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SUNSHINE COAST REGIONAL DISTRICT

January 9, 2014

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE SUNSHINE COAST REGIONAL DISTRICT HELD IN THE BOARDROOM AT 1975 FIELD ROAD, SECHELT, B.C.

PRESENT: Chair G. Nohr

Directors F. Mauro L. Lewis D. Shugar D. Siegers G. Tretick L. Turnbull G. Feschuk ALSO PRESENT: Chief Administrative Officer J. France Manager, Legislative Services A. Legault Treasurer T. Perreault GM, Community Services P. Fenwick GM, Planning and Development S. Olmstead GM, Infrastructure Services B. Shoji Deputy Corp. Officer/Recorder S. Reid Media 0 Public 2

CALL TO ORDER 7:30 p.m.

AGENDA It was moved and seconded

001/14 THAT the agenda for the meeting be adopted as presented.

CARRIED

MINUTES

Minutes It was moved and seconded

002/14 THAT the Regular Board meeting minutes of December 12, 2013 be adopted as presented.

CARRIED

Regular Board meeting Minutes of January 9, 2014

COMMUNICATIONS

SCCP It was moved and seconded

003/14 THAT the correspondence from Jenna Bedore, Sunshine Coast Conservation Program (SCCP) regarding Species and Ecosystems at Risk Dialogue Sessions be received;

AND THAT the correspondence and draft workplan from Jenna Bedore, Sunshine Coast Conservation Program (SCCP) regarding Species and Ecosystems at Risk Dialogue Sessions be referred to Round 1 Budget for consideration.

CARRIED

Expense Limits It was moved and seconded

004/14 THAT the correspondence from the Honourable Coralee Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development (CSCD) regarding local government elections reform on expense limits be received;

AND THAT the correspondence from the Honourable Coralee Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development (CSCD) regarding local government elections reform on expense limits be referred to the January 23, 2014 Corporate and Administrative Services Committee.

CARRIED

Expense Limits It was moved and seconded

005/14 THAT the correspondence from Civic Info BC regarding regarding local government elections reform on expense limits be received.

CARRIED

REPORTS

Administrator’s Report

CAO Report It was moved and seconded

006/14 THAT the Chief Administrative Officer’s report be received.

CARRIED

Director’s Reports

Directors provided a verbal report of their activities.


Special Corporate It was moved and seconded

007/14 THAT Special Corporate and Administrative Services Committee recommendation Nos. 1-5 of December 5, 2013 be referred to the January 23, 2013 regular Board meeting;

AND THAT all suggested changes to the Strategic Planning Progress Report 2012-2014 be identified as tracked changes within the Strategic Planning Progress Report and brought forward to the January 2014 Corporate and Administrative Services Committee with the Special Corporate and Administrative Services Committee recommendations of December 5, 2013 attached.

CARRIED

Special Infrastructure It was moved and seconded

008/14 THAT Special Infrastructure Services Committee recommendation Nos. 1-7 of December 10, 2013 be received, adopted and acted upon as follows:

Recommendation No. 1 2014 Ports Funding and Work Plan

THAT the General Manager Infrastructure Services’ report dated November 27, 2013 titled “2014 Ports Funding and Work Plan” be received.

Recommendation No. 2 Ports Priorities for 2014

THAT the carry forwards and new arising priorities based on safety issues be reviewed for priority and applicability and brought back to a future budget meeting;

AND THAT the West Bay float project be carried forward to 2014.

Recommendation No. 3 Ports Operating Budget

THAT the SCRD maintain the existing ports operating budget and increase capital funding from reserves up to a maximum of $47,000 for 2014.

Recommendation No. 4 Options for Ports Efficiencies

THAT staff contact Mr. Joseph Wright to discuss options for ports operations and maintenance efficiencies.


008/14 cont. Recommendation No. 5 Special Ports Meeting

THAT staff review the following to be incorporated into a new report to a future Special Infrastructure Services Committee meeting in an effort to reduce the tax load:

• Ference Weicker & Company report dated June 26, 2006; • Previous reports on alternative revenue options; • Input from this meeting; • Public Wharves Advisory Committee.

