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Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Strathcona Regional District held on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at the Strathcona Regional District offices located at 990 Cedar Street, Campbell River, B.C.

A quorum having been confirmed, the Chair called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. with the following members physically in attendance or participating electronically:
     
Chair:B. UngerVillage of Gold River
Directors:J. AbramDiscovery Islands-Mainland Inlets (Electoral Area C)
 N. AndersonCortes Island (Electoral Area B)
 M. BakerVillage of Sayward
 J. ColborneVillage of Zeballos
 C. CornfieldCity of Campbell River
 M. DavisVillage of Tahsis
 C. EvansCity of Campbell River
 K. JulesKa:'yu:'k't'h'/Che:k'tles7et'h' First Nations
 R. KerrCity of Campbell River
 B. LeighOyster Bay-Buttle Lake (Electoral Area D)
 C. MogloveCity of Campbell River
 G. WhalleyKyuquot/Nootka-Sayward (Electoral Area A)


          
 
 
FIRST NATIONS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Chair acknowledged that we are located on the traditional territory of the Laichwiltach people.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Chair welcomed Directors Colborne, Cornfield, Davis, and Moglove who were attending in-person from the Regional District Boardroom.
 
ADOPTION OF PUBLIC AGENDA
Baker/Colborne: SRD 335/22

THAT the agenda for April 27, 2022 regular meeting of the Board be adopted as presented.
 
 
Director Moglove requested that an item entitled "Schedule Change" be added to the agenda.
 
Cornfield/Baker: SRD 336/22

THAT the agenda be adopted as amended.
 CARRIED
 
 
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Colborne/Evans: SRD 337/22

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the Regional Board held on April 13, 2022 be adopted. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
 
 
 
CHAIR'S REPORT
Connected Coast
 
The Chair advised that a Connected Coast mailout went out this week regarding last mile connections and encouraged directors to speak with residents about this intiative. Additionally, the Chair advised that printed sign up forms for last mile connections will be distributed to village offices and also available at the corporate office.
 
Cell Coverage on North Island Highways
 
The Chair advised that Director Baker and North Island Mayors met with Shaw and Rogers regarding cell coverage on highways 19 and 28.
 
Colborne/Cornfield: SRD 338/22

THAT the report be received.
 CARRIED
 
 
COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS
Electoral Areas Services Committee
 
Abram/Leigh: SRD 339/22

THAT the draft minutes of the meeting of the Electoral Areas Services Committee held on April 13, 2022 be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
 
STAFF REPORTS
Development Permit Application - DP 2C 22 (Comox Strathcona Waste Management)
 
Abram/Cornfield: SRD 340/22

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Abram/Leigh: SRD 341/22

THAT development permit DP 2C 22 (CSWM), be approved, and

THAT the Corporate Officer be authorized to issue the permit.
 CARRIED
 
Blenkin Park Disc Golf Course Proposal
 
Abram/Whalley: SRD 342/22

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Abram/Colborne: SRD 343/22

THAT the proposed disc golf course for Blenkin Memorial Park be approved, and

THAT staff be authorized to work with the Quadra Island Recreation Society to ensure it is developed to Regional District standards.
 CARRIED
 
Quadra Island Recreation Society - Bike Park Development
 
Abram/Whalley: SRD 344/22

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Anderson/Moglove: SRD 345/22

THAT the Board conditionally approve in principle, the bike park project of the Quadra Island Recreation Society as submitted, withholding endorsement until such time as a report identifying implications for the Regional District can be considered by EASC and the Board.
 CARRIED
 
Feasibility Study - Surge Narrows Fire Brigade
 
Abram/Whalley: SRD 346/22

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Abram/Whalley: SRD 347/22

THAT Tim Pley & Associates be engaged to undertake a study to determine cost and operational requirements for the Surge Narrows outer islands fire brigade initiative, and

THAT up to $8,500 to be authorized to be spent from the Electoral Area C feasibility study fund for this study.
 CARRIED
 
Proposed Bulk Water Supply Service - Tlowitsis First Nation
 
Leigh/Colborne: SRD 348/22

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
The Chair brought forward the motion deferred from the March 30, 2022 meeting for consideration.
 
