Sechelt public meetings in 2024

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council is meeting to decide on several rezoning bylaws and building amendments. The session includes reviews of residential developments and a pilot program for park vending.

• Rezoning for 109 apartment units at 5535 Shorncliffe Ave
• Rezoning for 86 townhouse units at 5397 McCourt Road
• Rezoning for 10 units of agritourism accommodation at 1785 Tyson Road
• Development Variance Permit for 4686 Sunshine Coast Highway
• Park Vending Program Pilot to increase vendor types and display areas

Council deferred Development Variance Permit 2024-14 for 4686 Sunshine Coast Highway until end of January 2025 to allow negotiations between the applicant, the Davis Bay/Wilson Creek/Selma Park Community Association, and Council/staff. Several other rezoning and bylaw items were approved, including third reading for agritourism rezoning at 1785 Tyson Road and adoption of rezoning for 86 townhouse units at 5397 McCourt Road. Council also adopted amendments to the Advisory Planning Commission, Vehicle Removal, and Building bylaws, and approved a Park Vending Program Pilot.

• Deferred DVP 2024-14 for 4686 Sunshine Coast Hwy pending community amenity negotiations (carried)
• Approved third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 580-09 for agritourism at 1785 Tyson Road (opposed: Toth)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw 580-10 for 86 townhouse units at 5397 McCourt Road (carried)
• Adopted Advisory Planning Commission Bylaw Amendment 578-02 (carried)
• Adopted Vehicle Removal Amendment Bylaw 279-01 (carried)
• Adopted Building Bylaw Amendment 409-12 (carried)
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw 580-06 for 109 apartment units at 5535 Shorncliffe Ave (carried)
• Approved Park Vending Program Pilot with two seasons (carried)

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Special Committee of the Whole will receive several reports on the District of Sechelt's 2025 budget, including financial data and survey results. Staff Sergeant Prunty of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will give a presentation at 1:00 pm. No formal decisions are listed; the items are for information and discussion.

• Report Budget 2025 (RFD)
• Report 2025 Budget Information of Financial Data
• Report 2025 Budget Survey Information
• RCMP presentation by Staff Sergeant Prunty

The Special Committee of the Whole discussed the 2025 budget, including capital projects, operating requests, and survey results. They passed a recommendation to consider a minimum 3% contribution to the general capital reserve for 2025, with Councillor McLauchlan opposed. No final budget was approved; further discussions are scheduled for mid-January.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Recommended minimum 3% contribution to 2025 general capital reserve (carried, opposed by Councillor McLauchlan)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:45 pm (carried)

Airport Development Select Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items listed for this meeting.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss a proposed Park Vending Pilot Program, including survey reports and business recovery center findings. The meeting will also feature an update from the Sunshine Coast Arts Council.

• Park Vending Pilot Program
• Sunshine Coast Arts Council 2024 Sechelt Arts Festival Update
• Public Question and Answer Period

The Committee of the Whole approved a Park Vending Program Pilot that expands the existing Mobile Vending Program by increasing display areas, adding vendor types, introducing a day-use option, and creating two vending seasons (summer: May 1-October 31; winter: November 1-April 30). The pilot will be evaluated over the 2025 winter and summer seasons, with a report due to Council by September 2025. The meeting also acknowledged the retirement of Ann Watson after 25 years with the District.

• Approved Park Vending Program Pilot with expanded display areas, vendor types, day-use option, and two seasons (Carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda as amended to include retirement acknowledgement (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:36 pm (Carried)

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The meeting is primarily procedural and will be closed to the public. Council will discuss personnel matters, labour relations, and municipal objectives for an annual report.

• Closed session regarding personal information of municipal officers or employees
• Closed session regarding labour or employee relations
• Discussion on municipal objectives and progress reports for the annual municipal report
• Approval of closed meeting minutes from November 13 and November 20, 2024

The December 11, 2024 Regular Council to Closed Meeting was held, with all council members present except Councillor Toth. The council adopted the agenda and then voted to close the meeting to the public under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (c), and (l). No substantive decisions were made in open session; the closed session items were not disclosed.

• Adopted the December 11, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Closed meeting to public under Community Charter s. 90(1)(a), (c), (l) (carried)
• Adjourned at 4:00 pm (carried)

Sunshine Coast Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Sunshine Coast Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting agenda contains no listed items, only placeholders and procedural headings. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

The Sunshine Coast Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee met on December 9, 2024, and discussed updates on environmental scans, working groups, and consultant selection for the Regional Accessibility Plan. No formal decisions were made; the only action was supporting a proposed amendment to extend committee member appointments to two years, which was discussed but not formally voted on.

• Supported extending committee member appointments to two years (discussed, no formal vote)
• Accepted October 21, 2024 minutes as presented
• Adopted agenda as amended

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council will discuss a provincial contract for supportive housing and emergency shelters. The body is also considering several bylaw amendments related to vehicle removal, relocated homes, and the Official Community Plan.

• Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Bylaw 492-35, 2023 regarding density calculation
• Notice of Motion: Provincial Contract for Supportive Housing and Emergency Shelter
• Vehicle Removal Amendment Bylaw No. 279-01, 2024
• Building Bylaw Amendment 409-12, 2024 regarding relocated homes
• Gibsons Paddle Club proposal for canoe storage on District lands

Council passed a motion requesting BC Housing to ensure any future operator of Sechelt's supportive housing and emergency shelter demonstrates a strong commitment to community safety, after amending an earlier version that sought contract termination. Council also requested BC Housing consider District input before issuing a new contract, provide financial support for neighbourhood security and cleanup, and forward the request to the MLA. Staff were directed to request service agreements with RainCity under FOI. Several bylaws received readings, including the OCP amendment which was adopted.

