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Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Strathcona Regional District held on Wednesday, May 25, 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
 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.
 
 
ADOPTION OF PUBLIC AGENDA
Leigh/Whalley: SRD 413/22

THAT the agenda for the May 25, 2022 regular meeting of the Board be adopted as presented.
 CARRIED
 
PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS
BC Hydro
 
The Chair welcomed Stephen Watson, Stakehold Engagement Advisor, BC Hydro, who made a presentation regarding seismic upgrades to the Campbell River dams. [Item]
 
Directors Jules, Kerr and Adams joined the meeting.
 
Cornfield/Evans: SRD 414/22

THAT the Strathcona Regional District send a letter of support to the BC Utilities Commission for BC Hydro’s Ladore Spillway Seismic Upgrade Project.
 CARRIED
 
Bylaw No. 458 - Quadra Island Rezoning (RZ 3C 21 - Turkstra)
 
The Chair welcomed Jonathon Turkstra, Quadra Island Rezoning applicant (RZ 3C 21 - Turkstra) who made a presentation regarding Bylaw No. 458. [Item]
 
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Leigh/Cornfield: SRD 415/22

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the Regional Board held on May 11, 2022 be adopted. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
Bylaw No. 458 - Quadra Island Rezoning (RZ 3C 21 - Turkstra)
 
Abram/Whalley: SRD 416/22

THAT SRD 402/22 be reconsidered.
 CARRIED Director Leigh opposed
 
Abram/Whalley: SRD 402/22

THAT Bylaw No. 458, being Quadra Island Zoning Bylaw 1990, Amendment No. 138, be now reconsidered, finally passed and adopted.
 CARRIED Director Leigh opposed
 
 
 
 
 
COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS
Electoral Areas Services Committee
 
Cornfield/Leigh: SRD 417/22

THAT the draft minutes of the regular meeting of the Electoral Areas Services Committee held on May 11, 2022 be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Strathcona Gardens Commission
 
Cornfield/Evans: SRD 418/22

THAT the draft minutes of the regular meeting of the Strathcona Gardens Commission held on May 11, 2022 be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
 
STAFF REPORTS
Tenure Application - Hoskyn Channel Landing Access Road and Parking Lot
 
Evans/Adams: SRD 419/22

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Cornfield/Whalley: SRD 420/22

THAT a legal opinion be obtained on the access roadway and proposed parking lot expansion at Hoskyn Channel.
 CARRIED Director Abram opposed
 
Director Remuneration Variances
 
Cornfield/Leigh: SRD 421/22

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 CARRIED Directors Abram and Leigh opposed
 
Adams/Moglove: SRD 422/22

THAT an independent audit of director remuneration and expenses be conducted to determine the validity of variances outlined in the report from the CAO.
 CARRIED
 
Strategic Priorities Fund - Infrastructure Building Projects
 
Cornfield/Evans: SRD 423/22

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Evans/Cornfield: SRD 424/22

THAT a grant application through the 2022 Strategic Priorities Fund – Infrastructure Building Projects be submitted for the Rec-reate Project at Strathcona Garden/Aquatic Centre.
 CARRIED
 
Evans/Cornfield: SRD 425/22

THAT the Regional District commit to overall grant management if the application is successful.
 CARRIED
 
Adams/Cornfield: SRD 426/22

THAT staff send letters to respective Ministries from the Strathcona Board regarding options 2 and 3 requesting information on the grant application decisions.
 CARRIED
 
Strathcona Gardens - Adjustment to Schedule of Fees, Charges and Rentals
 
Evans/Leigh: SRD 427/22

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Leigh/Evans: SRD 428/22

THAT a bylaw be prepared to amend Bylaw No. 295, being Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex Fees and Charges Bylaw 2018, to include the structured yearly increases as set out in the April 28, 2022 report from the Chief Administrative Officer.
 CARRIED
 
Kw'as Park Bridge Construction - Cortes Island
 
Cornfield/Anderson: SRD 429/22

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Anderson/Cornfield: SRD 430/22

THAT the 2022-2026 Financial Plan and Capital Expenditure Program be amended to allocate $67,136 of gas tax funding for the Kw'as Park Bridge construction project to proceed in 2022.
 CARRIED
 