Recommendation No. 6 Langdale Dock

THAT the BC Ferry contract for the Langdale dock be examined to determine if it is possible to charge water taxis for dock use.

Recommendation No. 7 New Brighton Status

THAT the SCRD Chair contact the Squamish Nation with respect to clarification on the New Brighton dock status.

CARRIED

Community It was moved and seconded

009/14 THAT Community Services Committee recommendation Nos.1-6 and 8-14 of December 12, 2013 be received, adopted and acted upon as follows, as amended:

Recommendation No. 1 Gambier Island Projects

THAT the correspondence from the Gambier Island Community Association - Parks and Trails Committee and the Islands Trust Committee, and the maps titled “Gambier Island” and “Gambier Island Proposed Trails Draft Plan” be received.

Recommendation No. 2 Gambier Island Trail Projects

THAT 2014 Round 1 Budget Proposals be prepared for Gambier Island Trail Projects as follows:

• Applying for Section 57 status on trails around Gambier Lake (staff time);

• new trail at Mountain Road $10,000 funded from prior year surplus; • new trail at Bryant Lane $1,500 funded from prior year surplus; and • Sir Thomas Lipton Park ongoing maintenance $9,000 funded through

taxation.


009/14 cont. Recommendation No. 3 Recreation and Parks Master Plan Update November

THAT the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update November 2013 be received.

Recommendation No. 4 Dakota Ridge Advisory Committee Minutes THAT the Dakota Ridge Advisory Committee minutes of November 13,

2013 be received with the following amendment:

• J. Mani is listed twice as present.

Recommendation No. 5 Parks Services Monthly Verbal Report

THAT the Parks Services verbal report from the General Manager of Community Services be received.

Recommendation No. 6 Trout Lake Park Site

THAT the report from the Parks Planning Coordinator regarding the Trout Lake Recreation Area be received.

Recommendation No. 8 Recreation Work Plan and Budget Proposal

THAT the report from the Recreation Services Manager regarding the Recreation Work Plan and Budget Proposal be received;

AND THAT budget proposals be prepared for 2014 Round 1 Budget Meetings for the 2014 items listed in Table 1 as follows:

• Electrical Panel for Gibsons and District Aquatic Facility; • Tables and Chairs for Sunshine Coast Arena; • Flooring Replacement at Gibsons and District Aquatic Facility; • Dehumidification Wheel for Gibsons and Area Community Centre; • Heat Exchangers for Gibsons and District Aquatic Facility; • Fitness Components Replacement; • Increase Base Budget Water Gibsons and Area Community Centre; • Legal Claim – Sechelt Aquatic Centre; • Community Development Training;

AND THAT Table 1 for 2015 Proposals be referred to the 2014 Round 1 Budget Meetings;

AND FURTHER THAT staff report to January Community Services Committee meeting regarding options for capital funding, prior to Round 2 of the 2014 Financial Plan.


009/14 cont. Recommendation No. 9 Recreation Services Monthly Verbal Report

THAT the Recreation Services Monthly Verbal Report from the Recreation Services Manager be received.

Recommendation No. 10 Key Performance Indicators- Third Quarter Recreation

THAT the report from the Recreation Services Manager regarding Key Performance Indicators - Third Quarter Recreation be received.

Recommendation No. 11 Key Performance Indicators - Third Quarter Sechelt Youth Centre

THAT the report from the Recreation Services Manager regarding Key Performance Indicators - Third Quarter Sechelt Youth Centre be received.

Recommendation No. 12 Key Performance Indicators - Third Quarter

THAT the Gibsons Community School and the Sechelt Community School be invited to the January Community Services Committee Meeting to present, in a consistent format for comparison, the Key Performance Indicators for both Gibsons Youth Centre and Sechelt Youth Centre.

Recommendation No. 13 Carry-forward Zamboni Batteries

THAT the verbal report from the Recreation Services Manager regarding Carry-forward Zamboni Batteries be received;

AND THAT $20,000 be carried-forward to 2014 Budget from Gibsons and Area Community Centre budget [617] for Zamboni Batteries.