• Requested BC Housing ensure future shelter operator prioritizes community safety (carried, opposed: Bell, Toth)
• Requested BC Housing consider District input before new contract (carried)
• Requested financial contribution from BC Housing for neighbourhood security and cleanup (carried)
• Directed staff to request RainCity service agreements under FOI (carried)
• Adopted OCP Amendment Bylaw 492-35 (carried, opposed: McLauchlan)
• Gave first, second, third reading to Vehicle Removal Amendment Bylaw 279-01 (carried)
• Gave second and third reading to Building Bylaw Amendment 409-12 (carried)
• Gave first, second, third reading to Advisory Planning Commission Amendment Bylaw 578-02 (carried)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission agenda for December 3, 2024, does not list any specific items. It only includes generic headings and placeholders without details. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are identified in the provided document.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The agenda for the Sechelt Committee of the Whole meeting on 2024-11-27 contains no specific items; it only shows generic placeholders and no decisions or discussions are listed.

Special Council to Closed Meeting

The Sechelt Council met in a closed session on November 20, 2024. The meeting was closed under sections 90(1)(a) and (l) of the Community Charter because it involved personal information about municipal staff and discussions of municipal objectives for the annual report. No public agenda items or decisions were presented.

• Land acknowledgement and public comments
• Call to order and declaration of conflict
• Adoption of agenda
• Closed session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a) and (l)
• Adjournment

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council will consider a development permit for a two-unit duplex at 5750 Anchor Road. The meeting will also include the adoption of previous meeting minutes and the release of closed meeting resolutions.

• Development Permit for 5750 Anchor Road (2 Duplexes)
• Minutes of October 21, 2024 SCRAAC Meeting
• Minutes of November 5, 2024 Advisory Planning Committee Meeting
• Minutes of September 3, 2024 Advisory Planning Committee Meeting
• Release of November 13, 2024 Closed Meeting Resolutions

Airport Development Select Committee

The Airport Development Select Committee will receive an update from the Director of Engineering and Operations. Members will review the draft Sechelt Airport Master Plan attached to the agenda. The committee will also discuss its progress after the first year of operation.

• Update from the Director of Engineering and Operations
• Review of the draft Sechelt Airport Master Plan (attachment Sechelt AMP Working Draft 12-11-2024.pdf)
• Review of Committee progress after first year

Public Hearing

The District of Sechelt will hold a public hearing on November 14, 2024 to receive comments on a zoning amendment application. The agenda lists Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580‑09, 2023 concerning the property at 1785 Tyson Rd. The hearing will include staff presentation and multiple calls for public submissions. No decision is recorded in the agenda; the meeting is for discussion and comment.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580‑09, 2023 – 1785 Tyson Rd (public hearing)
• Staff presentation on the amendment
• First, second, and third calls for public submissions

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive updates on land development and short-term rentals. The body is also reviewing a proposed amendment to the building bylaw regarding relocated homes.

• Building Bylaw Amendment No. 409-12 Part 16.3 regarding Relocated Homes
• 2024 Short-Term Rental Program Update
• Community Land Development Analysis Update
• Seniors Planning Table Update from Mary Caros

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The District of Sechelt will hold a regular council meeting on November 13, 2024, which includes a closed session. The closed portion of the meeting is scheduled to cover personal information about officers, labour relations, solicitor-client privilege, and preliminary negotiations.

• Closed session to discuss employee relations and legal advice
• Minutes from previous closed council meetings to be adopted
• Meeting held at Community Meeting Room, 5797 Cowrie St., Sechelt

Public Hearing

The District of Sechelt is holding a public hearing to consider Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 492-35, 2023. The meeting provides an opportunity for the public to submit comments on the amendment. The agenda includes a staff presentation and references to first, second, and third calls for public submissions. No decision outcome is indicated in the agenda.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 492-35, 2023
• Staff presentation on the amendment
• First call for public submissions
• Second call for public submissions
• Third call for public submissions

Regular Council Meeting

The council will conduct the second and third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-10, 2024 for 86 townhouse units at 5397 McCourt Road. It will also adopt zoning amendments for Sunshine Coast Community Services at 5638 Inlet Avenue and for the C4 zone for the Sunshine Coast Chamber of Commerce. Additional business includes several development permits, council appointments and the 2025 Acting Mayor appointment.

• Rezoning for 86 townhouse units at 5397 McCourt Road (second and third reading)
• Zoning Amendment for Sunshine Coast Community Services – 5638 Inlet Avenue (adoption)
• Zoning Amendment for C4 Zone – Sunshine Coast Chamber of Commerce (adoption)
• Development Permit for 6089 Rosewood Place
• Council appointments, including 2025 Acting Mayor appointment

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will discuss a rezoning application for 5926 Shoal Way, which includes an Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendment for 63 townhouse units. The commission will also adopt the agenda, approve minutes from the September 3, 2024 meeting, and handle routine business before adjourning.

• Rezoning Application for 5926 Shoal Way – OCP and Zoning Bylaw amendment for 63 townhouse units
• Approval of minutes from the September 3, 2024 Advisory Planning Commission meeting
• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Land acknowledgement of the shíshálh Nation territory

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive the District of Sechelt 2024 Third Quarter Report and review audit service documents from MNP Chartered Professional Accountants. The meeting also includes delegations regarding affordable housing and the Chamber of Commerce strategic plan.

• District of Sechelt 2024 Third Quarter Report
• Sunshine Coast Affordable Housing Society delegation regarding 'Cover the Coast'
• Sunshine Coast Chamber of Commerce 2024-2026 Strategic Plan and funding request for member engagement
• District of Sechelt 2024 Audit Service Plan from MNP
• District of Sechelt 2024 Audit Engagement Letter from MNP

Sunshine Coast Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee

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

Regular Council Meeting

The Sechelt Council will review a rezoning amendment to allow ten agritourism accommodation units at 1785 Tyson Road, with a second reading reconsideration. It will also adopt Officers and Employees Bylaw No. 623, 2024 and the 2025 Permissive Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 624, 2024. Delegations will present support for the Connect the Coast ferry‑active‑transportation project and the Waterfront Boulevard Revitalization project from the Sechelt Downtown Business Association.

