Sechelt public meetings in 2023

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council is meeting to consider several bylaws and business items. Key items include first reading of rezoning for 52 townhouses on Derby Road and 80 cluster homes on Granite Road, two readings for an agritourism accommodation rezoning at 1785 Tyson Road, and three readings for a film production policy and fees bylaw. Council will also discuss a Complete Communities Grant and a municipal security issuing resolution.

• Rezoning for Derby Road (52 townhouses) and Granite Road (80 cluster homes) - first reading
• 1785 Tyson Road rezoning for agritourism accommodation - two readings
• Film Production Policy and Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 575-14, 2023 - three readings
• Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 568-04, 2023 - three readings
• Complete Communities Grant discussion

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the 2024 provisional budget, including additional operating requests and updated capital projects. They also received a presentation on the Dusty Road Septage Receiving Plan and discussed its future. A motion to defer the Chapman Creek Flood Mitigation Phase 1 project to 2025 was carried, while a motion to approve the 2024 capital projects list (excluding that project) was defeated.

• Approved a 3% tax increase for capital asset renewal for 2024
• Defeated a motion to report on costs for services under other jurisdictions (community safety, mental health)
• Deferred Chapman Creek Flood Mitigation Phase 1 project to 2025
• Discussed discontinuation of septage receiving services at Dusty Road facility
• Estimated $903,000 in cost savings from carry-forward projects

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

This is a regular council meeting that will immediately move into a closed session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter to discuss preliminary-stage negotiations related to a proposed municipal service. The only public business is the call to order, agenda adoption, and minutes from the December 7 Airport Development Select Committee meeting (recommendations 3 and 4 for endorsement). No other substantive public items are listed.

• Closed session under Section 90(1)(k) for negotiations on a proposed municipal service
• Minutes of Airport Development Select Committee meeting of December 7, 2023, with recommendations 3 and 4 for endorsement
• Minutes of the Closed Council meeting of November 8, 2023

Airport Development Select Committee

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

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council is meeting to consider several items, including first reading of a multifamily rezoning at 5875 Reef Road, adoption of a rezoning for 36 units of mixed residential housing at Lot 5 Tower Road (Silver Valley Homes), and adoption of a sewer service area extension for properties on Sechelt Inlet Road and Sechelt Inlet Crescent. Council will also discuss a website search feature upgrade, accounts payable invoice automation software, an Asset Retirement Obligation policy, and the introduction of Bill 44 (Housing Statutes). The agenda includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings and reports from councillors.

• First reading of rezoning for 5875 Reef Road multifamily development
• Adoption of rezoning for 36 units of mixed residential housing at Lot 5 Tower Road (Silver Valley Homes)
• Adoption of Sewer Local Service Area Bylaw No. 393-4, 2023 for 5980 Sechelt Inlet Road and 5512 Sechelt Inlet Crescent
• Discussion of Accounts Payable Invoice Automation Software (Microsoft 365 Power Automate, one-time fee, implementation Q4 2024)
• Discussion of Bill 44 - Housing Statutes (Residential Development) Amendment Act, 2023

Special Council to Closed Meeting

This is a special meeting of the District of Sechelt Council that will immediately go into a closed session. The closed session is authorized under sections 90(1)(a) and (c) of the Community Charter to discuss personal information about a potential or current employee and labour or other employee relations. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Closed session under Section 90(1)(a): personal information about an individual being considered for a position as an officer, employee, or agent of the municipality
• Closed session under Section 90(1)(c): labour relations or other employee relations

Airport Development Select Committee

This agenda for the Sechelt Airport Development Select Committee meeting on 2023-11-23 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Sechelt District Council. The council will discuss three items: a real highway for the Sunshine Coast, short-term water solutions, and a solution for ferry woes. The meeting will also include a closed session for personnel, labour, and legal matters.

• Discussion of 'Sunshine Coast - A Real Highway'
• Discussion of 'Water - Short Term Solutions'
• Discussion of 'A Solution for our Ferry Woes'
• Appointment of Sunshine Coast Regional District Alternate Director
• Closed session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (c), (i), and (j)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2024 Provisional Budget Book and a list of council projects. The meeting includes division presentations from directors and is scheduled to adjourn and resume the following day.

• 2024 Provisional Budget Book review
• Council Project list discussion
• Division presentations from directors

Regular Council Meeting

The Sechelt Regular Council meeting on November 15, 2023, includes first reading of an Official Community Plan amendment on density allotment, and three readings of a sewer local service area bylaw to expand service to two properties. Council will also hear a request from the Sunshine Coast Drag Racing Association for airport use, discuss a SharePoint records management project, and adopt the 2024 meeting schedule.

• First reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 492-35, 2023 (density/FAR and height matrix)
• Three readings of Sewer Local Service Area Bylaw No. 393-4, 2023 (adds 5980 Sechelt Inlet Road and 5512 Sechelt Inlet Crescent)
• Sunshine Coast Drag Racing Association request to use Sechelt Airport in 2024
• SharePoint Records Management Implementation Project
• Adoption of 2024 Council and Committee of the Whole meeting schedule

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss two main items: a summary of the 2024 Budget Survey and an update on the Short-Term Rental Program. No decisions are listed; the agenda consists of discussion items and public comment periods.

• 2024 Budget Survey Summary
• Short-Term Rental Program Update

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for a Regular Council meeting that will immediately move into a Closed Session. The public portion covers only call to order, agenda adoption, and adjournment. All substantive discussion is closed under five sections of the Community Charter, covering personnel, land acquisition/disposition, legal advice, preliminary service negotiations, and annual report discussions.