Recommendation No. 14 Rogers Tower Update

THAT the report from the General Manager of Community Services regarding the Gibsons and District Volunteer Fire Department (GDVFD) 9-1-1 Rogers Tower Update be received;

AND THAT the SCRD continue with the current capital program to replace the tower at GDVFD for the 9-1-1 system using best cost options;

AND THAT the Gibsons Council recommendation regarding GDVFD [210] $12,000 funding be referred to Round 1 of the 2014 budget;


009/14 cont. AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Gibsons be asked if the SCRD could re-evaluate increasing the height of the RCMP tower (Gibsons RCMP Station) as an option.

CARRIED

Planning It was moved and seconded

010/14 THAT Planning and Development Committee recommendation Nos.1-25 of December 19, 2013 be received, adopted and acted upon as amended, as follows:

Recommendation No. 1 Economic Development

THAT the materials from the Gibsons and District Chamber of Commerce be received;

AND THAT staff prepare a report on the status of remaining 2013 Economic Development funds for Round One Budget, with reference to the potential of releasing funds in advance of the completion of the 2014 budget process.

Recommendation No. 2 Economic Development – Electoral Areas A & B

THAT the materials from the Progress Plan be received;

AND THAT the Progress Plan’s proposal for economic development funding be referred to Round One Budget.

Recommendation No. 3 Agricultural Area Plan

THAT the staff report dated December 10, 2013 titled “Final Draft Agricultural Area Plan”, including draft Sunshine Coast Agricultural Area Plan (“Ag Plan”) be received;

AND THAT following additional refinements, the Ag Plan:

a) be forwarded and, where requested, presented to the following partners, stakeholders, agencies and community groups for final input and feedback:

i. Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC

ii. District of Sechelt

iii. Town of Gibsons

iv. Sechelt Indian Band

v. Islands Trust (Gambier Island Local Trust Committee)


010/14 cont. vi. Squamish Nation

vii. School District No. 46

viii. Vancouver Coastal Health

ix. Agricultural Land Commission

x. Ministry of Agriculture

xi. Agricultural Advisory Committee

xii. Sunshine Coast Food Policy Council

xiii. Area A to F APC’s

xiv. All Chambers of Commerce

xv. Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden Society

xvi. One Straw Society

xvii. Roberts Creek OCP Committee

xviii. Sechelt Innovations

xix. Real Estate Board

xx. Sunshine Coast Real Estate Association

xxi. Coast Community Builders Association (CCBA)

xxii. Salish Soils c/o Sechelt Indian Band

xxiii. Other lead organizations, as identified in the Ag. Plan action list;

b) be posted on the SCRD website, and invitations forwarded to those individuals, stakeholders and representatives on record as having participated in developing the plan, and to enable the broader community to access, view and provide any additional input and comments on the draft Ag Plan;

AND THAT a final report, including any additional input and recommended modifications to the Ag Plan, be prepared for consideration at a future Planning & Development Committee meeting;

AND FURTHER THAT staff develop an implementation strategy in 2014 for the Agricultural Area Plan after the adoption of the plan.

Recommendation No. 4 Small Lot Agriculture

THAT the staff report dated December 4, 2013 titled “Small Lot Agriculture Workshop Report” be received;

AND THAT the report be referred to the Agricultural Advisory Committee.


010/14 cont. Recommendation No. 5 Sunshine Coast Housing Committee

THAT the staff report dated December 9, 2013 titled “Sunshine Coast Housing Committee – Year One Review” be received;

AND THAT staff be directed to prepare a budget proposal regarding continuation of funding for the Sunshine Coast Housing Committee for consideration during Round One of the 2014 Budget process;

AND THAT meetings be arranged with Rich Coleman and John Weston regarding provincial and federal funding opportunities.

Recommendation No. 6 Zoning Amendment 310.104 (Richnor Recycling)

THAT the staff report dated December 5, 2013 titled “Zoning amendment 310.154 (Richnor Recycling) to permit medical marihuana production” be received;

AND THAT Bylaw No. 310.154 be forwarded to the Board for consideration of First Reading;

AND THAT Bylaw No. 310.154 be referred to the Area F APC, Squamish Nation, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the Sechelt Indian Band for information purposes;

AND THAT prior to consideration of Second Reading, a public information meeting be held;

AND FURTHER THAT a list of federal regulations required for the property, as well as a large scale map of the property location be prepared for the Area F APC and public information meetings.