Moglove/Davis: SRD 279/22

THAT the Board consent to the City of Campbell River providing bulk domestic water to the Tlowitsis First Nation reserve in Electoral Area D.
 CARRIED
 
Local Government and School District Election Agreements
 
Colborne/Davis: SRD 349/22

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Colborne/Davis: SRD 350/22

THAT election agreements with local governments and school districts within the boundaries of the Strathcona Regional District be prepared for further consideration by the Board.
 CARRIED
 
Campbell River Shoreline Arts Society - Financial Assistance Request
 
Leigh/Colborne: SRD 351/22

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Leigh/Moglove: SRD 352/22

THAT the matter be deferred pending further information from the Campbell River Shoreline Arts Society regarding budget and donations to date.
 CARRIED
 
Request for Financial Assistance - Sayward School Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
 
Whalley/Leigh: SRD 353/22

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Whalley/Leigh: SRD 354/22

THAT the Board approve a grant for the Sayward School Parent Advisory Council (PAC) in the amount of $500 to assist with additional field trips and extracurricular supplies to be paid from the Electoral Area A grant in aid budget.
 CARRIED
 
Director Adams joined the meeting.
 
Request for Financial Assistance - Campbell River Killer Whales Swim Club
 
Leigh/Whalley: SRD 355/22

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Leigh/Evans: SRD 356/22

THAT the Board approve a grant for the Campbell River Killer Whales Swim Club in the amount of $3,500 to assist with operational expenses to be paid from the Electoral Area D grant in aid budget.
 CARRIED
 
BYLAWS
Bylaws No. 432 and 433 - OCP/Rezoning (CP 1C 21/RZ 1C 21 - Quadra Links)
 
Abram/Whalley: SRD 357/22

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Abram/Adams: SRD 358/22

THAT the Public Hearing for Bylaws No. 432 and 433 be rescheduled to an in-person public hearing to be held at 7pm on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 to allow as much time as possible for the applicant to prepare for the hearing, as requested by the applicant. The QICC is available and being held.

AND FURTHER THAT the Director for Area C be appointed as Chair and the Director for Area D be appointed as Vice-Chair.
 CARRIED
 
Bylaw No. 459 - Campbell River Storm License Agreement
 
Adams/Leigh: SRD 359/22

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Adams/Evans: SRD 360/22

THAT Bylaw No. 459, being Campbell River Storm Licensing Agreement Authorization Bylaw 2022, be now reconsidered, finally passed and adopted.
 CARRIED
 
Bylaw No. 461 - Electoral Area C Wharves Service
 
Abram/Whalley: SRD 361/22

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Abram/Leigh: SRD 362/22

THAT Bylaw No. 461, being a bylaw to establish a wharves service within Electoral Area C (Discovery Islands-Mainland Inlets), be now introduced and read a first time.
 CARRIED
 
Abram/Leigh: SRD 363/22

THAT the rules be suspended and Bylaw No. 461 be given second and third readings.
 CARRIED
 
Abram/Leigh: SRD 364/22

THAT approval of the electors for Bylaw No. 461 be authorized to be obtained using an alternative approval process.
 CARRIED
 
Bylaws No. 446 and 447 - OCP/Rezoning (CP 1D 21/RZ 1D 21 - Oyster Bay Lands)
 
Leigh/Colborne: SRD 365/22

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Leigh/Anderson: SRD 366/22

THAT Bylaw No. 446, being a bylaw to amend the Oyster Bay-Buttle Lake Official Community Plan, be now introduced and read a first time.
 CARRIED
 
Leigh/Anderson: SRD 367/22

THAT Bylaw No. 446 be given second reading.
 CARRIED
 
Leigh/Whalley: SRD 368/22

THAT Bylaw No. 447, being a bylaw to amend the Campbell River Area Zoning Bylaw, be now introduced and read a first time.
 CARRIED
 
Leigh/Anderson: SRD 369/22

THAT Bylaw No. 447 be given second reading.
 CARRIED
 
Leigh/Whalley: SRD 370/22

THAT a public hearing to consider Bylaws No. 446 and 447 be scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at a venue to be determined, and

THAT the holding of the public hearing be delegated to directors representing Electoral Areas A, C, and D with Directors Abram and Whalley designated as the Chair and Vice Chair respectively for the public hearing, and

THAT the public hearing be structured to allow in-person or electronic participation by directors and the public.
 CARRIED
 
CORRESPONDENCE
Conduct of Public Hearing
 
Abram/Whalley: SRD 371/22

THAT the April 22, 2022 correspondence from Richard Schellinck regarding a recent public hearing held on Quadra Island be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
 
 
NEW BUSINESS
Schedule Change
 
Director Moglove advised that a notice of motion would be forthcoming to the next meeting as follows:

THAT the start times for the First Nations Relations Committee and Municipal Services Committee be reversed.
 
 
 
TERMINATION
Adams/Cornfield: SRD 372/22

THAT the April 27, 2022 regular meeting of the Regional Board be terminated.
 CARRIED
 
Time: 1:25 p.m.

Certified Correct:



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Chair


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Corporate Officer