• Closed session under Section 90(1)(a): personal info about a candidate for municipal officer/employee position
• Closed session under Section 90(1)(e): acquisition or disposition of land or improvements
• Closed session under Section 90(1)(i): solicitor-client privileged advice
• Closed session under Section 90(1)(k): preliminary negotiations on proposed municipal service
• Closed session under Section 90(1)(l): discussions with staff on annual report objectives

Advisory Planning Commission

This meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. No rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

Regular Council Meeting

The Sechelt Regular Council meeting on November 1, 2023, includes a mayor's report on meetings with provincial cabinet ministers, an appointment for the 2024 acting mayor, and adoption of minutes from the October 18 meeting. The agenda also includes correspondence items and reports from councillors.

• Mayor's report on meetings with provincial cabinet ministers (Solutions for Sechelt)
• 2024 Acting Mayor Appointment
• Adoption of minutes from October 18, 2023 Regular Council Meeting
• Correspondence: AVICC resolutions call and BC Rural Health Network endorsement request

Committee of the Whole

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

Regular Council to Closed

This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council to Closed meeting on 2023-10-25 contains no substantive items, only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for the District of Sechelt's Regular Council meeting on October 25, 2023. The only substantive item is a motion to move into closed session under Sections 90(1)(g) and (i) of the Community Charter, which typically cover personnel and legal matters. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the open agenda.

• Closed session under Section 90(1)(g) and (i) of the Community Charter
• Meeting held in-person at Community Meeting Room, 5797 Cowrie St., Sechelt
• Public can attend via YouTube, Zoom, or phone

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole agenda for October 25, 2023, consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented in the provided text.

Regular Council

The agenda for the October 18, 2023 Regular Council meeting of Sechelt, BC, consists entirely of procedural elements with no substantive items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other actionable matters are listed.

Regular Council

This is a regular council meeting of Sechelt, BC. The agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

Committee of the Whole

The agenda for the October 11, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting in Sechelt contains only procedural elements such as meeting details, video link, and document management fields. No substantive items for discussion or decision are listed.

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

This meeting is primarily a closed session under the Community Charter, with no public business items listed. Council will discuss personal information about a candidate for a municipal position, preliminary negotiations for a municipal service, and objectives for the annual report.

• Closed session under Section 90(1)(a): personal information about an identifiable individual being considered for a municipal position
• Closed session under Section 90(1)(k): preliminary negotiations for a proposed municipal service
• Closed session under Section 90(1)(l): discussions with officers on municipal objectives and progress for the annual report

Public Hearing

This agenda for the September 2023 public hearing of Sechelt, BC, contains no substantive items. It consists entirely of procedural placeholders and embedded content areas with no decisions, proposals, or discussions listed.

Committee of the Whole

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be a placeholder or technical session.

Committee of the Whole

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. The document appears to be a placeholder or template with no actionable content.

Regular Council to Closed

This agenda for the September 13, 2023 Regular Council to Closed meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Public Hearing

This agenda for the September 6, 2023 Public Hearing of Sechelt, BC contains no substantive items—only technical placeholders and embedded content areas. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed for review.

Advisory Planning Commission

This agenda for the Sechelt Advisory Planning Commission meeting on September 5, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Advisory Planning Commission reviewed two rezoning applications for more affordable housing. The commission supported both proposals, while providing specific recommendations for the Reef Road development regarding fire access and accessibility.

• Supported 5875 Reef Road rezoning as compatible with OCP (Carried)
• Recommended 5875 Reef Road developer revisit fire access route with Fire and Building departments (Carried)
• Recommended 5875 Reef Road developer consider including adaptable units (Carried)
• Recommended 5875 Reef Road developer reconcile easement with development footprint (Carried)
• Encouraged 5875 Reef Road applicant to review DPA 7 and 8 guidelines for shading, EV charging, and passive cooling (Carried)
• Agreed Mills Road rezoning meets OCP intent (Carried)
• Supported Mills Road rezoning application (Carried)

Regular Council to Closed

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

Committee of the Whole

The provided document contains only procedural software information and no meeting content. There are no specific topics, discussions, or decisions listed for this Committee of the Whole meeting.

Regular Council

This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council meeting on August 2, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. The document is essentially a placeholder with no listed agenda items, reports, or attachments.

Council approved a funding request for housing growth and a series of land-use action plans. They also granted several community forest grants and advanced rezoning for apartment developments.

• Endorsed $12.95M Housing Accelerator Fund application and target of 227 new units per year
• Approved four $30,000 Sunshine Coast Community Forest Legacy Fund grants
• Approved first reading of rezoning for 89 apartment units at 5700 East Porpoise Bay Road
• Approved third reading of rezoning for 109 apartment units at 5535 Shorncliffe Avenue
• Approved five-year RCMP Occupancy Agreement for 5800 Teredo Street
• Approved $16,000 for Operations Centre workshop bay paving
• Approved recommendation for a Peer Assisted Care Team via CMHA-BC
• Adopted new Council Code of Conduct Bylaw 619 and Remuneration Amendment Bylaw 608-1

Advisory Planning Commission

The agenda for the Sechelt Advisory Planning Commission meeting on August 1, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion.

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Sechelt Committee of the Whole meeting on July 26, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

The Committee of the Whole approved a requirement for the developer of 5700 East Porpoise Bay Road to host a public information meeting. The developer must also provide several technical reports before the rezoning application for 89 apartment units can proceed to a second reading.

• Approved requirement for public information meeting regarding 89 apartment units at 5700 East Porpoise Bay Road (Carried, Councillor McLauchlan opposed)
• Approved requirement for applicant to provide Water Supply Demand Reduction and Conservation Report, Transportation Impact Assessment and Parking Study, Preliminary Servicing Report, Shadow Study, and Community Amenity Contribution Offer Letter (Carried, Councillor McLauchlan opposed)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)

Regular Council Meeting

This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council Meeting on 2023-07-23 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

Public Hearing

This agenda for the July 19, 2023 public hearing of Sechelt, BC contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific rezoning, bylaw, or other substantive items are listed for discussion or decision.

