $2,474,730, with nine directors opposed. The meeting also approved several bylaws, including boundary extensions for Lake Cowichan and Malahat fire services, and authorized $3.2M in long-term borrowing for the Shawnigan Village Waterworks System. A five-year financial plan was postponed to the next meeting.

• Motion to fund Regional Parkland Acquisition ($2,474,730) defeated (9 opposed)
• Approved $3.2M long-term borrowing for Shawnigan Village Waterworks System
• Adopted Bylaw 4555: Lake Cowichan Fire Protection Service boundary extension
• Adopted Bylaws 4556 & 4558: Malahat Fire Protection Service boundary extensions
• Adopted Bylaw 4506: Shell Beach Water System Service Area Establishment
• Adopted Bylaw 4507: Shell Beach Water System Loan Authorization ($275,000)
• Approved renewal of Cowichan Valley Trail license agreement with Earth Corporation
• Postponed Five Year Financial Plan (2024-2028) to March 13 meeting

Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Electoral Area Services Committee recommended several land use, utility, and budget items to the Board. Key recommendations included a $3.2 million loan to purchase the Shawnigan Village Waterworks System, amendments to the Malahat Volunteer Fire Department budget, and the inclusion of properties into the Mill Springs Sewer System service area. The committee also approved various grant-in-aid requests and development permits.

• Recommended $3.2M long-term borrowing for Shawnigan Village Waterworks System purchase
• Recommended amendment to Mill Springs Sewer System Service Area bylaw
• Recommended $43,710 budget increase for Malahat Volunteer Fire Department
• Recommended discharge of Statutory Right of Way EG110164 in Electoral Area A
• Recommended issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP23B04 at 2600 Timber Ridge Road
• Recommended exemption from parcel frontage requirements for subdivision at 2006 Renfrew Road
• Recommended $2,000 grant to Honeymoon Bay Community Society
• Recommended $500 grants to Sunrise Waldorf Parent Association and Cittaslow Cowichan

Committee of the Whole

The Committee recommended the Board approve a $540,000 transfer from operating reserves for IT infrastructure and a trail license renewal. A referral regarding the Regional District of Nanaimo's growth strategy was postponed.

• Recommended Board approval of $540,000 for IT core infrastructure replacement (Motion Carried)
• Recommended Board approval of $68,300 annual IT budget increases for 2025-2028 (Motion Carried)
• Recommended Board approval of Cowichan Valley Trail - Malahat Connection license renewal with Earth Corporation, Inc. (Motion Carried)
• Postponed referral of Regional District of Nanaimo Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1874, 2023 (Motion Carried)
• Approved agenda (Motion Carried)
• Adopted amended minutes from January 11, 2024 (Motion Carried)
• Adopted minutes from January 24, 2024 (Motion Carried)

Regular Session Board

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The Board approved bridge financing for the New Foundations housing project and several boundary extensions for fire and sewer services. It also authorized agreements for 911 call answering and a Coast Guard radio repeater site. Multiple zoning amendments and grant-in-aid requests were approved.

• Approved $518,104.19 bridge funding for Cowichan Housing Association's New Foundations project
• Approved 5-year agreement with Canadian Coast Guard for Mt. Sicker radio repeater site
• Approved 1-year agreement with E-Comm 911 for Primary 911 Call Answering
• Approved $1,000 grant to RCMSAR34 Marine Rescue Society and $500 bursary for Lake Cowichan School
• Passed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings for Malahat Fire and Mill Springs Sewer boundary extensions
• Adopted zoning amendments for 7150 and 7531 Cowichan Lake Road
• Appointed Taralee Campbell to Electoral Area E Advisory Planning Commission
• Referred Bill 44 housing requirements report back to Electoral Area Services Committee

Regular Session Board

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The Board approved several 2024 budget amendments for recreation centers, community grants, and water systems. A motion to reconsider the funding for Regional Parkland Acquisition was defeated. Additional funds were allocated to support an Emergency Warming Centre through March 31, 2024.