• Rezoning for 10 agritourism accommodation units at 1785 Tyson Road (Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580‑09, 2023) – second reading reconsideration
• Adoption of Officers and Employees Bylaw No. 623, 2024
• Adoption of 2025 Permissive Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 624, 2024
• Connect the Coast delegation supporting ferry‑active‑transportation infrastructure
• Sechelt Downtown Business Association delegation for Waterfront Boulevard Revitalization

Airport Development Select Committee

The Sechelt Airport Development Select Committee will review its first‑year progress and provide updates on runway lighting, security, fuel system and the master plan. Members will discuss the process for a new terminal building and consider possible security upgrades. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Committee Progress after First Year
• Update and Discuss Progress on Runway Lighting
• Discuss Possible Security Upgrades at the Airport
• Discussion on Process to Develop New Terminal Building
• Discuss Upgrades to the Fuel System

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The agenda for the Sechelt Committee of the Whole meeting on 2024-10-09 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of generic interface elements and placeholders. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented in the provided agenda.

Regular Council Meeting

The Sechelt Council will review development permits for 5750 Anchor Road, 5981 Shoal Way, and a strata conversion at 5666 Osprey Street. It will also consider three bylaws: a 2025 Permissive Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 624, an Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 492-35 (second reading), and a Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-17 for 5638 Inlet Ave. These items address housing development, tax policy, and land‑use planning.

• Development Permit for 5750 Anchor Road (duplexes)
• Development Permit for 5981 Shoal Way (multi‑family)
• Strata conversion of a previously occupied dwelling at 5666 Osprey Street
• 2025 Permissive Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 624
• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 492-35 (second reading)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission will discuss a rezoning application for 5926 Shoal Way that includes an Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendment for 63 townhouse units. The commission will also receive informational updates on the Housing Needs Report, the second intake of the Housing Accelerator Fund, and Official Community Plan Amendment 492-35 concerning floor‑area ratio. Standard agenda items such as land acknowledgement, adoption of agenda, and approval of September 3, 2024 minutes will also be addressed.

• Rezoning Application for 5926 Shoal Way – OCP and Zoning Bylaw amendment for 63 townhouse units
• Housing Needs Report – informational update
• Housing Accelerator Fund – second intake (information only)
• Official Community Plan Amendment 492-35 – floor‑area ratio (information only)
• Approval of minutes from the September 3, 2024 APC meeting

Community Safety Select Committee

The Community Safety Select Committee will review its procedures, discuss next steps for community safety initiatives, and present the "What We Heard" report summarizing results from the August 21, 2024 public meeting.

• Community Safety Committee Procedure Review
• Community Safety – The Next Steps
• What We Heard Report (results from the August 21, 2024 public meeting)

Regular Council Meeting

The Sechelt Council will review several items, including a governance audit update, a housing needs assessment, and an officers and employees bylaw. It will vote to approve the Airport Lease Modification Agreement for Lot 16 and conduct three readings of a zoning amendment for a C4 zone. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes, a climate action plan presentation, and other routine business.

• Airport Lease Modification Agreement – Lot 16 (for approval)
• Zoning Amendment for C4 Zone (Sunshine Coast Chamber of Commerce) – three readings
• 2024 District of Sechelt Housing Needs Assessment – endorsement
• Officers and Employees Bylaw No. 623, 2024 – three readings
• George B. Cuff Governance Audit – next steps (information)

Sunshine Coast Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Sunshine Coast Regional Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on September 23, 2024 contains no listed items. The document appears to consist only of placeholders and procedural headings without any substantive proposals, decisions, or discussions.

Airport Development Select Committee

The Airport Development Select Committee will hear a presentation on operations, activity, buildings and the terminal facility at Qualicum Beach Airport. It will also consider requests to review the water, hydro and utility installations at Sechelt Airport and to review the decision to restore airport lighting with a displaced threshold. No decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Presentation of slides on operations, activity, buildings and terminal facility at Qualicum Beach Airport
• Request a review of the water lines, hydro and utilities as currently built at Sechelt Airport
• Request a review of the decision to restore lighting to the airport with a plan for a displaced threshold

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss housing needs, funding, and policy updates. Key items include a proposed amendment to the Official Community Plan regarding development density and height.

• OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 492-35 regarding Development Density and Height Policy
• Housing Accelerator Fund – Second Intake
• Road Dedication for Affordable Housing – Community Associations’ Referral Comments
• Housing Needs Report presentation
• Community Safety Update

The Committee of the Whole endorsed an application to the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF2) with seven action plan items to address housing needs, and referred the report and Housing Needs Assessment to community groups. Council also rescinded second reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw 492-35 and considered it as amended, with two councillors opposed. A second public community safety meeting was approved for October 3, 2024.

• Endorsed HAF2 application with 7 action items (carried, opposed: McLauchlan)
• Referred Housing Needs Report and HAF2 report to community associations, APC, and Housing Action Table
• Rescinded second reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw 492-35 (carried, opposed: Inkster, McLauchlan)
• Considered second reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw 492-35 as amended (carried, opposed: Inkster, McLauchlan)
• Approved second Public Community Safety Meeting on October 3, 2024 (carried)

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

At its regular meeting, Sechelt Council will take the first reading of an Official Community Plan amendment (Bylaw No. 492‑38) and a zoning amendment (Bylaw No. 580‑15) to approve 63 townhomes at 5926 Shoal Way. The council will also consider a resolution on the UBCM Black Bear Cub conflict response. The remainder of the agenda consists of standard procedural items and a closed‑session portion.

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 492‑38 – first reading
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580‑15 – first reading
• UBCM Black Bear Cub Conflict Response Resolution
• Closed session covering sections 90 (1) (a), (c), (e), (i), (k), (l) of the Community Charter

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council is meeting to discuss several development variance permits and a rezoning amendment for a townhome project. The agenda also includes notices of motion regarding a governance audit and community safety.

• First reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 492-38 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-15 for 63 townhomes at 5926 Shoal Way
• Development Permit with Variance for 4686 Sunshine Coast Highway
• Development Permit with Variance for 6217 Highmoor Road
• Development Permit with Variance for 7071 Porpoise Drive
• Notice of Motion from Mayor Henderson regarding a Governance Audit and Community Safety

Council voted to release the full George B. Cuff governance audit reports to the public and directed staff to report on next steps by September 25. A motion to implement a Community Safety Officer program and other safety initiatives was defeated. Council also approved several development variance permits and deferred one pending amenity negotiations.