The District of Sechelt conducted a public hearing to receive input on the proposed Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Bylaw No. 492-33 for 5535 Shorncliffe. No vote was taken or decision reached during this meeting.

Regular Council

The agenda for the July 19, 2023 Regular Council meeting of Sechelt, BC, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Council approved an increase of one municipal RCMP member contingent on the Province providing four additional provincial members. Several rezoning applications were advanced or adopted, and a strata title conversion for Habitat for Humanity was approved.

• Approved principle of increasing RCMP funded members from 12 to 13 for 2024/2025 (contingent on provincial approval)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-1, 2023 for 6401 Apple Orchard Road
• Gave second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-6, 2023 for 5535 Shorncliffe Ave
• Gave second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-5, 2022 for Lot 5 Tower Road
• Approved Phase 7 of strata plan BCS4293 for Habitat for Humanity
• Approved modification to Sechelt Airport Lease Agreement to add Doug Spani and remove Eric and Patricia Scott
• Supported establishment of Sunshine Coast Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Appointed Pat Dalgleish and Patrick Pouponneau to Sechelt Community Safety Select Committee

Committee of the Whole

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

The Committee of the Whole amended the Airport Development Select Committee Terms of Reference to allow up to seven members. Council appointed several members to the committee and directed staff to advertise for two additional members.

• Amended Airport Development Select Committee Terms of Reference to include up to seven members (Carried; Opposed: McLauchlan, Inkster)
• Approved Selena Bell and Chris Georgas to continue as members of the Airport Development Select Committee (Carried; Opposed: McLauchlan, Inkster)
• Appointed Eric Scott and Thomas Bramble to the Airport Development Select Committee (Carried; Opposed: McLauchlan, Inkster)
• Approved advertising for two additional members to the Airport Development Select Committee (Carried; Opposed: Inkster, McLauchlan)
• Denied motion to defer Airport Development Select Committee item and advertise for new members (Defeated; Opposed: Henderson, Bell, Rowe, Shepherd)

Regular Council to Closed

The agenda for the July 12, 2023 Regular Council to Closed meeting contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Council defeated a request to add a rezoning application for 5535 Shorncliffe Avenue to the agenda. The meeting then proceeded to a closed session and was adjourned.

• Denied amendment to include rezoning application for 109 apartment units at 5535 Shorncliffe Avenue
• Adopted the agenda as presented
• Approved moving the meeting into closed session

Sechelt Community Safety Select Committee

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

The committee reviewed the terms of reference and discussed operational updates for Rain City housing and community patrols. No formal votes were recorded; the meeting focused on coordinating feedback and identifying needs for unhoused residents and security.

• Established communitysafety@sechelt.ca for public feedback
• P. Pouponneau to invite Rain City employee to next meeting
• S. Ramsey to bring needle collection data to next meeting
• L. Reid to investigate obtaining fire extinguishers for unhoused community training
• B. Rowe to meet with DoS Manager of Communications regarding public email sharing

Regular Council

The agenda for the July 5, 2023 Regular Council meeting of Sechelt, BC, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Council approved several equipment and HVAC upgrades funded by the COVID 19 Safe Restart Grant. They also authorized additional funding for a sewer outfall project and expanded the sewer service area to include the TELUS Marina.

• Approved $150,000 for Operations Centre generator (CARRIED)
• Approved $42,000 for Operations Centre shop bays equipment (CARRIED)
• Approved $45,000 for HVAC upgrades at Municipal Hall, RCMP, and Justice Services buildings (CARRIED)
• Approved $70,000 additional funding for Outfall Remediation project and awarded $281,250 contract to Can Dive Construction Ltd. (CARRIED)
• Supported joint application by SCRD and shishalh Nation for Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (CARRIED)
• Adopted Sewer Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 393-3 to add 5981 Sechelt Inlet Road (CARRIED; Opposed: Councillor McLauchlan)
• Supported Sunshine Coast Resource Centre Do a Kindness Awareness Campaign (CARRIED)
• Approved letter of support for Elphinstone Aeroclub Capital Project Gaming Grant (CARRIED)

Special Council to Closed

This is a special council meeting that will move into a closed session. The agenda contains only procedural items and no substantive public business is scheduled.

• Meeting is a special council session to closed
• No public agenda items listed beyond procedural motions

The Special Council meeting was convened to move into a closed session. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes.

• Adopted the agenda (Carried; Opposed: Councillor McLauchlan)
• Approved closing the meeting to the public pursuant to Sections 90 (1), (k) and (l) of the Community Charter (Carried; Opposed: Councillor McLauchlan)

Advisory Planning Commission

The agenda for the July 4, 2023 meeting of the Sechelt Advisory Planning Commission contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion.

The Advisory Planning Commission recommended that Council approve a development permit and requested variances for tourist accommodation at 5591 Delta Road. The commission expressed overall satisfaction with the proposal, including the use of native plants in the landscaping.

• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Adopted May 2, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Recommended Council approve Development Permit and variances for tourist accommodation at 5591 Delta Road (Carried)

Annual General Meeting

This agenda for the Sechelt Annual General Meeting on June 28, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, providing no information about what will be considered at the meeting.

The District of Sechelt held its Annual General Meeting to review the 2022 Annual Report. Staff presented departmental highlights regarding finance, infrastructure, and planning. No bylaws were considered during the meeting.

• Adopted the amended Agenda (Res. No. 2023-06C-1)
• Considered the 2022 Annual Report pursuant to Section 99 of the Community Charter (Res. No. 2023-06C-2)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Sechelt Committee of the Whole meeting on June 28, 2023, contains no substantive items—only technical placeholders and embedded content from the eSCRIBE software. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed for residents to review.