Recommendation No. 7 Eagle Mountain

THAT the staff report dated December 10, 2013 titled “Eagle Mountain – Woodfibre Gas Pipeline Environmental Assessment” be received;

AND THAT that the following comments be forwarded to the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) and proponent:

a) The SCRD wishes to reiterate its concern about the short public consultation period process for the draft application information requirements (dAIR) and a lack of a public meeting on the Sunshine Coast;

b) A building permit will be required for the addition to the Port Mellon compression station if new foundations and a new building (or extension to existing building) is required;


010/14 cont. c) Support is offered to the proposed change in power source for the Port

Mellon compressor to electricity provided there is no impact on the delivery of electricity to existing and anticipated new connections. This will reduce potential noise impacts when the compressor station is in operation;

d) Request that the next public comment period include an open house in the West Howe Sound/Town of Gibsons area;

e) Request that the EAO invite the proponents of the Woodfibre LNG proposal to participate in the next round of open houses;

f) Request that any future public open house includes time for a formal presentation with a question and answer session;

g) The list of completed and potential projects included in Attachment A of the staff report dated December 10, 2013 titled “Eagle Mountain – Woodfibre Gas Pipeline Environmental Assessment” be included for consideration of the cumulative impacts section of the final Application Information Requirements;

h) That consideration be given to affected transportation routes, impact to recreation and tourism, and community benefits;

i) With regard to community benefits, that discussions be held with the SCRD, other local governments and all First Nations that are within the project area;

j) Protection of the Howe Sound air shed should include consideration of the Howe Sound Air Quality Management Plan; a 30 km buffer may not be enough;

k) Consideration be given to an independent environmental monitoring agency being onsite during pipeline construction;

l) Regarding cumulative impact analysis for the air, watersheds, and especially the open waters along and near the pipeline project, this would include the joint impacts of this project and the LNG proposal as these are tied together. For example for air quality, ensure that projected vessel emissions for the LNG proposal are considered and that future emissions are predicted;

m) Environmental impact on key species such as eel-grass, forage fish and cetaceans needs to be emphasized and appropriate studies provided;

n) Proponent should assess the potential impact on economic activity such as tourism and recreation in Howe Sound; and


010/14 cont. o) The Application Information Requirements should include a section

on the environmental recovery of Howe Sound, including estimated investment to date that achieved the current improvements and any proposed reclamation projects, to assess what impact this project could have on the on-going recovery of Howe Sound.

Recommendation No. 8 Canadian Environmental Assessment Act

THAT staff write a letter to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) requesting that no diminution be made to the CEAA and B.C. Environmental Assessment process requirements, related to the Woodfibre LNG Project;

AND THAT the SCRD wishes to express concern around the timing of the public consultation period during the Christmas break;

AND THAT staff immediately post information on the SCRD Website and SCRD Ad page in the newspaper regarding the January 6, 2014 deadline for public comments on the Woodfibre LNG Project federal environmental assessment and on the substitution of the BC Environmental Assessment Process for the CEAA process.

Recommendation No. 9 Canadian Environmental Assessment Act

THAT a letter from the Regional District Board Chair be addressed to the CEAA requesting information about the calculation of the CEAA 2012 365-day time frame process, and that this timeline does not drive the process to the detriment of the environmental assessment;

AND THAT this letter be copied to The Town of Gibsons, shíshálh Nation, Future of Howe Sound Society c/o the Howe Sound Community Forum, Islands Trust, John Weston, MP West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country, Nicholas Simons, MLA Powell River-Sunshine Coast, Jordan Sturdy, MLA West Vancouver-Sea to Sky and the Proponent.

Recommendation No. 10 South Coast Conservation Program

THAT the staff report dated December 4, 2013 titled “Summary of the South Coast Conservation Program Meeting November 26, 2013” be received.