• Released full George B. Cuff governance audit reports to the public (carried, opposed by McLauchlan)
• Directed staff to update Council on governance audit recommendations by Sept 25 (carried, opposed by Toth)
• Defeated motion for Community Safety Officer program, Block Watch, and advocacy (defeated, opposed by 6 councillors)
• Approved amenity negotiation for 4686 Sunshine Coast Highway to resolve zoning non-compliance (carried, opposed by Rowe and Inkster)
• Deferred Development Variance Permit 2024-14 pending amenity negotiations (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit 2024-11 for 6217 Highmoor Road (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit 2024-04 for 7071 Porpoise Drive (carried)
• Adopted minutes of previous meetings with amendments (carried)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to discuss new business and approve previous minutes. The primary item for discussion is a development permit application for a multi-family project.

• Development Permit for 5981 Shoal Way (Multi-Family)

Advisory Planning Commission

The Sechelt Advisory Planning Commission meeting on August 20, 2024 will review the application for a development permit at 5750 Anchor Road. Staff will present the site plan, landscape plan, cost estimate, and geotechnical assessments. Commissioners will discuss the proposal and make recommendations.

• Development Permit application for 5750 Anchor Road
• Site plan and cross‑section documents
• Landscape plan and cost estimate
• Geotechnical assessment and update

Special Council to Closed Meeting

The Sechelt Council met on August 19, 2024 for a special closed session. The agenda consisted only of procedural items: land acknowledgement, call to order, adoption of agenda, and the closed session under Section 90 (1)(a) and (c) of the Community Charter. No public decisions, contracts, or hearings were scheduled.

• Closed session invoked under Section 90 (1)(a) and (c) of the Community Charter
• Land acknowledgement of the shíshálh Nation
• Call to order and declaration of conflict
• Adoption of agenda

Public Engagement

The agenda for the August 11, 2024 meeting is procedural and does not list specific items for decision.

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council will discuss zoning and Official Community Plan amendments for École du Pacifique. The meeting also includes decisions on community grants and infrastructure funding.

• First reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw 492-37 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 580-14 for École du Pacifique
• Proposed $99,900 in Sunshine Coast Community Forest Legacy Fund grants to eight organizations
• Wakefield Road Culvert Replacement award and additional funding
• Service Agreement Renewal for Sechelt Community Archives (2025-2029)
• Council appointments for the Municipal Insurance Association of BC's 2024 AGM

Permissive Property Tax Exemption Select Committee

The Permissive Property Tax Exemption Select Committee will meet on July 26, 2024 at the Community Meeting Room, 5797 Cowrie St., Sechelt. The committee will review a market housing exemption example and discuss the draft of an updated Council Policy 2.8.1 regarding permissive property tax exemptions. No decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Review Example of Market Housing Exemption (Market Housing Example.pdf)
• Review Updated Version of Council Policy 2.8.1 – Permissive Property Tax Exemption Draft (Council Policy 2.8.1 - Permissive Property Tax Exemption DRAFT.pdf)

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The District of Sechelt will hold a regular council meeting on July 24, 2024, but the session will be closed to the public. The closed portion will cover personnel matters, labour relations, and preliminary service negotiations.

• Closed session to discuss personnel and labour relations
• Closed session to discuss preliminary service negotiations
• Closed session to discuss municipal objectives and annual report preparation
• Adoption of the closed agenda
• Minutes of the July 10, 2024 closed council meeting

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review an internship update on climate change public awareness and wildfire policy. It will consider a proposed amendment to the Sunshine Coast Community Forest Legacy Fund dividends policy and related bylaws. The council will also receive the 2024 second‑quarter variance, capital, and operating projects reports.

• Internship Update – Climate Change Public Awareness and Wildfire Policy Review (information)
• Community Forest Legacy Fund dividends policy and bylaws amendment (draft documents)
• 2024 Second Quarter Report – Variance Report (receipt)
• 2024 Second Quarter Report – Capital Status Report (receipt)
• 2024 Second Quarter Report – Operating Projects Status Report (receipt)

Special Council to Closed Meeting

The Sechelt District Council met on July 19, 2024 for a special closed session. The meeting included a land acknowledgement, call to order, adoption of the agenda, and a closed session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (c) and (l). No public decisions, contracts, or policy items were presented.

• Land acknowledgement of the shíshálh Nation
• Call to order and declaration of conflict
• Adoption of agenda
• Closed session pursuant to Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (c) and (l)
• Adjournment

Regular Council Meeting

The Sechelt Council will adopt the agenda and approve minutes from previous meetings. It will review a Council Communication Policy that expires on July 31, 2024. The council will discuss four development permit and variance applications for specific properties. A request for support of wildlife crossing signage will also be considered.

• Development Permit and Development Variance Permit – 5768 Cowrie Street
• Development Permit and Development Variance Permit – 5517 & 5519 Wharf Avenue
• Development Variance Permit – 5740 Nickerson Road
• Development Variance Permit – 6231 Sunshine Coast Highway
• Council Communication Policy 1.3.19 review (expiry July 31, 2024)

Airport Development Select Committee

The Airport Development Select Committee is meeting at the Sechelt Airport located at 4480 Hilltop Road. The session consists of a site tour and a review of airport maps.

• Tour of the airport grounds
• Review and discussion of airport maps

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

This meeting is a closed session regarding labour relations and municipal services. The agenda contains only procedural items and the adoption of previous closed meeting minutes.

• Adoption of June 12, 2024, closed meeting minutes
• Adoption of June 26, 2024, closed meeting minutes

Public Hearing

The provided text contains only procedural software interface information and no specific meeting topics. No decisions, proposals, or ordinances are documented in this record.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The provided document contains only software interface elements and procedural boilerplate. No topics, discussions, or decisions are recorded in the text.

Permissive Property Tax Exemption Select Committee

The Permissive Property Tax Exemption Select Committee will review an updated draft of Council Policy 2.8.1. The committee will also review the 2024 Permissive Property Tax Exemption Listing.