Financial Plan Amendment - Cortes Island Firefighters Association
 
Anderson/Whalley: SRD 431/22

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Anderson/Whalley: SRD 432/22

THAT the 2022-2026 Financial Plan and Capital Expenditure Program be amended to include an additional $15,131 for the Cortes Island Fire Equipment Replacement capital project.
 CARRIED
 
Emergency Support Services - 2022 Grant Award
 
Evans/Leigh: SRD 433/22

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Leigh/Cornfield: SRD 434/22

THAT the 2022-2026 Financial Plan be amended to incorporate revenue from the UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Emergency Support Services for use in 2022.
 CARRIED
 
55+ BC Games
 
Cornfield/Evans: SRD 435/22

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Cornfield/Evans: SRD 436/22

THAT the Strathcona Regional District Board provide a letter of support for the jointly prepared application for the 2024, 2025, or 2026 55+ BC Games to be held in the Comox Valley and City of Campbell River, AND

THAT the Strathcona Regional District will commit to providing in-kind support of services and facilities should the bid be successful.
 CARRIED
 
Request for Financial Assistance - Sayward Futures Society
 
Whalley/Cornfield: SRD 437/22

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Whalley/Leigh: SRD 438/22

THAT the Board approve a grant for the Sayward Futures Society in the amount of $500 to assist with the 2022 bike rodeo to be paid from the Electoral Area A grant in aid budget.
 CARRIED
 
Requests for Economic Development Funding - Electoral Area C
 
Abram/Leigh: SRD 439/22

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Director Anderson left the meeting.
 
Abram/Whalley: SRD 440/22

THAT the Board approve economic development grants to be paid from the Electoral Area C economic development service budget as follows:

i) $1,485 to the Quadra Island Conservancy and Stewardship Society to assist with 2022 insurance costs; and

ii) $4,000 to the Quadra Island Old Age Pensioners' Organization Branch 91 to assist with programming costs.
 CARRIED Director Cornfield opposed
 
Requests for Financial Assistance - Electoral Area D
 
Leigh/Cornfield: SRD 441/22

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Leigh/Cornfield: SRD 442/22

THAT the Board approve grants in aid to be paid from the Electoral Area D grant in aid budget as follows:

i) $1,500 to Campbell River Citizens on Patrol to assist with operational expenses; and

ii) $5,500 to the Oyster River Fire Rescue Society to assist with the purchase of a positive air pressure unit.
 CARRIED
 
 
CORRESPONDENCE
Leigh/Cornfield: SRD 443/22

THAT the following items be received:
 
 
Vancouver Island Regional Library
 
- May 9, 2022 correspondence regarding the VIRL newsletter "From the Board Table". [Item]
 
Land Contribution Request
 
- April 14, 2022 correspondence from the Centre for Inspired Living Campbell River regarding the development of a Retreat Education and Demonstration Centre. [Item]
 
Fair Harbour Dock Upgrade
 
- May 17, 2022 press release from the Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) regarding the Fair Harbour dock upgrades. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Clean Coast, Clean Waters Initiative
 
Colborne/Cornfield: SRD 444/22

THAT the May 16, 2022 correspondence from Campbell River Association of Tour Operators regarding the Clean Coast, Clean Waters initiative be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Cornfield/Colborne: SRD 445/22

THAT the SRD write a letter of support for the Clean Coast Clean Waters Initiative.
 CARRIED
 
BC Hydro - 2022 UBCM
 
Evans/Leigh: SRD 446/22

THAT the May 17, 2022 correspondence from BC Hydro regarding an invitation to meet with their senior leadership team during the 2022 UBCM Convention be received. [Item]
 CARRIED
 
Evans/Colborne: SRD 447/22

THAT the SRD complete the application to request a meeting with BC Hydro.
 
 
With consent from the seconder the Chair permitted the motion to be withdrawn.
 
Evans/Moglove: SRD 448/22

THAT staff prepare a report with topics for consideration at UBCM including topics for BC Hydro.
 CARRIED
 
 
 
 
 
 
TERMINATION
Cornfield/Colborne: SRD 449/22

THAT the May 25, 2022 regular meeting of the Regional Board be terminated.
 CARRIED
 
Time: 2:57 p.m.

Certified Correct:




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Chair


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Corporate Officer