Recommendation No. 11 Temporary Use Permit – Box Canyon Hydro Project

THAT the staff report dated December 5, 2013 titled “Temporary Use Permit F-01 for a Concrete Batch Plant to construct the Box Canyon Hydro Project (Electoral Area F)” be received;


010/14 cont. AND THAT draft TUP F-01 be referred to:

a) Squamish Nation; b) West Howe Sound Advisory Planning Commission; c) SCRD Natural Resources Advisory Commission; d) Property Owners of McNab Creek Strata; e) Adjacent property owners within 100 metres; f) Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations; g) Future of Howe Sound Society; h) Gambier Island Local Trust Committee; i) Others as identified during the referral period;

AND THAT a public information meeting be arranged for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday January 21, 2014 at the Cedars Inn Hotel and Convention Centre, 895 Gibsons Way, Gibsons, B.C.

Recommendation No. 12 Development Permit with Variance, A-33 (Green for Russell and Dekker)

THAT the staff report dated December 5, 2013 titled “Development Permit A-33 (Green for Russell and Dekker)” be received;

AND THAT Development Permit with Variance A-33 (Green for Russell and Dekker) be issued subject to:

a) That the dwelling shall be located no closer than 8.99 metres to the natural boundary of Sakinaw Lake;

b) And that the development substantially comply with the site plan prepared by Straight Land Surveys, entitled ‘Site Plan of Cabin Plus 28m2 @ 100% Rebuild of 73m2 of Lot 36’, Dated October 15, 2013.

AND THAT prior to issuance of Development Permit A-33:

a) The owners register a save harmless covenant on the title of the property for the purposes of preserving the native vegetation within the Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area, as identified in Cam Forrester’s October 5, 2013 report, shall be retained, with the exception of the areas planned for the dwelling encroachment;

b) Comments be received from the shíshálh Nation and that any request from the comments be addressed by the property owners;

c) Notification of property owners within 100 metres of the property shall be completed without submission of concern or objection;


010/14 cont. d) Septic upgrade, riparian protection and consultation with the shíshálh

Nation and neighbours within the 100 meter notification radius, be adhered to as noted by the Egmont/Pender Harbour APC at its meeting on November 27, 2013.

Recommendation No. 13 District of Sechelt OCP Amendment, Rezoning, and Subdivision Referral (Oracle Properties)

THAT the staff report dated December 3, 2013 titled “District of Sechelt OCP Amendment, Rezoning and Subdivision Referral (Oracle Properties) to downzone from 48 townhouses to 17 single family lots” be received;

AND THAT the District of Sechelt be advised of the following comments from the Regional District:

a) Regional District water is available to service the proposed development. As per Bylaw 439, Development Cost Charges are applicable.

b) Provision of a watermain extension and looping, (with Statutory Right of Way at request of developer), on 6233 Tyler Road will be required.

c) Water service connections with meters are required for all units on 6233 Tyler Road. One additional service connection and meter will be required on Lot 13 Oracle Road.

d) The Regional District has no specific land use concerns.

AND FURTHER THAT staff request the District of Sechelt share the contents of the Covenant Agreement addressing affordability/restriction on resale of the duplexes with the SCRD Board for information.

Recommendation No. 14 Building Department Revenues for November 2013

THAT the staff report dated December 4, 2013 titled “Building Department Revenues for November 2013” be received.

Recommendation No. 15 Planning and Development Monthly Report

THAT the staff report titled “Planning and Development Division Monthly Report for November 2013” be received;

AND THAT staff prepare a brief report outlining the rules for applications referred to the Board of Variance versus the Planning and Development Committee for the January 16th PDC meeting.


010/14 cont. Recommendation No. 16 Minutes

THAT following minutes be received:

• Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of November 26, 2013;

• Natural Resources Advisory Committee Minutes of December 4, 2013;

• Sunshine Coast Housing Committee Minutes of December 4, 2013 and October 2, 2013;

• Egmont/Pender Harbour (Area A) APC Minutes of November 27, 2013;

• Halfmoon Bay (Area B) APC Minutes of November 26, 2013; • Roberts Creek (Area D) APC Minutes of November 25, 2013; • Elphinstone (Area E) APC Minutes of November 27, 2013; • West Howe Sound (Area F) APC Minutes of November 26, 2013.