• Review of updated Council Policy 2.8.1 draft
• Review of 2024 Permissive Property Tax Exemption Listing

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will consider several development permits and a remedial action order for Salmon Drive. They will also review the first, second, and third readings of an amendment to the Building Bylaw regarding relocated homes. Additionally, the Council will decide whether to authorize signing the 2024-2034 Community Works Fund Agreement.

• Building Bylaw Amendment 409-12, 2024 regarding relocated homes
• Development Permit for 4350 Rainbow Road
• Development Permit for 6401 Apple Orchard Road
• Remedial Action Order for 5708 Salmon Drive
• Authorization of the 2024-2034 Community Works Fund Agreement

Public Engagement

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface labels. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are recorded for this meeting.

Advisory Planning Commission

The provided document contains only procedural software labels and no specific topics, projects, or discussions were listed for the Advisory Planning Commission.

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

This meeting is primarily procedural and focuses on moving from an open to a closed session. The closed portion will address matters related to personal information, labour relations, and municipal objectives.

• Closed session regarding personal information of individuals
• Closed session regarding labour or employee relations
• Closed session regarding municipal objectives and progress reports

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will consider a request for decision regarding the remediation of Municipal Hall and the library. The review includes a preliminary needs assessment and presentations from SR Engineering and TOAD Architecture.

• Request for decision on Municipal Hall and Library Remediation

Permissive Property Tax Exemption Select Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Permissive Property Tax Exemption Select Committee on June 19, 2024, was cancelled. A public notice of cancellation was included in the agenda attachments.

Regular Council - Annual General Meeting

The Sechelt Council will review a rezoning application for 49 townhouses and an amendment to the development density and height policy. The agenda also includes consideration of the 2023 Annual Report and a project award for municipal hall remediation. Additionally, council will discuss a temporary use permit for a campground at 6538 Sechelt Inlet Road.

• Rezoning application for 49 townhouses at 5875 Reef Road
• OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 492-35 regarding development density and height policy
• Municipal Hall and Library Remediation Phase 1 Project Award
• Temporary Use Permit for campground at 6538 Sechelt Inlet Road
• Delegation regarding Black Bear Cub Conflict Response

Airport Development Select Committee

The committee reviewed specific areas of the airport using a priorities list map. Staff also provided a verbal progress update regarding night flights.

• Verbal progress update on night flights
• Review of airport maps and priorities list

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

This meeting is scheduled as a closed session. The agenda contains only procedural items and matters that do not require public disclosure under the Community Charter.

• Labour or employee relations discussions
• Litigation or potential litigation updates
• Approval of May 22, 2024, closed meeting minutes

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review financial assistance options for Sechelt Legion 140 frontage contribution costs. The committee will also consider a funding request from Sunshine Coast Community Services.

• Financial assistance options for Sechelt Legion 140 frontage contribution costs
• Sunshine Coast Community Services funding request
• Delegation from Dawn Allen regarding Sue Big Oil

Permissive Property Tax Exemption Select Committee

The Permissive Property Tax Exemption Select Committee will discuss adding new clauses to the District's permissive tax policy. No other substantive business items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on new clauses to be added to the permissive tax policy

Regular Council Meeting

The Sechelt Council is reviewing several zoning and bylaw amendments during this meeting. Key items include new regulations for small scale multi-unit housing and rezoning applications for townhouses and apartments. The agenda also includes discussions on tree protection policies and liquor license amendments.

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment for Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing
• Rezoning application for 49 townhouses at 5875 Reef Road
• Rezoning application for 89 apartment units at 5700 East Porpoise Bay Road
• Liquor Licence Amendment for Twenty Two Taphouse at 5770 Teredo Street
• Highways and Parking Amendment Bylaw No. 516-4, 2024

Advisory Planning Commission

This document consists of procedural software labels and boilerplate text from an eSCRIBE interface. No planning items, projects, or decisions are listed for this Advisory Planning Commission meeting.

Permissive Property Tax Exemption Select Committee

The Permissive Property Tax Exemption Select Committee is meeting to review sample permissive tax exemptions and discuss the permissive property tax exemption policy. The agenda includes only these two business items, with no attached documents or public comments listed.

• Review Permissive Tax Exemption Samples
• Permissive Property Tax Exemption Policy discussion

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

Sechelt Council will hear a presentation by MNP on the 2023 audited consolidated financial statements and audit findings, with draft statements and audit report attached. After that, the meeting will close to the public to discuss items under Section 90 of the Community Charter, including labour relations, land acquisition/disposition, preliminary municipal service negotiations, and annual report discussions. The closed session also includes adoption of the closed agenda and minutes from the May 8, 2024 closed meeting.

• 2023 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and MNP Audit Findings presentation
• Closed session under Community Charter s.90(1)(c), (e), (k), (l)
• Closed agenda adoption and May 8, 2024 closed minutes

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a single business item: protection of trees on District of Sechelt public lands. The agenda includes draft bylaw amendments related to tree limbing and cutting, protection of plants and trees, and enforcement. No decisions are listed; the item is for discussion.

• Discussion of tree protection on District of Sechelt public lands
• Draft bylaw 5.3.3 on protection of plants and trees
• Highways and Parking Amendment Bylaw No. 516-4, 2024
• Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 491-4, 2024
• Bylaw Notice Enforcement Implementation Amendment Bylaw No. 515-14, 2024

Airport Development Select Committee

The Airport Development Select Committee is meeting to discuss several airport-related items, including a CAP3 fly-in event, a short acknowledgement of Fly Coastal, airport development land use planning, and a progress update on night flights. The agenda is largely procedural, with no decisions or dollar amounts specified.

• Sechelt Airport CAP3 Fly In, with a Powell River Peak article attached
• Short acknowledgement of Fly Coastal
• Airport development land use planning
• Progress update on night flights

Permissive Property Tax Exemption Select Committee

This is the agenda for the Sechelt Permissive Property Tax Exemption Select Committee meeting on May 17, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, attachments, or discussion topics. No decisions or specific proposals are documented in the provided text.