The Committee of the Whole received a progress report on the Transportation Master Plan and an update on the implementation of the Short-Term Rental program. No new bylaws were passed, and no new business was introduced.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Received the Transportation Master Plan Progress Update report (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:41 pm (Carried)

Regular Council

This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council meeting on June 21, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder or system-generated page with no substantive content.

Council gave second reading to rezoning for a 109-unit apartment complex at 5535 Shorncliffe Avenue and adopted a new Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw. Other actions included approving liquor service hours for Brickers Cider Co. and appointing a Deputy Corporate Officer.

• Approved liquor service hours (11am-9pm) and no music after 8pm for Brickers Cider Co. (Opposed: McLauchlan)
• Submitted ministerial meeting requests for 2023 UBCM Convention
• Approved 2022 Statement of Financial Information for submission
• Appointed Tracy Forster as Deputy Corporate Officer
• Approved filing notice on title for building bylaw contravention at 5558 Wakefield Road
• Gave second reading to rezoning for 109 apartment units at 5535 Shorncliffe Avenue (Opposed: McLauchlan)
• Adopted Building Bylaw Amendment No. 409-11 for energy efficiency
• Adopted Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 611, 2023

Sechelt Community Safety Select Committee

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

The committee created a public email address for community safety inquiries and a new website page. Members received updates on Rain City and BC Housing site progress and discussed the need for more social service resources on the Sunshine Coast.

• Created public email address communitysafety@sechelt.ca
• Established a new website page for community safety
• Tabled review of Terms of Reference to July 10th meeting
• Tabled review of Morden Consultants meet and greet minutes to July 10th meeting

Committee of the Whole

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

The Committee of the Whole approved requests for ministerial meetings at the 2023 Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention. The District will also invite the Town of Gibsons, Sunshine Coast Regional District, and shishalh Nation to attend these meetings.

• Approved meeting requests for the 2023 UBCM Convention with the Ministries of Transportation and Infrastructure, Health, Indigenous Relations & Reconciliation, Education and Child Care, Housing, and Mental Health and Addiction
• Approved invitations for the Town of Gibsons, Sunshine Coast Regional District, and shishalh Nation to attend the scheduled UBCM Minister meetings
• Adopted the meeting agenda

Regular Council

The agenda for the June 2023 regular council meeting of Sechelt, BC, consists entirely of boilerplate content with no substantive items for decision or discussion. No motions, reports, bylaws, or public hearings are listed.

Council approved a $50,000 security patrol pilot for downtown and granted second reading to a rezoning application for 117 townhouses at 5981 Shoal Way. Additional funding was approved for the Snickett Park Washroom project, and a development permit for tourist accommodation at 5591 Delta Road was issued.

• Approved up to $50,000 for a three-month downtown security patrol pilot
• Issued Development Permit 3060-2023-13 for tourist accommodation at 5591 Delta Road
• Approved $83,000 in additional funding for Snickett Park Washroom project (total $465,500)
• Approved 2024 Budget Process Schedule
• Deferred 2022 Sublease of Kirkland House with Sunshine Coast Hospice Society
• Approved 2023-2025 lease for Restorative Justice Program at Rockwood Lodge
• Gave second reading to OCP and Zoning amendments for 117 townhouses at 5981 Shoal Way
• Adopted Council Code of Conduct Bylaw No. 619 and Remuneration Amendment Bylaw No. 608-1

Regular Council

This is a regular council meeting of the District of Sechelt. The agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate with no substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions listed. No rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other actionable items are present.

Council awarded road improvement contracts for Inlet Avenue and the West Porpoise Bay Bike BC Project. They also passed three readings for a new Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw and an energy efficiency amendment to the Building Bylaw. A rezoning application for a 167-unit housing project was referred to external agencies for feedback.

• Referred The Trails 167-unit housing rezoning application to SCRD, shishalh Nation, and Vancouver Coastal Health for feedback
• Approved Development Permits for 12-lot subdivisions at 5556/5558 Nickerson Road and 5112 Chapman Road
• Approved Development Variance Permit 2023-01 for an accessory building at 4980 Laurel Avenue
• Approved $34,984 increase for the 2023 Sechelt Public Library budget
• Awarded $892,030 contract to Maycon Construction Management for West Porpoise Bay Bike BC Project
• Awarded $1,108,000 contract to NB Contracting Ltd for Inlet Avenue Road Improvement
• Approved three-year licence for two street patios on Cowrie Street for Sechelt Downtown Business Association
• Passed three readings of Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 611, 2023

Sechelt Community Safety Select Committee

This agenda for the Sechelt Community Safety Select Committee meeting on June 5, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

The committee conducted four focus groups with council, business owners, housing advocates, and community service providers. Participants discussed challenges including crime, vandalism, and a lack of detox and mental health resources. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Special Committee of the Whole

The agenda for this meeting consists only of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No decisions, proposals, discussions, or public hearings are listed. The document is essentially an empty template.

The Committee of the Whole met to discuss water availability and its impact on fire protection services. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports from the Sechelt Fire Protection District and the Sunshine Coast Regional District.

• Approved adoption of agenda (Carried)
• Approved adjournment of meeting at 6:00 pm (Carried)

Special Council to Closed

This is a special council meeting held in closed session. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed for public review.

The council met for a special session that was closed to the public. No substantive decisions were recorded in the open minutes.

• Adopted the agenda as amended
• Approved closing the meeting to the public pursuant to the Community Charter

Regular Council

The agenda for the May 17, 2023 Regular Council meeting of Sechelt, BC, consists solely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No substantive decisions, discussions, or actionable items are listed.

Council approved a development cost charge waiver for a not-for-profit rental housing project at 5638 Inlet Avenue. The meeting also included the passage of bylaws regarding road closures, airport user fees, and road naming.