Recommendation No. 17 AAC Minutes

THAT the following recommendations contained therein be acted upon as follows, with respect to the Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of November 26, 2013;

Recommendation No. 1

THAT the SCRD ask the Agricultural Land Commission to consider regulations about breweries on agricultural land similar to the regulations about wineries and cideries.


THAT this letter be accepted as read to send to the Board, and that a copy is sent to Minister of Agriculture Pat Pimm and agriculture critic Nicholas Simons.


THAT the Board sends a letter of support for the ALR and the Agricultural Land Commission to Agriculture Minister Pimm and Premier Clark, copied to MLA Nicholas Simons, and encourages other local governments to send letters of support as well;

AND THAT a copy of the correspondence regarding support for the ALR be provided to the Agricultural Advisory Committee.


010/14 cont. Recommendation No. 6

The Agricultural Advisory Committee recognizes that food security and agricultural enhancement is a major issue on the Coast, and requests that the Town of Gibsons explore this in its Official Community Plan review. We recognize the agricultural land in Gibsons and hope that the Town will take measures to protect that;

AND THAT the AAC minutes be forwarded directly to the municipalities for review;

AND THAT the Town of Gibsons be asked to comment on Recommendation No. 6 and specifically the OCP review.

Recommendation No. 18 Food Policy Council

THAT staff report on the Food Policy Council progress for the April Planning and Development Committee Meeting.

Recommendation No. 19 NRAC Minutes

THAT the following recommendation contained therein be acted upon as follows, with respect to the Natural Resources Advisory Committee Minutes of December 4, 2013:

Recommendation No. 7 Bull Trout

NRAC is supportive of the proposed listing and encourages DFO and consultants working in the area to investigate the occurence of Bull Trout, and in particular, notes the potential presence of resident and non-resident Bull Trout in the SCRD area coast, east of Rainy River, including McNab Creek.

Recommendation No. 20 West Howe Sound (Area F) APC Minutes

THAT the following recommendations contained therein be acted upon as follows, with respect to the West Howe Sound (Area F) APC Minutes of November 26, 2013:

4.1 Subdivision Application MOTI #2013-04875 (for 888B Ruffum Road, Gibsons)

THAT the Subdivision Application 2013-04875 be referred to the SCRD Water and Parks Department for advice regarding Ruffum Road and integration of a pedestrian and bike path.


010/14 cont. 4.4 Summary of Howe Sound Community Forum September 25, 2013 meeting

Director Turnbull provided background information on the Forum, noting that the next meeting was scheduled for the second week of January 2014. At UBCM in September at a meeting with Minister Stone, around 35 people had asked for a land plan for the Howe Sound region. The Minister and the Province had made clear that they would not be willing to put applications on hold during the development of a plan.

Recommendation No. 21 Management Plan for Howe Sound

THAT the correspondence from Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, dated November 20, 2013 regarding a Comprehensive Management Plan for Howe Sound be received;

AND THAT staff contact Ms. Holly Pulvermacher, Team Lead, Standards, Guidelines and Partnerships, Pacific Region to discuss the Comprehensive Management Plan for Howe Sound;

AND THAT staff invite Ms. Pulvermacher to the Howe Sound Community Forum on January 14, 2014, and that the invitation be copied to the Howe Sound Community Forum host.

Recommendation No. 22 Agricultural Land Reserve

THAT the correspondence from Jon Bell, Agricultural Advisory Committee, dated November 26, 2013 regarding the Agricultural Land Reserve and agriculture be received;

AND THAT a copy of this letter be sent to Minister of Agriculture, Pat Pimm and Agriculture critic Nicholas Simons.

Recommendation No. 23 Invitation to Howe Sound Community Forum

THAT the invitation to the Howe Sound Community Forum on January 14, 2014 be received;

AND THAT the Howe Sound Community Forum be declared an extraordinary meeting so that directors may have their costs paid and a stipend to attend.