• Approved $2,474,730 for Regional Parkland Acquisition budget Function 285
• Approved $70,000 increase for Emergency Warming Centre costs (Function 420)
• Approved budget amendments for Saltair Recreation (Function 456) including $281,600 for Capital - Building
• Approved budget amendments for Kerry Park Recreation Centre (Function 411)
• Approved budget amendments for Cowichan Lake Recreation (Function 405) to transfer debt services to Capital Reserves
• Approved budget increases for Shawnigan Lake Historical Society ($30,000) and Cowichan Station Association ($15,000)
• Approved increase of Shawnigan Lake North Water System user fees to $330,000
• Defeated motion to reconsider Regional Parkland Acquisition funding

Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Electoral Area Services Committee recommended that the Board consider draft amendment bylaws to increase suite opportunities in CVRD electoral areas under the Housing Statutes (Residential Development) Act (Bill 44), refer highway-adjacent bylaws to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, and skip a public hearing with notice under Bylaw No. 4483. It also recommended that staff prepare bylaws, policies and agreements for a Bylaw Dispute Adjudication System and ask the Province to apply the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act to the CVRD. Other items included forwarding Application No. ALR23D01 (2279 Cowichan Bay Road) to the Agricultural Land Commission with supportive comments, exempting a lot in Subdivision Application No. SA21C08 (3668 Telegraph Road) from minimum frontage, two grants-in-aid, and referring a Mill Bay/Malahat statutory right of way discharge report to the next meeting.

• Recommended Board forward Application No. ALR23D01 (2279 Cowichan Bay Road) to the Agricultural Land Commission with comments that activities are consistent with zoning and OCP policies (carried)
• Recommended Board exempt Proposed Lot 2 in Subdivision Application No. SA21C08 (3668 Telegraph Road) from minimum parcel frontage under Section 512 of the Local Government Act (carried)
• Recommended Board have staff prepare bylaws, policies and agreements for a Bylaw Dispute Adjudication System and request a provincial regulation applying the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act to the CVRD (carried)
• Recommended Board consider draft amendment bylaws for more suites under Bill 44, refer highway-adjacent bylaws to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, and not hold a public hearing with notice under Bylaw No. 4483 (carried)
• Recommended Board provide a $1,000 Grant-in-Aid, Electoral Area C – Cobble Hill, to RCMSAR34 Marine Rescue Society (carried)
• Recommended Board provide a $500 Grant-in-Aid, Electoral Area I – Youbou/Meade Creek, to Lake Cowichan School for a 2024 graduating student bursary (carried)
• Referred the Parks & Trails report on Electoral Area A – Mill Bay/Malahat statutory right of way discharge between Fawn Terrace and Lodgepole Road to the next meeting (carried)
• Received the 2023 Year End Bylaw Enforcement Report for information

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole recommended several items for Board approval, including a transit agreement for a new bus stop and a grant application for physical literacy. It also recommended restructuring the Governance Committee's membership and status.

• Recommended approval of a three-year Transit Agreement with Stz’uminus First Nation for a new bus stop on Nanaimo-Cowichan Express route 70
• Recommended applying for $50,000 in Active Communities Grant Program funding for physical literacy
• Recommended modifying the Governance Committee meeting schedule
• Recommended changing the Governance Committee from a Select Committee to a Standing Committee
• Recommended changing Governance Committee composition from Chair appointees to all Board Directors

Regular Session Board

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The Board adopted several bylaws extending sewer and fire protection service boundaries. It also approved a transit agreement with Stz’uminus First Nation and authorized funding for emergency equipment and community grants.

• Adopted sewer boundary extensions for Mill Springs and Sentinel Ridge
• Approved boundary extensions for Lake Cowichan and Malahat Fire Protection Services
• Approved 3-year transit agreement with Stz’uminus First Nation for route 70
• Increased Emergency 9-1-1 budget by $50,000 for a radio spectrum analyzer
• Approved $500 bursary for Cobble Hill students and $3,500 for Cowichan Watershed Society
• Adopted Zero Carbon Building Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 4543
• Approved $1,300 annual licence of occupation for Honeymoon Bay Water System
• Directed continued search for alternative Overnight Warming Shelter locations

Electoral Area Services Committee

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The Committee recommended several bylaw amendments and grant-in-aid requests to the Board. Key actions included proposing a new reserve fund for the Cowichan Bay Sewer Forcemain and authorizing a water system lease agreement.