• Waived $340,000 in Development Cost Charges for rental housing at 5638 Inlet Avenue (Carried)
• Passed Sargeant Road - Road Closure and Disposition Bylaw No. 602, 2022 (Carried)
• Passed Airport User Fees - Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 575-9, 2023 (Carried)
• Passed Road Names Bylaw No. 614, 2023 (Carried)
• Appointed members and endorsed terms of reference for Sechelt Community Safety Select Committee (Carried)
• Approved invitation to Sechelt Fire Protection District and SCRD officials for May 24 meeting (Carried)
• Approved letter of support for Royal Canadian Airforce Canada Day Flyby (Carried)
• Proclaimed World Ocean's Day, Local Government Awareness Week, and Asset Management Awareness Day

Sechelt Community Safety Select Committee

This agenda for the Sechelt Community Safety Select Committee meeting on May 12, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

The committee met to coordinate upcoming site visits by Morden Consultants on June 5 and 6, 2023. The consultants will focus on the housing crisis and meet with emergency service teams and those working with the unhoused. No formal votes were recorded.

• Scheduled Morden Consultants site visits for June 5 and 6, 2023
• Identified CAO as available representative for June 5 and 6 site visits

Regular Council to Closed

This agenda for the May 10, 2023 Regular Council to Closed meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Council approved the 2023-2027 Consolidated Financial Plan and the 2023 Tax Rates Bylaws. Additionally, amendments to fees for sewer users and septage disposal were adopted.

• Adopted 2023-2027 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 618, 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted 2023 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 617, 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted Septage Disposal Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 483-6, 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted Sewer User Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 426-18, 2023 (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The agenda for the May 10, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting contains no substantive items for decision or discussion. It consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders.

The Committee of the Whole directed staff to evaluate the merits and resource requirements of applying for the Housing Accelerator Fund. Additionally, the Committee deferred the Growing Community Fund until after strategic planning is complete.

• Approved staff to continue assessing merits of applying for the Housing Accelerator Fund (CARRIED)
• Approved staff to provide more information on resources, consulting costs, and scope of work for the HAF application (CARRIED)
• Deferred the Growing Community Fund until after strategic planning (CARRIED)

Regular Council

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

Council gave first, second, and third readings to the 2023-2027 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 618 and the 2023 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 617, moving them toward adoption. The 2022 audited financial statements were accepted, showing a $1.5 million cash surplus from underspending and investment interest. Council also gave first reading to zoning and OCP amendments for 5535 Shorncliffe Avenue, with conditions including a second public information session and water conservation measures.

• Accepted 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements (carried)
• Gave first, second, third readings to 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 618 (carried)
• Gave first, second, third readings to 2023 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 617 (carried)
• Gave first, second, third readings to Septage Disposal Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 483-6 (carried)
• Gave first, second, third readings to Sewer User Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 426-18 (carried)
• Gave first reading to OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 492-33 for 5535 Shorncliffe Ave (carried, McLauchlan opposed)
• Gave first reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-6 for 5535 Shorncliffe Ave (carried, McLauchlan opposed)
• Required applicant to hold second public information session before second reading of 5535 Shorncliffe Ave bylaws (carried, Shepherd opposed)

Advisory Planning Commission

The agenda for the May 2, 2023, Advisory Planning Commission meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion.

The Advisory Planning Commission reviewed a rezoning application by Vidorra Developments. The commission found the density and land use compatible but requested a new traffic impact assessment and a review of building height relationships.

• Agreed proposed development is compatible with surrounding land uses (Carried)
• Recommended a new traffic impact assessment for the project and the Wharf and East Porpoise Bay intersection (Carried; Opposed: Commissioner Caple)
• Recommended developer revisit the height relationship between buildings (Carried; Opposed: Commissioners Caple and Van Ginkel)
• Agreed proposed density is appropriate for the location (Carried)
• Expressed appreciation for written considerations from the landscape architect (Carried)
• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Adopted April 4, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Regular Council to Closed

The agenda for the April 26, 2023 Regular Council to Closed meeting of Sechelt, BC, contains no substantive items for decision or discussion. The document consists entirely of technical placeholders and embedded content frames with no actionable content.

Council authorized a contract for the Segment 1 Active Transportation Expansion Project and approved additional funding for Segments 1 and 2. The funding will be sourced from the Local Government Climate Action Program Reserve and the Growing Communities Fund.

• Approved $1,010,000 in additional funding for Active Transportation Expansion Project Segments 1 and 2 (Opposed: Mayor Henderson, Councillor Shepherd)
• Authorized contract for Segment 1 Active Transportation Expansion Project (Mason Road) to Maycon Construction Management Ltd. for $2,947,690.00 plus GST (Opposed: Mayor Henderson, Councillor Shepherd)
• Adopted the April 26, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Agenda
• Approved closing the meeting to the public pursuant to the Community Charter

Committee of the Whole

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The Committee of the Whole received the 2023 first quarter division progress reports. The meeting also included a presentation on the 2023-2027 Consolidated Financial Plan and an update on the Dusty Road Well Project.

• Approved adoption of agenda as amended (Carried)
• Referred Fire Protection Requirements to next Regular Council meeting as Council Correspondence (Carried)
• Received 2023 First Quarter Division Progress Reports (Carried)

Regular Council

This agenda contains only boilerplate procedural items with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. No rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other notable business are present.

Council approved significant funding for wastewater and transportation infrastructure, including the Wakefield Lift Station and Active Transportation segments. The meeting also finalized several community grants and temporary use permits.