Regular Council Meeting

The Sechelt Regular Council meeting on May 15, 2024 includes several development variance permits, a rezoning application, and first reading of a bylaw for 86 townhouses at 5397 McCourt Road. Council will also decide on 2024 Community Investment Program grants and hear funding requests from community groups. The agenda includes routine items like minutes adoption and a closed-meeting resolution release.

• First reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-10 for 86 townhouses at 5397 McCourt Road
• Development variance permits for 6547 Sunshine Coast Highway, 6111 Mason Road, 5522 McCourt Road, and 4350 Rainbow Road
• Rezoning application for the C4 Zone by Sunshine Coast Chamber of Commerce
• 2024 Community Investment Program grants with committee recommendations
• Funding request from Sunshine Coast Community Services

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

Sechelt Council will consider adopting the 2024-2028 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 621, the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 622, and amendments to sewer user fees, septage disposal fees, and solid waste fees. A notice of motion from Mayor Henderson on non-potable water supply is also on the agenda. The meeting will then close to the public for discussions on labour relations, land matters, and municipal service negotiations.

• 2024-2028 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 621, 2024 for adoption
• 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 622, 2024 for adoption
• Sewer User Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 426-19, 2024 for adoption
• Septage Disposal Fees Amendment Bylaw 483-7, 2024 for adoption
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 575-15, 2024 for adoption

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss proposed changes to regulations on relocated homes, including a delegation from Nickel Bros Canada and a notice of motion from Councillor Toth. They will also receive the 2024 First Quarter Report for information. The meeting is primarily a discussion and information-gathering session, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Delegation by Cassidy vander Ros of Nickel Bros Canada on proposed changes for regulations on relocated homes
• Information item on relocated dwellings
• Notice of motion by Councillor Toth on relocated homes, referencing a BC Ministry of Housing bulletin and building bylaws
• 2024 First Quarter Report for information

Public Hearing

This agenda for the Sechelt, BC Public Hearing on May 8, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, offering no specific topics for residents to review.

Advisory Planning Commission

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

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Sechelt Regular Council meeting on May 1, 2024, will consider first, second, and third readings of bylaws setting the 2024-2028 financial plan, 2024 tax rates, sewer user fees, septage disposal fees, and solid waste fees. Council will also consider adopting a rezoning for an 8-lot subdivision at 5476 Mills Road and a road closure at 5550 Wharf Avenue. A delegation from the syiyaya Reconciliation Movement is scheduled, and a draft Council Communications Policy will be discussed.

• 2024-2028 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 621, 2024 for first, second, and third readings
• 2024 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 622, 2024 for first, second, and third readings
• Sewer User Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 426-19, 2024 for first, second, and third readings
• Rezoning for 8-lot subdivision at 5476 Mills Road (Highland Builders) for adoption
• Road closure and disposition at 5550 Wharf Avenue (lane) Bylaw No. 613, 2023 for adoption

Parcel Tax Review Panel

This agenda for the Sechelt Parcel Tax Review Panel meeting on April 25, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

This is a regular Council meeting that will immediately move into a closed session. The closed portion covers several exempt topics under the Community Charter, including personal information about municipal officers or employees, labour relations, property security, land acquisition or disposition, and preliminary negotiations for municipal services. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the open agenda.

• Closed session under Section 90(1)(a), (c), (d), (e), (j), (k), (l) of the Community Charter
• Items 4.3–4.9 address specific closed-session topics, including land (e), negotiations (k), and employee relations (c)
• Meeting held at 5797 Cowrie St., Sechelt, and via Zoom

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole met on April 24, 2024, and endorsed the 2024-2028 Consolidated Financial Plan Book and gave first, second, and third reading to several bylaws, including the financial plan bylaw, sewer and septage fee amendments, a fees and charges amendment, and the 2024 tax rates bylaw. The committee also proclaimed April 28, 2024 as the Day of Mourning for Workers Killed and Injured on the Job. All recommendations were carried unanimously (7 to 0).

• Endorsed 2024-2028 Consolidated Financial Plan Book
• First, second, third reading of 2024-2028 Consolidated Financial Plan Bylaw No. 621, 2024
• First, second, third reading of Sewer User Fees Amendment Bylaw 426-19, 2024
• First, second, third reading of Septage Disposal Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 483-7, 2024
• First, second, third reading of 2024 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 622, 2024

Permissive Property Tax Exemption Select Committee

The Permissive Property Tax Exemption Select Committee is meeting to discuss the District's permissive property tax exemption policy, including a review of Council Policy 2.8.1. The agenda includes a general discussion item, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review of Council Policy 2.8.1 - Permissive Property Tax Exemption
• General discussion on tax exemption matters

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council is meeting to discuss several business items, including additional funding for Inlet Avenue road improvements, appointments to the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel, a notice of motion on using road dedication for affordable housing, and a zoning bylaw amendment for small-scale multi-unit housing. Council will also consider several bylaws, including amendments to short-term rental and non-profit business licence rates, an OCP amendment on development density and height, and a rezoning application for 89 apartment units at 5700 East Porpoise Bay Road. The meeting includes public comments and a question period.

• Rezoning application for 89 apartment units at 5700 East Porpoise Bay Road (Vidorra Developments) for second reading
• OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 492-35 on development density and height policy for third reading and adoption
• Short-Term Rental Business Licence Amendment Bylaw 520-07, 2024 for adoption
• Non-Profit Business Licence Rate Reduction Bylaw 520-08, 2024 for adoption
• Inlet Avenue Road Improvement Additional Funding

Airport Development Select Committee

The Airport Development Select Committee discussed a conceptual land-use plan for the airport, noting elevation challenges and planning to draft their own version. They also reviewed progress on night-flight glide-slope issues and considered noise-abatement options, including a possible covenant for nearby properties. The leasing update was not discussed.

• Committee to draft its own conceptual land-use plan for the airport
• Night-flight glide slope blocked by trees; surveyor to find new angle
• Noise abatement: possible covenant on properties near airport discussed
• Staff to bring blank aerial map for next meeting at the airport
• Leasing opportunities at CAP3 not discussed

Permissive Property Tax Exemption Select Committee

The Permissive Property Tax Exemption Select Committee is meeting to review the 2024 requested property tax exemptions. The agenda lists this as the only business item, with an attachment titled '2024 Requested Exemptions.pdf'. No decisions are listed on the agenda itself.

