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A. CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM
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B. CALL TO ORDER
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C. FIRST NATIONS TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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D. ADOPTION OF PUBLIC AGENDA
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FIRST NATIONS TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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| The Chair acknowledged that we are located on the traditional territory of the Laichwiltach people. |
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ADOPTION OF PUBLIC AGENDA
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| Director Mawhinney requested that a new item of New Business entitled 'Electoral Area C Official Community Plan' be added to the agenda. |
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EASC 13/25
THAT the agenda for the February 5, 2025 regular meeting of the Electoral Areas Services Committee be adopted as amended. |
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E. PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS
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F. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
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EASC 14/25
THAT the minutes of the inaugural meeting of the Electoral Areas Services Committee held on January 8, 2025 be adopted. [Item] |
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G. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
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H. PUBLIC CONSIDERATIONS
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I. NOTICES OF MOTION
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J. CHAIRS' REPORTS
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K. STAFF REPORTS
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| Quadra Island Siting Application
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EASC 15/25
THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item] |
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EASC 16/25
THAT the February 4, 2025 correspondence from Thomas Gibson regarding Quadra Island siting application QS 15C 24 be received. [Item] |
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EASC 17/25
THAT the Committee recommend that the Board authorize staff to proceed with siting application QS 15C 24 on the basis of the correspondence received from the Manager of the OpenBay Group of tenants-in-common. |
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| Development Cost Charges for Electoral Area D
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EASC 18/25
THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item] |
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EASC 19/25
THAT the Committee recommend that the Regional District proceed with the development of a development cost charge (DCC) bylaw for Electoral Area D. |
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| Northern Area D Water - Metered Rate Suspension
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EASC 20/25
THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item] |
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EASC 21/25
THAT the Committee recommend that Bylaw No. 324 be amended to suspend the application of the metered rate for all Kamstrup meters until Phase I of the universal water meter project is completed, and
THAT residents receive communication regarding this suspension to manage expectations. |
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| Emergency Services Public Art Projects - Selection Process
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EASC 22/25
THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item] |
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EASC 23/25
THAT the Committee recommend that the Regional District approve the final selection of public art to be funded through the UBCM Disaster Risk Reduction/Climate Adaptation grant stream, and
THAT steering committees representing Cortes Island and Walter's Island be established to provide recommendations on the designs submitted for these projects. |
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| Proposed Cortes Island Wildfire Brigade
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EASC 24/25
THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item] |
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EASC 25/25
THAT the Committee recommend that the current contract be modified to include the wildfire brigade service level within the boundaries of the established fire protection boundaries. |
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| Active Transportation Network Plan - Electoral Area C
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EASC 26/25
THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item] |
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| The Chair welcomed Dan Casey, Transportation Consultant with Urban Systems, who made a presentation on the Draft Active Transportation Network Plan. [Item] |
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| The Chair thanked Mr. Casey for his presentation. |
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| A vote was held on the motion and it was… |
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EASC 27/25
THAT the Committee recommend that the Electoral Area C Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP) be forwarded to the Board for approval. |
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| Request for Financial Assistance - Electoral Area D
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EASC 28/25
THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item] |
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EASC 29/25
THAT the Committee recommend that the Board approve grants in aid to be paid from the Electoral Area D grant in aid budget as follows:
i) $2,000 to Campbell River Citizens on Patrol to assist with 2025 operational expenses;
ii) $5,000 to the Campbell River SeaWolves Football Club to assist with costs associated with the start up of a new football program; and
iii) $3,000 to the Strathcona Wilderness Institute to assist with core operations. |
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L. BYLAWS
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| Bylaw No. 598 - Cortes Island Zoning
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EASC 30/25
THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer be received. [Item] |
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EASC 31/25
THAT staff prepare a public survey in consultation with the Area B Director to determine the level of interest to include a maximum building area for dwelling units and that it be brought back to EASC. |
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M. CORRESPONDENCE
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N. DIRECTORS' REPORTS
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O. NEW BUSINESS
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| Staff Time Allocation for Regional Initiatives
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| Director Whalley inquired about the costs associated with electoral area planning staff time spent on regional initiatives. |
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| Electoral Area C Official Community Plan
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| Director Mawhinney requested a verbal update on next steps in relation to the Electoral Area C Official Community Plan. |
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| The Senior Manager, Community Services provided an update on Phase I and Phase II of the review process, including initial community consultation and engagement with First Nations and other key interest groups. |
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P. ADDENDUM ITEMS
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Q. CLOSED SESSION
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R. TERMINATION
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EASC 32/25
THAT the February 5, 2025 regular meeting of the Electoral Areas Services Committee be terminated. |
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| Time: 11:35 a.m.
Certified Correct:
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Chair
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Corporate Officer |
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