• Approved $2,848,990 in additional funding for Wakefield Sanitary Lift Station (Total: $4,048,990)
• Awarded Wakefield Sanitary Lift Station contract to Drake Excavating (2016) Ltd. for $3,262,100 + GST
• Approved $1,010,000 for Active Transportation Expansion Segments 1 and 2
• Awarded Active Transportation Segment 1 contract to Maycon Construction Management Ltd. for $2,947,690 + GST
• Approved $103,000 for Community Investment Program grants and multi-year standing agreements
• Approved Temporary Use Permit 2023-28 for a show home at 5750 Anchor Road
• Approved Temporary Use Permit 2023-29 and recommended Non-Farm Use for 1802 Tyson Road
• Adopted Growing Community Fund Reserve Bylaw No. 615 and Street Patio Application Fee Bylaw No. 575-12

Parcel Tax Roll Review Committee

The Parcel Tax Roll Review Committee is meeting, but the agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The meeting was called to order at 11:11 am and adjourned at 11:12 am. No complaints were received, and no substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Parcel Tax Roll Review Committee

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The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel met via Zoom to review parcel tax rolls. No complaints were received, and no substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting at 11:12 am

Regular Council to Closed

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other actionable business are listed.

Council approved sending a letter of support for the Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society Literary Legacy Project grant application. The meeting also included a closed session to discuss personnel, legal advice, and municipal services.

• Approved letter of support for Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society grant application
• Approved moving the meeting into closed session

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Sechelt Committee of the Whole meeting on April 12, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

The Committee approved a request for staff to amend Building Bylaw 409, 2003 regarding energy efficiency requirements. Members also received an informational presentation on tiny-shelter villages for unhoused community members based on models in Port Alberni and Duncan.

• Approved request for staff to amend Building Bylaw 409, 2003 to remove Step 1 Energy Step Code requirements and allow the Performance Path method (Carried)
• Adopted the April 12, 2023 meeting agenda (Carried)

Regular Council

This agenda for the April 10, 2023 Regular Council meeting of Sechelt, BC, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Regular Council

This Regular Council meeting agenda for Sechelt, BC on April 5, 2023, contains no substantive items. The agenda text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no listed decisions, discussions, or reports.

Council established a statutory reserve for $3.759 million in provincial funding. They also approved a three-year license for street patios on Cowrie Street and passed the first and second readings of a new Road Names Bylaw.

• Approved Growing Community Fund Reserve Bylaw No. 615, 2023 (3 readings)
• Approved Licence to Occupy for two Sechelt Downtown Business Association street patios on Cowrie Street
• Passed 1st and 2nd readings of Bylaw No. 614, 2023 (Road Names)
• Approved Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 575-12, 2023 for street patio application fees (3 readings)
• Approved Development Permit 2021-17 for 5883 Cowrie Street subject to geotechnical assessment and security
• Approved Development Permit Amendment 2021-42A for 5400 Dusty Road
• Proclaimed National Caregivers Day and National Dental Hygienist’s Week

Advisory Planning Commission

This agenda for the Sechelt Advisory Planning Commission meeting on April 4, 2023, contains only boilerplate interface text and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed.

The Advisory Planning Commission recommended approval for the Lot 5 Tower Road rezoning application, finding it compatible with land uses and the Official Community Plan. The commission also approved the project's connectivity and community amenity contributions. Additionally, the commission elected a new chair.

• Elected Commissioner Sharif Senbel as chair
• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes as amended
• Recommended Lot 5 Tower Road proposal is compatible with surrounding land uses and OCP
• Recommended connectivity within Lot 5 Tower Road proposal is appropriate
• Recommended community amenity contributions for Lot 5 Tower Road are satisfactory

Community Investment Program

This agenda for the Sechelt Community Investment Program meeting on March 28, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

The Community Investment Program Committee reviewed 24 funding requests. The committee recommended several one-time grants and multi-year standing grant agreements for community services, arts, and environmental organizations to be approved by Council.

• Recommended $30,000 (2023), $30,980 (2024), and $32,220 (2025) for Sunshine Coast Community Services Society Youth Outreach
• Recommended $10,000 (2023), $11,500 (2024), and $12,000 (2025) for Sunshine Coast Arts Council
• Recommended $16,500 annually (2023-2025) for Sunshine Coast Resource Centre
• Recommended $10,500 (2023), $11,000 (2024), and $11,500 (2025) for Restorative Justice Program
• Recommended $5,000 annually (2023-2025) for Sunshine Coast Hospice and Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
• Recommended $4,000 for Sunshine Coast Community Services Society Volunteer project
• Recommended $2,500 for Salmonoid Enhancement Society and Coast Rogue Arts
• Recommended $0 for PIVOT: Empowering Recovery Society and Backpack Buddies

Regular Council to Closed

The agenda for the March 22, 2023 Regular Council to Closed meeting consists entirely of procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Council endorsed the draft 2023 budget and directed staff to prepare the five-year financial plan bylaw and tax rate bylaw. The meeting also included a review of Five-Year Financial Plan Escalation Assumptions and a closed session.

• Endorsed draft 2023 budget (Carried; Opposed: Councillor McLauchlan)
• Directed staff to prepare five-year financial plan bylaw and tax rate bylaw (Carried)
• Adopted March 22, 2023, Regular Council Meeting Agenda (Carried)
• Closed meeting to the public pursuant to Community Charter sections 90(1)(k) and (l) (Carried)

Regular Council

This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council meeting on March 15, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed.

Council approved a 50-lot phased strata subdivision at 6360 Tower Road and issued three-year temporary use permits for four short-term rental businesses. The board also waived plumbing permit requirements for SCRD water meter installations and appointed a Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel.

• Approved 50-lot phased strata subdivision at 6360 Tower Road (CARRIED)
• Issued 3-year short-term rental TUPs for 5423 Selma Park Road, 5187 Chapman Road, 6274 Fairway Avenue, and 5283 Sunshine Coast Highway (CARRIED)
• Denied short-term rental TUP 2023-15 at 6879 Sunshine Coast Highway (DEFEATED)
• Waived plumbing permits and fees for SCRD water meter installations (CARRIED)
• Approved front yard setback variance for guest cottage at 1536 McCullough Road (CARRIED)
• Denied front yard setback variance for retaining structure and roof overhang at 1536 McCullough Road (CARRIED)
• Appointed Councillors A. Shepherd, D. Bell, and D. Inkster to Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel (CARRIED)
• Supported Town of Gibsons' application for UBCM 2023 Poverty Reduction Project — Stream 2 Action Grant (CARRIED)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Sechelt Committee of the Whole meeting on March 8, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a placeholder or template with no substantive content for residents to review.