• Review of 2024 requested permissive property tax exemptions
• Meeting held in person at the Community Meeting Room, 5797 Cowrie St., Sechelt

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council is meeting to consider several business items, including a request for off-leash dog use at Kinnikinnick fields, a report on security patrols for downtown Sechelt, and a contract award for the Justice Service Building roof replacement with a noise bylaw variance. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings and a request from the Sunshine Coast Regional District for a resolution of support for an evacuation route planning grant.

• Request by SCARDO to allow off-leash dogs on Kinnikinnick fields
• Security patrols for downtown Sechelt report
• Justice Service Building roof replacement project award and noise bylaw variance
• SCRD request for resolution of support for evacuation route planning grant
• Adoption of minutes from multiple previous council and committee meetings

Permissive Property Tax Exemption Select Committee

The Permissive Property Tax Exemption Select Committee is meeting to review the 2024 Community Services Requested Exemptions. The only business item is this review, with no decisions listed on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public in person.

• Review of 2024 Community Services Requested Exemptions
• Meeting held in Community Meeting Room, 5797 Cowrie St., Sechelt
• Public comments are listed for each agenda item

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss two business items: the Official Community Plan Kickstart, and a letter from the Sunshine Coast Regional District requesting cost sharing for a water well investigation at the Sunshine Coast Arena. No decisions are recorded on the agenda; items are listed for discussion.

• Official Community Plan Kickstart discussion
• SCRD request for cost sharing for Sunshine Coast Arena water well investigation

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council is meeting to adopt the agenda, then immediately move into a closed session. The closed session will address items related to personal information, labour relations, land acquisition or disposition, preliminary municipal service negotiations, and annual report discussions. The meeting will also consider minutes from the March 13, 2024 closed meeting before adjourning.

• Closed session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (c), (e), (k), (l)
• Items include personnel, labour, land, service negotiations, annual report
• Minutes of March 13, 2024 closed council meeting to be adopted
• Meeting held in-person and via Zoom

Permissive Property Tax Exemption Select Committee

The Permissive Property Tax Exemption Select Committee will meet to review its meeting schedule, terms of reference, Council Policy 2.8.1 on permissive property tax exemptions, and the 2024 Permissive Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 620, 2023. The meeting is open to the public in the Community Meeting Room.

• Review of Council Policy 2.8.1 - Permissive Property Tax Exemption
• Review of 2024 Permissive Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 620, 2023
• Review of draft Terms of Reference for the committee
• Discussion of meeting schedule

Public Hearing

This agenda for the Sechelt, BC public hearing on 2024-03-20 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 to report.

Regular Council Meeting

Sechelt Council will consider several bylaws, including second reading of a rezoning for 49 townhouses at 5875 Reef Road, and first, second and third readings of amendments to subdivision rules and business licence bylaws covering short-term rentals and non-profit rates. Council will also discuss a temporary use permit for properties on Wharf Avenue and East Porpoise Bay Road, a letter of agreement with the Coasters Car Club, and correspondence including a cost-sharing request for a water well investigation.

• Rezoning application for 49 townhouses at 5875 Reef Road (second reading)
• Temporary Use Permit for 5686 Wharf Avenue, 5694 Wharf Avenue and 5700 East Porpoise Bay Road
• Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 520-07, 2024 - Short Term Rentals
• Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 520-08, 2024 - Non-Profit Business Licence Rates
• Coasters Car Club Letter of Agreement for Sleepy Hollow Rod Run and Show and Shine Event 2024-2026

Airport Development Select Committee

The Airport Development Select Committee discussed options to address trees in the flight path, including a displaced threshold to shorten the runway to 2,400 metres, and reviewed draft findings of the Airport Master Plan. The committee also voted to have staff prepare grant applications to upgrade the weather station to an Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS).

• Discussed displaced threshold to shorten runway to 2,400m with adjusted lighting
• Voted to seek grants for AWOS weather system upgrade
• Reviewed draft Airport Master Plan design with known errors
• Discussed fuel service upgrade study funded in 2024 budget
• Proposed noise complaint form and website updates for Sechelt Airport

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

This is a procedural agenda for a Regular Council meeting that will immediately move into a Closed Session. Council will consider items related to personnel, labour relations, land acquisition or disposition, legal confidentiality, preliminary municipal service negotiations, annual report preparation, and confidential talks with senior governments. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the open agenda.

• Closed session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (c), (e), (j), (k), (l) and 90(2)(b)
• Adoption of closed agenda
• Minutes of four previous closed meetings (Feb 28, Feb 14, Jan 24, Jan 10, 2024)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive the 2024 Provisional Budget Book Version 2, including budget resolutions. The agenda contains only this one business item, which is listed 'For Receipt,' meaning it is for information rather than a decision. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• 2024 Provisional Budget Book Version 2 (for receipt)
• Attachment 1 - 2024 Provisional Budget Version 2
• Attachment 2 - 2024 Budget Resolutions

Regular Council Meeting

Council will give third reading to a rezoning bylaw for 109 apartments at 5535 Shorncliffe Avenue (Genaris) and third reading to a rezoning for an 8-lot subdivision at 5476 Mills Road. Other items include a temporary use permit for 5845 Sunshine Coast Highway (Greencourt), a lease assignment at 4430 Hilltop Road, and a youth grant application.

• Third reading of rezoning bylaw for 109 apartments at 5535 Shorncliffe Ave (Genaris)
• Third reading of rezoning bylaw for 8-lot subdivision at 5476 Mills Road (Highland Builders)
• Temporary use permit for 5845 Sunshine Coast Highway (Greencourt)
• Request to assign lease and modification agreement at 4430 Hilltop Road
• Connecting Sechelt Youth Grant application

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council is meeting to consider a request from Cover the Coast for a letter of support for a Sunshine Coast Regional Situation Table. After that single public business item, Council will move into a closed session to discuss personnel, preliminary municipal service negotiations, annual report preparations, and confidential intergovernmental negotiations.