010/14 cont. Recommendation No. 24 Narrows Inlet Power Project Environmental Assessment

THAT the staff report dated December 18, 2013 titled “Narrows Inlet Power Project Environmental Assessment Update and Input from Mr. K Holowanky” be received;

AND THAT the additional comments received from Mr. Holowanky be forwarded to the Sechelt Indian Band;

AND THAT staff liaise with Mr. Holowanky to clarify the role of the SCRD and the decision making process.

Recommendation No. 25 Hillside

THAT General Manager of Planning and Development’s Report titled “Hillside Activity Report, December 2013” be received;

AND THAT senior staff review the management of Hillside and other economic development issues, what committee the topic of Hillside should report to, and how the appropriate staff allocations can be made;

AND THAT staff develop a work plan for 2014, to be resolved before Second Round of budget;

AND THAT consideration be given to moving the topic of Hillside to the Corporate and Administrative Services Committee;

AND FURTHER THAT the following sentence be added to Item 1 - Bridge Repair: “Actual cost of repairs to be borne by the Consortium and engineering and registered professional biologist costs by the SCRD”.

CARRIED

Transportation It was moved and seconded

011/14 THAT Transportation Advisory Committee recommendation No. 4 of January 6, 2014 be received, adopted and acted upon as follows:

Recommendation No. 4 BC Coastal Ferries Community Engagement

THAT the report entitled “BC Coastal Ferries Community Engagement 2013” from the Southern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee be received for information;


011/14 cont. AND THAT the report be forwarded to the next Regional Economic Development meeting to discuss the economic impacts to the Sunshine Coast due to ferry service changes and ferry fare increases.

CARRIED

Appointments It was moved and seconded

012/14 THAT the Manager of Legislative Services Report regarding the 2014 Chair and Board Appointments be received;

AND THAT the following list of Chair appointments be affirmed as follows:

Corporate Services Committee Chair Gerry Tretick Vice Chair Donna Shugar Community Services Committee Chair Donna Shugar Vice Chair Darnelda Siegers Planning & Development Committee Chair Frank Mauro Vice Chair Lee Turnbull Infrastructure Services Committee Chair Lee Turnbull Vice Chair Frank Mauro Transportation Advisory Committee Chair Lorne Lewis Vice Chair Doug Hockley Sunshine Coast Policing Committee Chair Lorne Lewis Vice Chair Doug Hockley

AND FUTHER THAT the following list of Board appointments be adopted as amended, as follows:

Hillside Development Group (HIDEGRO) Lorne Lewis

Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee SCRD Appointee Frank Mauro Alternate Darnelda Siegers Joint Use of Schools Subcommittee Garry Nohr Lee Turnbull Donna Shugar


012/14 cont. Joint Watershed Management Advisory Committee SCRD Appointees Lee Turnbull Donna Shugar Darnelda Siegers Co-chair Garry Nohr SCRD Alternate Lorne Lewis SIB Appointees Co-Chair Garry Feschuk SIB Water Negotiations Donna Shugar Garry Nohr Frank Mauro Alternate Lorne Lewis Gibsons & District Fire Commission Chair Clay Carby Area F Appointee Lee Turnbull Area E Appointee Lorne Lewis Gibsons & District Library SCRD Appointee Lorne Lewis Alternate Lee Turnbull Sechelt Public Library SCRD Appointee Garry Nohr Alternate Frank Mauro Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives Lorne Lewis Municpal Finance Authority SCRD Appointee Garry Nohr Alternate Frank Mauro Municpal Insurance Authority SCRD Appointee Garry Nohr Alternate Frank Mauro Aboriginal Relations Committee SCRD Appointee Lorne Lewis Alternate Lee Turnbull Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) Garry Nohr Sunshine Coast Youth Awareness Committee Donna Shugar Alternate Lee Turnbull


012/14 cont. Affordable Housing Committee Donna Shugar Alternate Garry Nohr The Progress Plan Strategic Advisory Committee Lee Turnbull Alternate Donna Shugar

CARRIED

First Nations It was moved and seconded

013/14 THAT the topic of the Advisory Committee related to First Nations concerns be referred to the February 20, 2014 Planning and Development Committee.

CARRIED

BYLAWS

Bylaw 422.23 It was moved and seconded

014/14 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District Water Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 422.23, 2014” be read a first time.