• Recommended $500 grant-in-aid for Cowichan Secondary School bursaries
• Recommended $3,500 grant-in-aid for Cowichan Watershed Society signs program
• Recommended adoption of Zero Carbon Building Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 4543, 2024
• Recommended forwarding Non-Farm Use application ALR22H02 to Agricultural Land Commission without comment
• Recommended OCP amendments and guidelines to enable Temporary Use Permits across all Electoral Areas
• Recommended expanding Goldstream Heights Fire Protection Service Area via amendment to Bylaw No. 2414
• Recommended preparation of Cowichan Bay Forcemain Reserve Bylaw
• Recommended $1,300 annual lease for Honeymoon Bay Water System infrastructure (2023-2025)

Special Committee of the Whole

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The Cowichan Valley Regional District's Special Committee of the Whole met on January 11, 2024 and recommended a large set of 2024 draft budgets to the Board, including transit, environmental services, parks, water and solid waste functions. It approved a $548,575 (15.41%) increase for Function 100 – General Government under Option 2, with $200,000 in Strategic Investments funded through the Operating Reserve. Several supplemental requests were approved, while a motion to table Function 100 items was defeated and a Capital Works Planning Manager request was defeated. The meeting also moved into closed session under the Community Charter for security of property and labour relations, and rose without report.

• Recommended 2024 budgets for Function 106 – Commuter Transit and Function 107 – Transit
• Recommended 2024 budgets for 16 grant functions (Theatre Areas A/B/C, North Cowichan, Ladysmith, Victim Services, Lake Cowichan Activity Centre, Senior Centre Grant, Kaatza Historical Society, Safer Futures, South Cowichan and Cowichan Community Policing, Cowichan Valley Hospice, Cowichan Housing Association)
• Recommended 2024 budget for Function 494 – Social Planning after Director Staples declared a conflict and left the meeting
• Recommended 2024 budgets for non-requisition functions, environmental services, and regional functions including Emergency 911, Emergency Planning, Economic Development, Regional Tourism, Kinsol Trestle, Arts & Culture, Solid Waste Management Complex, Regional Parks, and Regional Parkland Acquisition
• Motion to table Function 100 items until discussion in a different forum was defeated
• Recommended Option 2 – Function 100 budget increase of $548,575 or 15.41%, with $200,000 Strategic Investments funded through the Operating Reserve
• Recommended reallocating $264,423 in Community Works Fund asset management funding from Fern Ridge Water System to Lambourn Water System and amending the Function 604 Lambourn Water System budget
• Approved supplemental requests including Asset Technician, Ingram Street Roof Replacement, Communications Assistant, Corporate Website Redevelopment, HR Training and Development, HR Manager, Cowichan Valley Trail repairs (Bings Creek Washout, McGee Creek Trestle, Waters Road Bridge), Regional Parks Invasive Plant Species Survey, Regional Parkland Strategy Amendment, solid waste positions and capital items, and Function 660 Watermain Extension Design; defeated Function 520 Capital Works Planning Manager

Regular Session Board

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The Board denied a rezoning application for Schnitzer Steel and directed staff to find a commercial lease for a regional warming centre by March 31, 2024. Several sewer and water system requisition limits were increased, and Tracy Bowen was appointed Chief Financial Officer.

• Denied Application No. 03-H-16RS for 13271 Simpson Road (Schnitzer Steel)
• Directed staff to investigate commercial lease for regional warming centre by March 31, 2024
• Approved $1,000 grant to Sunrise Waldorf Parent Association and $500 to Cowichan Bay Improvement Association
• Increased annual requisition limits for Mill Springs, Cobble Hill Village, and Lambourn Estates sewer systems
• Increased annual requisition limits for Lambourn Estates, Arbutus Mountain Estates, and Burnum water systems
• Adopted Bylaw No. 4527 (Recycling and Garbage Collection Rates Amendment)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 4541 (2024 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing)
• Appointed Tracy Bowen as Chief Financial Officer