• Request for letter of support from Cover the Coast for a Sunshine Coast Regional Situation Table
• Closed session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), (k), (l) and 90(2)(b)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation from TOAD Design and SR Engineering Ltd. on options for remediating the Municipal Hall and Library. The committee will also discuss the Permissive Property Tax Exemption review process and consider a Notice of Motion to review Noise Bylaw 519, 2012 in response to community concerns.

• Presentation on Municipal Hall and Library remediation options by TOAD Design and SR Engineering Ltd.
• Discussion of Permissive Property Tax Exemption review process and draft Select Committee terms of reference
• Notice of Motion to review Noise Bylaw 519, 2012 following community concerns

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold first reading of a zoning amendment bylaw for an 8-lot subdivision at 5476 Mills Road. They will also consider a development permit for 5535 Shorncliffe, a tourism grant for an accessible door, and adopt a bylaw setting film production fees. An update on the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan is scheduled for receipt.

• First reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-11, 2024 for an 8-lot subdivision at 5476 Mills Road (Highland Builders)
• Development Permit 2022-29 for 5535 Shorncliffe (Genaris)
• Sunshine Coast Tourism Grant Application for an accessible door at the Visitor Information Centre
• Adoption of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 575-14, 2023 for film production
• Receipt of Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) update

Airport Development Select Committee

The Airport Development Select Committee is meeting to discuss several airport-related items, including an update on tree topping, lot surveys and industrial land use, and a review of the priority list. Two items, the Airport Master Plan update and the BC Air Access Program Grant update, are deferred to the next meeting. The committee will also discuss setting a recurring meeting date.

• Update on Tree Topping
• Lot Surveys and Industrial Land Use (with map attachment)
• Priority List Review (with attachment from Dec 7, 2023)
• Discussion on Setting a Recurring Meeting Date
• Airport Master Plan Update and BC Air Access Program Grant Update deferred to next meeting

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The District of Sechelt Regular Council meeting on February 14, 2024, will move immediately into a closed session. The public portion is limited to a land acknowledgement, call to order, and agenda adoption before council discusses items under Section 90 of the Community Charter, including land acquisition/disposition, information prohibited from disclosure under FOIPPA, and preliminary municipal service negotiations.

• Closed session under Section 90(1)(e) for acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements
• Closed session under Section 90(1)(j) for information prohibited from disclosure under FOIPPA Section 21
• Closed session under Section 90(1)(k) for preliminary negotiations on proposed municipal service
• Closed session under Section 90(2)(b) for confidential negotiations with provincial or federal government

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sechelt Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss one business item: an update on the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP), including a 2023 updated goals and actions table. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering land acknowledgement, call to order, agenda adoption, and adjournment.

• Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) update
• 2023 Updated ICSP Goals and Actions Table

Regular Council Meeting

Sechelt Council is meeting to consider several land-use items, including second reading of a bylaw to amend development density rules (floor area ratios and building heights), adoption of a rezoning for 117 townhouses at 5981 Shoal Way, and adoption of a road closure and disposition bylaw for Sargeant Road. The council will also hear a presentation from the Sunshine Coast Chamber of Commerce and consider a short-term borrowing resolution for the Wakefield Sanitary Lift Station.

• Second reading of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 492-35, 2023 (Development Density)
• Adoption of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 492-31, 2022 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-2, 2022 for 117 townhouses at 5981 Shoal Way
• Adoption of Sargeant Road Road Closure and Disposition Bylaw No. 602, 2022
• Municipal Finance Authority Short-Term Borrowing Resolution for Wakefield Sanitary Lift Station
• Appointment of Advisory Planning Commission member

Advisory Planning Commission

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be a regular session of the Sechelt Advisory Planning Commission, but no rezonings, proposals, or other actionable matters are documented.

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council will hold a regular meeting including a closed session. The agenda includes land acknowledgement, adoption of the agenda, and discussions under Section 90 (1) (a) and Section 90 (1) (c).

• Closed session discussion under Section 90 (1) (a)
• Closed session discussion under Section 90 (1) (c)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive a delegation from the Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Development Organization (SCREDO) presenting its 2024 Strategic Plan and Work Plan. The committee will also review fourth-quarter reports from four divisions: Corporate and Community Services, Engineering and Operations, Financial Services and Information Technology, and Planning and Development Services. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion or information only.

• Delegation from SCREDO presenting 2024 Strategic Plan and Work Plan
• Fourth Quarter Report from Corporate and Community Services Division
• Fourth Quarter Report from Engineering and Operations Division
• Fourth Quarter Report from Financial Services and Information Technology Division
• Fourth Quarter Report from Planning and Development Services Division

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council is meeting to discuss several items, including extending the downtown security patrol pilot project, renewing a sublease with the Sunshine Coast Hospice Society, and adopting or advancing bylaws on council procedure and film production fees. The agenda also includes delegations, proclamations, minutes, and correspondence.

• Extension of pilot project for security patrols in downtown Sechelt
• Renewal of Kirkland House sublease with Sunshine Coast Hospice Society
• Adoption of Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 568-04, 2023
• Third reading of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 575-14, 2023 (Film Production)
• Delegations: Sunshine Coast Labour Council on living wage; SCRD 2024 budget presentation

Regular Council to Closed Meeting

The District of Sechelt Council is meeting on January 10, 2024, with the main item being a closed session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter to discuss preliminary negotiations on a municipal service. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no substantive public items.

• Closed session under Section 90(1)(k) for preliminary negotiations on a proposed municipal service
• Adoption of closed meeting minutes from December 6, 2023, November 8, 2023, and December 13, 2023

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is discussing the 2024 provisional budget, including additional operating requests and an updated capital and reserve list. No decisions are recorded; this is a review and discussion session.

• 2024 Provisional Budget - Additional Operating Requests (Plan C)
• 2024 Provisional Budget Updated Capital List and Reserve List (Plan B)
• 2023-2028 Estimated Reserve Balances (Plan B)