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Printer VersionELECTORAL AREAS SERVICES COMMITTEE - NOTICE OF MEETING

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Strathcona Regional District office located at 990 Cedar Street, Campbell River, BC commencing at 10:00 a.m.

The purpose of the meeting is to permit consideration of matters listed on the agenda below and, where appropriate, to provide recommendations to the Regional Board. Unless otherwise noted, all resolutions will be decided pursuant to section 208(1) of the Local Government Act, which requires that all Committee members in attendance vote and each member receives one vote.

      
 
A. CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM
 
B. CALL TO ORDER
 
C. FIRST NATIONS TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
 
D. ADOPTION OF PUBLIC AGENDA
1) FIRST NATIONS TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
 
 The Chair acknowledged that we are located on the traditional territory of the Laichwiltach people.
 
2) ADOPTION OF PUBLIC AGENDA
 
    a) EASC 228/25

THAT the agenda for the October 8, 2025 regular meeting of the Electoral Areas Services Committee be adopted as presented.
 
 
E. PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS
 
F. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
    a) EASC 229/25

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the Electoral Areas Services Committee held on September 3, 2025 be adopted. [Item]
 
 
G. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
 
H. PUBLIC CONSIDERATIONS
 
I. NOTICES OF MOTION
 
J. CHAIRS' REPORTS
 
K. STAFF REPORTS
 Development Permit DP 2D 23 (DBS Resources)
 
    a) EASC 230/25

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 
    b) EASC 231/25

THAT the Committee recommend that Development Permit DP 2D 23 be rescinded.
 
 Electoral Area C Official Community Plan - Project Update
 
    c) EASC 232/25

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 
 Wharf Regulation, Usage, and Fee Structure
 
    d) EASC 233/25

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 
    e) EASC 234/25

THAT a report on potential wharf fee structures and cost-effective, creative implementation for all Area C wharves managed by the Regional District be prepared for consideration of the Electoral Area Services Committee, and

THAT the report include an analysis of the current Granite Bay wharf fees and comparison with fees of the Quadra Island Harbour authority managed wharves of Quathiaski Cove and Heriot Bay.
 
 Cortes Island Septage Study
 
    f) EASC 235/25

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 
    g) EASC 236/25

THAT staff continue communication with the Klahoose First Nation leadership regarding a potential partnership to process on-island waste at a facility that is either owned by the Nation or developed jointly with the Regional District.
 
 Electoral Area D - Water Meter Installation Contract Amendment
 
    h) EASC 237/25

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 
    i) EASC 238/25

THAT the Committee recommend that the contract amendment with Edgett Excavating Ltd. for Phase 2 of the Electoral Area D Universal Water Meter project be approved.
 
 Climate Resiliency Service Proposal - Electoral Areas B and C
 
    j) EASC 239/25

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 
    k) EASC 240/25

THAT the woodchipping and climate resiliency service proposal be forwarded to the Board for consideration of seeking elector approval via a referendum in 2026.
 
 Electoral Area Financial Assistance (Grant in Aid) Service
 
    l) ESC 241/25

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 
 Request for Financial Assistance - Sayward Secret Santa
 
    m) EASC 242/25

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 
    n) EASC 243/25

THAT the Committee recommend that a grant in aid for the Sayward Secret Santa c/o the Village of Sayward in the amount of $200 to assist with providing 2025 Christmas hampers and gifts to Sayward families in need be paid from the Electoral Area A grant in aid budget.
 
    o) EASC 244/25

THAT the motion be amended to remove the words 'c/o the Village of Sayward'.
 
 
L. BYLAWS
 Bylaw No. 611 - Electoral Area D Rezoning (Lindenbach)
 
    a) EASC 245/25

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 
    b) EASC 246/25

THAT as notice will be given in accordance with Section 467(1) of the LGA, the Committee recommend that Bylaw No. 611 be forwarded to the Board for first, second, and third readings and adoption.
 
 Bylaw No. 625 - Oyster River Bank Protection
 
    c) EASC 247/25

THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item]
 
    d) EASC 248/25

THAT the Committee recommend that Bylaw No. 625 be submitted for approval of the electors using an alternative approval process.
 
 
M. CORRESPONDENCE
 
N. DIRECTORS' REPORTS
 
O. NEW BUSINESS
 
P. ADDENDUM ITEMS
 
Q. CLOSED SESSION
 
R. TERMINATION
    a) EASC 249/25

THAT the October 8, 2025 regular meeting of the Electoral Areas Services Committee be terminated.
 
 Time: 10:52 a.m.

Certified Correct:



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Chair


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Corporate Officer