The Committee of the Whole received a presentation from the Director of Engineering and Operations regarding infrastructure, wastewater, and public works. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were made during the meeting.

• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:39 pm (Carried)

Regular Council

This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council meeting of March 1, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.

Council approved a development permit for the TELUS Marina and gave first reading to a 36-unit residential rezoning on Tower Road. The board also approved a $5,000 community amenity contribution for a rezoning at 6401 Apple Orchard Road and updated rental fees for Hackett Park.

• Approved Development Permit 2022-36 for TELUS Marina (Opposed: McLauchlan)
• Gave first reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-5 for 36 units at Lot 5 Tower Road (Opposed: McLauchlan)
• Gave third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-1 for 6401 Apple Orchard Road (Opposed: Inkster, McLauchlan)
• Approved $5,000 Community Amenity Contribution for 6401 Apple Orchard Road (Opposed: Inkster, McLauchlan)
• Adopted Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 575-10 for Hackett Park stage and concession rental fees
• Appointed Kerianne Poulsen as Corporate Officer
• Endorsed replacement tenure application for public path adjacent to Edgewater Strata (Opposed: McLauchlan)
• Directed staff to apply to B.C. Fairs, Festivals and Events Fund for Sechelt Arts Festival and syíyaya Days

Special Committee of the Whole

This is a Special Committee of the Whole meeting agenda for Sechelt, BC, dated 2023-02-24. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed. The document appears to be an empty or placeholder agenda with no actionable content.

The Committee of the Whole approved a series of operational budget increases, revenue projections, and the use of reserves to fund specific projects. Decisions included funding for bylaw enforcement, public safety, and infrastructure updates. Several items were approved via grants or specific reserve funds.

• Approved $546,500 in projected revenues and 2022 surplus for 2023 budget (Opposed: Councillor Inkster)
• Approved 17 additional operating requests including Bylaw Officer ($41,000) and OCP Update ($50,000) (Opposed: Councillors McLauchlan, Inkster)
• Approved funding for 12th RCMP member ($149,527) from Public Safety Reserve
• Approved delayed hiring for Deputy Corporate Officer ($18,365) and Senior Policy Planner ($30,000)
• Approved various items funded by BC Safe Restart Grant, Public Safety Reserve, and Solid Waste Reserve
• Approved $50,000 for EV Charging Stations and $50,000 for Council Microphones (Opposed: Councillor Inkster)
• Approved $140,000 for Sewer Operations, with $60,000 from 2022 Sewer Surplus (Opposed: Councillor McLauchlan)
• Approved $100,000 for Septage Operations, with $30,000 from 2022 Septage Surplus

Regular Council to Closed

This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council to Closed meeting on 2023-02-22 contains no substantive items, only embedded content placeholders and software boilerplate. No decisions, discussions, or proposals are listed.

The council adopted the meeting agenda and subsequently moved into a closed session. No bylaws or business items were addressed during the regular portion of the meeting.

• Adopted February 22, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Agenda (Carried)
• Approved motion to close meeting to the public pursuant to Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (c), (k), and (l) (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Sechelt Committee of the Whole meeting on February 22, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed in the provided text.

The Committee of the Whole received a presentation from the Sunshine Coast Regional District regarding the 2023 Housing Action Plan and a request for feedback. No formal decisions were made regarding the plan's approval or the request for letters of support.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)

Regular Council to Closed

This is the agenda for the Sechelt, BC Regular Council to Closed meeting on February 8, 2023. The provided text contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

Council adopted the meeting agenda and endorsed the minutes from the February 1, 2023, Committee of the Whole meeting. The Manager of Financial Services provided an overview of the RV Sani Dump Station Fees amendment bylaw, but no decision was recorded.

• Adopted February 8, 2023, Regular Council Meeting Agenda (Carried)
• Endorsed February 1, 2023, Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The agenda for the Sechelt Committee of the Whole meeting on February 8, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda topics are listed in the provided text.

Advisory Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Sechelt Advisory Planning Commission meeting on February 7, 2023. The agenda contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system and no substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

The Advisory Planning Commission recommended approval for a 52-townhome development on Derby Road, including its site planning, sustainability, and connectivity. The commission also supported a variance for an existing cottage deck at 1536 McCullough Rd but required the main house design to be reconfigured.

• Supported Development Variance Permit for existing cottage deck at 1536 McCullough Rd (Carried)
• Required house design reconfiguration to meet setback requirements at 1536 McCullough Rd (Carried)
• Approved site planning for 52 townhomes on Derby Road (Carried)
• Supported form and character of Derby Road townhomes with recommendations for roof articulation (Carried)
• Approved relationship to adjacent uses and connectivity for Derby Road townhomes (Carried)
• Approved sustainability, water conservation, and rainwater harvesting for Derby Road townhomes (Carried)
• Approved landscaping and outdoor amenities for Derby Road townhomes, excluding use of hydrangeas (Carried)

Regular Council

This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council meeting on February 1, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Council approved six new Type 3 short-term rental temporary use permits and established a process for determining non-conforming status for existing operators. A full review of the short-term rental program is scheduled for November 2023. Council also endorsed a new Privacy Management Program Policy.