CARRIED


015/14 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District Water Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 422.23, 2014” be read a second time.

CARRIED


016/14 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District Water Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 422.23, 2014” be read a third time.

CARRIED


017/14 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District Water Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 422.23, 2014” be adopted.

CARRIED



018/14 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District Sewage Treatment Facilities Service Unit Amendment Bylaw No. 428.15, 2014” be read a first time.

CARRIED


019/14 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District Sewage Treatment Facilities Service Unit Amendment Bylaw No. 428.15, 2014” be read a second time.

CARRIED


020/14 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District Sewage Treatment Facilities Service Unit Amendment Bylaw No. 428.15, 2014” be read a third time.

CARRIED


021/14 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District Sewage Treatment Facilities Service Unit Amendment Bylaw No. 428.15, 2014” be adopted.

CARRIED


022/14 THAT “Roberts Creek Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 641.1, 2013” be adopted.

CARRIED


023/14 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 310.127, 2011” be adopted.

CARRIED


024/14 THAT “Sunnyside Street Lighting Local Service Amendment Bylaw No. 1015.1, 2014” be read a first time.

CARRIED



025/14 THAT “Sunnyside Street Lighting Local Service Amendment Bylaw No. 1015.1, 2014” be read a second time.

CARRIED


026/14 THAT “Sunnyside Street Lighting Local Service Amendment Bylaw No. 1015.1, 2014” be read a third time.

CARRIED


027/14 THAT “Sunshine Coast Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 310.154, 2014” be read a first time.

CARRIED

The Board moved In Camera at 8:38 p.m.

IN CAMERA It was moved and seconded

028/14 THAT the public be excluded from attendance at the meeting in accordance with Section 90(1) (a), (c), (d), (g) and (k) of the Community Charter – “personal information about an identifiable individual”, labour relations or other employee relations”, “the security of the property of the municipality”, “litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality”, and “negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service...”.

CARRIED

The Board moved out of In Camera at 8:47 p.m.

Appointments It was moved and seconded

029/14 THAT Celia Robben be appointed to a one year term on the Dakota Ridge Advisory Committee to expire May 2014;

AND THAT Craig Moore be appointed to a two year term on the Dakota Ridge Advisory Committee to expire May 2015;

AND THAT “Section 2.1” of the terms of reference be amended from “...eight members of the general public” to “up to nine members”;


029/14 cont. AND FURTHER THAT Adrian Dowle, Douglas Fugee and Ken Peterson be appointed to two year terms on the Dakota Ridge Advisory Committee to expire May 2015.

CARRIED

Recycling Services It was moved and seconded

030/14 THAT the SCRD enter into a contract with Gibsons Disposal Ltd. to provide recycling depot services from January to May 2014, up to a total value of $107,500.

CARRIED

Green Waste It was moved and seconded

031/14 THAT the SCRD forward a copy of the green waste contract to the Town of Gibsons to provide green waste handling and transport services from January to December 2014, up to a total value of $100,858.75;

AND THAT Schedule C be deleted from the Short Form Service Contract;

AND FURTHER THAT the Chair and Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the contract prior to the next Board meeting, subject to Town of Gibsons approval.

CARRIED

Wood Waste It was moved and seconded

032/14 THAT the contract for Wood and Asphalt Waste processing be awarded to Direct Disposal Corp., with an estimated amount of $160,000 per year (excluding GST) for a three-year term with a possible two year extension;

AND THAT the end use of the products be acceptable to the SCRD and specified in the contract.

Director Turnbull and Director Feschuk opposed

CARRIED

Pender HarbourDock It was moved and seconded

033/14 THAT the SCRD send a letter to Premier Clark reminding her of commitment to resolve the Pender Harbour dock issue;


033/14 cont. AND THAT a second letter be sent requesting a meeting with Steve Thompson, Minister of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, and John Rustad, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, and copied to Premier Clark, regarding dock renewals in Pender Harbour.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT It was moved and seconded

034/14 THAT the Regular Board meeting be adjourned.

CARRIED

The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.

Certified correct __________________________________________

Corporate Officer

Confirmed this ____________ day of ____________________________

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Chair

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