• Approved six new Type 3 short-term rental temporary use permits (Opposed: Shepherd, McLauchlan)
• Mandated a review of the Short-Term Rental program to be presented in November 2023
• Endorsed Policy 1.6.15 – Privacy Management Program
• Approved 2023 race dates for Sunshine Coast Drag Racing Association at Sechelt Airport
• Submitted resolutions to AVICC regarding property transfer tax sharing, water licensing, and archaeological costs
• Submitted resolution to AVICC to expand property tax deferment to include parcel taxes and utility bills
• Proclaimed February 20–26, 2023, as Heritage Week
• Invited Sechelt Chamber of Commerce to present as a delegation

Committee of the Whole

The agenda for the Sechelt Committee of the Whole meeting on February 1, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions.

The Committee approved a 3% tax increase for capital asset renewal and deferred several capital projects and staffing positions to future budget years. Staff were directed to reprioritize budget requests to minimize the overall tax increase.

• Approved 3% tax increase for capital reserves (Carried)
• Referred HR Advisor and Director positions to 2024 budget (Carried)
• Referred Official Community Plan Project to staff to assess other funding (Carried; 1 opposed)
• Deferred CityStudio Sunshine Coast project (6513) to 2024 budget (Carried; 1 opposed)
• Directed staff to reprioritize budget requests to keep tax increase low (Carried; 1 opposed)
• Deferred Suncoaster Trail Phase II (7445) and Chapman Creek Trail Expansion (7399) to 2027 Budget (Carried)
• Deferred Quarry Park - Silverstone Development (7398) to 2024 (Carried)
• Deferred RCMP Washroom Renovations (7960) and Parking Access Gates (7965) to future meeting (Carried)

Regular Council

This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council meeting of January 25, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific topics, reports, or actions are listed.

Council approved a comprehensive community safety program including security patrols, lighting, and the creation of a Community Safety Select Committee. A proposal to fund water quality testing for a well on Dusty Road was defeated. The Visitor Information Centre agreement was extended by one year.

• Approved Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 575-11, 2023 for RV Sani Dump Station Fees
• Approved one-year extension for Sechelt Visitor Information Centre Fee for Service Modification Agreement
• Defeated $50,000 funding for water quality and flow testing at Lot L, Dusty Road
• Endorsed security program for volunteer and professional patrols and prioritized lighting/cameras
• Directed staff to develop a community hub program and identify Provincial and Federal funding
• Approved establishment of a District of Sechelt Community Safety Select Committee with 7 public members
• Scheduled Special Committee of the Whole meeting for February 1, 2023 for budget deliberations
• Approved drafting resolutions for the 2023 Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities convention

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Sechelt Committee of the Whole meeting on January 18, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The provided text is largely technical interface content from the eSCRIBE software, with no substantive business items to report.

The Committee received the Reclaimed Water Feasibility Study. Staff confirmed that the 2023 draft budget does not include funding for reclaimed water projects at this time.

• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Received the Reclaimed Water Feasibility Study (Carried)

Regular Council to Closed

This agenda is for a Sechelt, BC Regular Council meeting that includes a closed session. The agenda text is mostly boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system and contains no specific items, decisions, or discussion topics.

The meeting was primarily procedural, with no bylaws or business items listed for public discussion. Council voted to move into closed sessions to discuss personnel, municipal service negotiations, annual report progress, and government negotiations.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Approved closing the meeting to the public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (k), (l) and 90(2)(b)
• Approved further closing the meeting under Community Charter section 90(1)(n)

Public Hearing

This agenda for the Sechelt, BC Public Hearing on 2023-01-17 contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE meeting software. No actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

The District of Sechelt conducted a public hearing to receive community input on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-1, 2022. Six speakers provided testimony regarding the proposed development. No final decision was recorded in the minutes.

Regular Council

This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council meeting on January 11, 2023, is only procedural boilerplate. It contains no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions for public discussion.

Regular Council

This agenda for the Sechelt Regular Council meeting on January 11, 2023, contains no substantive items. The provided text is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE agenda system, with no listed decisions, discussions, or reports.

Council directed staff to prepare amendments for a 52-unit townhome project on Derby Road and endorsed selection criteria for short-term rental permits. The meeting also included the adoption of several sewer and enforcement bylaws.

• Approved direction to prepare OCP and Zoning amendments for 52 townhomes at Derby Road (carried, 1 opposed)
• Endorsed selection criteria for Type 2 and Type 3 short-term rental Temporary Use Permits (carried)
• Adopted Havies/Nestman Roads Sanitary Sewer Local Area Service Establishment Bylaw No. 609, 2022 (carried, 2 opposed)
• Adopted Public Sewer Bylaw Amendment No. 112-8, 2022 regarding fats, oils, and grease (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw Notice Enforcement Implementation Amendment Bylaw No. 515-9, 2022 (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw Notice Enforcement Implementation Amendment Bylaw No. 515-12, 2022 for zoning infraction fines (carried)
• Approved staff to complete Canadian Heritage support form for Sechelt Arts Festival grant (carried)
• Approved letter of support for Sunshine Coast Community Services Society GICB application (carried)

Committee of the Whole

This agenda for the Sechelt Committee of the Whole meeting on January 11, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

Special Council to Closed

This is a special council meeting that is closed to the public. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion are listed.

The council adopted the agenda and voted to move the meeting into a closed session. No substantive public decisions were made during this meeting.

• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Approved moving to a closed session pursuant to Section 90 (Carried)

Special Committee of the Whole

This is a Special Committee of the Whole meeting for Sechelt, BC, but the agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

The Committee of the Whole discussed the 2023 Provisional Budget Version 2 and various capital projects. Staff provided updates on project delays, grant funding, and asset management. No formal votes on budget items were recorded; a revised list of project priorities and tax implications will be provided at a future meeting.

• Approved adoption of the agenda

Committee of the Whole

This is a Committee of the Whole meeting for Sechelt, BC, but the agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a template with no substantive content.